December 14, 2021
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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The Pictorial History of Fannin County contains many photographs of places all over the county. Bonham, Town of Bailey Inglish is a very readable
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history with delightful illustrations. Both books are available at the Fannin County Museum of History and at the Visitors Center in Bonham for $20 each. They are also available on Amazon. And your purchase of these books supports the Museum. The Museum is open noon - 4 pm, Tuesday Saturday, and is located just a few blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham on Main Street.
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A “Winter Coat Drive” is being sponsored by JustServe. org and co-hosted by Bonham Visitors Center & Fannin County Family Crisis Center. Gently used or new coat donations, of all sizes, are being collected now through December 10th. Multiple collection sites are located throughout Fannin County: School ISD’s, Chambers of Commerce, City Buildings, Libraries, Banks, Churches, and some local businesses. Find collection box information at JustServe.org Coats will be “Given Away” Dec.11-17, at the following locations, dates and times. Dec. 11, 3-7 pm at Candy Land Park 502 N. Center, Bonham; Dec. 12, 3-5 pm at Candy Land Park; Dec.13-17, 12-4 pm. at Fannin County Family Crisis Center, 118 E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Bonham.
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Pick Up Meals at Noon at Family Life Center, Bonham 200 West 8th Street Or Pick Up at 11:30 am in Honey Grove- Old National Guard Armory Leonard- City Park Pavilion Trenton- Trenton City Park Ladonia- City Hall Please Reserve Online for Pick Up at Fanninchristmas.com or Call Linda Brinlee 903-227-2732 Sponsored by 4-H Clubs of Fannin County, local churches, and local businesses for 23 Years!
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Sunday Morning Re-take
Hello everyone! It was a wonderful service in God’s house Sunday morning! Unfortunately, due to having to work, I was not able to be there, but I have watched the service online. What a thrill it was to see a full choir! As we move into the Christmas season, we must be mindful of the reason that we celebrate, which is prophesied of in Isaiah 9:6. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” We must never forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. For our hymn reference this week, I turn a hymn written
by Louis F. Benson in 1889. “O sing a song of Bethlehem, Of shepherds watching there, And of the news that came to them From angels in the air: The light that shone on Bethlehem Fills all the world today; Of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth The angels sing alway.” If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit and worship with us here at Central Baptist Church. We hope to see you this coming Lord’s day! Josh Stevenson Central Baptist Church Bonham, TX https://www.facebook.com/ cbcfannin
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Word became flesh and in His sacrifice He became the Redeemer who paid our sin debt. We magnify the Christmas story by reading it worshipfully. And in so doing we are challenged to lift up the Christ of Bethlehem, as did those present during the first Christmas. Mary’s selection to be the mother of Jesus gave to us the God-man. The Magi visit showered the baby with precious gifts. Following the star of Bethlehem was an act of obedience that should be likened
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Children’s Learn to Draw Classes at Creative Arts Center
Press Release - We are pleased to resume our children’s classes this January! drawing with Wayne Smith starts 01/08/22 at 10:30 am and runs consecutively on Saturdays with the last class 02/19/22. “Think you can’t draw? Join artist and volunteer Wayne Smith as he leads students ages 7 and up through a comprehensive course on spatial relationships titled “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”. Through a series of exercises provided by the curriculum, students will learn to see the relationships between positive and negative space; this works by giving the left brain a problem it cannot solve and gives way to a right brain shift. If the
right brain can see a shape, you can draw the shape! This is a 7 week series held Saturday mornings at 10:30am for both members of the art center and the general public. Space is limited so make your reservation soon; cost is $70 for members or $100 for non-members and scholarships are available for those in need. Please contact the Creative Arts Center at BonArtCenter@gmail.com or call 903-640-2196 for more details, to make a reservation, or for information to apply for a scholarship.” Dates for the recurring event are as follows: 1/8/22, 1/15/22, 1/22/22, 1/29/22, 2/5/22, 2/12/22, 2/19/22
The Fannin County Leader is asking for Santa Letters. To be published in our Christmas Edition, December 21, 2021. Email: fcleditor2020@gmail.com or Bring them to the office: 224 N. Main St. Bonham
Deadline for Santa Letters December 15th, 2021
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021, NTMWD Watershed Manager David Cowan opened around 10:07 a.m., what was feasibly the last meeting of the Bois D’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan Meeting. On-site there were approximately six of the Steering Committee members present with one member attending via zoom. About the same number of interested stakeholders were also present. Stephanie de Villeneuve, Dr. Allen Berthold, and Ward Ling with the Texas Water Resources as well as Water Resource Specialist Blake Alldredge were attending via Zoom. David Cowan began the meeting by congratulating all in attendance for the impressive progress made in the compilation of the nearcompleted Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan manual. He gave a brief overview of the nine chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction to Watershed Management; Chapter 2: Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Partner-
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MARCIA FAYE SCOTT Marcia Faye Scott, 84, of Paris, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Spring Lake Assisted Living in Paris. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Myre officiating. Mrs. Scott, the daughter of Marcus Elmo Jackson & Madelyn Roland Jackson, was born Oct. 11, 1937. In the early years of her career, she worked as a teacher’s aide at the Honey Grove Elementary School and at the First State Bank in Honey Grove. After moving to Dallas, she worked for Austin Bridge. Marcia then moved to Paris where she worked for L. P. McCusition Regional Medical Center, Don McLaughlin, and Paris Junior College. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Her parents and her husband, J. D. Scott, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Marcus Scott & wife Edith of Mesquite and Mitchell Scott & wife Traci of Paris, four grandchildren, Starla Davis & husband Roy, Charlie Scott, Alexis McDougal & husband Michael Paul, and Alycia Scott along with nine great grandchildren and a host of friends. To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www. brighthollandfuneralhome.com
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Memorial Services for Raymond Osborne, age 75, of Bonham, Texas was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the First Congregational Methodist Church in Bonham, Texas. Bro. Mark Posey officiated. Raymond was called home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2021, at 9:24 a.m. at TMC. He was surrounded by his family. Raymond was born on April 20, 1946, at Allen Memorial Hospital of Bonham, Texas, the son of Raymond Malcom Osborne and Vivian Goyne Osborne. He married Ramona Carter Osborne on April 30, 1964. Raymond’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, camping, and drag races but most of all he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He owned and operated his family business for over 3 decades, Osborne’s Small Engine Repair. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond (Diddle) and Vivian (Tootsie) Osborne and brother, Pete Parrish Osborne. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Ramona Osborne of 57 years; his three children, daughters, Pam and husband James Woodard, Barbara and husband Skip Stone, and son, Sonny Osborne and wife Brandy; 8 grandkids and 5 great grandkids. Raymond had decided to donate his body to science at UT Southwestern of Dallas, Texas in hopes of finding cures for lung cancer.
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Bonham- William “ Bill “ Glen Thomas passed away on Thursday December 2, 2021 at Clyde Cosper Veteran’s Home in Bonham. He was born September 27, 1944 in Bonham to Leon Edison Thomas and Floy Inez (Pearson) Thomas. Bill proudly served in the United States Marine Corp, and was a machinist in steel fabrication. He will be rembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. After retirement he worked along side his brother at Thomas Lawn Mower Shop in Bonham, a longtime Bonham business that was started by their father. Bill is survived by his daughter Amanda Render and husband Jordan of Canberra Australia, granddaughter River Render, his brother Tommy Thomas of Bonham, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Leon Edison and Floy Inez Thomas, sister Darlene Bateman, brother Duane Thomas, and his loving companion Patsy Monks . Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Wednesday December 8 at the Moore’s Chapel Cemetery pavilion with Rev. Gene Owen officiating. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
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Bonham-Julia Requena Picazo, age 89, of La Hincada, Guadalcazar, SLP was born on June 19, 1932 to Florentino Requena and Maria Incarnacion Picazo in La Hincada, Mexico. She passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Julia married Tomas Arguello, he preceded her in death on December 4, 2011. Julia was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She loved spending time with her family. Julia enjoyed knitting, reading, and tending to her flower garden. She is survived by children, Gumaro Arguello, Luciano Arguello, Maria Abrahana Arguello, Martiniano Arguello, Romana Arguello, Cenovio Arguello, and J. Cruz Arguello, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, Florentino Requena and Maria Incarnacion Picazo, and children, Ismael Arguello and Julian Arguello. The family will hold a private visitation prior to Mrs. Julia Requena Picazo’s return to her hometown of La Hincada, Mexico for funeral services and burial. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com. Bonham-Julia Requena Picazo, de 89 años de edad, nació el 19 de junio de 1932 en La Hincada, Guadalcázar, SLP. Sus padres fueron Florentino Requena y Maria Incarnación Picazo. Julia falleció el viernes 26 de noviembre del 2021 en su casa rodeada de su familia. Julia era la esposa de Tomás Arguello, quien la precedió en la muerte el 4 de diciembre del 2011. Julia era ama de casa, una esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela y amiga amorosa. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia. A Julia le gustaba tejer, leer, y cuidar de su jardín. Le sobreviven sus hijos Gumaro Arguello, Luciano Arguello, Abrahana Arguello, Martiniano Arguello, Romana Arguello, Cenovio Arguello y J. Cruz Arguello, junto con numerosos nietos y bisnietos. Además de su esposo, le preceden en la muerte sus padres, Florentino Requena y María Encarnación Picazo, y sus hijos, Ismael Arguello y Julián Arguello. Se realizará un velorio familiar previo al regreso de la Sra. Julia Requena a La Hincada donde se le dará cristina sepultura. Para expresar sus condolencias o firmar un registro en línea, visite www. coopersorrells.com.
A Celebration of Life for James Gerald Mayo, 94, of Bonham, was held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Boyd Baptist Church. Rev. Bill Ledbetter and Rev. Jerry Clements officiated. Burial followed in Willow Wild Cemetery. James passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 3, 2021 at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. James was born Oct. 18, 1927 in Krum, Texas, the son of Aubrey B. Mayo and Fannie Maureen Bufford Mayo. He was a graduate of Farmersville High School. James married the love of his life, Doris Jean Davis on July 28, 1956 in Farmersville, Texas, and she preceded him in death Sept. 15, 2011. He served in the Merchant Marines and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. In 1956, James attended barber school and began barbering, a career that would span 51 plus years. The couple moved to Rockwall in January of 1960 and James owned and operated Mayo’s Barber Shop for 20 years. His customers were too numerous to count, but one stood out among the crowd – during 16 of these years, he cut Congressman Ralph Hall’s hair. In 1980 he sold the barber shop and began to assist Doris in her wedding catering business until 1986. James was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwall and served as a Deacon for over 50 years. They moved to Bonham in 1988 and James opened his barber shop in 1990. His career continued until 2006 when his health made it necessary to retire. He was a member of Boyd Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He also taught Sunday School classes including a 6th grade class which he taught along with Becky Farris. James enjoyed farming and ranching, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Aubrey Eugene “Bud” Mayo and a sister, Billie Kay Hendrix. James leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Mark Mayo and wife Tammy of Ector, TX, daughter, Sharon Jean Ledbetter and husband, Bill of Durant, OK; brothers, Harold Wayne Mayo (Joy) and Joe Carl Mayo; a sister, Emma Lea Burrow (Larry) of Corinth, TX; 5 grandchildren, Morgan Mayo Kelso (Colten), Mallory Mayo Evans (Reece), Miranda Mayo Lewis (Tyler), Jared Ledbetter (Jessica), and Jordan Ledbetter Mills (Logan); great grandchildren, Kambri Kelso, Carter Kelso, Rhett Evans, Ryle Evans, Jake Mills, Luke Mills, Piper Ledbetter, Mason Ledbetter and a baby boy Mills on the way; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pallbearers were Jared Ledbetter, Logan Mills, Colten Kelso, Reece Evans, Tyler Lewis and Steve Arthur. Honorary
Bonham-Harry Bruce Sullivan, age 78, of Bonham, TX was born on December 13, 1942 in Joplin, MO to Malen Arthur Nichelson Sullivan and Helen Nayteen (Hudlow) Sullivan. He passed away on Wednesday, December
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More discussion ensued on this topic which was also tied to the need for more monitoring stations. The topic of funding came up and what EPA would accept as reasonable when approving grants. Judge Moore stated that the number of 300 would be a more realistic number of failing systems existing and that instead of expecting to spend $7,500 to replace a failing system, in the case of some aerobic systems, a better answer might be to expect just a reworking repair that would suffice for much less, for instance, $3,000. He also noted that landowners would probably be willing to come up with some of the cost to repair their failing OSSFs if provided grant money to offset that cost. Stephanie de Villanueve added that if too high a number is used in the manual, it could possibly cause the EPA to deny grants for the reason of it not being an achievable goal. Much discussion ensued with input from Dr. Allen Berthold stating that whatever number is agreed upon, the justification of why that number was arrived at would have to be shown to EPA for the grant to be approved. After a discussion that did not bring about an agreedupon number, David Cowan stated the topic of OSSFs would be tabled until January 7 to take into consideration the taking off for the Holidays. He was not sure if another meeting would be needed to be held or if
8, 2021 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Bruce married Patsy Louis (Bailey) Sullivan on December 31, 1971 in Livermore, CA. He served honorably in the United States Navy and worked as a heavy equipment diesel engineer before retiring. Bruce was a member of the American Legion Post 345. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Bruce was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by wife, Patsy Sullivan of the home; daughters, Peggy Wilbur and husband Greg of Grassvalley, CA; Donna Minster of Coppell, TX; Jackie Howell and husband Charlie of Dodd City, TX; grandchildren, James, Johnnie Mack, Jennifer, Michelle, Rhonda, Garry, Paola, Christy, Cheree, and Amy; 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Cindy Grant, and grandson, T.J. Grant. Memorial services were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, TX. Bro. Mike Haney officiated. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
between now and January 7 the Steering Committee could review the entirety of the document and communication via e-mail could be sufficient for comments to be agreed upon and made to the document. Those comments could then be worked into the document for a finished document to be made available from January 17 to February 18 via press release for public comment before submission for agency review. Continuing, he advised that Agency Review can typically take up to six months but once EPA accepts it as an achievable plan, that opens the door for grant applications. He noted that if the public comments get back by mid-February and any adjustments to the document are made, fast forward, it will put this right into the period where TCEQ and EPA would be accepting their grant applications. He also added the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation also generally accept grant applications in September. Mr. Cowan reiterated once again that “this still remains a voluntary plan, if EPA accepts it, that’s great. It means it opens the door for funding. It’s not regulatory, nobody is bound to do anything by this plan.” Mr. Cowan also assured Lance Capehart in answer to his question, that if grant funding was obtained, the City of Bonham would qualify to receive funding to do things to improve water quality around Bonham Lake. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
United Communication and VoIP Phone System Proposals for the Bonham Independent School District, hereinafter called the Owner, will be received at Bonham ISD, Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 no later than 3:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022. Mailed proposals must be sent to Bonham ISD, Administration Center, Attn: Mike Barkley, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418. All mailed proposals must be received, not postmarked, at or before 3:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022. All other proposals shall be delivered directly to Bonham ISD, Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 and received before 3:00 PM, Friday, January 7, 2022. Any proposals received after the closing time of 3:00 PM will be returned unopened. Vendors are encouraged to put forth their best efforts on the proposals submitted. The request for proposal documents may be obtained from Bonham Independent School District, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418, 903-583-5526. Upon notification of potential selections for award, the person or entity submitting the proposal must give notice to the District if the owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony (this requirement does not apply to a publicly held corporation). All offerors will be required to comply with provisions of TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates, applicable city ordinances, and equal employment practices. Evidence of worker’s compensation insurance coverage for the person’s or entity’s employees providing services on the project will be required for the duration of the work.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE 18HP Sears Garden Tractor, 6 speed. Onan twin cylinder. Comes with power lift and 4 attachments. $2500.00 OBO. Call: 903-664-2920. FOR SALE Clothes Dryer $200.00. Washer free, needs work. Call 254-2267110, leave message. SET OF PAMPERED CHEF MIXING BOWLS, Set of three Bowls. Never used. Also, 16 PC BRAND GLOBAL HOME DINNERWARE.Color is Jade. New never used. $50.00 for both or $25.00 each. Call Margaret at 903-989-2921. Leave a message. Will call you back. Cash only. No checks or credit cards.
50% OF 5.82 ACRES Located 2363 Allison Road Calera, Oklahoma $79,500. The other 50%, owner lives on property and will not vacate if 50% sold. Contact 903-449-0319. 520 S. Center Bonham, TX 75418 2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 225 to 300 sq. feet or build to suit. 2501 N Center ST. Bonham. 903-583-9527. 220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included). Call or text 903-583-0108.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SAM RAYBURN ISD’S State Financial Accountability Rating Sam Rayburn ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:30 PM, DECEMBER 16, 2021, in the SAFE ROOM, 9363 E FM 273, IVANHOE, TX 75447. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Sam Rayburn ISD’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2021 BONHAM ISD TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT (TAPR)
12/7/21
The Bonham Independent School District will hold a public hearing during the Board of Trustees meeting at 6:00pm on January 24, 2022 (rescheduled from December 13, 2021). The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss the 2021 Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for BISD and each campus in the district.
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JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry Magness REQUIREMENTS: CDL required, no current CDL need not apply. Equipment Operator with belly dump or end dump experience. BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement, Medical Dental & Life Insurance CONTACT: Jerry Magness 18101 E FM 1396 Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903)378-2941 Applications are on our website at www.co.fannin.tx.us or may be picked up at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office at 200 E 1st St., Bonham, TX.
AMLIN PUMP SERVICE Needs to hire a construction worker. We are looking for someone who is careerminded and wanting to stay long-term. The company furnishes employee medical insurance, paid vacation, and partial payment of uniform expense. We will train the right person. Must be dependable, have reliable transportation to work, have a valid driver’s license, be able to follow directions, & be able to pass a background check. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour with time and a half for overtime pay in excess of 40 hours per week. Come by our office at 1090 South State Hwy 121, Bonham, TX, and pick up an application. NOW HIRING! CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.
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FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge Ram, Burgundy. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903583-3000. FOR SALE: 2000 Chevy Impala, White. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-5833000. FOR SALE: 2002 Buick Century, Gold. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-5833000. FOR SALE 2002 F-350 Super Duty 7.3 Liter, 263k miles, good tires, all records, $7,300. 903-436-2060.
GARAGE SALES RAIN OR SHINE INSIDE House SALE Saturday, December 18th at 8am. ... 418 CR 2526, Bonham. Approximately 4 or 5 miles north of Bonham on Hwy 78. After passing Boyd Baptist Church. ½ mile or less look for our sale sign to turn right. Watch for signs. DVDs, small kitchen appliances, mirrors, nice clean clothes, scarves, Fall / Christmas décor. Board Games, jewelry, chair pillows, wall pictures, empty totes, linens, Garden iron decor. Artificial Ficus tree, purses, lamps, dishes, books, bakeware. You name it, we have it. Y’all come shop for Christmas with us! House is Packed!! We re-organize and add a-lot of different things for Every Sale! GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE RESALE SHOP. 10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRENCHING SERVICES Call or Text AJ @ 469-6273147. Free Estimates and Mention this ad to get 10% off. SEASONED FREELANCE ELDER CARE PROVIDER My name is Gina and I have been doing home health care for 18 yrs. I have been trained and I am certified to work with Dementia / Alzheimers. I’m dependable/reliable and will care for your elder as I did my deceased mother for 15 yrs. I’m able to service all area’s of Home Health Care. Call for face to face interview 580-453-1612. A & A HANDYMAN SERVICE We do any repairs, demolition or remodeling, lawn care, tree service, cleaning out houses, trailer homes, sheds, or barns. If you have a job idea, let us know. We will see if we can do it. No Job too Big or too Small!!! Call 469-422-7990.
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STAPP TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-583-7888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Pick-Up and Deliveries. Will repair on site if needed. 903-647-1115. ROACH ELIMINATION SPECIAL!! $100 Total Amount. Guaranteed 3 Months. Dan Hollis is back from Retirement. 903-456-6336. PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958 EBS YARD WORK • Zero Turn Mowing • Tree Cleanup • Small Skid Steer Work • Haul Away Trash Serving Professionally for 25 Years. Psalms 119 903-436-2296 MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 ROBERT’S HEATING and AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We accept all major credit cards. Financing Available. Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-6470816. ART LESSONS Valley Creek Studio Drawing andpainting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine Kluger 903-227-8143 Free GED Classes for Fannin County adults. Call 903-583-1264, extension 1. TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469-4004086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903-413-4338. LIBERTY MOVING Local and long istance moves. Residential and office. Insured and bonded. Located in Leonard, TX. Call 940-391-9298 or 940-390-9978.
LOST & FOUND LOST PHONE ZMax 10 on Thanksgiving Day on FM 273 near CR 2500. Call 903-640-4193 or drop off at VFW in c/o Bill. LOST CAT Around Self community area at bridge. He is solid black with real gold eyes. He is about two years old. Call 903-272-0829.
AUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION on December 21, 2021 at 9:30 AM, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418. 2017 CHEV SUV 1998 DODG PK 2005 HOND ACC THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION on December 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM, at Pro Auto LIC:0549592,103 N Main St., Bonham, TX 75418. https://www.tdlr.texas.gov 2008 JEEP 4H 2007 NISS 4D 2004 FRD PK 2002 LEX LL 2006 FORD LL SELF-STORAGE UNIT AUCTION IN BONHAM! Notice of Public Sale Saturday, December 18th at 10 AM. Complete contents (misc items) of one 10’x22’ Unit (53) self-storage unit(s) will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 10 AM. at Bright Start Storage, 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham TX 75418. The property includes the contents (misc items) of a 10’x22’ self-storage unit of Gabe Fletcher, Bonham, TX. SELF-STORAGE UNIT AUCTION IN BONHAM! Notice of Public Sale Saturday, December 18th at 10 AM. Complete contents (misc items) of one 10’x10’ Unit (55) self-storage unit(s) will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The sale will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 10 AM. at Bright Start Storage, 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham TX 75418. The property includes the contents (misc items) of a 10’x10’ self-storage unit of James Sullivan, Bonham, TX.
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Fishin’ Report
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Week of December 9, 2021 Cooper GOOD. Water lightly stained; 56 degrees. Fall fishing is holding steady. Largemouth bass are good on deep diving crankbaits, black or red plastic worms, chatter baits, and football jigs. The white bass and hybrids are good over humps and flats using silver or white slabs and chartreuse swimbaits. Crappie are fair with minnows working brush piles and timber in 16-25 feet of water. Catfish are good on punch bait and chicken liver. Fork FAIR. Water lightly stained; 62-64 degrees; 2.92 feet low. Largemouth bass are good on Carolina rigs and Viper XP jigs in black or blue along the creek bends and drop-offs in 4-8 feet of water. Medium diving crankbaits colored in a bream pattern are good on points and humps on the deeper side in 6-8 feet of water. Suspending jerk baits with black back and gold side, orange belly, or AYU are working best on the points in 4-6 feet of water and in the grass in 3-5 feet of water. Grapevine GOOD. Water lightly stained; 59 degrees; 0.98 feet low. The weather is perfect for getting out on the lake and fishing. White bass are good with schools moving quickly. Success comes on a stinger hook using a bait hook. Catfish are good with large fish being caught. Report by Omar Cotter, Luck O’the Irish Fishing Guide Service. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 57 degrees; 3.68 feet low. Fishing is similar as we head into the Holiday season. Crappie are on good, biting jigs and minnows in submerged timber in 25-30 feet of water. White bass are good on windblown banks in 2-10 feet of water using swimbaits and spinners. Blue catfish are great in 17-25 feet of water using cut bait. Black bass are good in brush piles in 20 feet of water and along rocky ledges using Alabama rigs, creature baits, jerkbaits. Crankbait divers in 12-25 feet of water have also been successful. Report by Carey Thorn, White Bass Fishing Texas. Lewisville GOOD. Water lightly stained; 57 degrees; 1.46 feet low. Fish are becoming more active, so change locations frequently to chase them around. Check the
weather before heading, and be sure to follow safe boating practices. White bass are good as shallow as 6 feet early in the day, moving to 30-feet later. Crappie are good, catching average sizes on main lake brush piles in 18-22 feet on minnows and one-sixteenth ounce shad colored jigs. Ray Roberts FAIR; Water lightly stained; 57 degrees; 0.65 feet low. White bass are moving quickly in 20-28 feet of water on main lake points biting on one-ounce silver and chartreuse slabs, with better luck on smaller slabs because the smaller size is most similar to what they are feeding on. The bass are moving quickly, so the bite is best on the bottom using Alabama jigs in 30-35 feet, letting the bait hit bottom and slowly reeling up. The bite is best while the wind is blowing and dies down when the wind does. Crappie are good on main lake brush piles 20-30 feet on minnows, with bigger fish in the Buck Creek area in the standing timber around 20 feet with bait suspended in the 10-12 feet of water. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 57 degrees; 1.76 feet low. Trophy catfish are good on cut gizzard shad in 30 feet of water. Channel and blue catfish are still going over on the South end of the lake in 23-35 feet of water using worms and punch bait. Use cut bait to land the big catfish. White bass are good on the flats in the mornings. Striped bass are in the middle of the trees. Crappie are biting
on minnows and jigs. Report by Keith Parks, Messin’ with the Fish. Texoma EXCELLENT. Water lightly stained; 57 degrees; 1.37 feet low. Striped bass are good transitioning away from the slab bite to swimbaits, four-inch worms, and on windy days Alabama rigs. The dead stick bite is starting to pick up. Water temperatures dropping in the creeks will have the fish moving back out to the main lake. Winter is the best time to catch trophy catfish. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors.
Texas Lake Levels +/as of 12/10/21 Arlington -3.93 Benbrook -5.78 Bonham -2.59 Bridgeport -3.13 Eagle Mountain -1.47 Fork -2.95 Granbury -0.71 Grapevine-1.07 Joe Pool -0.97 Lake O’ the Pines -0.44 Lavon -3.76 Lewisville-1.53 Pat Mayse-1.95 Possum Kingdom -1.96 Ray Roberts-0.68 Tawakoni -1.81 Texoma -1.33 Whitney -2.15 Worth -1.15
Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports. How Trashy On Nov. 20, a Lubbock district game warden received a call about several illegally dumped sandhill cranes in a community dumpster. The Lubbock police department officer on scene climbed into the dumpster to confirm that the birds were not breasted out and the warden responded to collect evidence and begin interviewing possible suspects and neighbors. The dumpster was next to a Texas Tech University fraternity and a large apartment complex. After interviewing multiple individuals, the suspect was discovered and admitted that he and his friend left the cranes in the back of his truck the day prior and thought that the temperature was too warm to keep the meat. Waste of game charges were filed on both individuals. Two Hearts That Beat as One On Nov. 16, Anderson County game wardens were patrolling near Highway 155 for deer hunters. While traveling, the wardens noticed a freshly caped whitetail deer hide stretched and tacked on a 4x8 sheet of plywood and a gentleman observing it. After turning around to make an inspection, the gentleman and his wife both noticed the game wardens making an effort to approach their residence and left the scene. After further inspection, two
undersized buck heads were found along with the deer hide. Time elapsed and after a brief wait, the female suspect returned to the scene. The wardens questioned her about the deer and the location of her husband. She stated that she dropped her husband off at work. After further investigation the husband was located at the local Walmart and later returned to the scene. The husband admitted to killing a doe and said that his wife killed an illegal buck a few weeks prior. As for the other whitetail buck, the couple removed its head from the median of Highway 155. Multiple citations were issued including hunting under the license of another, allowing another to hunt under his/her license, and no hunting license. The case is still under investigation and pending. See You Later On Nov. 9, a Pecos County game warden acquired a search warrant for a residence in Fort Stockton that was known to have a live American alligator as well as other illegally obtained live species. Unfortunately, the resident of the house had moved out a week prior to another location in town. Left at the house were two ornate box turtles and one red-eared slider which were relocated at the request of the landlord. Later in the day, the wardens were able to meet with the suspect to conduct an interview. The suspect was asked to write and sign
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It doesn’t really take much prompting to get ol’ Windy Wilson to start holding court on all things strange … not at the Mule Barn truck stop. All it takes is someone slowing down enough to listen to our aging camp cook. Someone accidentally said the word “quail” and that was enough. Now ol’ Horton lived ‘way up Lewis Crick from here, Windy said. Had this old mule named Putner. Ol’ Putner got his name ‘cuz when he was foaled, he putner died. But Horton trained Putner to do things Horton liked to do. In fact, that’s the reason them two bird hunters from the city drove over to Horton’s place that day. Opening day of quail season, doncha see. They was told ol’ Horton he had him a mule who could point quail, and Horton says he sure as sugar does. He said he’d rent ol’ Putner out to
‘em for ten dollars a day. Guaran-dog-teed him steady to wing and shot, don’t you know. So they gave him the ten bucks and Horton turned Putner loose and he galloped around through the puckerbrush and then slammed into the prettiest long-eared point you ever seen. Sure enough, he found them a covey of quail, and when they shot the birds, ol’ Putner retrieved them back to the hunters. Picked ‘em right up in his mouth just as gentle as a marshmeller. Well, those ol’ boys had their limits by lunch time and they couldn’t believe it. They took Putner back to ol’ Horton and said they had to have him, and they didn’t care how much it cost them. Horton shook his head and said he couldn’t do ‘er. Nossir. Not for any money. Why not? Those hunters asked him. Why boys, said Horton,
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SPORTS SPORTS Trending Toward A Turnaround: Strong hoops season start could foreshadow postseason return for Trenton girls in 2022
DC, Ector girls, boys picks to net hoops postseason spots: TABC
Ector’s Carter Whitburn drives with the basketball on Nov. 22 during non-district boys’ action at the Billie Finnell Gymnasium. Photo by Rich Hilliard Trenton senior Misty Spindle (11) releases a shot despite defensive pressure.
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Trenton senior Alondra Torres (14) heads to the basket.
Both Dodd City and Ector teams joined Sam Rayburn’s Lady Rebels and Honey Grove’s Warriors as picks by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches to make the postseason in 2022. TABC favored Dodd City’s Lady Hornets, the defending Class 1A State champion, to repeat as the 23-1A winner, with Ector as the district’s third-place qualifier. Meanwhile, the Lady Rebels were picked to claim the fourth and final berth in the
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New head coach James Garner talks with the Lady Tigers on Dec. 2 during a timeout. Story and photos By Rich Hilliard Postseason play has eluded Class 2A Trenton’s Lady Tigers the last two basketball seasons. Following forcing a play-in for the fourth and final berth in its previous district alignment in 2020, a one-win campaign ensued in 14-2A last winter. Trenton will start 14-2A play this season -- Friday, Dec. 17, at Sam Rayburn -- having already reached double-digit wins -- just a month into the new season. Senior Misty Spindle earned the most valuable player award, as the Lady Tigers won a tournament hosted by Pioneer Technical & Arts Academy in Greenville Nov. 22-23. In the title game, they defeated district-rival Celeste, 44-32.
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Cason Crump, Contreal Judkins and Kemonte Cuba each earned two first-team selections on the All-District 10-1A-II football team for 2021. On offense, the first team included Crump as an end, Judkins as a running back and Cuba as a fullback. First-team defense selections were Kazion Dugan as a linebacker, Tahj McGee as a lineman, Crump as an end, Cuba as a linebacker and Judkins as a safety. Second-team offensive selections from Fannindel
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who are elected officials and/ or those who are running for election or re-election; to stand and state their name and status. She then noted there would be five candidates speaking about who they are, which offices they are running for, and why they are running for office. The first speaker was County Court at Law, Judge Charles Butler who is running for re-election, started by thanking the FCRW for allowing him to speak and noted he was most thankful for his wife of 42 years. After describing his family, he described the types of cases his court handles and concluded by stating the importance of knowing that men had given their lives for the rights we enjoy today. The second speaker, County Clerk Tammy Biggar, described the duties of the clerk’s office, the services available to the citizen via the clerk’s office, and the huge job of having brought the office into compliance with election laws. Incumbent candidate for JP of Precinct 2, Bob Clemons, spoke next and began by welcoming all who attended the meeting. He explained how he has faithfully served in the JP’s office since April 3, 2018, and noted how he had prior retired from 16 years of being Constable of Precinct 2. After listing his qualifications and describing his family, he commented how his job as JP requires him to be available 24/7 and concluded by asking for everyone’s vote. The fourth speaker to speak, Don Grammar, is a candidate for JP of Precinct 2. He described himself as a disabled Vietnam veteran, a conservative Republican who as a member of the FCRW has been politically active for many years and is the spouse of Melanie Grammar. A former 30-year employee of IBM, he described how for over 20 of those years he was in management. After leaving IBM, he worked as the IT Director for the City of McKinney for 14 years. He noted his involvement in a long list
of activities in Fannin County, said he is running is to make sure law enforcement and first responders have everything they need from the justice of the peace office. The last speaker to speak was the Incumbent candidate for JP Precinct 3, Judge Kenny Karl who is running for re-election. After the audience discovered it was his birthday, most everyone broke out in singing “Happy Birthday to You” which President Clemons jokingly stated reduced his speaking time by 1½ minute. Describing himself as a Christian Conservative who was first elected in 2014, he said the most honorable thing anyone can do in life is to serve others. He stated he had brought a written list of all the duties a JP is required to perform, has been known to travel to meet with citizens unable to get to his office, to take calls 24/7, and is proud that he has utilized technology to update his office. He is also proud of the revenue his efforts have brought into the county, is excited about the future, and asked for everyone’s vote. Once the speakers had completed their speeches, President Clemons reminded everyone about the “Divine Wine Cake” auction and spoke about the Cookie Exchange event that would be happening Sunday, December 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Melanie Grammar then announced the names of the newly elected officers for 2022 and announced the winner of the Divine Wine Cake auction as being visitor Shelley Luther (the Republican lady from Dallas who made the news by going to jail during the Covid shutdown for defying what she believed to be an Un-Constitutional shutdown order of her hair salon.) After receiving the coveted cake, Ms. Luther then donated her prize to the President of the Open Arms Homeless Shelter, Melody Michaud. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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