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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tammy Biggar, Christopher “Chris” Taylor, and Holly Williamson to the Texas County and District Re-

tirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31, 2025. The board oversees a retirement system for employees and retirees of more than 780 counties and districts, including hospital districts, water districts, emergency services districts and others. Tammy Biggar of Bonham is the County Clerk and Voter Registrar of Fannin County, where she leads voter registration and elections, and supports the county’s courts at law. She is a member of the North Texas Public Information

Officers Association and the Board of the Fannin County Family Crises Center, and she is a former Secretary of the Board for the Northeast Texas Election Administrators. She volunteers with the Fannin County Family Crisis Center, as a Disaster Action Team member with the Red Cross and with her church. Christopher “Chris” Taylor of Fort Worth is an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Division in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. He serves as a member of the advisory

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board of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and is a member of the Texas District & County Attorneys Association. He volunteers as a board member of the Women’s Center of Tarrant County and the Alliance for Children. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Texas and a Juris Doctor degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law. Holly Williamson of Houston is a Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8, Place 1. She is a board member of the Association of Business and Professional Women and the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association, where she serves as chair of

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Section A, Page 3 • December 22, 2020 Dear Santa, I want everyone to have Peace in the world. I would also like the hole dog moan with a mini hockey stick. To: Santa Clause 25 Candy Cane lane North Pore, 33907 From, Emerson Dear Santa, I want a golde lambergine and a reel Elf on the ShelF and a iPhone 7 weth a goHen carde and to mak my family hapy. To: Santaclaus 25 candy cane Lane Noroth Pole 33907 From, Jerimi

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Dear Santa, My name is Bradyn. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Playstation and Xbox1. Love, Bradyn

Dear Santa, My name is Ruby. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie. Love, Ruby

Dear Santa, My name is Kayden. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy motorcycle, xbox 3 and a Nintendo Switch. Love, Kayden

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Dear Santa, My name is Valeria. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a magic elf. Love, Valeria

Dear Santa, How are you. I have been a very good girl. I want a lol doll. Love, Charlotte

Dear Santa, My name is Prestyn. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a motorcycle. Love, Prestyn Dear Santa, My name is Ray. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a panda watch. Love, Ray Dear Santa, My name is Otis. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me 5 dinosaurs and 6 princesses for my sister. Love, Otis Dear Santa, My name is Kayden. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy motorcycle, xbox 3 and a Nintendo Switch. Love, Kayden Dear Santa, My name is Hayden. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big truck load of toy cars. Love, Hayden Dear Santa, My name is Ruby. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie. Love, Ruby

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The discussion of saying, “Merry Christmas” vs “Happy Holidays” has been ongoing for the past several years. The proponents of saying “Merry Christmas” say that to greet in any other manner during this sacred time of the year leaves CHRIST out of CHRISTMAS. Perhaps that is true in the hearts of some, but the word “HOLIDAYS” comes from the Old English word “halig” meaning HOLY and “daig” meaning DAY. The word Holiday has taken on many meanings in our contemporary society, and in some cultures, it refers to one’s vacation days, even a respite from certain activities. In the original language, HOLY DAYS meant a time of reflection, dedication, and consecration to God. Beginning with Thanksgiving in November and proceeding through the end of December in America and around the world, days are packed with activities for Jews and Christians during their Holy Days. In around 160 BC, the Syrians had captured Jerusalem under the leadership of the cruel Antiochus Epiphanes. He had killed and tortured the Jewish residents and had profaned the temple of YAHWH by setting up images of the government’s pagan gods in this most Holy place. When he offered a sacrificial pig to Jupiter on God’s Altar, a small band of God’s Priests, known as the Maccabees, revolted against the tyrant. Incensed by this cruel and ungodly activity in God’s temple, the outnumbered band of priests attacked the tyrannical leader and his soldiers. Surprisingly they routed their enemy, took back the Temple and Jerusalem. They rededicated the Temple of God and cleansed the false gods from its place. The eternal flame of the temple fueled by special oil had gone out under the profane leadership of the Syrians. After cleansing the temple, they had only one container of the dedicated oil that would last for one day, and it took eight days to prepare more oil. Undeterred, the priests lit the flame with the oil they had. The miracle of Hanukkah (Festival of Dedication) is that the flame lasted eight days rather than one until the special oil was again available. The story of the Maccabees is not recorded in our Bible, so it may be surprising to know that Jesus, when He walked this earth, went to the Festival of Hanukkah [Dedication] as recorded in John. It was now winter, and Jesus was in Jerusalem at the time of Hanukkah, the Festival of Dedication. He was in the Temple, walking through the section known as Solomon’s Colonnade [Porch]. John 10:22-23 NLT. At the same time every year, Jewish people and Christians around the world celebrate Hanukkah starting on the 24th day of the ninth month which is Kislev on the Jewish Calendar. Compared to our calendar, this eight-day festival falls within the last days of November through the Month of December. It is symbolized by the Menorah, a candle holder of nine candles, one for each day of the festival and in the center, a “shamash” or servant candle that lights all the other candles. Symbolizing eternal light, all light comes from One candle, the servant candle. John the Baptist testifies of Jesus, “The one who is the True light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” John 1:9 NLT In around 325 AD, over three centuries after Jesus left to return to the Father, the Roman Empire had adopted Christianity as the official religion of the empire in cooperation with the Holy Roman Church. Christmas (Christ Mass) was established as a Holy Day by the Catholic Church, but it was not until 1870, that America recognized it as a national holiday. The birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament Gospels in Matthew 2:1-12 and Luke 2:1-20, is a great time of JOY and celebration for the long-awaited Messiah and Savior of all mankind and is celebrated worldwide. When I was a girl, Christmas was a time for family, celebration, Christmas carols, baking, and gifts. But my Dad never let us forget that this time was all about Jesus. Before we could open our presents that we had fawned over for weeks, we read the Christmas Story from Luke and then my Dad prayed (seemingly the longest prayers in history). His last AMEN brought squeals of joy, as we collapsed under the Christmas tree tearing into wrapping paper and ribbon. He might not have known, but his patience and insistence that we remember that Jesus is the reason for the celebration is the greatest gift he could have ever given us. As we celebrate this season of Holy Days, may we all be blessed with the knowledge of the greatest gift that one could ever receive – this ONE, CHRIST JESUS. May we be able to comprehend the GRACE God gave us when He sent His Precious Son into the World, to overcome God’s enemy, death, and to give us an eternal home with HIM. May we always remember that Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, tasted death for everyone of us that will receive Him, and in HIM alone do we have peace and hope forever – not just in these short days we call life, but for eternity. One cannot deny the stillness, also known as PEACE, during these HOLY DAYS. I pray we all listen to the stillness, take a deep breath of His Sprit, and know that no matter what is going on around us – HE IS LORD. “That Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith; that We, being rooted and grounded in love, may we be able to comprehend with all believers the breadth, the length, and the height of the Love of God, and to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that we might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto HIM that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church [His Body] by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end.” Amen. 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replace damaged equipment. He urged citizens to take time to thank them for all they do for Bonham’s children. 3. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: Director of the Bonham Chamber of Commerce, Dale McQueen, came to the podium to invite all to visit their Christmas Display near the Seniors Center. The display is open 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. everyday unless it’s raining. 4. Hold public hearing, consider and take action on an ordinance closing and abandoning street/right of way on Maple St between 9th St. and 10th St.: Public hearing began with a citizen who is also a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, giving reasons for wanting the “abandonment” of that section of Maple. Discussion ensued with Councilman Moore asking for specifics of the plan the church had for what they were asking. Pastor Moreno explained that though they were speaking with an architect for plans for a larger church, they were waiting for approval from the city before making plans to include a closed section of Maple St. Police Chief Mike Bankston and Fire Chief Scott Ridling

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The holidays are a joyous occasion for us all. It’s the one season that we’re finally able to slowdown and spend quality time with family and friends, and reflect on our many blessings. As you celebrate with your family and friends this year please take a moment to remember our military service members who stand selflessly in harms-way to provide us with the many freedoms that we should never take for granted. Also please remember our Veterans, whose service and sacrifice shall never be forgotten. For some Veterans, particularly Dear Santa, My name is Vanessa and I am 7 tears old. I am in second grade, I have been a good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope I am on your nice list. My best behaviour of the year include cleaning and helping others, being good to others, helping my mom. My top three items on my Christmas list are 1015 and doll house, my mom not to work christmas and that is all. Love, Vanessa

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Commissioners Court: County Employees2-19-19 Banquet Postponed/ 02-07-17 for Restored Courthouse Discussed Floorplans By Rose Schwartz County Judge Randy Moore called the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court to order at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday 15, December 2020. Quorum was established and David Woodson introduced Pastor Craig Clark of the United Methodist Church of Honey Grove to lead the invocation. Major James Manis led the pledges. Judge Moore recognized Beth, a representative from Senator Bob Hall’s office and proceeded to thank all in attendance for wearing their masks. 5. Public Forum: There was no one to speak in Public Forum 6. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Fannin County Declaration of Disaster Proclamation for Covid-19: County Judge Moore gave the updated numbers as of this morning as: 1,208 confirmed cases, 187 probable, 129 active cases with 38 of those being in prison, 1,252 recovered and 45 fatalities. The hospitalization rate is above 17%. Judge Moore advised all to follow and observe recommendations put out by CDC and DSHS which can be found on their websites. A flyer was available with info on the latest free saliva based testing that was available to all. touched on the reducfor He 12/22/20 tion of restaurant business to 50% as the hospitalization rate is above 15%. A motion was made and passed to extend proclamation for one more

week. 7. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County: Judge Moore addressed changes discussed in the previous meeting regarding employees pay that was made to the Operations Plan on page 3. After some discussion it was decided for additional wording to be added stating that: “admin leave per the elected official” so that an employee can receive their full pay when forced to take off due to Covid-19. It was also noted that Judge Laurine Blake of the 336th District Court, has postponed all jury trials until February 1st, is having all of her court hearings by zoom and is still handling and having grand jury at the theatre. Motion was made to accept the plan with the added wording regarding “admin leave” and extend for another week. Motion was seconded and passed. 8. Discussion and update regarding Courthouse Restoration: Judge Moore said the upcoming project milestones are: Pouring equipment pads at mechanical yard on 12/14, Mechanical air handlers for attic go up 12/15, Roof truss installation begins 12/16, Set mechanical chiller and generator on pads in mechanical yard 12/22, Metal shingle roof installation to start 2/17/21, Window installation to start 1/11/21, Mechanical systems operational 3/30/21, Elevator operational 5/3/21 and Cupola installation (top of courthouse)

to begin 5/24/21. 9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for November 2020: David Woodson explained the report. No questions asked. Motion was made & passed to approve the report. 10. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for November 2020: David Woodson summed up the Report and asked for questions. There were no questions. Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the report 11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 07/14/2020 (R), 07/27/2020 (S), 11/03/2020 (R), and 11/10/2020 (R): Motion was made to approve minutes. Motion was seconded and passed. 12. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge, Laurine Blake, appointing Alicia Whipple as County Auditor for a term of two (2) years beginning January 10, 2021: District Clerk Nancy Young stated the Judge should have the certified copy of the ordinance attached to his paperwork. Judge Moore stated he had that. 13. Discussion, consideration and action to approve a one-time severance of 3 acres from a 34.635-acre tract on FM 273 in Ravenna: Director of Development Services Di Hopkins, said everything was in order. Motion was made and passed to approve.

14. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the naming of a private road for the McIlrath Addition on Hwy 78 in Leonard to McIlrath Road, which, after one year of private maintenance, may be adopted as a County Road: After some discussion, motion was made to approve by Commissioner Self and seconded by Commissioner Magness. Motion was passed, 15. Discussion, consideration and action to replace a member of the Public Facility Commission Board: After some discussion, Commissioner Self was nominated by Commissioner Whitlock to replace himself on that board. Motion was made by Commissioner Whitlock and seconded by Commissioner Magness. Motion passed. 16. Discussion, consideration and action to approve location of County employees after the Courthouse Restoration is complete: County Judge Moore said that this item was to have been taken up in a workshop that was cancelled last week due to a lack of quorum. He has since then, contacted Judge Butler to discuss the matter of whether there is to be a county court at law in the courthouse as that issue continues to come up. Discussion ensued about that court going back to the courthouse with input from Tammy Biggar who spoke of the support that exists for that happening. Also discussed was the possible placement of the county clerks in the courthouse.

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SHERMAN, TEXAS— Austin College has hosted a Christmas Eve Worship Service in Wynne Chapel for decades for Presbyterian congregations in the ShermanDenison area. In 2020, a pre-recorded Christmas Eve Service will be streamed on Austin College’s Facebook and YouTube pages (Facebook.com/Austin College) and (YouTube.com/ Austin College) on Thursday, December 24, at 6 p.m. The service will include leadership and music from members of Covenant Presbyterian Church and Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church in Sherman, First Presbyterian Church in Denison, and the Austin College A Cappella Choir. KTEN-TV also will broadcast the service at 10:35 p.m. on local Channel 10. Rev. Dr. Lander Bethel, pastor of Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church in Sherman and First Presbyterian Church of Denison; Rev. Lisa Juica Perkins, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sherman; and Rev. Dr. John Williams, Austin College Chaplain, have planned and will lead the service. Dr. Bethel will present the sermon. This service will include communion and the lighting of candles. All interested participants are encouraged to have a candle and communion elements

(bread and wine or grape juice) in their home so they can participate in those parts of the Christmas Eve Service. “Please feel free to join us online for this meaningful service of worship,” Williams said. Austin College, a four-year private liberal arts and sciences college, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential guidebook “Colleges That Change Lives,” Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and more than 100 expert faculty members allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.

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Saturday, January 9, 2021 Calling all First Responders! Police, Fire and Rescue, Detention Officers, Law Enforcement Officers...come to the WOODSHED located at 510 Windom, TX for the 3rd Annual Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament. We will crown the nation’s top Heroes Basketball Champion at the end of the day! Winner will receive a championship gold basketball trophy to proudly showcase at their department. Championship rings will be given to each player! The event will start @ 9:45am with a parade of police cars and fire trucks driving from HWY 56 in Windom to the Woodshed with lights and sirens going to show the start of our event, followed by our local county Judge, Randy Moore, with an opening prayer. We are looking for more teams, this event is free for all teams! Sign up today! Call Michael @ (903)227-1223

Dear Santa, Xbox XL, I want a ps4, I want crystal flyer. Love, Joseph Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I want a crystal flyer. I was a lol doll and pants. Love, Ava Dear Santa, My name is Ryner. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Fortnite sniper and a drone and Fortnite gun that takes batteries. Love, Ryner Dear Santa, My name is Jesse. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Xbox, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Love, Jesse Dear Santa, My name is Gibson. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Xbox, a puppy and GoPro. Love, Gibson Dear Santa, My name is Serenity. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a baby doll. Love, Serenity

Dear Santa, My name is Hope. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a baby doll. Love, Hope Dear Santa, My name is Gabriel. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a fortnite toy. Love, Gabriel

Dear Santa, My name is Tray. I am 5 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me Batman toys. Love, Tray Dear Santa, My name is Dayvani. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie dream house, Barbie and Skipper. Love, Dayvani

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Around twenty talented musicians that make up The Bonham Big Band Express, met Saturday December 12th at the armory to record their 2020 “Virtual” Christmas Special. The concert was set to air on Facebook later that night. Rich Karm, a trombonist and the Director of the band, began the concert with the popular sounds of “Jingle Bells”. The other selections that followed, like the childhood favorite “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the jazzy “Zat You Santa Claus”, served to transport one to a time before extreme divisiveness brought about by political differences and high anxiety due to Covid-19, existed. The vocalists, Anna Waller, Choral Director for Bonham ISD and local talent Eric Vest, gave delightful performances that enhanced the sometimes

playful, jazzy, reverent and always enjoyable, instrumentals of the band. Rich Karm said that next year’s schedule had not yet been determined but that he would let the Leader know when Bonham can expect their next performance. Anyone wishing to know more about the band, can also find them by their name on Facebook. It has been said that “music hath charms to soothe the savage beast”. Enchanted by the charming melodies filling the air thanks to the musical artistry of the Bonham Big Band Express, I tend to agree. The concert concluded with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and as Anna and Eric sang about “being together as the fates allow” I almost teared up. Hopefully, it won’t be too long before “faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more”.

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Dear Santa, My name is Adrian. I am 6 years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a transformer. Love, Adrian

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LEWISVILLE,TX – December 11, 2020: The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) launched a dedicated website for its Lake Ralph Hall water project scheduled to begin construction in early 2021. The new website (www.lakeralphhall. com) and a dedicated Facebook page (@LakeRalphHall) will share regular updates on the construction activities, contracting opportunities as well as providing resources, newsletter sign up and contact information. Lake Ralph Hall will be Texas’ newest lake and one of the state’s biggest reservoir projects in nearly 30 years. Located on the North Sulphur River in Fannin County just north of the City of Ladonia, Lake Ralph Hall adds a new water source for the UTRWD. Once complete, Lake Ralph Hall will provide an additional 35 million gallons daily (MGD) of water and 19 MGD of reuse water for the residents of Denton, Collin and Fannin coun-

ties. UTRWD currently serves more than 29 cities, towns and utilities supplying drinking water to close to 300,000 customers. Construction of the new lake is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2021 with water delivery expected by 2025. Construction will begin next year on the dam, roads and a pedestrianfriendly State Highway 34 bridge that will span the lake, and certain environmental improvements. To prepare for construction of the new Hwy 34 bridge, the Ladonia Fossil Park will be temporarily relocated to FM 2990. A permanent, new park is planned downstream of the dam. Construction will benefit the local economy by creating close to 400 new jobs and the net effect on sales of goods and services expended from Lake Ralph Hall amounts to about $36 million in Fannin County. Lake Ralph Hall was named after Texas’ longtime U.S. Congressman Ralph M. Hall, and its

dam named after Ladonia’s visionary mayor Leon Hurse. The lake will provide essential water for UTRWD’s service area whose population is projected to increase nearly fivefold in the next 50 years. About Upper Trinity Upper Trinity is a regional water district created by the Texas Legislature in 1989 for the benefit of cities and utilities in the Denton County area. Its mandate is to develop regional plans for water services, and to provide both water and wastewater services on a wholesale basis to cities and utilities within its service area, including all of Denton County and portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. Upper Trinity is a leader in public education regarding water conservation and water quality protection, and regularly conducts programs concerning drought tolerant landscape techniques, landscape practices and more efficient water use. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board of Directors took further action to help protect the watersheds above water supply reservoirs by creating the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust to work with communities, landowners and developers in preservation of watershed and riparian assets. To learn more, please visit www.utrwd.com.

For more information on Upper Trinity, please contact Jason L. Pierce, Manager of Governmental Affairs & Communications at 972-219-1228.

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3375 S o u t h h w y 121 - B o n h a m 903-583-1671 ● P a S t o r K e v i n L a n e Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye Fannin County see the day approaching. Due To The Covid-19 Virus, Services May Or May NOT Be Available At This Time. Please Call The Church You Are Interested In And Inquire If They Have An On-Line Video Available Of Sunday Services. Pray For An End To This Virus And A Return To Worshiping God Together As A Church.

Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883

Baptist

Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038 Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Baptist

Church of God

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180

Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

Christian

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 N. 10th St Honey Grove TX 903-364-4254

First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227

Episcopal

Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-583-7112 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Phone 903-583-1671 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 378-7835 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Phone (903)367-7708 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 New Zion Baptist Church Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 75418 903-961-2027 583 2750 Pilgram Rest Baptist Church Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546 Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Bonham Ward 1540 S Hwy 78 (903) 583-4949

Lutheran

St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone:903-378-7116

Methodist

Congregational Methodist Church corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2015 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463 First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Fannin Bible Baptist Church (Fundmental, Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Independent) 903/583-3581 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, First Baptist Church of Bailey Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison phone 1-888-311-8508 PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 (903)583-4793 McKenzie United Methodist Church Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519 Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Telephone United Methodist Church, Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903- 360 CR 2145, Telephone, Texas First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO 378-3468 Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 Windom United Methodist Church (903)583-4465 Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 (903)378-2768 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 903-486-1630 Nazarene First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Catholic East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Bonham Community Church 347 FM St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner (903)367-7038 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423 of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Non-Denominational First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 Church of Christ Golden Gospel Church 4435 County East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 (903) 587-2229 (903) 227-8527 First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar Presbyterian PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398 First Presbyterian Church of Bonham (903)359-6683 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy (903) 583-2014 Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 First Presbyterian Church of Leonard Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W (903)583-6900 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas Bonham 903 583 3989 75452 (903) 989-2771 First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) Main Street Presbyterian Church Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 965-4160 P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344

Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Phone: (903) 583-5655 583-5727 First Pentecostal Church of God Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 (903) 583-7878

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United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

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Dear Santa, My name is Casey. I am 5years old. This year I have tried to be good. I would really like it if you could bring me a tablet. Love, Casey Dear Santa, My name is Ren. I am 5 years old. This year I have really tried to be good. I would really like it if you could please bring me a robot unicorn with fur and leash. Love, Ren Dear Santa, I want lego, mario, roblox toys, royn toys and games. From Ford , I’ve been good! Dear Santa and reindeer can i have an iphone? can i have slim? makeup, cotton candy, chocolat fountain, squishy, lol box, i wont to be rich, unicorn clothes. From Alayna Dear Santa, I am 8 tears old and for christmas I would like a huge stuffed animals and roller skates. A mps player, glow in the dark slime, a lot of books, a necklus, some paint markers, nail polish, a socker ball, bean bag and art supplies bracelet. P.S. tell rudolph hi!PPS how many elves do you have? MERRY CHRISTMAS Love, Leian

Dear Santa, please can i have a iphonex?please can i have baby kttens? please can i have a spider man gloves please can i have a cat ball I been good...please can i have a shrinking potion and wifi again. please can i have among us, bye sir, Patrick Dear Santa, I’ve been good boy this year so below this will be my christmas list. 1.minecraft legos 2.iphone 3.hot wheels track 4.scooter 5.bike 6.aquarim 7.minecraft blanket 8.roblox set 9.candy 10.bounce ball 11.robot set 12.dog Sincere, Kaden Dear Santa, my name is Shylee, I want skates and a skate baord and some slime and cow printed water bottle ans a electric scooter and i would like a ride on your sley.

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Dear santa, my name is Harlyn, my favorite thing to do is bake with my mom. I have a easy bake oven but no mixes. could i please get some. I am trying to be better but some times i can be notty. My puppy named Lolly would like a chew toy that she can not destroy but you can put dog food in it. my cat would like a red laser she could chase. my dog browny would like doggy icecream. my cat bella would like a scratching post. my cat big boy would like any toy. my cat bell would like cat nip. Dear Santa, Hi santa, my name is Parker, I think you may know me. for christmas i would like a chrom book please. I have been good and even on saturday I won a buckle and it was my first one. Anyways and along with the chrome book I woul like bath and body works soaps and candles and a desk. now i dont know what my sister haydan asked for nut i do know that your helper sparkle is a curious one so merry christmas thank you, Love Parker Dear Santa, Hello santa I want a wand for Christmas and a elder wand pen too. and a ravenclaw journal and a Harry Potter book and a revenclaw robe and lights for my room. And a blanket for my dog 3t. From Damian

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For Classifieds: Call 903-583-3280 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF SAVOY TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Savoy will hold a public hearing at 5:05 p.m. on December 29, 2020, at City Hall, 405 E Hayes St, Savoy, TX 75479, regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant for the Community Development Fund. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Missy Rickman, City Secretary, 405 E Hayes St, Savoy, TX 75479, 903-965-7706. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For more information, please contact Missy Rickman at 903-965-7706.

AVISOAUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEPORDE LA CIUDAD DE SAVOY PROGRAMA DE SUBVENCIONESBLOQUES PARA EL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIOTEXAS La ciudad de Savoy celebrará una audiencia pública a las 5:05 pm el 29 de diciembre de 2020 en el Ayuntamiento, 405 E Hayes St, Savoy, TX 75479, con respecto a la presentación de una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para una comunidad de Texas. Subsidio del Programa de Subsidios en Bloque de Desarrollo (TxCDBG) para el Fondo de Desarrollo Comunitario. El propósito de esta reunión es brindar a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de discutir el plan de participación ciudadana, el desarrollo de la vivienda local y las necesidades de desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de fondos disponibles de TxCDBG, todas las actividades elegibles de TxCDBG y el uso de fondos anteriores de TxCDBG. La Ciudad anima a los ciudadanos a participar en el desarrollo de esta aplicación TxCDBG y dar a conocer sus puntos de vista en esta audiencia pública. Los ciudadanos que no puedan asistir a esta reunión pueden enviar sus opiniones y propuestas a Missy Rickman, Secretaria de la Ciudad, 405 E Hayes St, Savoy, TX 75479, 903-965-7706. Las personas con discapacidades que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben comunicarse con el Ayuntamiento para coordinar la asistencia. Las personas que requieran ayudas o servicios auxiliares para esta reunión deben comunicarse con el Ayuntamiento al menos dos días antes de la reunión para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Missy Rickman al 903-965-7706

Section A, Page 11 • December 22, 2020

SPORTS SPORTS

Fannindel’s Judkins’ MVP award tops Falcons’ all-district football domination

HG’s Campbell twice-honored on football all-district first team

Honey Grove’s Andrew Campbell (9) carries the football as offensive guard Jaden Wilson (61) blocks during the Warriors’ season-opening home win over Tenaha. Courtesy photo by Jordan Paige Banker By Rich Hilliard

Fannindel assistant Xavier Brown talks with a player on the sideline during the Aug. 22 home scrimmage. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Fannindel’s Jaquadrian Scott (9) carries the football on Sept. 18 during non-district action against Grayson Christian at Savoy. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Fannindel head coach Gabe Lane talks to his Falcons during a huddle during the Aug. 22 home scrimmage. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Fannindel’s Contreal Judkins smiles while on the sideline during the Aug. 22 home scrimmage. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Senior Andrew Campbell earned two first-team selections to lead Honey Grove on the All-District 6-2A-I football team for 2020. Campbell garnered one of four spots at receiver and one of two as an outside linebacker on the first team for the Warriors (4-6), who this fall narrowly missed making a fourth-straight postseason appearance. Junior Jaden Wilson also made the first team as one of the three-selected offensive guards, after Honey Grove finished 2-4 in district play -- one game out of the final playoffs berth in the district and a record which included a win over Como-Pick-

ton, one of the 6-2A-I postseason representatives. Second-team selections for the Warriors included junior Jordan Woods as an offensive guard and sophomore Peter Krahn as an inside linebacker. Krahn at fullback also joined senior Ben Patrick at outside linebacker, sophomore Mason Woodard at defensive tackle, junior Jonas Butler at cornerback, sophomore Anthanie Whitman as a running back and senior Ki Bass as a safety as honorable mentions for the Warriors. Honey Grove will remain in 6-2A-I for football in 2021 with district-champion Cooper, Rivercrest, Wolfe City, Como-Pickton, Celeste and Alba-Golden.

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By Rich Hilliard Junior Contreal Judkins won the most valuable player award to lead Fannindel in the District 10-1A-II six-man football honors for 2020. Junior Jaquadrian Scott received the offensive MVP honor and senior Dayton Dunbar garnered the defensive MVP for Fannindel, an 11-1 State quarterfinalist and undefeated district champion this fall. Head coach Gabe Lane along with assistants Erik Pevey and Xavier Brown earned the district’s coaching superlative after guiding the Falcons to the school’s deepest postseason football run since 1988’s State semifinals trip. Fannindel players also mostly populated the first-team offense and defense. First-team offensive recipients included: senior Jawaylon Shaw and sophomore Tahj McGee as tight ends; senior Branden Dillehay at center; sophomore Jabari Dowdy at quarterback; freshman Kemonte Cuba at fullback; senior Dayton Dunbar as a utility back; and senior Stephan Olsen as a special teams player. First-team defensive selections were freshman Kazion Dugan as a cornerback; senior Christopher Jordan at nose guard; Shaw and Dowdy as linemen; Cuba as a safety; and Scott as a utility player. Second-team selections included: senior Toby Childress at tight end; freshman Edgar Lopez as a wide receiver; sophomore Richard Juarez at nose guard; and junior Ivan Lopez as a lineman.

Fannindel assistant Erik Pevey (left) talks with a player on the field during the Aug. 22 home scrimmage. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Honorable mention recipients were freshman Ashton Smith at center and Lucas Moreland as a defensive lineman for Fannindel, which will remain in 10-1A-II in 2021 with Forestburg, GoldBurg and Trinidad for district football.

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Section A, Page 12 • December 22, 2020• 903-583-3280 • www.fannincountyleader.us Dear Santa, My name is Levi and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good doy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: I have helpt my bruther with the seatbelt. My top three items on my Christmas list are 25 galin tanke, Nintendo switch, and Hungry Shark Evolutionary. I hope that you have had a good and ok year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Levi

Dear Santa, My name is Grace and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: like raeding wied my mommy and Daddy am happy now my mimi lest my play hir ipad sume turn and she is nicy! My top three items on my Christmas list are kitchn set Barbie, be nicy to others, and good. I hope that you have had a grat and Happy year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Grace

Dear Santa, My name is Alycea and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good kid this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: heling othrs git up, hape cleaning! My top three items on my Christmas list are skate, puppy, and drone. I hope that you have had a good and yir year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Alycea

Dear Santa, My name is Rydyr and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: cleaning my bedroom and helping my mom clean the dishis and help my dad with the londrea! My top three items on my Christmas list are Nintindo Switch, Paw Potrol, and RC Car. I hope that you have had a varey and Good year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Rydyr

Dear Santa, My name is Karson and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good work this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: helping peopel! My top three items on my Christmas list are 1000 dolars, vr set, and legos. I hope that you have had a good and ok year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Karson

Dear Santa, My name is Brody and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: love elLfs raindeer, helping mom and dad! My top three items on my Christmas list are PS5, XBOX 1, and Shoes. I hope that you have had a great and X MAS year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Brody Dear Santa, My name is Masey and I am seven years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: helping, cleaning! My top three items on my Christmas list are ballet slipers, phone, and happy naper. I hope that you have had a Good and Graet year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Masey Dear Santa, My name is Scarlett, I am 8 yeara old. I have a sister and 3 cats! Oh and I have been good this year so has my sister sarah she is 12 years old. I want a fluffy cat named princess with 2 scratching post with Princess on one of them and the other one of them Luna. Also cat toys for princess and luna. Love, Scarlett

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Dear Santa, I hope that I am not on the noddy list. I think I have been a good boy.I want a nintendo switch. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Michael age 8 Dear Santa, I hop you and mrs. claus are doing great, I am very great. I want a tv and shoes, I pad, slime glue activator, barbie home and a barbie, pink slime and fluffy dog. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Emily age 8 Dear Santa Claus, My name isNoah and I am 6 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a new bike. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Noah

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Dear Santa, How have you been? I have been extra good this year? I was hoping you could bring me some presents. I would love get an iphone12 pro, x box x, Among Us, mine craft and a hover board. I will leave you my favorite coke and pizza. Love Charlotte

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Santa, I want a bicycle and a unicorn helmet andI want 2 wheels on the sides. That’s all of mine. All of these. I love you Santa! Love, Sadie Santa, I want high heels! And a toy that I’ll love is Elsa. And a tablet for Christmas, and some gloves for Christmas, and some snowflakes for Christmas! And I love you!! Love, Aryane Santa, You are the best Santa ever! I like your toys. I want the thing where the shoes have the circles where them roll, a scooter. I want a bike because my old one broke. I want a tablet so I can play games on it. I want sandals like my mommy! Love, Gracelynn

Dear Santa Claus, How have been good this year. I was hoping you could bring me some presents. I would love to get two gymnastics suits and a Iphone 12, and a computer, and some ballet shoes. I will have you milk and cookies not just any cookies very good cookies. Love Peyton. Be safe Santa Claus. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good! Was hoping if you can give some lol dolls and all my family to be happy. I hope you have a good Christmas. I will leave you some milk and cookies stay safe and have a good Christmas love Avery

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Dear Santa, 12/19/17 How have you been? I have been extra good this year. I was hoping you could bring me some presents . I would love to get a puppy, and an iphone 11 pro, and a Giant Unicorn and cute mask. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk on the fireplace. Be very safe through the night. Love Brinley

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Dear Santa, How have you been? I have been extra good this year. I was Hoping you could bring me some presents. I would love to get a American girl doll, lol doll, toy baby, puppy, Hover board, and baby alive. Love to Santa Claus from Brooklnn

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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sam and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a big monster truck that has really soft wheels, a racetrack that is really swirly and a big box so I can hide in it. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Sam Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jenae and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a stuffed animal, a PS4 and a Barbie. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Jenae Dear Santa Claus, My name is Audrey L. and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a purple fairy dress and a fairy one and also a Batmobile and a BAt set with all the characters in the Batman movie like Joker and Catwoman. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Audrey L.

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Dear Santa, Santa you know sens I was five. I’v wated a hoverbard, bike, and especholy an lol suplis and a doll hous. And this year I hope I get them. I’v alwas left you cookiys and I’ll do it agen. From, Madilyn. Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I wud like a miney gron ah & a mounten bike and a jumprope. I will leve sum cuce and milck. Have a saf thrip. From Peyton, 10

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Dear Santa, I wood like for Christmas is a remote cuntchbuer, and a dancing robot and a rabett and I will leave you some cookes and mile. From Calie, 8 Dear Santa, I want a tojfof Chrismas with a Pina. I want cloos for Chrishmeas with a sosc. I want cantot for Chrismeast and know I n cprouhava mar Chrismeas. From Elianna, 8 Dear Santa Claus, My name is Eli and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me Power Rangers and a robot. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Eli

Dear Santa, 12/17/19 I want a kitty, a baby bunny, a skateboard and an elf. I would also want LOL dolls. If you have time can you bring ME chocolate chip cookies and I promise to leave carrots for the reindeer. Love Harper Claire, 5

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Callie and I am5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy real life store, Barbies and a Barbie house and a stuffed animal turtle. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Callie

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Violet and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a purple camera. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Violet

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Travis and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me presents Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Travis

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Acelynn and I am 6 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a new tablet. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Acelynn

Santa, I like your sleigh too and wish I could have a ride in it. I hope you bring me a RC car, coloring book, and a new green bike!! We drove by your house to see if you had a Christmas tree but we did not see it yet. Love, Lane

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Connor and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a Catboy house and a Catboy bike. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Connor

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Mya and I am 6 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a Ryan’s World reveal egg, a make-up set, a bunny, and Christmas popcorn. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Mya

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Santa, I have been good all year. I would like a Minecraft game, an iPad, a tiny gumball machine and bring my brother a tiny minecraft game too please. We will leave milk and cookies for you and magic oats for the reindeer! Love, Jonathan

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Sara and I am 6 years old. I have been really good this year. I would really like it if you could bring me a life size Elsa, a big stuffed animal unicorn, and a pool. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Love, Sara

Dear Santa, Plese can I hav a smort woch Plese can I hav a IPod. Love, Josey

Dear Santa, I don’t really want anything this year, just be sure the other kids get what they want for Christmas. But I would like it if you could make a rainbow on Christmas. Love, Henley

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Dear Santa, I am going to leave some cookies and milk on the table for you and Mrs. Claus. I love your reindeers. I would like it if you could bring me a coloring book, iPad, and a pink Side by Side, but most of all I want a real Palomino horse. Love, River p.s. It’s River again, can I have a reindeer too?

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Section A, Page 16 • December 22, 2020 • 903-583-3280 • www.fannincountyleader.us dear Santa, For christmas I want a drone then i want among us toy then i want a mindcraft bow in a arrow then i wantvebuks then i want among us hose. Joseph

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Dear Santa, Can i have remote control car tessla and iphone and tow truck. I want a four k tv for m room. I would also like another elf on shelf baby. I want a gaming computer and a glow in the dark keyboard and a head set. A real life tow truck. From Cash

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Dear Santa, My name is Rylee H and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good kid this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: cleaning helping others! My top two items on my Christmas list are LOL house, and Barbie. I hope that you have had a good and great year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Rylee H

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Dear Santa, My name is Mauricio and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good kid this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: I all ways clean the floor when theres toys on it my mom tell me to do it cleaning the floors! My top three items on my Christmas list are VR, police toy, and camo blankit. I hope that you have had a good day and a new year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Mauricio From Rylee Dear Santa, i been good, what i want for christmas is word pogg, batman, iphone,four wheeler,call of cuty, a logo game, fortnite, a big bike, all the room stuff 1000000 robots, pokemon, books, xbox, go cart, , lap top, glow in the dark shoes, lots of toys...

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Trustees from the MW and Fair Miller Foundation recently presented a check for $22,000 to the Fannin County Children’s Center. Pictured from left are Dr. Dana Sisk, Sandy Barber, Tyler Todd and Dr. Jerry Hopson. Press Release - Trustees with the M.W. and Fair Miller Foundation have been delivering lots of holiday cheer this month by presenting generous grants to many local schools and nonprofit organizations in Fannin County. One generous gift was for $22,000 to the Fannin County Children’s Center. “Once again, we are excited and honored to receive such a generous gift,” said Sandy Barber, Executive Director of the Children’s Center. “This gift will provide many critical support services for kids from hard places. This donation will make

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to help children heal from the trauma of abuse and neglect.” The M.W. and Fair Miller Foundation was incorporated in 1988 and organized for the betterment and care of the children in Fannin County. Currently serving on the Board of Trustees are Dr. Jerry Hopson, Tyler Todd and Dr. Dana Sisk. The Fannin County Children’s Center is a nonprofit agency that has been serving abused and neglected children since 1993. Programs include CASA, Children’s Advocacy Center and child abuse prevention. For more information about the Children’s Center, including volunteer opportunities, go to www.fanninccc.org.

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Section A, Page 18 • December 22, 2020 • 903-583-3280 • www.fannincountyleader.us Dear Santa, My name is Teagan and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: Being a good friend, helping my friends in class! My top three items on my Christmas list are new Legos, big balls, and a good family. I hope that you have had a a really and great year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Teagan

Dear Santa, My name is Brailee and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: is playing with my sister and let her slepe with me! My top three items on my Christmas list are a laptop, a new legos, and a Happ fenily. I hope that you have had a really great and surper year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Bailee

Dear Santa, My name is AJ and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good Boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: is plat with my bruther! My top three items on my Christmas list are durbike, ntendo switch, and gamse. I hope that you have had a jolee and hapee year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, AJ

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Dear Santa, My name is Westley and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: lisning, being a boy, helpt pepl! My top three items on my Christmas list are a Samsung, apple watch and video camra. I hope that you have had a rely and good year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, westley

Dear Santa, My name is Paydon and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: get Molly inside, take my dishes to the kitchen! My top three items on my Christmas list are roller skates, a microphone, and a bed for Molly. I hope that you have had a really and good year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Paydon

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Dear Santa, My name is Quintavion and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: I hap my mom will the dichis, I hap my dad will the ATpig! My top three items on my Christmas list are $1’000, hamster, and ROBOt. I hope that you have had a good andOK year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Quintavion

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Dear Santa, I have been really nice, for christmas i would like a bird, nerfgun, bat man car, hat, four wheeler, dry erase board and marker. From, Zachury Dear Santa, I have been pretty nice, for christmas i would like a dog and a car and a ifon11 and a cat. From, Princess

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The Dodd City Independent School District is accepting bids for the sale of a New Holland 1320 tractor with a Koyker 155 front end loader. This tractor does not run. The sale will be as is. Tractor can be seen parked outside of the old ag building. Please view the tractor during non-school hours, or call and set up an appointment to view it. Any additional information needed may be obtained by contacting Craig Reed, Superintendent at (903) 583-9545. Bids may be mailed to Dodd City ISD at 602 North Main Street Dodd City, TX 75438, faxed to (903) 5839545, or brought to the Administration Office. Bids will be accepted until 2:00pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Bids will be opened at the school board meeting on January 21, 2021 at 7:00pm, at which time they will be evaluated in the best interest of the district.

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NOTICE OF 12/22/20 SALE OF REAL PROPERTY The Board of Trustees of the Bonham Independent School District (“BISD”) hereby serves notice that BISD will accept sealed bids for the following real property: The surface only of sixty (60) acres, more or less, described as all of Tract One shown on the recorded plat of Big Timber Creek Properties Addition to the City of Bonham, Texas, filed in Cabinet B, Slide 72, Plat Records of Fannin County, Texas. Interested parties may contact Angel Titsworth or Jim Simpson, Weichert, Realtors – Solid Ground 903-227-1933 or 903-640-3014, to receive the Bid Package, which provides information concerning inspections, disclosures, and other important information. The Property will be conveyed subject to the exceptions and reservations contained in the Bid Package, including the reservation and exception that this is a conveyance of the surface only. BISD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received. Bids received after the deadline, faxed bids, and electronic bids will not be considered. Sealed bids will be received until: Friday, January 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Address:

Bonham Independent School District Attn: Alicia Coonrod 1005 Chestnut Street Bonham, Texas 75418

12/8/20

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES THOMAS KEETON

12/15/20

On December 15, 2020, original Letters Testamentary were issued to April Alice Cope by the County Court of Fannin County, Texas, acting in Cause No. PR- 2020-12873, styled Estate of Charles Thomas Keeton, and in which court the matter is pending. April Alice Cope now holds those Letters Testamentary, and administration of the estate of Charles Thomas Keeton has commenced. All persons having claims against the estate of Charles Thomas Keeton are required to present those claims to me at the address shown below prior to the expiration of the limitations period on the claims, before the estate is closed, and within the time prescribed by law. Dated: December 16, 2020. Respectfully submitted, KENNEDY & MINSHEW, P. C. BY: /s/Robert W. Minshew Robert W. Minshew State Bar No.: 14188000 320 North Travis Street, Suite 207 P. O. Box 758 Sherman, Texas 75091-0758 rminshew@kennedyminshew.com (903) 868-0545 (903) 868-0548 (fax) Attorney for the Estate of CHARLES THOMAS KEETON

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Notice of Public Hearing The City of Bonham will hold a public hearing on January 11, 2021 in the City Council chambers located at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas at 5:30 p.m. to hear comments pertaining to adopting a storm water drainage ordinance. If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary at 903-583-7555 before 9 a.m. on the date of the meeting and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13, TO ADD ARTICLE 13.06 TITLED MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM, TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR DRAINAGE SERVICE, BILLING, EXEMPTIONS, DRAINAGE CHARGES, AND APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS, AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas (“City Council”) has investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City of Bonham, Texas (“City”) in promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens by adopting a Municipal Drainage Utility System; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a Municipal Drainage Utility System, pursuant to 552.041, Subsection C, Municipal Drainage Utility Systems of the Texas Local Government Code; the City Council has investigated and determined that a uniform schedule of drainage fees shall be applied against all real property in the proposed service area(s) which includes the entire City subject to charges under this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that it would be in the best interest of its citizens to provide for exemptions or credits to the drainage fees, pursuant to 552.041, Subsection C, Municipal Drainage Utility Systems of the Texas Local Government Code; as set forth herein below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct. SECTION 2. That Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bonham, Texas, is amended by adding Article 13.06, Municipal Drainage Utility System, to read as follows: “ARTICLE 13.06 MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM” Sec. 13.06.001. Establishment of Drainage Utility; Service Area; Exemptions, and Dedication of Assets. (a) (b) (c) (d)

(e)

The provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 552, Subchapter C are hereby adopted to create a Drainage Utility for the City. Accordingly, drainage of the City of Bonham is hereby declared to be a public utility. The service area for the Drainage Utility shall include all real property within the city limits of the City of Bonham as now existing and all which may be annexed hereafter from time to time. The City Council finds that: (1) Impervious cover increases runoff and associated pollutants; and (2) It is equitable to assess the drainage charge to each User based on impervious cover. Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 552.053 and Section 580.003, the following shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) Property with proper construction and maintenance of a wholly sufficient and privately-owned drainage system; (2) Property held and maintained in its natural state, until such time that the property is developed, and all of the public infrastructure constructed has been accepted by the municipality in which the property is located for maintenance; (3) A subdivided lot, until a structure has been built on the lot and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the City; (4) State agencies; (5) Public or private institutions of higher education; (6) Property owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and, (7) City-owned properties and facilities. The City incorporates into the Drainage Utility System all existing property, facilities, materials, and supplies constituting the City’s drainage system on the effective date of this article. All future acquisitions by the City of real or personal property used in the City’s drainage system shall be maintained as a part of the Drainage Utility.

Sec. 13.06.002. No Effect on Land Owner Obligations Under City Ordinances; No Waiver of Immunity. (a) The establishment of the Drainage Utility by the City does not relieve private land owners, developers, other individuals and entities from responsibility for providing drainage improvements in connection with land development pursuant to the other ordinances of the City or laws of the State of Texas that relate to stormwater runoff, drainage management, or drainage improvements. (b) The establishment of the Drainage Utility does not imply or warrant that a benefitted property will be free from flooding, stormwater pollution, or stream erosion. The City makes no representation that all drainage problems will be remedied. This article does not create additional duties on the part of the City or create new liability or remedies for any flooding, stream erosion, deterioration of water quality, or other damages. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to waive the City’s immunity under law or reduce the need or necessity for flood insurance. Sec. 13.06.003. Other Laws (a) To the extent this Chapter conflicts with any other Chapter in this code, the provisions shall be harmonized when possible, however, this Chapter shall control and supersede any other provision regarding the Drainage Utility System. SECTION 3. Administration of Drainage Utility Sec. 13.06.004. Definitions Terms defined herein are specific to this chapter and shall not be construed as conflicting with similar terms in other parts of this code. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall be given the definitions contained in the Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter C. (a) “The Act” shall mean the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 552, Subchapter C. (b) “Benefitted Property” shall mean an improved lot or tract to which drainage service is made available under this Chapter. (c) “Commercial Property” shall mean all improved properties within the City other than residential property, including, but not limited to, commercial, industrial, institutional, government, multi- family, mobile-home park, and religious organization land uses. (d) “Cost of Service” shall mean the costs for drainage system service to a Benefitted Property, which shall be the total of: (1) Prorated cost of the acquisition, whether by eminent domain or otherwise, of land, rights-of-way, options to purchase land, easements, and interests in land relating to structures, equipment, and facilities used in draining the Benefitted Property; (2) Prorated cost of the acquisition, construction, repair, and maintenance of structures, equipment, and facilities used in draining the Benefitted Property; (3) Prorated cost of architectural, engineering, legal and related services, plant and specifications, studies, surveys, estimates of cost and of revenue, and all other expenses necessary or incident to planning, providing, or determining the feasibility and practicability of structures, equipment, and facilities used in draining the Benefitted Property; (4) Prorated cost of all machinery, equipment, furniture, and facilities necessary or incident to the provision and operation of draining the Benefitted Property; (5) Prorated cost of funding and financing charges and interest arising from construction projects and the start-up cost of a drainage facility used in draining the Benefitted Property; (6) Prorated cost of debt service and reserve requirements of structures, equipment, and facilities provided by revenue bonds or other drainage revenue-pledge securities or obligations issued by the City; and (7) Administrative costs of operating and maintaining a Drainage Utility System. (e) “Drainage” shall mean bridges, catch basins, channels, conduits, creeks, culverts, detention ponds, ditches, draws, flumes, pipes, pumps, sloughs, treatment works, and appurtenances to those items, whether natural or artificial, or using force or gravity, that are used to draw off surface water from land, carry the water away, collect, store, or treat the water, or divert the water into natural or artificial watercourses. (f) “Drainage Utility Charges” shall mean the levy imposed to recover the cost of the service of the municipality in furnishing drainage for any Benefitted Property, including any interest and penalties; and amounts made in contribution to funding of future drainage system construction by the City. (g) “Drainage System” shall mean the drainage system owned or controlled in whole or in part by the City and dedicated to the service of Benefitted Property, including any future additions, extensions, and improvements thereto and replacement thereof. (h) “ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit)” shall mean the unit of measure used to calculate the Drainage Utility Charge for Commercial Property. The ERU is the average horizontal Impervious Area for single-family property within the City. (i) “Facilities” shall mean the real, personal, or mixed property that is used in providing drainage and included in the system. (j) “Impervious Area” or “Impervious Surface” shall mean a surface which has become compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. Impervious Areas include, but are not limited to, compacted soils, graveled surfaces subject to motorized vehicular traffic, walkways, buildings, parking lots, pavement, and ingress/egress driveways. “Impervious Area” or “Impervious Surface” does not include sidewalks located in the public right-of- way and as further defined in Section 4-6-2 of this Code. For purposes of this definition a “walkway” is a pedestrian way in the interior of a lot or tract that is not located in the public right-of-way. (k) “Improved Lot or Tract” shall mean a lot or tract that has a structure, as that term is defined in Section 4-10-3 of this Code, or other improvement on it that causes an Impervious Surface or Area. (l) “Parcel” shall mean one (1) or more lots or portions of lots that are contiguous and under single ownership. (m) “Public Utility” shall mean drainage service that is regularly provided by the City through City property dedicated to that service to the users of benefited property within the service area and that is based on: (1) An established schedule of charges; (2) Use of the police power to implement the service; and (3) Nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms consistent with the Act.

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“Residential Property” shall mean any improved lot or tract with single-family home, duplex, triplex, quadplex, condominium, or mobile home. “Service Area” shall mean the municipal boundaries of the City. “User” or “Customer” shall mean the person or entity that owns or occupies a Benefitted Property. “Wholly Sufficient and Privately-Owned Drainage System” shall mean drainage from an improved lot or tract which does not discharge into any natural or manmade waterway or drainage infrastructure including public streets, storm drains, culverts, drainage easements, or storm water ponds that are part of the Drainage System.

Sec. 13.06.005. Drainage Utility Fund. A separate fund is hereby created, known as the Drainage Utility Fund, for the purpose of segregating, identifying, and controlling all revenues and expenses attributable to the Drainage Utility. All Drainage Utility Charges shall be deposited as collected and received into this fund and shall be used exclusively for drainage Cost of Service. Such utility revenues may be used for the operation, planning, engineering, inspection, construction, repair, maintenance, improvement, reconstruction, administration, debt issuance cost and debt service, and other reasonable and customary expenses associated with the operation of a utility system. It shall not be necessary that the expenditures from the Drainage Utility Fund for any authorized purpose specifically relate to or benefit any particular Benefited Property from which the revenues were collected. Sec. 13.06.006. Administration of Drainage Utility The Director of Public Works or his designee shall be responsible for the administration of the Drainage Utility, including, but not limited to, enacting any procedures necessary for the administration of the drainage charges and the consideration of appeals, development, and implementation of maintenance and facility improvement programs, state and federal regulatory compliance, and establishing drainage criteria and standards for the drainage system. The Director of Public Works shall keep an accurate record of all properties benefited by the services and facilities of the Drainage Utility. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

(h) (i)

Sec. 13.06.007. Drainage Utility Charge A Drainage Utility Charge is hereby imposed upon each improved lot and parcel within the Service Area. The Drainage Utility Charge shall be billed after September 30, 2018. Drainage Utility Charges shall be billed on a monthly basis thereafter for the duration of the Drainage Utility. For purposes of imposing the Drainage Utility Charge, all lots and parcels within the City are classified into the following customer categories: (1) Residential Property and (2) Non-Residential Property. The ERU value for the City is determined through an inventory of all improved single-family residential parcels in the City and determination of Impervious Area for each parcel. Evaluation of these data determined that the equivalent residential unit Impervious Area value for assigning charges to commercial properties is eleven thousand eight hundred and forty-four (11,844) square feet. Commercial Rates shall be based on Impervious Area determination for each parcel: Total ERU’s = (Impervious Area/11,844 sq. ft.), minimum 1 ERU The monthly Drainage Utility Charge for properties shall be calculated by multiplying the total number of ERU’s for the parcel by the ERU monthly billing rate. The following ERU monthly billing rate is hereby established and shall be used to calculate the total monthly Drainage Utility Charge for all property located in the City, both residential and commercial, in accordance with the applicable formula established in this subsection: ERU rate = $2.33 per ERU per month. The Director of Public Works or his designee shall be responsible for determining Impervious Area of property based on reliable data, including the appraisal roll, geographic information system technology, aerial photography, or other reliable means for determining Impervious Area. The Director of Public Works may require additional information from the property owner, tenant, manager or developer to make the determination. The amount of a charge may be revised by the Director of Public Works based on any additions to the Impervious Area through the City approved building permit process. The City Council may review the schedule of charges at any time and may increase or decrease charges upon a determination that an increase or decrease is warranted. No Drainage Utility Charge credit shall be given for the installation of drainage facilities required by the code or state law.

Sec. 13.06.008. Billing, Payments, and Penalties (a) Bills or statements for the Drainage Utility Charge shall be rendered by the City for all properties subject to the charge. Bills shall be payable when rendered and shall be considered received by the customer, whether actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the utility customer. Bills shall be rendered monthly for the previous month’s service. (b) The Director of Public Works shall assume that each utility account in the service area serves one (1) or more Users of a Benefitted Property, and shall assess the Drainage Charges to the person responsible for payment of the utility account. The Director of Public Works shall calculate the Drainage Charges for all Users and shall assess the Drainage Charges to the person responsible for payment of the utility account. If there is more than one (1) User of a Benefited Property (which is non-Residential), then the charges shall be assessed to the owner of the Benefited Property, unless instructed by the owner of the Benefited Property, in writing, to bill Users on a prorated basis. (c) Bills are due and payable on the date specified thereon and if full payment is not made by the date specified, the bill shall become delinquent. (d) Drainage Utility Charges shall be billed with the City’s other public utility billings and shall be identified separately on the bill as a Drainage Utility Charge. Drainage Utility Charges are subject to the billing procedures, penalties, discounts, interest, and other terms of Chapter 13, Article 13.03, Division 2. (e) Any charge due hereunder which is not paid when due will subject the User to discontinuance of all utility services provided by the City and may be recovered in an action at law or in equity by the City including fixture of a lien against the property, as allowed by law. (f) The City shall have access, at all reasonable times, to any Benefited Property served by the Drainage Utility for necessary inspection, repair of infrastructure or enforcement of this article. (a)

(b)

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Sec. 13.06.009. Appeals Requests for adjustment of a Drainage Utility Charge shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works or his designee. A User may apply for an adjustment if: (1) The User believes that the drainage charge schedule, as applied to the User’s Benefitted Property, does not fairly reflect the Cost of Service to the User’s Benefitted Property; (2) The User disputes the amount of Impervious Area used to calculate the drainage charge; or (3) The User’s Drainage Charge has been assessed in error. The following procedures shall apply to all requests for adjustment of the Drainage Utility Charge: (1) The User shall have the burden of proof. (2) Any User who has paid Drainage Utility Charges and who believes the calculation or determination of the Drainage Utility Charge to be incorrect may, subject to the restrictions set forth in this Chapter, submit an adjustment request to the Director of Public Works. (3) Requests for adjustment of Drainage Utility Charges paid by an Owner, User or Customer making the request shall be in writing and set forth in detail the grounds upon which relief is sought. (4) Adjustment requests will be reviewed by the Director of Public Works within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of an adjustment request. Adjustments resulting from such a request shall be prospective but may be made retroactive for no greater time period than three (3) monthly billings prior to the receipt of the request. (5) The User requesting an adjustment may be required, at the User’s cost, to provide supplemental information to the Director of Public Works, including, but not limited to, survey data certified by a Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (R.P.L.S.), or other documentation of Impervious Area. Failure to provide requested information may result in the denial of the adjustment request. (6) The Director of Public Works’ determination of the adjustment request shall be provided to the User, in writing, within ten (10) days of the later of receipt of the request for adjustment or receipt of any additional information submitted in accordance with this section. If the Director of Public Works approves the request, the adjustment to the Drainage Utility Charge will be made. If the Director of Public Works denies the adjustment request, the User may, within ten (10) days from the date of notification, appeal the decision to a panel consisting of the City Manager, the Director of Finance, the Director of Community Development, and the Director of Public Works. The appeal shall be in writing, contain a succinct and clear statement of the User’s argument and suggested remedy, and be filed with the Planning Director who shall convene the panel. The panel shall have ten (10) business days from the date the appeal is received to review the appeal, make a determination, and notify the User. If the panel denies the appeal, the User shall have five (5) business days from the date of notification to appeal the decision to the City Council. The appeal shall be in writing, containing the information stated above in (b), and be filed with the City Secretary. The City Council shall grant a public hearing within sixty (60) days of receipt of the request for review. The City Council’s decision shall be final. Before imposing a lien for delinquent Drainage Utility Charges, the City shall send notice to the record owner of the Benefitted Property stating the amount of the charges owned, and of the owner’s right to appeal the placement of the lien by producing evidence the delinquent charges are not rightfully owed, by providing such within ten (10) business days from the date of notification to the Director of Utility Billing. The Director of Utility Billing shall not file the lien if the owner shows that the Drainage Utility Charge made the basis of the lien is not owed. When a person pays all of the charges, a lien filed pursuant to this Chapter, shall be released. The paying party shall be responsible for the filing costs of the release.

SECTION 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bonham in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Bonham not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, and shall not affect the validity of the Code of Ordinances as a whole. SECTION 6. That an offense committed before the effective date of this Ordinance is governed by prior law and the provisions of the Code of Ordinance, as amended, in effect when the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for this purpose. SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas on this ______day of January 2020. APPROVED: ______________________________ Roy Floyd, MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ Heather Stockton, CITY SECRETARY

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Section A, Page 23 • December 22, 2020 Dear Santa, Can I hav a deer for Christmas please? Love, Liam Dear Santa, Fro Christmas I cin plies hiv moow omi man and cin plies I cin hiv som omy gims. Love, Eli Dear Santa, Haw have you ben? I have ben grat and I luve you and thack you far the priests and I releey want a Elf! And I can tush it! Love, Jacob Dear Santa, I want Nanna to get better. I would like to go to gymnastics. Glittery bows for the puppy and toys to. I would like to see you on Christmas. A mouse cook book for my cat. A growing baby doll for Ruby. My dad gets his bisnis going it is calld Calaway Land Works. I hope my mom becamas a RN at the VA. Love, Gracie Dear Santa, How arw yowr For onristmas I wOuld like dirt bike, video camera, remote control RC car with camera flight. Tell the elves hello. Love, Diesel Steele Dear Santa, How’s Mrs. Clause? For Christmas I would like a Niniobat, video camera Toy and moon shos. Tell the elves hello. Love, Wade Dear Santa, How are you? May I have A video camra, a computer, and a Hover board. Can You tell the elves hello? Love, Taylor Dear Santa, How are you? For Chrismas I would like Coinputer, xbox5, remote control race car Tell the Elves I said Hello. Love, Wesley Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I whould like Video camera, hoverboard, book. Tell the elevs hello. Love, ty Dear Santa, How’s Mrs. Clause. For Christmas I would Like a hover board, set Of squishas and a video camera How are the elves? Love, Sarah Dear Santa, How’s Mrs. Clause? For Christmas I would Like hoverboard, leotards, 3 barrel curling iron. Tell the reindeer I said Hello. Love, Hadlee Dear Santa, How’s Mrs. Clause? For Christmas I would like Video camera, a new snowglbe and a new Hoverboard. Tell the reindeer hello. Love, Emma Dear Santa, HOW are you? Pomer goblet, xbox1, Roadblocks. Tell the elues hello. Love, Raylan Dear Santa, For Christmas I woud Like a red robot named Jossbot, a Movie camera and A Pen with Bells on top. Hope enjoy the cooies and Milk. Love, Josselet Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? four Crismis I wot to hav a hoverboa’d, dourcing shoes squishy Love, Austin Dear Santa, How are you? for Chrisimas I would lije Udbic uron ubRheset Unrbrd Uexbox5 Ubalsesus Love, Lane Dear Santa, Merry Christmas will you bring me a toy pet? I have bin good Love, Lillian Dear Santa, Have a good Christmas! Will you bring me a feget troy? Will you bring me a doll hose? I have been so good. Love, Carley

Dear Santa, Merry Christ mas! Will you b ring me a sock gol? I have bin goob. Love, Tanner Dear Santa, You id re nicest! will you bring me & super hero sqishy and stretchy toy that hulk? I been so good, I am trying realy hard. Love, Emersyn and my sister wants Flamgo got to can you get it. Dear Suttan, You a CC the best! will you bring ate st choot pr. I been good. Love, Ryat Dear Santa, You are the best! Will you bring me go treat. I have been not so good but am trying hard. Abel Dear Santa, For this Christmas I would like to have some cool barbies and some lol dolls Also I want the my life dolls stat have cloth and furniture for them I want new clothes for me size 10/12 and cool socks I also want a tee new for softball new reading books and last but not least some of those stuffed animals. Love Ava B PS Santa Trump 2020 Dear Santa, hens the thagis I want I want a hous a isc crer macker fonera I paid a nerkgun firetuck a odo bulers a x box aps a percheruv santa. Conner Dear Santa, I am a good boy. I wunt a toy lisaber paper wash xbox squishy starwars nerfgun. I help my mom. Jacob Dear Santa, I love u. Oh can I pleas have a new barby and a throw away camra? Can I pleas have a caryoky masheyn? Can I pleas have a barby hous? Can I pleas have a tree hous? Oh can I pleas have a art set? I would love to have a squshy and a baby sister! Can I pleas have a new bed shirt? Can I pleas hav a pool? Oh can I pleas have a new tablet? and 2 fish! I want a ice cream maker! I have bin good this year! Stormi Dear Santa, I want a karooke and Barbie and a toy fox and pet pie in cbirds im a good kid and I like my sisters and love Santa, and dogs I like cats too and ther byatufl. Aubrey Dear Santa, I want a playstaionch and a mlkin car that it can drive in mud and a hoverboard and 13 Hotwheels on mlkinchl monmster truck that drive in mud and a xbox 2 I want a ice cream maker and I been a good boy cent I was 3. Jaxson Dear Santa, I want a xbox and a sled. Oh and my name is Jesus. On the third thing it’s a phone that cost 22 dollars and a dog and a banana squishy and a flying dear and a fortnite game for my xbox a slingy a name poster. Jesus Dear Santa, I want a key board and a guitar cabrown points and brushes and apple watch and a tree house baubby doll and a big doll hous a pet rabbit and a pixel stars toy and a lol hailset and a ring and a toothbrush. Aubrey Dear Santa, I no that I ma to young bu can I have Ifone 11 for Christmas and a reborndan and a straler and a squshey and a apple wach. Abors house TV hors playhouse waterslide 51 new shoes mony that an talk I want a unicorn doll hamster. Marley Dear Santa, I have been really nice. For Christmas I would like aElsa doll. From, Sydnio

Dear Santa, My name is Brooklyn and I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: helping my sisy when she need it and helping my mom and dad and helping pepol! And I love you and your Elves! My top three items on my Christmas list are chocolate pen, lols, and 1 Barbie. I hope that you have had a nise and great year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, Thank you for the elf on the shelf and the presents and the snow and my family and the best one is you. Your the best Santa. Love, Wesley Dear Santa, I have been really noce. For chrismas i would like iphone and i million diamonds. From, Karson

Dear Santa, I hope you have a great weekend, i have been really good and i want an apple watch. I had a great weekend did you? Some people say that you are not real but i know you are real and the elf is your helper, hes hiding in mrs campbells plant. thank you. Love, Adan Dear Santa, I have been good this whole year. I would like a lot of stuff but if you cant get me all these present that’s alright. So I would like 1.money 2.elf on the shelf 3.slime 4.christmas tree 5.new water bottle 6.jacket for the winter 7.shoes 8..clothes Love, Nazaret Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a nintendo switch, i want some noke shoes and fluffy clothes, i would also like a hover board, I hop you have a merry christmas. Love, Genesis

Dear Santa, I have been real nice. For Christmas I want a dress. From, Ava

Dear Santa, I hope you have a great Chrismas and a happy new year. I wish I could see rudolph the red nose reindeer. I want to see my whole family together at the same time. I want an american girl doll. Love, Cortni

Dear Santa, I have been relly nice. For Christmas i would like electric scooter, nintendo switch. From, Magie

Dear Santa, I want a bike, a soccer ball, a PS5, a football, a dirt bike, a pool, some shoes. Thank you! Love, Omar

Dear Santa, I have been relly nice. For Christmas I would like a monkey. From, Skyian

Dear Santa, Today for christmas I want new clothes, some books, a camera and a dog or a cat. I hope you have a merry christmas and i hope you have a great day and merry chrismas. Love, Mia

Dear Santa, I have been reall nice, for christmas I would like a iphone12 and RC Car. From, Gavin Dear Santa, I have been really nice. For christmas i would like a robot and jurrasic world legos. From, Jase Dear Santa, I have been really nice. For Christmas I would like a barbie camper van. I love you santa. From, Skyian Dear Santa, I have been really nice. For Christmas I would like dogman books. From, Katie Dear Santa, Hi santa, I love christmas, iv’s been good right? I hope you have a merry christmas. I’ll always believe in you. One more thing, I want 3 presents. for a elf at my home next year, a soocer ball, a pajama. Love, Cristian Dear Santa, I’ve been very good this year and i wish you a merry christmas, i want a hellicopter, some people say you are fake but i believe in you are real. Love, Justin Dear Santa, i’ve been really good this year what i want is a nintendo switch, trampoline, a pool, a new soccer ball and goal net, a captain underpants moves, a small tv and one more thing pleaseget me a motorcycle! Thank you for rvrerything!!! Love, Aaliyah Dear Santa, I reall hope you have a great christmas and I have been good. I want an ipad, jeans, fluffy socks, christmas clothes, shoes, earphones, notebook,pajamas, new backpack, color pencils, goosebumps books, face mask and a doggy. Love, Julissa

Dear Santa, i ben a good boy, i want a kitten and a xbox, a ps5 a tv abd bad kitty books. Thank you for the presents. Love, Isabl Dear Santa, I’ve been good and i would like a pillow od stitch and lake a squishi. I hope you have a great time and a great year. Love, Erika Dear Santa, I hop you and mre claus are ok. I want some shoes, ipad, barbie, pink slime and a dog. Love, Hank Dear Santa, yo me parte bieneste ano. Quiero unarompe cabezas, y teaner un animal como un conejo para muhermanita, y yo. Quiero un nuevo piano y una cosa qvero desde bace. mi hermanita y yo tiempo uno tableta un unicornio. Sinceramenta, Kimberly age

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JAMES ONDAL HAMILTON

Bonham- Graveside services for James Ondal Hamilton age 81 of Bonham were held at 2:00 PM Friday December 18, 2020 at the Gober Cemetery in Gober, TX. with Bro. Mark Posey officiating. Mr. Hamilton passed away Wednesday Dec. 16 at TMC Hospital in Bonham. James was born in Randolph, TX. on December 22, 1938 to James Marcell Hamilton and Alma May (Hicks) Hamilton. He went to grade school at North Fannin Elementary in Ivanhoe, TX. and high school in Bonham. As a boy he worked in the concession stand at Lake Fannin for several summers, he hauled ice with his dad and brother, and also worked in a lumber yard where they bought their materials and supplies for several homes they built in the area. James learned to repair vehicles by watching, learning, and working, and taught himself to be a master mechanic over the years. Around the age of 16, he and his uncle Drummer headed west toward the wheat harvest. They found themselves traveling from west Texas to New Mexico, and on to Washington state where they drove large trucks, combines, and dozers up the mountains, cutting and harvesting the wheat fields. In 1960 he married the love of his life Joyce, only to receive a “GREETINGS” notice from the U.S. Army just a few months after their wedding. He was sent to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas for his basic training and on to Fort Ord, California where Joyce joined him. While there they had two beautiful sons, Jeffrey Kenton and James Brent. Returning from California, James worked for his dad a few months before attaining a job at Carter Chevrolet as service manager, also later sold vehicles, and became manager at C. & C. agency for some 20 years. James is survived by his wife Joyce of the home, his two sons, Kent Hamilton of Denton, TX., and Brent Hamilton and wife Lisa of Telephone. Also, his best friend Jimmy Page that he loved like his own. Three grandchildren, Brentney Hamilton and husband McClain Watson, Ashton Cabler and husband Charlie, and Tyler Hamilton, three great grandsons, Coy and Callan Cabler and Waylon Watson, his sister, Faye J. White and husband Tommy, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father James Marcell (Red) Hamilton and mother Alma May Hamilton, and brother Harold Bland Hamilton. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. . To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorells.com

BETTYE DEAN WILSON

Bonham- Funeral services for Bettye Dean Wilson, age 86, of Bonham, TX were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Bro. Kevin Lane officiated. Interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, TX. Serving as pallbearers were Matt Curry, Josh Curry, Chance Curry, Charles Cashion, Bill Purcell and JC Wolfe. Bettye Dean (Leeth) Wilson was born on October 25, 1934 in Fannin County, Texas to Ernest and Myrtle (McIntyre) Leeth; she passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Bonham, TX. Bettye married Ted Ray Wilson on February 19, 1954 in Bonham, TX. She worked for the Bonham VA as a contracting officer. Bettye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church. Bettye is survived by husband Ted Wilson of Bonham; daughterin-law, Terri Wilson of McKinney, TX, wife of Bettye’s late son, Jerry Glen Wilson; grandchildren, Kristen Wilson and Amy Wilson; and 7 great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death are her father, Ernest Leeth, mother Myrtle Leeth Williams, and stepfather, O.M. Williams. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com

JIMMY JOE MANLEY Bonham- Jimmy Joe Manley, age 79, of Rowlett, TX was born on February 8, 1941 in Gladewater, TX to Clyde and Emma (Day) Manley. Jim passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Medical City Plano. Graveside services wewre held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lamasco Cemetery. Jim served in the United States Army and work for the Ford Company in assembly. Jimmy Joe Manley married Betty Louise (Kelton) Manley on May 15, 1970 in Garland, TX; she preceded him in death on January 21, 2015. He was a loving husband, brother, and friend. Jim is survived by his sister, Becky Wess and extended family and friends; along with his caretaker of 9 years Matlida Herrera. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorells.com

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David Seale, 72, of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 in McAlester, Oklahoma. A family directed memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Living Faith Church in Talihina, Oklahoma. David was born on August 9, 1948 in Bonham, Texas to Wright Seale and May (Carter) Seale. He married Sharon Kay Bynum on September 18, 1997. David graduated from Bonham High School. He worked at VPG Chemical Company until his retirement in 2010. David and Sharon moved to Talihina in December of 2018 for their retirement years. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Kay Seale of the home; children: Lisa Jeffcoat and husband, Stephen of Talihina, Bobby Allen and wife, Jerri of Denison, Texas, Kenneth Allen and wife, Christina of Bonham, Texas; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother: Randy Seale of Bonham, Texas; and other family and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.

TERRY CHEYENNE VAN STORY

Bonham-Funeral services for Terry Cheyenne Van Story, age 33 of Bonham, TX were held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. Bro. Bragg officiated. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, TX. Serving as pallbearers were Leon Moss, Tracy Brown, Joseph Gatlin, T.J. Davila, Laney Fuller, and Josh McBride. Terry Cheyenne Van Story was born on November 17, 1987 in Galveston, TX to Terry Quintin Van Story and Frances May Greer. He is of the Baptist faith and loved being with his family and friends; enjoyed music and bright lights. Terry is survived by his mother, Frances Greer and surrogate Dad, Leon Moss; brother, Timothy Darby; sister, Jennifer James and husband Shadoc; sister Katrina Byrd and husband Trevor; sister Carolyn McBride and husband Josh; 9 nieces and nephews, 3 special nieces that visited all the time; and 1 great niece. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

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Dear Santa, I want to have five night at freey pruse and popcorn butter popcorn. Merry chrisrmas! To: Santa Claus 25 Candy Cane Lane, North Pore, 33907 From, Laila 9 Dear Santa, I want to have a puppy for Chrimas I want to see my dad to. To: Santa Claus 25 Candy Cane Lane, Noth pole, 33907 From, Kennleigh 9 Dear Santa, I want a Ipad set and XboX game pass fer Christmas. To: Santa Claus 25 Candy Cane Lane, north pole, 33907 From, Taiven age: 9 Dear Santa, I want 5 mencraft boxs and 4 nerfgons and 5 lago sats and a naner plashe. To: santa claus 25 candy cane Lane North Pole, 33907 From, garret Dear Santa, I want if you can get me a macbook and I will Like a Big LoL car and a I pad II Thx. To: santa claus 25 Candy Cane Line North Pole, 33907 From, Jayda Dear Santa, I want to have a VR headset with FnaF VR disn and the FnaF toys and FnaF book. To: Santa Claus 25 Cnayd Cane Lane North Pole, 33907 From, Kaylee Dear Santa, I want… pet parakket. Huvr board. Red. Parakket cage. Pink. to: Santa Claus. 25 candy can Lane north Pol, 33907 From, Nikki Dear Santa, I want the new iPhone 11 Pro and I want a Hover board and two more things a new headset and two two 50 dollar Nintendo eshop gift cards To: Santa claus 25 candy cane Lane North pole, 33907 From, Ryder H. Dear Santa, I want a bmx bike, and a dirt, and a net for me to throw my football in and a I phone and 2 apple gift card to buy robux and I want some money and for people to be happey for chrismas. To: Santa claus 25 candy cane Leane North pole, 33907 From, Kaydence Dear Santa, I want mini brand julre from clare’s. I want everyone in my family to be happy and health. To: Santa claus 25 candy cane lane North pole, 33907 From, Emma Dear Santa, I want a iphone 12, i also want a nerf gun, i also want a new hover board and i just want to say mery Chrismas! To: Santa claus 25 candy cane lane North pole, 33907 From, Xadyn Dear Santa, I want a iPhone 12 and money and a moter sicel and a forwiller and a new ipad and a survivel kit. to: santa claus 25 candy cane lane Nothpole, 33907 From, Brentley

Section A, Page 25 • December 22, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Savannah and I am 8 years old. I am in 2nd grade at Finley Oats Elementary School. I think if you ask Mrs. Haggard, my teacher, she would agree that I have been a very good girl this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but, I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list! Me best behavior of the year includes: I helped my little Brother play with are chickens and hlod are chickens and hlod the eges that they layed and hes great! My top three items on my Christmas list are pokemon cares, Jewelry, and squishy. I hope that you have had a great and fantastic year and that the reindeer and elves are getting ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus! Love, Savannah Dear Santa, Thank you for the elf on the shelf Eve and Ella. I want money for Christmas and some toys. Thank you for all the toys you’ve got me and my sister. Love, Hailey Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a ball, roblox cariter. I need a back scratcher, a phone, a Xbox 360. I also want a boy elf, a trezerx. I like to see you in the night. I will make a Santa picture. Love, Ethan Dear Santa, I like my Elf. Her name is Sparkles. She is a princess. I want a big LOL and a LOL ball. Me and my elf watch elf movies and she is nice. Love, Venita Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like iPhone 11 Pro, Among US poster, more elves, fruit water, bubbly water, hover bord, motercykle, skatebord, computer, purple airpods, and to love the world. HOHO Merry Christmas Love, Adleigh Dear Santa, I love the elf on the shelf. I named him Jef. I want you to get me something for Christmas like a toy car and a nerf gun rival. Love, Travis Dear Santa, I have a question Santa. How do you make toys for everybody in the world? I am going to call you. I want 100 more elves. I want bubbly water fruit water. I want a motorcycle and a demon catcher and a spy kit. Love, Drake Dear Santa, I like you giving us presents, stuffing our stockings, coming to our house, giving us an elf on the shelf. We give you milk and cookies. You see our Christmas tree and then you go to someone else’s house. Love, Kadyn Dear Santa, Thank you for our Elfe on the Shelf. I hope I’m not on the nody list. Love, Grace XoXo Kiss. Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good day on the North Pole and the elves are making some presents for people that are good and I wish I could see you Santa and Ms. Santa. Love, Brandon Dear Santa, I want a phone. Love, Jeremiah J.

Dear Santa, I hope Christmas is not cancelled because of covit nineteen. I want a Star Wars lego set and a baby yoda, anamchronick and a Darth Vader action figure and that’s all. I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Drew Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good day at the North Pole. I will be good when Joe comes. I love Christmas because I wish I could get a picture of you and Mrs. Clause. I love you and Mrs. Clause and your elf and reindeer. Love, Ali Dear Santa, I luv you. I want a hover bord and I want a 223 bullets, a whole box full. Bye, Brayden Dear Santa, Are you real? Me and my parents don’t believe! But anyway I want a game and a few toys and if you are real I love you? Love, Eli L.

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Dear Santu, Santu, can you let my elfs come at my mom’s house ples. I am really happy that Christmas is a holuday. So I really want a barbie and a lol. Bye. Sincerely, Harper T. Dear Santa, Thank you for alllllll the Christmas presents you have given me. But one thing that makes Christmas even more special is joy and the happiness. So one thing that I want for Christmas is for everyone to have a holly jolly Merry Christmas. Love, Colt D. Dear Santa, I want a omg remix doll so much. Tell Melven hide some place different next year. Have a great Christmas. Thar is only 24 more days until Christmas. The book that Melven took home tell him to bring it tomarow morning. Love, Caylee C. Dear Santa, I love that you sent Jovie to come down to our house. And these are the most 3 things that I want for Christmas. A tablet, mini house for me and my sister, and a bubble misheen. And are we aloud to touch Snowflake? Write me a letter back. Happy Wishes, Kambell

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Thank you for all your support throughout 2020! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Fannin County Leader! 224 N. Main St., Bonham, TX 75418 • fcleader@verizon.net www.fannincountyleader.us

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Valid through January 2021. Free item of equal or lessor value; add-ons may incur additional fees. Clerk: Scan coupon, finish transaction, and attach a copy of receipt to coupon. Submit with paperwork.

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As this season comes to an end, we would like to take a moment and express our sincere gratitude to our customers. Thank you for allowing us the joy of serving you for the past 10 years. We look forward to working with each of you for many years to come.

Happy Holidays

Dusty Underwood Plumbing and Septic, Inc.