The Fannin County Leader 12-27-22 Edition

Press Release - On Friday January 6th at 6:00pm, join

at the

Arts Center at 200 W 5th St Bonham for a 2023 Vision Board Party! Participants will create an artistic plan-o-gram of their goals for the upcoming year using magazine cut-outs, photographs, stickers, markers, and other art supplies. Please bring a snack to share and any old magazines or art supplies you have to spare. BYOB is welcome, and donations are appreciated. For more information, please call 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com

Diabetes Education Classes

Press Release - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosting “Do Well Be Well with Diabetes,” an educational program series for people with Type 2 Diabetes and caregivers. Classes are FREE!

Classes will be held at the Derrell Hall Education Center at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00pm-5:00 pm on starting Wednesday, February 1! This class series will be held every Wednesday in February (Feb 1; Feb 8; Feb 15; and Feb 22). Attend all classes to learn strategies to help manage Type 2 diabetes for yourself or your loved ones!

Featured speaker will be Alicia Fowler, PA-C with Family Healthcare, Bonham Specialty Clinic.

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes is designed to teach simple ways to manage Type 2 Diabetes and take control of your health and your life!

To be a part of Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at (903) 5837453 ext. 1 or email bethany. arie@ag.tamu.edu to reserve your spot in class!

If you require special accommodations to attend, please contact one week prior to first session.

Winner of Rex Bridges’ Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Texoma Azif Clark (8 yrs old)

Courtesy photos

County Road Concerns Addressed in Commissioners Court

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 9:00 a.m., a Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present. Invocation was led by Boyd Baptist’s Student Pastor Cody Austin. Pledges were led by SSgt Rebecca Figaro, USMC, retired.

4. Introductions: Judge Moore welcomed Fannin County 336th District Judge Laurie Blake.

5. Public Forum: Fannin County Emergency Coordinator Troy Hudson was the first of nine speakers. Mr. Hudson gave a report of damages incurred during the tornadic outbreak of December 13, 2022 and gave an explanation of the communication that takes place during severe weather. He thanked the radio operators and all others that assisted during the storms and concluded with a reminder to county offices and employees to take the necessary steps to prevent damage

occurring during the upcoming frigid temperatures. The second to speak was Fannin County’s 336th District Judge Laurie Blake. She began by congratulating Judge Moore and Commissioner Lackey on their impending retirement before commenting on agenda item 14. She expounded on the proper process of budgeting and concluded by thanking the Commissioners Court for their service. Next to speak was a local amateur radio operator of Fannin County who commented on the volunteers that make up the radio club that assists counties during times of loss of power and communication and severe weather. After he spoke, a new citizen of Fannin County spoke to thank the court for their service before having her daughter, Faith, recite Scripture verses Luke 2:9-14. She then asked if the Commissioners Court could assist the City of Bonham in recording their monthly Council meetings. Next to speak was incoming Fannin County Judge, Newt Cunningham. He asked the court to think on whether certain agenda items had been given enough thought and

whether there was enough information on hand for decisions to be made regarding those issues before the end of the year. A local attorney then spoke to give his reasons why he believed agenda items 9, 11, 12 and 14 should be tabled until after the first of the new year. He concluded by congratulating the work done on the renovated courthouse. A Fannin County citizen who frequently attends the Commissioners Court meetings spoke to thank the court for their service and expounded on why citizens should attend Commissioners Court more often. Next to the last to speak was a resident of Telephone who commented on who should be responsible for collecting any upcoming Hotel Occupancy Tax. The last speaker, a local attorney, spoke to comment on the conditions of the workplace for the jury system.

6. Discussion regarding EMS monthly report for November 2022 – County Judge for Scott Ridling, Fire Chief: Bonham Fire Chief

Scott Ridling gave a report of there being 43 more runs in November than there were in October. He noted there was currently one job opening in the department, all equipment was operational and there was currently a bout of flu being experienced by his personnel.

7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 08/23/2022 (R), 09/13/2022 (R), 09/20/2022 (R) and 12/13/2022 (R) –County Judge for County Clerk: A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the minutes with corrections previously made, showing on them. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed.

8. Report of monies collected by the Fannin County District Clerk’s office for November 2022; $21,172.54 – County Judge (for District Clerk): Informational only.

9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Fannin County and City of Bonham regarding property located at 407/411 Chestnut Street in Bonham

motion and comments made regarding the advice given by legal counselors to table this decision until January 2023, the vote was taken, and the motion passed with Judge Moore voting nay.

10. Discussion regarding salaries of District Attorney employees – County Judge: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple related a discussion she had with TAC (Texoma Association of Counties) Attorney Jim Allison regarding the rights of the District Attorney in reference to his employee’s salaries. District Attorney Richard Glaser then expounded on the issue of setting competitive salaries to encourage competent law professionals to work for the county.

was made by Commissioner Lackey to appoint incoming Commissioner Doug Kopf to replace him on the board with Commissioner Self seconding the motion. Before the vote was taken, Mr. Kopf spoke to ask his lack of experience as an incoming commissioner be taken into consideration.

Commissioner Lane noted she was appointed to a board within a month of becoming a commissioner and welcomed him to the ranks. After a brief moment of levity among the commissioners, the motion passed with Judge Moore abstaining from the vote.

13. Discussion regarding Fannin County Rural Rail Board – Commissioner Precinct 4: Commissioner Lackey asked this be passed on.

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– Commissioner Precinct 2: Commissioner Self began a lengthy discussion joined by Fannin County Elect Judge Newt Cunningham, Commissioners Lane and Lackey, Judge Moore, Bonham City Manager Sean Pate and a few Bonham citizens on whether this was a decision that should be made by the current Commissioners Court or tabled till after the start of the new year. After reasons were given that favored the decision on this being put to a vote immediately and opposing reasons were given for the decision to be tabled until 2023, a motion was made by Commissioner Self to “approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bonham, Texas and Fannin County Texas with the amendment under Section C of the agreement that we add that they will provide services in the amount of $220,680.00.”

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lackey and after some discussion regarding the services mentioned in the

11. Discussion, consideration and action regarding replacement of Commissioner Lackey on the T.A.P.S. Board – Commissioner Precinct 4: Commissioner Lackey explained how he put this on the agenda believing this was something that should be done before January as it had been done that way in the past. After some discussion as to the proper policy involving placements on this board and other boards, Commissioner Magness made the motion to appoint Commissioner Lane with Commissioner Lackey seconding the motion. A discussion ensued when incoming County Judge Newt Cunningham added his thoughts on best practices involving this issue and afterwards the vote was taken. The motion passed with Judge Moore abstaining from voting.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding replacement of Commissioner Lackey on the Tri-County Meals on Wheels Board –Commissioner Precinct 4: Commissioner Lackey started a discussion on this by noting how this organization takes care of several thousands of meals for Fannin County citizens and how important the work is. After a discussion ensued about whether a commissioner is necessarily needed to be appointed, a motion

14. Discussion, consideration and action regarding funding for improvement of County Roads – Commissioner Precinct 4: Commissioner Lackey began by explaining he had placed this on the agenda due to the recent rains causing road conditions to worsen and his getting phone calls from citizens inquiring as to when the county would be addressing road problems. He noted that with the soon to be constructed Justice Center in the works, now might not have been the best time to put this on the agenda but after summing up what was involved with the recent courthouse renovations, the acquisition of land and an architect for the Justice Center he stated that one thing he did know was, “there is not a commissioner up here that has enough money to take care of these roads like the citizens deserve.” Concluding his opening statement by noting that the roads are not up to par and it’s time to not be putting them off, a discussion began with approximately 17 Fannin County officials and citizens making their way to the podium to share their thoughts on this matter.

Commissioners

comments ranging from the belief that today was probably not the best day to make a decision on what was called an eleventhhour discussion; to, with all the millions being spent on other projects, the roads are in poorer condition than they have ever been and it’s time to take care of the county’s infrastructure. Though a good number of speakers agreed with the consensus that more information was needed to know how much money was actually available to put to the roads and that this agenda item should be tabled until 2023, more of the speakers who came to the Commissioners Court wanted to see money designated immediately to repairing county roads in bad condition. After about an hour and a half of discussion that was sometimes conten-

tious and always impassioned, a motion was made by Judge Moore to designate $500.000.00 to each precinct for improvement of county roads. Before the motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness, it was clarified that it was $500,000.00 per each precinct. And, after a brief discussion, the vote was taken with the motion passing unanimously. After the motion passed, Judge Moore clarified the funds would be coming from the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Fund.

15. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of bills.

16. Discussion, consideration and action regarding due date of December 21, 2022 for Commissioners Court agenda items for January 3, 2023 – County Judge: Judge Moore explained the reason this was

needed and Commissioner Magness made the motion to accept the due date with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed unanimously

17. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane stated her appreciation for everyone’s attendance and how she felt a great discussion was had about the roads. She announced that the bridge on CR 1241 would be temporarily closed to repair a hole on the bridge, reminded everyone that Friday December 23, and Monday December 26, 2022, would be county holidays and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Commissioner Self also thanked everyone for their attendance and offered prayers and sympathy to all who lost their homes and had storm damage last week while thanking those who assisted after the storms. He commented on the increased traffic on the roads, stating the necessity of invest-

ing in the roads and wished all a Merry Christmas. Commissioner Magness noted his appreciation for everyone’s attendance with a special thanks to the Sheriff Deputies for their attendance. Commissioner Lackey echoed the appreciation for all those who came to today’s meeting and stated his hope to see road improvement happen (though not overnight) with the money designated for their repair and wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Judge Moore announced the court had received the final certificate of occupancy that would enable the county to receive their $600,000.00 back from the Texas Historical Commission and thanked the Sheriff Deputies for their attendance. He also thanked everyone for coming to today’s meeting noting it enables the court to know what the public is thinking.

18. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 12:20 p.m.

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm. Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910

Precinct 1

Commissioner Edwina Lane

Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030

Email Address: elane@fanninco.net

Precinct 2

Commissioner A.J. Self

Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455

Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3

Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941

Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net

Precinct 4

Commissioner Dean Lackey

Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418

Phone: 903-583-2039

Email Address: dlackey@fanninco.net

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

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

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 see the day approaching.

Christian

BONHAM, TEXAS A Place To Call Home BAPTIST CHURCH

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 email: lthjjjackson@gmail.com

A New Standard of Living

Baptist

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

Assembly of God Episcopal

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

Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061

Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

By Wil Pounds

The world is not our standard for Christian living.

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 378-7835

Baptist Methodist

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-583-7112

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (903) 851-4954

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288

Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910

Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124

Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750

Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070

Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175

Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175

Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas

Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903)583-4793

First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519

First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768

First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038

First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250

First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683

First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900

First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160

First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727

Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com

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

Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009

New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377

Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546

Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679

Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141

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

Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727

Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388

Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386

Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987

West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX

Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215

Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734

Church of Christ

Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398

Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-227-2606

Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447

Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

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

Catholic Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

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

St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155

First 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 (214) 728-3549

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

Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508

McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455

Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146

Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870

Nazarene

Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423

Non-Denominational

Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527

Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)

Pentecostal

SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025

Lutheran Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014

First Presbyterian Church of Leonard 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 989-2771

Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325

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

The apostle Paul stressed, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind . . .” (Rom. 12:2). Again he writes, “put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Ephesians 4:24). In the verses that follow he gives five specific examples of the higher standard of Christian conduct.

We are to put off lying and speak the truth in love (v. 25). It is a habitual action that is to characterize the Christian life. Literally the believer is to put off “the lie” (v.25), and speak the truth. This is the same word the apostle John uses for the antichrist in 1 John 2:20-23.

When a person puts his faith in Jesus Christ he is rejecting the lie, and embracing the Truth (Jn. 14:6).

What a profound significance this is for the person in Christ. “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another” (v. 25). Let it be a habitual action to tell the truth. Let it characterize your lifestyle. Make a commitment to yourself and God to speak the whole truth without mixture of error in your family, business and life relationships. How much easier life is when you live an honest, open, transparent life style. Cultivate truthfulness in your life every day. Don’t be careless with your words.

Put off anger (vv. 26-27). One of the best ways to give

the devil an opportunity to gain a place in your life is to be an angry person. Paul does not give an opposite behavior in this example. In one aspect anger is not sin. It is an emotion. He stresses, “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity (lit. a place).” Paul is emphasizing a controlled or righteous anger as opposed to and uncontrolled, selfish, or sinful anger.

Paul uses two different words for “anger” in v. 26. There are times when we should be angry, and there are times when we sin with our anger. “Be angry and do not sin” is the word for wrath, indignation, suggesting a more settled or abiding condition of mind, frequently with a view of taking revenge. It is an anger that has an abiding and settled habit of mind that is aroused under certain conditions. When this kind of anger is guided by reason, it can be a right emotion as in righteous indignation. When we cherish it, it becomes sin. It must never become just an expression of personal provocation or wounded pride. We must guard against sinful motives (1 Jn. 1:19).

“Do not let the sun go down on your anger.” It can take the form of an angry mood, a violent irritation, harmful words or eyes of fire. Paul admonishes us to deal with anger quickly before the day is over. Unresolved anger leads to other sins.

Put off stealing and have something to share with the needy (v. 28).

The motive for working Paul says is “in order that he

may have something to share with him who has need.” That statement alone clarifies a lot of modern values. The winner is not the one who walks away with the most toys in life.

Have you ever counted the many ways you can steal in life? You do not have to go to prison, and few people do.

Work hard so you will have something to share with a world with true needs.

Put off rotten words and put on speaking with edification that it may give grace to the hearer (v. 29).

“Unwholesome” literally means, “corrupt,” or “corrupting.” It is the word for rotting fruit. Some people’s words corrupt themselves and everyone who hears them. It rots them away. It makes you feel corrupted days after you have been around them. On the other hand, the believer should use words that will build up and encourage people (James 3:5-6).

How do you control your tongue? By allowing the Holy Spirit to control your mind (Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:30).

Put off bitterness, wrath and anger (indignation), and put on love (vv. 30-32).

What is the best way to grieve the Holy Spirit? Bitterness, wrath and a settled indignation toward someone always grieves the Spirit.

The only way to put on the high standard of Christian conduct Paul is describing here is to walk in the Spirit.

Sunday Morning Re-take “Angels from the realms of glory”

Hello everyone!

We had a wonderful service in God’s house Sunday morning!

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

The Bible tells us in Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” This is the reason that we celebrate Christmas in the first place. There are other aspects of the holiday that can sometimes cause us to overlook this fact. Jesus Christ came into this world to seek and to

save that which was lost, and to give us the gift of eternal life through Him. He wants us to give our lives to Him, and accept the eternal salvation that only He can give.

In 1816, James Montgomery penned the words to this classic Christmas hymn.

“Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth; ye who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth:Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king. Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king.”

If you are in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and worship with us here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Lord’s day!

Bro. Josh Stevenson, Central Baptist Church Bonham, TX

Member Tyler Todd, PT, not pictured. Photo by Sharon Haynes

with Weesie

Preheat

CREAM CHEESE SAUSAGE

bined. Scoop up meat mixture and form into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Then pop the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill. Once they are chilled, bake for about 25 minutes. Then serve!

Once cooked, they should be firm to the touch and golden brown on the outside.

ENJOY!!

Happy New Year!!!

Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@gmail.com

For the third year in a row, the Children’s Center created a pop-up store to serve the children served by CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center. Some CASA children were still served the traditional way. The pop-up store gave parents, caregivers or advocates an opportunity to select presents for their children. Each child got one or more books and either a coat, hoodie or pair of shoes. Each family got one family board game, wrapping paper and gift bags. Caregivers were also able to select toys and other gifts using a point system which gave each child 5-10 gifts.

“Over the years, our traditional way of doing Christmas had grown to be more than our staff could reasonably manage. We learned of this pop-up store idea from other Children’s Ad-

vocacy Centers,” said Sandy Barber of the Children’s Center. “This way of getting gifts to kids turned out to be much more empowering for our families and allowed for more volunteer involvement.”

“Over and over again, we heard parents and other caregivers express their gratitude for this help for Christmas,” said Barber. “There were even some happy tears and lots of hugs of appreciation too.” One mother and grandmother were very excited to find cowboy boots in the exact size needed for their child.

“The generosity of our community was overwhelming and heartwarming once again. So many individuals, businesses, churches and other groups gave what they could. It all added up to make sure ALL the children served by CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center have something special for Christmas,” said Barber. “This effort would also not be possible without our volunteers, board members and staff who

worked hard to set up the store, run it and then take it all down.”

Eighteen local businesses set up teddy bear trees to help collect gifts for the children, including Blessings & Butterflies, Bonham Chrysler, Bonham Veterinary Clinic, Brookshire’s Grocery, CapTex Bank, Fannin Bank, Farm N Home Casualty (Pierson and Fendley Insurance), First United Bank, Gayle’s Restaurant, Honey Grove Library & Learning Center, Legend Bank, Red River Gypsies, Scriptx Honey Grove Pharmacy, Stay Grounded Coffee Company, Tax-Assessor Collector’s Office (Tag Office), Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Veritex Bank and WalMart. “Many of these businesses have been doing this for many years. A few were new this year,” said Barber. “We are very grateful for their support and generosity!”

Gifting The Cycle is a nonprofit that gives bicycles to children in the North Texas area. They gave 40 bicycles and helmets to the Children’s

Planning for Fannin’s Newest Lake

Press Release - As construction moves forward for Lake Ralph Hall, so do plans for future land use around the new lake. In October, the Fannin County Commissioner’s Court adopted the Lake Ralph Hall Comprehensive Plan. The plan was created to provide general guidelines for how land should be developed and used around the lake to

protect the reservoir and its water quality. The county is now conducting a number of public meetings to develop specific zoning regulations based on the comprehensive plan. These regulations will provide specific rules for how the county regulates development within the zoned area.

Another public hearing is scheduled for January 26. The

consultant is on schedule to send a completed set of zoning regulations to the commissioner’s court for review and/or approval by the end of next January.

Learn more about the Lake Ralph Hall Comprehensive Plan and next steps to develop zoning regulations: https:// freese.mysocialpinpoint.com/ ralphhall/home.

Significant Inroads on SH 34 & Merrill Creek Bridges

Center for Christmas presents. The United Methodist Women of Leonard and the Elvis Lives Texas Style group were two of many groups to donate lots or presents again this year.

When the Rock Yard in Trenton held their second annual Thanksgiving community meal in November, they set out a donation jar. The meal was offered for free and no donations were expected. They collected a grand total of $3000 in cash donations for Christmas presents for the Children’s Center.

For more information about the Children’s Center, go to www.fanninccc.org.

Press Release - In all, 188 children received Christmas gifts from the Fannin County Children’s Center, thanks to a generous community and many hard-working volunteers and staff.

Courtesy photos

Map of Lake Ralph Hall included in the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. Courtesy photo

Press Release - Construction on the roadways over and around future Lake Ralph Hall has been— quite literally—trucking along. Flatiron is finishing the decking for the North Sulphur Bridge and will roll on to the side barriers. All of the beams have been set on Merrill Creek Bridge, decking is expected to be finished by the end of December. Over the next couple of months, the side barriers will be completed followed by asphalt if the weather allows. Flatiron currently has around 80 workers onsite, and they are scheduled to open the bridges to traffic next spring.

Recent progress on Merrill Creek Bridge.

Courtesy photo

PAULINE NEVA BEEZLEY

Pauline Neva Beezley was born in Bromide, Oklahoma on February 13, 1922. She was the third of nine children born to Sam and Burs Muncrief. Her parents and all 8 siblings preceded her in death. Mrs. Beezley passed away December 21, 2022, at Brentwood Terrace in Paris, TX, two months shy of her 101st birthday.

She married Cecil Beezley, August 16, 1939.

To this marriage 3 children were born, Jerry, Mike, and Judy. Cecil preceded her in death February 16, 2001.

Pauline loved her life in Riverby, Texas, where her and Cecil spent their married life. She helped with the farming operation, gardening, and keeping her lawn. Everyone who knew her loved her fresh vegetables from her garden.

Mrs. Beezley is survived by Jerry Beezley and wife Marilyn of Paris, Texas, Mike Beezley and wife Betty of Paris, Texas, and Judy Bankston and husband Donald of Paris. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Brad and Rebecca Bankston, Brain and Joanna Bankston, Scott Beezley, Clint Beezley, Amanda and Lance Whitener, Johnny and Leigh Ann Gaskill, Kelly and Greg Dennis, and Amy and Charles West, along with twenty-one great grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Pauline Beezley were held Monday, December 26, 2022, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Visitation was at 10:30am. The funeral service followed beginning at 11:00am. Pallbearers were Scott Beezley, Clint Beezley, Brad Bankston, Brian Bankston, Rece Bankston, and Ryan Bankston. Interment followed at Forest Grove Cemetery.

To convey condolences online please visit www. coopersorrells.com

7-Week Beginners Drawing Series starts Saturday January 7th at Creative Arts Center

Press Release - Think you can’t draw?! Join artist and volunteer Wayne Smith as he leads youth and adult students ages 7 and up through a comprehensive course on spatial relationships titled “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain”. Through a series of exercises provided by the curriculum, students will learn to see the relationships between positive and negative space; this works by giving the left brain a problem it cannot solve and gives way to a right brain shift. If the right brain can see a shape, you can draw the shape!

This 7-week series starting on January 7th contin-

ues on Saturday mornings at 10:30am through February 18th. Both members of the Creative Arts Center and the general public are welcome to attend. Space is limited, so make your reservation soon; cost is $70 for CAC Members or $100 for non-members, and scholarships are available for those in need.

Please contact the Creative Arts Center at BonArtCenter@gmail.com or call 903640-2196 for more details, to make a reservation, or for information to apply for a scholarship.

Stay tuned for an Intermediate/Advanced Series starting in March!

Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at Noon!

Community

Happenings

Non-Profit Meetings & Events

BEDCO Meeting3rd Monday each month

5:30pm • Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St.

City of Bonham City Council Meeting 2nd Monday each month 5:30pm • Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St.

Commissioners Court Meeting

Fannin County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Tuesday mornings at 9am.

Bois ‘d Arc Lake Board Meeting

1st Thursday of the month. 8am at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St.

To

come

Rich at 214-738-9975.

support activities at the City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center. Be-

a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text

Submitted by Rich Summers, President Friends of the Bonham Senior Citizens Center • rlsummers@reagan.com

to withdraw the property at anytime prior to the sale.

VEHICLE AUCTION: The following vehicle will be sold at public auction on January 3, 2023 at 9:30 AM, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418. 2004 HOND 4D 1995 FORD PK

VEHICLE AUCTION: The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on January 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM, at Pro Auto, 103 N Main St, Bonham, TX 75418. 2008 CHRY LL 2010 NISS 4D 2005 FORD 4C 2001 FORD PK 2009 BMW 4D 2000 FORD LL 2001 PONT VN 2006 HOND 4D

FOR SALE

FOR SALE Lincoln IDEALARC SP- 225 Wire Welder MILLER Spectrum 2050 Plasma Cut System 972-658-5967

GARAGE SALES

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references! Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877.

MUNOZ

All kinds of fences built

A PAW UP

Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:

Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

OLD FASHIONED TAMALES and PIES

in TRENTON

Are now taking Christmas orders! Apple, Buttermilk, Cherry, Chocolate, Coconut Cream, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Pecan, Pineapple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato pies are all $18 each. Don’t see your favorite on the list? Just ask and we are happy to make it for you. Beef Tamales $15 per dozen. Assorted Fried Pies $2 each or 3 for $5. Banana Bread $6. Don’t delay…Get your order in today! We are located 1.5 miles north of Trenton, just off 121. 351 County Road 4540, Trenton TX 75490 (903) 989-2405 OldFashionedTamales.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

TREES and MÁS

ing, gutters

and drain-

HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE at 1018 W. Main St. Honey Grove. The Gandy House was built in 1901. The addition of a den, office, and bathroom around 1970 brought the home to approx. 4,200 sqft. Situated on 4 acres with a pond, 6 bedrooms makes this a wonderful family home. Original finishes on staircase and wood work are a major plus. $495,000. Call Wynell 214-642-0266.

520 S. CENTER BONHAM, TX 75418 2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.

Large RV with slides FOR RENT

Includes all utilities except propane, in Savoy, TX. Ideal for single person. $700 monthly, $200 deposit required. No pets. Call 903-718-2064.

BillBuysHouses.com

Buying homes As Is since ‘91 Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

220 E 1ST STREET BONHAM, TX 75418 Commercial warehouse storage space for rent. Approx. 3,500 sf. With loading dock. $1,000 per month (utilities not included).

Call or text: 903-583-0108

STORAGE RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM Several large units are available starting at $69.95! Unit sizes from 10 x 10 up to 10’x22’. Gated parking spaces start at $39.95. Randolph facility

@ Hwy

Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 51 degrees. The lake has risen four feet increasing the turbidity after the recent rains. This can slow the bite. Catfish are good on cut bait. White bass are sight feeders so use white jigging spoons on humps. While the water is murky, use brightly colored jigs for the crappie. Bass are fair along grass ledges and standing timber with crankbaits.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 1.14 feet below pool. With the forecasted cold weather, look for monster catfish to catch sight of Santa in 5-10 feet of water on shallow flats and small creek channels. Catfish are good shallow following the new water flow coming from the creeks in 3-8 feet of water with cut shad. Monsters seem to be in 25-30 feet of water. Gizzard shad are numerous in 2-3 feet of water on secondary points and small coves. Black bass are in 5-20 feet of water on structures with Alabama rigs, swimbaits, and large spoons. Gliding Alabama rigs over brush piles and rock piles is deadly right now in 10-15 feet.

Ray Roberts FAIR. Water is clear; 51 degrees; 1.17 feet below pool. White bass are fair in 37-42 feet jigging with slabs with a bucktail trailer. Blue and some channel catfish are slow mixed in with white bass biting on cut shad or on the slabs. Bass are slow at all depths. Crappie are slow.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 52 degrees; 0.75 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni has settled into a solid winter pattern and with the approaching arctic blast, the patterns should hold steady for the next 6-8 weeks. Hybrid and striped bass are biting good in 28-40 feet of water on flukes and swimbaits near mainlake drop-offs and ledges. Trophy blue catfish have been so-so on cut gizzard shad in 20-45 feet. Eater sized blues and channels are good under cormorant roosts on chicken gizzards fished under a float. Crappie are good on main lake brush and bridge pilings in 28-35 feet. Largemouth bass are fair on rattletraps and squarebills on main lake points and northern points in 3-6 feet of water.

Texoma EXCELLENT. Water stained; 65 degrees; 0.41 feet below pool. Striped bass are very good in deep water casting Alabama rigs straight in 40-60 feet of water. On a windy day deadstick the Alabama rig. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass fishing is great on two ounce jig heads in chartreuse, a white ice fluke, or live shad in 40-60 feet of water. Drifting on the ends of the lake near the river inlets has been more productive than the clear water in the main lake. Catfish are good drifting cut baits in 50-60 feet of water around bait balls. Big blue catfish will be staging up around the mouths of the rivers in 10-20 feet of water as it gets colder. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is fair on swimbaits along the rocks on sunny days and live shad along the dam wall. Crappie are good on jigs and dead minnows on brush piles in 15-20 feet of water.

Game Warden Field Notes

Poser

Social Media Tip #39: When posting photos of yourself with the deer you falsely claim to have just harvested, be sure to pin the location; it helps game wardens when they come to investigate. After spotting Facebook photos of a woman with a mule deer buck she claimed to have shot, game wardens ran a quick check, and learned she did not have a hunting license. The pinned location of the posted images appeared to be a ranch in Brewster County enrolled in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Managed Lands Deer program, which carries certain tagging and harvest log requirements. After identifying the individual’s boyfriend, who also appeared in the photos, the wardens went to the hunting camp to sort things out. When questioned, the boyfriend told wardens he had killed the buck, legally, and showed them the deer head and MLD tag with his name on it. He then confessed his girlfriend made the initial shot on the deer, and he dispatched the buck due to her misplaced shot. She only claimed it to show off because she is a city girl, he said. Upon

further investigation, it was found only the backstraps were saved and the remaining carcass was dumped because “the deer was old.” Multiple citations were issued and the deer was seized.

When Duty Calls

A Freestone County game warden was enjoying his day off duck hunting at the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area when he observed a game law violation. The warden watched as a vehicle stopped on a designated public hunting lands road, the driver exit and shoot at ducks. The warden cut his hunt short, switched hats and was eventually able to make contact with the subject, charging him with hunting from a designated roadway. His passenger was charged for not having the required Annual Public Hunting Lands permit. The driver was also part of a group recently apprehended by the warden on Richland Creek WMA for hunting when the area was closed.

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Experienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394.

STRAW for SALE

Wheat Straw $6 per bale, 5 bale minimum. Call 903-227-2920.

ROUND PIN PANELS

15- 5’x10’ panels 1- 5’x10’ panel with 4’ gate 1- 5’ gate

Total of 165 feet of panels. Asking $800. Call 903-505-0613.

Arlington 0.07

Benbrook-5.07

Bonham -0.06

Bridgeport-8.72

Cedar Creek-3.12

Eagle Mountain -3.66

Fork -4.94

Granbury-1.99

Grapevine1.56

Joe Pool 1.03

Lavon-1.02

Lewisville-1.96

Pat Mayse 0.52

Possum Kingdom -6.65

Ray Roberts-1.17

Tawakoni-0.53

Texoma -0.25

Whitney -6.73

CATTLE for SALE

26 bred cows, 2 year old black bull. All for $34,750.00 or will sell part. Tom Bankston 903-640-3536 or Justin Bankston 903-2271892.

FOR SALE

5 young low weight Black Angus bulls, 10 months old to 3 years old. Located in Paris, TX. Call or text 903-249-1752.

positions of Street Dept. Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $15.00 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs.

Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information call 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna

NOW HIRING!

CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fannin County will be accepting applications for the position of Secretary to Fannin County Extension Agents. Applicants should be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs; have the ability to learn and utilize additional online programs; have excellent communication, organizational, and record keeping skills; work well with people; and perform duties with minimal supervision. This position will provide administrative support for three agents and the ability to handle multiple tasks is essential.

Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, medical, dental and life insurance. Applications are available through Fannin County Extension Office 2505 North Center St. Bonham, Texas 75418, online at www. co.fannin.tx.us Employment Opportunities, or you may contact the Fannin County Extension Office at (903) 5837453, or email: Bethany.Arie@ag.tamu.edu. Applications must be submitted with complete resume and cover letter. Applicants will be subject to an official background check.

Telephone Travel Stop Manager Team

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR SHOW UP IN PERSON WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT!

Telephone Travel Stop is currently seeking a couple of friendly, honest, hard-working managers to handle all aspects of the day-to-day operations of a multi-use facility (Motel • RV Park • Storage Units • Apartments

• Laundromat) in Telephone, TX (Fannin County). This would be perfect for an energetic retired couple who enjoys people and prefers staying home instead of traveling.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Handle everyday office duties (answering phones, processing payments, making reservations, checking customers in/out; etc.).

• Must be friendly and outgoing but able to enforce facility rules.

• Follow cleaning schedule and keep motel rooms and laundromat sparkling clean.

• Perform outside duties, such as mowing, weed control, trash pickup, maintenance, landscaping, clean storage units, etc.

• Maintain cleaning supplies and inventory.

• Manage positive social media presence, in-person, and phone customer interactions.

• Must be available to work anytime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear communication skills (must be fluent in English).

• Organized and professional.

• At least two (2) years working in a similar position.

• Must pass drug and background check.

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

SALARY

• Salary based upon qualifications (includes manager’s home and utilities).

IF QUALIFIED AND INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: regina@mccrawco.

CNC

Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

Now hiring home care providers for Bonham, Bailey, Sherman, Denison, Gainesville, Paris, Savoy and Whitesboro. Must be 18 years of age with no criminal history and must have own transportation. No certification required. Call 1-800-289-6555 for more info.

HELP WANTED Metal building & Welding experience. Call: 903-4360555.

7 SISTER CARE 24 hour live-in care givers needed immediately. 903-813-8477

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Needing an Experienced Mechanic’s helper, Full or part time. Call 903-8210604.

HELP WANTED Needing someone to work landscaping full time or part time. Call 903-814-8620.

HELP WANTED Needing an Experienced Carpenter’s Helper for inside job, Full or part time. Call 903-821-0604.

HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

For the Elderly or Disabled. I am local within Fannin County. With 20 years experience and can pass background check and physical. Contact Gina Jones 580453-1612.

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

Check BEFORE you develop!

Currently, permits are required in Fannin County if you wish to:

1. Put in a culvert.

2. Develop or build in a FEMA Floodplain.

3. Build in the Bois d’Arc Lake 5,000 ft Buffer Zone.

4.Develop a manufactured Rental Community, for 2 or more lots.

5.Subdivide your land for lots less than 5 acres.

6.Use heavy Equipment, Bore under a road and install utility lines in a County ROW.

LOOKING FOR A COCKER SPANIEL.

A puppy or an adult. we promise to love it with all our hearts! Have shared our lives with 2 cockers for the last 12 years. Unfortunaletly, they’ve both crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to wait for us. Willing to pay a small amount to rehome, but we are both retired and live on limited incomes. We will spoil and love it! Please call 903-664-4540, leave message if we don’t answer.

7.Install or repair a septic You can find more information on the Fannin County Clerk Website, http://www. co.fannin.tx.us/page/ fannin.County.Clerk

Development Services –903-449-4220

(Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)

Home Country: Slim Randles

I don’t mind Boots. He just curls up quietly against my belly and stays put. But sleeping with Desdemona can be a bit unnerving. She snores. Sometimes she gets little bad dreams and scratches me, too. But hey, I get to come in out of the cold and sleep with Aunt Ada’s cats on her sofa, and a guy can tolerate a certain amount of cat snoring for that.

I was glad when I heard Aunt Ada puttering in the kitchen because I knew it was time to get up. After she let me out, she fed me, and let me tell you … that kibble was just as good this morning as it was yesterday. And then she petted me, called me her dear Billy, and let me out to do my rounds.

Don’t let anyone tell you being the official town dog is easy. Nossirree. First, there are the kids. Me and Martin, the crossing guard, have to see them safely across the street and to school each morning. Must be band day, because I see a lot of instrument cases. Martin gets smiles from the children. I get smiles AND ear

rumples, so what do you think of that!

Once those kids are safely across, the time is pretty much my own until the final bell rings in the afternoon. That would be after I get snacks at the back door of the Mule Barn and after my nap curled up against the brick wall of the drugstore downtown. You ever notice how those bricks hold the sunshine in them? Better than that white wall on the newspaper office.

This is a good day to stop by the Rest of Your Life retirement home and check on Pop Walker and Mabel Adams. Oh, I make the rounds and check on everybody, of course, but I have to admit those two are my favorites.

If today is band day at school, tomorrow will be sale day at the sale barn at the edge of town. That’s when the men bring their dogs in from the ranches to look at cows. They yell and talk funny. Not the dogs, of course. Getting your sniffing up to date is always a good thing.

Simultaneously Seeking Something:

Leonard, Bonham girls vying again for hoops playoffs spots in 11-3A

Leonard’s

Bonham’s Starla Gorden controls the basketball along the baseline on Dec. 13, as Leonard’s Parker Evans (10) defends her during District 11-3A girls’ basketball. In the background, Lady Warrior Coryn Jackson readies to take a pass and Bonham’s Abigail Dona (14) watches.

Realignment last February returned Leonard and Bonham into District 11-3A for most sports for another two school years.

That includes girls’ basketball.

The district now has sev-

en -- instead of the previous eight -- teams vying for the four available postseason berths.

Play began this month with a little 11-3A action for each before Christmas.

One of those contests equated the first of two district meetings between the Fannin County teams -- won by Leonard, 32-20, at Bonham on Dec. 13.

The Lady Tigers are vying this season under re-

turning head coach Rae Holden for their first postseason since 2020 -- then, Leonard’s ninth consecutive advance.

The Lady Warriors are seeking their first

That play-in completed the first season at the helm for current head coach Kirstin Bockman who is in year two of her second stint at her alma mater in the role. Bockman, as a freshman, played on Bonham’s 2004 regional semifinalist team -- the school’s last girls’ basketball squad to reach the playoffs.

Sam Rayburn Lady Rebels to have new volleyball coach in 2023

By Rich Hilliard

IVANHOE -- Class 2A Sam

Rayburn will have its fifth head volleyball coach in as many seasons in 2023.

A Sam Rayburn position post for a head volleyball coach who will also coach a second sport and has experience with volleyball and girls’ track and field appeared on the Region 10 teacher jobs board on Dec. 14. The deadline to apply is Feb. 12 for the position which will oversee the high school and junior high volleyball

programs there.

During John Walker’s lone season at the helm, the Lady Rebels last month made their first postseason advance in the sport with a bi-district appearance.

Sam Rayburn this fall finished fourth in the four-team 112A at 1-8, as the quartet all ad-

LaCook’s NCOY award tops Leonard’s all-district football honors for 2022

Hilliard

Jacoby LaCook earned the offensive newcomer of the year award to lead Leonard in the All-District 8-3A-II football awards for 2022.

First-team selections included Cameron Armstrong at receiver and Brayden Harris at defensive tackle for Leonard (6-4, 2-3), which tied with Howe and Blue Ridge for third place, but missed the postseason.

Second-team recipients were JaCory Bush at running back, Jordan Barlagne at receiver, Ethan Richardson at tight end, Russell Murphy at defensive end, Trent Newby at outside linebacker and Brayden Kramer at punter. Honorable mentions includ-

ed: Crawford Beebe at guard and defensive end, Bryson Bush at tackle, Murphy at tackle, Jaxon LaCook at inside linebacker, JaCory Bush at inside linebacker, Maliek Harris at inside linebacker, Andrew Kramer at outside linebacker, Brayden Kramer at running back, Newby at

wide receiver, Randy Slaughter at cornerback and Mason Rogers at outside linebacker. Academic all-district selections were Remi Wyatt, Cayden Mudd, Tate Martin, Blaine Sadler, Ricky Wrinkle, Xavier Zuniga, Mason Underwood, each Bush, each Harris, each Kramer, each LaCook, Armstrong, Richardson, Murphy, Newby, Beebe, Slaughter and Rogers. Leonard in 2023 will remain for football in 8-3A-II with these returning rivals: undefeated 3A Division II State champion Gunter, the district champion; regional semifinalist Bells, the runner-up; bi-district finalist Blue Ridge, the third-place qualifier; and bi-district finalist Howe, the fourth-place qualifier.

vanced to the postseason via as many berths being available per 2A district.

The Lady Rebels, who will graduate only one off their

rivals: undefeated district champion Whitewright, a regional semifinalist; second-place Wolfe City, an area finalist; and thirdplace Trenton, a bi-district finalist.

Sam Rayburn started playing volleyball in 2019, fielding junior high teams and competing in same-level district action. The Lady Rebels have competed in varsity play every season since then.

Bonham again in search for HFC

By Rich Hilliard

BONHAM -- Kyle Dezern, who coached Class 3A-I Bonham to a bi-district football advance in his second season, will not return for a fourth as its head coach in 2023.

Postings on Dec. 14 for a Head Football Coach/ Boys’ Athletic Director and Girls’ Athletic Director/ Head Coach of a team sport to be determined appeared for Bonham on the Region 10 jobs board: https://www. teacherjobnet.org/Jobs/Jobpost.exe. Each posting included the following requirements: eight years coaching experience, Athletic Director experience preferred, Asst. Athletic Director, Head Coach or Coordinator experience. The deadline to apply for each position is Jan. 20.

Bonham in 2022 finished 2-8 overall for the second time during Dezern’s three football seasons, going winless in District 5-3A-I play.

The non-district wins both came at home at Warrior Stadium -- against 3A-II S&S Consolidated, 45-21, on Aug. 26 to open the season and 4A-II North Lamar, 32-22, on homecoming on Sept. 9.

He coached the Purple Warriors in 2021 to a .500 regular season, before a bidistrict loss to Gladewater, an eventual regional semifinaist, ended the campaign at 5-6. Bonham advanced to the postseason as the 4-3 fourthplace qualifier from 5-3A-I.

The Purple Warriors finished 2-8 overall and 1-6 in 5-3A-I in 2020 in his first season.

The change from Dezern, who has also served as ath-

letic director since May 2021 following an interim stint in the role, to another continues a trend regarding Bonham head football coaches during the previous 30 years: short stints.

Since Loy Dean Clark’s nine-consecutive seasons (1984-1992) as head football coach, numerous others have held the position: V. T. Smith, 1993-96; Duke Christian, 1997-99; Ronnie Hill, 2000-03; Larry McFarlin, 2004-06; John Hall, 200708; Dale Trompler, 200911; Cody Bounds, 2012-14; Tony Johnson, 2015-17, and John Fish, 2018-19.

Bonham will remain for football in 5-3A-I in 2023 with Commerce, Emory Rains, Mineola, Mount Vernon, Pottsboro and Winnsboro.

Sports Sponsored By: Honey Grove (903) 378-2200 Fax (903) 378-2436

Story and photo by Rich

2022 varsity roster this coming spring, will remain in 11-2A in 2023 with the same returning

Sam Rayburn head volleyball coach John Walker speaks during a huddle with Lady Rebels’ Abbi Keeton, Allie Parr (4), Baylee Williams (12), Aspen Williams (15), Miley Keeton and Emilee McWhorter (2) on Aug. 30 during non-district volleyball action in Ivanhoe. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Leonard’s Abby Cavender (11) controls the basketball as teammate Triniti Zachary (1) watches on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

postseason action of any kind since, in a previous district in 2015, forcing a two-game play-in for the fourth-and-final available berth.

Bonham’s Princess Arrey (20) focuses on her shot despite the defensive effort of Leonard’s Makalee Sadler (21) on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball.

Bonham’s Abigail Dona (14) focuses on her shot on Dec. 13 during a District 11-3A girls’ basketball opener.

Parker Evans grabs a rebound on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball at Bonham. Also pictured in the background are Bonham’s Starla Gorden (23) and Hingrid Pedraza.

Leonard’s Cheyenne Clark (3) gets airborne en route to the basket on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball.

Bonham’s Hingrid Pedraza (0) controls the ball on Dec. 13 during District 11-3A girls’ basketball.

Leonard’s Jacoby LaCook.

Fannin County Judge Randy Moore Retirement Party held on December 21, 2022

Bonham Police Department Logs

12/14/2022– 12/20/2022

Report: December 14, 2022

– 900 BL Seven Oaks Rd., Reporting Officer – Cpl. Patrick Howell. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Veh. Report: December 15, 2022

– 900 BL Warpath Dr., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. An 18-year-old male was arrested for CO – Burning in City and Criminal Mischief.

Report: December 15, 2022

– 1100 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Patrick Howell. A 35 – year-old male was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Report: December 15, 2022

– 1700 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 25-year-old female was arrested for Traff –DWLI and Poss CS. Report: December 16, 2022

– 300 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A 20-year-old male was arrested for Traff – No DL.

Report: December 16, 2022 –500 BL E 13th St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A call for service was received in reference to Assault (Simple). Report: December 16, 2022 – 400 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 62-year-old male was arrested for Traff – DWLI.

Report: December 17, 2022 –500 BL Star St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 59-year-old male was arrested for Traff – DWLI.

Report: December 18, 2022 –1300 BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr.,

Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zakkary Reese. A call for service was received in reference to Reckless Damage.

Report: December 18, 2022 – 400 BL W. Denison., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A call for service 3was received in reference to Assault CBI (FV).

Report: December 18, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Ralph Belen. A call for service was received in reference to Theft (SL).

Report: December 18, 2022 –500 BL Allen Ave., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Ralph Belen. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Hab.

Report: December 20, 2022 – 1500 BL Old Ector Rd., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A call for service was received in reference to Unattended Death.

the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The Town of Windom is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducciónestándisponiblesporpeticion.

A BIG shout out to Patti Wolf and Dale McQueen for their help!

Photos by Lisa Loiselle