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began his update by echoing Pastor Prince’s words of hope that God would soon put an end to Covid. He continued, that as of 8:15 a.m. today there were 1,362 confirmed cases, 217 probable cases bringing the total to 1,579 Covid-19 cases in the county. Of the total cases, there are 149 active cases with 37 of those being in the prison, 1,394 recovered cases and 49 fatalities in the county. Judge Moore spoke about the good news of the vaccines that will be coming into our area and who would be eligible to be the first recipients of the vaccine. He went over which pharmacies would be receiving and administering the vaccines and how the phases of the operation of
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Motion was made by Commissioner Whitlock to allow this benefit for vested employees with Commissioner Lackey seconding. Motion passed. 17. Discussion, consideration and action to approve a Replat of Lot 34 into two (2) lots for The Land Store; 1.268 acres and 1.250 acres on Private Road 450 in Trenton, Tx: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins gave a report that all was in order for this to be approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Self, seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed to approve. 18. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the preliminary plat for Lake Trails Estate on FM 273 in Bonham: Di Hopkins gave a report of all in order for this to be approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Lackey, seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed to approve. 19. Discussion, consideration and action regarding which County offices will be in the Courthouse after restoration is complete: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Michelle Case led an in depth discussion regarding plans for the first floor of the restored Courthouse. Judge Moore spoke about Judge Butlers’ opinions of his court being located in the Courthouse. Commissioner Lackey gave his differing opinions citing security issues while discussing the need for relocating some offices to the Justice Center at a later date. Input came from Fannin Co Clerk Tammy Biggar and Chief Clerk Kim Richards for JP Pct 1 as well as Commissioners Self and Magness. District Attorney Richard Glaser read a note from District Judge Blake, who could not be present, expressing her opinions on which offices should be in the restored Courthouse with an emphasis on why she believes it is important for the District Court to be returned
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to the second floor of the restored Courthouse. With so many different opinions, and a deadline approaching for signage, furniture and other issues needed to move ahead, County Judge Randy Moore suggested for there to be a meeting scheduled next Wednesday the 30th with all parties involved to work out the best decision for the first and second floorplans of the Courthouse. There was no argument to approving the floorplan of the third floor of the Courthouse. Motion was made by Commissioner Lackey to approve the third floorplan. Commissioner Magness seconded it and motion to approve plans for the third floor passed. 20. Discussion, consideration and action regarding personnel or supplies for Covid-19 from the CARES Act Grant or other funding: Michelle Case gave an update 21. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills: Motion was made, seconded and passed to pay the bills. 22. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Whitlock gave a goodbye speech ending with a hope that everyone can get along and expressed his love for all. Commissioner Self expressed his appreciation for Commissioner Whitlock and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Commissioner Magness congratulated Commissioner Whitlock and wished all a safe and Merry Christmas. Commissioner Lackey thanked Commissioner Whitlock for his service and his ability to get along with everyone and wished all a safe and Merry Christmas. Judge Moore expressed his gratefulness for the job Commissioner Whitlock performed and noted that Commissioner Magness will now be the Senior Commissioner. He reminded everyone about Covid testing, noting that the next date for testing in Bonham would be 1/11 through 1/13. He also wished all a safe and Merry Christmas. 23. Adjourned: Motion was made & passed to adjourn at 10:33 a.m.
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Minutes of the Red River Hoops Area AllStar Classic Committee 2020-21 The Red River Hoops area All-Star Classic committee meeting was called to order on November 8th, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Red River Hoops Gymnasium. The purpose of the meeting: discuss starting up the Red River Hoops Basketball ALL-STAR game, the criteria’s to pick players, date and time of events, and all the events to be held for players. I. MEETING. The meeting was declared present based on the presence of the following representatives. • Michael Granstaff (Red River Hoops) • Eric Hicks (Bonham high school boys head coach) • Johnathan Wilder• Randy Pendergrass • Paige Granstaff • Taylor Blakeslee II. DISCUSSIONS a. On November 8th, 2020, Red River Hoops area All-Star Classic committee was formed. Making up the committee are the following members: • Michael Granstaff, Eric Hick, Johnathan Wilder, Randy Pendergrass, Paige Granstaff, Taylor Blakeslee and Marvin Smith. b. Purpose of Red River Hoops area All-Star Clas-
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plans. Also again as a reminder in Mid January, and mid February. i. Players all should be notified of their selection no later than March 30th. j. All players will ask their coaches for jerseys for this year’s event. III. Schools in our area to pick All-stars from: Paris, Chisum, Cooper, Commerce, Fannindel, Wolfe City, Honey Grove, Sam Rayburn, Celeste, Leonard, Dodd City, Ector, Savoy, Bonham, Trenton, Blue Ridge, Tom Bean, Whitewright, Bells, Van Alstyne, Gunter, Howe, Pottsboro, and S&S. Final discussion, Randy Pendergrass said we would look for sponsors for this event, and it was discussed that sponsor would help our event grow. All was in favor of looking for sponsors to help buy jerseys for this event. Later for discussion: If enough money is raised, we should talked about a scholarship for each team’s MVP performance in our event. IV. TABLED ITEMS a. Contacting all high school coaches in our area and notifying them of our event. b. Picking All-Star teams and coaches. V. NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Red River Hoops area All-Star Classic committee will be held March 21st, 2021 at 3:00 PM, at Red River Hoops Gymnasium in Windom. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 3:56 PM adopted by unanimous vote. Michael Granstaff RRH Director
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12/16/20– 12/22/20 Report: December 16, 301 E. 5th St. (Bonham Police Department) Arresting Officer – Sgt. Billy Kennedy. A 54-year-old male was arrested for BPD Warrants. Report: December 16, 1200 BL S. 5th ST., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A call for service was received in reference to Harassment. Report: December 17, 1200 BL W. 10th St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolton Phillips. A 32-year-old female was arrested for BPD Warrant. Report: December 17, 600 BL S. 5th St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A call for service was received in reference to Assault CBI. Report: December 19, US 82 E., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Kolbee Perdue. A 21-year-old male was arrested for Traffic – DWLI and Poss CS. Report: December 19, 600 BL E. 8th St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Billy Kennedy. A call for service was received in reference to a Fire Incident. Report: December 20, 100 BL Wes Michael Rd., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Trevor Franz. A call for service was receive din reference to Assault CBI (FV). Report: December 20, 1100 BL Albert Broadfoot St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zachary Williamson. A call for service was received in reference to Criminal Mischief. Report: December 21, 500 BL N. Main St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Kolbee Perdue. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Building. Report: December 21, 300 BL E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Building. Report: December 21, 1800 BL Franklin St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolton Phillips. A 34-year-old male was arrested for Poss of CS. Report: December 22, 1700 BL Franklin St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A call for service was received in reference to Theft of CS.
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MW and Fair Miller Foundation
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 non-profit 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 sure advocacy, counseling, forensic interviews and many other support services are available 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.
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
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Bonham Rotary - Service Above Self
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AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks. First Day Hikes at Texas’ state parks and natural areas aim to help visitors commit to their New Year’s resolutions to get healthy. Last year, 5,242 visitors ushered in 2020 by hiking, biking and riding a total of 9,564 miles statewide. Find a list of this year’s First Day Hikes on the TPWD calendar page. To help with social distancing, many hikes will be self-guided while guided hikes may limit the number of participants. “If nothing else, 2020 has shown us the value of getting outdoors,” said Rodney Frank-
lin, Director of Texas State Parks. “Personally, I am looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020, having some blackeyed peas and starting out the new year with a First Day Hike. Spending time outdoors is a great way to connect with friends and family in a healthy way. While we must still recreate responsibly, I hope that everyone will join us in ushering in 2021 with a First Day Hike at your favorite state park.” Trails at Texas State Parks range in length and difficulty levels across the state. Some short, easy trails are perfect for family-friendly scenic strolls, while others are more strenuous for experienced hikers. Trail maps for all Texas State Parks can be found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) website and
individual park webpages. Anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park should keep in mind that parks are operating at a limited capacity. Reserving a day pass in advance is highly recommended since some parks are expected to reach their capacity limit. Reserve day passes online through the TPWD reservation website or by calling (512) 389-8900. We encourage our visitors to practice responsible recreation and follow posted rules including wearing a mask when inside buildings or when social distancing may not be possible. Local and statewide limitations and restrictions apply and can change rapidly, so we recommend checking social media or calling the park directly for updates before traveling.
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Crossbow Drive-by Two Trinity County game wardens received a call from the local sheriff’s office about a hunter who had just shot a buck in a yard from a vehicle. The landowner thought a rifle was used and was able to write down the license plate number and get a good description of the vehicle. The wardens and sheriff’s office called a local constable who lives in the same neighborhood for some back up. The constable was able to find the vehicle quickly while the wardens traveled to the scene. After a brief interview upon their arrival, the hunter admitted to shooting the buck out of his vehicle with a crossbow from the public roadway. Wardens filed multiple charges for hunting from the public roadway and hunting during closed season. Cases pending. Drunk and on the Hunt A Cass County game warden was on patrol when they saw a vehicle stop twice near a large pasture and stick what they thought was a rifle out of the window. While following the vehicle to confirm what they had seen, the subject was driving erratically on the county road. When the vehicle stopped again, the warden conducted a traffic stop. The warden then approached the vehicle and saw an AR-15 rifle in the passenger’s seat. The weapon was secured, and the driver was checked for warrants. The warden noticed the thermal scope was still on, so they asked the driver about hunting and told him that they had seen him stick the rifle out of the window. The driver then admitted to hunting the field for hog and admitted to being intoxicated. The driver was arrested and charged with hunting without landowner consent and hunting non-game from a motor vehicle.
Herb‘Ivore Hunter — Freestone County Game Wardens checked a suspect recently who was leaving a deer camp. The person did not have his hunting license with him so they returned to the camp. After being confronted about his extreme nervousness, the person handed over a bag or marijuana. A search of the camp revealed more marijuana and a bag of cocaine. The suspect was already on probation for distribution of marijuana. His probation officer’s business card was found in the same container as the cocaine. Cases are pending. I Confess — Van Zandt County Game Wardens were visiting the Justice of the Peace in Ben Wheeler when the wardens noted a large metal bowl covered in blood in the front yard at a house next door. The wardens visited with the occupant of the home who stated he had helped a friend clean a deer. When asked if he had killed a deer, the man replied, “I can’t hunt anymore
because I’m a felon!” When asked the name of his friend, the man became confused and stated, “I knew this was going to happen.” The man went on to confess to killing three deer on opening day. A 4-point and two 8-point antlers were seized along with one rifle. Cases are pending. Here Comes the Judge — A Dewitt County Game Warden responded to a call concerning shots fired from a public road in a subdivision. He tracked down two suspects who confessed to shooting a hog. Three cases were filed against the suspects. It turns out the two men shot the hog in front of the house of the judge who will handle their cases.
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Cooper Good. Water clear; 53 degrees; 4.37 low. Largemouth bass are fair on brown, or amber Carolina rigged plastic worms, diving crankbaits, and skirted jigs. The white bass and hybrids are fair in 25-35’ with live bait and slabs and over humps, ridges, and near main lake drop-offs. Crappie are good with minnows and chartreuse jigs on brush piles. Catfish are good on cut bait and in punch bait 15-25’. Fork FAIR. Water lightly stained; 53 degrees; 2.31 low. Largemouth bass are fair on green pumpkin weighted worms, spoons, diving crankbaits, and shaky heads near creeks with timber, roadbeds, brush piles, creeks, and rocky shorelines. White and yellow bass are fair in deeper water with white or chartreuse swim baits, slabs, and jigging spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows in 1225’ in brush piles and standing timber near creek ledges or drop-offs. Catfish are fair on punch bait and cut bait in 12-24’. Grapevine FAIR. Water lightly stained; 54 degrees; 0.40 low. Largemouth bass are fair on crankbaits, drop shots, grubs, and swimbaits near brush piles, points, and rocky shorelines. White bass are slow in 20-35’ with slabs and white or chartreuse swim baits near main lake humps, flats, and drop-offs. Trolling A-rigs is working as well. Crappie are slow on minnows and jigs in marinas and near submerged structure. Catfish are fair on punch bait and cut bait. Lavon GOOD. Water clear; 54 degrees; 2.06 low. Crappie are good on minnows or jigs fishing 10-24’ over brush
piles and around bridge columns. White bass are fair in the 20-30’ bouncing slabs and heavy spoons. Black bass are good on deep diving crankbaits, jerk baits, and finesse worms in 10-24’. Catfish are good on punch bait and cut bait in 14-25’. Ray Roberts FAIR; Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.99 low. Largemouth bass are slow on skirted jigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, and bladed spinners near dropoffs, timber, rip rap, and deep creeks. White bass are slow in 15-35’ on slabs near main lake points, flats, and dropoffs. Crappie are fair on minnows and small jigs in brush piles between 18-28’. Catfish are good on punch bait and cut bait. Sulphur Springs FAIR. Water lightly stained; 54 degrees; 3.78 low. Largemouth bass are fair on jigs, brush hogs, and crankbaits near brush piles, creek bends, and fallen timber. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in 13-28’ near brush piles and standing timber. Catfish are fair on cut shad and punch bait in 12-25’. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 54 degrees; 1.69 low. Blue Catfish are good on live bait and cut bait. Channel catfish are good on punch bait. Largemouth bass are fair on watermelon Texas-rigged soft plastics, diving crankbaits, football jigs, and swimbaits. White bass and hybrid stripers are good on live bait and slabs near ridges, flats, and humps in the main lake. Trolling swim baits and diving crankbaits are effective as well. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs around brush piles, docks, and bridge pilings.
Texoma GOOD. Water lightly stained; 50-52 degrees; 0.87 low. Striped bass and white bass are fair on live shad. Largemouth bass are fair fishing soft plastic swimbaits, deep diving crankbaits, bladed spinners, and spoons in 15-30’. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs near boathouses, timber, creek ledges, and brush piles in 15-25’. Catfish are good on fresh cut bait and punch bait. Toledo Bend GOOD. Mostly clear; 60-64 degrees; 3.76’ low. Black bass are good in a variety of depths. Wacky rigs are best above 13 feet. Brush hogs 14-24 feet, and spoons between 24-35 feet. White bass are fair on crankbait below 35 feet. Crappie are good on jigs getting to the edge of 20 feet. Bream are good with small jigs and crickets. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait.
Texas Lake Levels +/as of 12/24/20 Arlington -3.82 Benbrook -2.81 Bonham -0.97 Bridgeport -4.00 Caddo 1.00 Cedar Creek -0.96 Eagle Mountain -1.92 Fork -2.30 Granbury -0.39 Grapevine -0.51 Joe Pool -1.71 Lavon -2.09 Lewisville -0.93 Palestine 0.08 Pat Mayse 0.06 Possum Kingdom -1.58 Ray Hubbard -1.78 Ray Roberts -1.03 Tawakoni -1.70 Texoma -0.74 Weatherford -1.81 Whitney -2.72
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OBITUARIES We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
PAULINE FRANCES BRUMIT
Honey Grove- Funeral services for Pauline Frances Brumit, age 95, of Honey Grove, TX were held at 11:00am on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Honey Grove First Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Fortenberry and Rev. Terry Paul Cunningham officiated. Interment followed at Tigertown Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Grant Mallicote, Clay Mallicote, Matt Mallicote, Weston Mallicote, Jordan Mallicote and Julya Noah. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Kevin Norris, John Noah, Ryan Noah, Doug Hutchinson, David Hutchinson, Bobby Barthold, Fred Fore, Alvin Fields, Pauline Frances (Barthold) Brumit was born in Krum, TX on July 4, 1925 to Frank and Opal (Harris) Barthold; she passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Colonial Lodge Retirement Center surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was the owner and manager of Honey Grove Chiropractic Center. She was honored as a 50-year member of Honey Grove First Baptist Church where she served as the Ladies Friendship Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Pauline is survived by children, Charles Mallicote and wife Laurie of Tigertown; and Beverly Noah and husband John of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Grant Mallicote and wife Kelli of Tigertown; Clay Mallicote of Tigertown; Janna Norris and husband Kevin of Tigertown; Matt Mallicote and wife Kristen of Tigertown; Weston Mallicote and wife Neeley of Tigertown; Jordan Mallicote and wife Shelby of Tigertown; Holly Rutherford and husband Ted of Austin; Ryan Noah and wife Donna of Garland, and Julya Luna and husband Jose of Keller; great grandchildren, Taylor Norris and Payton Norris; Maesyn Mallicote, Kemper Mallicote and Bryar Mallicote; Ryke Mallicote, Rhett Mallicote, Rance Mallicote and Reni Mallicote; Creed Mallicote and Maelyn Mallicote; Cameron Rutherford and Jacob Rutherford; siblings, Johnny Barthhold, Wilbur Barthold, Martha Lawson, Sherian Dyer, and Margie Alsup. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Wallace Barthold and Frank Lewis Barthold; and first husband, Kenneth Thornton Mallicote (November 18, 1952); second husband, Dr. William Ernest Poimboeuf (May 11, 1985); and late husband Harold Hale Brumit (April 15, 1998). The family would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Pauline’s extended family, staff
and care providers at Colonial Lodge Retirement Center in Paris, TX, for the loving care and hospitality that was shown to Pauline while she was there, as well as, to Signature Health and Waterford Hospice in Paris, TX. She loved her neighbors and the care providers at Colonial Lodge Retirement Center, and they loved her. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
HALLIE ELIZABETH STROUD
Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Patricia Kay (Turk) Ardis was born on July 18, 1948 in Vincennes, IN to Wilbert and Katherine Isola (Grange) Turk. She married Michael Howard Ardis on May 30, 1970 in Norfolk, VA at the Naval Air Station. Patricia was a teacher for both the public and private school systems for 20 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and is a member of the Park Avenue Church of Christ in Denison, TX where she loved to attend the Ladies Bible Class. She is survived by husband, Michael Ardis of Ravenna, son Michael Robert Ardis and wife Elizabeth of Blue Ridge and grandchildren, Katherine, and Reed Ardis. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Hal Turk. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
VICKIE VALARIE WEST
Bonham-Hallie Elizabeth Stroud, age 92, of Honey Grove joined our heavenly father on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of CooperSorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Hallie Elizabeth (Chapman) Stroud was born on October 7, 1928 in Honey Grove, TX to George Earl and Ila Mae (Jackson) Chapman. Hallie married Noah Thomas Stroud June 9, 1945 in Hugo, Ok.; he preceded her in death on August 11, 2012. Hallie worked for the Fannin County Teachers Credit Union for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Honey Grove Church of Christ, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed. Hallie is survived by children, Lynn Borden of The Colony, TX; Debra Dickson and husband Rick of Bonham, TX, and Noah Stroud of Honey Grove, TX; along with 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that donations be made to The Arms of Hope 21300 State Hwy, 16 North, Medina, TX 78055 or visit their website at armsofhope.org. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
PATRICIA KAY ARDIS
Bonham-Patricia Kay Ardis, age 72, of Ravenna, TX passed away on Monday December 21, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-
On Tuesday, December 8th, Vickie Valarie West, 69 of Bonham, Texas, passed away peacefully from COVID-19 complications at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Mrs. Vickie was born June 12th, 1951 in Bonham, TX to Newman Wylie and Betty Marie Fox of Gober, TX. She enjoyed being with family and driving to Gober every Saturday to spend time with her mom, dad, and sister Sherry Brooks. As well as spending time with her 2 sons, Justin and Blake; granddaughter, Faith, family, friends, and co-workers past and present. She loved God and a member of the Gober Baptist Church in Gober, TX. When she married the love of her life, Walter West, they were members of Oakridge Baptist Church in Denison, TX. Her untimely passing left a void in everyone lives that she touched and loves here on Earth, but she will live on forever in our hearts and in our memory as she has the best view and watching over everyone that she cares for and loves. Mrs. Vickie started her job at Texas Instruments for numerous of years before getting married and working for Denison ISD cafeterias for a decade. Changing career paths to ACT Comminutions in Ector, TX as a QC Inspector. Afterwards she worked at Walmart in the fitting room before going back into the kitchen with Clyde W. Cosper, Bonham Nursing Center, back with Walmart in the deli department in Bonham, and back to Clyde W. Cosper until the day of her life. Cooking was her specialty in life. Mrs. Vickie leaves behind her beloved family, sons Justin West of Bonham, TX and Blake West of Sherman, TX; granddaughter Faith West of Bonham, TX. Brothers Kerry Fox and wife Debbie of Dodd City, TX; Nickey Fox and wife Jackie of Randolph, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was proceeded in death by her father, Newman Fox; mother Betty Fox; brother Ruddy Fox.
PATRICIA “PEGGY” DURHAM
Bonham- Graveside services for Patricia “Peggy” Durham, age 87, of Houston TX, formerly of Bonham, TX were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, TX. Bro. Kevin Towery officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Colten Raper, Bascom Wilson, Bailey Wilson, and Mike Grimes. Mrs. Durham passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 during her stay at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Patricia “Peggy” Lavonne (Wilson) Durham was born in Bonham, TX on April 8, 1933 to Charles Bascom and Clara (Halton) Wilson. She married Lewis Carl Durham; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2018. Peggy was a real estate agent and worked for Century 21. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bonham, TX and then the Spring Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Peggy was a loving, wife, mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. She loved her family and her church family. Peggy is survived by brother, Ted Wilson of Bonham, TX, and nieces, Robbie, Marisa, Tonya, and Tammy, along with numerous great nieces and great nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and son, Bradley Carl Durham. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Texoma Medical Center gives first COVID-19 Vaccine
Donna Glenn, RN, TMC Director of Infection Prevention and Emergency Preparedness receiving the vaccine on Thursday, December 17 from Shannon Foster, RN, TMC Employee Health Nurse. Press Release - Texo- have established a vacma Medical Center has cination clinic per CDC received an allocation guidelines. of the new Pfizer vacWhile the initial supply cine for COVID19. As of the new vaccines will directed by the CDC and be limited, it is undenithe Advisory Committee ably encouraging news on Immunization Prac- that these new vaccines tices (ACIP), we have will help in society’s begun administering the fight against the panvaccine to our front-line demic. healthcare workers. We
Honey Grove ISD receives grant from M.W. and Fair Miller Foundation
BETTY JOE CALDWELL
Bonham- Graveside services for Betty Joe Caldwell, age 86, of Bonham, TX were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Willow Wild Cemetery. Bro. Kevin Towery officiated. Serving as pallbearers were family. Betty Joe (Allen) Caldwell was born on June 14, 1934 in Ector, TX to Thurman Joe and Minnie M(Holcomb) Allen. She passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 while at her stay at Lexington Medical Lodge in Farmerville. TX. Betty married Billy Joe Caldwell on May 23, 1951 in Bonham, TX; he preceded her in death on November 24, 2000. She was a self-employed hairdresser starting at age 16 and retiring at age 75. Betty was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church where she was a devoted Christian and very involved in the activities. Betty enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. Betty is survived by her brother, Thurman Pete Allen and wife Pat, sister, Sue McDonald, along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Betty is also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dorothy Long, sister, Virginia Minchey, brother, Larry “Ducky” Allen and baby brother, Hewell Wayne Allen. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
Press Release - M.W. and Fair Miller Foundation presented the Honey Grove ISD with a generous gift of $10,000. This donation is to help the school with the snacks and other food items that are sent home with the needy children of the district each Friday. There are 58 students in the school district that receive these items on a weekly basis. With the
donation from the Miller Foundation, the school is able to continue this program each year. Trustees from the MW and Fair Miller Foundation recently presented the check to the school. Pictured are Tyler Todd, Ruth Ann Jones, Dr. Jerry Hopson, Tammy Mariani, and Dr. Dana Sisk. The Honey Grove ISD is very grateful for their support each year.
Homeschool Co-op
Legacy Christian Academy Homeschool Coop is off to a great start. These teenagers are learning about hot topics such as Constitution and Civics, Public
Speaking, and Chemistry. While the younger children are creating a Lap-book on ‘A Roadtrip thru the United States of America.’ We are excited about this new Co-op and looking forward to this school year. If you would like information on the Coop, please call or text Tonni Jackson at 318584-1518 and please ‘Like’ our facebook page.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE: 2003 Cadillac Escalade. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000. FOR SALE: 2011 Ford Fusion. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000. FOR SALE: 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-5833000.
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BABY SITTER Looking for a babysitter for a 1½ year old in Honey Grove, Dodd City, Windom or Bonham. Call or text 432-270-8771
LEGAL NOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine & Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by C & J Brothers LLC (dba) Quick Stop, to be located at 301 E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Bonham, Fannin County, TX 75418. Officer(s) of the said entity: Ukesh Kandel – Managing Member, Bhanu B. Kharel – Managing Member, Nikesh Chudal – Managing Member.
EMPLOYMENT Wanted Class A CDL Bobtail/DEF Drivers (Tanker/Hazmat Endorsements) Douglass Distributing in Sherman, TX is hiring full time bobtail drivers for daytime shift. Mon-Fri. Occasional weekends. Minimum 2 years applicable driving experience. Fuel or lubricant hauling experience preferred. Must have clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical, drug test, and background check. Please contact Rachel @ 903-891-6778 or apply online at www.douglassdist.com/apply under our carrier division.
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PART TIME CLERK ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT RETIREMENT, VACATION, SICK LEAVE, HOLIDAY PAY GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES – HEAVY DATA ENTRY, FILING, ANSWER PHONE, RUN REPORTS, ASSIST CLIENTS WITH PERMIT APPLICATIONS. KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE. MULTI-TASKER WITH GOOD PEOPLE SKILLS. HANDLE FEE PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS. PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK. KNOWLEDGE OF THE OSSF INDUSTRY AND/OR THE SAFE SOFTWARE PROGRAM A PLUS. 29 HOURS PER WEEK $12.00 per hour ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AT (903) 583-7495
PICK UP APPLICATION AT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE EAST ANNEX, 1203 E. SAM RAYBURN DR, BONHAM, OR DOWNLOAD FROM: www.co.fannin.tx.us FANNIN COUNTY JOB OPENINGS
Clayton Manufacturing located at 333 Austin Dr. in Bonham Texas is hiring! We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to join our Team! We currently have added 20 new positions to our growing team that we are looking to fill immediately. Position openings in the following areas: Production: Drywall, Plumbing, Trim, Shingles and Siding installation Warehouse Material Handling – *must have prior forklift experience *Prior Construction/Manufacturing experience a plus in all positions Pay & Benefits Weekly pay starts at $640 with perfect attendance Bonus $80/week Schedule: Monday through Friday 7 am to 330 pm *with occasional overtime *Full Benefit Package Requirements: Stable work history 3 years or greater Valid Picture ID and Social Security Card If you are interested in joining our team in one of the positions listed, please fill out the application and submit your resume at the following online location: Careers.ClaytonHomes.com
CLASSIFIEDS 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 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna. 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 RANCH HAND WORKER / HELPER Hourly pay based on experience. Part time up to 40 hours, job duties include but not limited to stall cleaning, fence building, brush clearing, working with animals. References checked. Call: 903-7181505
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NOTICE: Contents of the following unit located at 708 Crockett Wolfe City TX, will be sold to the highest bidder if rent is not paid in full within 15 days of this publication. Unit #121 Carl McCraw. FOR SALE: White Maytag dishwasher, 10 year warranty. 5 years old. Located in Bonham. Built in, works perfect. $100.00. Call 972-837-7166 REMINGTON 700. 223 cal. Zeiss 3.5-10 scope. $1500.00. 972-658-5967 HOLLY HEWITT Avon Representative 903-361-7274 www.youravon.com/hhewitt SEASONED FIREWOOD: For sale. 903-267-2745
CHRISTMAS SALE E.L. Finney’s General Store has moved to : 519 10/29/20 N. Main @ 6th St., Bonham. NEED experienced track 903-227-7968. We are hoe operator, experienced having a Storewide sale mechanic and part time beginning Monday, Dec. experienced welder. Call: 7 to Thursday, December 903-821-0604 or 90331. Great unique Christmas 814-8620 gifts! Come see us! We will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. KENNEL WORKER NEEDED OLD FASHIONED Full time position. Must be TAMALES AND PIES able to live on premises. IN TRENTON Furnished house, new apIs now taking orders for the pliances, utilities furnished, Christmas! Beef tamales are landline telephone, satellite $12 per dozen. Banana TV, and salary. Job duties bread loafs. Apple, Buttermilk, include feeding dogs, cleanCherry, Chocolate, Coconut ing pens twice daily, moving Cream, Key Lime, Lemon dogs and general upkeep of Meringue, Pecan, Pineapple, the kennels. NO PETS. For Pumpkin and Sweet Potato further information and pies are all $15 each. Don’t interview appointment see your favorite pie on the please call 903-664-3453 list? Just ask and we are happy to make it for you! THE CITY OF BONHAM Normal business hours Public Works Department are Tuesday - Saturday Is accepting applications 10am-6pm. Christmas Eve, for 2 positions of Street December 24, 10am-4pm. Dept Equipment Operator I. CLOSED CHRISTMAS Requirements: Experience DAY. We are located 1.5 in heavy equipment miles north of Trenton, operation, street repair and right off of 121 North. 351 construction; perform heavy County Road 4540, Trenton manual labor and work in all TX 75490 (903) 989-2405 types of weather conditions. OldFashionedTamales.com $11.41 per hour, health insurance, retirement, A PAW UP vacation, sick leave and Helping Animals uniforms. Applications are In Need Thrift Store available Monday - Friday, 101 West Hayes, Savoy 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Open Friday thru Sunday Hall, 301 E. 5th St., Bonham 10am-5pm TX 75418 or by calling 903-583-7555. Positions open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ART LESSONS Valley Creek Studio Drawing and painting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine FREE - Removal of GaKluger 903-227-8143 rage Sale items and Storage Building left overs, also FARM and LAWN washers and dryers, etc. MAINTENANCE 903-647-3199 Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any GRANNY’S PLACE kind, pipe fence painting, & GRANNY’S power washing, house paintCHRISTMAS STORE ing, flagstone patios, gravel Resale shop. 10 South driveways, lot mowing, gutPlaza in Ladonia, TX. Wedters and drainage, concrete Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on demolition, any odd jobs. Facebook. Call 903-367Call Jose Vazquez at 9037095. 227-5898 or 903-583-1259.
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CLASSIFIEDS MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 EBS LANDSCAPE, LAWN MAINTENANCE Pot hole repairs. Landscape lights. Welding projects large and small. “Service with a smile since 1996” Psalm 119 Eric Bell: 903-436-2296 PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. CALL JOHNNY @ 903-209-6958 RENT A STORAGE UNIT IN BONHAM Several large units available starting at $64.95! Units sizes up to 10’x22’. Gated parking spaces start at $39.95. Located at 400 Katy Blvd. Move yourself in online 24/7 at www. meehanstorage.com. For more information call Randy at (903)292-0657. ROBERT’S HEATING and AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We accept all major credit cards. Financing Available. Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-6470816. NEED COMPUTER HELP? Computer and software assistance now available in Bonham and surrounding areas. Call Chuck Knight at 903-583-0992. TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job to small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. GONZALES WELDING 903-456-8018 HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903413-4338. LIBERTY MOVING Local and long distance moves. Residential and office. Insured and bonded. Located in Leonard, TX. Call 940-391-9298 or 940390-9978. STAPP TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
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Succeeding After Setback: Bonham’s Dolberry returns strongly after missing ‘19-20 college hoops
points and 2.7 rebounds and had a 52.1 field goal percentage during 27 games during the 2018-19 campaign, has excelled, coming off the bench. He totaled seven points and six rebounds during 13 minutes on Dec. 5 in the season opener against Adams State. Dolberry followed with 11 rebounds -- eight boards coming on the defensive end -- 10 points (including two 3-pointers) and three assists in 23 minutes during UCCS’s win against Colorado Bonham’s Wyatt Dolberry. Bonham’s Wyatt Dolberry has State-Pueblo on Dec. Photo by Isaiah Downing returned to action this season for 10. He also had four the University of Colorado-Colpoints and three defenorado Springs men’s basketball with a back injury: exsive rebounds on Dec. team. Photo by Isaiah Downing cruciate disc L5 S1. 12 during 14 minutes at the “It happened during Colorado School of Mines. practice at the begin“I feel awesome now,” said ning of November 2019. We Dolberry. “It makes you realBy Rich Hilliard were doing 5-on-5,” said Dol- ize how much you miss the Winter Break started sooner berry. “I came to a hard jump game after you sit out. than scheduled for the men’s stop and my right leg gave out. “Overall,” he said. “I feel lke basketball team of the Uni- It was nothing like I have had I’m back to 100 percent. versity of Colorado-Colorado happen to me before. “We will get back to play in “I tried to rehab it until Janu- January; I’m looking forward Springs. Unprecedented COVID-19 ary 2020 without surgery, but to getting back and getting positive tests on the team nothing changed,” he said. “I some Ws.” prompted the postponement of had to come back home and its final two games in Decem- have surgery. “I had a microdiscectomy to ber. Its season will now resume in remove part of the disc that was blocking the nerve that January. “Our team had been looking was causing strength loss in good before the setback,” said my right leg.” Five months of rehab folBonham’s Wyatt Dolberry. The 2018 Bonham graduate lowed for Dolberry, since January 2020 Fast forward to knows all about a setback. Dolberry, a 6-8 forward, re- December 2020 when UCCS turns to action this season after started its 2020-21 men’s basmissing the 2019-20 campaign ketball season. Dolberry, who averaged 3.2
Trenton trio twice honored in all-district football awards
Edwards made the first team defense at cornerback and garnered an honorable mention at wide receiver for Trenton, which won two district games for the first time since the 2012 varsity restart to claim the fourth and final 5-2A-I postseason berth. Other all-district recipients for Trenton included: junior Jacob Forgione, unanimous first-team defensive lineman; senior Mason Boone, secondteam offensive lineman; freshman Colton Gray second-team offense running back; and senior James Day, honorable mention at running back and safety. Trenton will remain in 5-2AI in 2021 for football with Alvord, Collinsville, Lindsay, Tioga and Tom Bean.
Quarterback Christian Verde (10) tries to fend off a tackle attempt in August during Trenton’s football scrimmage at Leonard. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard Seniors Christian Verde, Logan Bohannon and Greg Edwards each garnered two honors in the All-District 5-2A-I football awards for 2020. Verde unanimously received first-team notoriety at punter and made the second team at
quarterback for Trenton (45, 2-3), which in November reached its second straight and overall football postseason. Bohannon unanimously placed on the first-team offensive line and received an honorable mention on the defensive line for Trenton, again a bi-district finalist.
DC’s Baccus, Hilliard earn TGCA all-state v’ball props By Rich Hilliard
DC’s Mauppin again all-state in girls XC
Dodd City’s Dani Baccus. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City’s Journie Hilliard. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City sophomore Lindsey Mauppin has again earned Class 1A all-state notoriety in girls cross country from the Texas Girls Coaches Association. On Nov. 23, Mauppin finished 10th in 12:59 in the girls State 1A race -- bettering her previous finish and time in the season-concluding Round Rock event. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City seniors Dani Baccus and Journie Hilliard each garnered a spot on the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 1A all-state volleyball team for the 2020 season. Baccus, a Hardin-Simmons women’s basketball commit, stepped into the role of being the primary setter for the Lady Hornets who last month made their first regional final appearance in volleyball since 2001. She finished the season with 390 assists and 85 digs. Meanwhile, Hilliard reprised her role as a hitter and blocker at the net for Dodd City, which made its 26th postseason appearance in the last 31 years. Hilliard had 346 kills and 78 blocks.
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Jamie Lynch (left) and Darrin Chaisson (right) from Gifting The Cycle donated 50 bicycles to the Fannin County Children’s Center for Christmas. Press Release - In all, 224 children served by the Fannin County Children’s Center will have gifts of coats, shoes, books, games, toys and other items to open on Christmas morning, thanks to several generous donors and many hard-working volunteers and staff. This year’s effort to provide Christmas presents for the children and youth served by CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center looked different than in year’s past. Some of the changes were due to the pandemic, but others were because the agency’s caseload has grown so much in recent years. This year the staff and volunteers of the Children’s Center created a pop-up store at the Bonham Armory for the week of December 14. Parents, caregivers or advocates came to the store at a designated times to “shop” for the children in their care. Each child got a book and either a coat, hoodie or pair of shoes. Each family got one family board game and plenty of wrapping paper. Caregivers were also able to select toys and other gifts using a point system.
“For the last few years, our traditional way of doing Christmas had grown to be more than our staff could reasonably manage. I started asking other CASA and CAC programs how they did Christmas, and we learned of this pop-up store idea,” 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.” “Our community was amazing in their generosity once again! So many people gave what they could and it all added up to make sure all of the children served by CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center have something special for Christmas,” said Barber. Rebel Roots Boutique, WalMart, Bonham Chrysler, CapTex, Legend Bank, First United Bank, Fannin Federal Credit Union, Fix and Feed, Tax Assessor Collector Office, Blessings and Butterflies, Stay Grounded Coffee Company, Warrior Tire, Red River Gypsies and 9-11 Nutrition put up teddy bear trees to help the center collect presents.
“Many of these businesses have been doing this for as long as anyone can remember. Some places were new this year too,” said Barber. “We are very grateful for their faithful and generous support of our Christmas Drive.” Gifting The Cycle is a nonprofit that gives bicycles to children in the North Texas area. They gave 50 bicycles to the Children’s Center for Christmas presents. Presents were given to the children and youth who are being served by the Children’s Center’s two primary programs: CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center. Some of the children are living in foster homes, away from family and friends. Other children have gone to live with grandparents or other relatives as a result of abuse or neglect. Many of these families struggle financially when one or more children suddenly come to live with them. In other families, the discovery of sexual abuse in the home has meant the loss of family income when the offender leaves. For more information, call (903) 583-4339 or go to www.fanninccc. org.