December 31, 2019 Edition
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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That was 30 more kids than last year and the most ever served for Christmas by the Children’s Center. “Once again, our generous community rose to the challenge,” said Sandy Barber, Executive Director of the
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Third graders from Ector Elementary school collected 72 pairs of pajamas and several books for the Fannin County Children’s Center for Christmas. 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. In January, there will be free classes for adults to learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to child abuse. The center’s staff is also excited to begin offering a new child abuse prevention curriculum for children and youth. In February, a new training class for individuals interested in becoming CASA volunteers will begin. Volunteers are also needed for tasks around the center, including sitting with families who are at the center for therapy and interviews. For more information, call (903) 583-4339 or go to www. fanninccc.org
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why not the county offices?, 4) Plan for expected countywide growth – a long term plan for growth that will help preserve some of the things that bring people here to start with. For the past seven years I have worked as both the Executive Director of the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce and the Manager of the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex. During this time both entities have become financially stable and we have grown both the quality and number of events that are hosted for the communities’ benefit. I am especially proud of the fact that both entities have embraced technology to make us more relevant to our customers
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I hope everyone has a healthy, safe and prosperous 2020. I received an email from a friend that said, “Do your math and count your blessings”. I’m going to work really hard on that this coming year and I challenge you to do this same. Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to 300 E. Russell Ave., Bonham, TX 75418, or take them by the Leader’s office at 224 N. Main St. in Bonham.
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Having lived in Fannin County for the past 30 years I can attest to some of the attractions that bring people here because they were what brought my wife and I here for jobs in the late 80’s. Fannin County is a great place to live due our close proximity to the expanding metroplex and all it has to offer, the two new lakes going in that will attract even more people to our county, plenty of open space for recreation, and some highly rated school systems for our kids. These are all reasons more people are moving to Fannin County everyday and our county government needs to adapt and work to accommodate this growth without losing what brings people here to start with. As a county commissioner I would like to work on four main goals: 1) A balanced budget for the county – just like your household we should not spend more than we bring in, 2) Program to improve our county roads – we need a plan to actually improve our roads instead of just dumping more rock on them after every rain, 3) Improve the efficiency of county offices – technology is improving every aspect of our lives and the businesses we interact with,
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Succeeding with Seniors: Veteran 1A Eagles soar to 12-4 prior to annual holiday tourney
Ector senior Garen Norwood (5) looks to pass at midcourt. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector junior Corey Whitburn dribbles across midcourt. Photo by Rich Hilliard
By Rich Hilliard ECTOR -- Led by a seniordominated roster, Class 1A Ector’s Eagles concluded play before Christmas with a 12-4 overall record. Austin Earl equates one of those seniors, having earned Region III-1A notoriety from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches as a junior following Ector’s area-round advance -- the Eagles’ fifthconsecutive postseason. Earl also garnered the offensive superlative in 23-1A last
Ector head boys coach Blake Turner talks to Ector’s Eagles during a timeout as (standing) assistant Wesley Thompson (left) and J. B. Johnson (20) join (seated) Corey Whitburn (13), Austin Earl and others in listening. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector senior Kyrin Beach (0) shoots a 3-pointer. Photo by Rich Hilliard
season when Ector finished as the district runner-up to advance to the playoffs. Seniors Garen Norwood and Noel Cannaday also have returned for the Eagles after earning first-team all-district status last season. Joey Grijalva, another senior, is back after garnering an all-district honorable mention. Other returning seniors for Ector include Nathan Essary and Kenny Nelms, with Class of 2020 classmate J. B. Johnson also now on the varsity roster.
Junior Kyrin Beach, a varsity veteran, joined fellow junior Corey Whitburn on Dec. 20 on the line-up utilized that day. Before Christmas, Ector, which was ranked No. 21 in the Dec. 16 1A boys poll by TABC, had won tournament championships this season at Celeste and Sulphur Bluff during the month of December -- part of a 10-game winning streak. Following hosting their annual holiday tournament, the Eagles start 23-1A play on Jan. Ector senior Austin Earl (15) 3 at Fruitvale. looks to pass. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Ector senior Noel Cannaday (21) rises to take a shot in the paint under pressure. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dezern-ing Decision: Bonham hires Melissa asst. HFC to lead Purple Warriors football By Rich Hilliard
census -- and a similar number since 1980. BONHAM -- Kyle Dezern returned to Frankston Dezern considers him- for his first coaching job after self to be a “small-town serving in the Army (2001-04) guy.” and graduating from the UniHe grew up in versity of Texas at Tyler. Frankston, Texas, At Frankston, he coached with which had a population classmate Matt Nally for eight of 1,229 in the 2010 years. After a year apart, Kyle Dezern, new Bonham the alums have been head football coach. reunited since 2016 on Bonham ISD courtesy photo the football and ath-
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letic staffs at Melissa. “I owe a lot of thanks to Melissa,” said Dezern. “I wouldn’t be where I am now without the administration, schools and coaches there.” On Dec. 20, he garnered his first job as a head football coach -- Bonham ISD’s board of trustees approved him for the position at a special meeting held at the district’s administration building. “I wanted to coach at a small school and for my kids to go to school there,” said Dezern. “I grew up in a small town,” he said, “and I’ve always seen myself being at a small school. “I love the small-town feeling”. Having submitted a 499 average daily membership on Oct. 28 for the University Interscholastic League’s biennial Snapshot Day, Bonham, which left 4A after the 2018 spring semester, will remain in 3A overall and 3A-I for football for a second-straight alignment. New districts for each will be
announced online on Feb. 3 by the UIL. Dezern takes the helm at Bonham, which slipped to 1-9 overall and 0-6 in 5-3A-I play in 2019 during its second season under John Fish, who resigned on Nov 14 and now serves as an associate pastor at Genesis Metro Church in Frisco. The Purple Warriors finished 8-3 overall and as the 5-1 runner-up in the same district during Fish’s first campaign -which included Bonham’s most varsity football regular-season wins in 17 years, first winning season and most overall singleseason victories since 2005 and a bi-district advance. “[Bonham] used to be in our district when they were in 4A,” said Dezern. “They were always competitive with us and had hard-working kids.” Dezern served last season as assistant head football coach to Nally and worked with wide receivers at 4A-I Melissa, which again in 2019 had a high-powered offense it utilized to make
a regional advance. It took defending-champion Waco La Vega, the 4A-I runnerup this season, to stop the Cardinals, edging Melissa, 45-42, on a field goal as time expired. “At Melissa, we were a spread team and high-tempo,” said Dezern. “This year, we slowed it down and used two tight-end sets. “I think a lot of that will transition to here,” he said. “Bonham has good kids and athletes. “I think that plays in favor of my offense. I think we will have success.” While at Frankston, Dezern’s stint there included being the offensive coordinator as well as the baseball manager and head track coach. He also managed the baseball team and coached quarterbacks at Jacksonville, between his stints at Frankston and Melissa. “I’m a football guy, but want the kids to be successful in everything,” said Dezern. “I think [that success] transfers over and helps in football.”
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DENISON – TxDOT’s Travel Information Center on US 75 north of Denison will host a holiday sober ride safety event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 20 TxDOT personnel and local law enforcement representatives will be on hand to share the dangers and legal consequences of drinking and driving with holiday travelers. This event is part of TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” sober ride education campaign aimed at reminding drivers to find a sober ride to and from festive events this holiday season, TxDOT officials said. In 2018, there were 2,370 alcohol-related crashes in Texas during the holiday season. Those crashes killed 75 people and seriously injured another 199. And, as in years past, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet visitors and sit with them for
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Honey Grove – Funeral services for Melba (Posey) Jones, age 82, of Petty, TX were held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Jimmy Dale Hodges officiated. Interment followed at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Jones passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Melba (Posey) Jones was born in Hinckley, TX on October 2, 1937 to John and Maudie (Taylor) Posey. She married the late Billy James Jones on June 24, 1956 in Paris, TX. Throughout her life she worked various jobs including local sewing factories and as a home health care provider for friends and neighbors. However she exceeded in her role as a mother and grandmother; loving, encouraging, and never judgmental. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Boykin and husband Edward of Petty, TX; son, Monte Jones of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Heather Scroggins and husband Brett of
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Honey Grove – Funeral services for James Thomas Turner, age 73, of Honey Grove, TX were held at 11:00AM Saturday, December 28, 2019 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Michael Rushing officiated assisted by Terry Paul Cunningham, and Joe Rushing. Interment followed at Dulainey Cemetery James Thomas Turner was born in McKinney, TX on September 14, 1946 to Walter and Jewel (Littelfild) Turner. James married Kathy (Rushing) Turner on September 24, 1982 in Garland, TX. He is survived by wife of the home Kathy Turner; best friend and companion, Buck; daughters Donna Rasco and husband Charlie of Vernon, TX; Cindy Brace of Lewisville, TX; Kimberly Turner and Ernest Bonner of Kentucky; Tina Smith and husband Dean of Honey Grove, TX; Kristy Sessums and Brandon Flick of Aransas Pass, TX; sisters Margaret Banks of Plano; Irene Williams of Coppell, TX; as well as numerous grandkids and great grandkids and great-great grandkids. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Randell; his parents; brother, Wayne Turner; sisters Mertle Lee Jones, and Helen Doyle, and father in law Charles Westley Rushing. Serving as pallbearers were Ricky Ishmael, Justin Stafford, Cody Jones, Robbie Robertson, Cameron Foneville, Buford Cornett. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Collins, David Petterson, and Joe Rushing.
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Mrs. Wandalene Hamilton Harrison, age 80, of Bonham, Texas passed away early Thursday morning, December 19, 2019 at The Terrace at Denison. She was born July 21, 1939, in Texarkana, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Artis Jewell and Jessie Lorene Womack Jewell. Raised by her grandparents, Walter and Ethel Williams. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gene “Tommy” Harrison, a son, Steve Hamilton and the father of her children, Harold Hamilton. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Chad Hamilton of Bonham; daughter, Deneen Freeman and husband, Allen of North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Patricia Cox of McKinney, TX; brother, Thomas Glen Evans and wife, Julie of Ennis, TX; sister, Doris Jean Rhodes and husband, Derwood of Windom, TX; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Hamilton Fulkerson (Christian); Cassidi Hamilton Roberts; Taylor Cox; Austin Cox; Aaron Hamilton; Dylan Hamilton (Sylvia); Colton Hamilton (Cariann); Payton Hamilton Foreman (Jared); Tatum Creed; Caleb Freeman; and Natalie Freeman; a number of great grandchildren, stepson, Danny Harrison of Dallas, TX; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Wanda managed Woody’s Convenience stores in Bonham for many years. She enjoyed refinishing furniture, crafting, quilting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Nana was a Godly woman of strength, wisdom, humor, compassion, understanding and patience. She was special to many people and played an important part of shaping the lives of all she touched. A memorial gathering for Wanda was held from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in her home at 704 Union Ave, Bonham, Texas. Mother, by Chad Hamilton Mother is the name for protection Mother is the name that helps you mend Mother in the name for the right direction Mother is the name you never thought would end. Lord won’t You take her in your arms Like she’s done for me so many times She gave me shelter from those raging storms Please take away these sad effects of time Mother is the name for protection Mother is the name, a voice of reason Mother is the name for a true friend Mother is the name that breathes forgiveness Lord won’t You take her in your loving arms
Bonham- Graveside services for Cassandra “Cassie” Wood were held at 3:00 P.M Monday December 23, 2019 at Owens Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Cary Kinnaird officiating. Cassandra Lynn Wood was born December 21, 1990 in Ann Arbor Michigan. Cassie graduated from Sam Rayburn High School and worked at The Woodmore Assisted Living Home as a Nurse/ Med Aid, and was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. She was a Christian woman who loved everyone and always put others before herself. Cassie is survived by her parents, Russell and Kathy Crawford of Bonham TX, sisterNicole Wood of Bonham TX., grandmother-Wilma Wood of Jackson, MI., and a large loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by Grandparents Paul and Mada Walker, Grandfather Jack Wood, Cousin- Ryder Jackson. Serving as pallbearers were Dillon Walker, Greg Walker, Chris Walker, Nathan Walker, Grant Walker, and Travis Walker.
ANNE A. SEALS HAMILTON
Anne Hamilton, formerly of Bonham, Texas passed away peacefully in Granbury, Texas on December 20, 2019. She celebrated her 96th birthday on
July 4, 2019. Mrs. Hamilton and her husband, J. T., were residents of Bonham for more than 60 years. J. T and Anne celebrated their 68th anniversary in March 2008. J. T. preceded Anne in death in November 2008. Anne was employed at the J. C. Penney store until her retirement after 30 years. Until she and J. T. moved to Granbury in 2007, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Bonham, serving in the choir, teaching Sunday School and volunteering in numerous activities of the church. Anne was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the hospital, serving on the Board for the Auxiliary and working tirelessly at the hospital gift shop, in charge of fund raising and inventory at the shop. Anne missed all her family and friends back in Bonham, but in her usual style, she made a wonderful home for J. T and her in Granbury, becoming very involved in the activities at the independent living facility where they lived. Survivors include her son, Jack Hamilton, his wife Sandy of Granbury; her daughter, Phyllis Bennett of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Angela Hamilton Vanecek and husband Matt of Denton, Texas, Jessica Hamilton Canady and husband Colin of Haltom City, Texas, Robert Bennett of Nashville and Benjamin Bennett of Nashville; five great-grandchildren, Bethany Flora, Dexter Canady, Eastyn Canady, and Oscar Bennett. The family received friends and family at visitation on Monday, December 30 at 1:00 p.m., followed immediately by her service at 2:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
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AUCTIONS Bonham Self-Storage Unit Auction! NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Saturday January 4th, 2020 10AM Complete contents (misc items) of 1 self-storage unit(s) will be sold to the highest cash bidder to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be held Saturday January 4th, 10AM at Meehan Storage located at 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham TX 75418. Property includes the entire content (misc items) of the 10X10 self-storage unit of Ilene G. Dawson of Bonham, TX. For inquiries call (903)292-0657.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE: 2016 Hyundai Tuscon, 52,300 miles, PS, PW, PDL, 4 door, 30 MPG plus, AC, CD, black exterior, light gray interior, $15,000. 903-718-0812 FOR SALE 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 220 Chestnut St. Bonham 903-583-3000 FOR SALE 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU 220 Chestnut St. Bonham 903-583-3000 FOR SALE 2008 PONTIAC G6 GRAND MARQUIS 220 Chestnut St. Bonham 903-583-3000
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EMPLOYMENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BONHAM is seeking a paid Sunday Morning Nursery Worker. Please call 903-583-8519 for more information. LIKE DOGS.... Work Outside Hiring individual to assist in training hunting dogs. Call 402-450-8315, ask for Shawn. 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 is needing attendants for the Fannin County, Bells, Whitewright, Leonard, Greenville, Sherman and Denison area. Must be at least 18 years of age with no criminal history. Must have own transportation with car insurance. Please call 1-800-289-6555. NEED CARPENTER HELPER BONHAM AREA 903-821-0604 NEED EXPERIENCED MECHANIC HELPER AND WELDER 903-814-0073.
Fannin County Waiting List Opening The Fannin County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Applications will be available at the TEAM Center located at 806 West 16th Street, in Bonham from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 28, 2020 and every Tuesday thereafter, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. For information call (903) 893-2161 ext. 3536. Hearing impaired may call 7-1-1, (800) RELAYTX or (800)735-2989.
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 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna. CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR EXPERIENCED CLINIC NURSE needed for busy Family Practice Medical Clinic. Email resume with education, certifications, detailed skills and professional references to famcare05@verizon. net. May fax to 903-5831234, mail or hand deliver to Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center St, Bonham, TX 75418. Wage based on qualifications. No on-job training. CARE GIVERS NEEDED! Experience required. If you are eager and ready to work in a rewarding field helping to care for the elderly; pass a background check; pass a drug screening; and able to work on a four day, 24 hour live-in rotation, then we may have the career move for you! Earn $2,280 per month, work 4 days and then be back home for 4 days. Call Seven Sisters for an appointment. 903813-8477
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS 12/24/19 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners Court (the Court) of Fannin County, Texas (the County), shall convene at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 18th day of February, 2020, at its regular meeting place in Fannin County Courthouse, and, during such meeting, the Court will consider the passage of an order authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation (the Certificates) in an amount not to exceed $9,900,000 for the purpose or purposes of paying contractual obligations of the County to be incurred for making permanent public improvements and for other public purposes, to-wit: (1) acquiring, designing, purchasing, renovating, constructing, reconstructing, improving or equipping the Fannin County Courthouse; (2) the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights-of-way for authorized needs and purposes relating to the aforementioned capital improvements; and (3) payment for professional services relating to the design, construction, project management, and financing of the aforementioned projects. The Certificates will be payable from the levy of an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, upon all taxable property within the County and from a lien on and pledge of certain revenues derived by the County from the operation of the County’s Library System. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Texas Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, Section 1473.002, as amended, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 323, as amended, Texas Local Government Code. In accordance with Section 271.049, as amended, Texas Local Government Code, (i) the current principal amount of all of the County outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $12,140,000; (ii) the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the County’s outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $18,495,000; (iii) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $14,761,838; (iv) the maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (v) the maximum maturity date of the Certificates to be authorized is September 1, 2045. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Texas Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.064, Section 1473.002, as amended, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 323, as amended, Texas Local Government Code. /s/ Tammy Biggar County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas
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GARAGE SALES GRANNY’S PLACE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Call 903-3677095.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FULL RANGE OF PAYROLL SERVICES + COMPILES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE INCOME TAX READY AT YEAR END. $400 EACH/ MONTH FOR A MEDIUMSIZE CO. CONTACT FOR EXACT QUOTE. FREE REFERRAL FROM MIKE AT flesher2008@gmail. com HANDYMAN PAINTING & MORE Fall Specials! Exterior and Interior Painting; Texture and Drywall Repairs; Plumbing; Carpentry Senior Citizen’s Discount. 469-352-5780 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. BIG JOHN DRYWALL REPAIRS & PAINT Small jobs from one single drywall repair to repairs throughout the home. Cracks, holes, water damage, patches, popcorn ceilings, wallpaper removal, match textures. Interior and exterior painting. 40 years experience. Free estimates. 903-209-6958 MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 ROBERT’S HEATING AND AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We accept all major credit cards. Financing Available. Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-6470816. NEED COMPUTER HELP? Computer and software assistance now available in Bonham and surrounding areas. Call Chuck Knight at 903-583-0992.
CLASSIFIEDS TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job to small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469-4004086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. HANDY HOUSEHOLD SERVICES: Painting, plumbing, minor electrical, siding, flooring, decks, etc. 903-436-8558 FARM AND LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259. NASH ENTERPRISES REMODELING: Bath tile work, painting inside and out, add-ons, drywall. FREE estimates. 903-456-3783. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903413-4338. SIRELIO’S LANDSCAPE SERVICES Residential and Commercial Flowerbed cleaning and design, flagstone patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, concrete work, tree service, fence clearing, sod installation, grading and irrigation, pressure washing, remodeling and painting. Free Estimates! 903-421-1750 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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* SHIPPING/RECEIVING SPECIALIST * PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE *CNC OPERATOR/MACHINIST Take our 7 min survey by copying and pasting this link into your URL. http://www.cindexinc.com/c/E3DF38. Send your resume to careers@ speechprivacysystems.com We are excited about being a part of the Texoma Community!
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REAL ESTATE BOIS D’ARC RV PARK has ready to move in RV’s for rent. 903-449-4516 GREAT RANCH BRICK RENTAL HOME on rolling hills Windom. Up to 250 acres. Remodeled 3/2 oversized rooms, large living area. Washer, Dryer. Two Jacuzzis. 2,400 sqft. 1,200 sqft covered porches. Foam insulated. Off 56 & 82. Oversized detached garage workshop. Honey Grove ISD. From $2050 month. Short or long term lease. 214-514-8684 (Realtors Welcome) PINE RUN APARTMENTS Now taking applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903378-7146. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house in Honey Grove, $650/mo with deposit. Call 903-227-6133. LOT FOR SALE 230 Private Road 115 Ravenna, Texas 75476. North of Bonham off Hwy 78 turn on County Road 1125. 1 square acre on a private paved road. New Electric Pole /200 Amp Meter. New Conventional Septic System. New 61 Foot Water Well And Pump. Ready To Build On! Includes: 1984 32 Foot R.V. bumper pull trailer. $36,000.00. Call Billy 903-486-6195 KENNEDY STREET APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 bedroom, 1 bath, appliances furnished, no pets. Upstairs, $750/mo, downstairs, $800/mo, $500/deposit. 903-227-0827 FOR RENT 413 W 5th, Apt A Bonham 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex in great neighborhood. Gas/ Electric utilities. $500 per month $500 deposit, no pets. Must provide good rental history as well as solid steady work history. Call 903-227-5874, leave message or text. BUSINESS SUITES FOR LEASE 903-640-0000. OFFICE OR RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT: Available at North Center Business Complex, 2501 N Center St, Bonham. Call 903-583-9527 or 903-2271686.
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The Many Lives of a Courthouse
1965 After 1928 fire.
1888 Courtesy Photos 1860 By Christina Brown This New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019 marks the 91st anniversary of the Fannin County courthouse fire on December 31, 1928. The fire in the 1888 historical structure caused the courthouse to take on the future with many faces over the decades only to be revealed in the demolition of the courthouse that has taken place over the past 1½ years. To look at the courthouse a year ago, no one would have known what kind of history and hidden secrets the current courthouse held, until many of those were uncovered this year with the demolition of the courthouse. Multiple artifacts have been found from Prince Albert tobacco cans and Lucky Strike cigarette packages, to old liquor and medicine bottles (one from 1906) found in the walls, as well as old tools, an oil burning sanitizer, an ink bottle and a 1927 memorandum account book. Demolition of the building has also revealed brick covered windows, original hardwood floors, archways no one knew existed, cast iron staircases and historic cast iron grills from the basement vents, an original wood support in an archway which still shows partial burning from the historical fire, as well as details in the stone work and the 1888 lettering on the outside front of the courthouse above the entryway. But the Fannin County courthouse has survived more than
the 1928 fire. Previous history shows that Fannin County started small with 1928 their government buildings and as the years progressed so did the buildings that housed our judicial system. Before Fannin County was organized, settlers traveled by riverboat up the Red River in 1836 to Jonesborough in what is now Red River County. Because of rapid growth in this area, a petition for the formation of a new county was presented to the Texas Congress on October 5, 1837. On December 14, 1837 the Texas Legislature approved the formation of Fannin County and designated Jacob Black’s log cabin on the Red River as the state house. In 1838, the growing town of Warren was named the county seat of Fannin County and was known as Fort Warren or Old Warren. Warren was near the border of Grayson County on the Red River which is now known as the Ambrose area. On January 8, 1840, Warren was named the county seat of Fannin County and the 1st courthouse was built and completed in 1840. It was a two story oak, cedar and bois’d arc wood structure with rough plank floors. Warren was also the site of the first school and post office in Fannin County. Once
the county seat was moved to Bois D’ Arc, Warren began to decline. It served as a logistical station for the Confederacy during the American Civil War, but was bypassed by the railroad after the war. As a result, it eventually became uninhabited; its post office closed in 1876. The original courthouse was removed from Warren in the 1920s with the intention of moving it to Bonham as a historic landmark, but this was never completed. On January 16, 1843, Bois D’ Arc (which later was renamed Bonham) became the county seat due to the Indian threat at Warren. Judge John P. Simpson donated land that became Bonham’s downtown commercial district and the courthouse square where a dog trot (double room with breeze way) log cabin was built for the 2nd courthouse. One room was used for the courtroom and the other room was used for county and district staff. Jurors would have to climb a ladder in order to get to a perch that was above the courtroom to serve as the jury. A 3rd courthouse was built in Bonham and was completed in the early 1850s. It was a 40’x 40’, two story
brick structure that cost $3,800. Because of structural issues, it was demolished in 1859. In 1860 the 4th courthouse in Bonham was built and completed. It had a square-plan ante bellum and a brick two story tower. In 1881 a two story brick annex was built on the northeast corner of the square due to the need for more workspace. In 1887 both the courthouse and annex were demolished to make room for a new courthouse. The building of the 5th courthouse was started in 1888 and was completed in May of 1889. For $77,000 the new courthouse was designed by architect Wesley Clark Dodson who was well known for his designs of Texas courthouses, and stone masons Kane & Carmack were the contractors. The courthouse was designed as a Second Empire Renaissance Revival style courthouse built from rough-cut local limestone from Gober. This magnificent structure stood in the middle of Fannin County’s main hub, “the square” for 40 years when in a blink of an eye, everything changed. On New Year’s Eve day, December 31, 1929 there was smoke spotted near the cupola of the courthouse and within minutes, heavy black smoke was pouring from the tower. Due to the height of the
courthouse and strong high winds, the ability to save the courthouse with the help of the Sherman, Honey Grove and Paris fire departments was impossible. The fire completely destroyed the central clock tower and the elaborate mansard roof, as well as the pride of Fannin County. The courthouse clock and huge bell were found in the rubble of the basement. The clock bell tolled for the last time at 12:00 noon, December 31, 1929. ---------The Dallas Morning News issued the following article concerning the New Year’s Eve fire at the courthouse: Fire Destroys Courthouse Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX 1 Jan. 1930 Loss Caused by Blaze at Bonham Estimated at $100,000. Special to The News. Bonham, Texas, Dec. 31.The Fannin County courthouse burned here Tuesday with a loss estimated at $100,000. The courthouse was built in 1888. The fire department was hampered by the height of the building and a high wind. The county records in the District Clerk’s office and those in the County Clerk’s office were saved. Although some were damaged. Records in other departments were lost. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The first thing those who discovered it
noticed was smoke coming out at various places in the roof, thus showing that the fire had gained considerable headway in the dome before it was discovered. Insurance of $60,000 was carried. -------After the fateful day of the courthouse fire, the 6th courthouse was completed in 1930. The “new” courthouse was essentially the original 1888 building keeping the exterior and some of the lower sections still intact, but without the roof and tower. Due to the lack of funding caused by the Great Depression, commissioners had to use insurance money to repaint the outside of the three story building white, install a flat roof as well as four clocks. In 1965 a 7th courthouse was completed. Again this was the original 1888 building being remodeled. The courthouse was modernized, the remaining roof pediments and 1930 decorations were removed, contemporary windows and colored panels were installed and the exterior was covered with a smooth surface of what is call Lueders limestone so it would look more of a Modern Art Deco building. The cost was reportedly $600,000. Currently the 8th courthouse is in the process of coming into existence. As before, the original 1888 building is being used, but this time the project will reverse changes to the three story courthouse that were made during the 1966 renovation and in 1930 following the fire. Through restoration and reconstruction, the courthouse exterior and major interior public spaces will be returned to the nineteenth century appearance. Many obstacles, financially and structurally have taken place, and may so in the future, but the progress that has been made since the ground breaking on June 11, 2019 is beginning to heighten the sense of excitement as the historical façade is revealed and the realty of seeing the “Pride of Fannin County” shine again is closer with each passing day.
Fannin County Family Crisis Center Hope for Christmas was Certainly full of Hope!
Bonham American Legion Post 283 and American Legion Riders provided over $300 worth of gifts for children.
Without Clayton Homes of Bonham, the Fannin County Crisis Center would not be able to provide Hope for Christmas to so many families who really need the help.
Bluebonnet Meat Company out of Trenton provided over 100 turkeys and chickens for the Christmas Dinner Boxes. Thank you! By Sandy Hood - A big THANK YOU to the Fannin County community for rising to the challenge
of providing Christmas for many children in our community that otherwise would not have had
Fannin Bank donated beautiful tins of cookies and bags of assorted popcorn for families that needed help. presents under the tree! This year we were able to provide 355 children with Christmas presents and
99 families with Christmas dinner boxes. Thanks to our generous donors, many children received
toys and clothes to open on Christmas Day. The Fannin County Crisis Center is so grateful for the support of the Fannin County community. Countless churches, businesses and individuals gave money, food and toys to ensure that every family in Fannin County had a Merry Christmas. Some of the families served this holiday season are trying to cope with life after leaving an abusive situation. Many victims of domestic violence leave with just the clothes on their backs, and then work to piece life back together for themselves and their children. Many other families struggle financially just to make ends meet day to day. We signed up numerous families that
live on so little it is hard to imagine how they can possibly make ends meet, let alone figure out how they can provide a traditional Christmas for their children. Our top donor was Clayton Homes of Bonham. Other top donors were: Walmart, Leonard Chamber, Bluebonnet Meat Company, Fannin Bank, American Legion Post 283 of Bonham, Bonham American Legion Riders and many individual families & businesses. Fannin County Family Crisis Center shares a heartfelt thank you to all that made this year’s Hope for Christmas possible. It would not have been a success without each and every one of you!