12-6-22 Leader E-Edition

“We are absolutely thrilled to accept this very generous dona tion!” said Sandy Barber of the Children’s Center. “The folks at McCraw Oil and TXB are won derful. Not only do they host this tournament each year, they also serve on our board, volunteer at our center and always answer our calls for help. We are grateful for their partnership. They truly do live up to their motto of “leave ‘em better.”

CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Ad vocates, recruits and trains volunteers to become advo cates for children in foster care. When a judge deter mines that a child is no longer safe in their own home, CASA is assigned to gather informa tion and make recommenda tions to the courts about what would be best for the child.

The gift to the Children’s Center will support children in foster care by providing trained volunteer advocates.

To learn more about the Chil dren’s Center, go to www.Fan ninCCC.org.

Doyce Taylor Memorial Mc Craw

years,

Oil have raised $787,000 for CASA programs across the state.

“What

an honor it was for my self and a few team members to present the check at Justice Is

Served, Dancing Through The Decades,” said Sherry Cape hart. “We strongly believe in giving back to the communities that we service, especially when children are involved. We look forward to the support we can provide in the future, through our Round UP For Change

Campaign, starting again next month at our TXB sites and our annual fishing and golf tourna ments.”

State Farm donates to Open Arms

Press Release - As an example of Commu nity help ing Com munity the Open Arms Homeless Shelter re ceived a $500 do nation from Jake Shockley State Farm Insurance. State Farm is a good neighbor

Together the support provides

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ment, and

us

Hope,

courage

Shelter to those among

less fortu nate. Open Arms Shel ter Direc tor Mark Sander son ac knowl edges the donation as a true partnership within the community.

Pictured L to R: Andrea Lappin, State Farm, Mark Sanderson, Open Arms Director, Jake Shockley, State Farm. Courtesy photo

Saturday Night Singing

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At 6:30 a performance by Lenny and Karen Paulk. Special singer/musician Cheryl Haynes.

WHERE: City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center, 210 E. 6th St.

The program is Free to everyone attending, donations will be accepted.

For more information call Lenny Paulk @ 903-449-0880.

Courtesy Photo

Press Release /December 22 NL

Dr. Hayes went to the AAEP equine vet meeting in San Antonio for her required CE continuing education and some fun. There were lec tures on reproduction, neo natal, ophthalmology, colic and bone injury. Below I’ve listed some take home infor mation from the meeting and trade show.

BONE STUDY

Dr. Sue Stover presented her years of research on bone injury of racehorses. She compared the bone to

a stick. A great force will break the stick. It you bend it every day, it will eventually break. Dr Stover discussed how the same properties can apply to bone. In racehorses, the concussion forces from routinely increasing the gal loping speed can bend and weaken the cannon bone or hip. This can result in mi crofractures in the bone, and like the stick, can cause it to break. Unfortunately, these microfractures in the bend ing bone cannot be seen on an Xray or CT scan so it is hard to diagnose. A nuclear scintigraphy scan is the only

SUDOKU

way to view the uptake of the nuclear particles by the bone, in the area of inflam mation where the bone is being damaged. There are only a few equine imaging centers that can do nuclear scans in the state.

GENTOCIN

Gentocin (gentamycin) is an injectable antibiotic that we use for infections espe cially in leg wounds. It has been found that prolonged use of high doses of Gento cin can cause hearing loss in the horse (and human).

ICSI REPRODUCTION PROCESS

ICSI is Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection. To begin the process, eggs are re trieved from the follicles on the ovary of the donor mare by an equine repro special ist. In a petri dish while us ing a powerful microscope, the sperm is injected into the egg. After incubating the egg for 8 days if an embryo develops, it is put into the recipient mare. Typically, if

12 eggs are harvested from the ovary, and ICSI is pre formed, the result is only 2 embryos. Now there is a treatment for the sperm that helps it penetrate the egg, without having to inject it into the egg. This results in a higher yielding of 6 embryos out of the 12 eggs.

VETERICYN

Vetericyn is a topical spray that kills bacteria and fungus in 2 minutes contact time. The hydrogel spray form, if frozen in your barn or trailer, becomes inactivated. The spray without the gel can withstand freezing tempera tures. It is labeled as an an timicrobial wound and skin cleanser but works well on wounds as a healing treat ment.

Fannin County Commissioners Court – A New Speed Limit for CR 1520

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Senior Fannin County Commis sioner Jerry Magness, called to order at 8:50 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quo rum was established with three County Commissioners present. County Judge Randy Moore and County Commissioner Dean Lackey were not present.

2. Hold and Attend a Public Hearing to hear comments re garding the proposal to estab lish a speed limit of 30 m.p.h. on County Road 1520 in Bon ham – Commissioner Precinct 3: Commissioner Lane noted how citizens on CR 1520 had submitted a signed petition to request the speed limit be re duced. She commented how speeding has become a prob lem on a majority of the county roads in the area and how this is the process of getting a speed limit reduced on problem roads. The question of who would be enforcing that reduced speed limit was asked. The swift re sponse was, the Sheriff’s Office.

3. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:31 a.m.

On the same day at 9:00 a.m., Senior Fannin County Commis sioner Jerry Magness first read a scripture Judge Moore had pro vided which was John 16:33, before calling to order at 9:00 a.m., a Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Commissioner Magness noted Quorum had already been established and welcomed Fan nin County Extension Agent Cody Maxwell to lead the In vocation. Pledges were led by Commissioner Magness.

4. Introductions: Commis sioner Magness recognized Fannin County Judge Elect Newt Cunningham and Fannin County District Attorney Rich ard Glaser.

5. Public Forum: There were no speakers for Public Forum.

6. Discussion regarding EMS monthly report for October 2022 – Commissioner Pre cinct 3 for Scott Ridling, Fire Chief: Bonham’s Fire Chief Scott Ridling, gave a report of 371 incoming calls for October

and how the one position they are short would be filled next week. He also commented on how supply shortages have re sulted in a delay of receiving a new ambulance but then noted that the delay should not be a problem but would cause an in crease in repair maintenance for the ambulances they currently have. A discussion ensued after he concluded his report on the frequency of repairs needed on the ambulances and how many more calls the department is re ceiving this year as opposed to last year.

7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Prelim inary Replat adding 32.231 acres to the The Shores at The Peninsula in Honey Grove –Commissioner Precinct 3 for Development Services Direc tor: Fannin County Develop ment Services Director Kasie Thomas explained how this replat was needed as the land owners had purchased addi tional acreage since the original plat was approved in April of this year. After commenting on how he believed this replat re solved a dead zone that existed with the original plat and would be an improvement to the lots; Commissioner Self made the motion to approve the Replat with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

8. Discussion, consider ation and action regarding setting a speed limit of 30 M.P.H. on CR 1520 in Bon ham, Precinct 1 – Commis sioner Precinct 1: Commis sioner Magness first noted that there had been no rejec tions made regarding this action before Commissioner Lane made the motion to set the speed limit on this road to 30 M.P.H. Commissioner Self seconded the motion which passed.

9. Discussion, consider ation and action to pur chase a 2001 New Holland TL Tractor from Red River Tractor & Equipment for $21,000.00 for Precinct 1 – Commissioner Precinct 1: Commissioner Lane first noted that the search for this tractor had been going on

for several months before mak ing the motion to purchase the tractor. Commissioner Self sec onded the motion and Commis sioner Magness made the com ment about his precinct possibly needing to borrow the tractor before the motion passed.

10. Discussion, consider ation and action to appoint two new members to the Sub division Committee – Com missioner Precinct 2: Com missioner Self noted how due to Commissioner Lackey leav ing the Committee in January, it had been decided Commis sioner Edwina Lane would be best in taking his place and real tor Marie Henderson would be replacing an exiting citizen on the Committee. He then made the motion to appoint Commis sioner Edwina Lane and Realtor Marie Henderson to the Subdi vision Committee to replace the two exiting members. Com missioner Lane seconded the motion which passed.

11. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve Auditor’s Monthly Reports for October 2022 – Commis sioner Precinct 3 for County Auditor: Commissioner Self made the motion to approve

with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding payroll deductions authorized in Tex as Counties – Commissioner Precinct 3 for County Audi tor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple explained how by law, the County should not actually payroll deduct for the Credit Union unless the County is monetarily compensated by the Credit Union. After some discussion by the court on how to proceed, Fannin County Network Administrator Dustin Morrow came to the podium to read a comment from a citi zen who wanted to state that a nominal fee of $25.00 should be charged to the Credit Union. A motion was made by Commis sioner Self to table this until next week. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed.

13. Discussion, consideration and action to approve rea sonable continuing education expenses for newly elected officials prior to taking office January 1, 2023 per Local Government Code 152.907 – Commissioner Precinct 3

for County Auditor: After an explanation by Alicia Whipple of how training is handled for newly elected officials, a mo tion was made by Commis sioner Lane to approve the ex penses with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

14. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve payment of bills – Commis sioner Precinct 3 for County Auditor: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of bills.

15. Comments by County Commissioners: Commis sioner Lane began by thanking all who attended the meeting

before commenting on the weather and her hopes that all had a good Thanksgiving. She then commented on recent im provements made to some roads before wishing everyone a won derful week. Commissioner Self also echoed the hope that everyone had a good Thanks giving before commenting on road problems occurring due to the recent rain and wishing all a good week. Commissioner Magness commented on how he hoped Judge Moore was having a good day off and voiced his hope for Commissioner Lackey to get well as he was out due to illness, before wishing all a good rest of the day.

16. Adjourn: A motion was then made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:31 a.m.

The Christmas Puppy

By Gregg Flowers

I know getting your kids a puppy at Christmas seems like an idyllic idea, but I’m not so sure it’s a good one. First of all, I believe your youngest child should be at least 6 years old before you get a dog. Potty training a human and a canine at the same time doesn’t make sense to me. And there’s a host of other problems around dogs and very young children I can

cover at a future date. - Having a dog brings many important lessons to children, but a puppy who makes his first appearance as a gift item at Christmas, is more likely to be thought of by your kids as an object instead of a family member. And that is not a healthy message. One of the most valuable lessons children learn from a puppy, is respect for living beings and concern for others in the form of attention to their needs. Obviously, a dog is a large re sponsibility. When a puppy’s

arrival is a planned event, it’s easier to convey the more ap propriate message to your kids that a puppy is a living family member who will contribute much, but who also will have needs the family is making a commitment to meet. Some times this important message is lost when we’re talking about a Christmas puppy.

Children’s Christmas toys, are commonly forgotten in a couple of months. Christmas puppies too often, wind up at the shelter for this very same reason. Experienced rescue workers hate the whole idea of the “Christmas dog” because they know many of those ani mals will eventually wind up in a rescue situation. - Lastly, I think it’s important to remem ber, this precious little puppy will grow into a DOG, which will require you to be commit ted to his growth and training

from the very first day. That means yes, potty training, vigi lant supervision and all the oth er details of tending to a brand new puppy in your home, starts right now. With all the activi ties occurring at Christmas, you might want to ask yourself whether or not you really want to start this journey on Christ mas day.

CAC hosts Ann’s Paper Crafts class

Press Release - On Thurs day December 8th at 10:30am, join us at 200 W. 5th St. Bonham TX for a craft class perfect for the holidays! Students will be instructed through the pro cess of making their very own Scrapbook Tag Booklet

using pages of vintage and coffee dyed papers. These booklets make great holiday gifts for family and friends! Class is free for Members of the Creative Arts Center, or $25 for Non-Members; Membership options begin at just $65/YEAR! Registra tion for this class is required by emailing BonArtCen ter@gmail.com or calling 903-640-2196

8th Annual Day of Thanks Lunch

Season Greetings,

We the Senior Pas tor, officers, and members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church - The House of Bread would like to wish all of the dedicated men and women of every law enforcement and fire depart ments of Fannin County a very joyous and happy holiday sea son. 1415 Franklin Ave., Bon ham, Texas

In honor of your tremendous service to our community the Bethlehem Baptist ChurchThe House of Bread family invites you to our 8th Annual

Day of Thanks Luncheon, as we show our ap preciation for all that you do. We will prepare a hot lunch on Sat urday, Decem ber 10th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. During this time period, on-duty and off-duty officers, dispatchers, and firefighters/paramedics can stop by to get a well-balanced hot meal.

Again, this is our opportunity to serve you and say thanks for the tremendous job that you do as community servants. We look forward to this event to show our appreciation.

Creative Arts Center hosts Cookies with Santa!

Press Release

- On Saturday December 10th from 10:00am –12:00pm, join us at the Creative Arts Center to decorate Christmas cook ies! Our halls will be decked, the elves hard at work, and kids will have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa in front of our tree. All

members of our community are invited to attend, and cost is just $15 to decorate and take home one dozen cook ies! Contact us at 903-640-2196 or email BonArt Center@gmail. com with questions or if you would like to donate sprinkles, icing, or sugar cookies!

Lisa Moody & family Alma Thomas & family

Happy, Healthy You!

Co. Master Gardener Edited from pamphlet by Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator, Horticulture, U. Minnesota

Gardening facts about poinsettias:

• Poinsettias bloom when the days get shorter.

• The colorful “flowers” of poinsettias are actually modified leaves called “bracts.”

• Poinsettias grow well in moist soil and temperatures between 65- and 70-degrees F.

• They can be grown outdoors during summer.

• Poinsettias are not poisonous, but the sap may cause dermatitis.

Native to Mexico, poinsettias are in the Euphorbia family and

are a popular holiday plant because of their colorful bracts (leaves).

The leaves change color in response to shorter winter days. Poinsettias are not harmful to animal or human health. But they should not be eaten.

When large quantities are ingested by animals they will have drool, vomit, and diarrhea. Skin irritation can occur when in contact with the milky white sap. Wear gloves and wash tools well to remove sap.

Indoors, put plants in a south, east, or west window where

Bonham Police Department Logs

11/23/2022– 11/29/2022

Report: November 25, 2022 – 1100 BL Elm St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Pat rick Howell. A 52-year-old male was arrested for Poss CS.

Report: November 26, 2022 – 100 BL N. Cen ter St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 41-year-old male was ar rested for BPD Warrant.

Report: November 26, 2022 – 1100 BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Offi cer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 63-year-old male was ar rested for Poss CS and DWI.

Report: November 26, 2022 – 2700 BL N. Center St., Reporting Officer – Cpl. Patrick Howell. A call for service was received in ref erence to Theft.

Report: November 26, 2022 – 1000 BL Warpath Dr., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A 44-yearold male was arrested for Man Del CS and Poss Mari juana. A 47-year-old female was arrested for Man Del CS and Poss Marijuana. A 42-year-old female was ar rested for Man Del CS and

Poss Marijuana. Report: November 27, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer –Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 48-year-old female was ar rested for Theft. A 54-yearold male was arrested for Theft.

Report: November 27, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Ralph Belen. A 25-year-old was arrested for Poss CS. A 33-year-old male was ar rested for Theft and Poss CS.

Report: November 28, 2022 – 1100 BL E 6th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Za kkary Reese. A call for ser

the plant will receive bright daylight. Outdoors, they need 4-6 hours of sun. Indoor temperature of 65-70 is ideal. Avoid placing near cold drafts, heat ducts, fireplaces, and space heaters where poinsettias can dry out. Temperatures below 50 degrees cause damage to the

vice was received in refer ence to Attempted Suicide.

Report: November 28, 2022 – 1500 BL Old Ector Rd., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Zakkary Reese. A 24-yearold male was arrested for Parole Violation warrant. Report: November 28, 2022 – 1400 BL Elm St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 32-year-old male was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: November 28, 2022 – 1800 BL SH 121 N., Ar resting Officer – Cpl. Kol bee Perdue. A 30-year-old male was arrested for BPD Warrants.

plant and freezing kills the plant.

Keep soil moist and water when soil surface feels dry to a light touch. Do not let them get so dry they wilt. Remove decorative foil or outer pot before watering. Water thoroughly and drain before putting back in foil or pot. Never allow them to sit in excess water as this will rot roots.

You do not need to fertilize during the holidays. To keep the plant growing past the holidays, contact the Extension Office, 903583-7453, for the full pamphlet or email any gardening questions to

Submitted by Jacque Kyle, Fannin

Photo by Linda Brinlee

Open Arms Shelter at Kiwanis

Sanderson. Mark is the Director of the Open Arms Shelter Ministry. In the two plus years, Fannin County Shel ter has pro vided hope, encourage ment, and shelter to more than 175 people. Many of those have left the shel ter with a job; place to live; and spiritual encourage ment.

The Kiwanis Club sup ports the shelter in its mission to help those less fortunate.

Nancy

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

DeAnn Jones had as her speaker at the Kiwanis

The Open Arms Shelter is a non-profit organiza tion and relies on its op erational expenses from donations from the com munity.

The Kiwanis Club of Bonham supports the Open Arms Shelter in its mission to help the less fortunate. If you want to donate to this muchneeded organization, you may send your donations to Open Arms Shelter, PO Box 234, Bonham, TX 75418-0234. Or you may donate online at oashelter. com. Many of the home less are U.S. Veterans. This is not only a blight on Bonham, but a blight on the entire United States. The service people fought for your freedoms. Please help them gain their free dom. Bonham Trade Days will be December 8 thru 11. It is through Bonham Trade Days that Kiwanis earns their money for donations. The Bonham Kiwanis Club wishes all Happy Holidays.

Press Release - Come enjoy the photographic masterpieces of awardwinning photographer Nancy Shuler as we cel ebrate her exclusive East Gallery Opening on Thursday December 8th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Creative Arts Center located at 200 W. 5th St Bonham. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and bever ages will be served, wine will be available for our guests 21+, and we are honored to welcome back musician Christopher Mil ligan for the evening’s en tertainment!

Each of Nancy’s photo graphs undergoes a unique process to bring out its own specific beauty by emphasizing its distinctive composition and light ing before being printed on canvas to further in crease its depth and inten sity. Each canvas photo is sprayed with an acid-free acrylic coating to protect its surface and ensure its longevity. All of Nancy’s pieces are for sale and make for wonderful gifts!

Nancy reminisces, “I re member playing with my grandmother’s box cam era. There was no film in

it but my five-year-old self ran around happily taking photos of everything. I still run around happily taking photos of everything.”

Contact the Creative Arts Center at 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@ gmail.com for more in formation regarding this event or the artwork of Nancy Shuler.

Club of Bonham, Mark

Mark Sanderson and Alicia Whipple.

Photo by Lauri Blake.

SHIRLEY ANN STAPLETON

RAY SUSONG

Bonham- Funeral services with military honors for Willie Ray Manning age 82 of Bonham were at 2:00 pm on Thursday December 1, 2022 at the Boyd Baptist Church. Bro. Rex Jackson and Bro. Mike Allred officiated.

Visitation was held prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm. A private family interment will be held at Willow Wild Cemetery at a later date. Serving as pallbearers were Chris Bruner, Tanner Long, Lloyd Long, Nick Britt, Jason Fondren Jr., and Makayla Fondren. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Steve Arthur, Jack Dossey, Tillman Boyd and Don Barnett.

Willie passed away on Monday November 28, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center Hospital in Denison, TX; he was born in Bonham, TX on December 27, 1939 to W. Boyd and Margaret E. (Hoskins) Manning. Willie married Mary (Crain) Manning on December 24, 1958 in Bonham, TX the love of his life, his soulmate.

Willie graduated from Bonham High School in 1958. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1959-1962; while serving his country he worked for Hawk Missiles as an electrician. After his discharge he went to work for General Cable, retiring after 40 years.

Willie loved and enjoyed doing many things! In the 70’s he loved going deer hunting in Colorado with his buddies, Travis Standifer and Thomas McGuire. He also loved working at the food pantry, serving alongside Tillman Boyd, Pat Broiles, and other good friends. Willie loved going to church builders, where he went on a mission trip to Mexico to help build a church. He loved helping in Awana’s, working the Judgement House, and helping on different projects at Boyd Baptist Church where he was a member. Willie loved serving God’s Ministries until his health declined.

Willie is survived by his wife, Mary Manning; daughter Mary Long and husband Lloyd; son-inlaw Timmy Bruner; grandchildren, Angela Fondren and husband Jason Sr., Lloyd Long and wife Misti, Chris Bruner and wife Bethany, Nick Britt and husband Justin Britt, and Tanner Long and wife Christina; great grandchildren; Makayla Fondren, Jason Fondren Jr., Gavin Bruner, Addi Long, Carlie Long, Kaylie Long, Natalee Ball and Addison Ball; siblings Nelda Bursell and husband Larry, Jean Standifer, and Vera Reynolds; brotherin-law and sister-in-law Don and Judy Osborn; in addition to numerous extended family members and friends.

Willie is preceded in death by his precious daughter, Linda Manning Bruner; parents Boyd and Margaret Manning; brother Rev. Bob Manning; sister Edna Hogel; father-in-law and motherin-law Charlie and Ruth Brown; sister-in-law Peggy Manning; and brother-in-law Clinton Standifer.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the VA nurses, CNAs and all the other staff for the excellent care they provided over the years. To Home Bound for the cards and gifts, he always looked forward to them on Father’s Day; Kathyrn Judkins for her special cinnamon rolls; to Steve Arthur for coming to read verses from the Bible; and to Jack Dossey and Don Barnett he always enjoyed their visits.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

Shirley Ann Stapleton passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 31, 1939, to Arvin Truman and Dora Gladys Melson. She was a loving Memaw to all who crossed her path.

Shirley is survived by her sister, Arlene and husband Robert Russell of Sulphur Springs, TX; her children: Joe Brown of Bonham, TX, Joy Hughes and husband, Larry of Dangerfield, TX, Lisa Collinsworth of Bonham, TX, Treva Stapleton of Bonham, TX, Carlon Stapleton and wife, Melissa of Wolfe City, TX; grandchildren: Keith Collinsworth and wife, Staci, Kathryn Rogers and husband, Jimmy, Tylar Spaugh and husband, Gary, Tara Stapleton, Abby Dodd and husband, Kyle, Jaedyn Stapleton, Larame Stapleton, Nick Malone and wife, Halie, and Lacy Malone; great grandchildren: Kamdyn, Hayden, Macy, Kannon, Hadleigh, Ansley, Myles, and Hayze.

She was preceded in death by her soulmate and husband of 35 years, Carlon Leroy Stapleton; her parents, Arvin and Gladys Melson and her sister, Juanita McFarlin.

The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Guardian Hospice.

Family visitation was held on Wednesday, November 30th at Calvary Baptist Church in Bonham, TX, from 11:00 AM12:00, followed by a family meal from 12:00- 1:00 PM.

Graveside service was held on November 30th at 2:00 PM at Mount Carmel East Cemetery in Wolfe City, TX.

Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at Calvary Baptist Church of Bonham, TX.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

JORGE ANTONIO REYNA

Ray Susong, 76, of Honey Grove, passed away peacefully on 11/7/22 at the San Francisco VA Hospital. His devoted wife and California family surrounded him as the Lord mercifully called him home, and his 10-year battle with multiple cancers ended.

Ray was a proud Veteran, a former Naval Aviator, and a commercial pilot. He was also selfemployed for 25 years as a general contractor. He was known for his gregarious smile, outgoing personality, and “can do” and “can fix anything“ spirit. He and Kim loved motorcycle riding, timber framing, and traveling to visit family and friends all over the US.

He is survived by his wife Kimberly; sons Keith and Chad; stepsons Rich (Jenny) and Kelly, grandchildren Clinton, Kassidy, Lauren, and Audrey, brothers Ron and Danny of Ohio, and sister Linda (Bill) Spino of Texas. He also considered his friends at Allen’s Point Baptist Church to be part of his family.

A memorial service with full military honors will be held on December 19, 2022 at noon at APBC—located at 301 County Rd 2775, Honey Grove—and will be officiated by Kevin Towrey.

Kim and Ray were always so grateful for the excellent care he received from the Northern California VA system/UCSF and the local VA clinic in Bonham.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to the VA, the APBC building fund, or your favorite charity.

STANLEY WAYNE BAILEY

A private Family Gathering was held for Stanley Wayne Bailey, age 72, of Bonham, Texas.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Stanley passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, at his residence in Bonham, Texas.

Stanley was born May 7, 1950, in Rockwood, Tennessee, the son of Joseph C. Bailey Jr. and Hesta Lena McCollum Bailey. He grew up in Rockwood, Tennessee. His family moved to New York where he graduated from high school. Stanley attended college in Rockwood, Tennessee. Stanley joined the Marines after high school. He and Barbara, the love of his life, were together 27 years prior to his passing. Stanley enjoyed woodworking and sightseeing. He liked trains. He loved spending time with his grandkids and even shared a knife and sword collecting hobby with his grandson, Trevor. Stanley was of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Julian Bailey..

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bailey of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Shelly Coulter and husband Tony of Celina, Texas; brother, Bennett Bailey and wife Eliase of Crossville, Tenneesse; grandchildren, Kayla Ishmael, Trevor Coulter, Abigail Coulter, Will Coulter, and Clint Coulter and wife Brittany; great grandchildren, Thomas Miller, Sage Coulter, and one on the way; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life for Jorge Antonio Reyna, age 64, of Telephone, Texas was held at Wise Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Pastor Raymond Bell presented the prayer. Jorge passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 23, 2022, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Jorge was born April 23, 1958, in Mission, Texas, the son of Miguel Reyna and Heriberta Garcia Reyna. He married Margie Singson on May 11, 2012, in the Philippines. Together, Margie and Jorge played in their church band at Rising Son Cowboy Church in Ivanhoe, Texas. Jorge was a talented musician. He liked to fish, hunt, and go boating. Jorge was a loving husband and brother. He is preceded in death by his parents..

Jorge is survived by his wife, Margie Reyna of Telephone, Texas; sisters, Maria Guadalupe Reyna and fiancé Luis Peña of New Braunfels, Texas, Micaela Majano of Celeste, Texas, and Maria Margarita Reyna of La Joya, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends. Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

Graveside Services for Jerrie Frances Marco, age 80, of Bonham, Texas were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Duplex Cemetery in Duplex, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Bro. Rex Jackson officiated. Jerrie passed away Friday evening, November 25, 2022, at Seven Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bonham, Texas.

Jerrie was born on October 17, 1942, in Duplex, Texas to Ray, Sr. and Helen Bankston. She was a member of Boyd Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Billie Jean Powell; brothers, Ray Jr., and Charles Bankston; and husbands David Moody and Gene Marco.

Michael Moody and wife Lisa of Sweetwater, Texas; grandchildren Niki Colley and

Abilene, Texas, Emma and Michael Moody of Sweetwater, Texas; sister, Alma Thomas of Sherman, Texas;

Tom Bankston and wife Maurine of Bonham, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers

www.wisefuneralhome.com

OBITUARIES

VONDA IRENE HAMILTON

Vonda Irene Hamilton was born on February 1, 1965 to Glenda & Vurl Bland in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on October 28, 2022. Vonda became a Christian as a young girl. She learned American Sign Language when she was 19 years old and she never stopped signing.

Vonda fell in love with the Deaf community. She said that if she learned American Sign Language that it would have been a miracle because she was so clumsy, but she went on to be fluent in ASL and would always sign when she talked. Above all else, Vonda made it her mission in life to share the love of Jesus with everyone she met.

Vonda graduated from Ozark Christian College in 1988 with two Bachelor’s degrees. She then became a professor at Ozark for 5 1/2 years. She loved teaching ASL and Deaf ministry. Vonda cofounded and led a Deaf church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vonda taught at Happy Hands, a Deaf preschool. She taught at multiple Christian academies. She spent her life teaching others from preschoolers all the way to adults. She was a gifted, creative teacher who used visuals to effectively teach an audience while having people laugh as they learned.

Vonda founded a ministry to the Deaf, Expressions of Emmanuel, which included video, outreach, and writing projects stateside and across the globe. She taught at churches, camps, conferences, and schools. She and her husband made many DVDs filled with Biblical truth in the form of Christian songs and Bible lessons in ASL. She was extremely passionate about the gospel going out to all people especially those in the Deaf community. She dedicated her life to serving the Deaf community, raising awareness for the need of the gospel to be accessible to the Deaf, even traveling internationally to make Jesus known. Vonda traveled to 47 states and 33 countries to share with others about Jesus! Even contracting malaria in Africa did not stop her engaging people from all backgrounds to make Jesus famous. Her feet are beautiful because she’s physically brought the gospel to many. Her videos and books have touched many more lives.Vonda graduated with her Master’s degree, in 2015, from Hope International University in California. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Hope International University for her work in the Deaf community and in recognition of the books she wrote. Vonda authored many award-winning children’s books. There is a long list of things that Vonda accomplished, but it is not about what she did but who she was that made her so impactful, precious, and special. Vonda made everyone she encountered feel loved and seen. She was authentically caring, loving, and genuine. Anytime she knew someone had a birthday she would go to the store and buy a cake to celebrate them. She was truly an incredible wife, mother, friend, missionary, minister, author and so much more… She opened up her life and home to others. She made friends feel like family and she always made everyone feel

ROY WILLIAM HELTON

Bonham – Roy William Helton was born on July 1, 1958 in Bonham, TX to Leroy and Mary (Pinkston) Helton; he passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home in Leonard, TX.

He is survived by sisters, Mary Lee Clement of Bonham, TX and Alice Gibson of Mead, OK; nieces, Meagan Bush and husband Weston of Ector, TX and Terri Blackerby and husband Rodney of Bonham, TX; nephews, Mitch Clement and wife Brittany of Bonham, TX, Kevin Clement and wife Sheila of Boswell, OK, Shane Clement of Bonham, TX; Brad Gibson and wife Nikki of Mead, OK and Jared Gibson of Mead, OK in addition to many extended family and friends.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Mary Helton and sisters, Linda Long and Letha DeVault.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Jerrie is survived by son,

husband Brian of

brother,

were Justin Bankston, Mark Bankston, Winston Bankston, Brian Colley, and Clinton Daniel. Online guest register at

JERRIE FRANCES MARCO

OBITUARIES

MARTHA “JANE” BEARDEN

Martha “Jane” Bearden, 82, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2022. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, at Avery Cemetery in the city of Avery, TX. A visitation was held on Sunday, November 27, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Officiating was Scott Ellis.

Jane was born on April 1, 1940 in Pilot Grove, TX, the daughter of the late Roy and Vee Neathery. She married John Amos Bearden on September 27, 1996 in Dekalb, TX. She was a member of Ector Church of Christ. She enjoyed and was known for her cooking talents, and she loved spending time with her family, especially her brothers and sisters.

Jane will be missed by her husband, John Bearden of Ravenna, her sons; Stan Nelms and his wife Angela of Bonham, TX; and Jeff Nelms and his friend Raynett of Grand Prairie, TX. Grandchildren; Billy Nelms and his wife Martha of Arlington, TX, Cheyenne Akcali and her husband

Jonathan of Denton, TX, Kenny Nelms and fiancé Jorja, Jeffery Nelms and his wife Jaclyn of Waxahachie, TX, Jami Woodard and her husband Seth of Magnolia, TX, Jason Nelms and his wife Ashley of Midlothian, TX. Siblings; June Washburn and husband Ken of Pottsboro, TX, Jack Neathery and wife Ethyl of Klondike, TX, Lynda Knorpp and husband Jim of Keller, TX. Great Grandchildren; Bowen, Landry, Kade, Kyla, Peyton, Hudson, Jaxon, Hunter, Hayden and Aiden; in addition to many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Maurice and Bryon Neathery, her sisters Mattie Heed, Anna Robinson, Majorie Grimes and Brynda Clay and grandson Johnny Nelms.

The family would like to extend an extra special thanks to Dr. Bradley Rue, the staff at Wesley House, Hospice Plus team and special friends Rip Winkler, Phil Ferguson and Bruce Duncan. Memorials may be made Ector Church of Christ, 101 N Cedar St, Ector, TX 75439.

Pallbearers were Stan Nelms, Jeff Nelms, Billy Nelms, Cheyenne Akcali, Kenny Nelms and Mickey Roberts. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

ELSIE LEE (PARKER) ANGELL

Bonham-Graveside services for Elsie Lee (Parker) Angell, age 91, of Ravenna, TX was born on February 23, 1931 to Nathan Franklin and Martha Josephine (Johnson) Parker. She passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Honey Grove Nursing Home in Honey Grove, TX.

Elsie married George Farris Angell on May 28, 1960, he preceded her in death on March 1, 1998. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, going to the sale barn, and spending as much time with her beloved family as she could. Elsie was an amazing cook; every grandchild would make sure to go to her house for Thanksgiving. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Elsie is survived by her daughter, Barbara Harris, son Travis Walker and wife Charlotte, son Kenneth Walker and wife Roxanne, daughter Annette Reed; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband George Angell, she is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Martha Parker, sister Jewell Marie Parker Walker and brother-in-law Billy Leon Walker, brother Clyde Wayne Parker and sister-in-law Edna F. Robinson Parker, great grandson Ryder Jackson, and niece Linda Dodson.

Graveside services were at 11:00 am on December 3, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Ball officiated. Family served as pallbearers.

No formal visitation was held Mrs. Angell lied in state at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX during normal business hours.

To convey condolences or sign on online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

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VEHICLE AUCTION

The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418. 2006 CHEV 4H 2008 KIA SW 2003 BUIC 4D

EMPLOYMENT

CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT for James Froelich, DO, FACOFP, Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center St., Bonham, TX. Submit resume including education, certifications, training, employment history and references by email only to famcare05@verizon.net.

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THE CITY of BONHAM

Public Works Department Is accepting applications for 2 positions of Street Dept. Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $15.00 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs. Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

IMMEDIATE

OPENINGS

for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Jour neyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experi ence, vacation and com pany paid insurance. For more information call 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Raven na

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

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

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is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machin ist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus over time. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vaca tion and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

NOW HIRING!

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

HELP WANTED

Metal building & Welding ex perience. Call: 903-436-0555.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE:

Dining Room Hutch: 84 inches tall, glass doors and shelves on the top. On the bottom: 3 drawers plus lots more storage. In Ector. Must see to appreciate. 254-734-5342

FOR SALE

16 ft. utility trailer, electric brakes, new spare, less than 6 months old, used 2 times. $3,300. Call 903640-6339 or 214-762-4292

GARAGE SALE

OFFICE MOVING SALE

402 N. Center, Bonham Saturday, December 10th ( 9am to 5pm)

Everything must go including:

• 5 metal lateral filing cabinets (5 drawer, Two-36” and Three- 42” units)

• Walnut burlwood desk and matching Credenza

• Matching burlwood Cabinets and burlwood Hutch, with glass doors and shelving

• Miscellaneous office furnishings & accessories

INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Dec. 16 & 17, 9-4 13508 E. FM 1396, Windom (Allens Chapel)

Some Furniture, over tub shower chair, Kitchen Aid mixer, Bread Machine, miscellaneous household items. Priced to sell.

GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE

RESALE SHOP

10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095.

HELP WANTED

HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

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

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

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

A PAW UP

Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy

Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES

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

OLD FASHIONED TAMALES and PIES in TRENTON

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

OldFashionedTamales.com

Dr. Loftice grew up in Grayson County and now resides locally with his family. He earned his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ and completed his residency in family medicine at Conroe Medical Education Foundation in Conroe, TX.

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2003 BIG TEX

16ft Trailer, Clean title, new tires, floor decent. $2,200. 214-733-3939.

HELP WANTED

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS:

Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheet rock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence paint ing, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mow ing, gutters and drain age, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259.

STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL

Hauling, Storm Dam age, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded.

Over 25 Years Experi ence. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING

Commercial and Residential. Call William 903-820-1036.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Do you need Major Appliance Repair in Fannin County? Call 903-814-1987 Danny Loyd.

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR Pier and Beam/ Slab Foun dation/ Small & Large Re models. 903-227-2860.

J & L TREE SERVICE

From Removals to Pruning we do it all. For best price and work done right call 903-449-2867.

FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

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

HAY for SALE

Fertilized Hay Grazer $10 per bale, Wheat Straw $6 per bale, 5 bale minimum on both. Call 903-227-2920.

LIVESTOCK

CATTLE for SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

3 bdr, 2 bath, bonus room can be a 4th bdr on a cor ner lot. Large Living room & Kitchen with washer dryer hookup. Gas & Electric. 2 vehicle covered carport, 2 storage buildings, Fenced back yard. Must provide proof of income & rental his tory. 2008 Agnew $1475 per month $1475 deposit. Text or leave message 903-227-5874

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

Now taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146.

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I want to buy any older

JOHN DEERE GRAIN DRILL in any condition with rubber tires. Call: 903-9052022.

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT

NOTICE

JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry Magness REQUIREMENTS: CDL required, no current CDL need not apply. Equipment Operator with belly dump or end dump experience.

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BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement, Medical Dental & Life Insurance

CONTACT: Jerry Magness 18101 E FM 1396 Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903)378-2941

Applications are on our website at www.co.fannin.tx.us or may be picked up at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse, Bonham, TX. and turned in at the Auditor’s Office or the Pct. #3 barn at the address listed above.

Fannin Co. Children’s Center seeks FT Admin Asst. & Vol. Coordinator Organized, dependable team player, who enjoys working with people of all ages, especially children. Excellent verbal & written communication skills and computer skills. Must pass background check. Application & more info at www.fanninccc.org 12/6/22

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116 ACRES for LEASE in HONEY GROVE

Fully fenced, 3 ponds and city water. 3 miles from downtown Honey Grove. Call: 214-500-0393.

520 S. CENTER

BONHAM, TX 75418

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

Large RV with slides FOR RENT

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

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

PROPERTY for SALE

5.2 Acres on Access Road Highway 82 and FM 1752Southeast Corner. Water & Electric on site. Gravel entry to the south leads to 2 modular Bldgs. Ready for remodel @ 1600 sq. ft. each, also one unfinished 32’x32’ shop bldg. Some owner finance. Call Joe903-361-3432, No Texts!

BillBuysHouses.com

Buying homes As Is since ‘91

Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Honey Grove plans to apply for the upcoming 2023-2024 CDBG from the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Accordingly, the City of Honey Grove is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/Architectural/Surveying Firm(s) (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City of Honey Grove in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support eligible activities in The City of Honey Grove. Please electronically submit your SOQs in .pdf format via email to admin@cityofhoneygrove.org OR submit 3 copies of your SOQ of services to the following address: Attn: Sally Wright, 633 N. 6th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446. SOQs must be received by the City of Honey Grove no later than 4:00 PM. on December 19, 2022 which must be at least ten (10) days after this publication and contact dates of the RFQ. The City of Honey Grove reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit SOQs, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit SOQs. The City of Honey Grove is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you in the Buffer Zone or a Floodplain?

12/6/22

Fannin CAD has a wonderful interactive Map on their web site; https://www.fannincad.org/ Use the “Map Contents Box” to show overlays of: •FEMA flood zones.

•Bois d’Arc Lake.

•Bois d’Arc lake 5,000ft Buffer & the Zoning Parcels for Bois d’Arc Lake. If you have any questions please call us, we are here to help.

Development Services 903-449-4220

(Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Ronald Lynn Ruble were issued on 11/8/2022, in docket number PR- 2022-13130, pending in the County Court at Law Number 1 of Fannin County, Texas, to Erik Ruble. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows:

Representative Erik Ruble Estate of Ronald Lynn Ruble 983 CR 4900 Trenton, TX 75490 Dated _____________________________

Fannin County, Texas Notice of Meeting

336th District Judge

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable 336th District Judge Laurine Blake will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. in the 336th District Courtroom, 210 South Main, Bonham, Texas 75418 to consider the re-appointment of County Auditor Alicia Whipple for a two year period beginning January 10, 2023.

Alicia Whipple County Auditor December 6, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS DODD CITY ISD’S State Financial Accountability Rating

Dodd City will hold a public meeting at 7:00pm, December 8, 2022 in the administration building 602 North Main Street Dodd City, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Dodd City ISD’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system.

12/6/22

INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL

12/6/22

Proposals are requested from qualified Contractors for the Lake Ralph Hall Raw Water Pump Station Early Work Package #2 Pump Room Excavation. A bid security is not required for this project. Payment and performance bonds will be required by the selected contractor and the requirements are located in Specification 00 21 13 Appendix A Sample Contract. The Construction Manager reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Proposal due date and time is December 20, 2022 at 10:00AM CST. Sealed proposals will be received at Construction Manager’s Regional Office 1411 Greenway Drive, Irving, TX 75038. Proposers may view and download the plans and specifications without charge on the CivCast website at hhtp:// civcastusa.com. Questions regarding this proposal can be posted on CivCast and will be addressed via addendums. For inquires contact the Construction Manager: Archer Western Construction Wayne Pursley Email: wpursley@walshgroup.com

Bonham’s Kirkpatrick again nets 11-3A volleyball top hitter award

Bonham senior Alli Kirkpatrick earned the hitter of year superlative again to lead Fannin County players in the All-District 11-3A volleyball awards for 2022.

It equated the thirdconsecutive top hitter award for Kirkpatrick, an Angelo State signee as a setter. She also earned the 11-3A hitter award outright as a junior and shared said superlative as a sophomore.

The repeat superlative additionally made it four in as many seasons -- Kirkpatrick started her high school career as a district newcomer of the year.

Leonard senior Abby Cavender represented Fannin

Bonham sophomore Hingrid Pedraza, junior Kate Bounds and senior Aubri Pendergrass joined junior Sydnee Richardson, senior Lainey Johnson and senior Hannah Harris of Leonard as honorable mentions.

Bonham’s Kirkpatrick, Pendergrass, Laisy, Pedraza,

Gorden, Cox earn specialty honors; Ross, Lowrey on top team for Bonhi

Running back Jeren Ross and offensive lineman Quaid Lowrey, both seniors, each earned a first-team selection.

Sophomore linebacker Fletcher Horton and junior free safety Angel Esquivel each garnered a second-team spot.

Honorable mention recipients included: Demarcus Brown, junior offensive lineman; Bradley Carruth, senior offensive lineman; Justin McBride, junior defensive lineman; and Jack Porter, senior defensive lineman.

Academic all-district selections were Jackson Abbott, Matthew Backus, Braedon Benson, Heath Brown, Tristan Collins, Juan Hernandez, Fletcher Horton, Hunter Horton, Coyt Lawson, Bryan Longoria, Peyton McBroom, Aaron Weeks, Ja’Korian Wilson, Leo Zapata, Carruth, Cox, Esquivel, Lowrey, McBride and Porter.

Coryn Jackson, Kylee Trompler, Kate Bounds, Kyleigh Anglin, Arianna Honeycutt, Kaitlyn Capehart and Presley Collins joined Leonard’s Harris, Johnson, Richardson, Abby Cavender, Brooke Day, Jacey Foster, Olivia Pye, Makalee Sadler, Savannah Ware, Sara Westbrook, Isabel Woodruff, Triniti Zachary and manager Keara Cavender on the academic all-district list.

included: district runner-up Bells, an area finalist; thirdplace Pottsboro, a bi-district finalist; and fourth-place Blue Ridge, also a bi-district finalist. The quartet will again join Bonham, Leonard and Howe in 11-3A in 2023.

Fannin XC trio all-state

By Rich Hilliard

Three from Fannin County have earned all-state status in cross country via the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2022.

Dodd City seniors Autumn Brown and Lindsey Maup pin garnered the notoriety in 1A, after the Lady Hornets on Nov. 5 made their first team advance to the State competi

tion and took 10th place.

Mauppin finished 11th in dividually in 12:59, while Brown placed 39th in 13:39.4. It equated Brown’s first Round Rock trip and Maup pin’s fourth.

In 3A, Leonard sophomore Parker Evans received the honor from TGCA.

Evans finished 39th in 12:58.9 on Nov. 5 -- her first trip to State.

Cards’ Hall 2X honored

By Rich Hilliard

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Gorden

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

Vaden Wood also made the first team as a defensive line man for the Cardinals (4-6, 0-3), who this season record ed their most wins in a single season since their 5-4 bi-dis trict advance in 2018.

Academic all-district recipi ents were Ethan Webb, Wood, Taylor and each Cates.

Savoy will remain in 10-1A-I for 2023 with Campbell, Saint Jo and Gilmer Union Hill.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

on the first team, as did Bonham sophomore Alayna Laisy on the second team.

Neither Bonham nor Leonard reached the postseason this fall -- in a district headed by firsttime State champion Gunter. Other postseason qualifiers

Bonham’s Alli Kirkpatrick.

Bonham’s Hingrid Pedraza.

Bonham’s Aubri Pendergrass.

Bonham’s

Kate Bounds.

Leonard’s Lainey Johnson.

Bonham’s Alayna Laisy.

Leonard’s Hannah Harris.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Senior Jacob Gorden and junior Landon Cox each earned an all-district

specialty award to lead Bonham in the 5-3A-I football awards for 2022.

garnered the notoriety as a utility player and Cox as a kicker for the Purple Warriors (2-8,

Jeren Ross.

Jacob Gorden.

Leonard’s Abby Cavender.

Leonard’s

Sydnee Richardson.

Hall earned the spe cial teams superlative and a first-team selection as a safety to lead Savoy in the District 10-1A-I football awards for 2022.

Second-team selections in cluded: Kody Cates, running back; Donovan Taylor, defen sive lineman; Aaron Cates, wide receiver; Layne Steele, quarterback; Keylyn Street man, spreadback; and Wyatt Harris, cornerback.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Dr Hayes will be in Florida Friday December 23 thru Monday Decem ber 26 visiting her mother during Christmas. Hayes Equine will be closed, and no services will be avail

able during this time. The emergency line will be answered and can provide you alternate veterinary contacts. It can be very difficult to obtain mobile veterinary service in her absence. It is advised to have transportation ar rangements made in advance in case of an equine emergency during this time. Isiah Hunt at 214-289-9343 has said he should be available to trailer your horse if needed.