3-21-23 Leader E-Edition

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Banquet March 11th

fare from Gayle’s as they were serenaded with classical jazz selections from Preston Cummins & Mulligan’s Revenge. Neighbors

Bonham PD Chief of Police

New Business of the Year

– Gayle’s, accepted by owner Stephanie Stevens

Press Release - Honoring

our Past, Present & Future

was the theme of the evening for the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet, held March 11th at the Roy Floyd Community Center. The members of the Board of Directors greeted guests and escorted them to their tables which were elegantly decorated by the banquet committee with balloon art by Ainsley Lawrence. Guests enjoyed delicious

Place Winery, 2022 New Business of the Year, was on hand to serve a wide selection of their awardwinning wines and Kenzie McCraw of Southern Lane Photography was on hand to capture the evening in photos. Door prizes donated by TXB Stores & Southern Lane Photography were awarded to two lucky guests and a $5500 Portrait Package from Bradford Portraits was awarded after a rousing game of “Heads or Tails”.

After the invocation offered by Mark Posey, Mayor Pro Tem Keven Hayes welcomed Cub Scout Pack 6054 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the American

& Texas Flags. Immediately following the pledges, Mr. Hayes announced that Pack 6054 was the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer(s) of the Year Award for their diligent service to the community. Each scout was presented a commemorative City of Bonham coin, donated by the City of Bonham.

Nathan Graham, Board of Directors Chair, came forward to recognize the honorees for their service to our community in 2022. The following is a list of those honored and recognized: Agriculturist of the Year

– Kenny Sewell

Citizen of the Year – Alan McDonald, President First United Bank Bonham & Chair of BEDCO

Public Servant of the Year

– Chief Mike Bankston,

Business of the Year –Cole Title Company, accepted by owner Beth Robertson and staff

Legacy Award – Emily Porter

Nathan also recognized the Chamber Board of Directors, including new appointees, Pamela Neighbors, Kip Thrush & Kelly Trompler.

The Chamber would like

to congratulate the award honorees and thank them for their commitment in serving Bonham and Fannin County. We would also like to thank all that attended and supported the awards banquet with their presence, nominations, and votes for our deserving recipients.

If you would like information on how to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce, please contact Samantha Lumpkins or any of the members of the Board of Directors.

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Monday, March 13, 2023, Pastor Mark Posey of the First Congregational Church of Bonham, led an Invocation before the start of the meeting. All Councilmen were present except for Timothy LaVergne II.

Before calling the meeting

to order at 5:35 p.m., Mayor Compton first recognized Bonham Police Officers, Ralph Belen, Patrick Howell and Jim Lewis as well as Bonham

Fireman Lt. Jessie Garcia (Fire Chief Scott Ridling accepted the award in Lt. Garcia’s absence) for the excellent execution of their jobs February 14th that resulted in saving the life of a 33-yearold male who had attempted suicide via a drug overdose.

1. Consider and take action to approve minutes of the February 13th regular meeting: After reviewing the minutes, Councilman John Burnett

made the motion to approve the minutes with Councilman Bill Chapman seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

2. Consider and take action to accept financial report for month ending February 28,

2023: Bonham’s Finance Supervisor Michelle Burnett gave a report of the General Fund showing a positive variance with 85% of its budgeted property tax revenue for the Fiscal Year being collected and there being an increase of $333,000 from the same time last year. There has also been a $59,000 increase of sales tax collected from the same time frame as last year. Regarding expenses, she stated no significant outlays in the bottom line and expenses being well within the budgeted amount. The semi-annual debt payments of February from the Texpool INS accounts were $599,767 from the Ad-Valorem

Supported Fund and $899,027 from the Utility Supported Fund. Also noted were revenues from the Water/Wastewater fund being at 42% of the FY Budget with expenses being at 38% of the budget. She detailed the processes being used on the current 2022 FY audit which is expected to be completed this year. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Hayes to accept the report which was seconded by Councilman Wayne Moore and passed unanimously.

3. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [The City Council invites persons with comments or observations to briefly address the Council for the limited purpose of determining whether the matter should be referred to staff for study and response and/ or be placed on a future meeting agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from considering deliberations on any item not listed on the posted City Council Agenda.]: The first to speak was a resident of Boyd Loop who spoke about the mishandling of the trash collection on his street where emptied containers left on the street pose various difficulties as well as an inappropriate response received from his complaint to the company. The second to speak was a resident of Temple, TX who travelled to Bonham to request an apology from the council for having a speaker from February’s meeting escorted out. He then read a section of the law pertaining to open meetings that supported his claim of the mishandling of the rights of the citizenry that occurred in the previous City Council meeting.

Bonham Police Officers, Ralph Belen, Patrick Howell and Jim Lewis and Bonham Mayor HL Compton. Fire Chief Scott Ridling accepted the award in Lt. Garcia’s absence.

Photo by Rose Schwartz

Salvation Army’s Region 2 Service

Extension Representative Nimchie Alce and Lt. Michael Cain present award to Bonham Police Chief Mike Bankston.

Photo by Rose Schwartz

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4 c. cubed French bread (about 8 1/2" slices)

2 c. fresh blueberries

2 cartons (8 oz. each)

Mascarpone cheese

½ c. powdered sugar

10 slices French bread (1" thick)

8 large eggs

2 c. half and half cream

Bonham Police Department Logs

03/08/2023 –03/14/2023

Report: March 9, 2023 –

1100 BL Albert Broadfoot St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A 19-yearold male was arrested for Resisting Arrest.

Report: March 10, 2023

– 1300 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer - Cpl. Patrick Howell. A 65-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

Report: March 11, 2023 –600 BL Seven Oaks Rd., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee

Perdue. A 35-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: March 11, 2023 –

1500 BL Pine St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A 37-year-old male was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: March 11, 2023

– 100 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 48-year-old male was arrested for DWI w/ Child Passenger.

Report: March 13, 2023 –1700 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 31-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

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Become a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text Rich at 214738-9975.

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their service. Last to speak was a citizen of Bonham who noted she was speaking on behalf of concerned Christian citizens regarding sexually explicit books that school age children have access to at or online of the Bonham Public Library. Noting the library staff to be nice and helpful, she has still not received an answer concerning what the Bonham Public Library process is for reviewing content believed inappropriate for school age children and contrary to family values. She then thanked the council for their serious consideration of this matter.

4. Presentation of plaque

to Employee of the Quarter: Bonham’s Human Resource Director Brad Nichols presented the Employee of the Quarter to Supervisor of Streets Chad Shrum. He cited Chad’s attentive consideration to a citizen who was house bound after a recent storm caused a tree to fall on her house and driveway, as well as the dedication he has demonstrated since his employment with the city since March of 2005, as the reason for his being chosen Employee of the first Quarter of 2023.

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Nimchie Alce and Lt. Michael Cain came to the meeting to present Bonham’s Chief of Police Mike Bankston with a plaque for his “many years of dedication and doing the most good for the people of Bonham.”

5. Special presentation of plaque by the Salvation Army: Salvation Army’s Region 2 Service Extension Representative

6. Discussion regarding rules and procedures during public decorum: Mayor Compton began by stating how citizen participation is always welcome at the City Council and noted there have been practices in place for many years where good, calm and polite behavior is encouraged. Noting the Council’s procedures may differ from other locales, but regarding transparency, the meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. to give everyone the ability to attend the meetings. Because of uncivil discourse and inappropriate behavior’s disruptive effect on meetings, he stated the city attorney will be working with the staff on putting together a new way of doing things that he hopes will be acceptable to all. He also noted the Council’s decision making, tries to be fair to everyone and asked for patience from the public on written rules on how the meetings will be conducted in the future.

7. Consider and take action to ratify the approval of a Performance Agreement between The Depackaging Company LLC. and BEDCO, whose Board of Directors approved a loan of $100,000 at 5.35% to the LLC and a grant of $50,000 at Certificate of Occupancy: BEDCO’s Executive Director Gayle Cooper spoke to expound on “the huge economic benefit to Bonham” The Depackaging Company will bring, with them having a branch here in Bonham at 2525 N. Center. She noted they are contracted with Kraft/Heinz and Ferrero Rocher and described the recycling work that will be performed as well as noting the possibility for expansion in the future. The intent is to start operations sometime in August and have 20 positions open to all who apply, paying $15.00 an hour. She also noted potential plans of the company to begin a recycling program in the future for the city and thanked the mayor for being instrumental in preventing the company from deciding on Fort Worth for their business. At the end of her presentation a discussion ensued after which a motion was made by Councilman Michael Evans made the motion to approve with John Burnett seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

8. Consider and take action to ratify the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors action to enter into a Performance Agreement by and between BEDCO and Noble Bonham, LLC: Ms. Cooper explained how Noble Bonham LLC is developing one pad at the new Fix n Feed area. She noted that due to constant construction cost increases from what the original estimates were, they have asked for BEDCO’s assistance. She said the retail establishment estimates a generation of 2.2 million dollars a year in sales. The payment of $75,000 will be on certificate of occupancy. After some discussion, a motion was made by Bill Chapman to approve with Kevin Hayes seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

9. Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 6:12 a.m.

Brad Nichols presenting the City of Bonham Employee of the Quarter to the Supervisor of Streets Chad Shrum.

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By Gregg Flowers

Almost half (45%) of the dogs in the U.S. are overweight.

That equates to around 35 million dogs. - Even though our tendency may be to indulge

Max with extra food and treats out of "love", an overweight dog isn't happy, and definitely isn't healthy. Overweight dogs are prone to heart disease, cancer, canine diabetes, constant fatigue, skeletal problems and other debilitating, life-shortening problems.

If you cannot feel your dog's ribs, he is overweight...period. And I don't mean being

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able to discern his ribs with five pounds of pressure! - A normal size dog will have an obvious waistline. In other words, when you look at him from above, there will be a slight indentation at his hips. A plump pooch's tummy will sag, his back will seem broad and flat, and you'll have a hard time gauging whether or not he even has a waist. The best method for weighing your dog is to pick him up, and stand on the scales together. Then subtract your own weight from the total. [Note: If your dog is big, be sure to pick him up carefully to avoid hurting your back or dropping him.] Crouch down low, gather him

around the body and legs and use your legs to stand back up. Your vet will help you evaluate your dog's weight and give you an idea of how much he needs to lose. Knowing how much your dog needs to take off is an important first detail to find out. Naturally, the overall aim will be to reduce his caloric intake, and increase exercise. (Sort of the same plan for us humans.)

And sorry, but you'll have to cut out treats. A typical dog

Fentanyl: The Latest High Powered Street Drug

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Fentanyl is a Class II controlled drug that is a synthetic opioid and has a number of medical and veterinary applications, usually in the treatment of pain management in cancer treatment. As such it is a prescription drug and must be prescribed by a doctor. Fentanyl is usually found in a small blue tablet but may also be in powder form. In the powder form it can easily be used to lace other drugs like oxycontin, hydrocodone, marijuana, cigarettes and cigars and any number of locally manufactured street drugs.

A small amount ingested as a tablet or in the power form is lethal enough to kill a person. Because of the lethal powers of this drug it has become a major problem for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers dealing with the powder form in particular must be extremely careful in dealing with it because of the weightlessness of the powder it can be breathed in without realizing it and body and respiratory reaction is immediate. Handling any form of Fentanyl requires the use of strong rubber/latex gloves. According to CDC Fentanyl is 50 times stronger heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Parents should be extremely careful with any suspicious item that looks like medication or an unknown powder they might find their child with.

A true case in point is when two officers stopped a suv on a traffic stop and one officer was going to the driver window while the other officer opened the rear hatch door, exposing that officer to Fentanyl dust being pulled out by the suction. She immediately went into respiratory arrest. Her partner immediately sprayed NALOXONE spray into her nasal cavity, which stabilized

her until EMS arrived. A large number of agencies have started issuing their officers this antidote spray, however it is extremely expensive and requires a RX or letter from the chief administrator to the pharmacy.

Similar to dealing with other street drugs, the buyer or user never really knows what they are buying or the strength of it.

Grayson County recently held a conference entitled “One Pill Can Kill”, the Grayson County DA stated that his office had seen an increase in the number of cases involving Fentanyl from 3 to 4 cases a year to 24 in a year. That’s

the next county to the west. There has been at least one Fentanyl related death in Fannin County in past history.

A person’s physical health can contribute to a death and this problem does not fit into just one socioeconomic group.

As with other crimes, Fannin County has the road structures north and south and east and west for significant amounts to be traveling through for distribution. This makes it a potential problem as well with any local labs that might be producing Fentanyl and other illegal drugs.

Be aware and be safe…

bone is like a candy bar for Max, but you can help him cope with the overall calorie reduction by feeding him smaller portions more frequently through the day. - Next time, more on this very important topic.

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club invitations

Press Release - Fannin County Amateur Radio Club invites you to stop by and visit with us at the Fannin County Master Gardener Garden, Lawn & Home EXPO on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Multi Purpose Center. We will have radio operating outside and information inside.

The second invitation is to our April 15 meeting, which will be in celebration of the 100th Year Special event. We will activate what is called Parks On The Air with active radio operations "in the field."

New Director of Administration and Finance

From City Manager Office:

Press Release - The city of Bonham is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Osburn for the position of Director of Administrative Services/ Finance.

Ms. Osburn is currently the Director of Finance and Administration for the city of Levelland Texas. Prior to

John Burnett announces Candidacy for Bonham City Council, Ward 1

Bonham Texas is strategically located in the North Texas growth corridor. Currently, Fannin County has two new lakes that will be providing water to the DFW Metroplex and Fannin County for generations to come. The growth that our area has and will experience is managed by a skilled action plan that both the city council and our city management team has formulated.

We currently have over 2000 raw acres of land under design and development within the incorporated city limits. These developments are both residential and mixed-use designs. We have carefully planned and organized for smart growth within Bonham. We have a newly adopted Master Thoroughfare plan, Water Plan and Wastewater plan. Planning such as this will equip our leaders with the necessary information to grow strategically and help us make well informed decisions when working with developers. Part

of the planned growth calls for infrastructure upgrades, utility plant expansion, as well as development funding resources to build a better future for Bonham. This cannot be accomplished without strong leadership with a vision of our future.

I have a proficient and extensive background in Business Management, Capital Improvement, Planning and Finance. I have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be successful due to my years managing in the private sector and my experience working with the city council and regional organization. My experience having lived in, worked in, and publicly serving in Bonham for the past 39 years has provided me with a unique understanding of the issues and challenges at play in the coming future for both our county and our city.

I am a public servant that strives during times of public planning and jumps right

into the lead role during worst case scenarios. I am heavily involved in our community serving on multiple boards and many civic and regional organizations. I firmly believe that a city councilman must be a community leader and a model citizen.

I believe my qualifications correspond to the experience and leadership traits required in this community. I feel strongly that I have and will continue to make a positive difference in our city and region.

I would be grateful for your vote and support in the May 6th election.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Levelland, Ms. Osburn had a lengthy tenure in the Auditing and Accounting sector with several firms both in North Texas, as well as West Texas.

Ms. Osburn holds a Bachelors in Business Administration and a masters in Accounting from Texas Tech University. Ms. Osburn is both a registered CPA as well as a Certified Public Manager.

After formally accepting the position, Obsurn stated, “I’m so excited to be joining an amazing team of people in a town that is both rich in history and poised for growth. I consider this opportunity a blessing and I’m looking forward to calling Bonham my home.”

“Sarah brings a steady hand of leadership and a tremendous amount of experience to

our executive team,” said City Manager Sean Pate. “Her long tenure in accounting, and her finance leadership experience makes her an excellent fit for our organization’s desires and the high expectations of our community.”

Ms. Osburn’s first day will likely occur around May 8th, and she looks forward to bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization.

Our “Letter to the Editor” section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, please e-mail fcleditor2020@gmail.com. It is our goal to be fair and neutral relating to political issues. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor and Management.

Letter to the Editor

My name is Jason Fox, I am writing to voice my support for the upcoming Bonham ISD bond election on May 6, 2023. My family has deep roots in Bonham schools, my mother is a 1966 graduate, my mother-in-law is a 1967 graduate, I am a 1993 graduate, my wife is a 1996 graduate, my son is a 2020 graduate, and my daughter will be a 2023 graduate. As a second generation Bonham graduate, parent to graduates, and current school board member, I am deeply invested in this community and the schools. For well over a century, the schools of Bonham have been an integral part of this community, often hosting town meetings, church services, sporting events, and most importantly, educating our children.

During that time, many buildings have been used to conduct these events. Updating older and constructing new facilities is nothing new to Bonham nor any other community. School and community leaders along with the community members have long known the importance of and supported the construction of newer, state-of-the-art educational facilities to help provide the best education possible for the future generations.

Every single current and prior school building in Bonham was built with the idea that our children’s education is the bedrock for the foundation of our civilization. However, just like everything in life,

time has its way and buildings are often used past their prime. The lower L.H.Rather building, while relatively young in comparison to some schools, is at the end of its viability. Built in a floodplain and currently undersized for students’ needs, the L.H.Rather campus has always been a campus put together with relics from the past. The cafeteria and some classes are located in the old high school vocational building built in the 1950’s; the practice gym, also part of the old high school, was built in the 1930’s; the lower classroom portion was built in 1978 (to quickly replace the original that burned the previous year); and there are portable buildings that were never meant to be permanent parts of the campus, but have been used for years.

It is time to remedy this situation, bring all the students under one roof for safety, security, and to give them the state-of-the-art facility they need. I ask that the community members of Bonham will join me in voting YES for Bonham students on May 6 (early voting begins April 24). Our children need to know that their community supports their educational needs now and in the future.

Thank you, Jason Fox

By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of

History

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[The 7th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham]

Note: This article is in large part from a previous more lengthy article in the North Texas eNews by Tim Davis.

As discussed in the previous article on the S. B. Allen Memorial Hospital, the white citizens of Bonham and Fannin County had a hospital as of 1903.

However, there was no hospital for the colored citizens. This article gives some of the history of the Fannin County Colored Hospital.

In 1935 Rev. J. D. Johnson (Dave Johnson), one of the leading negro citizens, decided it was time for Bonham and Fannin County to have a hospital for its black citizens. He immediately set about promoting and raising funds for the idea. Noting his enthusiasm, the November 18 Daily Favorite stated: “Dave usually gets what he goes after.”

The same article also noted that the directors of the Allen Memorial Hospital “agreed to assume the responsibility of directing the affairs of the new” colored hospital, and that a prominent Bonham physician, Dr. A. B. Kennedy, had donated land near Allen Memorial for the project. What became known as the Fannin County Colored Hospital (hereafter FCCH) did not happen over-

night. Planning and funding crawled along at a snail’s pace. However, by mid1939 the FCCH project was quickly gaining steam. On June 12 the Bonham City Council voted to “locate contemplated hospital for negroes on portion of ground now occupied by S. B. Allen Memorial Hospital.”

The June 14 Bonham Daily Favorite reported that building of the FCCH would begin soon and that the total cost would be roughly $3,000. The county was to give $1,000, the city $750, and the rest was to come from private contributors.

By late summer 1939 the Daily Favorite reported that the FCCH would soon be ready for patients. The September 14, 1939 Bonham Daily Favorite carried a big announcement noting that a dedication ceremony for the new hospital would be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Sunday, September 17. Among many local dignitaries on the speaker’s list were Rev. J. D. Johnson, Dr. A. B. Kennedy and Congressman Sam Rayburn. Afterwards, the crowd was to make the short walk to the new facility for an open house tour.

FCCH lacked an emergency room, operating rooms and the other trappings of a standard hospital. It provided a recovery facility for black patients who, under state law, had to receive surgical, medical or obstetric services at Allen Memorial.

Just six years after the FCCH’s opening, it lost its biggest supporter. Late in 1945 Rev. Dave Johnson came down with pneumonia and was given a private

room in his cherished institution. He passed away on December 14. The physician in attendance was Dr. A. B. Kennedy. In the following years the FCCH rolled along thanks mainly to private contributions and regular funding from the county and city.

However, by 1955 the facility was in bad shape. The October 12 Bonham Daily Favorite carried a front page article reporting that the board of the FCCH and its chairman, Mr. LeRoy E. McIntyre, was making “an appeal for materials and funds with which to renovate the interior of the present structure.” There was a need for the most basic of items: shades, curtains, paint, wallpaper, towels, dishes, and, of course, cash.

In 1961 two new doctors arrived in Bonham and re-opened S.B. Allen, which had been closed due to financial problems. Although it was not announced, it is assumed that in 1961 African American patients were admitted to S.B. Allen and stayed in newly renovated rooms in basement.

Alhough Rev. Johnson’s hospital was closed for good, its very presence had an impact. The small wooden building no doubt influenced Allen Memorial’s new directors to begin admitting patients of color to the main

hospital. And it’s just as well that they did, for society was slowly moving in that direction. Bonham’s new VA hospital was already admitting veterans of color on an equal basis, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act would outlaw discrimination in all public accommodations – hospitals included. It could easily be said that Dave Johnson played at least a small role in the larger process. Although the hospital was built in 1939, the cornerstone was not installed until 1947, two years after the death of J. D. Johnson.

An article in the Bonham Daily Favorite, September 19, 1947, says that the cornerstone was to be laid “in honor of Dave Johnson.” Rep. Sam Rayburn was the principal speaker on the program.

J. D. Johnson was one of the most noted leaders of the black community in Fannin County for decades. Articles in the local newspapers document his involvement to raise funds for the Red Cross and to buy Liberty Bonds in 1918. In 1933 he was President of the Welfare League. In 1934 he served on the Grand Jury. He was likely involved in many more activities that were not reported in the newspapers.

After the closing of S. B. Allen Memorial and the Colored Hospital, Dr. James Froelich and his wife Deidra acquired the property and thus the cornerstone of the Colored Hospital. Dr. Froelich had been in discussions with Larry Standlee about moving the cornerstone to the Fannin County Museum of History, where it rests today.

Visit the Fannin County Museum of History to see this item and many more interesting things. The Museum, just a few blocks south of the Courthouse Square on Main Street, is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4 pm.

Springtime Home & Garden Section

How to Shop for Spring Household Essentials With Ease

(StatePoint) Whatever your spring plans include cleaning your living spaces top to bottom or taking up an outdoor fitness routine, you’ll likely need some household supplies to fuel your seasonal endeavors. With so many new products being introduced all the time on both store shelves and online, you may be wondering which items have already passed muster with other consumers. Fortunately, resources exist to help you quickly hone in on the best of the bunch.

Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, recently announced the winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Awards. Determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, each winner’s

packaging boasts a red seal of approval.

“Today’s savvy consumers expect products that are smart, efficient and easy to use. At the same time, the amount of access they have to different merchandise is unprecedented,” says Mike Nolan, global CEO of Product of the Year Management. “We’re proud to be providing shoppers and their families with trusted guidance and information as they sort through their many options.”

Demonstrating the everevolving trends seen in the U.S. market, the year’s winners are a round-up of the top products for function, design, packing or ingredients. As you stock up on spring essentials, consider the following 16 winners in household and personal care categories:

• Auto Dish Care | Cascade Platinum Plus – Procter & Gamble

• Body Cleanser | Dial Body

Wash – Henkel

• Car Care | Rain-X Truck & SUV Wiper Blade – ITW

Global Brands/Rain-X

• CBD | CBD Sleep

Gummies – Sky Wellness

• Children’s Health |

Children's ZYRTEC Allergy

Chewables – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health

• Digestive Health |

Dulcolax Chewy Fruit

Bites – Sanofi Consumer

Healthcare

• Hair Growth | Nature’s

Bounty Optimal Solutions

Hair Growth – Nestlé Health

Science

• Home Cleaning |

FamilyGuard Brand

Disinfectants – S.C. Johnson & Son

• Home Essentials | Ziploc Endurables – S.C. Johnson & Son

• Immediate Relief |

Carmex Weather Guard Lip

Balm – Carma Laboratories

• Mattress | Nectar Premier

Mattress – Resident Home

LLC

• Topical Pain Relief | Icy

Hot Pro – Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

• Weight Management |

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Metabolism

Booster – Nestlé Health Science

• Wellness Device | Aspercreme Flexi-Motion –Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

• Wellness Supplement |

Nature Made Wellblends –Pharmavite LLC

• Women’s Daily Supplement | Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions

Advanced Hair Skin & Nails – Nestlé Health Science

For additional information about this year’s winners, visit productoftheyearusa. com.

Whether you tend to shop for household essentials online or in brick-andmortar stores, it’s smart to rely on resources that can help you make better choices.

Fannin County Master Gardener’s 2023 Garden, Lawn, & Home Expo

Press Release - The Fannin County Master Gardeners are very excited to announce our Presentation Topics and Speaker Biographies for our upcoming Garden, Lawn, and Home Expo, happening on Saturday, March 25th, from 9 am – 3 pm at the Fannin County Multipurpose Complex.

This FREE event is open to the public! There will also be a silent auction with items donated by local merchants and participating vendors and items prepared by local Master Gardeners.

For Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us by phone at 903-583-7453 or email fanninmastergardeners@gmail.com

Speakers will begin at 9 AM and proceed as follows:

9 AM - Bryan MooreSoils, Compost, Mulching, etc

Bryan is currently the Business and Growth Manager for Good Earth Soil & Materials in Sherman, Texas, where they provide stone, aggregates, and blended soils to customers all over North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. He spent 12 years in the Commercial Composing Industry producing high-quality compost, has served on the Composting Council for the State of Texas, and is currently a Texas Master Composter. His goal is to help others learn about and successfully create thriving landscapes and gardens using organic soils, composts, and mulches.

10:30 AM - Janet A. Hurley, ACE, MPA- Integrated Pest Management Senior Extension Program Specialist IPM, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ms. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Texas Woman’s University and a Master’s in Public Af-

fairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. Hurley was hired by AgriLife Extension in 2001 to oversee the Texas School IPM program. Hurley coordinates school IPM coordinator training for public schools in TX and oversees the statewide effort to educate schools about their Integrated Pest Management programs. Hurley also oversees the efforts of the IPM Experience House, a hands-on training facility located in Dallas to train pest management professionals and homeowners about structural pest problems. Ms. Hurley’s background in public health and administration has led to additional work with zoonotic species. Bats and rodents are two areas where human-to-mammal conflict can cause problems. In March 2022, Hurley was recognized as an International IPM of Excellence Award recipient for her career in educational outreach promoting IPM.

12:30 PM - Angela England - Edible Gardening

Angela England is a mother of five living in rural Oklahoma with her husband and five children and is the founder of Untrained Housewife. She is the author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) (Alpha Books, 2013) and Gardening Like a Ninja (Cedarfort Press, 2016) among others. She loves empowering others with whatever is the next step on their selfsufficiency journey but calls herself a get-it-done’ist, not a purist. She currently works as the content management strategist for Natural Living Family.

2:00 PM - CJ Brinlee - Hobby Farming/Small Acreage Homesteading

Despite her childhood ambitions to specialize in a profession free of the risk of sunburn, poison ivy, and chiggers, CJ Brinlee graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology to work for the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the USDA. She currently serves as the District Conservationist of Smith County in Tyler, TX where she assists landowners and agricultural producers to identify and address natural resource concerns. She has experience working on a wide variety of land uses from row-cropping to forests to urban agriculture, and a range of acreages from thousand-acre tracts to farms less than five. In addition to her primary duties as a conservation planner she also delivers many educational presentations to community groups, works in partnership with the Smith County Soil and Water Conservation District and East Texas State Fair to deliver annual youth programs, and in partnership with AgriLife Extension to provide outreach to small landowners and historically underserved producers. CJ currently resides in Flint, TX where she enjoys studying Shorinryu in which she holds a 3rd degree black belt, is a published poet (no it doesn’t pay... anything), and designs and creates historic and historically-inspired clothing. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tomorrow is a good day for trying something new.

Get Your Garden Ready

Spring:

Heard Museum's Annual Native Plant Sale Returns

McKinney, TX — On April 22-23, 2023, the 34th annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraising event at Heard

Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs, and well-adapted plants.

There are many benefits to using native plants in landscaping. Using these plants that are naturally suited to Texas' hydrologic issues is an excellent way to reduce supplemental watering. Many native plant species are also better suited to Texas' climate and provide food sources and habitat for many kinds of

wildlife.

For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens and obtain many rare plants. The Heard's plant sales also often feature a selection of native milkweed plants. Please see our website for the complete plant list (available soon) at HeardMuseum.org/Plant-Sale. Guests are welcome to bring carts or wagons to facilitate their purchases.

The plant sale will be open to the public on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on April

23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission is not required to attend the plant sale.

A Heard Museum Member Pre-Sale will be offered on April 21 from 4-7 p.m. The Member Pre-Sale is open to Heard Museum members only; however, memberships will be available for purchase at the event or online beforehand.

About Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

The Heard was founded in 1967 by Bessie Heard. Miss Heard was 80 years old when she saw the need to preserve a place where future genera-

tions could experience nature. Today, the Heard's mission of bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment is carried out through education, particularly of young people, emphasizing an appreciation of nature and its conservation. For more information, visit heardmuseum.org.

SpringProjectsonDeck?

What’s Included:

hose, vacuum head, 18” brush, leaf net, pole, chlorine tab floater, 100sf cartridge filter, 1hp pump, a-frame ladder, test strips, Aquabug pool vacuum.

We currently have three residential lots for sale in Randolph, Tx and one located in Leonard, Tx. The three lots located in Randolph are 50 feet wide by 135 feet deep. We are currently offering these lots at $45,000. The utilities are available at the road. The corner lot that is available in Leonard is 75 feet wide by 100 feet deep. We are currently offering this lot for $50,000. The utilities are available at the street. We are a full service custom Builder. If you are looking to buy and build on these lots we can guide you through the building process and make the dreams of your perfect home come true. We are also willing to sell them direct. Please contact us for additional details. 903-227-5309 / 903-449-1144

What you need to know about

• High end soft sided pools made in Italy

• Sonic welded vinyl - which is much stronger than heat sealed vinyl liners

• The Rectangle frame has inter-connected frame and is 18 gauge with powder coated steel

• Pivots to allow for uneven surfaces (can only be 3” out of level)

• High quality PVC vinyl with UV inhibitors

○ Prevents sun scorching and drying out

○ Weather tolerant from hard freeze to scorching heat up to 150 degrees

○ Single sheet, not laminated layers like the soft sided pools

○ 30% stronger than other soft sided pools

• Kona pools can be set up on dirt, grass, and cement

• Liner warranty is 20 years

○ Extremely durable

○ Doesn’t come apart at seams

○ Grass can’t grow through liner

• Your Kona pool comes with the plumbing kit

• Built to last 20 years

○ First 5 years guaranteed (frame & liner covered 100%)

○ Year 6-10 50% off

○ Year 11-20 25% off

○ Kona pool warranties are handled through Kona pools not through Texoma Country Pools and Spas

○ Salt does not void warranty

○ Other components are 1 year warranty this includes the filter and the pump.

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00

Worship Service 11:00 email: lthjjjackson@gmail.com

Fannin County

Thou Shalt Be Prayerful

By Mike Dickison (Minister of the Ivanhoe Church of Christ)

The Bible does not say “Thou shalt be prayerful.” We can, however, by careful reading of God’s Word, understand the importance and the necessity of prayer.

Many misunderstand prayer. This causes some not to pray.

Prayer is often thought of as a wish list to God. James clears this up by declaring, “ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts”

(James 4:23).

Prayer has a deeper and richer purpose for those that serve the Lord. Peter helps us to understand the avenue of prayer, “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but

Prayer for Fannin County

the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (1 Peter 3:12). The psalmist informs us that God is in charge of our eternity and that we should pray to Him, “O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come” (Psalms 65:2). We must strive to live up to God’s standard in our prayers.

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much”

(James 5:16). Paul wrote that “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting” (1 Timothy 2:8). Our lives of holiness must be shown in our prayers. Peter encourages us in our prayers by reminding us of God’s care for us, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

If you would like to join others in regular prayer for Fannin County, you are Welcome: 2nd Tues., 3rd Tues., 4th Tues., 5th Tues. @ Noon. Bonham Historic Depot, 1 N. Center Street, Bonham. For more info: Text Sharon Terry, 903-227-3834.

Sunday Morning Re-Wind “A Charge to Keep”

Hello everyone!

As I mentioned last week, we are called to take the gospel to the regions beyond us in 2 Corinthians 10:16. However, as Jesus spoke to His disciples in Matthew 9:37, ”The harvest is truly plenteous, but the laborers are few.” When the opportunity comes for us to be a witness to someone, and lead them to the Lord, it would be foolish of us not to seize that opportunity. I’ve heard it said before that we may be the only Bible that someone ever reads. Again, we are charged

to spread the gospel by any means necessary. I am drawn to this classic hymn written by Charles Wesley back in 1762. “A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky.

To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill; Oh, may it all my powers engage To do my Master’s will!

Arm me with watchful care, as in Thy sight to live, And now Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give.” If you’re in search of a

Jesus said, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). James said, “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray” (James 5:13). Again, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” (James 1:5).

Prayers are not just for our comfort and convenience.

Jesus challenges us, “But I say unto you, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). When we pray for our enemies, we think of them less and less as enemies and more and more as those that we can help. Indeed, “THOU SHALT BE PRAYERFUL”

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

12-18-18

good church home, we invite you to come visit and worship with us here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!

Bro. Josh Stevenson

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45

Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671 ● P a S tor K evin L ane

Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Christian

Assembly of God

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

Baptist

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615

Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Congregational

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412

Lutheran

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

Methodist

Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (214) 728-3549

First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378

First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

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

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

Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870

Nazarene

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

Baptist Church of Christ

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

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

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

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

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

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

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

Catholic Church of God

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

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

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

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

Pentecostal

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

Presbyterian

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

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

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

United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346

United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627

Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

Gathering Tine Cabin

Seventh Annual Community Behavioral Health Conference

April 14 • • 8am - 3:30pm

Press Release - Continuing

Education Credits are available for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. Despite this audience of professionals, all community members are encouraged to attend.

CBHC 2023 will once again be held in person at the Hilton Garden Inn Denison/Sherman - at the Texoma Event Center. Various speakers have been invited to discuss their experiences with mental health and ways to be empowered in life and work. Many local mental health organizations will participate as exhibitors and be available to network with throughout the conference.

This year CBHC has announced a new theme that will apply to every conference starting this year moving forward; Inform, Uplift, Empower. This new branding embodies the desire of the conference to aid the community in finding information, encouragement, and strength in the face of all the challenges and stigmas associated with mental illness.

February News from Oakwood Cemetery

Featured speakers will include:

• Coach Joanne P McCallieFormer NCAA Division I Basketball Coach and author of her bestselling memoir, Secret Warrior: A coach and a FIghter On and Off the Court.

• Solome Tibebu - Founder of “Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech,” creator of the Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health.

• Yohna Chambers - Vice Chancellor and Chief Human resource officer at Texas Christian University.

• Michelle Lemming- Founding President and CEO of the Texoma Health Foundation and recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders Award.

The conference’s presenting sponsors are:

• Texoma Health Foundation

• Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation

• Utter Family of Dealership

Tickets are $60. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit CBHCevent.com

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

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

Wolfe City Food Pantry needs your help

Wolfe City Food Pantry P.O. Box 74 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 Any amount at all will help. Our affiliation with the North Texas Food Bank means we can make your dollar go further! Step up & show love today - YOU can make a difference.

Fannin County Family

Crisis Center

903-583-7694

24 Hour Hotline

903-583-7000

HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR TODAY?KIDS

Press Release - February’s weather was not kind to Oakwood. High winds caused a lot of limbs to fall. Rainy weather was common, with over three and a half inches falling one day. Water is still standing in parts of the cemetery. Dirt washed on the road in the McCleary Addition. This has not happened since French drains were installed about ten years ago. We will be working on this area to prevent it from happening again. February is the month faded flowers, Christmas flowers, and broken items are removed. Thanks go out to Bill Moreland for removing the dead cat which was left behind one of the old headstones at the front of the cemetery. Please

dispose of dead pets or other animals properly—the cemetery is not the place to leave them. Geocaching is a popular hobby. Please be respectful of the cemetery and refrain from using it as a site for your caches. Rocks used to mark a cache had to be returned to their original location and function stopping the flow of water over the road. The cache container contained the names of those participating. Our volunteers work hard to keep Oakwood beautiful year around. Please, do your part and treat our cemetery with the reverence it deserves. Memorials were received in February for Josh Odom and Sonny Stanley.

Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will hold its Annual Salad Luncheon at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023. This is an important event for our organization as we raise money for the scholarships that are awarded each year. Giving the scholarships and supporting young women in education is our prime focus each year. Entertainment will be provided by Tammy Hopkins. We look forward to hearing her sing. The luncheon will be at the Northside Activity Center, 2020 North Center, Bonham, Texas. We would love to share our good food, entertainment and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you. Keep

open see the beauty in others expect to see miracles.

O.H. Ivie Tallies Another Legacy Class Lunker

March 17, 2023

Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!

The H in O.H. Ivie must stand for Historic because anglers continue to catch Legacy Class bass at this reservoir. Ryan Muhlig just landed ShareLunker 649 weighing 13.64 pounds. This is the 14th Legacy Class Lunker from O.H. Ivie this year and the most from this reservoir in one season. (TPWD) Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com, attention Tim or text to 903227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page

Week of March 15, 2023

Cedar Creek GOOD. Water normal stain; 54-59 degrees; 0.03 feet below pool. The bite may slow with the cold front, but fishing patterns are similar. Crappie are good, fish are staging on docks and shallow brush piles. 4-12 feet has been the best depth. Bridges are holding fish as well as they are staging there as well on pylons in 18-24 feet. White bass and hybrids are good in creeks and some mainlake humps are producing fish, in a few weeks they will start surfacing on shad.

Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 59 degrees. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Blue catfish catches are good drifting with cut bait.

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 63 degrees; 1.69 feet below pool. Bass are good on topwater frogs in the flooded grass. Flukes and senkos have been really good along the edge of the flooded grass in 2-4 feet. The crappie fishing on Lake Fork is getting really hot. Seeing great numbers and lots of big fish each day. The fish are making huge moves shallow this week and will for the next month. Areas in 2-13 feet are finally beginning to see more fish that are spawning.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 0.45 feet above pool. Crappie are spawning in the shallows and flooded grass 1-5 feet. Roaming males and females are holding on structure in 5-12 feet near the spawning grounds.

Ray Hubbard FAIR. Water lightly stained; 57-60 degrees; 0.04 feet below pool. White bass are good fishing flats 28-30 feet adjacent from shallow spawning areas. A lot of white bass are starting to stage for the spawn and are full of eggs. Reports of white bass are in the creeks. White bass are suspended in some areas about 4 feet from the bottom. Crappie are good shallow water some are in as little as three feet of water using cork jigs or minnows. Catfish are around timber areas of the lake in 2-8 feet water using cut shad and bubbas punch bait. Report by John Varner, John Varner’s Guide Service.

Sam Rayburn GOOD. Water stained; 62 degrees; 0.15 feet below pool. The bite has slowed after the cold front, but will pick back as the water warms. Look for another wave of the spawn to resume when the water warms as well. Male bass are shallow in the buck brush and the cypress trees so use soft plastics, trick worms and jigs. Bass can also be caught in 15-25 feet of water and in the grass lines using crankbaits and Alabama rigs. Male crappie will hold shallow until the water warms up in the cypress trees, and the females are slowly coming in. Bites on roadrunners, small plastics. Catfish are working their way shallow in the channel to spawn. White bass are running in the river biting small chrome rattletraps and roadrunners. Report by Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.53 feet above pool. Lake Tawakoni is 6 inches high and we still have water going over the spillway. White bass and hybrids have moved off the main lake and can be found at the mouth of creeks and rivers staging to spawn. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 0.66 feet above pool. Striped bass bite has improved in 15-20 feet of water on structure with Alabama rigs. Deadstick bite has been hit-or-miss as the water warms, and the live bait bite has been tough. Very little to no bird action most days.

Media Contact: TPWD News, ATHENS – O.H. Ivie continued adding to its record run of massive largemouth bass on Wednesday with its 14th Legacy Class fish of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. Ryan Muhlig of Colby, Kansas, landed 13.64-pound ShareLunker 649, powering O.H. Ivie’s historic run forward while bumping the overall season total to 17 Legacy Class fish.

Muhlig is the 17th angler to reel in a Legacy Class Lunker in 2023; anglers from seven states (including Texas) have etched their name into the program record books during this year alone. Anglers from Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico and Washington have made their way to Texas and brought in a catch of a lifetime. The current three-year run of Legacy Lunkers at O.H. Ivie has helped make it a destination lake for anglers across the nation and the world.

“It was no surprise when O.H. Ivie had an impressive run of ShareLunkers caught in February and into March,” said Natalie Goldstrohm, Toyota ShareLunker program coordinator. “What is remarkable is that Legacy Class Lunkers are being caught in numbers higher than any other collection season in program history and there are still a few weeks left in the season.”

Muhlig and his friend headed out Wednesday knowing they

would be battling the wind, but had some points planned out in advance. His friend reeled in a fish and then, not long after that, Muhlig enticed the Legacy Lunker to bite.

“We were fishing in about 10 feet of water and casting into the little stick-ups,” said Muhlig. “I was using a plastic worm and noticed a bigger fish out there. I cast, and the fish turned and looked at it, but didn’t act on it before swimming off. The fish stayed in the area, and this time I had a weedless swimbait lure tied on, so I flipped back out there. I reeled a couple of times and felt the tiniest little tap. It opened its mouth and danced almost all the way into the net from 20 feet out. It was pretty spectacular after that.”

Muhlig quickly weighed the fish, put it in the livewell and immediately headed to the boat ramp. The official weight was registered at Elm Creek and the call was made to the Toyota ShareLunker program.

“Natalie [Goldstrohm] thoroughly explained the process over the phone with me — it was easy to go online and register everything,” said Muhlig. “TPWD staff were great when they arrived and took excellent care of the fish. We got a couple of pictures, placed the fish in their tank and headed off to Athens.”

Since January 2021, O.H. Ivie has been on an unprecedented run, thanks to a combined total of 38 Legacy fish. The lake produced 12 Legacy

fish in both the 2021 and 2022 collection seasons and shows no signs of slowing down thanks to Wednesday’s Lunker.

ShareLunker 644 is the only fish of the 38 that has been determined to be a recapture from previous seasons; some genetics data are still being analyzed.

During the first three months of the season (January through March), anglers who reel in a 13-plus pound bass can loan it to TPWD for the ShareLunker selective breeding and stocking program. These anglers can call the ShareLunker hotline at (903) 681-0550 to report their catch 24/7 through March 31. Anglers who catch and donate a 13-plus pound Lunker earn Legacy Class status, a catch kit filled with merchandise, a 13plus pound Legacy decal for their vehicle or boat, VIP access to the Toyota ShareLunker Annual Awards event and a high-quality replica mount of their Lunker from Lake Fork Taxidermy. These anglers will also receive entries into two separate contests — a Legacy Class drawing and the yearend Grand Prize drawing. First place in either wins a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops shopping spree and a resident (or non-resident) annual fishing license.

The year-round Toyota ShareLunker program offers four levels of participation for catching bass over eight pounds or 24 inches in Texas.

In addition to Legacy Class (13-plus pounds between January and March), ShareLunker

entry classes include the Lunker Class (8-plus pounds), Elite Class (10-plus pounds), and Legend Class (13-plus pounds from April to December).

Anglers who enter data for any Lunker they catch (greater than eight pounds or 24 inches) during the calendar year 2023 also receive a catch kit, a decal for their vehicle or boat and an entry into the year-end Grand Prize drawing to win a $5,000 Bass Pro Shops shopping spree and annual fishing license.

Once a Lunker is reeled in, anglers need to enter the catch data on the Toyota ShareLunker mobile app – available for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play — or on the Toyota ShareLunker online app at TexasSharelunker.com. In addition to basic catch information, anglers can also provide a DNA scale sample from their Lunker bass to TPWD researchers for genetic analysis.

A new procedure is in effect for the 2023 season. Legend Class ShareLunkers no longer need to be weighed on a certified scale for entry. Anglers must include a photo of their Lunker on a digital scale to qualify for Legend Class.

The Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Toyota. Toyota is a longtime supporter of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and TPWD, providing major funding for a wide variety of fisheries, state parks and wildlife projects.

Game Warden Field Notes

Dug Himself into A Hole Houston County Game Wardens were watching bank fishermen on the Trinity River near the Lock and Dam when they observed a fisherman pull in his stringer and remove a white bass. The fisherman then cut off a large portion of the tail, baited his hook with it and reset his line in the water. He then turned around and began digging a hole into the side of the riverbank. The wardens watched as the fisherman then placed the cut up white bass in the hole and covered it up to hide the evidence of what he had been doing. The wardens made contact with the fisherman and after denying even catching a fish he finally admitted to what he had been up to and uncovered the buried white bass. He was charged for using game fish as

Texas Lake Levels +/as of 3/17/23

Benbrook 0.82

Bonham 0.01

Bridgeport -8.44

Cedar Creek 0.14

Eagle Mountain -2.67

Fork -1.54

Granbury -1.59

Grapevine 0.80

Joe Pool 0.47

Lavon 0.22

Lewisville 0.15

Pat Mayse 2.58

Possum Kingdom -6.50

Ray Hubbard0.20

Ray Roberts 1.10

Tawakoni 0.53

Texoma 0.16

Toledo Bend-1.62

bait and given a warning for waste of game. Case pending.

If the Bolt Fits

Tadpole’s Marine

Tadpole’s Marine

A Texas Game Warden was contacted by another Texas Game Warden with information about a white-tail deer that was dead alongside the road in Matagorda County, called in by a concerned Wharton county citizen. The warden arrived on scene to find a white-tail doe shot with a crossbow bolt. While the warden was attempting to retrieve the crossbow bolt, a truck stopped, and a male occupant stated that he may know who shot the deer. On information from the man, the warden drove approximately 50 yards down the road to a residence. In the drive way was a pickup with a male occupant sleeping in the driver’s seat with the window down and seatbelt still on. In the passenger seat was a loaded crossbow, with the safety still positioned on fire. In the backseat a loaded crossbow was noted to be on safe. The crossbow bolts were of the same make and model as the one pulled out of the doe. The warden woke the subject and began an interview. The subject denied shooting the doe at first before the warden told the subject that the crossbow bolt pulled out of the doe matched the crossbow bolts in the subject’s truck. The subject confessed shortly after that. Cases are pending for Class A Misdemeanors including: Hunting deer at night, Hunting deer from and public roadway, and waste of game.

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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s course Drought Proofing the Ranch is now available online.

The cost is $100 however, the first 100 registrants will receive the course at no cost. The course is two hours, but participants may view it at their own pace. Register at https://tx.ag/ DroughtProofingRanch.

“Participants will increase their understanding of drought management strategies,” said Morgan Treadwell, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension rangeland specialist, San Angelo. “Drought is an ever-present specter for Texas livestock and forage producers, and this course will help producers create plans for managing livestock and rangelands, specifically, brush and weeds with herbicides, during drought.”

With 8.7 million Texans currently impacted by drought, this course offers timely advice and guidance for those ranchers affected as well as for preparing for future occurrences.

“The course will help producers develop risk management strategies, identify the best risk management tools and recognize the importance of advanced preparation for when a drought occurs,” she said. “The goal is for producers to

learn to identify drought conditions and to develop a plan to mitigate losses due to drought ahead of time.” AgriLife Extension expert instructors, topics covered

The course is taught by Treadwell; Jason Smith, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Amarillo; Pancho Abello, AgriLife Extension economist, Vernon; and Justin Benavidez, Ph.D., former AgriLife Extension economist, Amarillo.

The topics the course will cover include:

•Creating a Plan to Addresses Livestock Management During Drought.

•Risk Management Products for Drought Mitigation: Forage and Livestock Insurance Options.

•Nutritional and Other Management Strategies.

•Rangeland Management and Wildfire Mitigation Strategies During Drought.

•Economic Management Strategies to Minimize Drought Impact.

•Evaluation Strategies for Feeding Through a Drought and Longer-Term Consequences.

•Tax Implications for the Sale of a Large Number of Livestock.

•Stocking Rate Adjustments and their Consequences.

FANNIN COUNTY

Rebels reap 14-2A superlative trio; HG hoops' LeShaw defensive POY

HG's Galindo finishes fifth at regional lift

By Rich Hilliard

ARP -- Jayden Galindo placed fifth in the super heavyweight class on March 9 to lead six Honey Grove lifters at the Region III Division IV boys' powerlifting meet. Galindo totaled 1,300 pounds: 520 squat, 300

bench, 480 deadlift.

Other Honey Grove results from the regional included: 198 weight class: eighth, Levi Beavers, 460 squat, 290 bench, 480 deadlift, 1,230 total pounds lifted; 220 weight class: eighth, Brody Mahan, 500 squat, 300 bench, 470 deadlift, 1,270 total pounds lifted; 275 weight class: sev-

enth, Tate Banker, 515 squat, 270 bench, 415 deaflift, 1,200 total pounds lifted; super heavy weight: eighth, Sawyer Price, 465 squat, 275 bench, 500 deadlift, 1,240 total pounds lifted; and 132 weight class: DQ, Dre Patt, 425 squat, 205 bench, N/A deadlift, 630 total pounds lifted.

HG hoops' McGuire 14-2A's girls' newcomer of the year

Story

and photos

by Rich Hilliard

Sam Rayburn claimed three superlatives to lead Fannin County recipients in the District 14-2A boys' basketball awards for 2023.

Sophomore Clay Caldwell earned the sixth-man award, junior Trevin Wilson garnered the newcomer honor and Duncan Hudson received the coaching superlative for the Rebels (29-7) who: won their first district title since 2018, made their first regional tournament trip since 1983 and

advanced their most rounds in the boys' basketball playoffs -- ever.

Meanwhile, junior Kedran LeShaw earned the defensive superlative for Honey Grove, a bi-district finalist in its thirdstraight postseason.

Sam Rayburn sophomore

Case Nichols and Honey Grove senior Alex Fisk made the first team.

On the second team, Sam Rayburn senior Riker Stewart joined junior Cort Garner and sophomore Levi Beavers of Honey Grove.

Honorable mentions includ-

ed: Trenton's Micah Wommack and Logan Latimer; Sam Rayburn's Drew Dickey, Drew Baker and Cade Nichols; and Honey Grove's Brody Mahan. Academic all-district were Stone Anderson, Clay Anderson, Gage Savage, Jose Lobato, Wommack and Latimer of Trenton; Case Nichols, Gavin Caylor, Stewart, Dickey, Caldwell and Wilson of Sam Rayburn; and Ryelan Morris, Deon Morris, Asher Price, Cortney Cooper, Lucas Morrison, Fisk, Beavers, Mahan, LeShaw and Garner of Honey Grove.

Champs Slaughter, Harris State-bound; Bonham lifter McBride also advances

By Rich Hilliard

DECATUR -- Leonard's Ran-

dy Slaughter won his regional weight class and teammate Brayden Harris also triumphed in his on March 11 to qualify for the State powerlifting meet. Meanwhile, Bonham's Justin McBride qualified for the State competition by reaching the automatic qualifier total in the 242 weight class of 1,500 pounds lifted at the same regional.

The State Division III competition will occur on March 24 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

Slaughter took the top prize in the 148 weight class with 1,230 pounds -- 465 squat, 255 bench, 510 deadlift -- at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region VI Division III boys' meet at Decatur.

Slaughter also earned addi-

tional recognition for being the outstanding deadlifter on the light platform at the regional.

Harris, a Southeastern Oklahoma State football signee, won the 242 weight class with 1,585 total pounds lifted: 630 squat, 425 bench, 530 deadlift. McBride placed fifth overall in the 242 weight class with a 620 squat, 420 bench, 460 deadlift.

Leonard finished in sixth place with 16 points, while Bonham took 15th via four points.

Other Fannin County high school competitors at the regional included:

114 weight class -- fourth, Kaden Bruno, Bonham, 305 squat, 160 bench, 345 deadlift, 810 total pounds lifted.

132 weight class -- sixth, Leo Zapata, Bonham, 395 squat, 250 bench, 390 deadlift, 1,035 total pounds lifted.

148 weight class -- 11th, Remingten Wyatt, Leonard, 335 squat, 225 bench, 340 deadlift, 900 total pounds lifted.

220 weight class -- fourth, Braylin Garcia, Leonard, 530 squat, 410 bench, 485 deadlift, 1,425 total pounds lifted; fifth, Bradley Carruth, Bonham, 520 squat, 405 bench, 440 deadlift, 1,365 total pounds lifted; sixth, Maliek Harris, Leonard, 500 squat, 325 bench, 450 deadlift, 1,275 total pounds lifted; bomb out, Jack Porter, Bonham.

242 weight class -- eighth, Joaquin Bustamante, Bonham, 590 squat, 415 bench, 420 deadlift, 1,425 total pounds lifted.

Super Heavy Weight: seventh, Braxton Armstrong, Leonard, 475 squat, 350 bench, 390 deadllift, 1,215 total pounds lifted.

Honey Grove freshman guard Ensley McGuire garnered thenewcomer of the year award to lead Fannin County recipients in the District 14-2A girls' basketball awards for 2023.

Honey Grove senior Prisella Reyna and Sam Rayburn junior Abbi Keeton each earned a firstteam selection.

Second-team recipients from Fannin included: Baylee Williams, senior, Sam Rayburn; Caycee Woodard, sophomore, Honey Grove; Elli Lane, freshman, Honey Grove; and Mariana Caro, senior, Trenton. Honorable mentions from Fannin were Honey Grove's Carsyn Lane, Gabby Finney and Payton Norris; Sam Rayburn's Dixie Chaffin and Oliva Brooks; and Trenton's Gracie Williams. Academic all-district selections -- who had to be a var-

sity player with a cumulative average of 90 or higher -- included: Kailyn

Freeman, Katie Vest, Carsyn Lane, Elli Lane, Shelby Neisler, Ty'Ciera Battle, Finney, Norris, Woodard, Reyna, and McGuire of Honey Grove; Allie Parr, Audrie Patton, Alex Chesser, Abbi Keeton, Miley Keeton, Avery Amlin, Jaci Gammons, Paige Connerley, Baylee Williams, Chaffin and Brooks of Sam Rayburn; and Gracie Williams, Abigail Stufflebeme, Lainey Garner, Whitney Worthington, Kali Partridge Addison Golightly and Caro of Trenton.

Honey Grove in February returned to the postseason for the

first time since 2020 with a bidistrict advance, after garnering 14-2A's third-place berth. Sam Rayburn tied for the fourth and final district berth, before losing a play-in with Whitewright.

Trenton s'ball racking up wins again

Class 2A Trenton reached mid March on a roll again thus far during the 2023 softball season.

District wins over Tom Bean, 13-5, and Sam Rayburn, 18-2, on March 13 and 14, respectively, improved the Lady Tigers' overall record to 121-1 and 3-0 in 15-2A.

The start has also included the 250th career managerial win for Trenton's Jeremy Strickland. The Lady Tigers are vying this season for their 10th-straight postseason trip.

Last year, Trenton won 15-2A and made its eighth trip to the regional quarterfinals since 2013.

Trenton's Mariana Caro (19) smiles as she runs home on March 3 to complete a home run trot during a Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament game at Bonham.

Honey Grove's Kedran LeShaw.

Sam Rayburn's Clay Caldwell.

Sam Rayburn's Trevin Wilson.

Sam Rayburn's Duncan Hudson.

Honey Grove's Ensley McGuire (3)

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Honey Grove's Prisella Reyna (left)

Sam Rayburn's Abbi Keeton (21)

Honey Grove's Alex Fisk.

Sam Rayburn's Case Nichols (left).

Story and photo by Rich Hilliard

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Texas Crop and Weather Report

CENTRAL

3/23/21

Dry conditions persisted in some areas while most areas received scattered rains ranging from trace amounts to 1.5 inches. Soil moisture levels were short to adequate. Additional moisture was still needed to fill stock tanks.

Heavy fog interrupted some fieldwork. Temperatures were changing from warm to cool daily, and there were concerns about cooler temperatures in the forecast.

Pastures were improving and starting to green up, with a notable emergence of broadleaf weeds. Warmseason grasses were emerging as temperatures warmed. Producers began testing soil nutrient levels to determine fertilizer needs. Coastal fields were breaking dormancy with warming soil temperatures. Ornamental and shade trees started to bud. Trees stressed by drought have yet to break bud and bloom. Winter wheat looked good, and grain wheat was looking better than it has in two years. Corn silage planting was past the halfway point but slowed due to intermittent rains. Growers were expecting three to four good days of planting before the next cold front brings additional rain. Plantings should be very close to completion before the rains. Cattle were turned out into oat fields, and supplemental

March 14, 2023

feeding continued. Pasture and rangeland conditions were poor to fair, and livestock conditions were fair.

EAST

Recent rainfall improved growing conditions in many areas. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to good. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were adequate. Moisture and warmer temperatures caused warmseason grasses to emerge. Spring vegetable planting began. Cattle markets improved. Livestock were fair to good depending on supplemental rations, pasture management and hay quality fed over the winter.

NORTH

Pasture and rangeland were fair to good. Both subsoil and topsoil moisture were adequate to surplus for most counties. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2-5 inches.

Temperatures cooled across the district. Winter wheat and oats were doing well and looked better after receiving rain. Spring pastures were starting to show enough growth to allow grazing for cattle. Stock tanks and ponds were full. A few acres of corn were planted in the southern half of the district. Hay fields were in good shape. Hessian flies were reported in some wheat fields. Livestock were in good condition.

WEST CENTRAL

Outlook improves for Texas grain production

By Shelby Shank Field Editor

Circumstances are improving for Texas grain farmers this spring.

Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension grain market economist, said farmers can expect strong grain prices, improved planting conditions and lower input costs this season.

And soil moisture conditions have improved across parts of the Lone Star State.

with corn or cotton. Another option includes providing forage for cattle until mid-March and then take the crop to grain harvest in June or July. Welch said farmers can plant a short season of sorghum or soybeans following the harvest of wheat.

Grain prices remain histori-

per bushel last summer.

Days were unseasonably warm and windy, with drizzly rains that delivered trace amounts of moisture. Topsoil moisture was declining. All areas needed rainfall. Soil moisture was good. Warm weather has trees budding out and putting on leaves. Pecan trees were beginning to bud out but had not broken bud yet. Forbs were emerging, and small grain crops were not growing in some areas and growing rapidly in other areas. Rangelands were trying to recover, but the lack of moisture was holding them back. Pastures were dry and producing very little grazing. Irrigated and early planted wheat looked good. Dryland wheat needed rain soon to have any chance of making decent yields. Corn planting was done, and sorghum planting started. Field preparations continued for cotton and haygrazer. Producers were spraying hay fields. Supplemental feeding of livestock decreased some due to cool-season weed growth. Stock tanks needed some runoff water. Cows were calving. The cattle market was very active, with good demand and the futures board continuing to move higher. Feeder cattle and stocker heifer prices were up $3-$5 per hundredweight. Stocker steers were $3-$4 higher per hundredweight.

Central Texas, the Plains, the Panhandle and the Rio Grande Valley remain dry, but recent rainfall has improved conditions for two-thirds of the state according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

East and South Texas have experienced excessive rain, delaying planting due to soggy fields.

“I do think the moisture improvement favors grain production,” Welch said. “Some areas need more rain before planting, but most producers are going to plant grain or cotton depending on their rotation schedule. It’s good for growers to have options, and moderated input costs creates more room for potential profit.”

Welch expects Texas corn acres could increase but overall market and growing conditions give growers other options. With tight budgets, lower costs for fuel and fertilizer have increased optimism among farmers.

Welch noted the cost for 130 pounds of nitrogen fertilizer is $20-$30 lower than this time last year. There are also fewer concerns about fertilizer availability.

Improved circumstances give farmers who planted winter wheat a number of options.

Wheat’s forage value is high due to short hay supplies across the state. Wheat fields could be grazed, baled or chopped for wheatlage and followed

cally strong despite declining from record highs in 2022.

Wheat cash prices are over $8 per bushel. Cash prices peaked over $12 per bushel after Russia invaded Ukraine last spring. In late summer 2020, the cash price for wheat in Texas was below $4 per bushel.

Corn prices are also relatively strong at $8 per bushel. In summer 2020, corn prices were just below $3.50. Cash corn prices were just below $9

Better growing conditions and price incentives could translate into more acres planted and higher yields, pushing supplies beyond demand, Welch said. A slowing global economy could also tamper demand for grains. Some mid-western grain-producing areas continue to experience drought that could impact overall U.S. grain production. Production in Brazil, which is expected to be the world’s largest exporter of corn, could also impact prices. Harvest time of Brazil’s second season corn crop coincides with much of Central Texas.

“It’s a big old world, and the competition is growing,” Welch said. “Weather will be the big factor for everyone and determine supply, but record yields and an economic slowdown could dampen pricing opportunities.”

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March Gardening Guide: Prepare beds, prune and plant

Susan Himes Texas A&M AgriLife

With the official start of spring just a few weeks away, now is the time to prepare your garden for the future flowers, vegetables and plants you’d like to enjoy through the upcoming season and into the summer and fall months.

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OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. 1 – Savoy, TX

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“If you have not already done so, now is the time to prepare final beds for planting flowers and vegetables,” said Larry Stein, Ph.D., horticulture specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Uvalde. “You may want to consider renting or buying a garden tiller to speed up the process; however, a strong back and a garden fork will still do an excellent job.”

Pruning of evergreens and summer flowering trees and shrubs is typically completed in early March; however, it is best to take a wait-andsee approach this year, said Stein. Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs as soon as they finish blooming. Now is also a prime time to establish, renovate and/or aerate lawns.

Stein, who is also an associate department head and professor within the Department of Horticultural Sciences in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, offered additional gardening tips for March.

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Check your region’s freeze date

though, that killing freezes can occur after this date. Stein said North Texans still have time to plant seeds of their favorite annuals in flats to transplant outdoors when the danger of frost is past.

Keep an eye on tomato, pepper transplants

Often, tomato and pepper plants started outdoors from seed will grow so quickly that they will catch up with commercial plants in size within a few weeks. Stein said for many gardeners, this is the only way to obtain rare or heirloom varieties.

soil temperature reaches 70 degrees.

Beware of what you buy

Beware of close-out sales on bare-root trees and shrubs. The chance of survival is relatively low on bare-root plants this late in the season. Your best bet at this time of year is to depend on container-grown or balled and burlapped plants for landscape use.

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He said for every 100 square feet of bed area, work in a several-inch layer of either compost, pine bark or sphagnum peat moss, plus 5 pounds of a 3-1-2 fertilizer like 15-5-10.

Tomatoes on the vine. The color varies from green to red in various stages of ripening. Tomatoes are among the plants gardeners should prepare for a late frost should one occur.

See the planting guide on the Aggie Horticulture website for your area’s average last killing freeze date. Remember,

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But because this has been a winter with erratic weather patterns, it’s best to keep an eye on young tomato transplants so that they may be covered if the threat of a late frost occurs. He also said gardeners shouldn’t be in a hurry to set out young pepper plants. Wait until the temperatures seem to be settled.

Plant warm-season vegetables

Yellow squash on the vine

Plant warm-season vegetables from seed. The planting guide can suggest prime planting times for corn, beans, squash and other vegetables.

Pot up to protect from frost, repot for summer color

Many gardeners opt to pot up their transplants in larger containers to grow a more extensive root system prior to planting and to make it easy to move the plants inside in case of a late spring frost. Repot overgrown container plants as well as plant containers of tropical plants for a stunning display of summer color.

Select and order plants

Now is the time to select and order caladium tubers, as well as geranium and coleus plants for late April and early May planting. Do not plant caladiums until

Start hanging baskets of petunias and other annuals for another dimension in landscape color. Plant dahlia tubers in fertile, well-drained soil. Blue plumbago can be planted now for season-long, low-maintenance color.

It is usually cold hardy to Zone 8 and in sheltered places elsewhere. Although tolerant of sunny conditions, blue plumbago prefers a little protection from the hot afternoon sun. It is quite drought-tolerant and blooms from spring till frost.

Fertilize flowers

Red roses in bloom at The Gardens at Texas A&M. A single bud opening stretches above the open blooms, Fertilize roses every four to six weeks from now until September. As camellia and azalea plants finish blooming, fertilize them with three pounds of azalea-camellia fertilizer. Check mulch on azalea and camellia beds and add where needed.

Divide summer and fall perennials

Dig and divide summer and fall flowering perennials just before they initiate their spring growth. One attractive begonia plant can yield a number of others through careful rooting of stem cuttings.

Thin wildflower seedlings

Now is a time to thin larkspur and other wildflower seedlings. Plants will bloom much better if thinned to about 4 inches apart. Transplant or share the extras with gardening friends.

Enjoy spring-blooming wildflowers and make a note to not mow until they have set and realized their seed. Wildflowers will respond to fertilizer just as other plants do.

Collect oak leaves for mulch

Continue to collect oak leaves to amend your planting beds; they are slow to break down, so they make an excellent mulch the first year but will significantly help the tilth of the soil in the coming years.

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Feral hogs continue paths of destruction

By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist texasfarmbureau.org

Feral hogs have been an ongoing challenge for farmers and ranchers across the state for years.

Controlling the invasive species is one of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) priority issues for the 88th Texas Legislature.

And TFB members like Buddy Earles, a South Texas rancher, stressed the need for control efforts and explained the severe damage the hogs cause.

“We need to be able to start getting control of this hog population. It’s gotten extremely explosive,” Earles said in an interview Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network. “A lot of people think that by hunting and trapping, we will be able to control the numbers, but we need to get around 75 to 80% killed just to keep the numbers where they’re at. Warfarin is one of the new tools that we can use to control them.”

The Environmental Protection Agency approved a label for warfarin, but there is currently no label for its use in Texas. But Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is supposed

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The destructive animals have been a problem on the ranch since he took over it in 2009, and Earles said the issue gets worse each year. Earles has used traps and brought in hunters to control the hogs.

But it hasn’t been enough.

Earles noted the impact feral hogs have on both farmers and ranchers. There are an estimated 6.9 million feral hogs in the United

States. Texas is home to about 2.6 million of them.

They continue to destroy property and crops.

He spoke with State Rep. Ryan Guillen, District 31, in February during TFB’s Leadership Conference and visits to the Capitol.

“He was extremely concerned, was trying to get more information on how to control them and then we were talking about the new warfarin that they’re talking about using that it should be one of our new tools that will

CITY OF HONEY GROVE NOTICE OF DANGEROUS / SUBSTANDARD BUILDING

Owner: Rosalinda Thompson

Property: 401 South 5th street, Honey Grove, TX (Marcom Building)

Code Violations/Substandard Conditions: City Ordinance 031119F prohibits Dangerous Buildings. This Property has been identified as a Dangerous Building under several definitions in the Ordinance including but not limited to apparent structural failure, deterioration that materially lessens resistance to winds, dilapidation or decay that may cause collapse, buckling or decay of exterior walls, public nuisance because of condition, deterioration that exposes interior to weather, deterioration of walls, floors, ceilings making them incapable of support, dilapidated or substandard as to be unfit for human habitation and a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare, deterioration resulting in a fire hazard or a menace to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city.

At the time of the Hearing, the owner or lien holder will be required to submit proof of the work to be done to the above-described premises in order to alleviate the Code Violations, Dangerous Building Conditions, or Substandard Conditions.

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NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY OF MCCRAW CHAPEL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service area of McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 12394, in Fannin County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and recorded OR requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with the Non-Standard Service Requirements (the “Subdivision Policy”) contained in McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation’s tariff.

McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation is not required to extend retail water service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy.

Applicable elements of the Subdivision Policy include:

• Evaluation by McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation of the impact a proposed subdivision service extension will make on McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation’s water supply system and payment of the costs for this evaluation;

• Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply capacity;

• Payment of fees for reserving water supply capacity;

• Forfeiture of reserved water supply capacity for failure to pay applicable fees;

• Payment of costs of any improvements to McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation’s system that are necessary to provide the water service;

• Construction according to design approved by McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities within the subdivision following inspection.

“Developer” means any person who subdivides land or requests more than two water or sewer service connections on a single contiguous tract of land.

McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation’s tariff and a map showing McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation’s service area may be reviewed by contacting McCraw Chapel Water Supply Corporation at 903-640-3030 or may be viewed at the corporate office at 11395 E. FM 1550, Honey Grove, Texas 75446. The Service Policy and service area map also are filed of record at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 N. Congress Ave., P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711. The map can also be viewed on their website at: https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/water/utilities/map.aspx

help us in bringing the numbers down, get a better control on the feral hog problem,” Earles said.

Speaking with his district’s state representative helps the state lawmaker better understand the impact feral hogs have on agriculture.

LEGAL NOTICE

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NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION AND SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY OF WHITE SHED WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION

Pursuant to Chapter 13.2502 of the Texas Water Code, White Shed Water Supply Corporation hereby gives notice that any person who subdivides land by dividing any lot, tract, or parcel of land, within the service and Necessity No. 10170, in Fannin County, into two or more lots or sites for the purpose of sale or development, whether immediate or future, including re-subdivision of land for which a plat has been filed and recorded or requests more than two water service connections on a single contiguous tract of land must comply with Section F: Non-Standard Service Requirements of the White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s tariff.

White Shed Water Supply Corporation is not required to extend retail water service to a service applicant in a subdivision where the developer of the subdivision has failed to comply with the Subdivision Policy.

Among other requirements, the Subdivision Policy requires:

Applicable elements of the Subdivision Policy, depending on the specific circumstances of the subdivision service, may include:

Evaluation by White Shed Water Supply Corporation of the impact a proposed subdivision service extension will make on White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s service system and payment of the costs for this evaluation;

Payment of reasonable costs or fees by the developer for providing water supply service capacity;

Payment of fees for reserving water supply service capacity;

Forfeiture of reserved water supply service capacity for failure to pay applicable fees;

Payment of costs of any improvements to White Shed Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities within the subdivision following inspection.

Construction according to design approved by White Shed Water Supply Corporation and dedication by the developer of water facilities within the subdivision following inspection.

White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s tariff and a map showing a White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s service area may be reviewed at White Shed Water Supply Corporation’s offices, at 1 mile North of Ivanhoe on Highway 273; the tariff/policy and service area map also are filed of record at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin, Texas and may be reviewed by contacting the TCEQ, c/o Utility Rates and Services Section, Water Utilities Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering COOKING WELL WITH DIABETES!

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WELL WITH DIABETES is

an interactive 4 workshop series packed with research based information and delicious diabetes friendly recipes.

Classes will be held from 10:00am-12:00 Wednesdays in April (April 5, 12, 19, 26) at the Derrell Hall Education Center at 2505 N. Center Street in Bonham. Registration fee is $20 and will include all 4 classes, recipe samples; and cook booklet.

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ple with Type 2 diabetes and caregivers to learn to prepare meals at home that meet prescribed guidelines for managing blood glucose.

Classes will cover using carbohydrates and sweeteners effectively, healthy fats and substitutions, reducing sodium, and celebrating sensibly.

To be a part of Cooking Well with Diabetes classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at (903) 583-7453 to reserve your spot in class! Class limited to 15 participants

CAC Celebrates Youth Artists this April!

Press Release - April is a special month at the CAC as we celebrate our young artists with the Budding Artists Exhibit & Contest! All of our community’s youth are encouraged to submit their artwork to be displayed in the month-long exhibit, and for a chance to win some great prizes at our Exhibit Opening & Awards Celebration on Saturday April 21st at 6:00pm! There is no exhibit entry fee for youth submissions to the Budding Artists Exhibit & Contest in April. Submissions are accepted

during our regular business hours the first week of each month. The CAC Director and Staff reserves the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate for any reason.

The Creative Arts Center, its staff, and volunteers will not be held responsible for damage to entries. Contact the Creative Arts Center at 903640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com for more information, and check out our upcoming monthly exhibit themes on our website at www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.com

Press Release - February’s weather was not kind to Oakwood. High winds caused a lot of limbs to fall. Rainy weather was common, with over three and a half inches falling one day. Water is still standing in parts of the cemetery. Dirt washed on the road in the McCleary Addition. This has not happened since French drains were installed about ten years ago. We will be working on this area to prevent it from happening again. February is the month faded flowers, Christmas flowers, and broken items are removed. Thanks go out to Bill Moreland for removing the dead cat which was left behind one of the old headstones at the front of the cemetery. Please dis-

pose of dead pets or other animals properly—the cemetery is not the place to leave them. Geocaching is a popular hobby. Please be respectful of the cemetery and refrain from using it as a site for your caches. Rocks used to mark a cache had to be returned to their original location and function stopping the flow of water over the road. The cache container contained the names of those participating. Our volunteers work hard to keep Oakwood beautiful year around. Please, do your part and treat our cemetery with the reverence it deserves. Memorials were received in February for Josh Odom and Sonny Stanley.

Sunnyside Cemetery Unmarked Graves

As Trustees of the Sunnyside Cemetery in Savoy, Texas, we have been researching people who are buried there but have no tombstone or marker. We would like to reach out to the Community to see if anyone might have information as to where these people are buried. We have connected some of them with other family members and can assume they may be buried on their lot but cannot be for sure. Below is a list of some of the ones in question. If you have any information on these please call Betty at 903-271-2071.

James Frank Herndon died in 1955, Ancil Melugin, died 1951, Stephen J. Melugin died 1948& wife Margaret Belle Rose Melugin -bought 12 spac-

es next to brother Emmit but there are no tombstones there.

John Bradshaw bought 6 spaces in 1944 but no graves there.

William Broyles died 1884 - before Sunnyside was purchased Docie Criger Hubbard died in 1921 & husband Berl Hubbard 1958.

Mary E. Faubion White - kin to Gorrells who Cemetery was bought from. no records

Melissa White Rose died 2012

James Lloyd Waldrum died 1939, 5 yrs old son of Arthur & Viola.

William F. Suddeth died 1880. Before cemetery Wright Carter, 12 years died

1907

Eloise Drinnon Livingston, died 1987, granddaughter of

Grover & Charlie

Margaret Wrenn Sadler, died 2012, daughter Sissie is buried on Priddy & Ella Wrenn plot??

J. C. Hicks purchased 12 spaces in 1944. Elizabeth, Winnie, Mary Edna, & Howard, are buried at Sunnyside but no markers

James Snavely died in 1939kin to Crigers.

Lena Ply bought 1 space 1983 but no marker Lots of Babies that dies in the early 1900's Others will be listed at another time.

Thank you.

Betty Smith

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