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pening while I was in a prisoner of war camp at Barth, Germany. I call it “Bearing Good News.” It could have been called “Bearer of Good News” just as well. The bearer of good news in my story was an international news correspondent by the name of Lowell Bennett. He was on assignment to cover the air war over Germany. It was while he was on a mission aboard a B-17 his plane was disabled by enemy fire. He, together with the crew with whom he was flying, had to parachute to safety. He was captured and was imprisoned in the same barracks that I was in. A very unusual relation-

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and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” I am always amazed when I do my research for our hymn references each week. I have come across many hymns and songs that I have never heard of or heard before. This week I turn to a hymn written by Frances Ridley Havergal back in 1872. “Lord, speak to me that I may speak. In living echoes of your

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standing and all are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dodson designed a number of jails, facilities that were needed in a civilized society. The jails he designed in Van Zandt, Coryell, and Henderson counties are no longer standing. Neither is the McLennan County Jail whose construction he supervised. The jails in Williamson and Hill County have been preserved and both are on the National Register of Historic Places. Dodson was the architect of four churches. His only surviving church, the First Presbyterian Church of Palestine,

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Liberally season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in an oven safe skillet on medium heat and sear chicken. Remove seared chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in

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If you are an Alzheimer’s or other dementia caretaker, the time will eventually come when the person you take care of can no longer live alone. That’s when it’s up to you to make alternative care arrangements to ensure the individual’s safety. After considering emotional and financial issues, some families decide that moving the person with Alzheimer’s disease into a loved one’s home offers the best solution. It’s a difficult time for all concerned. Here are some tips for dealing with this emotional issue. Acknowledging the impact on the household • If the person with Alzheimer’s is moving into a family situation, the adults and children should have open discussions about why the move is necessary and the impact of having a person with confusion and memory challenges living in their home. • The noise and activity level of young children or teenagers may cause increased stimulation and confusion in the individual with dementia. • Certain behaviors of a person with Alzheimer’s may puzzle or alarm young children. • Caregiving can take time away from family and leisure activities and increase stress in the caregiver’s relationship with other members of the family.

Discussing the move with the person who has dementia • Try to include the individual with Alzheimer’s in the decision-making process, but avoid providing an overwhelming number of details. Manageable kinds of involvement could include letting the person choose which favored items—such as pictures, blankets, pillows, and sports or craft items—to take to the new home. • Despite the caregiver’s best efforts, dementia may limit the affected individual’s ability to participate in the decision. Impaired judgment and reasoning may prevent an understanding of why the move is necessary. • The person with Alzheimer’s may agree to the move in one conversation then refuse to move during the next discussion. • The caregiver must proceed with plans to move regardless of whether the person is willing or able to participate in the decision. Once safety concerns about the person’s remaining alone have been identified, the caregiver must take responsibility for ensuring that the affected individual moves to a safer environment. • The person’s physician may be willing to write down the need to move as a “prescription” on a prescription form, communicating the idea that the move is the medically responsible and necessary thing to do at this time. The impact of moving on the person with dementia

• Finally, never threaten to move a person with dementia in an attempt to change his or her behavior, as in, “I’m going to put you in a nursing home if you don’t behave better.” There’s no question that dealing with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be difficult. However, a little forethought goes a long way in helping to ease the path. Meanwhile, you can always get the latest information about the Association’s COVID-19 guidelines for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in long-term or communitybased care settings here: https://alz.org/professionals/ professional-providers/coronavirus-covid-19-tips-for-dementia-caregivers

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If you’ve ever moved – and who hasn’t – you know that it’s a challenging event. Like anyone else, the person with dementia may experience a profound sense of loss when having to move out of his or her home. • The move forces the person to confront the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and its implications for health and independence. • The person has to give up a place that may hold many memories. • The person loses the sense of safety and familiarity of being in a place where he or she knows all the rooms and landmarks. Helping the person adjust to the new living arrangement • Stress the positive aspects of the move — tell the person with dementia that you’re glad he or she will be living with you because you can spend more time together. Whenever possible, place less emphasis on the person’s mental state and safety issues. • The unfamiliarity of the new environment may make the person with Alzheimer’s more confused and they may benefit from increased assistance and patience. • Try to spend extra time with the person to help him or her adjust to the new environment. • Label the main rooms — such as the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen — with large-print, brightly colored signs to help the person become oriented to the new layout.

Allens Chapel-Vineyard Grove Cemeteries Clean-Up Day Saturday, March 19, 2022

By Cathy Ryser

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19th for our annual clean-up day. In case of inclement weather, we will meet the following Saturday. Members are asked to begin cleanup at the Allens Chapel Cemetery at 8am, then proceed to the Vineyard Grove Cemetery to continue removing limbs, faded flowers and broken containers. We are a Non-Profit 501c3 organization so your donations are tax free. Keeping up two cemeteries and a community center is a challenge, so anyone wishing to donate may do so by submitting your donation to:

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I would like to thank the voters of Fannin County for coming out to make your voices heard during the primary election. When they say “it takes a village”, campaigning is one of those times. I had a huge support team to get me where I am today! I want to thank my friends and family for cheering me on and believing in me. I have met a lot of wonderful people along the way and can’t wait to meet many more. Sincerely, April Gibbs Fannin County District Clerk Elect Pol. Adv. Paid for by April Gibbs Campaign, Treasurer Nancy Young

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Precinct 1 Commissioner Edwina Lane Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Email Address: elane@fanninco.net Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Dean Lackey Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dlackey@fanninco.net

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Press Release - Since redistricting by our Texas legislature, we now have a new State Board of Education (SBOE) district (12) and representative. Our new representative is Pam Little (https://www.pamlittle. com). Rep. Little has agreed to meet Fannin County citizens to provide information on the functions and limitations of the SBOE. She will also have a Q and A. The meeting will be at 6:30 on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in the Fellowship Hall at Calvary Baptist

Church in Bonham. The address is 913 S. 5th St, Bonham. Rep. Little will be joining our audience via ZOOM. If you are interested in participating in a new education group that will be reviewing curriculum and exploring ways to support parents and educators in their important efforts to prepare the next generation for the future, please email EdConnect@edthekids.com or call 903-505-9741. Jeralee Smith, Fannin County EdConnect.

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Traci Petty, Founder of The Esther Project, Brings Program to Kiwanis

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson Kiwanians Louise Goodwater and Carol Pillars regaled the Bonham Kiwanians with colorful accounts of their time in the service as Military Police. Jedidiah Hatfield had as his guest speaker Traci M. Petty, President and Founder of The Esther Project who spoke to the group. Mark Sanderson, from the TMC Bonham board, brought Kiwanis Members up to date on recent happenings at TMC Bonham. Led by Bonham Kiwanis President Ron Nippert and sanctioned by the members, Nippert presented John Burnett with a warm jacket and Burnett’s initials on the jacket with the title Mr. Kiwanis. Burnett is truly Mr. Kiwanis in Bonham. Anything you want to know about Bonham Kiwanis,

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SR Lady Rebs’ Nichols again Honey Grove hoops’ Hill nets boys’ 14-2A defensive props 14-2A hoops offensive POY

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Honey Grove’s Prisella Reyna. Trenton’s Misty Spindle. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard Senior Addyson Nichols again earned the 14-2A girls’ basketball offensive player of the year award -- one of two superlatives garnered by Sam Rayburn for the 2021-22 district campaign. It equated Nichols’ thirdstraight district basketball

superlative, having garnered defensive notoriety in 2020 in the previous different district grouping. Alum Jerod Bingham also received the coaching superlative after guiding the Lady Rebels via a 9-3 record to their first district title and -- with an area-round advance -- longest postseason since their 2014 regional semifinals trip. Senior Avreigh Chaffin and sophomore Abbi Keeton of Sam Rayburn joined senior

Misty Spindle of Trenton and junior Prisella Reyna of Honey Grove on the first team. Second-team selections included: Aniyah Smith, senior, Honey Grove; Baylee Williams, junior, Sam Rayburn; and Mariana Caro, junior, Trenton. Honorable mentions were seniors Brianna Whirley and Cadence Connerley of Sam Rayburn; junior Ty’ciera Battle, senior Tylar Lane and freshman Caycee Woodard of Honey Grove; and Trenton senior Maci Partridge. . Academic all-district included: Sam Rayburn’s Adyn Quinn, Nichols, Chaffin, Williams, Keeton and Whirley; Honey Grove’s Carsyn Lane, Tylar Lane, Macie Ragland, Katie Vest, Battle, Reyna, Smith and Woodard; and Trenton’s Alondra Torres, Kenzie Wommack, Autumn Miles, Mariana Caro, Diamond Hart, Gracie Williams, Miranda Caro, Spindle and Partridge.

Dodd City Hornets hoops head to -- first regional tourney since ‘12 By Rich Hilliard

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For the first time in a decade, Class 1A Dodd City’s Hornets qualified for a trip to a boys’ regional basketball tournament. Dodd City advanced to the Region III-1A Tournament semifinals on March 4 to play Lingleville at Mansfield Legacy High School. Either Huckabay or Graford awaited the victor on March 5 in the Region III-1A final -- with a trip to State on the line. The regional tournament advance equated the Hornets’ first in boys’ basketball since

consecutive trips in 2011 and 2012 -- the latter of which included playing in the regional final. To advance, Dodd City defeated Perrin-Whitt, 51-24, at Gainesville High School on March 1 in a boys’ basketball regional quarterfinal. In the area round, the Hornets defeated Slidell, 59-39, on Feb. 25. Dodd City beat Yantis, 70-36, in the bi-district round on Feb. 21. This postseason began after the Hornets won the 23-1A championship -- their first boys’ basketball district title since 2019.

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Sam Rayburn’s Case Nichols. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard Honey Grove senior Jarvis Hill earned the defensive player of the year superlative in the All-District 14-2A boys’ basketball awards for the 2021-22 season. Honey Grove sophomore Cort Garner shared the newcomer award with Sam Rayburn freshman Case Nichols. Junior Alex Fisk earned a

first-team selection for Honey Grove, a bi-district finalist after tying Wolfe City for third place with an 8-4 record in 14-2A play. Second-team selections were Trenton sophomore Micah Wommack and Sam Rayburn junior Riker Stewart. Honorable mentions included senior Jordan Woods, freshman Brody Mahan and freshman Levi Beavers of Honey Grove and Trenton se-

Honey Grove’s Cort Garner. nior Levi Recer. Academic all-district selections were junior Andy Gibbs, senior Landon Whiteside, freshman Clay Caldwell, Case Nichols, junior Drew Dickey, senior Dru Nichols and Stewart of Sam Rayburn, joining freshman Asher Price, junior Hudson Stroud, Mahan, Beavers, Garner, Fisk, Woods and Hill of Honey Grove.

Leonard boys’ hoops run ends in second third round advance By Rich Hilliard

Class 3A Leonard ended its deepest boys’ basketball postseason advance in 18 years with a loss to Commerce 65-55, at Greenville High School on March 1 in a Region II-3A quarterfinal. It equated only the second time Leonard has advanced three rounds into the boys’ basketball postseason -- the previous time coming in 2004. In the area round, Leonard on Feb. 25 defeated Whitesboro, 44-42. To start, Leonard defeated Grand Saline, 4938, in the bi-district round on Feb. 22. Leonard advanced to the postseason as the 11-3A champion -- its first outright boys’ basketball district title since 1998. Cameron Armstrong competes for Leonard on Feb. 8 during District 11-3A boys’ basketball. Photo by Rich Hilliard

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The Russian invasion brought devastation to Ukraine, but uncertainty and volatility fueled by this conflict are rippling through U.S. and Texas agriculture markets. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists said both Russia and Ukraine do not represent major destinations for U.S. commodities, ranking 56th and 80th, respectively. However, the conflict’s impact on global trade, trade alliances and infrastructure could ripple throughout U.S. sectors in the near- and long-term future. Russia imported between $1.2 billion and $1.6 billion of U.S. agricultural products annually until imports fell to around $200 million to $300 million over the last five years, following its invasion of Crimea. David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, said this type of conflict creates a “factor of chaos.” The invasion may not directly impact U.S. supply chains, but it will likely disrupt specific sectors, commodities and products as well as create uncertainty, which typically leads to market volatility. For example, Anderson said the invasion and subsequent sanctions against Russia could further complicate U.S. fertilizer supplies and prices. He noted one major fertilizer product component comes from a Russian-based company. Anderson said this type of conflict directly impacts lives in that region, but it also creates worry and uncertainty throughout all sectors and markets that ripple through the U.S. economy and many other countries to varying degrees. “We are blessed to live in a big, diverse nation where we produce an exportable excess of many basic agricultural commodities,” Anderson said. “We do import a lot of fruits and vegetables and coffee, but none of that is coming from Ukraine or Russia.” Ukraine, Russia conflict and wheat Mark Welch, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension small grains economist, Bryan-College Station, said the futures grain markets, from wheat to grains for livestock feed, will likely be affected most by the invasion. Ukraine and Russia together are expected to account for about 30% of

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Fishin’ Report

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February Ends with Historic Run of ShareLunkers ATHENS – Anglers landed five Lunkers in five days, in the process recording two new lake records and two Top-30 fish – including the seventh largest in Texas history – to close out an active February in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD)’s 2022 Toyota ShareLunker season. Overall, the season has produced 15 ShareLunkers, with nine of them coming in February. O.H. Ivie Lake added three more Legacy Class largemouth bass, bringing its total to a season-best eight, while Coleman City and Eagle Mountain got on the board for the first time in the collection season. Josh Jones of Sapulpa, Oklahoma became the first angler to submit four Legacy Class fish. Jones reeled in 14.79-pound ShareLunker 619 Wednesday, Feb. 23 and 14.13-pound ShareLunker 612 Jan. 21, making Wednesday’s catch his second of the year after securing two during the 2021 collection season. To top it off, Jones caught a Legend Class ShareLunker that weighed 15.10-pounds back on December 17, 2021. “There was definitely a lot of luck involved as it was the only fish I caught the whole day and it happened to be another Legacy ShareLunker” said Jones. “You see someone catch four Legacy Lunkers and say they are an amazing angler, but it still takes a lot of luck to be in the right place at the right time and throw in front of the right fish. However, when you are on the best lake in the world, the odds are much greater of landing one.” Jones said he exceeded all of his expectations to get a fourth Legacy class ShareLunker. “It’s what I came here to do, and it’s been an amazing 12 months, on an amazing fishery, and in an amazing state.” said Jones. “I would have never had a chance to catch the first ShareLunker if it weren’t for TPWD and the stocking program. It’s a great honor to be the only one with four, especially with some of the names on the list and how many millions of anglers there are in the state.” Brodey Davis of Tuttle, Oklahoma made his way to O.H. Ivie Thursday Feb. 24, and submitted the seventh biggest largemouth bass in Texas history when he landed 17.06-pound ShareLunker 620. It’s a new O.H. Ivie waterbody record and the largest catch in 30 years, when Barry St. Clair of Klondike, Texas recorded the state record on Jan. 24, 1992. ShareLunker 105 came from Lake Fork and topped the scales at 18.18 pounds. Davis arrived early Thursday and battled the cold temperatures and some ice on the boat ramp due to winter weather the night before. He got the boat in the water, but the fishing was slow in the morning until around noon, when Davis landed his catch of a lifetime. “I told my nine-year old son, who made the trip with me, we were going to hit one last

stretch before heading into lunch,” said Davis. “I rolled down the bank and noticed her suspended in about 17-18 feet of water. I threw at her twice and the first time she watched the bait go by but didn’t bite. On the second cast, I pitched 3-4 feet above her and she smoked it. Initially she didn’t budge at all when the hook was set, but when she saw the boat, she went on the first run.” At that point, the battle was on. “She took me towards the back of the boat and when she started coming up again, I had my son, Stetson, grab the net,” Davis said. “She then went on the second run, and I just took my time because I was in a good spot. After a bit, she started coming to the surface again and I brought her up nice and slow. My son got the net in the water and as soon as he had her, I grabbed the net too and flipped her in the boat. The rest is history.” Davis was filled with excitement and knew it was the biggest bass he had ever caught. His previous personal best was an 8.3-pounder. “Josh Jones is a friend of mine, so I called him and told him what it weighed,” said Davis. “I met Josh at the ramp, and he already had gotten everything in motion for TPWD personnel to come and get the fish. Once they arrived, they took her from there and updated me on where she was at on the way to TFFC. It was an awesome experience with the ShareLunker program, and I’m blessed to have been able to have my son with me on this trip because that made it even better.” Zachary Reece of Albany, Texas immediately headed up the river at O.H. Ivie in the morning, where he started the day with a seven pounder. The

fishing then slowed down until Reece and his friend decided to work the bank down river after visiting a couple of other spots. “About 12:30 p.m., cloud cover came, and I told my buddy it’s time,” said Reece. “In my mind, I knew the cloud cover would make the fish move a little better. I eventually saw a small school of fish, casted to them and that’s when the magic happened. I knew it was big and as soon as I set the hook, we fought for a good 20 seconds. She got in a tree and my heart sank, but after just letting her get out she came up and Robert netted her. I saw that fish and immediately fell to the deck. My heart was beating so fast, and I could barely breathe. I knew I had finally caught the one I had been after. We took it to Elm Creek to weigh it and sure enough it was 14.15 pounds.” Reece immediately picked up the phone to call the ShareLunker program and report the catch. “They arrived to measure the fish and took the DNA samples they needed,” added Reece. “The TPWD personnel were very fast with the fish so we could get her back in the water. They were all super nice and this is a great thing they do for Texas lakes. If it wasn’t for what they do, I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to catch that bass.” Tommy Law of Abilene, Texas became just the second angler to submit a Legacy Class Lunker from Coleman City. Law brought in 13.95-pound ShareLunker 622 Friday, Feb. 25 and joined C.R. Stevenson III from Clyde, Texas on the Coleman City list. Earlier this year, Law was with Tim Broadfoot when he caught ShareLunker 611 at Lake Daniel.

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Week of March 2, 2022 (TPWD) Cooper GREAT. Water lightly stained; 47 degrees; 4.25 feet low. Water temperatures are on the rise and the fish are moving shallow chasing the shad. Blue catfish are good on fresh cut shad. Channel catfish are good on prepared baits. Fork FAIR. Water Stained; 46-47 degrees; 6.35 feet low. Bass are good with chatterbaits and square bills around ditches and big wood in 4-6 feet of water. Suspending jerk baits are producing in 5-7 feet of water around creek channel bends. Designated Hitters shaky heads rigged with Beaver type baits good in 3-5 feet of water on big wood and lay downs. Viper XP jigs are doing okay in 4-7 feet of water on big wood and near dropoffs. Report by Lake Fork fishing guides Marc Mitchell and Jason Hoffman, Lake Fork Pro. The crappie bite has been good on Lake Fork the past week on both minnows and jigs. Water temperatures are on the rise and fish are on the move. Right now you can still catch numbers of fish in 35 feet of water and deeper on timber, suspended and roaming. A few bigger fish being caught in the mid range depths around 18-25 feet of water. Getting a few reports of a handful of crappie in shallow water less than 10 feet, but the general consensus is the spawn is still a few weeks out. The low lake levels will create new challenges due to exposed timber on the shallow north end. The next few weeks will show just how difficult it may be to get to some of those bigger fish that push up into 5-18 feet of water to spawn. Lake Fork is still one of the premier crappie lakes in the country and I expect we will see some huge crappie being caught for the next two months. Grapevine GOOD. Water lightly stained; 48-50 degrees; 1.25 feet low. White bass are good and the spawn should begin soon. Once you stop seeing the deep suspended bass, look to wind blown points especially around the full moon and when the water temperature increases to 5253 degrees. Success will come on beetle spins, small jigs, and small crankbaits. Crappie should be spawning on the rocks soon biting on jigs and minnows. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 47 degrees; 3.87 feet low. Crappie are fair on min-

nows and jigs scattered deep, shallow, and nowhere depending on the day. White bass are good trickling into the creeks for spawning, otherwise they are also spread out throughout the lake. Bass are good on suspended crankbaits, jigs, deep diving crankbaits and soft plastics in 10-25 feet of water on structure. Square bills are producing a few catches in 1-5 feet of water. Blue catfish are excellent in 6-15 feet of water and 25-35 feet of water drifting with cut gizzard shad. Lewisville GOOD. Water lightly stained; 47 degrees; 1.73 feet low. Warmer fishing weather this weekend, but it is projected to be windy, so exercise caution. White bass are fair in 32-65 feet of water near river channels using jigs or live shad. Hybrid stripers are slow, but can be picked off every hanging around the white bass. Catfish are steady with a good bite most days drifting cut shad or chicken breasts. Check near wind blown points and flats near creek channels in 18-30 feet of water. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs all over the lake in depths ranging from 10-35 feet of water holding tight to cover, such as, piles of leaves, stumps, laydowns, brush piles, standing timber, and bridge columns. Ray Roberts SLOW; Water lightly stained; 47 degrees; 0.73 feet low. Blue catfish and channel catfish are good in 3-10 feet of water using cut shad. Crappie are good in the main creek channels bridges and structure. Largemouth bass are good on structure in 15-18 feet of water using umbrella rigs. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 52 degrees; 2.37 feet low. Light winds and sunny skies have the fish on the move. The striped bass and white bass have begun a late move up the lake, and we are seeing fish as far as the mouths of the creeks in 25-30 feet of water. Swimbaits and small flukes continue to put fish in the boat and 25-30 feet of water. Crappie are fair on bridge pilings and mid depth timber using jigs in gray ghost and white and chartreuse are working well. Large trophy blue catfish have been slow this past week. Look for these

fish to turn on in shallow timber 2-10 feet of water. Eater sized fish in the 2-4lb range are stacking up on main lake points when the wind blows. Cut shad has been the ticket. Largemouth bass are good in extreme shallow water on the far north and west ends of the lake. Weightless flukes and small shallow water crankbaits around lay downs and potholes are working best. Texoma GOOD. Water lightly stained; 49 degrees; 1.00 feet low. Striped bass are good using Alabama rigs and swimbaits in 15-30 feet of water producing box sized fish, and those bigger catches in 50-60 feet of water. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are good in 60-75 feet of water using live bait. Success in1525 feet of water deadsticking flukes. Blue catfish are good in 5-20 feet of water on cut shad, carp and drum. Crappie are staging in 15-20 feet of water on structures. The warmer weather could push them shallower to spawn. Report provided by Trey Franklin, Tight Lines Guide Service.

Texas Lake Levels +/as of 3/4/22

Arlington -3.53 Benbrook-6.28 Bonham -3.42 Bridgeport-4.24 Cedar Creek-1.59 Eagle Mountain-2.63 Fork-6.37 Granbury-0.44 Grapevine-1.35 Joe Pool -1.89 Lavon -3.89 Lewisville-1.74 Pat Mayse-2.56 Possum Kingdom -2.46 Ray Hubbard -1.98 Ray Roberts-0.75 3 Tawakoni-2.37 Texoma -1.08 Toledo Bend- 2.72

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Excited for all that our courthouse restoration and rededication means to our community! Proud to work collaboratively with others in working for justice and healing for victims of child abuse.

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Dear Bonham ISD Resident:

Bonham ISD’s School Board has called a $53.6 million bond for the May 7, 2022, election. This process has been a community effort over the last six months with a Bond Planning Committee. The Committee included citizens, city leaders, board members, teachers, and parents. The Committee dedicated several months to data collection, evaluations, and planning to put this bond package together. The district’s financial advisor has determined there would be no school tax rate

increase to finance this bond. Likewise, there will be no tax rate reduction if the voters do not approve the bonds and the existing I&S tax rate of 34 cents will continue. The Bond Planning Committee’s final report and recommendation was presented to the Board where it was reviewed, discussed and deliberated upon. A list of items that will be on the bond referendum for citizens to vote on are outlined below. ● L.H. Rather Junior High ○ Renovation of upstairs classrooms, the 1992 addition, to house grade 6 ○ New two-story classroom addition north of competition

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THANK YOU TO PRECINCT 2 VOTERS I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you who voted for me in this 2022 Primary Election. Your vote of confidence and support is your continued support through the next 4 years as your Fannin County Justice of the Peace, Precinct. 2 Paid for by Bob Clemons Campaign Rosemary Clemons, Treasurer

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gym housing grades 7-8 ○ New multi-purpose facility, including a stage for student performances ○ New Vo-Ag classrooms ○ New Band Hall ○ New Cafeteria in main building ○ Robyn C. Hill Competition Gym renovation ○ Practice field relocated to south end of campus ● Finley-Oates renovations ● Bailey Inglish renovations We are asking every citizen to be educated about the bond. It is important to have your voice heard during this election. Remind your friends, neighbors, and relatives to get involved and

Sherman, Texas | February 14, 2022 – Home Hospice of Grayson County is happy to announce we will be starting a few new grief support groups beginning March 8th! Our six-week grief support groups give those who are mourning a safe space to process their grief and find a new normal. We will be hosting a women’s group on Tuesday mornings and groups for everyone Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons at our Sherman office located at 505 W. Center Street Sherman, TX! Join the women’s group

on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., the Tuesday evening group from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., or the Wednesday group from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for a healing and judgement free conversation. “Experiencing the loss of a loved one always leaves a void in our lives” said Kelly Lamkin, LBSW, Support Group Leader. “As we go through grief and mourning we change in many ways. It becomes a challenge in understanding your grief and the many ways it impacts your life. Come and join us as we listen, share and support each other.”

To RSVP for the support group, ask for further details, or inquire about individual counseling call (903)8689315 and ask for Nancy Jackson. Home Hospice of Grayson County is a 501(c)(3) communitybased non-profit hospice. Our mission is to help you have the best possible Quality of Life. To learn more about Home Hospice and the other community outreach programs we offer, please visit our website www.homehospice.org or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ homehospiceofgrayson.

April 2022: The CAC Celebrates Youth Art w/ Budding Artists Contest Call for Art & Exhibit Opening Celebration

Press Release - As the Creative Arts Center prepares to celebrate our youth for April’s Budding Artists Exhibit and Contest, we are sending out a “Call for

Art”! The CAC would like to extend an invitation to all community artists, new and existing, for art submissions created by our youth. All artists are welcome to

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participate with any style or medium, and the contest will be divided by age group for judging; Kids age 5-8, 9-12, and teens age 13-18. Exhibit and contest entry fees will be waived for the month. All submissions must be wired appropriately to hang. Art submissions are due by Tuesday April 5th and should be picked up during the first week in May. The CAC is a place for families and all artwork must meet our community guidelines. Please refrain from submissions containing graphic images or nudity. The celebratory show opening will be held on Thursday, April 14th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, and all members of our community are invited! Entry to the exhibit opening is a minimum suggested donation of $5 per person. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded to our artists during the event. For more information, please contact us at 903-640-2196 or stop by 200 W. 5th St. in downtown Bonham!

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Congratulations to Fannin County on the beautiful Courthouse Restoration! For thirteen years of my time in office and more than one-hundred years prior to that, our District Court cases were tried here. The important and most impactful cases in Fannin County were presented and decided here, open for all to witness. It is with sincere admiration for a project well done that the District Attorney’s office encourages all citizens to take advantage of their support and tax dollars by attending the weekly Commissioners Court meetings to be held here.

Richard Glaser District Attorney and staff. Left to Right: Mark Briley, Rebekka Aviles, William Porter, Jessica Arnold, Shane Hazelton, Michele Hill, Sonia Woods, Sue Jones, Patrick Custis, Richard Glaser, Kelly Babers, Patty Kreider.

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336th Judicial District Court State of Texas 3/8/22

Congratulations! Through the leadership of many people over many years and with the broad support of the citizens of Fannin County, we celebrate the rededication of the restored Fannin County Courthouse. The District Courtroom was home to the District Court for Fannin County for 129 years...over which the last 18 years I’ve had the honor to preside. The Commissioners Court will now use the District Courtroom for their purposes and are considering options where to house the District Court. It is my sincerest hope that the citizens enjoy our beautiful and historic Courthouse for many years to come!

Laurine J. Blake, Presiding Judge 336th Judicial District Court

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ORVILLE WILLIAM TODD

was a patron of the preservation of the Providence cemetery which held a special place in his heart. He is survived by his children: Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: son Stephen Todd, daughter-inlaw Christine; his daughter Terri Todd Creecy, son-in-law Richard Creecy. His grandchildren: WWW.GFCF.ORG Rachel VanRoekel, Kelly Todd Facebook: Glaser-Family-Charitable-Foundation Saenz & her husband Phillip, Adam VanRoekel & his wife Valeri, Edward Todd, and Abbey Todd. His great-grandchildren: Phillip Jr. Saenz, Ethan VanRoekel, Sarah VanRoekel, Orville William Todd of the and Carter VanRoekel. Bartley Woods-Hail community in His smile lit up the room and he Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: Texas, passed away on the night of February 23, 2022, surrounded made everyone laugh with his Dodd City- Funeral services for by his loving family at the age of quick wit. He will be remembered 469-796-5081 Lyndell Ray Partridge, age 66, 90. In the days before his death, fondly and missed terribly by all We think of you in silence, We often speak your of Dodd City were held at 11:00 many friends and family visited, that knew him. in memory of name, But all we have are memories, And your Services will be held on AM Thursday, March 3, 2022 and his heart was full and at Saturday, March 12, 2022, at at the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral picture in a frame. peace. Home Chapel in Bonham. Bro. Orville was born on February Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home: Jason Parker officiated. Interment 20, 1932, to Pearl Hamlin Todd 2022 North Center Street, RONALD L. HELEN followed at Willow Wild Cemetery and Edgar William Todd. He was Bonham, Texas 75418. Visitation “RONNY” FORD in Bonham. Lyndell passed FRANCIS PEARSON employed by General Electric will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed away Saturday, February 26 at for 36 years in Dallas, Texas by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Baylor Scott & White Hospital in as one of their best repair men, Burial to follow at Providence McKinney. which allowed him to meet many Cemetery, Fannin Co, FM1550 Lyndell was born August 22, interesting people. Once he and FM1743. To convey online condolences 1955 in Bonham. He was the retired, he quickly returned to please visit www.coopersorrells. son of Lester Reece Partridge the community he loved, where and Ella Mae (Minnick) Partridge. he lived for the next 30 years. com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks Lyndell was a 1973 graduate of Orville spent his retirement doing that you donate to the preservation Bonham High and retired from the things he loved: attending maintenance with the Bonham Bluegrass festivals throughout of the Providence Cemetery in the ISD. He married Norma Sue the south, traveling with friends name of Orville Todd. A basket (Monk) Partridge on July 25, 2003 and family, and attending family with envelopes will be provided at in Dodd City, TX. Lyndell was very gathering. Throughout his life, he the service.

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active in local youth sports serving in many positions including past Bonham- Funeral services for officer and board member of Helen Francis Pearson, age 87, Funeral services for Ronald Dixie Baseball/Softball League of of Bonham were held at 2:00 Lynn “Ronny” Ford, 75, Bonham and Fannin County, Little PM Tuesday March 1, 2022 at of Sherman, formerly of Dribblers youth basketball league, Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, were held 2:00 umpiring many baseball/softball Chapel in Bonham. Bro. Steve PM Friday, March 4, 2022 in games, and a coach to many of Walker and Bro. James Rogers Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Fannin County’s youth. Lyndell officiated. Interment followed Bro Mark Posey officiated. had a heart and passion for at Owens Chapel Cemetery. Burial followed in Arledge sports, CLUES lesswhether clean playing, coaching, 18. Passports and licenses Mrs. ACROSS Pearson passed away54. on Made Ridge Cemetery. Ronny or umpiring. His knowledge 1. Central mail bureau 55. Professions are and two Friday February 25, 2022 at her passed away Thursday expertise will be greatly 20. missed 4. Member of the family 56. 3s EbertÕs partner Siskel residence. afternoon, Feb. 24, 2022 at as he loved to share what he skirt 7. Partner to flow 57. Scarf 22. Long Helen Francis (Latimer) Stone Brook Assisted Living had learned through years of Pearson was born in Leonard59. onYellow light 10. __ Angeles 27. Part of company name in Denison. experience. March 2,mailbox 1934 to Francis Alvin 60. Bird noise 28. Drugmaker __ Lilly Ronny was born August 12,11. Military He is survived by wife Norma and Katie Elizabeth (Davis) women 61. Opposite of start 29. Electronic 1946 in Bonham, Texas, the12. Patriotic Partridge of Dodd City, daughters, Latimer. Helen lake married Thomas 62. Bar bill countermeasures son of J. L. “Jelly” Ford and13. Shallow Jessica Partridge of Dodd City, Geneapart Pearson on December 63. Northeastern Mass. 31.City, Klutz Margaret Ray Owen Ford.15. Tear Cynthia Partridge of Dodd 7, 1956 in the Duplex church He was a 1964 graduate of16. Middle Easterner cape son Michael Partridge and 32. wife Chinese statesman parsonage. Mrs. Pearson 64. is aAmerican rocker Bonham High School. He19. Eat to excess 33. Stir with emotion Lacie of Bells, daughter, Miranda member of the Duplex Baptist served as a Boy Scout leader21. Stained Puzzle On Page 7 Snider Embree and husband Michael 37. Flat-bottomed boat of Church. peoples She was of a loving wife, and was a faithful supporter23. Certain 65. Midway between 38. Go-between Allen, daughter Jessica Huff of mother, and grandmother. of Warrior football and Littleequatorial Africa northeast and east 39. Huff This (Spanish) Sherman and son JoeDavid is survived by her sons, League Baseball. Ronny24. 1stShe day of month 40. A plot of ground where of Gunter. He also leaves behind Lyndel Pearson and wife Mary was the owner and operator25. Skin CLUESnine DOWN disease are grown before grandchildren (Josh,seedlings Callie, Kay of Henderson, TX., Thomas The City of Bonham is soliciting service providers for one or more Hazard Mitigation of the Ford Construction26. Skating 1. Scandinavian drink Lyndell, Blake, DavidDaniel, figure transplanting A. Pearson and wife Teresa of Assistance (HMA) grants from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Company for a number of27. Annelids 2. Washington river Aisley, Lochlan, AxtonMichael 41. Small waterfall Bonham, and Paul E. Pearson Water Development Board and/or other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant years and worked as the 3. Fast-running flightless and McKenzye) and two42.great 30. Gracefully ModernProgram, tech necessity of Point, slender TX., grandsons, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and/or Flood Mitigation Director of Utilities for the grandchildren (Zaylie and Zaiden). bird 34. Kids need it and wife Tanya, (abbr.) Dustin Pearson Assistance. Accordingly, the City seeks to contract with a qualified service provider City of Bonham. He was an was preceded in43. death conditions 35. Swiss Utter repeatedly Garrettriver Pearson and 4. wifeNerveLyndell for pre-award and post-award management of HMA project(s). Please submit 4 outdoorsman and enjoyed by hisnear parents Les and Ella 36. Indents 44.Mae One of copies the bravest Andrea, Brett Pearson, 5. andIndicates of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications to Attn: Heather gardening, hunting, camping, Partridge, grandson Hunter Ray 6. Immediate relevance 41. A sheer fabric of silk 47. Sun up in New York Casey Pearson, granddaughter Stockton, City of Bonham 514 Chestnut St Bonham, TX 75418. Proposals must be swimming, skiing and playing Coldiron, brothers, 7. Things you can eat Billy, Eugene, or nylon 48. Space station Hillary Gannon and husband received by the City no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 23, 2022 to be considered. golf. Ronny was a Methodist and Ronnie Partridge, and sister 8. Receptacles John, River greatgrandchildren, 49. ChileanThe seaport City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the by faith. He was preceded in45. Belgian Laverne Partridge. 9. Retired Brewers great Aubrey Pearson, Kylie Prior, Spumante (Italian Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract 51. HasidicTexas spiritual leader death by his parents and a46. __ Serving as pallbearers were 13. Month Shelby Lewis, great great Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, wine) 52. They __ sister, Jan Ford. Casey Partridge, Dennis Vincent grandchildren 14. Happy New Year! Women Business fromHudson Alpha, 53. Soviet Socialist Republic Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit Ronny leaves to cherish his47. Originate II, Lyndell Peters, Blake Peters, Maclyn Flores, and Blair Prior, proposals. The City of Bonham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 17. Exclamation to convey 58. Single unit mountain memories, his wife, Ginger50. Rugged Joshua Coldiron, David Daniel step grandchildren, Debra Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion. truth rangesservice providers for one or more McAnally of Sherman, The City ofFord Bonham is soliciting HazardAxton Mitigation Roskowske, Michael Prior , Michelle Lewis, Kim two sons, Ross Ford of Assistance (HMA) grants from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Partridge, and Keith Pearson. Davis, Holden McElveen, Pottsboro, TX and Todd Ford and/or Water Development Board other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant and Online condolences 3/8 and 3/15/22 Jacob Prior, Tyler Davis, and and wife,Building Kim of Resilient Bonham, Infrastructure Program, and Communities, registry and/or may Flood Mitigation be made at www. Victoria Alpha, also surviving is TX; daughter, Casie Assistance. Accordingly, the City seeks to contract with a qualified service provider coopersorrells.com. The City of Bonham plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Hazard Mitigation her brother, Ronnie Latimer and andandhusband, forLovelace pre-award post-award management of HMA project(s). Please submit 4 Assistance Grant(s) from the Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program of wife Melinda of Emory, TX. Zach of TX; sister, copies ofPottsboro, your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications to Attn: Heather the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Water Development Helen was preceded in death Gloria White husband,514 Chestnut Stockton, City and of Bonham St Bonham, TX 75418. Proposals must be Board (TWDB, and/or other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, by her parents Francis Alvin Ron ofby the Bonham, received City noTX; later than 2:00 p.m. on March 23, 2022 to be considered. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and/or Flood Mitigation & Katie Elizabeth Latimer, grandchildren, Dustin,the Bailey, The City reserves right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Assistance Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified engineering husband Thomas Gene Layton, Chase, Chrysanna, Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract firm to conduct an engineering study if applicable, determine scope of work and Pearson, grandson Heath Cayleigh, Knox and Baker; Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all Hunter Pearson, sisters, Hazel three great grandchildren, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist Genevia Latimer, Florence Lake, Harper and of Dyson; proposals. The City Bonham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. the City in its pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMA Odessa Latimer, her brother numerousdenieces, nephews, Servicios traducción están disponibles por peticion. project(s). Please submit 4 copies of your proposal of services and a statement Wendell Eugene Latimer. extended family and friends. of qualifications for the proposed services to Heather Stockton 514 Chestnut St Serving as pallbearers were Memorials may be made to Bonham, TX 75418. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than March 23, Rowdy Williams, Garrett the Fannin County Critters, 3/8 and 3/15/22 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with Pearson, Steve Pearson, the Fannin County Children’s any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Robert Rencher, Kevin Darwin, Center, or the Fannin County Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management and Dicky Callaway. Chapter of the American Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor Online condolences and Cancer Society. surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Bonham is registry can be made at www. Online guest register www. an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están coopersorrellls.com wisefuneralhome.com disponibles por peticion.

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AUCTIONS COMPLETE CONTENTS (Misc. items) of self-storage unit(s) will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be held Saturday, March 18th @12:00 pm at 107 West Hayes St., Savoy, TX. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit’s contents sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of units. BONHAM BEST STORAGE UNIT AUCTION! NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Saturday, March 26th @ 10:00 am at 2624 N. Center St., Bonham, TX. Complete contents including Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Tools, Toys, Clothing, etc., of self-storage unit(s) will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit contents sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the unit contents belonging to the following tenants: Stacy Potter, Terry Roberts, Leslie Madry, Rod Danz, Penny Pearsons, Cheryl Snyder, James Ramirez, Gina Ruskey, Steven Miears, Corey Halbert, John Dooley, Charlie Mahart, Deana Taylor and John Pilliod.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE: 1997 Sonoma GMC Pickup. Stick shift, needs minor cosmetic work. $3,000. Text and leave message to 903-227-7236. FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge 1500 Extended Cab. Excellent condition- Mileage 148K, $9,000. Ask for Ron, 972-816-5634.

FOR SALE FOR SALE Like new, electric weed eater, approximately 4 hours of usuage $45. 940-634-1669. FOR SALE 2018 JAYCO EAGLE M-330 RSTS 39ft. 3in. by 8ft., 3 Sliders, 2 Awnings, King Bed, Full size Refrigerator and Freezer, 50 in. TV, Fireplace, and Leather Furniture (new condition). Contact 903-227-2157 or 903-227-2567. FOR SALE County Line Garden Tiller, Mantis Garden Tiller, Lumber Rack, Cross Bed Tool Box, Tow Bar, Fiberglass Tonneau Cover For 6½ foot bed. 903-227-5047.

GARAGE SALES GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE RESALE SHOP. 10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095. MOVING SALE 504 N. Piney, Dodd City March 11th, 9am-? Everything from A-Z.

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

WANT TO BUY FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS No Title No Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Must be able to work days, help throwing birds, and general clean-up. Full time positon but could arrange 2 part time positions. Bonham, TX area. Call 605670-9175.

EMPLOYMENT IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information call 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna.

EXPERIENCED FULL TIME DRIVERS Wanted with Class A CDL University Transportation is a dedicated carrier For a Fortune 500 customer at a Major Distribution Center in Durant, OK. • No touch freight • Home 3 – 4 days per week & weekends • Earn an average of $71,000 - $86,000 annually $2,000 sign on / referral bonus • Start at $.57 per mile 2100 / 2600 miles weekly • Safety & Operations bonus after 90 days • Trip & detention pay Paid vacation / weekly guarantee • Full medical benefits / company paid life insurance • Part time drivers needed $200 per day & home every night University is 100% Employee Owned (ESOP) company Experience what being a Beneficial Owner Of the company can do for you as a driver Contact Bill Scribner Office 580-931-2136 / Cell 903-267-1428 NP FARMS ENTERPRISE LLC Looking to hire farming experienced employees. Pay will depend on experience. Call Nathan Prater 903-449-2904. NOW HIRING! CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

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We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.

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THE CITY OF BONHAM Public Works Department Is accepting applications for 2 positions of Street Dept. Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $13.78 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs. Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Positions open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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THE CITY OF BONHAM Public Works Department Is accepting applications for a City Mechanic Requirements: This is a labor position that involves preventive maintenance and repair of City of Bonham equipment and vehicles. Preferred work history of related vehicles, machinery, and equipment to include; heavy and light equipment, roadway vehicles, vehicle air-conditioning, vehicle Electrical wiring, hydraulics, welding, and gas and diesel vehicles and machinery. $20.50 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs. Applications are available Monday Friday, 8 am - 5 pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Positions open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

NORTH TEXAS SAFARI PARK Is hiring for these positions: • Animal Care Staff • Park Keepers • General Labors Weekends are Manditory FULL TIME - PART TIME Apply: northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com or call: 903-718-0305.

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. 1 – Savoy, TX SUPERVISOR: Pct. 1 Commissioner Edwina Lane POSITION SUMMARY: Our team is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals ready to go to work making Fannin County an even better place to live and call home! We are seeking personnel who have the ability to operate/maintain light to medium duty construction equipment used in the maintenance of road and drainage systems. CDL required. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Texas County & District Retirement System STARTING SALARY: $29,980.00 CONTACT: Commissioner Edwina Lane 8665 Hwy. 56 West Savoy, TX 75479 (903) 965-7030 Applications can be found online at www.co.fannin.tx.us and the Fannin County Auditor’s office located: 200 East 1st St., Bonham, TX.

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EMPLOYMENT 2/22/22OPPORTUNITY FOR Secretary to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension- Fannin County The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fannin County will be accepting applications through March 31, 2022, for the position of Secretary to Fannin County Extension Agents. Applicants should be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs; have the ability to learn and utilize additional online programs; have excellent communication, organizational, and record keeping skills; work well with people; and perform duties with minimal supervision. This position will provide administrative support for three agents and the ability to handle multiple tasks is essential. Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, medical, dental and life insurance. Applications are available through Fannin County Extension Office 2505 North Center St. Bonham, Texas 75418, online at www.co.fannin.tx.us Employment Opportunities, or you may contact the Fannin County Extension Office at (903) 583-7453, or email: Bethany.Arie@ag.tamu.edu. Applications must be submitted with complete resume and cover letter. Applicants will be subject to an official background check.

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A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm. GREAT NEWS! E.L. Finney’s General Store Will finally be opening, again! At 405 N. Main, Bonham. Vendors, please contact me ASAP, as we will be able to move in, beginning Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Call/ text Connie @ 903-227-9568.

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TRADE 2500 Welder for good lawn mower trailer. 903-664-2825.

BRIGGS BICYCLE REPAIR 1405 Cedar, Bonham 30 yrs. Experience Call Campy 940-634-1669.

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503

FOR RENT 2 Bed 1 Bath Mobile Home. Clean and Fresh, Country setting, close to town. $850. 903-583-9120.

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958

ROBERT’S HEATING and AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We accept all major credit cards. Financing Available. Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-647-0816.

EBS YARD WORK • Zero Turn Mowing • Tree Cleanup • Small Skid Steer Work • Haul Away Trash Serving Professionally For 25 Years. Psalms 119 903-436-2296

TUTORING SERVICES Math, Reading, & Writing. 20 Years Experience. Dawn Cox, Howe, Texas. 903-819-1260.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903-413-4338.

ART LESSONS Valley Creek Studio Drawing and painting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine Kluger 903-227-8143

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF BONHAM The City of Bonham is receiving funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP Act) program from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/Architectural/Surveying Firm (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City in its preparation and project implementation of ARP Act contract(s), to support eligible activities in the City of Bonham. Please electronically submit your proposal in .pdf format via email at hstockton@cityofbonham.org AND submit 4 copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the following address: Attn: Heather Stockton, 514 Chestnut St Bonham, TX 75418. SOQs must be received by the City no later than 2:00PM on March 21, 2022, to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Bonham is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

LEAD & COPPER RULE MONITORING AND REPORTING VIOLATION MANDATORY LANGUAGE - TIER III

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR 3/8/22 DRINKING WATER

Dodd City has violated the monitoring and reporting requirements set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Chapter 30, Section 290, Subchapter F. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing (or did) to correct these situations. We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During 6/1/21-9/30/21 we did not test for lead copper and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. The table below lists the contaminant(s) we did not properly test for during the last year, how often we are supposed to sample for [these contaminants], how many samples we are supposed to take, how many samples we took, when samples should have been taken, and the date on which the follow-up samples were [or will be] taken. Contaminant

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TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259. STAPP TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.” RENT A STORAGE UNIT IN BONHAM Several large units are available starting at $74.95 with electricity. Unit sizes up to 10 ft. x 22 ft. Gated parking spaces start at $44.95. Located at 400 Katy Blvd. Contact less rental online 24/7 at www.brightstartstorage@ gmail.com For more information call Randy at (903) 292-0657.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE: Contents of the following units located at 708 Crockett, Wolfe City TX 75496 will be sold to the highest bidder if rent is not paid in full within 15 days of this publication. Units include #45 & 87 Debbie Greenhaw. And unit #39 Alice Kaderli. NEED PRAYER or a WORD of ENCOURAGEMENT? We have a network of Christ-followers who would love to pray for you, your family, and your needs. All prayer requests will be held confidentially. Your name, request, and contact information will not be shared or sold. Send your requests to Bonhambelieves@gmail. com BIBLICAL UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY Sundays 10 AM 903-744-3794 228 County Road 1281 Along Hwy 82, 6 miles west of Bonham

220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included). Call or text 903-583-0108. FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 Bath House in Ector. NO pets. References required. Call 903-2270653 after 5PM for details. FOR RENT Commercial Office Space Call to See! 1609 North Center Street, Suite D, Bonham, TX 75418. Approx. 2000 sq. ft., Great Location, High Traffic, Lobby, Executive Suite, Conference Room, Break Room, 5 Private offices, 3 bathrooms, storage closet, Parking in front and back. Call 903-583-0225 or 903640-3635 for showing. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 225 to 300 sq. feet or build to suit. 2501 N Center ST. Bonham. 903-583-9527.

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Mandatory Language for Monitoring and Reporting Violation Failure to Submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report (DLQOR) MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR/CHLORINE The Dodd City water system PWS ID TX0740002 has violated the monitoring and reporting requirements set by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 290, Subchapter F. Public water systems are required to properly disinfect water before distribution, maintain acceptable disinfection residuals within the distribution system, monitor the disinfectant residual at various locations throughout the distribution system, and report the results of that monitoring to the TCEQ on a quarterly basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water is safe from microbial contamination.

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We are working to correct the problem. For more information, please contact Brian Hilliard at 903 583-7710 or PO Box 129 Dodd City TX 75438. This is periodic testing of houses built during a certain period of time. These tests can only be performed during the allotted time, summer. We have tested many times and have passed with no issues. We will be testing next summer. Our water quality is unchanged. If you need more information please call me at 903-486-2020. Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This notice is being sent to you by Brian Hilliard. Public Water System Number: TX0740002 Date Distributed: 02/28/22

We submitted the report late due to repairs on the system from the freeze and other personnel being out with personal issues. It just got missed. We are creating a calendar with reminders to help keep paperwork timely. All data that was needed had been gathered just not reported. Disinfectant levels are checked more frequently than required by the TCEQ and monitored daily. Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact Brian Hilliard at 903-486-2020. Posted /Delivered on: 02/28/22

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Children’s Center Announces Winners

Naomi was named the winner of the children’s Open Your Heart art contest sponsored by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Press Release - Winners of the annual art contest sponsored by the Fannin County Children’s Center have been selected. Naomi took home the top prize in this year’s art contest. She won $100 and a blue ribbon for her drawing of her hands holding a heart.

Eynar Alfaro won second place in the Open Your Heart art contest. He is a sixth grader at Sam Rayburn ISD and is receiving his award from the Children’s Center Director Sandy Barber.

and families recovering from abuse and neglect. Second place honors went to Eynar Alfaro, who is a sixth grader at Sam Rayburn ISD. His artwork features hands holding a bright red heart and several children and will be featured on the inside of the cards. He won $50 cash and a red ribbon for his artwork. “Once again, our judges had a difficult job in deciding the winners,” said Sandy Barber, Executive Director of the Children’s Center. “We are grateful for all of the children and youth who created and entered their artwork, as well as the parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults who helped

them get it turned in.” The artwork was scanned and sent to a local printer who printed up cards for the Children’s Center. These cards will be mailed to more than 2,600 people to help raise funds to sustain all the services offered by the center. The Children’s Center’s mission is promoting safety and improving the lives of abused and neglected children. Programs include Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the Children’s Advocacy Center and child abuse prevention programs. For more information, visit www.fanninccc.org or call (903) 5834339.

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8403 N. State Hwy 78 Ravenna, TX 75476

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1888 Courthouse Restoration Rededication Ceremony

VIDEO COMING SOON!!!

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10am

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MAIN STREET Title

THE FUNNIES -- TIME CAPSULE INSTRUCTIONS

(THIS NEWSPAPER WILL BE STORED IN A TIME CAPSULE TO BE OPENED IN 2122)

These instructions are to assist the future inhabitants of Fannin County, Texas, United States of America This material that you are holding is called a newspaper made from wood. We transmitted information in this physical form. The image above explained how to allow people to watch the ceremonial rededication from anywhere in the world in the year 2022. FaceBook, which had recently changed its name to FaceBook Live - Meta for Media, allowed us to broadcast events as they happened onto the internet. People had small portable cellular devices that functioned as phones, computers, video devices and messaging centers. A person would use their device to scan the square box, called a QR (quick response) Code, at 10am on March 10, 2022 and be sent to this broadcast showing this live event and that person could watch the event from any device, anywhere in the world.

Congratulations Fannin County! 1400 N Center St. Suite 100 Bonham, Texas 903-304-5808 www.horatiodental.com greatsmile@horatiodental.com

Now Hiring:

Front Desk (Bilingual / Spanish) • Dental Assistant

- Walk-ins Welcome - Family (Adult & Children) Dentistry - Extraction including Wisdom teeth removal - Implants - Crowns & Bridges - Root Canals including Molar Root Canal - Dentures including immediate dentures, implant support dentures, flexible denture, etc. - Teeth Whitening - Nitrous Oxide sedation, etc. - All Dental Emergency Services

OFFICE HOURS: 10:00am - 6:00pm (M-F), 9:00am - 2:00pm (Alternate Saturdays)

The courthouse looks amazing