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1939, in Superior, Arizona to Ethel Marie Clarke & Michael Zubia Guerra. Her given name was Elizabeth Ann Guerra (she would legally change her name in the 50’s due to negative feelings towards her father and to avoid the then common racist attitudes towards Latinas.) The first of four children born to Ethel and Mike, she was treated more like a boy than a girl by a father who had wanted a son and was prone to abusive behavior towards his wife and child. Feeling a responsibility as the older sister to her younger siblings, she would often stand in the way of their receiving beatings from their father causing his wrath to fall upon her instead. Her friends informed me how Dana had an unusually high IQ, total recall, a photographic memory, perfect musical pitch and excellent athletic ability. Due to her mental capabilities, she was recruited at a young age by a “special company” that

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would be instrumental in ob- classified but a photo of the after being tortured for a year, taining special training for her many medals and awards she she was rescued in her late and would be highly involved received during her service 20’s, and at the time of her in the decisions that would to our country, tells the story rescue, weighed 70 pounds, shape her future. At sixteen that classified documents will her hair had turned completeshe obtained a black belt in not allow to be told. When I ly white, and she was in a Karate and once when her fa- asked about the torture she re- coma for a month. She never ther entered a room with the ceived while a POW in Viet- fully recovered physically intent of inflicting harm, she nam, I was told that she and and suffered from PTSD, but went into a Karate stance and her unit were captured due to that did not stop her from enwarned her father she would the betrayal by a mole in the tering back into the workforce not allow him to strike her or company. Dana then had to as a civilian after much physiher mother again. The beat- witness each member of her cal and psychological therapy. ings stopped after that con- unit be horribly tortured and frontation while she contin- killed. The torture she enContinued dured included being buried ued to live there. After being directed by the in a box for long periods of See American Hero “special company” where time. Another close friend of on page 6 to attend college and which Dana’s, Gloria Grace Prosper branch of service to enlist who had joined our visit via in, (Navy) her abilities were phone, told of a dream Dana heightened with special train- had shared with her, that she ing, and she was sent to serve had during that horrible orthedown worst of her in different areas of *All theprices world. +TT&L,deal. W.A.C. -During Some units payment may be slightly higher Besides time in Vietnam, Da- torment while buried in a hole 2015 KIA FORTE SEBRING the CHRYSLER ground, she had a vi- 2006 FORD F-150 SD na’s missions had included in- in2008 2014 FORD F-150 2008 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER FORD F-150 sion that Jesus had picked her 2006 volvement in the takedown of 2014 FORD ESCAPE (BLK) 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX 2006 FORD EXPEDITION up in His arms and then set Idi Amin and the dismantling 2013 DODGE DART 2008 CHEVY COBALT EDDIE 2012 FORDWall. FUSIONBecause 2007 SUBARU her down and FORESTER while walking 2006 DODGE GRAND of the Berlin CHEVY EQUINOX 2007 PONTIAC G6 the forest, CARVAN through of the2012 specialized training she together 2011 FORD TAURUS 2007 PONTIAC 2006 DODGE DURANGO she had asked Him if she was received and being a mem2011 FORD EXPEDITION 2007 KIA SPECTRA CHRYSLER PT CRUISER to die to SANTAFE which He an- 2006 ber of theDODGE NavalRAM Special Ops going See 2011 2007 HYUNDAI 2006 CHRYSLER P.T. 2010 DODGE CALIBER 2007 HYUNDAI FE and “yes, butSANTA not here division, I am told that most swered Page 25 CRUISER TOURING 2010military CHEVY TRAVERSE 2007 HYUNDAI now.” She ENTOURAGE didn’t die and 2005 FORD MUSTANG of her records are not

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Dana Elizabeth Clarke Courtesy photos By Rose Schwartz It was recently brought to my attention that a life of great and rare accomplishments had quietly come to an end on the first day of April at the Clyde Cosper Veterans Home. This lady, I was told, was a veteran who had been a POW during the Vietnam War and had survived incomprehensible torture. My curi2018 Dodge Journey SE 2017 Nissan Sentra S 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2016 Ford Escape SE 2016 Toyota Camry LE 2016 Nissan Altima 2016 Dodge Journey SXT 2015 Nissan Versa S 2015 Chevy Cruze 2015 Nissan Altima 2015 Kia Sorento LX 2015 Kia Forte LX 2015 Ford Focus SE 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium 2015 Ram 1500 SLT 2014 GMC 2500 SLE 4x4 2015 Chevy Equinox LT 2014 Ford F150 2014 Ram 1500 SLT 2014 Jeep Wrangler 4X4 RHD 2014 Jeep Compass Sport 2014 Ford Explorer Limited 2014 Chevy Malibu LTZ 2014 Chevy Spark 1LT 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 2013 FORD ESCAPE 2013 Nissan Sentra 2013 Ford F-150 2013 Ram 1500 ST

osity piqued, I obtained the green light from my editor to write a memorial in honor of Dana Elizabeth Clarke and set up an interview with Dana’s close friend Jeralee Smith. On the day of our visit, Jeralee brought along Joan Conner, another close friend of Dana’s and I immediately picked up on the importance this memorial holds. Dana was born July 17, 2013 Chevy Malibu LS 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 2012 Dodge Journey SE 2012 Lincoln Navigator L 2012 Honda Odyssey EXL 2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 2012 Chrysler 200 2012 Ford Focus SEL 2012 Ram 1500 ST 4x4 2012 HONDA PILOT 2012 Chevy Malibu 3LT 2012 Buick Enclave 2011 FORD EDGE 2011 Ford Expedition 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2011 Chevy Suburban LTZ 2011 Chevy Impala LT 2011 Chevy Malibu 1LT 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring 2011 Chevy HHR LS 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ 2011 Honda Accord 2010 Chevy Equinox 2010 Ford Focus SES 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2010 Nissan Murano 2009 Dodge Avenger

2009 Toyota Sienna LE 2009 Kia Borrego LX 2008 Ford F-250 (GAS) 2008 Nissan Quest S 2008 Chrysler Town & Country 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2008 Chevy Suburban LS 2007 Honda Pilot EXL 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 2007 Kia Spectra 2007 Dodge Durango 2006 Ford F250 (gas) 2006 Honda Accord 2006 HONDA TUCSON 2006 Volvo S60 2005 Chevy Suburban 2005 Ford Expedition 2005 Nissan Altima 2005 Mazda 6 S 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 2004 Ford F350 2004 Nissan Maxima SL 2004 Dodge 1500 ST 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2000 Ford Ranger 2000 Ford Windstar 1958 Chevy Viking

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“…… and, the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.” As we focus our attention this week on the criminals being crucified to the right and to the left of Jesus at Calvary, we can learn some very valuable lessons. Last week we saw Jesus as the atoning Lamb. The death He died was for the sins of the world. He is the only way to Salva-

tion. He died once for all people for all times. On the other hand words were spoken from Calvary that reveal that one of the criminals died with his sins unforgiven while the other acknowledged Jesus and was forgiven. Another way of stating it was one blasphemed Jesus and died in his sins. The other criminal blessed Jesus and begged for remembrance and died to his sins. Now let us listen to some very important words spoken by each victim. In Luke 23:39 one of the criminals blasphemed Jesus by saying “if you are the Christ, save yourself and us.” The word “if” suggests that he has not believed, nor was he believing then. He is dying in his sins. Luke 23:41, 42 the other criminal said “this man Jesus has done nothing wrong. He

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After that dark period of her life, she settled in California and engaged in helping Special Needs children by becoming a Special Ed teacher in Los Angeles. It was a job she loved and was successful at until a child who had been deemed hostile and dangerous yet was allowed by an incompetent administration to be in a classroom situation, hit her from behind with a baseball bat. She was retired with a medical disability from that job but went on to re-enter the workforce as a practicing therapist after obtaining a PhD in Psychology at the age of sixty. Her talents included being an Olympiad in field hockey and being musically gifted. Described by her friend Gloria (who became acquainted with her during the time of her recovery after the POW ordeal) as having a beautiful

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voice and being a piano virtuoso by the age of 15. She noted that Dana also played 6-string and 12-string guitar, percussion, violin and composed many songs. Gloria added that Dana was in demand as a performer, both in the Navy and after her Honorable Discharge. Jeralee, Joan, Gloria and another friend named Mary Ellen currently living in Wichita, Kansas together with Dana, called themselves “The Five Royals.” Having met each other through Gloria while having taken music lessons from her, the five ladies have been loyal friends to each other ranging from 30 to 50 years. They decided early in their friendships to have each other’s backs and to always be there for each other. Dana moved to Bonham in September of 2020 from Wichita Kansas to live with Jeralee after having been weakened by an illness that had caused her to be hospitalized. The hope was for her to recover while stay-

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ing with her friend, but such would not be the case. After getting sicker and sicker, constant nursing became necessary and it was decided she would stay at Bonham Nursing Home until she could be transferred to Clyde Cosper. Dana had been at Clyde Cosper since July of 2021. Jeralee and Joan agreed with Gloria’s summation of their friend that: BG (her nickname for Dana) was one of the bravest and most resilient people I knew, a courageous warrior who did not know the meaning of the word “surrender” and had a kind heart. Having spoken with other old friends, Gloria noted that every single one mentioned her commitment to friendships…faithfulness…love. Dana was a member of the Remnant of Israel Church and believed Jesus protected her and was always with her, especially during the darkest times.

Tony Rodriguez Announces Candidacy for Bonham City Council, Ward 1

My name is Tony Rodriguez, I am announcing my candidacy for Bonham City Council, Ward 1. I am the person that walks the walk not just talks the talk. I would appreciate your support.

Celebrate Earth Day in the Rayburn Family Garden

By: Stacie Flood and Jennifer Parsley, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site Are you looking for a way to give back this Earth Day? Join the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site for a Gardening Day! While many know Sam Rayburn as the longest serving Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, here in Bonham he was simply Mr. Sam, a farmer

and rancher. At the Rayburn farm, Mr. Sam and his family raised animals and grew food to help sustain themselves. The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site carries on this tradition of home-grown food. Each year we plant our garden full of the same vegetables the Rayburn family grew. But this is a huge undertaking, and we need your help! Join us on April 23rd at 9:00 am as we work on our Spring Garden. Get your hands dirty

as we weed, till, hoe, and ensure that our garden continues to thrive. Continue the rich legacy of working in the dirt at the Rayburn House and help grow something today! This event is perfect for individuals, families, and community groups looking to give back. For more information, or to sign up, call 903.583.5558 or visit: www.VisitSamRayburnHouse.com.

Bonham, Texas TXB Rounds-Up to Support Texas CASA

Press Release - TXB is kicking off Round-Up for the Kids in all store locations including Bonham, Texas from now through the end of May. Guests can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to donate directly to CASA chapters in the local communities it serves, including Bonham, Texas. TXB stands for Texas Born, so supporting the communities it serves by donating to local Texas nonprofits continues to be a key priority for the team.

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Your child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2022. Enrollment is limited and subject to eligibility requirements. To apply, please go to: https://bi.bonhamisd.org/ and fill out the on-line intake. Please be sure to to provide us with the following information: ● Proof of income - Such as your 2021 Income Tax Return, 12 months of check stubs, a letter from the employer if above documents are not available (must have the employers contact information) and or Child Support/Alimony ● If you receive SSI, TANF or Snap Benefits, please bring that documentation as well. ● Child’s official birth certificate ● Social Security Card ● Child’s up-to-date immunization record A school representative will contact you via email with additional instructions once the on-line intake has been submitted and received.

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Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself: • Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others? • Is there something I wish I could live without? • Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control? • Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed? Located at Calvary Baptist Church • 913 S. 5th St. Bonham, TX cbcbonham.org/celebraterecovery Email: info@cbcbonham.org

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4. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Lake Zoning Regulations text amendments, Nonconforming Uses and Structures, Section 3.06 and recommend to Commissioners Court for approval: Before discussing certain verbiage used in the text amendments that needed tweaking, Mr. Welch thanked Attorney Newt Cunningham and Di Hopkins for their work on the amendments. Mr. Welch then noted that he wanted the word residential inserted in the text to clarify that the amendments did not apply for commercial use instances. After other minor changes clarifying the intent of the amendments, a motion was made by Gary Fernandes to adopt the recommended changes and to recommend it to the County Commissioners Court for approval, the motion was seconded by Kevin Darwin and the motion passed. 5. Discussion, consideration and action regarding changes and/or modifications by landowners: Di Hopkins spoke to note that with everything that was discussed today, she would ask that a hearing be set today to hear the Special Exception for Scott Harridge so that he would not have to wait yet another month to get his situation taken care of. A motion was made by Gary Fernandes to set May 5th as the date for the Special Exception Public Hearing, seconded by Kevin Darwin and the motion passed. 6. Discussion, consideration and action to set next BDALZC meeting and/or hearing date(s): A motion was made by Kevin Darwin to set the next hearing and meeting date at 8:20 & 8:30 a.m. on May 5th. The motion was seconded by Gary Fernandes and passed. 7. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.

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process is multi-step and feels a simpler procedure would be really helpful for those like himself who are facing unique circumstances. Much discussion ensued about his situation, with a comment being made by Attorney Newt Cunningham that if a circumstance like this becomes a repeated issue, the Commission would probably want to look at amending the verbiage regarding the setback rules, but if it appears his situation is unique and a rare occurrence, then it should be handled on an individual basis. After Di Hopkins spoke to give her suggestions on the matter, Mr. Darwin made the comment that adjacent property owners needed to be considered when dealing with zoning matters as it needs to be remembered that there is more than one party affected when decisions regarding zoning changes are made. After a statement by Commission Member Gary Fernandes calling into question the usefulness of the original decision to go with a 100’ setback, Mr. Welch agreed with the wisdom of everyone’s statement but called to attention the specific section being looked at today was the nonconforming uses and the setback issue was something that needed to be looked at separately. After much more back and forth discussion, Mr. Welch advised the landowner that his issue would need to be dealt with on an individual basis and advised him to go through the Special Exception process. 3. Approve meeting minutes from 03/03/2022 Public Hearing and Regular Meetings: After some discussion a motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the minutes.

Patriot Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Press Release - The Fannin County Republican Party and the Fannin County Republican Women’s Club would like to announce that they are now receiving applications for their 2022 Patriot Scholarships. There will be three (3) scholarships awarded. Two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded by the Fannin County Republican Party recogniz-

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Oakwood Cemetery News By Deidra Jackson

A much needed new storage building was constructed and finished at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove. Spraying for weeds and mowing has begun for the spring and summer seasons. Faded and out of season floral donations have been removed, which is done twice a year in March and October. A memorial was given for Jimmy Freeman. If you would like to send a memorial or donation, send to Oakwood Cemetery Association, P.O.Box 96, Honey Grove, TX 75446.

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Thursday, April 7, 2022, Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission Member Gilbert Welch called to order the BDALZC Public Hearing at 8:21 a.m. in place of County Judge Randy Moore as Judge Moore was attending a County Management & Risk Conference. Quorum was established with Commission Members Gilbert Welch, Kevin Darwin present and Commission Member Gary Fernandes attending via phone. Commission Member Matt Titsworth was not present. 2. Hear comments concerning text amendments to the official Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Regulations regarding: Nonconforming Uses and Structures, Section 3.06: Mr. Welch explained how the purpose of this was to allow staff, Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins specifically, more flexibility and ability to solve issues with nonconforming uses without the public being burdened to come before the Zoning Commission with every single nonconforming use issue. Di Hopkins spoke to say that she had shown the Commission with four different cases, the hardship that existed for certain landowners to build within the regulations and said she believes this amendment is needed to make it easier to help the citizenry. After Mr. Welch asked if there were any in attendance who would like to speak on this, a citizen of Frisco, TX who described himself as a future citizen of Bonham who has purchased property on CR 1396 near Bois d’Arc Lake’s North boat ramp, spoke. He explained how he had read

through the rules but was confused how the setback rules would apply to the AG zoned property he purchased which was 4.5 acres and the regulation dealing with a minimum of 5 acres. After some discussion, Mr. Welch determined he might want to restate his comments during the Regular Meeting. The landowner then stated that he just wanted it known that the current procedure for him to request a Special Exception, is a multi-step, lengthier process and that he is in favor of revisions being made to improve the process so that approving reasonable exceptions to setbacks would be allowed and, in his opinion, be a definite benefit for people in his situation. There were no other speakers. 3. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 8:32 a.m. On the same day, Mr. Welch called to order at 8:32 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission and noted that Quorum had previously been established. 2. Public Forum: Mr. Welch called the citizen of Frisco back to the podium to speak on his specific request regarding the verbiage relating to setbacks. The landowner then explained his issue was with the verbiage relating to AG acreage (minimum of 5 acres) and detailed the problem he was seeing with the setbacks for 5 acres being applied to his acreage being that it was only 4.5 acres and with the easement requirements of NTMWD, his 4.5 acreage is actually reduced to more like 2.8 which places him in the category of under 3 acres that also has unsatisfactory setback regulations. He then explained how the Special Exception

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During the 87th Legislature Special Session it was determined a Special Election for the proposed Constitutional Amendments would be held during the city and school elections this May. The end result is our May 7th elections look very much like our 2020 November elections with all entities being combined in order to accommodate the varying ballots.

All early voting will once again be held at the Roy V. Floyd Civic Center-1100 W. 5th St, Bonham, Texas, (“The Armory”, on the grounds where Trades Days is held). There will be a separate ballot for each election. The voter may in fact be eligible for as many as three ballots. If a ballot by mail has been requested, the voter may receive 3 different envelopes! It is critical for the at-home voter to keep

the ballots straight and make sure the ballot goes back into the envelope marked on the outside for that ballot. For example, if you receive a BISD ballot, you will receive a return envelope with “BISD” on the outside of the envelope. On Election Day, County Precinct voters will go to the consolidated location. At that location any ballot the voter is eligible for will be available. For instance, if you are a BISD voter, please

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My name is John Burnett, I am announcing my candidacy for Bonham City Council, Ward 1. I have outlined my reasons and qualifications for wishing to serve people of Bonham. Below is a summary of those qualifications and why my serving on the Council will benefit Bonham. Why I Am A Candidate: Growth is coming. It can be good or bad. For growth to be good, the city must be prepared. For Bonham to be prepared, decisions concerning our future must be made now. I have the training and experience to help make those deci-

sions. Family Man: Married to Kay Towery Burnett for 52 years, two successful sons, six grand kids. Businessman: Graduated from Bonham ISD in 1967. Graduated from East Texas State University in 1971. Employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 16 years. Owned and operated a retail tire store in Bonham for 34 years. Community Service: Member of the Bonham Kiwanis Club for over 30 years, president three times. Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen

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Stamford, Conn., April 1, 2022 – This April, in honor of the Month of the Military Child, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is celebrating military children for their strength and resilience with #MightyMilitaryKids. The campaign highlights their service and sacrifice through stories on social media, events around the country, tips on building resilience and downloadable activity sheets for families. Since its inception in April 2016, CVN has provided highquality, accessible mental health services to more than 30,000 individuals, including children. In fact, 16% of clients served have been children. CVN additionally treats the entire military family with non-veterans making up 48% of clients. Care is available to military families through CVN’s national network of 20 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics. Now, CVN is inviting military families and supporters everywhere to participate in #MightyMilitaryKids with a number of opportunities throughout April, including: ● #MightyMilitaryKids Stories - CVN is calling on military families to share photos and anecdotes of military kids both past and present on social media. Users are encouraged to share stories of strength, resilience and inspiration related to military children using #MightyMilitaryKids. CVN has additionally created Month of the Military Child themed social media filters that military families and supporters can utilize to highlight or show support for military children. ● #MightyMilitaryKids Infographic - What can all kids

learn from military kids when it comes to resilience? CVN is sharing parenting advice about building resilience in your child based on their work with military kids. ● #MightyMilitaryKids Activity Sheets - From a coloring sheet that asks children what makes them a #MightMilitaryKid to a certificate that parents can present to their children for their strength and resilience, CVN has created a number of downloadable activity sheets for the whole family. ● #MightyMilitaryKids Events - Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country are hosting a number of free, familyfriendly events open to all military families such as: • 2nd Annual We ♥ Our Mil Family Night – A drive thru celebration filled with food, entertainment and giveaways hosted by The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD in San Diego, CA. • Military Children’s Gala – Kids of all ages are invited to dance the night away and enjoy games, food, a photo booth and more fun for all with the Cohen Clinic at The Up Center in Virginia Beach, VA. ● #MyMilitaryKids Resources - CVN has developed a list of community partner organizations that provide essential support for military families on everything from education to summer camp. “Military children are known for their resilience as they often adapt to change and overcome challenges associated with military life,“ says Cohen Veterans Network President & CEO, Dr. Anthony Hassan. “This month, and every month of the year, we honor their strength, service, and sacrifice. We are proud to celebrate them at every step of their journey and support them along the way as we fill the gaps in care for the entire military family.” Designed for military

families, Cohen Clinics offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, teens and adults as well as family therapy and a number of support groups. Additionally, each clinic hosts child and family-friendly activities throughout the year including movie nights, yoga and arts and crafts. Mental health services are available to military families, service members and veterans for a variety of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems. #MightyMilitaryKids social media filters, resilience infographic, downloadable activity sheets, complete list of events, and resources are available at cohenveteransnetwork.org/ militarykids. B-roll of Cohen Clinic children’s play therapy and family therapy is available here. ABOUT COHEN VETERANS NETWORK Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families. CVN focuses on improving mental health outcomes, operating a network of outpatient mental health clinics in high-need communities, in which trained clinicians deliver holistic evidence-based care to treat mental health conditions. It was established in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen with a commitment of $275 million to build the network. Learn more about CVN here. Contact: Kate Sullivan: (203) 569 - 0293

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

Prayers are hindered when there is sin in our lives. Isaiah penned these words, “Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear” (Isaiah 59:1-2). The psalmist wrote “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me” (Psalm 66:15). Prayers are hindered when we despise the law of God. Solomon wrote concerning the importance of hearing God’s word, “He that turneth

away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination” (Proverbs 28:9). Prayers are hindered when we ask for things selfishly. John reminds us that “his is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us” (1 John 5:14). We are to ask James wrote that “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts” (James 4:3). Let us pray and ask in faith. Let us remove sin from our lives and pray. Let us read our Bibles and pray. Let us ask according to the will of GOD.

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Prayer is a vital privilege that every child of God has. Prayers are how we make our desires known to God. It is how we give thanks to God. Many times the prayers of a child of God are hindered. Prayers are hindered when we ask without faith. James wrote “let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord” (James 1:6-7).

Mother’s Day Butterfly Garden Walk May 8th, 2022, @ 2:30 to 4:00 pm

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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

Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 903-378-3518 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 (214) 728-3549 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679

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

Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. First United Methodist Church of Bon4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 903-965-5517

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, Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 phone 1-888-311-8508

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

Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903378-3468 West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215

McKenzie United Methodist Church in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 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 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 Nazarene (903)378-2768 903-486-1630 Bonham Community Church 347 FM Catholic 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423 First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office Non-Denominational (903)367-7038 903-583-7734 Golden Gospel Church 4435 County First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 Church of Christ Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 227-8527 Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 (903) 587-2229 First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398 (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

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

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

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

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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

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Black-eyed peas can be planted in July which allows some rotation planting. *Save any left-over flower or vegetable seeds by closing the packet with tape or paper clips and storing in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. *Plant turf grass--Bermuda from seed and St. Augustine and zoysia from sod. Pruning Tips *Prune spring-flowering shrubs like forsythia, Japanese quince, Indian hawthorn, azaleas, early white Spirea and honeysuckle after they finish blooming. Use lopping shears or hand pruners (no hedge trimmers). Keep the natural shape of the plant in mind while pruning. Avoid excessive cutting except when necessary to control size. Start pruning by trimming off any long shoots that stick out beyond the main plant. Cut the stem off from the base of the plant or flush with the remaining stem. Continue with the next longest shoot until the plant is the size and shape you want. Apply an all-nitrogen fertilizer (it should include 50% slow-release nitrogen) to promote good stem growth this spring for a beautiful display next year. *Pinch the tips out of new blackberry canes to encourage branching and produce more compact plants. Fertilizing Tips *Turf grass: Do a soil test. Typically, clay soils need only nitrogen, while sandy soils will require a high nitrogen fertil-

izer at a 4-1-2 ratio. For either soil types, half or more of the nitrogen should be in a slowrelease form. *For trees, shrubs, vegetables, and flower beds use the same type of fertilizer as is used on the lawn. Avoid using weed and feed products as a fertilizer in flower beds. For acid-loving plants like azaleas, gardenias, and wisteria use an iron/sulfur soil-acidifier product. *For roses, use a complete fertilizer for the first application as new growth starts, then use ammonium sulfate, or other high nitrogen source, every 4 to 6 weeks. *Wait to cut the foliage on daffodils until the greenery turns brown. The stem and leaves continue to produce carbohydrates that will strengthen the bulb for spectacular blooms next spring. Time to Watch For *Bag worms on junipers and other narrow-leafed evergreens. Hand pick light infestations or tear the bags open to allow birds and wasps to feed on the larvae. Carbaryl dust or spray should be applied while the insects and the bags are about one-half inch in length. Organic remedies include sprays of B.t. or Spinosad. *Check new tender growth for aphids. Large infestations should be controlled. Try a strong spray from the garden hose first. If using pesticides, always follow label instructions.

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Greetings Fannin County! I am pleased to announce the Fort Bailey Inglish museum is open for business. Covid restrictions and closures seem to be behind us. Area schools have begun to bring students back to the fort. We look forward to sharing the rich history of the fort and

all of Fannin County with all our visitors. We had a good month of March as word is starting to spread that the Fort is fully open. Folks came from near and far to see the fort. Here is a brief breakdown of our March vititors: 206 total visitors (90 school age kids and 116 adults)

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Topic: To Discuss the United States’ VA A.I.R. Proposal to Move Certain Departments Away from the Bonham VA When: April 12, 2022 Where: Multipurpose Complex 700 FM 87 Bonham Texas 75418 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Please join your County Officials and VA Representatives in an open and respectful discussion regarding the Veteran Affair’s A.I.R. Recommendations and proposal to close certain departments at the Bonham VA. Congressman, Senators and Representatives have been sent invitations to attend.

Candidate Forum in Honey Grove By Malinda Allison The Friends of the Honey Grove Library has invited candidates for the Honey Grove City Council and the Honey Grove School Board to participate in a Candidate Forum at the Library on Monday, April 18 at 5:30. Two places are up on the City Council and those running are Terry Paul Cunningham, Bill Moon and Brian Owen, Three places are up for the School Board and those running are Kyle Braley, Andy Lane, Scotty Mahan, Sheila Reece, Amber Sutherland and Hunter Templeton. Come and meet the candidates!

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The Hickfang Star Shoe Shop was established in 1921. It was located on the north side of the Square in Bonham TX. This picture (taken on Mar. 22, 1922) shows from right to left: Ottis Reeves, Hugo Hickfang, Kurt Gopffarth and Ernst Hickfang.

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Drawings and specs will be available after 05 April 2022. Public advertisement: Fannin Bonham Visitors Center Just Gotta Have It County Leader. & Chamber of Commerce A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10am on 14 April 2022 at the Sam Rayburn ISD miles farther than Campeche Administrative Offices, located at 9363 E. FM 273, Ivanhoe, Texas 75447. Attendance is Mexico (I googled it). strongly encouraged by an administrative representative of the company or corporation The Fort is open Thursdaysubmitting a bid as a General Contractor and Sub-contractor for the work. Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Reservations to bring groups Failure to submit a completed Contractor Information Section 00 43 36 at the receipt can be made through the Sam of bids may eliminate a General Contractor from consideration for work on this project. Rayburn House museum. CSP evaluation criteria is stated in 00 42 00 Bid Exhibit “F” and AIA A305 is provided for Respectfully, contractor reference. This information must be clearly stated and legible in the submitted Brian Neal bid package. Commander, Curator, Caretaker, Guy who sweeps Refer to 00 41 00 – Bid Form for combination project lump sum bid opportunities. up. Fort Bailey Inglish The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject any or all proposals. Museum

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sam Rayburn ISD is soliciting bids for the construction of a roadway that is needed to provide access to the sports complex area. The project consists of grading, drainage, and aggregate base for the construction of a 568 linear feet roadway that is 32’ in width. The roadway location and alignment is currently staked, and construction staking will be provided by the school to the successful contractor upon request. Plans are available upon request, and any questions regarding the project may be directed to Lance Campbell 903-664-2255. Proposals will be received by the Superintendent of Schools at the Sam Rayburn ISD Administrative Offices, located at 9363 E. FM 273, Ivanhoe, Texas 75447, until 2pm on 05 May 2022.

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on a leak in the basement, lot of little punch-out stuff and work on the “top of the line” AV live stream that will be coming out of the courtroom. 6. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Proclamation stating April 2022 as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Fannin County: Executive Director of the Fannin County Children’s Center, Sandy Barber, spoke to thank the court for their support throughout the year and for passing this Proclamation. She noted the importance of the community standing together against Child Abuse and how she had invited many of those community members to take part in today’s event. Citizens representing law enforcement, Child Protection Services, prosecutors, mental health workers, staff members and

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volunteers from the community who work together to eradicate child abuse, were on hand to stand with Sandy as she was presented the Proclamation citing April as the official “Child Abuse Awareness Month in Fannin County.” Last year there were 84 confirmed cases of child abuse that was investigated by CPS and the Child Welfare Board in Fannin County. The motion to approve the Proclamation was made by Commissioner Lane, seconded by Commissioner Self and the motion passed unanimously. 7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 02/01/2022 (R), 02/08/2022 (S), 02/08/2022 (R) and 03/01/2022 (R): After some review of the minutes, a motion to approve was made by Commissioner Lane and seconded by Commissioner Self. The motion passed. 8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve request from Legend Bank to release the following Securities: CUSIP#721573EK5, Pilot Knob, TX, in the amount of $170,000.00 and CUSIP# 31418DYH9, FNMA #MA4311, in the amount of #3,648,617.32: Commissioner Magness explained how this was something done every now and then for the bank. Fannin County Auditor David Woodson was on hand for questions. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Self, seconded by Commissioner Lackey and passed unanimously. 9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve short plat for Creekside Estates, 8 lots, 1.00-1.42 acres, on CR 4945 and Highway 78 in Leonard: Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins explained how the taxes were paid, the drainage work signed off on by Commissioner Self, the plat work done 3/21/22 and how the letter of intent from the

water company was verified. Commissioner Self then made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lackey seconding the motion which passed unanimously. 10. Discussion regarding going out for bids for engineering services; 1) Subdivision Regulations, 2) road study/impact fees and 3) plat reviews for developments with 50 or more lots: Commissioner Self explained why he put this on the agenda for discussion. He noted this was primarily the process needed for the implementation of impact fees and detailed the steps needed to be taken and how this would be put back on the agenda for the next Commissioners Court. A discussion ensued regarding the handbook of county regulations and bylaws and the importance of keeping those records up to date and available for view by the county citizenry. 11. Discussion regarding pursuing voluntary expansion of County Right-ofWay: Commissioner Self headed up a discussion on how the subcommittee wants to do a trial run in the lake zoning area to see how a voluntary expansion might work. He noted that if it is successful in the trial run, then a section of the county roads can be focused on to do something similar to what was done during the trial run. This item will be on the agenda for next week’s Commissioners Court meeting. 12. Discussion regarding text amendments with the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations; enforcement protocol and enforcement letters: Commissioner Self noted this would also be on next week’s Commissioners Court agenda and explained how this is about the need for enforcement of county’s rules and regulations and adopting a process of notifying residents about violations of the rules and the enforcement that would be enacted. 13. Discussion regarding moving into the Fannin County Courthouse: Commissioner Magness asked Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple for an update on when the move may be tak-

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903-378-2304 ing place. Alicia though not able to give a definite date; noted that there was to be a walk through tomorrow with the architects to do a “punch list” for the second and third floors. 14. Discussion and review of the Fannin County Accident Prevention Plan: Commissioner Magness stated that this was something every county department head needs to read if they haven’t already done so as there is a lot of helpful information contained within it. Alicia Whipple noted that if this plan is implemented, TAC (Texas Association of Counties) will do an assessment audit on the county to determine where weaknesses exist and once everything is in place TAC will come back yearly for an audit. Also, if Fannin County is found to be compliant with the plan, there will be an opportunity to save on the workers comp insurance obtained from TAC. Commissioner Lane noted the importance of consistently inspecting work equipment while Alicia added it is also important to pay attention to something as simple as being sure extension cords are not in a location in an office that could cause someone to trip. 15. Discussion consideration and action to approve payment of bills: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of bills. 16. Public Forum: There were no speakers. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Deliberation regarding Real Property – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to *551.072 of the Government Code for deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third personregarding property for future Justice Center: This item was skipped. 18. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Real Property Executive Session: This item was skipped.

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TCOG’s Criminal Justice Advisory Committee honors members for their service SHERMAN, APRIL 7 Texoma Council of Government’s (TCOG) Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) met on April 6, 2022, to score the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) grant applications and to honor the over 240 years of service provided by current members. Bonham Police Chief Mike Bankston, who has served the committee in various roles, including Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman, was presented an award for his 40 years of service. Sandy Barber, the Executive Director of the Fannin County Children’s Center, was also presented with an award for over 20 years of service. Together,

they have provided valuable insight into Texoma’s criminal justice issues throughout their service. “I would like to thank Chief Mike Bankston and Sandy Barber along with the entire CJAC for dedicating their time and expertise to the improvement of the criminal justice system in the Texoma Region,” stated TCOG’s Criminal Justice & Emergency Planning Program Manager Stephanie Davidson. Davidson stated both Bankston and Barber are great examples of TCOG’s vision ‘Better Leaders Building Better Lives.’ TCOG, in conjunction with the 25-member CJAC facilitate a federal and state grant funding process for local and

19. Comments by County Commissioners: Commissioner Self began by stating that his office phone was currently out of service and that anyone needing to reach him could do so by calling his cell# 214-952-1370. He noted there had been trees blown down that his crew is working on and if anyone knew of any downed trees they weren’t working on, to call and let them know. Commissioner Lackey also commented on damage done by the recent storm and asked citizens to let his office know of any downed trees so they could be sure and get to them. He thanked all for coming and wished all a good week. Commissioner Lane thanked everyone for coming with special recognition to those who came out for the Proclamation of the Child Abuse Awareness Month and reminded everyone about the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event that would be taking place on Saturday, April 30th. She noted an appointment would be needed and could be made on the TCOG (Texoma Council of Governments) website. She also commented on how her road crew would also be working to clear downed trees from roadways, asked all for patience as they did their job, asked citizens to call if any knew of downed trees in their area and wished all a wonderful week. Commissioner Magness also commented on his crew that is out working on storm caused road work. He reminded everyone about the Town Hall that will be held Tuesday, April 12th at the Multi-Purpose Compound from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. regarding the VA proposal to move certain departments out of Bonham and asked the citizenry to be interested in this as it is a matter of great importance for the county. He thanked all for attending Commissioners Court, voiced his hope that Judge Moore would be back next week and called for adjournment. 20. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:41 a.m.

regional criminal justicerelated projects. The current CJAC has a combined service of over 240 years and consists of subject matter experts from various disciplines, including Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, Drug Abuse, Non-Profits Organizations, Victim Services, Mental Health, Courts, Education, and others. This funding aims to support programs that protect people from crime, reduce the number of crimes committed, and promote accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness for the criminal justice system. Thanks to the CJAC’s service and expertise, since 1968, millions of dollars have been awarded and received for criminal justice

system improvements in the region. The Texoma Council of Governments is a voluntary association of the local governments in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Established in 1968, the Texoma Council of Governments promotes economy and efficiency in the coordinated planning and development of the tri-county region through its community and economic development activities. Either directly, or through contractors, the Council provides housing, utility assistance, and weatherization services for low-income citizens in the region and assists the elderly through a variety of Area Agency on Aging programs. The Council also facilitates the delivery of grant funding for homeland security and criminal justice.

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Davis/Warmke’s doubles title leads DC’s Weeks, 10 Ector players qualify Bonham to boys’ 11-3A tennis crown for regional tennis tournament trips

Dodd City’s Austin Weeks.

Ector’s Emory Cooper.

Bonham’s Colton Warmke. Photo by Rich Hilliard Bonham’s Colby Davis. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham’s Alli Kirkpatrick (left) and Avian McCain. Courtesy photo

By Rich Hilliard

Bonham’s Jagger Lindsey. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham’s Christian Aguilar. Photo by Rich Hilliard

PRINCETON -- Colby Davis and Colton Warmke’s boys’ doubles championship on March 30 led Bonham to the District 11-3A boys’ overall tennis team title. Bonham’s Alli Kirkpatrick and Avian McCain additionally finished as the 11-3A runner-up in mixed doubles to join Davis and Warmke in qualifying for the Region II-3A Tennis Tournament April 11-12 at the Cascades Country Club in Tyler. It will equate the first regional advance for Davis and Warmke who were the 11-3A alternate in boys’ doubles last year via a third-place finish. It will equate a return to the regional tournament for Kirkpatrick who advanced in 2021 in girls’ doubles. Meanwhile, Bonham’s Christian Aguilar and Jagger Lindsey will be a regional alternate in boys’ doubles via their third-place finish during the 11-3A tournament.

Ball, Whitburn win, lead Ector to golf regional tourney trips By Rich Hilliard

CANTON -- Hope Ball won in the girls’ division and Carter Whitburn triumphed in the boys’ at the District 23-1A Golf Tournaments on April 6 at the Van Zandt Country Club, as each Ector team qualified for regional competition this month. Rylee Gentry also finished as the 23-1A girls’ individuals’ runner up, as the Lady Eagles team -which also includes Tristan Kenas and Jael Grijalva -- won the girls’ district championship. Nathan Harris, Brent Bailey, and Weldon Garner teamed with Whitburn to lead the Eagles to being the 23-1A boys’ runner up -- only two strokes out of also winning a district title. Dodd City, led by John Gilbreath’s second-place finish, won the boys’ district team competition to also advance. The team additionally includes Luke Wilson, Ryan Graves and Luke McBean. Alex Dudley and Natally Medina of Dodd City qualified individually for girls’ regional golf competition. The Region III-1A Tournaments will be April 18-19 for the girls and April 20-21 for the boys in Hillsboro.

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Ector’s Sean Reed. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard BONHAM -- Ector claimed six of 10 available regional berths and Dodd City’s Austin Weeks defended his district boys’ singles title to also again qualify on April 1 at the 231A Tennis Tournaments at the Bonham High School courts. In girls’ play, Chelsi Petty won in district singles again with teammate Jullia Bailey as the division runner-up to both advance, as Ector’s girls and boys teams again won district championships. Rylee Gentry and Jael Grijalva of Ector triumphed again in district girls’ doubles, with teammates Abby Harris and Alyssa Mackey as the division runner-up, to qualify. Ector’s Tristan Kenas and Anthony Torres won in mixed

Ector’s Julia Bailey. doubles to advance, while teammates Emory Cooper and Sean Reed triumphed in boys’ doubles to qualify. Via third-place finishes, regional alternates from Ector will be Brent Bailey and Shawn Zackary in boys’ doubles and Kooper Smith in boys’ singles. It will equate a return for Ector’s Cooper, Kenas, Reed, Petty, Gentry, Grijalva, Harris and Mackey to Region III-1A play which will occur April 11-12 at Whitney. It will also be a repeat regional trip for Dodd City’s Weeks, a State quarterfinalist in 2021 in his first complete season of high school tennis -- his freshEctor’s Jael Grijalva. man year cut short by COVID-19 spread concerns that prematurely ended all spring high school sports seasons in mid March of 2020.

DC hoops’ Graves nets TGCA All-State notoriety Story and photo Graves also joined senior by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City’s Kylee Graves.

Dodd City senior Kylee Graves earned a spot on the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 1A All-State team for her efforts during the 2021-22 girls’ basketball season. It equated Graves’ second allstate honor for the recent season, being likewise recognized last month by the the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.

teammate Tori Dotson, a Murray State College softball signee, on the TGCA 1A academic all-state basketball team for the 2021-22 season. In February, the Dodd City duo helped the Lady Hornets reach their eighth-straight regional basketball tournament to complete their 12th-consecutive postseason following a 10th-straight undefeated district title.

District champion Stogsdill, RU HG headed for boys’ Region II-2A Tourney links at Ferris

By Rich Hilliard

WOLFE CITY -- Trenton senior Wyatt Stogsdill won the individuals championship and Honey Grove finished as the team runner-up on March 31 at the District 14-2A boys’ golf tournament to qualify for regional play later this month.

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Grove’s Tate Banker, Jonas Butler, Cort Garner and Lucas Morrison. Garner finished as the second-place medalist in the individuals boys’ district competition. The Region II-2A boys’ golf tournament will be at the Old Brickyard Golf Course in Ferris. April 1819.

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FANNIN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WISHES TO THANK THEIR LINEMEN! #thankalineman America’s Electrical Cooperatives Designated the second Monday of April as National Lineman Appreciation Day. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the NRECA Board of Directors, says this about lineman and the proper recognition of their contributions: “Whereas linemen leave their families and put their lives on the line every day to keep power on; Whereas linemen work 365 days a year under dangerous conditions to build, maintain and repair the electric infrastructure; Whereas lineman are the first responders of the electric cooperative family, getting power back on and making things safe for all after storms and accidents; Whereas there would be no electric cooperatives without the brave men and women who comprise our corps of linemen; Therefore be it resolved that NRECA recognize the second Monday of April each year as National Lineman Appreciation Day and make available to electric cooperatives, materials and support to recognize the contributions of these valuable men and women to America’s Electric Cooperatives.” On April 11 this year, Fannin County Electric Cooperative will honor the dedicated people who work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on. We proudly recognize all electric lineman for the services they perform around the clock in dangerous circumstances to keep power flowing and protect the public’s safety. Our co-op linemen maintain 2,300 miles of line in Fannin and parts of Grayson, Collin, Lamar and Hunt counties. “Our linemen are the first responders of our electric distribution system, and they work around the clock on high-voltage lines,” General Manager/CEO John Ed Shinpaugh says. “Conditions can be dangerous, but they power through to ensure reliable service for our members.” Fannin County Electric Cooperative invites all our members to take a moment and thank our linemen for the work they do. If you see a lineman at the grocery store or at a local ballgame, shake their hand and let them know you appreciate their work. If you post on social media, use #thankalineman to show your support for the heroes who light our lives.

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OBITUARIES

WESLEY (WES) ELWOOD AGNEW

DONNA GAIL GOOD

Donna Gail Good of Leonard, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2022. Donna was born on October 23, 1947, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Robert Young and Florine Frost Young. Donna is a member of the First Baptist Church in Leonard, Texas. Donna is survived by her daughter, Tonya Good of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Sheria Ann Young of Leonard, Texas; nephew, Shawn Young and his wife, Stephanie; great niece, Ashley Garcia; great-great nephews, Chad and Dylan Young; and many family and friends. She is preceded by her parents, Robert and Florine Young, and brother, Curtis Young. A memorial service was held at 11 AM, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 100 E Thomas Street, Leonard, Texas 75452.

JERRY 4/12/22

ODELL POWELL

Bonham-Jerry Odell Powell, age 82, of Bonham, TX was born on May 14, 1939 in Denison, TX to Thurman Odell and Dorothy Willis (Chancey) Powell. He joined his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 during his stay at Texoma Medical Center Hospital in Denison, TX. Jerry Odell Powell married Vera Nell “Susie” (Dale) Powell on January 22, 1960 in Bonham, TX. Jerry has been reunited in heaven with his beloved wife “Susie” whom he was married to for 50 1/2 years, before she passed away on August 20, 2010. Jerry attended Paris Junior College where he received an associate degree. He worked for Lance Snack Foods, before retiring. Jerry served honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of Constantine Lodge 13 and a member of First Baptist Church in Bonham, TX. Jerry enjoyed being outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, he will be greatly missed.

JOE W COX

Joe Wiley Cox, age 84, passed away Sunday night 4/3/2022 at the residence of his son and daughter in law, Charlie and Amy Cox with all of his family present. Joe was born June 27, 1937 to James and Audlee Brown Cox. He was a long time resident of Ector, Tx, graduating High School in 1955. He worked for Soil Conservation for several years and DeRose Industries in Bonham, along with other construction jobs and was also known for many years of catering and serving some awesome brisket. Joe was a Master Mason receiving his 50-year service pin

He is survived by daughter, Debra Powell and husband Doug Bryson of Allen; son Charlie Powell and wife Rolinda of Bells; grandchildren, Triston Powell and Hattie Powell; sister Therma Andrews and husband Staley of Telephone; brothers Richard Powell and wife Rita of Olive Branch, MS, and Phillip Powell of Ravenna; in addition to numerous extended family members and friends. In addition to his beloved wife Susie, Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Dorothy Powell, and brothers, Mark Keith Powell and Stephen Powell. Visitation was held at CooperSorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 8, 2022 followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm. Mr. Gary Purdy officiated. Interment was followed at Willow Wild Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Triston Powell, Jimmy Hardy, Staley Andrews, Phillip Powell, Brian Hardy and Stan Nelms. The family would like to give special thanks to Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home and the staff for providing excellent care to Jerry during his stay with them these last few years. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com. and also a Past Patron of Eastern Star. Joe was preceded in death by his parents James and Audlee Cox, brothers Jr. and John Cox, son Thomas Edward Cox and grandson Joey Cox. He is survived by his brother Jerry Cox and wife Elizabeth, daughter, Shari Cox Adams (Brent), sons, Mike Cox (Lanna), Troy Cox (Kristi), Charlie Cox (Amy), 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews. The family would also like to say a special thank you to niece Nancy Rushing for always checking on him. There was a visitation for family and friends, Thursday night, 4/7/2022 from 6-8 pm at the Savoy Church of Christ Fellowship building, (204 W. Hwy 56, Savoy, Texas). His friends and family will remember Billy Jack’s perpetual humor and love of a good story and pinching a penny until it squeals!

Bonham-Wesley (Wes) Elwood Agnew, age 86, of Bonham, TX was born on December 2, 1935 in Kinsley, KS to Floyd Elwood and Ethel Mary (Beebe) Agnew. He was promoted as the Heaven’s Orneriest Angel on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. Wes served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and then served in the Kansas Air National Guard until 1965, when he met and married the love of his life, Virginia Sue (Boundy) Agnew, on April 18, 1965 in Wichita, KS. Wes and Sue took the bold move to relocate their family to Euless, Texas where he worked for Braniff International Airlines as an aircraft mechanic until May of 1982. Then he made an even bolder move and joined forces with his long-time friend and business partner, Richard Willingham, to form a roofing business installing roofs across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Wes and Sue moved to Arkansas in 1997 where he renewed his love of aviation, working as a maintenance controller (telling those young kids how to work on planes) before retiring in 2008 and moving to Bonham. Wes loved spending time with his family, which included eating BBQ cooked by his son, David; playing Mexican Train with Sue and his son, Mike; and listening to the worldly travel adventures of his son, Stephen. But nothing brought him more joy than being Papa Turkey and Grandpa to his four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Wes was an active volunteer at the Fannin County Crisis Center at the encouragement of their new special friend, Jo Ransom, and for the Fort Inglish Society. His was a strong supporter of his wife’s involvement with Sadie’s Willing Workers at the First Baptist Church. Wes is survived by wife, Sue Agnew of Bonham; son, David Agnew and wife Tami of Rowlett; son, Mike Agnew of Bonham; and son, Stephen Agnew of Hot Springs; granddaughters, Staci Bray and husband Sinque, and Stefani Hannon and husband Shawn, grandson, Dennis Agnew; great grandchildren, Madeline Ensign, Audrey and Nora Hannon, Azaryah, Mekai, and Cyrus Bray; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Chris Hattaway; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ethel Agnew; son, Randy Agnew and wife Pam, grandson, Kevin Agnew, great grandson, Hayden Lee Agnew, and sister and brother-in-law, Lucylle and Harry Gifford. Visitation was held at CooperSorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 9:00am followed by funeral services at 10:00am. Bro.

Ken Ussery officiated. Interment with military honors was held at 2:00pm at Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine, TX. Serving as pallbearers were David Agnew, Mike Agnew, Stephen Agnew, Dennis Agnew, Shawn Hannon, Sinque Bray, Chris Hattaway, Philip Stukey, Roy Skillman, Richard Willingham, and Dale McGhee. The family would like to give special thanks to Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home and the staff for providing excellent care to Wes during his stay with them these last few years. Prior to him becoming a resident himself, Wes spent countless hours making friends and visiting the residents while waiting for Sue’s nursing shift to end prior to her retirement, many of whom he recognized and remembered when he moved to Cosper in 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fannin County Crisis Center or the charity of your choice. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

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GARAGE SALE BIG SALE 520 S. Center St. Bonham, Texas. Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th, 8am-5pm. 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 Coffee table, end table, dresser, night stand, Werner extention ladder, pictures, mirrors, CD’s, albums, dinning table with leaf and six chairs $100. 2106 Pecan St. Bonham, TX. Call 903-227-0285. Now thru April 19th. If nothing is impossible is it possible for something to be impossible?

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The Dodd City Independent School District is accepting bids for the sale of a 2011 International Bus. The bus currently does not run. The motor is fine but has electrical issues. The sale will be as is . Bus can be seen parked behind the gym. Please view the bus during non-school hours, or call and set up an appointment to view it. Any additional information needed may be obtained by contacting Bruce Mauppin, Supt. at (903) 583-3815 Ext. 212. Bids may be mailed to Dodd City ISD at 602 North Main Street Dodd City, TX. 75438, faxed to (903)583-9545, or brought to the Administration Office. Bids will be accepted until 2:00pm on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Bids will be opened at the school board meeting on April 21, 2022 at 7:00pm at which time they will be evaluated in the best interest of the district. So you mean to tell me a stress ball isn’t for throwing at people who stress you out?

FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT MEETING NOTICE 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we invite all attendees to advise us of any special accommodations due to disability. The Fannin County Commissioners’ Court meeting room is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistance is needed to participate, please call the office of the County Judge at (903) 583-7455. Please submit your request as far as possible in advance of the meeting you wish to attend.

May 17, 2021 at 9:00 am

NOTE: The Commissioners’ Court of Fannin County may discuss, deliberate and take all appropriate action on any matter listed on this Agenda. Items on this Agenda may be taken out of the order indicated. All testimony before the Fannin County Commissioners’ Court will be taken under oath pursuant to §81.030 of the Local Government Code. Please complete a witness (Public) testimony form prior to speaking.

The Fannin County Commissioners Court shall hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2021 at 9 am and the following agenda item will be considered:

“CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY’S GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA UNDER THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT, CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE AS REQUESTED BY BT BLOCK STORAGE, LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY $133,500,000 IN IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE STORAGE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY UTILIZING BATTERIES. THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE ABATEMENT AGREEMENT IS LOCATED ON LAND WITHIN THE FANNIN COUNTY BT BLOCK STORAGE, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE AND COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES AND IS LOCATED IN WESTERN FANNIN COUNTY, SOUTH OF US HIGHWAY 82 AND WEST OF NORTH CEDAR STREET, APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES WEST OF BONHAM. THE DRAFT ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND A LIST OF CORRESPONDING PROPERTY OWNERS, PARCELS, AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE. TO VIEW THESE DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CALL 903-583-7455.”

“CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY’S GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA UNDER THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT, CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE AS REQUESTED BY BT MASROOR STORAGE, LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY $89,000,000 IN IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE STORAGE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY UTILIZING BATTERIES. THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE ABATEMENT AGREEMENT IS LOCATED ON LAND WITHIN THE FANNIN COUNTY BT MASROOR STORAGE, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE AND COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 10.57 ACRES AND IS LOCATED IN CENTRAL FANNIN COUNTY, SOUTH OF US HIGHWAY 82 AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 121, APPROXIMATELY 1.4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BONHAM. THE DRAFT ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND A LIST OF CORRESPONDING PROPERTY OWNERS, PARCELS, AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE. TO VIEW THESE DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CALL 903-583-7455.”

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NOTICE OF SALE § § §

STATE OF TEXAS FANNIN COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fannin County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on March 30, 2022, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in May, 2022, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at the Front Steps of Bonham City Hall, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fannin and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale # 1

Cause # Judgment Date TX-15-4369 02/15/17

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

LEONARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JUAN ANTONIO MARTINEZ, A/K/A JUAN ANTONI MARTINEZ-MARQUEZ

Lot 13 & the East 35.00 feet of Lot 14, Block 23, City of Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, described in Volume 1637, Page 131, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#90175)

$25,160.00

86511 CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL VS. MARCH 30, 2022 SIMON SERENO, ET AL

3.443 acres, more or less, situated in the J. R. Aldrich Survey, Abstract 1235, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 29, 2012, from Don C. Renfro etux to Simon Sereno etux, in Volume 1600, Page 375, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#86511) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$339,250.00

0.17 acre, more or less, out of Block 3, Sanders Addition, an addition to the City of Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 17, 1999, from Billy D. Prowse etux to Eduardo Berrones Gamez etal, in Volume 906, Page 682, Official Public Records of Fannin County, Texas (#74975)

$44,960.00

90175 MARCH 30, 2022

TX-18-4564 10/13/21

TX-18-4568 02/23/22

TX-18-4572 10/13/21

95065 CITY OF HONEY GROVE, ET AL MARCH 30, 2022 VS. TIMOTHY LEE HICKMAN

TRACT 1 80.00 feet by 82.50 feet, containing 0.1515 acre, more or less, out of the Northeast corner of Block 45, City of Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, as described in Volume 847, Page 125, Land Records of Fannin County, Texas (#95065) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$75,790.00

TX-20-4673 10/13/21

83454 MARCH 30, 2022 CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. ELIZABETH ANN BINION, ET AL

119.00 feet by 75.00 feet, containing 0.205 acre, more or less, situated in the J. P. Simpson Survey, Abstract 1018, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 30, 1966, from Roy F. Dodson to G. W. Binion etux, in Volume 489, Page 240, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas (#83454) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$74,680.00

TX-20-4678 04/21/21

CITY OF HONEY GROVE, ET AL 94944 MARCH 30, 2022 VS. JUAN AMADOR CORONADO, ET AL

60 feet 3 inches by 82 1/2 feet, containing 0.1141 acre, more or less, out of the North end of Lot 146, Block 20, City of Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 6, 2010, from Jerry W. Sanders etux to Juan Amador Coronado etal, in Volume 1483, Page 344, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#94944) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$23,460.00

TX-20-4686 10/13/21

CITY OF ECTOR, ET AL VS. 81640 OTIS IVINS, ET AL MARCH 30, 2022

TRACT 1 0.305 acres, more or less, situated in the J. H. Pierson Survey, Abstract 867, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 10, 2003, from Vanerbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc. to Otis M. Ivins, etux, in Volume 1023, Page 310, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (# 81640) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$9,850.00

TX-20-4686 10/13/21

CITY OF ECTOR, ET AL VS. 100011 OTIS IVINS, ET AL MARCH 30, 2022

TRACT 2 Being a Mobile home only: Label #’s HWC0279277 and HWC0279278, Serial #’s CSS001553TXA and CSS001553TXB, situated on property located in the J. Pierson Survey, Abstract 867, Fannin County Texas (#100011) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$30,690.00

TX-20-4689 10/13/21

FANNIN COUNTY, ET AL VS. 76226 MARCH 30, 2022 JOE HART, ET AL

1.00 acre, more or less, situated in the J. T. Hobbs Survey, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated November 8, 1958, from W.D. Russell etux to Joe Hart, in Volume 414, Page 437, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas (#76226) (SUBJECT TO 2021 PROPERTY TAXES)

$9,000.00

TX-21-4763 02/23/22

FANNIN COUNTY, ET AL VS. 94494 CHARLES W. NEWMAN, ET AL MARCH 30, 2022

Part of Lot 1, Block 7, W. C. Holmes Division, an addition to the Town of Trenton, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 4, 1948, from G. D. Collins etal to Charles W. Newman, in Volume 294, Page 509, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas (#94494)

$8,100.00

CITY OF HONEY GROVE, ET AL 74975 MARCH 30, 2022 VS. EDUARDO BERRONES GAMEZ, ET AL

*The following properties were Struck-off at previous Tax Sales and are now being offered for Re-Sale* CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. 93093 SEPTEMBER 01, JIM LUND, A/K/A JAMES EDMOND LUND 2011

0.172 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK 4, REICH ADDITION, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED, OCTOBER 1, 2005, FROM FLOYD W. COX, ET UX, TO JIM LAND, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1193, PAGE 467, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS (ACCT #93093 CITY OF BONHAM & FANNIN CO.)

$6,000.00

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. JAMES BUCHANAN, A/K/A JAMES ROLAND BUCHANAN, ET AL

TRACT 1 61.50 feet by 137.00 feet, containing 0.1934 acre, more or less, being the South 1/2 of a 123.00 feet by 137.00 feet tract situated in the J. P. Simpson Survey, Abstract 1018, described in deed dated April 21, 1988, from Aubrey Claude Siler, et ux to James Buchanan, in Volume 709, Page 135, Land Records of Fannin County, Texas (#83637)

$10,850.00

TX-10-3814 05/19/11

TX-13-4127 09/19/18

83637 MARCH 26, 2019

TX-13-4127 09/19/18

93083 MARCH 26, 2019

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. JAMES BUCHANAN, A/K/A JAMES ROLAND BUCHANAN, ET AL

TRACT 3 75.00 feet by 100.00 feet, containing 0.1722 acre, more or less, out of Lot 1, Block 4, Reich’s Addition, an addition to the City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated October 27, 1997, from Mary McKinney to James Buchanan, in Volume 880, Page 1068, Land Records of Fannin County, Texas (#93083)

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$1,320.00

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Sale # 14

Cause # Judgment Date TX-13-4127 09/19/18

Acct # Order Issue Date 77172 MARCH 26, 2019

Style of Case CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. JAMES BUCHANAN, A/K/A JAMES ROLAND BUCHANAN, ET AL

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

TRACT 4 55.00 varas by 13.25 varas, containing 0.0.1291 acre, more or less, being the North 1/2 of a 55.00 varas by 26.50 varas tract situated in the W C. Ingram Survey, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated July 26, 2002 from Douglas Leon Clark, et al to James Buchanan, in Volume 989, Page 433, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#77172)

$12,150.00

TRACT 1 100.00 feet by 165.00 feet, containing 0.3788 acre, more or less, situated in the James A. Jeffries Survey, Abstract 571, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated February 17, 2000, from Arjeree Thomason to Chad Thomason, in Volume 923, Page 503, Land Records of Fannin County, Texas (#77839)

$30,670.00

TX-15-4275 09/13/17

77839 HONEY GROVE INDEPENDENT MARCH 26, 2018 SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CHAD THOMASON

TX-16-4425 09/19/18

93160 CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. MARCH 26, 2019 DAREC EDWARD BARNETT,

Lot 7, Block 11, Reich Addition, an addition to the City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described in Volume 1130, Page 356, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#93160)

$13,110.00

TX-18-4510 07/17/19

92157 AUGUST 26, 2020

147.50 feet, out of the Northwest corner of Block 27, Inglish Addition, an addition to City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated January 14, 1982, from Dorothy M. Taylor to Linda Jo McDonald, in Volume 616, Page 219, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#92157)

$24,540.00

A/K/A DAREC E BARNETT, ET AL

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. LINDA JO MCDONALD, A/K/A LINDA JO VANHOOSER, ET AL

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. A RECENT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REQUIRES BIDDERS TO OBTAIN, PRIOR TO THE SALE, A STATEMENT FROM THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/ FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR ANY PROPERTY EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON OR RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT AT THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 831 W. STATE HWY 56, BONHAM, TX (903) 583-8701. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS THE REQUEST. YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE NOTICE TO CREDITORS BEGINS. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Shirley Jean

Dated at Bonham, Texas, March 30, 2022

Rich, Deceased, were issued on April 5, 2022, in Cause No. PR-2021-13013, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Cheryl Partridge. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are

Sheriff Mark Johnson required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Fannin County, Texas By

Deputy

c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 DATED April 5, 2022.

Notes:

/S/ the Michael S. Evans The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or adjudged value. However, Michael S. Evans the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing Attorney for Cheryl Partridge unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL State Bar No.:SALES 24057841 SUBJECT (903) 640-4300 TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE Telephone: ON THE PROPERTY Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 597-2897

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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

4/5/22

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Shirley Jean Rich, Deceased, were issued on April 5, 2022, in Cause No. PR-2021-13013, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Cheryl Partridge. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

"I solemnly swear that the above notice was published once in the "Fannin County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Leader" newspaper, as provided in the Texas Estates Code for the service of citation or notice of Notice hereby original Letters of Administration Estate Patricia Publication, andis the date given borne that by the issue of the newspaper in which for saidthe notice wasofpublished Charlene Emling, Deceased, were issued on April 5, 2022, in Cause No. PR-2022-13051, was ." pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Donald Emling. Publisher All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredSWORN to presentTO them to the undersigned within the time law. AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE MEand byin the manner prescribed onby this the ____________________day of , 2022. c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 North Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418 DATED April 5, 2022.

DATED April 5, 2022. /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Cheryl Partridge State Bar No.: 24057841 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT

Notary Public, State of Texas /S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Applicant State Bar No.: 24057841 Telephone: (903) 640-4300 Facsimile: (903) 640-4344 E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT

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EMPLOYMENT TRUE CANINE INTERNATIONAL (TCI) Seeks a Master Trainer of Canine Handlers at its McKinney, TX headquarters. The Master trainer will be required to oversee quality of TCI trainer’s performance and lead training for law enforcement agencies and military units. Min. 10 years’ experience training working dogs, 5 years’ experience in certifying law enforcement K9 teams, and 3 years’ experience certifying explosive detection teams. Must be able to speak one of the following languages: German, Czech, or Dutch. Please send resume to k9@ truecanineinternational. com. 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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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.

NORTH TEXAS SAFARI PARK We are looking for the right person to join us out here at NorthTexas Safari Park. ● Should you decide to send in your resume please be mindful of the following. ● You would be working with animals and the public during park hours. ● Weekends are required. ● Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., clean, rake stalls, etc. ● Must have reliable transportation, good work ethics, and self motivated. ● Love animals is a must!! Please apply by sending resume to northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information call 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna. 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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ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS FANNIN COUNTY BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Bonham Independent School District (the “District”) deems it advisable to call the bond election hereinafter ordered (the “Election”); and; and WHEREAS, the Election is subject to the provisions of Section 45.003, Texas Education Code, and the District is contracting with Fannin County, Texas for the administration of the Election pursuant to an interlocal agreement with Fannin County (the “Election Contract”); and WHEREAS, Fannin County, acting through the Fannin County Clerk in accordance with the Election Contract will provide for the administration of the Election; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Order was adopted was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given, all as required by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Section 1. The statements contained in the preamble of this Order are true and correct and adopted as findings of fact and operative provisions hereof. Section 2. Election Ordered; Polling Places. The Election shall be held in the District between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on May 7, 2022 (“Election Day”). The Election is to be conducted and administered by Fannin County as provided by Chapter 271 and Chapter 31, Subchapter D of the Texas Election Code (the “Code”), and the Election Contract. Voting on Election Day and Early Voting shall occur on the dates and during the hours and at the designated polling places as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, which exhibit is hereby made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. The locations on Exhibit A are hereby designated at the voting locations. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different Election Day polling places required to conform to the Election Contract and the Code. Section 3. Early Voting. Early voting shall be administered by Fannin County. Early Voting by personal appearance shall begin on April 25, 2022 and conclude on May 3, 2022 and will be conducted at the Early Voting locations on the dates and at the times specified in Exhibit A attached hereto and which locations are hereby designated as the early voting locations. The early voting polling places shall remain open during such hours for early voting by personal appearance for any registered voter of the District at such voting place. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different early voting polling places required to conform to the Election Contract and the Code. Section 4. Election Officials. The appointment of the Presiding Election Judges, Alternate Judges, Early Voting Clerks, the Presiding Judge of the early ballot board and other election officials for the Election shall be made by the Fannin County Clerk. Section 5. Voting by Mail. Applications for voting by mail for all residents of the District shall submitted by personal delivery or shall be mailed to the address below prior to the deadline prescribed by law: Postal Mail: Commercial Carrier or Personal Delivery

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Fannin County Clerk 800 E. 2nd Street Bonham, Texas 75418 Fannin County Clerk 800 E. 2nd Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903.583.7486 903.640.4241 countyclerk@fanninco.net

Section 6. Early Voting Ballots. An Early Voting Ballot Board shall be created to process early voting results of the Election, and the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be designated by the Fannin County Clerk. The Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute the Early Voting Ballot Board members and, if needed, the Signature Verification Committee members required to efficiently process the early voting ballots. Section 7. Qualified Voters. All qualified electors of and residing in the District, shall be entitled to vote at the election. Section 8. Propositions. At the Election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in accordance with law: BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A Shall the Board of Trustees of Bonham Independent School District be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount of $53,690,000 the purpose of constructing, renovating, improving, equipping LH Rather Junior High School, Finley-Oates Elementary, Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center, with the bonds to mature, bear interest, and be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance; and shall the Board of Trustees be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes, on all taxable property in the District, sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds? Section 9. Ballots. The official ballots for the Election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code to permit the electors to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid PROPOSITION with the ballots to contain such provisions, markings and language as required by law, and with such PROPOSITION to be expressed substantially as follows: BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A FOR ______ AGAINST ______

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THE ISSUANCE OF $53,690,000 OF BONDS BY BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LH RATHER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FINLEY-OATES ELEMENTARY AND BAILEY INGLISH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, AND LEVYING THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Section 10. Compliance with Federal Law. In all respects, the Election shall be conducted in accordance with the Code. Pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act (“HAVA”) and the Code, at each polling place there shall be at least one voting system that is equipped for disabled individuals, and each such voting system shall be a system that has been certified by the Texas Secretary of State as compliant with HAVA and the Code. The District hereby finds that the voting system to be used by the Fannin County Clerk in administering the Election is such a system, and orders that such voting equipment or other equipment certified by the Texas Secretary of State shall be used by the District in its elections. Section 11. The Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Superintendent, President, Vice President or the Secretary of the Board of Trustees to execute or attest on behalf of the District the Election Contract with the County. Section 12. The following information is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. (a) The proposition language that will appear on the ballot is set forth in Section 9 hereof. (b) The purpose for which the bonds are to be authorized is set forth in Section 8 hereof. (c) The principal amount of the debt obligations to be authorized is $53,690,000 for Proposition A. (d) If the bonds are approved by the voters, the Board of Trustees will be authorized to levy annual ad valorem taxes, on all taxable property in the District, sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds. (e) Based upon the bond market conditions at the date of adoption 3.250%. Such estimate considers several factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected bond ratings of the proposed bonds. Such estimated maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the bonds or notes, or any series thereof, may be sold. (f)

If the bonds are approved, they may be issued in one or more series, to mature serially, over a period not to exceed 31 years from the date of issuance of each series of bonds.

(g) The aggregate amount of the outstanding principal of the District’s debt obligations as of the date of this Order is $31,950,000.

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The aggregate amount of the outstanding interest of the District’s debt obligations as of the date of this Order is $11,449,406.

(i)

The ad valorem debt service tax rate for the District as of the date of this Order is $0.3420per $100 of taxable assessed valuation.

(j) The website for the District (as the authority conducting the election) is https://bonhamisd.org and the website for Fannin County (as the entity administering the election) is http://www.co.fannin.tx.us. EXHIBIT A Early Voting Location Dates and Hours Roy V. Floyd Civic Center (Armory) 1100 W. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 April 25th – April 29th and May 2nd – 3rd Hours will be 8am-5pm (except 7 am to 7 pm on April 28th and May 3rd) Election Day Voting Location and Hours MAY 7, 2022 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Armory) Civic Center-1100 W. 5th St., Bonham 1st Baptist Church- 207 S. Ashford, Savoy Ladonia City Hall- 100 Main Street Community Center (old Snap Center) 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton First Presbyterian Church- 821 N. Center Street Dodd City Hall, City Hall- 304 S. Caney Street Ector School Cafeteria 103 East Main Street, Ector Lyday Hall (Crockett Room) 540 6th Street, Honey Grove Voter Information Document – Bonham Independent School District Special Election Proposition A The following information is prepared to comply with Tex. H.B. 477 86th Leg., R.S. (2019) and is for illustration purposes only. The information is not a part of the proposition to be voted on and does not create a contract with the voters. At the Election, the following language will appear on the ballot: BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A

FOR ______ AGAINST ______

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The following table sets forth the estimated principal amount of, and interest due to maturity on, the bonds to be issued if Proposition A passes, and all outstanding obligations of the District secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes. Principal Amount of Bonds to be authorized

$53,690,000

Estimated interest for Bonds to be authorized (1)

$37,210,550

Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on time and in full the Bonds to be authorized (1) $90,900,550

Principal of District’s Existing Outstanding Debt (as of 2/7/22) $31,950,000

Remaining interest on District’s Existing Outstanding Debt

Combined Principal and Interest to timely pay District’s Outstanding Debt

(as of 2/7/22)

$11,449,406

$43,399,40

(1) The interest on the proposed bonds was estimated at a rate of 3.250% based on market conditions as of February 7, 2022, and therefore, the interest payable on the proposed bonds may be less than, or more than, the amounts set forth above based on market conditions at the time of sale of the proposed bonds. Based on the information and assumptions provided in the table above, the estimated maximum annual increase in the amount of taxes that would be imposed on a residence homestead in the District with a taxable appraised value of $100,000 to repay the proposed bonds, if approved, is $0.00. This estimate assumes average annual growth of District’s taxable assessed valuation of 2.6% through tax year 2023 and 10% per year through the tax year 2025, and holds the District’s taxable assessed valuation constant thereafter and assumes that the proposed bonds will be issued in an amortization that will produce relatively overall consistent levels of debt service in each year while taking into account the District’s existing debt. ORDEN PARA CONVOCAR UNA ELECCIÓN DE BONOS Y AVISO DE ELECCIÓN EL ESTADO DE TEXAS CONDADO DE FANNIN DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM EN VISTA DE QUE la Junta de Síndicos (la “Junta”) del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bonham (el “Distrito”) considera aconsejable convocar la elección de bonos que se ordena más adelante en la presente (la “Elección”); y EN VISTA DE QUE la Elección está sujeta a las disposiciones de la Sección 45.003 del Código de Educación de Texas, y el Distrito celebra un contrato con el Condado de Fannin, Texas, para la administración de la Elección en virtud de un convenio interlocal con el Condado de Fannin (el “Contrato Electoral”); y, y

EN VISTA DE QUE el Condado de Fannin, actuando a través del Secretario del Condado de Fannin de acuerdo con el Contrato Electoral, estará a cargo de administrar la Elección;

EN VISTA DE QUE por la presente, se halla y determina oficialmente que la asamblea en la cual esta Orden fue adoptada estuvo abierta al público, y que se dio aviso público de la hora, el lugar y el propósito de la asamblea, todo según lo exige el Capítulo 551 del Código de Gobierno de Texas. POR LO TANTO, LA JUNTA DE SÍNDICOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM ORDENA: Sección 1. Las declaraciones contenidas en el preámbulo de esta Orden son verdaderas y correctas y se adoptan como determinaciones de hechos y como disposiciones operativas de la presente. Sección 2. Elección ordenada; lugares de votación. La Elección se llevará a cabo en el Distrito en el horario de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el 7 de mayo de 2022 (el “Día de Elección”). El Condado de Fannin organizará y administrará la Elección según lo dispuesto en el Capítulo 271 y el Subcapítulo D del Capítulo 31 del Código Electoral de Texas (el “Código”) y el Contrato Electoral. La votación el Día de Elección y la votación anticipada se llevarán a cabo en las fechas y durante los horarios y en los lugares de votación designados de la forma indicada en el Anexo A adjunto a este documento, anexo que, por la presente, se incorpora a esta Orden para toda intención y propósito. Por la presente, las ubicaciones en el Anexo A se designan como lugares de votación. El Anexo A será modificado para incluir lugares de votación adicionales o diferentes para el Día de Elección requeridos para cumplir con el Contrato Electoral y el Código. Continued On Page 28

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Page 28 • April 12, 2022 • 903-583-3280 Sección 3. Votación anticipada. La votación anticipada será administrada por el Condado de Fannin. La votación anticipada en persona comenzará el 25 de abril de 2022 y terminará el 3 de mayo de 2022, y se llevará a cabo en los lugares de Votación Anticipada en las fechas y los horarios especificados en el Anexo A adjunto a este documento, lugares que, por la presente, se designan como lugares de votación anticipada. Los lugares de votación anticipada se mantendrán abiertos durante dichos horarios para la votación anticipada en persona para cualquier votante del Distrito registrado en dicho lugar de votación. El Anexo A será modificado para incluir lugares de votación adicionales o diferentes para la elección anticipada requeridos para cumplir con el Contrato Electoral y el Código. Sección 4. Funcionarios Electorales. La designación de los Jueces Electorales Presidentes, Jueces Alternos, Oficiales de Votación Anticipada, el Juez Presidente del consejo de boletas de votación anticipada y demás funcionarios electorales de la Elección la hará el Secretario del Condado de Fannin. Sección 5. Votación por correo. Las solicitudes de votación por correo para todos los residentes del Distrito deben entregarse en persona o deben enviarse por correo postal a la siguiente dirección antes de la fecha límite indicada por la ley: Correo postal

Fannin County Clerk 800 E. 2nd Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Servicio de correo privado o entrega en persona

Fannin County Clerk 800 E. 2nd Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Teléfono Fax Correo electrónico

903.583.7486 903.640.4241 countyclerk@fanninco.net

Sección 6. Boletas de votación anticipada. Se creará un Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada para procesar los resultados de la votación anticipada de la Elección, y el Secretario del Condado de Fannin designará al Juez Presidente de dicho Consejo. El Juez Presidente del Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada nombrará a dos o más miembros adicionales para formar el Consejo de Boletas de Votación Anticipada y, de ser necesario, a los miembros del Comité de Verificación de Firmas requeridos para procesar de forma eficiente las boletas de votación anticipada. Sección 7. Votantes habilitados. Todos los votantes habilitados y residentes en el Distrito tendrán derecho a votar en la elección. Sección 8. Proposiciones. En la elección se presentarán las siguientes PROPOSICIONES de acuerdo con la ley: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM PROPOSICIÓN A DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM ¿Se deberá autorizar a la Junta de Síndicos del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bonham a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o más series, en la cantidad total de capital de $53,690,000, para el propósito de construir, renovar, mejorar y equipar la Escuela Secundaria LH Rather, la Primaria Finley-Oates, el Centro para la primera infancia Bailey Inglish, bonos que vencerán, devengarán interés y serán emitidos y vendidos en conformidad con la ley al momento de emisión; y se deberá autorizar a la Junta de Síndicos a imponer y comprometer, y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito, suficientes, sin límite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interés de los bonos y el costo de cualquier acuerdo de crédito firmado en conexión con los bonos? Sección 9. Boletas de votación. Las boletas de votación oficiales para la Elección se prepararán en conformidad con el Código Electoral de Texas para permitir a los electores votar “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de la PROPOSICIÓN antedicha, y de manera que contengan dichas disposiciones, marcas y lenguaje conforme a lo que exige la ley, y con dicha PROPOSICIÓN expresada básicamente de la siguiente manera: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM PROPOSICIÓN A DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM ) A FAVOR ______ ) ) EN CONTRA ______ ) ) ) )

LA EMISIÓN DE $53,690,000 EN BONOS POR PARTE DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA LH RATHER, LA PRIMARIA FINLEY-OATES Y EL CENTRO PARA LA PRIMERA INFANCIA BAILEY INGLISH, Y LA IMPOSICIÓN DEL IMPUESTO PARA EL PAGO DE LOS BONOS. ESTO ES UN AUMENTO AL IMPUESTO PREDIAL.

Sección 10. Conformidad con las leyes federales. En todos sus aspectos, la Elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con el Código. En virtud de la Ley federal Ayude a América a Votar (“HAVA”) y el Código, cada lugar de votación dispondrá como mínimo de un sistema de votación equipado para personas con discapacidad, y cada uno de los sistemas de votación de ese tipo será un sistema que cuente con la certificación de cumplimiento de HAVA y el Código emitida por la Secretaría de Estado de Texas. El Distrito halla por la presente que el sistema de votación que será utilizado por el Secretario del Condado de Fannin para administrar la Elección es uno de dichos sistemas, y ordena que el Distrito, en sus elecciones, utilice tal equipo de votación o algún otro equipo certificado por el Secretario de Estado de Texas. Sección 11. Por la presente, la Junta de Síndicos autoriza al Superintendente, Presidente, Vicepresidente o Secretario de la Junta de Síndicos a celebrar o atestiguar en nombre del Distrito el Contrato Electoral con el Condado. Sección 12. De acuerdo con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, se provee la siguiente información: (a)

El lenguaje de la proposición que aparecerá en la boleta de votación se establece en la Sección 9 de este documento.

(b)

El propósito por el cual se han de autorizar los bonos se establece en la Sección 8 de este documento.

(c)

La cantidad del capital de las obligaciones de deuda que se ha de autorizar es de $53,690,000 para la Proposición A.

(d) Si los votantes aprueban los bonos, la Junta de Síndicos estará autorizada a imponer impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable del Distrito, suficientes, sin límite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interés de los bonos y el costo de cualquier convenio crediticio celebrado en relación con los bonos. (e) Según las condiciones del mercado de bonos en la fecha de adopción 3.250%. Dicho estimado considera diversos factores, incluidos el programa de emisión, el programa de vencimiento y las clasificaciones de bonos esperadas de los bonos propuestos. Dicha tasa de interés máxima estimada se provee a título informativo, pero no es un límite a la tasa de interés a la que podrían venderse los bonos o pagarés, o cualquier serie de estos. (f) Si se aprueban los bonos, se podrán emitir en una serie o más, para vencer en serie en un periodo que no exceda los 31 años a partir de la fecha de emisión de cada serie de bonos. (g)

La cantidad total de capital pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda del Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden es de $31,950,000.

(h)

La cantidad total de interés pendiente de las obligaciones de deuda del Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden es de $11,449,406.

(i)

La tasa del impuesto ad valorem para el servicio de la deuda para el Distrito a la fecha de esta Orden es de $0.3420 por cada $100 de tasación fiscal gravable.

(j) El sitio web del Distrito (como autoridad que lleva a cabo la elección) es https://bonhamisd.org y el sitio web del Condado de Fannin (como entidad que administra la elección) es http://www.co.fannin.tx.us. ANEXO A Lugar, fechas y horarios de votación anticipada Roy V. Floyd Civic Center (Armory) 1100 W. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 25 de abril– 29 de abril y 2 de mayo – 3 de mayo 8am-5pm (excepto 7 am - 7 pm 28 de abril y 3 de mayo)

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Lugares y horarios de votación el Día de la Elección 7 DE MAYO DE 2022 - 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. (Armory) Civic Center-1100 W. 5th St., Bonham 1st Baptist Church- 207 S. Ashford, Savoy Ladonia City Hall- 100 Main Street Community Center (old Snap Center) 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton First Presbyterian Church- 821 N. Center Street Dodd City Hall, City Hall- 304 S. Caney Street Ector School Cafeteria 103 East Main Street, Ector Lyday Hall (Crockett Room) 540 6th Street, Honey Grove Documento de información para los votantes – Elección Especial del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Bonham Proposición A La siguiente información se prepara para cumplir con el proyecto de ley 477 de la Cámara de Representantes de Tex. en la 86.ta Leg., R.S. (2019) y es solo para propósitos ilustrativos. La información no forma parte de la proposición sometida a votación ni crea un contrato con los votantes. En la Elección, aparecerá el siguiente lenguaje en la boleta: ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM PROPOSICIÓN A DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM ) A FAVOR ______ ) ) EN CONTRA ______ ) ) ) )

El siguiente cuadro indica la cantidad de capital estimada y de interés adeudado para el vencimiento de los bonos a ser emitidos en caso de aprobarse la Proposición A y todas las obligaciones pendientes del Distrito garantizadas y pagaderas de los impuestos ad valorem. Cantidad de capital de los bonos a autorizar

$53,690,000

Interés estimado de los bonos a autorizar (1)

Estimado de la combinación de capital e interés requeridos para pagar en su totalidad y a tiempo los bonos a autorizar (1)

Capital de la deuda pendiente existente del Distrito

$90,900,550

$31,950,000

$37,210,550

Interés restante sobre la deuda pendiente existente del Distrito

(al 2/7/22)

Capital e interés combinados para pagar oportunamente la deuda pendiente del Distrito (al 2/7/22)

$11,449,406

$43,399,40

(1) El interés sobre los bonos propuestos fue estimado con una tasa del 3.250% según las condiciones del mercado al 7 de febrero de 2022 y, en consecuencia, el interés pagadero sobre los bonos pro puestos puede ser inferior o superior a las cantidades indicadas antes en función de las condiciones del mercado en el momento de la venta de los bonos propuestos. En base a la información y las suposiciones provistas en el cuadro anterior, el aumento anual máximo estimado en la cantidad de impuestos que gravarían una residencia principal en el Distrito con unatasación fiscal gravable de $100,000 para devolver los bonos propuestos, en caso de su aprobación, es de $0.00. Este estimado supone un crecimiento anual promedio de la tasación fiscal gravable del Distrito de 2.6% hasta el año fiscal 2023 y 10% por año hasta el año fiscal 2025 y mantiene la tasación fiscal gravable del Distrito constante a partir de entonces y supone que los bonos propuestos serán emitidos con una amortización que producirá en general niveles relativamente constantes de servicio de la deuda cada año mientras toma en cuenta la deuda actual del Distrito. BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION (ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM) May 7, 2022 (7 de mayo de 2022) OFFICIAL BALLOT (BOLETAS ELECTORALES OFICIALES) Place an “x” in the square beside the statement indicating the way you wish to vote. (Coloque una “x” en el cuadro al lado de la declaración indicando en qué forma usted quiere votar.) Bonham Independent School District Special Election Bonham Independent School District Proposition A FOR ______ AGAINST ______

) ) ) ) ) )

The issuance of $53,690,000 of bonds by Bonham Independent School District for LH Rather Junior High School, Finley-Oates Elementary and Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center, and levying the tax in payment thereof. This is a property tax increase.

Elección especial del distrito escolar independiente de Bonham Proposición a del distrito escolar independiente de Bonham ) A FAVOR ______ ) ) EN CONTRA ______ ) ) )

La emisión de bonos por el importe de $53,690,000 por el distrito escolar independiente de bonham para escuela secundaria LH Rather, escuela primaria Finley-Oates y de la instalación educativa para la primera infancia Bailey Inglish, y la imposición de impuestos para el pago de dichos bonos. Esto es un aumento al impuesto predial.

Sunday Morning Re-take 4/12/22

Hello everyone! We had a wonderful service in God’s house Sunday morning! The Lord has greatly blessed our church! The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 2:24, that Jesus bore our sins in His own body on the cross, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness, and it is by His stripes that we are healed.

Some of my favorite hymns are those not only about the cross, but about the blood as well. I am reminded of a song that my sister and I sang many years ago. It’s about a little boy who is lost, and all he knew was his name. A man asks him where he lived, and he remembered an old church with a cross on the steeple, that had a light shining on it.

He said to the man, “If you can get me to that cross, then I can find my way home” As the chorus of the song says, when we’re there beneath the cross, we’re no longer lost. The way of the cross indeed leads home. That being said, my hymn reference for this week is a classic hymn that I’m pretty sure we are all familiar with.

George Bennard wrote this back in 1915. “On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best, For a world of lost sinners was slain. So I‘ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.”

If you are looking for a 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 Lord’s day! Josh Stevenson Central Baptist Church Bonham, TX https://www.facebook.com/ cbcfannin

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