4-4-23 Leader E-Edition

Bonham Welcomes New Police Chief

Press Release - The city of Bonham is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew Hawkes as the new Chief of Police.

Chief Hawkes is currently the Chief of Police for the city of Sunnyvale Texas. Prior to Sunnyvale, Chief Hawkes was the Chief of Police for the city of Jacksonville Texas (Population 13,000).

Sunnyvale is a rapidly growing community that borders the cities of Mesquite, Garland, and Forney. Chief Hawkes was tasked with starting the first Police Department for the city of Sunnyvale, the city had previously contracted with the Dallas County Sheriff’s office for law enforcement.

Prior to beginning his career as a Chief of Police, Hawkes spent 15 years at the Collin County Sheriff’s Department working his way up to Lieutenant.

Chief Hawkes holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Dallas Baptist University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. Chief Hawkes holds both a Master Peace Officer License as well as a Certified Public Manager Certification.

The City of Bonham received over 25 resumes during the search process. Working with a consultant, the city organized a search and screening committee comprised of both members of the community and professionals from the region. The screening committee conducted interviews of 10 applicants and narrowed the list to 4 candidates recommended for city administration to interview.

“We had four very qualified candidates that both myself

100 Year Celebration! At Bonham State Park

Saturday April 15, 2023

and my administrative team interviewed. We invited the top 2 selections back for follow up interviews.” Stated City Manager Sean Pate "Appointing a leader for our Police Department is among the most important decisions we make as a city, and we know that Chief Hawkes is the right person for this particular job,” said City Manager Sean Pate. “He understands our current community needs and he understands the challenges that a growing community experiences as it relates to law enforcement. Chief Hawkes is a proponent of both community involvement and community policing, and he strives for best practices recognition as defined by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. We are confident he will build upon the foundation that Chief Bankston so loyally dedicated his career to.”

Submitted by Linda

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Bonham State Park will be celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in Texas from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday April 15th. Day-Use Entrance Permits are free all day, April 15th. Guarantee your entry by reserving free day pass online. Focusing on the theme “Life is Better Outside,” the park is hosting a wide variety of natural and cultural table talks. Outdoor skills being taught include camping skills, orienteering, boating safety, fishing skills, and outdoor cooking. Birding, fossils, arrowheads, and outdoor critters are among the nature table talks. Cultural activities include a look into the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Cowboy Chuckwagon, and Amateur Ham “Radio in the Park”. In addition, visitors may enjoy fishing (fishing license not

required), swimming, boating (reminder that it is a “No Wake” lake), picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking.

Texas proudly boasts of 89 state parks, historical areas and natural areas including Bonham State Park which is one of 29 remaining Texas State Parks built by the CCC. As part of the yearlong, statewide “100 Year Celebration!”, multiple events are scheduled at Bonham State Park including our own “100 Year Celebrations!” on April 15th and September 30th. Each Texas State Park will have its own unique schedule of events. Check online for other unique opportunities including a photo contest! In addition, Texas Parks and Wildlife is also offering “100 Year Celebration!” collectibles such as lapel pins, hiking stick medallions, patches, stickers, scratch-off poster, and Texas State Park Passport. Each

of the 89 state parks has a stamp that can be added into the passport or other camping journal. Other collectibles may also be available at the parks.

Other upcoming events at Bonham State Pare are Angler Education Events on June 3rd and October 7th, Boo in the Park! October 27th, Light up the Park December 15th-16th, and weekend interpretive events from March through November. These events require a paid day-use entrance fee of $4.00 for visitors 13 years old and up. Children, 12 years old and younger, are free. Remember that dayuse passes and camping are limited at Texas State Parks. Book your reservations online up to 5 months ahead for camping and 30 days ahead for day-use only. Check us out on Facebook and our webpage for additional details and dates.

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“Wine & Cake” Paint Party at Neighbors Place Winery!

Press Release - Who doesn’t love some wine and cake?!

Join us on Saturday April 22nd from 2pm-4pm as we use our derrieres to create original works of art! Participants will cover the backside of their pants with paint before sitting on a canvas to leave an imprint before adding decorations and embellishments. All

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art supplies included. Cost for class is $55 for the general public; members of the Creative Arts Center receive 20% off. Registration for this class is required by emailing BonArtCenter@gmail.com or calling 903-640-2196 no later than April 15th. Wine and food will be available for purchase from the venue.

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These roasted rainbow carrots are lightly caramelized around the edges, crisp-tender in the center, and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and parsley!

2 pounds rainbow colored carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut on the diagonal into ½" pieces. (you can use all orange carrots also)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp honey

2 to 3 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1 tsp. fresh thyme

1 tsp. salt, or to taste

1 tsp. pepper, or to taste

2 to 3 teaspoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

2 tsp. lemon juice

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Preheat oven to 450° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Add the carrots to the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with olive oil and honey, and evenly sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to evenly coat. Arrange the carrots in a flat layer with space between the pieces if possible and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until carrots are lightly caramelized around the edges and fork-tender. Stir and flip halfway through baking to ensure all sides cook evenly. Evenly sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with lemon juice, and sere immediately.

I serve these beautiful carrots every Easter and they are always a hit!

I hope everyone has a blessed Easter.

ENJOY!!!

Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@gmail. com

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Kevin Mayberry, Constable PCT 3, Fannin County

John E. Hunt, Sr., Deputy Constable PCT 3, Fannin County

The month of April is declared Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Both are observed all month in support of the victims, to bring awareness forward and to recommit to the elimination of these two national crises.

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) defines “child abuse as all forms of physical and or emotional abuse, torture, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, or commercial or other exploitation resulting in the actual or potential harm to the child’s health or dignity”.

The Texas Penal Code as well as the Texas Family Code each set forth our laws and definitions pertaining to Child Abuse in Texas. Basically we are talking about the acts of human trafficking (as mentioned in a previous article), physical and mental abuse and domestic vio-

lence. Domestic violence is the root cause and effect in child abuse in many cases.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that over 700,000 children (Child is defined as anyone under the age of 18 in Texas) are victims abused or neglected in the U.S.. An estimated another 2,000 plus die because of abuse or neglect.

We have become a “throwaway society” and what used to be honored and cared for has fallen by the wayside. We have cultures in our society that see nothing wrong with dumping a newborn in a dumpster or using a child as a sex object for monetary gain or beating a child in domination. With the influx coming across our borders we have more homeless children that become targets for abusers and human traffickers. These are the known represented and reported cases. Abuse can come from a dysfunctional family member, parental bullying, traffickers, corporal punishment at home or day care centers. More children are in day care centers because

both parents work, and more single parents. Child abuse is real and it prevalent in all parts of the country and we, as a nation, state, county and city, no matter how large or small, must deal with it. If you think someone is abusing a child it is up to you to report it. Parents see it, family members see it, teachers and others see it. Law enforcement and health care professionals, along with teachers are mandated by law to take action. If you have any doubts about it happening talk to the staff at the Child Advocacy Center. Be the solution, not the problem. This is a two part article and as mentioned previously, April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the agenda placed on the act of sexual assault and the violation of the victim and their rights. By definition in the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 22.011 Sexual Assault is defined as “Forcing another person, by violence or threats of violence, to perform a sexual act or sexual assault with an object.”

According to a 2015 study by the University of Texas and validated again in 2019, out of 3300 sexual assault victims interviewed, 65% of the survivors experienced sexual assault more than once.

Sexual assault is an act of violence and dominance by one person on another without their consent, the victim can be either male or female, same gender, not same gender. The Bureau of Justice Assistance under their Crime Prevention

Program offers these recommendations to avoid sexual assault: be alert to known associates that might have forceful attitudes towards you, avoid trouble spots, avoid dark areas and if your going to your car, have your keys out, never leave a drink unattended in a bar, and there are any number of precautions a person can take.

Date rapes are not uncommon, especially in a college setting with alcohol present, watch the amount of alcohol you consume. Domestic sexual assault is not uncommon in a hostile relationship. Again, remember, sexual assault is possible in all gender relationships.

If you are sexually assaulted go immediately to the hospital or law enforcement, DO NOT shower or change clothes, they will contain the assaulters DNA and will be important in preventing it happening to someone else. If someone has done it once there is probably a trail of others. Especially true in colleges. Remember “NO means NO” and the common statement “he didn’t mean it and won’t do it again” is a myth. Remember also that you, the victim, are not at fault….and you do not have to just accept it.

Again, if you have any doubts a sexual assault is happening, speak to the staff at the Fannin County Crisis Center about the numbers they see. Keep in mind a large number of sexual assaults are not reported, if not reported, the assaults continue, if you are sexually assaulted find a professional counselor to talk to…YOU are the solution, not the problem.

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Where: Texoma Housing Partners 810 W 16th St., Bonham, TX 75418

Time: 6pm to 8pm

No appointment needed. Early arrival is encouraged. Attorneys provide free legal advice in civil matters including: Landlord/ Tenant issues, Foreclosure prevention, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, Bankruptcy, Wills/Probate/Guardianships, Public Benefits Denials, Expunctions/Nondisclosures, Family Law Matters. Applicants must be Fannin County residents and meet financial guidelines to obtain help.

We cannot assist with criminal cases or traffic tickets.

Clinic Sponsors: Fannin County Bar Association and Texoma Housing Partners.

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Not By Faith Alone

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

The scriptures teach us that we are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb” (1 Peter 1:19). We find ‘by grace we are saved’ (Ephesians 2:8). Paul tells us that if we will “confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9). Again, we find that “we are saved by hope” (Romans 8:24). The scriptures tell us that “according to his(God’s) mercy he saved us” (Titus 3:5). Peter informs that “baptism doth also

now save us” (1 Peter 3:21). Jesus is “the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him” (Hebrews 5:9). It is the culmination of these things working through God’s will that one can have salvation. Many would pick out one or two things for salvation instead of the sum of God’s Word. The psalmist expresses this truth, “How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!” (Ps 139:17). It is true that “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

There is just one verse in all

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of the Bible that has the words ‘faith’ and ‘only’ together. “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only” (James 2:24). James further records that “so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:17).

We are told that “without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). We understand that we are “justified by faith” (Romans 5:1). “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only” (James 2:24).

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Salvation is free.- Free, but not cheap!

By Wil Pounds

Wil is a graduate of William Carey University, B. A.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. M.; and Azusa Pacific University, M. A. He has pastored in Panama, Ecuador and the U. S, and served for over 20 years as missionary in Ecuador and Honduras. Wil and his wife Ann have three grown daughters. He currently serves as a Baptist pastor and teaches seminary extension courses in Ecuador.

Your salvation is a gift freely given and received from God, but it is not cheap. It is the most expensive gift you will ever receive. God comes and offers us free salvation. But He does not change His standard. He remains a righteous and holy God.

How could it be possible that Jesus Christ could die as a substitute for my penalty as a sinner? It is because He is the infinite God, not a sinful man that He could die for an infinite number of sinners. Because He is God He could pay the eternal punishment for all of our sins.

Second Corinthians 5:21 tells us it was not enough that He should only die and pay the penalty of our sins, but that His perfect righteousness would be counted in God’s eyes as our righteousness. All of the pure righteousness of Jesus Christ is now available through Him to the believing sinner. Based upon the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, God can now come and offer the great invitation to all sinners to come and join Him in heaven.

How do I know that this is absolute truth? Look at the empty tomb! Christ is alive! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the proof that God is eternally satisfied with the sacrifice of His Son on the cross. Now you and I can take

the righteousness of God and go boldly or trembling to the scales of justice and put it over against all the perfection God has demanded and that He must demand. The balance is immediately made. The Christian believer stands before God justified. God can never have anything against you and me forever.

You are justified when you trust in that perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ, rather than in your own self-righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21). You will never be justified in the eyes of God if you cling to your own good works.

We can sing with great profound theology: “Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.” We are justified by faith alone, through grace alone, in Jesus Christ alone. However, we are not justified by a faith that is alone. Therefore, if you really go to that cross, believing in the saving work of Christ, you will be abounding in the works of the Lord.

If our salvation is received as a free gift someone had to pay for it. Since you and I did not, who did?

The apostle Paul tells us that Jesus Christ redeemed us, not with perishable things like silver and gold, but “with precious blood, as of a lamb un-

blemished and spotless, the blood of Christ” (1 Pet. 1:19).

Our salvation is an expensive gift which we do not deserve and cannot merit! We were “redeemed” meaning to release, to purchase a release by a ransom, to deliver by the payment of a price. Our spiritual freedom was purchased with the great payment of the blood of Jesus Christ. Thus, the grace that saves us is not cheap.

The blood of Jesus is “precious.” It is of great value, precious to God. The most precious thing to God is the blood of His Son Jesus.

Therefore, how precious you and I are to Him!

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham. Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (615) 448-8802

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

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

Savoy Church of Christ

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

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

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

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

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

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

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

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

Nazarene

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

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

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

Pentecostal

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

Presbyterian

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180

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Russell Heights

By Malinda Allison. Fannin County Museum of History

The 9th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham

Although none of the original homes remain, the Russell Heights neighborhood of Bonham was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries the elite neighborhood of Bonham. Centered what is now Russell Avenue, it contained grand homes built on full city blocks.

John W. “Jim” Russell built the first house.

The grounds of these homes included barns for horses and buggies before the coming of the automobile. Most of the homes had tennis courts.

According to an article by Dr. William F. King, the lives of the people of Russell Heights were filled with

sports events, dances, operas, parties and other social activities. Some “house parties” lasted several days.

Russell Heights had its own opera house and a skating rink, which was also used as a dance hall.

Most of the men of Russell Heights held professional positions in the community and were also generous toward civic improvements. There was a gun club called the “Skeet Club.”

The ladies held elaborate luncheons and parties. The homes were lavishly decorated for these parties with

flowers and beautiful dish es, and detailed write-ups

about these parties were in the newspaper.

Russell Heights was not within the Bonham city limits, but in the later days of Russell Heights the children attended the Bonham public schools.

As discussed in the previous article on the Bonham street car, the men of Russell Heights established a street car that ran from Russell Heights into Bonham.

Lake St. Clair was in Russell Heights and provided an opportunity for swimming. In some years there was ice skating on Lake St. Clair. The kids also played hockey. The race track was located where the old Bonham golf club was.

The baseball field was also located in the area.

Most of the houses eventually burned. Because Russell Heights was outside the city limits, there were no fire hydrants and it took a long time for the Bonham Fire Department to arrive and address a fire.

Eventually the lots were subdivided and smaller homes built. In 1942 the Bonham Housing Company started building new houses in Russell Heights on land northeast of the Golf Club. In 1957 the Bel-Air Addition in Russell Heights was begun, with 42 new homes.

Photo by Erwin Smith

Bonham Daily Favorite, Aug. 12, 1919

Bonham Daily Favorite, 8-18-1914

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Letter to the Editor

To the person who threw a kitten into oncoming traffic, your action was witnessed by many people. You know who you are.... you are the person who doesn't have a heart.

This took place at 273 and Rec Rd 3, Saturday morning. God was looking out for this baby. In spite of your evil act, this kitten not only lived, but is thriving.

I wonder if your family will toss you away when you are no longer useful to them.

Thank you to the man who rescued the kitten, after a miracle took place. Five vehicles dodged it before he could grab him off the road. Thank You, also, to those drivers who tried their best to not run over it.

People say there is so much ugly in our world today. That's true, but this incident proves there is more good than evil.

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Accolades for an Honorable Chief

Story and photos by Rose Schwartz

Thursday, March 23, 2023, the public was invited to join with local dignitaries, and family & friends of Bonham Police Chief Mike Bankston to recognize the forty-nine years of law enforcement service Chief Bankston has provided Fannin County; at his retirement celebration held at the Roy Floyd Community Center. Bonham Code Enforcement

Officer Mark Posey led all in an Invocation before Mayor H.L. Compton would speak and assure everyone in attendance that though Chief Bankston was retiring from the Police Department, he was not planning on moving away, so he would be nearby if needed (once a public servant...) Bonham City Manager Sean Pate would speak next and share fond and humorous memories of when he first met Mike before presenting a beautiful bouquet of

red roses to the other half of the Chief’s team, his lovely and supportive wife of 51 years, Lou Ann. Those who spoke afterward, would include one of Chief Bankston’s lifelong friends, Carl Adams, who shared lighted hearted and interesting recollections of Mike’s life like him not being fond of horseback riding (funny story) as well as his being the youngest sheriff in Texas when appointed to the post April 15, 1978 (he was 26 years old.) When he lost the election for that position by two votes in November, he returned to the Bonham Police Department (where he had been serving as an officer from April 15, 1973, till he was asked to fill the sheriff’s seat) and worked his way up with the Bonham Police till his promotion to Chief on May 1, 1984.

All the speakers had different stories of their acquaintance with Chief Bankston, but everyone had one thing in common, a sincere love and respect for the humble Christian man who has not only served faithfully for forty-nine years in law enforcement but has consistently volunteered his time and services with his church and groups such as the Salvation Army, Creative Arts Center, Texoma Regional Police Academy, Open Arms Homeless Shelter, and the Fannin County Crisis Center.

Presenting Chief Bankston with various gifts of appreciation after their words of praise for the Chief of Police was Bonham Police Captain Wendell Bockman, Chief Bankston’s Secretary Natalie Massey, Bonham Fire Chief Scott Ridling, Bonham Superintendent of Streets Joe Howdeshell, Paris Police Department Captain Terry Bull and Legislative Assistant to Representative Pat Fallon, Erik Simien. Before attendees were invited to enjoy the refreshments provided, Chief Bankston introduced his family and thanked everyone for their attendance and their heartwarming words before thanking the great community of Bonham for allowing him to serve as a police officer.

Captain Wendell Bockman with the Bonham PD

Howdy (Joe Howdeshell with Bonham Street Department)

City Manager Sean Pate Representative Pat Fallons Assistant Erik Simeon presented Chief Bankston with a Certificate of Recognition and a Flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of Chief Mike Bankston

Bonham Fire Chief Scott Ridling presenting a fire bell.

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April at the Bonham Library

Books & Blooms

Book sale, garden crafts, flowers and plants, bake sale, and a white elephant sale. All proceeds go to fund Library materials and activities!

APRIL STORYWALK @ POWDER CREEK PARK

Rachel’s day in the Garden by Giselle Shardlow

Adults

APRIL 1 @ 10:00 AM Yarn Club

Meet other crocheters and knitters. Bring your yarn and project and share stories and your favorite techniques.

APRIL 3 @ 5:30 PM B.Y.O. Book

A New book club meeting at Neighbor’s Place Winery. Bring the book you are reading and join a discussion group learning about other genres.

APRIL 3 @ 5:30 PM Adulting 101

Working on and learning how to write a resume and fill out a job application.

APRIL 11 @ 9:00 AM Homestead 101

Discuss with other community members all things Homesteading; i.e., gardening, home remedies, cooking, etc.

APRIL 21 @ 1:00 PM Books & Bites

Join us for a lively discussion over The Woman with Two Shadows by Sarah James

Want to learn and explore more about the world of gardening? Come gather and

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Youth

Story Time

Ages 3 - 6

Homeschool Hangout Ages 6+

APRIL 5 - EASTER BUNNY, 12, 19, 26 @ 10:00 AM

APRIL 24 @ 3:00 PM

CRAFTS & GAMES

FANNIN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WISHES TO THANK THEIR LINEMEN!

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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 10 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 linemen 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 over 2300 miles of line with nearly 12,000 meters 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,” John Ed Shinpaugh General Manager/CEO 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 reflect on the work that our linemen are doing during these tough times associated with COVID – 19. If you post on social media, use #thankalineman to show your support for the heroes who light our lives.

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Trenton s'ball rises in rankings, continues run through 15-2A

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DC's Mauppin, Chaney all-state

Senior Lindsey Mauppin and junior Addyson Chaney of Dodd City each earned all-state notoriety in Class 1A from the Texas Girls Coaches

Association for the 2022-23 girls' basketball season.

Mauppin and Chaney in February helped the Lady Hornets: win their 11th-consecutive undefeated district title, make a second-straight regional semifinals trip for their ninth-con-

secutive regional tournament appearance and extend their postseason streak to 13.

Mauppin also joined Ector seniors Karlee Haggard and Hope Ball on the TGCA 1A all-state academic teams.

Trenton improved its position in the softball rankings on March 27, while continuing to defend its District 15-2A title. The 2A Lady Tigers (15-1-1) improved two spots to No. 19 in the Class 1A/2A rankings by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Class 2A Crawford continued to lead the 1A/2A poll, which still also included 2A Como-

Pickton -- the only team to defeat Trenton thus far, back on Feb. 23 -- at No. 5.

Whitesboro, the opponent with whom Trenton tied before district play on March 3, held the No. 13 spot in 3A

Trenton shortstop Kaylee Loving looks to throw to first base to complete a ground out on March 25 at Dodd City.

where Grandview led that poll.

On March 28, Trenton completed the first half of 15-2A softball undefeated.

Securing Significant Success: Comeback Bells win continues Bonhi's turnaround s'ball season

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BONHAM -- A lack of a district tiebreaker with Bells last season left Bonham's Lady Warriors out of the softball postseason for the first time since 2008.

Another meeting in 11-3A play with Bells occurred on March 24 -- but it went Bonham's way this time.

Junior Reyleigh Shockley's

walk-off three-run double lifted the Lady Warriors to a 5-4 win.

It assured them, at the least, of a home-and-home split with the postseason powerhouse Lady Panthers, in case of

another season-ending tie in the district standings.

The victory also continued a turnaround district campaign for Bonham which improved to 4-1 in 11-3A play.

Story and

by Rich Hilliard

Bonham third baseman Alayna Laisy (13) gets under an infield pop up before catching it on March 24.

Bonham left fielder Audrey Fowler gets to a pop fly on March 24.

Bonham's Reyleigh Shockley pitches on March 21.

Bonham shortstop Kaitlyn Capehart awaits a throw at second base before, shortly afterward, tagging out the approaching Bells runner on March 24.

Bonham first baseman Sarah Wrape awaits a throw at the bag on March 24.

Bonham manager Micky Englutt completes a huddle with the Lady Warriors in between innings on March 24.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Trenton catcher Gracie Williams cheers on the Lady Tigers while waiting to bat on March 25 at Dodd City.

Trenton manager Jeremy Strickland directs Lady Tigers on the base paths on March 25 at Dodd City.

Tristen Jones pitches for Trenton on March 25 at Dodd City.

Trenton's Emma Dudley hit three home runs on March 25 during District 15-2A softball at Dodd City.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City's Lindsey Mauppin (12).

Dodd City's Addyson Chaney (right).

Sunnyside Cemetery

Unmarked Graves Continued

A few weeks ago there was a list of unmarked graves at Sunnyside Cemetery put in the paper. Here are more of the same starting with the babies. Baby Cullar, died 1911. Baby of Bob Cullar & ??

Baby Anna Lee Melugin, died 1937. Baby daughter of Homer & Mrytle Jernigan.

Baby Girl Warden d, 1920, baby boy Warden, died 1928, 12 year old, Jewell Warden d, 1939, all children of Albert Lee & Myrtle Headrick Warden

Baby Burton died 1916 baby of Frank Burton & Bessie. No other Burtons at Savoy.

Baby Elsey Lou Darwin d, 1911. No records

Baby Gomez d. 1930 - no records

2 year old Edwin Star Gunter, died, 1930. Son of T. B. & Maude Gunter

1 mo old Baby Boyd McDonald, died 1927. Son of Curtis Claude McDonald & Bessie Mary. Military

Others we have are:

Allie Youree Fitzgerald died 1930, daughter of William & Anna Youree, wife of John Fitzgerald who is buried in Sherman, also has babies at Virginia Point Cemetery.

Willie Ann Moore Nix died 1945.

Etha R. Allen, died 1946, mother of T. T. Allen?

Where was Frog Pond?

By Jack London II

George Porter Ellison purchased 6 spaces in 1953 died 1960. Lou Ella Ward, 1st wife, died 1916. Zula Stapelton, 2nd. wife, died 1962, Artemus, & Arthur, died in 1922 are all supposed to be buried at Sunnyside. No markers

Jeffery Lyons died at Mul-

lican Nursing Home and was cremated and 1 space was purchased by the nursing home in July 2015.

George Chesser, died 1903

Martha A. Mason, wife of James, Informant Fannie Gist Ruthven???

Sarah Elizabeth Dean Taylor, died 1940.

Laura B. McQueen Taylor, died 1902, Husband’s name was Collie. No record

Deloris Mullins purchased 2 spaces Aug. 1979, “south across alley from daughter??

We have a picture of a marker for Gabriel Chance Peterman who died in 2004 but don’t know where it is. May be covered in dirt.

Marvin Harrison Pratt purchased 6 spaces in 1944 but no record where.

Paul Price purchased 6 spaces in 1944 but no record where.

If you have any information about any of these please call Betty at 903-271-2071.

Just a mile or so east of Bailey along side of the old Bonham to Greenville dirt road was a one room school known as Frog Pond. I'm sure there were frogs but I don't think there was a pond.

William and Mary London had a farm just a few hundred yards south of the school where they raised their eleven children.

Prior to the school being built their children walked to 3P to attend school. So circa 1900 my grandfather (William London) being a master carpenter built a school so his children didn't have to walk so far to school.

The school employed one teacher for grades one through ten. Not only did the London kids attend but other children near by did as well.

The school remained open until 1926 when it was decided to consolidate with the Bailey School.

In 1926 the building was sold to the Traylor Gin Company as its office located in Bailey. The building was loaded up and mules pulled it to it's new home where it still stands just west of the Bailey Post Office. You can't miss it with its green roof

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and plain wood siding and as a testament to the workmanship of those that built it 123 years ago.

All that remains as a reminder of its previous location is a well in an overgrown pasture near the intersection of CRs 3722 and 3726.

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Fishin’ Report

TAKE A KID FISHING

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes

ShareLunker # 3489 was caught by Christopher Eller of Azle, TX in Eagle Mountian Lake. The bass weighed 9.12 pounds! (TPWD) Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com, attention Tim or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page

Week of March 29, 2023

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

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 55-62 degrees; 1.53 feet below pool. Bass bite has its good days and slow days. Points and the edge of grass lines are best with Texas rigs and Carolina rigs with lizards and creature baits 2-4 feet. Frogs over grass and some buzz baits are also working.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 0.30 feet above pool.Crappie are in spawning grounds in 1-5 feet in flooded grass or submerged buttonwillow bushes vertically fishing a 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jig. Solitary fish are in 5-12 feet of water, or fishes in packs near structures using LiveScope. Use 1/16 ounce jigs or under a slip bobber at whatever depth they are hanging. The colors doesn’t seem to matter, but black and chartreuse or white and chartreuse will produce. White bass are showing up in the creeks and rivers. When scouting the creeks, look in eddies along the banks near the creek rapids. Focus on bank cave-ins, debris piles,and riprap, and structure that deflects the current and forms a small eddy downstream.

Ray Roberts SLOW. Water is stained; 53 degrees; 0.83 feet above pool. Fishing has been slow due to inclement weather, but this should improve as spring-like weather is in the forecast. White bass are in the creek spawning. Some undersized catches in the main lake. Crappie are fair in the mouths of creeks biting on jigs and minnows in 3-12 feet of water. Bass are fair in shallow water on beds using spinnerbaits. Shad should be on the bulkheads in the coming weeks, but are not there just yet. Where there is baitfish there is game fish.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 0.29 feet above pool. Hybrid striper and white bass bite are good with many fish spawned out but some with eggs. Seeing lots of fish in open water and numbers on humps and points. Slabs and swimbaits are working best. Trophy catfish bite is winding down. Eatersized blue catfish bite is in full swing using fresh cut shad in 1-5 feet of water. Crappie bite is hit-or-miss on warmer days in 1-3 feet of water.

Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 0.50 feet below pool. Striped bass are slow on artificials, but anglers fishing with live bait are having success in deep water. Striped bass are in the peak of the spawn, which can make the bite tough. Striped bass are good on live bait drifting flats in 30-50 feet of water. A few warmer weeks and the stripers will go spawn. A lot of smaller fish on humps in 25-30 feet of water fishing live bait. Crappie are fair on brush in 8-10 feet of water fishing jigs but the minnow bite will turn on in the creeks soon.

“Would You Like Fries with that Ticket?” — While on his day off and at his residence, a Kenedy County Game Warden heard a vigorous knocking at his back door. Opening the door, he saw a larger brand new red four-wheeler parked at his back door. The person who knocked said he wanted some information about where he could ride his new All-Terrain Vehicle on the creek and go hunting. The warden noticed the person did not have the required safety equipment and asked for his ATV certification. The person advised he had bought two brand new ATVs and was not aware of the rules. When asked where he came from with the ATV, the person advised he rode it over from his girlfriend’s house in Sarita. The warden then issued the subject a citation and sent him on his way. The warden said he is now thinking of putting a drive-through citation and confession window at his residence.

Boat-Ropers ’R US — After an all-night shift on Falcon Lake, wardens received a call about two cow dogs who had run a cow into the lake, which is a common occurrence. What is not common is the cow tried to swim to Mexico in the widest and deepest part of the lake. The wardens happened to be about a mile down the lake and went to assist. They were in a 17-foot boat and located the cow about 600 yards from the bank. The wardens made contact with the tired animal, and the rodeo began. After a lengthy battle between beast and boat, the boat won, and the cow was taken to shore without much incident.

Happy Gator Ending Recently, a Limestone County game warden responded to a call in Leon County about a nuisance alligator. The alligator was traveling

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back and forth between two landowners’ ponds. One landowner reported the alligator had killed two calves. Assisted by the local landowner, the warden located the 8.5-foot alligator cruising around his pond. The alligator had just traveled from one pond to the other because of kids playing on the dam. The alligator was relocated to another area. Wake-up call — An Angelina County game warden filed charges on two local men for Class A hunting without landowner consent. The first suspect was found passed out in the road ditch on a farm road with his girlfriend. When the first suspect was awakened, he advised that his buddy and the buddy’s girlfriend were stuck on a logging road. The buddy and his girlfriend were located, and they had two loaded shotguns with buckshot and a “plugged-in” spotlight.

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Striking the Balance Between Lake and Pipe Patriot Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

March 2023

Press Release -

Between Lake Ralph Hall and where the raw water pipeline will connect into the existing Chapman Pipeline is a component that will keep the whole water delivery process in balance—literally.

The balancing reservoir will be located between the new pump station and the delivery point facility, at one of the higher points along the pipeline. It provides a separation

between the pumped and gravity-flowing sections of the pipeline and will help control water flow into the Chapman Pipeline. Both sides will be able to hold around 15 million gallons and may be operated together or one at a time to allow maximum maintenance flexibility. To maintain the best water quality, the balancing reservoir will be kept at a set water level and constant flow.

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 2023 Patriot Scholarships. There will be three (3) scholarships awarded.

Two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded by the Fannin County Republican Party recognizing Fannin County students who best exemplify patriotism, civic dedication, volunteering and good works toward their fellow citizens. There must be at least three letters of recommendation along with a minimum

300-hundred-word essay on "How to Encourage Political Activism in Young People?"

A $500.00 scholarship will be provided by the Fannin County Republican Women, PAC using the same criteria. Applications have been distributed to all the school districts’ counselors in our area. For an application and selection criteria, please contact Joyce Buchanan at 903-4564855 or email joyce@ becausethingshappen. com. The application and required information must be received by Friday, May 5, 2023.

Delivering Water from Lake Ralph Hall

March 2023

Press Release - Delivering

Water from Lake Ralph Hall A crucial and important part of the Lake Ralph Hall project is being able to transport the reservoir’s water to UTRWD’s service area. Only then can it be treated and delivered to homes and businesses.

UTRWD is building approximately 32 miles of pipeline, consisting of 66inch and 72-inch-diameter pipe to transport water from Lake Ralph Hall. This new pipeline will connect the reservoir to an existing pipeline that currently delivers water to UTRWD’s system from Chapman Lake (see below).

In addition, UTRWD is building a pump station, balancing reservoir, and delivery point facility to guide the water on its way from Lake Ralph Hall. The lake’s raw water pump station will initially have three pumps capable of pushing 55 million gallons/day to the balancing reservoir near the end of the

OBITUARIES

IRA LEE HICKS

Ira Lee Hicks passed peacefully from this earth at the age of 79, on March 23, 2023 after a very long struggle with failing health. Ira was born February 1, 1944 at home in Little Elm, Texas to John McDaniel Hicks and Lillie Bernice Brown. Ira was raised in Lewisville, Texas and attended school in Lewisville or as he often referred to it, Hooterville.

pipeline. The balancing reservoir helps transition the water from Lake Ralph Hall to the Chapman Lake pipeline.

Crews plan to start laying the new pipeline this summer and will begin to work on the other pieces soon thereafter. UTRWD will communicate with local residents and adjacent landowners to minimize road and other construction impacts wherever possible.

Grayson College awarded $349,999 equipment grant

12 to 20 thanks to the addition of equipment. Twenty-six pieces of equipment in total will be purchased with the grant funds including basic and intermediate hydraulic learning systems, hydraulics troubleshooting trainers, pneumatics trainers, advanced programmable logic controllers and scopemeters.

of our region and the success of our students. The JET grant has a direct and visible positive effect on the classroom and our vital Texoma industries. We are grateful for this award and TWC’s confidence in Grayson College as stewards of these funds.”

Ira was preceeded in death by his mother and father and brother, Johnny Hicks. He is survived by sisters, Bettye Williams and Mae Robison and her husband Don and brother Jim Worley and his wife, Cindye. He is also survived by his wife Patti, daughter Sherry Lynn Patterson and husband Mike, daughters Melissa Hicks and Tammy Cooper, and sons Chris Wiser and his wife Mary and Steven Wiser and his fiancée Loraine. He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The greats as he called them were a joy and light to his life. He is also survived by lots of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was loved by many.

Denison, Texas - The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Grayson College’s Center for Workplace Learning (CWL) a $349,999 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant. The JET grant will fund the purchase of instructional equipment for the Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) and Programmable Logic Controller Technician (PLC) programs. The addition of this new equipment will increase the instructional capacity of the programs and enhance the learning environment in these skills-oriented, hands-on programs. Student enrollment capacity in the IMT program will grow from 14 to 24 and in PLC from

“I am thrilled that the Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Grayson College another JET grant,” said Dr. Djuna Forrester, CWL Executive Director. “TWC’s JET grant enables meaningful, positive impacts on education and in turn the workforce. With this funding, the CWL can increase enrollment in IMT and PLC without increasing tuition rates, providing greater value to our community as a whole.”

“Grayson College relentlessly focuses on student success, and having the equipment needed to provide top-notch training is a key element of student success,” said Dr. Jeremy McMillen, Grayson College President. “Once again, TWC has shown itself to be a true partner in the economic growth

A nine-month program, Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) began in 2009 in effort to meet the growing demand for mechanics skilled in the repair, installation and maintenance of production and processing machinery. One hundred eighty students have enrolled in IMT over the past 13 years. The Programmable Logic Controller Technician (PLC) program began in 2020 in response to employers’ needs for employees with specialized skills in operation, testing, maintenance and calibration of PLCs. The second cohort of PLC students will complete this four- month program in December. Successful completers of either noncredit program can receive credit toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month and our upcoming Clothesline Project

Press Release - April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual assault, abuse, and harassment, and to educate communities about prevention methods. Sexual violence impacts every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Due to many cases not being reported, the official numbers are likely underestimated.

Statistics according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) regarding sexual assaults:

•Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.

•One in 6 women and one in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.

•Every 9 minutes, Child Protective Services finds strong evidence for a claim of child sexual abuse. In many cases, the abuse leaves long-lasting effects that cause mental health issues in adulthood.

If you or anyone you know has experienced any form of sexual assault, please contact Fannin County Family Crisis Center. The center has many ways to aid the survivor. All services are provided free of charge.

•24-hour hotline

•Crisis intervention by trained advocates

•Transportation to safe shelter

•Hospital, court, and law enforcement accompaniment

•Women’s Empowerment Classes and Domestic Violence Classes

Additionally, Fannin County Family Crisis Center invites you to decorate shirts to spread awareness by participating in our Clothesline Project! The Clothesline Project serves to educate the community and allows survivors of sexual abuse/ domestic violence to heal by decorating a shirt. Survivors can express their emotions and share their stories anonymously by decorating a shirt to hang on our display in April. Shirts

can be designed in groups or on your own, whichever you prefer! Anyone can decorate a shirt, not just survivors. Some may decorate shirts in memory of a loved one lost to violence, and some may participate in solidarity with survivors.

If you would be more comfortable decorating your shirt at home, please give us a call and we will provide you with a shirt. Shirts need to be completed and returned by April 17th to be added to our display.

To join a group painting party, the dates are as follows: April 11th at 5:30pm; April 12th at 12pm; April 15th at 12pm. All parties will be at the crisis center. For noon parties, you can bring lunch if you would like. You must RSVP to reserve your spot to paint a shirt!

Fannin County Family Crisis Center is located at 118 East Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham.

The phone number is 903583-7694, and the hotline number is 903-583-7000.

IMT completers earn a Level 1 Certificate and PLC completers earn an Occupational Skills Award.

Across the State of Texas, there are more than 5,000 annual openings for Industrial Machinery Mechanics and PLC Technicians. In the Sherman-Denison metropolitan statistical area there are approximately 5,300 positions for Industrial Machinery Mechanics.

Employers and individuals interested in the Industrial Maintenance Technician and Programmable Logic Controller programs can find more information at grayson.edu/cwl or by contacting Grayson College’s Center for Workplace Learning at 903-463-8765.

Ira spent 16 years at Braniff Airways. When the company closed, he found employment in law enforcement. First at the Dallas County Jail, then moved to The Colony Police Department where he spent 10 years. He thought his law enforcement career was finished when he retired after 11 years as Chief Deputy Constable for Pct. 2 of Denton County, but following retirement he was asked to fill the position of Constable for Pct 3 in Fannin County.

Ira was a devoted member of the Masonic Fraternity, having been raised a Master Mason in June of 1976. He served in several lodges in north Texas and took pride in being a Mason and in the principles that Masonry stands for.

He loved football, particularly the University of Texas and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved high school football and especially enjoyed the privilege he had as a police officer of being able to watch the games from the sidelines. He enjoyed fishing and watching his great grandkids when they would come for a visit.

Patti and Ira purchased their home in Honey Grove in 2001 and he took on the task of bringing the old Victorian back to life. He was a member of McKenzie United Methodist Church in Honey Grove and was currently a member of Constantine Lodge in Bonham.

He touched the lives of many people throughout his 79 years. He will be greatly missed.

Fannin County History

The Road Down Memory Lane

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.”

Robert Heinlein, American author

Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin County Historical Group” Buckhorn Saloon-The Buckhorn Saloon was located on the North Side of the Square in Bonham. Date 1888

AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Bright Start Storage SelfStorage Unit Auction At

400 Katy Blvd, Bonham, Tx On Saturday, April

8th At 10 Am. Complete contents (misc. items) of two 10’x22’ Units 21&14 self-storage unit(s) will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property includes the contents of unit 21 belonging to Alexander Grimes at Sumner, TX 75486 & unit 14 Pedro Fuentes at Bonham, TX 75418.

AUTOMOBILE AUCTION

The following vehicle will be sold at public auction on April 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM, at Bill’s Auto Body & Towing Service, 2630 N. Center St., Bonham, TX 75418.

2006 CHRY CV

2006 KIA 4D

2008 JEEP LL

2007 KIA 4D

2002 FORD UT

2005 FORD 4D

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING

POSITIONS

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

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

NOW HIRING!

FOR SALE

Lift Chair Recliner $200. Perfect for Granny, small or medium size person. Also, Leather recliner like new $400. 903-463-1045.

LAYING HENS

Cinnamon Queens and Bovan Browns 12-15 months old. Lays big brown eggs. $10 each taking 10 or more. Will take unwanted roosters in on trade. Ladonia, TX. Call 903-217-9873.

PINE WOOD KING SIZE

BEDROOM SET

8 Pieces- Bed, headboard, foot board, 2-night stands (3 drawers), tripple dresser with large mirror, (8 drawer), large armoire with 3 drawers. $750.00.

Sewing Machine Stand With desk on top. $125.00. Call 903-664-3521. If no answer leave message.

GARAGE SALES

HELP WANTED

Needing someone for outside general cleanup full time or part time. Call 972689-1828.

HELP WANTED

Needing an Experienced Carpenter’s Helper for inside job, Full or part time. Call 972-689-1828.

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

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

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

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

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

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

TREES and MÁS

Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-486-2868.

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028 FOR SALE FOR SALE

10’ x 16’ Vender Tent, White, Metal Frame with 2 10’ x 16’ Walls to enclose. $800.00 OBO. (Like New) 903-259-1204

A PAW UP

Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store

101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL

Check BEFORE you develop!

SCOOTER FOR SALE

2018 Vespa Primavera 150 with 22 miles on it. Like new condition. Blue Book value $4,250.00, will take $2,500.00. Call 903-815-6125.

AUTOMOBILES EMPLOYMENT

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

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

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.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE:

Fence Posts 8 ft. long, With 8 in. top $8.00; Barn Posts 16 ft. long and 24 ft. long $15.00. Free delivery if you buy 50 fence posts or more, while supplies last. Call Randy: 903-640-6999

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.

BIG SALE

520 S. Center, Bonham 8am- 5pm Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th

½ Price on Saturday

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Needing an Experienced Mechanic’s helper, Full or part time. Call 972-6891828.

FREE SCRAP METAL PICK UP & HAUL OFF Appliances, copper, aluminum, etc. We buy junk cars, farm equipment. No title OK. Also 5th wheel & gooseneck camper hauling. 903-744-4943.

PETS

PUPPIES

Full Blood Doberman Puppies. 903-715-0863 for info.

FRENCH BULLDOGS

AKC Puppies for Sale

One (1) Black Merle Female, and Three (3) Black Merle Males. 971 CR 1450 Bonham, TX. Call Glynell 903-227-3155.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AFFORDABLE

STUMP GRINDING

Front yard or back yard. 30+ years experirnce. Call 903-624-6006.

CALL the HANDYMAN

BECAUSE YOU

DESERVE the BEST...

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling

•Plumbing •Electrical

•Mowing •Tree & Trim work

•Flowerbeds. Call 903-304-9009.

BUDGET

STUMP REMOVAL

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

GARDENS TILLED

817-999-4140

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.

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

Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

2 Bed, 1 Bath Duplex 1111 Star St., Bonham. Approx. 900 sq.ft. $1,000 per month. 903-815-8136.

BillBuysHouses.com

Buying homes As Is since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

520 S. CENTER BONHAM, TX 75418

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

FOR RENT BONHAM Remodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath w/ Garage. $900 month/ $600 deposit. Text 903-583-9191.

HOUSE FOR SALE Honey Grove

2 Bed / 1 Bath Frame house on corner lot. Large metal shop. Needs some renovations. Ideal for rental or starter home. Already elderly equipped. 1011 E. Market

Serious Inquiries ONLY! 903-249-8143 or 903-782-8644

HOUSE FOR SALE in Windom

Two story, 4 to 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 3.1 Acres located between 2 new lakes in Fannin County, scenic views, horse barns, storage sheds, pasture, fenced in yard. Needs renovation, could be an Air B&B or Weekend home.

2270 S. FM 1743

Serious inquiries ONLY! 903-227-1630 or 903-782-8644

Currently, permits are required in Fannin County if you wish to:

1. Put in a culvert.

2. Develop or build in a FEMA Floodplain.

3. Build in the Bois d’Arc Lake 5,000 ft Buffer Zone.

4.Develop a manufactured Rental Community, for 2 or more lots.

5.Subdivide your land for lots less than 5 acres.

6.Use heavy Equipment, Bore under a road and install utility lines in a County ROW.

7.Install or repair a septic You can find more information on the Fannin County Clerk Website, http://www. co.fannin.tx.us/page/ fannin.County.Clerk

Development Services –Di Hopkins 903-449-4220 (Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)

Did you know?

•Ralph Lauren’s original name was Ralph Lifshitz

•Elvis’s middle name was Aron

•Bill Gates began programming computers at the of age 13

•Isaac Newton invented the cat door

•Einstein slept 10 hours a night

•Sir Isaac Newton was 23 when he discovered the law of gravity

•Scissors were most likely invented ancient Egypt

•Elvis Presley made only 1 television commercial

•Shakespeare invented the words ‘assassination’ and ‘bump’

•It took Leonardo Da Vinci 10 years to paint Mona Lisa

•Before beginning his movie career Keanu Reeves managed a pasta shop in Toronto Canada

DODD CITY, TEXAS 150 YEARS SEPT 8 1873 – 2023

3rd in a series

By Andy & Sherri Weeks

The fall of 1873 was a busy time in the new railroad town of Dodd City. The tracks were being laid, constuction on the depot was moving fast and land was being purchased for businesses and homes. Some of the first new buildings were the STEPHENS HOUSE, a hotel located north of the depot on the NE corner of Hwy 56 and N. Main. Another, was the GENERAL MERCHANDISE store located across main street from the hotel. The Nov. 21, 1884 DODD CITY WEEKLY SPECTATOR AD states the store “now in its eleventh year” lets us know it was established in the fall of 1873.

More in Millard Brent’s new book, “THE HISTORY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS” available at Fannin County Historial Museum.

More info online: fannincountymuseum.org & Fannin GenWeb: txfannin.org

If you would like to share any history, photos, stories, or comments for The Dodd City Collection email: DoddCity1873@gmail.com

Are you in the Buffer Zone or a Floodplain?

Fannin CAD has a wonderful interactive Map on their web site; https://www.fannincad.org/

Use the “Map Contents Box” to show overlays of:

FEMA flood zones.

Bois d’Arc Lake.

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

Di Hopkins

903-449-4220

(Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities)

Crossword

The hotel and store were co-owned by Benjamin Logan Royse and Hugh R Stephens. Mr. Royse was married to the daughter of Hugh, Mary Texalina (Texie) Stephens, and granddaughter of George Stephens of the Stephensville community, now known as Lannius. The Stephens family had several land grants in the area and had a store in Stephensville named “Stephens & Lanius.” That store was broken into on June 2, 1881 per Dallas Morning News 6-3-1881 news clip. The hotel in Dodd City was burgliarized sixteen days later per the Galveston Daily News clip. The Stephens’ married into families like; Biggs, Moore, Wallace, Lanius, Kincaid and Sadler all who became a part of Fannin County and Dodd City history. (more on this in the next article)

Employment Opportunities Include: Collections Specialist

Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, retirement and more.

Applications can be submitted online at https://fannincad.org/employment-opportunities/ Or apply in person at 831 W State Hwy 56, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin Central Appraisal District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GOBER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION BID NOTICE

The Gober Cemetery Association is accepting bid proposals for:

• Painting the Gober Community Center exterior walls and trim

Gober Community Center physical address: 4640 FM 68, Gober, TX 75443. For more information and bid forms regarding this project, contact Joetta Wallace, secretary/ treasurer, at (903) 227-1016 or Joetta.wallace@gmail.com

Bid proposals due Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by 5:00pm. Gober Cemetery Association reserves the right to reject any/all proposals submitted. Proposals can be delivered via email at Joetta.wallace@gmail.com or handdelivered to Joetta Wallace, 5920 FM 68, Gober, Texas.

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

4/4/23

JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand

OFFICE: Fannin County Pct.#3, Bonham, TX

SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry Magness

REQUIREMENTS: CDL required, no current CDL need not apply. Equipment Operator with belly dump or end dump experience

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

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

Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By:

JE Legacy Management

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fannin County Waiting List Opening

469-796-5081 in memory of Jimmie Evans

The Fannin County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open May 9th, 2023. Applications will be available at 1117 Gallagher Drive, Ste 210 and also at the Bonham Team Center, 806 W 16th Street in Bonham, Texas. The Bonham Office will be open on Tuesdays, from 9am to 12pm. You may also call 903-893-2161 Ext. 3536 for more information, or to have an application mailed to you. Hearing impaired may call 7-1-1, 800-RELAYTX or 800-735-2989.

4/4/23

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

Crossword Solution

a bag or pouch 27. Midway between south and southeast 30. Sets up for a photo 32. California white oak 35. More (Spanish) 37. After B

Decorated tea urn 39. Island 42. Car mechanics group

Wordplay joke

Cut a rug

Prickly plant

Fannin Central Appraisal District is Hiring 4/4/23

STATE OF TEXAS

FANNIN COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

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 28, 2023, seized , levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in May, 2023, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at the Southwest Corner of the Courthouse Grounds, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will 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:

SAVOY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. PAUL WALDRUM, ET AL

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS . NELLIE GENEVA SHRUM, AKA NELLIE GENEVA LEE SHRUM, ET AL

1.731 acre , more or less, situated in the John Weeks Survey, Abstract 1149, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 30 , 2003, from Elizabeth Waldrum to Paul Waldrum, in Volume 1021, Page 441, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas. Mobile home: Label: PFS0426580 Serial 12324401 situated on the above described 1.731 acres, in the John Weeks Survey, Abstract 1149, Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

All that certain tract of land containing Lots 11 and 12, Block 13, Fairview Addition, an addition to the City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described as follows: a. that certain Lot 11, Block 13, as described in deed dated September 4, 1959, from H. Lawrence etux to Earl Shrum etux, in Volume 422, Page 282, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas; and b. that certain Lot 12, Block 13, as described in deed dated February 28, 1967, from Mrs. Opal Peeler to Earl Shrum etux, in Volume 493 , Page 620, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

TRENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS.SUZANNE M MIKLOS

TRENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SUZANNE M MIKLOS

SAM RAYBURN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. SURROND SOUND INC AKA SURROUND SOUND INC, ET AL

CITY OF WINDOM, ET AL VS. CHRISTINA LOUISE AUBREY, AKA CHRISTINA LOUISE RAMOS

CITY OF LADONIA, ET AL VS. DEAN TINNELL, AKA GREGORY DEAN TINNELL, ET AL

CITY OF LADONIA, ET AL VS. DEAN TINNELL, AKA GREGORY DEAN TINNELL, ET AL

SAVOY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DEBORAH TUNE, AKA DEBORAH DENISE BASSETT-TUNE

TRACT 1 3.00 acres, more or less, situated in the J. W. Dexter Survey, Abstract 287, Fannin County, Texas , as described in deed dated May 8, 1981, from Joe T. Sudderth to Gwen Meatyard, in Volume 607, Page 383, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

TRACT 2 2.917 acres, more or less, situated in the J. W. Dexter Survey, Abstract 287, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 20, 2002, from Germaine Meatyard to Gwendolyn Meatyard, in Clerk’s File #2003000378, Official Public Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

3.46 acres, more or less, situated in the Samuel L. Keene Survey, Abstract 622, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 2, 2017, from TWP Imports, LLC to Surround Sound Inc., in Volume 1975, Page 85, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

75.13 varas by 37.565 varas, containing 0.50 acre, more or less, situated in the Wm. Perry Survey, Abstract 885, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 7, 1955, from Nollie Dean etal to Roy Ryan, in Volume 388, Page 386, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

TRACT 1 A Mobile home only; Label numbers TEX0504239 and TEX0504240, Serial numbers 12319334A and 123193348, Original Town of Ladonia, Block 86, Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

TRACT 2 0.3191 acre, more or less, situated in the N. T. Myers Survey, Abstract 722, Fannin County, Texas, being out of Block 86, Original Town of Ladonia, as described in deed dated November I 0, 2005, from The City of Ladonia, Texas to Michael Fite etux, in Volume 1194, Page 129, Official Public Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

6.768 acres, more or less, situated in the Jesse Stiff Survey, Abstract 985, Fannin County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 30, 2017, from Billie Jean Hughes to Deborah Tune, in Volume 1959, Page 202, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas. (subject to post-judgment taxes)

(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 AT AX 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 HA VE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS.

Dated at Bonham, Texas, March 28 , 2023

Sheriff Mark Johnson Fannin County, Texas

By Deputy