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Fannin County Commissioners Court VA Discussion/Courthouse Move In Date
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022, County Judge Randy Moore called to order a Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was
established with three County Commissioners and County Judge present. Commissioner Lackey was not present due to illness. Invocation was led by Pastor Mark Posey of the First Congregational Methodist
Church of Bonham. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, retired. 4. Introductions: There were no introductions, however, Judge Moore used this time to extend deepest condolences
to Fannin County’s Treasurer, David Woodson, regarding the recent passing away of his wife. 5. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Courthouse Restoration: There were no official updates provid-
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ed to the court. Judge Moore asked Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple and Fannin County Purchaser Michelle Case for any information they might have. Ms. Case noted that half of the first-floor floor-
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ing is still needing to be completed and Ms. Whipple added that the County Court at Law should be completed by April 25th. 6. Discussion regarding EMS report for February 2022: Captain Dusty Baker of the Bonham Fire Department filled in for Chief Scott Ridling and noted there hadn’t been any changes in the call volume but that there were some transport time delays due to TMC Denison staffing issues. After explaining why the profit loss per call was in a positive position, he completed the report and asked if there were any questions. Judge Moore voiced his approval of improvements made to the EMS reports and commended the work done by EMS. 7. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve minutes from 03/08/2022 (S) (8:40 & 8:50), 02/15/2022 (R), 02/15/2022 (S), and 03/22/2022 (R): After a review of the minutes, Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed. 8. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for February 2022: Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson noted the receipts for February were $4,752,344.02. A motion was made by Commissioner Lane to approve the report with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.
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In Memorium Original Publish Date: April 8, 2014 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! -- John 1:29 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him… -- Luke 23:33 The Easter season invites us to come to Calvary once again. As we approach this very sacred scene, we are reminded of the happenings of the week that was
and of the week that lies at the very foundation of the Christian faith. Jesus has been betrayed by Judas, one of the twelve, arrested by the soldiers, and given a mock trail. He is sentenced and delivered to be crucified. Luke tells us that the place of the crucifixion is called Calvary. But as we look at the scene again, we see three crosses. This week we will focus on the man on the middle cross. He is the only begotten Son of God. John calls Him the Lamb of God. His name is Jesus. The thought for the week is that He is God’s atoning Lamb. He is dying in our place. The word “atoning” is not a term used in regular everyday language. I think that it can be more easily understood if we break it down to read “at – one – ment.” To me, His death paid the price for making it possible for us to be “at one” with
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Judge Lauri Blake invited as her guest speaker, Malinda Allison, from the Fannin County Museum of History, who presented an informative talk on the history of the Fannin County Courthouse. The new Trade Days held the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after the second Monday in the month, is proving to
be a boon for not only the Kiwanis Club of Bonham, who manage both Trade Days, but also for the City of Bonham and for Fannin County. Trade Days vendors pay sales taxes for purchases made here which include, eating in restaurants, staying in hotels and motels, grocery shopping, gasoline and car repairs, tires and tire repairs, and entertainment. Out-of-
town Trade Days shoppers also spend money here and pay sales taxes. Trade Days vendors also collect sales taxes on the items they sell. Those taxes come back to the city and county. But most importantly, this newly added Trade Days will enable Kiwanis Club of Bonham, Texas, to donate more money to the youth groups.
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PK: Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2022 and must be eligible by federal income guidelines, home language, or diagnosed disability. Over income applicants will be placed after all eligible students are placed. If accepted, over income students will be required to pay $75 a week (amount subject to change). K: Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022. If your student is already enrolled in our PK or Kinder classes, you DO NOT need to register for the 2022-2023 school year. We will need: Birth certificate, Social Security Card, Shot Records, Parent ID for all new enrollees and proof of Income for PreK students (current check stub(s) for all working guardians in the home).
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18. Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase body cameras for all Precinct Constables at $695.00 each and a onetime training and set up fee of $1,890.00 (same training amount regardless of the number of users): Ms. Case started the discussion as to why this is needed with Sheriff Mark Johnson and others joining in and agreeing that the need for this does exist. Having first stated that the total cost would be $4,670.00, Ms. Case corrected that number to $3,975.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to approve the purchase of the body cameras for all three of the Precinct Constables to not exceed $4,000.00. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion that passed. 19. Discussion, consideration, and action to change the Commissioners Court meeting location to the Fannin County Courthouse beginning the first Tuesday after either a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, or a temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued: A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Self seconding the motion. Before a vote could be taken, a discussion began that shed light on issues that would interfere with this action. It was decided to let the motion die and put the item on next week’s agenda. A vote was taken, and the motion failed to pass.
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9. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for February 2022: Mr. Woodson gave the interest earned amount for the TexPool account as $178.27 on a balance of $3,678,827.25. On the 2020 Bond with a balance of $5,290.69; the interest was $.60 and the Operating Business Money Funds that have a $228,787.91 balance had an interest of $3.51. Commissioner Lane made a motion to approve the report with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed. 10. Discussion, consideration, and action to move $8,055.00 from 210-3641630 [Sale of Equipment (auction)] to 210-621-5710 (Purchase of Equipment): Commissioner Lane explained this was money that was received from auctioning one of the old trucks used in her precinct and made the motion to move the monies with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed. 11. Discussion, consideration, and action to move $5,200.00 from 100-3641630 (Sale of Equipment) to 100-406-4540 (R&M Auto, Emergency Management): Fannin County Emergency Coordinator Troy Hudson explained how this was a vehicle that was unable to be used that was auctioned. After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the move with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion that passed. 12. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding the move-in date to the Fannin County Courthouse: Fannin County Purchaser Michelle Case led a discussion about the tentative date of the 25th of April for completion of the floors and the installation of furniture. Discussion ensued about other issues involved in clearing the way for the move-in to take place with the consensus being that the 25th of April, may well be the date for the move to the Courthouse. 13. Discussion and possible action regarding Veteran Administration Proposal: Judge Moore began by summarizing a fact-finding meeting with the Executive Medical Director of VA North Texas Health Care, Dr. Stephen Holt, several VA officials, and key leaders of
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20. Public Forum: Sheriff Mark Johnson spoke to remind the public of the “Warrant Round-Up” that will begin on April 1st. He wanted to make everyone well aware that those who are brought before the judges with an outstanding warrant and who do not make arrangements to pay what they owe, may well be jailed. A citizen of Honey Grove wanted to remind everyone that today was National Vietnam War Veterans Day and also wanted to share with the citizenry that Texas is one of two states with spiking Covid numbers with the liberal city of Austin, being
responsible for the increase of those Covid numbers. 21. 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 the 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 person – regarding property for future Justice Center: A motion was made, seconded and passed to enter into Executive Session at 10:01 a.m. After some time, a motion was made, seconded, and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 10:39
a.m. 22. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Real Property Executive Session: Judge Moore noted how this was basically contract negotiations on a possible property decision. He voiced his appreciation for the assistance received from DA Richard Glaser and Attorney Newt Cunningham with the contractual wording. He noted more information may be available on this for the public at the next Commissioners Court. 23. Comments by County Commissioners: Commissioner Lane encouraged the public to voice their appreciation to veterans for their sacrifices for our country and issued a call for those willing to volunteer out at Lake Fan-
How Do I Know That I Am Loving This World Too Much?
By Mike Dickison Minister of the Ivanhoe Church of Christ
The Christian is to love God above all else. James writes that “the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4). How do I know that I am loving this world? I am loving this world too much when I take my eyes off the goal of heaven. Paul wrote that he pressed “on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians
3:14). Paul also wrote that “Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world” (2 Timothy 4:10). I am loving this world too much when I do not put God first. Jesus said that we are to “seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Paul asked, “do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10). I am loving this world too much when I am not thinking about spiritual things. The apostle Paul wrote that “the carnal mind is enmity against
God” (Romans 8:7) and that “the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God” (1 Corinthians 2:14). John informs us, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (1 John 2:15). Jesus said that, “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” (John 15:19). Let us love God and the souls of man, but NOT the world.
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nin on the upcoming workdays of Saturday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. She noted the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to occur Saturday, April 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Sherman at the TCOG (Texoma Council of Governments) parking lot with information found at www. tcog.texas.gov on this and reminded all that April 1 is “Go Blue Day” to call attention to child abuse awareness and prevention month. She concluded by urging all to contact their legislators to
keep the VA services in our community, asked for patience for those working on the roads, and wished all a good week. Commissioner Self encouraged those utilizing the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to get their appointments set up early, voiced his appreciation for all the officers and judges taking part in the “Warrant Round-Up” occurring on April 1st, and voiced his hope that all cooperate with them for safety’s sake. He commented on the forecasted stormy weather and wished all a good week. Commissioner Magness, recognizing that everything needing to be said had already been said, stated he was ready to get in the new
courthouse. Judge Moore read a certificate from the Texas Association of Counties (Risk Management Pool/ Workers Compensation) recognizing Fannin County with zero lost time in 2021. Alicia Whipple noted it was the first time anyone at the county can remember that happening. Judge Moore said, “whatever we did, we need to do this again.” Concluding with a note of appreciation for the comments received from the citizenry, he noted the commissioners and himself are here for the county. 24. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 10:47 a.m.
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Hello everyone! What a wonderful service we had in God’s house Sunday morning! The Bible tells us in Luke 14:23, “And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.” The is part of the parable of the great banquet, but it applies to our mission as ambassadors for Christ as well. We represent the One who willingly gave His life so that we can know and experience eternal life through Him. The Bible also tells us that all things work
together for good to those that love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) One thing that I enjoy about doing the research for these articles, is that I’ve come across a lot of hymns that I either haven’t heard, or I haven’t heard of. My reference this week falls into both of those categories. This was written by E.T. Cassel in 1902. I am a stranger here, within a foreign land; My home is far away, upon a golden strand; Ambassador to be of realms beyond the sea, I’m here on business for my King.
This is the message that I bring, A message angels fain would sing: “Oh, be ye reconciled,” Thus saith my Lord and King, “Oh, be ye reconciled to God.” If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit and worship with us here at Central Baptist Church. Like we always say, 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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5/26/20 WYLIE, TX – Mar. 28, The 2022-2027 NTMWD 2022: At their March 24 Strategic Plan features 15 meeting, the North Texas objectives supported by 54 Municipal Water District initiatives which provides a (NTMWD) Board of Direc- roadmap for the District on tors adopted the organiza- how to proceed as an orgation’s updated 2022-2027 nization through actionable Strategic Plan and approved and trackable initiatives. It numerous actions associ- also communicates internally ated with ongoing water and and externally those items wastewater projects. A re- that are important for NTcording of the meeting can MWD to continue to grow be viewed at www.ntmwd. to better serve its region. The com/board-of-directors/ 2022-2027 Strategic Plan board-meetings/. summary is available online. “The 2022-2027 Strategic Additional highlights Plan builds on our longfrom the March 24 standing vision and misNTMWD Board of Direcsion, organizational goals, tors Meeting: and core values,” said Jenna • Authorization of a wholeCovington, NTMWD Ex- sale water agreement beecutive Director. “With this tween the City of Mesquite update, we reinforce our con- and the City of Crandall to tinual improvement philoso- provide wholesale water serphy and focus on initiatives vices to Crandall until such that are actionable and track- time as they can obtain addiable. Consistent and inclu- tional supplies directly from sive communication with our NTMWD. As part of the employees and the public we NTMWD regional service serve will help keep the plan in North Texas, NTMWD real and relevant.” Member City Mesquite will
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Precinct 1 Commissioner Edwina Lane Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Email Address: elane@fanninco.net Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@ fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Dean Lackey Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dlackey@ fanninco.net
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Pictured left to right Back Row – Cason Hagood, Vaden Wood, Chris Miller, Jacob Lawson, Ethan Webb, Caleb Horn, Mason Merryman, Matthew Catchings, Seth Simpson Middle row – Kenli Hardy, Kyrsten Hall, Adriana Amaya, Brylie Leach, Cassie Morrison, Abbi Murphy Front Row – Hannah Brooks, Mia Galvan, Sarah Gilliland, Tabitha Baecht Seated – SHS Director Lori Cutler Press Release - Savoy One mont, a famous adventurer who Act Play has advanced to Area! gets lost on the high seas and The cast and crew have shown ultimately ends up seeing fantremendous fortitude and perse- tastic things and meeting exotic verance in their rehearsal pro- people. The story is told to the cess and at contests. At District audience by Louis himself as a competition in Waxahachie, supporting cast assists in live students worked together dur- reenactments. Shipwrecked! by ing the show making critical Donald Margulies brings the last-minute adjustments and joy of storytelling alive, and succeeded in performing a questions whether a story begreat show in under 40 min- ing real or fabricated makes the utes (37:30). Savoy placed 2nd journey any less treasured. and 6 students won awards. At Savoy Award Winners: Bi-District in Sulphur Springs, District Competition, March more eleventh-hour adjust- 2, 2022: ments were made and students Outstanding Actor: Matthew pulled it off beautifully without Catchings having a chance to practice the Outstanding Actress: Brylie new changes beforehand. Sa- Leach voy placed 2nd and 4 students All Star Cast: Vaden Wood won awards. Honorable Mention: Tabitha Savoy will perform at Area Baecht contest at Grayson College on Honorable Mention: Ethan Saturday, April 2, 2022. Contest Webb performances, judge critiques, Honor Crew: Hannah Brooks and awards ceremony are open (Light Board) to the public and free of charge. Bi-District Competition, You are invited to support your March 18, 2022: Savoy One Act Play team! ExOutstanding Actor: Matthew act showtimes will be posted on Catchings the Savoy ISD Facebook page. All Star Cast: Tabitha Baecht Shipwrecked! An EntertainHonorable Mention: Brylie ment: The Amazing Adventures Leach of Louis de Rougemont tells the Honor Crew: Cai Morrison grand tale of Louis De Rouge- (Stage Manager)
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Fannin Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors “Healthy Soils –Healthy Life” contest
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2nd place $75 and 3rd place is $50. The FSWCD sends out a flyer and information in the Fall on entering the contests. If anyone, school teachers or home schoolers would like to enter the contests please notify the FSWCD. If your teacher cannont fit the contest into their curiculum and you would like to enter, we also accept single entries. We will be glad to help you in any way we can. Please contact the FSWCD at fannincounty@swcd.texas.gov or 903-583-9513 x3.
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Dr. Froelich re-elected as National Medical Chairman
James E. Froelich, DO, FACOFP 3/22/2022 Press Release - James E. Froelich, DO, FACOFP dist, of Bonham, Texas, was re-elected as the chairman of the Executive
Council of the Conclave of Fellows of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), Saturday, March 19, 2022, during their national convention in Dallas. As the Chair, Dr. Froelich will lead the Conclave in their executive decisions for the next year. The Conclave of Fellows for the ACOFP is comprised of family physicians who have earned their Fellows status by accomplishing a series of achievements including Board certification in family medicine, active participation in local hospital, state and national osteopathic organizations and ACOFP state affiliate societies, outstanding national contributions through teaching, research, or professional
leadership, and authorship of an original medical article worthy of publication. Additionally, Dr. Froelich was honored with the designation of Distinguished Fellow having made contributed to the ACOFP though exceptional and meritorious service over more than 20 years. Dr. Froelich is a full time osteopathic family physician, board certified in family practice, and sole proprietor of Family Care Clinic in Bonham, Texas. He has continuously lived in and served his community as a family physician nearing forty years this August 2. Originally from Houston, he is a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, and completed
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Press Release Ector Friendship Club celebrated Spring & being together March 22 nd. Eight members came & were smiling to have one visitor, Linda Bruner. Jennifer Waldrip was invited to talk to the group. She & her husband, Brent, & son David, are on leave from Lima, Peru where they serve as missionaries with the IMB. The ladies enjoyed her stories & beautiful fabric & items from Peru. The church is
rising up, up from the nations. Going forth. Singing Your praises, joining hands to tell the whole world of you, dear Jesus. Make us wise, wise as we labor, making disciples who depend on our Savior. Jesus Christ You’re building your church on You all around the world.” Song written & printed with permission, by Jennifer Waldrip. The April meeting will be at our building in Ector, 109 N. Main Street on the 26th.
his post graduate training at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida. Dr. Froelich chose to open his practice in the hometown of his wife Deidre Lumpkins Froelich, joining Dr. Lynn Fite in the current location formally known at the Fite-Vinson Clinic. Dr. Froelich has been active at the national and state level of several osteopathic medical organizations. In 2020, Dr. Froelich was program chairman for the national meeting of the American Osteopathic Association, eventually having to serve that role virtually from Bonham, when all in-person meetings
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Report: March 24, 2022 – 1100 BL Cedar St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Zachary Williamson. A 51-year-old female was arrested for Assault FV, Poss CS and BPD Warrant. A 50-year-old male was arrested for Assault FV and Poss CS. Report: March 24, 1300 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Zachary Williamson. A 34-year-old male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Report: March 25, 2022 – 200 BL Kelly St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zakkery Reese. A call for service was received in reference to Criminal Mischief. Report: March 26, 2022 – 600 BL Lynn St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zakkary Reese. A call for service was received in reference to Criminal Mischief. Report: March 26, 2022 – 1600 BL N. Center St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Trevor Franz. A 39-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant. Report: March 26, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Trevor Franz. A 39-year-old female was arrested for Poss CS. Report: March 26, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Cpl. Kolbee Perdue. A call for service was received in reference to Prostitution and Criminal Trespass. Report: March 28, 2022 – 300 BL E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A 50-year-old male was arrested for Man Del CS and Other Agency Warrant. Report: March 28, 2022 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Zachary Williamson. A 55-year-old female was arrested for Theft. Report: March 28, 2022 – 300 BL E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Jim Lewis. A call for service was receive din refence to Burg of Building/ Burg of Coin Op Machine.
Dodd City ISD 3rd 9-Weeks 2021/2022 Clark, Holden Dudley, HarElementary Honor Roll
1st Grade All A’s: Atalie Baum, Isaac Schulze, Jessie Shepard, Creed Stockton, Amelia Wilson A’s & B’s: Grady Baum, Alek Cottrell, Jaxon Coats, Truitt Spindle, Jimmy Torres 2nd Grade All A’s: Damian Castro, Drew Chaney, Chaynee Cole, Eli Lackey, Jade Murray, Caden Wilson A’s & B’s: Kaydence Covington, Jude Kirkpatrick, Brailee Lindsey, Kason Williams 3rd Grade ALL A’S: Meleah Crossland, Lila Crunk, Hunter Ferguson, Nolan Hubbard, Nolan Melson A’S & B’S: Marisol Barco, Preston Barrera, Millee Braden, Gage Lee,Evelyn Miller, Pailyn Payne, Anna Schulze, Hadley Spindle, Allison Vincent 4th Grade ALL A’S: Celina Cabianca, Darrell Gilbert, Wyatt Martin A’S & B’S: Olivia Amigh, Joseph Aponte, Jaden Cottrell, Jude Garcia, Jayli Hill, Carson Lindsey, Kaynen Robbins, Emaree Weeks 5th Grade ALL A’S: Mattox Amigh, Collin Baum, Kennedy Chaney, Kodi Dorau, Jordan Johnson, Kennedy McDonald, Ada Melson A’S & B’S: Holden Atchley, Julianne Busby, Makayla Camp, Preston Dickerson, Paisley Garcia, Bentley Hall, Kasey Knight, Aja Morris, Iskander Ortega, Eastyn Weissert Jr High Honor Roll 6th Grade ALL A’S: Madison Walker, Kinley White A’S & B’S: MariaJose Barco, Ethan Bruce, Olivia Cabianca, Paige Clark, Gabby De la Rosa, Grayson Ozment, Reed Rich, Gavin Rogers 7th Grade All A’s: Caroline Lackey, Dominic Lillie A’S & B’S: Annalee Baker, Andres Castro, Summer
lee Duncan, Chelsea Glover, Addison Hunter, Kayleigh McBrayer, Ian Ortega, Taylor Voss, Adisen White 8th Grade ALL A’S: Addison Weeks A’S & B’S: Cash Crossland, Miicah Fite, Kenzi Freeman, Sierra Garcia, Aiden Helms, Breezy Jenkins, Cierra Johnson, Maddison Johnson, Kailen Kavanaugh, Brayden Norwood, Grady Ozment, Gavin Shindler High School Honor Roll 9th Grade ALL A’S: Alexis Dudley, Katie Ferguson, Jackson Neely A’S & B’S: Gabino Barco, Maddox Lappin, Gus Lillie, Caylee Mills, Caleb Munger, July Peoples 10th Grade All A’s: Kaylen Atchley, Hannah Burney, Addyson Chaney, Kara Freeman, John Gilbreath, Kadyn McCarley, Nautica Morris, Michael Ortega-Torres, Hadley Ozment, Tyler Smithson A’S & B’S: Ethan Barnard, Alex Helms, Zoie Hobbs, Elizabeth Lira,Garrett Morrison, Ivyanna Odiorne, Alex Trandafir, Layton Vaught, Trevin Wilson 11th Grade All A’s: Ashton Balvin, Aydan Balvin, Autumn Brown, Emily Ferguson, Nicholas Glover, Garrett Knight, Logan Lackey, Reagan Lillie, Lindsey Mauppin, Camryn McCarley, Carson Morrison, Jace Stevens, Austin Weeks ALL A’S & B’S: Braden Burney, Hope Eichman, Ryan Graves, Tiana Jenkins, Luke McBean, Daniel Monroe, Lexi Phillips, Brianna Rodriguez, Lindsey Skipper 12th Grade All A’s: Tori Dotson, Kaylee Freeman, Kylee Graves, Brody Mauppin, Ryan Mills, Laura Turner A’S & B’S: Ian Baker, Alondra Barco, James Davis, Kimberly Medina, Morgan Mills, Ali Preas, Mason Rodriguez, Sonora Wild, Gunnar Wilson, Luke Wilson
ESTATE SALE of Bobbie & LA Baker
1303 S. Lang Ave, Denison, TX 75020 Thursday, April 7 @ 8am-3pm Friday, April 8 @ 8am-3pm Saturday, April 9 @ 8am-3pm Sunday, April 10 @ Noon – 3pm
No children allowed at this sale due to high-end glassware, antiques and jewelry. See pictures & details @ www.salyerauction.com by Salyer Estate Sales
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Boyer’s Jewelry
WE BUY GOLD! Monday-Friday 9-5:30 204 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. • Bonham, Texas 75418
OBITUARIES
RAYMOND ARNOLD STEWART
CHERYL ANNETTE MILLS
903-583-1878
ANN YVONNE (PEARSON) DARWIN
Bonham-Funeral services for Ann Yvonne (Pearson) Darwin, age 85, of Bonham, Texas were held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, Texas. Pastor Gene Owen and Bro. Wayne Lee officiated. Eulogy given by grandchildren Cecily Spindle and Courtney Seymour. Interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery. Mrs. Darwin passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Pecan Point Assisted Living in Sherman, Texas. Ann Yvonne Darwin was born on January 13, 1937 in the Danner Community of Fannin County Texas to Thomas and Lela (Culbreath) Pearson. She married Robert Wayne Darwin on February 28, 1953 in Durant, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death on January 15, 2017. Von worked for Bonham ISD for 30 plus years Monday-Friday before retiring in 1992. She loved her three sons with9-5:30 all her heart. She 204 E. Sam Rayburn • Bonham, Texasa loving 75418 was a member of Central Baptist Church inDr. Bonham. Von was wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend who loved all her family dearly. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with and baby sitting her grandchildren. She is survived by sons, Danny Darwin and wife Hilda of Denton, TX; Kevin Darwin and wife Cheryl of Bonham, TX; and Jeff Darwin and wife Nancy of Benson, AZ. Grandchildren, Cassie Darwin and husband Wes, Mandy Hall and husband Drew, Courtney Seymour and husband Chris, Cecily Spindle and husband Justin, Landon Darwin and wife Taylor, Heather Darwin, Emily Darwin, and Jamey Darwin. Great grandchildren, Cavan Wilcox, Kynadi Hall, Kynlee Hall, Ember Spindle, Reign Spindle, and Parker Darwin. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Mag Petty, Beulah Stevenson, Estelle Woodall, Louise Porter, and Peggy Huff; brothers, Claude Pearson, J. Lee “Dickie” Pearson, Bobby Pearson, Thomas Pearson, and Billy Pearson. Serving as pallbearers were Landon Darwin, Cavan Wilcox, Keith Pearson, Thomas Pearson, Steve Pearson, and Eric Darwin. Our mother was a resident of the Woodmoore Assisted Living Facility in Bonham for the previous five years. We would like to express a special thanks to the staff for the love and care provided to her. Family visitation was held Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at http://www.cff.org/chapters/north-texas-chapter. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com.
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Bonham-Raymond Arnold Stewart, age 73, of Bonham, TX was born on September 8, 1948 in Bonham, TX to William and Ethel (Redden) Stewart; he passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home surrounded by his loving family. Raymond married Stella Burns in 1968 at the 1st Baptist church of Bailey. Raymond served in the Navy and was a part of the Vietnam War on the USS Ticonderoga from 1968-1972. During the war they lived in Chicago, Illinois for 1 year then got stationed in San Diego, California. After serving in the military Raymond was honored with National Defense Medal and Vietnam service medal with a bronze star. Raymond and Stella moved to Denison and later moved to Bonham. Raymond worked for Cable One for 37 years. After retirement Ray loved traveling across the country and playing golf and fishing with his family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Stella Stewart of Bonham; sons, Bryan Stewart of Bonham and Gary Stewart of Bonham; grandsons, Dustin Stewart and wife Brittney of Bonham, Jacob Stewart of Bonham, Mason Stewart and wife Taylor of Honey Grove; great grandchildren, Raelynn Stewart, and Connor Stewart; cousins, Dan and Joann Shaw of Bells; aunt, Angela Gibson of N.C. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lyndy Stewart, Ralph Stewart, Ervin Stewart, and sister, Brenda Johnson. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at CooperSorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX starting at 12:00pm followed by a memorial service with military honors. Bro. Josh Holly officiated, and military honors were rendered by the United States Navy Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers make donations to the American Cancer Society PO Box 140069, Dallas, TX 75214 in honor of Raymond Stewart. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Cheryl Annette Mills, age 62 left this world for her forever home on March 26,2022 after a prolonged illness. She was born April 14, 1959, to Johnnie Leeman Mills and Amanda Joyce Williams Mills, as their first born. She began their life of blessings and pleasure with their children. Cheryl was always an animal lover. She rescued squirrels, birds, raccoons and would release them back into their environment. She loved horses and won many awards for barrel racing during high school. Homeless kittens were welcome to their new house with good food and veterinary care. She routinely donated to SPCA of Texas. She was generous with her gifts and loved her family. Cheryl graduated with an associate degree in nursing from the Grayson County College. She worked as a dispatcher at Bonham Police Department while attending nursing school. She graduated in the top ten percent of her nursing class, as a Registered Nurse. She worked in many different types of nursing venues. Cheryl married Johnny Allen Kretchman on September 3, 1994. He preceded her in death May 21, 2018. She was of the of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her mother Amanda Mills of Bonham, her father Johnnie Leeman Mills Sr. and wife Joy of Dodd City, sister Beverly Owens and husband Bryan of Bonham and brother Leeman Mills and wife DeeDee of Dodd City. She leaves behind four nieces Amanda and Case Evans, Mackenzie and Zach Traylor, Marissa Mills, and Morgan Mills, two stepbrothers Jack and Stacey Wright, all of Colorado. Loved and supported by her life lifetime family friend, Lorna Leslie. She also is survived by her four-legged companion, “Fancy” who is currently residing with Cheryl’s Mom in Bonham. Graveside services were at Dodd City Cemetery at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Pallbearers were Teddy Fry, Zach Traylor, Bryan Owens, Gary Mills, Greg Sadler, and Roger Sadler. Brother Roy Burpo officiated. You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome. com
ELAINE WOODARD ASHLOCK
Bonham, Texas -- Elaine Woodard Ashlock, “Lainie” was born on September 27, 1946 in Bonham, TX to J.D. and Dovie Woodard. Elaine passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her daughter’s home. She was a member of the Living Word Church of God, in Bonham, TX, where she faithfully worshipped her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and worked at the County Clerk’s office for 20 years. Elaine was married to the love of her life, Ray Boyd Ashlock, for 53 years. They were born in the same hospital, one day apart, and then began their love story when they were in the 6 th grade. Their first date was to the picture show to see “My Dog Buddy”. Lainie was one of the most joyous people and could light up any room with her beautiful smile. She loved everyone she met and always saw the very best in people. Elaine is survived by her daughter Kristi Ashlock of Bonham, TX; son Todd Ashlock and wife Amanda of Sherman, TX; bonus son Pablo Granados of Bonham, TX; brother David Woodard and wife Trudy of Alpharetta, GA; her baby sister, Patricia Cox of Sherman, TX; her 3 grandsons Spencer Roberts of Gober, TX; Colin Ashlock and wife Kara of Sherman, TX; Isaiah Taylor of Bonham, TX; great granddaughter Hadleigh Jane Ashlock of Sherman, TX; nieces and nephews Amanda Fulkerson and husband Christian of Sherman, TX; Cassidi Summers and husband John of McKinney, TX; her namesake Taylor Elaine Cox of Sherman, TX; Austin Cox of Sherman, TX. She is also leaving behind many other family members and close friends Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Ray B. Ashlock; parents J.D. and Dovie Woodard; brother Richard Woodard; and brotherin-law Press Cox. Pallbearers were Spencer Roberts, Colin Ashlock, Isaiah Taylor, Austin Cox, Pablo Granados, and Christian Armas. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Vaught, Dava Brent, Stanley Richardson, Johnny Baker, Ronnie Rhudy, and Stan Barker. The family received friends at Living Word Church of God on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Elaine’s celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00pm at Living Word Church of God in Bonham, TX burial followed at Willow Wild Cemetery, Bonham, Texas. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com
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DON AND 10/9/12 NANCY BOYD
Don and Nancy Boyd walked hand in hand through the gates of heaven together on March 22, 2022. They shared a love so deep that even death could not separate them. Don Edward Boyd was born in Cayuga, Texas on February 8, 1937, to parents Aubrey and Zelma Talbert Boyd. Growing up in East Texas, Don loved the outdoors and ranching with his father. He was the star basketball player for Cayuga High School and won several state tournaments. While attending North Texas State University, Don met the love of his life, Nancy. He served in the Army for several years and then followed in his father’s footsteps and went to work for Lone Star Gas Company for 40 years. Don had unwavering faith in God and was active in the First Baptist Church of Plano. He was a man of true integrity, and his true passion was his love for his family: Amy Brooks, son–in -law, Pat and son, Bruce. He devoted his life to providing a solid foundation, being a spiritual leader and witness to his family and friends. Nancy Jeanne Boyd was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on November 18, 1937 to parents James Theo “Jimmy” and Evelyn Traylor Smith. Mom grew up in Gober, Texas and loved living in a small community where everyone knew each other! Like Don, Nancy also played basketball for Gober High School. As a 60-year resident of Plano, Nancy was entrenched in the community! She worked for Plano ISD for over 40 years as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. Nancy’s energy and enthusiasm for life fueled her desire to help others. She positively impacted so many lives for generations to come through her direct involvement with CITY House, Hendrick Academy, Lionheart Children’s Academy, Rachel’s Challenge and so many other philanthropic organizations. Don and Nancy will be deeply missed by daughter Amy Brooks and husband Pat, son Bruce Boyd, Nancy’s sisters Amy Booth, and late husband Pat Booth, Mary Jane Neal and husband Johnny, and many nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his parents Aubrey and Zelma Boyd, and sister Donna Tullis. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Evelyn Smith, and brother James Charles “Jimmy” Smith. A celebration of their lives and love was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 1pm, at First Baptist Church, Plano. www.fbcplano.org A private graveside service was at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CITY House. www.cityhouse.org You may also sign the online registry at www. wisefuneralhome.com
WILLIAM J. FARRIS
Funeral services for Mr. William J. Farris, age 86, of Ivanhoe, were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas. Rev. Josh Lott officiated. Burial followed in the Lamasco Cemetery. Mr. Farris passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Paris Regional Medical Center. Mr. Farris was born on October 24, 1935, in Ivanhoe, Texas the son of Woodrow R. Farris and Esther B. Adamson Farris. He was a graduate of Ivanhoe High School and married Shirley Womack on January 12, 1957, in Durant, Oklahoma. He was retired from General Cable but spent most of his life ranching and farming and enjoyed taking care of his family as he worked the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Farris, sons, Ronald Farris and Pattie Sacco, Mike Farris and his wife Raye Ann Farris, and Terry Farris and his wife Karla, grandchildren, Michael McCommas and his wife Melissa, Megan Fillner and her husband Josh, Dylan Farris, Chris and Christy Sacco, Christy Capehart, Jeremy Capehart, Jeff and Brittany Jones, and Erin Jones, numerous great grandchildren, extended family and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Keith Dickey, Matt Graham, Robert Rencher, Terry Holmes, David Farris and Mario Carpio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamasco Cemetery Association. The family received friends at the Wise Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 before the service.
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OBITUARIES Norwin Cedric “Ced” Derby Norwin Cedric “Ced” Derby, 91, of Greenville, passed away on March 16, 2022, in Greenville, Texas. A memorial service will be held April 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be April 1, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M. at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville, Texas. Mr. Derby was born May 2, 1930, in Hillsboro, New Hampshire to Clyde Arthur Derby and Thelma Irene Dennis. He married Kathy Head on January 22, 1994, in Dallas Texas. He was the Co-Founder of B.A.G. Corporation and a member of United Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Thelma Derby, sister Patricia Henning, wives Joan Derby and Elizabeth Shank Derby; son William Derby and wife Linda, son Norman Derby and wife Cindy, daughter-in-law Terry Derby. He is survived by his wife Kathy Head Derby, sons, Steven Derby, Kevin Shank, Barry Shank and wife Laura, Chris Shank, and Tony Townsend and wife Chris; daughter Elaine Derby; grandchildren Greg Schmuck, Tommy Schmuck and wife Meredith, Christi Derby, Marie Wooten, Rowdy Townsend, Cody Townsend, Chea Townsend, Madelyn Shank Best and husband Tanner, and twins Rian and Ragan Shank. Ten great-grandchildren survive him. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the United Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund.
ROBERT (BOB) 4/05/22 DEAN BERRY
Robert Dean Berry, 89, of Denison, TX, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his lord Jesus on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Robert was born in Leonard, Texas, on March 8, 1933, to Neil and Annie Berry. Always a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family, he could be depended on for care, support, comfort, and advice. His warm smile, loving heart, always ready hugs, and deep commitment to those he loved will not be forgotten and he will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his beloved memory is his wife Betty Jackson, his children, Deborah Kay Perry and Kimberly Ann Berry, Of Leonard, TX; his grandchildren, Shawn Michael Giambattista and wife Stephanie, of San Marcus; Autumn Adcock and husband Buddy of Southmayd, TX; Kathryn Amber Perry Borders of Tucson, AZ; Kerensa Marie Perry Matthews of Leonard, TX and his great-grandchildren, Gabe Borders, Lily Lordigyan, Tyler Adcock, Brydon Adcock, Derrick Adcock, Allison Adcock, Sophia Giambattista, Shane Giambattista, Samuel Giambattista, Theodore Matthews and Hope Matthews. Robert retired from the Richardson Fire Department after nearly 30 years of service to his community. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He made wonderful friendships with the many who knew him. He always told wonderful stories. He joined the Grove Hill Methodist Church, Pastored by Brother Combs, during a revival when Pastor Greenhaw was preaching in August 1946. Miss Ora of Grove Hill said the church burned down because Bobbie Berry joined the church that day, however, he was able to save the church tabernacle, pews, and piano from damage. He was a member of Waples Methodist Church in Denison, TX, at his passing. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kathryn Record Berry, in 1993; his second wife, Jeannie Burns Berry, in 2007, his son, Robert Douglas Berry, in 2021; his brother, James Berry and wife, Nona Sue in 2021. A Funeral Service was held at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Leonard Chapel, 701 N. Cedar Street, Leonard, TX on April 1st, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Family had welcomed guests at a visitation one hour prior.
Savoy High School UIL Advances to Regional Competition Press Release - Savoy High School UIL students excelled in District UIL competition winning top awards in several individual and team events. 13 students and 2 Teams are advancing
to the Regional UIL meet in Waxahachie. The Cardinal UIL Directors are Joy Helgren and Tracy Sritairat. Additional UIL coaches include Megan Fuller, Jennifer Vance, Stephanie Sweet, and
Vicki Martin. Thank you to each of these teachers for their dedication to our students. Congratulations to each of these students on outstand-
ing work. Good luck to our Regional Qualifiers as they compete at Waxahachie High School on April 23rd! We are proud of you! GO CARDINALS GO!
Pictured – 5th Row (Back Row) – Noah Caldwell, Cameron Hobbs, Caleb Murphy, Ethan Webb, Caeleb Horn, Mason Merryman, Mavrick Walker, Carlos Amaya 4th Row – Mrs. Tracy Sritairat (Director), Jacob Reynolds, Vaden Wood, Levi Bradshaw, Matthew Catchings, Hayden Smith, Zach Clark, Presley Walker, Mrs. Joy Helgren (Director) 3rd Row – Katelin Pugh, Hannah Brooks, Tabitha Baecht, Madison Clark, Alyson Bogard, Abbi Gates, Cristina Juarez 2nd Row – Brylie Leach, Adriana Amaya, Cassie Morrison, Britton Burt, Natalie Lawson, Emily LaFoy, Nykole Wood, Molly Davis, Mia Riley 1st Row – Taelor Cornwell, Corley Huffman, Jessa Coker, Abbi Murphy, Kenli Hardy, Cassidy Almy 2022 UIL District Results are as follows: *indicates individuals advancing to Regionals **indicates entire team advancing to Regionals 1st Place TeamCurrent Issues ** Mavrick Walker- 2nd place Cameron Hobbs- 3rd place Abbi Murphy- 5th place Levi Bradshaw- 9th place Telehealth Visits Also Available Journalism Team- 1st Place Editorial Writing Brylie Leach- 1st place* Jessa Coker- 3rd place* Feature Writing Brylie Leach- 1st place * Adriana Amaya- 3rd place * Natalie Lawson- 6th place Headline Writing Molly Davis- 1st place * Brylie Leach- 2nd place * Natalie Lawson- 6th place News Writing Dr. Loftice grew up in Grayson County and now resides Brylie Leach- 3rd place * Katelin Pugh- 6th place locally with his family. He earned his medical degree 1st Place Team- Spelling ** from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hannah Wood- 1st place Cristina Juarez- 4th place Glendale, AZ and completed his residency in family Natalie Lawson- 6th place medicine at Conroe Medical Education Foundation Abigail Gates- 8th place 2nd Place Team- Accounting in Conroe, TX. Mavrick Walker- 1st place * Emily LaFoy- 5th place Carlos Amaya- 6th place Hayden Smith- 8th place 2nd Place Team - Lit CritiDavid C. Loftice, DO cism Hannah Wood - 4th Place BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY Corley Huffman - 6th Place MEDICINE SPECIALIST Cristina Juarez Mason Merryman Dr. Loftice is a member of the 2nd Place Team- MathematAmerican Academy of Family ics Zach Clark- 2nd place * Physicians and the Texas Matthew Catchings- 4th place Academy of Family Physicians. Tabitha Baecht- 6th place Let him help you protect the Taelor Cornwell- 8th place 2nd Place Team- Social Studhealth of your family. ies Mavrick Walker- 1st place * Levi Bradshaw- 2nd place * Kenli Hardy- 4th place Noah Caldwell 3rd Place Team- Calculator To schedule an Cassie Morrison- 5th place Cassidy Almy appointment, call Tabitha Baecht Mia Riley 903.583.3111 3rd Place Team- Copy Editing Cristina Juarez- 2nd place * Hannah Wood- 4th place Jessa Coker- 5th place 3rd place Team- Number Sense Tabitha Baecht- 7th place Zach Clark- 8th place Taelor Cornwell- 11th place TexomaCare-Bonham Mia Riley- 11th place 2201 Hwy 121 Speech Team- 3rd Place Bonham, TX 75418 Prose texomacare.com Jacob Reynolds- 3rd place * Poetry Presley Walker- 5th place Computer Applications Hayden Smith- 4th place For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. 202476-3158 5/20 Molly Davis- 5th place Hannah Brooks- 6th place
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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
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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
2
TX-18-4564 10/13/21
3
TX-18-4568 02/23/22
4
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
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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
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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
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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
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83637 MARCH 26, 2019
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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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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
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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
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TX-15-4275 09/13/17
77839 HONEY GROVE INDEPENDENT MARCH 26, 2018 SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CHAD THOMASON
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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
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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 BEGINS. Dated at Bonham, Texas, March 30, 2022
Sheriff Mark Johnson Fannin County, Texas By
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Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, 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 unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 597-2897
Trenton Homecoming 4/5/22 A Time to Remember
The Trenton Alumni Association is hosting this year’s Homecoming on Saturday, April 9th. Registration and Visitation begins at 9:00am at Trenton High School. Lunch, served by La Colina, begins at 11:30am with program and special recognitions to follow. PURCHASE MEAL TICKETS - in advance $20.00 or $22.00 at the door 1.) mail to Tonette Serrano at P.O. Box 5 Trenton, Tx 75490 - include a self- address stamped envelope for the ticket(s) to be returned 2.) purchase tickets at Trenton Administration building during school hours 3.) pay via PAYPAL (trentonalumniassn@outlook.com) CLASSES TO BE RECOGNIZED ’70, ’71, ’72, & ’73, ’95, ’96, ’97, & ‘98
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Hunting Regulations Changes for 2022-23
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 202223 season at its public meeting held March 24 in Austin. Commissioners adopted the following modifications and clarifications to the 2022-23 Statewide Hunting Proclamation: •Establish mandatory buck and antlerless white-tailed deer harvest reporting in Collin, Dallas, Grayson and Rockwall counties during white-tailed deer season. •Modify the definitions of “buck deer” and “antlerless deer.” •Modify the proof of sex requirements for harvested buck deer. •Create definitions for two types of commercial cold storage facilities. •Modify tagging and proof of sex requirements, log procedures and destination regulations for commercial cold stor-
age facilities. •Expand mule deer antler restrictions to an additional 21 counties in the Panhandle. •Extend the general mule deer season in 15 southwestern Panhandle counties from nine to 16 days and add a special archery season. •Establish a mule deer antler restriction in Terrell County within the Trans-Pecos. •Establish a veterans and activeduty special waterfowl hunting season to occur concurrently during youth-only season in all duck zones. •Modify the West Zone for goose hunting to open a week earlier than current goose hunting regulations. •Remove the daily bag limit restriction (two) on hooded mergansers. •Combine the separate merganser and duck daily bag limits
into a single aggregate daily bag limit of six per day. •Reauthorize the requirement to possess a Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit while hunting that species due to an administrative error. •Close the turkey season east of IH-35 in Ellis County to support ongoing restocking efforts along the Trinity River. Hunters hitting the field in the upcoming season should make note of these changes and follow all regulations set for species, tagging, bag limits, counties, season dates and means and methods. Hunters can check the Outdoor Annual for complete and updated regulations. Information currently in the Outdoor Annual reflects last season’s information. More information regarding season dates for the 2022-23 hunting seasons can be viewed on the TPWD website as of May 13.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID
Fannin County Has Issued An Invitation To Bid For The Purchase Of A Dump Truck With The Following Specifications: • 2007-2012 • Alum/Steel Wheels • Front Axle Weight: 12000 Pounds • Drive 6 X 4 • 335 Hp • Tandem Rear Axles • 200 Inch Wheelbase • 10 Speeds • Manual Transmission Please Submit Bids With Detailed Descriptions To: Fannin County Purchasing Michelle Case Email: Mcase@Fanninco.Net Mail To: 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Bonham, Tx 75418
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment to be used in the Republican and Democratic Run Off Elections held on May 24, 2022 will be tested on 4/7/2022 at 1:30pm at 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.
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Tammy Biggar, County Clerk AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO PARA TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automáticamente que se usará en la segunda votación, elección de desempate Republicano y Demócrata el dia 24 de mayo, 2022 se probará ela 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham 1:30 pm, 4/7/2022 a las dies en la mañana para determinar si el equipo contará con exacitud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todos los proyectos de ley. Firma del/dela Oficial
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USDA funds Available For Forage Losses From Drought, Wildfire
Texas Agriculture Daily The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe drought or wildfire in 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021 through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). “Producers of grazing livestock experienced catastrophic losses of available forage as well as higher costs for supplemental feed in 2021. Unfortunately, the conditions driving these losses have not improved for many and have even worsened for some, as drought spreads across the U.S.,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said. “In order to deliver much-needed assistance as efficiently as possible, phase one of the ELRP will use certain data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), allowing USDA to distribute payments within days to livestock producers.” Background On Sept. 30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion
in assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, winter storms and other eligible disasters experienced during calendar years 2020 and 2021. The Act specifically targets $750 million to provide assistance to livestock producers for losses incurred due to drought or wildfires in calendar year 2021. ELRP is part of FSA’s implementation of the Act. For impacted ranchers, USDA will leverage LFP data to deliver immediate relief for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021. LFP is an important tool that provides up to 60% of the estimated replacement feed cost when an eligible drought adversely impacts grazing lands or 50% of the monthly feed cost for the number of days the producer is prohibited from grazing the managed rangeland because of a qualifying wildfire. FSA received more than 100,000 applications totaling nearly $670 million in payments to livestock producers under LFP for the 2021 program year. Congress recognized requests for assistance beyond this existing program and provided specific funding for disaster-impacted livestock producers in 2021. ELRP Eligibility – Phase One To be eligible for an ELRP payment under phase one of program delivery, livestock producers must have suffered grazing losses in a county rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a D2 (severe drought) for eight consecutive weeks or a D3 (extreme drought) or higher level of drought intensity during the 2021 calendar year, and have applied and been approved for 2021 LFP. Additionally, producers whose permitted grazing on federally managed lands was disallowed due to wildfire are also eligible for ELRP payments, if they applied and were approved for 2021 LFP. As part of FSA’s efforts to streamline and simplify the delivery of ELRP phase one benefits, producers are not required to submit an application for payment; however, they must have the following forms on file with FSA within a subsequently announced deadline as determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs: • CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application • Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet • Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity • Form CCC-901, Member Information for Legal Entities (if applicable) • Form FSA-510, Request for an Exception to the $125,000 Payment Limitation for Certain Programs (if applicable) • Form CCC-860, Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource, Beginning
and Veteran Farmer or Rancher Certification, if applicable, for the 2021 program year • A highly erodible land conservation (sometimes referred to as HELC) and wetland conservation certification (Form AD1026 Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification) for the ELRP producer and applicable affiliates. ELRP Payment Calculation – Phase One To further expedite payments to eligible livestock producers, determine eligibility, and calculate an ELRP phase one payment, FSA will use livestock inventories and droughtaffected forage acreage or restricted animal units and grazing days due to wildfire already reported by the producer when they submitted a 2021 CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application form. Phase one ELRP payments will be equal to the eligible livestock producer’s gross 2021 LFP calculated payment multiplied by a payment percentage, to reach a reasonable approximation of increased supplemental feed costs for eligible livestock producers in 2021. The ELRP payment percentage will be 90% for historically underserved producers, including beginning, limited resource, and veteran farmers and ranchers, and 75% for all other producers. These payments will be subject to a payment limitation. To qualify for the higher payment percentage, eligible producers must have a CCC860, Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource, Beginning and Veteran Farmer or Rancher Certification, form on file with FSA for the 2021 program year. Payments to eligible producers through phase one of ELRP are estimated to total more than $577 million. ELRP – Phase Two Today’s announcement is only Phase One of relief for livestock producers. FSA continues to evaluate and identify impacts of 2021 drought and wildfire on livestock producers to ensure equitable and inclusive distribution of much-needed emergency relief program benefits. Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Assistance for Crop Producers FSA is developing a twophased process to provide assistance to diversified, row crop and specialty crop operations that were impacted by an eligible natural disaster event in calendar years 2020 or 2021. This program will provide assistance to crop producers and will follow a two-phased process similar to that of the livestock assistance with implementation of the first phase in the coming weeks. Phase one of the crop
assistance program delivery will leverage existing Federal Crop Insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program data as the basis for calculating initial payments. Making the initial payments using existing safety net and risk management data will both speed implementation and further encourage participation in these permanent programs, including the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program, as Congress intended. The second phase of the crop program will be intended to fill additional assistance gaps and cover eligible producers who did not participate in existing risk management programs. Through proactive communication and outreach, USDA will keep producers and stakeholders informed as ERP implementation details are made available. Additional Livestock Drought Assistance Due to the persistent drought conditions in the Great Plains and West, FSA will be offering additional relief through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to help ranchers cover above normal costs of hauling livestock to forage. This policy enhancement complements previously announced ELAP compensation for hauling feed to livestock. Soon after FSA announced the assistance for hauling feed to livestock, stakeholders were quick to point out that producers also were hauling the livestock to the feed source as well and encouraged this additional flexibility. It is important to note that, unlike ELRP emergency relief benefits which are only applicable for eligible losses incurred in the 2021 calendar year, this ELAP livestock and feed hauling compensation will not only be retroactive for 2021 but will also be available for losses in 2022 and subsequent years. To calculate ELAP program benefits, an online tool is currently available to help producers document and estimate payments to cover feed transportation cost increases caused by drought and will soon be updated to assist producers with calculations associated with drought related costs incurred for hauling livestock to forage.
NEED HELP? Fannin County Septic System Permits Environmental Development Diane Wilson 903-583-7495. http://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin. Environmental. Development
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Looking to add part time and full time team members to our dog training facilitiy. Job duties include care of dogs, typical kennel chores, assisting with training, and miscellaneous around kennels. Pay $10- $15 an hour based on experience. Please call 612-2323681 or 903-818-9359 for additional information. Located in Gober. KENNEL WORKER NEEDED Full time position. Must be able to live on premises. Furnished house, new appliances, utilities, landline telephone, satellite TV, and salary furnished. Job duties include feeding dogs, cleaning pens twice daily, moving dogs and general upkeep of the kennels. NO PETS. For further information and interview appointment please call 903-664-3453 or 903-486-7172
White Shed WSC White Shed Water Supply Corporation is accepting applications for the General Manager position. All qualified applicants must have a Class C Groundwater license, a minimum of five years management experience or supervisory experience. The G/M will work closely with the office manager, system operators, engineers, contractors, and the Board of Directors. Duties will include overseeing all aspects of the business operations, which includes daily operations, system communicate effectively and maintain a safe working environment. Salary will be based on actual experience, knowledge, and skill level. Benefits include retirement, paid insurance, company truck, phone allowance, and paid vacation time. Applications are available on our website at: whiteshedwsc. ruralwaterusa.com. Applications and resumes must be received by April 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm. E-mail: whiteshedwsc@gmail.com In Person: 5167 N. FM 273, Ivanhoe, TX 75447 Mail: P.O. Box 80, Ivanhoe, TX 75447 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. 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
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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.
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.
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 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 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. PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Are you a retiree who would like a part-time job? You can meet people and make some additional income with The Leader. We are looking for someone who is motivated, will represent The Leader well and help our advertisers reach their customers/ clients at the same time. Pay will be based on experience. Come in, fill out an application, and meet with the Sales Manager. Could this be you? Please apply in person at: The Fannin County Leader 224 N. Main St., Bonham, TX.
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HELP WANTED 2/22/22 Fannin County Family Crisis Center has an opening for a Victim Advocate/Social Media Liaison. Applicants must have experience working with the public in a helping field and must be proficient with social media. Send resume to 118 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418 or fcfcc@frontier.com
NP FARMS ENTERPRISE LLC Looking to hire farming experienced employees. Pay will depend on experience. Call Nathan Prater 903-449-2904.
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Behind the Scenes of Leonard Water Treatment Plant: With Aliza Caraballo
Guest Speaker: Brother Michael Palkki of Shiloh Baptist Church
Is Only One Bible Version Accurate or Are All Versions Equally True?
to customize it for top performance. At the same time, it posed a unique set of challenges. Since the plant was built in an undeveloped area in Fannin County, there were no existing water or electric utilities available as construction teams built and tested different components. NTMWD’s Engineering and Operations staff and the contractors brainstormed different approaches to work around the site’s limitations, down to “drilling and permitting wells to make our own water.” By working creatively and closely with regulators throughout the process, they were able to build the plant in a way that meets
Bois d’Arc Lake Project Manager Aliza Caraballo, on the job
Meeting to be held at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 West Market Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 Call Pastor Michael Brawner for if you might have questions about this meeting. 615-448-8802
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Press Release - When the Leonard Water Treatment Plant first delivers water, Aliza Caraballo will raise a glass to the team that devoted years of hard work to this project. Caraballo, a North Texas Municipal District (NTMWD) engineer, is project manager for the construction of the Bois d’Arc Lake project. Over the past five years, she has worked on all project components, with the water treatment plant as her major focus and passion. Creative Construction A big part of Caraballo’s role centered around the plant’s detailed design and construction. Building a treatment plant from the ground up provided opportunities
both its own needs and offers an infrastructure and electrical backbone for the entire county. Key Takeaways The project “has been a great experience, not just because it is a landmark project, but because it has opened doors to many things we’ve never done before,” Caraballo explained. “The opportunity to collaborate with so many different teams and contractors has been my biggest takeaway.” She has also “discovered how important it is to prioritize what needs to be done each day,” as well as the importance of delegation and leaning on the expertise of others. “I have learned so much from the skills and knowledge of others—the fish stocking and mitigation aspects of the project were new to me and absolutely fascinating.” Moving toward water delivery, team members are now being trained to operate the plant. Caraballo looks forward to seeing the plant in action, knowing it will provide critical water for the region. “This new plant will help us meet water needs of the quickly growing communities we serve,” Caraballo explained. For someone who has “always wanted to build a new plant from scratch,” she said, this “was the career opportunity of a lifetime.”
Spring into Conservation Free Webinar on 4/12/2022
Press Release - Texan by Nature (TxN) and North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) are continuing their four-part webinar series to increase education and awareness of the top natural resource conservation practices in the Lone Star State. The series provides new data, ideas, actionable next steps, and resources for individuals and businesses to get involved. The next webinar in the series, “Spring Into Conservation,” will feature a panel discussion with leaders from TxN, NTMWD, Botanical Research Institue of Texas, Texas A&M, John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the following topics: ● Storm and Drought Resilience ● Turfgrass During the Seasons ● The Role of the Wetland
and Spring Wildlife ● Native and Adapted Landscaping Benefits ● Panelist presentations will be followed by a Q&A session from the audience. Participants include: ● Galen Roberts - Assistant Deputy - Water Resources, North Texas Municipal Water District ● Chrissie Segars - Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University ● Randall Rush - Senior Policy Advisor - Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ● Kim Conrow - Previous President - Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) ● A representative from John Bunker Sands Wetland Center The next webinar, “Spring Into Conservation,” will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2022, from Noon - to 1 p.m. CDT. Book your spot, invite a friend, and join the free webinar to discover the future of Texas natural resources! How To Invite Your Friends - Click here to share the webinar on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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SPORTS SPORTS Positioning for the Postseasons: 15-2A s’ball teams compete together now for district’s berths later in 2A, 1A playoffs
Trenton’s Emma Dudley (2) smiles as she heads to third base on March 4 during her home run trot during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament at Bonham. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard Consider it be races -- within a race. Composed of four Class
Dodd City shortstop Tori Dotson (5) throws to first base to complete a groundout on March 3 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament at Bonham.
2A and three 1A teams, 152A softball members vie together during district action for overall finishes in the standings -- before separating by classification for the
Ector’s Mollie Hooten pitches on March 15 during District 15-2A softball competition at Sam Rayburn.
playoffs. With as many available district 2A postseason berths as there are members of said classification in 15-2A -- Honey Grove, Sam Ray-
DC basketball trio nets TABC All-State status
burn, Tom Bean and Trenton -- district play serves as a time to determine which 2A teams get which 2A qualifier spots. Meanwhile, Dodd City, Ec-
Sam Rayburn second baseman Brianna Whirley (1) awaits a throw while covering first base on March 4 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament at Bonham. tor and Savoy vie for the two available 1A district postseason berths. District 15-2A play began early in March and continues into April.
Hemby’s bat, glove keeping Bonhi-ex in AC s’ball lineup
Bonham’s Chyrsi Hemby takes a pitch on March 12 while playing for Austin College.
Dodd City’s Ashton Balvin. Dodd City’s Gunnar Wilson.
Dodd City’s Kylee Graves. Story and photos by Rich Hilliard Junior Ashton Balvin, senior Gunnar Wilson and senior Kylee Graves garnered Class 1A All-State status for the 2021-22 basketball seasons from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Balvin and Wilson each received the recognition after helping the Hornets in boys’ basketball reach their first regional final
appearance since 2012 -a narrow loss, 30-27, to eventual 1A State champion Graford -- first district title since 2019 to start their sixth-straight postseason and to a 30-8 overall record. Graves received the distinction after helping the Lady Hornets reach their eighth-straight regional tournament in girls’ basketball to complete their 12th-consecutive postseason after winning a 10th-straight undefeated
district title. Sophomore Jaden Mahar of Dodd City joined Balvin and Wilson on the AllRegion III-1A boys’ team. Leonard sophomore Brett Nix also received All-Region II-3A boys’ recognition, after he helped the Tigers reach their second regional quarterfinal appearance and first district title since 1998 in the boys’ basketball. Meanwhile, senior Tori Dotson, junior Lindsey Mauppin and senior Ali Preas joined Graves in receiving All-Region III-1A notoriety.
Leonard boys lift at State
By Rich Hilliard
ABILENE -- Leonard’s Brayden Harris placed seventh in his weight class at the State Division III boys’ powerlifting meet on March 26 at the Taylor County Expo Center. Competing in the 242 weight class, Harris totaled 1,545 pounds: 590 squat, 420 bench, 535 deadlift. Meanwhile, Jordan Barlagne of Leonard in the 114 division placed 13th with 770 pounds: 295 squat, 170 bench, 305 deadlift. The State advance in powerlifting equated the first for each Leonard lifter.
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show why she is an everyday starter for the Austin College softball team. The 2021 Bonham graduate and former Lady Warriors’ softball standout in 17 games for the ‘Roos garnered 13 hits, Bonham’s Chyrsi Hemby 11 runs and seven RBI. Amongst her March hits, scores for Austin College on she had four more doubles -March 12. giving her seven for the season -- and hit her first collegiate Story and photos home run on March 18 on the by Rich Hilliard road at No. 1-ranked Texas Bonham alumna Chyrsi Lutheran. Through March 27, Hemby’s Hemby continued in March to
season totals included 24 hits in 26 games, 17 runs and nine RBI. She also had a .420 slugging percentage, .344 on-basepercentage and .296 batting average. Meanwhile, Hemby had an .899 fielding percentage at the end of March for the season, mostly being Austin College’s third baseman, with sporadic appearances in left field, shortstop, right field and as the designated player in the ‘Roos’ lineup.
Champs Nichols, Garner/Stroud lead Fannin Region II-2A tennis qualifiers
By Rich Hilliard
PRINCETON -- Sam Rayburn senior Addyson Nichols won the District 14-2A girls’ singles title and Honey Grove sophomore Cort Garner and junior Hudson Stroud triumphed in boys’ doubles on March 25 to lead Fannin County qualifiers for Region II-2A tennis. Stroud also qualified for regional competition last season in boys’ doubles when paired with 2021 Honey Grove graduate Ben Patrick. Trenton senior Danna Orozco
qualified again in girls’ singles for the regional competition and sophomore Ella Terry and Charlie Phillips of Sam Rayburn advanced in girls’ doubles, respectively, each as a division runnerup. Senior Azlyn Terry will be a regional alternate in girls’ singles via a thirdplace finish for Sam Rayburn, which placed second in the girls’ district team standings. The Region II-2A Tennis Tournaments will be held at the Richland Tennis Center in North Richland Hills April 11-14.
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