May 11, 2021
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Proceeds Donated to Central Texas CASA Chapters, Nonprofit Improving Child Protection Through Legislation AUSTIN, Texas (April 16, 2021) -- TXB, a family of customer service-oriented convenience stores and quick food operations previously known as Kwik Chek, is hosting its Doyce Taylor Memorial 25th Annual Fishing and Golf Classic Tournament at the Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro, Texas. The event will be held on May 3-4, 2021 with the fishing tournament held on May 3 and the golf classic on May 4. The two day competition will finish with a prize raffle, dinner and awards ceremony to recognize category winners like the biggest fish caught for individuals, the biggest five fish combined weight per
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InFocus Band @ Powder Creek Pavilion Press Release - You might think that I say this all the time but I mean it this time. Infocus is one of the best bands we’ve ever had at powder creek. Sat. May 15th 8pm One of the hottest and most exciting Rock dance bands in DFW, InFocus Band brings incredible energy and mu-
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InFocus Band started in 2018 with the goal of standing out from the other bands by performing classic songs that no one else plays. From Journey’s “Separate Ways” to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” InFocus plays the songs that you wish you heard more often.
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3 blocks S. of the square on Hwy 78. This year we are offering free coffee, tea, popcorn, and refreshments. Colas, bottled water, other assorted drinks, chips, candy and ice sold separately. You are allowed to bring in your own cooler, must be 21 with I.D. to consume alcoholic Beverages.
The family of Mary Ethel Fogle wishes to thank all those who offered support during this difficult time. We appreciate the outpouring of love, including prayers, cards, food, visits and flowers. Words are not enough to express our gratitude.
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Fannin County Election Results May 2021 City/School 5/1/2021 02-07-17
City of Bonham Mayor 627 of 4,340 registered voters = 14.45% H. Compton 349 57.40% Antonio (Tony) Rodriguez, Jr. 259 42.60% Council Member at Large Michael S. Evans 305 50.33% Casie Partridge 301 49.67% Special Election-Council Member Ward 1 W. David Odom 495 100.00% Special Election-Council Member Ward 3 Wayne Moore 436 75.43% Bill Carey 142 24.57% Bonham Proposition For 508 82.07% Against 111 17.93% City of Dodd City Mayor Timothy Davis 78 84.78%
Mark Jones 14 15.22% Council Member Eric Weeks 74 27.61% Amber Simpson 15 5.60% Forrest Baccus 70 26.12% Michael Keene 70 26.12% Kenneth Murphy 12 4.48% Madison Shipman 15 5.60% Brandon Burns 12 4.48% Ector ISD School Board Trustee Place 1 Jordan Sells 51 100.00% School Board Trustee Place 2 Cody Vest 42 80.77% David Mackey, Jr 10 19.23% City of Ladonia Alderman Shakemala Aubrey 28 31.82% Discha Threlkeld 27 30.68% Barbara Jacobs 11 12.50% Russell Duckworth 22 25.00% City of Leonard
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Jeff Hunt is a retired US Navy Commander and attorney who lives in Fannin County. Jeff first came to Texas in 1988 when he earned his wings as a Naval Aviator at NAS Corpus Christi. fannincountysitrep@gmail.com
Fannin County SITREP Water Worries Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Samuel T. Coleridge (1798) On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) proudly announced that after decades of planning and three (3) years of construction, it had finally started to fill the massive 16,662-acre Bois d’Arc
Lake northeast of Bonham. As we’ve all heard many times, the NTMWD owned Bois d’Arc Lake is the “first new reservoir built in the state of Texas in over thirty (30) years,” and will be “a reliable source of water for generations.” When rainfall eventually fills the giant reservoir to operational capacity at some point next year, it’s projected that Bois d’Arc will produce in the neighborhood of 30 million gallons each day for “NTMWD customers.” This modest number is well below the 108 million gallons per day goal NTMWD has set for its new lake. While estimates vary based on multiple assumptions and variables, some folks with an awful lot of water knowledge believe Bois d’Arc surface water can generate upwards of $9-18 billion in revenue for NTMWD over the next 25 years. Sadly, not a single drop of that Bois d’Arc Lake water is currently slated for the residents of Fannin County. Yes, that’s right. Not so much as a cupful of the hundreds of millions of gal-
lons of water collected from Fannin County streams and creeks will be used to fill a coffee pot or bathtub in Fannin County when Bois d’Arc begins to provide water at some point very soon. Instead, Bois d’Arc water will flow from the lake via a massive pipeline to a NTMWD treatment plant near Leonard then on to 1.8 million thirsty NTMWD customers outside Fannin County. How can it be that a giant reservoir is being built in our county, collecting precious surface water from Fannin County watersheds, yet none of that water is destined for use here by residents of this county? Why are candidates for municipal offices from Bonham to Leonard all concerned about the availability of water and water related infrastructure in their cities and towns even as massive Bois d’Arc begins to fill? Might those who lost water service to their homes, farms and businesses during February’s deep freeze and rolling power outages be especially mystified? Folks in communities like Ector, Savoy and Windom who have endured “Boil Water” requirements in the last year might even be a little miffed. Shouldn’t Fannin County be well positioned to take advantage of Bois d’Arc and the stateof-the-art water infrastructure NTMWD is building to replace, or at least supplement, our county’s aging, limited water distribution system? Despite whatever you might have thought before, rest assured that there is
currently no active means, or even a plan on the drawing board, to take water from Bois d’Arc Lake and put it in your glass if you live anywhere in 899 square miles that make up our county. How can you be sure of this? NTMWD itself told us so - most recently at the Fannin County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. At that meeting, a NTMWD spokesman confirmed a couple things in response to audience questions: 1.) Fannin County can buy all the water it wants from Bois d’Arc Lake, but 2.) there is currently no way to take water from the lake and distribute it across the county. That’s right, there is no way to distribute Bois d’Arc water to Fannin County residents when the lake begins to produce next year. So, as things currently stand, unless you want to grab a bucket and hand carry it, there is no way to get water from the lake to your house or barn. The fact that there is no system or plan currently in works to connect NTMWD’s Bois d’Arc Lake to any water distribution system in Fannin County is not new. It’s just not widely discussed - at least not by most folks. The people who actually ought to keep track of how you and I get our drinking water – the elected Commissioners Court and the people who run the network of 22 or so special and municipal utilities and water supply corporations that provide water across Fannin County – have known for years that the county has no
way to bring surface water from the lake to residents. Former County Judge Spanky Carter and the Commissioners Court – that included two current sitting Commissioners -- knew this fact when they agreed to the deal with NTMWD that largely cleared the way to build their lake in 2017. Yet, with the exception of NTMWD’s work on their lake, no progress has been made toward getting surface water from Bois d’Arc to the residents of Fannin County over the last four (4) years. Why is this? Maybe drinking water – part of the basic infrastructure necessary to support modern development – is a boring subject. Water must be someone else’s job. After all, don’t we all currently have water service of some sort at our homes and offices? The truth is that nearly 70% of Fannin County residents get their water from service providers that rely on groundwater, but those utilities are not well equipped to support robust residential or economic development with their aging, separate and largely uncoordinated water distribution systems. Further complicating the situation, recently enacted state groundwater protection measures, mean that drilling additional wells into the aquifer below Fannin County is much more challenging and a shaky long-term solution for the county’s growing water needs. Meanwhile, the 30% of Fannin County residents – mostly in and around Bonham - who receive surface water from Lake Bonham
via a NTMWD pump and water treatment facility, are also constrained by old distribution infrastructure and wastewater treatment limitations. Wherever you look, residents of our county are grappling with drinking water issues in an “every-manfor-himself,” uncoordinated way even as NTMWD’s giant Bois d’Arc Lake starts to fill. Now, before anyone starts to think that Bois d’Arc Lake was a bad idea, let me assure you that it isn’t. The lake and its potential impact on the long-term trajectory of Fannin County and its economic health are tremendous. But, as things currently stand, Fannin County doesn’t have a way to benefit from water the lake will gather and NTMWD distribute to customers outside our borders. Providing water service to the 34,000 or so residents of Fannin County is a big responsibility that requires strategic, forward looking, coordinated thinking and planning. Without basic infrastructure like reliable, safe drinking water, residential and economic development are impaired or come to a screeching halt altogether. But the pumps, water treatment facilities and pipelines so needed by Fannin County residents and businesses - present and those of the future are expensive and, generally speaking, too costly for small communities like Savoy, Trenton or Windom to pay for on their own. Continued
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Instead, a countywide, integrated solution could address needs across Fannin County while relying on bonds or tapping state water development funds for water projects and distributing the costs of these means of finance across the county in a way that makes the project more cost realistic for our residents. Fannin County needs an organization to step up to this task. Ironically, in 2005, Fannin County government collaborated with community leaders and water agencies across the county to create the Fannin County Water Service Agency (FCWSA) for this very purpose. “FCWSA Mission Statement: The mission of the FCWSA is to develop local water resources in accordance with water statutes, provide the leadership to ensure adequate supplies and dependable distribution of potable water are available for Fannin County residents. To serve the community with
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accurate and timely informa6/20/17 tion of water concerns.” I’m guessing with the exception of the handful of people currently appointed to serve as Directors for the FCWSA, most folks in this county have never heard of this government entity. While the FCWSA has a legal footing akin to that of the NTMWD including the ability to “plan, acquire, construct, own, operate, and maintain,” water facilities, it doesn’t seem to act like it. Nor do the Agency’s members including our Fannin County government or water service providers in Fannin County demand that the FCWSA step-up to its important responsibility to plan for and ensure a supply of water across the county. In fact, the FCWSA hasn’t met since January 2020 because those appointed to serve as its Directors do not show up for scheduled meetings. Let’s be clear on this point, the FCWSA hasn’t managed to even meet for fifteen (15) solid months. While in this same time, NTMWD finished an enormous dam and is even now collecting water from Fannin County creeks
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Commissioners CourtArchitect Contract/Day of Prayer/Watershed Committee By Rose Schwartz Tuesday, May 4, 2021, County Judge Randy Moore called to order the Regular Meeting of Commissioners Court at 9:00 a.m. Quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present. Invocation was led by Sharon Terry of the Fannin County Prayer Network. Pledges were led by Major James Manis. 6. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Day of Prayer Proclamation for Fannin County: County Judge Randy Moore read the Day of Prayer Proclamation for Fannin County, after which he and the Commissioners signed the Proclamation. Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the Proclamation. Judge Moore then invited everyone in attendance at the Commissioners Court Meeting, to take part in a picture with various clergymen in honor of the Day of Prayer Proclamation. Judge Moore encouraged prayer for all in authority over our County and our Nation. 4. Public Forum: Major James Manis spoke on the topic of Texoma Heroes. He especially wanted to speak on the life and accomplishments of Gunnery Sergeant Jim A. Haun who was recognized as a Texoma Hero and how he had served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A Proclamation was signed April 28th by Judge Moore declaring April 30th 2021 to be Sergeant James A. Haun Day across Fannin County in recognition of Sergeant Haun’s service to our country. 5. Introduction: Judge Moore welcomed Beth Purcell from Senator Hall’s office. 7. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Fannin County Declaration of Disaster Proclamation for Covid-19: As of 12:25 p.m. Monday, there were 3,484 total cases, 30 active cases with 30 of those being in the prisons, 108 fatalities and a 3.03% hospitalization rate. Motion was made, seconded and passed to extend proclamation one week. 8. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County: Judge Moore stated there has been a change involving “in person” court cases beginning again in the District Court effective 5/3/2021. Motion to extend the Operations Plan was made, seconded and passed. 9. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Covid-19 update and needs for supplies or personnel: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Michelle Case stated she is getting quotes on more plexiglass for the in-person District Court cases. When asked if the county had received any more of the Cares Act Grant monies, County Auditor Alicia Whipple stated there had been a receipt of $677,000 yesterday with an outstanding balance of
$77,000 yet to be received. 10. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Courthouse Restoration: Judge Moore read the update as follows: Exterior – Set columns on the South side; Additional plywood backing for Cornice and columns; Install Cornice and roof shingles; Concrete at Cast Iron entry stairs for stringers supports. Interior – Pull wire for electrical services; Install elevator railings in shaft; Mortar point up of stone for plaster on 2nd level; Fire sprinkler installation; Ductwork installation in attic; Insulating piping in the attic; Lighting rough on 2nd level. 11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes 4/27/2021 (R) and 4/06/2021 (R): Motion was made seconded and passed to approve minutes. 12. Discussion, consideration and action to pay $20.00 from line item 100404-427, Election Travel/ Training, to Tammy Biggar for Trades Day booth rental for election education for citizens: Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment. 13. Discussion, consideration and action to approve short plat; 20 lots on County Road 1255 in Savoy: Fannin County Development Services Director, Di Hopkins, gave a summary of this item ending with her assessment that everything was in order and good to go. Commissioner Lane made a motion to approve, Commissioner Self seconded the motion and motion passed. 14. Discussion, consideration and action to approve re-plat of Laci Acres Addition on CR 5025 in Leonard: Di Hopkins explained why this is needed and stated everything looked good to go. Commissioner Self made a motion to approve, Commissioner Lackey seconded the motion and motion passed. 15. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Courthouse Rededication Committee meeting update: Commissioner Lackey and Commissioner Lane gave an update of what was discussed at the 4/29/21 meeting. Commissioner Lane made a motion to approve Commissioner Lackey to be the chair of the Committee with herself being designated secretary/note-taker of the Committee and to invite Allen Rich of N. Texas e-news to be a part of the Committee. Commissioner Lackey seconded the motion. Discussion ensued involving “papers being ex-officio” members and whether they should be on the committee and how other news media should be present at these meetings with the next meeting slated for June 2, 2021. After some discussion involving the coordination of information, motion passed. 16. Discussion, consideration and action regarding request to collocate with a Fannin County owned cell phone tower outside of Bonham: Commissioner Lackey spoke on this item and how he believes this decision would
probably need to be made by the owner (American Tower) and it was decided to direct AT&T to American Tower and to follow up on any decisions made by them. 17. Discussion, consideration and action regarding plumbing lines at Country Camp and RV in Ladonia: Commissioner Lackey asked Jim Simpson to speak on this. Mr. Simpson explained how he and his wife are putting in a new RV Camp and the problems they have run into with their plumbing lines and the laws pertaining to lines running underneath the road. Judge Moore stated the designated rep Amanda with TCQ, would be the one to have the say in what needs to be done. Discussion ensued with no action taken. 18. Discussion, consideration and action to adopt Order authorizing the sale of fireworks in Fannin County for Memorial Day during the period of May 26, 2021 thru May 31, 2021 at midnight and have County Judge sign on behalf of the County: Discussion ensued with Commissioner Magness making a motion to approve and Commissioner Lane seconding the motion. Commissioner Lackey abstained from the vote as his brother sells fireworks and motion passed. 19. Discussion, consideration and action to appoint a member and alternate to the NTMWD Watershed Steering Committee: Judge Moore explained how NTMWD asked to have representation by someone on the Commissioners Court, why they wanted him on the Committee and why he recommended Commissioner Magness also be on that Committee. NTMWD Watershed Manager David Cowan spoke on how this is a stakeholder led, locally led, process which will identify potential sources of pollution and identify ways to prevent that pollution from entering the water. He said the plan would be incentivized often through state and federal grants to put actions into place. Commissioner Self made the motion to approve the appointment of County Judge Randy Moore and Senior County Commissioner Magness to the NTMWD Watershed Steering Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lane and passed. 20. Discussion regarding Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Committee: Judge Moore stated that since he is currently serving on the Bois d’ Arc Lake Zoning Committee he does not believe he should be on the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Committee. He believes Commissioner Magness would be a good candidate for that committee but since this is discussion only, he would like recommendations by the next Commissioners Court meeting.
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Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Street (W 7th & Star Street) Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House 903-583-7112 of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas Latter-day Saints 75446 (903) 378-7835 The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterBois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church day Saints Bonham Ward 1540 S Hwy Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Little Bethel Baptist Church 78 (903) 583-4949 Phone 903-583-1671 PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Lutheran Phone (903)367-7708 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N St. James Lutheran Church 14394 Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Phone:903-378-7116 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Methodist New Zion Baptist Church Congregational Methodist Church corner Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, 75418 903-961-2027 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 Pilgram Rest Baptist Church Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 903-378-3518 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Ector United Methodist Church Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 (214) 728-3549 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, 75476 (903) 583-9546 TX 75452 903-587-3463 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 583-8679 Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. First United Methodist Church of BonElwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas (903) 583-3314 Telephone Baptist Church located on Faith Independent Baptist Church FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: Grove Hill Methodist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-664-2377 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 903-965-5517 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM First Baptist Church of Bailey 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903)583-4793 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Whitewright, Texas Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Mulberry United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, 583-8519 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 phone 1-888-311-8508 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
McKenzie United Methodist Church Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903- in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 378-3468
First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 (903)378-2768 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 903-486-1630 (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
Catholic
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734
Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 N. 10th St Honey Grove TX 903-364-4254
Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527
Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014
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
Bonham Living Word Church of God 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655 First Pentecostal Church of God 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-7878
Central
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) 739-2567
United Pentecostal
Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054
Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124
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Church of God
Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
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Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484
Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378
Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146
Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423
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First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344
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Executive Session: Motion was made by Commissioner Lackey to enter into contract with Architexas for the amount of $119,000 to be paid out of contingency. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness. Judge Moore read a list of everything included in this contract: 1. Guiding principles document 2.Justice Center Program in Excel PF format that includes general areas desired occupancy, net sq. footage, gross sq. footage, adjacency diagrams, total project cost model, proposed project schedule and phasing. 3. A programming booklet that includes many different things. The motion passed. 26. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked everyone for attending, spoke of road work being done due to storms, mentioned Lake Fannin Open House, spoke on the Creative Arts Center Farmers Market and wished all a good week. Commissioner Self thanked everyone for coming, thanked his road hands for their work and mentioned Leonard Police Dept’s fundraiser this Saturday, May 8th, at the Leonard Square and wished everyone a good week. Commissioner Magness said it was a good meeting and felt the contract with Architexas took a long time but will give everyone an idea what to expect. Commissioner Lackey urged everyone to be safe during storm season, have patience as they work to cut trees and clear roads and to call with any problems in-
Kyle Barclay
21. Discussion, consideration and action to set hearing for May 11, 2021 at 8:50 a.m. to hear comments regarding Bois d’Arc Lake and Zoning Regulation amendments: Commissioner Lane made a motion to set hearing for May 11, Commissioner Lackey seconded, motion passed. 22. Discussion, consideration and action to issue an Invitation for Bid for Asphalt Materials, Emulsions and Road Oil for all precincts:
of the Government Code for deliberation regarding business and financial issues in relation to contract(s) being negotiated where as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person – regarding Architectural Services for a Justice Center: Motion was made, seconded and passed to go into Executive Session at 9:58 a.m. Motion was made, seconded and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 10:24 a.m. 25. Discussion, consideration and action regarding
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Michelle Case stated an invitation for bids will be advertised next Monday in the paper and will also be on their website. Commissioner Lackey made a motion to go out for bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed. 23. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills: Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of bills. 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to *551.0725
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Press Release - Dr. Katie Hayes at Hayes Equine Veterinary Services has provided excellent service to equines in Texas and Oklahoma since 1986. For the past seven of those years both Dr. Hayes and Dr. McCarville have treated your horses at the clinic and on the farm, as well as providing 24/7 emergency service. We are announcing that Dr. Meghan has accepted a new position at a local small animal only clinic. She will work her usual schedule thru May 1, then be available on Mondays and emergencies thru June 30th. We thank her for her service to the horses and clients of Texoma. Dr. Hayes will be working solo until an associate or relief vet can be found. As of May 1, we will be restructuring how, when, and where appointments are made. In order to see as many horses as possible, Dr. Hayes is requesting that your horses be brought into the clinic. Farm calls will be limited. If you do not have access to a trailer, Hayes Equine can now provide transportation to
the clinic for your “loadable” horse at a base cost of 100.00 each way. Mileage charges may apply depending on the distance. Additional trailering options are: Dwayne Bigby 972-7426065 Trailer only rental: Todd in Bells 214-883-5351 Kelli Strahm 214-335-7880 For your convenience we are also accepting drop offs the night before or morning of your appointment. There will be a fee of 25.00 if your horse stays overnight. Farm calls, with geographical limitations, will be made between the hours of 1-3 pm, Tuesday thru Friday. Dr. Hayes will continue to provide emergency services but asks that most cases be brought to the clinic. Emergency farm calls will also be limited. Again, these changes are necessary for Dr. Hayes to see all the horses that need veterinary care and services. We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes.
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Congressman Pat Fallon Demands Mayorkas End Catch and Release Policy1/21/20 After Detained Criminals Ordered Released in Texas’s Fourth Congressional District Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) sent a letter yesterday to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas demanding the Biden administration end its disastrous “catch and release” immigration policy. The letter comes after the Department of Homeland Security instructed the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in Franklin County, Texas to release illegal immigrants suspected of numerous crimes onto the streets of Texas’s Fourth Congressional District. “I cannot sit idly by while people in the Department of Homeland Security jeopardize the safety of my constituents. I urge Secretary Mayorkas to immediately revise the policies of catch and release that are threatening our communities. If there is need for a legislative fix, I stand ready to work with anyone who is willing to close the floodgates and put the lives and safety of American citizens first,” said Congressman Pat Fallon. Text of the letter may be found below: The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas, Recently, I was made aware of a disturbing incident in Franklin County, Texas that I believe warrants your immediate attention as I fear it is also happening in other places around the country. On April 22, a traffic stop was conducted where a police officer suspected a vehicle of transporting narcotics because of how it was weighed down. When the vehicle was opened it was revealed that instead of drugs, 18 individuals were crammed into the back of the vehicle. Upon further investigation it was revealed
they were immigrants from Guatemala who had entered the country illegally. While this is alarming enough, it was then revealed by one of the women that they were apparent victims of sex trafficking and being transported through Franklin County for that purpose. Naturally, these individuals were detained and a phone call was made to the Department of Homeland Security for additional support and guidance. During that phone call, the Sheriff was told that he had no reason to detain 15 of the 18 individuals including one who had previously been arrested in both Guatemala and Peru. DHS officials directed the Sheriff to release these illegal immigrants and known criminals back into the community because they did not fit current guidelines for deportation. Mr. Secretary, I cannot sit idly by while people in your agency jeopardize the safety of my constituents. I urge you to immediately revise the policies of catch and release that are threatening our communities. If there is need for a legislative fix, I stand ready to work with anyone who is willing to close the floodgates and put the lives and safety of American citizens first. This needs to stop! The Administration’s silence on these issues makes them culpable in human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the violence associated with such crimes. I have no doubt that this situation will only get worse as the administration continues these policies. I urge you in the strongest way possible to end these practices immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I eagerly await your response. For Texas and Liberty, Pat Fallon, Member House of Representatives 4th District of Texas
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Hello everyone! Over the past several weeks I have been hosting a series of Saturday morning community meetings whereby I would set up at local venues, invite residents to come out, and we would participate in meaningful discussions on the challenges facing our Precinct. Everything from the condition of our county roadways, our struggling budget, staffing and aging equipment was up for discussion. Let me tell you, I was overjoyed by the number of concerned citizens that came out wanting to help in anyway they could. I’d like to thank the Ravenna VFD, Savoy ISD and Boyd Baptist Church for offering your facilities providing us a place to meet! Of course not everyone was able to make these meetings so, rather than waiting for the next series to start, I thought it would be a good idea to publish some of the topics that guided our conversations. Serving as your new Precinct 1 Commissioner over these past three months, I want you to know that it is imperative that we have open, honest and most importantly, transparent conversations about where we’re at and what it’s going to take for us to move forward. Some warned that I was crazy for scheduling these, because they had the real risk of turning into an allout assault on me as your Commissioner. I understood that, but I also understand that people’s frustrations go back a lot further than when I took office in January. I, too, am a Precinct 1 resident and share these same concerns. Below is a transcript of a handout provided at these meetings. Thank you to everyone who
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attended, and for those reading this article who couldn’t make it: I have chosen to host these meetings because, quite frankly, the roads in Precinct 1 are some of the worst in the entire county. Anyone travelling down CR-1215, CRXX, CR-XX or a host of other examples can attest to this! The fact is, our community has experienced significant neglect over the years, and it has reached a point where change is necessary. That’s why we’re here. The purpose of asking you to join me today is so that we can address this problem head-on and- have an OPEN and HONEST conversation about how we can face it TOGETHER.
Our shared goals here are properly maintained county roads. There’s no disagreement there. But for us to effectively reach those goals, we must first have an understanding of where we’re starting out from. In the short time I’ve been in office, I learned it’s not widely understood just how bad of shape this precinct had become. Both financially and materially. To give just one example, let’s compare the health of our budget to that of Precinct 3. Their Contingency Funds balance is in excess of $621,000. Ours is only $18,000! That is all the money that we have as Precinct 1 taxpayers to spend on items above and beyond what was approved through the previous
year’s budget process. (An attached graph will compare all four precincts.) Did you know that for every $1,000 paid in county taxes (*not school taxes) only $44 trickles down into maintaining our Precinct 1 roads? Materially, we are in equally bad shape with worn out equipment that is not holding up well to the increased work tempo that I’ve established. That said, it serves us no good to dwell on the negative conditions affecting us and just assume that we have to settle for the status quo. In this handout we’re going to do an analysis of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly so that we will share a better understanding of what we Can Do with what we’ve got. We will divide these factors by categorizing them into Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Next week I will discuss strengths and weaknesses.
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RICHARD J. MACCONNELL
Richard J. MacConnell (Rich), 83 passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, May 4th at Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. Reverend Beverly Olsen and Reverend Dana Coker officiated. Rich was born August 22, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Richard and Robena MacConnell. He attended Texas Wesleyan College in Ft. Worth, Texas and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served for four years at Ream Field in Imperial Beach, California. He married JoAnn Herring MacConnell at the First Methodist Church, here in Bonham on July 22, 1961 and they would have been married for 60 years, July 2021. After serving in the Navy, Rich and JoAnn moved to Bonham, where he worked for General Cable for 27 years in Bonham, North Adams,
Massachusetts and Visalia, California. He then worked for Tandy Wire & Cable in Ft. Worth, Texas for 10 years and retired in November 2000. He was proudest when he served as a Volunteer Fireman and as the Choir Director at the church where they were married. He can also be remembered as the voice of the Bonham Warriors at Friday night football games as the public address announcer. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn, daughter, Nanette MacConnell Grizzle, sonin-law, Jay of Paris, Texas, Grandson Nick Grizzle, his wife Stacy and, Great Grandchildren Ben and Samantha of Rowlett, Texas. His brother and sister, Eddie and Sally MacConnell. Sister-in-laws, Nelda Cone of Bonham, and Myra Gandy and husband Les, niece Leslie Wills all of Stephenville, Texas and several nephews. Last but not least, his precious dog, Andy. Preceding in death were his parents, father and mother- inlaw Chester and Iris Herring. Brother-in-law Jamie Cone and nephews Scott and Bryan Cone. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the First United Methodist Church in Bonham, Our Story & Mission - United States Navy Memorial, Fannin County Children’s Center, or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in his memory.
CHRIS DYESS
Christopher Dyess died April 22, 2021, at home in Ravenna, Texas, at the age of 75. A native of Columbia, Mississippi, Chris was born January 29, 1946, to Willie Rossie and Betty Lois Dyess. He grew up on his family’s farm outside Columbia, graduating from Improve High School in 1964. Earning his BS degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Chris later became a CPA. He spent the majority of his career in Dallas, Texas, working for the Internal Revenue Service from 1986 until his retirement in 2007. After serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1966 until his discharge in 1970, Chris lived and worked in Columbia and Hattiesburg for several years before moving to Dallas. Chris met Bonnie Bledsoe in 2000 while working at the IRS. They married on November 21, 2011, and built a farmhouse in the Ravenna countryside. A Mason, Chris was an especially congenial, honest, and genuinely caring man. An avid deer and turkey hunter every year, he particularly enjoyed woodworking and working on the farm. A really great cook, Chris was also easy to get along with. He and Bonnie shared lots of fun times together. Staying in touch with old friends was also especially important to Chris. And he dearly loved his farm animals and pets. Preceded in death by his parents, aunts, and uncles, Chris is survived by four siblings: Janis Bozeman, Hattiesburg; Edward Dyess, Columbia: Wendy Graham, Baton Rouge, LA; Hubert Dyess, Columbia; and multiple nieces and nephews. He also treasured their large country family of beloved pets: Scout, Lady, Rachel, Emma, Daisy Mae, Molly, Sadie, Squirt, Wilson, Tyler, Kenny Bear, and Buddy. Chris’ brother Hubert Dyess presided over the private family graveside service at Bettes Cemetery on Friday, April 30. Memorial donations may be made to The Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th Street, Bonham, Tx, 75418, or the charity of your choice.
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Bonham-Shawna Marie (Stuart) Haglund, age 43, of Bonham, TX was born on May 24, 1977 in Bakersfield, CA to Michael and Helen Loraine (Maunu) Stuart. She passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Shawna worked for Roach Howard Smith and Barton Insurance Company out of Dallas. She loved her family and was a very energetic and outgoing person. Shawna enjoyed watching her boys play sports and you could always catch her with a camera in her hand at the games. She was an entrepreneur for a makeup company and enjoyed making others feel valued. Shawna was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is of the Lutheran faith and will be greatly missed. Shawna is survived by her sons, Austin Simmerman of Bonham, TX and Hunter Haglund of Bonham, TX; father, Michael Stuart of Trenton, TX; sister, Stephanie Stuart of Minnesota, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Stuart. Services for Shawna were held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
EMPLOYMENT THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE Work from Home Returning Calls and emails. Work PT/FT. Commission Income up to 5,500 a month. Anyone can do. Excellent for Seniors. NO Selling. Income Paid Immediately. Company will Train. Call 903-486-8123 (Judy) PAINT/CLEAN AIDE Texoma Housing Partners is seeking to fill the position of Paint and Clean Aide. Primary responsibilities include painting and cleaning vacant units located in 9 cities’ public housing properties; vehicle provided during work hours. Additional responsibilities will include assisting PHA Maintenance Mechanics with routine work orders, preventative maintenance and any other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform physical and manual labor. Appropriate driver’s license, physical and drug screen is required. Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm until a sufficient pool of applicants has been received. Applications are available at the THP Maintenance Building located at 814 W. 16th St., Bonham, Texas. For more information call 903640-2042. THP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ELLA Q. REAMER
Bonham- Ella Q. Reamer 91, of Ravenna, Texas was born on March 27, 1930 in Angel Flats, TX to David and Georgie Alva (Workman) Whisenhunt. She passed away at the Woodmoore Assisted Living in Bonham, Texas on Friday, April 30, 2021 with John, her faithful husband of 60 years by her side. Ella Q. married John D. Reamer in 1961 in Sherman, Texas where they made their home and raised their only child, David Craig Reamer. She was a wife, mother, and career woman, retiring from GTE in 1988 as a switching technician. While living in Sherman she and John were members of the Pink Hill Baptist Church and later after retiring to Ravenna, members of the Ivanhoe Baptist Church. She came from a long line of outstanding cooks and was known for her specialty sweets, bread pudding, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate and hummingbird cakes. She was the embodiment of a true Christian woman and will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, her quick wit, and her unique name Ella Q. Ella Q. was preceded in death by her son, David Craig, her parents, and her brothers, J.T. Whisenhunt, Larry L.D. Whisenhunt, and Mike Whisenhunt. She is survived by her loving husband, John, one brother, Phil Whisenhunt and wife Charla, and cousin, Cathy Whisenhunt Ryser, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas. Bro. Billy Neal Jr. of Bells First Baptist Church officiated. A special thanks to the individuals at the Woodmoore Assisted Living and Guardian Hospice for their compassionate care. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com
CLASSIFIEDS JIMMY CASH PLUMBING Help Wanted: Licensed plumbers and helpers. Call: 214-881-7039 HELP WANTED Welding & metal building experience a plus. 903-436-0555 COAST TO COAST CONTRACTING 586 W. State Hwy 56 Bonham,Tx 75418 Looking to hire full time employees to join our landscaping team. Pay is based on experience and drivers license is a plus. Must be willing to work. Call or Text 903-436-5875 KENNEL WORKER NEEDED Full time position. Must be able to live on premises. Furnished house, new appliances, utilities furnished, landline telephone, satellite TV, and salary. 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 903-4867172 NEED an experienced carpenter’s helper and a mechanic’s helper. Call: 903-821-0604 or 903814-8620 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
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: (1) Tappan Series 110, white gas cook stove, $60.00. (2) Kenmore 80 Series, white electric clothes dryer, $50.00. (3) Hot Point vintage 1950’s style refrigerator with top freezer. Works great. White, needs painting. $100.00. Call: 903-640-3962 in Bonham. FOR SALE Gray La-Z-Boy love seat, 10 months old. Duo recliner & power console. $250 or best offer. 903-583-4070 FOR SALE Many hummingbird plates, a 200 year old china cabinet with round convex glass. Many different sizes of Longaberger baskets, all handcrafted. Many different hummingbird statues. Call: 956-245-3090, ask for William. FOR SALE 5’ pull behind brush hog w/ rear tandem tires. $375.00 3 point breaking plow. $85.00. 5 foot 3 point hook up brush hog. Small plumbers rack for a truck. $85.00. 20 foot aluminum extension ladder. $85.00. 16 foot single axle ex Army trailer, built in ramps, good floor. $675.00. 903-9210403 2300 DITCH WITCH 4 wheel drive, good condition. Ready to work. $6,000, firm. Selling due to retirement. 903-647-8031 MOBILE HOME SERVICES Bill Wilson Mobile Home moving business For Sale due to retiring. Trucks, trailers & equipment. Call: 903-6478031
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE MULTI-FAMILY 1804 Pecan St. Bonham. Friday - Saturday, May 14 & 15. Start @ 7am. Some furniture, building supplies, clothes, toys (little pet shop), almost new ladies shoes, size 8. GIANT MOVING SALE 2120 North Shore Dr., Bonham. Fri., Sat., Sun., May 14 - 16. 8am! Furniture, nic-nacs, clothing, jon boat, plants, etc. GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. WedSat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-3677095.
HELP WANTED WANTED Someone to clean our house one day every other week. Located in Bonham between Pecan and Island Bayou. Please call 903-583-4801 and ask for Lynda. Pay is negotiable. References are required.
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 27’ Cedar Creek Trailer for rent $700.00 per month. Call Bill at Bois d’Arc RV Park: 903-449-4516 FOR RENT 3 BR, 2 bath brick home. CH/A, all appliances, fenced yard. $1,200 month. ---------------------------------3 BR, 1 bath, updated, wood floors, CH/A. $975.00 month. ---------------------------------2 BR apartment, almost new, single story, granite counters, all appliances, $850.00 month. Call: 903227-0920 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 PINE RUN APARTMENTS Now taking applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903378-7146. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 225 to 300 sq. feet or build to suit. 2501 N Center ST. Bonham. 903-583-9527 220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR TPDES PERMIT FORMUNICIPAL WASTEWATER RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0014752001
APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Randolph Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 24, Randolph, Texas 75475, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014752001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 21,800 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on September 15, 2020. The facility is located on Farm-to-Market Road 896, 0.5 mile south of the intersection of Farm to-Market Road 896 and State Highway Business 121, in Fannin County, Texas 75475. The treated effluent is discharged to to an unnamed tributary of Bois d’Arc Creek, thence to Bois d’Arc Creek, thence to the Red River Below Lake Texoma in Segment No. 0202 of the Red River Basin. The unclassified receiving water uses are minimum aquatic life use for the unnamed tributary of Bois d’Arc Creek and intermediate aquatic life use for Bois d’Arc Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 0202 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, and high aquatic life use. All determinations are preliminary and subject to additional review and/or revisions. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. httpss: / / tceq.maps.arcgis. com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5baC44afbC468 bbddd36of 816825of&marker=96.2474%2C33.4797&level=12 The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director’s preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Fannin County Courthouse, County Clerk’s Office, Suite 102, 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas. PUBLIC COMMENT/ PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FORA CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at WWW14.tceq.texas. gov/epic/eComment/ within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceg.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087,Austin, Texas 787n-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency’s record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tce q.texas .gov /goto/ pe11. Si desea informaci6n en Espanol, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Randolph Water Supply Corporation at the address stated above or by calling Roger Polly at 903-583-1222. Issuance Date: April 30, 2021
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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Winery permit by Windy Property Investments, LLC dba Pearl Street Winery located at 217 N. Pearl Street, Trenton, Fannin County, Texas 75490. Stephanie Richey – managing member.
The Honey Grove City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustments, will hear the following at the regular City of Honey Grove City Council Meeting, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. 1. Petition by Thad Weems, 1004 Maple Street, Honey Grove, TX – Variance to Appendix 1 – Area, Setbacks, Height, and Coverage Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Honey Grove.
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who 5/11/21 may be interested in applying for a custodial position. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Bobby Hanson at 903-5872318 ext. 407.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Loyd D. Johnson, Deceased, were issued on April 27, 2021 in Cause No. PR-2021-12916, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to Martha Jane Johnson. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, address as follows:
3/30/21 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID
Martha Jane Johnson, Independent Executor Estate of Loyd D. Johnson, Deceased c/o Alex E. Nakos Malouf Nakos Jackson & Swinson, P.C. 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75251
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Asphalt Materials, Emulsions and Road Oil for all Fannin County Precincts. Specifications may be obtained from: Michelle Case Fannin County Purchasing 200 East 1st Street Bonham, TX 75418 mcase@fanninco.net Sealed bids or electronic bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office or via email to mcase@fanninco.net before 3 p.m., May 26, 2021 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2021.
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Administration of the Estate of Edward Orrie Snead has been commenced by the issuance of original Letters Testamentary to the undersigned on April 13, 2021, in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas, acting in Cause No. PR-2021-12899, styled In Re: Estate of Edward Orrie Snead, Deceased, in which Court the matter is pending.
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All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below within the time prescribed by law.
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/s/ TAUNIA RIN SNEAD-BAKER TAUNIA RIN SNEAD-BAKER c/o Parks Huffman McVay Shepard & Wells 503 East Border Street Arlington, Texas 76010
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The City of Bonham code enforcement office is dedicated and deeply rooted into areas of systematic growth, improvement, rehabilitation, safety, health, general welfare of the citizen of Bonham. Codes are the process of everyday living and they affect each individual in many ways. By the code adopted by the City of Bonham, (ARTICLE 8.04 JUNKED VEHICLES), Code Enforcement along with the Bonham City Police Department is getting ready to have a “Junk and Abandoned Vehicle Roundup”. The definition of a junk vehicle is a vehicle that is self-propelled and: • Does not have a lawfully attached to it (a) an unexpired license plate; nor (b) a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; and • Is: (a) wrecked, dismantled, or partially dismantled, or discarded; or (b) inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours if the vehicle is a on public property; or 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property. In the past few months, our department has sent letters warning you of the nuisance on your property. Starting the week of June 14, we will be impounding these vehicles throughout the entire city. If you have any questions, please call our office at 903-583-7555 ext. 229.
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A & A HANDYMAN SERVICE Any repairs, remodeling, lawn care, tree service, cleaning up/out houses, light house cleaning, trailers homes, sheds, barns, etc.... and other things that need to be cleaned or hauled off or torn down. If you have job idea, let us know. We will see if we can do it. No Job too Big or too Small!!! Call 469-422-7990.
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE OF EDWARD ORRIE SNEAD
Dated this 29th day of April, 2021.
AT A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL15, 2021, THE CITY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS, APPROVED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS, ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF §545.356, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DODD CITY, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO ERECT THE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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TXDOT Calls for Safer Driving as Work Zone Traffic Deaths Rise During Pandemic
AUSTIN – Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26–30, with safety tips to reduce work zone fatalities. Last year, there were more than 22,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones with 186 people killed, including four road workers. “We know driving through work zones can be challenging,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “There can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We can’t stress enough how important it is to give driving your full attention and slow down—for your own safety and that of the people who work alongside the road.” Drivers and their passengers account for the majority of those who have died in work zone crashes In 2020, 147 motorists and vehicle passengers were killed in Texas work zones, along with 35 pedestrians and bicyclists and four road workers. The Texas Mutual Insurance Company, which helps employers prevent workplace incidents and their consequences, is partnering with TxDOT to promote safe driving. The “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign outlines five key steps drivers can take to safely navigate a work zone: 1. Slow down. Follow the posted speed limit and drive to conditions. Unsafe speed is one of the main causes of crashes in work zones. 2. Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put
your phone away. 3. Watch out for road crews. The only protective gear they wear is a vest, a hardhat and safety boots. Remember, they want to get home safe, too. 4. Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry if you need to. Rearend collisions are the most common kind of work zone crashes. 5. Allow extra time. Road construction can slow things down. Count on it, and plan for it. Traffic fines double in work zones when workers are present and can cost up to $2,000. Failure to heed the Move Over/Slow Down law can also result in a $2,000 fine. State law requires drivers to move over a lane or reduce their speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching a TxDOT vehicle, emergency vehicle, law enforcement, tow truck or utility vehicle stopped with flashing lights activated on the roadside. “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at MediaRelations@ txDOT.gov or (512) 4638700. The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of March 1, 2021.
Savoy Superintendent’s Honor Roll Ector 5th Six Weeks Awards 2020/2021 5th Six Weeks
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Second Grade Brinley Carruth, Adalee Dill, Brooklynn Hill, Jace Hughes, Peyton Morris, Brylee Swadley Third Grade Ben Bland, Colton Brooks, Gage Brown, Cash Douglas, Hagen Lawson, Graycen Pilley, Bentley Swadley Fourth Grade Victor Castro, Lily Curry, Eden Daniel, Libby Hill, Corbyn Isom, Raylan Johnson, Teagyn Terry, Kaylee Wiethorn Fifth Grade Jaden Clark, Addy Hernandez, Rocio Soto Sixth Grade Brayden Dhane, Gianna Odum
Second Grade Avery Clark, Jasper Gallier, Toby Hiegert, Aiden Rolen, Khloee Tumey, Wyatt Zahn Third Grade Henry Foster, Mason Franklin, Colin Hill, Arilyn Hopkins, Aubrey Lowery, Abbey Roche, Joe Schultz, Michael Stiefel Fourth Grade Emily Lowery, Olen Mendoza, Zane Miller, Brayden Rich, Micah Richardson, Jaxx Streetman, Charlee Stiefel, Bryance Tucker, Lillian Wood, Roxy Zahn
Pre-K Perfect Attendance Jax Chapman, Matthew Collins, Luna Corona, Phoenix Martin, Kai Starnes, Nolan Whisenhunt, Taytum White, Hailey Whitworth, King Williams Kindergarten Perfect Attendance Aaron Barber, Ian Brownfield, Alissandra Corona-Bravo, Hudson Dederick, Wade Kirby, Landree Lackey, Palmer Turner First Grade A - B Honor Roll Rileena Goodman, Levi Halbert, Kaylee Holliday, Kylee Holliday, Kaeden Knight, Baelynn Nash, Ryan Rodgers, Eli Williams Perfect Attendance Rileena Goodman, Kaylee Holliday, Kylee Holliday, Addy Polk, Briana Polk, Ryan Rodgers, Kaeden Knight Second Grade A Honor Roll Hunter Hicks, Madison Holliday, Cozelynn Johnson, Brady Tolnay A – B Honor Roll Meagan Brewer, Landry Dederick, Emerson Parker, Jylyssa Whitson Perfect Attendance Madison Holliday, Hutner Whitworth, Marlana Barber, Landry Dederick, Meagan Brewer, Hunter Hicks, Grace Preston, Brady Tolnay, Jylyssa Whitson Third Grade A Honor Roll Coty Koger, Tucker Vest A - B Honor Roll Case Dederick, Timothy Hutson Perfect Attendance Patrick Polk, Jay Thacker, Tucker Vest, Jakobe Whitson
Fourth Grade A Honor Roll Riley Brownfield, Falen Heilman, Ruby Torres, Jaelyn Williams A - B Honor Roll Tenley Benson, Peyton Castle, Truly Cater, Kynzie Cooley, Kaelin Gracia, Lynzi Head, Westin Hicks, Austin Mitchell, Kaden Wheeler Perfect Attendance Riley Brownfield, Falen Heilman, Westin Hicks Luke Luster Fifth Grade A - B Honor Roll Braedyn Barners, Heath Bingham, Allison Croft, Ainsley Greathouse, Bradlee Green, Caydence Halbert, Brechter Henke, Presley Hicks, Zachary Hull, Ella Laymance, Emma Laymance, Gabe Mackey, Brianna Ocon ,Raegan Ramirez, Allie Renfro, Payton Seigler, Destiny Turman Perfect Attendance Allison Croft, Ainsley Greathouse, Brechter Henke, Victoria Herrera, Lastat Inmon, Colton Kelton, Brodi Messer, Lane Preston, Raegan Ramirez, Payton Seigler Sixth Grade A Honor Roll Jayce Adams, Audrey Arie, Jaxon Butler, Emma Garner, Alana Mackey A – B Honor Roll Kara Clark, Adalynn Dederick, Gabi Henson, Fallyn Holman, Grace Luster, Riley Jo NeltonWestmoreland, Brenyn Oswalt, Aleea Wheeler Perfect Attendance Case Cooper, Odette Cruz, Ryder Fulmer, Fallyn Holman, Grace Luster, Alana Mackey, Aleea Wheeler
Fifth Grade Jacob Campbell, Ashlynn Carruth, Alivia Douglas, Denver Perchez, Jessalyn Pilley, Jameson Reed, Kaleb Wiethorn Sixth Grade Alan Geer, Josalyn Morrison, Trindon Wood
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The City of Bonham is seeking letters of interest for Planning and Zoning Board Members. The following are individual requirements to be eligible to serve on a City of Bonham board or commission: A). Ad-Valorem taxpaying residents, business owners, citizen of the USA, renters and/or lessees of property within the corporate city limits of Bonham and/or B.) Individuals possessing specific knowledge, skill sets or expertise that have demonstrated interest in the betterment of Bonham. All persons interested in serving on a city appointed board must do so by submitting a letter stating the board of interest, your reason for applying, full name and address as well as your qualifications to the attention of the City Secretary at 514 Chestnut St Bonham, TX 75418. Letter of interest must be submitted by 5:00 pm on May 10, 2021.
Fannin County Children’s Center is seeking a full-time CASA Advocate Supervisor Prefer degree; excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to work well with others; knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of child abuse, courts and child welfare system. 5/11/21 Responsibilities include recruiting, screening, training and supervising volunteers to advocate for abused children involved in the court system. More at www.fanninccc.org.
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SPORTS SPORTS Topped By Titleholders: District baseball champs in ‘21 lead State-seeking Fannin County teams
Sam Rayburn’s Sawyer Miller begins his slide en route to scoring on April 2 during District 12-2A baseball.
Trenton’s Mason Boone (24) slides safely into third base and beats a throw to Ector’s Sean Reed on April 19 during District 11-2A baseball.
Austin College signee Trystan Mallory pitches for Bonham on April 13 during District 113A baseball.
Dodd City’s Nick Glover catches a pitch on April 24 during District 12-2A baseball.
Going Out on Top: Leonard’s Kelley rolls into State undefeated after COVID-truncated junior tennis season
Leonard’s Kenna Kelley will look to add a final high school medal to her collection later this month via the Class 3A State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. Story and photo by Rich Hilliard LEONARD -- Kenna Kelley loves being outdoors. That factored into where she sought out and chose to sign to play college tennis: Colorado Mesa University. Having an outdoor tennis program made the school appealing to Kelley, who officially signed to play there during the 2020 Thanksgiving Break. Playing a sport -- that, typically, occurs outdoors -- also helped the Leonard senior during the last year -- despite the restrictions, particularly regarding indoors activities,
that came in concert with COVID-19 during the worst days of the pandemic. “Nothing changed,” said Kelley on May 3. “I still practiced daily and trained a lot more than usual.” Kelley had private tennis lessons Sundays-Thursdays and an additional hour of fitness training on Wednesdays afterward -- the latter helping with her agility, footing and changing direction on the court. She finally resumed playing tennis matches last July, when the United States Tennis Association reopened. Her preparation has showed this spring: an undefeated record, another Region II-3A girls singles title and a third trip to State in as many opportunities. Kelley, whose high school junior season was truncated in mid March of 2020 due to COVID-19 spread concerns, will play in the Class 3A State quarterfinals. She will face Tuscola Jim Ned’s Kate Bryant on Thursday, May 20, at 8 a.m. at the Annemarie Tennis Center in San Antonio. If Kelley wins, she could face a familiar opponent -- Franklin’s Ali May against whom she played last July -- in the State semifinals later that day at 2 p.m. at the same site. The State final for 3A girls singles will occur on May 21 at 10 a.m. at the Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio. “I feel good about where I am with tennis now,” said Kelley, a State bronze medalist as a freshman and a quarterfinalist as a sophomore. “I feel confident going in,” she said. “I’m going to give it all I have since it’s my last year.”
Savoy first baseman Jason Reynolds (00) awaits a throw at and Ector’s Sean Reed hustles back to the base on March 30 during District 11-2A baseball.
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Class 3A all-state honorable mention at middle blocker and Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A Red Team all-star alternate. Last fall, Wilson earned another firstteam selection in 11-3A, but Leonard fell short of a sixthconsecutive postseason in the new Leonard senior Abby Wilson (seated, center) on May Leonard’s Abby Wilson district which was serves last season. 3 agreed to continue her volleyball career at Arlington headed by yet another Photo by Rich Hilliard Baptist University. Courtesy photo deep-advancing rival -- exchanging 2019 Wilson helped Leonard exBy Rich Hilliard the Leonard senior will go 3A State finalist Van Alstyne tend its postseason streak to now. LEONARD -- Abby WilWilson on May 3 an- four- and then five-straight for 2020 3A State semifinalist Gunter. son has distinguished herself nounced that she will contin- seasons. Voted to be a co-captain for “It wasn’t just me -- it was in volleyball. ue her education and volleyher senior season, she led the definitely a team thing,” said Whether skying for at- ball days at Arlington Baptist Wilson. “We grew together team in kills and blocks and tacks, crouching for digs or University. concentrating while making “I felt like it was a good and made it [happen] to- ranked second in digs. Said Leonard head volpasses, No. 3 couldn’t be college and small,” said Wil- gether.” A first-team All-District 10- leyball coach Lisa Davis: missed. son. “I enjoyed not feeling Wilson wasn’t just another like a number [there]. It’s a 3A selection as a sophomore, “Abby has been a prominent number on the court. place where I could play vol- Wilson earned even more force on the Lady Tiger VolAvoidance of being just leyball and grow closer to accolades as a junior: 10- leyball team for a couple of 3A server of the year, Texas years.” that during the next stage of God at the same time.” life also influenced where As a sophomore and junior, Sports Writers Association
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Leonard alumna Alyssa Davis has been named to the All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball third team for the 2020-21 season. Davis a 5-9 junior outside hitter for Centenary College of Louisiana, posted 166 kills, 132 digs and 16 block assists during the condensed 14-match SCAC-only spring season. which included 52 sets for Centenary. She also earned team most valuable player honors for the recent season. Courtesy photo
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