5-16-23 Leader E-Edition

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Bonham’s City Council Welcomes New Chief of Police & New Finance Director

By Rose Schwartz

Monday, May 8, 2023, Pastor

Mark Posey of the First Congregational Church of Bonham led an Invocation before Mayor

H.L. Compton noted Quorum was established and opened the Regular Meeting of the Bonham City Council at 5:30 p.m. All Council members were present except for Coun-

cilman Timothy LaVergne II. Before the Mayor would continue with the agenda items, he recognized and welcomed Bonham’s new Chief of Police Andrew Hawkes and Bon-

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ham’s new Finance Director Sarah Osburn.

1. Consider and take action to approve minutes of the April 10th regular meeting: Councilman Kevin Hayes made the motion to approve the minutes with Councilman Wayne Moore seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

2. Consider and take action to accept financial report for

month ending April 30, 2023:

Bonham’s Finance Supervisor Michelle Burnett gave a report of revenues tracking with the budget and an expectation of higher growth in sales tax. She noted expenses would be covered in a later agenda item, the FY 2022 audit is set to begin at the beginning of June and the FY 2024 Budget preparation is currently underway. A motion to accept the report was made

by Councilman John Burnett, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously.

3. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [ The City Council invites persons with comments or observation to briefly address the Council for the limited purpose of determining whether the matter should be referred to staff for study and response and/or be placed on a future meeting agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from considering deliberations on any item not listed on the posted City Council Agenda.]: First to speak was a resident of East 15th Street who spoke to voice concerns about children being exposed to inappropriate reading material at public libraries across the land. He urged parents to be aware of what their children are being given access to.

See City Council on page 19

A ceremonial swearing-in of Bonham’s Police Chief, Andrew Hawkes by Municipal Court Judge John Skotnik was held.

Photos by Rose Schwartz

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• Be able to forget you’re even wearing a hearing aid.

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• Be free & connected to your life. Have fun!

-ROGER STEWART teacher/coach/deaf Olympic competitor

May is Better Hearing Month!

“Now I can navigate through the world much

I can have conversations with multiple people without straining to hear. My family is excited for me, but I’m the one who feels grateful to move forward, relying on myself and interacting comfortably. Thanks to Widex hearing aids, I am completely free and present with friends and family.”

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Community Notice

The Ector Carson Cemetery Annual Memorial will be held, May 28, 2023 at 2:30pm at the First Baptist Church, Ector, Texas. We have a fine musical program, will process of cemetery. Please attend if you can to honor your loved ones and friends who are buried there. Donations can be sent to Ector Carson Cemetery c/o Nancy Bellows, PO Box 237, Ector, Texas 75439-0237.

Volunteers Wanted

To support activities at the City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center. Become a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text Rich at 214-738-9975.

Submitted by Rich Summers, President Friends of the Bonham Senior Citizens Center 214-738-9975 Fax: 903-449-4404 rlsummers@reagan.com Meetings 3rd Saturday, 6 pm at the Center.

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Festival @ St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Save the Date

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church will have their festival on May 21st from 12:00 pm through 4:00 pm located at 916 Maple Street in Bonham. There will be food (Mexican and American), drinks, games and a bouncy house for kids, music, Karaoke, and a garage sale. Raffle tickets will also be available for the following prizes: 1st prize: Lap top, 2nd prize: 50 inch TV, 3rd prize: A lamb. Everyone is welcome to come share in the fun.

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SWEET & SPICY BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN

4 chicken breasts, cut in thirds

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12 slices of bacon

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. pepper

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. chili powder

2/3 c. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (unless you are using the grill)

Cut each chicken breast into thirds, leaving you with 12 pieces. Lay chicken pieces in a 9x13 baking dish, coat with

2 Tbsp of olive oil. Sprinkle chicken with spices, flip over and season the other side.

Wrap each piece of chicken with a slice of bacon. Roll in the brown sugar. Bake for 3040 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is nice and crispy. Drizzle with the glaze it made and serve. Wrapping foods of all kinds in bacon is never going to go out of style. It adds a whole new level of flavor to foods. This recipe would be a good one for a graduation party!

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Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Awards Scholarships

Back row L-R: Camryn McCarley-Dodd City, Hudson StroudHoney Grove, Jayson Smith-Ector, Emory Williams-Trenton

Daniel Tortorella-Honey Grove, Alexis Stone-Leonard.

Front row L-R: Addyson Lyday-Trenton, Ty’Ciera Battle-Honey Grove, Emily Ferguson-Dodd City, Maggie Vaught-Bonham, Victoria Moya-Bonham

Press Release - The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $30,700 to area students for the Fall 2023 semester. The foundation seeks to identify and support students who combine academic promise with character and commitment to their community. The GFCF scholarship grants are awarded during the fall and spring semesters to students pursuing higher education, with the majority of the scholarships designated for Fannin County residents.

More information about the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program can be found at: www.gfcf.org.

Austin: Landry Anne Neal. Bells: Preston Michael Carter, Lily Elizabeth Helgren, Katy Lynn Lamance, Aiden Paul Neal, Spencer Lee Hinds. Bonham: Joseph Caleb Arris, Robert Carson Arris, Hope Marie Ball, Rayen Elizabeth Campbell, Roxanna Noelle Campbell, Matthew Sean Floyd, Kaylee Dasan Freeman, Sophia Marie Hathcock, Carson Bryce Howard, Camryn Nicole McCarley, Victoria Ines Moya, Xitlali Padilla, Cameron Reece Person, Kaitlyn Marie Rhinehart, Nicholas Brooks Rhinehart, Danaysai Rae Shird, Zoe Anne Sprayberry, MacKenzie Brooke Van Buren, Maggie Elizabeth Vaught, Lukas Kaine Wilson. Dodd City: Braylee Reece Cowan, Emily Renae Ferguson, Wyatt Cole Lacy, Juan Luis Rangel, Carter Ray Whitburn. Ector: Noel Thomas Cannady, Rylee Kate Gentry, Nathan Tyler Harris, Autumn Lynn Lane, Summer Anne Lane, Chelsi Roxanne Petty, Jayson Alexander Smith. Forney: Abigail Kaye Kissling.

Hendrix: Carson Delaney Gafford. Honey Grove: Ty’Ciera Symone’ Battle, Tara Kay Foster, Makiyah Armonte Johnson, Preston Scott Morris, Prisella Renee Reyna, Hayden Douglas Stroud, Hudson Dwain Stroud, Daniel Robert Tortorella, Allie Michal

Towery. Ivanhoe: Lindsey Elise Mauppin, Addyson Leigh Hope

Nichols. Ladonia: Jakob Christian Spiller, Luke Andrew Spiller. Lake Dallas: Gabrielle Besch Malone. Lake Jackson: Cooper Reed Lowe. Leonard: Gracie Lynn Holden, Addyson Kate Lyday, Breanna Rachel Newton, Alexis Renee Stone, Paiton Marie Sudderth, Rockwall: Victoria Elizabet Rinker. Sadler: Paige Leigh Turner. Savoy: Brylie Suzanne Leach, Jaden Blayne Nelson, Emory Earl Williams. Sherman: Amanda Kryste Griffin, Amanda Sue Wiggins. Stephenville: Lyndsey Leigh Lewis. Trenton: Alyssa Lynn Roberts. Tyler: Addison Bailey Capehart.

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Unofficial Results

Bonham ISD Proposition A

For: 879

Against: 877

City of Bonham Council Member Ward No. 1

Tony Rodriguez JR 377

John Burnett 411

City of Ladonia Alderman (Councilman) 2-year Term

Shakemala Aubrey 25

Discha Threlkeld 54

Monty Feagley 5

Jan Cooper 41

Leslie Robertson 23

Dean Tinnell 28

Helen Judkins 55

Russell Duckworth 33

Jimmy Lappin 11

City of Ector City Council

Kenneth Rhudy 61

Brett J Stone 57

Mary Dean Norris 48

Richard McKibbon 20

Stormy Arnold 46

City of Honey Grove Alderman

Erik Pevey 66

Bill Moon 53

Benji Hall 55

Lore Lane 55

HGISD School Board Trustee 3-year Term

Seth Mahler 102

Hunter Templeton 61

Greg Beavers 92

Savoy ISD School Board Trustee 2-year Term

Darrell Bear Reed 76

Joe Gilbert 60

Savoy ISD School Board Trustee 2-year Term (unexpired)

Michael D. Bomar 62

Roger Cada 6

Kenneth M. Webb 31

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club Regular Meeting

Press Release - Fannin County

Amateur Radio Club will hold their regular meeting Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 9:00am at the Bois D'Arc Cowboy Church 3301 TX-121 Bonham, Texas. Guests are always welcome. Some topics on the agenda are the recent events the club has participated in and the upcoming Field Day. Field Day is a 24-hr period where emergency preparedness for radio communications has a contact focus. We learn by doing. Follow on Facebook or the webpage K5FRC.org.

Beware of Scam calls, emails or texts

Be on Alert - Medicare never calls you unless you have called them and requested a call back, and neither does Social Security. Scammers might even say you will be receiving a new Medicare card.

Also, please be careful in taking any calls about Medicare or Insurance plans unless it is your LOCAL AGENT. Please never give out your SS# or Medicare# or DOB, etc. to anyone. If something sounds too good you know it usually is not good.

get overly excited. And you want a very reliable "recall". In other words, your dog has to come to you when you call him. It would be worth it to really dial these cues in before you bring a cat into your home.

Mission Trip to Tokyo...

On one of my 13 mission trips to Japan, the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tokyo had a preacher take his place on Sunday. He told of being invited to preach in an area where Christians were persecuted. It was a night service with a few candles burning. Everyone had

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hoods over their heads.

After preaching, he stood at a small exit door but no one would shake his hand. So, he gave each one a shoulder hug. Afterwards, he asked the pastor why were they only women.

The pastor said: "They're from a Leper colony, and it's the first time they've been touched in years."

Then the man sang a song in the voice of an Angel: "He touched me, oh, He touched me. And oh, the joy that floods my soul. Something happened, and now I know. He touched me and made me whole."

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Be Methodical Introducing a Cat to Your Dog

By Gregg Flowers

Last time we talked about co-mingling, a dog and a cat, and I mentioned that bringing a kitten into your home as opposed to a full grown cat, is potentially easier. Most dogs understand a kitten is a baby, and if your dog doesn't have a strong prey drive, you may be able to monitor and control their initial meeting with just a leash on Max. Naturally he will be curious, but the leash

helps to keep him from getting overexcited and too forward.

Sniffing of course is appropriate. Pawing is not.

I like to have a "meeting and greeting command" in place prior to this sort of thing. For me, that cue is "be friends". I use this whether we're meeting another animal or a human. And the message is: "I expect you to be a gentleman, here". Building this cue is achieved by praising for mannerly interactions, and correcting rambunctiousness. - You also want a very reliable "leave it" cue in case Max starts to

It's important to defer to the cat's safety, since she's the more vulnerable of the two, generally speaking. We want to do everything we can to avoid stress for the kitty. If you're getting an older cat, you definitely want the initial meetings to be as stress free as possible. - At first, you can confine your new cat in a room with a baby gate in the doorway, along with her food, water and litter box. Start to introduce her to your dog through the baby gate. There's more to this, so stay tuned till next time!

Mental Health Issues - Fact or Fiction

E. Hunt, Sr. Deputy Constable, PCT 3, Fannin County Crime Prevention Initiative

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Really, how serious is this mental illness problem?? In a study recognized by the Medows Report, The Baylor SW Community Report and Mental Health Recognized in TCOG Report, the following facts bare out: In Grayson County, Highest rates of depression, anxiety and suicide compared to 16 counties in DFW ranking highest or top 3 across all categories, in Fannin County, 3rd highest rate of suicides in Texas, in Bryan County, Ok, 2 out of 3 interviewed report lack of hope. These are significant issues across Texoma. Information from the Community Behavioral Health Conference.

Previously I did an article “Mental Health Issues- Fact or Fiction” in which I wrote about the national and local crisis we deal with on mental health issues. I covered the four basic categories that we face today in our country.

On 14 April 2023 I was fortunate enough to attend the 2023 Community Behavioral Conference in Sherman. Everyone in attendance was a stakeholder or victim in the mental health field confronting the issues we face today.

All the speakers have had their own issues with mental health and spoke about their journey overcoming the problems and becoming stakeholders in the battle against mental illness.

The key watchwords for the conference were,” Inform, Uplift and Empower.”

Discussions ranged from barriers and solutions, telecare, jail diversion to how to recognize and support victims in the workplace. The reoccurring theme through all the speakers was “its ok to talk about how you are and to seek help, eliminating the stigma issue associated with mental illness”.

I mentioned “stakeholders”, there was a tremendous number of organizations represented at the conference that offer help. Quite a few are focused on child adolescent mental illness, which in itself is a major issue. Discussions were recognizing the issue, parents and children admitting the issue, facing the issue and getting help for the child. It all comes down to parental responsibility.

Three of the largest roadblocks in fighting the mental health issue is funding, the lack of trained mental health care professionals and the lack of state hospital beds. The number of beds today is the same as it was in 1984. Facilities are being constructed however completion is not soon. In a significant number of situations, insurance is not covering

the care or there is no insurance. The VA has the problem of not having enough trained professionals to cover the massive number of veterans with PTSD and other issues. There was a legislative representative that spoke on several Bills that are in session, however that is going to take time to approve and enact.

Stigma connected to mental illness in the workplace is a major issue. Employers can be a tremendous help to that person in need by recognizing the issue and getting the person help. Mentorship works well in these cases. Law enforcement has recognized the issue and has started mentor programs to support the officers. Recognition of the issue by supervisors, other officers and peers is extremely important in getting the officer to realize the problem and seek help. The State of Texas has created the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network through UT Dallas to anonymously offer peer mentor support to any officer that needs it. Military veterans have the Military Veterans Peer Support network that has support programs for veterans in distress. Families supporting families.

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How do we fight this demon?

You must look at the full continuum starting with addressing the stigma, understanding how to recognize the early warning signs in ourselves and others, how to obtain help and support those around us facing mental health emergencies, managing mental illness or recovery.

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42. Cape Verde capital

43. One point north of due east

44. Kilo yard (abbr.)

45. Middle Eastern nation

46. It yields Manila hemp

48. People operate it (abbr.)

49. Regenerate

50. Not healthy

51. Chinese sword

52. Mild expression of surprise

15. Hostile to others

18. U.S. State

19. Not wet

20. Something one thinks up

22. Where beer is made

23. Clumsy person

24. Belonging to us

27. Canadian flyers

28. Greek goddess of the dawn

29. Snakelike fish

31. Unhappy

32. Fruit

33. Not good

34. Zero degrees Celsius

35. Goo Goo Dolls’ hit

36. Crawls into the head (folklore)

37. Legally responsible

of a group of nuns

6. Greek units of weight

8. Radio direction finder (abbr.)

9. Systems, doctrines, theories

11. Stony waste matter

14. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

38. Move in a playful way

39. Regarded with deep affection

40. Partner to flowed

44. Native American tribe

47. Head honcho

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Fannin County Texas A&M Club Awards Local Scholarships

Press Release - The Fannin County Texas A&M Club recently awarded five $500.00 scholarships to area students who will be attending Texas A&M University at College Station beginning in the Fall

semester 2023. The recipients are Caleb Arris (Bonham HS), Carson Arris (Bonham HS), Corbin Garner (Leonard HS), Addy Lyday (Trenton HS), and Trinity Zachary (Leonard HS). The scholarship is available

Caleb Arris plans to study Construction Science on his way to developing his own mobile ag mechanics shop. While attending Bonham High School, Caleb was involved in FFA and 4-H at the local , district, and state levels.

to students who submit an application/essay regarding their high school achievements, reside in Fannin County, and have been accepted to attend Texas A&M University, College Station.

The Fannin County Texas A&M Club would like to congratulate these deserving students and wish them well as members of Texas A&M University class of 2027.

Carson Arris aspires to be a professional accountant and potential politician. Carson has been very active in Bonham HS student government, athletics, and is a state 4-H officer.

While attending Leonard High School, Corbin Garner was active

in FFA where he has held numerous offices and earned his Lone Star Farmer degree. Corbin plans to major in Animal Science while at Texas A&M.

Addy Lyday’s dream of being an Aggie leads her down a path to a career in nursing. Addy has been involved in golf, Beta Club, and Trenton Tiger Cheer.

With a vision of becoming an Orthodontist, Triniti Zachary plans a course of study as a biology major. Triniti is a past Fannin County Queen and Miss Leonard. She has also been active in athletics, student government, Beta Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Fish Fry @ Shiloh Cemetery Homecoming

The 71st Shiloh Cemetery Homecoming fish fry will be held at the cemetery grounds at noon on May 28th.

Carlton College

By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of History

The 15th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham

Early citizens of Bonham and Fannin County treasured education.

Records are few, but by 1859 there were 47 schools in the County which charged parents, but with some provisions for “indigent” students.

One of the most well-known educators of Fannin County was Charles Carlton.

In 1867 Charles Carlton, who had established Carlton College at Kentuckytown in 1865, moved to Bonham and

took over the Bonham Female Institute. By 1881 the name had been changed to Carlton College.

By 1886 there were 137 girls and 103 boys in attendance.

Young men who attended Carlton College became the business leaders of Bonham. However, beginning with the 1887 session the school would be only for girls.

In 1895 impressive 3-story hall was built at East 10th Street and Chestnut in Bonham. (This building burned in 1910). Today a Texas Historical Marker is at this location.

Charles Carlton and his wife Sallie and two of his daughters were the primary teachers. Carlton’s son Charles was the school’s vice president from

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1875 to 1907.

Classes for girls included music and art.

With the death of Charles Carlton in 1904, the school began to decline. In the fall of 1916 Carlton College closed, bringing to an end nearly a half a century of quality education in Bonham.

The Fannin County Museum of History has an extensive collection of photographs and documents relating to Carlton College. Many are available in the Museum’s online database at https://fannin.pastperfectonline.com.

This collection at the Museum includes the graduation dress worn by Myrtle Hancock.

Fannin County History The Road Down Memory Lane

Photo of Carlton College alumni made about 1922.

Charles Carlton

Dodd City hoops places seven on '23 TABC academic teams

By Rich Hilliard

Seven Dodd City players led nine Fannin County senior athletes on the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 1A academic teams for 2023.

Four Hornets made the boys' team: Ashton Balvin, Aydan Balvin, Logan Lackey and Austin Weeks.

Three Lady Hornets earned the recognition on the girls' team: Autumn Brown, Lindsey Mauppin and Brianna Rodriguez. Meanwhile, Ector also had a pair garner the notoriety on the girls' team: Karlee Haggard and Chelsi Petty.

Bonhi's Kirkpatrick, Lindsey, Stolle on '23 all-district top tennis team

Story and photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's State and regional tennis qualifiers also earned first-team all-district recognition in 11-3A for their efforts during the 2023 season.

State qualifiers Alli Kirkpatrick and Jagger Lindsey, who advanced to San Antonio in mixed doubles, joined regional

boys' singles qualifier Max Stolle on the first team.

Second-team recipients included Sabrina LaRue, Brynlee Owens and Seven Collier.

Academic all-district from Bonham were Wyatt Lacy, Ashlyn Fox, Avery Lea, Alexia Fuller, Maggie Vaught, Princess Arrey, Kirkpatrick and LaRue.

Bonhi s'ball's Andrew claims superlative; Shockley, Alfaro share 11-3A top awards

Alli Kirkpatrick

DC's Ashton Balvin TABC all-star

By Rich Hilliard

Dodd City senior Ashton Balvin earned a spot on the Small School Boys Charcoal Team for the all-star games to be held by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches in San Antonio on May 19.

Balvin repeated last winter

as the 23-1A boys' basketball most valuable player, as the Hornets won the district and reached the regional tournament for the second-straight season.

Afterward, Balvin also earned Class 1A all-state notoriety from TABC for the 2022-23 season.

Dodd City's Ashton Balvin controls the basketball on Jan. 3 during District 23-1A boys' basketball.

Ryelan Goes Solo, Gets to State: Morris ends standout start at HG w/Austin advance in 2A boys' 100m

By Rich Hilliard

HONEY GROVE -- Ryelan

Morris has had an eventful first year of high school athletics at Class 2A Honey Grove.

The freshman last fall shared the District 9-2A-I offensive superlative, helping the Warriors with an area-round advance reach their first postseason in football since 2019.

Additionally, Morris last winter helped Honey Grove qualify for its third-consecutive boys' basketball postseason.

But with a decision he made last summer, he also helped himself individually earn a chance to keep competing deeper into the spring -- into the final full month of the current athletic year.

"I was running in the 400m relay," said Morris. "I wanted to see how fast I was.

"During one of our summer track meets," he said, "I decided to switch [to the 100m dash] and ran a really good time."

Last month, he finished the 100

in 10.82 seconds at the Region II-2A boys' championship ---not even his best time this year, but fast enough to win and earn

himself a trip to the 2A State track and field competition in Austin.

"I've done some pretty cool things, but this stands out more," said Morris, who earlier in April posted a 10.72 in the 100m at this year's area-round track event.

"I plan to get a faster time [at State]," he said on May 5, "since I'll be running against faster people."

Of note: Amongst the nine who qualified to run in the 2A boys' event in Austin on May 12 -- he is the only freshman -- with juniors and seniors evenly equating the other eight competitors.

"He's the only freshman," said Honey Grove boys' track and field coach Colten Lennon. "That tells you a lot about how special he is.

"It's not often one like him comes along at the Class 2A level," said Lennon. "He's a once in a lifetime cat. I've enjoyed coaching him.

"He's a great kid in the classroom where I also have him.”

Bonham claimed one superlative and shared two others in the All-District 11-3A softball awards for 2023.

Senior Aisly Andrew garnered the top catcher award, with junior Reyleigh Shockley as one of two pitchers and freshman right fielder Emely Alfaro as one of three newcomers honored with superlatives.

Freshman Lauren Pemberton, a second and third baseman, and senior center fielder Savannah Ware from Leonard joined Bonham senior Sarah Wrape, a starter at pitcher and first base and an Independence

Community College (Kan.) signee, on the first team.

Second-team recipients included Leonard's Hattie Winter in the infield and Abby Cavender in the outfield, joining juniors Kaitlyn Capehart in the infield and Lily Englutt in the outfield for Bonham. Makalee Sadler at catcher, Jacey Foster and Kylie Houser in the infield and Cambree Fromme in the outfield from Leonard joined third baseman Alayna Laisy, second baseman Gray Lancaster and outfielder Cassie Godbey from Bonham as honorable mentions.

Academic all-district selections included Kenlee Cass, Brooke Hancock, Makenzie Pemberton, Olivia Pye, Ware,

Cavender, Foster, Fromme, Houser, Sadler and Winter from Leonard and Bonham's Audrey Fowler, Alfaro, Capehart and Lancaster. Bonham (24-11) returned to the playoffs this spring after a one-year absence with an arearound advance. The Lady Warriors claimed their first district title share since 2017 -- one of four 11-3A teams that finished district play at 8-4, necessitating play-ins and ensuing coin flips between winners and losers to determine postseason seeding. Bonham advanced as 11-3A's No. 2 seed.

Leonard missed the postseason at 1-11 in 11-3A, but did nearly pull off upsets in a third of its district games.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Emely Alfaro.

Leonard's Lauren Pemberton.

Bonham's Reyleigh Shockley.

Bonham's Sarah Wrape.

Leonard's Savannah Ware.

Honey Grove's Ryelan Morris (left) and Colten Lennon.

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Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham senior

competes on March 22 during a home non-district tournament.

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One Body

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

The Bible teaches that there is only one body. The apostle Paul reminds Christians that “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:4-6).

What is the ‘one body’ to which Paul refers? This is answered in the first chapter of Ephesians. God “hath put all things under his (Christ’s) feet, and gave him (Christ) to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all” (Ephesians 1:22-23). We find that the Son of God “is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first-

born from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18).

The body is NOT made up of different religious groups, but of individuals. Paul stated that “we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another” (Romans 12:5). God’s desires to have His people in one group, one body. We read that God wanted Jews and Gentiles in the same body. By the shedding of the blood of Christ, “He might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby” (Ephesians 2:16).

God expects everyone who claims to follow Christ to do what is necessary to enter into this one body. The church at Corinth heard this message; “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or

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free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13). Jesus Christ died for this one body. Luke records that message for the elders at Ephesus, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

The gospel of Christ must not be compromised or watereddown. Paul wrote, “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ” (Galatians 1:6-7). Timothy was told to simply “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:2). The Bible teaches that there is only one body, one church.

Sunday Morning Retake “The Solid Rock”

Hello everyone!

The Bible says in Jeremiah 17:7, “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.”

The problem in our nation today is that we, as a nation, are not clinging to this truth, and, as I’ve said before, we are not holding to the promise that God has given to us in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The only way that we can overcome the challenges that we face as a nation is to put our trust in the Lord, and Him only. Again I am reminded of the expression

“Let go and let God.”

Thinking on that saying, that I

Where Is My Time?

first heard so many years ago, has gotten me through some really difficult times in my life. If we put our trust in Him, we cannot go wrong.

I am very glad to be part of a church where the classic hymns are still being sung. I love singing the hymns, and also reading the stories behind them. In 1834, Edward Mote wrote one of my all-time favorites. I hope and pray that this is your testimony.

“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest

Are You A Christian?

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

When: Sun. 10:30am.

Wed. 7:00pm

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

hunting/fishing sports social life sleep TV work

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671 ● P a S tor K evin L ane

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

Christian

First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883

frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand: all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”

If you’re in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be a part of our worship here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!

Bro. Josh Stevenson

Don't Like Religion?

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

Do you serve God?

Psalms 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346 12-18-18

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Proverbs 27:17 - Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Baptist

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ephesians 4:18 - Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Looks like you have it! include and make time for GOD this Sunday

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Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

The Church is a hospital for sinners. include and make time for GOD this Sunday

I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. include and make time for GOD this Sunday

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

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Assembly of God Episcopal

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

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Romans 12:18

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

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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

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

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

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

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

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Baptist Church of Christ

First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227

Congregational

First Congregational Church-corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

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

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

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

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

Nazarene

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

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

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155

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

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

Pentecostal

Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606 SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

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

0849

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

Catholic Church of God

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

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

Presbyterian

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

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

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

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

DAVID DUNCAN

Bonham, Texas -- Funeral services for David Elmer Duncan, 67, of Bonham, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Bonham. Brother Ken Ussery will officiate. David passed away at his home on May 1, 2023.

David, the beloved son of Ernest and Ann Duncan, was born October 18, 1955 and grew up in Ladonia, Texas. He attended Fannindel I.S.D. and East Texas State University. David, with his parents, owned and operated Duncan Trucking, Inc. in Ladonia for over 45 years.

David is survived by his wife, Betty, of Bonham; his mother, Ann, of Bonham, formerly of Ladonia; son, Danner Duncan and wife, Haley, of Bonham; son, David Duncan, and wife, Candice, of Emory, Texas; step-son, Matt Verner and wife, Melonie, of Josephine, Texas; grandchildren Laramie, Barrett, and Wrenlee of Bonham and Darla, Darby, and Dacey of Emory.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Bonham, Campus Refresh Fund; 710 North Center Street, Bonham, Texas. 75418.

The family visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., May 21, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Bonham prior to the service.

Home Country: Slim Randles

It was just one of those things. It didn’t really mean Marvin Pincus had lost his mind. Consider this yourself for a minute.

Marvin had opened the mail that morning and in it was the Fenwick glass fly rod he’d ordered. Oh, it was used, of course. But there’s a feel to a Fenwick that only a man dedicated to a life of using dry flies can appreciate.

The weather was gorgeous. The fish were biting on Lewis Creek. But there was a hitch. Marvin had broken his ankle the previous week and was temporarily in a wheelchair. It was his right ankle, so he couldn’t drive down to the creek. And there, in his hands, was the Fenwick. He put it together, attached a reel and some four-weight line and set it on the couch and looked at it.

Marjorie was off visiting her sister, so she couldn’t help him. But there’s a pull, an irresistible draw to a fly rod. He had to cast it.

Now.

It took Marvin about 20 minutes to negotiate the front steps with that wheelchair and the Fenwick. Oh, he could’ve called a friend to help him, but how could he possibly explain why?

Finally, he negotiated the sidewalk and then the edge of the street itself. There were no cars coming this early afternoon.

Up came the Fenwick. A few swishes in the air

JARED MICHAEL GODBEY

A memorial service for Jared Michael Godbey was held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, boyhood friend, Rev. Cody Nelson, officiated. Family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Jared Michael Godbey, age 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 5, 2023 at home in Edhube. Jared was born April 25, 1977 to David Paul Godbey and Paula Bee Hawkins Godbey. At a young age, Jared had an adventurous spirit. As a boy he was involved in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout Rank in 1993. Jared had the opportunity to attend the National Jamboree and Philmont. These were trips he still spoke of often. Jared was also involved in FFA and 4H. His pride was his horse Shorty. Together they earned many awards in the show ring. Jared spent most of his youth exploring the woods of Southern Fannin County riding Shorty. The adventurous spirit carried on as he rode dirt bikes, trapped, and hunted.

It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

JODENE TACKETT

Jodene Tackett passed away on May 6, 2023, one day after her husband Luther Mac Tackett was ushered into Heaven.

told Marvin he’d done the right thing in ordering the rod. So he ran out some line and began casting. About halfway across the street was a large mulberry leaf. He did a double haul on the line and sent the fly toward the leaf. It took several tries before he hit it, but when he made that cast, you could’ve sold tickets to it. His fly came to rest about three feet above the leaf and then fluttered gently down onto its target. Marvin’s smile said it all.

Then the school bus came around the corner full of kids heading home, and Marvin realized he was casting a fly rod from a wheelchair onto dry pavement.

“Hi Mr. Pincus!” yelled one of the kids. “Catch anything?”

“A little slow today, Billy,” he yelled back.

“Isn’t it hard to catch fish without water?” Billy yelled.

“It’s okay, son,” Marvin said with a grin. “I’m using a dry fly!”

Jared attended Bonham High School and graduated in 1995. After high school Jared joined the workforce and worked in the construction industry. In 2001 Jared became a father, their family resided in Denison for many years before his job took them on the road. His first-born child Ethan brought so much joy to his life. The two of them enjoyed having projects together in their backyard. In 2003 Malorie came along and he took so much pride in having a daughter. They both enjoyed their father/daughter shopping trips and shrimp lunches. They took several big family vacations during his children’s teen years, which included traveling to Yellowstone and The Smokey Mountains. His two kids were his greatest pride and joy.

He worked as a Millwright throughout the country making lifelong friendships along the way. He was well known for his hospitality and generosity. There was always something on his smoker or grill to share with his co-workers whom he counted as friends and family.

He is survived by his son, Ethan Godbey of Bonham; Daughter, Malorie Godbey of Bonham; the mother of his children, Alison Craig of Bonham; Parents, David and Paula Godbey of Edhube; Brother, Bret Godbey, and his wife Heather of Millsap; Sister, Morgan Helm, and her husband Travis of Denison; Nieces and Nephews, Kimzey, Kyler and Keagan Godbey, and Benton, Connor and Molly Helm; in addition to numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends who loved him immensely.

We will forever miss his big heart and kind spirit. Donations in his memory can be made to Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, c/o Christine Miller, 5792 S FM 271, Bonham, Texas 75418.

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Jodene was born on July 6, 1939 to parents Albert and Bertha Jamison in Corsicana, Texas. Jodene graduated from Corsicana High School and went on to have a thriving career in the insurance industry. She married Mac Tackett on July 8, 1956 and together they had two children, Donna and Marty. Jodene had a great love for flowers which led her to be a florist for many years. When she was not floral designing you would find her antiquing and searching for that special treasure. Jodene was a proud member of the Texas Silver Haired Legislature. She took great pride in serving her fellow Americans in this manner.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mac Tackett, son, Timothy “Marty” Tackett, and parents, Albert and Berta Jamison. Jodene is survived by daughter, Donna Hutson and husband Charles; grandchildren, Brian Hutson, Joel Hutson and wife Christen, Wesley Hutson and wife Nicole, Casey Hutson and wife Cara, Melina Goltsios; great grandchildren, Kylie Hutson, Christian Hutson, Luke Hutson, Caden Hutson, Chloe Hutson, Charlotte Hutson, Timothy Hutson, Lily Hutson, Abel Hutson; and many nieces and nephews.

The family was joined on Thursday, May 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for visitation at Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. A graveside service was held at Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Texas the following day on Friday, May 12th at 1:00pm. The family would like to thank the staff at Texoma Healthcare for their tender loving care and support.

LUTHER MAC TACKETT

Luther Mac Tackett entered the presence of Jesus on May 5, 2023. Mac was born on April 18, 1936 in Palmer, Texas to parents Martin Luther and Clara Gentry Tackett. In 1949 the Tackett family moved from Palmer to Ennis, and that is where Mac attended school. In 1954 Mac decided to serve this great country and joined the United States Airforce. After his deployment to Korea in 1956 he met Jodene Jamison and shortly after, they were married. Mac and Jodene had two children, Donna and Marty. Mac had such deep devotion to the country that in 1959 he joined the United States Navy. After serving Mac went on to work as an aerial photographer and owned a couple of small businesses. Outside of family and faith Luther loved fishing. In 1987 Luther and his son Marty won the Texas Team Championship through Century Bass Club. The grand prize was a bass boat and that fueled his love of fishing even more. Our fondest memory will be of him sitting on the bank with a rod in his hand waiting for the fish to bite.

Mac is preceded in death by his son, Timothy “Marty” Tackett, and parents, Martin and Clara Tackett.

He is survived by daughter, Donna Hutson and husband Charles; grandchildren, Brian Hutson, Joel Hutson and wife Christen, Wesley Hutson and wife Nicole, Casey Hutson and wife Cara, Melina Goltsios; great grandchildren, Kylie Hutson, Christian Hutson, Luke Hutson, Caden Hutson, Chloe Hutson, Charlotte Hutson, Timothy Hutson, Lily Hutson, Abel Hutson; and many nieces and nephews.

The family was joined on Thursday, May 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for visitation at Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. A graveside service was held at Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Texas the following day on Friday, May 12th at 1:00pm. The family would like to thank the staff at Texoma Healthcare for their tender loving care and support.

“Be

Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING

Cade Childress caught this record-breaking blue catfish on March 2, 2021 in Lake Tawakoni. The fish measured 50.75 inches in length and weighed 72.4 pounds! Cade won five awards for his catch: Jr. State Record, Jr. Waterbody Record, Jr. State Catch & Release Record, Jr. Waterbody Catch & Release Record, and a Big Fish Award. (TPWD)

Week of May 10, 2023

Cooper GOOD. Water lightly stained; 70 degrees. Catfish are good on cut shad. Crappie have peaked and are fishing fair with jigs and minnows. Lake is slightly turbid. Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 70-77 degrees; 0.97 feet below pool. Lake Fork is still slower than normal for this time of year. Some fish are still spawning while others are starting to move offshore . Shad spawn is still happening in some areas but not many fish around them. Squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits in shad spawn area and some points 2-4 feet. Carolina rigs best on offshore structure and points with flukes in watermelon red and watermelon candy in 4-10 feet

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 0.37 feet below pool. Crappie should be on the last week of the spawn. Fish are in 5-10 feet of water in standing timber. Around midday move to 10-20 feet, if the bite slows down. Look for deeper timber and brush piles or condos. White bass are feeding shallow in 1-4 feet of water early in the morning during the shad spawn. Once this bite ends, fish move to 20 feet of water on shelves and main lake points. In the morning cast swimbaits switch to one ounce white or chartreuse slabs for the deeper fish. Channel catfish are starting the annual spawn.

Ray Roberts GOOD. Water is stained; 67 degrees; 0.13 feet above pool. Shad are spawning in shallow water attracting the gamefish. White bass are great along the banks and points out two feet of water biting on topwaters. Bass are good shallow on your favorite soft plastics, and topwaters. Late spawners are still shallow so you may catch a big fish. Crappie are fair on the brush piles in 10-20 feet, with mostly undersized catches on minnows.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 70 degrees; 0.15 feet above pool.Lake Tawakoni is full of water and the fishing has been great! Hybrid Striper and white bass have been good. Fishing for them has been steady early morning and late evening. We are coming off a full moon and I expect the morning bite to get better. Fish are feeding on big schools of threadfin shad in shallow water. Swimbaits and slabs are catching fish in 2-14 feet.

Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 2.40 feet below pool. Egrets are following the shad spawn in shallow water. Striped bass are good with sporadic topwaters early in the morning under the birds, and on swimbaits. In deeper water trolling with live bait will produce catches. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are great on live shad fishing humps in 28-30 feet of water and deep flats in 55-65 feet of water. A lot of big males and small fish but the large females will be coming back from spawn more frequently with the coming warm weather. Crappie are fair on brush in 10-15 feet of water fishing jigs in the little mineral arm of the lake. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are good on live shad along the bluffs in 8-12 feet of water off the ledge. The shad spawn is hit and miss down the rocks. Catfish are good on cut shad in 50-60 feet of water near the river channels. Seeing a lot of flathead catfish coming from the stumps around 30 feet of water eating live shad.

Six State Parks on the Horizon for Texans

TPWD News, AUSTIN —

Over the next 12–15 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open six new state parks from Big Bend to the Hill Country and Texas coast. Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine highlights these future getaways in a special May commemorative issue, on newsstands now.

“There is a need to provide more recreational opportunities for the growing population of Texas,” said Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin.

“Until the recent passage of Proposition 5, we haven’t had the funds to develop some of the properties we have in our inventory. So, it’s exciting that we can build new state parks for future generations of Texans to enjoy.”

New parks in the works

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include Palo Pinto Mountains State Park near Fort Worth, the Dan A. Hughes Unit of the Devils River State Natural Area near Del Rio, Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area near Boerne, Powderhorn State Park near Port Lavaca, Chinati Mountains State Natural Area near Presidio and Davis Hill State Natural Area near Houston.

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CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

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

CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

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Second to speak was another resident of 15th Street who referred the Council’s attention to information in a packet she’d given them that had obscene content highlighted for their consideration from books such as “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and “All boys Aren’t Blue” that are offered to children via the public library. The next speaker noted she was a Bonham ISD teacher and a resident of Blue Ridge who had been concerned about certain books offered to children in a school library and shared her experiences with having those books reviewed. The fourth speaker, a resident of Pecan Street in Bonham, spoke about property appraisals and how only one of three taxing entities offer homeowners homestead exemption. She asked the city to consider lowering the tax rate, offer homestead exemption and possibly raise the over 65 exemptions in order to give homeowners some tax relief. Last to speak was the founder and president of The Texas Bitcoin Project who spoke to encourage citizens to research buying bitcoin for their own best interest.

He noted his organization is a 501C3 non-profit dedicated to sparking interest in bitcoin across Texas and can be reached online at www.THETEXASBITCOINPROJECT. COM or by phone at 1-267568-4790 for more information.

4. Presentation by Jennifer Reeves, Bonham Public Library Director: Jennifer Reeves gave a presentation defining what a public library is, what the relationship the Bonham Library historically has had with the city since its start in 1901 and the wide range of materials, services and programs offered. She noted how the Bonham Library Board has worked to raise the funding necessary for the library’s existence and the partnership that exists with the city in reaching the growing needs of the community. She explained how the Library Board governs most facets of the library and how it meets once a month to discuss and determine how best to meet the needs of the community. She stated access to library materials is not restricted beyond what is required to protect materials from theft or damage and noted responsibility for the reading of children rests with parents and legal

guardians. She advised those wishing to restrict the reading of their own child should personally oversee that child’s choice of reading material.

She further noted the Bonham Library endorses the American Library’s Association “free access to libraries for minor’s” statement and explained their “reconsideration of materials” policy that requires objections of materials to be made known in writing to the Library Director via a form that once completed is presented to the board for consideration. Ms. Reeves concluded by listing the many services and programs being offered by the library and stated pornographic material is not being offered to children.

In response to a question from Mayor Compton, she responded that four titles that have been challenged by some in other libraries are not in the Bonham library but are available on e-drive.

5. Consider and take action to approve a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the 2022 Texas CBDG Program, grant agreement number CDV21-0035: City Manager Sean Pate explained how every two years eligibility for this grant money comes available and explained how it could be used for a wastewater treatment expansion project and other upgrades. A motion to approve was made by John Burnett, seconded by Councilman Michael Evans and passed unanimously.

6. Consider and take action to approve a resolution adopting the required CDBG Civil Rights policies: Mr. Pate explained how this was a formality to accompany the application for the grant. A motion was made to approve by Wayne Moore, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously.

7. Consider and take action to proclaim April as Fair Housing Month: City Secretary Heather Stockton noted this is a formality in the continuance of the grant. A motion was made by John Burnett to approve, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously.

8. Consider and take action to amend Section IV #10 and 11, Section VIII and Section XIII of the Collection Contract between the City of Bonham and the Fannin Central Appraisal District: Fannin County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Tylene Gamble spoke on the proposed renewed collection contract and how the wording would give FCAD’s Board of Direc-

tors authority to pull all collections under one entity at some point and other changes. She noted the amendments needed if the city wanted to continue with their own collection firm and advised of the advantages of having the FCAD manage collections. Attys Kevin Dutton and Wade Gent of Linebarger Grogan spoke on the attorney client relationship their firm has with the city and the advantages for the city to maintain that relationship and not relinquish total control to FCAD. After some discussion, a motion was made by Wayne Moore for the city to maintain their own counsel for collections. The motion was seconded by John Burnett and before the vote, Sean Pate noted an amendment to the motion should state #10 is scrapped and on #11 verbiage should be added stating “the entity shall have the sole right and responsibility to contract with an attorney or law firm for the effective collection of delinquent taxes for the entity.” The motion passed unanimously.

9. Consider and take action to approve a Specific Use Permit / Zoning Change located at the corner of E 3rd St and Lipscomb St (ID# 91126) from Light Industrial to Multi-Family Low Density: Bonhams Director of Community Development Mark Kinnaird explained how this was approved unanimously at the last P&Z meeting and noted one person’s comments at that meeting. A motion was made to approve by Michael Evans, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously.

10. Consider and take action approving signature authority for the Director of Finance, Sarah Osburn, for all City of Bonham financial transactions including, but not limited, to those accounts maintained at Legend Bank: Sean Pate noted how this was a formality due to the hiring of Sarah Osburn. A motion to approve was made by Wayne Moore, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously.

11. Consider and take action approving a resolution amending the authorized representatives for TexPool Participant Services: Mr. Pate noted how this was an additional formality needed in regard to Ms. Osburn. A motion to approve was made by Michael Evans, seconded by Wayne Moore and passed unanimously.

12. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance autho-

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City of Trenton Planning & Zoning Board will hold two (2) public hearings on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall and the City of Trenton City Council will hold two (2) public hearings on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, Texas 75490 to consider testimony and act upon:

1. Creating a Planned Development zoning district in the City of Trenton by amending the City of Trenton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, “Planning and Development Regulations,” Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance,” by amending Section III, Subsections 3.1 and 3.2 and by creating Section XXIII, “’PD’ – Planned Development District.”

2. Changing the zoning classification on the property described below:

Changing the zoning classification of approximately 23.33 acres identified as Fannin CAD Property ID 131817 from A-1 Agricultural District to PD-Planned Development District No. 1, and changing the zoning classification of approximately 0.467 acres identified as Fannin CAD Property ID 81097 from R1-Single Family District to PD-Planned Development District No. 1

You may attend the meeting(s) shown above and make comments for or against the amendment to the zoning code or the rezoning of the property described above. You may also send written comments before the date of the meeting to the City Secretary, in person at, or by mailing to, 216 Hamilton Street, Trenton, Texas 75490 or by email at baviles@cityoftrentontexas.org

rizing an amendment to the 2022-2023 operating budget providing for supplemental appropriation of funds in the General Fund, EMS Fund, BEDCo and Water Sewer Fund: Mayor Compton called the hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. after which Michelle Burnett explained how expenses for professional services for the finance and police departments had not been anticipated as well as other expenses arising due to growth. After Ms. Burnett listed the additional expenses, Mayor Compton asked if anyone had any questions before ending the hearing at 6:47 p.m. Sean Pate read the ordinance and a motion was made to approve by Wayne Moore, seconded by Michael Evans and passed unanimously.

13. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance prohibiting individuals from keeping or leaving an animal in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle where the ambient temperature inside the vehicle is more than 85: Mayor Compton called the hearing to order at 6:48 p.m. Captain Wendell Bockman of the Bonham Police Department spoke on why this was needed and noted this ordinance would be more specific than the existing Texas Law on cruelty to animals. He noted that animals left in vehicles where the windows are cracked 3 to 5 inches would not be considered an enclosed vehicle. He concluded this ordinance is needed to give officers the authority to cite individuals who would leave animals or children in an enclosed vehicle. The hearing ended at 6:51 p.m. A motion to approve was made by Kevin Hayes, seconded by Wayne Moore

and passed unanimously. After the vote, Mayor Compton relayed his appreciation to Captain Bockman for the Bonham PD in the competent handling of a tough situation this past weekend.

14. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance amending ordinance 1406 establishing a charge master to be used for EMS billing and collections: Mayor Compton called the hearing to order at 6:52 p.m. Bonham Fire Chief Scott Ridling explained how this is done every year and noted how due to cost increases and the advisement of their billing company, pricing has been revised with the ALS ER rate going up $29.43 which will offset some rising costs. In response to being asked when it was last raised, Chief Ridling stated about 2 years ago. The hearing ended at 6:54 and after Mr. Pate read the ordinance, a motion to approve was made by Michael Evans, seconded by Wayne Moore and passed unanimously.

15. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance providing rules of conduct for Council meetings and providing rules for citizen communi-

cation during City Council meetings: Mayor Compton called the hearing into order at 6:54. Sean Pate recalled how last month a consensus was not reached regarding a policy proposal to have citizens sign in before the meeting in order to speak. Mayor Compton noted the committee formed on this decided to terminate that requirement. It was asked if giving one’s address would still be required for everyone.

Mayor Compton said it would and noted the council does not want to stop anyone from speaking, but just wants there to be civility. The hearing ended at 6:58 p.m. Sean Pate read the ordinance and a motion to approve was made by John Burnett, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed unanimously. Prior to adjournment, a ceremonial swearing-in of Bonham’s Police Chief, Andrew Hawkes by Municipal Court Judge John Skotnik was held. Afterward, Chief Hawkes stated he is glad to be in Bonham and there is a lot of work to do but the department will serve the community as best they can. Mayor Compton thanked everyone for their attendance.

16. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

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Notice of FOUR(4) Public Hearings before the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission

Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold FOUR (4) public hearings on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Lake Zoning Commission will consider:

Notice of FOUR(4) Public Hearings before the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission

5/16/23

1. 8:10am Change of Zoning: From Ag to Commercial, for PID#75393, CR 2975 Dodd City.

2. 8:15 am Specific Use Permit: For 194ft cell phone Tower, for PID #81947 14000 E FM 1396, Windom.

Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold FOUR (4) public hearings on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Lake Zoning Commission will consider:

1. 8:10am Change of Zoning: From Ag to Commercial, for PID#75393, CR 2975 Dodd City.

3. 8:20am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks for 74 lots from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey. Grove, TX.

4. 8:25am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

2. 8:15 am Specific Use Permit: For 194ft cell phone Tower, for PID #81947 14000 E FM 1396, Windom.

3. 8:20am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks for 74 lots from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey. Grove, TX.

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Tuesday May 30, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the development Services web site: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/ 5/16/23

4. 8:25am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Tuesday May 30, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the development Services web site: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/ 5/16/23

Notice of FOUR (4) Public Hearings before the Commissioners Court

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold FOUR (4) public hearings on Thursday, June 13, 2023, at the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider:

Notice of FOUR (4) Public Hearings before the Commissioners Court

1. 8:40am Change of Zoning: From Ag to Commercial, for PID#75393, CR 2975 Dodd City.

2. 8:45am Specific Use Permit: For 194ft cell phone Tower, for PID #81947 14000 E FM 1396, Windom.

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold FOUR (4) public hearings on Thursday, June 13, 2023, at the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider:

1. 8:40am Change of Zoning: From Ag to Commercial, for PID#75393, CR 2975 Dodd City.

3. 8:50am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks for 74 lots from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991.The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

2. 8:45am Specific Use Permit: For 194ft cell phone Tower, for PID #81947 14000 E FM 1396, Windom.

4. 8:55am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 & CR 2740 Honey Grove, TX.

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Tuesday May 30, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

3. 8:50am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks for 74 lots from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991.The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

4. 8:55am Special Exception: To reduce front & back setbacks from 80ft to 50ft, For PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 & CR 2740 Honey Grove, TX.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the development Services web site: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Tuesday May 30, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the development Services web site: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/

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