5-2-23 Leader E-Edition

Fannin County Call to Prayer –“Give us Revival”

By Rose Schwartz

Late in the afternoon on Sunday, April 23rd, under clearing

skies and brisk cool winds, segments of Fannin County’s faithful were drawn to the lawn of Bonham’s recently restored

Fannin County Courthouse. Representatives from various fundamentalist faiths came to join their prayers with the prayers of like-minded believers to pray for their communities and for revival.

The event, “Fannin County Call to Prayer” was the brainchild of approximately ten devout men of Fannin County whose desire is to help bring about revival amongst the body of Christ in Fannin County during these challenging times for believers and non-believers alike. Reciting passages of scriptures, exhorting one another to put aside differences and unite as one body to seek God to bring about needed

change through revival; Darrel Hathcock of Fannin County Baptist Association was the first to lead attendees in prayer. He would be followed by Pastor Josh Lott of Ivanhoe Baptist Church, Pastor Lyn Holly of Calvary Baptist Church in Bonham, Fannin County

Judge Newt Cunningham, Pastor Kevin Towery of Allen’s Point Baptist Church in Honey Grove, Pastor Cary Kinnaird of Corinth Baptist Church in Ravenna and Lead Sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Joe Goodson along

with FCA’s co-sponsor Retired BISD Coach Elizabeth Holman. Encouraging a stirring environment of worship, was the soulful Contemporary Christian music from the combined talents of the youth/ music ministers; Josh Holly of Calvary Baptist Church and Colby Rich and his son Connor Rich of Seventh and Main Baptist Church of Bonham.

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stop spending our tax dollars after two NO votes in the same year.

I am not anti-tax, anti-public school, nor anti-new construction. I do want a comprehensive plan for the entire BISD looking at growth, consolidation of campuses, streamlining of administration, improving our current bond rating for lower interest rates, and BISD has a plan if this bond proposal fails. They do not like it, but it will not cost $117.2 million. Delayed maintenance will be completed, new portable classrooms will be added and a realignment of grade levels within existing buildings will get us through while a better overall plan and more favorable loans are worked out.

Every vote counts, support local businesses and the regeneration of tax dollars by looking at the amount of BISD’s current budget is spent out of county and almost all the $117.2 million bond will leave the county.

Please, go vote, only you will know how you cast your ballot. Fail or pass, be part of the decision process.

Thank you for your time.

Homeschool Day at the Sam Rayburn House: Info Fair and Fun!

By Margo McCutcheon, Educator,

Sam Rayburn House

State Historic Site

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Homeschool families and groups from across North Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site in Bonham, TX, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., homeschool students, teachers, and parents will enjoy games and activities. We are also

inviting local and national organizations to set up information booths so that homeschool students can find out about groups they can join or places they can visit.

Experience life like the Rayburn family by making butter and doing laundry by hand. Craft your own bracelet using your hand as a loom before you enjoy some lawn games! Visit booths operated by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, the Fannin County 4-H, the Boy Scouts of America,

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the Honey Grove Library and Learning Center, the Texas High School Bass Association, the Bonham Public Library, the Fannin County Museum of History, and the Bonham Visitors Center. There will also be three short presentations. The Bonham State Park will discuss pollinators at 10:30 a.m., the Creative Arts Center will have an acrylic pour demonstration at 11:30 a.m., and the Fannin County Amateur Radio Club (K5FRC) will talk about amateur radio at 12:30 p.m. Some small animal friends may also make a special appearance at the event!

Admission to the event is $3.00 for everyone, which includes access to the activities and presentations.

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A self-guided tour of the Rayburn House is also included with admission if you choose to take one, but space is limited. Reservations are required to tour the Rayburn House, and a maximum of 12 people at a time will be allowed on a tour (homeschool groups larger than 12 should ask us about the possibility of taking one tour together).

Tours will be on the hour during the day starting at 10:00 a.m. Homeschool groups wanting a tour that day who cannot take one due to full reservations will be offered a voucher. Contact us today to reserve your tour of the Rayburn House!

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The Sam Rayburn House is located at 890 W. State Hwy 56 in Bonham, TX. Please call us at 903-583-5558 or email us at Sam-RayburnHouse@thc.texas.gov to reserve a tour of the home for Homeschool Day or to ask us any questions you have. Can’t make it to Homeschool Day but want to learn more about this historic home and how to book tours for your homeschool? Contact us or visit our website at www. visitsamrayburnhouse.com for more information.

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Home Food Preservation 101: May 9-10

Press Release - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Grayson, Fannin, and Lamar County will be hosting a handson Home Food Preservation 101 program on May 9-10. The program will be held at the Grayson College Culinary Arts building on the Denison campus (6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020).

Participants may register to attend just one or both days of the program. Two-day registration fee is $50.

Tuesday, May 9 (9 am-4 pm)

Water Bath Canning

Registration fee: $40

This recipe is for a quick and easy refreshing pie.

HEAVENLY PIE

1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

1 16 oz. can strawberry pie filling

1 8 oz. tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

⅓ c. chopped pecans

2 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crusts

Combine milk, pineapple, strawberry pie filling, and whipped topping in a medium bowl. Add pecans and mix well. Pour into pie crusts. Chill several hours before serving.

ENJOY!!

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

McCraw's Chapel Homecoming

The McCraw's Chapel Homecoming will be held Sunday, May 7. Please join us for a picnic lunch and stay for the Cemetery Association's annual meeting. If you are unable to attend, donations may be sent to the McCraw's Chapel Cemetery Association, 3184 CR 3455, Honey Grove, TX 75446.

CAC Hosts Ann’s Paper Crafts Class

Press Release - On Tuesday May 9th at 10:30am, join us at 200 W. 5th St. Bonham TX for another Paper Craft class!

Let’s make a mini journal –just because! A mini journal consisting of several pages will be furnished. We will decorate the cover and inside. Fun times to be had with this cute booklet. Decorate for a friend or a birthday for someone, or keep for yourself for handy

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Wednesday, May 10 (9 am-1 pm)

Pressure Canning Basics

Registration fee: $30 Dr. Jenna Anding, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and Extension Specialist will be on hand to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to make the most of their home grown bounty!

Registration deadline is May 5, 2023. Contact Bethany Arie at (903)583-7453 ext. 1 or Bethany.arie@ag.tamu.edu to register to attend!

Sunnyside Cemetery Annual Meeting

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Press Release - Texoma Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has named Sean Dardeau, FACHE, as its Chief Executive Officer. Dardeau started his new role with Texoma Medical Center effective today. Dardeau is a seasoned healthcare executive and proven team builder with 20+ years’ experience serving in leadership positions across a wide array of hospital and health system operations.

Most recently, Dardeau served as Chief Operating Officer for Mercy Health –Cincinnati where he oversaw

operations of Mercy Health’s five local hospitals. Prior to that, Dardeau held executive level positions at medicalsurgical hospitals located in Indiana, South Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. Dardeau earned his Master of Business Administration from Averett University in Danville, Virginia. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from King University in Bristol, Tennessee. About Texoma Medical Center Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, serving the healthcare needs of the Texoma region. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialty and surgical services. More than 3,000 employee, 550 multispecialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers are essential in maintaining TMC’s dedication to proving quality healthcare to the Texoma region. Learn more: https://www.texomamedicalcenter.net/

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Max 8 participants, ages 18+. All supplies will be provided.

Class is free for Members of the Creative Arts Center, or $25 for Non-Members; Membership options begin at just $65/YEAR! Registration for this class is required by emailing BonArtCenter@gmail. com or calling 903-640-2196

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.

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Worship Service 11:00 email: lthjjjackson@gmail.com

Prayer for Fannin County

If you would like to join others in regular prayer for Fannin County, you are Welcome: 2nd Tues., 3rd Tues., 4th Tues., 5th Tues. @ Noon. Bonham Historic Depot, 1 N. Center Street, Bonham. For more info: Text Sharon Terry, 903-227-3834.

Triumph Over Sin

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

Satan never advertises sin for what it really is. The Roman brethren were reminded that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). James also stated that “sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 1:15).

Paul wrote that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23) and that “the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe” (Galatians 3:22).

Again, Paul stated that “The sting of death is sin … but thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:56-57).

Of Christ it is said, “now once at the end of the ages hath he been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself”

(Hebrews 9:26). Peter said

that “Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit” (1 Peter 3:18). John recorded that “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood” (Revelation 1:5).

How do we triumph over sin?

Peter said, “repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). We are to be baptized by the authority of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. Mark recorded the words of Jesus, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). Christ told the disciples to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”

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(Matthew 28:19). People are baptized for the remission of sins, for salvation, because God authorizes this command. Saul, who would later be called Paul, was told “be baptized, and wash away thy sins” (Acts 22:16).

The cross of Christ was a triumph over sin. We must be obedient to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote that “the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). Again, it is stated “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth” (Romans 1:16).

Sunday Morning Retake “Teach Me, Lord, To Wait”

Hello everyone!

One of my favorite scriptures in the Bible is Isaiah 40:31. I will quote it in this week’s hymn reference. Oftentimes in this life we get in a hurry for things to happen. We must remember that God’s timing is not the same as ours. When we make our requests known to Him, he may not answer us right away, but He will answer us in His own time. We must step out in faith and wait upon Him.

One of the most well-known writers in gospel music is the late Stuart Hamblen. He wrote such classic songs as, “Known Only to Him,” “Until Then,” and “It Is No Secret.” In 1953,

he wrote this song that is based on Isaiah 40:31.

“Teach me, Lord, to wait down on my knees, Til in your own good time you answer my pleas.

Teach me not to rely on what others may do, But to wait in prayer for an answer from You.”

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run, and not grow weary. They shall walk and not faint. Teach me, Lord, teach me, Lord, to wait.”

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

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Assembly of God

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

Baptist

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baptist

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

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615

Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

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

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

balance, TRUE happiness is fleeting include and make time for GOD

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

Proverbs 11:1

Begin to BALANCE your life this Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church of Christ

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)

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989 Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

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

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

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Mental Health Issues- Fact or Fiction

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

Crime Prevention Initiative

Today in America there are a significant number of people that suffer from and take medication for various types of mental disorders. The Diagnostic and Standard Manual of Mental Health (DSM-5) defines “Mental illnesses are diseases of the brain (McNally 2011).“ That is a broad term as experts agree the disorders listed in the DSM-5 are hard to define, however DSM-5 does give good guidelines for the different disorders. There can be more than one disorder involved with a person.

When you look at mental health in our society today you can basically break it down into four (4) categories and each has its own set of problems that require different treatments. Civilians, Military (veterans/ active service), First Responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, veterans/ active service) and incarcerated inmates in county and state jails.

In the civilian category there are the persons with short-term PTSD caused by a wreck or traumatic event. Most of the time that will subside at some point. The main problem is long term caused by long term sexual abuse or emotional abuse that will never be re-

solved and it is not uncommon for a person to commit suicide.

A great deal of trauma is associated with long term sexual assault, especially by a family member. There is no age limit on these as it may be as early as a young child being sexually assaulted or witnessing violence in a traumatic event.

The next group is the military, active, retired /out of service. Starting with Vietnam forward we have many veterans, active, retired and still in that are experiencing long term PTSD because of what was seen in combat or just by being in the combat theater under threat every day. This is not something you leave behind

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when you come home. The combat vet lives it as hypervigilant because of daily contact, that doesn’t change when he comes home. The returning active-duty member has a bad day at the office, comes home to take it out on wife/husband and kids. All at one time have tried pills or alcohol to sleep.

First responders, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel get to see and deal with humanity at its worst. Whether it be a violent crime, an accident or a fire the adrenaline pumps and when its over or goes down there is still the memory in the mind’s eye that retains it and there it is again in the dreams. Reoccurring dreams are prevalent in all these groups and events. There is a great poem, “Tasting the Tears” that does a good job of stating what we all feel at one time or another as public servants. This, like the other categories, doesn’t stop at retirement, and for many that’s when it becomes dangerous. The suicide rate among

law enforcement and fire personnel is almost as high as veterans.

The incarcerated inmate in the county jails and state prisons pose a real problem in the mental health field as by in large they do not get the help they need. State inmates do better than county because they are long term and get long term care. In a conversation some time ago with a staff member at the Fannin County jail I asked that percentage he thought presently housed there had mental issues. His answer without hesitation was 80%. Having worked in jails and having a Mental Health Peace Officer certification this is not an unrealistic number. Do they get the help they need? Not always. Jailers use a questionnaire on book in that ask questions about mental issues, veterans are supposed to be given a card to request help through the VA. Inmates are supposed to be seen for evaluation if they answer yes to the questions. Without the meds that can cause a great deal of problems for the inmate as well as the jail staff. According to the

American Psychological Association demands for mental health professionals continues to rise since COVID 19. The 242 jails in Texas have seen a 9% rise in populations in the last year with increases in assaults, deaths and suicides. A significant number of jails are understaffed, and few jailers are long term employees.

Every county jail that sells commissary, candy and such, gets a percentage back that goes into a fund controlled by the county Sheriff. However, according to jail standards rules money can only be used to support the inmates. Jail Standard Rules, Per. Sec.351.0415 clearly states how that fund is controlled and what those funds can be used for. Section “C” states how the sheriff may spend the money and (C) (5) gives the Sheriff the authority to “fund----------programs, services, and activities that provide for the wellbeing, HEALTH, safety and security of the inmates and the facility”. Several Sheriffs have used this money to fund a liaison position under the sheriff’s office to ensure mental health is addressed.

In all these groups of victims and the disorders listed in DSM-5 (over 100) there is an extremely high risk of suicide. We hear a lot about “22 A Day” on soldier and veteran suicides, realistically that number is more like 24 a day, also relates to law enforcement and fire personnel. Victims is the civilian category, as well as inmates, adds in there also. Mental health is an issue affecting almost every family in America today. We hear a lot of lip service but what really gets done? As a two-year member of the Texoma Community Center (old MHMR) Board of Directors I watched funding cut at state and federal level. Money cut program gone. How do we take care of our citizens? More training for our law enforcement so they know how to react to various disorders, spend available money to make sure all the organizations that can help link up together.

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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.

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Dogs and Cats Are Not Natural Enemies

By Gregg Flowers

10/4/22

Contrary to what is portrayed in cartoons, dogs and cats aren't natural enemies. The perfect example of peaceable co-existence between these two animals is evidenced by the many photographs we've all seen of dogs and cats curled up, snoozing together, for example. The idea that

dogs and cats hate each other prevails because it's true that dogs often like to chase cats (prey drive). But when a dog doesn't like cats it's either because he had a bad experience with one when he was little, or because he picks up on the fear of a cat. The same goes for cats who don't like dogs. A prior negative occurrence involving a dog shapes future fears and animosity. Sometimes so called "dog people" don't like

kitties, and often "cat people" don't really dig dogs either, so our vibes can greatly influence our pets as well, believe it or not.

Both dogs and cats are predators, but dogs are pack animals, and cats are loners. While dogs are driven to fit into the family (pack) hierarchy, Felix couldn't care less about that, as long as his needs are met. Dogs and cats are "tuned in to different stations" mentally. Whereas a cat is preoccupied with a detailed awareness of it's surroundings, a dog is more interested in keeping up with his people, than exploring. If you want to have a cat and a dog in the same household, the very best case scenario would be to introduce them as little ones. Puppies and kittens raised like this learn to

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 21

Fannin County History The Road Down Memory Lane

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

Robert Heinlein, American author

Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin County Historical Group” Bug Tussle. This photo was taken in 1959.

CLUES ACROSS

1. Dull and flat

6. Baking measurement (abbr.)

9. Education-based groups

13. Not behind

14. Runners run them

15. Japanese ankle sock

16. Grave

17. Japanese industrial city

18. People of southern Ghana

19. Particular designs

21. Device fitted to something

22. Infections

23. Pirates’ preferred alcohol

24. Expression of sympathy

25. Rock guitarist’s tool

28. Neither

29. Ancient city of Egypt

31. You __ what you sow

33. Ruined

36. Narrations

38. Body art (slang)

39. Fencing sword

41. Apartment buildings

44. Type of missile

45. Fathers

46. Extremely high frequency

48. Type of school

49. Incorrect letters

51. Two-year-old sheep

52. Nasty manner

54. One who accepts a bet

56. Indian prince

60. Asian country

61. Rhythmic patterns in Indian music

62. “Uncle Buck” actress Hoffmann

63. Detailed criteria

64. Son of Shem

65. Talked wildly

66. Discount

67. Not good

68. Growing out

CLUES DOWN

1. Actor Damon

2. A call used to greet someone

3. Part-time employee

4. Emaciation

5. “Westworld” actor Harris

6. Gains possession of

7. Relaxing spaces

8. 23rd star in a constellation

9. Northern grouse

10. Monetary unit of Bangladesh

11. Manila hemp

12. Unites muscle to bone

14. Makes deep cuts in

17. 18-year period between eclipses

ANSWERS ON PAGE 21

20. Member of a people inhabiting southern Benin

21. Synthetic rubbers

23. Unwelcome rodent

25. Expression of creative skill

26. Some is red

27. Seems less in impressive

29. Harry Kane’s team

30. Gland secretion

32. Action of feeling

sorrow

34. Disallow

35. Deceptive movement

37. More dried-up

40. Crimson

42. Actress Ryan

43. Adherents of a main branch of Islam

47. Accomplished

American president

49. Side of a landform facing an advancing glacier

50. Sheep breed

52. Appetizer

53. Broadway actress Daisy

55. Influential film critic

56. NY Giants ownership family

57. Type of script

58. Assist

59. London park

61. Bar bill

65. In reply indicator

Fannin County Prayer

Continued from page 1

Towards the conclusion of the event Joe Goodson first cited Proverbs 14:34 before reading from the Naked Communist by W. Cleon Skousen to illustrate to concerned participants some of the harmful to the family, 45 goals of communism from 1963 that are already in place and being readily accepted as “normal” in our culture. He stressed the need for the people of God to get right with God and pray for revival for the sake of our younger generation before citing II Chronicles 7:14 as a reason for hope, when God’s people pray. Josh Lott then wrapped up the event asking attendees to once again gather into small groups to pray and

to continue after this event, to gather together as often as possible to pray for revival.

(Note: The National Day of Prayer will also be hosted on the Courthouse grounds May 4th at noon.)

After the event, when asked about the Bonham Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ms. Holman noted the organization’s goal is to assist student athletes and coaches with positive influence and guidance via Bible study meetings, Camps and Game-day events to help encourage Christ centered attitudes. She further added those businesses and or individuals who wish to know more about and/or how to support this organization that supports youths in a day when traditional family values are constantly under attack, can contact her at holman_e_@hotmail.com or FCA sponsor Joe Goodson at joe.goodson@bonhamisd.org

Photo by Rose Schwartz

L to R: Josh Holly, Youth Minister of Calvary Baptist Church, Connor Rich, Son of Coby Rich, and Coby Rich, Youth Minister of 7th & Main Baptist Church.

Photo by Rose Schwartz

Joe Goodson, FCA Sponsor, Bryton Cole, Student, Lily Kate Ramsey, Student, Elizabeth Holman, Co-Sponsor and Coyt Lawson, Student.

Photo by Rose Schwartz

Photo Courtesy of Lissa Holly (wife of Pastor Lyn Holly) and photographer Landon Nelson.

Photo Courtesy of Lissa Holly (wife of Pastor Lyn Holly) and photographer Landon Nelson.

Double K Print & Stitch Ribbon Cutting

Our goal is to offer you a safe and secure place to live while making your daily life as simple and carefree as possible. Our campus is beau�fully maintained, and we are proud to offer you a list of ameni�es to simplify your life.

Ameni�es included:

*Op�on to atend ac�vi�es or trips with Wesley House Assisted Living

*Complete with all kitchen appliances

*Washer and Dryer

*All u�li�es paid (except telephone and cable)

*Internet/WIFI

*Weekly Trash Service

*Weekly Housekeeping

*Building Maintenance

We also offer:

*Meal plan available for carry out 3meals daily/7 days a week

*Pets are allowed (With pet deposit) 1

For more informa�on and/or to schedule a tour please contact Alexis Haney at (903) 640-1200 or (903) 505-8106

On Friday, April 21st, Double K Print & Stitch had their ribbon cutting. The owners are Kayla & TJ King and can be reached at doublekprintandstitch@ gmail.com Photo by Randy Holland

Creative Arts Center hosts Kid’s Paint Party!

Saturday May 6, 2023

10:00am - 7:00pm

Historic Downtown Bonham

BOIS D’ ARC CREEK COWBOY CHURCH CHUCK WAGON

Demonstration serving peach cobbler 10:00am - 2:00pm

Food Trucks at Courthouse

J&S BBQ – bbq sandwiches, loaded fries, drinks

KETTLE CORN COWGIRL – turkey legs, sausage on a stick, funnel cake, deep fried oreos, kettle corn, lemonade

THE SPOTTED MUG – coffee & espresso, and flavored lemonades

KONA ICE ROCKS – snowcones and bottled water

FINNEY FOODS by Jordan Finney will be parked at the Creative Arts Center

Heritage Day Festival – Events & Schedule

Purchase your commemorative Heritage Day Festival shopping bag at the Information Table at Main St & 5th St

Enter the Creative Arts Center’s Raffle for 2 tickets to North Texas Safari Park

Painted Wine Glasses, Wineries & Wine Tastings at the Creative Arts Center

Model Train Display located inside the Creative Arts Center

Axe Throwing with The Horses Axe on 5th Street

Kids Zone featuring Bounce House, Games, Firetruck, & Face painting

Vendors on 5th Street

CHASE’S ALL TIME JUMPERS - bounce house village

CHEEKY MAMI CANDLE COMPANY LLC by Rachel - soy wax candles, melts & pots, dippers, wick cutters

SAAKSHI’S RINGS by Saakshi - handmade jewelry, necklaces, rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings

RENEWAL by ANDERSON – info for free in-home consultation

B-TOWN NUTRITION TX and P31 FITNESS by Brenda & Amy

CYPRESS LAKES RANCH by Krista – goat milk soaps, lotions, salves, balms

ART OF THE LOST AND FOUND by Barb – gourd art

FREEDOM RV TEXAS – with a new RV on display and ready to tour

VAN CITTERS TINY ART by Rachel - up cycled, repaired, recycled objects, rusty figures and pictures

SLANTED CN CREATIONS by Corey - wooden American flags, hand turned pens, small wooden signs

TRANQUIL TIMBERS by Melody - aprons, face scrubbies, washcloths, dog bandanas and earrings

CANEY CREEK WOODWORKS by Mark - handmade charcuterie boards, crates, painted door hangers

MYSTIK JEWELS AND BOUTIQUE by Angela - crystal jewelry, crystals, trinkets, sublimation cups

SMALL TOWN GIRL BOUTIQUE by Kelly - women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories

MCCARTY FARM by Gloria - freeze-dried foods, candies, and other baked goods

FREE FLOWIN FARMS by Grace - pies, cobblers and other baked goods

CINDY’S SHINING DESIGNS by Cindy - wooden signs and door hangers

SHADES by Judy - sunglasses and goggles

FACE BE PAINTED by Laurel - face bling, face painting and hair accessories

MUSTARD SEED MASSAGE by Crystal – offering massages on site

COPPERHEAD COVE WOOD CARVING by Brian - wood spirits and carvings; demonstration at 4pm

TX BEAUTIFUL YOU - PAPARAZZI JEWELRY by Holly

CHOSEN FOR CHANGE BAKERY by Ana – 12 flavors of gourmet coated apples

ART FLOWS BEYOND by Joanna

TH RACING by Laquetta – freshies, hangers, keychains, and baked goods

FRET NOT MUSIC SHOP – music accessories and small instruments

THE HORSES AXE from Denison, TX – axe throwing, t-shirts, cups, and axes

JOYCE’S JBLOOM & PERMALINX – jewelry and permanent jewelry

DOWN TO EARTH by Hailee – clean ingredient face oils and deodorant, tea blends

DAYS OF GLITTER by Lindsey – custom stationary, pens, keychains, and tumblers

GYPSEY BANGLES by Donna – Western and Viking jewelry and accessories

JEWELRY BY JORDAN – handmade jewelry and paintings

SPRING BRANCH POTTERY by Jessica – small batch handmade pottery

BALLOONS & MORE by Laura – balloon garland and bouquets, gift baskets, and libby glasses

JJ SWEETS & MORE by Elizabeth – fresco con crema, churro cheesecake bites

THE SHABBY PIG AND FRESHIES by Dana – car freshies, charms, candles and wax melts

KNOT ENOUGH MACRAME by Katherine – macrame, weaving, fiber art

DUSTY C4 ACRES by Kimberly – homemade soaps & salves, chicken saddles & feedsack bags

BIG BOY’S EMPIRE BOUTIQUE by Juan – women’s fashion & accessories

BARBARA’S KITCHEN FLAVORS by Barb – homemade vanilla products & extracts

LORI’S HOBBY – rag quilts of all sizes for tea towels, face rags, and pot holders

FRESH AESTHETICS BARBERSHP by Miguel – t-shirts, hair painting, information

HOT 107.3 AND 92.7 KISS

BAILEY INGLISH SCHOOL – early enrollment flyers

JAKE SHOCKLEY – STATE FARM AGENT

FANNIN COUNTY FAMILY CRISIS CENTER – info, display, & quilt raffle

FANNIN COUNTY CHILDRENS CENTER – volunteer information

NORTH STAR RANCH & REHABITATION & HEALTHCARE (table with goodies)

WESLEY HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING (info and advertising)

Historic Home Tours - 1:00pm-3:00pm - See information table for tickets

THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Classic of Texoma, Texas Best Propane, HOT 107.3 FM, 92.7 KISS FM, Main Street Title, First United Bank, Century 21 Harvey Properties, Bob Utter Ford, Big John’s Septic Service, and Fannin Bank as well as Visit Bonham, Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce, Texas Historical Commission, and the Bonham Public Library.

4:45pm-5:45pm

6:00pm-7:00pm

7:30pm-8:30pm

8:30pm

Carving Demo @ Garden Stage

Vendetta: classic rock @ Main Stage

Watusi: reggae @ Main Stage

Mo-Halen: 80’s rock @ Main Stage

C7 Band: country swing @ Powdercreek Pavilion

• 903-583-3280

May at the Bonham Library

MAY 30 @ 10:00 - 12:00

Join us in the Trades Day Parking lot for our Touch a Truck event, petting zoo, face painting, and Kona Ice!! You can also sign up for Summer Reading too!

MAY STORY WALK @ POWDER CREEK PARK

Summer Color!

by Giselle Shardlow

MAY PHOTO CHALLENGE

Ones you Love/Bluebonnets

Due: May 29

Basic or Advanced levels

The Library has more information.

MAY 3D CHALLENGE

Fun Due: May 29

Adults

MAY 1 @ 5:30 PM B.Y.O. Book

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

MAY 1 @ 5:30 PM Adulting 101

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

MAY 13 @ 10:00 AM Yarn Club

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

MAY 19 @ 1:00 PM Books & Bites

Join us for a lively discussion over I Must Betray You by Ruth Sepetys

MAY 25 @ 9:00 AM Trowel & Error Garden Club

Want to learn and explore more about the world of gardening? Come gather and give advice from personal experiences.

Youth

OUT FOR SUMMER Homeschool Hangout Ages 6+

MAY 22 @ 3:00 PM

Bonham’s Other Railroad –

The D. B. & N.O. (operated by the Katy)

were two round trips per day. The entire trip was 28 miles. Financial problems caused operations to cease in 1928.

In 1928 the freight had included corn, cotton, cottonseed meal, watermelons, potatoes and peanuts, and there were 12 employees. Reportedly the depot and the tracks were removed in 1929.

If you have wondered why there is a street in Bonham named Katy, this is why.

And if you have wondered why the caboose at the Fannin County Museum of History has a Katy logo on it, it is because we honor both Bonham railroads.

By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of History

The 13th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham

The idea for another railroad in Bonham apparently began as early as 1886, when the Bonham News reported on a meeting in Denison for a charter for the Denison, Bonham and New Orleans railroad.

The idea was to take the railroad all the way to New Orleans through connections with other railroads in Hunt and Delta counties and then to Marshall and New Orleans. However, it never got past Bonham.

A surveying party started out in February 1887. The work of constructing the railroad suffered a setback in June 1889 when the roadbed was washed out by heavy

rains.

The corporate history is complex, but by 1901 the company was out of money and the Katy stepped in and rechartered it, and completed the track.

It was not until 1902 that the railroad was up and running.

The route was from Denison to Ambrose, then into Fannin County to Anthony. Then east to Ravenna, with a possible stop at Spies Switch, through what became the Bonham golf course, then across 78, swinging to East Bonham and down to Kathy Boulevard terminating at a turntable near where General Cable was located. No photo of the Bonham depot, which was north of the Texas & Pacific Depot, has been found. However, it is shown on the 1909 Sanborn map.

It was a daily passenger train and then by 1907 there

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: Top Legislative Priorities On-Track

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today applauding the Texas Senate for its hard work in already passing 26 of his 30 priorities bills for the 88th Legislative Session:

“At the beginning of this legislative session, I laid out the strongest, most conservative agenda ever brought forward in the Texas Senate. Once

again, the Texas Senate is firing on all cylinders and has already passed 26 of my 30 priority bills. Final bills are set to pass this week. Texans should know that their Senators are working hard to deliver for them. I am so proud of their work. All credit goes to the Senators. “I look forward to the Texas House’s swift passage of these

needed reforms so Texas can continue to be America’s juggernaut for centuries to come.”

Priority Bills Already Passed:

Senate Bill 1 – State Budget –

Will pass today

Senate Bill 2 – Restoring

Illegal Voting to a Felony

Senate Bill 3 – Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $70,000

Senate Bill 4 – Adding Additional Property Tax Relief

Senate Bill 5 – Increasing the Business Personal Property

Tax Exemption

Senate Bill 6 – Adding New

Natural Gas Plants

Senate Bill 7 – Continuing to Improve the Texas Grid

Senate Bill 8 – Empowering Parental Rights – Including School Choice

Senate Bill 9 – Teacher Pay

Raise – Empowering Teacher

Rights

Senate Bill 10 – Supplemental Funding for Retired Educators

Senate Bill 12 – Banning

Children’s Exposure to Drag

Shows

Senate Bill 13 – Protecting

Children from Obscene Books in School Libraries

Senate Bill 14 – Ending Child

Gender Modification

Senate Bill 15 – Protecting

Women’s College Sports

Senate Bill 16 – Banning

Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Texas Universities

Senate Bill 19 – Creating the Texas University Fund

Senate Bill 20 – Removing District Attorneys Who Refuse to Follow Texas Law

Senate Bill 21 – Removing Judges Who Refuse to Follow Texas Law

Senate Bill 22 – Assisting Rural Law Enforcement

Funding – Increasing Pay and Needed

Equipment

Senate Bill 23 – Creating A Mandatory 10-Year Prison Sentence for Criminals

Committing Gun Crime

Senate Bill 24 – Thriving

Texas Families Act

Senate Bill 25 – Creating New Scholarships for Nursing

Students

Senate Bill 26 – Expanding

Local Mental Health Care

Access Through Innovation and Accountability

Senate Bill 28 – Addressing

Texas’ Future Water Needs

Senate Bill 29 – Banning

Local COVID-19 Mandates

Senate Bill 30 – Supplemental

Budget

The Texas Senate has also passed Senate Bill 2424 –State Authority to Enforce Our Border.

Those with criminal records crossing illegally could face up to life in prison. All others crossing illegally could face jail time just for crossing.

Fannin County Commissioners

Contact Information

1

Edwina Lane Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479

Phone: 903-965-7030

Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941

Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418

Phone: 903-583-2039

Email Address: dkopf@fanninco.net

AUTOMOBILE AUCTION

The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on May 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM, at Pro Auto, 103 N Main St, Bonham, TX 75418.

2007 FORD UT 2017 CHEV SD

CHEV PK

FORD PK

DODG PK

TOYT 4D

NISS PK

DODG LL

LINC LL

CHRY VN

AUTOMOBILE AUCTION

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

2008 FORD PK

2000 DODG PK

2016 F250 4-Door, Diesel, 4W Drive, 36,000 miles

Call 903-664-4518.

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 or call 903-583-3597

ATTENTION!!

The Following Positions are Available

Work from Home Returning emails & calls. 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. Plus, as a bonus, we’ll even show you how to take anything you love to do and make it into a 2nd business for even more income. Call Judy at 903249-8270.

NOW HIRING!

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

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

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

BONHAM CLEANERS Is Seeking Full-time or Parttime Pressers. For more information call 903-6405090.

NOW HIRING!!! Construction hand, metal building, and fencing. Local Business. 903-227-3464.

DETAILER / PORTER

Needed for busy shop. 5 day work week, benifits include Health / Dental and Vacation. Call Driver’s Choice 903-640-9998.

ESTATE SALE

HUGE!!

FAMILY ESTATE SALE Liquidation with garage sale prices!

FRIDAY, MAY 12TH & SATURDAY, MAY 13TH

8AM-5PM

Lots of clothes, kitchen ware, and over 100 peices of jewelry, etc.

138 Judith Circle, Trenton

FOR SALE

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

RV 2011 LACROSS 40ft., 2 pull outs, bumper pull. $9,000. Please call Ken @ 903-449-4755 or 903-486-8347. If no answer call 903-227-5310.

FOR SALE

Upright Standing Jewelry Box. $150. Very good condition. 903-449-2563

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

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

A PAW UP Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store

101 West Hayes, Savoy

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

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

CALL THE HANDYMAN

BECAUSE YOU

DESERVE THE BEST...

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling

•Plumbing •Electrical

FOR RENT

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

BillBuysHouses.com

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

520 S. CENTER

BONHAM, TX 75418

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

GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE RESALE SHOP

10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095.

20 MILE GARAGE SALE and MARKET ON THE SQUARE

Sat. May 6th 8am- 4pm Ladonia, Pecan Gap, Bugtussle, Ben Franklin, TX. Garage Sales, Estate Sales, and Market. Something for everyone! cocladonia.org/20mile.html

3 FAMILY YARD SALE

Elliptical, rugs, tools, ladies & men’s clothes and tons of miscellaneous items. FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MAY 5TH & 6TH ½ mile East of blinking light in Ector on Hwy 56.

GARAGE SALE

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday May 4th, 5th, & 6th From blinking lights on 273 to Rec. Rd. 3 to CR 2610, turn left at the dead end, and it’s first house on right. Lot’s of Misc. items.

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALES FOR SALE

RV FOR SALE

2022 Forest River WILDWOOD LODGE 42QBQ

The 42QBQ is a bumpertow bunkhouse, with four slides and an outdoor kitchen. The front queen bedroom includes plenty of closet and cabinet space. The bathroom has a walkin radius shower. The living area features panoramic windows, fireplace (heater), and the desirable VersaLounge. The bunk room provides 3 bunks plus the Versa-Queen giving the option of having another bunk, sofa, or queen bed. The half bath has a convenient outside door. Only one year old. It has four slideouts. The outside kitchen is cool and convenient with its own fridge. Located close to Leonard. Asking $53,000.

Text 945 333 6089.

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

HELP WANTED

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

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

HELP WANTED

Needing to hire a part time welder. Call 972-689-1828.

Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE SCRAP METAL

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

Looking for LAND TO LEASE to run cattle on. Prefer 50-300 acres. Let me help you reduce your taxes by helping keep your land in AG and fences/land maintained. Call 903-486-2900

PERSONAL

NEED A COMPANION

Financially stable 73 year old, healthy gentleman looking for a straight white female companion (occasional smoker is alright) to share my time with. Call 903-647-9970.

POLITICAL

Vote for JOHN BURNETT

We don’t want a kakistocracy.

Paid for by Mary-k Ashley Wilson

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING

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

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

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

BUDGET STUMP REMOVAL

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

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

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

•Mowing •Tree & Trim work •Flowerbeds. Call 903-304-9009.

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

TREES and MÁS

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

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT IN BONHAM

• 2 Bedroom House, New Kitchen and Bath, Woodfloors, Central Heat & Air. $1,200.

• 1 Bedroom Apartment, Single Story, Almost New, All Appliances. $800. Call 903-227-0920

Large RV with slides FOR RENT

Includes all utilities except propane, in Savoy, TX. Ideal for single person. $700 monthly, $200 deposit required. No pets. Call 903-718-2064.

FOR SALE OR RENT

One bedroom for sale or rent. 469-215-9849.

HOUSE FOR RENT

2 Bedroom 1 Bath House w/Carport in Ector. App. Required, $800 + $400 Deposit. Call 903-815-2403.

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

NEED HELP?

Culverts, Lake Zoning, Subdivisions & Rental Communities Fannin County Development Services Di Hopkins 903-449-4220 http://www.co.fannin. tx.us/page/fannin. developmentservices

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April 26,

Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 67 degrees. Crappie are good along the banks and creeks using jigs and minnows. Catfish are good with cut shad.

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 64-74 degrees; 1.26 feet below pool. Bass fishing is tough unless you can catch the spawners on beds. Some post spawn fish are moving out on main lake points, secondary points, and high spots near spawning areas biting Carolina rigs. For bass in 3-7 feet of water the best baits are green pumpkin magic and watermelon candy flukest, and in 2-5 feet of water with spinnerbaits.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees; 0.13 feet below pool. Every day the shad are spawning in the morning, so watch for bird action. After the rains, white bass pushed into the creek systems. This could be one of the last runs for the season. We are very close to the end of the spawning runs for the white bass. Starting to see more and more crappie piling up on offshore structures 9-20 feet. Ray Roberts GOOD. Water is stained; 65 degrees; 0.03 feet above pool. WBass are good shallow on spinnerbaits. White bass are good on slabs in 25 feet of water. Crappie are on the brush piles, with mostly undersized catches on jigs or minnows. Report by Jim Walling, Ucatchem Guide Service.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 62 degrees; 0.08 feet below pool. Hybrid striper and white bass bite is steady. Fish are feeding under huge herds of threadfin shad right now, so swimbaits and slabs are working best in 1835 feet of water. The catfish bite is great. Fish have moved up shallow and we are seeing a consistent blue catfish bite in 2-7 feet of water. The channel catfish bite is good in 1535 feet of water on prepared baits. Crappie are good and spawning in shallow water.

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During archery-only deer season, a Coke County game warden received a call from a local rancher concerned that his neighbor was hunting deer with firearms. The warden, who was enjoying the World Series at home on his day off, headed to the ranch. Once there, he set up a concealed area where he could observe any illegal hunting. Just after sundown, the warden heard a high-powered shot about 500 yards from his position. A minute later, he heard another shot. The warden waited, then made his way into the ranch to investigate. As he pulled up to the camp, two men and one woman were quartering two whitetail does. The men admitted to shooting the deer and showed the warden the rifles they used. They produced hunting licenses with no tags removed and no harvest logs completed. The quartered deer were also missing proof of sex, which was later discovered in a ravine behind the cabin. The warden recovered both deer. Cases were filed, along with civil restitution.

Catfish Surprise Trinity County and Angelina County Game Wardens, along with a regional chaplain, patrolled the Neches River, checking for hoop nets. They located one containing about 22 catfish. With bad weather impending, the wardens surmised that the fisherman might check the net later that evening.

The chaplain and a warden built a blind to watch for the fisherman’s return. The other wardens strategically parked their patrol vehicles and waited. Approximately 40 minutes later, the team in the blind heard a truck pull up and park on the opposite side of the river. The fishermen exited the vehicle, grabbed a pre-baited net and threw the net into the river. The

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net resembled the one found 50 yards away. Wardens initiated contact with the surprised fishermen from both sides of the river. Multiple citations for illegal means and methods were filed. Cases pending.

No Ducks on the Pond

An employee with a mobile home park contacted Harrison County Game Wardens to report 18 duck carcasses in the park dumpster. Following a lead from the property manager, wardens identified and located the suspect. The suspect confessed that he attended a guided duck hunt and accepted ducks from two other hunters without a wildlife resource document. Following the hunt, the suspect threw the ducks in the bed of his truck and traveled elsewhere for another hunt the next day. Back at home, the suspect said he no longer felt like cleaning the ducks and threw them in the park dumpster. Multiple citations and warnings were issued for failing to keep ducks in edible condition, possession of ducks without a wildlife resource document, violation of daily bag limit of lesser scaup and over the limit possession. Civil restitution pending. Fly, Eagles, Fly Caldwell County Game Warden Joann Garza-Mayberry responded to an injured bald eagle call. She arrived to find the mature bald eagle unable to fly. Warden Mayberry captured the eagle for transport to Austin Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Elgin. Along the way, she visited a local school for an impromptu wildlife program on eagles. Veterinarians determined that the eagle suffered a broken right wing. It was not clear what caused the injury. The attending vet chose to explore medical opinions on the best course of treatment for the eagle.

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DODD CITY, TEXAS 150 YEARS

SEPT 8 1873 – 2023 5th in a series By Andy & Sherri

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DODD CITY WEEKLY SPECTATOR Nov. 21, 1884 Ad sections page 2 & 3

“THE HISTORY OF DODD CITY, TEXAS” by Mildred Brent available at Fannin County Historial Museum. More info online: fannincountymuseum.org & Fannin GenWeb: txfannin.org. To share your Dodd City history, photos, stories, or comments email: DoddCity1873@gmail.com

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LEGAL NOTICE

Sam Rayburn ISD is holding a pre-bid meeting on May 23, 2023 to discuss specifics related to the renovation of the existing Agriculture Project Barn. The meeting will be held at the Administration Building, 9363 E FM 273, Ivanhoe, TX 75447 at 10:00 AM. Direct questions to Lance Campbell at (903)664-2255 or lance.campbell@srisd.org

Employment/Executive Director

The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Fannin County Children’s Center. Seeking a dynamic leader who can juggle many roles and responsibilities in a small and growing nonprofit organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical. Other ideal skills, knowledge and work experience include: non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing, volunteer management, marketing, child welfare system, criminal justice system and the dynamics of child abuse. Experience with a CASA and/or Children’s Advocacy Center is a plus. To learn more and apply, go to www.FanninCCC.org

5/2/23

OBITUARIES

JERI LOWELL WILKINS

Jeri was born in Corinth Mississippi, on December 16, 1953 to Luther and Ethel V. (Lentz) Wilkins. He lived in Chicago, Illinois for 12 years before moving back to Mississippi. Jeri finished the 11th grade at Alcorn Central, in the Farmington Community and went on to obtain his GED in 1974. He studied criminal justice at 4 different universities and colleges both in the USA and overseas. Jeri enlisted in the United States Navy in 1978-1982 and again in 1985-1994, active duty. He was a Religious Program Specialist (RP2) and second class Petty Officer. Jeri served in Operation Desert Shield. He received numerous awards and commendations while on active duty from the military, as well as, from the various communities both in the USA and overseas. He served on The USS Saratoga CV-60 and several foreign and domestic ports. In 1982, he married the love of his life, Mary Beth Sloan, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while in port. Jeri lived in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Okinawa, Japan, Guam US Territory, Virginia, and finally got to Texas, as soon as he could, in 1994. Milestones in his life, besides the aforementioned- June 1971: dedicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost. In 2020, receiving an LVAD- left-ventricular assist device, for a congenital heart condition, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This was a miracle! The Lord provided everything for him, while he was there for 5 months. To God be the Glory!

The 3 vocations and his loves were law enforcement, in any capacity, truck or bus driving, and serving the churches, wherever he was a member in building and grounds. Hi hobbies were too numerous to count, but the ones that stand out- genealogy, playing spoons and tambourine, stamps, coins, post cards. Paramount in his later years, was becoming a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Jeri had 2 relatives who served honorably in the Civil War. His great-great-great grandfather received a battlefield commission, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the rank of Lieutenant. He enjoyed doing reenactments, reading history literature, while teaching the young and old, preserving memorials to affect a learning of our history, even after his LVAD placement. Jeri was loved by all, young and old, all ethnicities, from all over the world. He was a good and jolly soul. He never met a stranger. If it was in his capacity he saw you through your problem to the end. Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior. He rarely drifted form his Lord or backslid and was sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Preceded in death are his parents, Luther Wayne Blasingamenephew, Barbara Harrell-niece, Guy Edward Chileski-nephew.

Survived by wife of the home Mary Beth, sister Sarah L. Blasingame of Texas, sister Shirley Chileski of Ilinois, Nanetta Settlemires- close niece, spouse Jerry; Larry Blasingame, wife Ellen; Roy Blasingame; Kay Climer; Mike Blasingame; Harry Chileski III; Mary Chileski; Margies Waskowski spouse Edward. Numerous great, great-great, great-great-great nephews and nieces all over the USA.

DONNA LOU ALTOM MILLER

Funeral services for Donna Lou Altom Miller, 81, of the Cotton Center Community of Fannin County, Texas were held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 28, 2023 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kevin Towery officiated. Burial followed in Moores Chapel Cemetery. A visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday night at Wise Funeral Home. Donna passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born February 7, 1942 in Antlers, Oklahoma, to Aubrey Bernice “Red” Altom and Juanita Mozelle Todd Altom on their 1st Anniversary. She moved many times in her younger years because her father worked for Gulf (Warren). She attended schools in Elmore City, Madill, Holiday, Wichita Falls, Baytown and finally Bridgeport where she graduated from high school. She later attended East Texas State University, where she pledged Chi Omega. Donna married the love of her life, Joe David Miller, on July 5, 1963 in Durant, Oklahoma. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Sadie’s Willing Workers Class. She was a talented craft painter and enjoyed painting wood, coke bottles and especially Santa Clauses. She later became a gifted quilter and loved making quilts. After retirement from Bonham Head Start as Parental Involvement Coordinator she served as secretary of the Moores Chapel Cemetery and the Bartley Woods Water Corp. for a number of years.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Linda Miller, aunts and uncles, and cousins, and in-laws, Mayme Jo Miller, David and Bennie Miller.

Donna leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 60 years, Joe David Miller, sons, Scott Miller (Christine) and Gregg Miller (Mary), two brothers, Joe Altom (Merelee) and Bob Altom (Karen), sister-in-law, Linda Hearne (Martin), grandchildren, Jake Miller, Amy Jo Kelley, Brandon Miller, Kyler Miller, Kaysen Miller, great grandchildren, Grant Miller and Brett Kelley, nephews, Jeffrey Hearne, Cliff Altom, and Rance and Cody Miller, nieces, Jennifer King, Lana Kelsey, Kelli Sykalski and Carlie Wells, special quilting friend and cousin by marriage, Marji Killion, extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Moores Chapel Cemetery, c/o Christine Miller, 5872 S. FM 271, Bonham, TX 75418.

The family wants to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Guardian Hospice and Tracy and Rebecca for their dedicated care. Online guest register, www.wisefuneralhome.com

CLAIR CHARLES WAGNER

Bonham - Clair Charles Wagner, age 73, of Trenton, TX was born on June 1, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Robert Henry Wagner and Lorraine Josephine (Hardwick) Keyser. He passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Clair worked for National Oilwell Varco as an electrician and retired after 36 years. He married Betty Sue Messer Wagner on December 15, 2000 in Pampa, TX. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Clair is of the Catholic faith.

His memories will be cherished by his wife Betty Wagner; daughters, Candice, Cory, and Windy; sons, Blue and Cody; grandchildren, Jacey, Aric, Tyler, Megan, Emily, Kyle, Blaize, Gianna, Zander, RJ, and Alexander; great-grandchildren, Kamden; siblings Mary Arbuckle and Judy Nottingham; aunt, Merle Wagner; uncle, Charles Wagner; nieces, Alicia, Ashley, Marcy, Elizabeth, and Deborah; cousin, Heather.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Wagner and Lorraine Keyser; brother, Robert “Bobby” Henry Wagner Jr.; daughter, Bobbie Wagner; grandson, Damien. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of CooperSorrells Funeral Home.

A memorial visitation was held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Interment followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

BOBBY KIETH TREDWAY

Bobby Kieth Tredway of Honey Grove passed from this life to his eternal home in the morning hours of April 24, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Frances, his beloved wife and partner of 64 years was by is side.

Bobby was born in Windom, Texas to Johnnie Faye Tolbert Tredway and Jearl Tredway on January 19, 1935. Bobby graduated from Windom High School and had some post-secondary education before deciding to embark on a career. Bobby was fortunate to be involved in the genesis of the mainframe computers in the 1960’s. He worked for companies including Southern Union Gas, Information Processing Corporation, and Affiliated Computer Services while working for prominent employers such as Ross Perot and Darwin Deason. Bobby retired as a Computer System Analyst in 1998. Family and church were very important to Bobby. He married his life partner, Frances Poeck, on November 15, 1958, and were together for 64 years. Their union produced two children, Julia Ann Tredway Backus, and Craig Lynn Tredway.

Bobby was also actively involved in their church, St. James Lutheran in Allens Chapel. He held numerous church offices during the family’s 53 years of living in the community.

Bobby also served in an elected position within the Bois d”Arc Municipal Utility District. He stepped down from this position after many years of service. In his younger days, Bobby loved to play softball, golf, basketball, bowl, and jump rope! Bobby loved hot rods and was known to buy, sell, trade, and race a few in the day! He was also a phenom at the 42 table and all the ladies wanted him as their partner… Frances always accused him of being a flirt.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Frances, along with children Julia Tredway Backus (Larry) of Waxahachie and Craig Tredway (Cindy) of Cooperas Cove; brother Alton “Gigs” Tredway (Emily) of Florida. Also, grandchildren Micah Backus (Noah Frank), Meredith Backus, Chelsey Rivers, Casey Tice, and Colton Corp. In addition, Mr. Tredway leaves behind seven great grandchildren (River, Jackson, Charlie, Karson, Lacey, Lainey, and Stetson) with a new great granddaughter coming in July!

Those preceding Bobby in death included his parents, two sisters Nancy Springer and Mary Simpson, and one brother, Jerry Tredway.

Services to celebrate Bobby’s life were held Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allens Chapel, began at 11:00 AM, visitations were held an hour prior to service. Reverend Art Farrow presided. Interment followed at Allens Chapel Cemetery.

If you wish to make a donation, the family requests for them to go to Allens Chapel Cemetery.

To convey condolences online please visit www.coopersorrells. com

LARRY LEON FELTS

Larry Leon Felts of Telephone, TX was born July 18, 1945 in Bonham, TX to Calvin and Evelyn (Smith) Felts. He departed this earthly life surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the age of 77.

Larry married his high school sweetheart Zula Marie (Fort) when he was 17 years old on June 14, 1963 in Mesquite, TX. Accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior at a young age, he was a devoted member of Telephone Baptist Church and diligently raised his family to love the Lord. While he worked at General Cable for 40 years until his retirement, his true passion was growing peanuts, and he worked as a farmer and rancher for most of his life. His love and service to the community ran deep; he served as School board member for Sam Rayburn ISD, Board Member for the Fannin County Farm Bureau and the Telephone Volunteer Fire Department. But most importantly, he was a dedicated father and “Pa” to his family, spoiling grandkids with Bluebell ice cream at every visit.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 59 and a half years, Zula Marie (Fort); daughters, Charlotte Jones and husband Brad of Telephone, Texas, and Kristi Black and husband Jimmy of Forney, Texas; 5 grand-daughters – Jordan Morrison and Husband Terry, Jacey Oller and husband Miles, Hope Smith and Husband Ryan, Faith Carter, and Emily Black; 5 great grandchildren – Jackson Morrison (8), Charlotte Morrison (6), Gentry Oller (5), Jillian Oller (3), and Jaxson Smith (1). He is also survived by his sisters Carolyn Sangster and husband CW, and Vickie Foster and husband Larry, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Evelyn Felts and his brother, Charles Felts.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Telephone Baptist Church. Bro. Jase Waller and Bro. Brian Everett officiated. Interment followed at Forest Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Brad Jones, Jimmy Black, Terry Morrison, Miles Oller, Ryan Smith, Jackson Morrison, and Danny Winn. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Don Fox, Ron McKinney, and James Skidmore.

A visitation was held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Telephone Community Center. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

Weight Loss Tips From a Woman Who Lost 50 Pounds

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If you have an upcoming event in your life or you’re simply looking to commit to a healthier lifestyle, these simple tips, which helped Audrey on her weight loss journey, may help you too.

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“I’ve seen firsthand how home healthcare is so often the best choice for patients, translating to better adherence to care management plans and an improved quality of life,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare, Inc., a nurse with real-world experience herself, and a nationally recognized leader and advocate for continued funding for home healthcare.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fannin Central Appraisal District is Hiring 4/4/23

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023, AT 11:45 AM. IN THE DISTRICT COURTROOM, 210 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSISTANT AUDITORS, AND COURT REPORTER FOR THE 336TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND CONTINUING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.

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DISTRICT JUDGE 336TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS 5/2/23

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Texoma Housing Partners will be accepting sealed bids on one (1) 2015 Ford F-250 Single Cab Truck; one (1) 2017 Ram Promaster Van; one (1) 2017 Wallenstein CR100HW Chipper; one (1) 20’ x 10’ Storage Building (to be removed at buyers expense). Items will be available for viewing at 816 W. 16th Street, Bonham, Texas 75418, May 8, 2023, through May 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked clearly on the front with the name of the bidder, phone number and bid number. (Number to be posted on each item). Minimum bid required. The sealed bids will be opened on May 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at same location. Acceptable payment shall be Cash or Cashier’s Check from a local bank only. No personal checks accepted. Items must be removed from the property by Thursday, May 18, 2023. For more information call 903-640-2042.

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HG, DC, Ector, Savoy also in 2023 baseball playoffs

By Rich Hilliard

Other Fannin County teams will join District 12-2A champion Sam Rayburn in the baseball postseason. Also in 12-2A, Honey Grove, a bi-district finalist last season, has qualified as the district's No. 2 seed to

Bonhi soccer's Pedraza shares 11-4A utility player superlative

the 2A playoffs, while Dodd City, the Region II-1A finalist in 2022, has again claimed the district's top 1A berth. In 11-2A, Ector, a first-time regional semifinalist in 2022, secured the top 1A berth and Savoy, a bi-district finalist last year, garnered the No. 2 seed.

Fannin Co. qualifiers exit in State tennis quarterfinals

By Rich Hilliard

SAN ANTONIO -- Fannin

County State tennis qualifiers ended their respective seasons in the quarterfinals on April 25.

Three-time State qualifier

Austin Weeks of Dodd City

in Class 1A boys' singles extended Camden Sperry of Happy to three sets: 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. In 1A mixed doubles, Iris Schilderink and Caysen High of Nazareth got by Ector's Julia Bailey and Anthony Torres, 7-5, 6-2.

Meanwhile, Eli Heyen and Mercedez Trinidad of Hondo defeated Bonham's Jagger Lindsey and Alli Kirkpatrick, 6-4, 6-1, in 3A mixed doubles.

It equated the inaugural State advances for the mixed doubles duos.

By Rich Hilliard

Bonham sophomore Hingrid Pedraza garnered one of three utility player superlatives awarded by District 11-4A girls' soccer for the 2023 season.

Pedraza helped the Lady Warriors contend for their first postseason in the sport since 2016 throughout their 2023 district campaign. She had her team's lone goal on March 4 during a 3-1 home loss against Frisco Panther Creek -- a match in which Bonham entered in a three-way tie for third place.

The Lady Warriors finished in fifth place in 11-4A at 3-7 -- one spot out of the playoffs.

Bonham will remain in 2024 in 11-4A -- again led this season by Celina, which repeated as the 4A State girls' champion, and Region II-4A runner-up Anna.

Hingrid Pedraza controls the ball for Bonham on Feb. 22 during home District 11-4A girls' soccer at Warrior Stadium.

Exhilarating Ensuing Effort: Rebels follow historic hoops campaign w/run to District 12-2A baseball title

boys' basketball team also ended its 2022-23 campaign.

"You could see the difference when our guys returned from the gym," said third-year Sam Rayburn baseball manager Austin Jones.

The Rebels came to practice on April 24 as winners of 15-straight games -- the last 12-consecutive during 12-2A play -- and assured of entering their eighth-consecutive postseason as the overall district champion.

said sophomore Case Nichols, a starting catcher and shortstop who also pitches.

"We already had that connection of being a team [from basketball]," said sophomore starting first baseman Clay Caldwell. "We were already in sync -- that has helped a lot."

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

IVANHOE -- Having its best basketball season in decades had effects on an ensuing endeavor of the boys at Class 2A

Sam Rayburn: baseball.

While the Rebels completed their historic boys' basketball campaign -- first regional semifinal appearance since 1983, after winning an outright district title -- the diamond team -- sans several starters shared with the gym sport -- initially struggled.

Sam Rayburn began its baseball season with three-consecutive losses -- the third, coincidentally, on March 3, when the

"It's been nice," said Riker Stewart, senior starting second baseman and also a reliever, of the continued success. "We didn't have much [baseball] practice, but we didn't lose any momentum

[from basketball]."

"The intensity has carried over into baseball," said junior Drew Baker, starting pitcher and shortstop. "We've kept working hard and had 100 percent focus ...,"

Particularly, during 12-2A play, the basketball players' return has included for Sam Rayburn six shutouts and three other district baseball wins in which the Rebels allowed only a single run per victory, through April 24. "[We] throw strikes," said junior starting pitcher Colin Clark, one of the few nonbasketball players on the baseball team. "We've been able to not walk a lot [of batters]," said Clark, "and have thrown balls away and made [opponents] hit ground balls."

"You got to have both -- defense and pitching," said Jones, "the deeper into the postseason you go."

The Rebels, 122A's No. 1 seed in the 2A playoffs, will begin their postseason against Era, 11-2A's No. 4 qualifier for the 2A playoffs, in the bi-district round. "It's been exhila-

rating [this season]," said senior designated hitter Morgan Hagerty. "It's been the hard work we've done on and off the field.

"You definitely see the hard work we put in in practice," said Hagerty, "in what we've pulled off this year."

In 2022, Sam Rayburn made its second-straight area-round advance under Jones. Both trips equated the Rebels' deepest in baseball since consecutive runs to the regional quarterfinals in 2017 and 2018. "Having fall ball [afterward, in 2022] helped," said Jones.

"We were a young group last year: three freshmen and two sophomores," he said. "We got reps last year and have had some carryover.

"We know now what happens at that level."

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Sam Rayburn's Riker Stewart watches the ball go off the bat as he takes a lead off second base on April 3 during District 12-2A baseball at Ivanhoe.

Sam Rayburn center fielder Gavin Caylor prepares to catch an inningending fly ball on April 18 during District 12-2A baseball at Ivanhoe.

Sam Rayburn's Cade Nichols nears third base on April 18 during District 12-2A baseball at Ivanhoe.

Sam Rayburn first baseman Clay Caldwell beats a Honey Grove runner in crossing first base to record an out on April 18 during District 12-2A baseball in Ivanhoe.

Sam Rayburn's Drew Baker reaches third base on April 18 during District 12-2A baseball at Ivanhoe.

Sam Rayburn shortstop Case Nichols looks to make a tag out at and Honey Grove's Jarmez Daniels begins his slide into second base on April 18 during District 12-2A baseball at Ivanhoe.