5-21-24 Leader E-Edition

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Fannin County Commissioners Court – A Gavel & A Standing Ovation

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham, called to order at 9:03 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commis-

sioners Court. Quorum was established with County Judge and all County Commissioners present except for Commissioner Self who was attending a leadership conference. The Invocation was led by Pastor

History,

noun :

a record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes.

There are 132 Historical Markers in Fannin County according to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) website. Each week I will search the County and post a pic along with the Marker location and the Marker text. If you have a specific Marker you want to see in the Leader, email the pic to fcltimmeek@gmial.com

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

Bank of Windom

Location: From the intersection of Texas Hwy 56 and FM-1743, proceed south on FM-1743 across the railroad tracks bearing left/east on Main Street about .2 miles to the marker on the left/north.

Marker Text: Recognizing a need for banking services, a group of local businessmen opened the private Bank of Windom in 1900. Originally, the bank operated out of F. C. Council’s store but relocated to a new brick structure on the corner of Main and 2nd streets in 1902. Although the name of the organization of the bank changed over time, the building continued to house the only bank in Windom. In 1964, it changed its name to Fannin National Bank and in 1976 moved to a modern facility. By providing sources of capital of construction and agricultural projects, businesses, and homes, the Bank of Windom has contributed to the Community’s growth and prosperity for generations.

Tony White of the Bonham Community Church in Bonham. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired.

4. Introductions: Judge Cunningham welcomed Republican Candidate for Commissioner Precinct 3, Kurt Fogelberg II to court as well as Republican Candidate Elect for Commissioner Precinct 1, Troy Waggoner and Republican District Director/Fannin County Chair Melanie Grammar.

5. Public Forum: Fannin

County Clerk Tammy Biggar, first thanked the Court for their support before announcing that after much prayer and thought she was rendering a two-week resignation to accept a position with the Secretary of State Elections Division. She noted she would work through the Fannin County run-off election of May 28th with May 29th being her last day. She added, the Republican and Democrat parties would have until August 26th to select a candidate for County Clerk on the Novem-

ber 5th ballot and the Commissioners Court would be tasked with appointing a replacement for her position to carry through to the November 5th election as “the people will choose their next county clerk.” At the conclusion of her statement, Ms. Biggar received a rousing standing ovation. Fannin County Chair Melanie Grammar gave a statement detailing the duties of the County Clerk’s position and voiced her praise for Ms. Biggar’s diligent, highly ethical and oft times sacrificial attention to those duties. Assistant to Fannin County’s IT Director, Jacob VanSickle noted that Fannin County Democrat Chair Bill Roberts called to voice his appreciation for Ms. Biggar’s service to Fannin County noting “her dedication to free and fair elections…for citizens of all political tracks.”

ROUTINE ITEMS:

6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple stated bills were $625,423.36 and payroll was $384,969.78. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

7. Approve minutes from 05/07/2024 (R) – County Clerk: A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner McQueen and passed.

8. Approve Auditor

monthly reports for April 2024 – County Auditor: Ms. Whipple noted the YTD revenue for General Fund was $13,286,649.14 with the expenses being $8,667,657.54. A motion was made by Commissioner Kopf to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

9. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office for April 2024; Courts, $18,518.00 and Land Records, $37,770.00 – County Clerk: Informational only.

10. Report of monies received by the District Clerk’s office for April 2024; $22,180.04 – County Judge (for District Clerk): Informational only.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

11. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Laurine Blake to set the salary of the County Auditor to $106,585.55 beginning October 1, 2024 –District Clerk: Chief Deputy for the District Court, Jennifer Ballard, read the Order for the court’s observance.

12. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Laurine Blake to set the salary of the County Auditor’s Assistants to $68,684.41, $61,312.58, $49,612.50, $47,250.00 and $46,250.00 beginning October 1, 2024 - District Clerk: See item 11.

13. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Laurine Blake to set the base salary of the Official Court Reporter to $112,825.21 as of October 1st, 2024 - District Clerk: After Ms. Ballard read this Order, Judge Cunningham noted that under law, the District Judge sets the salaries for the positions noted in the 3 Orders. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS: 14. Approve Resolution accepting historic Gavel used by Judge Choice Moore; made from a log used to build the first Courthouse of Fannin County and donated by Stanley Thomas and Kathi Bowden, niece and nephew of Judge Choice Moore – County Judge: Stanley Thomas shared personal family history regarding his Uncle Choice Moore and the historic gavel that had come into his possession as a favorite nephew, before presenting the relic to the court. Fannin County Historian Malinda Allison was on hand for the event to add her comments and to advise she had written an article relaying the rich history of the gavel for NT e-News and The Fannin County Leader. Judge Cunningham read a Resolution of acceptance of the gift and noted the gavel will be showcased in the display cases located in the hallway of the Fannin County courtroom. Commissioner Magness made a motion to approve the Resolution which was seconded by Commissioner McQueen and passed. See Commissioners on Section

Music in the Garden at the Creative Arts Center

Press Release - Music in the Garden is making a comeback on Thursday, May 30 at the Creative Arts Center. Buzz Andrew and Brad Silwood will be teaming up for this kickoff show. Garden gates will open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7:00 pm. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. Light refreshments will be available and donations encouraged to cover those costs. No admission charge. While some tables and chairs will be available, guests are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.

The Creative Arts Center is a cultural arts center and nonprofit organization. The center operates an art gallery and gift shop and offers art classes and parties for all ages.

Upcoming classes include art classes in watercolor and acrylic painting. Artist Chris Cravens will be leading a four part watercolor series on Thursday afternoons in June.

New artist member Janet Vines will be teaching a Paint the Masters class on Saturday, June 1 with the first class painting Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Other classes taught by Jessie

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Golf Tournament Postponed until June 7th

Press Release - The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that their annual Golf Tournament has been postponed until June 7th. Due to the recent rains, the course at Legacy Ridge is too wet for play for the original date of May 24th.

The Chamber would like to thank Legacy Ridge County Club for allowing us to extend our rain date to June 7th.

If you have not signed up for a team or sponsorship, contact the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce at 903-583-4811 or info@ bonhamchamber.com for team and sponsorship opportunity information. All proceeds from the tournament allow the Chamber to promote their membership within the community.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) (6) organization.

This Dill Pickle Dip is the absolute best cold dip where dill pickles are the star! Great appetizer for a graduation party.

DILL PICKLE DIP

8 oz. of cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 dollop of sour cream

1 c. finely chopped dill pickles

¼ c. finely chopped sweet onion, or green onions

3 Tbsp. pickle juice

1 tsp. dried dill weed

½ tsp. kosher salt pinch black pepper try first before adding any salt chips for serving

Using a wooden spoon, press into the cream cheese and stir to loosen until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour before serving, then let sit out a bit to soften. Serve with chips, pretzels or veggies. Garnish with a few chopped pickles so everyone knows what that are getting.

Congratulations to all the seniors!

Bryant and Jaye Bella are also coming up soon. Class times, prices and other details can be found on the center’s website. All classes require advanced registration which can be completed online or in person at the center. New classes are being added each week.

The current exhibit in the gallery is the Feminine Energy and Artist Choice exhibit. These works of art will be up until the end of the month.

The next call for artwork is due June 6. The June theme is Vacation and Artist Choice. Artist members can display up to three pieces of art each month for the cost of their artists membership. Guest artists are invited to pay a $30 fee to display up to three pieces.

More details about exhibits

Manna House Food Pantry

and memberships are available on the center’s website and new members are welcome at any time.

More about the center’s events, classes and memberships can be found at www. CreativeArtsCenterBonham. org. The center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham. Normal hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon.

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm. Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910

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I hope you will give this one a try. 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.

Paris District Road Report for week of May 13, 2024 Paris -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting April 22, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.

Fannin County: FM 274, from SH 78 to FM 1753. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 26 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. During the project there will be road closures at the Cottonwood Creek bridge and the Sandy Creek bridge as the contractor replaces the existing bridge. Message boards will be placed in advance of the road closures to alert local traffic of the upcoming closure.

CR 4020 at Caney Creek. CR 4020 at Caney Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure traffic is asked to use CR 4025 as a detour.

FM 68, from SH 78 to FM 271. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway to an overall width of 28 feet. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped-end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail.

FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

Recreational Road 3, from FM 273 to CR 2610. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform blade leveling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

FM 151, at CR 4440. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform ditch cleanout operations. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

15. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture funds from account

in the amount of $8,000.00 to 560-560-5750 – Sheriff Johnson: Judge Cunningham noted that items 15 through 18 would be handled with one motion. Sheriff Mark Johnson explained these monies would be used to fund duties on the

newly opened Bois d’Arc Lake. After Judge Cunningham read the four agenda items, Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve the move with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.

16. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture funds from account 560-103-1560 in the amount of $5,000.00 to 560-560-5740 – Sheriff Johnson: See item 15.

17. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture Funds from account 560-103-1560 in the amount of $10,000.00 to 560-560-5790 – Sheriff Johnson: See item 15.

18. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture funds from account 560-103-1590 in the amount of $62,000.00 to 560-560-5750 – Sheriff Johnson: See item 15.

19. Approve hiring Edson Gonzales to repair all Courthouse jury chairs to prevent swiveling; $20.00 - $25.00 per chair – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted this item

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20. Approve hiring Edson Gonzales to repair the Courthouse basement flooring; leveling and sloping, $4,600.00 – County Judge: See item 19.

21. Approve H&G Systems, L.P. HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025; $6,429.72 – Purchasing Agent: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane confirmed that this was a contract that was previously amended by Judge Cunningham last year before noting the price was the same as it was last year. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.

22. Approve terminating contract for informational technology services between BBC Consulting and Fannin County on May 31, 2024 – Purchasing Agent Fannin: Ms. Lane explained that with the hiring of Jacob VanSickle, a monthly contract for these services was no longer needed. Fannin County’s IT Director Dustin Morrow confirmed that Mr. VanSickle has been doing a good job and any further assistance from the BBC would be handled on an as needed basis for future projects. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion which passed.

23. Discussion, consideration and action to choose method of selecting the Salary Grievance Committee for fiscal year 2024/2025–County Judge: After Administrative Assistant Lisa Loiselle described the methods, a discussion ensued where it was decided to continue with the method used in previous years. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to use 9 grand jury jurors from the pre-

vious year’s pool, with Commissioner McQueen seconding the motion. Names were randomly selected and given to the County Clerk to record after a vote was taken to approve the names selected.

24. Discussion, consideration and action to select the Salary Grievance Committee for fiscal year 2024/2025 – County Judge: After the names were read, a motion was made by Commissioner McQueen to accept the names with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

25. Discussion and possible action regarding purchasing a storage container for County Clerk from Contingency to store files and supplies – County Auditor: Fannin County Clerk Tammy Biggar led a discussion explaining the need for the container and the specificities involved (heat sensitive paper). Included was a comment from a Bonham resident regarding city regulations on containers. After more detailed discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to obtain a storage container to store files/supplies with the addition of A/C, an alarm and storage shelves not to exceed $3,500. Commissioner McQueen seconded the motion which passed.

26. Approve Resolution authorizing Child Care Facility tax exemptions per Texas Tax Code §11.36 – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted he was in favor of providing a 100% tax exemption for the quality childcare facilities meeting the qualifications specified. A discussion ensued led by Commissioner McQueen who noted if the county started out at a lower rate, the rate could be raised in the years ahead. He then made a motion to approve authorizing the resolution at a 50% tax exemption. After Judge Cunningham read the resolution, Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

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40. Indicates position 41. Came before 45. An extra seed-covering

47. Cheerful 48. Deli sandwich staple 52. Skateboarders love them 53. Mandela’s party

Sierra lake

Nickname for Elizabeth

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Employee stock ownership plan 60. Former NFLer Newton 61. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

62. Work unit 63. Town in Cambridgeshire

27. Approve placing additional ambulance at the Honey Grove Volunteer Fire Department location – Commissioner Precinct 2: Honey Grove Fire Captain Joey Rickman Jr. and Honey Grove Mayor Claude Caffee were on hand to confirm that Honey Grove was in agreement for this action. After some discussion it was noted minor remodeling work would be needed, and the matter would be going before Honey Grove’s Council, but HGVFD and the Mayor were in support of the action. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner McQueen seconded the motion which passed.

28. Approve submitting request for 2024 Capital Credits to the Texas Comptroller – County Judge: Judge Cunningham explained that basically this action was needed for Fannin County to get money back from the State for various items. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.

29. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy –County Judge: No significant updates

30. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the upcoming 202 hearing that would be overseen by a visiting judge on May 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the District Court.

31. Justice Center – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on the civil aspects involved (meeting city codes) and noted visible work should be in process at the site in about four weeks.

32. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted he and Ms. Whipple are currently in communication with the hot tax people.

33. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commended Commissioner Kopf for his efforts with various water agencies in the county. Commissioner Kopf noted several meetings are pending.

34. Fannin County road issues – County Judge: Judge Cunningham commented on road issues brought about by recent rains and noted that just putting gravel on the roads isn’t a permanent solution.

35. Discussion regarding solar and wind farms – County Judge: Judge Cunningham reiterated his stance to not give tax abatements and noted that though he wasn’t opposed to green energy, he did not want Fannin County to become “the next ever ready battery for the metroplex.”

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) IF NEEDED:

36. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge: Executive Session was entered at 10:36 a.m. After some time, Regular Session reconvened at 11:25 a.m.

37. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues –County Judge: See item 36.

Mulberry Cemetery Association

Press Release May 2024 The Mulberry Cemetery Association will hold their annual Memorial Day and Homecoming service on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon at the Cemetery Pavilion. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite dish or dishes, drinks are provided by the Association.

Commissioners

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38. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) - County Judge: Commissioner McQueen made the motion to hire Edson Gonzales as a seasonal worker to be under the direction of Facilities Management Coordinator Ruben Moreno. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness and the motion passed.

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

39. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen thanked everyone for their attendance before commenting on the weather.

Commissioner Magness commented on work done on the ditches at the Justice Center. Commissioner Kopf noted that downed trees had been chopped up and his crew was working on getting them picked up. He then thanked everyone for their attendance.

Judge Cunningham commented on the overflowing lakes, the high humidity and the day’s pretty weather before wishing God’s blessings on Fannin County.

40. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

The service is held each year to honor relatives and friends buried at the Cemetery. A business meeting will be conducted following lunch with President, Derrell Hall Presiding. Everyone is encouraged to come early and stay after the business meeting for visitation. Thru your donations we are

able to keep the Cemetery beautiful and in well kept Condition. We are very proud of our Mulberry Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the service or wish to make a donation to the Cemetery, please mail your donation to Mulberry Cemetery Association, PO Box 23, Ravenna, TX 75476.

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”

Ladonia Cheap Cash store. Said to be the first brick building in Ladonia.

Letter to the Editor

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Fannin County Commissioner, Precinct 3 run-off vote is May 28th. If you voted for Chris Wilson in the primary, the only way your vote will count is if you vote for Chris in the run-off. If Chris' 600 voters do not vote because they think Chris is dropping out, the very core of our election system will be stained, as the candidate opposite of the one you voted for will win. Chris Wilson is on the Ballot and if you want your primary vote to count, you have to vote in the run-off. Then the Republican Party will have to decide what to do but at least it will allow your vote to count

Vote May 28th.

Paid for by Gary Tucker

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Meals on Wheels, BONHAM, needs VOLUNTEERS to deliver meals to home bound seniors and adults with disabilities.

Just ONE HOUR of your time a week can make such a difference. Call 903-583-8573

210 E 6th St, Bonham Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Summer Food Service Program

News Release - Honey

Grove ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows.

Honey Grove Elementary Cafeteria

1202 N. 17th St. Honey Grove, TX 75446

We will provide a breakfast meal from 7:30-8:00 Lunch service will be from 11:00-12:00. Monday through Friday, May 24-June 28th. No service on Monday, May 27th.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD3027), found online at http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the

information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410 2) Fax: 202-690-7442; or 3) Email: program.intake@ usda.gov

4) This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

CLASS OF 2024

The family of Brenda Holman would like to thank all of the people that have reached out, came by, sent food or donated to the arrangements. Thank You all for your kind words and generosity.

The Holman Family

Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning

Sherman, TX – The U.S. Postal Service is asking all Dallas homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19–25.

Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers.

The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year.

Some of the typical activities homeowners may need to do include:

● Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.

● Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or has started to peel.

● Remounting a loosened mailbox post.

● Replacing or adding house numbers.

If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal Service–approved traditional, contemporary or locking full/limited service mailboxes.

USPS customers must be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of unapproved boxes is prohibited.

Customers may use a custombuilt mailbox, but they must consult with their local post office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength and quality of construction. For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, contact your local post office.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

Danni Durante Valedictorian

Felix Waller Salutatorian Reyleigh Shockley 3rd High

Bonham Senior Class of 2024

Bonham High School

2024 Senior Texas Scholars

Lorelei Roberts, Andrea Salinas, Reyleigh Shockley, Ethan Smithey, Kylee Trompler, Matthew Wade and Felix Waller

Sponsored by Bonham Education Foundation, Inc. and Bonham Independent School District

Alan Aguilar Kimberly Aguilar Jessenia Alfaro Luis Alvarez Matthew Backus Kiera Behrens Kathryn Bounds

Brown James Brown Landon Brown

Bonham Senior Class

Take pride in how far you’ve come.

Have faith in how far you can go.

But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

Bonham Senior Class of 2024

Bonham Senior Class of 2024

Bonham Senior Class of 2024

Honey Grove Senior Class of 2024

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Graduates, we wish you all the best at graduation and in all of your future endeavors. The road ahead may be filled with challenges, but it will also be filled with rewards. Take every step with a positive attitude, and stay committed to your hopes and dreams. Hard work will get you where you want to go every time. We know you’ll reach new heights of success in everything you do!

Lucas Morrison Salutatorian

Autumn Howell Valedictorian

Back Row (6) L to R: Myles Neeley, Luis Mendez, Cort Garner, Edwin Lopez, Cristian Coronado, Logan Klockgether, Lucas Morrison, Kedran Leshaw

Row L to R: Reece Slagle, Jose Juarez, Nate Warren, Ethan Craig, Kiliegh Bateman

4th Row L to R: Deon Morris, Cortney Cooper, Ashton Sandlin, Aidan Vega, Tyler Pierce, Manuel Diaz, Aubrey Wilson, Katie Vest, Ellie Hood

3rd Row L to R: Brooklyn King, Carsyn Lane, Analleli Yanez, Emma Black, Savannah Wilson, Mariyah Finney, Ruby Medrano

2nd Row L to R: Kailyn Freeman, Sara Ridley, Aubri Roberts, Megan Campbell, Cynthia Jaramillo, Yazmin Gamez, Ruth Salguero

Front Row (1) L to R: Aizana Trejo, Marilynn Braley, Autumn Howell, Kynlie Kinard, Emilee Hensley, Summer Hensley, Kenlee Karl

Leonard Senior Class

Front Row: Kylah Caldwell, Sydnee Richardson, Jesse Gomez, Brielle Michaud, Tori Burt, Brooke Day, Sadie Denison, Monserrat Hernandez-Ramirez, Ashley Ramirez

Second Row: Lydiann Garcia, Kalissa Chambers, David Almendares, Natalie Sandate, Brisly Garcia, Olivia Wright, Cloe Wood, Honey Mendoza, Ezekiel Narron, Hannah Stevenson, Andrew Kramer

Third Row: Tarryn Davis, Jizeh Parga, Caleb Richardson, Keara Cavender, Randy Slaughter, Albert Vazquez, Oswaldo Vicencio, Lindsey Dodd, Jada Young, Makalee Sadler, Bailey Kuhn

4th Row: Trinity Stephens, Daniel Ochoa, Moises Vera, Olivia Pye, Evan Anderson, Makenzie Pemberton, Cayden Mudd, Emmanuel Martinez, Jett Chaney, Ruben Castillo-Zapata, Isabel Woodruff

5th Row: Crawford Beebe, Misael Gutierrez, Jordan Barlagne, Savannah Smith, Kaiden Henry, Jonathan Pena, Miguel Hernandez, Katelynn Aristondo, Xavier Zuniga, Derek Johnson, Brett Nix

6th Row: Russell Murphy, Callum Ramsay, Mason Underwood, Caden Damesworth, Gabe Crook, Jaxon LaCook, Jayden Henderson, J.J. McCutchen, Ethan Richardson

Not pictured: Philip Bovis, Carlie Vinsonhaler, Ben Woodruff

Salutatorian Brielle Michaud

Victoria Burt

Savoy Senior Class of 2024

You worked hard. You persevered. You graduated! Congratulations on this wonderful achievement. We hope your big day is special in every way, and we wish you happiness and success as you follow your dreams into the future.

Valedictorian Tabitha Baecht

Salutatorian Taelor Cornwell

L-R (back row - standing):

Zakary Helm, Dylan Frazier, Zach Clark, Carlos Amaya, Mason Staley, Levi Bradshaw, Vaden Wood, Caesar Rivera

L-R (front row - sitting)

Taelor Cornwell, Britton Rich, Sarah Gilliland, Maddie Clark, Alyson Bogard, Tabitha Baecht, Abigayle Murphy

Front Row: Avery Amlin, Aspen Williams, Ella Terry, Abbi Keeton, Makayla Idell, Maddie Johnson, Amarah Garcia, Kayla Wallace, Bridgette Capehart, Micah Kane

Middle Row: Cayden Williams, Drew Baker, Tucker Gibbs, Gavin Graham, Colin Clark, Beau Bromley, Gus Barker, Gavin Caylor, Sam Troutz, Jaci Gammons, Aubree Jones, Caylie Underwood, Yaritza Martinez

Back Row: Grant Graham, Austin Klockgether, Austin Lott, Trevin Wilson, Noah Hernandez, Skyler Fienen, Rylei Mantooth, Graci Hall

Not Pictured: Ethan Hibdon

Austin Lott Salutatorian

Makayla Idell Valedictorian

Ector Senior Class of 2024

Alyssa Grace Mackey is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2024. Alyssa is the daughter of Dave and Michelle Mackey of Ector. Alyssa will be attending Texas A&MCommerce in the fall of 2024. She will be pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. She plans to become a Kindergarten teacher.

Ethan Ryan Robinson is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Ethan is the son of George and Megan Robinson of Bonham. Ethan will be attending Neumont College of Computer Science in Salt Lake City, Utah in the fall of 2024. He is pursuing his degree in Computer and Game Design. He plans to become a game designer.

Graduation Ceremony - Gym May 24th 7pm

Fannindel Senior Class of 2024

Left to right top: Edgar Lopez, Mlarrissa Cuba, Kai Fornof, Brianna Judkins

Left to right bottom: Aston Smith, Ke’Monte Cuba, Lucas Mooreland,

Not Pictured: Justin Hanning

Back row l to r: Alexis Holt, Ethan Robinson, Gauge Williams, Bradley Branch, Bree Kresley, and Devin Ramirez; Front row l to r: Holden Trainor, Hailey Trainor, Alyssa Mackey, Serenity Stevenson, Ryllie Collinsworth, Lain Hilliard, and Callista Chism. Not pictured is Isabella Deas.

Trenton Senior Class of 2024

R5: Shane Moncier, Diego Rivera, Pablo Rivera, Fisher Murphy, Lukas Lowrance, Ayden Cooper, Juan Sanchez and Caleb Crittenden.

R4: Braden Hall, Cesar Zarate, Jayden Candela, Clay Anderson, Victoria Parks, Kaylen Atchley, Lizzie Baggett and Zinneah Adams.

R3: David Parsons, Chris McCorkle, Liam Kuykendall, Aidan Gilmer, Micah Wommack, Athziri Echeverria, Haley Boggess and Kadence Foote.

R2: Kaitlyn Dodge, Jolee McMahon, Avery Allison, Tatom Robinson, Lucas Kirby, Colton Gray, Stone Anderson and Chloe Dockery.

R1: Abby Casey, Ashley Vasquez, Abigail Stufflebeme, Kristinia Joy, Perla Galvan, Gracie Williams, Tristen Jones and Kimberly Arreaga.

Not pictured: David De La Cueva, Dallas Fisk, Micheal Martralli, Orion Medley and Landon Yarbrough.

Back: Ethan Barnard, Tyler Smithson, Hunter Haglund, Nate Van Huss, Garrett Morrison, Alex Trandafir, Alex Helms

Middle Top: Hannah Burney, Jaden Mahar, Layton Vaught, John Gilbreath, Kadyn McCarley, Kara Freeman

Middle Bottom: Hadley Ozment, Aidan Green, Emma Jenkins, Addyson Chaney, Michael Ortega-Torres

Bottom: Kenze Cason, Zoie Hobbs, Natally Medina, Lexi Robertson, Nautica Morris

CLEBURNE, Texas - RayShawn Riley earned second team All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference recognition and Tino Ramirez, Trystan Mallory, Brant Stuber, and Brandon Hill were each recognized with honorable mention nods for their outstanding play during the 2024 campaign, the league office has announced. Riley, a freshman outfielder and first baseman from Wylie, earned his second team AllSCAC selection after wrapping up his first collegiate season with a batting average of .345, seven doubles, and 29 runs batted in to pace the 'Roos in all three categories. Riley added two home runs

and 20 runs scored while collecting 50 hits on the year. He also boasted a .371 on-base percentage and a slugging percentage of .434 for the season. Ramirez, a junior second baseman from Dallas, was named honorable mention AllConference in his debut season with the 'Roos, finishing second on the team with a .333 batting average and 47 base hits. He scored a team-best 22 runs and had six doubles, a triple, two home runs, and also led the 'Roos with nine stolen bases.

Mallory, a junior pitcher from Bonham, led the 'Roo pitching staff all season to earn his honorable mention recognition.

Veterans Transitional Housing

Mallory had a 3.73 earnedrun-average and a team-best 42 strikeouts during the 2024 season, while only allowing 14 walks in 50.2 innings pitched.

Mallory made 10 appearances this year, including nine starts, and won a pair of games with a 1.34 WHIP. This is the second straight season Mallory has earned All-SCAC honors.

Stuber, a junior pitcher from Bonham, finished the regular season tied for the SCAC lead with six saves on his way to earning honorable mention All-Conference status. Stuber made 17 appearances this year, boasting a 3.33 earned-runaverage. He had 25 strikeouts in 24.1 innings pitched with a 1.33 WHIP, while also picking up a victory.

Hill, a senior outfielder from Carrollton, was named honorable mention All-SCAC following a season in which he hit .274 in 31 appearances, collecting 26 hits including four doubles, two triples, and a team-high three home runs. He also had 16 runs batted in and scored 13 times, and his .453 slugging percentage led the 'Roos.

Trans Cable (TCI) Receives Certification to ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D

Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar recognizes Trans Cable International (TCI) for having met the stringent requirements of these international standards, their ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders, and their dedication to continual improvement of their management system.

Trans Cable International (TCI) announces that it has just achieved ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, reaffirming their commitment to delivering exceptional quality and reliability in wire and cable manufacturing in the low voltage, telecommunication, defense, aerospace, space, industrial and customer-technical cable industries.

“This milestone underscores our dedication to meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards, ensuring that our customers receive the utmost quality and satisfaction. These certifications serve as a testament to our continuous efforts to enhance our processes and systems, ultimately enabling us to better serve our valued customer. We are immensely proud of our team, of this achievement; and we remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence across all facets of our operations,” said Carlos Medina, COO - Trans Cable.

“Trans Cable has demonstrated its commitment to world class manufacturing and distribution of insulated, NonFerrous, Copper Wire, Cable Products for Space, Aerospace, Defense, Electrical and Commercial Industries by implementing and becoming certified to the AS9100D standard. They have joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized Aerospace standard,” said Randy Daugharthy, Vice President – Registrar at the Performance Review Institute Registrar. “PRI Registrar is proud to partner with Trans Cable International (TCI) in this accomplishment and look forward to continued support of their objective of wire and cable manufacturing excellence.”

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Bonham City Council – Oaths of Office & Lake Bonham Concerns

By Rose Schwartz

Monday, May 13, 2024, before calling to order the Regular Meeting of the Bonham City Council, Mayor H.L. Compton asked a group of citizens gathered to voice their concerns about the Lake Bonham acreage the city council voted to put on the market last month, to limit their commentators to one representative. He also stated that in the most recent election, there were only 233 citizens out of 4,599 registered voters, who exercised their right to vote. He asked people who do not vote to please not complain about the actions of elected officials on Facebook. An invocation was led by Pastor Mark Posey of the Congregational Church of Bonham. All members of

the City Council were present.

1. Consider and take action to canvass returns of May 4, 2024 election: After a brief review by City Secretary Heather Stockton, a motion was made by Councilman John Burnett to approve the returns which was seconded by Councilman Ernie Quintana and passed.

2. Oath of Office for Council Members Elect administered by Notary Public: City Secretary Heather Stockton administered the oaths of office to recently re-elected Mayor H.L. Compton, and elected to City Council seats, Allen Sanderson and Kevin Hayes.

3. Consider and take action to select Mayor Pro tem: A motion was made by Councilman Wayne Moore to nominate John Burnett as Mayor Pro tem. The motion

was seconded by Councilman Ernie Quintana and the motion passed.

4. Oath of Office for Mayor Pro tem administered by Notary Public: Ms. Stockton administered the oath of office to Mayor Pro tem John Burnett.

5. Consider and take action to approve minutes of the April 8th regular meeting: A motion was made by Ernie Quintana to approve with Wayne Moore seconding the motion which passed.

6. Consider and take action to accept financial report for month ending April 30, 2024: Director of Administrative Services Sarah Osburn noted that May’s sales tax was up over 15% and with the budget being based on a 5% increase, the YTD increase of 8% was good news. After a question

about a city investment, John Burnett made the motion to accept the report with Ernie Quintana seconding the motion which passed.

7. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [The City Council invites persons with comments or observations 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. Local practice limits comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the City Council from considering deliberations on any item not listed on the posted City Council Agenda.]: Lake Bonham resident Penny Meyer, noted she was speaking for several in asking the council to take in consideration the beauty of the untouched wooded acreage that offers a tranquil escape for visitors to the lake as well as being a vital habitat for diverse wildlife species. She suggested the city consider the creation of recreational parks and trails and reconsider any development plans that do not enhance the preservation of the wooded area. BEDCO’s Executive Director Joey Grisham spoke next to advise the council that due diligence was being done on the city owned 76 lake acres. He noted there are floodplain challenges posed by the acreage, but that BEDCO is continuing with the process and would advise the council of any development groups who may wish to buy the property. Lake resident Christine Novak echoed previous concerns of wildlife existence in the non-developed acreage and disagreed with BEDCO’s position, noting concerns from

the citizenry regarding bald eagles currently residing in the wooded acreage. Commenting on the existence of photographic evidence of the eagles, she cited the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act as the Federal Laws that prohibit the disturbance of an eagle’s breeding, feeding or sheltering behavior. She touched on increased flood hazards by increased development and urged the council to reconsider listing the property; offer residents to be part of the city’s decision regarding the acreage in a future council meeting and have an environmental impact study be performed to assure any development entertained would not violate Federal Law.

Former Councilman and Bonham resident, Michael Evans spoke to caution the council to investigate claims (he had just been apprised of) that the 76.8 acres was to be in some sort of conservancy as well as looking into the Bald Eagle and flooding concerns. County resident Stacy Rauchwerger was the last to speak and agreed with the past speaker’s concerns while also sharing her observation that the location of the lake acreage would make any development cost prohibitive.

8. Consider and take action to award a bid for Dewatering Equipment Improvements (TDA VC21-0035 & HEI #158080): After comments from Tyler Creamer of Hayter Engineering about the grant received from the Texas Dept of Agriculture for wastewater treatment plant improvements and his company’s recommendation, a motion was made by John Burnett to award the bid to Underwood Inc.

with Councilman Kevin Hayes seconding the motion which passed.

9. Discussion and consideration on pending developments and amendments to various development ordinances, regulations and procedures within the City of Bonham Code of Ordinances: Bonham’s Director of Community Development Ross Altobelli led a detailed discussion of needed modernization of development regulations covering a broad range of issues to ensure development is done in a right way moving forward. He noted the amendments would be before the P&Z Commission in June and presented for Council’s approval in July. City Manager Sean Pate added commentary on the ongoing drainage challenges faced by the city after which Mr. Altobelli touched on steps being taken to alleviate many drainage issues.

10. Consider and take action on an appeal of the April 18, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission decisions to waive the sidewalk and curb/gutter construction requirements for two properties located at 309 W 2nd St and 402 W 2nd St: After some discussion, Mr. Altobelli advised that necessary paperwork had been completed to allow the process of waiving the curb/gutter requirements for the aforementioned addresses and that the P&Z Commission voted 5 to 1 to approve the waiver.

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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

12-18-18

Gathering Time Ranch wants to invite everyone to join us for our 2024 events. The Ranch is located at 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX. 75447. Call 903-227-7969 for more information!

• Oct. 5th Annual Gathering

@ The Ranch with Paul Daley with Wild Horse Ministries • Dec. 6th Spanish Christmas Drive Through • Dec. 13th Christmas Drive

Fannin County Biblical Round Table

It’s been about three months since the last round table meeting. The last round table meeting topic was, the inerrancy of scripture. We had about forty people, and the round table members were very knowledgeable and prepared. It was an enjoyable meeting to say the least.

The next round table meeting will be on the book of John. This roundtable meeting will be the 1st of 3 roundtable meetings on the book of John.

We had a lot of great suggestions on how to make the roundtable even better. Please keep the suggestions coming. Format will be the same, with the exception that Q&A will be extended. Seating will modified to make the visual experience the best it can be.

NOTICE: THE MAY 23RD ROUND TABLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. CHECK THE FAITH PAGE EACH WEEK FOR FURTHER UPDATES! Joe Moore Jpmoorejpm@gmail.com 903 815 8136

Thankful for Gospel Preachers

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

Some do not think of Gospel Preachers as being masculine or manly. Often Gospel Preachers have been told to get a real job or a man’s job. Paul wrote that some thought that “his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible” (2 Corinthians 10:10). While these insults seem to be from ignorant people, consider the Gospel Preacher.

The Gospel Preacher is one that is willing to suffer for the gospel’s sake. Paul, a preacher of the gospel, wrote, “Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned” (2 Corinthians 11:2425). Paul understood that “bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” (1 Timothy 4:8).

The Gospel Preacher is one that teaches the word of God. Timothy was instructed to “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine” (2 Timo-

thy 4:2). The Gospel Preacher must teach the truth when it is popular and when it is unpopular. Paul said, “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5). Consider the question that was posed to the churches in Galatia, “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” (Galatians 4:16).

The Gospel Preacher is one that challenges listeners to live the gospel. Paul informs us that “the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:14). Gospel Preachers are not to be hypocrites. Paul sets forth this principle, “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things” (Romans 2:1).

The Gospel Preacher is one that warns of danger and gives instructions for blessings. We receive the warning of Jesus “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

Sunday Morning Re-Wind

Hello everyone!

One of my favorite passages of scripture is John 15:12-13. Here, Jesus tells us, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Every year around Memorial Day, I can’t help but come back to this passage. This is the time of year when we remember those who put their lives on the line for the service and defense of our country. We owe them a debt of huge debt of gratitude. However, we cannot forget that our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, gave His life for us, so that we can receive the gift of salvation, and eternal life through Him. As I’ve said before, why anyone would not want to receive the gift of salvation is beyond me. Jesus is a friend that is closer than a brother to us. Accepting the gift of salvation by asking Him to come into your heart and save you is the greatest decision you will ever make in your life. If you haven’t accepted Him as your Saviour, I pray that you will accept Him before it is eternally too late.

Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777

Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671

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

destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). Paul also gives the instructions to obey the gospel which is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Paul asked, “How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” (Romans 6:2). After we believe the gospel, we are to repent, that is to change our minds about sin, die to sin. Then Paul asked Christians, “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?” (Romans 6:3). When we have changed our minds about sin, we must also put our trust in the word of God and His commandments. Then Paul reminds us that “we are buried with him (Christ) by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). We must be thankful for men who will suffer for the gospel’s sake, teach the gospel, live the gospel, warn of dangers in disobedience to the gospel, and give instructions for blessings in obeying the gospel.

“He Gave His Life For Us”

Life Requires Balance family career time GOD without balance, TRUE happiness is fleeting include and make time for GOD

I know that I have referenced this classic hymn before, but it fits so perfectly with this passage that I couldn’t help but use it again. This hymn was written by James Grindly Small in 1866.

“I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!

He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him; And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and forever. I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me. Naught that I have mine own I call, I’ll hold it for the giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His forever.”

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:1

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

Begin to BALANCE your life this Sunday

Bro. Josh Stevenson

Where Is My Time? hunting/fishing sports social life sleep TV work Looks like you have it! include and make time for GOD this Sunday

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1

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 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

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

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488

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

Cross Point Baptist Church 22025 S. Hwy. 78 Leonard 214-551-4707

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) 583-0732

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are You A Christian?

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

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

West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606

Do you serve God?

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

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

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 682-201-8795

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

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

Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897

Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

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

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

Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX

Don't Like Religion?

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:

Pentecostal Non-Denominational

County First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014 Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas

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

Road Rage

Rudeness

Hatefulness

Division

Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and make time for GOD this Sunday

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Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or

Hunting!

Aryane Daniels, 8 years old, cought this cat fish in papa’s pool after it almost drug her pole in. Nice catch Aryane! Wow! Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcltimmeek@gmail.com, or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page.

Week of May 15, 2024

Cooper GOOD. Water stained; 68 degrees: 1.00 feet below pool. The lake is on the rise with water being released at the spillway. Anglers are reporting good catches of sand bass and catfish.

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 70 degrees; 0.51 feet above pool. Bass fishing has improved this week. Topwaters are good early in the morning on grass lines. Flukes and Yum dingers good at the edge of the grass 2-4 feet of water. Midday points and drops are holding fish in 6-8 feet of water biting Carolina rigs and Texas rigs are good. Designated Hitters, rattlesnakes and beaver type baits are good on standing timber in 5-10 feet.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 5.50 feet above pool. White bass will be along the banks if the sad are spawning. Paddle tail swimbaits, and topwater lures are filling the box. If they are not up on the banks, check in 20-35 feet of water on structure, slopes, rock, piles, or humps. Use 1 ounce or 2 ounce slabs in white or chartreuse with a jig tied about 18 inches above it for a double. Crappie are slow. Live scopers rule the lake on the single roaming fish. Very few fish piled up in numbers on structures. Catfish are spawning on the rocks in 3-10 feet of water using sour maze, Ray Roberts GOOD. Water slightly stained; 70 degrees; 3.86 feet above pool. High water. White bass on the bank and flooded areas in the mornings. Shad are spawning pretty heavy. Look for the birds. Catfish are good in the creeks and near any current. Crappie is good 15-20 foot of water, brush piles. Minnows.

Tawakoni GREAT. Water lightly stained; 73 degrees; 1.34 feet above pool. Lake Tawakoni continues to fish good as we set up into a solid early summer pattern. The hybrid striper and white bass bite has been good. We are seeing transitioning fish currently. Very few fish we are cleaning have eggs and the post spawn pattern has been solid. The eating sized catfish bite for both blues and channels has been excellent. Both the shallow water blue catfish bite and channels prefer cut shad and punch bait in 1-3 feet or 12-25 feet. Crappie are good on minnows in 10-15 feet on brush piles and bridge columns. The largemouth bite is great in 1-5 feet of water. Plastics and shallow crankbaits are the key right now.

Texoma GOOD. Water normal stain; 67 degrees; 4.91 feet above pool. Striped bass fish are great using live shad on deep flats 50-60 feet of water and on humps along river ledges in 30-50 feet of water. Small schools of post spawn stripers with a lot of over 20 inch fish. Topwaters early along the rocks where shad are spawning as well. Bass fishing is good using live shad and top waters along the bluffs and dam wall in the clear water. Mudline is north and west of Washita Point with clear water on the southern end of the lake. Catfish are good on live shad and cut shad along the bluffs in 20-30 feet of water. Channel catfish are on the rocks in 5-10 feet of water, prepared baits and live shad are working. Crappie fishing is good on brush piles in 12-18 feet of water using jigs and live minnows catching them suspended around the structure and boat docks. Lake is flooded with floating debris so navigate with caution.

May 9, 2024 TPWD News, ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker program was full speed ahead and produced an exceptional collection season for the fourth consecutive year. Anglers contributed 19 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from seven different lakes throughout Texas. Three new waterbodies recorded their first Legacy Class fish, but O.H. Ivie in west Texas was at the head of the class again this season with 12 entries.

O.H. Ivie generated seven consecutive Legacy Lunkers to close out the 2024 collection season. It has produced an unprecedented number of ShareLunkers during the last four seasons, accounting for the final ShareLunker of the 2020 collection season and then exploding for 12 Legacy Class Lunkers in 2021, 2022 and 2024. It proceeded to shatter the single-season collection record for that waterbody, with 15 ShareLunkers in 2023. O.H. Ivie boasts 51 combined Lega-

cy Lunkers and multiple Legend Class entries over the past four collections seasons.

Key highlights from the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker collection season:

Seven reservoirs delivered Legacy Class Lunkers (Fort Phantom Hill, Inks Lake, J.B. Thomas, Naconiche, O.H. Ivie, Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend)

Three new reservoirs with Legacy Class ShareLunkers (Fort Phantom Hill, Inks Lake, J.B. Thomas)

Three new waterbody records (J.B. Thomas, Inks Lake, Fort Phantom Hill) and one new junior waterbody record (J.B. Thomas)

Angler Kyle Hall’s ShareLunker 665 (15.82-pounds) made the Texas Top 50 as the 37th heaviest all-time Texas largemouth bass

Angler Kyle Hall recorded a Legacy Lunker in three consecutive seasons

Six out-of-state anglers etched their name into the program’s record book. The anglers hailed

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from Kansas, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Washington.

Angler Larry R. Walker reeled in two Legacy Class Lunkers in 2024

TPWD biologists implemented a genetic analysis of this year’s Legacy Lunkers and made some incredible discoveries. For example, they determined ShareLunker 666, reeled in by Larry R. Walker from O.H. Ivie, was a recapture of ShareLunker 646 originally caught by Mechelda Criswell on Feb. 27, 2023.

A 13.20-pound fish from Lake Athens proved to be the offspring of ShareLunker 552 which was caught by Randall E. Claybourne on Jan. 12, 2014 at Lake Fork. This is the first time a Legacy Class descendant from this specific family tree was discovered in the ShareLunker program.

Of the 19 Legacy Class ShareLunkers, 13 of the fish

Texas Lake Levels +/as of 5/17/24

Arlington +0.29

Benbrook +4.05

Bonham +0.35

Bois d’Arc Lake +1.01

Bridgeport -12.20

Cedar Creek +0.01

Eagle Mountain-0.22

Grapevine+9.91

Joe Pool+5.05

Lavon+5.31

Lake O’ the Pines+5.42

Lewisville+3.68

O.H. Ivie -29.88

Pat Mayse+2.17

Possum Kingdom -1.58

Ray Roberts+3.82

Sam Rayburn+3.45

Tawakoni+1.12

Texoma+3.89

Travis-48.25

Twin Buttes-33.59

Weatherford-0.95

Whitney +7.43

Worth-1.98

Wright Patman+7.70

had secondary relationships to either previous Legacy Class fish or other ShareLunkers that anglers submitted scale samples for genetic analyses. Tissue from a pair of full siblings from Oak Creek were submitted by Criswell through the ShareLunker app. One of these fish was caught in 2023 and the other in 2024. All of these findings highlight the valued partnership that the ShareLunker program facilitates with anglers throughout the world. Unfortunately, one of this year’s 19 Legacy Class fish, the 13.42-pound ShareLunker 662 from Inks Lake, perished due to extenuating circumstances. However, in the last five years, the program has achieved an excellent overall fish survival success rate of 94 percent. The last time a Legacy Lunker perished in TPWD care was more than three years ago, in 2021.

DAVID CHARLES WOOTEN

Honey Grove- David Charles Wooten, 50, of Honey grove, TX, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in McKinney, TX., after a courageous 2-year battle with colon cancer. He was born on July 2, 1973, in Dallas, TX to Arthur and Bobbie Wooten.

Dave, known to many as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

He was a proud graduate of Honey Grove High School class of ’91. He dedicated 25 years of his life working for Tag & Label in Wolfe City and another 2 years at Load Trail in the maintenance department.

Dave is survived by his wife Karen of the home, three sons; Dillon Baugh and wife Brooke of Royse City, TX, Dawson Wooten and wife Jessie of Honey Grove, TX, Drake Wooten and girlfriend Kinlee King of Bonham, TX, nephew, Josh Prater and wife Angelica of McIntyre, GA, his brother-in-law Aaron Wallace and wife Peggy of McIntyre, GA, niece Bobbie Wooten of Payne Springs, TX, and his seven beloved grandchildren Bennet, Brayson, Brody, Jeanetta, Dyson, Charleston, and Anastasia.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Bobbie Riley, and his brother Jim Wooten.

A Celebration of Life honoring David Wooten will be held at a later date to commemorate his remarkable journey and the impact he had on those around him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

City Council

A motion was made by John Burnett to approve the waiver with Councilman Allen Sanderson seconding the motion. The motion passed with Wayne Moore abstaining from the vote and Councilman Timothy LaVergne voting nay.

11. Consider and take action to appoint or reappoint individuals to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals: After some discussion led by Sean Pate and Ross Altobelli, a motion was made by Wayne Moore and seconded by Ernie Quintana to re-appoint: Joe Dale & Jerry Hopson and appoint: John Burnett, Allen Sanderson and Edward Ray to the board. The motion passed.

12. Consider and take action to approve a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024: Director of Administrative Services, Sarah Osburn referred the council to documentation provided them, before explaining the amendment was for infrastructure on two different projects. A discussion ensued after which a motion was made by Wayne Moore to approve with Kevin Hayes seconding the motion which passed.

13. Consider and take action to approve a bank depository contract: Ms. Osburn explained this action was due to a 5-year requirement of a state code. She then noted after reviewing bids from 3

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banks, evaluation criteria was applied and staff’s recommendation was to make the move to First United Bank. A motion was made by John Burnett to approve with Allen Sanderson seconding the motion which passed.

14. Consider and take action to authorize staff to apply for a grant from the Texas General Land Office through the Resilient Communities Program: Ms. Osburn noted this grant requires no matching funds from the city and if approved, the $300,000 grant money can be utilized for a variety of projects. A motion was made by Councilman Timothy LaVergne II to approve with Kevin Hayes seconding the motion which passed.

15. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance 1429 providing for a fee schedule for solid waste collection services inside the city and at Lake Bonham:

Mayor Compton called a hearing to order at 6:15 p.m. after which Ms. Osburn noted that every year Sanitation Solutions review their cost of doing business and due to their 4% increase, there will be an increase of a dollar a month for residential trash service.

A discussion ensued which included a comment from Bonham resident Rusty Deets regarding the issue of garbage cans being left in the streets and comments from Mr. Pate about the sensibility of continuing with Sanitation Solutions. The hearing ended at 6:20 p.m. after which Mr. Pate read the ordinance before John Burnett made the motion to approve the ordinance with

Kevin Hayes seconding the motion which passed.

16. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bonham and Fannin County regarding maintenance: Mr. Pate explained how this agreement allows the city to benefit from county equipment & assistance with road maintenance and noted the county had already approved the county’s agreement on 4/30/2024 and how this would be a tremendous help to the city. A motion to approve was made by Wayne Moore, seconded by Kevin Hayes and passed.

17. Update Council on committee meeting regarding narrow streets: Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes gave a slide show presentation highlighting the city’s parking problems. He noted complaints to his department on parking issues, compelled his attention to the matter. After explaining there was no local ordinance against parking in the yard, he noted there is a state law that prohibits parking on sidewalks and enforcement ensued. After detailing the problems ER vehicles have in navigating streets where vehicles may legally park but cause problems for public safety by blocking ER vehicles motion, he noted the public would be better served by the city’s police working with vehicle owners to come up with solutions in place of enforcement when complaints are received by them.

18. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Bonham is seeking letters of interest for Airport Advisory Board Members. The following are individual requirements to be eligible to serve on a City of Bonham board or commission:

A). Ad-Valorem taxpaying residents, business owners, citizen of the USA, renters and/or lessees of property within the corporate city limits of Bonham and/ or

B.) Individuals possessing specific knowledge, skill sets or expertise that have demonstrated interest in the betterment of Bonham.

All persons interested in serving on a city appointed board must do so by submitting a letter stating the board of interest, your reason for applying, full name and address as well as your qualifications to zwhitlock@avservinc.com.

Letter of interest must be submitted by 5:00 pm on June 3, 2024

OBITUARIES

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

MARTHA LEE WIGGINS

Martha Lee Wiggins was born on June 25 , 1936 in Cove Creek, Watauga County, NC to Grady Clyde Edmisten and Mary Ethel Greer. She died May 9, 2024 in Plano, TX. Martha married Bill Bennett on June 4, 1955. She later married Jimmy Wiggins on January 25, 1979.

Martha is survived by sons Michael Bennett (Sarah) of Sherman, Mark Bennett of Bonham, step-sons, Jimmy Wiggins of Bonham, Rob Wiggins of McKinney (Paige), and Mike Wiggins (Andrea) of Sherman. She is also survived by nieces Cris Stephenson (Robert) of Florence, AL, and Tracy Welch (Don) of Muscle Shoals, AL, as well as numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Barbara Anderson and Margaret Taylor, and husband Jimmy.

No Services are planned.

NORBERTO VENTURA ALVAREZ

Norberto Ventura Alvarez passed away on May 7, 2024 in Louisiana. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Norberto loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching movies and taking his beloved dogs, Luca, Bella, and Tyson to the dog park. He was born on March 8, 1979 in San Luis de la Paz, GTO MX to parents, Porfirio Ventura Garcia and Juanita Alvarez Perez. He will be deeply missed by all of those that knew and loved Norberto.

Norberto is survived by his only daughter, Monica Ventura.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Bonham, TX at 10:00am with burial following at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

WILMA SIBITHA RANNALS

Honey Grove- Wilma Sibitha Rannals was born September 22, 1931, to William and Nola Roach, in Tigertown, TX. Mrs. Rannals passed away May 13, 2024, at her home in Honey Grove, TX.

Services for Wilma Rannals were held Thursday, May 16, 2024, beginning at 11:00am, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Visitation was held an hour prior to the service. Rev. Wade White and Dr. Mike Lawson presided. Interment followed at Tigertown Cemetery.

Wilma married the love of her life, Desmel “Big Boy” Rannals on April 7, 1951. The couple spent the last 73 years together making memories, watching their family grow and enjoying the company of one another. Wilma was an active member of her community and helped whenever she could and was a dedicated member of Maxey Baptist Church.

Mrs. Rannals is survived by her husband of the home, daughters, Shelley Adams and husband Curtis of Brookston, TX., Vickie Oliver and husband Ricky of Paris, TX, grandson, Clint Adams and wife Brittany of Honey Grove, TX, great-grandchildren, Cooper Adams, Canyon Adams, brother, Thomas Dewey Roach and wife Martha of Paris, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nola Roach along with two brothers, Buddy Roach, and Scott Roach.

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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

THE CITY OF BONHAM STREET DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor, able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and work in all types of weather conditions. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL. $15.00 per hour, health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and uniforms. Preemployment physical and drug test required. Application and full job description is available at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut, Bonham, TX 75418 or online at www.cityofbonham. org. Resumes submitted without an application will not be accepted. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LOCAL FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANT IN BONHAM is seeking energetic worker for long-term employment with prospect of advancement. If interested, Call 972-369-3336.

NEEDED:

Licensed Commercial Journeymen Electricians Willing to travel. Covering Oklahoma and Texas. Great Pay and Benefits. Call 580-271-7025 email resumes to: office@ southcocommercial.com

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.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: •20’ Septic Line and stand. $50 •Divider for 1500 RAM Pickup bed. $75 Call: 903-506-3577

PUBLIC NOTICE

Competitive sealed proposals for the Bonham ISD - MS Additions & Renovations – REBID for 22-A Plumbing are being accepted by Bonham Independent School District. Proposers may obtain an electronic copy of contract documents by contacting the Construction Manager, Gallagher Construction Services, 3501 Token Drive, Suite 100, Richardson, Texas 75082, 972-633-0564, bids@gallaghertx. com, and at the website gallaghertx.com. An electronic copy of the contract documents will also be furnished to area plan rooms.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE: May 2425 ( 8am-4pm ) Weather permitting. CR1500 off of 898. Follow signs. Glassware, kitchenware, home decor, dishes, knick knacks, beanie babies and more.

HELP WANTED

Computer Help: Need someone in Bonham with computer skills. Call 903-506-3577

HELP WANTED Need Part Time Mechanic’s Helper, Part Time Carpenter’s Helper. Call 903-814-8620

A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store

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FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

PERSONAL

LOOKING FOR COMPANIONSHIP

Financially stable 73 year old, healthy gentleman looking for a straight white or hispanic mature female companion to share my time with. (occasional smoker is okay) Call 903-990-0731.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

H & R WELDING SERVICE

Welding jobs, metal jobs, carports, pipe fences, pipe braces, concrete laminate floors, sidewalks. Free estimates. Call: 469-6181886 or 903-486-4687

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. HANDYMAN / LAWN CARE •Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling •Plumbing

STUMP GRINDIN Commercial & Residential Call William 903-718-1720.

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.”

POST OAK OFF-ROAD

Electronically submitted proposals shall be submitted to bids@bonhamisd.org, and received before 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Thereafter, at 2:00 PM, all sealed electronic proposals will be opened and tabulated by the Construction Manager. Any electronic submissions received after the closing time of 2:00 PM will not be accepted. All proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. A complete proposal tabulation will be made available on the Construction Manager’s website as soon as practical after opening of electronic proposals. After proposals are opened and tabulated, post proposal conferences will be conducted as necessary, and recommendations presented to the Owner for consideration of awarding contracts.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.

5/7/24

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX

SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry Magness

SALARY: Range depending on experience

BENEFITS: Vacation, PTO, Holidays, Retirement, Medical Dental & Life Insurance

The CITY OF LEONARD will receive bids for a 0.2 MG Ground Storage Tank until 2:00 PM on June 6th, 2024 at City of Leonard City Hall. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on June 6th , 2024 at City of Leonard City Hall; 111 W. Collin St. Leonard, TX 75452.

If for some reason a proposal cannot be submitted electronically, hard copies shall be sent/delivered directly to Bonham ISD Administration Building, 1005 Chestnut St, Bonham, TX 75418 and received, not postmarked, on or before 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Any HARD COPY proposals received after the closing time of 2:00 PM will be returned unopened. 5/14/24

Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows:

• One 0.2 MG Ground storage tank and all associated appurtenances

Bid/Contract documents including bid proposal form, plan sheets, and specifications for the Project may be viewed and downloaded free of charge at www.civcastusa.com. Bid/ Contract Documents, including half-size Drawings and Technical specifications are on file at the Issuing Office at 200 N. Travis St., Suite 500, Sherman, TX 75090, and may be purchased on Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM –11:30 AM. Please submit questions for this project at least 5 business days prior to bid opening through www.civcastusa.com in the Q&A portal or to David Perkins, P.E. at david. perkins@kimley-horn.com. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on www. civcastusa.com.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the CITY OF LEONARD or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

The CITY OF LEONARD reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by the CITY OF LEONARD for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

CITY OF LEONARD Michael Pye, Mayor March 2024

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

Applications are on our website at www.co.fannin.tx.us or may be picked up at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office 3rd floor of the Fannin County Courthouse, Bonham, TX.

5/21/24

in life is doing what people say you cannot do. Walter Bagehot -

By Rich Hilliard

Two Bonham superlative winners led Fannin County players receiving recognition in the All-District 11-3A soft-

ball awards for 2024.

Senior Reyleigh Shockley, a Paris Junior College signee, earned the Pitcher of the Year honor and freshman second baseman Jewyll Hemby shared Newcomer of the Year notoriety, after the fourthplace Lady Warriors (21-9-3, 7-5) made their second-straight postseason trip via a bidistrict advance.

Junior third baseman Alayna Laisy and freshman first baseman Katy Harrison garnered first-team selections for Bonham, which will return to Class 4A for the 2025-26 seasons after a six-campaign 3A stay.

Senior shortstop Kaitlyn Capehart and freshman right fielder Parker Patton of Bonham joined senior first baseman Olivia Pye and junior cen-

By Rich Hilliard

ter fielder Cambree Fromme of Leonard on the second team.

Leonard's Kenlee Cass and Madison Prather joined Bonham's Annalynn Stafford as honorable mentions.

Bonham's Kaitlyn Capehart, Cassie Godbey, Piper Stafford, Bethany Dougan, Reyleigh Shockley and Annabelle Green joined Leonard's Kenlee Cass, Bella Neaville, Madison Prather, Brooke Hancock, Lauren Pemberton, Kallei DeBord, Cambree Fromme, Taylor McClain, McKenzie Pemberton and Olivia Pye as academic all-district recipients.

Leonard, which split its district home-and-home with Howe, will continue to play the Lady Bulldogs, Bells, Blue Ridge, Gunter, Pottsboro and Bonham-replacement S&S Consolidated in the new 11-3A in 2025 and 2026.

State mixed doubles veterans Julia Bailey and Anthony Torres of Ector and three Dodd City players advanced via the Region III-1A Tournament to the Class 1A State tennis championships May 16-17 in San Antonio at the Blossom Tennis Center.

Bailey and Torres, both juniors, qualified for State for the secondstraight season, advancing again as the regional runner-up in mixed doubles.

Meanwhile, seniors Layton Vaught and Ethan Barnard qualified as the regional boys' doubles champion.

Sophomore Addison Weeks advanced as the regional runner-up in girls' singles.

FANNIN BANK

Bonhi-ex Hemby SCAC s'ball HM

By Rich Hilliard

Former Bonham softball standout Chyrsi Hemby earned an AllSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference honorable mention for her 2024 season efforts.

The junior second baseman, a 2021 Bonham graduate, hit 19 regular-season doubles and 20 overall -- the former total good for third amongst NCAA Division III softball players and latter an Austin College softball program record.

Hemby had a .378 batting average and 34 runs batted in -- both team-leading totals.

She posted a .440 overall and .410 during conference play on-base percentage to go with a slugging percentage of .631 overall and .547 in SCAC play. Hemby amassed 42 hits in 35 games, also including a triple and two home runs, to go with 30 runs scored, and nine stolen bases.

lege

efforts helped Austin

DC teams, Rebels reach mid May still alive in '24 diamond playoffs

By Rich Hilliard

Class 1A Dodd City's diamond teams and 2A Sam Rayburn baseball reached mid May still playing in the 2024 playoffs.

The Lady Hornets played Jonesboro in the Region II-1A final, vying for Dodd City's sixth State softball tournament advance in the last seven complete seasons.

The Hornets assured a sixth-straight trip to the baseball regional finals, via a 6-3 win against Electra on May 15 in the Region II-1A semifinals at Sanger High School.

Sam Rayburn lost to Collinsville, 6-0, on May 16 at the Melissa Z-Plex in the Region II-2A baseball quarterfinals -- the Rebels’ first advance there since consecutive trips in 2017 and 2018.

Bonham's Reyleigh Shockley.

By Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Jewyll Hemby.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Katy Harrison makes a catch at and Leonard's Olivia Pye (22) reaches first base on April 12 during District 11-3A softball at Bonham.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Kaitlyn Capehart.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Parker Patton.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Leonard's Cambree Fromme.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham's Alayna Laisy.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Bonham-ex

Chyrsi Hemby Austin College courtesy photo

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