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This is a new scam asking for credit information. Delete the e-mail. Do Not Risk Your Credit Card Information or your computer’s integrity.

Vendors Needed for Back to School Fair

Press Release - Plans are underway for the 27th annual School Supply Drive and Fair hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. The Children’s Center will once again be giving away free school supplies to Fannin County students on Saturday, August 5 from 9 am to noon.

This year’s event will once again include a Back-toSchool Fair. New this year is the fact that the event will happen at a different location: the Roy Floyd Community Center (Armory) at 1100 W 5th in Bonham. The Center is seeking churches, non-profits, local businesses and other organiza-

tions to set up booths inside to give away free food, resources or information that could be helpful to children, youth and families. The vendor application can be found on the agency website FanninCCC. org or by contacting Kesly at

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(903) 583-4339 or kesly@fanninccc.org. The center will also be seeking donations to make this effort possible. “As always, every contribution is appreciated and needed” said Sandy Barber, Executive Director of the Children’s Center. The center will accept donations of paper, notebooks, pencils, folders and

hose, vacuum head, 18” brush, leaf net, pole, chlorine tab floater, 100sf cartridge filter, 1hp pump, a-frame ladder, test strips, Aquabug pool vacuum.

other school supplies. Barber said, “Donors can also donate cash and leave the shopping to us. We will use it to buy what is most needed and we will stretch the donation farther by using our tax-exempt status when making the purchases.”

In all, the agency has given out free school supplies to more than 13,000 students in

the last 26 years. Organizers expect to serve 600-700 students again this year. This effort depends on contributions and volunteer efforts from many generous and kind individuals, churches, businesses and other local organizations. For more information, call (903) 583-4339 or go to www.fanninccc.org.

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How You Can Help Protect Workers and the Environment

(StatePoint) In an effort to better align with consumers’ values, many industries have made reforms to reduce their impact on the environment while better protecting workers. However, a new report says that for grocery stores, it’s business as usual when it comes to the way they source tuna.

The Tuna Retailer Report from Greenpeace USA, found at www.greenpeace.org, evaluated and graded the 16 largest grocery retailers in the U.S. market, looking at how careful the corporations were in ensuring that their tuna supply chains respected environmental sustainability and human rights standards. The bottom line: none of the retailers received a passing score on human rights issues or is doing enough to combat forced labor and modern slavery.

“We cannot afford slow or incremental progress when

talking about these issues –these are people’s lives,” says Mallika Talwar, senior oceans campaigner at Greenpeace USA, who notes that due to the isolated nature of deep sea fishing, workers are particularly vulnerable to mistreatment. At the same time, the retailers are making slow but steady improvements in the area of environmental sustainability, with just two of the 16 retailers scoring a passing grade in this category.

Advocates say that U.S. consumers have largely been kept in the dark about these realities and retailers continue to make profits without making changes, but that the $42.2 billion industry can chart a different course.

“America’s largest grocery retailers have the economic power to influence change through their sourcing decisions and business practices,” says Talwar.

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According to Talwar, it’s a growing problem. Nearly 6 million metric tons of tuna are removed from the ocean every year, an amount that has increased 1000% in six decades, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Western Australia. In 2018 alone, tuna vessels worldwide netted $11 billion, while grocery stores earned almost four times that amount from their sales of tuna products in the same year.

“We need at least one re-

tailer to step forward and lead the way on human rights in the tuna industry. One company could be all that’s needed to start a trend that would make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of workers around the world,” says Marilu Cristina Flores, senior oceans campaigner, Greenpeace USA. “Consumers can also play a role in increasing visibility of these issues. As they’ve done with clothing manufacturers and other economic sectors, they can press their retailers to source their tuna responsibly.”

This recipe is an easy one with lots of sweet and savory flavors. The perfect summer appetizer or snack!

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC FLATBREAD

2 flatbreads

½ c. mozzarella cheese

¾ c. sliced strawberries

¼ c. balsamic vinegar fresh basil

Wash and slice strawberries. Chiffonade basil leaves. Place strawberries, basil, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl to marinate while you prepare the flatbread. Place ¼ c. of mozzarella on each flatbread. Broil in oven until slightly brown. Let cool for a few minutes. Place marinated strawberries and basil on top of the flatbread. Add more basil for a garnish if desired. Slice and serve!

Now that strawberries and basil are in season, it would be a good time to make something. I know I have a lot of basil growing right now! This also makes a very pretty presentation. Hope you will try this one!

ENJOY!!

Please

Fannin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@gmail.com

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Lee Jackson, Pastor

Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00

Worship Service 11:00

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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.

The Compassionate Character of Christ

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

In understanding the character of Christ, we must appreciate what He has done for humanity. When we understand the Lord’s compassion, then we can understand His expectations. Christ loved us and died for us. Paul stated that “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). We are expected to “walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 2:10).

The Lord desires to forgive us. Jesus said that “if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither

will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14-15).

The expectation is for us to be “kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32).

James gives a history lesson about Job of the Old Testament. We are told of the Lord’s mercy, “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy” (James 5:11). Christ expects us to “love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:35).

Christ gives cheer when “they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and

Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee” (Matthew 9:2).

The expectations is for us to have cheer. Jesus told His fearful disciples “Be of good cheer” (Mark 6:50). Even in Christian persecution and tribulation we must have cheer.

The Lord said “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

The master said, “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Jesus sought to do God’s will. Even in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt” (Matthew 26:39).

The expectation for Christians is, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1).

Sunday Morning Re-take “A Very Special Grace”

Hello everyone!

One Bible verse that I have grown to love here in the last few years is 2 Corinthians 12:9. In verses 7-8, the apostle Paul recalls of receiving a thorn in his flesh, and asking the Lord on three occasions to remove it. He tells us in verse 9, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” This is an example of the Grace that only our Lord, Jesus Christ, can give. We are commanded in 1 Peter 5:7 to cast all of our cares upon Him, because he cares for us. No matter what trials we face in this life, His grace will always see us through. All we have to do is to put our faith and trust in Him. Once again I am reminded of an expression that

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Do

Proverbs

I have used before, “Let go, and let God.”

I feel led to go in a slightly different direction this week. I remember hearing this this song many years ago, and I love the message in it. This was made popular by John Starnes back in the 1980s, and later recorded by Walt Mills. I hope that this will be a blessing to you.

“When your life is tested by some bitter trial, when Satan tries to tempt you on life’s way; when darkness truly falls across your journey, then Jesus gives a very special grace.”

“A very special grace in time of trouble, a very special grace to see you through; a very special grace to heal

your heartaches, now Jesus wants to give this special grace to you.”

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

Bro. Josh Stevenson

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself:

• Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others?

• Is there something I wish I could live without?

• Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control?

• Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed?

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

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

Fannin County

Baptist

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Christian

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

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

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

Assembly of God Episcopal

Congregational

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

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

Baptist Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665

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

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

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

Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849

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

Catholic Church of God

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

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

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

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 SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025

Lutheran Presbyterian

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 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

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

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

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4/4/23

DC's Mauppin All-State in T&F

By Rich Hilliard

Dodd City senior Lindsey

Mauppin has earned All-State recognition in track and field from the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2023.

At the Region III-1A Meet in late April, Mauppin finished fourth as part of the Lady Hornets' 4x100 meter relay -- .02 seconds out of third place -fifth in the 300m hurdles and 10th in the long jump.

At the Area Meet, earlier in April, she won the girls' 300 hurdles and as part of the Lady Hornets' 4x100 and finished third in the 800m, fourth in the long jump and sixth in the triple jump, as Dodd City finished as the girls' event runner-up.

Wanting To "Build It Back":

Ex-DC coach Herndon hopes at Ector to restore recently successful s'ball, girls' hoops programs

reached that pinnacle for the first time, narrowly losing in the 1A championship game to Slocum, 3-0.

time in the last seven years. Enter Dalton Herndon -- who from 2017-19 twice managed rival Dodd City to the 1A State softball semifinals and assisted twice with a State finalist girls' basketball team.

By Rich Hilliard

ECTOR -- Class 1A softball's season and May ended in concert with the annual State Tournament. Just five years ago, Ector

The Lady Eagles, who defeated rival Dodd City in the regional semifnals en route to State, followed with three-round runs the next two complete softball seasons -- 2019 and 2021 -- and a second-round advance in 2022 -the 2020 softball seasons having been curtailed, statewide, by COVID-19, just as district play had begun.

Then came not having a softball team this spring at Ector -- after the Lady Eagles, a few months earlier, missed the postseason in girls' basketball for only the second

"I've been able to see the Ector program from a far and know the kind of community they have," said Herndon, who was hired last month to be the Lady Eagles' new head coach for softball and girls' basketball. "I'm excited to go to work with the staff and administration to build it back to what it used to be.

"I think the first thing is to be consistent," he said. "We'll not fix it on Day 1, in a month or a summer. It will take a commitment from the girls, staff and community.

"We will want the girls to be a part of something bigger than themselves."

Herndon returns to Fannin County to coach, having made three stops since his departure in 2019 from Dodd City.

During the last two school years, he coached

Miller Grove boys' varsity basketball to 50-combined wins and runs to the Region III-1A quarterfinals in 2022 and area round last season. It took eventual-Statechampion Graford to stop his Hornets' three-deep run in the postseason, two years ago. Herndon, who was also the athletic director there, additionally last fall coached Miller Grove to the 1A State girls' cross country championship.

Prior to Miller Grove, he served during the 2020-21 school year as 4A Quinlan Ford's head girls' basketball coach -- twice enduring season pauses and subsequent having to play seven games in 10 days, due to COVID-19.

He left Dodd City in 2019 to make the second stop during his coaching career at 1A Saltillo, where he managed the softball team and assisted with girls' basketball.

"I'm excited to be back close," said Herndon. "I have family in Bonham and Dodd City."

Jones' MVP award tops Trenton's five 15-2A softball 2023 superlatives

Trenton's Mariana Caro.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Junior Tristen Jones earned the most valuable player award, as undefeated district champion Trenton claimed five of the eight superlatives in 15-2A for the 2023 softball season.

Other superlatives garnered included sophomore Emma Dudley, offensive MVP; senior Mariana Caro, a Harding University (Ark.) signee, defensive MVP; junior Gracie Williams, catcher of the year; and Jeremy Strickland, coach of the year, for Trenton (29-2-1), which last month made its first softball regional final advance since 2016 and third overall.

Senior Lindsey Mauppin, an East Central University (Okla.) softball and cross country signee, earned the Utility Player

of the Year award for Dodd City, which last month made its fifth trip to the Class 1A State Softball Tournament in the last six complete seasons.

Freshman Gabby Finney received the Newcomer of the Year award, after helping Honey Grove reach the bidistrict round after tying with Sam Rayburn for the fourth and final 15-2A postseason berth in the 2A playoffs.

The first-team infielders from Fannin County schools were Addison Golightly, freshman, Trenton; Hannah Burney, junior, Dodd City; Sonora Flowers, sophomore, Honey Grove; Baylee Williams, senior, Sam Rayburn; and Mia Galvan, senior, Savoy.

First-team outfielders included: Ashley Alexander, senior, Trenton; Ty'Ciera Battle, senior,

Honey Grove; and Abbi Keeton, junior, Sam Rayburn.

Second-team infielders were Kaylee Loving, freshman, Trenton; Addyson Chaney, junior, Dodd City; Brailee Totty, freshman, Honey Grove; Payton Norris, freshman, Honey Grove; Allie Parr, freshman, Sam Rayburn; Alex Chesser, senior, Sam Rayburn; and Maddie Clark, junior, Savoy.

Second-team outfielders included: Jackie Gallegos, junior, Trenton; Crystal Peña, junior, Trenton; and Destiny Bates, freshman, Honey Grove. Honorable mentions were Dixie Chaffin, freshman; Avery Amlin, junior; and Bayleigh Vandeventer, sophomore of Sam Rayburn; Meredith Davis, sophomore; Cassidy Almy,

sophomore, of Savoy. Academic all-district included: Payton Norris, freshman; Maddy McKenzie, freshman; AnnaKate Thomas, freshman; Sonora Flowers, sophomore; and Ty'Ciera Battle, senior, of Honey Grove; Ashley Alexander, senior; Mariana Caro, senior; Carlie Johnson, senior; Abigail Stufflebeme, junior; Gracie Williams, junior; Emma Dudley, sophomore; Jackie Gallegos, sophomore; Kali Partridge, sophomore; Crystal Peña, sophomore; Addyson

Golightly, freshman; and Kaylee Loving, freshman, of Trenton; Baylee Williams, senior; Alex Chesser, senior; Avery Amlin,

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junior; Abbi Keeton, junior; Aubree Jones, junior; Bridgette Capehart, junior; Miley Keeton, sophomore; Brooke Chesser, freshman; Allie Parr, freshman; Dixie Chaffin, freshman, of Sam Rayburn; Meredith Davis, sophomore; Molly Davis, sophomore; Cassidy Almy, sophomore; Corley Huffman, sophomore; Kenli Hardy, sophomore; Aly Bogard, junior; Maddie Clark, junior; Macy Banner, senior; Mia Galvan, senior; Hailey Nicholas, freshman, of Savoy.

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Jones.

Trenton's Gracie Williams.

Trenton's Emma Dudley.

Honey Grove's Gabby Finney.

Then-Dodd City manager Dalton Herndon speaks with senior Cassandra Woodlee during the 2019 softball season.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Trenton manager Jeremy Strickland. Dodd City’s Lindsey Mauppin.

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Getting Ahead Fannin County Honors Spring 2023 Graduates

Press Release - On Saturday

May 27 Getting Ahead Fannin County celebrated the graduation of their spring 2023 class. Nine participants, known as investigators, completed an eyeopening 16 week workshop for people who lack resources and were recognized for their accomplishments during the ceremony. They joined forty-six others who have completed the program since 2019.

The 2023 spring graduates began their work in February with Patty Kreider facilitating their study “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting’ By World”, assisted by co-facilitator Sonya Elmore. The investigators took an indepth look at themselves and the impact of poverty in their own lives and after a period of self-reflection, they investigated poverty in our community. The session ended with each investigator creating a personal plan, based on his or her goals and dreams, to build a better future.

Shana Pless, Getting Ahead graduate, was the guest speaker for the graduation ceremony.

Pless shared how her future story has changed since completing the Getting Ahead program.

When she entered the program in 2019, Pless was living in subsidized housing and driving an unreliable vehicle. Today she is employed at the Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center and is pursuing a teaching degree. She has purchased a home and now owns a vehicle that will take her anywhere she needs to go. She advised the graduates that they too can achieve a better future story with God’s help and use of the concepts they have learned during their participation in Getting Ahead.

As she passed the torch to the new graduates, Kimberley Ridings, graduate from the fall 2022 class, shared how the Getting Ahead class pulled her out of a period of deep apathy. She found new friends and a new outlook while completing the program. Ridings said she continues to use her Getting Ahead workbook as she reboots her life and encouraged the graduates to do the same.

Kreider and Elmore awarded each graduate a certificate and a yellow rose.

District Judge Laurie Blake was on hand to offer words of congratulations and encouragement to the graduates. Blake presented each investigator with an engraved bois d’arc pen custommade by David Keene.

Graduate Caitlin Tyree said, “The Getting Ahead program has helped me budget my income more wisely and look ahead for a better future for me and my family. I highly recom-

mend this program for others to achieve a step to a better life.”

“This program has shown me another way to live, and how to achieve goals I didn’t know how to do on my own. So, to me, reliving the past is saying no to the future!” shared Graduate Amanda Pinkston.

“The Getting Ahead program has given me a different perspective on how to be successful in life by using my time in a different way than I had done before and by using the resources available to me.” said Graduate Callie Robinson. “It’s also helped me understand code switching and being comfortable enough to be able to communicate effectively and understand different economic classes.”

Family members, friends, and community officials were in attendance to celebrate with the graduates and enjoy the reception following the ceremony.

The Getting Ahead program is for people who are living in poverty or unstable situations. It’s

about building economic stability for themselves and a better future for their communities. The idea of “getting ahead” means action and movement – getting ahead of where they are now, toward a future that they really want. The program is sponsored by District Attorney Richard Glaser, the Fannin County Ministerial Alliance and Texoma Regional Foundation. The Getting Ahead Steering Committee is very grateful for the support provided by local businesses and churches. Special thanks go to the First Presbyterian Church for use of their facility for the graduation ceremony.

Are you tired of just getting by and are you looking for a way to change your life? Getting Ahead Fannin County is currently accepting applications for their 2023 fall session, scheduled to begin in August 14 at the Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/GettingAheadFanninCo.

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“Beyond the Badge: The Work and Records of the Texas Rangers” Exhibit Now on View at Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has today announced the opening of its latest exhibit, Beyond the Badge: The Work and Records of Texas Rangers, in the lobby gallery of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in Austin. A virtual companion exhibit is also accessible on the TSLAC website at www.tsl.texas.gov/beyondthebadge.

Beyond the Badge highlights the official records and other resources about the Texas Rangers available in the State Archives. The exhibit features items dating back to the 1800s, when rangers were citizens hired on a temporary basis to protect the frontier, up to their current role as employees

of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

“We are excited to invite all Texans and visitors to explore this exhibit,” said Jelain Chubb, State Archivist. “Learn where in the State Archives to find details about the 200-year history of the Texas Rangers and see many of records and photographs on public display, some for the first time.”

The Texas Rangers have been unique figures in law enforcement since 1823. Throughout their long tenure, the rangers have provided security, military, and investigative functions in Texas, often portrayed as larger-than-life in popular culture. Some of the legendary organization’s story is revealed through

the government documents, photographs, letters, and published works included in Beyond the Badge.

The exhibit will run through Feb. 15, 2024.

The State Archives regularly exhibits treasures from its collections in the lobby gallery of its flagship Zavala Building in Austin. History buffs, students, families, and tourists alike are encouraged to visit in person to see these pieces of history for themselves at 1201 Brazos Street inside the Capitol Complex from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Can’t make it to Austin? View the entire exhibit online at www.tsl. texas.gov/beyondthebadge.

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Past TSLAC exhibits can also be browsed online at www.tsl.texas.gov/lobbyexhibits.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information needed to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

To support activities at the City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center. Become a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text Rich at 214-738-9975. Submitted by Rich Summers, President Friends of the Bonham Senior Citizens Center 214-738-9975 Fax: 903-449-4404

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Meetings 3rd Saturday, 6 pm at the Center.

2023 Fannin County Republican Party Patriot Scholarship Recipients Announced

Young People.” The applicants must have resided in Fannin County for the last 12 months or have attended a Fannin County school consistently for the last 12 months.

This year our two recipients were Hope Ball from Ector High School and Weston

Parr from Sam Rayburn High School.

Hope is the daughter of James and Rebecca Ball. Hope’s essay expressed her gratitude of being an American citizen. She provided practical ways that she has been able to participate in civic minded programs that involved Beta Club and FFA. She also expressed her pleasure at being able to cast her first ballot. Hope has already earned twenty-seven college hours and is planning on continuing her education to earn her nursing degree at Grayson College.

Weston Parr is the son of Dusty and Alicia Parr from Telephone. Weston provided practical advice for avenues that can stimulate young people to be involved in political activities. These included school curriculums, workshops, and community programs. Weston has been very active in the student government at his school serving as class officer for several years. He has also been successful in FFA events at the district, area and state levels. These events have enhanced a strong work ethic, knowledge base and organizational skills. Weston plans on continuing his education at West Texas A&M University where he will pursue a degree in agriculture education.

The Fannin County Republican Party promotes a conservative philosophy of government; by promoting conservative principals.

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Home Country: Slim Randles Summer Evenings

Our day is filled with heat at this time of year. It commands our attention and makes our work harder. As we toil, we daydream not about love or success, but things as mundane as shade and a cool drink.

But though the oppressive heat weighs on our brains and taxes our bodies, it is the price we pay for being allowed to spend time outdoors … and it has its one singular consolation: our summer evenings.

When the sun goes down in summer, it’s romantic enough to hug a cactus.

The recipe is simple; keep the earth warm, but just bring

out the stars and a soft breeze that cools the skin. Mix this with a fulmination of little night varmint sounds of peeping and chirping and croaking. And guitars. Whether we play them ourselves or just turn on the radio, it is a perfect setting for guitars. Villalobos, Fernando Sor, Tarrega, Randy Travis, Doc Watson, Steve Cormier.

We sit in brick-paved patios with something cool and someone sweet and relax and talk about dreams, because on evenings like this, anything is possible. On nights like this, it’s difficult to decide whether

remembering evenings like this in the past is better than anticipating those to come. All we really know is that it sure is nice to be here right now. Tonight I’m going to see if I can remember all the words to “Little Joe the Wrangler” and find out if my guitar is still in tune.

DODD CITY, TEXAS 150 YEARS

Logs”

About 1840 one mile east of Dodd City in the L P Cook survey the “DODD LOGS” had their beginning. Edmund Dodd and his family moved into this area and began cutting bois d’arc trees from the land. These trees were then shaped into uniform logs for use in the construction of their cabin and out buildings. These buildings were of vital importance for the protection of themselves, food and animals. They would have stayed in a tent, covered wagan or may have simply slept under the stars until the cabin was completed.

According to W. A. Carter’s 1885 History of Fannin County, Texas, Judge J.P. Simpson states that “In 1837, when moving to the frontier there was no house from where Paris now stands until you reached the west side of Bois d’ Arc Creek.”*

Over the years their log cabin would be used as a home, post offfice, stagecoach stop/ inn and eventually evolved into a stately two story home.

Mrs. John Kincaid’s family, daughter of Edmund Dodd, who owned the property received the above Texas Historic Landmark plaque in 1965 which included the house and log buildings. The house burned in October of 1976, but the 1840 log barn and other structures on the farm surivied. After the fire, the Kincaid family donated the log barn known as a “DOG TROT” to the Fort Inglish Villiage in Bonham. These are the only buildings remaning from the original Dodd homestead and are about 183 years old. The picture above is a typical “DOG TROT” log structure in that time peroid.

The “DOG TROT” is now two separate log cabins just north and east of the visitors center as shown in the above photo. Until 2004 one cabin was used to display the tools of a typical blacksmith shop circa 1900. Much of the old equipment was donated by

the Doyle Chapman family who in the 1970s owned the the SW corner of 3rd & Bullard Street in Dodd City.

This is where James R “Jim or Pappy” Lowrey settled after moving from Sparta, TN in the 1880s. Jim ran the blacksmith shop until his death on Feb 8, 1950 while at his home on 3rd & White Oak one block east of his shop. You can see Jim’s TRAVELING FORGE and many more tools that he used while in his shop and on HOUSE CALLs when the roads were too muddy for folks to get to town. The Lowrey shop and Edward Olson’s Blacksmith shop, located on west 3rd street, just west of the First National Bank building, were the last two Blacksmith Shops in Dodd City. Mr. Olson was also Mayor from 1948-49 just before he sold his property and moved.

The above horseshoe and metal working tool were found by the authors this April while doing dirt work on the old Lowrey Blacksmith lot in Dodd City. Keep your eyes open for your Bits of History.

In 2004, Bobby Fine employees, Bonham Jr. High Shop Class, and fort volunteers with Leroy Munger’s supervision built the current blacksmith shop in the Villiage out of cedar. It is worth your time to walk back into history and see how our early pioneer families “GOT R DONE”!!

Visit Fort Inglish Village and see these “DODD LOGS” and the Blacksmith Shop.

MORE HISTORY at: Bonham Chamber of Commerce: https://www. cityofbonham.org/260/FortInglish-Village

Millard Brent’s “The History of Dodd City, Texas” available at:FC Historical Museum

*The History of Fannin County, Texas by W. A. Carter https://www.txfannin.org/ book-hist/004/hist-fannincounty

Blacksmith Equipment on Display at Fort Inglish Village.

Give me a tiny log cabin in the middle of nowhere and I will be happy!

Celebrate

Stormwater Management

Happy Father’s Day!

Stormwater is created when rain and/or snowmelt run over the top of rooftops, pavement, lawns, natural areas and on top of soil.

As it travels over the top of the ground, this stormwater can cause flooding and erosion. It can also pick up pollution (like garbage and pet waste) and transport it to

streams, lakes, and eventually to the water we treat and deliver. These pollutants can cause a number of water quality issues, including toxic algal blooms, fish kills, floating trash and debris, high levels of bacteria and odor issues.

Examples of pollutants from stormwater may include: Fertilizers, Gasoline, Grass clippings, Household cleaning chemicals, Motor Oil, Paint, Pesticides, Pet waste, Trash, Used Cigarettes.

Many of these common wastes are hazardous to the quality of our local water, the same water UTRWD treats and delivers to customers for drinking water.

Stormwater is also a growing concern in our North Texas area because of rapid development. As our population continues to grow, areas that were once natural are becoming urbanized. This process creates more impervious (hard surfaces that don’t allow infiltration) surfaces with less vegetation to soak up rainwater, leading to more stormwater reaching waterways causing greater flooding and erosion problems. More erosion leads to greater sedimentation in our lakes, which is when sediment deposits on the lake bed resulting in less water-holding capacity in the lake. As water sources such as Lewisville Lake become more polluted, more chemicals, energy and possibly more advanced treatment techniques will be required to produce safe drinking water. This may cause higher drinking water treatment costs and water bills for our customers.

Since stormwater is a growing issue for our region, Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) has joined a local initiative to counteract these negative impacts. We are working with other neighboring communities as part of the North Central Texas Council of Governments to meet our EPA water quality requirements and monitor/regulate stormwater in our area. You can see how communities can better manage stormwater by visiting the Integrated Stormwater Management site.

We also encourage our fellow residents to take simple actions to protect our waterways and the water we drink.

Help Protect Your Water

Pick up and throw trash away. Learn more at the Trash Free Texas website.

Properly dispose of household hazardous waste like motor oil and paint through your city’s special collection program, or at a mobile collection event. For a list of items that need to be properly disposed of, visit our Household Hazardous Waste page.

Pick up your pet's poo. It's not a good fertilizer!

Sweep grass clippings and leaves back onto your lawn.

Apply fertilizers, pesticides and other outdoor chemicals according to the instructions on the label. Sweep any granules on the concrete back onto the lawn. If you can limit or eliminate the use of fertilizer by using organic fertilizer or compost, that's even better!

Use a rain barrel to capture rainfall, which is healthier for your plants anyways!

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

One effective way to manage stormwater is to mimic nature’s ability to absorb and capture rainfall. Urban communities can do this by using cost-effective green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) practices. GSI practices work by reducing the amount of stormwater that reaches the nearest waterbody by absorbing/filtering the water immediately. From small-scale parking lots to large-scale areas covering entire watersheds, the use of GSI vegetation, soils and other natural elements can decrease flooding and water quality problems.

Examples of GSI that a community can implement are: Rainwater Harvesting, Permeable Pavement, Bioswales, Rain Gardens, Urban Tree Canopy, Greenbelt and Wetland Preservation.

Fannin County History The Road Down Memory Lane

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

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”

Dr. John Cunningham was a physician and farmer from Ravenna TX. He was born in Trigg County, KY, Sept.21 1836 . He died in Ravenna TX. in 1922. Dr. Cunningham received his medical training at both the St.Louis and Galveston TX. Medical Colleges.

Dr. Cunningham came to Texas after the Civil War in 1867 and walked penniless from Jefferson to Kentuckytown, now in Grayson County. He settled near Ravenna to practice medicine and farm. His name appears on the Confederate Monument on the Fannin County Courthouse Square.

Place: Ravenna,Texas Year Range from 1910

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Hayes Equine June 2023 Newsletter

Goiter

This is an enlarged thyroid gland. Goiters are golf ball sized and located on the side of the throat. It is an incidental finding seen when the horse bends his neck to the side. Goiters are frequently found in horses 16 years and older. It is a benign thyroid adenoma, does not cause disease, and no treatment is necessary. Goiters are not caused by a dietary lack of iodine as in humans. Thyroid disease is rare in horses. Sometimes we check the thyroid levels in horses when we run tests for Cushings disease or equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.

Melanoma

A very common skin tumor in gray horses. 80% of gray horses will develop melanomas by their teens. Melanoma is very serious in humans, but in horses it is benign and slow growing. They can be found under the tail, around the anus, on the vulva or sheath, and under the skin

in the throatlatch area. Most of the time we monitor the melanoma tumors. Treatment is dependent on the location and size of the tumor. Surgical removal or injection of an immune stimulant sanguinaria blood root extract are options. Electro pulsation with chemotherapy is another treatment. Cimetidine is used to prevent tumor reoccurrence. A vaccine to prevent further growth has had some success.

Sarcoid

This is the most common type of skin tumor in horses that affects 2% of horses worldwide. The tumors are more prone to occur on the head especially on the ears, around the eye, on the mouth. They are also found on the neck, chest, abdomen and inside hind leg. Sarcoids can also occur at the site of a wound and can be confused with proud flesh or excess granulation tissue. The skin tumor starts out as a flat gray area on the skin with no hair and may have little wart like nodules in it. It can also be a raw bleeding nodule. Sarcoids are caused by a papilloma virus and can be trans-

Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING

Week of June 7, 2023

Cooper GOOD. Water lightly stained; 74 degrees. Catfish are good on cut shad. Crappie have peaked and are fishing fair with jigs and minnows. Lake is slightly turbid.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 75 degrees; 0.80 feet below pool. Crappie are great on standing timber and brush piles. Standing timber typically holds one to five big fish. On occasion you will find the mother load of keepers on one structure. Some days they crush 1/8 ounce all day, but most of the time 1/32 and 1/16 are a great start.

Ray Roberts GOOD. Water is stained; 75 degrees; 0.04 feet above pool. Fishing patterns are holding steady. White bass limits are good the first hour of daylight in 1-6 feet of water using a ⅛ ounce jighead and three inch paddle tail swimbait. When that bite tapers move to main lake points in 25-35 feet of water with slabs. As an added bonus, blue catfish are starting to mix in with the sandies. Bass are good in 5-10 feet of water on main lake points with a Carolina rig. Crappie are good with many undersized catches on brush piles in 12-20 feet of water.

Tawakoni GREAT. Water lightly stained; 76 degrees; 0.01 feet above pool. Fishing patterns are similar this week. The hybrid striper and white bass are good on slabs and swimbaits. Fish have transitioned from schooling to relating to structure. Eater sized blue and channel catfish bite is great. Most fish are coming off of prepared bait such as punch and dip baits in 24 feet of water. Crappie are good with quality fish in decent numbers in 8-14 feet of water.

Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 78 degrees; 2.06 feet below pool. Striped bass are slow on artificials, but the bite is better for anglers using live bait. Bigger fish continue to bite on topwaters along the banks in the morning. When the morning bite tapers off, look for pods of threadfin shad midlake. Casting into these pockets of shad with swimbaits will land catches of stripers. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striper fishing is excellent using live bait on deep flats 65-75 feet of water with fish suspended 40-50 feet down. The shad spawn is still on, so early morning topwaters or swimbaits along rocky banks, especially where the birds are lined up. Crappie fishing is fair on paddle tail jigs and minnow suspended in the bush piles in 12-15 feet of water.

mitted by biting flies. There is also a genetic component to it where some horses (like Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods) are more susceptible. If you find the flat sarcoid on the skin, bring it to the vet for a diagnosis. Treating a Sarcoid with the wrong medications, especially iodine or fungus products, can aggravate it and cause it to grow. It is best not to “anger” it by performing a biopsy. A flat sarcoid can stay quiet for years. There are many treatment options and often it is difficult to cure. Treatments include surgical removal, laser, freezing with liquid nitrogen, chemotherapy injections or electro chemotherapy (which combines a chemotherapy injection and electric pulses into the tumor), topical ointments (such as Xterra bloodroot) and immune stimulant vaccine series. Treatment is more successful in the early stages.

INSECT ALLERGY REMINDER

Insect bite hypersensitivity allergy has started with the warm weather and emergence of flies, gnats, and no-see-em insects. The allergic horse reacts to the allergy gnat saliva proteins that cause profound itching and will soon be rubbing out their manes and tails.

Horses that rub their chest and shoulders may have a gnat or fly allergy. Prevention of insect bites is of the most importance. Fly sprays with pyrethrin don’t work well on gnats.

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CASTRATION SIGNS: June 8-13. This will be your last chance to castrate with the signs until Sept 25 due to summer heat.

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

6/13/2023

City of Savoy, 405 E Hayes Street Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-7706

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Savoy

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 7/3/2023, the City of Savoy will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Street reconstruction on Porter Circle, S Bois D’Arc, S Mills, and N Bois D’Arc neighborhoods, CDV21-0109 for the purpose of: Porter Circle: Reconstruct approximately eight hundred seventy-three linear feet (873 l.f.) of roadway utilizing

1,267 SY of stabilized base material and HMAC pavement, culvert installation, ditch reconstruction, related driveway repair, and all associated appurtenances. S Bois D’ Arc St: Reconstruct approximately three hundred thirteen linear feet (313 l.f.) of roadway utilizing 739 SY of stabilized base material and HMAC pavement, culvert installation, ditch reconstruction, driveway repair, and all associated appurtenances. S. Mills St: Reconstruct three hundred eighteen linear feet (318 l.f.) of roadway utilizing 670 SY stabilized base material and HMAC pavement, culvert installation, ditch reconstruction, driveway repair, and associated appurtenances. N Bois D’ Arc St: Reconstruct approximately six hundred five linear feet (605 l.f.) of roadway utilizing 1,267 SY of stabilized base material and HMAC pavement, culvert installation, ditch reconstruction, related driveway repair, and associated appurtenances, and associated administration and/or engineering activities, for an estimated cost of $350,000.00 in HUD funds and $17,500.00 in non-HUD funds. The project is located as follows: All work will occur in the City of Savoy, Fannin County, Texas in the following locations:

On: Porter Cir From: E. Whitewright Rd To: E. Whitewright Rd

On: S. Bois D’ Arc St From: E. Fowler St To: E. Hayes St

On: N. Bois D’ Arc St From: E. Hayes St To: Railroad Track

On: S. Mills St From: E. Fowler St To: E. Hayes St.

If funds allow, the project will also include E Whitewright Rd: Reconstruct approximately seven hundred fifteen linear feet (715 l.f.) of roadway utilizing stabilized base material and HMAC pavement, culvert installation, ditch reconstruction, related driveway repair, and associated appurtenances.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Savoy has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file 405 E Hayes Street Savoy, Texas 75479 and may be examined or copied weekdays at Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm.

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 405 E Hayes Street Savoy, Texas 75479 and may be examined or copied Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the 405 E Hayes Street Savoy, Texas 75479 at cityhall@cityofsavoy.org. All comments received by 6/30/2023 will be considered by the City of Savoy prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Savoy certifies to the State of Texas that Joe Petree in his/her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Savoy to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Savoy’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Savoy (b) the City of Savoy has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at CDBG_EnvReview@TexasAgriculture.gov or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Joe Petree, Mayor

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.

CONSULTANTS NEEDED

Work From Home Returning Calls & Email No Selling, Commission Income $5,500.00 + a Month, No Experience, Company Will Train Call Judy (903)505-4699

GARAGE SALES

YARD SALE 507 Elm St. Honey Grove, TX

Saturday, June 17th 8am - 6pm

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE

1692 CR 1450, Bonham Friday 6/16 & Saturday 6/17 8am - 4pm Household items, Baby items, tools, furniture, clothing annd more!

June 14, 15, 16

Antique, Victrola, wood swivel office chair, odds & ends, Knic-Knacks, etc.

Lots of stuff

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.

MOVING SALE

Friday & Saturday

June 16 & 17 8am - 5pm

2117 Arbor Bend St. Bonham, TX

Furniture, tools, nic-nacks, Weber grill, Honda motorcycle, Antiques.

SALE

June 15th, 16th, 17th

Thursday - Saturday

Bolts - nuts - washersscrews - dishes - antique lamps - saw and lots more. 1148 CR 2515

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

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 Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:

Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AFFORDABLE

STUMP GRINDING

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

CALL THE HANDYMAN

BECAUSE YOU

DESERVE THE BEST...

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling

•Plumbing •Electrical

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

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.

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ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS

The CITY OF LEONARD will receive bids for a sewer line replacement project until 2:00 PM on June 29, 2023 at City of Leonard City Hall. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on June 29, 2023 at City of Leonard City Hall 111 W. Collin St. Leonard, TX 75452

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

• Replace approximately six hundred and fifty linear feet (650 l.f.) of twelve-inch (12 in.) sewer line, manholes, one hundred linear feet (100 l.f.) of sixteen-inch (16 in.) steel encasement including boring, driveway repairs, and all associated appurtenances. Bid/Contract documents including bid proposal forma, plan sheets, and specification for the Project may be viewed and downloaded free of charge with the option to purchase hard copies at www.civcastusa.com. Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawing and Technical specifications are on file at 260 E Davis Street, Suite 100 McKinney, TX 75069 and 111 W. Collin St. Leonard, TX 75452. 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 project to be constructed will be financed with assistance from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful Bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for all contracts and subcontracts.

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.

All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

CITY OF LEONARD Michael Pye, Mayor June 2023

CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

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

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.

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.”

A & A

Jimmie Evans

HANDYMAN SERVICE

Any repairs, demolition or remodeling, lawn care, tree service, cleaning out houses, trailer homes, sheds, or barns. Call 469-422-7990.

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex w/Garage on Albert Broadfoot. $1,100 monthly, yard cut care included. Call 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.

FOR RENT IN BONHAM

3 Bedroom House, Woodfloors, Central Heat & Air. $1,300.

• 2 Bedroom Apartment, Single Story, Brick, All Appliances. $950. Call 903-227-0920

Grand-dad’s Cliches

•Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes. •For want of a nail the shoe was lost.

•Lie down with dogs and wake up with fleas.

•No use in flogging a dead horse.

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

Health Care Office Has Moved!

“The Fannin County Indigent Health Care Office has moved. Their new physical address is 200 East 1st Street, Bonham, Texas 75418. This is the same building that houses the Fannin County District Clerk’s Office. Indigent Care’s phone number and mailing address will stay the same.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

Anyone concerning or owning any investment in Property IDs #94768 and #94773 Fannin County CAD, please come forward with your information. Please send regards to DJ Bass Investments, LLC, 360 New Hope Rd. E, McKinney, TX 75071

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Asphalt materials, Emulsions and Road Oil for all Fannin County Precincts. Bids can be mailed, dropped off at below location or be electronically sent to awhipple@fanninco.net

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address: Alicia Whipple

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Fannin County Auditor

101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Asphalt materials, Emulsions and Road Oil for all Fannin County Precincts. Bids can be mailed, dropped off at below location or be electronically sent to awhipple@fanninco.net

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address: Alicia Whipple

Fannin County Auditor

Sealed bids must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 4 p.m., June 30, 2023 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on June 30, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Fannin County Auditor’s office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418

Sealed bids must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 4 p.m., June 30, 2023 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on June 30, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Fannin County Auditor’s office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301, Bonham, TX 75418. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

6/13/23

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Rock and Gravel for all Fannin County Precincts. Bids can be mailed, dropped off at below location or be electronically sent to awhipple@fanninco.net

6/13/23

6/13/23

WWW.GFCF.ORG

The public comment period for the Annual Plan of the TCOG Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serving Fannin County is June 13, 2023 – July 28, 2023, until 5:00 pm. Comment submission must be in writing via US Mail at 1117 Gallagher, Suite 210, Sherman, TX 75090, email rbingham@tcog.com or in person and received before the close of the comment period. Comments will be reviewed at a public meeting on August 2, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the TEAM Center/Section 8 office located at 806 W. 16th Street, Bonham, TX 75418. Plan documents are currently available for review at 1117 Gallagher, Suite 210, Sherman, TX.

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a School Bus Driver. Must have Class B CDL License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, #1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Bobby Hanson at 903-587-4015

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address:

Alicia Whipple

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

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Fannin County Auditor

101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Rock and Gravel for all Fannin County Precincts. Bids can be mailed, dropped off at below location or be electronically sent to awhipple@fanninco.net

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address:

Sealed bids must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 2:30p.m., June 30, 2023 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on June 30, 2023 at 2:30p.m. in the Fannin County Auditor’s office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301, Bonham, TX 75418.

Alicia Whipple

Fannin County Auditor

Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418

Notice of a Public Hearing before the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission

Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 6, 2023, starting at 8:10am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX.

Notice of a Public Hearing before the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission

6/13/23

Sealed bids must be filed in the County Auditor’s Office before 2:30p.m., June 30, 2023 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on June 30, 2023 at 2:30p.m. in the Fannin County Auditor’s office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301, Bonham, TX 75418.

The Lake Zoning Commission will consider:

Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 6, 2023, starting at 8:10am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX.

Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

a. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots (minus the prezoned commercial area), PID# 78333. FM 1396, Carson TX.

The Lake Zoning Commission will consider:

b. Change of Zoning From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots, PID# 132714. FM 897, Dodd City TX.

a. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots (minus the prezoned commercial area), PID# 78333. FM 1396, Carson TX.

c. Special Exception: To reduce the North side setback from 100ft to 15ft. for AG building PID# 131228. CR 2750, Honey Grove TX.

b. Change of Zoning From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots, PID# 132714. FM 897, Dodd City TX.

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d. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey. Grove, TX.

c. Special Exception: To reduce the North side setback from 100ft to 15ft. for AG building PID# 131228. CR 2750, Honey Grove TX.

e. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

d. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey. Grove, TX.

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday July 3, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

e. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the Development Services website: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday July 3, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the Development Services website: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD Interactive Map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/ 6/13/23

Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD Interactive Map www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/ 6/13/23

Notice of Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court

Notice of Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, starting at 8:40am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider:

a. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots (minus the pre zoned commercial area), PID# 78333. FM 1396, Carson TX.

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, starting at 8:40am in the Fannin County Court House, 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX. The Commissioners Court will consider:

b. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots, PID# 132714. FM 897, Dodd City TX.

a. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots (minus the pre zoned commercial area), PID# 78333. FM 1396, Carson TX.

c. Special Exception: To reduce the north side setback from 100ft to 15ft, for AG building PID# 131228. CR 2750, Honey Grove TX.

b. Change of Zoning: From A&R (Ag) to RE (Residential) for 1+acre lots, PID# 132714. FM 897, Dodd City TX.

d. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

c. Special Exception: To reduce the north side setback from 100ft to 15ft, for AG building PID# 131228. CR 2750, Honey Grove TX.

e. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 & CR 2740 Honey Grove, TX.

d. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#’s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991. The Peninsula, CR 2730 Honey Grove, TX.

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday July 3, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

e. Special Exception: To reduce setbacks, PID#s 79612,113834, 79616 & 79617. The Shores at the Peninsula, CR 2730 & CR 2740 Honey Grove, TX.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the Development Services website: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

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

All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 Hours prior for more details. For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220. Any protests must be received by Development Services before 2:00pm on Monday July 3, 2023. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property.

Zoning Regulations & info are on the Development Services website: www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices

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

U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings

Texas Ranks #2 on States

List in 2022 with 404 Incidents

TEXAS

● June 1, 2023 —

The U.S. Postal Service released its dog attack national rankings. Texas ranks #2 on the states list of dog attacks with 404 incidents. The city list includes three Texas cities in the top 9 – Houston at #1 with 57 incidents, Dallas at #3 with 44 incidents, and San Antonio at #9 with 32 incidents in Calendar Year 2022.

Overall, more than 5,300

Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year.

Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing important information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign.

The campaign runs Sunday, June 4, through Saturday, June 10. This year’s theme is “Even

good dogs have bad days.”

Spread the news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.

“When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager. “Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”

Pet Owners Can Help Support Safe Mail Delivery

Mail carriers know all dogs can bite, even those perceived as nonaggressive. Dogs are generally protective of their turf and dog owners have an important responsibility to control them to ensure safe mail delivery.

Most people know the approximate time their letter carrier arrives every day. Securing your dog before the carrier approaches your property will minimize any potentially dan-

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 6/13/2023: This is to give notice that the City of Bonham has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under CDBG Program administered by TDA City of Bonham CDV21-0035 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Rehabilitation project. The project includes Administrative and Engineering fees and services, to install sludge handling equipment and foundations; UV System bulbs, quartz sleeves, and wiper seals replacement; two (2) new eight-inch (8 “) gate valves; two (2) new eight-inch (8”) check valves; yard piping adjustments; improve the roads to all-weather access roads, and all other associated appurtenances. All proposed activities will occur at the City of Bonham WWTP located at the City’s western edge on the north side of Seven Oaks Road in Bonham, Fannin County, Texas. According to FEMA Panel No. 48147C0360C effective date 2/18/2011, the project shall include activities within approximately 5.0 acres of the 100-year floodplain (Zone A). The natural and beneficial functions and values of the floodplain potentially affected by the proposed activity include floodwater storage and conveyance, groundwater recharge, erosion control, surface water quality maintenance, biological productivity, fish and wildlife habitats, harvest for wild & cultivated products, recreational, educational, scientific, historic, and cultural opportunities. The City of Bonham has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: a reduction in scope, alternate locations, and no action. The scope and location of project activities were chosen based on minimum improvements necessary to correct the health and safety risks existing facilities pose to the natural and human environment. Because the project scope includes only system components most in need of repairs, the alternatives considered would preclude correction of these risks or environmental compliance violations. The best action is to proceed with the project as planned utilizing best management practices to protect improvements from flood damage. All state and local floodplain protection procedures will be followed. There shall be no significant increase to impervious surface and the project area will be restored to pre-project conditions upon completion. The City of Bonham has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 are available for public inspection, review, and copying upon request during regular business hours at the City Hall. There are three primary purposes for this notice: (1) People who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas; (2) An adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas; and (3) As a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received on or before 6/20/2023 by the City of Bonham at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418, (903) 583-7555. Attention: H. L. Compton, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed during regular business hours at the same address. Comments may also be submitted via email to h.stockton@cityofbonham.org CC: sean.martineau@grantworks.net.

Aviso Final y Explicación Pública de una Actividad Propuesta en una Lanura Inundable de 100 Años

Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados el 13/6/2023: Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Bonham ha realizado una evaluación según lo requerido por la Orden Ejecutiva 11988, de acuerdo con las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para Toma de determinaciones sobre el manejo de llanuras aluviales y protección de humedales. La actividad está financiada por el Programa CDBG administrado por TDA Ciudad de Bonham CDV21-0035 Proyecto de rehabilitación de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (WWTP). El proyecto incluye honorarios y servicios de Administración e Ingeniería, para instalar equipos de manejo de lodos y cimentaciones; Reemplazo de las bombillas del sistema UV, las fundas de cuarzo y los sellos limpiadores; dos (2) válvulas de compuerta nuevas de ocho pulgadas (8”); dos (2) válvulas de retención nuevas de ocho pulgadas (8”); ajustes de tuberías de jardín; mejorar los caminos a los caminos de acceso para todo clima y todos los demás accesorios asociados. Todas las actividades propuestas se llevarán a cabo en la WWTP de la ciudad de Bonham ubicada en el borde occidental de la ciudad en el lado norte de Seven Oaks Road en Bonham, condado de Fannin, Texas. De acuerdo con el Panel N.° 48147C0360C de FEMA, con fecha de vigencia del 18/02/2011, el proyecto deberá incluir actividades dentro de aproximadamente 5,0 acres de la llanura aluvial de 100 años (Zona A). Las funciones y valores naturales y beneficiosos de la llanura aluvial potencialmente afectada por la actividad propuesta incluyen el almacenamiento y transporte de aguas de inundación, la recarga de aguas subterráneas, el control de la erosión, el mantenimiento de la calidad de las aguas superficiales, la productividad biológica, los hábitats de peces y vida silvestre, la recolección de productos silvestres y cultivados, la recreación, oportunidades educativas, científicas, históricas y culturales. La Ciudad de Bonham ha considerado las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación a tomar para minimizar los impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos: una reducción en el alcance, ubicaciones alternativas y ninguna acción. El alcance y la ubicación de las actividades del proyecto se eligieron con base en las mejoras mínimas necesarias para corregir los riesgos de salud y seguridad que las instalaciones existentes representan para el entorno natural y humano. Debido a que el alcance del proyecto incluye solo los componentes del sistema que más necesitan reparaciones, las alternativas consideradas impedirían la corrección de estos riesgos o violaciones del cumplimiento ambiental. La mejor acción es proceder con el proyecto según lo planeado utilizando las mejores prácticas de gestión para proteger las mejoras de daños por inundaciones. Se seguirán todos los procedimientos estatales y locales de protección de llanuras aluviales. No habrá un aumento significativo de la superficie impermeable y el área del proyecto se restaurará a las condiciones previas al proyecto una vez finalizado. La Ciudad de Bonham ha reevaluado las alternativas a la construcción en la llanura aluvial y ha determinado que no tiene una alternativa practicable. Los archivos ambientales que documentan el cumplimiento de los pasos 3 a 6 de la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 están disponibles para inspección pública, revisión y copia previa solicitud durante el horario comercial habitual en el Ayuntamiento. Hay tres propósitos principales para este aviso: (1) Las personas que pueden verse afectadas por las actividades en las llanuras aluviales y aquellos que tienen interés en la protección del medio ambiente natural deben tener la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas; (2) Un programa de aviso público adecuado puede ser una herramienta educativa pública importante. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre las llanuras aluviales pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales; y (3) como una cuestión de equidad, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en acciones que se lleven a cabo en las llanuras aluviales, debe informar a quienes puedan correr un riesgo mayor o continuo. Los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse el 20/6/2023 o antes en la ciudad de Bonham en 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418, (903) 583-7555. Atención: H. L. Compton, Alcalde. También se puede revisar una descripción completa del proyecto durante el horario comercial habitual en la misma dirección. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a h.stockton@cityofbonham.org CC: sean.martineau@ grantworks.net.

gerous interactions.

When a letter carrier comes to your home, keep dogs:

● Inside the house or behind a fence;

● Away from the door or in another room; or on a leash.

Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier as the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child.

Inform Yourself, See the Mail Before It Arrives

By using Informed Delivery, a free USPS service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and packages from a computer, tablet or mobile device. More than 52 million customers have enrolled since it was launched in 2017. Sign up is at informeddelivery.usps.com. This service can help dog owners anticipate when their carrier will arrive.

“When our mail carriers are bitten, it is usually a ‘good dog’ that had not previously behaved in a menacing way,” said USPS Occupational Safety and Health Senior Director Linda DeCarlo. “In 2022, too many aggressive dogs impacted the lives of our employees while delivering the mail. Please help us reduce that number by being a responsible pet owner who secures their dog as we deliver the mail.”

The Victims

Many attacks reported by letter carriers came from dogs whose owners regularly stated, “My dog won’t bite.” Dog bites are entirely preventable. One bite is one too many.

Being Attentive While Delivering

Letter carriers are trained to observe an area where they know dogs may be present. They are taught to be alert for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog’s territory.

Letter carriers are trained to:

● Not startle a dog;

● Keep their eyes on any dog;

● Never assume a dog will not bite;

● Make some noise or

rattle a fence to alert a dog if entering a yard;

● Never attempt to pet or feed a dog; and place their foot against an outward swinging door to prevent a dog from escaping.

If a dog attacks, carriers are also trained to stand their ground and protect their body by placing something between them and the dog — such as a mail satchel — and to use dog repellent, if necessary.

Even though postal officials ask customers to control their dogs, bites still happen and may result in injuries to carriers and costly medical expenses for dog owners. Please heed the above best practices to help stop dog bites and protect your mail carrier.

“Recently, I was delivering to a customer’s mailbox and was nearly bitten by their large aggressive dog,” said Swain Lowe, a letter carrier in Manassas, Virginia. “Despite the dog being behind a fence, it still managed to jump over and charge me. Thankfully, I was aware of it and remembered not to run but to turn and use my satchel as a shield to prevent what could have been a terrible bite.”

Carriers have tools to alert them to dogs on their routes. A dog alert feature on carriers’ handheld scanners can remind them of a possible dog hazard, and dog warning cards may be used during mail sorting to alert carriers to routes where a dog may interfere with delivery.

Lastly, when a carrier feels unsafe, mail service could be halted — not only for the dog owner, but for the entire neighborhood. When mail service is stopped, mail must be picked up at the Post Office. Service will not be restored until the aggressive dog is properly restrained.

2022 Dog Attack Rankings by City

The top 20 ranking are comprised of 36 cities, as some cities reported the same number of attacks. For 2022 dog attack data in your specific city or town, contact your local USPS public relations representative.

Fannin County Community Ministries

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 11:45am 1022 FM 273 BONHAM TX 75418 903-583-3663

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-5833910

Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove

McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm. 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm

Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116

Soleil - 903-505-0250

God Bless You!

STATE OF TEXAS

FANNIN COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE - BONHAM ISD

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fannin County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date. In the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on June 1,2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on Wednesday, July 5,2023, on the South Side of the Fannin County Courthouse, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, Bonham, TX., beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest which the defendants in such suit(s) and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the property lying and being situated in the County of Fannin and the State of Texas, to-wit:

BONHAM ISD vs WILLIE BRIGGS, ET AL.

BONHAM ISD vs. HEIRS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BILLY D. PEARSON, ET AL.

BONHAM ISD vs. CHARLES PERKINS

LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ALLEN PLACE ADDITION, AKA 504 ALLEN AVENUE, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 754, PAGE 768 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

LOT 20, BLOCK 3, HUNTER TERRACE ADDITION, AKA 240 VICTORY STREET, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 795, PAGE 774, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

LOT 5, BLOCK 16A, INGLISH ESTATE ADDITION, AKA 809 E 5TH, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1029, PAGE 636 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

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BONHAM ISD vs. ELOY HERNANDEZ A/K/A ELOY GUERRERO HERNANDEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND D/B/A DESIGNING CUSTOM MARBLE

TRACT 1. BEING 0.391 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, H BURKHARDT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 0112, AKA 2029 N CENTER, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2129, PAGE 417 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (71360).

TRACT 2. BEING 0.601 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, H BURKHARDT SURVEY, AKA 2033 N CENTER, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2142, PAGE 233, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (71361).

BONHAM ISD vs. DONALD R. BATES, ET AL.

TRACT 1. BEING 2.981 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, LOT 35, LAKE BONHAM PHASE 2 ADDITION, AKA 841 COUNTY ROAD 2607, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1703, PAGE 438, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS (101098).

TRACT 2. BEING A MOBILE HOME, LABEL #NTA1608400/NTA1608401, IMPROVEMENT ONLY, LOCATED IN LOT 35, LAKE BONHAM PHASE 2 ADDITION, AKA 841 COUNTY ROAD 2607, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS (120697).

BONHAM ISD vs. BILLY BRANDON REYNOLDS, IN REM ONLY, ET AL.

LOT 3, BLOCK 3, BELAIR ADDITION, AKA 108 MC MAHON, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract) or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgments) rendered in the above styled and numbered causes), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

A RECENT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REQUIRES BIDDERS TO OBTAIN PRIOR TO THE SALE, A STATEMENT FROM THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR ANY PROPERTY EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON OR RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE/ STATEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT AT THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 831 W. STATE HWY 56, BONHAM, TX (903) 583-8701. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS THE REQUEST. YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS.

Dated at Bonham, Texas, June 1,2023.

Mark Johnson, Sheriff, Fannin County, Texas

By Deputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit(other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit(s) and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY, WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT, AND WHICH MAY BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. For more information, contact your attorney or PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs at (972) 278-8282

RODNEY THORNTON MOORE

Born November 21, 1966 In Bonham, Tx

STACY LYNN MOORE

Born January 22, 1971 in Dallas, Tx

PHOENIX RAY KISER

Phoenix Ray Kiser, 19-yearold Weatherford, OK resident, left this life Friday, June 2, 2023. Graveside funeral services for Phoenix were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta, OK. Visitation was from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home in Marietta.

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

JAXON OPIE LATIMER

Rodney died May 31, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with a brain tumor and Stacy died June 1, 2023 after a 26-year battle with M.S. They married March 23, 1991 and passed into eternity together just a few hours apart.

Rodney is survived by their son Ryan Thornton Moore and mother Doris Marie Whitten and father Kenneth Earl Moore. His sister Monica Morris and brothers Brian Moore and Bradley Davis. His nephews Nicholas and Logan Moore, Micah Moore, Joshua Harrison and Matthew Davis. He also has 3 greatnephews, Braiden and Jaxson Harrison and Miles Moore and one brand new great-niece Monte Moore.

Stacy was preceded in death by her father Newman Lee Mayfield, III and step-father Billy Dale Webb and her beloved Mammaw and Pappaw, Jonnie and Bennie Gilley. She is survived by their son Ryan Thornton Moore and mother Donna Louise Webb. Her uncle Michael Gilley and cousins Jake and Josh Gilley. Two stepbrothers, Ron and Micheal Webb and a step-sister Karen White. She also has 3 special second cousins Ella, Emma and Eva.

Rodney’s need for speed was obvious from the day he was born. Delivered by his dad in the elevator of Allen Memorial Hospital.

In his pursuit of fast cars, he found himself at a street race in Dallas one evening where a beautiful young woman named Stacy pulled her Mustang up to the starting line. She won the race, and she won his heart for life. They were married March 23, 1991 and remained devoted to each other through sickness and health until the very end.

May 21, 1992 Rodney emerged from the delivery room at Baylor Hospital beaming, “We’ve got a boy!” Rodney was a dedicated father and coach for everything Ryan tried out for; T-ball through ice hockey. He was there for every game while building his resume’ as an ASE Certified Mechanic.

In 2007 he opened Rod’s Car Craft in Garland, Tx. In 2009 he built his dream shop in Wylie, Tx. where he has built award winning muscle cars for 14 years. Many in attendance today are driving cars built by Rodney Moore.

Stacy was fearless and unstoppable as a teenager and couldn’t wait to get her first car. She made a deal with her step-dad the summer after she got her driver’s license that if she got a summer job, he would match everything she saved to use for her first car. He was shocked at the end of summer when she announced she had saved $3,500. But he was a man of his word and Stacy’s first car was pretty nice! Even though she was only supposed to drive directly to and from school each day she managed to put a few hundred miles on the odometer every day. Was she really in school?

At the age of 26 Stacy was diagnosed with M.S. She promised herself she would still be walking when Ryan graduated high school. The disease took its toll throughout her life. Sometimes with temporary symptoms such as numbness in her feet and legs or loss of sight. But she fought back and tried to stay on her feet. Always doing her best to attend Ryan’s ball games and hockey games as well as his choir performances. Sadly, when graduation day arrived, she was in a wheelchair, but she was there. She was a huge sports fan, always accompanying Rodney to Rangers, Cowboys and of course her beloved Dallas Stars!

Visitation was held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX, followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm. Pastor Ken Ussery officiated. Interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Ron Salsini, Gary Case, Mark Atkison, Chris Way, Randy Dicken, and Michael “Pee Wee” Sparrow. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

Phoenix began this life on May 25, 2004, in Gainesville, TX the son of Danny Ray and Jennifer Lynn (Bledsoe) Kiser. Phoenix graduated from the Epic Charter Academy in May of 2022. Phoenix was a member of the National Honor Society and went to college on a full academic scholarship. He went on to further his education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford where he was currently enrolled. Phoenix loved being college roommates and alum with his big brother Daniel. He loved playing games of all sorts with his family and friends. He also took great pride in cooking and grilling for them because he was quite a food enthusiast.

Phoenix is survived by his parents, Danny and Jennifer Kiser, his brother, Daniel Soderlund, and his sister, Annielynn Kiser.

On his Mother’s side, Phoenix is survived by his Nana, Donna Beth Morgan, Great Aunt, Margie Dentice, Grandparents James and Angie Bledsoe, his Aunt, Misty Bruce, Uncle, Martell Bruce, Cousin, Jacob Walker, Cousin, Jared Walker, Cousin, Madison Walker, Cousin, Allyson Walker, Cousin, Jackson Bruce, and their significant others. Uncles Ryan, Ross, and Reece Bledsoe and their significant others, and Tammy and Tim Sharkey. Phoenix is also survived by his Aunt Amy Lent, Cousin, Kailee Montgomery, her Spouse, Duke Montgomery, Cousin, Patrick Crumb, and Cousin, Gracie Lent.

On his Father’s side, Phoenix is survived by his Great Grandparents, Fred and Lou Grice, Grandfather, Tommy Ray Kiser, Aunt Brandy Herrington, Uncle Richard Herrington, Uncle James Kiser, Aunt Kimberly Kiser, Uncle Kenny Johnson, Aunt Corissa Johnson, Uncle Justin Kiser, Aunt Rachel Kiser, and cousins, Dakota Bise and spouse Ariel Bise and child , Lilly, Madison Soky and spouse Kathleen Soky and child, K’ Angelo, Dallas Herrington, J.C. Kiser, Tyler Kiser, Noah Kiser, Mersadies Frank and spouse, Grayden Frank, Wyatt Johnson, Jayda Kiser and Jacob Dayne Kiser.

Previously departed loved ones include his Maternal GreatGrandmothers, Patricia Ann Campbell, and Joyce K. Bledsoe, Great-Grandfathers, Travis James Morgan and Emmett Leon Bledsoe, and many cousins, uncles, aunts, and great-greatgrandparents. On his Paternal side, Phoenix is predeceased by his Great-Grandmother Katherine Elizabeth Dodd, Great- Grandfather George. E. Fitzwater, Grandmother Edna Kay Kiser and many cousins, uncles, aunts and great- great- grandparents.

Casket bearers were Danny Kiser, Daniel Soderlund, Anakin Spruce, Kenny Johnson, Ross Bledsoe, Justin Kiser, Cody Jordan, and Kat Soky. Honorary bearers were James Bledsoe, Tommy Kiser, James Kiser, Richard Harrington, Ryan Bledsoe, Reece Bledsoe, Dylan Jordan, Tyler Kiser, Wyatt Johnson, JC Kiser, Jacob Dayne Kiser, Jacob Walker, Jarred Walker, Patrick Crumb, and Jackson Bruce.

On-line condolences: www.wattsfuneralhome.com

BILLY JAMES SPIVEY

Billy James Spivey, 90, of Honey Grove, Texas, was born November 19, 1932, to William Govnor and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Spivey, in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas. Billy went to be with his Lord and savior, June 3, 2023, in Paris, Texas.

Billy served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.

Mr. Spivey married the love of his life Nona Janelle (Deyhle) Spivey on August 22, 1962, in Dallas, Texas. This union was blessed with 60 years of marriage and a beloved son, Barton. Billy supported his family by working as a bookkeeper at a gas company. In his free time Mr. Spivey was a homebody who enjoyed watching television with his beloved wife Nona, as well as playing dominoes with his family and friends at gatherings.

Billy is survived by his wife of the home, Nona, as well as his son Barton and wife Aimee.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Spivey, five brothers, and one sister.

Arrangements are under the care of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove, Texas.

To convey condolences online please visit www.coopersorrells.com

Jaxon Opie Latimer, treasured son of Ted Lynn Latimer and Ople Allyne (Sadler) Latimer, was born on April 26, 2023, in McKinney, Texas.

Known to many and loved by all, Jaxon blessed hundreds of people throughout his short time here on this earth.

Jaxon will be remembered by his parents, Ted and Ople Latimer of Bonham, Texas; big sisters, Charlotte and Bristol; grandparents, Ronny and Janice Sadler of Trenton, Texas, Terry Latimer of Trenton, Texas, and Tammy Zachary of Tom Bean, Texas; great grandparents, Ruby Sadler of Trenton, Texas, and Billy and Judy Buskirk of McKinney, Texas; aunts and uncles, Kimi Wait, Coby Caraway, Levi Sadler, Seth Sadler, Oscar and Beverli Trammell, Brandon and Shonda Latimer, Dakota Johnson, and Brad Lane; great uncle, Michael Daniels and his wife, Kim; great aunt, Lois Smith; and many loving family and friends.

He was preceded by his great grandparents, Duck Sadler, and James Kenneth and Patricia Latimer; great great grandmother, Dorothy Feras; great great aunt, Bertie Gauldan; and cousin, Caris Caraway.

The family welcomed guests at a visitation from 6pm-8pm, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 701 North Cedar Street, Leonard, Texas 75452. A graveside service was held at 1pm, Friday, June 9, 2023, at Burns Cemetery in Trenton, Texas.

Pallbearers for Jaxon’s service were Seth Sadler, Dakota Johnson, Dillon Sadler, and Donny Sadler.

CONNIE COLLEEN PETRICH

Funeral Services for Connie Colleen Petrich, age 76, of Bonham, Texas were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Bonham under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Burial followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Connie passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 lovingly surrounded by her family.

Connie was born April 6, 1947, the daughter Obert Freeman Chalstrom and Jeanette Marjorie Madson Chalstrom. Connie lived an extraordinary and fascinating life. When she graduated from college, she decided to backpack across Europe for six months at a time when cell phones weren’t a thing. She was the first woman hired in an all-male work environment with Tranter. She worked there for 5 years. She worked in Vermont, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Texas. She joined the Naval Reserves, where she met her soulmate and husband Roy. She worked as a social worker for two years and for the IRS, where she retired from. Connie loved to travel, spend time at the lake, time with her loved ones, and cross-stitching. She was an incredibly strong, clever, and independent woman. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Connie is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents: Charles and Pearl Madson, Paternal Grandparents: Otto and Elizabeth Chalstrom, Parents: Obert Freeman Chalstrom and Jeanette Marjorie Madson Chalstrom, Daughter: Tammy Kasparek.

Connie is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Roy Petrich; Son-in-Law Lester Kasparek; Son Boyd Petrich and wife Pam from Cypress, TX; Daughter Susan Warnick and husband Scott from Dallas, TX. Grandsons: Chase Petrich and Will Petrich from Cypress, TX; Granddaughter Leslie Markiewicz and husband Nathan from Bailey, TX. Great grandsons Braxton and Rylan Markiewicz. Sister Christine Chalstrom and husband Steven Servatka from Brooklyn Park, MN; and Sister Debra Chalstrom Aws from Shoreview, MN. She had numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Honorary mention of two amazing and generous women who were treated just like family for many years: Jacquelyn Davis and Katie Minyard. They took care of Connie until the very end and never left her side.

Pallbearers were Scott Warnick, Lester Kasparek, Will Petrich, Chase Petrich, Boyd Petrich, Nathan Markiewicz and Barry Tidrow.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.come

Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association congratulates two outstanding Fannin County teachers

Bee Kind!

Jessica Womack teaches at Honey Grove Elementary. With her grant funds she purchased an incubator, brooder, feeder, waterer, food, and an egg candler to create the experience of observing the full life cycle of a chicken for her students. Focusing on growth and development, her students understood how the structures of an organism form to meet its survival needs.

Janet McKelva will use her grant to fund field trips for kindergarten students at Finley-Oates Elementary in Bonham. Students will attend “Suessical the Musical”, a Stephen Fite concert, a coral reef program at a nearby planetarium, and a local children’s museum. Entry fees and and transportation costs will be covered for her students who are of low socioeconomic status.

Press Release - "The Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, which is a local chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association, congratulates two outstanding Fannin County teachers on being the recipients of the 2023 Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Classroom Assistance grant. Each grant is $750.00 and this year only 22 educators in the state of Texas received them."

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Volunteers Wanted

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

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