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the year get excited to be involved in a successful Field Day operation. The taste of distant

contacts in the “non-contest contest” inspires many to go for their next level license or the new observer to get licensed.

The objective of Field Day is to set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to contact as

many stations as possible while operating in abnormal situations with less-thanoptimal conditions. This combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach and technical skills in a single event. We use those skills

when we help with bike rallies, parades, museums, and fair exhibits, which are all preplanned nonemergency activities. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933 and is still the most popular event in ham radio.

This year, we will be set up at Lake Fannin Lodge to make contacts June 24 – 25, 2023. The club will also have an Educational Activity Bonus. We plan to make some “J-Pole” antennas, solder on PL-259 connectors, and so on. We will also have a “fox hunt” for adventurous hams who want to find the transmitter.

We invite the public to join us and check out some of the FUN things that amateur radio can do. Amateur radio is for more than the emergency situations, with contacts made to other hams in the US and those DX contacts in places like Italy, Canada.

For more information about amateur radio, check out the club website at www.k5frc. org, follow us on Facebook (K5FRC or Fannin County Amateur Radio Club). To get to the Lodge at Lake Fannin, take FM273 north from Ivanhoe to State Park Road 34. Turn left and keep right at the fork. Through the gate you are almost there. THERE WILL BE SIGNS!

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Thank you to everyone who aided Joe Ben Ramsey through his years of deteriorating health. To the Home Health Nurses and Therapist.

To Honey Grove Nursing Center and staff, Seven Oaks Rehab and Nursing Home, and Heart to Heart Hospice. To Granddaughters Jamie and Christine Wilson, and the many churches throughout Fannin County who visited and helped in any way to entertain the residents.

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The Bonham American Legion, there was so many I need to say thank you to and just don't want to leave anyone out. Your visits, cards, prayers, and phone calls all helped so much. Joe was a people loving man and en-

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To Lynn Jones at Cooper Sorrells, you were so much more than a friend. Thank you for the fishing trips, fish fry's, and for all the other things you have done. Thank you to my family who has held me together and took me to visit Joe since my own health failure. I thank God for all the prayers Joe Ben and I received. You, everyone, are so appreciated.

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Commissioner Dawn Buckingham encourages Texans to prepare pets, livestock for natural disasters

June is National Pet Preparedness Month

AUSTIN – In observance of National Pet Preparedness

Month, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to include pets and livestock in their emergency plans and build a separate emergency kit for their animals. Hurricane season began June 1, and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) continues to remind coastal and inland Texans to know their risk, purchase flood insurance, protect their home, safeguard documents, and prepare emergency supplies and an evacuation route.

“Having evacuation plans and an emergency kit ready for your animals is one less thing you have to worry about when a storm is bearing down on your community,” Commissioner Buckingham said. “Knowing they’re prepared means you’ll have more time to protect your family and home. During hurricane season, every minute counts.”

The GLO encourages all Texans to prepare for hurricane season by preparing an evacuation “go bag” for their pets, including the following:

● Each pet should have enough food and water to last them at least 3-7 days. Don’t forget to change out their food every 2 days.

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● If daily medication is required for your animal, be sure to have enough for at least two weeks and store them in an airtight container. In case of any injury to your pet, be sure to include a first-aid kit. Include the animal’s health and vaccinations record book with other documents.

● Bring copies of your animal's registration papers, adoption information, or other records for each pet. Include pictures of your pets individually with you. This will help reunite you if your pet gets lost during an evacuation.

● Make sure your pet is microchipped, which provides the best chance for efficient reunification if you get separated during a disaster.

● You can begin preparing your livestock and horses for a natural disaster by maintaining an inventory, making sure animals have some type of identification, and planning evacuation arrangements.

Disasters can strike quickly. Due to our size and location, Texas is one of the most disaster-prone states with risks for hurricanes, tornados, floods, and fires. You may need to evacuate and be prepared to be gone from home for days or even weeks. Don’t ignore the risk. Protect your pets and be pet prepared.

To learn more, visit recovery. texas.gov/petprepared

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Official Release - The City of Bonham Visitor Center & the Bonham Kiwanis Club along with their sponsors are proud to host the 46th annual Lights

Over Lake Bonham Fireworks

Show & Concert on Tuesday, July 4h. Enjoy the entire day at Lake Bonham with family & friends. A fun KIDS ZONE will feature Chase’s All Time Jumpers Waterslide Park from 11am to 8pm with a half day pass for $10 & a full day pass for $20. Facepainting & glitter tattoos (waterproof) will be available from 6pm to 9pm

with $8 facepainting & $10 glitter tattoos. The Turnpike Tributedours Tribute Band will be performing live from 7pm to 9pm with a Fireworks Show to follow. This free event is open the public. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the 4th of July Holiday at Lake Bonham Recreation Area located at 7506 Lake Bonham Drive, Bonham, TX 75418.For more information, please contact the Bonham Visitor Center at 903583-9830 or email us at info@ visitbonham.com.

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nationally touring KISS tribute band, Rock and Roll Over!

Doors open at 6:00pm.

Food truck vendors will be onsite, and Neighbor’s Place Winery will be there selling their top-notch wine by the glass or by the bottle.

No outside food or drinks will be allowed within the building.

This event is for guests 21+ and IDs will be checked at the door.

Tickets can be purchased in advance in person at the Creative Arts Center at 200 W 5th St. Bonham, TX 75418, by phone at 903-640-2196, or online HERE. For more information call 903-640-2196, email BonArtCenter@gmail.com or visit our website www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.com

All proceeds go to Creative Arts Center, BAV Braveheart Animal Volunteers, Sandy’s Feral Fun and Bonham Animal Shelter.

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Trenton's Davis, Ector's Trainor, Haggard share 11-2A baseball '23 superlatives

Bonham's Yarborough, Brown on 11-3A baseball first team for '23

By Rich Hilliard

Ector's Holden Trainor and Kaleb Haggard joined Trenton's Wyatt Davis in each sharing a superlative to lead Fannin County players in the All-District 11-2A baseball awards for 2023.

Trainor, a junior, shared the tri-newcomer honor with the freshman Davis and another.

Haggard equated one of two freshmen of the year award recipients in the district, after the Eagles made their secondstraight and -overall advance to the regional semifinals in baseball.

First-team selections from Fannin included Colby Hopper, Ector senior, pitcher; Nathan Harris, Ector senior, catcher; Samuel Hughes, Ector senior,

infielder; Gage Savage, Trenton senior, infielder; and Brent Bailey, Ector senior, outfielder. Second-team recipients were Zach Clark, Savoy junior, pitcher; Paxton Gonzales, Trenton sophomore, outfielder; Anthony Torres, Ector sophomore, designated hitter; and Shawn Zackery, Ector senior, utility player.

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Bonham's Darian Yarborough and Heath Brown each earned a first-team selection in the All-District 11-3A baseball awards for 2023.

Yarborough, a junior, made the top team at first base and Brown, a sophomore, did likewise in the outfield for the Warriors, who missed the postseason with a 4-8 district record -- only a game out of a season-ending tie between Blue Ridge and Bells for the fourth and final 11-3A postseason berth. Bonham split its home-and-home district meetings with the pair.

The second-team selections from Bonham included junior Hunter Dudley at second base, sophomore Cy Parker as an outfielder and senior Matthew Fortune as a utility player.

Honorable mentions from Bonham were sophomore Brae Gorman, pitcher; junior Austyn Herrington, catcher; and junior Brayden Stewart, shortstop.

Bonhi baseball alum Reaves on NJCAA DI WS All-Tourney team

By Rich Hilliard

Freshman infielder

Tanner Reaves, a 2021 Bonham graduate, has been named to the 2023 NJCAA Division I Baseball

World Series AllTournament Team. The Louisiana State University signee had 10 RBI -- including six in one game -and scored five runs during Blinn's four games during the event. Extra-base hits equated four of his six: a double and three home runs -- including his first grand slam. Reaves' honor came

after his first season for Blinn College (46-15) concluded on June 1 with an advance to the tournament's semifinal round.

Overall, during 60 games this season for Blinn, Reaves had a .783 slugging percentage, .498 on-base percentage and .422 batting average. His 103 hits included: 22 doubles, 20 home runs and three triples. He totaled 86 RBI, 77 runs scored and 15 stolen bases.

Note: Tanner Reaves also earned an NJCAA Division I Baseball All-America first-team selection as an infielder.

Bonham's Heath Brown.

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Bonham's Matthew Fortune.

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Bonham's Darian Yarborough.

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Bonham's Hunter Dudley.

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Bonham's Cy Parker.

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Ector's Holden Trainor.

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Ector's Colby Hopper.

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Ector's Nathan Harris.

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Ector's Samuel Hughes.

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we'll likely be in big trouble at some point in the future. - Our dog sees the family group not as a "family" per se, but as his pack. In a pack there's a hierarchy, sort of like a pecking order. This ranges from the more submissive "followers" all the way up to the pack leader. Our

dog must know his place at the very bottom of the pack order from the beginning. - Show me a 3 year old dog who nips at people or other dogs, and I'll show you a dog who showed signs of that very same dominance when he was little, but we missed them.

It starts off seemingly innocently as a puppy, with growling when you approach her while she's eating, jumping and pawing at you, and mouthing your hands. This type of behavior left un-checked, gives our young dog the wrong message about his place in the pack order, because no higher ranking dog would ever allow a subordinate to do those

things. In the absence of appropriate boundaries there, he subconsciously gets the wrong idea. It's not cognitive. It's instinctive. - Your dog instinctively knows what it means for example, if you don't let him jump on you, or let him win at tug-o-war, or when you disallow mouthing.

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City of Ladonia Special Meeting & Water / Sewer Workshop

By

Sharon Haynes

City of Ladonia, Mayor Patricia Harrod called to order this special meeting at 6:15 on June 12, 2023.

City Council members present: Mayor Patricia Harrod, Mayor Pro-Tem Discha Threlkeld, Greg Morris, Deborah Barkheimer, Jan Cooper.

Mayor Harrod read some announcements.

● There has been a change

in staff at City Hall. We have a temporary secretary. We are taking applications for City Secretary and a public works employee.

● The city will be taking firework donations.

● City Hall temporary hours are Monday through Thursday. 9am – Noon & 1pm – 3pm.

● The new Police Chief will be sworn in soon.

● Council member Helen Judkins resigned on May 30, 2023.

The special meeting was adjourned.

6:30pm… Call to order for the water and sewer workshop. Tom Hulsey gave the invocation, afterwards he gave a statement of his concerns.

Hickory Creek Special Utility District has applied to the City of Ladonia to provide safe, high quality water and sewer services, Brad White, President.

Eddy Daniel of Dunaway Engineers, Farmersville, TX presented for Hickory Creek. After his presentation, he answered numerous handwritten questions from the attending concerned citizens. No decisions were made concerning the water / sewer service for the city. The next Ladonia City Council meeting will be Thursday, 7pm., June 22, 2023.

Legend Bank Announces Update on New Full-Service Bonham Branch Construction

history of the courthouse and downtown square area.

preserve their history and connection to downtown Bonham. They have been working closely with their architects to ensure the new bank location maintains the heritage of downtown Bonham and preserves the important

Plans for the new Legend Bank branch are near-final and over the next 90 days they will be preparing to move from their current downtown branch to their temporary location at 2228 North Center Street in Bonham, next to the Legend Bank Convenience Center, at 2232 N. Center Street. Customers will be served by the same friendly bankers at the temporary location and at the Bonham Convenience Center while the new branch is under construction.

“I am proud to have served Bonham customers from this location for so many years. Our customers are so very important to us, and we are so excited to share the plans for our new full-service branch.

It will be a beautiful tribute to this community.” said Carolyn Stroud, Legend Bank Bonham

Branch Manager, AVP. “We are thankful that we will have a conveniently located temporary branch to provide the banking services they need next door to our Convenience Center.

Plus, we will be introducing new convenient banking technologies during this transition that will help our customers as well. While we look forward to our new building construction, we know change can be hard sometimes. I want to reassure customers that our bankers are here to help and make banking as easy as possible during construction. Please reach out to us if you have questions about this transition.”

The Bank has released a rendering of the new location to give Bonham customers a feeling of the planned new Bonham branch. During construction, the current branch location in downtown will be closed and the building will be demol-

ished. New branch construction will begin in that same location in downtown Bonham. The Bank will be using materials to reinforce the downtown Bonham history including brick and stonework, details, and colors that will provide extraordinary curb appeal and will complement the downtown area.

“Preserving our connection to the Bonham community and the downtown square is a priority for us as we design our new full-service location. We want our customers to be proud of the impact we are making in the downtown area to align with the revitalization work done on the Bonham courthouse,” said Garrett Amlin, Bonham Branch President, SVP. “When our new Bonham branch building is open to serve customers after construction is complete, we will be able to provide all of our banking services from our one downtown location offering customers a premiere location with lobby services for personal, business, commercial and mortgage services along with drive-thru banking, ATM and electronic banking services.”

Legend Bank will share more information as plans develop and they prepare for construction. Please check their website at https://www.legend. bank/bank-local-in-bonham for updated information. They also encourage safe deposit customers to reach out to their bankers to discuss their options during construction of the new branch.

See Legend Bank on page 13

Third Anniversary for Open Arms Homeless Shelter

individuals the chance to get back on their feet. Residents receive assistance from case managers, who help residents obtain housing, a job, food assistance, medical care, and a wide variety of other services that they need to become selfsufficient.

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week. The shelter provides a hot evening meal, a continental style breakfast, and a sack lunch. Showers and laundry facilities are available for residents. The shelter is a temporary housing solution to give

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The shelter has helped 231 individuals since opening. God has richly blessed this ministry. This ministry of helping the homeless would not be possible without community support. Thank you, residents of Fannin County, for working together with us to help the homeless in our community. Thank you, restaurants, churches, and individuals, for providing the evening meals. Thank you, individuals, churches, businesses and organizations, for generous monetary donations. Community support has been outstanding.

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For more information about the shelter visit www.oas.shelter.com or call Director Mark Sanderson at (903) 449-4451. Please come by the shelter at 1205 Albert Broadfoot on Sunday, June 25, to help us celebrate and pray for this ministry. Doors will be open from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We have exciting news to share.

Fannin County Commissioners Court – Honoring the Historical Commission

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham established a Quorum with three of the four County Commissioners present for a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Commissioner A.J. Self was not present. Judge Cunningham opened at 8:31 a.m., one of the six Special Meetings to address the first of what would be six public hearings: The agendas are as follows:

1. Hear comments regarding

change in zoning of all unzoned Lake Ralph Hall shoreline properties from unzoned to A&R, Agriculture and Ranching District: Fannin County Development Services Di Hopkins explained this item before Doug Janeway with Upper Trinity Regional Water District gave reasons why UTRWD requests no action be done on this. The hearing adjourned at 8:38 a.m.

2. Hear comments regarding text amendment changes in the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Regulations; specific use permitting, property owner liability, resubmittals of zoning applications, minimum setbacks and OSSF requirements: This hearing commenced at 8:39 a.m. after which Ms. Hopkins explained the actions being requested. Mr. Janeway requested this matter be postponed. The hearing adjourned at 8:47 a.m.

3. Hear comments regarding Change in Zoning request; 6.743 acres on CR 2975 in Dodd City, Property ID# 75393; from A&R Agriculture and Ranching District to R&C, Retail and Commercial District: Ms. Hopkins explained this item then noted there were 46 letters of protest for its approval. Three citizens located close to the property spoke to give reasons for requesting this zoning change be denied, citing insufficient county roads to accommodate the increased traffic that would follow. The owner of the

property explained his desire to construct ten luxury cabins to lease that would not only allow visitors to enjoy the lake but also increase revenue to the county. The hearing adjourned at 8:59 a.m.

4. Hear comments regarding a Specific Use Permit application from AT&T to install a 194’ tower on FM 1396 in Windom, Property ID#s 81947: The hearing commenced at 8:59 a.m. and after Ms. Hopkins comments, the hearing adjourned at 9:01 a.m.

5. Hear comments regarding a Special Exception application for The Peninsula on CR 2730 in Honey Grove to reduce front and rear setbacks from 80’ to 50’; Property ID#s 78166, 78172, 120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991: This hearing commenced at 9:01 a.m. and after a brief discussion, adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

6. Hear comments regarding a Special Exception application for The Shores at the Peninsula of CR 2730 in Honey Grove to reduce front and rear setbacks from 80’ to 50’; Property ID#s 79612, 113834, 79616 & 79617: This hearing commenced at 9:04 a.m. and after Ms. Hopkins noted requirements have been met for its approval, the hearing adjourned at 9:06 a.m. On the same day at 9:06 a.m., Judge Cunningham called to order the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. After Judge Cunningham noted Quorum established, Pastor Eddy Prince of the Living Word Church of God led an Invocation followed by Larry Standlee leading the Pledges. There were no Introductions, and no-one spoke during Public Forum.

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Owens Chapel Cemetery Homecoming

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Everyone please come and support your cemetery. Send donations to: Thomas Pearson 6892 CR 2610, Bonham, TX 75418 or to Legend Bank, Bonham.

It’s Time to Golf!

Press Release - It’s almost time for the 3rd Annual Fannin County Crisis Center Golf Tournament! This year’s tournament is set for Friday, September 22nd at 8am at Stone Creek Golf Club in Sherman.

We will have early sign-up until August 22nd, with a price of $75 per person. After August 22nd, the price per person will be $100. You do not have to have a full team to play; you can sign up individually. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call or text Jim Prescott at 903-227-8341 or email lisa@dallaschina.com to sign up!

We are looking for sponsors for this year’s tournament, so please give Jim Prescott a call if you would like to be a sponsor! We would like to thank all our sponsors from last year. Those that have sponsored for the past two years are as indi-

cated.

Sponsors for the event were Tongrun International (2yrs), Jake Shockley- State Farm (2yrs), Renlita Custom Opening Solutions, The Hope Concrete Company, Legacy Furniture Co. (2yrs), Legend Bank (2yrs), 3D Security (2yrs), Bonham Family Dentistry (2yrs), Dale McGehee & Sharon Franklin (2yrs), Bonham Quick Lube, Kirk Tax Services, and DSDJ Real Estate. Other local businesses also donated some items for our drawing for the players. Fix & Feed, Tractor Supply, and Bonham Quick Lube all provided items, and Brookshire’s provided funds to help pay for the meals served by Hillbilly Bubba’s BBQ.

Fannin County Family Crisis Center is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the crisis center.

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Fannin County Commissioner Pct. 1, Edwina Lane, Mart Means, Larry Standlee, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham, Tom Thornton and Stacie Flood, Fannin County Commissioner Pct 4, Doug Kopf, Fannin County Commissioner Pct 3, Jerry Magness.

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Legend Bank

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They would like to thank customers in advance for their patience during the construction and move to the temporary location.

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and around Bonham, Sherman, Cooper, Whitewright, Bowie, Alvord, Decatur, Henrietta, Wichita Falls, Nocona, Whitesboro, Fort Worth and North Richland Hills and is one of the largest cattle lenders in North Texas. Legend Bank has proudly served its communities for 133 years and remains focused on their mission to enrich the lives of their stakeholder by providing Legendary financial services and resources.

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New Fossil Dig Exhibit at Northeast Texas Children's Museum

June 2023 - Earlier this month the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum opened its newest exhibit showcasing North Texas fossils like those found along the North Sulphur River and in/around the Ladonia Fossil Park. The exhibit features a multi-panel display, showcasing prehistoric sea creatures who lived in northeast Texas when much of the area was covered by a sea during the Cretaceous period, 145.5 to 65.5 million years ago. It also includes a fossil dig box brimming with casts of dinosaur teeth, prehistoric seashells and other dinosaur bones for children to discover.

“The displays and the fossil dig box work together to bring the past to life and make history real for our young visitors,” said Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Executive Director Sharline Freeman.

The exhibit is interactive and contains questions teachers can ask students, tying together similarities between prehistoric and modern-day animals. Children, teachers and parents can learn about Mosasuars, 40-foot-long aquatic reptiles that fed on fish, sharks, turtles and even other Mosasaurs, and the predatory fish Xiphactinus, which grew up to 20 feet in length and used its speed and sharp teeth to hunt prey. The new fossil dig exhibit also includes information on the Columbian Mammoth and what it takes to become a paleontologist.

One of the Exhibit Panels: Funding for the exhibit was provided by Upper Trinity Regional Water District. Technical expertise was provided by the Lake Ralph Hall Project Team, the Perot Museum, and the Ladonia Chamber of Commerce.

“We appreciate the efforts of Upper Trinity Regional Water District for making this exhibit possible,” said Freeman. “This exhibit demonstrates that Upper Trinity is not just interested in building Lake Ralph Hall, but also in the communities around the lake. The entire region will

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certainly benefit from this new learning experience at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum.”

KENNETH RAY MCEUEN

Kenneth Ray McEuen passed away on June 11, 2023 in Ravenna, Texas.

Kenneth was born on November 13, 1954 to parents Luther and Opal McEuen in Pasco, Washington. Kenny will be fondly remembered as the best mechanic in Fannin County. He had a passion for all things automobile.

He owned his own shop fixing just about every vehicle in the area. Kenny took every opportunity to make you laugh or ruffle your feathers. You knew he loved you by the hard time he gave you. Kenny was a hard working man and a real go getter. He is dearly loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by parents, Luther and Opal McEuen, brother, Luther McEuen Jr, sisters, Earlene Dietze, and Juanita Seale.

Those left to cherish his memory, wife, Ellen McEuen, son, Bobby McEuen and wife Cynthia, daughter, Kimberly McEuen, sisters, Donna Smith, Cheryl Workman, brother, Melvin McEuen and wife Judy, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET

The Bonham Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm, June 26, 2023 in the Bonham ISD Board Room at 1005 Chestnut St., Bonham, TX.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget

The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories:

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.

DORIS FAY (RUSSELL) WILLIAMS

Doris Fay (Russell) Williams, 96, of Jacksonville previously of Leonard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2023. She was born in Honey Grove, Texas on July 6, 1926 to her parents James and Cordie (Stone) Russell.

She married Aaron Williams on September 6, 1947. Together they raised two daughters, Lynn and Jill in Leonard, Texas. She was proceded in death by her parents and husband Aaron, and by two sisters Mable and Judy.

She is survived by daughter Lynn Harris, grandson Brady Holden, granddaughters Cindy Christopher and Robin Williams. Daughter Jill and husband Richard Marchbanks, grandsons Wesley and wife Temitope, and Michael Marchbanks, and special niece Karen Niles and numerous great-grandchildren, neices and nephews.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm at Boren- Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Texas.

JOE BEN RAMSEY

Joe Ben Ramsey was born December 24, 1937, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Theodore Earl and Lottie Marie Ramsey. Joe went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2023, in Bonham, TX.

Joe married Ruth (Mason) Ramsey on June 9, 1966, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the couple spent nearly 57 years together before Mr. Ramseys passing. After serving in the National guard for 6 years, Joe supported his family as a carpenter but in his free time he loved to attend rodeos and calf rope. He was a 35-year member of the American Legion, an active member of the Honey Grove Country Club City Lake, and a faithful member of Honey Grove Cowboy Church. As Joe grew older and retired, his hobbies shifted to playing dominoes, spending time with his grandchildren, making jewelry, and one of his greatest passions, fishing.

Joe Ben Ramsey is survived by his wife Ruth Ramsey of the home, children; Benny Ray Beaver and wife Dawn, Teddy Allen Beaver and wife Debbie, stepchildren; Donna Sue Allen and husband Bill, Mark Raymond Ramsey, and wife Brenda, along with 4 grandkids, 5 step grandkids, and 28 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Lottie Ramsey as well as one great grandchild. The family will hold a private service at a later date.

THELMA RUTH WRIGHT PARISH

Thelma Ruth Wright Parish, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 5, 2023. She was born December 15, 1935, in Lamasco, Texas to Lonnie and Lena Wright. After graduation from Telephone, Texas High School in 1955, she set out for the big city of Dallas. Through all her travels and adventures in life, her greatest commodity was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with the love she gave to them unconditionally.

Thelma enjoyed attending her class reunions and visiting all her classmates over the years.

She was predeceased by Lonnie and Lena Wright, brother LC Wright, brother James Wright, sister Mary Jane Wright Kaiser, son Ricky Davis, son Randy Davis.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sandra Whitehead husband Steve, daughter Debra Waldrum husband James. Granddaughters Tina Davis, Amy Davis, Starlet Davis, Amber Goodson husband Jeff, Chelsea Whitehead. Grandsons Randy Davis Jr, Christopher Leath, Kyle Leath and 14 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and friends.

Mark Sanderson at Kiwanis Club

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Mark Sanderson, Director of Open Arms Homeless Shelter in Bonham, was a recent speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Bonham, Texas. Sander-

Commissioners

Continued from page 12

6. Presentation of the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission to the Fannin County Historical Commission – County Judge: After Judge Cunningham read the description of the Award, a photo was taken with members of the Court with Fannin County Historical members, Mart Means, Larry Standlee, Tom Thornton and Stacie Flood of the Sam Rayburn House.

7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 06/05/2023 (R), 05/22/2023 (R), 05/19/2023 (S), 05/08/2023 (R) and 05/17/2022 (R) – County Judge for County Clerk: After citing a correction needed on “05/17/2022(R)”, Commissioner Lane made the motion to approve which passed.

8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills - County Judge for County Auditor: After Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the amount to approve was $337,415.13, a motion to approve was passed.

9. Discussion regarding insurance coverage for ambulance service - County Judge: This was passed on.

10. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial report for May 2023 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson gave a report of $715,369.04 in receipts and $159,054.41 in sales tax. A motion to approve was passed.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment report for May 2023 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson reported a total of $57,409.16 in interest for May. A motion to approve was passed.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission for a Change in Zoning application; 6.743 acres on CR 2975 in Dodd City, Property ID# 75393; from A&R Agriculture and Ranching District to R&C, Retail and Commercial District – County Judge for Development Services Director: After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to table this decision until the next Commissioners Court. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed with a vote of nay from Commissioner Kopf and a non-vote from Judge Cunningham.

13. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Bois d’Arc Lake Zoning Commission for a Specific Use Permit; AT&T installation a 194’ tower on FM 1396 in Windom, Property ID#s 81947 – County Judge for Development Services Director: A motion to approve was passed.

14. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Bois ‘Arc Lake Zoning Commission for a Special Exception application; to reduce front and rear setbacks from 80’ to 50’ at The Peninsula on CR 2730 in Honey Grove, Property ID#s 78166, 78172,

son told the group that Open Arms has served over 200 people who have experienced homelessness. In addition to providing food and shelter at Open Arms, residents are provided case management to

120501, 128038, 128039 & 121991 – County Judge for Development Services Director: A motion to approve was passed.

15. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Bois ‘Arc Lake Zoning Commission for a Special Exception application; to reduce front and rear setbacks from 80’ to 50’ at The Peninsula on CR 2730 in Honey Grove, Property ID#s 79612, 113834, 79616 & 79617 – County Judge for Development Services Director: A motion to approve was passed.

16. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commission for a Change in Zoning; rezone all unzoned properties along the Lake Ralph Hall shoreline from unzoned to A&R, Agriculture and Ranching District – County Judge for Development Services Director: This item was passed on.

17. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendations from the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commission for a change in Dimensional Regulations –County Judge for Development Services Director: After Di Hopkins listed the changes needed, a motion to approve was passed.

18. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commission for Text Amendments to the Lake Ralph Hall Regulations – County Judge for Development Services Director: A motion to adopt the amendments was passed.

(18a) Specific Use Permitting (Sec. 3.04)

(18b) Property Owner Liability (Sec. 1.09)

(18c) Resubmittals of Zoning Applications (Sec. 8.01)

19. Discussion, consideration and action regarding recommendation from the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commission to remove Section 5.01 regarding On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) from the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Regulations – County Judge for Development Services Director: This was passed on.

20. Discussion, consideration and action to approve final plat for Fannin Ranch on CR 4910 in Leonard – Commissioner Precinct 2 for Development Services Director: This was passed on.

21. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Agreement with Texas Health and Human Services Enterprise Agency for Remote Birth Access and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of the County – County Judge for County Clerk: A motion to approve was passed.

22. Discussion regarding internal audit of the County Clerk Department – County Judge for County Auditor: Alicia Whipple commented that issues from this audit are being addressed.

23. Discussion, consideration and action to approve having 3D Security perform required fire inspections, monitoring and pump runs at $5,276.50 annually – County Judge for County Auditor: Alicia Whipple led a discussion about 3D Security providing a less expensive price quote than

organize their lives and help them obtain self-sustainability, along with spiritual care.

Open Arms also manages a house in which families can transition to independence.

Many of the homeless are vet-

other providers. A motion to approve was passed.

24. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement with Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions (ACIS) for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $2,789.69 annually – County Judge for County Auditor: A motion to seek bids from other vendors was made and passed.

25. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Auditor monthly reports for May 2023 – County Judge for County Auditor: Alicia Whipple noted the revenue for May was $504,341.37 and with expenses for the same month being at $1,201,067.48, she reiterated the importance of each department refraining from unnecessary spending. The motion to approve the report was made and passed.

26. Discussion, consideration and action to allow Texas DPS to paint and carpet an office in the county owned facility located at 1203 E. Sam Rayburn – County Judge: A motion was made to approve on condition there will be no expense to the county. The motion passed.

27. Amended report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for March 2023; March was $10,333.80, corrected amount is $12,497.80 and April was $20,905.00, corrected amount is $22,496.00 – County Judge (for JP 1): Informational

28. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for May 2023; $9,004.90 – County Judge (for JP 1): Informational

29. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office for May 2023; $5,630.00 – County Judge (for JP 3): Informational

30. Report of monies received by the District Clerk’s office for May 2023; $18,431.31 – County Judge for District Clerk: Informational

31. Discussion regarding using GovOS, a Government Software Agency, for the collection of Hotel Occupancy Taxes in Fannin County –County Judge: Discussion only

32. Discussion, consideration and action regarding new six-month leases with Brazos Trailer Manufacturing, LLC for Belly Dump Trailers for all four precincts; $500.00 per month per trailer – County Judge for County Auditor: A motion to approve was made and passed.

Precinct 1 – 1 Trailer Exchange plus 1 additional trailer

Precinct 2 – 1 Trailer Exchange

Precinct 3 – 1 Trailer Exchange plus 1 additional trailer

Precinct 4 – 1 Trailer Exchange

33. Discussion regarding Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Ongoing discussion

34. Discussion regarding Courthouse repairs - County Judge: Ongoing discussion.

35. Discussion regarding Justice Center - County Judge: Ongoing discussion

36. Discussion regarding County Budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Ongoing discussion

37. Discussion regarding

erans who risked their lives to help us stay free. Now, we need to support these veterans. Open Arms serves all of Fannin County and is supported through donations. Kiwanis is a supporter of Open Arms. Presently, Open Arms is need of sixteen-ounce bottles of wa-

water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: Ongoing discussion

38. Discussion regarding Fannin County road issuesCounty Judge: Ongoing discussion

39. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to (1) seek the advice of its attorney regarding: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Con-

ter. The homeless need to stay hydrated.

Donations can be made online at oashelter.com, by contacting Mark Sanderson at 903-449-4451, or director@ oashelter.com.

Kiwanis continues to manage the Bonham Trade Days.

duct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter – County Judge: This was passed on.

40. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Consultation with Attorney Executive Session - County Judge: See #39.

41. Discussion, consideration and action to return to weekly Tuesday Commissioners Court meetings - County Judge: Tabled for a vote at the next meeting.

42. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked all for their attendance, commented on downed tree

Money earned by Kiwanis at this event goes to the youth of Bonham and Fannin County. Kiwanis is presently accepting new members. If you are interested in joining a club that works for the money that they donate to youth groups, please contact any Kiwanis member.

work and wished all a wonderful day. Commissioner Magness thanked everyone for attending and voiced his hope to return to weekly meetings.

Commissioner Kopf relayed his appreciation for attendance, noted his crew is trying to keep up with road repairs and announced the hiring of a new worker. Judge Cunningham announced he was attending a bridge dedication on Hwy 34 and invited all to attend before thanking everyone attending today’s court.

43. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Understand intuitively

5. Two of something

9. Not involving computer tech

11. Acclaimed

13. Undermine

15. The condition of being

concealed or hidden

16. Irritate

17. The process of developing a theory

19. Ceramic jar

21. Not fresh

22. Dad’s fashion accessory

23. Popular review site

25. New Mexico county

26. ‘__ death do us part

27. Fees

29. Takes with force

31. One-time Yankees

rookie sensation

33. Gordon and Snider are two

34. Body parts

36. Arranges

38. Fiddler crabs

39. Mimics

41. Witnesses

43. They __

44. Lasso

46. Runs down

48. In response to

52. Bird-like dinosaur

53. Metamorphic stages

54. Conditions of incapacity

56. Sodas are sold in these units

57. Break away from

58. Ethereal

59. Boggy

CLUES DOWN

1. Mangled

2. Ruffled some feathers

3. Not young

4. Lakers legend

5. Nocturnal S. American rodent

6. Direction (Scottish)

7. Intestinal inflammation

8. Spring back in fear

9. Owl genus

10. Girls

11. Unbeliefs

12. Force unit

14. Expired trade

ANSWERS ON PAGE 19

agreement

15. Went alone

18. Animal noises

20. Woman who graduated from a specific school

24. The very top

26. Organs in males

28. Earnings

30. Z Z Z

32. Reddish browns

34. A salt or ester of acetic acid

35. A place to get off your feet

37. More disreputable

38. Kidney condition

40. Cease moving

42. Quick

43. Extra seed covering

45. “Survivor: Panama” winner

47. Six

49. One who inspects lamps

50. Small parrot

51. Primordial matter of the universe

55. __ fi (slang)

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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

Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

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

Assembly of God

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

Baptist

469-585-9167

Fannin County

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

2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

New brakes, New tires. Excellent condition. $6,200. 152k miles. 903-227-6465.

AUTOMOBILES EMPLOYMENT

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance.

For more information

Call 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N. Hwy 78 in Ravenna

NOW HIRING!

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

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

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

DETAILER / PORTER

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

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

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

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

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congregational

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

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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

Methodist

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

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (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 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

Baptist Church of Christ

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 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

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

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 Wednesday @ 7:00

Please view our Sunday Morning services @ cbcfannin on Facebook or CBC Bonham-Youtube

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FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Experienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394.

GARAGE SALES

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

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

HUGE 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

8am- 5pm

June 23rd & 24th

1925 CR 1305, Savoy

Lots of nice items, furniture, electronics, glassware, dishes, decor. Many wall pictures & paintings, kitchen & bedding. Clothing: Women’s S-3X, Men’s S-3XL, boys 2T- 6. Shoes, toys, books, baby items, misc. Will reschedule if it rains.

HUGE SALE

Saturday 6/24/23

8544 CR 2610 Ivanhoe, TX

Household Items, Clothes, Vintage Ringer Washing Machine, Horse Tack, Feeders, Water Troughs, Books, Flute, and lots more stuff.

YARD SALE

3 miles East of Bonham 1622 E. Hwy 56

Saturday only 6/24

Floral, Ribbon, Containers, and misc.

2 FAMILY MASSIVE

YARD SALE

At 519 Carrie Mabre St, Trenton, Texas 75490.

On 6-23-23 & 6-24-23. 9am till ??? Both days. Antiques. Furniture. Tools. Clothing. Sports Equipment. Household & Miscellaneous Items.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

Amlin Pump is looking for a Secretary / Bookkeeper. Someone who is knowledgeble in Quickbooks and Excel also bookkeeping experience. Pay will start at the rate commensurate with experience. Paid vacation after one year and employee health insurance after 60 days. Applications available at our office located at 1090 S. State Highway 121, Bonham, TX.

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.

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.

CALL THE HANDYMAN BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THE BEST...

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling •Plumbing •Electrical •Mowing •Tree & Trim work •Flowerbeds. Call 903-304-9009.

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

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

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.

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

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.”

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.

ESTATE AUCTION OF LOIS WINCHESTER AND LIVING ESTATE AUCTION OF DAVID WINCHESTER

Location: 1930 Austin Ave; Denison, TX

Saturday, June 24 @ 10am

Doors open @ 8am

Partial List: • 2002 Eddy Bauer (new engine 150 miles & new battery & tires) • 1977 Chevrolet Mini Winnebago 88k miles New floor, ac, refrigerator, sewage system, water heater • Guns including: Luger .22LR, US Johnson Iver .32, Ermua .32, British 303, Winchester w/scope 243, Marlin w/ scope .22 WMR, Winchester 12ga • primitives, metal yard art, mid-century modern, furniture, and much more!

Owner will be on site to transfer guns.

See pictures & details @ www.salyerauction.com

Auctioneer: Karen Salyer Tx Lic #15090

6/20/23

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

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FOR RENT

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex w/Garage on Albert Broadfoot. $1,100 monthly, yard cut care included. Call 903-815-8136.

Now taking applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE - BONHAM ISD STATE OF TEXAS BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

FANNIN COUNTY

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:

Sale Cause No. and Account No. Style of Case

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

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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

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FOR RENT:

3 bedroom / 2 bath singlewide on 5 acres. Very simple country living. In Savoy off of Hwy 82, $1,250/mo. Call 972-322-9845.

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.

PETS

LOOKING FOR A NEW FOREVER HOME.

2 year-old female Pekingese. She is spayed and up to date on her shots. I purchased her 2 years ago at the pet shop in Sherman for $3k. Since then, I have rejoined the workforce and she needs someone to be with her and train her all over again, as she has become more of a crate baby than a lap baby. Asking $200. 469-500-1720

NEED HELP?

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES

Male & Female $500 each. They have had first vet visit. Call 469-644-4512.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

PUBLIC NOTICE

Emergency Management

Troy Hudson 903-640-8484

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

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Legend Bank Public Notice

This serves to notify the public of the closing of the Legend Bank branch at 502 N. Center Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 in order to construct a new building at the same location.

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The date of this filing is June 20, 2023.

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This filing is made by Toni Lucky, Chief Retail Officer, 910 W. Business 380, Decatur, Texas 76234.

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The financial institution making this notice is Legend Bank, N.A. The full-service branch location at 502 N. Center Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 will close no sooner than August 19, 2023. The closing date is an estimated date and may be delayed contingent upon construction scheduling and permit approval. A new full service temporary location without safe deposit box services will be opened next to the current Legend Bank Convenience Center location at 2232 N. Center Street, Bonham, Texas 75418 while the current full-service branch building is demolished and a new Legend Bank building is under construction. The new temporary location will be 1.7 miles from the current full-service location in a nonmetropolitan area and in the same census tract.

Public comment regarding this matter may be sent to the bank’s regulator, Comptroller of the Currency at OCC Licensing Office 500 North Akard Street, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 720-7052 or OCC.gov.

The comment closing date will be 90 days from the date of this filing. If the proposed closing date is delayed, Legend Bank may revise its notices without triggering another notice period. Information about the filing may be found in the OCC’s Weekly Bulletin available on the OCC website.

6/20/23

FEMA Floodplains

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:

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

Mailing Address:

Alicia Whipple Fannin County Auditor 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301 Bonham, TX 75418

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

6/13/23

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:

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.

Alicia Whipple

Fannin County Auditor

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

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 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

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.

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address:

Alicia Whipple

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

Fannin County Auditor

101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 301

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