6-27-23 Leader E-Edition

Fannin 4-H Kids Cooking Camp

Challenge contest and teach them about healthy eating, public speaking, kitchen safety, and much more! The camp is open to youth aged 6-18 and is $25 per child. Children younger than 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the camp. The deadline to register for the camp is July 21st at 5 pm.

To register, parents can complete the registration form at https:// agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_d6e0nPJcD94ilUi For more information please contact the Fannin County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jessica Hall, at jessica.hall@ag.tamu. edu

edge of food safety, food groups, kitchen safety, and healthy eating. The cooking camp this July will prepare youth for the Food

To learn more about the Fannin County 4-H Youth Development Program, you can follow us on our Facebook page, Fannin County 4-H Program, or visit the Texas 4-H website at https:// texas4-h.tamu.edu/

What you need to know about Kona Pools What’s

• High end soft sided pools made in Italy

• Sonic welded vinyl - which is much stronger than heat sealed vinyl liners

• The Rectangle frame has inter-connected frame and is 18 gauge with powder coated steel

• Pivots to allow for uneven surfaces (can only be 3” out of level)

• High quality PVC vinyl with UV inhibitors

○ Prevents sun scorching and drying out

○ Weather tolerant from hard freeze to scorching heat up to 150 degrees

○ Single sheet, not laminated layers like the soft sided pools

○ 30% stronger than other soft sided pools

• Kona pools can be set up on dirt, grass, and cement

• Liner warranty is 20 years

○ Extremely durable

○ Doesn’t come apart at seams

○ Grass can’t grow through liner

• Your Kona pool comes with the plumbing kit

• Built to last 20 years

○ First 5 years guaranteed (frame & liner covered 100%)

○ Year 6-10 50% off

○ Year 11-20 25% off

○ Kona pool warranties are handled through Kona pools not through

Texoma Country Pools and Spas

○ Salt does not void warranty

○ Other components are 1 year warranty this includes the filter and the pump.

The HOPE Program Recycle!

FREE!

The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST.

How do we do it you ask?

This is possible due to the donations and support from our community.

Our Recycling Fundraiser is a Win Win for everyone. Benefiting the people of Fannin County.

The HOPE Program Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment, electronics, cameras, vacuums, small appliances, sporting goods. Items can be in any condition & do not have to working.

Items may be donated any time of the year.

Just call 903-583-7446

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.

4th of July Celebration @ Lake Bonham

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 903-583-9830 or email us at info@visitbonham.com.

The Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at 3:00pm!

This recipe is sweet and spicy and is reminiscent of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes, but made so much better, right at home.

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

½ c. Frank's Red Hot sauce (or something similar)

¾ c. packed dark brown sugar

2 tsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

3 tsp. rice wine vinegar (you can sub apple cider vinegar)

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs salt and pepper, as needed

1 c. corn starch

olive oil or another neutralflavored cooking oil, chopped

scallions, for serving cooked rice

Preheat your oven to 400°. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the Red Hot, brown sugar, garlic powder, so sauce, vinegar, and

2 Tbsp. water. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside

for now. Meanwhile, season your chicken thighs with salt and pepper all over. Dredge/ coat the chicken on all sides with corn starch, getting them nice and covered. Set a large (large enough to contain all of the chicken), deep-sided skillet over high to med-high heat and add enough oil to cover the entire bottom surface. Cook your chicken on all sides until brown and crispy; about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Once the chicken has cooked and browned nicely, turn off the heat and pour the sauce all over the meat using a spoon to help coat everything, if needed. Place the pan in the oven and cook, uncovered, for about 5 to 8 minutes, just to crisp up the chicken and to help the sauce marry with the meat. it's magical, honestly. Sprinkle with some sliced scallions and serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.

This Firecracker Chicken seems to be fitting with the July 4th holiday! Everyone have fun and be safe!

ENJOY!!!

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

Feed the Needy in Fannin County

Take food to shut-ins, disadvantaged and disabled once weekly or more for Meals on Wheels. Volunteer: call 903583-8573 between 7 and 11 M-F - If a brother or sister is without … enough food for each day, and … you say to them, “Go in peace … and feed yourself,” but you do not give them the necessities for the body, what good does that do? (James 2:15-16)

ESTATE SALE

2102 CR 2610 - Near Lake Bonham

Friday, June 30 & Saturday July 1: 8a - 5p

4 Bedroom Suites, 40” TV, 5 Chest of Drawers, Linens, Heaters, 2 Window A/C Units, Lane Type Chest, Old Grandfather Clock, 5 China Cabinets, Chairs, Wood Baby Bed, Old Infant Rocker, 3 Mounted Deer Heads, Mounted Bobcat Head, Lazy Boy, 7x7x6 Dog Pen, Glassware, Interesting Things, Large Dog Cage, Metal Yard Items, Power Washer, Neat Go Cart, Much Miscellaneous

Contact David London at 214-533-1226

SIDE BY SIDE

SALES

BEDCO Board Meeting – Addressing Rumors & Speculations

By Rose Schwartz

Monday, June 19, 2023, Bedco’s President Alan McDonald called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. after noting Quorum established with all Board Members present. Board Member Lee Ellis led an Invocation with a short version of “The Serenity Prayer.”

2. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 15th, 2023: A motion to approve was made by Board Member Allen Sanderson, seconded by Lee Ellis and passed.

3. Consideration & possible action acknowledging the monthly financial reports for May 2023: Bonham’s Director of Administrative Services, Sarah Osburn, gave a report of a continuance of around 7% increase in incoming sales tax. She noted interest rates are good at this time and touched on the partnership of Bedco with the City of Bonham in obtaining a subscription to “Zach Tax” which she explained will assist with confidential information (that will not be able to be shared with the public) on sales tax by payor and by location. A motion to accept the report was made by Board Member Wayne Moore, seconded by Board Member Ernie

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Quintana and passed unanimously.

4. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [The Board of Directors of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation invites persons with comments or observations to briefly address the Board for the limited purpose of determining whether the matter should be referred to staff for study and response and/or be placed on a future meeting agenda. Local practice limits comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board of Directors from considering deliberations on any item not listed on the posted Board of Directors Agenda.]: There were no speakers.

5. Consideration & possible action regarding a Contractual Services Agreement between the City of Bonham and BEDCO (attached.): Mr. McDonald explained how this was basically documentation that should have been entered into city records last May when Gayle Cooper was hired. It was noted that Ms. Cooper works for the city but is paid with Bedco funds. A motion to sign and accept the agreement was made by Bedco’s Vice President Kelly Royse, seconded by Board Member Allen Sanderson and passed unanimously.

6. Consideration & possible action regarding the addition of Administrative Services Director, Sarah Osburn, to our list of signatories for all accounts: A motion to approve was made by Ernie Quintana, seconded by Lee Ellis and passed unanimously.

7. Executive Director’s Report: Bedco’s Executive Director Gayle Cooper began her report by addressing rumors circulating regarding possible businesses that will be located at the lots on Hwy. 121. Without confirming specific business names, she noted there is currently one tenant and a “potential” other tenant whose names she is not at liberty to disclose at this time. Regarding the downtown grants she spoke of an increased interest in the grants and relayed her delight in the continued improvements being made to the appearance of downtown Bonham. She noted to date there has been $131,000 paid through the grant program and there is currently $135,700 requested by others. A question arose by a board member regarding requirements placed on grant recipients for length of time in business. Ms. Cooper responded that that issue would be covered in Executive Session as there is a “caveat”

in the grant application that an applicant must be in business for a certain amount of time. She closed by advising the board she would be attending the Texas Economic Development Conference being held this week in Allen and reminding them of the joint City Council and Board meeting being held June 26th at 5:30 p.m. where a presentation will be made on the downtown work that has been done.

8. Adjourn to Executive Session in accordance with TX 551.074 personnel and 551.087 economic development negotiations: A motion to enter Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. was made, seconded and passed.

9. Return to regular session; consideration and possible action resulting from Executive Session: Regular Session resumed at 6:20 p.m. after which Mr. McDonald noted there would be no action taken on two items discussed during executive session and asked for a motion on the third item. Kelly Royse then made the motion to give Ms. Cooper a raise as discussed in the executive session. Ernie Quintana seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

10. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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Dodd City ties for fifth in 1A Lone Star Cup ranks

Story and photos by

Rich Hilliard

Dodd City ended in a threeway tie for fifth place in the final update of the Class 1A Lone Star Cup standings for the 202223 school year, released on June 16.

Blum and Neches joined Dodd City with 50 points in the standings, which were led by Nazareth with 82.

Dodd City garnered points during the recent school year via reaching the volleyball regional quarterfinals, girls' and boys' basketball regional semifi-

nals, softball State semifinals and baseball regional final.

Other Top-10 finishers in 1A included: No. 2 Abbott 75, No. 3 D'Hanis 68, No. 4 Rankin 53, No. 8T Benjamin 49, No. 8T Jayton 49, No. 10 Graford 48. Elsewhere, Gunter led 3A with

79 points, winning a tie breaker over Corpus Christi London via garnering more State titles.

Other Top-10 schools in 3A included: No. 3 Holliday 76, No. 4 Brock 61, No. 5 Bushland 60, No. 6T Columbus 59, No. 6T Wall 59, No. 8 Whitesboro 58, No. 9T Lytle 54, No. 9T Shallowater 54.

The 2A standings included: No. 1 Mason 78, No. 2 Shiner 67, No. 3 New Home 59, No. 4T Crawford 58, No. 4T Lindsay 58, No. 6 Hawley 52, No. 7T Hamilton 50, No. 7T Windthorst 50, No. 9 Beckville 49 points, 10T Albany 44, 10T Tolar 44. The 6A-1A standings will be finalized on June 30.

Successful Spring Season: Bonham Warriors lose only once during 7-on-7 football '23 slate

Bonham quarterback Heath Brown (5) watches after throwing a pass on June 5 during home 7-on-7 football at Warrior Stadium.

Bonham's Ezekiel Romero (12) awaits making an interception on June 5 during home 7-on-7 football at Warrior Stadium, as teammate Tyrese Keys (23) watches.

Bonham's Blake Benson (21) heads up field after making a reception on June 5 during home 7-on-7 football at Warrior Stadium.

Bonham's Devin Pittman makes a diving touchdown reception on June 5 during home 7-on-7 football at Warrior Stadium.

Bonham's Tyrese Keys (23) successfully thwarts a touchdown pass attempt in the end zone on June 5 during home 7-on-7 football at Warrior Stadium.

Rich Hilliard

Story and photos by

A strong 7-on-7 spring season should give Class 3A-I Bonham confidence, as the Purple Warriors look for a comeback campaign in eleven-man football in a

few months.

Bonham ended this spring with only one loss -- its first contest, before winning the rest -- during 7-on-7, played at locations including Bells, Whitewright and its own Warrior Stadium May 15June 5.

The Purple Warriors, who finished 2-8 last fall during their eleven-man season, will look to rebound later this year under new head coach John Ramsey who was promoted to the helm in late February.

Bonham's first season under Ramsey will start with scrimmages -- Aug. 11 vs. 3A-I Whitesboro

and Aug. 17 at 4A-II Farmersville -- starting with 5 p.m. jayvee contests and the varsity ensuing an hour later.

The regular season will commence on Aug. 25 with a game at 3A-II S&S Consolidated at 7:30 p.m.

Bonham head football coach John Ramsey has been promoted to the Purple Warriors' helm, after eight seasons on staff under multiple previous head coaches.

DC s'ball quartet, Trenton pair on '23 TGCA all-state teams

Gracie Williams.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City had four players and Trenton placed a pair on the Texas Girls Coaches Association all-state softball teams for 2023.

Seniors Lindsey Mauppin, an East Central University (Okla.)

softball and cross country signee, and Lindsey Skipper joined juniors Hannah Burney and Addyson Chaney on the Class 1A team for Dodd City, which last month made its fifth trip to the 1A State softball tournament in the last six complete seasons.

In 2A, senior Mariana Caro, a Harding University (Ark.) signee, and junior Gracie Williams garnered spots, after Trenton last month made its first regional final trip since 2016 and third overall after going undefeated in District 15-2A.

Dodd City head boys' basketball coach Mike Scarbrough speaks with the Hornets last season during a huddle.

Dodd City head volleyball coach Lindsay Carter Giles meets with the Lady Hornets last fall during their Region III-1A quarterfinal match.

Trenton's

Dodd City's Addyson Chaney.

Trenton's Mariana Caro.

Dodd City's Lindsey Mauppin.

Dodd City's Hannah Burney.

Dodd City's Lindsey Skipper.

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Bonham Police Department Logs

ficer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 68-year-old female was arrested for DWI and Poss CS.

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ficer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A call for service was received in reference to Theft.

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Report: June 14, 2023 – 2300

BL Silo Rd., Reporting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A call for service was received in reference to Violation of Bond/ Protective Order.

Report: June 14, 2023 –

1300 BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tyler Armstrong. A 21-yearold was arrested for Reckless Driving.

Report: June 14, 2023 –

2100 BL Albert Broadfoot St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A 25-yearold female was arrested for BPD Warrants.

Report: June 17, 2023 – 500

BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A call for service was received in reference to Motor Veh Theft.

Report: June 17, 2023 – 2700

BL SH 121 N., Arresting Of-

Report: June 17, 2023 – 500

BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 25-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

Report: June 18, 2023 – 700

BL FM 87 N., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A 19-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

Report: June 18, 2023 –

1400 BL Silo Rd., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to Motor Veh Theft and Burg of Veh.

Report: June 18, 2023 – 600

BL E. 2nd St., Reporting Of-

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Trenton City Council will be held on July 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at Trenton City Hall for the purpose of considering and taking action on all matters on the agenda for the meeting, including approval of an agreement with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes and authorizing the execution of such agreement.

The agreement to be considered is necessary for the delinquent taxes owed to the City of Trenton to be collected in the most effective manner. The City desires that such delinquent tax, penalties and interest be collected as provided in the Texas Tax Code.

The Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP firm is fully qualified to provide this representation, being the largest delinquent tax collection law firm in the State of Texas, as well as the United States and having been engaged in this specialized legal service for more than 40 years. In addition, the Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP firm possesses infrastructure and technology, such as call center technology, that the City does not currently possess.

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has represented the City for the past 28 years with competence and professionalism, in the collection of delinquent property taxes, beginning on August 27, 1994.

The specialized legal services required by this agreement cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City due to the high cost of implementing the appropriate infrastructure and technology and employing sufficient in- house attorneys and staff with the level of experience and competence necessary to perform these activities.

Linebarger will be compensated on a contingent fee basis as provided in the Texas Tax Code Sections 6.30, 33.07, 33.08, 33.11, and 33.48. These Texas Tax Code sections specifically provide for an additional penalty on delinquent taxes to compensate collection attorneys. A contract to pay inside or outside attorneys on an hourly basis would represent an additional cost to the City.

Entering into the proposed agreement is in the best interests of the residents of the City because the delinquent taxes will be professionally and competently collected without the additional costs to the City of implementing infrastructure and technology, and employing in-house personnel or paying outside counsel on an hourly fee basis which would otherwise be required.

Report: June 19, 2023 – 600

BL Sid St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 49-year-old male was arrested for Poss CS, Tamper w/ Evidence and Violate Bond/ Protective Order.

Report: June 20, 2023 – 100

BL Wes Michael Cir., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tyler Armstrong. A call for service was received in reference to Fraud (info).

Report: June 20, 2023 – 300 BL E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Kolton Phillips. A 54-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

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July at the Bonham Library

TUESDAY FUN DAYS

TUESDAYS @ 10:00-11:00

Join us at the Bonham Civic Center for our Tuesday Fun Days events.

July 11 - Bruce Chadwick - Magic

July 18 - Cathy’s Critters

July 25 - Slick Juggling

August 1 - End of Summer Carnival, Grand

Prize Drawings, & 1000 Books Recognition

JULY STORYWALK @ POWDER CREEK PARK

Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton & Quilt Hop

Learn more about quilts and their part in the Underground Railroad

July 24 - 29 at the Library

JULY PHOTO CHALLENGE

Summer Colors / Water

Due: July 25

Basic or Advanced levels

The Library has more information and examples

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4

Adults

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 9:00 AM Exercise 4 U

Formerly known as Geri-Fit. This low-impact exercise class will get you feeling great and ready to face the day.

JULY 10 @ 5:30 PM B.Y.O. Book

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

JULY 11 @ 9:00 AM Homestead 101

Discuss with other community members all things Homesteading. June we will be focusing on HERBS.

JULY 15 @ 9:00 AM Texas Tuition

The Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, allows families to lock in today’s prices for tomorrow’s undergraduate resident tuition and school-wide required fees at Texas Public Colleges and Universities, excluding medical and dental schools.

JULY 21 @ 1:00 PM Books & Bites

Join us for a lively discussion over The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw.

JULY 27 @ 9:00 AM Trowel & Error Garden Club

Want to learn and explore more about the world of gardening? This group doesn’t claim to have all the answers but they will give you excellent advice from personal experiences.

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Upper Trinity celebrates completed bridges over Lake Ralph Hall District holds ribbon cutting for SH 34 Bridges

6/27/23

shorter Merrill Creek Bridge, Upper Trinity and its contractors rerouted a section of FM 1550 to accommodate the new lake’s shoreline.

who built these bridges over the last two years.”

Pending final clearance by TxDOT, Flatiron will be opening the bridges in the next few weeks. Drivers through the area should stay alert for changes to traffic patterns.

North Sulphur River below the Leon Hurse Dam, along with several tributaries, to its natural, meandering path. For more information about Lake Ralph Hall, visit www.lakeralphhall. com.

*Any questions please call Liena Fox 903-227-4244 or City Hall at 903-623-3425

Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm

Lewisville, TX (June 14, 2023) – Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Upper Trinity) celebrated the completion of the State Highway 34 bridges over the North Sulphur River and Merrill Creek, which will carry traffic over the future Lake Ralph Hall at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 13.

The new, 1.1-mile-long North Sulphur River bridge near Ladonia, TX includes a special walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition to that main bridge and the much

Speakers at the ribbon cutting included Upper Trinity Executive Director Larry Patterson and representatives from Flatiron Construction, the bridge’s design/build contractor and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Paris District.

“This is a significant landmark in the construction of Lake Ralph Hall,” said Larry Patterson, Upper Trinity’s Executive Director. “We are incredibly grateful for the support and collaboration of all who have been involved—especially Flatiron Construction,

Lake Ralph Hall is one of the state’s biggest water projects in the last 30 years and will provide up to 54 million gallons of water per day to the communities Upper Trinity serves in Denton and Collin Counties. In addition to the bridges and road improvements, Upper Trinity is working on numerous other components for the lake project, including construction of 32 miles of underground pipeline and a new balancing reservoir to transport raw water from Lake Ralph Hall to its water system. Environmental mitigation is also underway to restore a portion of the former

About the Upper Trinity Regional Water District:

Upper Trinity is a regional water district created by the Texas Legislature in 1989 for the benefit of cities and utilities in the Denton County area. Its mandate is to develop regional plans for water services, and to provide both water and wastewater services on a wholesale basis to cities and utilities within its service area, including all of Denton County and portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. For more information, please contact Jason Pierce, Manager of Government Affairs & Communications at 972-219-1228.

Officials from Upper Trinity Regional Water District, Flatiron Construction, Texas Department of Transportation – Paris District, and Fannin County and local elected officials cut the ribbon officially recognizing the completion of the State Highway 34 bridges over Lake Ralph Hall.

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Jones Field in Bonham

a way to fly into Bonham to visit his mother, and thus supported a building of an airport in Bonham. In 1928 he gave $10,000 to the City to be placed in a trust towards building an airport “as a memorial to my deceased father, Geo. W. Jones.”

mately two miles east of Ivanhoe (named after the Bonham mayor).

By Malinda Allison Fannin County Museum

of

History

[The 16th in a series of articles for the 175 Anniversary of Bonham]

What is the history of Bonham’s airport, Jones Field?

It got its start because of one man, Bonham native Charles Jones.

Charlie Jones left Bonham after high school and ended up in California as President of Richfield Oil Corporation. The story goes that he wanted

In 1929 the Bonham City Council voted to buy 131 acres north of town to be developed as an airport.

Jones Field in Bonham was opened on November 11, 1929. Soon planes were flying passengers, freight and mail between Bonham and Dallas. But as World War II began

Jones Field became one of 17 civilian flight schools in Texas, and the first Army and civilian personnel arrived July 31, 1941. Sam Rayburn spoke at the dedication which was attended by a crowd estimated at 2,000. The Bonham High School Band played. The original Jones Field was 131 acres, but Bonham voted additional bonds to bring the facility to 315 acres. At the time of dedication two hangers would accommodate 35 planes each.

Three barracks housed 80 men each with additional facilities such as a hospital, mess hall and recreational buildings.

In addition to Jones Field, there was Kueckelhan Field, a primary field with a small cafe for instructors and two hangars; this was where most pilots received their first 45 hours of flight training before transferring to Jones Field for the second half of primary training. Trainees and their instructors could also shoot touch-and-goes at three more auxiliary airstrips -- Craven Field (just south of Red River), Brown Field near Ravenna and Hrdlicka Field approxi-

Bonham was a boomtown as thousands of young aviators went through training and then spent their free time in local hot spots such as the soda fountain at Saunders Drug Store. Boyd, Evans and Graham streets were built to house ground school instructors, flight instructors and mechanics.

The airplane used for training at Jones Field was a Fairchild PT-19. From 1941 until Jones Field closed in 1944, approximately 5,000 pilots were trained at Jones Field on the PT-19. The plane was built specifically for training new pilots. The frame was built of metal piping and carried a Ranger 6-cylinder, inverted engine. The aluminum materials used for the body and wings weren’t top quality because the plane was used as a trainer and had a short life expectancy.

The cadets who successfully completed primary pilot training at Jones Field were destined to enter fighter pilot training -- often flying PT-13s at nearby Perrin Field -- or bomber school at Enid, Oklahoma or San Antonio, Texas.

The final flight of a military student-pilot at Jones Field was in October 1944 and the process was initiated to return the airstrip to civilian control.

Over the years former Jones Field instructors returned to Bonham for reunions. A proposal was made to locate a Fairchild PT-19 to restore for permanent display at the Fannin County Museum of History. Contributions for this effort were made by many local businesses and organizations, and a large room at the Museum which was then undeveloped was refurbished to resemble the interior of a hanger from Jones Field.

Local businesses helped with construction and electrical and lighting upgrades.

A plane was found in want ads, and the owner finally donated the plane to the reunion group. It was in parts and pieces, so restoration took nearly two years. As the plane was to be kept in the Museum, the plane wasn’t restored to flying condition, but serves as an impressive reminder of what the Jones Field students and instructors had to work with.

Photos of original hanger and gas station from an article by Tim Davis in the North Texas eNews.

FREE robotics camp at Grayson College for middle schoolers

Denison, Texas - Thanks to a grant from the Bosch Community Fund, the Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning (CWL) will offer a FREE robotics camp to area middle schoolers from July 17 through July 21.

The camp dubbed, RoboTex, is a foundational STEM-based robotics camp. Middle-school-age attendees will build robots with the VEX-IQ system and participate in competitions. On the final day of camp, participants will get hands-on experience utilizing STEM-aligned equipment in Grayson College’s Industrial Technology Labs. Friday afternoon will feature a major robotics competition allowing spectators. Residents of Fannin and Grayson county who are entering sixth grade through exiting eighth grade are encouraged to apply by visiting grayson.edu/cwl/ courses/roboticscamp.html. Placement is expected to be competitive since there are just 20 spots available. The application consists of a short biographical data questionnaire and an eight-sentence essay explaining why the applicant would like to attend this camp.

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 23.

“Grants like this one from Bosch allow us to expand our reach and pro-

vide educational opportunities for students we don’t often see on campus,” said Grayson College President Jeremy McMillen. “Middle school is a formative time for learning and self-discovery. I am grateful for Bosch Community Fund’s gift to Grayson College that will spark middleschool students’ interest in science, engineering, technology and mathematics fields.”

The Bosch Community Fund has been providing support to nonprofit organizations and teachers in North America for the past 10 years. The Fund prioritizes teacher support and efficacy, hands-on and project-based learning, equity, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability and is dedicated to providing teachers, students, and local communities the tools they need to create exceptional learning experiences and implement innovative approaches to education. Since it began providing funding in 2012, the Bosch Community Fund has made 1,615 grants to over 250 organizations, plus 466 sustainability grants equating to over $36 million dollars to date. Nearly 200,000 students and more than 4,000 teachers across North America were positively impacted in 2021 alone by the Fund's investments.

Grayson College was awarded $7,000 from the Bosch Community Fund to host the RoboTex camp up to six times over three years. This is Grayson College’s first grant award from the Bosch Community Fund.

Middle schoolers interested in the RoboTex camp can find more information and apply at grayson.edu/cwl/courses/ robotics-camp.html or can ask questions by contacting Grayson College’s Center for Workplace Learning at 903463-8765.

Aspiring RoboTex camper Kasen Brin showing off one of the 10 Vex IQ robotic building kits purchased with the award from BOSCH Community Fund. Courtesy of Grayson College.

If

God Gives Us The Choice!

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

The Creator has given all of humanity the gift of being able to choose. The choice given is right and wrong, each having consequences.

The Israelites were given the choice of right of wrong several times. Moses relayed the message of God, “Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 11:26-28). Another time the offer of choice was given, “See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil” (Deuteronomy 30:15). Joshua offered a choice and a proclamation; “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose

you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). Elijah offered the people a choice; “How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him” (1 Kings 18:21).

The Jews were given a choice. When the Jews were gathered at Jesus’ trial, “Pilate said unto them, ‘Whom will ye that I release unto you?

Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?” (Matthew 27:17). “They said, Barabbas” (Matthew 27:21).

The majority will choose an eternal punishment over obedience to God. Isaiah said, “they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations” (Isaiah 66:3). Micah recorded that the people in such a way that

“they may do evil with both hands earnestly” (Micah 7:3). We have the right to choose. Let us choose eternity with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to those “which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:3132). Jesus said “except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3). Christ said, “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). The Lord said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). Jesus said “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:19). We have a choice to make. The responsibility is on us.

Sunday Morning Re-take “Faith of Our Fathers”

Hello everyone!

The Bible tells us in 1 John

3:1, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” Our Heavenly Father loved us so much that he sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross so that we can have eternal life through Him. This is an example of the greatest love of all time. As I have said before, why anyone would not want to accept this love is beyond me. My father, God rest his soul, loved our

Life Requires

family very much, and was an excellent example for my sisters and I. It’s been 22 and a half years since he passed away, and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him.

In 1849, Frederick William Faber wrote this classic hymn, which is commonly sung on Father’s Day.

“Faith of our fathers, living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word!

Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will be true to thee till death.”

If you’re looking for 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

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

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

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

Baptist

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815

Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

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

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

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

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

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

Fannin County

Baptist

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645

Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615

Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christian

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

Congregational

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

Episcopal

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

The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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

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

903-378-2291

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

Do

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

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

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

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

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

Catholic

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

Don't Like Religion?

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pentecostal

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

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

Road Rage Rudeness Hatefulness Division

Presbyterian

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

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

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

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

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

Romans 12:18

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

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

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

Church of God

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

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

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

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.

John 3:16

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Fishin’

Texas Crop and Weather Report June 21, 2023

CENTRAL

A map of the 12 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension districts.

A map of the 12 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension districts.

Dry conditions returned with above normal temperatures and humidity. There were a few scattered storms throughout the district. Soil moisture was short to adequate. Pastures continued to improve with warm weather and late spring rains. Good quality grazing was available, and the first hay cutting produced good yields. Pasture and rangeland conditions were beginning to deteriorate under dry, hot conditions. Corn reached firm dough to dent stage with the 100-plus degree daily temperatures. Later-planted corn was

Cousins, Harper Holland (L) and Lucy Cunningham fishing on a local pond. Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcleader@ verizon.net, attention Tim or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page.

Week of June 21, 2023

Cooper GOOD. Water lightly stained; 85 degrees. Summer fishing patterns should resume after the recent storms. Catfish are good on cut shad. White bass are good. Crappie are fair with jigs and minnows.

Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 90 degrees; 0.34 feet below pool. Bass are good on topwaters, frogs and spook type baits early in the morning. On cloudy days the shallow bite is good on flukes and chatterbaits on the outside edge of flooded weeds. On sunny days the offshore bite picks up with Carolina rigs and Texas rigs with blue fleck, plum colors best. Designated hitters with big worms, or eight inch bull worms plum or red bug will land bites as well. Best offshore depths seem to be 18-25 feet near deeper water. Deep crankbaits are fair, but the bite is slowing. Report by Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Guide Service. Bass are slow with the topwater bite sporadic early and late in the day. Try frog patterns along the outside edge of grass and weed lines. Bream are excellent on beds.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 0.09 feet below pool. Crappie are excellent in the early mornings in 5-10 feet of water on timber in shallow brush piles. As the sun rises, fish transition midday to 12-20 feet of water. Majority of the schools will be at 12-14 feet. A lot of the monster fish are going to be sitting on the bottom and you cannot see them. You will need to take your jig and touch the bottom and lift up real slow and you will find they are hiding right on the bottom. Some days timber is better than brush. If you were to cut the lake in half, it seems that the south half of the lake is fishing best right now. Ray Roberts GOOD. Water is stained; 85 degrees; 0.05 feet above pool. White bass are slow, but should improve soon. Bass are good on Carolina rigs and dropshots in 2-14 feet of water.Some mornings have a good topwater bite. Crappie are good with many undersized catches on brush piles in 15-25 feet of water. Report by Jim Walling, Ucatchem Guide Service.

Tawakoni EXCELLENT. Water lightly stained; 85 degrees; 0.66 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni continues to fish excellent with summer patterns in full swing. Fish are on the move as the water temperature increases to the mid 80s. Hybrid striper, striper and white bass have been consistent on slabs, in-line spinners and even live bait in 18-30 feet of water on drop offs, humps and long points. Side imaging is helping find the fish. Crappie are good in 8-16 feet on bridge columns, lay downs, and standing timber preferring minnows over jigs. Eatersize catfish are excellent with baited holes producing most of the fish right now. Prepared baits are working best in 22-35 feet of water. Largemouth bass are fair with a solid topwater bite the first 30 minutes on a white frog. Then switch over to a stick bait or shallow crankbait. Fish are holding on shady sides of shallow docks and bridges. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.33 feet below pool. Striped bass are in the summer pattern. Small stripers are biting swimbaits under working rafts of threadfin shad. Bigger stripers are good with topwater action, and some out in really deep water with great big schools using slabs. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striper fishing is excellent on live bait fishing deep water 60-80 feet. The slab bite is on as well as the fish are making their runs down the deep water banks in the early morning. Look for white birds! Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in 15-18 feet of water on brush in the Little Mineral Arm. Catfish are fair on cut shad in deep water fishing on the bottom in 60-70 feet. Prepared baits in 15-20 feet of water working for channel catfish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair on live shad along the bluffs on the banks around the gravel. Also try topwaters early near the sandy flats. Report by Jacob Orr Lake Texoma Guaranteed Guide Service.

getting short of moisture for final filling, which may trim off the excellent yields previously expected. Overall, corn was expected to produce above the long-term average yields. The wheat harvest was complete with varying yields. Cotton began squaring. Fleahopper populations built up in ditches and rangelands and have now begun to move into cotton fields. Sorghum progressed nicely and avoided many insect problems so far. Livestock were in good condition, and prices remained steady.

EAST

Strong storms tore through several counties. Winds around 110 mph and higher were reported. Trees, power lines, fences and livestock structures

Property Sale Prompts Fairfield Lake State Park Closure

June 3, 2023

Media Contact: TPWD News, AUSTIN— Fairfield Lake State Park will close to the public beginning 10 p.m. June

4.

“Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners continue to pursue options for saving Fairfield Lake State Park, including through condemnation,” said Commission Chairman Arch “Beaver” Aplin III. “But in the meantime, department staff must focus on decommissioning the property before our lease ends June 13.”

The park has been open for day use visitation while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its commissioners took persistent and extraordinary steps to negotiate with Todd Interests, which purchased the property from Vistra Corp. TPWD extended a formal offer that totaled $25 million as incentive for Todd Interests to relinquish its contract, which would have allowed TPWD to purchase the park from Vistra. Todd Interests rejected that offer.

Beginning June 5, park staff will begin to remove equipment and relocate staff members. Closure of the park also means the public’s loss of access to the two public boat ramps and a fishing pier on Fairfield Lake, a popular bass fishery.

Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 10 to consider acquiring through condemnation the 5,000-acre property in Freestone County that includes Fairfield Lake and Fairfield Lake State Park.

“We want to thank the more than 6,250 people who have supported Fairfield Lake State Park since it reopened,” said TPWD Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D., “and the millions who made memories there in the nearly 50 years before that. We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you again someday.”

FARMING

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were all heavily damaged. Power was knocked out for many residents. Gregg County reported producers were having to water livestock due to power outages. Record high temperatures were also an issue. Hay production continued in other areas of the district. Cattle markets remained strong. Livestock were in fair to good condition. Weed control was underway.

NORTH

Subsoil and topsoil moisture levels were adequate to surplus for most of the counties. Pasture and rangeland were in fair to good condition. Some counties received significant rains including scattered thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds and flooding. Some counties were dealing with power outages, downed trees and some crop damage.

Wheat, corn, grain sorghum and soybeans looked good. The pasture conditions should improve. Winter wheat was being harvested. Hay was being cut and baled up in some areas. Insect and disease populations were on the rise. Foliar fungicides were being sprayed. Livestock conditions were good and continuing to improve.

ROLLING PLAINS

Temperatures were rising. An extended heat wave could hurt pastures and dryland corn and sorghum. Cotton planting was in full swing with most dryland and irrigated cotton acres planted. Several counties reported better-than-expected wheat harvest yields and test weights. More rain will be needed to sustain pastures, crops and stock tanks.

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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 1-800-2896555 for more information.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

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

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

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

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

ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE

Estate of Ed Tucker

2102 CR 2610

Near Lake Bonham

Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1: 8a- 5p

See Full Size Ad on Page 6

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.

MULTI- FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Once you see the mailbox “1235” turn down the private drive next to it and drive straight back to the two story house located in the back. Sale will be on Friday, June 30th & Saturday, July 1st. 8am- 4pm. 1235 Island Bayou Road, Bonham, Texas

COME TO A 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

2122 Pecan St., Bonham

June 28th, 29th, 30th

Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 8am-?

We have Levi 501 size 34x32, other jeans size 36, several kids sizes, women and mens clothing. Lawn mower, weed eaters, toys, books, shoes, jewelry, and miscellaneous.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE:

Antique oak desk/table $50. Antique Parlor table $50. Rustic end table $25. Adjustable metal shelf for home office or patio $40. Mission style rocking chair with burlap cushion $30.

Vintage round accent table with folding sides $40. Antique flexible floor lamp with no shade $20. Large painting easel $20. Desktop drafting table $20. Almost new cordless sweeper/ vaccuum $50. Small wheelchair & walker $40. Garden cart $30. 18ft. ladder $125. 5000 BTU window unit AC with remote control $40. 4-wheeler and ATV for sale. Prefer text or call: 903227-4524 for viewing appt.

HELP WANTED

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.

HELP WANTED

Needing someone for outside general cleanup full time or part time. Call 972-689-1828.

HOUSEKEEPING

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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. John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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:

Sale

Style of Case Legal Description

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

BONHAM ISD vs. CHARLES PERKINS

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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TX-18-4577 10/13/2021 TX-20-4693 1/18/2023 TX-20-4726 10/12/2022 TX-21-4796 1/18/2023 TX-21-4816 10/12/2022 91957 5/15/2023 92380 5/15/2023 71360

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).

1 TX-15-4361 9/18/2019 90729 5/15/2023 $28,700.00 2 3 4 5 6

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.

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

6/13/23

Manna House Food Pantry

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.)

For more information: 903-583-3910

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

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Fannin County Community Ministries

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

8:00am - 11:45am

1022 FM 273

BONHAM TX 75418

903-583-3663

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BETTY MAE JOHNSON “AUNT BETTY”

Bonham-Betty Mae Johnson (Mize) passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in her hometown of Ivanhoe, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1932, also in Ivanhoe, To Lucille and Thomas “Pete” Mize.

Betty had a diverse career throughout her life, including mother, grandmother, wife, store and restaurant owner, caregiver, Justice of the Peace, the ultimate hostess among many other roles. Her strong work ethic and dedication to her family and community were admired by all who knew her.

Betty had a variety of interests, including a love for Elvis music, Coca-Cola, board games, and gambling. She was a true people person and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, often over a cup of coffee, a game of cards or Yahtzee.

Betty will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, sister Glenda Mastrogiocomo; sons, James H. Staton and Charles A. Staton; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Staton; grandchildren, James H Staton III, Thomas Staton, Jason Staton, Steven Alan Staton and Dana Staton; great grandchildren, Brittany Staton, Katelynn Staton, Beau Staton, MacKenzie McCoy, Brynn Staton, Alexis Staton, Dylan Staton, and Aubrey Burks; as well as great great grandchild, Harlin Staton.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Joe Richard Johnson, son Robert Staton, and brothers, James Mize, Billy Mize, and Lyndale Mize.

Betty Will always be remembered for her warm and welcoming personality, and her commitment to her loved ones. Her presence will be deeply missed by all whom had the privilege of knowing her.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at New Hope Cemetery in Ivanhoe, Texas. Bro. Brandon Donna officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Clayton Harrison, Timmy Harrison, Thomas Staton, Jason Staton, Timmy Reeves, and Chris Reeves.

Following the service, a family and friends gathering was held at Hunni Rose Ranch @10525 N State Highway 78, Ravenna Texas to commemorate her loving memory.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to New Hope Cemetery C/O Linda Myracle 239 CR 2145 Telephone, TX 75488 in honor of Betty.

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RICKEY GENE OSBORNE

Bonham-Rickey Gene Osborne, age 65 was born on April 12, 1958 in Bonham, TX to Hershell Clyde and Barbara Olline (Busby) Osborne passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. Rickey worked for the City of Bonham Street Department and retired after 23 years. He was hardworking, and a joy to be around; he was funny and enjoyed a good laugh. “Whatever” was his favorite word, so whatever the case may have been “whatever” was the response. Rickey was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed being outdoors and going to the dirt track to watch racing. Rickey was very meticulous about keeping his trucks clean.

He is survived by daughters, Sabrina of Savoy, Heather and husband Jeremy of Bonham, and Amanda and Richard of Dodd City; sons, Billy and Courtney of Dodd City, Richard of Bonham, and Larry and Lori of Bonham; grandsons, Johnathan, Allen, Jeffrey, Channler, Greg, and Brent; granddaughters, Cheyenne, Lexi, Kenzie, and “the favorite” Tenley; great granddaughter, Paisley; brothers, Butch and Robert; sister, Pat; in addition to several nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Rickey is preceded in death by his mother Barbara and father Hershell.

Visitation was held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Mark Posey officiated.

Interment followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Johnathan, Jeffrey, Greg, and Channler, Bonham Steet Department Employees, Victor Wright, and Ethan Taylor. Serving as honorary pallbearers were his granddaughters, Cheyenne and Lexi, and all of the City of Bonham Street Department.

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

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“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.”

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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 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

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Specifications may be obtained from:

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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

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.

Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address: 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

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Specifications may be obtained from:

Mailing Address:

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Alicia Whipple 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 Bonham, TX 75418

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.

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

6/13/23

USDA

Reminds

Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

(Bonham, TX), June 21, 2023 – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Fannin County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.

“In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Amy Lindsey, FSA’s County Executive Director in Fannin County. “Our FSA staff is available to assist producers in completing acreage reports, including providing maps.” An acreage report documents

a crop grown on a farm or ranch and its intended uses. Filing an accurate and timely acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits.

How to File a Report

The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Fannin County:

July 17, 2023 Corn, Grain Sorghum, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Haygrazer, Cover Crops, Grass for Hay/ grazing or left standing

To file a crop acreage report, producers need to provide:

• Crop and crop type or variety;

• Intended use of the crop;

• Number of acres of the crop;

• Map with approximate boundaries for the crop;

• Planting date(s);

• Planting pattern, when applicable;

• Producer shares;

• Irrigation practice(s);

• Acreage prevented from planting, when applicable;

• Other information as required.

Acreage Reporting Exceptions

The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting dates:

• If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.

• If a producer acquires additional acreage after the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendar days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office.

• Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP-covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.

Producers should also report crop acreage they intended to plant, but due to natural disaster, were unable to because of a natural disaster.

Prevented planting acre-

age must be reported on form CCC-576, Notice of Loss, no later than 15 calendar days after the final planting date as established by FSA and USDA’s Risk Management Agency. FSA offers continuous certification for perennial forage. This means after perennial forage is reported once and the producer elects continuous certification, the certification remains in effect until a change is made. Check with FSA at the local USDA Service Center for more information on continuous certification.

Farmers.gov Portal

Producers can access their FSA farm records, maps and common land units through the farmers.gov portal. Through a new mapping feature, producers can import and view other shapefiles, such as precision agriculture planting boundaries. This allows producers to view, save, print and label their own maps for acreage reporting purposes. To access mapping features and other helpful on-line tools, producers need level 2 eAuth access linked to their Business Partner customer record. Visit farmers.gov/ account to learn how to create a farmers.gov account.

In addition to mapping tools, a farmers.gov account offers a variety of self-service opportunities for FSA and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) customers, including managing FSA farm loans and NRCS conservation contracts. Video tutorials, including how to use mapping tools, are available on the farmers.gov YouTube channel. Learn more about a farmers.gov account.

More Information

For questions, please contact the Fannin County FSA office at 903-583-9513.

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Bonham City Council – Recognizing Excellence and Valor

By Rose Schwartz

Monday, June 12, 2023, Pastor Mark Posey of the First Congregational Church of Bonham, led an invocation before the start of the Bonham City Council. Mayor H.L. Compton first thanked all for their attendance before noting there was a Quorum with all City Councilmen present and calling the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

1. Consider and take action to approve minutes of the May 8th regular meeting and the May 15th special meeting: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve minutes.

2. Consider and take action to accept financial report for month ending May 31, 2023: Bonham’s Director of Administrative Service Sarah Osburn, gave a report of strong property tax influx as well as sales tax collections. She noted her department would be working with the EDC (Economic Development Corporation) in purchasing software called Zach Tax that has confidential information on big sales tax collectors which should help in projecting sales tax. She touched on the interest received from the Tex Pool accounts and noted she may be proposing a new investment account idea in the future. She noted city budget meetings have begun as have the BEDCo audit for fiscal year 2022. She ended by suggesting future reports be summarized to reduce excessive content. A motion was made by Councilman Wayne Moore to accept the report with Councilman Ernie Quintana seconding the motion which passed.

3. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [The City Council invites persons with comments or observations to briefly address the Council for the limited purpose of determining whether the matter should be referred to staff for study and response and/or be placed on a future meeting agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from considering deliberations on any item not listed on the posted City Council Agenda.]: There were no speakers.

4. Presentation of plaque to Employee of the Quarter: Bonham’s Human Resource Director Brad Nichols noted the recipient of the 2nd Quarter’s Employee of the Quarter is Jonathan Loiselle who is the Chief Building Official that has been with Bonham since February 2022. Brad spoke of Mr. Loiselle’s 30+ years of experience in his field and commented on the efficient, non-confrontational professionalism he brings to his job and shared one of Jonathan’s favorite quotes as being “We seek compliance, not punishment.”

5. Special Presentation by Police Chief Hawkes: Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes spoke to commend Sgt. Trevor Franz and Patrol Officer Blake Garcia for exemplary performance of their job during “a man with a gun” call on May 6th. He noted how upon arriving at the location of the threat, their lives were immediately placed in danger and how they responded in line with their training while showing courageous bravery in the face of extreme danger. After expressing his appreciation and noting how the City of Bonham and the department is blessed to have men of their caliber on the force, he asked the officers to come forward to receive one of the highest honors in law enforcement, “The Medal of Valor.”

6. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance amending Article 13.03 of Chapter 13 – Utilities of the Bonham Code of Ordinances to adopt sanitary sewer and water construction standards and technical specifications: Mayor Compton called to order at 5:40 p.m., a public hearing to hear comments on this. City Manager Sean Pate explained how Hayter Engineering has assisted the City of Bonham in developing a consistent uniform code to present developers in the future specifications to match with the City’s water/sewer models. Mayor Compton asked if there were any questions before ending the hearing at 5:44 p.m. after which Mr. Pate read the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman John Burnett to approve the ordinance as read. The motion was seconded by Ernie Quintana and passed.

7. Consider and take action to approve a contract with Underwood, Inc. for the 10th St. Lift Station Replacement: Mr. Pate explained how this has been over a year's worth of planning and progress and how lift stations are located at different locations and why they are needed. He noted that the proposed upgrade, whose cost would be covered by a tripartnership between the city, Bedco and G.K. Reddy; will be able to meet the current demand while leaving the capacity for a certain percentage of additional development. After Mr. Pate’s summary, a motion was made by Councilman Michael Evans to approve the contract with Ernie Quintana seconding the motion which passed.

8. Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance conveying property at 906 Benton St.: Mayor Compton called the hearing to order at 5:47 p.m. after which Bonham’s Director of Community Development Mark Kinnaird conveyed the reasons for the recommendation by the City’s staff to proceed with the sale of this lot for the amount of $8,500. After Mayor Compton ended the hearing at 5:49 p.m., Mr. Pate read the ordinance. Councilman Bill Chapman made the motion to approve with the understanding there would be a chain of title handed to the buyer upon its purchase. John Burnett seconded the motion which passed.

9. Consider and take action to appoint Individuals to the following boards: After some discussion the following persons volunteered their services.

a) Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project, Inc. – Meals on Wheels of Texoma: Councilman Wayne Moore

b) Texoma Area Para-transit Board of Directors: Mayor H.L. Compton

10. Consider and take action to approve a Contractual Services Agreement between the City of Bonham and the Bonham Economic Development Corporation: Sean Pate noted this was an update to previous agreements with no real material differences. After his summation, a motion was made by Bill Chapman to approve with Michael Evans seconding the motion which passed.

11. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

Bonham’s Human Resource Director Brad Nichols presented Employee of the Quarter to Jonathan Loiselle who is the Chief Building Official.

Bonham Police Chief Andrew Hawkes, Sgt. Trevor Franz and Patrol Officer Blake Garcia. Photos by Rose Schwartz

Chief Andrew Hawkes presented Sgt. Trevor Franz and Patrol Officer Blake Garcia The Medal of Valor.

Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center Ribbon Cutting

Our dermatologist office in Bonham TX office is conveniently located off East Sam Rayburn Drive to serve patients residing in Bonham, Dodd City and surrounding areas. At our Bonham location, we offer full skin cancer screenings and general dermatology services, including the treatment of acne, eczema and psoriasis.

On-site, we have dedicated profession-

als ready to service every patient need, including Family Nurse Practitioner, William J. Mast and Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon, Dr. Ajay Amarnani, Services Offered in Bonham General Dermatology

Photos by Randy Holland