8-1-23 Leader E-Edition by The Fannin County Leader

August 1, 2023

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Movie Crew Films at Legacy Ridge Legacy Ridge Country Club, Bonham, TX – Legacy Ridge was stormed this week by The Short Game film crew to include

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evaluated many golf courses. The movie promoters said, “We are especially pleased to have secured the beautiful Legacy Ridge Country Club

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in Bonham, TX for our golf scenes. With both a links front nine and a stunning wooded back nine, Legacy offers us amazing versatility in filming our golf scenes.” Local students, Legacy

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Ridge members and employees have been given the opportunity to be extras in the movie. While the course is open, players might skip a hole and then play another hole twice. The players are understanding and excited to see first-hand the makings of a movie. This week, Legacy’s remodeled banquet room, which usually hosts special events is accommodating approximately 100 individuals for breakfast and lunch. The dressing rooms are being used by the wardrobe and hair & makeup departments. The space is perfect for their needs. As the metroplex moves north, the increase popularity of golf, and the excellent course conditions (Thank You to The Staff), Legacy Ridge has seen play on the course triple. Players new to the course enjoy the course design, excellent pace of play, Bentgrass greens and friendly staff. Call (903) 640-4800 for additional information.

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WOW, what a summer we had! Thank you to everyone who has been so patient with us as we navigate all the updates and construction. Roof Replacement construction begins 1st week of August! Once our roof doesn’t leak anymore we can begin the inside construction and painting. Be on the lookout for more information about a Grand Reopening in the first week of September to see all the updates and the fresh new look

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This past Wednesday the 26th of July 2023, I had the privilege of getting together with three leaders of the grief recovery support group in Fannin County known as Grief Share. I visited with Carolyn Rogers, Debbie Farrar and George Cosper to discuss the soon start of the Fall meetings and go over a few changes within the program. I initially met Carolyn, Debbie and George in the Winter of 2022 for an article I wrote regarding the Grief Share classes that were starting in March of that year. For those just hearing about it, Grief Share is an international organization that has helped over a million people recover from the loss of a loved one by utilizing approximately 45 experts ranging from licensed psychologists, certified grief therapists, pastors, authors, professors, psychiatrists, theologians and trauma counselors to co-produce brief video seminars that are viewed during the two-hour Grief Share sessions. The videos cover grief and recovery topics with expert interviews using real life case studies and dramatic reenactments. After viewing the

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videos, a group discussion is held regarding the contents of the video and those wishing to share what is going on in their life can do so. Participants are encouraged to take home the workbook and write their feelings regarding the topics discussed. Those feelings can be shared or not shared with the group according to the discretion of the participant. Carolyn stressed that there is absolutely no pressure exerted on anyone to share their thoughts. Carolyn, who suffered the

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loss of her husband of fifty years several years ago, has the most experience with the organization and noted that the videos have recently been updated and are 30 minutes long (they had previously run about 45 minutes) and the workbooks were also updated & condensed (though there is still a daily devotion section with a place for personal thoughts to be written.) She noted two things are stressed for each participant with the first being to share briefly who

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it is they lost in their life. And the second thing is a rule they ask all to adhere to, that whatever they hear coming from another in the group, it is not to be repeated outside of the group. She noted the importance of everyone feeling secure in knowing the thoughts they share will not become fodder for gossip. Debbie, who also suffered the loss of a husband, shared what an amazing difference can be

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We tried this class before with no luck. We are going to try again after some expressed interest. These free classes are open to those still living at home, newly moved out, or needing a little more guidance in life. We are looking for professionals in their field to come in and teach the basics. Ex: changing a tire, creating a budget, applying for scholarships, filling out a job application or resume, your credit score, etc.

seen in those who attend Grief Share and at the start appear to be “closed” to when they finish and are able to talk and laugh again. She noted it is a misconception that Grief Share is just “a crying party” because though there may at times be tears shed, that is not all they do. As she finished making that distinction, Carolyn shared how the group gets together for reunions at local restaurants from time to time with

the most recent one being held at Luna Azul’s where 22 past participants got together for lunch (the next one she added will be at Gayle’s.)

Continued

Grief Share

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Two Fannin County football teams will look to extend postseason streaks in 2023, while four will vie to return to the playoffs. Workouts to prepare for the upcoming season commenced on Monday, July 31, for county squads. At Honey Grove, the Warriors will aspire to build on their turnaround season in 2022 during longtime Leonard head coach Shane Fletcher's first season there. Honey Grove last fall reached the area round and postseason for the

in District 9-2A-I. Meanwhile, at Ladonia, the Falcons, a 2022 bidistrict finalist, will look for their seventh-straight six-man postseason trip -again via 9-1A-II, during Denver Bowden's second season as head coach. Fannindel finished 5-6 overall and 2-1 in district play, joining Honey Grove as a district runnerup postseason qualifier. After a rare miss, Leonard will look to return to the playoffs during Justin Dozier's second season at the helm. In 2022, the Tigers (6-

place in 8-3A-II, but 1933 overall. Bonham and Savoy in lacked the tiebreaker necessary to advance to their 5-3A-I and 10-1A-I, re11th postseason in the last spectively, will vie for postseason returns un12 years. Trenton will vie for its der new head coaches fourth postseason trip in John Ramsey and Keith five years -- all under head Hughes. The Purple Warriors fincoach Josh Shipman. Last fall, the Tigers tied ished 2-8 last season afat 2-3 with Class 2A- ter a 5-6 bi-district effort newcomer Whitewright in 2021. for 6-2A-I's fourth and The Cardinals (4-6, 0-3) final postseason berth, but in 2022 won their most missed the playoffs due to games in a single season since their 5-4 bi-district a tiebreaker. The effort in 2022 advance in 2018. equated Trenton's secondstraight five-win season -- Honey Grove's Dre Patt. both tops for the school's Photo by Rich Hilliard

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Workouts for the 2023 high school football season in Texas commenced on July 31. Yearly, these equate a time of optimism. Thoughts of advancing deep into the State playoffs -- even playing into December -- abound. "We [as coaches] always think we might have that kind of year," said current Honey Grove head football coach Shane Fletcher. "You have to have luck and health." Ten years ago, during Fletcher's long stay at Leonard as head coach, the Tigers had both -- reaching the 2013 Class 2A Division II State semifinals. "They were bonded as brothers. They were the closest knit team I've ever coached," said Fletcher. "It's why we won those games that were close. "They did everything together: went out to eat, went to the movies," he said. "They didn't want to let their brothers down. "That group has always been special. Were they the most talented? Probably not." "To be honest, there wasn’t anything really special about us as players," said Cameron Adkins, a senior right guard on the team. "We didn’t have any Division I freak athletes. "As a team, however, we were special," said Adkins. "We worked harder than anyone, and we were a family. I had their backs and they had mine." "What I remember the

nine," he said. "We won -- that's all that matters. "Cisco had a very good football team that year. [They] did to Refugio [in the State championship game] what they did to us. We could have played with Refugio." Tentative dates for the 2023 State football championships will be Dec. 13-16 -- within which time will mark 10 years since Leonard's historic season concluded on Dec. 14, 2013. A sign attached to the Leonard High School football field house recalls the Tigers' unprecedented run you play in school history in the sport in 2013 to the Class 2A Division II State semifinals. Photo by Rich Hilliard "When past Thanksgiving During that 2013 until Christmas break," most from the season," said -- just three years after playoffs was a contributing postseason, Leonard said Fletcher, "that says Justin Bennett, a senior going 2-8 and missing the factor." "I really was in a different defeated Edgewood, 43- something -- you are a quarterback on the team, playoffs. "I remember from the very zone in the playoffs," said 36, in overtime at Royse pretty good team. "is just how much team chemistry we developed beginning a lot of people Bennett. "During the season, City on Nov. 14 in bi"Even today, when I see from the spring before the were counting us out. We I had some adversity strike, district, Blooming Grove, someone from that team, season, all the way through had lost a decent senior but thank goodness Ryan 35-21, at Coppell on Nov. [that State semfinalist summer and throughout the class and a lot of guys were Reed (Nixon) was ready 22 in the area round, S&S season] is what you talk playoffs. We were all one asked to step up in various to take care of business as Consolidated, 55-44, at about," he said. "You talk big family and played ... for positions," said Adkins. "It a sophomore and really Allen on Nov. 30 in the about how fun it was. How each other everyday. I still wasn’t until we were able to helped us throughout the regional round and Cooper, much we learned from each have love for all of those hold Gunter to a close game regular season and the 28-20, at Royse City on other." Dec. 9 in the quarterfinals guys like my brothers to [a 19-11 road loss, on Oct. playoffs as well. "I still hang out with some "Ryan was a great overall -- the last game delayed of my former teammates to 25] that we really started this day." "I think [a contributing to believe in ourselves -- athlete. If I’m not mistaken, in being played two days this day. In fact, our former factor] was the work we in how good we could be. I think he holds the record due to icy road conditions QB Justin Bennett and I put in from January up Every week following, we for most varsity football and equated the Tigers' get to relive the glory days until the playoffs," said started to become more games ever played in second-straight win over an coaching together now (at Adkins. "Our entire senior and more confident in our Leonard Football history," undefeated team. Celeste)," said Adkins. It took undefeated class would show up early abilities, which transferred said Bennett. "He started on "I remember it like it was varsity at multiple positions eventual champion Cisco at yesterday -- hard to believe and stay after practice and onto the field." The Tigers, the 3-2 third- from freshman through his Saginaw's Chisholm Trail that it was 10 years ago go through our own drills, watch film, get mental reps place District 7-2A-II senior year. He’s still one of in the State semifinals, 55- now." 6, to stop Leonard's historic and really focus on the little qualifier, on the field in the my buddies to this day." "The 2013 State Said Fletcher: "Justin took season. The Tigers finished semifinalist run was an things. Coach Fletcher had a 2013 postseason turned to the reigns in the playoffs. with an 11-4 record overall. incredible journey," said saying that he would preach Bennett at quarterback. "The rematch with Bennett. "From finishing "We were a very run-heavy We road Justin through the to us and now I preach to my offensive lineman (as a offense during the regular playoffs. We had luck on [district-rival] S&S was third in our district to said Adkins, our side. Every year, you probably the best game making it to the final four coach at Celeste), and that season," we played all year," said was totally unexpected. It is: “Little things make the whose senior teammate, could have it." Luck that year for Leonard Fletcher. "We got hot and was an experience that I running back Solomon big things happen." The Leonard Tigers Titus, earned the 7-2A-II equated a football run that healthy at the same time. will remember forever." "We could have played achieved something offensive superlative that topped the Tigers' previous unprecedented in school season. "Our ability to air best -- a three-round Cooper 10 times and they would have beaten us history in the sport in 2013 the ball out more during advance in 1986.

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by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner Self and the motion passed. 8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment report for June 2023 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson stated the TexPool account interest was $34,671.46 on a balance of $7,704,263.00. The interest on the 2020 Bond was $18,381.56 on a balance of $11,191,701.68. He noted the interest on the Operating Business Fund was $158.59 on a balance of $129,654.38 and concluded by stating the total interest for June was $53,211.61. A motion was made by Commissioner Lane to approve the report with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed. 9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve final plat for Fannin Ranch; 73 lots on CR 4910 in Leonard – Commissioner Precinct 2 for Development Services Director: Judge Cunningham named the parties that were involved in coming up with the acceptable verbiage for the plat that would absolve Fannin County from being responsible for future maintenance of the subdivision roads. Fannin County Development Services Director Di Hopkins then noted all other requirements for approval had been met before Attorney Paul Ivy added his comments that though the language in the agreement wasn’t ideal, it should be sufficient to assure the county would not be responsible for maintaining the roads of this subdivision. He advised the county to be cautious going forward with wording on future plats to avoid potential problems in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed. 10. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Rock and Gravel bids for the 2023-2024 fiscal year – County Judge for County Auditor/ Interim Purchasing Agent: Ms. Whipple recommended the acceptance of all bids. Commissioner Magness made a mo-

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the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter – Opioid Settlement – County Judge: Executive Session was entered into at 10:00 a.m. and after some time, Regular Session was entered back into at 10:26 a.m. 22. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Consultation with Attorney Executive Session – County Judge: Attorney Reid Martin with the Law Firm of Martin Walker in Tyler, Texas, introduced himself as the attorney that has been representing Fannin County with the Opioid litigation since 2017. He

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FCRW Announce Meeting 02-07-17

Christin Bentley Courtesy Photo Press Release - The Fannin County Republican Women (FCRW) will be meeting Mon-

day, August 7, 2023. Guest speaker will be Christin Bentley, State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) Committeewoman for Senate District 1. Republican Women, Associates and their guests are welcome! The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with a meet and greet portion of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish. The program begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at 7:15 pm. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200

lic office, a Candidate must be a US citizen, over 18 years of age; must not have been determined to be mentally incapacitated or be convicted of an unpardoned felony; must have resided continuously in Texas for 12 months, and in Precinct #1 for 6 months. While important, County road and bridge building and maintenance is only part of a County Commissioner’s job. The job includes: • Serving as a member of the Commissioners Court • Representing one of four precincts within the County • Typically responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges within that precinct The Commissioners Court conducts the general business of the County and consists of the County Judge and four Commissioners.The Court: • Adopts the county’s budget and tax rate • Adopts ordinances and zoning

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• Approves all budgeted purchases of the County • Fills vacancies in most elective and appointive offices • Sets all salaries and benefits • Has exclusive authority to authorize contracts • Provides and maintains all County buildings and facilities • Plans and sets policies Again, Judge Cunningham is asking for any qualified Candidate, willing to serve, to step forward and submit an application for consideration. Applications are available through the County Judge’s office which can be contacted by telephone at 903-583-7455 or by email at countyjudge@ fanninco.net. The application may also be downloaded from the Fannin County website homepage: https://www. co.fannin.tx.us/ The selection process is intended to be transparent and will be conducted pursuant to Section 87.042 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Fannin County History The Road Down Memory Lane

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham, One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook:

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Search for New Fannin County Commissioner Underway

Press Release / July 24, 2023 - Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has named a panel of 36 business and civic leaders to rate Candidates seeking appointment as Fannin County Commissioner Precinct #1. Panelists include the mayors of Bonham, Savoy, Ravenna and Ector, church and business leaders, and other respected citizens. Panelists do not include members of the press, County employees, County officials, or candidates running for County office. The Panel has already begun reviewing applications submitted by qualified Candidates, and advising the Judge. While no deadline has been set to complete the selection process, qualified Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. To be qualified, a Candidate must meet the requirements set out at Section 141.001 of the Texas Election Code. The Code generally provides that in order to be eligible for pub-

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patch regarding a boater who was sinking in a nearby river. The warden spoke with the distressed boater and advised him to put on a life jacket immediately. He then called the local fire department for backup. The boater dropped an accurate pin for his location, and the warden quickly found him hanging on the top bow of a vertically floating vessel, half submerged. The warden pulled up to the vessel, allowing the boater to jump in. The vessel then completely submerged. However, the warden successfully tied the boat’s bowline to a nearby tree stump, saving the vessel, which was later towed to a local boat ramp. Together, the warden and boater recovered an ice chest with fish and a couple of fishing poles. The boater explained that there were a lot of floating trees in the swift water. While he was fishing, a huge floating tree came over his motor, pushing the back of the vessel underwater. The boater was very appreciative and tired.

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Cooper GOOD. Water lightly stained; 87 degrees; 0.5 feet above pool. Crappie are excellent on structure with jigs. Catfish are excellent on cut shad. White bass are good on artificials. Fork GOOD. Water Stained; 90 degrees; 0.48 feet below pool. There is a good bass morning bite for an hour or two before shutting off. Topwaters like frogs, buzz baits, and sexy dawgs are good on points when there is a windy to light breeze the bite is even better. Then move offshore with shaky heads around docks and points with cover from 5-15 feet. Carolina rigs are fair, or baby brush hogs, deep crankbaits and flukes in 18-25 feet way out on the points. Shad pattern or blue back with a chartreuse side. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 87 degrees; 1.27 feet below pool. Thermocline is at 27 feet in parts of the lake. Crappie are good on minnows and 1/16-1/8 ounce white or black soft plastics fished in 15-20 feet of water on brush piles or timber. Sunny days are your best friend when the fish pull in tighter to structure. Black bass are good using Texas rigs, jig, or white spinnerbaits in 5-25 feet of water on brush piles, concrete, riprap, submerged road beds, and rock piles. Ray Roberts GOOD. Water is clear; 87 degrees; 0.50 feet below pool. Typical fishing patterns for the dog days of summer. White bass are good with more keeper sized fish in the schools. Crappie are fair on brush piles and trees in 20-25 feet of water using minnows, with many undersized catches. Bass are good with a sporadic topwater, but most catches on dropshots in 15-20 feet of water over main lake structures. Catfish are fair. Tawakoni GREAT. Water lightly stained; 85 degrees; 0.01 feet below pool. Fishing is in a solid summer pattern that should not change anytime soon. The striper and white bass bite is good. Fish have been schooling early in the morning and late in the evenings. The midday bite has been good on live bait on structures in 18-25 feet. Eater size catfish bite is about as good as it gets. Fishing is solid using prepared bait such as punch be in 25-35 feet. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 85 degrees; 1.29 feet above pool. Striped bass fishing is good on live bait, swimbaits and slabs. Chasing schooling fish along flats in 10-25 feet of water, or in deep water suspended 20-30 feet down. Small fish are everywhere surfacing, but the better fish will be below. Fishing with 3 inch swimbaits for numbers, and 2 ounce slabs or live bait for bigger fish. Crappie fishing is slow on jigs and minnows fishing brush piles seeing suspended fish 6-12 feet down. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair on live bait along the south end of the lake. The lure bite has slowed down as water temps hover in the mid 80s. Channel and blue catfish are good on cut shad or prepared baits fishing off rocky banks in 20-40 feet of water. All fish have been eatersize or undersized, with no big blues being caught.

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If you would like to donate or help, please reach out to Honey Grove Fire Department on their Facebook page or text 903-818-3805. Please come out and join us for a great time while we raise money to help Evan with his fight. All proceeds will aide medical cost and lost income.

Commissioner Lane Addresses Role Change

Citizens of Fannin County,

I am writing you today to make you aware of an important change affecting not only Precinct 1, but also the makeup of the county’s governing body as a whole. Since 2021, it has been my honor and privilege to serve you as County Commissioner of Precinct One. Though holding public office certainly comes with its own set of challenges, there is nothing more rewarding than service to our county. Recently, I have been offered an opportunity to serve in a different capacity and, after much deliberation, have chosen to hand over the responsibilities of my office to another person prior to the end of my term. The process of finding my successor is being managed by County Judge Newt Cunningham, and will take place over the next couple of weeks. Our county is at a pivotal moment in its history, and decisions made by our Commissioners today will have long lasting effects for generations to come. The pace of growth we are experiencing is unmatched in our history, and it is imperative we have strong, intelligent, businessminded leaders in place to guide us through this change. If you know of someone with these qualities, or are willing to serve in this role yourself, please make Judge Cunningham aware. When first elected, everyone pointed out the mountain of challenges that laid ahead in restoring Precinct 1 to an operationally efficient workcenter. Not only was nearly every piece of equipment dilapidated and unreliable, but accusations of staff being unmotivated to work were spread freely. Once elected, the only way to turn this ship around was to hold ourselves to the clear expectations expressed to me by the citizens. Equipment wise, I began auctioning many of

the unused steel hulks of broken equipment cluttering our maintenance yard. I then used this money, along with other sources, to invest in newer, more reliable machinery with which our crew could do their jobs. We now have two new haul trailers each with reliable trucks to tow them with. In January we purchased a new skid steer and a grapple attachment that has helped the crew work more efficiently. We also recently took possession of a new tractor with boom mower deck to trim overgrown trees impeding our roadways. Two of our previous road graders were having constant repairs, they were traded in for a newer, more reliable model allowing our crew to spend more of their time operating them instead of working on these back at the barn. This fiscal year alone, I was able to spend $309,380.94 on gravel ($193,947.83 budget, $115,433.11 ARPA funds) and $255,834.91 in oil sand ($76,187.00 budget, $179,647.91 ARPA funds) to address many of the repairs needed on the over 192 miles of county roads in Precinct 1. Offices displaced by the courthouse renovation had become scattered throughout the county with rentals costing the taxpayers over $120,000 annually. Through a land and commercial property purchase that was made, we will soon be consolidating many of these offices and courts into a centralized Justice Center. Our county leaders have a shared vision of our future, and are taking the necessary steps to get us there. Please stay engaged and remain supportive of whomever becomes our next Commissioner of Precinct One. Thank you again for allowing me that opportunity these past few years. Edwina Lane Fannin County Commissioner Precinct One

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Prayer for 12-18-18 Fannin County

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

Loving of the Truth

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

In one of Christ’s prayers to the Father, he states, “thy word is truth” (John 17:17). Paul educates us to know that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:1617). All of the Bible is truth and all of the Bible is from God. It is essential that those who desire to go to Heaven, love the truth. Paul warns about

being lost without the truth, “with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:10). We cannot be saved without the truth. It is vital that we learn the truth. If we love the truth, then we will learn more truth. Paul said to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Paul reminded the Ephesians, that trusted in Christ, that their trust came “after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation” (Ephesians 1:13).

It is imperative that we speak the truth. We are to that we are to be “speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Peter instructs that “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God” (1 Peter 4:11). Thus, we must speak as the Bible speaks. Paul instructed Timothy, concerning the truth of God, that he “Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2). John recorded these words of Jesus, “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 8:31-32). We are told that love “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6).

Sunday Morning Re-take “Be Thou My Vision”

Hello everyone! The Bible tells us in Psalm 73:24-26, “Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” As I’ve said before, the problem in our nation today is that we, as a nation, have lost our dependency upon the Lord. He is the only One we can depend on for help in solving the issues that we have today. A couple of weeks ago, I talked about how the possessed child in Mark chapter 9 was healed. After I wrote that article, I was looking back on it, and I had this thought. “How would it be if the Lord said to us, as a nation, what He said to

the people in verse 19?” “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you?” That would be a very scary thought, wouldn’t it? If we would only pray to the Lord, and seek His face, He will help us. He promised to never leave us, nor forsake us. What a wonderful promise! That being said, I am reminded of this classic hymn, that really ought to be the prayer of our nation today. “Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art; be Thou my best thought in the day and the night,

both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light.” “Be Thou my Wisdom, be Thou my true Word; be Thou ever with me, and I with Thee, Lord; be Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son; be Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.” If you are in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be a part of our worship services here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors our are honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday! Bro. Josh Stevenson

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Congregational

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

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 First Congregational Church-corner of Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440 Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Bailey Bible Baptist Church Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413 Episcopal Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Street (W 7th & Star Street) 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 903-583-7112 of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 75446 (615) 448-8802 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

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

Do you serve God? 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;

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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

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

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

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

1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Methodist

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ector United Methodist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas TX 75452 903-587-3463 75476 (903) 583-9546 First United Methodist Church of TrenSeventh & Main Baptist Church 617 ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 583-8679 First United Methodist Church of BonSovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 (903) 583-3314

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Grove Hill Methodist Church in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Marvin United Methodist Church 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison First Baptist Church of Bailey Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Mulberry United Methodist Church, PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, (903)583-4793 Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM phone 1-888-311-8508 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 McKenzie United Methodist Church N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Com701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 583-8519 merce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 75446 (903) 203-4455 903-249-2987 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Windom United Methodist Church West Shady Grove Baptist Church Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 207 Second Street PO Box 936 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX (903)583-4465 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 (903)378-2768 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR Nazarene 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Bonham Community Church 347 FM East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423 (903)367-7038 Catholic Non-Denominational St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner Golden Gospel Church 4435 County First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] 903-583-7734 (903) 227-8527 Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903) 587-2229 (903)359-6683 Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155 First Baptist Church of Randolph Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606 (903)583-6900

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910

Church of Christ

Are You A Christian?

Christian

First Christian Church of Bonham Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

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

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

Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)

Pentecostal

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

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014

Road Rage First Baptist Church of Trenton Main Street Presbyterian Church Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Rudeness PO P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Bonham 903 583 3989 (903)989-2319 Ephesians 4:18 Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325 Having the Hatefulness Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Homes First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 United Pentecostal understanding Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 Division Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Bonham, darkened, being Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM Romans 12:18 Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 alienated from the life 903-378-2291 903-583-5555

1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 If it be possible, asWolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 of God through the Savoy Church of Christ Bonham Honeymuch Grove United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 as lieth in Grace Reformed Baptist Church ignorance that is in P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 you, live peaceably them, because of the 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX with all men. Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 gracerbcbonham.com blindness of their heart: Church of God Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054 Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy82 Romans 12:18 recognizes 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655 that while we can’t Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180 I would rather live control everything, we my life as if there Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 should try our best Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007 is a God and die to

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Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 Wednesday @ 7:00 Please view our Sunday Morning services @ cbcfannin on Facebook or CBC Bonham-Youtube cbcmissionsbonhamtx@gmail.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2007 Nissan Frontier truck. 4 door, white. New transmission. 91,855 miles. $11,500. Call: 903-814-8620

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 & Emails No Selling, Commission Income $8,500.00 + a Month (ptnl.), No Experience, Company Will Train Company Licensing Fee $29.95 / month all inclusive Call Judy (903)505-4699 NOW HIRING-FULL TIME All positions/All shifts Starting at $15.00 an hour and up. Overtime available. Apply in person at: The J D Russell Company 1400 Duraedge Way Farmersville, TX 75442 972-782-8760

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THE J D RUSSELL COMPANY 1400 Duraedge Way Farmersville, TX. 75442 972-782-8760 Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Full-Time Pay $18.00-$22.00 Benefits Email resumes to jdr_tx@jdrussellco.com We are looking to hire a shipping/receiving supervisor for our manufacturing facility in Farmersville, TX. RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing all incoming/ outgoing freight. Communication with the logistics department. Checking outgoing orders for accuracy. REQUIREMENTS: Strong math competency. Experience preferred. Strong knowledge of order processing and inventory concepts.

GARAGE SALE 507 Elm St., Honey Grove Saturday, August 5th 9am-??? Lots of childrens clothing, adult clothing, shoes, jewelry, lamps, puzzles, books, and alot of misc.

BUDGET STUMP REMOVAL Commercial & Residential. Call William 903-820-1036.

WILSON CONSTRUCTION Install water lines & underground electric lines, bridge culverts, deer camps, and backhoe work. All kinds of building and construction. Serving Texoma over 20 years. Quality work, outdoor buildings and sheds. Call for free estimate 903-640-6999, Randy.

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

ESTATE SALE LARGE LIVING ESTATE SALE @ 415 Saunders, Bonham beside Calvary Baptist August 4-5. 9am-5pm Furniture, kitchen items, clothes, children’s toys and more! LIVING ESTATE SALE Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 10th, 11th & 12th 8am- 4pm Address to be announced. Antiques and more. See large ad on this page. ESTATE SALE 300 W. Russell Ave. Bonham, TX. August 9th, 10th, & 11th 9am- 4pm Furniture and Appliances!

FOR SALE 2006 TRACKER GRIZZLY 1448 25 H.P. 4 Stroke Mercury Motor, Console Steering w/ extras. $7,000.00. Call 903505-0006. Leave Message.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Need an Experienced Carpenter’s Helper for inside job, part time. Also need landscaper and mechanic’s helper part time. Call 903-814-8620. Looking for a job that is rewarding?!?!! We are hiring here at North Texas Safari Park. Here are things to consider before you send in your resume: ••You would be responsible for the care of the animals during all seasons. • Physical Labor - Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. • Our animals depend on you. Are you able to arrive to work on time? • Must have reliable transportation. • Must be 18 years or older About the Animal Care Position: *Feeding of animals including diet preparation *Behavioral observation of the animals *Enclosure maintenance including upkeeping the grounds of the park. *Providing environmental enrichment for the animals *Cleaning & assisting with upkeep of the facility *Self motivated *Must be able to interact with the public Please send your resume to: northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com CAREGIVER WANTEDFor female, independent but needs assistance with some duties / activities. If interested, please call 214-673-2682.

HOUSEKEEPING

HIGH END AIR RIFLES FOR SALE Airforce Texan model LSS .45 caliber w / scope & case. B & W S45 semi- auto .45 caliber w / scope & hard case. Evanix Rex - P .45 caliber with lazor & hard case. Call Rick 940-437-0093 for prices & pics.

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.

GARAGE SALES

A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

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 SALE!! 2689 CR 2610 Friday & Saturday August 4th & 5th 7am- 5pm Over 30 pieces of furniture, shelving, Armoires ($20), drop leaf table & 6 chairs ($50), chest of drawers, ladders, tools, hundreds of nice glassware, much misc. Take Lake Bonham Rd. (REC 3) and follow signs. Call David 214-533-1226 for info.

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.

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.

CALL THE HANDYMAN BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THE BEST... •Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling •Plumbing •Electrical •Mowing •Tree & Trim work •Flowerbeds. Call 903-304-9009. FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259. MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958 TREES and MÁS Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-486-2868. POST OAK OFF-ROAD REPAIR Automotive, ATV, UTV, & Motorcycles. Lift Kits, Gears, Lockers, Engine Rebuilding. All Repairs, and Custom Projects Welcome. 20 Years Experience. CL Adams 903-449-0952.

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.”

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE: I, Tina Edwards denies responsibility with regards to any and all previous or current debts, loans, credit cards, etc. incurred by Gary R. Edwards prior to his death.

REAL ESTATE BillBuysHouses.com Buying homes As Is since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979 Ivanhoe - 3 bedroom, 1½ bath, updated, brick home on 2 acres with large metal shop. $1600. Call: 903-227-0920. HOUSE FOR SALE TO BE MOVED. 6886 CR 2610 Bonham, Texas $25,000 OBO. Call 972-679-9035.

STORAGE RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM Several large units are available starting at $69.95! Unit sizes from 10 x 10 up to 10’x22’. Gated parking spaces start at $39.95. Randolph facility @ Hwy 121 & Hwy 11, Randolph, TX 75490. Bonham facility @ 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham, TX 75418. Contactless rental online 24/7 at www. brightstartstorage.com. For more information call our office at (903) 505-6800 & (903) 292-0657.

WANT TO BUY I want to buy any older JOHN DEERE GRAIN DRILL in any condition with rubber tires. Call: 903-905-2022.

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

FOR RENT 2 Bed, 2 Bath 2103 Albert Broadfoot St., Bonham. Approx. 900 sq.ft. $1,100 per month. 903-815-8136.

Huge! Huge! Huge! Multi-Family Sale

til 630 CR 2906, Bonham 8am Dark Wed.-Sat. August 2nd - 5th

2 miles East off of Hwy 56 or Hwy 82.

RANCH WORK 8-01-23 NEEDED Needing someone to weed eat & cut trees south of Bonham before Bailey. Will pay cash. We have equipments to use. Call or text Mr. Bailey at 469-886-3322 or Ms. Allen 903-815-5955

LIVING ESTATE 8/1/23SALE AUGUST 10TH, 11TH & 12TH

Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 8am-4pm Address To Be Announced 2 sets of wicker furniture, assorted Christmas decor, wicker blinds, china, 4 ladders. Canning jars and supplies. 3 h.p. GameFisher outboard boat motor and fishing gear. Dining room table with 6 chairs. Large metal cabinet, stained glass products, huge collection of salt and pepper shakers, Grandfather clock, 2 refrigerators, 2 large chest freezers. 3 chest of drawers, antique hutch. Antiques galore!!

TOO MUCH TO LIST! COME SEE US!!

E-EDITION ONLINE @ WWW.FANNINCOUNTYLEADER.INFO

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Texoma Housing Partners is soliciting sealed bids for sidewalk replacement and parking lot repair in Celeste, Texas. For bid specifications, please contact Weston Bush at wbush@texomahousing.org.

Community Food Pantry in Honey Grove

McKenzie United Methodist Church, 701 7th Street. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 5pm - 7pm. 4th Tuesday: Produce 1pm - 4pm Contacts: Star Breece - 281-832-8116 Soleil - 903-505-0250 God Bless You!

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Press Release Animatronic Dinosaurs Dinosaurs exLive! Life-Size hibit, these aniAnimatronic matronic dinoDinosaurs will saurs will move Texoma Council of Governments is accepting bids for the return to Heard and roar and are Weatherization and8/1/23 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Natural Scishowcased in a 903-583-2877 Programs. Application packets can be downloaded from ence Museum natural environWe are currently looking for smiling faces who have & TCOG’s website at: https://www.tcog.com/request-forWildlife ment, providing a passion for working with children. Full-time and Sanctuary in proposals-rfps/ or by contacting Judy Fullylove at 903-813an experience part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older Crossword 3537; jfullylove@tcog.com for a Request for Proposal (RFP). M c K iPuzzle n n e y , Sponsored By: sure to captivate and have a high school diploma. Apply in person. Texoma Council of Governments encourages minority and Texas, from September 2, 2023 visitors. This exhibit will also through February 19, 2024. offer interesting facts about women business enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms to This seasonal, annual exhibit both herbivorous and carnivoapply. All applications must be received by Texoma Council brings these ancient creatures rous dinosaurs. Children and of Governments by Monday, August 7, 2023 by 12:00 Noon. WWW.GFCF.ORG back to life, allowing visitors the young at heart can also play Late bids will not be considered. to let their imagination run on stationary baby dinosaurs Facebook: Glaser-Family-Charitable-Foundation Fannin Federal Credit Union (FFCU) is accepting bids wild as they travel back in time and photo-op dinosaurs. This for construction on extending the drive-thru awning, along a half-mile nature trail year's exhibit will also feature FANNINDEL I.S.D. with ten life-size animatronic an outdoor fossil dig to inspire parking lot expansion and ATM relocation. For more 601 W. Main St. dinosaurs. During the 17th An- future paleontologists. information on this project, contact Dillon Weeks at Ladonia, TX 75449 nual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size 903.583.8131 ext. 106, via email at dweeks@fannincu. 7/18/23 903-367-7251 FAX 903-367-7252 com or in office at 1737 N Hwy 121, Bonham, TX 75418. All bidders may be asked to supply references Report Suspected Child Abuse and/or show a portfolio of commercial work that has Career and Technical Education been completed. Proof of sufficient insurance will have Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination 1-800-252-5400 to be provided. Bids should be submitted no later than Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: You can make a difference! September 29, 2023. Fannindel ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agricultural Science, Business Education and Technology Education. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, prerequisites, and class space available. in memory of The Texoma Workforce Development Board (TWDB) 8/1/23 is soliciting quotations from qualified firms of certified It is the policy of Fannindel ISD not to discriminate on the public accountants to audit TWDB’s financial statements basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, with vocational programs, services or activities as required by options of four additional years. Proposals will be Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title accepted until 5:00 p.m. August 25, 2023. Complete IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section request for quotation specifications may be obtained 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. at www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com or emailing lacey.lucas@wfstexoma.org. It is the policy of Fannindel ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or TWDB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of quotations. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

PUBLIC NOTICE

JE Legacy Management 469-796-5081

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jimmie Evans

8/1/23

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Fannindel ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Thomas Brad Lane at blane@fannindel.net or 903-367-7251, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Thomas Brad Lane at blane@fannindel.net or 903-367-7251.

SECTION 106 PUBLIC NOTICE 8/1/23

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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Crossword Solution

8/1/23

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

American Towers, LLC is proposing a lighting change to JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand an existing 199’ self-support telecommunications tower OFFICE: 5/23/23 Fannin County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX at 1409 Seven Oaks Road, Bonham, TX 75418. The SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry proposed modification will involve a change in lighting Magness to E1 Avian IR lighting. American Towers LLC seeks 20. Iron-containing 54. Medical instrument CLUES ACROSS REQUIREMENTS: CDL required, no current CDL need comments from all interested persons on any potential compound 55. Promote 1. Indicates tire pressure not apply. Equipment Operator with significant impact the proposed action could have on 22. Swiss river (alt. 56. A beloved carb 4. Request belly dump or end dump experience. the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 spelling) 57. Tag the base runner to 7. Clairvoyance BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement, C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts get to him out 27. Former French coin 10. 007’s creator Medical Dental & Life Insurance historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible 28. Electronic 59. Prehistoric people 11. Adult male CONTACT: Jerry Magness for listing in the National12. Register of Historic countermeasures 60. Large African antelope Scandinavian godPlaces. of 18101 E FM 1396 29. Taxi 61. Vehicle battle Honey Grove, TX 75446 Interested persons may comment raise concerns 31. Helps little firms 62. Georgia rockers 13. Clothsorspread on a about (903)378-2941 the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro.

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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)

Alabaster Mom Speaks to Kiwanis

To begin our Tuesday Meeting, Alicia Whipple presided, and Doug Kopf offered the prayer, James Manis led the pledge, Carol Pillars picked a song for the group to sing. The membership shared Happy Dollars. Jessica McDonald introduced her guest speaker Rebecca Budjenska who told her remarkable story of personal redemption. Ms. Budjenska leads Alabaster Moms (CPS and Recovering Mom Community) in Greenville. “Mothers involved with CPS and recovering from addictions, abuse, and trauma NEED healthy community and relationships. Moms need other women who’ve been in

their shoes and have walked that road to help them rebuild. Alabaster moms are those friends; we are that community.” Moms who stay with this program may go from the bottom to the top. For more information, search your computer for Alabastermoms.org. Alabaster in this case does not represent a color but Alabaster, Alabama. If you know of a woman needing help that Alabaster Moms provides, please contact Rebecca Budjenska in Greenville, Texas, at 903-945-4248. Please remember to contact the Fannin County Family Crisis Center at 903-583-7000 if you have been abused or assaulted. Kiwanis wants to remind everyone that there will be some HOT bargains at the August Bonham Trade Days. Please stop by and see what you may find on Thursday through Sunday, August 10 through 13 at Fort Inglish Park in Bonham. The net money Kiwanis receives for managing Bonham Trade Days goes toward helping the children of the world and youth groups of Bonham and Fannin County.

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23. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Order authorizing approval of proposed Texas Statewide Opioid Settlement Agreements – County Judge: Covered in item 22 24. Discussion, consideration and action to authorize the County Judge to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Fannin v. Purdue Pharma, L.P. et al – County Judge: Commissioner Magness made a motion to authorize the County Judge to execute the forms with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed. 25. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked all for their attendance with special thanks to VSO Cook for his presentation and his service to our country. She advised caution during the extreme heat and asked motorists for patient consideration for the work crews before wishing all a good week. Commissioner Self commented on his time at the Commissioners conference before describing some vandalism done to county equipment in his absence. Noting such damage only costs additional county tax dollars on down time and repairs, he asked for any citizen with knowledge of the vandalism to report it before wishing everyone a good week. Commissioner Magness also advised caution as there is no

relief in sight for the high temperatures in the coming days. Commissioner Kopf noted that with a full crew and all his equipment in working condition, his crew will be working to get caught up on the roads. Judge Cunningham thanked everyone for their attendance with special thanks to Attorney Martin for his assistance and Mr. Cook for his presentation. He noted his father had been one of the paratroopers who survived D-Day and voiced his appreciation for the sacrifice and service of all the veterans who have made freedom possible before wishing God’s blessing on all. 26. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

OBITUARIES

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Press Release - On Wednesdays at 11:00am, join us at 200 W. 5th St. Bonham TX for a new 3-week Brush & Brunch Series as we paint a fun beach scene to celebrate Summer! Classes will meet on 8/16, 8/23, and 8/30 from 11am2pm. A light lunch will be provided during each class,

and all supplies are included. The cost of this 3-week series is $85 for Members of the Creative Arts Center, or $100 for Non-Members. Membership options begin at just $65/ YEAR! Registration for this class is required by emailing BonArtCenter@gmail.com or calling 903-640-2196

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ROY GLENN NOLEN NOVEMBER 3, 1936 – JULY 20, 2023

Roy Glenn Nolen, age 86, was born to Oral Hinton and Mary Etta Duncan Nolen in Delba, Texas. He passed away at his home in Trenton surrounded by family. The Funeral Service was 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Pentecostal Church in Leonard. Burial followed at the Leonard Cemetery. The service was conducted by Bro. Joseph Johnson. Visitation will be Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Turrentine Jackson Morrow in Leonard. Pallbearers were grandsons: Thomas Pablo, Anthony Vaughn, Jeremy Zimmer, Gary Zimmer, Chase Whitmire, Connor Whitmire. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons, Max H. Seibold and Daniel Putt. Roy married Marita Jean Kyle, August 3, 1956 in Parker Grove, Texas. They shared 50 years together. Roy was a hard worker at everything he did, from managing a gas station, driving a truck for Safeway, owning a donut shop, mowing for the state of Texas, and volunteering in his community. He enjoyed fishing, playing washers, making homemade ice cream, spending time with family and friends, being a jokester, living on Pecan Circle, and reading his Bible. He is survived by his brother O. H. Nolen of Leonard and brother Donald Nolen and sister-in-law Cynthia Nolen of Bonham, and sister-in-law Betty Nolen of Quinlan, his daughter Dequita Burns and her husband Tommy of Trenton. He is also survived by his granddaughters: Tamra Zimmer and husband Richard of Whitewright, Shaneika Seibold and husband Max A. of Parker, CO, Dustin Whitmire and husband Darrin of Trenton, DeLena Pablo and husband Thomas of Rowlett and Michlyn Vaughn and husband Anthony of McKinney. He has the following great-grandchildren: Jeremy and Brooke Zimmer, Gary and Kaytlyn Zimmer, Max H., Penny, Agatha, Xavier, and Blaise Seibold, Britni and Daniel Putt, Chase and Connor Whitmire, McKenna and Thomas Pablo, Kaisor and Kopper Vaughn, and great-great-grandchildren: Aubree and Austin Zimmer, Chloe, Lincoln and Ezekiel Putt, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, daughter Lacrecia Ann Nolen, son Michael Roy Nolen, parents, brothers Joe and Leon Nolen, and sisters Quanita Malone and Shirley Mendez.

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BARBARA LOUISE WINKLER

Barbara Louise Winkler passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2023. Her faithful four legged companion Butch never left her side. Barbara was born to parents JP and Louise Pond on November 17, 1945 in Irving, Texas. Barbara had a passion for all things horses. She loved riding and taking care of them, especially her beloved horse Geronimo. Barbara was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed going to church. If Elvis came on the radio you would find her dancing in the kitchen and smiling that beautiful smile. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, and devotion to her two sons, Travis and Tony. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, JP and Louise Pond, and first husband, Gene Winkler. Survivors, sons, Travis Eugene Winkler (Sheryl), Tony Rex Winkler (Scott), brothers, Gary Pond, David Pond, sisters, Cathy Woodall (Larry), grandchildren, Brooke Bulaneck (Josh), Danyel Nash (Micah), Joshua Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Shannon Miles Johnson, along with 4 great-grandchildren, numerous extended family and friends. The family was joined on July 28, 2023 at 10:00am at the Chapel at Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas.

WILLIAM HENRY WILSON MARCH 18, 1945 – JULY 9, 2023

William Henry Wilson, a beloved father, grand-father, great grand-father, and brother, accomplished Commercial Real Estate Broker, and dedicated health and fitness enthusiast was killed tragically and unexpectedly on a routine bike ride July 9, 2023 in Honey Grove, Texas at the age of 78. Born on March 18, 1945 in Northern Ireland, he lived a life with a deep commitment to his beliefs and passions. More commonly referred to as Henry, Henry graduated from Ambassador College in Bricketwood, England in 1967 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Bible Studies. After college he worked in Toronto, Ontario and in 1970 he married Lynne, the mother of his two daughters, Tricia and Bonnie, and became a stepdad to Roxann and Dana. He relocated with his family of six to Dallas, Texas in 1979 where he remained until his devastating death. A man known to carry strong principles, over the course of 50 years, he was an avid church goer. Henry was a lover of music, with a focus on the Classical genre, favoring the works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart. He was also known for his quick wit and sharp intellect which were traits that helped build 30 years of success as a Real Estate Broker in Dallas, TX. He was a lively conversationalist, took pride in his classic Mercedes cars, and passionately prioritized his health focusing on a holistic lifestyle including bike riding and organic foods. Henry will be remembered for his zest for life, attention to detail and adventurous spirit. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Jane Wilson, brother Dennis Wilson of Sydney, Australia, and his stepdaughter Roxann Smith. He is survived by his loving daughters: Tricia Boyer, Bonnie Gist (Tyler), and stepson Dana Smith. Grandchildren: Ian Wilson (JoElle), Jacob Boyer (Julia), Samuel Boyer (Lena), Bradley Boyer, Lita Gist, and Zachary Boyer, as well as 3 greatgrandchildren and sister: Jennifer Banfield A private family graveside service is planned. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of CooperSorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX.

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By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of History The 21st in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham In 1890 the Fannin County Commissioner’s Court gave permission to J. N. Hughes to string telephone wire throughout the county. Soon many communities had telephone systems. In the decades that followed these systems were connected. Advertisements which mentioned telephone numbers were in the Bonham Daily Favorite as early as 1894. It appears that the first business to advertise a telephone service was that of the undertaker. By 1900 telephone

service was in full operation in Bonham. The North Texas Telephone Company had offices on the 2nd floor of the Brownlee Building on the north side of the Square. The Museum has a Bonham telephone directory for 1907 which shows 328 business and residential telephone numbers. By then, the telephone business had been sold and was renamed Texas Telephone Company. The telephones of the 1920s in Bonham were the standing black telephones with the receiver on the side. This is an example from the Museum, but those in use in Bonham would not have had a dial feature. During World War II telephone service was restricted because of the war effort. “Telephone materials are also war materials, and winning the war is now by far the most important thing. The telephone service in any community is now limited to the present facilities except for defense purposes. The furnishing of party line service is the only way that telephone companies can serve more people.” Bonham Herald, 11-19-1942 Dial telephones came to Bonham in 1955. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new $65,000 building of Texas Telephone Company,

which would house the automatic equipment for Bonham’s dial telephone system, were held on August 17, 1955. It was noted that the new dial system would eliminate the practice of chatting with the telephone operator about where the fire alarm came in from and about the weather. Temporarily long distance calls still went through an operator. In December 1955 the Bonham Daily Favorite ran a series of articles on seven telephone company workers who had served the company for more than 25 years, including operators and a lineman. Several had worked for the telephone company since the 1920s. Telephone operators were wellknown and respected members of the community. The dial phone is one of the most popular items at the Fannin County Museum of History. Children love to pick up this phone and dial. The Museum is also so proud of the switchboard. It is amazing how many visitors to the Museum knew someone who was a telephone operator. And kids enjoy hearing about “party lines.” Bring your kids to the Museum and give them a lesson on the history of the telephone.