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day the 18th, at 9:00 a.m. A quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present.
were no speakers for Public Forum 5. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding
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discuss how to best help improve resources and reduce the stigma around mental health. They formed into a group in October of 2019 and have three focus areas: reducing stigma, improving access to care and resources, and improving adolescent resiliency in the schools. The teams met regularly and those who serve include County Judge Randy Moore, the Criminal District Attorney’s office, The Fannin County Children Center, and the Hospital Authority. He went over ideas and campaigns that are being implemented to accomplish their goals. 4. Public Forum: A resident of Ravenna came forward to voice great concern over what is going on with Covid and the vaccine in our nation. He’s concerned that the Dept of Homeland Secu-
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Photos courtesy of the Fannin County Historical Museum Three blocks south of the Courthouse Square in Bonham One Main Street Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-8042 Visit Facebook: “Fannin county historical group”
Photo of the Club House of the Bonham Country Club. This was at the location which later became Lake Fannin. The previous lake that was there was called Club Lake. The back of the photo says: “The old County Club near Tulip - past site of what is now Lake Fannin.”
be a part of that process. He did want to say that though he cannot vote for the contract he believes the management of that contract does a great job. He also does not believe that any who do not live in Fannin County should be on the board. He stated his appreciation for the time he was on the board and said his resignation would be effective immediately so there would be no need to address item 22. A resident of Bonham spoke next about how he had called to the court’s attention last year, the severe deterioration of the stone monument honoring the Spanish/ American War located at the courthouse. At that time, he had volunteered to clean and restore it as best he could. With the help of a pictorial report, he gave the court, he described all the work that was done and after his presentation, he spoke of how the architect involved with the Courthouse restoration has plans to locate the stone on the corner of the Courthouse square. He stated if this stone is not given a location inside the Courthouse, with all the deterioration that has already taken place, it will not be long before it is damaged irreparably. Another resident of Bonham spoke to counter the criticisms made by the second public forum speaker regarding the contract process in place with The Hospital Authority and explained why the process that is currently in place is being handled in the way it is being handled. He wanted to let everyone know that The Hospital Authority is in good hands and is being very successful. 5. Introductions: There were no introductions 6. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding the Fannin County Declaration of Disaster
Proclamation for Covid-19: Judge Moore said that as of 3:40 pm yesterday there were 2,709 confirmed, 1,005 probable for a total of 3,714 total cases. He said there are currently 72 active cases with 5 in the prisons, 3,602 recovered, and 112 fatalities. The hospitalization rate is 17.89%. After relating the stats, Judge Moore asked Fire Chief Scott Ridling about the shortage of local hospital space, and he concurred that he had to take a patient to Oklahoma City last week to have their appendix removed. Judge Moore continued that the County Health Authority said that 92% of the people in the hospital are not vaccinated but did say that some who have been vaccinated are still getting covid though not as severe a case. Dr. Froelich also feels that Fannin County is about 70% on its way to reaching herd immunity. Judge Moore said those whose immune system is compromised need to be especially careful and his wife’s doctor urged him to exercise caution as to not expose her to the virus. He asked that doctor for her opinion on the vaccination and she said 99% of the doctors in that facility along with herself would recommend getting the vaccine. He asked all if they are ill to not go to work or come to the Courthouse. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to extend the Declaration one week. 7. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding the Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to extend the Plan one week with Commissioner Lackey commenting on a comment made previously. He said it was his understanding the county government could not require masks. Af-
ter some discussion ensued, Judge Moore agreed that Fannin County would not be attempting any mask mandates that would go against Governor Abbott’s order. 8. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Covid-19 update and needs for supplies or personnel: After noting no supplies or personnel were needed, Judge Moore called a citizen to speak who had signed up to speak on this item. A citizen from Ravenna began by quoting Ephesians 5:11. He continued about how he is confused how so much information from top doctors, scientists and even the Vice President of Pfizer is coming out that exposes so much and how there is a treatment that has been successful in treating Covid, and yet people still listen to the few to continue with previous recommendations. He concluded with a question as to where the county is obtaining information regarding Covid. Judge Moore responded that they are looking to the county doctors and others and recommended all to look to their local doctors for their suggestions. 9. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding Courthouse Restoration: Judge Moore gave the following update: EXTERIORDelivery and assembly of the Cupola on Northside; Cornice installation on West and North entries; Stone patching, veneers, and point up on Southeast corner of the building; Carving and installation of Dolomite Veneers along North base of the building; Received delivery of some of the shop fabricated stone veneers. Continued
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INTERIOR – Plaster on 1st level, remaining scratch and Brown coats; Finishing ceiling MEP rough on 3rd level; Frame ceiling soffits in Courtroom; Millwork blocking in Courtroom; Grind and level floor on 3rd level; Pull wire for HVAC main units; Pour concrete to level areas on 2nd and 3rd level. 10. Discussion regarding EMS monthly report for July 2021: Fire Chief Scott Ridling gave several 436 means of transport and a report of local hospitals being overrun causing transports to have gone further. He has one employee out with Covid. And when asked he said, with this second round of Covid, people are not as sick and not in the hospital as long but there is more of them. 11. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for July 2021: Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson gave the report. No questions were asked and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve. 12. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for July 2021: Mr. Woodson gave the re-
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Policy Handbook: Director of Fannin County Indigent Healthcare Mark DeMay stated this was a compilation of the original Texas Health and Human Services Indigent Healthcare Handbook from the State and section 1130 (County Responsibilities) that contained additions that were previously decided on plus what was needed a decision on. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve. 16. Discussion, consideration, and action to revise the date of the Public Hearing to hear comments regarding the revised Proposed 2021 Tax Rate of 0.5706 per $100.00 of assessed value for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. (last year’s rate was 0.5890): Rate was dropped from 0.5706 to .5341. A citizen from Leonard called in with a question of increased tax revenue resulting from this and the increased assessed value of homes. Judge Moore suggested he call County Auditor Alicia Whipple for questions involving tax revenue amounts. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to set a hearing date to hear comments of the revised proposed tax rate of .5341 per $100.00 of assessed value for Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. 17. Discussion, consideration, and action to set the
date to vote to adopt the Fannin County tax rate at a Special Meeting of the Commissioners Court on September 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to set date. 19. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a one-time severance of 4 acres from a 20-acre tract on Highway 78 in Bonham; request for a variance regarding a letter of intent from water company: Commissioner Self explained this item and Fannin County Development Service Director Di Hopkins confirmed everything was in order. Commissioner Self made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lackey seconding the motion and the motion passed. 20. Discussion and report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for June 2021 ($3,359.15): Judge Moore gave the report, noting it was for information only. 21. Discussion and report of monies collected by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office for June 2021 ($1,444.00) and July 2021 ($1,144.00): Judge Moore reported on this. 22. Discussion, consideration, and action to replace a member of the Fannin County Hospital Authority: Judge Moore explained this was for position four on The
Hospital Authority and had received a recommendation for Patricia McBeam to fill this spot. Judge Moore made a motion to replace position four of the Fannin County Hospital Authority with Patricia McBeam and Commissioner Lane seconded the motion. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Self, Judge Moore said yes, she works at the hospital and is the head nurse there. A motion was voted on and passed. 23. Discussion, consideration, and action to void the previous order from November 2020 for a Gooseneck Trailer for Precinct 3 and go out for bids to purchase another trailer with the same specs: Commissioner Magness explained the reason for this, and after some discussion, a motion was made, seconded and passed to approve. 24. Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase a 2018 670G John Deere Road Grader for Precinct 3 for $160,000.00: Commissioner Magness explained how this is a good deal and would like to use the Cares Act Money for its purchase. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to purchase. 25. Discussion, consideration, and action to move $18,569.37 from line 210364-1630 (Income from
Auction) to 210-621-4580 (R&M machinery): Commissioner Lane gave a brief report on this, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to move monies. 26. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement between Fannin County and the United States Marshal Service, Modification No. 1 to incorporate Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5273 (Rev 18) to be effective 09/15/2021 and authorize County Judge sign on behalf of the County: Alicia Whipple explained this went into effect March 1 and just needs to be on file. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve. 27. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Regional Public Defender Office Local Government Corporation (RPDO) and Fannin County regarding Regional Public Defenders for Capital Cases and have County Judge sign on behalf of the County:
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A discussion then ensued about funding by the county and possibly donated funds. She explained how one of the recent expenditures of the board is the provision of a meal for the CPS workers attending a quarterly meeting. After her presentation, Judge Moore thanked her for her report and asked what amount the county needs to provide from this budget. It was discussed the amount of $6,000.00 provided in previous years might be best to restore the account. Judge Moore then asked County Auditor Alicia Whipple to report where they currently stand with the budget and her actions over the last 72 hours. Alicia began by noting a request from Indigent Healthcare to increase the amount allowed for office supplies from $400.00 a year to $450.00 or possibly $500.00. A discussion ensued with Commissioner Lackey suggesting it be raised to $550.00 and an agreement was reached by all to raise it to $500.00. Judge Moore then asked
Alicia to go over the projection of what will be collected for the county from the Appraisal District. Ms. Whipple went over the anticipated revenue noting deductions that needed to come off the top and the $587,000 they will be upside down after those deductions that are largely due to having to carry the full load of EMS which was $762,000. Commissioner Magness asked if anything would be coming from the Fannin County Hospital Authority and Judge Moore said he has been speaking with them and believes there will be help coming from them as there is nothing better, they can do that will promote and benefit the citizens of this county them helping with EMS and the hospital. Alicia then went over how well the county departments have been doing with their budgets and the savings that have come in from the reduction of the jail population. Judge Moore commended all those who have been helping to bring down the costs. Additional positions to the county were discussed as well as the benefits given county employees.
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The Cares Act money and how it has been used was brought up as well as the $117,000 remaining. The topic of the American Rescue Funds and how sometime in November, it will be known how those funds can be used was touched on. Judge Moore then spoke of a water availability problem existing in part of the county and how Freese and Nichols have been asked to come up with a plan to have a mainline that comes from the Leonard plant to 121 going south and north to Randolph
and then another splinter unit that may go from Leonard to other parts. He spoke of spending some of the Cares funds for the planning as well as seeking money from the Texas Water Development Board to help with that cost. Commissioner Magness interjected with comments why he agrees with Judge Moore for the need of this planning. Judge Moore also suggested the possible reorganization of the Fannin County Water Supply Agency. Commissioner Self brought
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was based on 27 pay periods which makes it look like more than the 3% raise but was not. It was noted that the next meeting would be next week, Troy Hudson would speak on Code Red and Alicia asked to have Precinct 2 and Precinct 4’s budget so she could calculate with current numbers instead of last year’s numbers. Continued
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ness to approve the salaries with added positions, seconded by Commissioner Lane and passed. 29. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve payment of bills: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve. 30. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked everyone for attending the meeting and being involved in county business, commented on how beneficial the rain was for road work, and wished everyone a wonderful week. Commissioner Self thanked everyone for coming and wished Patricia McBeam good luck with her new position. Commissioner Magness said he just wishes his precinct gets some rain. Commissioner Lackey
thanked everyone for coming and wished the best of luck to the Hospital Authority and thanked Jason and everyone who serves on a committee for their labor as it can be thankless. He then expressed thankfulness for the rain and his appreciation for serving the county. Judge Moore voiced appreciation for everyone’s attendance and urged caution as Covid numbers are going up and said if you need a hospital it’s going to be touch and go whether you can get in. He welcomed Trish as a new representative of the County and thanked all for their attendance and comments. 31. Adjourn: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 10:42 a.m.
Hello everyone! What a wonderful time we had in God’s house Sunday morning! We are definitely looking forward to the blessings that the Lord has in store for us to come in the future as we move forward in fulfilling the Great Commission, given to us in Matthew 28:18-20. To quote the well-known hymn writer, Fanny Crosby, “To God, be the glory, great things He hath done!” Our hymn this week was written by Priscilla J. Owens
and William J. Kirkpatrick. “Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in
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Judge Moore said this is the pool they have been a part of that saves the county money and Commissioner Lane made the motion with Commissioner Self seconding and the motion passed 28. Discussion consideration and action to approve Fannin County positions and salaries for the 2021/2022 fiscal year: Alicia Whipple explained this is required to pass through Commissioners Court. The discussion then ensued including the need to add two part-time positions, one for Precinct 1 and the other for Precinct 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Mag-
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3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.0725 of the Government Code for deliberation regarding contract negotiations where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the County’s interests with a third party – regarding courthouse restoration contracts: Motion was made, seconded and passed to enter into Executive Session at 10:20 a.m. 4. Discussion consideration and action regarding Executive Session: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 11:18 a.m. Judge Moore explained how things that go on in executive session is permissible to not be shared but stated that in general, courthouse issues and contracts were discussed, and he believes they will be able to finish on budget. Also, he was told that it looks like the courthouse would be complete by the end of December. Though there may have been problems (as there are
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Fishin’ Report
Game Warden Field Notes Cue the Mutombo Finger Wag Two Jefferson County game wardens were patrolling Taylor’s Bayou when they saw a man in a shallowdrive mud boat quickly approaching them in the narrow bayou. The wardens motioned for the subject to slow down and he shook his
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pending. Four-Wheeler of Misfortune While patrolling Twin Buttes Public Lands in Tom Green County, a local game warden made contact with several individuals riding allterrain vehicles. Some of the individuals were unable to produce a limited public use permit, as required to access the public lands. The warden decided to check if some of the ATVs were stolen and discovered one individual was in possession of a stolen four-wheeler from a nearby city. The case was turned over to the originating jurisdiction for investigation.
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MICHAEL KEVIN CHARLES
September 29, 1968August 16, 2021 Michael Kevin Charles of Honey Grove passed away Monday August 16, 2021 Services were held Thursday August 19, 2021, at 11:00 am at Westside Baptist Church Honey Grove. Rev. Terry Paul Cunningham officiated. Interment followed at Windom Cemetery Windom, Texas Kevin was born September 29, 1968, To Robert and Phyllis Charles in Paris Texas. He attended and graduated from Honey Grove High School. Kevin had a love for farming and ranching that was his calling in life alongside his father and grandfather for 35 years. Kevin enjoyed his time with his family especially the time spent raising his children. He was a devoted father very active in the children’s FFA show projects. He served many years as a member of the Honey Grove Volunteer Fire Department and was the Director of the Dial Water Supply Corporation. Kevin also enjoyed fishing any chance he could. Left to cherish Kevin’s memory are his wife Jennifer (Dudley) Charles of Honey Grove, his three children, son Ryan Charles of Honey Grove, his daughter Allison Charles of Honey Grove and son Austin Charles of Honey Grove. His parents Robert and
Phyllis Charles of Honey Grove. Sister Leslie Bewley and husband Dustin of Princeton Tx. Brotherin-law Jason Dudley and wife Dianna of Frisco Tx. Nieces Melissa Bewley, Anna Bewley, Alanna Dudley, and Bella Dudley. Nephews Dakota Bewley, Harlin Bewley, and Joshua Dudley, and Aunt Elaine Tadlock. Kevin has one to his heavenly home to be with his Grandparents R.M. and Christine Charles and Demp and Georgie Epperson. Serving as pallbearers werre Brian Barley, Clint Brown, Shawn Fox, Michael Townes, Ted Verner, Chad Thomason, Ricky Hevron, and Glen Frazier. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Crag Holmes, Terry Strickland, David Strickland, and Jason Dudley. To convey online condolences, you may visit: www.coopersorrels. com
DOROTHY JO MCCARLEY
Bonham-Dorothy Jo (Willingham) McCarley, age 91, of Bonham, TX was born on June 17, 1930, in Clarksville, TX to Charlie Willingham and Bonnie (Metts) Willingham. She passed away at 5:48 pm, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Wilson-N-Jones Hospital in Sherman, TX. Dorothy married Herman Ray McCarley on August 23, 1946, in Bonham, TX. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2012. She was a line supervisor at Bonham Manufacturing and worked at Texas Instruments (MEMC) in Sherman for 20 years before
retiring. Dorothy enjoyed puzzles, loved gardening, and canning fresh vegetables. She also loved family events, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve gatherings at her home. Dorothy was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Savoy. Dorothy is survived by her son, James Herman McCarley of Orangeville, TX and daughter, Frances Easley and husband Greg of Sherman, TX; grandchildren, Sherri Jordan, James H. McCarley, Michael Easley, Ben McCarley, Larry Easley, Ann McCarley, Angela Springer, Christie Easley, and Jesse McCarley; 20 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Willingham and Bonnie Willingham; son, Charles William McCarley; daughter-in-law, Phyllis June McCarley; brother, James Ray Willingham; sister, Virginia Banke; sister, Elizabeth Clark; baby sister, Martha Ann Willingham; and nephew, Johnny Ray Willingham. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Savoy, TX. Bro. Chris Merritt and Bro. Bill Sessom officiated. Interment followed at Willow Wild Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Larry Easley, Michael Easley, James H. McCarley, Dylan McCarley, Caleb Springer, and Wyatt Springer. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
LT. COLONEL (RET) JIMMIE LOY MOORE
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A celebration of life for Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Jimmie Loy Moore, age 83, of Hico, Texas, formerly of Ector, TX was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. A private family inurnment with military honors followed in Willow Wild Cemetery, Bonham, Texas. Jimmie passed away Tuesday night, August 10, 2021, at his home in Hico, Texas. Jimmie was born on July 25, 1938, in Sherman, Texas, the son of Loyd A. Moore and Leona Pearl Goodwin Moore. He graduated from Ector High School and East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. As a child, Jimmie always wanted to fly and spent countless hours building model airplanes. Following his dream, he faithfully served his country for 26 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1980. He received numerous awards, medals and citations including a Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Readiness Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, Republic of Vietnam Galantry Cross with Palm, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. During his service, he broadened the horizons of his children through their travels and the many places they lived. Following his retirement, Jimmie became a self employed real estate investor, buying, refurbishing and selling properties. He enjoyed collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, and working on his “big truck” which he used to move his family from place to place. His motto was always, “I did it My Way!” Jimmie attended the Methodist Church. He was an avid hand ball player and a collector of all things. Thursdays found him searching high and low for new treasures. He will be greatly missed. Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Loy Beth Moore. Jimmie leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Jeff Moore and wife JoAnn of Paris, Texas and Shannon Moore and wife Maegan of Euless, Texas; daughter, Dianne Moore Leonard and husband T. J. of Pearland, Texas; grandchildren, Tim Moore, Jana Moore, Misty Johnson, Jessica Resendez, John Mark Goss, and Jolynn McFatridge; former spouses, Peggy Daugherty (mother of Jeff and Dianne) of Paris, Texas and Rose Marie Young (mother of Shannon) and husband Randy of Azle, Texas; business partner, special friend and longtime companion and caregiver, Jessie Minter of Hico, Texas; numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, extended family and friends. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assn., apdaparkinson. org; National Office, P. O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 (800)883-2732. Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com
Cremation Arrangements for Randy Lee Bliss, age 56, of Ivanhoe, Texas are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Randy passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. Randy was born on September 23, 1964, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of Philip Bliss and Claire Alice McNellieTibbets. His favorite pastime was restoring old cars. He liked taking an old junker and turning it into a jewel of a car. Randy was a jack of all trades. For over 30 years he worked as a window installer. On his off time, he would visit Choctaw and try his luck at the game. He never hit that jackpot but enjoyed his time there anyways. Randy was an extrovert; he never met a stranger. He dearly loved his only child, Alexandria. She was the apple of his eye. Randy was a loving father, brother, and son. He will be greatly missed. Randy is preceded in death by his father and brother, Ross Bliss. Randy leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Alexandria Bliss of Greenville, Texas; mother, Claire Alice McNellie-Tibbets of Telephone, Texas; extended family and numerous friends. The family received friends at Wise Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 20, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com
HARRIETT FAYE COCKERHAM
Graveside services for Mrs. Harriett Faye Cockerham, age 72, of Bonham were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Roselawn Park Cemetery 2591 US Highway 84, Palestine, Texas. Rev. Cody Nelson officiated. Memorial services was held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Seventh and Main Baptist Church, Bonham, Texas. Mrs. Cockerham passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison on Saturday morning. Harriett was born on January 2, 1949 in Palestine, Texas the daughter of William Miles Sipes and Lena Faye Avara Sipes. She was a graduate of Palestine High School and married Don Cockerham on January 22, 1966 in Palestine. Harriett was a faithful Registered Nurse and served the north Texas area throughout her career. She worked at Wilson N. Jones Hospital, Texoma Medical Center in Denison, and as an Intensive Care Nurse for several years at the Northeast Medical Center in Bonham (TMC Bonham today), along with being active in Home
Health. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her family and was a faithful member of the Seventh and Main Baptist Church in Bonham, Texas. Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband, Don Cockerham of Bonham, daughter, Janice Henslee and her husband Keith along with their children, Garrison, Lydia and Colton; daughter Sherry Alonzo and her children, Jason and Brandon; daughter, Donna Hale and her husband David and their children, Dawson and Delaney; sister, Mary Wallis of Palestine, extended family and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to Women Rock, 225 E. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090 or Seventh & Main Baptist Church, 617 N. Main St., Bonham, TX 75418. You may sign an online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome. com
BELINDA RAE HOLLAND
Memorial Services for Belinda Rae Holland, age 65, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Private Family inurnment will follow at Old Hall Cemetery in Lewisville, Texas at a later date. Belinda passed away Monday afternoon, August 16, 2021, at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham, Texas. Belinda was born on September 27, 1955, in Lewisville, Texas, the daughter of William Marion Holland and Joy Marie Haynes Holland. She had a patriotic spirit and loved her country so much so, that, with her parents’ permission, she joined the United States Army at the age of 16. Belinda earned her GED and became a member of WAC (Women’s Army Corps). She served her country during the Vietnam War as a Military Police Officer from 1973 to 1975. After serving in the military, Belinda attended Grayson County College where she majored in Psychology and earned her associate degree. She worked for Anne Richards Democratic Women and even attended the Governor’s Ball one year. Belinda helped start the Fannin County Crisis Center and ran it for a number of years. She was a member of the Doll Club, owning 1000 dolls of her own. Belinda and her friend were extreme Elvis fans, so they founded the Elvis Lives Texas Style Fan Club. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Belinda will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by parents and brother, Thomas Matthew Holland. Belinda leaves to cherish her memory her son, Micheal “Scooter” Edward Holland and wife Jana of Bonham, Texas; grandchildren, Trent Micheal Holland and Hollie Joana Holland; extended family and a host of friends. Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.
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EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a Music/Art Aide for Leonard Elementary. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Regina Blain. blainr@leonardisd.net
FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE JOB TITLE: DEPUTY SALARY: $36,569.21 BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Medical, Dental & Life Insurance, and TCDRS Retirement. VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Courtesy, and Community. REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age; current TCOLE Peace Officer’s certification, and valid Texas Drivers’ license. All applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation, physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screen. APPLICATIONS: May be picked up at the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Monday – Friday, 8AM - 5PM., or online at www.co.fannin.tx.us. The deadline to accept applications is September 10, 2021 at 4PM. Fannin County Sheriff’s Office 2375 Silo Rd., Bonham TX 75418
The Fannin County Leader Newspaper Is looking for a motivated person who is interested in working as a Sales Representative. We require a strong work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work well with people. Must have reliable transportation and a current drivers license. Must pass a drug test and background check. We will train. Serious inquiries only. 224 N. Main, Bonham. NP FARMS ENTERPRISE LLC Looking to Hire hourly employees. Pay will depend on experience. Call Nathan Prater (903) 449-2904.
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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center St, Bonham TX. Full time or part time positions available. Send resume with education, certifications, experience and work references by email to famcare05@verizon.net. Wage based on qualifications. We do not provide health insurance benefits to employees.
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.
NORTH TEXAS SAFARI PARK Is hiring for these positions: • Animal Care Staff • Park Keepers • General Labors FULL TIME - PART TIME Apply: northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com or call: 903-718-0305
THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE Work from Home Returning emails & calls. Work PT/FT. Commission Income up to $5,500 a month. Anyone can do. Excellent for Seniors. NO Selling. Income Paid Immediately. Company will Train. Plus, as a bonus, we’ll even show you how to take anything you love to do and make it into a 2nd business for even more income. CALL JUDY AT 903-486-8123.
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. 903-583-3597
PAUL HODGE CONSTRUCTION CO.
HELP WANTED Now hiring construction workers and laborers. Must have transportation to and from the job. 40 hour work weeks. Pay based on 8/24/21 experience. Carpentry skills a plus. Call 903-640-1941. If no answer call cell, 903-640-6069.
KENNEL WORKER NEEDED Full time position. Must be able to live on premises. Furnished house, new appliances, utilities furnished, landline telephone, satellite TV, and salary. Job duties include feeding dogs, cleaning pens twice daily, moving dogs and general upkeep of the kennels. NO7/27/21 PETS. For further information and interview appointment please call 903664-3453 or 903-486-7172
COAST TO COAST CONTRACTING 586 W. State Hwy 56 Bonham,Tx 75418 Looking to hire full time employees to join our landscaping team. Pay is based on experience and drivers license is a plus. Must be willing to work. Call or Text 903-436-5875
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a Part Time Aide position for Leonard Elementary. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Regina Blain. blainr@leonardisd.net
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AUCTIONS BONHAM SELFSTORAGE UNIT AUCTION! NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Friday, September 3rd @ 11:00 am Complete contents (misc. items) of 2 self-storage unit(s) will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be held Friday, September 3rd @ 11:00 am at Lake Country Storage, 1582 Rec Rd 3, Bonham, TX 75418. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit’s contents sold for cash to highest bidder Cleanup deposit is required. Property includes the contents of 8x12 unit and 10x20 unit of the following tenant: AMY MCADAMS of Bonham, TX BONHAM SELFSTORAGE UNIT AUCTION! NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Friday, September 3rd @ 11:00 am. Complete contents (misc. items) of 2 self-storage unit(s) will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be held Friday, September 3rd @ 11:00 am at Lake Country Storage, 1582 Rec Rd 3, Bonham, TX 75418. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit’s contents sold for cash to highest bidder. Cleanup deposit is required. Property includes the contents of 10x12 unit and 12x20 unit of the following tenant: PATTY VADEN of Ravenna, TX.
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: 1320 Cedar St., Bonham. Thurs., Fri., and Sat., August 26th, 27th, and 28th. Antiques, collectibles and misc. Too much to mention. GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. WedSat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-3677095.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED! LANDSCAPE COMPANY in Melissa, Texas. Need part time/full time book keeper. Must have experience. For more info. contact David Williams at 972-670-1485 or email david@williamslandscapeinc.com.
FOR SALE: 2010 Dodge Charger, Smokey Grey. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000. FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge Ram, Red. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000. FOR SALE 1995 Ford F150 pick-up truck. Good motor and tires, needs transmission. $850. Call 903-583-3780.
ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE 1613 MITCHELL DR. (Across Street from VFW) HOME NOT FOR SALE Many household items, Power tools, Hand tools, Table saws, Band saw, and Washer parts, too many items to list! Friday, Aug. 27th & Saturday, Aug. 28th Daylight to Dark.
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AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING Front yard or backyard. 903-624-6006
EBS YARD WORK • Zero Turn Mowing • Tree Cleanup • Small Skid Steer Work • Haul Away Trash Serving Professionally for 25 Years Psalms 119 903-436-2296 ART LESSONS Valley Creek Studio Drawing and painting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine Kluger 903-227-8143
Presents Creative Arts Center Kidz Art, Music and Literature in Motion Ages 3 to 5 Thursdays, 10:30 am to 12:00 PM Starts 8-12-2021 Call 903-640-2196 for Details TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job too small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. NEED COMPUTER HELP? Computer and software assistance now available in Bonham and surrounding areas. Call Chuck Knight at 903-583-0992.
A & A HANDYMAN FARM and LAWN SERVICE MAINTENANCE We do any repairs, Tree service, landscaping, HELP NEEDED! demolition or remodeling, brush clearing, fence of Part time care giver needlawn care, tree service, any kind, pipe fence painted, for bed bound handicap Leonardcleaning I.S.D. isoutseeking may houses, individuals trailer ing,who power washing, house daughter. No lifting. Conhomes, sheds, or barns. If painting, flagstone patios, be interested in applying for a Part Time Aide tact Robert at 903-449you have a job idea, let us gravel driveways, lot mowposition know. for Leonard Elementary. Applications 2015. We will see if we can ing, gutters and drainare available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, do it. age, concrete demolition, Job too Big odd jobs. Call Jose 1 Tiger Alley,No Leonard, Texas. For any information or too Small!!! Vazquez at 903-227-5898 regarding this position, please contact Regina Call 469-422-7990. or 903-583-1259.
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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.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, Red. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903583-3000.
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FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes Closet VALLEY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, 3615 FM 896, LEONARD. Wednesdays, 8-10am. To All our wonderful customers: E.L. FINNEY GENERAL STORE will be moving to 405 N. Main, Bonham, on/about Wed. Sept. 1st. We will be open for business on/ about Sept. 15th in our new location, and we hope to see you there. We will be having lots of grand re-opening sales. Contact 903-227-7968 for more info. NEED FIREWOOD? I have the trees! You cut and you can have the wood. Jim 903-664-2168. A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 ROBERT’S HEATING and AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We accept all major credit cards. Financing Available. Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-647-0816.
PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, 6/29/21 water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. CALL JOHNNY @ 903-209-6958 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN. All trades, including Auto Mechanics. Visit www. aplushandymansidney.com Call 559-286-3528. STAPP TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-583-7888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”
HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903-413-4338.
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We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE 6/22/21
Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a Full Time Aide position for Leonard Elementary. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Regina Blain. blainr@leonardisd.net
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Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a custodial EMPLOYMENT NOTICE position. Applications are available at Leonard Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who I.S.D. Administration, 1may Tiger Alley, Leonard, LIBERTY MOVING Local and distance be long interested in applying for a Music/Art Aide Texas. For information regarding this position, moves. for Residential Leonardand Elementary. Applications please contact Bobby are Hanson at 903-587office. Insured and bonded. available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Located in Leonard, TX. 2318 ext. 407. Call 940-391-9298 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information or 940-390-9978. regarding this position, please contact Regina
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FOR RENT Large 2 bedroom, and 1 bath in Bonham. Washer/ dryer hook-up. $850 mo. 903-815-8136.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
of Bonham Employment Job Listing 3/30/21
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
Assistant Animal Control Officer Application may be obtained from the Human Resources Dept at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham, TX or online at www.cityofbonham.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Notice to Creditors for THE ESTATE OF BYRON WELDON JACOBS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the Estate of BYRON WELDON JACOBS, Deceased, were granted to the undersigned on March 30, 2021, under Cause No. PR-2020-12865 by the County Court at Law of Fannin County, TX. Any claim against said estate must be presented within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to: Barbara Jacobs, Administrator of the Estate of BYRON WELDON JACOBS, Deceased, at 507 Church Street, Ladonia, TX 75449.
Starting salary is $24,960.00/Yr. (12.00/Hr.) Benefits include uniforms, paid vacations, sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, paid training, membership in TMRS at 2:1 match, incentive pay for education and certification levels, and a good working environment. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Notice – Project Designation 8/24/21 Economic Bonham Development Corporation
Bois d’ Arc Municipal Utility District is taking applications for a full time Water Operator. Applications may be obtained at the office located at 14101 E FM 1396, Honey Grove, Texas 75446 between 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, by email to melinda@boisdarcmud.com, on the website, www.boisdarcmud.com or by calling 9038/17/21 378-7361.
In accordance with the Development Corporation Act, Section 505.160 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Board of Directors of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation is providing this published notice of its intent to undertake the following project: provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to ReddyEventCenter LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for the construction and operation of a 10,000 SF Event Center whose improvements (real estate+building+ business personal property/FFE) to property will total Not Less Than $2,000,000 added to the property tax rolls, generally located on BEDCo Lot #1, Bonham, Texas. The Board will consider this ‘project’ designation [2021 BEDCo Project - 02] during the regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Bonham City Hall located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas.
BOIS D’ ARC MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT JOB OPENING
Applicant must be highly motivated, have basic computer skills, be able to lift 50 lbs., and operate light equipment. Applicant must possess a current Texas Drivers License, have a High School diploma or GED, must pass a back ground check and drug screening. Water experience and a Class C Ground Water license is a plus. Submit resume with application. Pay will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance as well as a 401K. Bois d’ Arc Municipal Utility District is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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INVITATION FOR BID
Texoma Housing Partners will be receiving sealed bids until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, 2021, for the following work: roof replacement for units located in Pottsboro, Gunter, Tioga, Farmersville, Tom Bean, Whitewright. For bid specs or additional information, please contact Weston Bush at wbush@texomahousing.org. Texoma Housing Partners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bidding.
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REAL ESTATE Continued from Pg. 19 220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 88/24/21 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included). Call or text 903-583-0108.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN HOUSE! Come out & see the beautiful custom remodel of the historical Booker T Washington School house 614 E 7th St., Saturday, August 28th from 10-3:00pm & Sunday, August 29th, 2-4:00pm. You won’t want to miss this! –Jackie, David Norman Realty, 469-667-1651
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Fannin County Commissioners’ Court Contact Information Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Whitlock Physical Address: 8865 Highway 56 West (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903.965.7030 Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Physical Address: 500 North Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903.587.3455 Email: aself@fanninco. net Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Physical Address: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off new Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903.378.2941 Email:precinct3@ fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Dean Lackey Physical Address: 369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903.583.2039 Email: dlackey@fanninco. net
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED 2021/2022 BUDGET FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Notice is hereby given that on August 31, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in the Bonham City Council Chambers at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas; the Fannin County Commissioners’ Court of Fannin County will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of discussion regarding the 2021-2022 Proposed Fannin County Budget per Texas LGC 111.007. A copy of the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget is available on the County website: www.co.fannin.tx.us or at the County Auditor’s Office (200 E 1st St in Bonham, TX). A vote to adopt the budget will be September 7, 2021 at 9:00 am at the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court at Bonham City Council Chambers. This proposed budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $620,722 which is a 4.67 % increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $332,363. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Additional information may be obtained at the Fannin County Judge’s Office located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418 or by contacting the Administrative Assistant to the Fannin County Judge, at 903-583-7455.
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BEDCO Board of Directors Regular Meeting Business & Dismissal
By Rose Schwartz
Monday, August 16, 2021, President Alan McDonald Called to Order the Regular Meeting of the BEDCO Board of Directors at 5:31 p.m. Board member Kelly Royse led an invocation. 2. Election of Officers to serve September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022: The first order of business began with Board Member Kelly Royse making the motion to nominate Alan McDonald for President which was seconded by Board Member Jack Lipscomb and passed. Board Member Glen Taylor then nominated Kelly Royse for Vice President which was seconded by Board Member Lee Ellis and passed. 3. A. Consider and take action to approve the July 19th, 2021, Minutes of the Regular meeting and August 2nd and August 9th Special Meeting of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Board of Directors: Motion was made, second, and passed. B. Review Meeting of August Agenda Item Review Committee: No action needed. 4. A. Consider and take action to accept the financial report for the month of July 2021: Board Member Dale McQueen suggested this item be passed on as there was incorrect data on page seven of the report. He explained that some of the numbers were 33% more than what they should be. He pointed out discrepancies existing with the shared organization numbers, management numbers, and SOS grants. President McDonald noted this item would be tabled and investigated. B. BEDCO future financial commitments: President McDonald noted there was no change here from what was reported last month. 5. Citizen’s 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.): Executive Director of BEDCO, Stephen Filipowicz, recognized Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Texoma, Janie Bates, and welcomed her to the meeting. 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the sale of BEDCO Lot #1 and to provide an incentive to Reddy Event Center, LLC: Director Filipowicz explained how during a Special Board meeting of BEDCO, an offer of purchase was authorized where an upper and lower limit was established for this property. Mr. Reddy had made a counter and the price of $175,000 was arrived at for a 10,000 square foot event center that would have a total taxable value to not be less than $2,000,000. He explained how there
would be an incentive paid in four installments with the first payment of $25,000 to be paid to Mr. Reddy at the time of construction and no later than 30 months from the date and transfer of ownership of the lot. He continued that the second installment would be made once the first paid event is held at the center with the third installment paid within 10 days of the first anniversary of the first paid event. The fourth and final installment of $25,000 would be paid within 10 days of the third anniversary of the first paid event with the third and fourth installment being paid on the condition that taxes are current on property tax rolls or payment is being made on an approved payment plan with the appraisal district, and the total taxable value of the center is at no less than $2,000,000. After Mr. Filipowicz spoke, the question was asked what would happen if the 30-month timetable agreed upon for the first incentive payment is not met. He responded that dialogue would ensue with a possibility of forfeiture of the first payment or an extension being granted, depending on the circumstance. A motion was made to ratify sales with incentives subject to Council approval and seconded. After a few more citizen questions, President McDonald clarified this was not a loan and further noted that though there may have been some delays with past projects, Mr. Reddy has performed and brought assets to Bonham that have increased the quality of life in Bonham. A vote was then taken with the motion passing unanimously. 7. Discussion and possible action on including funding of a Bonham workforce recruitment billboard in the FY 22 BEDCO budget: Director Filipowicz spoke on how the City of Terrell had a very successful billboard campaign aimed at informing workers commuting to Dallas, of local opportunities existing in their city. He stated how he believes a well-placed billboard would be beneficial in persuading local commuters to consider local work opportunities. Before asking Janie Bates with Workforce Solutions Texoma to give her presentation of the billboards being considered for this, he opined that “the way to grow the workforce is to start with the ones that are here…and welcome the other ones who want to move to town for those opportunities.” Ms. Bates described mockups being done of billboards with special features to inform commuters and entice them to stay in the area. Mr. Filipowicz explained where the funding would need to come from for this project and Ms. Bates spoke of ways to retain and increase the workforce in the Bonham area. After some discussion regarding the best location for billboards and the tapping of Melissa Maxwell with the Bonham Visitor Center to head up the project, a motion was made by Kelly Royce to approve $10,000 for the project, seconded by Glen Taylor and passed. 8. Update on aspects of B-HAP by Board Member D. McQueen: Board
Member Dale McQueen gave a report on the Bonham Housing Action Plan that was created in 2019 with the goals of attracting new housing investment and housing renovations. He began by explaining how permits have been increasing, noting there are currently 393 permits in Bonham and we’re only halfway through the year. He said within the plan, the need to support the creation of a 150-unit subdivision was identified. He touched on home renovations, prefabricated housing, new homes, townhomes, duplexes that exist and are underway in Bonham. He stated that with the multifamily housing going up on Hwy 121 that is providing 80 units, BEDCO is almost halfway to the goals set to be reached by 2025 in the B-Hap. He spoke of the ad valorem taxes on new homes and the additional sales tax generated by more people living here whether they work here or not. He noted that sales tax is being paid by Fed-Ex, Amazon, and others to the City of Bonham due to online sales. City Manager Sean Pate included his thoughts on how to discover just how much sales taxes are being generated by the online sales and his appreciation for this report presented by Dale. 9. Executive Director’s Update: Topics include but may not be limited to: BEDCO participation in TEDC Annual Conf, scheduled ED Sale Tax training, on-going planning Bonham Mfgs’ Roundtable #15, ongoing Jones Field Airport improvements dialogue, and other projects/prospects of interest, etc.: Director Filipowicz gave a brief report on the items listed above, noting the website of www. texomatalks.com as a website for those interested in the Building Wealth Workshops. He noted that on September 9th the Bonham Mfgs Roundtable #15 will be hosted by Tongrun and that an invitation has been extended to the Workforce Commissioner of Employers, Aaron Demerson, and mentioned ED sales tax training for some board members. He closed with a discussion about the TexasEDC conference that will be held at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Ft Worth, October 13 thru 15, and how BEDCO will be one of two breakfast sponsors in the quest to locate good developers as well as mentioning the newly refreshed Bonham entry sign that is lighted up at night. 10. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION BEDCO shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government (Personnel) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Board Member McQueen: President McDonald was about to recess into executive session when Board Member Dale McQueen asked that this be openly discussed as per his right.
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Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Pre-teen & Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30 Young Adults Bible Study Thursdays 6:30
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Fannin County Assembly of God
First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883
Baptist
Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038
Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Baptist
Church of God
Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180
Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007
Christian
Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX
First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 903.583.2227 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359
Episcopal
Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413
Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Street (W 7th & Star Street) Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House 903-583-7112 of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 75446 (903) 378-7835 The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterBois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church day Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Little Bethel Baptist Church (903) 851-4954 Phone 903-583-1671 PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Lutheran Phone (903)367-7708 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N St. James Lutheran Church 14394 Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Phone:903-378-7116 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Methodist New Zion Baptist Church Congregational Methodist Church corner Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, 75418 903-961-2027 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 Pilgram Rest Baptist Church Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street 903-378-3518 583 2750 Ravenna, Texas 75476 Ector United Methodist Church Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 (214) 728-3549 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, 75476 (903) 583-9546 TX 75452 903-587-3463 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 583-8679 Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. First United Methodist Church of BonElwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas (903) 583-3314 Telephone Baptist Church located on Faith Independent Baptist Church FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: Grove Hill Methodist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-664-2377 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 903-965-5517 Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Marvin United Methodist Church First Baptist Church of Bailey Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903)583-4793 Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Whitewright, Texas Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Mulberry United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, 583-8519 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 phone 1-888-311-8508 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465
McKenzie United Methodist Church Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903- in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 378-3468
West Shady Grove Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Honey Grove 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768 Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church (903)367-7038 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 Catholic East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap 903-583-7734 PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 Church of Christ (903)359-6683 Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar (903)583-6900 St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398 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
Telephone United Methodist Church, 360 CR 2145, Telephone, Texas Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870
Nazarene
Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423
Non-Denominational
Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 (903) 583-2014 Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989
First Presbyterian Church of Leonard 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 989-2771
Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 Main Street Presbyterian Church First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Savoy Church of Christ Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 739-2567 P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Church of God Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Bonham Living Word Church of God Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 Grace Reformed Baptist Church Phone: (903) 583-5655 2800 N. 10th St Honey Grove TX United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 903-364-4254 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 First Pentecostal Church of God 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 (903) 583-7878 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054
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Mr. McDonald then began by explaining this item was to discuss the decision to ask the City Council to consider removing Dale McQueen as a board member at its next meeting. He said this decision was come to after much thought and prayer and gave the reason of an adversarial communication style of Mr. McQueen that results in too much time being used talking about personnel matters rather than about BEDCO business. He cited two
examples of actions made by Mr. McQueen that resulted in the appearance of conflict and how many hours were needed to sort the resulting problems created by those actions. Mr. McQueen responded with his desire to base things done by BEDCO on real information and real numbers and how it is the responsibility of BEDCO to be accurate with their numbers and how he doesn’t like getting into projects that are not worth pursuing. Mr. McDonald countered with it’s not the changes he brings up but with his approach and how he goes about things that dissuade
others from participating which doesn’t end up with the best result for the city. After some discussion with the consensus being that though very intelligent, Mr. McQueen’s adversarial communication style is not acceptable. Glen Taylor then made the motion to recommend to the City Council that Board member Dale McQueen be removed as a BEDCO board member and record this recommendation to the City Council at its next regular meeting. A motion was seconded by Kelly Royse and passed with the opposing vote of Board Member Dale
McQueen. 11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Board of Directors of BEDCO will reconvene in an open session and take any action related to the Executive Session: N/A 12. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Note: After the meeting, Mr. McQueen was asked to elaborate on the “real information and numbers” he referred to in his dialogue during the discussion of item 10. He cited a business that said they would be using $120,000 a year on electricity and how the city would be getting a 4% franchise tax on
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Auctioneer’s Note: Due to many factors our August auction will be an online only timed event. Bidding will open on the morning of Wednesday the 25th and begin closing on Friday the 27th at 10:00 am. All items will be located on the Catching Bros. lot in Sherman and pre-bid inspections are encouraged. Please familiarize yourself with the terms when you register online. All items will be listed in the order they will begin closing on Friday and may be viewed online the “BID ONLINE” tab of our webpage www.catchingbros.com. We look forward to your participation and welcome any questions you may have prior to the closing date. Terms and Conditions: ll items will be sold AS-IS without any warranties. All purchases will be settled for in US funds by cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, credit card or check with bank letter of guarantee. NO DRAFTS will be accepted. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Registration will be available through Proxibid at the “BID ONLINE” tab on www.catchingbros.com. There will be a 3.5% buyer premium on all purchases. Financing is available, pre-approval is required. Please contact our office with any questions.
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John Deere 7420 MFWD Tractor with Cab/Air John Deere 741 SL Loader, 16 Speed PowerQuad, 2-SCV, 4,914 Hours John Deere 6615 MFWD Cab/Air 4,495 Hours
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New Holland T6.155 2017 MFWD Tractor with Cab/Air, New Holland 845TL Loader, 16/16 Powershift, Air Seat, Instructional Seat, 3-SCV, 1,089 Hours New Holland Powerstar 100 MFWD Tractor with Cab/Air, New Holland 655TL Loader, 12/12 Power Reverser Transmission, 2-SCV, 525 Hours New Holland Boomer 50 MFWD Tractor with ROPS, Canopy, 8/8 Transmission, Loader, Joystick, 386 Hours New Holland 4630 1999 2wd Tractor with OROPS, Koyker Loader, 8/2 Transmission, 2-SCV, Joystick Kubota MX5400 2020 MFWD Tractor with Cab/Air Kubota LA1065 Loader, Joystick, 8/8 Transmission, 171 Hours
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Massey Ferguson 3635 2006 MFWD Tractor with OROPS, Quicke Loader, Joystick, 8/8 Transmission, Tach Is Inoperable, 2-SCV Massey Ferguson 1230 Diesel Tractor with PTO, 3 Point, 1,021 Hours Massey Ferguson 65 Diesel Tractor, Not Running Leyland 154 2wd Diesel Tractor, Runs, Has Diesel Leak at Pump Ford 3600 2wd Open Station Diesel 8/2 Trans Ford 1500 2wd Tractor with Diesel Engine, 12/4 Transmission, 3 Point, PTO, 484 Hours
Ford 535 Industrial Loader Tractor 2wd with PTO Case IH Farmall 75C MFWD Tractor with Cab/Air Loader Case IH 5120 2wd Tractor with ROPS, Canopy, 16/16 Transmission, 3-SCV, 3 Point, PTO, 6,951 Hours, Runs Great, CLUTCH OUT, Will Not Move, BUY AS-IS IH 454 2wd Diesel Tractor Open Station IH Farmall Super A Wide Front Gasoline Offset Tractor with Belly Mower, Planter, Cultivator, Middlebuster
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John Deere HX10 10' Pull Type Rotary Cutter, 540 PTO John Deere MX6 6' 3 Point Rotary Cutter Bush Hog 296 6' Heavy Duty Rotary Cutter Rhino TW72 6' 3 Point Rotary Cutter Rhino SE5 5' Rotary Cutter Land Pride 6' Finish Mower Ford 951B 4' Rotary Cutter Howse 500 5' Rotary Cutter Servis 7' Rotary Cutter Ford 951 6' Rotary Cutter Swisher 48" Self Contained Pull Type Mower Gearmore AP6088 3 Point Mist Sprayer Hay King 8 Shank Pasture Renovator Krause 1901 18' Tandem Disk, 21" Blades, 9" Spacing Krause 1904 21' Tandem with 20" Blades John Deere 630 Tandem Disk with Harrows, 18' Cut, 9" Spacing, 19" Front Discs, 20.75" Rears IH 485 18' Tandem Disk, Hydraulic Fold Case IH 3950 21' Rock Flex Tandem with Harrows, 9" Spacing, 21" Fronts, 20.5" Rears, EXTRA CLEAN Bush Hog 1445 20' Tandem Disk, Hydraulic Fold Bush Hog 1445 12' Tandem Scalloped Blades John Deere 1630 13' Tandem Disk with 23" Blades John Deere 1630 10'6" Tandem Disk with 18" Blades John Deere 100 10' Coverage 3 Point Tandem Disk
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION! Registration will be through the bid online tab at www.catchingbros.com. John Deere 336 Wire Tie Square Baler John Deere 224WS Wire Tie Square Baler Kuhn SR112 12 Wheel Speed Rake DARF 917FD 2010 16 Wheel Rake with Hydraulic Fold and Control Box John Deere 275 9'6" Cut 3 Point Disc Mower, CLEAN New Holland H6750 9' Cut Disc Mower 540 PTO, CLEAN Frontier Baler Unroller, 3 Point Haybuster 2564 Bale Processor with Overhead Blower and Rear Fork Butler Ensilmixer 280H Side Discharge Mixer Wagon Mounted on Chevrolet C50 Single Axle, Gasoline Truck, NO TITLE Bar 6 Small Cake Box for ATV Great Plains 30 Solid Stand 7.5" Spacing, Double Disc, Bi Fold, Press Wheels John Deere 8350 (2) Single Disc Drills on Hitch with Press Wheels Brillion SST1201 10' Pull Type Seeder Bermuda King 844 4 Row Grass Sprigger Rhino FM15 15' Heavy Duty Batwing Rotary Cutter, 540 PTO John Deere MX10 10' Rotary Cutter, Pull Type
IH 45 12' 3 Point Vibra Shank Field Cultivator IH 8' Chisel Ferguson 6 Shank Tiller Tool 12' Chain Harrow TSC PHD Post Hole Digger Gannon H320 Landscape Blade with Rippers Howse DRG5 5' Double Blade Land Leveler Cammond BSE60 5' Box Scraper with Rippers Cammond BB72 6' Box Scraper with Rippers Befco T30 4' Rotary Tiller 2-Way 3 Point Dirt Scoop Titan 84 84" Brush Grapple with John Deere Hookups Rotomec PHD300 3 Point Post Hole Digger w/9" Auger Brave TM6026 Hydraulic Log Splitter Frontier LR2196 8' Landscape Rake
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Hyster H50XM 5,000 Lb. Propane Forklift, 60" Forks, 3 Stage Mast Ditch Witch 4010 Diesel Trencher 4x4 with Hydraulic Angle Backfill Blade, 7' Bar with Dirt Chain, Crumbling Shoe, 740 Hours Reynolds 10C 10 Yard Carryall Dirt Pan Orthman Soilmover FE750 7.5 Yard Pull Scraper, Forced Ejection Soilmover 50RF 5 Yard Dirt Buggy with Dolly Wheels Midland M34 Dirt Pan with Dolly Wheel Eversman 25 3 Yard Pull Type Dirt Pan ICON Ag-16 16' Pull Type Grader Blade with Ballast Box Hydraulic Tilt and Turn Artsway LS1200R 12' Grader Blade with Hydraulic Tilt and Angle, Ballast Box Tree Eliminator 1198000 Heavy Duty Tree Shear
AUCTION John Deere 469 4x6 Round Baler with Mega Wide Plus, Wrap and Twine, 540 PTO, Monitor John Deere 468 4x6 Round Baler with Mega Wide Plus, Wrap and Twine, 540 PTO, Monitor John Deere 535 5x6 Round Baler, Twine Tie, Monitor New Holland BR7090 2013 5x6 Round Baler with Wrap and Twine, Specialty Crop, Big Tires, Xtra Sweep Pick up, Bale Ramp, 6,517 Rolls CLEAN! Vermeer 504N 2016 Round Baler with Twine and Net, Monitor, 2,448 Bale Count John Deere 346 Wire Tie Square Baler John Deere 336 Twine Tie Square Baler
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that. However, instead of using that much electricity, they only used a thousand dollars a month and yet were given credit based on the incorrect number of $120,000 instead of the actual number which was closer to $10,000. To further illustrate his point, he noted that under an original report composed by BEDCO of tax revenue coming to the city in the next ten years from businesses, it showed the City of Bonham receiving $450,000. However, after closer review with corrected numbers entered into the report, it was more like $70,000.
Bois d’Arc Watershed Protection Plan Meeting #2
By Rose Schwartz
Wednesday, August 11, 2021, NTMWD Watershed Manager David Cowan welcomed a group of about fifteen to twenty people to the second official stakeholder meeting of the Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan. All the members of the Steering Committee were present except for County Judge Randy Moore who had Attorney Newt Cunningham fill in for him and his alternate Commissioner Magness. Attending virtually, via Zoom, was Ryan Kyslee of NRCS (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service). David began the meeting at 9:00 a.m. by recapping some of what was covered in the first meeting and explained that the goals of the project and the meeting was to: Identify current and potential sources of water pollution in Bois d’Arc Lake; encourage a voluntary community-driven partnership that’s focused on protecting and enhancing the water quality of Bois d’Arc Lake; identify and recommend specific management measures or actions or activities (voluntary activities); facilitate the pursuit of federal grants and the implementation of those grants. In the draft of the ground rules was a list of those groups who will largely comprise the Technical Advisory Group. Listed in that group is the NTMWD, TCEQ, Tx AgriLife Extension Service, Tx Agrilife Research, Tx Department of Agriculture, Tx Parks and Wildlife Department, Tx State Soil and Water Conservation Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Geological Survey, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services. After a review of the ground rules, David recapped that once the ground rules and the rest of the chapters for the plan are complete and signed off on by the committee members, (a process that is expected to last through December) it can be sent to the EPA for approval which will clear the way for federal funding through grants. The ground rules were approved by the committee members, as was Chapter 1 of the Plan dealing with management. Chapter 2 was not available for review, so the discussion moved to Chapter 3, Watershed Characterization. David Cowan asked for input regarding data graphs contained in Chapter 3 and after some discussion, it was determined both graphs would remain. Director of Public Works for the City of Bonham Lance Capehart made the observation that on page 13 it was written that the City of Bonham “holds water rights” but that was not correct he said, as Bonham is a purchase water system and NTMWD owns the water rights. He further explained
that Bonham owns the dam and the property around the lake but when they became partners with NTMWD, they obtained the water rights. Educator Nathan Melson also observed that the map on page 10 was incorrect as the representation of the Blackland Prairie was incorrect and observed that monitoring data from three major creeks were not included. Newt Cunningham noted that Allens Chapel is clearly in the watershed but possibly not Allens Point. Mr. Cowan acknowledged the suggested changes for Chapter 3 and Texas Water Resources Research Assistant Stephanie deVilleneuve began her presentation on Chapter 4: Water Quality. After the technical part of her presentation, she arrived at: The Potential Sources of Pollution, that covered pollution coming from warmblooded animals that includes a broad spectrum of non-point sources. A discussion began about septic systems, horses, cattle, and feral hogs. During the discussion that included topics of the number of bacteria coming from the different non-point sources of pollution, it was determined that the calculations of the number of certain animals were incorrect. The location of septic systems and pollution from septic systems that are failing was also discussed. A lively discussion ensued on the best way to deal with feral hog problems and how the number of feral hogs is much higher in the watershed than what is noted in Chapter 4. The last category of pets brought the observation that rural America has more cats and dogs than urban areas (there are people out here that have ten barn cats). Stephanie concluded her presentation with a promise to look over the data in Chapter 4 and redo her math where needed. Being that the information in Chapter 5 was closely related to the incorrect data in Chapter 4 and since the exchange of ideas and observations took up a good deal of time, Ms. deVilleneuve decided to cover Chapter 5 at the next meeting after corrected text, maps, and calculations are made. David Cowan stated that he appreciated all the feedback and said he would be making edits to Chapter 3 and would be sending out the draft documents via e-mail to the members for their review before the next meeting of September 8. Discussion on grant money to assist with septic systems and other problems like feral hogs was briefly touched on with David Cowan asserting that grant money can be easier to obtain when a watershed protection plan that includes the control of feral hogs, is in place. The meeting concluded a little after 11:00 a.m.
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Savoy’s Mason Staley (10) takes a pitch on Aug. 13. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard Quarterback Carlos Gonzalez (9) throws a pass for Savoy on Aug. 13. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Savoy’s Garret Hall (2) heads out on a run on Aug. 13. Photo by Rich Hilliard
SAVOY -- Having insufficient high school athLeonard letes interested in playing football in 2020 led to Class 1A-I Savoy forgoing fielding a varsity football team. A dozen players participated on Aug. 13 in a home scrimmage at Robert Hodge Field -- where the six-man Cardinals will be Dodd often to startCity the 2021
season. Clay Wilson returns for his 10th season at the helm Leonard Savoy’s Eden Mendoza (6) of the football completes a touchdown program at Sareception on Aug. 13. voy, which starts Photo by Rich Hilliard the regular season with three-consecutive home games: travel on Sept. 17 to Aug. 26 against Grayson Wichita Christian and Christian, Sept. 2 against Sept. 24 to Fannindel to Plano CHANT and Sept. 9 complete the first half of against Saint Jo’s jayvee. the regular season. The Cardinals will then
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Bonham competes at Bells on Aug. 13 during preseason high school football. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard All six Fannin County varsity football teams will be in action during Week 1 of the 2021 season. Savoy will play first on Thursday, Aug. 26, hosting Grayson Christian at 7:30 p.m., as the Cardinals resume varsity football after a year hiatus due to insufficient numbers. Most of the rest will play at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, on Friday, Aug. 27: Bonham vs. Scurry-Rosser at Texas A&M-Commerce, Leonard at Wolfe City, Detroit at Trenton and Azle
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Junior Abby Cavender sets the volleyball. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Junior Lexie Eudy serves. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Senior Reagan Whitehouse serves. Photo by Rich Hilliard
LEONARD -- The addition of two powerhouse volleyball programs from Grayson County to district play last fall contributed to the subtraction of Class 3A Leonard from the postseason in 2020. The Lady Tigers, who had previously made five-straight trips to the playoffs, will look to make their absence last fall an anomaly. Returning a couple of all-district honorable mentions from 2020 will help: senior Reagan Whitehouse and junior Abby Cavender. Joining them will be numerous others who have varsity experience, as Leonard looks to be amongst the top half of 11-3A, which last fall Senior Paiton Sudderth starts a return as Sara Westbrook watches. was won by Gunter -- a State semifinalist. Photo by Rich Hilliard
UIL sets region tourney sites for upcoming hoops season By Rich Hilliard
Senior Allie Shulze starts a return. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard
Christian at Fannindel (7 p.m.). The opening week for Fannin County teams will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 28, with Honey Grove at Tenaha at 2 p.m. Three of Fannin County’s six football programs reached the 2020 postseason: Fannindel, Class 1A-II State quarterfinalist; Leonard, 3A-II area finalist; and Trenton, 2A-I bi-district finalist. Again this football season, the Fannin County Leader within its pages will weekly have varsity schedules and scores for county teams.
Senior Mackenzie Hammonds serves. Photo by Rich Hilliard
Dodd City’s unprecedented run to an undefeated Class 1A State girls basketball championship last season required taking an unorthodox route. COVID-19 considerations statewide prompted the University Interscholastic League to forgo having single regional tournament sites in its classifications in favor of playing regional semifinals and the ensuing finals at different locations -- and multiple days apart. With hopes of a return to normalcy, the UIL announced on Aug. 16 regional tournament sites for the upcoming 2021-22 basketball season. In 1A, the Region III Tournaments will remain in Mansfield at Legacy High School. Meanwhile, the Region II-3A events will be at Prosper High School and Region II-2A at McKinney North High School. The girls events will be February 25-26 and boys March 4-5.
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Lake Fannin Board Meeting: Getting the Work Done
By Rose Schwartz
1400 N Center St. Suite 100 Bonham, Texas 903-304-5808 www.horatiodental.com greatsmile@horatiodental.com
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Members of the Lake Fannin Board met Monday, August 9, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. to discuss updates and share thoughts on the best way forward to accomplish their goals for Lake Fannin. Present, were Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple, Commissioner Edwina Lane, Lisa Loiselle, David Keene, Dana Gaedtke, Mike Lane, and Jarrett Tucker. Unable to attend today’s meeting were Cheryl Youree, Gabe Parker, Mike Vaught, and County Judge Randy Moore. Ms. Whipple opened the meeting by relaying the difficulties in being able to contact the Secretary of State regarding “Lake Fannin Volunteers Right to Transact Business”. Red tape involving forms that were filled out and sent that are needing to be acknowledged by the Secretary of State in Austin with a letter to give the comptroller, is holding up the right to conduct business by the Lake Fannin volunteer workers. Mark Pons with the USDA Forrest Service (the US Forrest Service are the current owners of the lake) is attempting to expedite the process to allow the Lake Fannin volunteers to conduct the business needed to repair the Lodge’s roof at Lake Fannin. The funds that are currently available and how much would be needed to complete the work (with Mr. Keene volunteering to cover any expense overages that may
not be covered by monies on hand,) was discussed as well as the three weddings that have been booked to take place at the Fannin Lake Lodge this Fall. How much work will be needed to clean up the area in time for the weddings and who could do that work was touched on. The location of a tower that would need to be erected for internet service to be available was discussed and it was noted that the Texas Historical Commission was not wanting that tower to be visible from The Lodge. Plumbing problems, security cameras, overgrown brush along the loop located by the lodge, overgrown vegetation on the dry side and the west side of the dam, was also discussed along with possible solutions to the challenges faced. It was suggested that more volunteer workdays be scheduled to mow and clear overgrown foliage around The Lodge and the enlistment of aid from local volunteer fire departments was proposed to help clear brush by burning the vegetation on the dam during fire training exercises. Alicia said it sounded like a good idea but, like everything else done at the lake; it first must be approved by the Forrest Service before it can become a plan. She explained that the Forrest Service has no money in their budget to go towards solving the problems at the lake and that is why everything is falling on the volunteers to get the work done but
that does not change the fact that everything still must go through the Forrest Service for approval. She is working with Mark Pons of the USDA Forrest Service to get the approval and authorizations for the work they are trying to get done. A discussion ensued regarding the Conveyance Act and the details involved in a land transfer from one government entity to another. Alicia said Judge Moore had a lengthy phone conversation with Congressman Pat Fallon; she has reached out to Senator Ted Cruz and has plans to contact Senator John Cornyn’s office for advice and assistance in the effort to get Lake Fannin transferred back to the control of Fannin County. A conversation ensued about government bureaucracy and how a cost of $123,000 for the land went up to over $400,000. If the County must pay that money, (the US Forrest Service determines what must be paid before any transfer to Fannin County is made) the comment was made that the Forrest Service is looking into if the county will be allowed to make payments. Alicia noted that the benefit of the land being in the County’s name is the grants that can be gotten to get all the work needed at Lake Fannin, done. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. noting the next meeting will take place September 13, 2021.
The Flower Pot 11/10/20
103 N. Dillard, Randolph (Behind the Post Office)
903-267-1494
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Hours
Tues: 9-6 • Wed: 1-6 • Thurs-Fri: 9-6 • Sat: 9-2 Sun-Mon: Closed
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