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9 Judge Moore invited Tax Assessor-Collector Gail Young to speak about approving Collection of Optional Fees, Chapter 502.401 and 502.403 of the Transportation Code, for Calendar Year 2021 and to complete the Imposition of Optional Fees form to be returned to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. She explained this is a $10 Road and Bridge fee to be collected, and Commissioners must decide if they would like to pay the fee at the same rate as last year, which is the maximum amount that can be paid, or if they would like to change the rate. A motion to approve the fee at the same rate as last year passed. 10 Tax Assessor-Collector Gail Young explained forms would need to be signed to ap-

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The regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court was called to order Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. by County Judge Randy Moore at Bonham City Hall and via teleconference. Judge Moore established quorum; all Commissioners were present. County Treasurer David Woodson gave the invocation. Major James Manis and District Clerk Nancy Young led the pledges. There were no introductions. 5 Public Forum: One citizen conveyed the concern of residents in northern Fannin County, including areas such as Telephone, who are without reliable cell service and cannot make calls in emergencies. They would appre-

ciate efforts by the Commissioners Court to address this. 6 Judge Moore reported the updated number of total cases of Covid-19 in Fannin County, according to the DSHS website, which comes to 186 cases, with 7 fatalities and 22 still active. He was optimistic noting that this number is much smaller than that of nearby counties. Judge Moore encouraged church-goers to have their fellowships join in prayer for the county and nation, and believes it best to follow the order to wear masks. A motion to extend the Fannin County Declaration of Disaster Proclamation for Covid-19 one week passed. 7 A motion to extend the Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County one week

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Dr. Loftice is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Let him help you protect the health of your family.

To schedule an appointment, call

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JOHN’S SEPTIC SERVICE Locally Owned & Operated•24 Hour Emergency Service

Aerobic Maintenance Contracts • Septic System Installations • Porta Potty Rentals • Septic Tank Cleaning & Repair

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Tim Welch 903-249-6774

Pat’s

Jack Berni Seamless Rain Gutters 22 Colors Quality Since 1980 Premium (903) 583-8796 Vinyl Siding jackberni.com LEE AND KAYE SKINNER

(903) 583-4820

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Bonham Jewelers Specializing in the art of EXPERT JEWELRY REPAIR DIAMOND SETTING RING SIZING

2227 N. CENTER BONHAM, TEXAS 75418

5/16/17

PUMP SERVICE

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5/29/18

DAVID WILLIAMS

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www.theheritageconstruction.com

Established 1994

General Contractor References

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PERDUE’S FOUNDATION REPAIR 4-24-18

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Clement & Sons

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Jeremiah Welch 903-249-5750

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Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Homes 5/26/20 903-378-2291 903-583-5555 Honey Grove

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Residential

508 S 3rd St, Windom – 3 bed 2.5 bath 3,205 SF on .831 ING with many acres. Beautiful PENDhome upgrades.......................$448,700. 1005 N 8th St, Honey Grove – 3 bed 2.5 bath 3,200 SF vintage D Gorgeous Victorian on .786 SOLacres. original woodwork.........$199,000. 502 South 3rd St Windom 4 bedroom / 2 bath 2,400 SF charming Victorian on .615 cres with lots of original features........$216,000 4102 E US Hwy 82 Dodd City – 3 bed / 2 bath on 22.975 acres, 30x30 shop, two ponds......$447,000.

Family Owned By Gerald and Judy Howard

32x48 1,550 ± Restaurant Structureto be relocated. Exposed beams, rustic details, commercial kitchen. Call for information and pricing!

FM 38 N Honey Grove – 30 acres with native grassland and pastureland.......................$300,000.

604 State Hwy 50 Ladonia – Ladonia Self Storage 22 units and 5 small rent houses. Great Investment Potential….....$225,000.

108 S 3rd St Windom – 3 bed / 2 bath double wide mobile home with carport...............$95,000.

TBD Baker Ridge Rd, Sherman – 56.9 acres private and secluded, minutes from Sherman Towne Center. BROKER OWNED PROPERTY ..........................................$455,200.

Acreage / Lots

1201 N 12th St Honey Grove 3 bed / 2 bath 1,608 sf on .3 acres.....................$150,000.

1007 Legend Ave, Bonham – Legacy Ridge lot 20............$28,000.

Commercial

113 W Pecan St Ravenna – 1.61 acres............................$33,810.

1102 E Main St, Honey Grove – 8,950 SF metal building on .8 acres. Many possibilities for use of property.........................$275,000.

TBD CR 4845, Celeste – 24.5 acres. Building site with large pond, completely fenced................$208,000.

FM 824 Dial Community .56 acres known as former Presbyterian Church........$14,000.

203 Braz St Bonham – 2 bed / 1 bath, 1,275 sf on .516 acres............................$75,000.

FM 38 N Honey Grove – 22 acres native grassland and pastureland with large pond ..........................................$600,000.

Farms / Ranches Hwy 56 & CR 3212, Windom – 330 acres. BROKER OWNED PROPERTY....................$1,303,500.

1105 Pioneer Trail, Bonham – Legacy Ridge lot 154..........$34,000.

Loyd Johnson Broker

Dale Horton, Agent 903-640-3468 DeAnn Jones, Agent 903-227-7826

csfuneral@cableone.net

SW 19th & E Washington, Paris 11.1 acres excellent site for new subdivision or multi-family units ..........................................$199,800.

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3 bed / 2.5 bath 1,950 sf, storage buildings …..................$135,000

Bill McCain

903-583-7364 Cell: 903-227-1124

TBD CR 2850 Honey Grove – 5 acres ready to build on......$52,500.

903-583-8538

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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

3375 S o u t h h w y 121 - B o n h a m 903-583-1671 ● P a S t o r K e v i n L a n e 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 Fannin County see the day approaching. Due To The Covid-19 Virus, Services May Or May NOT Be Available At This Time. Please Call The Church You Are Interested In And Inquire If They Have An On-Line Video Available Of Sunday Services. Pray For An End To This Virus And A Return To Worshiping God Together As A Church.

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 Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Baptist

Episcopal

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 N. 10th St Honey Grove TX 903-364-4254

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-3753859

Latter-day Saints

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)5832359

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Bonham Ward 1540 S Hwy 78 (903) 583-4949

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

Lutheran

St. James Lutheran Church 14394 Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Phone:903-378-7116

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church 75446 (903) 378-7835 Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671 Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Phone (903)367-7708 Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124

New Zion Baptist Church Rt. 3 Box 269 Intersection FM898 & FM2645 (903) 961-2027

Methodist

Congregational Methodist Church corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2015

School Supply Drive Thru Giveaway

Press Release - Donations are still needed for the 24th annual School Supply Drive hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. With local school districts planning for in-person school as one of the options starting in August, the Children’s Center is moving forward with plans to giveaway free school supplies on Saturday, August 8 from 9 am to 2 pm. Because of COVID-19, the event will look a little different than in year’s past. The give away will be a drivethru event, where families will pull up in their vehicles in front of the center, staff will gather basic information and supplies will be provided without the families having to get out of their cars. The line will go from east to west on Fifth Street, in front of the Children’s Center at 112 W. 5th Street in Bonham. Cars should get in line going south on Main street, turning right on Fifth Street. A drawing will soon be posted on the

Center’s website and social media sites. With this giveaway event coming up really soon, the center is seeking donations to make this effort possible. “As always, every contribution is appreciated and needed” said Sandy Barber, Executive Director of the Children’s Center. The center is now accepting paper, notebooks, pencils, folders, crayons, backpacks and other school supplies. Barber said, “Donors can also donate cash and leave the shopping to us. We will use it to buy what is most needed and we will stretch the donation farther by using our taxexempt status when making the purchases.” In all, the agency has given out free school supplies to more than 10,000 students in the last 23 years. Organizers expect to serve 500-700 students again this year. This effort depends on contributions from many different individuals, churches, businesses and other local organizations.

Items needed include: notebook paper, pens, pencils, three-ring notebooks, folders with and without brads, spiral notebooks, scissors, markers, crayons, red pens and pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, glue in bottles, erasers, backpacks, construction paper, manilla paper, watercolor paints, pencil boxes and pencil bags. Contributions can be delivered to the center at 112 West Fifth Street, Bonham, TX anytime they are open from Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Checks can be made out to FCCC and should include a brief notation that the gift is for school supplies. Donations can also be made online at www.fanninccc.org. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Organizers request that contributions arrive as soon as possible to allow time for organization and preparations. For more information, call (903) 583-4339 or go to www.fanninccc.org.

First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

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

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street First United Methodist Church of TrenRavenna, Texas 75476 ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 Rising Son Cowboy Church Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 First United Methodist Church of BonHoney Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 903-640-3377 ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 75476 (903) 583-9546 Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679 Marvin United Methodist Church Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Telephone Baptist Church located on Whitewright, Texas FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 903-664-2377 Mulberry United Methodist Church, and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM phone 1-888-311-8508 Faith Independent Baptist Church 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 McKenzie United Methodist Church Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey 903-965-5517 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 Fannin Bible Baptist Church (Fundmental, Valley Creek Baptist Church Independent) 903/583-3581 Telephone United Methodist Church, PO Box 397 Leonard, Texas 75452 360 CR 2145, Telephone, Texas First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Wesley United Methodist Church, 1580 (903)583-4793 Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903- FM 273 Bonham, Texas 378-3468 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 Windom United Methodist Church N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 207 Second Street PO Box 936 583-8519 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 Windom, TX 75492 903-268-3277 First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465

Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 phone 903-486-1630 903-367-7870

Catholic

Nazarene

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner (903)378-2768 of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Church of Christ East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903)367-7038 (903) 587-2229 First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250

First Presbyterian Church of Leonard 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 989-2771

Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996

Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 739-2567

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989 Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

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

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

First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

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

Church of God

First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007 583-5727 Christian First Christian Church of Bonham Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 903.583.2227

Central

United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346

First Pentecostal Church of God 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-7878 United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

BONHAM, TEXAS

Presbyterian

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

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398

First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900

Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423

A Place To Call Home

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Feeding Fannin In Ladonia

Press Release - The volunteers of Feeding Fannin traveled to Ladonia July 16th and teamed with Pig & Whistle, Ladonia

COOKING IN FANNIN COUNTY

by Tommie Sue Turner

There’s nothing better than a good helping of fried okra. I’ve always fried okra the same way my mom did, with just salt and pepper and cornmeal. I think this recipe will be my new way of cooking okra except for the red pepper. Tom is from Georgia, and he still can’t tolerate our good peppers. I sure hope you will give this one a try.

Police Department, Mayor Jan Cooper and others from the community. Pig & Whistle served pulled pork sandwiches, beans,

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such as Fannin County Family Crisis Center, Fannin County AgExtension Office provided informational brochures and items such as hand sanitizer. The ladies of First Presbyterian Church in Bonham made awesome face masks for each bag. Every family driving through received a bag, dinner, snacks and ice cold water. A welcome treat on a hot summer night!

Pig Potatoes and fresh watermelon. Texoma Council of Governments donated resource bags and other organizations

The Fannin County Leader is a FREE publication, to all residents in Fannin County, thanks to our Advertisers. Without you, the advertiser, The Leader would not be able to deliver to every home in Fannin County every week for FREE. Each week we want to recognize our advertisers and say “thank you” for making The Leader possible.

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BUTTERMILK FRIED OKRA 1 lb. fresh okra 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup self-rising cornmeal 1 cup self-rising flour 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. red pepper Vegetable oil ¼ cup bacon drippings Cut off and discard tip and stem ends from okra. Cut into ½ inch pieces. Stir in buttermilk. Cover and let chill for 45 minutes. Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a bowl. Remove okra from buttermilk. Put okra in cornmeal and flour mixture, a batch at a time. Pour 2 inches of oil and bacon drippings in skillet. Heat oil to 325 and fry 4 minutes, or until okra is golden brown. Please send me your favorite or unique recipes to 300 E. Russell Ave., Bonham, TX 75418, or take them by the Leader’s office at 224 N. Main St. in Bonham.

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THE ROCK OF SEPARATION

In the Book of 1 Samuel, it is recorded that King David was running from his enemy, Saul. Saul and his army were closing in on David and his band of men. There was no way of escape except for a ROCK – a cliff that is named the ROCK OF SEPARATION.“Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side…Therefore, that place was named the ROCK OF SEPARATION.” I Samuel 23:26,28. David and his men were protected from their enemies by THE ROCK OF SEPARATION. Fast forward to Matthew 16. JESUS asked His disciples – “Who do you think I Am?” “Some say”, they answered, “that you are John the Baptist, some say you are one of the prophets.” Jesus was not getting an answer, so He asked a different way, “BUT YOU, who do YOU say I am?” Peter’s answer pierced the looming silence as he spoke – “YOU ARE THE MESSIAH – THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.” “You”, Jesus said, “are blessed because My Father in Heaven has revealed this truth to you.” Matthew 16:17. At that moment, Jesus changed Peter’s name from Simon to Peter – meaning ROCK. Peter’s confession hid him in the Rock of Salvation. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and truly believe that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9. JESUS IS THE ROCK OF GOD’S SALVATION FOR ALL WHO WILL BELIEVE. SO WHO IS THE ROCK OF SEPARATION? Jesus separates us from the world. When we asked Jesus to take our life, He gave us His life and separated us from death which encompasses this world. “The world and everything in it that people desire is passing away; but those who do the will of God live forever.” 1 John 2:17. I admit that observing the strange phenomenon during this pandemic has been perplexing. Watching as our society and that of the entire world separated by distance, masks, relegated to their homes without human interaction has been distressing. Watching those in nursing facilities succumb to loneliness and despair is heart-breaking. Are we watching the physical manifestation of a spiritual reality? I think So. JESUS IS COMING BACK! HE IS COMING FOR HIS OWN, AND HE IS SEPARATING US. “Before Him all the nations will be gathered, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” Matthew 25:32 Jesus separates us from fear. Jesus told us that fearful times would precede HIS return to earth. “People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world.” Luke 21:26 “But”, He said, “YOU don’t be afraid. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:38. “So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.” Matthew 24:33. The Door is rattling with the Wind of His coming. Sadly, it is estimated from polling that at least 50% of those who claim to be Christians do not believe Jesus will return as He said He would. Over 30% of pastors say they do not preach or teach prophecy in their churches. I had a man just a few weeks ago tell me that his Bible Study teacher told him to avoid Revelation. He said he only read the red letters in the Bible. When I told him that there were plenty of “red letters” in Revelation, he changed the subject. No wonder there is hopelessness and despair. If we do not believe JESUS is coming back – as He said He would – to fulfill the covenant He made with us, we are of all people most hopeless. Jesus is the Great Divider. Jesus told his disciples they had a misperception of Him. “Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? NO”, I tell you, “but division.” Luke 12:51. In the opening verses of Matthew 25, after telling His disciples the signs that will precede His coming, He tells us of a Bridegroom. The Bridegroom made a covenant with His ladies-in-waiting that He was going away to prepare a place for them. But He would be back for them! {the way things were done in the culture of that day.} There were 10 waiting, but 5 became restless and began to be involved with the things of the life they once knew; or perhaps they were lured by the enticing changes in the world. Only 5 remained faithful to His promised return. They prepared to meet their Bridegroom at such a time that He would fulfill His vow to them, and they would fulfill their vow to Him. When He did return and found the five waiting, He took them to Himself. The five who were about the business of the world realized He had come back as He said He would. When they scurried back and tried to go with Him, He answered them, “Truly I say to you, I do not know you.” Matthew 25:12. If we refuse Him on this earth, He will not know us when He returns. In Revelations 18:4, He pleads with us, “Come out of her [Babylon, the unfaithful world], My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.” He separates us to protect us and asks that we separate ourselves. He has a great inheritance for us, but we cannot have it both ways. There is a Crown of Righteousness waiting for all those who long for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8 Signed: Teri Sheddy

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Stevie’s witchy, mysterious persona and vocals. Courtney Haines does a perfect impression of Christine McVie with her on-point keyboard playing, soothing vocals, and in-character British accent. Lance List nails the Lyndsey Buckingham role with his intricate finger-rolling style and high-range lead vocals. Bob Baldwin (John McVie) and Tom Thornton (Mick Fleetwood) round out the group to provide that thunderous rhythm section so important to the band’s sound. Together, the band pulls off the funky vibe and multi-part harmony vocals of one of the greatest bands of all time. They have recently added a set to their show that is just the Rumours album in it’s entirety, start-to-finish, which has been a big hit with their following. Fleetwood X has played most of the large rooms in DFW, including Gas Monkey Bar & Grill and

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Bonham is now a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community filming’ as a targeted industry some time ago but it wasn’t until last November (2019) that the board and staff earmarked resources to fully accomplish all the Film Friendly Texas program requirements. BEDCo Board member Lee Ellis volunteered to attend a Texas Film Commission training workshop in Lufkin. Upon his return he worked with Bonham Executive Director Economic Development Steve

Bonham’s Film Friendly Texas Certified Community Team Members, Bedco Executive Director Stephen Filipowicz, Bonham City Manager Sean Pate, Bedco Direcor Lee Ellis, Bedco President Emily Porter Press Release - Local officials echoed the exciting news from Governor Abbott that Bonham has been designated a Film Friendly Texas certified community by the Texas Film Commission. Such designation is reserved for those 140+ Texas communities that successfully complete all program training and documentation requirements. The designation serves as a signal to film industry location scouts and site selectors that the city is receptive to accommodating on-location filming within their jurisdiction.

Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd welcomed the designation and heartily commended all those local volunteers and staff that participated in this successful endeavor. The Mayor observed that “this effort was sparked more than ten years ago by Bonham tourism advocates like Emily Porter, Glenn Taylor and other that shared the vision of showcasing our many Bonham attributes to film industry scouts looking for authentic locations in genuine ‘small town’ communities BEDCo identified ‘on location

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lution photographic portfolio of publicly accessible sites; an essential component of Bonham’s ‘Film Friendly Texas’ certification packet. Filipowicz noted that local property owner can also nominate their properties to supplement Bonham’s photo portfolio. He stressed the advice of Texas Film Commission’s ‘Kim LeBlanc, Production & Community Relations Specialist to “encour-

age residential and local business owners alike in Bonham to submit high resolution, high quality photos of their properties for inclusion in our office’s locations database as well. That can be accomplished by completing the online form on the Texas Film Commission’s webpage (BEDCo will also add a direct link in the coming days!): https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/ your_property_in_production: For additional information feel free to contact Steve Filipowicz at City Hall 903.583.7555.

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Bonham Police Department Logs 07/22/20– 07/28/20

Report: July 22, 200 BL W. Evans St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolton Phillips. A 20-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant. Report: July 22, 1800 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Kolbee Perdue. A 56-year-old male was arrested for Traffic- DWLI. Report: July 22, 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Kolbee Perdue. A 24-year-old male was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Report: July 23, 300 BL Fannin Ave., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to Assault FV (Info). Report: July 23, 2000 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Sgt. David Johnson. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Vehicle. Report: July 24, 1900 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to Theft (Shoplifting). Report: July 24, 600 BL Mockingbird Dr., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Kyle Schatzel. A call for service was received in reference to Theft. Report: July 24, 301 E. 5th St. (Bonham Police Dept.), Reporting Officer – Sgt. Billy Kennedy. A call for service was received in reference to Credit/Debit Card Abuse.

Report: July 25, 600 BL W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A 21-year-old male was arrested for Other Agency Warrant. Report: July 25, 300 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Kyle Schatzel. A call for service was received in reference to Traffic – Duty on Striking Fixture. Report: July 25, 1200 BL W. 10th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in reference to Information Report. Report: July 25, 400 BL W. 10th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in reference to Found Property. Report: July 25, 500 BL E. 5th St., Reporting Officer – ACO Jimmy Gilbert. A call for service was received in reference to an Animal Bite. Report: July 26, 700 BL W. 5th St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A 25-year-old male was arrested for Traffic – No DL. Report: July 26, 2000 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A 19-year-old male was arrested for Burg of Veh and Other Agency Warrant. Report: July 26, 400 BL S. Center St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A 40-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

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OBITUARIES

DELLA MAE PRICE

Bonham - Della Mae Price, age 77 of Bonham, TX joined our heavenly father on Monday, July 27, 2020 while at Seven Oaks Nursing Center in Bonham, TX. We heard a voice from heaven saying blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth (Rev 14:13). Due to covid-19 there will be no in-service memorial - a virtual memorial and guestbook can be signed and viewed at https://www.mykeeper. com/profile/DellaPrice/. Della’s earthly body will be cremated, and her ashes will be buried with her husband Harold Dean when his appointed time arrives. Della Mae (Riley) Price was born in Nazareth, TX on November 5, 1942 to Samuel Elmer and Ira Thomas. She married Harold Dean Price on Feb. 22nd, 1964 in Dallas, TX. Della had 9 brothers and sisters, 5 of whom were raised at Boles Home where Della loved singing with the Bel Canto Singers A Cappella Chorus. David Riley is the last surviving sibling of Della. She served Christ faithfully at Boles Home and most recently at Midway Church of Christ. Della was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by husband Harold Price; sons Jon (and Kathy), Clint (and Angelia), and Jason (and Laurie); and many grandchildren including: Ashley, Amberly, Josh, Delisha, Morgan, Sarah, Samuel, Andrew, Mary, William, and Lilli; and great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Lydia, Thomas, Jack Walker, Elijah, Della Mae and others too numerous to mention!. If asked to sum up Della’s life in a few words we would say: She relished in depriving herself so that others could have. In that spirit the family asks that In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/) or the dementia research organization of your choice. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit https://www.mykeeper.com/ profile/DellaPrice/ Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com

SYLVIA LAXO

Sylvia Laxo was born on November 21, 1942 in Picayune, MS. She passed away on July 15, 2020 at Texhoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Sylvia graduated from Picayune Memorial High School in 1960 and completed the secretarial program at Pearl River College in 1961. Her secretarial career began at MS Power Co. in Gulfport, MS and went on to include positions in California as well as Texas. Some of Sylvia’s fondest memories were of being the secretary at both Lee Elementary and Mockingbird Elementary in Coppell, TX where she made so

many dear and lifelong friends. After retiring in 2002, she moved to the family farm in Telephone, TX. Sylvia was only retired briefly before she became the secretary of Telephone Baptist Church and worked there until her health declined. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ed Laxo; her beloved son, Eric Laxo: her best friend and sister, Joaun Lee; brother-in-law David Lee; and nephew, Matthew Lee and his family; numerous cousins as well as her close friends, Margaret Anne, Juanita and Marlyn. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mattie Salter and her brother, Larry Salter. As per Sylvia’s wishes, her cremains will be scattered at a favorite spot at a later date. A celebration of Sylvia’s life will also be planned for family and friends in the future. To know Sylvia was to love Sylvia! Her great sense of humor and infectious laughter made her a joy to be around. You knew you were special when she called you by one of the many nicknames she used! Those of us who had the privilege of knowing Sylvia are so much better for it. In honor and memory of this precious lady, please do something kind for someone as often as you can.

MARY ANN WILLIAMS

Graveside services for Mary Ann Williams age 84, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday morning, July 25, at Willow Wild Cemetery. Her son David Ray Williams officiated. Grandsons & Gr Great grandsons serveed as pallbearers. Mary Ann pass away at Mullican Care Center on Thursday Morning July 23. Mary Ann fought a spirited battle with Alzheimers for the last 6 years. She was born Mary Ann Stovall to Doc C and Eva Sharkey Stovall in Raymondville, Texas on September 29, 1935. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1953 and soon after married her high school sweetheart, Jesse Ray Williams on July 30, 1954. Ray’s career took them and their three children to homes in Texarkana, Austin, Brownwood and finally settling in Bonham. Once her children were in school in Bonham Mary Ann began working at deRose industries. She later began a lengthy career with 1st national bank, which late became American Bank. She retired from American Bank in 1999 as Vice president/Loan Officer. In her spare time she was an avid golfer, bridge player and excellent cook. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she taught children’s Sunday school. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Ray, and Daughter Kathryn Williams. She is survived by her son, David Ray (Tammie) Williams and her daughter, Diane (David) Adams. She is also

survived by five grandchildren: Jon Kirkpatrick, Zach Williams, and Keli Kirkpatrick all of Bonham along with Brooke Barker of Elwood and Hunter Adams of Greenville. She also leaves eleven great-grandchildren: Joli, J.r. and Landon Kirkpatrick; Ava, Jack and Pierce Williams, Gus, Max and Ali Barker; Laila Kirkpatrick and Luke Williamson; and one sister Peggy Stovall of Alton Illinois To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com

LOIS JANE PAYNE

Honey Grove – Graveside Services for Lois Jane Payne, age 72, of Windom, Texas were held on Thursday July 30, 2020 at 2 pm at Providence Cemetery north of Windom. Dr. Alan Mattingly officiated. Lois Jane McCraw Payne was born on November 11, 1947 in Honey Grove, Texas to Johnny Drew McCraw and Lassie Cisco McCraw. She passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence in Windom with her loving husband by her side. Lois married Ronald Choice Payne on October 20, 1965 in Bonham, Texas celebrated almost 55 years of marriage. Lois and Ronald had two children Choice Allen Payne of Euless, Texas and John Douglas Payne who preceded in death. Lois was a homemaker as well as taken care of several children with her daycare. She was a loving wife and mother that always had family as her first priority. She had several very special cousins with whom she loved to be with. Lois enjoyed scrapbooking, attending garage sales, cooking for family and friends, going to the casino with her husband, and a lover of Elvis Presley. She attended the Cowboy Church in Honey Grove before her passing. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John “Pete” McCraw; sisters in law, Elizabeth Green and Nita Mitchell; and son, John Douglas Payne Jr. Lois is survived by her husband, Ronald Payne of Windom; son and daughter-in-law Choice Allen and Kristen Payne of Euless, Texas. She also leaves behind five grandchildren Choice Allen Payne Jr, Carter Fox Payne, Taylor Emery Payne, Andrew McCraw Payne, and Elizabeth Jane Payne; two great grandchildren Jaden Luke Payne Busby and Dahlia Kay Payne. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to have donations made to the Providence Cemetery. To convey condolences or sign online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com

BILLY RAY MOORE FORT WORTH-Bill Moore passed from this life to the next on July 20, 2020 after an 11-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90 years old and a faithful Christian, husband and father, born May 10, 1930 in Denison, Texas. SERVICE: A private Military graveside service of family and close friends was held Saturday, July 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. During his early years Bill was raised on a farm north of Savoy,

Texas and attended high school there where he was captain of the basketball team and was later offered a sports scholarship to attend East Texas State University. Turning down this offer, he joined the United States Air Force and became a C-47 crew chief carrying supplies to our nation’s Embassies in Europe. He later participated in the “Berlin Airlift” providing food and other life-sustaining supplies to the starving citizens of Berlin after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the Viatnam War he was a Helicopter Inspector for the U. S. Government, working at Bell Helicopter. He ended his career as an inspector for the Government at Lockheed where his final approval stamp was placed on numerous F-16’s and other fighter aircraft. Bill loved hunting, baseball and a good game of golf. After retirement he worked for Meals on Wheels which exemplified his personality of always being available to help anyone in need. He lived his life as a true Christian and an example for all to follow. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Grady Arden & Gerti Earl Moore and brothers Grady and Galion. Survivors of Bill are his wife of 65 years, June Moore, son Rusty Moore & wife Janet, grandson, Stephen Moore & wife, Brianna, two great-grandchildren, Spencer & Sydney and one sister Betty Moore Smith of Ector, Texas.

Home Country: Slim Randles

There is in the splashing of the creek a great spray of diamonds. As each youngster sails like an astronaut out on the tire swing, then releases the hold on the earth to flail, suspended in time and space for that brief second or two, there is a timelessness, a postponement of all things evil and destructive, an affirmation of joy. The swimming hole in Lewis Creek has been there since Indian times, of course, and the tire swing was probably preceded by simply a rope with knots in it. It is one of the summer lodestones of our existence. Each summer we have to make our pilgrimage in the hot sun to the hole below the little waterfall, to the place were Lewis Creek widens and deepens for the benefit of hot, dry people before becoming just a creek again. And in this widening of the creek, this sacred place in our summer lives, we also play witness to the passage of years. Across the creek from the tree with the tire swing, the gravelly bottom extends gently with almost no current for ten feet or so. This is the baby beach, where squealing tots are allowed to cool off without benefit (or hindrance) of any more covering than

PAULINE OWEN DAVIS Pauline Owen Davis was born August 12, 1928 to Paul Lindsey and Mamie Pickens Owen at Ely, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her home in Sherman, Texas on July 27, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She married N.H. Davis on May 4th 1996 in Bonham, Texas. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Lawrence R. Owen,

Clyde R. Owen, Troy P. Owen. Pauline was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bonham, Texas. She spent most of her life in Dallas, Texas. She retired from AT&T Telephone Company. Many years in the Yellow Pages Advertising Department, for several years she was a member of the “The Bell Telephone Singers Grays” in Dallas, Texas. Pauline (Polly) will be missed by her relatives and friends. Private Graveside Service was held at 11AM Monday, August 3, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas. Pastor Wally Butts officiated. Arrangements are with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Whitewright, Texas. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com

the smiles of their parents. As the children grow, they venture farther out into the current of the creek and test their strength against the forces of nature. By the time a youngster is eight or ten, the seduction of the tire swing becomes overwhelming and the flailing of the arms and legs against the blue of the sky begin. Later still, when gangliness becomes fluidity and sleekness, and we want to make catlike moves to attract the opposite sex, the tire is used as a swinging platform for exquisite dives into the deep part of the creek where the big trout lie in cold holes. And as we age, and we watch our children come to love the hole in Lewis Creek, and as we sip lemonade in the shade as our grandchildren work their ways up the swimming hole chain of life, we can look at the splashing of the creek and see, with each sleek dive, with each laughing bellyflop, the diamonds of the creek sent skyward, and the laughter stays with us and keeps us strong and makes us feel rich, and fortunate. It is unnecessary to say the hole in Lewis Creek is an important part of our lives, because it, along with so many other treasures of the years, really is our lives.

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Yearly Inflation Rate USA 5.84% Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 838 Average Cost of new house $23,450.00 Average Income per year $9,400.00 Average Monthly Rent $140.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 36 cents Shaefer Pen $9.95 United States postage Stamp 6 cents Sports Illustrated 15 cents Mans Westclox 8/4/20 Watch $18.00 AMC Gremlin $1879 1 Carat Diamond Ring $299 Chrysler Newport $3861 Apples 4Lbs 59 Cents Dog Food 12 Cans $1.00 Head and Shoulder Shampoo 79 Cents Car 8 Track Stereo Tape Player $38.99 Chair La-z-Boy Rocker Recliner $188.00 Mens Leather Shoes $6.99 Striped Ladies Flare Pants and Tunic $10.00 Back To College Typewriter $28.88 Barbie Doll $4.77

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The Incentive encourages healthy practices by rewarding annual physicals with a half-day of personal time off for county employees while completing the 6-week tobacco cessation program or proving they are not tobacco users will earn the same reward. Contact designation for the Wellness Coordinators would remain the same as last year, including Tina McKenzie and Lana Gibbs, while Gail Young would remain the Wellness Sponsor. A motion to approve the continuation of the Program with the same staff as last year passed. 11 A motion to approve the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) opening their office in Bonham Saturday, August 8, and August 22, 2020, and to require DPS employees to clean and sanitize before leaving passed. Judge Moore noted that though DPS will see visitors by appointment only, these sessions as approved by the Commissioners Court are helping them to catch up on overflow and run more smoothly. 12 Judge Moore read the Memorandum of Understanding between Fannin County and Workforce Solutions Texoma (WST), which intends to maximize the use of the public property for citizens by cooperating with needed state agencies. WST will occupy the building at 1205 East Sam Rayburn Drive beginning March 15, 2020, through midnight on March 14, 2025, and will be responsible for paying all utilities and maintenance for the property. Fannin County will pay insurance. A motion to approve the Memorandum passed. 13 Purchasing Agent Michelle Case spoke on the CARES Act funding, noting that she has communicated with Herb Bristow over the spreadsheet she compiled of requested equipment from County departments, and most will fall under the 75% requirement of being directly related to Covid-19. Some items Mr. Bristow did not feel were justified within the limits of the funding, such as the iJuror software, which has an annual cost. Mr. Bristow asked for a description of how each requested to purchase will be used regarding the virus, and when the time comes he will help Michelle Case file

the request. Purchasing Agent Case gave an update on buying a machine that can quickly and accurately test for Covid-19. No machine will be available for purchase before September or October, but once the request for CARES Act funding is approved, the order should be placed so the County may be put on a waiting list. Judge Moore considered this item discussion only and passed on it until the next regular meeting. 14 Judge Moore presented the 2020/2021Proposed Budget for Fannin County to the Commissioners Court. The Proposed Budget must be filed by the end of the month, but is only a starting point, and is based on the current tax rate of 0.589. Judge Moore explained the expected income from the current tax rate is $12,316,886.89, while expenses in the budget, after cutting as much as possible, $12,840,467.18, which is a difference of $522,580.29. He noted that two years ago, $2.1 million was taken out of the County reserves, while last year this amount was cut to $1.26 million out of reserves. The goal for this budget cycle was to take only $500,000 out of reserves. Judge Moore assured residents that he wishes the County could afford to be more generous, then laid out proposed changes to make this next budget plan work, including no pay increases for County employees (Judge Moore noted the new health benefits package with a 3% cost increase would compensate for this cut); removal of all cell phones; reduction in office equipment for all offices to $200, with additional funds possible upon request and review; reduction in computer equipment budget for all departments, with requests submitted to IT department; reduction in travel expenses in all departments; reduction in Sheriff’s budget by 1 car; and reduction in force, which could include removing 1 fulltime assistant Treasurer posi-

tion, 1 full-time Justice of the Peace #1 position, 1 full-time District Clerk position, 2 parttime District Clerk positions, 1 part-time position in the Tax Assessor-Collector office, as well as 1 full-time janitor and 1 part-time janitor positions. Judge Moore also suggested having the remaining janitors clean three days per week instead of five, which could save an additional $10,000. The Proposed Budget will be posted on the County website, and the Commissioners Court will begin working on adjusting it from there. Judge Moore stated some of the major drains on the budget that have led to these proposed cuts include overcrowding in the jail and Covid-19. Judge Moore continued to propose ways to lower costs at the detention center, including reducing detention days by asking Judges to put more offenders on bond and reducing employees, reducing health benefits, pay increases, travel, supplies, and other expenses. A final option would be to raise the tax rate. Judge Moore reiterated this proposed budget is only a beginning. Commissioner Magness commented that everyone in the County will have to stick together and make some cuts to make the budget work. Commissioner Whitlock disagreed with eliminating pay increases, because they were intended, when introduced, to be a promised replacement for longevity checks. He also stated he receives far too many calls on his work cell to reasonably combine it with his personal cell. Commissioner

Whitlock commented many offices cannot function properly if County employees are laid off as Judge Moore laid out, and that with the spread of Covid-19, janitorial services are more critical than ever. Commissioner Self determined the proposed budget need not be adopted, as long as it is presented by Judge Moore and filed by the end of the month. Judge Moore expects budget meetings will continue every week. Tax Assessor-Collector Gail Young commented that she had believed the proposed budget to have more transparency, but was unable to obtain a copy when requested. She questioned how the offices with proposed personnel cuts were selected and made her case that her office sees the most civilian traffic, which she expects to grow with the population and commerce as the new lake constructions are completed. Commissioner Lackey clarified Judge Moore’s statement that two years ago, the County budget relied upon $2 million out of reserved funds didn’t reflect the fact that not all of the $2 million was used, though it was all budgeted. He commented that sales tax revenue is going up, and the County receives close to $1 million more than in previous years. Commissioner Lackey believes the upward trajectory of the County will make layoffs unnecessary. He stated that “if we lay off people, it’s this Commissioners Court’s fault,” and no one else, person or pandemic, is to blame. He stood strongly against layoffs and pushed for

SAM RAYBURN ISD BID NOTICE

Sam Rayburn ISD will be purchasing through the bid process 2 used buses, 2009 or newer, 72 passenger, Bluebird body, Cummins 6.7L diesel engine. Bids will be accepted through August 18, 2020. Interested parties can contact the Admin Office at 903-664-2255 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

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PUBLIC11/5/19 NOTICE

Date: Time: Place:

August 26, 2020 9:30 a.m. The Holiday Inn 1101 GK Reddy Avenue Bonham, Texas 75418

If you are dissatisfied with the amount awarded by the Special Commissioners at the above-referenced hearing, you must formally object to the award. In order to successfully make this objection, you must file such objection in writing with the Court. The objection must be filed on or before the first Monday following the 20th day after the day the commissioners file their findings with the Court. If there is no timely objection, the Court will adopt the award as final judgment of the Court and you will be divested of your interest in the property described above.

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Hickory Creek Special Utility District

Groundwater Field Technician Type of Position: Full-Time Education Requirement: High School / GED Job Description: Operates various equipment and assists with various duties involved in and the maintenance and construction of water system components; build, maintain and repair water lines, reading meters, operate excavator & other light equipment, install new services, make repairs and be physically able to do various manual labor. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and to carry items in excess of 50 lbs Common sense of water works operations & knowledge of water system principles, procedures and safety codes a MUST. Must be able to work full time, 40 hours weekly. Position is open until filled and located in the Celeste, Texas area. Salary will depend upon qualifications and benefits are provided after 90 day probation period. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated AND a clean driving record. Must live within a thirty (30) minute travel time from Celeste, Tx. or be able to meet this requirement within three (3) months of employment and will be required to participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies subject to overtime at any given point, without notice Please send resumes to Hickory Creek SUD: Hickory Creek SUD 101 N. 1st Street, PO Box 540 Celeste, Tx 75423 hickorycreeksud@yahoo.com Fax: 903-568-4867

Looking for a Full - Time Sales Representative

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You are hereby notified as follows: NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, has filed with the Judge of the Fannin County Court at Law, Cause No. CV-2020-7722, a Petition in Condemnation to acquire fee simple title to the 0.001 acre and 1.566 acre tracts, a flowage and flood easement to the 1.136 acre and 0.291 acre tracts and a permanent utility easement to the 0.169 acre tract. Accordingly, pursuant to the statutes of the State of Texas, said Judge has appointed Special Commissioners to assess the damages occasioned by such condemnation, and the date, time, and place of such hearing, at which time and place you may appear in respect to matters stated above, is as follows:

Commission originally signed November 15, 2016, explaining that this agreement is a result of a recent bond election, which added more money into the revised project cost for restoring the Courthouse. The County cannot receive the additional funds until this agreement is amended.

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Leonard I.S.D. is seeking individuals who may be interested in applying for a custodial position. Applications are available at Leonard I.S.D. Administration, 1 Tiger Alley, Leonard, Texas. For information regarding this position, please contact Dwain Campbell, Maintenance Director, at 903-587-2318 ext. 407.

TO: All Unknown Heirs or Persons Claiming Interest in all that certain 0.001 acre tract, 1.136 acre tract, 0.291 acre tract, 1.566 acre tract, and 0.169 acre tract of land all out of the J.H. Knapp Survey, Abstract No. 607, lying and being situated in Fannin County, Texas, being part of a called 20 acre tract described in Deed from G.W. Watson to M.J. Arnold, dated April 2, 1917 of record in Volume 145, Page 143 of the Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas.

seeking new ways to increase income instead. District Clerk Nancy Young explained the function of her office regarding the detention center and asked how Commissioners could consider cutting three positions in her office, amounting to a third of her total staff, when her office is instrumental in processing offenders to move them through the system and out of the County’s financial responsibility. Discussion closed. 15 Judge Moore spoke on the Funding Agreement Amendment from the Texas Historical

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LIVESTOCK BRANGUS CATTLE: 25 black gold bred heifers. 15 registered bulls. 16 months old. Call: 214-592-5197 T & E Cattle Co. Fannin County and Surrounding Areas • Cattle Day Work • Custom Cattle Work • Cattle Hauling • Cow Catching tandecattleco@gmail.com 830-538-4200 FOR SALE: Low birth Black Angus Bulls. Two - 14 months old. Out of top of the line sires. Price range $1,500-$2,000. Call Glenn Watson at 903-249-1752

Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 28, 2020 NORTH Topsoil moisture levels were adequate to very short. Cooler weather delivered relief from the heat. Rainfall totals in areas that received rain ranged from trace amounts to 2.5 inches. Crops, from soybeans, cotton and hay fields, in areas that did not receive rain were struggling. Crops in areas that received rains were progressing

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well. Most managed Bermuda grass hay meadows produced two cuttings so far. Livestock were in good condition. Springborn calves were doing well. There were isolated reports of armyworms, but grasshoppers were worse than normal in a few areas. Feral hogs were active. CENTRAL Some rain helped soil moisture levels, but more rain was needed, especially in drier areas. Weather continued to be hot and humid, but most pastures were green and in good condition overall. Some crops and pastures were burning up. Cattle remained in good condition. Many producers put up some hay throughout the season, and stock tanks looked good. Landscape plants were showing signs of heat stress. Cotton looked good, and some fields were in the boll split stage. Fusarium root rot was developing in some cotton under dry conditions but was not widespread. Hot, dry conditions hastened corn maturity. Corn and sorghum silage harvests continued. Grain corn harvest began, and yields were good, but prices were low. Sorghum harvest also began. Sugarcane aphids were present in several fields.

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Game Warden Field Notes The Other Side of Nowhere A Big Bend Ranch State Park Police Officer and a Presidio County game warden were patrolling River Road at night through Big Bend Ranch State Park when the officers noticed a car parked in the Closed Canyon Trail parking lot after the park closed. In the car, they saw a park pass for that day, a car rental agreement, a jug of water and snacks, but the driver was nowhere to be found. The Closed Canyon Trail is short and stops at the Rio Grande after several steep pour offs. The last pour off is about 60-feet tall. The officers hiked the trail in the dark and far as they could safely go and called out for anyone still down there with no luck. The next morning, another park police officer was informed about a possible lost hiker. He checked the parking lot and saw that the car was still parked there undisturbed. The three officers headed back to the Closed Canyon Trail that afternoon with rappelling equipment to search farther down the trail. When they reached the first of the three steep pour offs, the officer called out for the hiker who excitedly responded for help. The park police officer was able to rappel down to the hiker who had descended all the pour offs and was at the riverbank. When they reached him, the hiker was dehydrated, exhausted and had injured his ankle. The hiker told the officers that he had gone down the trail alone in the afternoon, fell into a deep-water hole and was unable to climb out. Panicked, he decided to continue down the trail thinking it would lead him back to the parking lot. Temperatures that day were around 106 degrees and he drank river water to try to keep hydrated. He hiked along the riverbank but was unable to navigate the steep canyon walls of Colorado Canyon. The officers requested a helicopter to help extract the hiker, but due to bad weather it wasn’t available until the next morning. So, with the help of an additional game warden, two state park rangers, a U.S. Border Patrol agent and a Presidio County Sherriff’s Deputy, the team of officers were able to assist the hiker to climb back over the pour offs and navigate the rest of the trail back to his car. Presidio and Terlingua Emergency Medical Services arrived and gave the hiker medical care and he was then taken to the local hospital for further treatment.

Unsynchronized Swimmers A Stephens County game warden received a 911 call from local dispatch involving four people who were stranded in the middle of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir and their boat had washed ashore. The caller was in the boat but was unable to get it started to reach the stranded swimmers. The caller had never been on

the lake before and did not know where she was to give directions to the warden. One of the occupants had gotten into the water while the boat was floating in the middle of the lake to swim without a life jacket and the boat floated too far away for her to reach. Then, her husband, unable to crank the boat, jumped in the water and swam to her with a small ring buoy. The boat continued to float further away when another occupant on board saw the couple struggling in the water and swam out to them to assist with no lifejacket. By the time he reached them, the boat had tripled in distance from the original swimmer. A fourth occupant from the boat decided to swim out to the three simmers trying to stay afloat with life jackets for them, however, the boat was now about 350 yards away and he was unable to reach them. When the warden arrived, he was able to get the location of the boat and swimmers thanks to landmarks on the lake. The boat was located aground near an island and the three stranded swimmers were about 450 yards away. The swimmers were exhausted and panicked, but all accounted for. Once they were on the

boat, they found the fourth swimmer who had multiple lifejackets attached to him but had exhausted himself trying to get to his friends. Everyone in the water was worn out and frightened, but safe and refused medical attention. Once they were accounted for, the warden helped them get their boat back to where they had launched.

Texas Lake Levels +/as of 7/31/20 Arlington -1.92 Benbrook -2.07 Bonham -0.87 Bridgeport -0.26 Caddo 0.60 Cedar Creek -0.64 Eagle Mountain -0.41 Fork -0.85 Granbury -0.64 Grapevine 0.25 Joe Pool -0.26 Lavon -1.20 Lewisville -0.41 Pat Mayse -0.55 Possum Kingdom -1.76 Ray Hubbard -0.67 Ray Roberts -0.13 Tawakoni -0.52 Texoma 0.94 Whitney -1.62 Worth -1.10

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Commissioner Lackey clarified the County receives a percentage of reimbursement for projects like the Courthouse restoration, but though the percentage changed with the budget to appear smaller, the amount originally guaranteed the County will remain the same. A motion to approve the Amended Agreement passed. 16 A motion to approve the payment of bills passed. 17 Comments: Commissioner Whitlock thanked everyone for coming, and asked residents to stay safe and be nice. He wanted to dispel the myth that if the Commissioners are griped at, they will not do their job. Commissioner Self thanked attendees, hopes for rain, and appreciates patience as they work on the roads. Commissioner Magness asked everyone to stay safe. Commissioner Lackey said they will work to make the budget best for everyone. He noted FM 897 is expected to open in the third week in August. He cautioned that HWY 82 from Paris is smooth and easy to speed on. Judge Moore recognized Polly Gilbert, former County Clerk, who passed away recently. He noted TxDOT will close a section of FM 1753 on August 3,

Meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.

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Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Whitlock Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off new Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@ fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Dean Lackey Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dlackey@ fanninco.net

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nation for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production. “I congratulate the City of Bonham on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation,” said Governor Abbott. “As our focus is on safely and strategically reopening and revitalizing all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment and culture—Texas is committed to working alongside our com-

munities to ensure they have the knowledge and tools needed. Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, communities large and small are readied to help match local businesses with productionrelated needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents as well as spurring on-site spending at local small businesses. And I am proud of all that the Texas Film Commission has accomplished in helping communities like Bonham begin to open their economy.” The City of Bonham joins more than 140 Film Friendly Texas communities that receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices and how to effectively accommodate onlocation filming activity in their community. The Texas Film Commis-

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