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The regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court was held Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:15 AM

1. Judge Randy Moore established a quorum with all Commissioners present except Commissioner Whitlock, Pct.1. The invocation was led

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by Rev. Brian Lackey, Pastor of Lannius Church of God, via Zoom. County Judge Randy Moore led the pledges to the U.S and Texas flags. 4. Introductions – Judge Moore

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5. There was no one to speak in Public Forum. 6. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Fannin County Declaration of Disaster Proclamation for Covid-19– The Judge gave these numbers for the County, current at the time of this meeting…641 Total Cases, 17 Active Cases (including the 5 cases at the state prison), 612 Recovered Cases and 12 Fatalities, noting that there were other circumstances involved with those fatalities. Continued See Commissioners on page 4

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Tammy Biggar, Fannin County Clerk has announced the Texas Supreme Court determined an amendment to the ballot cer-

tification for the November 3rd election will be required. Being added to the ballot are U.S. Senate candidate, David B. Col-

lins (Green Party) and Railroad Commissioner candidate Katija “Kat” Gruene (Green Party) and for those living in Congressio-

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nal District 21, candidate Tommy Wakely (Green Party). This means the database in which the ballot was created will have to be amended, the ballots reviewed and the equipment re-tested resulting in the ballots by mail not being mailed out this week as intended. Fannin County will still meet the deadline to mail out military ballots by Saturday, September 19, 2020 as is required by law. Sample ballots will be posted on the Fannin County website and the Fannin County Clerk’s Facebook page next week.

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The Court approved extension of the Disaster Proclamation until September 22, 2020. 7 Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County – The Court voted to extend the Operations Plan until September 22, 2020. 8 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the County Treasurer’s Financial Report for August 2020 –County Treasurer David Woodson stated August receipts were $683,556.82 and he looked at August 2019 receipts to compare. The 2020 receipts were up $155,818.36 over 2019. The Court approved the financial report. 9 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the County Treasurer’s Investment Report for August 2020 –County Treasurer David Woodson reported continued low interest gains on all the investment accounts. The Court approved the report. 10 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Fannin County District Court’s Records Archive Plan per Government Code §51.305 for budget year 2020-2021 – The Court approved the District Clerk’s Records Archive Plan. OFFICE LIZ CAGLE Office Manager CLAY SANDERS Customer Service

11 Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Fannin County Clerk’s Archive Plan per Local Government Code §118.025 for budget year 2020-2021 –The Court approved the County Clerk’s Archive Plan. 12 Discussion, consideration and action to execute contract for purchase of the HART Intercivic voting system not to exceed $520,352 and SOS Master Agreement acknowledging purchase and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of the County– The Court approved the purchase of voting equipment. 13 Discussion, consideration and action to pay for security on Election Day, November 3, 2020; $40 per hour, not to exceed $1,200 with Election Salary 10-404-109 – County Clerk Tammy Biggar stated in the past she has not asked for security. She is anticipating long lines and possibly upset voters due to that and maybe voters who show up at the incorrect voting site. The Court approved the request for paid security on election Day. 14 Discussion, consideration and action to approve Resolution adding Farm to Market Road 897 to the State Highway System – TxDOT has requested this action. The road is open and being used quite a bit. The Court approved adding FM 897 to the Highway System. DRIVERS BOBBY GERDES IRA HENDERSON MIKE PIERCE

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15 Discussion, consideration and action to authorize payment of overtime for Road and Bridge employees – County Clerk Tammy Biggar spoke regarding keeping the allowance of overtime available across the board, if it is approved for the Commissioners’ workers. Commissioner Lackey said he would like to see the guideline changes detailed before the final vote. The Court agreed to postpone the action until next week, when the entire policy change can be written. They agreed to allow the motion to fail. 16 Discussion and update regarding facility for county offices – Judge Moore called on anyone who would like to speak about the buildings they had looked at this past week. District Clerk Nancy Young said the Davita building would house two offices only and the Turner building, although it has a nice façade outside, the interior is still old. She does not think it would be suitable for the County. Commissioner Self said the Turner building would need an elevator and the restrooms were not convenient for the public. He said the D.A. and the County Clerk offices could be temporarily housed in the Davita building. The option on the Davita building is lease/purchase only; a two year lease with the agreement to buy it. Parking would be a problem at the Davita building. Commissioner Self said they have also considered the old Brookshire’s location. Judge Moore said the County budget would not enable them to acquire the Davita building and the old Brookshire’s building. The Davita building would be a $685K purchase or more. District Attorney Richard Glaser said he has looked at the buildings and he is not in favor of either of them. He doesn’t think making another temporary move makes sense. They have been where they are for three years and he would like to make a permanent move next. Mr. Glaser asked what the lease amount would be but there is no information on that, yet. County Clerk Biggar said she would

not favor a temporary move. Commissioner Lackey said he is trying to save $6K a month on leases. Mr. Glaser said there are too many uncertainties in his opinion. 17 Discussion, consideration and action to approve Order adopting the Minimum Infrastructure Standards for Manufactured Home Rental Communities – Judge Moore made some adjustments on the Order and has asked Richard Glaser to look at it. Mr. Glaser has not yet looked at all of it. There were some incorrect titles for the designated officials. The Court decided to set up another hearing before moving forward. This item was tabled by the Court. 18 Discussion regarding short plat for Star Fire Ranch – Commissioner Self said water is available and the only problem is with the power line. There will have to be an easement established on the plat. The developer will have to sign a letter for the easement. This was an update for the Court by Commissioner Self. 19 Discussion, consideration and action regarding a Request for Waiver of Requirement of Sec. 3.2.16 of the Fannin County Subdivision Regulations, minimum lot size per the Fannin County On-Site Sewage Facility Regulations, on Hwy 121 and FM 896 in Randolph, TX - Commissioner Self said the developer is still negotiating with the water board in Randolph. Commissioner motioned to table the item. Motion was approved. 20 Discussion, consideration and action regarding personnel or supplies for Covid-19 from the CARES Act Grant or other funding – Purchasing Agent Michelle Case said the hospital will be getting four quick testing machines through the Hospital Authority. She stated that EMC Troy is likely the best person to handle acquiring the PPE and he is also digging into the CARES Act to get more solid answers for the County. Judge Moore mentioned he spoke with a commissioner in Grayson County about a company that will come to your county for free. They will set up a booth at a location provided. Grayson, Hopkins counties and Frisco have all used this resource. Ms. Case and EMC Troy will work together to find out more information. 21 Discussion, consideration and action to approved the revised list of salaries and positions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year – Auditor Whipple said there were no changes, so the approved list is correct. The Court passed on this item. There was no action. Continued See Commissioners on page 8

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You will recall that this list has included anger, envy, impurity, pride, gluttony, and slothfulness. This week we will undertake to understand the word “avarice”. In as much as avarice is not a household term, we are left lacking in understanding. In an effort to be helpful I have selected the word, “greed”. Other words that offer a definition that we can grasp are: unjust gain, covetousness, an undesirable love for money or things and a lack of contentment. In addition to a list of words that help us there are some

scripture references that open up the sin we are talking about. Let me suggest: Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10, and Proverbs 16:8. I would like to call your attention to three characters’ stories from the Bible that illustrate the guilt of this sin. 1. Achan’s sin in Joshua 7 2. Judas’ selling of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26 3. Paul being tempted by Felix. Acts 224 The lustful desire for things will never bring joy and peace, but misery and hopelessness. Our world is caught in the

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EMS Contract –Judge Moore the other Commissioners said there was no need for the about the roads. He said he is Executive Session. The 6/11/19 Court so short-handed, it’s very difContinued from page 4 ficult to get anything done. passed it. 22 Discussion, consideration 24 Discussion, consideration He also mentioned phones and action to approve payment and action regarding Execu- calls he is receiving multiple of bills – The Court moved to tive Session – Judge Moore times daily about people drivpassed on this item since they ing down a particular road, pay the bills. Commissioner 23 EXECUTIVE SESSION: did not go into Executive Ses- expecting Lackey to stop people from Deliberation Regarding Con- sion. tract Being Negotiated – a 25 Comments by County Com- using the road. The complaints closed meeting will be held missioners and County Judge about the traffic are constant pursuant to §551.0725 of the Commissioner Self said he is and there is nothing ComGovernment Code for delib- trying to get caught up on the missioner Lackey can do. He eration regarding business roads. Commissioner Magness thanked everyone for coming. and financial issues in relation agreed with Commissioner Judge Moore mentioned the to contract(s) being negoti- Self and said he has mentioned Lake Fannin GoFundMe acated where as an open meet- to his crews they need to get count. It can be accessed on the ing would have a detrimental back to work on the roads. Lake Fannin Volunteers Faceeffect on the position of the Judge Moore said the EMS book page. They are working Commissioners Court in ne- contract is very close to be- to restore Lake Fannin and gotiations with a third person ing completed. Commissioner really need help with raising – regarding City of Bonham Lackey said he agrees with funds. Judge Moore also mentioned this Thursday is North Texas Giving Day. The courthouse should be dried in by February and the move in date should be sometime in July. Officing in the courthouse will be: County Court at Law, County Court at Law Judge and assistant, County Auditor, Purchasing Agent, IT, County Judge, Treasurer, JP, Commis2 Yard Dumpster $70.00 sioners Court, Commissioner Admin. 4 Yard Dumpster $105.00 26 The meeting adjourned at Regular Service $23.00 / Month 10:55 a.m.

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Bonham City Council Appoints New BEDCO Board Members, Approves City Budget and Adopts Existing Tax Rate

By Connie Estes

The Bonham City Council held a public hearing at 5:17 p.m. September 14, 2020 for the purpose of: 1. Hold public hearing on a proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.6550 per $100 of taxable value for tax year beginning January 1, 2020. One resident from the Legacy Ridge area spoke to the Council about the fact that with no tax increase, as the City Manager stated, her property taxes will go up 7% because of the rise in property value by the taxing office. She asked for help from the Council Members, as to what she and other senior citizens can do to survive the increases. Personally, her Social Security has increased $114 over the last four

years. Her property taxes have increased $319 over the past four years. She stated that the schools and the County have freezes on tax rates for senior citizens. She again asked for their help. 2. Adjourn - With no further comments, the meeting adjourned. The Regular meeting of the Bonham City Council held a meeting at 5:30 p.m. September 14, 2020 for the purpose of: 1.Consider and take action to approve minutes of the August 10th regular meeting and the August 27th special meeting. The meeting minutes were approved. 2.Consider and take action to accept financial report for month ending August 31, 2020. Dave Struchtemeyer, Di-

rector of Finances, reported the General Fund and Water Sewer Funds were both on target to end the year with slight residuals, mostly due to departments being understaffed for most of the year. Mr. Struchtemeyer said sales tax receipts were outperforming the budget by over 4%. There were no questions concerning the report. The Council approved the report. 3. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: Emily Porter spoke to express how successful the Bugtussle Trek was this year. There were over 90 cars this year and about 160 people in the Visitors Center and in the shops around the square. The lady from the Legacy Ridge area who spoke earlier addressed the Council about the City Water and Sewer rates.

She questioned the difference in charges for services based on the size of the lines. Her concern is the base rates. She would like to see the City go to a meter fee and then charge residents for the gallons used. A resident spoke to the Council on her concerns with the crowds, noise and fighting at the Juba Pizza business. She asked what is needed to remedy the problems they are dealing with in their neighborhood. The resident’s husband also spoke to the same problems at the Juba Pizza business, asking that the manager of Juba’s work at being a better neighbor. Continued See City Council on page 10

THE

DEMOCRATIC SIDE

“Without prefix, without suffix, and without apology, I am a Democrat!” -- Speaker Sam Rayburn

OUR REPUBLICAN EDITION

REPUBLICAN QUOTES ABOUT TRUMP: “He doesn’t know the difference between truth and lies. He lies practically every word that comes out of his mouth.” -- Senator Ted Cruz (R) Texas “Less a person than a collection of terrible traits.” -- Gary Cohn, Trump’s Chief Economic Advisor “A toxic mix of demagoguery and mean-spiritedness and nonsense.” -- Rick Perry, Trump’s Secretary of Energy, former Governor of Texas “Donald Trump is a delusional narcissist and an orange-faced windbag.” -- Senator Rand Paul (R) Kentucky “He’s a ****ing moron.” -- Rex Tillerson, Trump’s Secretary of State “I think he’s a kook, I think he’s crazy, I think he’s unfit for office.” -- Senator Lindsey Graham (R) South Carolina “Donald Trump is everything I taught my children not to do in kindergarten.” -- Nikki Haley, Trump’s Ambassador to the United Nations, former Governor of South Carolina “He says he’s for the little guy, but he’s actually built his businesses on the backs of the little guy.” -- Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s Senior Counselor “Donald Trump is a con-artist.” -- Senator Marco Rubio (R) Florida “A man who has, now more than ever, proved to be so manifestly undeserving of the highest office that we have.” -- former Senator Jeff Flake (R) Arizona “Donald Trump is a national emergency. I do not understand how you can call yourself a patriotic American and support someone who was elected with the help of the Russians. I have seen a lot of things during my time working on campaigns, but man, I never woke up and worked on the same side as the Russians. Today’s Republicans do.” -- Stuart Stevens, Republican advisor to Bob Dole, George W. Bush, Mitt Romney and John McCain “At least on national security, I believe Mr. Trump is beyond repair. He is stubbornly uninformed about the world and how to lead our country and government, and temperamentally unsuited to lead our men and women in uniform. He is unqualified and unfit to be commander-inchief.” -- Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense “In addition, President Trump lacks a moral compass. He ignores the truth.” -- Rick Snyder (R) former Governor of Michigan “What unites us now is a deep conviction that four more years of a Trump presidency will morally bankrupt this country, irreparably damage our democracy, and permanently transform the Republican Party into a toxic personality cult.” -- 34 members of the Mitt Romney presidential campaign

REPUBLICAN QUOTES ABOUT BIDEN: “He’s as good a man as God ever created.” -- Senator Lindsey Graham (R) South Carolina “Joe Biden is a man for our times--times that call for all of us to take off our partisan hats and put our nation first--for ourselves and for our children.” -- John Kasich (R) former Governor of Ohio “In short, Joe Biden wants to be a president for all Americans. He is the leader we need to restore honesty, integrity, and a sense of duty to the Oval Office.” -- Christine Todd Whitman (R) former Governor of New Jersey “Given the incumbent president’s lack of competent leadership, his efforts to aggravate rather than bridge divisions among Americans, and his failure to uphold American values, we believe the election of former Vice President Biden is clearly in the national interest.” -- More than 100 former advisors and staff members for John McCain “We are a group who served in George W. Bush’s administration. We have seen the importance of leadership up close and we know Joe Biden is the choice we need to make in November.” --42 members of the George W. Bush administration.

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City Council Continued from page 9 Bonham Police Chief Bankston brought his thoughts to the Council concerning the problems at Juba’s Pizza. He has talked with the manager. Chief Bankston said the business has basically outgrown their park-

ing space. He said with the growth of the business’ clientele, there’s not much that can be done except try to monitor and control the situation when they receive calls. 4.Presentation of plaque to August Employee of the Month. – August 2020 City of Bonham Employee of the

Month is Victor Wright. Victor is a Street Maintenance Technician with the Bonham Street Department and has been with the City since August 2016. Victor is the type of person who is the first one to show up and the last to leave and he gives 100% on every task. He is a loyal City worker and takes

pride in what he does. Victor has a great attitude! When he was hired, his past references were checked. His past supervisor told Mr. Howdeshell that if he gave Victor a chance, it wouldn’t be long before he wished he had two of Victor. Howdy said he was right. Congratulations, Victor!

5.Consider and take action to authorize the City Manager to take all steps necessary to execute a contract with Ameresco to implement an Energy Savings Performance Contract for the City of Bonham. This contract will begin the process for switching out the failing water meters and

other energy saving measures presented previously by Chad Nobles from Ameresco. City Manager Sean Pate said the contract needs some cleaning up of some legal jargon. Continued See City Council on page 12

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Texoma Medical Center Home Health opens in Bonham

Press Release - Texoma Medical Center (TMC) is pleased to announce that it is now providing home health services to the people of Fannin County. TMC has acquired Northeast Medical Center Home Health (NEMC) and began operating as TMC Home Health-Bonham on September 1, 2020. TMC Home Health provides customized care in the comfort of your own home through a seamless continuation of care with a wide range of services. Our team of trusted nurses and therapists work closely with patients, families and physicians to ensure the continuity of our patient’s recovery and well-being. BBQAccording to Jon M. Sisk, owner of Northeast Medical Center Home Health, “NEMC has been serving Fannin County since 2007. For the last 13 years, we have been proud to be your community provider for home healthcare. After

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City Council Continued from page 10 He stated the City Attorney agrees and the contract will be implemented when the changes are completed. The Council approved the proposal by Mr. Pate and approved permission to execute the contract after the changes. 6.Consider and take action to approve a funding agreement with Government Capital for Energy Savings Performance Contracting project. Drew Whittington from Government Capital was present and explained the funding agreement in detail. He presented two payment schedules for the Council to consider. The interest rate is fixed at 2.765% over the 20 years. Dave Struchte-

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That one in a billion.... Unique, Reliable & Thorough! allow for the expenditure of Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue by the city for construction of improvements in Municipal Parks. A coalition of cities has taken on legislation to use Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenues to improve city parks. Council members voted to send a resolution to Austin declaring Bonham’s support of the legislation. 10.Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance 1378 providing for a fee schedule for solid waste collection services inside the city and at Lake Bonham. Mr. Woodie Brantley was present to answer questions concerning Sanitation Solutions services and charges. Mr. Brantley explained the increases coming October 1, 2020. Mr. Brantley fielded complaints of trash cans not being emptied, trash cans being left in the street, trash cans being damaged and the fact that furniture items including mattresses are not being picked up. He assured the Council he will take the issues back with him and get resolutions. Increases in service will be passed on to the customers. The increase per customer will be about $0.40. Council approved the ordinance. 11.Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance establishing maximum, reasonable and prudent rates of speed on certain portions and at certain times on two streets in the City of Bonham in proximity to public schools. Chief Bankston said blinking lights for school zones have been installed on Albert Broadfoot and N. Main Street. Council took action and approved the changes in the ordinance. 12.Hold public hearing and

meyer, City Director of Finances, stated his recommendation would be to go with the Level Debt Service, which would calculate to savings of $270K over the 20 years of payments. The Council approved the funding agreement with Level Debt Service. 7.Consider and take action to appoint or re-appoint individuals to the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The Council approved Jack Lipscomb, Dale McQueen and H Compton to the BEDCO Board of Directors. 8.Consider and take action to ratify and accept fiscal year 2020-2021 BEDCo operating budget as approved by the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Council members approved the budget as submitted. 9.Consider and take action on a resolution supporting the passage of legislation to

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consider and take action on an ordinance adopting an ad valorem tax rate of $0.6550 per $100 of taxable value for tax year beginning January 1, 2020. Council members approved the ordinance and the tax rate remained the same, with no increase. 13.Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2020-2021 operating budget for the City of Bonham. Total expenditures from the General Fund will be $7,925,089, from the Water and Sewer Fund will be$7,025,583, from the Emergency Medical Services Fund will be $3,181,599 and from the Airport Fund will be $225,177. The Council approved the operating budget. 14.Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance 1310 establishing a charge master to be used for EMS billing and collections. Fire Chief Scott Ridling spoke to the Council concerning the rate changes. Based on their costs for supplies, there is a need to increase the EMS rates. The Chief explained that the rate is not what they are paid by insurance carriers. It is always less. The Council approved amending the ordinance. 15.Hold public hearing and consider and take action on an ordinance regulating and restricting the height of structures and objects of natural growth and otherwise regulating the use of property in the vicinity of the Jones Field Airport. Consulting firm, KSA, has prepared guidelines that coincide with the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) regulations regarding the space around the airport. In answer to a question of possible runway additions, there are no plans for additional runways but there is a possibility of extending the existing runways. The Council approved the ordinance. 16. Meeting adjourned.

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PATRICE KAYE HINSLEY Patrice Kaye Hinsley, age 62, of Honey Grove, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, September 14, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. A time of visitation with the family was held Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm at Bright Holland Funeral Home. Cremation is under the care of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Patrice was born February, 23, 1958 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Lawrence Alvin and Opal Ophelia Dunagan. She married Donald Hinsley in 1981, building 40 years of memories together. She ran a café in Blossom, Texas for a few years and raised Boxers for the last 18 years as a licensed breeder, she was affectionately known as “Boxer Mom”. She enjoyed riding horses and was a musician, playing the piano, guitar, violin, accordion. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Johnny J. Dickson and Robert C. Dickson. Survivors include her husband, Donald Hinsley; three children, Tanishae Hanson and wife Kelly, Stephanie West and husband, Nathan, Jayson Kyle Hinsley and wife, Ty; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Ann Thompson and husband, Sonny. To leave a message for the family, visit BrightHollandFuneralHome.com

JULIAN TOLEDO

Julian Toledo, age 80, of B o n h a m , Texas passed away Sunday e v e n i n g , September 13, 2020 lovingly surrounded by family at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Julian was born on January 7, 1940 in Havana, Cuba, the son of Eugenio Herrera Toledo and Herminia Garcia Toledo. He worked for many years at Dominicks Finer Foods in Chicago. Julian liked the outdoors and often enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an affectionate man and had a kind spirit. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Julian is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Erelio Toledo. He is survived by his wife, Celsa Toledo of Bonham, Texas; son, Dennis Toledo and wife Barbara of Florida; daughters, Amnet Trammell and husband Derick of Anna, Texas and Juliann Toledo; sister, Delia Toledo of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Trinity Trammell, Victoria Cline, and Amanda Toledo; great grandson, Travis Cline; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com

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MICHAEL DALE “MIKE” NELSON

Funeral services for Michael Dale “Mike” Nelson, 72, of Bonham, were held at 2:30 PM S u n d a y, September 13, 2020 at Boyd Baptist Church, 3707 N. State Hwy 78, Bonham, TX under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Mike’s sons, Bro. Chris Nelson and Rev. Cody Nelson officiated. Burial with military honors followed in Gober Cemetery. Mike passed safely into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Mike was born October 19, 1947 in Bonham, Texas, the son of William Clarence Nelson, Sr. and Opal Lucille Carpenter Nelson. He was a Gober Plowboy and a 1966 graduate of Gober High School. Mike married Gloria McCraw on August 20, 1971 in Bonham, Texas. He was

a United States Air Force veteran, and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Mike was a mechanical engineer at Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham for over 30 years and later worked for the Buster Cole Unit in maintenance for 10 years. He was a Reserve Deputy for Fannin County Sheriffs Office for over 20 years. He was a longtime member of Boyd Baptist Church and the men’s Sunday School Class. He was a lifelong member of the Bonham Constantine Masonic Lodge #13. Mike served with the Boy Scouts and earned the Silver Beaver Award. He also served on the Gober Cemetery Board for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and mowing. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Randall Miller Nelson, Bobby Dean Nelson, David Thurman Nelson and William Clarence “Dub” Nelson, Jr. Mike leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Gloria Nelson of Bonham, TX; two sons, Chris Nelson and wife, Kristi of Bonham, TX and Cody Nelson and wife, Kristina of Savoy, TX; a daughter, Callie Nelson Ramer and husband, Andy of Ivanhoe, TX ; a brother, Larry Nelson and wife, Nelda of Fairview, TX; a sister, Charlotte Grooms and husband, Kenneth of Paris, TX; eight grandchildren, Kelsee Nelson McMorris and husband, Cory, Kaylee Nelson Labor and husband, Nathan, Landon Nelson, Jaden Nelson, Deacon Ramer, Taylor Ramer, Emmitt Ramer and Cooper Ramer; two great grandchildren, Kace Henry Labor and Kodi Lyn McMorris; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Nelson of Bonham, TX, Janis Word of Ector, TX and Janet Nelson of Ovilla, TX; In-laws and spouses, Ronnie and Cheryl Coonrod of Ravenna, TX, Jimmy McCraw of Ivanhoe, Mikey and Tina McCraw of Bonham, TX, David and Mary McCraw of Ravenna, TX, and John and Nancy Ary of Cartwright, Oklahoma and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pallbearers were Cody Nelson, Chris Nelson, Landon Nelson, Jaden Nelson, Andy Ramer, Larry Nelson, Ronnie Coonrod, Randy Nelson, and Deacon Ramer. Honorary pallbearers were the men’s Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to the Boyd Baptist Church Wednesday night meals fund or Operation Christmas Child.

AUCTIONS The following vehicles will be sold at public auction on September 29, at 9:00 AM, at Pro Auto, 103 N Main St, Bonham, TX 75418. 2003 MITS 2H 1993 DODG 4D 2009 HOND 4D 2016 FORD PK 2008 NISS 4D The following vehicle will be sold at public auction on September 29 at 9:30 AM at McBroom’s Body Shop, 1605 ½ N. Center St. Bonham, TX 75418. 2001 HOND 4DR 2015 DODG 4DR 2007 NISS 4DR 2005 KIA 4DR

RHONDA WHITLEY

H o n e y Grove – Funeral Service for Rhonda Whitley, age 61, were held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Honey Grove. Rev. Casey Rogers officiated. Internment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove. Serving as pallbearers were Craig Bryant, Scottie Bryant, Matt Bryant, Paul Pitcock, Michael Darter, and Levi Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Wayne Shannon, Walter Don Brown, Stanley Rutherford, and Mitchell Neeley. Rhonda Rae Whitley passed away on September 2, 2020 Wednesday afternoon at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris. She was born on May 4, 1959 in Paris, Texas to James Ray Bryant and Charlotte Laverne Neeley. After high school, she had two daughters Ashley and Lauren who she cherished most. She was a hard worker and worked most of her life in Medicare for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren Raylen and Savannah who she was devoted to. She was of the Baptist faith and was a caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Rhonda was selfless and lived for her family. She will be missed. Rhonda was survived by her mother Charlotte Shannon of Honey Grove; daughters Ashley and husband Levi Cunningham of Honey Grove and Lauren Belyeu of Honey Grove; Brothers Craig and wife Vicky Bryant of Paris, Scottie and wife Sabrina of Honey Grove; sister Nerissa Darter and husband Michael of Honey Grove; Uncle Charles and wife Dollie Neeley of Honey Grove; Aunt Martha Burnsed of Honey Grove; and several nieces and nephews; grandchildren Raylen and Savannah Pinkston. She is preceded in death by her father James Ray Bryant, stepfather J.W. Shannon, uncle Carl Neeley, and uncle Billy Burnsed. To convey condolences or sign online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com “God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered,’Come with me.’ With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.” -Author Unknown

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GARAGE SALES 2 FAMILY MOVING SALE: 2965 Old FM 897, Dodd City. Household items, furniture, Fall decorations, toys. Lots of misc. Friday, Sept. 25, 8am-5:30pm and Saturday, Sept. 26, 8am1pm. I love all mythical creatures... vampires, werewolves, unicorns, kids who listen.

FOR SALE: 1911 9mm pistol by Rock Island Armory with one 8 round clip, 35 rounds of 124 grain Hydra Shock Personal Defense ammo and about 150 rounds of Winchester 115 grain ammo. (Full Metal Jacket) $525. 903-4492534 E.L. Finney’s General Store is closed We will be moving to the 2-Bit Thrift building at 519 N. Main St. Bonham. We’ll reopen Sept. 23rd with a week-long Grand ReOpening Sale with door prizes. 903-227-7968. Hope to see you there! FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes Closet - Valley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays, 8-10am. A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. WedSat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-3677095.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SLIMS’ CERTIFIED WELDING REPAIRS Can come to you. No job too small. Call for inquiries. Please leave a message. 214-250-3846 PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. CALL JOHNNY @ 903-209-6958 MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503 ART LESSONS Valley Creek Studio Drawing and painting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine Kluger 903-227-8143 RENT A STORAGE UNIT IN BONHAM Several large units available starting at $64.95! Units sizes up to 10’x22’. Gated parking spaces start at $39.95. Located at 400 Katy Blvd. Move yourself in online 24/7 at www. meehanstorage.com. For more information call Randy at (903)292-0657. Continued on Pg. 18

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NOTICE OF SALE § § §

STATE OF TEXAS FANNIN COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fannin County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on August 26, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in October, 2020, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the Front Steps of Bonham City Hall, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fannin and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

TX-14-4217 07/13/16

94971 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF HONEY GROVE, ET AL VS. SHAUN DANIEL FELTY

Tract 4 0.36 acre, more or less, out of Block 24, City of Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated November 14, 2011, from Patriot Bank to Shaun D. Felty, in Volume 1583, Page 348, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#94971)

$103,650.00

TX-17-4449 09/18/19

99640 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNIN COUNTY, ET AL VS. ROBERT GAILE MCKNIGHT, ET AL

All that certain tract, parcel or lot being Lots 16 & 17, Block 1, Lake Crockett Addition, an addition located in Fannin County, Texas, more particularly described in deed from Albert Gilbert & Barbara Gilbert to Robert Gail McKnight, dated March 2, 2000, recorded in Volume 915, Page 445, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#99640)

$5,380.00

TX-17-4458 01/17/18

89576 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNINDEL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. AUGUSTO SANCHEZ, ET AL

134.00 feet by 99.00 feet, containing 0.3045 acre, more or less, being Block 47, City of Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated January 5, 2008, from Michael Owens to Augusto Sanchez, et al, in Volume 1415, Page 303, Official Records of Fannin County, Texas (#89576)

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

74840 AUGUST 26, 2020

HONEY GROVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HAROLD REESE, II, ET AL

Tract 1 All that certain tract of land situated in the Samuel Erwin Survey, Abstract 348, Fannin County, Texas, being 0.2996 acre, more or less, described by metes and bounds description in deed dated October 22, 2002, from Mark Floyd to Harold Reese II, et ux, in Volume 999, Page 318, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#74840)

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

95087 AUGUST 26, 2020

HONEY GROVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HAROLD REESE, II, ET AL

Tract 2 50.00 feet by 87.50 feet, containing 0.1004 acre, more or less, situated in the J. J. Nicholas Survey, Abstract 844, Fannin County, Texas, described, as First Tract in deed dated July 26, 2005, from Jeff Allen. et ux to Harold Reese, et ux, in Volume 1168, Page 353, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#95087)

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

95088 AUGUST 26, 2020

HONEY GROVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HAROLD REESE, II, ET AL

Tract 3 48.70 feet by 87.50 feet, containing 0.0978 acre, more or less, situated in the J. J. Nicholas Survey, Abstract 844, Fannin County, Texas, described as Second Tract in deed dated July 26, 2005, from Jeff Allen, et ux to Harold Reese, et ux, in Volume 1168, Page 353, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#95088)

TX-17-4480 12/19/19

77777 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF HONEY GROVE, ET AL VS. JOSEPH ELLISON MEADE, ET AL

All that certain tract of land containing 0.2252 acre, more or less, situated in the J. A. Jeffries Survey, Abstract 571 and part of Block 14, Town of Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, described as follows:(a). 68.00 feet by 150.00 feet tract, containing 0.2342 acre, described in deed dated February 10, 1966, from M. R. Holley, et ux to J. E. Meade, et ux, in Volume 485, Page 522, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas; (b). that certain tract containing 0.671 acre described by metes and bounds description in deed dated August 14, 1973, from Mary M. Burks to Jean Meade, in Volume 543, Page 35, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, the following:(a). 120.00 feet by 165.00 feet, containing 0.4546 acre, described in Volume 559, Page 796, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas; and (b). 119.00 feet by 82.50 feet, containing 0.2254 acre tract, described in Volume 602, Page 702, Deed Records of Fannin County, Texas; and being that same property identified on Plaintiffs’ tax rolls as Acct #77777.

TX-17-4482 02/06/19

77509 AUGUST 26, 2020

SAVOY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JAMES L. TITSWORTH, JR., A/K/A JAMES LARRY TITSWORTH, JR. ,A/K/A JAMES LARRY TITSWORTH, ET AL

1.255 acre, more or less, situated in the Joseph Jeffries Survey, Abstract 567, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated December 14, 2012, from Mark D. Bennett to James L. Titsworth, Jr., in Volume 1649, Page 317, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#77509)

TX-17-4492 09/19/18

91098 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. CHRISTINE LEVIN

Lot 1, Block 5, Bramlette & Lowrey Addition, an addition to the City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described in Volume 1645, Page 270, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#91098)

TX-17-4499 09/18/19

89775 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNINDEL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DELORES JONES, A/K/A DELORIS JONES

All that certain tract, parcel or lot being 0.5 acres, more or less, in Block 82, Original Town of Ladonia, more particularly described in deed from Rebecca Young to Delores Jones, dated February 24, 1982, recorded in Volume 617, Page 353, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#89775)

TX-18-4507 12/19/19

72465 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNIN COUNTY, ET AL VS. JESSE PALMER, ET AL

Tract 1 9.0 acres, more or less, in the D Crenshaw Survey, Abstract 179, being more particularly described in Warranty Deed in Volume 645, Page 654, from James Jackson, et al to Jesse Palmer, et al, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#72465)

TX-18-4507 12/19/19

82692 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNIN COUNTY, ET AL VS. JESSE PALMER, ET AL

Tract 2 Being 6 acres situated in the County of Fannin, Texas, being part of the David Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 179 & part of the L. M. Rutledge Survey, Abstract No.972, being part of the 36 acre tract of land conveyed by Jimmie Evans to James A. Jackson & Vicki Sallee, by deed recorded in Volume 617, Page 793, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#82692)

9/8/20

$6,290.00

$38,030.00

$2,540.00

$21,700.00

$45,110.00

$17,510.00

$23,910.00

$14,680.00

$82,110.00

$52,500.00

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Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

147.50 feet, out of the Northwest corner of Block 27, Inglish Addition, an addition to City of Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated January 14, 1982, from Dorothy M. Taylor to Linda Jo McDonald, in Volume 616, Page 219, Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas (#92157)

TX-18-4510 07/17/19

92157 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. LINDA JO MCDONALD, A/K/A LINDA JO VANHOOSER, ET AL

TX-18-4521 09/18/19

89128 AUGUST 26, 2020

DODD CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MICHAEL JASON BALLARD

TX-18-4570 02/06/19

92107 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. LARRY JONES, A/K/A LARRY DALE JONES, ET AL

Tract 1 147.266 feet by 74.60 feet, containing 0.252 acre, more or less, out of Block 19-A, Inglish Division to Bonham, situated in the Bailey Inglish Survey, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated October 6, 2008, from Mary Ross, et al to Larry Jones, et ux, in Volume 1404, Page 176, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#92107)

$3,040.00

TX-17-4456 02/06/19

89360 AUGUST 26, 2020

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN STRUCK-OFF AT PREVIOUS TAX SALES AND ARE NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE FANNINDEL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DONNA JEAN CAMERON (TAX SALE HELD MAY 7, 2019)

0.25 acre, more or less, being the North 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 3, Redners Addition, an addition to the City of Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, described as Tract 4 in deed dated October 31, 2013, from Donna Jean Cameron to Michael Cameron, et al, in Volume 1711, Page 71, Official Records, Fannin County, Texas (#89360)

$25,490.00

TX-17-4476 07/18/18

89809 AUGUST 26, 2020

FANNINDEL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. STEPHANIE ANN PRUITT, ET AL (TAX SALE HELD OCTOBER 2, 2018)

180.00 ft by 55.00 ft, containing 0.227 acre, more or less, situated in the N. T. Myers Survey, Fannin County, Texas, described in deed dated September 23, 2000, from Stephanie Ann Pruitt to Margie Johnson, in Volume 929, Page 935, Land Records, Fannin County, Texas (#89809)

Being all of Lots 8, 9 & 10, Block 28, Original Dodd City addition, being the same land described in Volume 250, Page 533, recorded in Fannin County Deed Records (#89128)

$24,540.00

$54,656.00

$14,000.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. A RECENT RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REQUIRES BIDDERS TO OBTAIN, PRIOR TO THE SALE, A STATEMENT FROM THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR ANY PROPERTY EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON OR RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT AT THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 831 W. STATE HWY 56, BONHAM, TX (903) 583-8701. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS THE REQUEST. YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS. Dated at Bonham, Texas, August 26, 2020

Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 597-2897

Fannin Literacy Council Postpones Recycling Event

Press Release - The Fannin Literacy Council voted in their meeting on September 10th to postpone their annual Recycling Event fundraiser. Held annually in conjunction with the “Great Days of Service” this event not only helps to collect recyclables and keep them from area land fills but is the only fundraiser held by the organization. The Fannin Literacy Council works throughout Fannin county to offer High School Equivalency (formerly GED)and Adult Basic Education classes to any interested party – free of charge. These classes are made possible in cooperation with Grayson College. While a new date has not been scheduled – the Council hopes that a spring 2021 date will be announced soon. The Council would also like to invite anyone that has large items – appliances, office equipment or other

electronic equipment to dispense of to call John at Bonham Public Library (903) 583-3128 to arrange

bringing these items to the Council’s storage facility. 9/8/20 They will be held there and moved to the collec-

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment to be used in the November 3rd Election will be tested on 9/24/2020 at 9am and 11/3/2020 at 800 E. 2nd Street, Bonham to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures for County, Cities and Schools.

Tammy Biggar, County Clerk

AVISO PUBLICO DE PRUEBA DE EQUIPO DE TABULATING DEAUTOMATICA

Notice se da por la presente que el equipo de tabulación automática para ser utilizado en la el 3 de noviembre elección será probado el 9/24/2020 a las 9am y 11/3/2020 a 800 E. Calle 2, Bonham para saber que contará con precisión los votos emitidos para todas las de las oficinas y en todas las medidas para el Condado, Ciudades y Escuelas.

Firma del/dela Oficial

9/22/20

tion event in the spring.

Let’s Support our Local Restaurants!

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: Brian Jones, Kevin K. Jones, Joseph (Joey) Jones and all unknown heirs or persons claiming interest in all that certain 13.956 acre tract, 2.404 acre tract, and .014 acre tract all out of the 38.5 acre tract of land out of the Headright Survey of W.B. Allen, Abstract No. 10, Fannin County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Vol. 286 Page 287, May Records of Fannin County, Texas. 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-2020-7723, a Petition in Condemnation to acquire fee simple title to the 13.956 and .014 acre tracts and a flowage and flood easement to the 2.404 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: Date: October 12, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: 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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“I.W. Evans Intermediate Notice of Public Meeting 2020-2021 A public meeting will be held to discuss the Title 1 School Wide Program and State Accountability Results October 7, 2020 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM For Zoom link contact Teri.hall@bonhamisd.org It is the policy of Bonham Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended: Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Bonham ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all education programs and services.”

Fannin County is now offering a 4-H program designed specifically for homeschoolers. This is an exciting addition to our community. Bonham Homeschool 4-H will hold its first meeting, Monday, September 14th at 2 pm. Located at Central Baptist Church 709 Union St, Bonham, Texas. For more information or questions, please go to the Bonham Homeschool 4H page and send a message we will be happy to respond to you.

Appraisal Review Board (ARB) Members Needed

903-583-2877

We are currently looking for smiling faces who have a passion for working with children. Must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma. Apply in person.

LULA DOYLE C/O LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS 308 N. CENTER STREET BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED THIS THE 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS By /S/ Michael S. Evans Attorney for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 9/22/20

Continued from Pg. 14

NEED COMPUTER HELP? Computer and software as8/25/20 sistance now available in Bonham and surrounding areas. Call Chuck Knight at 903583-0992.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 9/22/20 Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VERNICE DOYLE

The mailing address of the Independent Executor is in Princeton, Texas. All claims should be sent to:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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.

The Fannin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors is seeking Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members from qualified property owners of Fannin County for the upcoming 2021-2022 term. The ARB serves a vital role in ensuring the property owners of Fannin County have an impartial citizen panel to hear their property value disputes. If you are interested in serving on the ARB, please visit the appraisal district’s website https:// www.fannincad.org/arb-panel-members/, the district’s office or your taxing unit’s administrative offices to review the selection policy, qualification criteria and complete an applicant questionnaire. Interested persons must complete the questionnaire and submit it for consideration. Mail completed questionnaires to Fannin Central Appraisal District, Attn: Board of Directors 831 W. State Hwy. 56 Bonham, TX 75418. To be considered, completed questionnaires must be received by October 2, 2020.

BARNETT, Deceased, were issued on March 17, 2020, in Cause No. PR-2020-12787, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to LULA DOYLE

CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENT 9/15/20 Fannin County District Clerk’s Office has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to work 19 hours per week, work schedule is negotiable. This position will pay $12.00 per hour, with pro-rated vacation, sick leave and retirement. Candidates for the position must be computer proficient with the ability to learn new software, be dependable, able to deal responsibly with the public and court personnel. Applications available online at www.co.fannin.tx.us or at the District Clerk’s Office, resumes required with all applications. Please apply at the Fannin County District Clerk’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, Bonham. Application will be accepted until the position is filled.

BAILEY INGLISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2019-2020 A public meeting will be held to discuss the Title I School Wide Program and State Accountability Results October 14, 2020 1:00 P.M. For Zoom link contact janette.white@bonhamisd.org

TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job to small. Free estimates. Call Eric Baldwin 469-400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties. GONZALES WELDING 903-456-8018 FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903-4134338. AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING Front yard or backyard. 903-624-6006

9/22/20

LIBERTY MOVING Local and long distance moves. Residential and office. Insured and bonded. Located in Leonard, TX. Call 940-3919298 or 940-390-9978.

The Bonham Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Inquiries related to the policies of the Bonham Independent School District should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent 903.583.5526

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.”

Compiled by 2020 9/22/20 Fannin County Football Standings Rich Hilliard 9/29/20 Class 1A (II)

FANNINDEL FALCONS

Head Coach: Gabe Lane

(3rd season) August

28 at Fruitvale 0 - Fannindel 45 (called at half)

September 3 Campbell 6 - Fannindel 52 11 Leverett’s Chapel 12 - Fannindel 33 18 at Grayson Christian - Fannindel October 2 Willowbend - Fannindel 9 Greenville Christian - Fannindel 16 Open Date 23 Forestburg - Fannindel* 30 Gold-Burg - Fannindel* November 6 at Trinidad - Fannindel* *District 10-1A (II)

Sponsored by Fannindel I.S.D. Faculty, Staff & School Board Proud to Support Our Students!

Go Falcons!!

Class 2A (I) HONEY GROVE WARRIORS

Head Coach: Glen Schuelke

(3rd season) August

28 Tenaha 29 at Honey Grove 42

September

4 at Whitewright 36 - HG 14 11 Chisum 28 - HG 36 OT 18 Callisburg - HG 25 Como-Pickton - HG*

October

2 at Wolfe City - HG* 9 Celeste - HG* 16 at Cooper - HG* 23 Alba-Golden - HG* 30 at Rivercrest - HG*

November

TBD *District 6-2A (I)

Sponsored by

Honey Grove ISD

Proudly Supports Our Warriors! Go Team!

9-22-20

Class 2A (I) TRENTON TIGERS Head Coach: Josh Shipman (2nd season)

August

28 at Detroit 12 - Trenton 20

September 4 Maud 16 - Trenton 35 11 at Chico - Trenton Canceled 18 Maypearl - Trenton 25 at Cumby - Trenton Canceled October 2 Tioga - Trenton* 9 at Tom Bean - Trenton* 16 Alvord - Trenton* 23 Collinsville - Trenton* 30 at Lindsay - Trenton* November TBD *District 5-2A (I)

Sponsored by

Class 3A (II)

LEONARD TIGERS

Head Coach: Shane Fletcher

(16th season) August

28 Wolfe City 0 - Leonard 14

September 4 at Commerce - Leonard Canceled 11 Bonham - Leonard Canceled 18 at Detroit - Leonard 25 at Bells - Leonard* October 2 District Bye 9 Gunter - Leonard* 16 at Blue Ridge - Leonard* 23 Lone Oak - Leonard* 30 at S&S - Leonard* November 6 Whitewright - Leonard* *District 8-3A (II)

Sponsored by

CLASS 3A (I)

BONHAM WARRIORS

Head Coach: Kyle Dezern

(1st season) August

28 at Quitman 19 - Bonham 57

September

4 Van Alstyne 54 - Bonham 24 11 at Leonard - Bonham Canceled 18 at Blue Ridge - Bonham 25 Commerce - Bonham*

October

2 at Mineola - Bonham* 9 Winnsboro - Bonham* 16 Mt. Vernon - Bonham* 23 at Pottsboro - Bonham* 30 Howe - Bonham*

November

6 at Emory Rains - Bonham*

*District 5-3A (I)

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SPORTS Fannin County