9-5-23 Leader E-Edition

Bonham City Council & BEDCO Board of Directors Workshop – Discussing the Downtown Master Plan

By Rose Schwartz

President of BEDCO’s Board of Directors, Alan McDonald called a joint workshop meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Monday August 28, 2023, noting that it was a meeting to hear and see a presentation of proposed concepts on the Downtown Master Plan. After Mr. McDonald thanked everyone for their attendance, BEDCO’s Executive Director Gayle Cooper noted this meeting was being held for both the City Council and the BEDCO Board, to gain insight into the proposed draft of the Future Master Plan for Bonham. She further noted there would be no action taken nor final approval of the plan, only insight into the suggested concepts and ideas presented, that were made by the members of the consulting team and the downtown advisory group

with suggestions from the Texas Downtown Association. She then advised attendees of the names of those who make up the downtown advisory group which are Allen Sanderson – Chair, Clint Backus, Sam Lumpkins, Justin Hodges, Curtis Smith, Eric Cisnowski, Joe Ward, Phil Holt, Melissa Maxwell, Jenn Self-Knight, Alicia Whipple, Robert Coral, Spanky Carter.

Ms. Cooper noted the idea of a Master Plan began around about the time of the early stages of the courthouse restoration and the purpose of the workshop was to receive feedback from the BEDCO Board members and members of the City Council. She further noted the citizens of Bonham would be given ample opportunities to provide feedback regarding the plan through a series of planned public meet-

ings that will be held during the fourth quarter of this year.

President and CEO of HH Architects Bruce Woody then began a slideshow presentation of the first draft of the Master Downtown Plan for Bonham that he explained would span across the entire city. Noting he was given TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) maps to work with, he explained how the main focus was to identify the downtown historic architectural boundaries and spoke on the overall concept of developing focal points that include downtown parking lots; Southtown (everything south of Sam Rayburn down to Powder Creek Park); Midtown (up Hwy 78); City Park and the Winery Park.

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Fannin County Commissioners Court – Addressing Payment of Unpaid Fines

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 9:00 a.m., a Regular Meeting

of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all County Commissioners and County Judge present. The Invocation was led by Pastor Ricky Granstaff

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The Bonham Snap Center will be hosting a Gospel Singing at 6:00pm on September 9th. Come prepared to play and sing, or just to listen. WHERE: City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center, 210 E. 6th St. The program is Free to everyone attending, donations will be accepted.

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of the Ravenna Baptist Church of Ravenna. Pledges were led by Major James Manis, Retired. There were no Introductions.

5. Public Forum: A Fannin County Citizen spoke to relay concerns regarding his belief some Subdivision zoning could erode the rights of citizens. He urged the court to consider how those ordinances could have a negative impact in the future if misapplied by future governing entities who may not share the same values as the current court.

6. Discussion regarding EMS report for July 2023 – County Judge for Scott Ridling, Fire Chief : Bonham Fire Chief Scott Ridling gave a report of increased activity due to the extreme heat in recent days. He noted there are still two ambulances on order with one having a projected delivery date of October and the other not having a set date for delivery. He added there had been 406 calls in July with 265 of those resulting in patient transport and noted that many 911 calls are made by housebound residents needing assistance within their homes. For that reason, he is working with other agencies to help residents get the assistance they need within their homes. At the conclusion of Chief Ridling’s report, Judge Cunningham questioned the existence of a $473,298 operating deficit. Chief Ridling explained that Medicare had asserted that in the previous year, their organization paid out what they were required to along with the patient’s portion of responsibility and took back what they paid. He noted the billing department

is currently working on billing the patients for the portion they owe and hopes to have the matter resolved in 3 to 4 months.

7. Discussion with Halie Bever, Texas Association of Counties, regarding Human Resources Assessment for Fannin County – County Judge: Human Resources Consultant for TAC, Halie Bever, noted that Fannin County recently passed an assessment of HR policies and processes and noted the only area where there was room for improvement was having adequate job descriptions for the county positions. Judge Cunningham noted his office is currently working on having a set of job descriptions completed.

8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 08/21/2023 (S), (S), (R) – County Judge for County Clerk: Commissioner Kopf first noted the need to have agenda item #14 on the regular meeting minutes, changed to reflect “he had said a savings of $75,000 a year over the course of 4 years” before making the motion to accept the minutes with the amendment he requested. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Amended November 7, 2023 Order of Special Election to reflect State mandated extended hours on November 2nd and 3rd – County Judge for County Clerk: County Clerk Tammy Biggar explained why this change is needed and how the extended hours will be on the

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last two days of early voting and will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed.

10. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Election Judges for County elections for September 1, 2023 thru August 31, 2024 in accordance with Texas Election Code 32.002 – County Judge for County Clerk: Ms. Biggar explained the selection process of the Election Judges before Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial report for July 2023 – County Judge for County Treasurer – Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson noted the receipts for July was $672,484.23 with the sales tax received being $162,242.27. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

12. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment report for July 2023 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson noted the interest received on the TexPool accounts was $32,465.51 on a balance of $7,236,728.51. The 2022 Bond (which is for the Justice Center) had an interest amount of $19,025.77 on a balance of $11,210,727.45 and the Operating Business Money funds had an interest amount of $164.07

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on a balance of $129,818.45. He concluded his report noting the total amount of interest money received in July was $51,655.35. A motion was made by Commissioner Self to approve the report with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

13. Discussion, consideration and action to approve payment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the amount needing to be paid was $92,588,44. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve payment with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

14. Discussion, consideration and action regarding approval of Interlocal Agreement between Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Fannin County to utilize the SCOFFLAW Program to flag and hold renewal of vehicle registrations of vehicles involved in unresolved moving violations in Fannin County – County Judge for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3: JP for Precinct 3 Judge Kenny Karl expounded on why he believes this action is necessary and feasible. After some discussion he requested the Scofflaw Program be utilized and to not only include fees for moving violations, but also other fines/fees imposed by the county.

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Graduation last spring took away Leonard's last remaining connection to its last postseason volleyball advance in 2019.

DC Lady Hornets volleyball No. 3 in Class 1A Top-25 rankings

By Rich Hilliard

Dodd City rose to No. 3 in Class 1A on Aug. 28, in the Top-25 volleyball rankings by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Defending champion Blum again led the 1A poll, which also included No. 4 Graford, No. 11 Saint Jo, No. 12 Perrin-

Trenton-ex Lambright to coach Austin College baseball pitchers

By Rich Hilliard

Whitt and No. 13 Miller Grove.

The 3A poll included: No. 1 Goliad, No. 2 Paris Chisum, No. 4 Bells, No. 19 Commerce, No. 23 Gunter (defending champion) and No. 25 Ponder.

The 2A poll included: No. 1 Jewett Leon, No. 4 Windthorst (defending champion), No.5 Detroit and No. 11 Como-Pickton.

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alum Justin Lambright will assist with baseball and "game day operations and field support for

all athletics programs" at the latter, per a post on acroos.com on Aug. 21.

Lambright, a spring 2019 Trenton and 2023 Austin College graduate, will specifically work with

the 'Roos' pitchers, having hurled for AC the last two seasons. The southpaw also previously post-high school pitched for Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant.

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of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish. The program begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at 7:15 pm. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas. Please contact Debbie Gove at dgove1728@ gmail.com for further information if needed.

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The Fannin County Republican Women (FCRW) will be meeting Monday, September 11, 2023.

The guest speaker will be Texas House Representative from the 62nd District, Reggie Smith. Republican Women, Associates and their guests are welcome! The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with a meet and greet portion

“Caring for America” is an ongoing service project of the FCRW. This year we will be collecting kitchen trash bags, paper towels or plastic silverware for the Open Arms Homeless Shelter located in Bonham. Please bring any contributions to the meeting or cash donations are welcome.

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A little back story on how the Greene's came to own the most beautiful, historic funeral home in Texas. I was the funeral director with the previous owner, Mr. Murden.

vice at the heart of who we are. This is our ministry for Christ.

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He touched on the importance of Connectivity within the Community and the importance of being ready for the growth that is coming this way noting the Downtown District is a beautiful destination spot in and of itself and how we should want to make sure things are done in such a way to preserve the historical heritage character.

He then spoke of the TIRZ maps given to him and touched on a strategic, comprehensive plan that is part of the Reinvestment Zone that includes long-term and short-term capital improvement projects. He spoke of the opportunities that come with challenges when dealing with the thoroughfares in the city, noting there are areas that may take on a renewal, restoration. He spoke on how the history of the town is something to build on but noted the challenges that exist would be some buildings that are “frankly not in good physical or structural conditions that may require some work to abide by the zoning regulations”. Another challenge is to prevent Bonham from becoming a “pass through” town by giving people a reason to exit a thoroughfare such as Hwy 82 and stop and visit Bonham. He explained how the downtown advisory group has visited other cities that have experienced significant growth with one of those cities being Farmersville and another being McKinney to see what the towns have done to address growth. He touched on the importance of maintaining the historical and traditional character while adding modern amenities specifically relating to safety. Expounding on the importance of the entryway into town where the City Park is located, he mentioned the other entryways into town which led him to discuss the high rate of traffic coming into town and the safety concerns associated with that traffic. Mr. Woody noted the need for sidewalk improvements, additional green landscaping, signage, safe pedestrian walkways and reducing parking in the downtown corridor to enhance safety. He noted that

slowing down traffic not only increases pedestrian safety but also increases the possibility of motorists stopping for a while in Bonham thus increasing local sales tax revenue.

More details of the plans were discussed that included development of the area between Powder Creek Park and the courthouse, one-way streets, accessible ramps, enhanced sidewalks and streetscapes not only for beautification but for safety and to slow down traffic.

When the discussion turned to funding, City Manager Sean Pate explained how TIRZ zones would allow the city to set aside a percentage of the taxes received from a development within a zone (say 50%) into a fund for a certain period that can be used for development.

Gayle Cooper concluded the meeting by covering the next steps for the Downtown Master Plan that is projected to be completed by March of 2024.

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In talks, we told Stephen we wanted the Lord at the forefront of this decision. So we all prayed about it and the Lord did the rest. It was that simple. We are a husband and wife team with compassion and ser-

God is doing amazing things here at Wise. Our doors are always open and we invite you to come see for yourself. Come see the GOODNESS, GROWTH and the place of PEACE that Wise is. Some have compassion, making a difference.

Jude 1:22

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It was determined the agenda item wording would need to be changed before a vote could be taken on this agenda item. Commissioner Magness made the motion to put this on next week’s agenda with the wording changed. Commissioner Self seconded the motion which passed.

15. Discussion, consideration and action regarding setting juror pay per House Bill 3474 and Government Code §61.001 effective September 1, 2023; Day 1, increase from $6.00 to $20.00 ($14.00 State reimbursement) and attendance pay increase from $40.00 per day to $58.00 per day ($52.00 State reimbursement) – County Judge for District Clerk: District Clerk April Gibbs spoke to clarify the minimum that can be paid for the first day of jury duty is $20.00 and the minimum for additional days thereafter is $58.00. After discussion ensued regarding the

amount the state reimburses the county, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

16. Discussion, consideration and action regarding 5% raise given to employees for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and whether or not part time employees’ salaries were included in the 5% increase – County Judge for District Clerk: Ms. Gibbs questioned the exclusion of part time employees from the 5% raise that was voted on during a previous Commissioners Court. After an in-depth conversation regarding this matter, a motion to pass on this was made by Commissioner Magness, seconded by Commissioner McQueen and the motion passed.

17. Discussion, consideration and action to approve renewal of TAC Risk Management Pool’s Liability Programs: Auto Liability and Physical Damage, Law Enforcement, Public Officials and General Liability, for December 11, 2023 – Decem-

ber 11, 2024 and authorize County Judge to sign renewal questionnaire on behalf of Fannin County – County Judge for County Auditor: After Ms. Whipple noted she had presented this to all the commissioners and she confirmed comments made by the commissioners were added, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve with Commissioner Kopf seconding the motion which passed.

18. Discussion, consideration and action to approve and ratify surety bond for Dale McQueen, Commissioner Precinct 1; beginning date of 08/21/2023 – County Judge: Commissioner McQueen made the motion to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

19. Discussion, consideration and action to approve and ratify two year surety bond for Edwina Lane, County Purchasing Agent; beginning date of 08/21/2023 – County Judge: A motion to approve was made by Com-

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missioner McQueen, seconded by Commissioner Magness and passed.

20. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Fannin County Paid Time Off policy – Commissioner Precinct 2: Commissioner Self led an in-depth discussion on why he believes there needs to be changes to this policy after which a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to pass on this till next Commissioners Court when the details of the discussed changes can be put in writing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McQueen and the motion passed.

21. Discussion regarding Purchasing Policy, requisitions and purchase orders – County Judge: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Edwina Lane spoke to detail corrections needed within the purchasing department with specific notation made on proper procedures needing to be followed for payment on purchase orders going forward.

22. Discussion, consideration and action to cancel

the October 3, 2023 Commissioners Court – County Judge: After Judge Cunningham noted the possibility of not being able to achieve quorum for this meeting, Commissioner Self made the motion to cancel the October 3, 2023 Commissioners Court. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

23. Discussion regarding Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how the work on this is ongoing, thanked those assisting in the process and clarified how future RFQs for engineer consultants should be handled.

24. Discussion regarding Courthouse repairs – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted more meetings were needed with contractors to clarify which contractors were responsible for specific needed repairs.

25. Discussion regarding Justice Center – County Judge: Judge Cunningham described how he had toured the Collin County Courthouse and visited LaSalle Correction

facility to get a better understanding of what’s needed in the secure transportation of prisoners.

26. Discussion regarding County Budget and revenue sources – County Judge: Judge Cunningham touched on hotel tax and noted he is researching the process of getting developers to pay more fees.

27. Discussion regarding water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge: No significant updates

28. Discussion regarding Fannin County road issues –County Judge: Commissioner McQueen noted he would be holding a community meeting Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Boyd Baptist Church in Bonham at 9:00 a.m. to discuss road conditions and how best to go forward regarding Precinct 1’s road issues.

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New Hope Cemetery Homecoming

The New Hope Cemetery Homecoming will be held on Sept. 17, 2023 at the Ivanhoe Baptist Church.

A covered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 followed by a business meeting.

Hope to see you then. If unable to attend send donations to:

Linda Myracle

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

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29. EXECUTIVE SES-

SION: Consultation with Attorney - a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to (1) seek the advice of its attorney regarding: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapterCounty Judge: A motion was made, seconded and passed to enter into Executive Session at 11:04 a.m. and after some time passed, a motion was made, seconded and passed to enter back into Regular Session at 11:39 a.m.

30. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel Matters – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Sec. 551.074 of the Government Code for (1) deliberation of personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee - County Judge:

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31. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Personnel Executive Session – County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted how there was a need for additional volunteers to assist the county by performing the fire watch at the courthouse. Commissioner Magness made a motion to authorize Alicia Whipple to search for volunteers to help with the fire watch at the courthouse. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kopf and the motion passed.

32. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Consultation with Attorney Executive Session – County Judge: This item was passed on.

33. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner McQueen noted how he will have a full crew in place by the next day and encouraged residents to thank them for their ser-

Protecting Your Dog From the Heat

By Gregg Flowers

Since we're in the dead of summer, it's a good idea to talk about protecting your dog from the heat.

Dogs have a higher body temp than we do, and less ability to cool down. We are covered with sweat glands, but

dogs discharge heat primarily through panting.

In a very short period of time, an overheated dog can suffer critical damage to her brain, heart, liver and nervous system. Heat stroke is the ultimate an often deadly result of overheating in dogs. This happens most often with dogs left in the car on a hot day, but that's not the only way this can occur. - Brachycephalic

Creative Arts Center hosts Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead Festival

vice. He reminded the public about the meeting regarding the roads that will be held on Saturday, September 2nd at Boyd Baptist and thanked everyone for their attendance. Commissioner Self thanked everyone for their attendance and urged residents to exercise caution during these hot, dry days before wishing everyone a good week. Commissioner Magness echoed comments regarding the dangerously hot/dry conditions and wished everyone a good week. Commissioner Kopf thanked everyone for their attendance and their input, noting he welcomes any to call him with concerns. Judge Cunningham commented on what a blessing it was to being living in Fannin County before wishing good health for all.

34. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Press Release - The Creative Arts Center located at 200 W. 5th St Bonham, TX is excited to announce the upcoming Dia de los Muertos Festival! The festival will be held on October 28th from 12:00pm-6:00pm, with live music to follow from 6:00pm7:00pm.

We are currently in search of entertainment, vendors, and more! Please call 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com for more information or if you’d like to get involved!

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breeds (dogs with pushed in faces… Boston Terriers Boxers, Bulldogs, Pugs etc.) are at the highest risk of heat stroke, because they are "inefficient panters". So we have to be especially careful with these breeds in the heat.

But no matter what breed of dog you have, you'll want to be more aware of the time of day you take your dog out for a walk, and it's a good idea to adjust the duration and intensity of Fluffy's exercise according to the temperature. Relative humidity also affects your dog, because if it's too

high, his panting is less effective. - So on really hot days, limit your dog's exercise to early morning or evening hours. - Pavement, especially asphalt, can get pretty hot in the summer and burn her paws. If it’s too hot for your bare foot or the back of your hand, it’s too hot for her. Older dogs, puppies, short dogs who are physically closer to the ground, medically infirm or overweight dogs, and dogs not conditioned to prolonged exercise, are also at higher risk of a heat related incident. More on this next time.

The Gum Springs Cemetery Association’s Annual Homecoming will be held September 17th, 2023. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Registration will begin at 10:30 AM. A short business meeting will be held at 11:45 AM, followed by a covered dish lunch to be served at 12:00 noon in the pavilion. Visitation to follow in the afternoon.

If it is impossible for you to attend, contributions may be sent to: The Gum Springs Cemetery Association Danna Swindell, Treasurer 1837

Creative Arts Center hosts Neon Toboggan Band –Exclusive Member event

Press Release - Creative Arts Center Members, Volunteers, and Sponsors - join us on September 15th for a live performance by Neon Toboggans Band! Featuring all your pop music favorites and complimentary snacks and drinks,

$10.00 suggested donation per person. Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm. Call 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com for more information; Ask about our membership options today!

North Texas Giving Day

Feeding Fannin seeks to promote healthy lifestyle through good nutrition.

In partnership with North Texas Food Bank and other agencies, this non-profit brings produce and staples to our rural community in need.

The Creative Arts Center is a cultural center promoting the arts and creativity in Fannin County and the region, offering classes, programs & activities for children, teens and adults.

Press Release - The 15th Annual North Texas Giving Day will take place on September 21, 2023. Hosted by Communities Foundation of Texas, this community-wide, online giving event will benefit over 3,000 nonprofits throughout the North Texas region, including at least 11 organizations based in Fannin County: Bonham Education Foundation, Creative Arts Center, Fannin County Children’s Center, Fannin County Family Crisis Center, Fannin Health Clinic, Fannin County Food Pantry, Feeding Fannin, Foster Village North Texas, Getting Ahead Fannin County, Lucky and Sadie’s Place and Open Arms Shelter.

“North Texas Giving Day is for everyone, and every gift matters. North Texas Giving Day empowers every local nonprofit and every North Texan to raise the bar of generosity, and to deepen our sense of community support, pride and impact,” says Monica Christopher, senior vice president, chief giving and community impact officer at Communities Foundation of Texas.

Early giving is open now. Community members can make donations to many of their favorite charities in one place anytime between now and midnight on September 21 at NorthTexasGivingDay. org. It’s a quick and easy way to uplift local organizations and help build a stronger and more vibrant community.

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She noted the importance of the public attending the upcoming meetings that will take place from October through December to voice their suggestions and concerns as this is a process that will need everyone involved. Alan McDonald echoed her sentiments and commented on the benefits of using a TIRZ zone for a good amount of the funding before leading a discussion with input from Mayor Compton, various members of the board, city council and others in attendance, regarding the indisputable fact that growth is coming to Bonham and the prudence of being prepared for it. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

Photos by Tere Curtis

Bonham High School student Felix Waller

3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams. This honor can now be listed on college applications so Felix can stand out.

Press Release - All of us from Open Arms Shelter, from the residents to the Board members, employees, and all volunteers thank the community from the “bottom of our hearts” for the money you raised during your Lemonade Stand Challenge on Saturday, August 12th.

To those who worked at each of the nine stands, your enthusiasm and effort is an example for all of us. We appreciate and

thank those from within the community who gave so generously. And of course, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, parents, and the businesses who hosted each stand.

Mark Sanderson Shelter Director

SAVE THE DATE: Open Arms Shelter Lemonade Challenge, August 10, 2024

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A free 2.5 mile walk for all ages to raise funds for suicide prevention programs in the Fannin County community and schools.

Sponsored by the Fannin Behavioral Health Leadership Team

W hen: Satur day, September 30, 2023 8:00A.M. – 10:30A.M.

W her e: Le gacy Ridge Countr y Club 2201 Countr y Club Drive, Bonham, TX

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For more information and/or to schedule a tour please contact Shayla Hoelscher at (903)640-1200 or (903)348-0415

Honey Grove Library & Learning Center Receives $4,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy

Honey Grove, Texas – August

29, 2023 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center a $4,000 grant to support its youth literacy efforts. The funding is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of nearly $2.6 million across the country to support more than 300,000 students attending more than 600 schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations in the communities Dollar General calls home.

“We are honored to be selected to receive the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant,” said Mitzi Sherwood, Library Director. “This grant will allow the Honey Grove Library & Learning Center to serve our community with youth literacy pro-

grams throughout the coming year.”

The library will partner with local schools to provide activities designed to help develop fundamental reading skills, all made possible by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant.

This year’s “Keep Reading for Fun!” program features student use of Launchpad Learning guided reading tablets, which will be part of the library’s permanent collection and available for

checkout by library patrons.

“We are proud to award these grants to literacy and education programs across the country and support their meaningful work of expanding children’s joy of reading and creating a foundation for future educational growth,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “We are excited to make a difference in thousands of students’ lives through these donations and look forward to making more positive impacts as we celebrate the Foundation’s 30th anniversary year.” The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading.

Feed the Needy in Fannin County

Take food to shut-ins, disadvantaged and disabled once weekly or more for Meals on Wheels Volunteer: call 903-583-8573 between 7 and 11 M-F - If a brother or sister is without … enough food for each day, and … you say to them, “Go in peace … and feed yourself,” but you do not give them the necessities for the body, what good does that do?

(James 2:15-16)

Water and Fire Tips

Press Release - All adults in home or office should know how to shut off the water at the main. Any special tool needed for this should be in a designated location.

Know the location, age and warranty coverage on your water heaters. Be sure there is a water catch pan in good condition under the water heater. Check the unit monthly for leaks. If its old I would replace it.

Check your water shut offs at all sinks, Toilets, and refrigerator along with the washing machine and dishwasher. After many years they tend to stop working properly due to corrosion. Replace if necessary.

Check your air conditioner

drain pan to be sure it is dry.

Know where your A/C bypass drain is located. If you see water dripping through the bypass it is telling you the dedicated drain for your A/C unit is stopped up.

In the event of a freeze warning be sure exterior hoses are disconnected and the hose bib has an insulated cover installed if not freeze proof.

Never turn the heat off during freezing weather in an unoccupied home or office. This could cause pipes to freeze and your insurance company may deny the claim.

It is a good practice to leave cabinet doors open where there is a sink on a north facing exterior wall letting the warmer

interior air circulate in the cabinet.

If you should be out of town during a freeze have a friend or relative keep an eye on your home.

Have up to date fire extinguishers in kitchen and garage areas and know how to use them.

If you should experience a water leak, stop the source first. Then deal with the water extraction. Please call Landmark Fire and Water for emergency help. Cut out this article where you can find it in an emergency and save with your home insurance papers.

Report Suspected Child Abuse

1-800-252-5400

You can make a difference!

Fannin County Family Crisis Center

903-583-7694

24 Hour Hotline

903-583-7000

Courage is Fear that has said it’s Prayers.

Fire and Smoke Damage Mitigation Water Damage Mitigation

Our certified professionals determine the full extent of fire damage, including the impact of smoke, heat, and residues from fire and smoke.

Our professionals identify the full extent of water damage, both visible and unseen, by using sensors such as moisture detectors and hygrometers.

Photo by Marissa Lupe

Kiwanis to Install New Seats at Amphitheater

By Mary-k (M-k)

Ashley

Wilson

Brad Nichols and John Burnett announced to the Kiwanis Club that we have enough money to begin putting in seating at the Amphitheater located in Fort Inglish Park. The work will begin when the equipment arrives.

Guest speaker and new member Robert Scott informed the Kiwanis Club members about Red River Beefmaster Performance Group. Founded in 2018, Red River Performance Group set out to provide premium performance-tested genetics to seedstock breeders and com-

mercial cattlemen alike. They offer for sale eighty gold-star standard heifers every May in Paris, Texas, and eighty world class bulls every October in

Paris, Texas, at 3320 US Highway 82 East.

For more information on this very interesting program, you may contact Robert Scott at

469.667.7899 and read more about BPG at redriverbeefmastersale.com.

The affable Dr. John Egstad told Kiwanis how he became a chiropractor. When Dr. John

was fourteen years old, he was injured while wrestling. After going to several doctors and receiving no relief from his pain, a friend suggested that he try a chiropractor. This chiropractor helped Dr. John and it was at that time Dr. John decided that he wanted to be a chiropractor.

Egstad attended the Palmer College for Chiropractic (Palmer University today) and completed his studies in 1989. Palmer is known for educating the best Doctors of Chiropractic in the world.

Dr. Egstad moved with his wife Terri to McKinney, Texas. He wanted to locate his practice

to a smaller area. After looking around, he found Moore Chiropractic in Bonham for sale. He changed the name to Lifetime Chiropractic and has been at that location since 2010.

September 7-10, the Bonham Trade Days will be in full swing. Forecasts call for cooler days in the high nineties. Presently, there is no rain in the forecast. To check on open vendor spots, please call Ron Nippert at 903.271.8631. Please come out and shop and help Kiwanis earn money to donate to children of the world, including youth groups of Bonham and Fannin County.

*Must pass a background check & drug screening, E-Verify participant*

*Debe pasar una verificación de antecedentes y una prueba de detección de drogas, participante de E-Verify*

Mitch Smith, Robert Scott, M-k Wilson, Norman Young, and James Manis.

Photo by Johnny D. White

Norman Young Edwina Lane, Dr. John Egstad, and Alicia Whipple.

Photo by M-k Wilson

Creative Arts Center hosts Open Mic Night on the

2nd Friday of every month

Press Release - On Friday

September 8th at 6:00pm, join us at the Creative Arts Center at 200 W 5th St Bonham for Open Mic Night as local performers share their musical, poetic, comedic, and

DODD CITY, TEXAS 150 YEARS

SEPT 8, 1873 – SEPT 8, 2023

10th in a series By Andy & Sherri Weeks

“HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY”

storytelling acts! Don’t worry – you will not be obligated to perform if you attend! Guests are asked to bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Please consider making a taxdeductible monetary contri-

bution to the Creative Arts Center in lieu of an admission fee. For more information or if you wish to perform at our Open Mic Night, please call 903-640-2196 or email BonArtCenter@gmail.com

A HUGE THANKS to our founders Edmund Hall & Eliazbeth Garnett Dodd, Texas & Pacific Railway Company and the thousands of citizens for the last 150 years that have helped create our town. We ask a blessing on the present citizens who are and will continue to shape our town in the future.

This picture was taken in the 1930’s from the west side of South Main street looking north east: 1) The 2nd Hotel across now Hwy 56 2) Depot 3) gas station 4) Livery

stable/gas station acroos Hwy 56 5) Grocery stores, First National Bank, Post Office, Mason’s Hall and Hardware stores were just some of the businesses on the west side.*

There is a lot of history that is available to us on line about our town and it’s people. Through the years the family stories that come out are amazing to put together.

Below are some places to search for our Dodd City History: The Portal to Texas History: https://texashistory.unt.edu/

Fannin County History

Fannin County GenWeb: https://www.txfannin.org/cemeteries

Family, church, town history and more!

Fannin County Historical Commission https://www.fannincountyhistory.org/education

Dodd City Yearbooks: 1920 Gold Bug; 1920 though 1994 except 1945 & 1963

If you know anyone who has these please email us at DoddCity1873@gmail.com.

The History of Fannin County, Texas by W. A. Carter

Dodd City Maxey Camp #281 Journal (Local Civil War Veternans Info)

*pg27- Millard Brent’s “The History of Dodd City, Texas” available at:FC Historical Museum Bonham Public Library, Facebook, Newspaper.com, FindaGrave.com and Ancestry.com are good sources.Our most rewarding research is to sit down with one of our older ciitzens and listen, this is when history comes alive!

Spay or Neuter Your Pets!

The shelters are overflowing with homeless animals.

The Road Down Memory Lane

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45

Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671 ● P a S tor K evin L ane

Prayer for Fannin County

The Attitude For Joy (Part Two)

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

James stated that “whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed” (James 1:25). This perfect law of liberty is the Bible. Let us continue to study to have the joy.

Being merciful is an ingredient to the attitude of joy. We must allow mercy to bring joy to our lives. We find that “he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment” James 2:13). “God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye

Hello everyone!

Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” The problem with our nation today is that we, as a nation, are not seeking the Lord’s guidance in everything that we do. This is a very dangerous thing. Like I’ve said before, as the old song says, “Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” When we pray to Him, we must have faith that He will hear and answer us. That song gives us the analogy that prayer without faith is like a boat without an oar, which I believe is a very powerful message. We can’t experience true revival in our nation without prayer and faith in God.

Are You A Christian?

Do you serve God?

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

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

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

this Sunday

have ministered to the saints, and do minister” (Hebrews 6:10).

Having purity of heart is a part of the attitude of joy. Being obedient to the Lord and loving and anticipating the great reward is part of the joy of a pure heart. Paul wrote “the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart” (1 Timothy 1:5). Peter informed Christians that they had “purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently” (1 Peter 1:22).

Another ingredient to the attitude of joy is being a peacemaker. The Lord said “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9). Jesus is talking about bring peace

between God and man. Paul preached that “we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). In the gospel armor that is refer to in Ephesians, we are told to have our “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15). As Christians we are to “follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another” (Romans 14:19).

When we humble ourselves, become penitent, have meekness, pursue things that are right, are merciful, have a pure heart, become a peacemaker, bringing other to God, we will have all the ingredients for joy. Meanness, suffering wrong, verbal abuse, and even violence cannot dimmish our joy in the Lord.

Sunday Morning Re-take “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

I am reminded of a classic hymn that I’ve heard a lot over the years, written by William W. Walford back in 1845.

“Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father’s throne make all my wants and wishes known.

In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter’s snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!”

If you’re in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be a part of

our worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday!

Bro. Josh Stevenson

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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

Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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

Baptist

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

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

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

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

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

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Garage Sale for Youth & Children’s Camp Fundraiser

3rd St. Windom, TX. Follow the signs. September 15th • 8am - 4pm

Don't Like

Serving Hamburger, Chips & Drink $6.00 For information call: 903-271-0906

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

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

Road Rage Rudeness Hatefulness

Division

Romans 12:18

If

903-378-2291

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

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

Fannin County

Baptist

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273

Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christian

Assembly of God Episcopal

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

Congregational

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

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768

First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038

First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250

First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683

First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215

Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630

Catholic

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734

Church of Christ

Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229

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

West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606

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

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903

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

Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2446

Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

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

Methodist

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

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665

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

First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378

First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508

McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455

Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146

Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870

Virginia Point United Methodist Church 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527

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

Pentecostal

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

Lutheran Presbyterian

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

Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325

United Pentecostal

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

United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627 Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635

Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

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

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

254.482.0935

Fishin’ Report TAKE A KID FISHING or Hunting!

Texas Crop and Weather Report – August 29, 2023

Heat and drought have taken a toll on Texas crop production. Limited production of corn and sorghum and the unknown future have caused prices for those crops to spike, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Mark Welch, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist-grain

Truston Hibdon caught his limit of Sandbass on Lake Cooper. Take your Kiddos Fishing! Send YOUR FISHING OR HUNTING pictures to fcleader@verizon.net, attention Tim or text to 903-227-5702, for FREE publication on the Outdoor Page.

Week of August 30, 2023

Cooper SLOW. Water lightly stained; 89 degrees; 0.5 feet above pool. Few reports and anglers on the water due to heat. Catfish are good on shad.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 88-90 degrees; 3.70 feet below pool. Crappie are stacked up on submerged trees in 8-12 feet of water biting 1/16 ounce jigs in any color, or minnows.

Jigs are outproducing minnows. Submerged trees are fishing better than the brush piles right now unless the brush pile is sitting in 9-10 feet of water. White Bass are in 7-15 feet of water on flats and ledges, and main lake points and the very end of boat ramps. At the boat ramps 7 feet or deeper, look for white bass hunting the shad that are using the ramp as structure. Some days your thumper will end up, spooking the fish. Try taking a broken rod and slapping the water over and over like the fish popping and feeding on the surface. Sometimes that triggers them to come in and feed.

Ray Roberts SLOW. Water is clear; 85-89 degrees; 1.46 feet below pool. Fishing will improve towards the end of September as the weather cools. White bass and crappie are slow with many undersized catches on slabs. Bass are fair with topwaters in shallow water in the morning, then move to deeper water with Carolina rigs or dropshots. Catfish are fair.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 90 degrees; 1.10 feet below pool. Lake Tawakoni is fishing good overall despite some of the highest water temperatures we have seen in a long time. White bass and striper fishing has been good early in the day. Fish are moving and keeping up with them has been a chore. Trolling and throwing slabs are working in 10-20 feet of water. Eater sized catfish are great. Channels and blue catfish are abundant on prepared baits in 20-30 feet of water. Texoma GOOD. Water stained; 86-90 degrees; 0.10 feet above pool. Striped bass are good with a majority of catches on topwaters early in the morning, but some catches on slabs. Sand bass are mixed in with the striped bass. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are good catching quality fish on live shad along ledges in 28-32 feet of water. Topwater action is still very active with a lot of fish behind the islands and along flats towards the west end of the lake. Catfish are good on cut shad one reel off the bottom in 30-35 feet of water near coves and ledges off the main lake. Crappie are slow fishing brush piles in 12-15 feet of water with minnows. Use electronics to find active fish. Seeing a lot of smaller fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are slow on topwaters and swimbaits along the south end of the lake.

CLASSIFIEDS

FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Experienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394.

FERTILIZED

SQ. BALES OF HAY FOR SALE:

Fertilized haygrazer. Good clean hay. $10.00 per bale, 5 bale minimum. CALL 903-227-2920.

FOR SALE

Used Farm Implements

Box Blades, Angle Blades, post hole digger & 5, 6, and 14 ft. Shredders. Call 903-814-8620.

marketing in the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station, said 2023 crop production for Texas summergrown crops such as corn and sorghum is better than compared to 2022. However, dry conditions will still take a small toll on producers in

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

*STRIPER

David, Jeannette And Joe For Fishing With Us Out Of The Lighthouse Marina. Saturday Morning Fishing! Be Safe And God Bless.

certain areas for this year’s harvest..

NORTH

Temperatures remained extremely high and dry. The heat has led to stressed plants across the region. Some trees started to show significant drought stress, especially elms, honey locusts, maples and hackberry. Summer grasses were still declining. Many small creeks dried up entirely due to the extreme heat and no rainfall. Corn and grain sorghum were nearing harvest completion, and the soybean harvest was completed. Many bean fields were being rolled up for hay. Nuisance flies and tabanid flies were still active. Livestock conditions were good and continuing to improve.

EAST

Drought conditions persisted across the region. Wildfires became a problem in many areas. Producers who once thought they had a good stock of hay have started supplemental feeding their livestock.

Producers were culling herds and selling calves early due to poor pasture conditions and water shortage. Cattle markets remained steady overall. Cherokee County reported that the local market stayed strong despite the higher-than-normal numbers sold.

FOR SALE

Massey Ferguson 231, diesel. Low hours, w/ 5 ft mower. $6,500.00.

Call: 903-814-8620

KLOSE RANCHES

Has Ground Beef available. Angus genetics, grass fed, grain finished. Processed under inspection at Bluebonnet Meat. 40+ years raising cattle. Call / Text 903-815-0718.

ALFALFA HAY:

Small squares in bundles of 14 bales. Sold by the bundle only. $210 per bundle. Call / Text 903-815-0718.

1984 JOHN DEERE 2550 Cold A/C, Diesel, starts & runs good, 2 hyd outlets. $17,000. 3 point blade & 3 point round bale unroller. Call / Text 903-815-7628.

2015 F-250 CREW CAB 4X4. Gas 6.2 liter with J&I bale spike bed. 99,600 miles. $25,500. Please Call or Text 903-815-7628.

NEEDED:

75 to 100 Rolls of Hay, would like to make a deal with someone local. Please call Mike 214-733-3939.

710 Clarksvile • Paris, TX 903-783-0059

Bonham’s Fire Department

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By Malinda Allison, Fannin County Museum of History

The 26th in a series of articles for the 175th Anniversary of Bonham

The first volunteer fire department in Bonham was organized in 1893, and operated from a station on North Center Street. The first fire wagon was drawn by 2 white horses, Tom and Jerry.

Fire fighting hoses tapped residential wells or cisterns. Three large cisterns were located on the edge of the Courthouse grounds for use in fighting fires in the business section of downtown. Everyone came alive when the firebell rang and many people rushed out to follow the firewagon, day or night.

The first chief was J. M. Johnson, followed by A. J. Stevenson who served for more than 30 years.

In 1908 a volunteer fire department was organized for South Bonham, called Bonham Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2. “A house will be erected for the hose reel on ground donated by Virge Deering. The company will be given the old hand reel and hose first used by Volunteer Company No.1. This is a good move for South Bonham, as it takes some time for the hose wagon from the city hall to reach that part of town.”

The 1909 Sanburn map shows the Fire Department and states that “two paid drivers live at station – one 2 horse hose wagon – one 1 horse H & L truck 1600’ 2 1/2” hose in good condition - 500’ 2 1/2” hose new – 3 horses.

In 1913 a motor truck was purchased and two years later a similar piece of equipment was purchased.

Until 1916 the equipment consisted of a horse drawn hose-wagon, which was replaced by a motor hose and chemical truck. In 1916 Bonham sent a truck to the devastating Paris fire.

In 1918 a pumper truck was obtained from the American LaFrance Company, and Bonham was very proud of it. This photo by Erwin Smith is of the parade for Will Evans’s party in 1923.

There were many fires in Bonham, and many structures and belongings were lost. The most well-known fire is that of the Courthouse on December

31, 1929.

The Fire Department remained on North Center Street until 1955 when it moved to 5th Street.

Now the Fire Department has a second location on Highway 78 north of Highway 82. In addition to firefighting, the Department provides ambulance and emergency services in Bonham and surrounding areas.

The Fannin County Museum of History is very proud to house the American LaFrance fire truck which fought the Court House fire in 1929 (and many other fires). This fire engine is one of the most popular items at the Museum. Come by and see it!

SUDOKU

41. No (Scottish)

42. Dialect of English

43. Former Steelers’ QB

44. Popular beer

45. It can make you sick

46. Tropical tree and fruit

48. Company officer

49. Contact lens term

50. Your consciousness of your own identity

51. “Ghetto Superstar” singer

52. Piece of turf

15. Artificial openings

18. Luteinizing hormone

19. Unit of energy

20. Circular movement of water

22. A way of holding

23. Popular book of words (abbr.)

24. States’ group

27. Dashes

28. Body part

29. Electronic countermeasures

31. Consumed

32. Small bird

33. Unhappy

34. Football’s big game (abbr.)

a __

knowledge:

4. Car mechanics group

5. Leave a place

6. Southern Colombian capital

8. Old English letter

9. Tide

11. Walk heavily

14. Chemical compound (abbr.)

ANSWERS ON PAGE 23

35. Valued object offered in good faith

36. Wild goats

37. Precede in place

38. Small edible fish

39. Notice of death

40. Body cavity of a metazoan

44. Partner to cheese

47. Not around

ANSWERS ON PAGE 23

The Fire Department in Days Gone By 1898

North

OBITUARIES

It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

CHESTER LEE PICKENS

Chester Lee Pickens

age 86 of Leonard, TX passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home.

Chester was born on May 24, 1937 in Bonham, TX. His sister Nadine fondly recalled Chester teaching her how to count and her ABC’S as a young child. Chester was a wonderful brother and friend to all that knew him. One of his favourite hobbies included walking. He would take off walking to California or Las Vegas. He enjoyed the freedom walking would bring. Chester would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it and had the kindest heart. He rarely met a stranger. Chester will be missed by all that knew him. Chester is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Ruth Pickens, parents, Jack and Minnie Pickens, brother in law, Philip Pike, and nephew Shanon Christopher.

He leaves behind sisters, Nadine Garwitz (Dennis), Mary Pike, brother, Arthur Quinn (Jodi), niece in law, Connie Christopher and many other family and friends that loved him dearly. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

KATHELEEN FARRELL GUEVARA

Katheleen Farrell Guevara

91, of Bonham Joined her heavenly Father On August 4, 2023.

Katheleen was born April 14, 1932 to James and Vivian Farrell in Kibler Arkansas.

Katheleen grew up in Irving Texas. She graduated from Irving High School in 1950, and graduated from Draughon’s Business College in Dallas Texas 1951. She retired from the Collin County courthouse in 1994, and was a Church organist for many years.

She married Tony Guevara on March 24, 2008. Katheleen was loving, kind and compassionate. Enjoyed family, traveling, playing music, and working in the flower beds.

Katheleen is survived by her husband Tony Guevara and brother Robert (Bob) Farrell of Eastland Texas, and many family members through out Texas and Arkansas.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers and her younger sister. We will miss her presence and her smile.

New Texas Laws effective September 1st

By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune

Aug. 31, 2023

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More than 770 new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year will go into effect Friday, impacting everything from health care and education to public safety.

Sept. 1 is the traditional start day for laws passed during a regular legislative session, though some can have their effective date delayed in order to be fully implemented and bills passed by a two-thirds margin can go into effect immediately. You can view a full list of the new laws here. And here’s a look at some of the big ones:

A $321.3 billion budget: The General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, directs the spending of state and federal tax dollars for the next two years, including $144 billion in state general revenue taxes.

It spends more than half of a historic $32.7 billion surplus that was available to lawmakers this cycle, and it leaves more than $12 billion unspent in Texas coffers. It fills the state’s emergency and highway funds and makes payments toward stabilizing the state’s retirement investment fund. It includes pay raises for employees of state agencies and for retired teachers. Voters will be asked to approve several measures, including $12 billion in property tax cuts and a $1.5 billion effort to expand broadband internet access. —

Karen Brooks Harper

New school safety requirements: House Bill 3 requires an armed officer at every school campus in Texas and mental health training for school staff that interact with children.

The armed person can be either a peace officer, a school resource officer, a school marshal or a school district employee, according to the law. School districts that can’t meet this requirement can claim a “good cause exception” but must find an alternative plan.

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shooting in Uvalde, also gives the Texas Education Agency more authority over school districts to establish robust active-shooter protocols. Those that fail to meet the agency’s standards could be put under the state’s supervision. The state will give each school district $15,000 per campus and $10 per student, a figure that many school officials say isn’t enough. In addition, lawmakers have allocated $1.1 billion to the TEA to administer school safety grants to the state’s more than 1,000 school districts. — Brian Lopez

Limiting the power of big cities: House Bill 2127 prevents cities and counties from enacting local laws that go further than what's allowed under broad areas of state law. The Republican-backed law is the culmination of a yearslong effort to rein in progressive policies in the state's bluer urban areas. Supporters say the law is needed to provide businesses with relief from a growing patchwork of local regulations. Critics say it kneecaps local officials' ability to govern and does away with much-needed local ordinances like mandatory water breaks for construction workers. Cities have already sued to block it, and a Travis County judge has found it to be unconstitutional. But the law was still allowed to go into effect. It's full impact — what it allows cities to do and what it blocks — will be decided in the courts in the coming months and years. —

Joshua Fechter

Redefining fentanyl deaths: House Bill 6 classifies overdoses from fentanyl as "poisonings," which means any Texan who provides someone with a fatal overdose of the opioid could face a murder charge. The measure is part of a series of new laws aimed at the opioid crisis in the state, many of which seek to get tough on people who are selling or illegally importing fentanyl. — Stephen Simpson Addressing the power grid: House Bill 1500 changes aspects of how electricity can be bought and sold on the state's main power grid, with an aim toward getting more on-demand power such as natural gas-fueled power plants built. Changes include creating a financial tool, known as an ancillary service, that will pay power generators that can produce power within two hours and run for at least four hours to help smooth out supply during high-demand times; requiring new power producers that connect to the grid starting in 2027 to be prepared to produce a set amount of power during times of high demand; and requiring companies to pick up the tab for building new transmission lines that connect power generators to the grid if costs go above a certain amount.

— Emily Foxhall

Targeting “rogue” district attorneys: House Bill 17 allows

the courts to remove district attorneys for official misconduct if they choose not to pursue certain types of crimes. The Republican priority legislation was pushed as a way to rein in progressive prosecutors who had spoken out against pursuing abortion-related or election crimes. The law will also likely restart marijuana prosecutions in several counties.

— Jolie McCullough

Restricting trans athletes in college sports: Senate Bill 15 prohibits transgender athletes from competing on college teams that match their gender identity. The law extends an existing restriction on K-12 athletes that requires students to play on a team that matches their sex assigned at birth. —

William Melhado

Regulating sexually explicit performances: Senate Bill 12 aims to restrict certain drag shows and other performances from being shown in front of children. But a federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked it from being enforced, saying it likely violates the First Amendment. A final judgement is expected from the judge in the coming weeks. Texas is likely to appeal the decision. The law aims to criminalize businesses that host sexually explicit shows and performers who wear certain prosthetics and dance suggestively in the presence of minors. — William Melhado

Restrictions on transitionrelated care for children: Senate Bill 14 prohibits transgender youth from receiving puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Medical professionals who prescribe these two transition-related treatments, used to treat gender dysphoria and alleviate associated mental health issues, will lose their license to practice. The law is being challenged in court. —

William Melhado

Changes to university tenure policy: Senate Bill 18 solidifies university tenure policies into state law, placing more power over tenure approval and dismissal policies into the hands of lawmakers rather than individual university systems. The law does not go as far as the original legislation, proposed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, to eliminate tenure at all public universities. — Kate

McGee

Assistance to rural sheriff’s offices: A priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Senate Bill 22 allocates $330 million in support for rural sheriffs, in return for hiking the pay for sheriffs, deputies and prosecutors. A grant-based system monitored by Texas' comptroller will determine eligibility by a county's population size. — Carlos

Nogueras Ramos

Banning COVID-19 mandates: Senate Bill 29 bans the state from enacting mask mandates, vaccine mandates or business and school closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In 2020 and 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott imposed

these restrictions at the urging of U.S. and world health officials as a way to rein in the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and protect particularly vulnerable Texans from contacting the virus. Many conservatives opposed the restrictions, saying they were needless or overused. The new law makes exceptions for certain entities, such as prisons, hospitals and assisted living centers or nursing homes.

— Karen Brooks Harper

Creating a new business court: House Bill 19 will create a new judicial district with jurisdiction to hear cases involving businesses across the state, as long as the value for actions being disputed exceeds $10 million. The judges for the district will be appointed by the governor and serve two-year terms. Supporters of the bill said it would help reduce court backlogs, ensure that judges hearing business cases have expertise on complex civil business litigation and help Texas maintain its economic strength. Opponents argued that the Republicans who dominate the Legislature passed the bill as a way to allow businesses to avoid having their cases heard by judges in big cities who are elected by Democrats. The bill becomes law on Sept. 1, but it will take another year for the court to get started. — Matthew Watkins

Speeding up housing developments: House Bill 14 allows third-party review of building applications if cities and counties fail to issue building permits within 15 days. The law is intended to speed up the local development process to build homes and apartments more quickly. Studies show that longer regulatory processes for housing permits drive up home prices and rents.

— Joshua Fechter

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FOR SALE

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

WANTED:

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FOR SALE

2004 Ford Explorer XLT, White, runs good, A/C, in good condition. Asking $3,000. CALL OR TEXT 504-408-9683.

EMPLOYMENT

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist

POSITION OPENINGS

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the

FOLLOWING POSITIONS

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

For more information

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

NOW HIRING!

CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

Now hiring home care providers for Bonham, Sherman, Paris, Honey Grove, Bailey, Denison, Gainesville, Leonard and Whitesboro. Must be 18 years of age with no criminal history and must have own transportation. No certification required. Call: 1-800-289-6555 for more information.

“CONSULTANTS”

NOW HIRING Immediate Opening for Multiple Positions SYMMTREX Light Steel Framing Systems Call Jimmy for details 469-575-3273

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE

221 Victory , Bonham

September 8th & 9th

Friday & Saturday 8am- 5pm

New smoker, Antiques and furniture, sheets, bedspreads, towels, fishing & hunting things, lots of Camo things, shoes, lots of clothes & miscellaneous.

SALE:

Remaining items from an Estate Sale. Living room, dining room & bedroom furniture. Misc., chairs, barstools, lamps & tables. MUST GO!! 2701 Pecan St., Bonham. Thurs. Fri., Sat. September 7th, 8th, 9th

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Need an Experienced Carpenter’s Helper for inside job, part time. Also need landscaper and mechanic’s helper part time. Call 903-814-8620.

Looking for a job that is rewarding?!?!! We are hiring here at North Texas Safari Park. Here are things to consider before you send in your resume:

••You would be responsible for the care of the animals during all seasons.

• Physical Labor - Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

• Our animals depend on you. Are you able to arrive to work on time?

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be 18 years or older

About the Animal Care

Position:

*Feeding of animalsincluding diet preparation

*Behavioral observation of the animals

*Enclosure maintenance including upkeeping the grounds of the park.

*Providing environmental enrichment for the animals

*Cleaning & assisting with upkeep of the facility

*Self motivated

*Must be able to interact with the public

Please send your resume to: northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references!

Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877.

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES: Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AFFORDABLE

STUMP GRINDING

Front yard or back yard. 30+ years experience. Call 903-624-6006.

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

Pier and Beam/ Slab Foundation/ Small & Large Remodels. 903-227-2860.

HANDYMAN / LAWN CARE

•Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling

•Plumbing •Electrical •Mowing •Tree & Trim work •Flower beds. Call 903-304-9009.

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259.

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

STAPP TREE TRIMMING

and REMOVAL

Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

TREES and MÁS

Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Firewood, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903227-6940, 903-227-8369, or 903-486-2868.

WILSON CONSTRUCTION

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

BATCHELORS

POST OAK OFF-ROAD REPAIR

Automotive, ATV, UTV, & Motorcycles. Lift Kits, Gears, Lockers, Engine Rebuilding. All Repairs, and Custom Projects Welcome. 20 Years Experience. CL Adams 903-449-0952.

PETS

FOR SALE

Blue Heelers

3 Puppies $50 each. 903-267-4826

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT IN HONEY GROVE

2 Bed / 1 Bath Duplex. Living room, dinning room, laundry room, atrium, galley kitchen, covered carport, wooden deck. Owner maintains yard. Water paid. NO pets. $1,000 mouth / 1 year lease. 903-227-0451 or 903-227-1345.

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

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

FOR RENT

1 Bedroom ApartmentAll brick single story, all appliances, and energy efficient. $800.

3 Bedroom HouseUpdated, wood floors, central heat & air, fenced yard. $1300. 903-227-0920

FOR RENT

2 Bed, 2 Bath 2103 Albert Broadfoot St., Bonham. Approx. 900 sq.ft. $1,100 per month. 903-8158136

FOR SALE

2 Adjacent Residential Properties Plus Land. Between Ladonia and Commerce. Good for Investment. Call and leave message or Text 903-2274830.

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Buying homes As Is since ‘91. Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

STORAGE

RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM (Promotions available for online rental)

Fully secured, gated storage units/parking lots are available starting at $39.95, Unit size range from 10 x 10 up to 10’x22’ at our Randolph & Bonhnan facilities. Contactless rental online 24/7 at www.brightstartstorage. com. For more information call our office at (903) 5056800 & (903) 292-0657.

2023 Fannin County Fair Photography Contest

Submitted by:

Bethany Arie

The Fannin County Fair Photography Contest for youth and adults is now accepting entries.

All entries for the Fannin County Fair Photography Contest are due on or before October 6, 2023!

Turn in photo entries at the Fannin County Extension Office (Derrell Hall Education Center) at 2505 N. Center Street, Bonham, TX, 75418

Entries will be judged and displayed at the Fannin County Fair from Wednesday-Saturday, October 11-14, 2023.

Age Categories:

Children: 2nd grade and younger Juniors: Grades 3-5

Intermediates: Grades 6-8

Senior Youth: Grades 9-12

Adults: 19 and over

Submission Requirements:

• Participants may enter one photo per category.

• Photos must be an 8x10 photographic print (no frame, matte or mounting).

• Each photo must be labeled on back with Participant Name; Age; School Grade (if applicable); School Grade Level (if applicable); and Photo Category.

• A non-glare sheet protector will be provided.

• Every photo entered should be original photographic work of the participant submitting the photo.

• Any photos deemed inappropriate for public display will be disqualified.

• Pick Up: Photos and ribbons may be picked up Saturday evening beginning at 8:00pm. All photos and ribbons not picked up on Satur-

day may be picked up from the Extension Office the following week.

Judging:

Photos will be judged prior to the County Fair at the County Extension Office by experienced, volunteer judges.

Placing:

Best of Show and Honorable Mentions will be awarded per age division. All participants will receive a blue, red or white ribbon depending on photo quality and judges’ observations.

Photo Categories:

DOMESTIC ANIMALS:

Photos focusing on the various animals that have been tamed and made fit for the human environment. Examples: dogs, cats, chickens, horses, etc.

WILDLIFE: Photos focusing on animals not tamed or domesticated and typically found in the wilderness or bodies of water. Includes animals in nature, zoo, and petting zoos. Examples: Birds, deer, elephants, marine life

PEOPLE: Photos of people from all walks of life.

LANDSCAPE/NATURE:

Photos of landscapes, outdoor scenic, nature images, sunsets, urban landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, and farms. Examples: Gardens, outdoors, scenic, etc.

PLANT/FLORA: Photos of flowers, tree, plant, bush (outdoor or indoor). Examples: a rose, a tree, etc.

BLACK & WHITE: Photos of any subject matter in Black and White.

THEME/COUNTY FAIR:

Photos inspired by county/ country fairs

Questions: (903)5837453 or bethany.arie@ag.tamu.edu

Volunteers Wanted

To support activities at the City of Bonham Senior Citizens Center. Become a member of the Friends of Bonham Senior Citizens Center and use your talents to support programs at the Senior Center. For information text Rich at 214-738-9975.

Submitted by Rich Summers, President Friends of the Bonham Senior Citizens Center 214-738-9975 Fax: 903-449-4404 rlsummers@reagan.com

Meetings 3rd Saturday, 6 pm at the Center.

The HOPE Program Recycle!

The HOPE Program provides local GED classes at NO COST. FREE!

How do we do it you ask?

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

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

$8,500.00

Judy (903)505-4699

AUTO TECHNICIAN Position available. Call Driver’s Choice 903-640-9998.

MUSIC STORE and RECORDING STUDIO 1132 Main, Commerce, TX. 903.886.6027 A

AEROBIC SYSTEMS

Now serving Fannin, Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties. We are family owned and operated. Licensed in Texas and stand proudly behind our work. Call our secretary and she will set you up with our specialist for a free estimate. 903-227-6218. Thank you & Blessings.

The HOPE Program

Recycle Old computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCR's, DVD's, power tools, medical equipment, audio equipment, electronics, cameras, vacuums, small appliances, sporting goods.

Items can be in any condition & do not have to working.

Items may be donated any time of the year.

Just call 903-583-7446

OF ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS No TitleNo Problem Call Tony @ 903-449-9028

Bonham Police Department Logs 08/23/2023– 08/29/2023

Report: August 23, 2023 – 900 BL Cedar St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tyler

Armstrong. A call for service was received in reference to Burg of Veh.

City of Honey Grove Budget Workshops and Public Hearing for Budget Fiscal Year 2023-2024

The City of Honey Grove City Council will hold a Budget Workshop to discuss the operational and debt services budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at Lyday Hall on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting starting at 6:00 PM.

The City of Honey Grove City Council will hold a second Budget Workshop to finalize the operational and debt services budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at Lyday Hall on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Immediately following the Budget Workshop, a Called City Council meeting will take place with a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the FY 2023-2024 Budgets.

Bid Notice City Hall Cleaning Services

The City of Honey Grove, Texas is soliciting proposals for cleaning City Hall.

Required documentation will be provided to the interested parties without charge. Contact City Secretary Sally Wright by phone at 903-378-3033 or email at admin@cityofhoneygrove.org to request the required information package.

Report: August 23, 2023

– 2200 BL Island Bayou Rd., Reporting Officer –Det. Melanie Elliott. A call for service was received in reference to Disorderly Conduct.

Report: August 23, 2023 –1800 BL Thomas Lee Rd., Arresting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A 38-year-old male was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: August 23, 2023 –1300 BL N. SH 78., Arresting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott.

A 46-year-old male was arrested for Assault CBI.

Report: August 23, 2023 –600 BL Elm St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner.

A call for service was received in reference to Unauth Use of Veh.

Report: August 24, 2023

– 1700 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in refence to Hinder Secure Creditor.

Report: August 24, 2023 –2600 BL SH 121 N., Arresting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A 57-year-old female was arrested for Intoxication Assault w/ Veh SBI.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1409; PROVIDING A PERMIT, REGISTRATION AND RE-INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A LIMITATIONS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE.

Report: August 25, 2023 –

600 BL Elm St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to Theft.

Report: August 25, 2023 –

300 BL Poplar St., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A 60-year-old male was arrested for Tamber/ Fabricate Phys Evidence and Poss CS.

Report: August 26, 2023

– 700 BL W. Russell Ave., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 62-year-old male was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: August 27, 2023 –

500 BL E. 5th St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tyler

Armstrong. A 44-year-old female was arrested for

DWI.

Report: August 27, 2023 –

500 BL E. 5th St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 27-year-old male was arrested for DWI.

Report: August 27, 2023 –

700 BL FM 87 N., Arresting Officer – Sgt. Trevor Franz. A 19-year-old male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resist Arrest.

Report: August 26, 2023 –

Arresting Officer – Ptl. Blake Garcia. A 36-year-old female was arrested for Other Agency Warrant.

Report: August 27, 2023 – 1200 BL W. 12th St., Arresting Officer – Det. Melanie Elliott. A 35-year-old male was arrested for DWI. Report: August 27, 2023 –FM 271, Arresting Officer – Ptl. Mathew Morales. A 33-year-old female was arrested for DWI w/ Child under 15 YOA.

Report: August 27, 2023 – 1100 BL Warpath Dr., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tyler Armstrong. A call for service was received in reference to Assault CBI (FV).

Report: August 28, 2023 –Ector Tx., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tyler Armstrong. A call for service was received in reference to Agg Assault of Elderly/ Disabled.

Report: August 29, 2023 – 500 BL E. 12th St., Detaining Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to a Runaway.

9/5/23

Proposals must be received on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023. The mailing address to submit the proposals is: City of Honey Grove, “City Hall Cleaning Bid”, 633 N. 6th Street, Honey Grove, Texas 75446. All hand delivered bids must be sealed with “City Hall Cleaning Bid” indicated on the envelope. The governing body will open and consider the bids at the regular meeting of the Honey Grove City Council, held at Lyday Hall on Tuesday October 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Honey Grove reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City of Honey Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1391; ESTABLISHING MONTHLY RATES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS; CONTAINING A PENALTY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROPERLY PUBLISHED FOR HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CONFLICT LIMITATIONS CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE.

The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinances represented by the captions printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinance. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary

800 BL S. 5th St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tyler

Armstrong. A 23-yearold male was arrested for Probation Violation

Warrant.

Report: August 27, 2023

– 1300 BL N. Center St.,

Report: August 29, 2023 –1600 BL Pecan St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Corey Verner. A call for service was received in reference to Identity Theft. Report: August 29, 2023 – 2000 BL SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Cory Brookshire. A call for service was received in reference to Criminal Mischief.

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

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 Bobby Hanson at 903-587-2318 ext. 407.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Richard Paul Haden, Deceased, were issued on January 24, 2023, in Cause No. PR-202213151, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Christopher Haden.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law

308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

DATED the 30th day of August 2023.

/Michael S. Evans

Michael S. Evans

Attorney for Christopher Haden

State Bar No.: 24057841

308 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Tel.: (903) 640-4300 / Fax: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

How to Set Up the Ultimate Workstation for Kids at Home

(StatePoint) Want to help guarantee your child’s academic success?

While you can’t control what goes on in the classroom, you can facilitate their study time at home by setting up an A+ workstation. Here’s how:

1. Choose a location: Select a location that’s well-lit, preferably with some natural light, and away from noise and distractions. Whether it’s your child’s bedroom or a corner of the dining area, the area should be large enough for all their supplies and tech to stay organized.

2. Use color wisely: Research has shown that certain colors have the power to boost productivity and creativity or promote a sense of calm. Decorating the space with care could potentially help your student weather crunch periods with ease. You may also opt to color code binders, dividers and other supplies by coursework so that your child can quickly identify

the items they need.

3. Update tech: Equip the workstation with the latest technology and educational tools. For easy essay composition, your child’s suite of devices should include a tablet or laptop and a printer. To get your student prepped for math and science classes, be sure to supply them with a graphing calculator featuring the latest capabilities. The fx9750GIII, for example, is not only stylishly available in trending colors, it’s capable of programming in CASIO Basic and MicroPython. Python files are easily stored and transferred via USB to a computer. With graph and statistical functions, exam compatibility mode and a suite educational resources, your student will be well prepared to take on all their STEM coursework and test prep.

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4. Prevent clutter: Clutter can pile up all too easily, making it difficult to find notes and assignments. Keep the mess to a minimum

with the addition of a few organizational tools. Hang a corkboard to post reminders and to-do lists. Add wall shelving or a sorting tray to keep papers filed by subject area or due date, and use small baskets or cups to collect erasers, paper clips and other small supplies. Finally, be sure the workstation has its own waste bin, so that items that are no longer needed can be efficiently tossed or recycled.

5. Consider ergonomics: Eliminate distractions by making sure the workstation is ergonomic-friendly and comfy. If your child sits at a desk, ensure their computer monitor is at eye level and that their feet touch the floor. Adjustable laptop tables can transform a makeshift work area on the couch or bed into a comfortable workstation. By setting up a dedicated homework area designed for productivity, you can help your student make the grade.

Attention:

Bonhi Class of 1973

The Bonhi Class on 1973 is making preparations for its upcoming reunion, which is slated for October 21, 2023 at the Powder Creek Pa- vilion. More details will be forthcom- ing. Classmates are trying to contact all graduates of 1973. Please send email addresses, physical addresses and phone numbers to: Bonhiclassof1973@gmail.com Or snail mail: Bonhi Class of 1973 2106 Bois d'Arc Dr. Bonham TX 75418. Everything will be free of charge! Please make your plans to attend. We hope for a great turnout!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED TAX RATE

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Dinosaurs to Roam Earth Again at the Heard

Dinosaurs Live! Life-size

Animatronic Dinosaurs Returns

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas, is pleased to announce the much-anticipated return of Dinosaurs

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Live! from September 2, 2023 through February 19, 2024. This seasonal, annual exhibit brings these ancient creatures back to life, allowing visitors to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with ten life-size animatronic dinosaurs.

During the 18th Annual Dinosaurs Live!

Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar and are showcased in a natural environment, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors.

This exhibit will also offer interesting facts about both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs.

ence Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore and preserve our priceless environment. The Heard was founded in 1967 by Bessie Heard at the age of 80. In a time when the rate of expansion of the Metroplex was slower than

today, she foresaw the need to preserve a place where future generations could experience nature. Today, the Heard's mission of bringing nature and people together is carried out through education, emphasizing an appreciation of nature and its conservation. For more information, visit HeardMuseum.org.

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Children and the young at heart can also play on stationary baby dinosaurs and photo-op dinosaurs. This year's exhibit will also feature an outdoor fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists. The Dinosaurs Live! exhibit trail is joggingstroller friendly (umbrella strollers are not recommended), giving families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to experience together. This exhibit is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum Members. The Heard also offers engaging activities, ranging from field trips to birthday parties, designed to entertain and educate visitors.

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Agrilife Extension to Host Youth Contests at The 2023 Fannin County Fair

Press Release - Texas A&M

AgriLife Extension Service of Fannin County will be hosting the Let’s Get Cookin!

youth cooking competition on Wednesday, October 11th and the second annual Sumo Bot Challenge on Saturday, October 14th. These contests are open to youth ages 8-18 (3rd12th grade) who live in and/or go to school in Fannin County.

LET’S GET COOKIN’

Let’s Get Cookin’ is a team competition, with teams made up of 3-4 youth in the same age division. Age divisions are Juniors (3-5 grade), Intermediates (6-8 grade) and Seniors (912 grade).

Teams will have 40 minutes to create a dish/recipe using a mystery ingredient and pre-ap-

proved cooking tools/supplies brought by participants. Then they will present their completed dish to a panel of judges and will be expected during their presentation, to communicate knowledge of food groups (MY PLATE); cooking & food safety; basic cooking techniques.

Registration is through EventBrite and each team member must register individually. Register to participate at https://lgccontest.eventbrite. com

If you are a teacher entering a school team, please email Bethany.arie@ag.tamu.edu or call (903) 583-7453 ext 1 for additional registration options! To prepare for the contest, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fannin County

will also host informational meetings for parents and participants who would like to learn more. The meetings will be held on September 14 and September 18 at 6:00 PM at 2505 N Center St. Bonham, TX 75418.

Sumo Bot Challenge

The Fannin County Fair Sumo Bot Challenge is a sumo-style team competition, with teams made of 2-4 youth in the same age division. Age divisions are Juniors (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Seniors (912 grade).

Teams will design and program a robot to compete against others in the tournament until a winner is declared. Two robots will “wrestle” in a sumo ring designed for robots. The goal of sumo-style robot-

ics is to gain leverage over an opponent and force it out of the ring. Then, teams will participate in an interview for awards such as Engineer Design Champion and Sportsmanship awards.

For contest rules, guidelines and information visit: https:// docs.google.com/document/d/ 1847l85PzPqGnXbHVteuZJtV10oODSwKPsMSiSYhJcJc/ edit

Register for the contest at : https://forms.gle/NXVa9LntWF15vUv57

To prepare for the contest, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fannin County will also host robotics workshops. The workshops will be held on September 21 and October 5 at 6:00 PM at 2505 N Center St. Bonham, TX 75418

For questions and information on these opportunities, please contact Bethany or Jessica at the AgriLife Extension office (903) 583-7453!

Bethany Arie

Bethany.arie@ag.tamu.edu

County Extension Agent Family & Community Health

Jessica Hall

Jessica.hall@ag.tamu.edu

County Extension Agent 4-H & Youth Development

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm.

Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bonham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910