9-8-20 Fannin County Leader E-Edition

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September 8, 2020

The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas

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Carolyn began her banking career at the age 17 at Bonham State Bank while attending Bonham

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in so many positions at the bank, helping to serve customers, both externally

and internally. She worked in teller operations, new accounts, IT, compliance and teller management until being promoted to her current position as Branch Manager.

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Big weekend planned at Powder Creek Pavilion! Powder Creek Pavilion, 520 S. Center St. Bonham, TX. 75418. (903)227-1911 Fri. Sept. 11th 8pm. BoisD’Ark Red! Was formed in Fannin County, Texas just south of the Red River and northwest of Bois D’arc Lake. Right smack dab in the middle of no where. A place surrounded by Bois D’arc Trees, Cedar Valleys, rivers and glimmering lakes sharing bright starlit Texas nights and beautiful Texas sunrises. An uninterrupted place in time that one could refer to as “Bois D’arc Country”. By developing that backwoods

rhythm guitar style and structure (Matt Foreman), driven by that deep flowing upright bass (Joey Bideler), those wildly captivating lead tones and rides (Jeff Sterzer), a hard hitting drum backbone (Mike Cochran) and finally a familiar but unique smooth melody driven country vocal (E.J. Miller). This hodgepodge of local talent has a broad spectrum of influences ranging from Gospel, Texas Country, Outlaw Country, Honky Tonk and Chicken Picking. All the way to Rock, Southern Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Alternative, and even Heavy Metal. Bois D’arc Red offers a sound

with old and new roots, delivering epic highs and deep lows that can and is certain to entertain any crowd. Sat. Sept. 12th 8pm, InFocus Band One of the newest and most exciting Top 40 cover bands in DFW, InFocus Band brings incredible energy and musicianship to every performance. Made up of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the area, InFocus is always a crowd favorite. From current hits to classics from the ’70s and ’80s, they perform a wide variety of music that listeners of all ages will enjoy.

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InFocus Band started in 2018 with the goal of standing out from the other Top 40 cover bands by performing classic songs that no one else plays. From Journey’s “Separate Ways” to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” InFocus plays the songs that you wish you heard more often. Their amazing rendition of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” is a highlight of the show! Featuring soulful saxophone, rock guitar, a super tight rhythm section, and some of the best vocalists in DFW, InFocus is consistently called one of the best live bands in Dallas. You won’t want to miss this exciting night of live music!

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First United Bank, Bonham will match donations! The Crisis Center is excited to announce Board Member, Alan McDonald, has committed First United Bank of Bonham to match funds up to $1,000.00 for the center on North Texas Giving Day. This has been a most unusual year and sadly we had to cancel our annual dinner and auction in June due to COVID-19. Funds raised at the dinner have traditionally helped with expenses incurred by the center and to help our clients who are victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and other violent crimes. Client needs have not stopped and in some cases they have increased. Jobs have been lost and many parents have had to work less hours to take care of their families at home. We continue to help as much as possible. Our office is open 8:30-5, Monday through Friday and our hotline answered 24/7. The number is 903-538-7000. North Texas Giving Day is Sept. 17th. To make a donation you simply follow this link: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/ fannincountycrisiscenter. Every donation helps and is very appreciated! Thank you for your support First United Bank of Bonham!

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Upgrade Your Shower Filter To A T3 Besides stocking up on the right shampoos, you’ll be crazy not to tackle the problem from the source. If installing a hard water

treatment system is not an option, then use a T3 hard water softener in your shower. It’s easy to install, and you’ll feel the difference right away. The T3 is like having a Brita for your shower! This shower filter can be purchased at your local hardware stores.

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Legacy Christian Academy Homeschool Co-op is off to a great start. These teenagers are learning about hot topics such as Constitution and Civics, Public Speaking, and Chemistry. While the younger children are creating a Lap-book on ‘A Roadtrip thru the United States of America.’ We are excited about this new Co-op and looking forward to this school year. If you would like information on the Coop, please call or text Tonni Jackson at 318-584-1518 and please ‘Like’ our facebook page.

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Trail Life Troop #0356 meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at Central Baptist Church located at 709 Union St, Bonham, Texas. For more information contact: Lee Jackson - 903-505-4124

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From my LiFe to yours: Approved by God

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Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker

COOKING IN FANNIN COUNTY

by Tommie Sue Turner

who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15 Six days you shall labor and do all your work. Exodus 20:9 Labor Day weekend is an opportunity for much of our workforce to enjoy a little breather from the routines of their job. To all of us, retired and workers alike, it challenges us to

reevaluate our work ethic. God is interested in us being one of His approved workers. As early in God’s word as Exodus 20:9, we are given principles related to both working and resting that God used in His creation of the world. Two of the Ten Commandments give us a pattern to follow. A good work ethic begins with this concept.

else, I selected one that will be good this time of year. Many of them are for colder weather, and I plan on using every one of them. Thank you so much, Liz Maxson, for taking the time to send the recipes to us…and welcome to Bonham!

pretzels, etc Squeeze any excess liquid out of the spinach. In a medium bowl, comebine the spinach, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Serve with dippers.

Spinach and Parmesan Dip

10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped I received spinach, thawed several really 1 cup sour cream good recipes ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese in the mail (1 oz.) from Liz Kosher salt and black pepper Maxson. She Dippers such as carrots sticks, was kind enough to share some of her family’s favorite recipes with us, stating Something for that most have been with her EVERYONE over 50 years and some as From everyday care to special gifts, long as over 60 years. Isn’t that Mary Kay® offers something for remarkable that she has been everyone in the family. Call me to find able to keep them all these years? Liz said that before she moved out about our complete product line. to Bonham last September, she had well over 500 cookbooks, Joy Woolard but has downsized. She said her Beauty Consultant books all went to good homes. (903) 583-2239 It’s just so exciting for me to receive recipes from someone (903) 583-1928

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Work is a privilege for which we should be thankful. The strength to do our work comes from God and we should find happiness in what we are doing. Failure to become approved by God constitutes a slothful attitude. Growing up on a farm is a joy that I shall always appreciate. Having my dad as my teacher was a plus in every way. He practiced honesty in the work place and expected the same from his family and his workers. He

held the firm belief that to give to the best that we having the proper work are capable of giving!!! ethic would produce betAt the end of the day, 4/21/15 ask yourself. ter work. Did I Love enough? I am aware that age, Did I laugh enough? health, and opportunity Did I make a difference? govern the kind of work and the amount of work Happy Labor Day and we will be able to do. But celebrating the dignity of as long as we have life, the American Workforce! it will be our privilege to work with Him in the making of His world a better place in which to live. Becoming a worker apOver 15,000 copies of proved unto God should The Fannin County Leader be our goal. In whatever are distributed by mail and our work calls for, we are

carrier to every home in Fannin County each Tuesday. Readers will find classified CALVARY UNITED ads, display ads, legal . . PENTECOSTAL notices and editorial content, all of which are important CHURCH to the daily lives of local When: Sun. 10:30am. citizens. Our website, www. Wed. 7:00pm fannincountyleader.info, is Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. updated daily with information important to our community. Bonham. Police Captain Instructor Visit our Facebook @ www. Pastor: Steven Luton, facebook.com/The-Fannin(903) 45-TXCHL 903-583-4346 County-Leader for even more community activities and news. HOURS: FREE Pregnancy Test Advertising rates may be obtained from an Account Tuesday 9 AM - 7 PM FREE Sonogram Representative or any other 12-18-18Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM Parenting Classes employee. Editorial may be submitted for publication, Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM Prenatal Classes but will be included at Editor and Publisher’s discretion. Fannin Pregnancy Editorial exceeding 300 words will result in delayed Care Center publication and may require payment. Any and all content, 903-640-8230 whether paid or un-paid, www.fanninpregnancy.org will be subject to Publisher approval. Letters to the Editor are encouraged, $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$ however, they cannot exceed $ $ 250 words and must be 9/24/19 signed by the writer. Letters $ $ to the Editor that exceed the $ $ word count may be published $ $ if the submitter is willing to pay for the extra space required $ $ to publish the letter in its GUARANTEED $ $ entirety. Free publication of HIGHEST PRICES FOR Letters to the Editor is limited $ $ YOUR GOLD!! to one every 60 days. Letters $ $ from the same contributor within the 60 day period will $ DVD’s Buy One Get One FREE $ Ephesians 4:18 be published at standard Proud to Serve the Bonham Area for Over 26 Years $ $ - Having the advertising rate. $ “If We Don’t Have It Or Can’t Get It, You Don’t Need understanding It” $ 224 N Main. St. Proverbs 27:17 - Iron darkened, being Bonham, TX 75418 N. Mainiron; Street • Bonham, TX $ $ 509sharpeneth so a alienated from the lifePh: 903-583-3280 man sharpeneth the $ the $ of God through Fax: 903-583-3945 $ $ $ $countenance $ is in $ $ $ $ $of$his$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ that ignorance friend. them, because of the blindness of their heart: AFFORDABLE Romans 3:23 - For Traditional Services andand Merchandise Cremation Services all have sinned, I would rather live come short of the Alternative Celebrations of Life MONUMENTS my life as if there glory of God; Direct Gravesides FREE Planning Guide

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on the agenda item by explaining very clearly, for the benefit of the Commissioners and those in attendance, the reasoning behind repeating this agenda item from the previous week’s Commissioners meeting. Judge Moore explained that due to a possible violation of the Open Meetings Act, he cannot have conversations with the Commissioners prior to the Official Commissioners Court Meeting about an agenda item. He cannot call them up ahead of the meeting to discuss, so there are situations

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around concern of not having a full time Emergency Management Coordinator, as the County has had in the past. The discussion and consensus from the Commissioners was that fast reaction to an emergency would be lost with a part time Emergency Management Coordinator. Judge Moore appreciated the opportunity the Commissioners gave him to revisit the subject and declined to ask for a motion on the agenda item. Judge Moore then announced and thanked Danny Loyd as the new Director of the CERT Team, which currently has 30 plus active members. Danny has outstanding qualifications and Judge Moore expounded about the many excellent leaders we have in our community. #4 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to §551.0725 of the Government Code for deliberation regarding business and financial issues in relation to contract(s) being negotiated where as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person – regarding City

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Motion passed and approved #10 Discussion, consideration and action to approve Order 2020-09-01a regarding the completion and acceptance of bridge and embankment improvements on CR 2980 in Precinct 3 and 4 (NTMWD Site 13) – Commissioner Precinct 3/4 for Alan Hendrix, NTMWD Motion passed and approved #11 Discussion, consideration and action to approve Order 2020-09-01b regarding the completion and acceptance of bridge and embankment improvements on CR 2900 in Precinct 4 (NTMWD Site 22) – Commissioner Precinct 4 for Alan Hendrix, NTMWD Motion passed and approved #12 Discussion, consideration and action to approve Order 2020-09-01c regarding entering into an agreement between North Texas Municipal Water District, Garney Companies, Inc., Austin Bridge and Road, Inc., and Fannin County showing satisfaction and release of NTMWD’s road repair obligations – County Judge for Steve Long, NTMWD Motion passed and approved #13 Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Cartegraph software program (commissioner time and resource tracking software) and the possibility of renewal after a presentation by Scott DeGraph of Cartegraph – Commissioner Precinct 3 A presentation by Scott DeGraph explained updates and new features available in the software. The current software used by the Commis-

sioners is 8 years old outdated and IT support will be ending. The new software available will have many additional options available and will utilize Amazon Cloud for storage vs the County having to store on a server. The Commissioners will review and consider the options and the associated cost. #14 Discussion, consideration and action regarding the fees for Aerobic and Conventional Systems and the implementation of a commercial fee – County Judge for Designated Representative of Environmental Development Amanda Watkins spoke to the Commissioners about raising fees for conventional septic systems and aerobic systems. The Commissioners approved the following fee increases: •Conventional septic system from $225.00 to $250.00 •Aerobic system from $245.00 to $285.00 •Commercial septic systems $420.00 #15 Discussion, consideration and action to move funds from line item Passport Photo Supplies 0100450-0313 to line item Office Equipment 010-0450-0572 in the amount of $900.00 for the purchase of a Fijitsu FI-7160 Scanner – County Judge for District Clerk The current scanner is 10+ years old and the Commissioners passed and approved. #16 Discussion, consideration and action regarding personnel or supplies for Covid-19 from the CARES Act Grant or other funding – County Judge Wipes and Lysol are in short supply, several items are on

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Bad Idea, This is A Hays County game warden received an image from a cellphone game camera showing a man and woman trespassing and digging an archeological Native American burial site. The warden went to the property and found the couple in a large hole previously dug by trespassers. Before the warden could say anything, the man stood up immediately and said he wasn’t digging for arrowheads and hates diggers. The couple were husband and wife out on a date. They were both detained in handcuffs and separated at the front and back of the warden’s vehicle. The man admitted that he had a glass pipe in his pocket that he uses to smoke CBD oils. After a quick examination, the Baby Yoda glass pipe revealed small, clear and white crystals that looked like crystal meth. The warden placed the pipe on the hood and went to the back of the vehicle to speak with the woman. She said she didn’t know the property was private, despite walking past multiple no-trespassing signs. The warden then walked back to the front of the vehicle and noticed the pipe was no longer on the hood. The man said he didn’t know where the pipe went. Several feet in front of the vehicle, the pipe was found broken in half in the middle of a fresh footprint. Upon further examination of the hole where the couple was found, the warden found a small hand saw and freshly disturbed dirt. The woman’s purse contained several gray rubber gardening gloves, each containing four Native American artifacts. The San Marcos Police Department took the couple to the Hays County Jail. While en route to jail, the man said he believed he had the coronavirus. He leaned forward against the partition and aggressively coughed toward the officers. Both subjects were charged with criminal trespass and Antiquities Code violations. The husband was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence and harassment of a public servant. Cases pending.

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You Can’t See Me A Karnes County game warden was on patrol when he noticed a deputy’s patrol vehicle on the side of the road near the San Antonio River bridge. The deputy approached the warden and told him that there was a truck that had been there for a short while without any occupants. The warden looked in the bed of the truck and found a fishing pole. The deputy and warden looked under the bridge and found two individuals fishing. They watched for a short time to make sure the individuals were both fishing before announcing their presence. When the warden called out to the fishermen, the two individuals squatted down. The warden watched with his binoculars, and both men still didn’t move. The warden called out to them again and told them to stand up. The two men then stood up and came to talk with him. Neither of them had a fishing license and both were issued citations. The Scope of the Problem A Freestone County game warden was contacted by a landowner who said he allowed a man to hunt feral hogs on his property but had killed a deer in addition to the hog. The landowner explained that while driving his property, he found a fresh hog carcass, along with a fresh white-tailed doe. The landowner asked the hunter what happened and was told that he “accidentally shot the doe when he was shooting at a hog.” The warden contacted the man, who admitted to shooting the doe, saying his “scope was off.” Charges include hunting a white-tailed deer in closed season, failing to take hunter education and hunting without a license.

Watts up with that? A Houston and a Trinity County game warden patrolled the Trinity River for fishing violations when they approached a man in a boat who appeared to have casually thrown something into the water upon seeing them. Wardens contacted the boat and asked the man what he threw. He denied having thrown anything into the water but one of the wardens recognized him from years ago when he had been caught shocking fish. The man eventually said that he threw a small fish back into the water, but it was later determined by wardens to be wires. Wardens located a shocker still running inside a battery box. While one of the wardens was attempting to open the battery box, the man said that if the box was that hard to get into, the shocker probably wasn’t in there. Several cases have been filed and evidence was seized. On the Fence A Colorado County game warden received a call of a large alligator that had climbed the fence of a residential home and made itself comfortable in the backyard. The game warden, along with a DPS Trooper, were able to capture and relocate the alligator to a safe place outside of town. Guard Gator In Cameron County, game wardens received a call regarding an alligator that was roaming around inside a detention center facility. A facility staff member had reportedly stepped on its tail while exiting his vehicle in the parking lot. With the assistance of the facility staff, the wardens were able to safely relocate the almost 11-foot-long alligator.

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near humps and drop-offs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in marinas and near submerged structure. Catfish are fair on dough bait and nightcrawlers. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 87 degrees; 2.51 low. Crappie are good on minnows fishing 15-25’ over brush piles, submerged timber, and bridges. White bass are good in the 20-30’ with slabs. Look for birds diving over feeding schools of white bass. Black bass are fair on chatter baits, plastic worms, and crankbaits in 15-28’. Catfish are good on cut bait and live bait in 14-25’. Ray Roberts FAIR; Water lightly stained; 85 degrees; 0.68 low. Largemouth bass are fair on plastic worms, chatter baits, and bladed jigs in 16-26’ near timber, points, and channel ledges. There is an early and late topwater bite on points with a ledge or drop off. White bass are fair in 20-40’ on slabs and minnows near main lake flats and drop-offs. Crappie are fair on minnows around standing timber and brush piles. Catfish are fair on live bait and prepared baits. Tawakoni EXCELLENT. Water lightly stained; 86-90 degrees; 1.21 low. Catfish are excellent on punch bait and cut bait. Largemouth

bass are fair on chatter baits, dark-colored Texas-rigged plastic worms, and skirted jigs. White bass and hybrid stripers are excellent on live bait and slabs. Watch for diving birds to mark feeding schools (mostly early or late in the day) or use sonar to locate fish feeding in bait schools near drop-offs, flats, and humps in the main lake. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around brush piles, docks, and bridge pilings. Texoma GOOD. Water lightly stained; 86-89 degrees; 1.00 low. Striped bass and white bass are good on live bait and topwater baits when fish are near the surface. Diving birds are marking feeding schools on the surface throughout the lake. Use sonar to mark schools along the river channel and flats. Schools are continually moving with the bait. Largemouth bass are fair fishing skirted jigs, TX rigged plastic worms and shad colored crankbaits in 16-28’ with some fish being caught in shallow water early in the morning. Top waters, chatter baits, and poppers are catching fish in these shallow areas. Crappie are fair on minnows by boathouses, timber and brush piles in 1525’. Catfish are good on cut bait, prepared bait, and live bait.


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Volunteering in Texas State Parks

Press Release - Volunteers play a vital role in the conservation and stewardship of Texas’ natural and cultural resources. Get involved today to help keep Texas State Parks beautiful, accessible and fun for current and future generations. Search for volunteer opportunities or contact your park’s volunteer coordinator. Help wanted We use volunteers with various skills and interests in parks all over the state. We have shortterm, long-term and one-time opportunities. Learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to the land, resources and parks you love! Park hosts Park hosts serve as representatives and stewards of Texas State Parks. They provide support to the park and information to park visitors. Hosts help with fee collection, light maintenance, visitor education and campground upkeep. Jobs vary based on park needs. Live, learn and serve in the park! Learn more about park hosting. State Park Friends Groups park volunteer demonstrating how to start a fireFriends groups are volunteer-led, membershipbased nonprofit partners that support a park through volunteering, fundraising and public education. Friends groups also serve as an important link to the local community. Check our list of State Park Friends Groups and Support Organizations. If you don’t see a group for your favorite park, contact the park manager to learn how to form a group. Special event volunteers Help park staff with clean-up projects, educational events, holiday activities and outdoor programs. Duties vary by event, but may include crowd control, set-up and clean-up, and overseeing activities. If your troop, class, club, office or community group wants to organize a volunteer event, contact your local park. Office administration volunteers Provide clerical support to park or headquarters staff. You’ll collect fees, greet guests, and help with data entry or filing. Environmental restoration and maintenance volunteers Group of young people holding shovels and other toolsHelp preserve and protect the natural resources of Texas State Parks and create a welcoming and safe park. Environmental restoration volunteers plant native species and remove exotic and invasive plants, while learning the fundamentals of resource management. Maintenance volunteers work with park staff to maintain trails and park grounds by trimming brush, removing trash, mowing, and helping with minor construction projects. Outreach and education volunteers Inform and inspire park visitors and grow the next genera-

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Press Release - It is time to sign up for the Fifth Annual Do It For Nick (DI4N) 5K and Color Fun Run. The run, which was originally supposed to be in May 2020, has been rescheduled for October 17. Participants who signed up for the race in May are already registered for the October race. Nick Capehart loved to cheer and had dreams of cheering in college. After his life was tragically cut short by a car accident, family and friends organized this race to remember him and raise money for cheer scholarships. This scholarship fund was established to keep his legacy living and his love for cheer and tumbling alive in others who love the sport as much as he did. Fourteen scholarships have been awarded since 2015. The DI4N (Do It for Nick) 5K and Color Fun Run will be Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Bonham Civic Center (Armory) at 1100 West Fifth Street in Bonham. On-site registration will begin at 7 am. The 5k race will start at 8:00 am and the Fun Run will start at 8:15 am. The awards ceremony is scheduled to start at 9:30 am. Awards will be given to the top overall finishers in male & female divisions, as well as top male and female finishers in each age group. Nick’s favorite color was red. For fun this year, prizes will be given to one child and one adult who are the Best Spirited Dressed In Red. Prizes will also be given to one child and one adult who are the Most Spirited Cheerleaders. There will also be a silent auction at the race. Registration is open now at www.raceroster.com. Entry fee is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Color Fun Run if registered by September 30. For those who want to contribute but cannot make it to the event, there is an option to sign up for the “Virtual Run.” Registering with this option costs $30 and includes a t-shirt, delivered by mail. All proceeds from the race and silent auction will benefit The Nicholas Capehart Memorial Cheer Scholarship Fund. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Jennifer Kirkpatrick at 903-2272401/ jenkirk72@gmail.com or Sherry Capehart at 903814-8299/ scapehart71@ gmail.com.


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Honey Grove Rancher Remembers 9-11 Pentagon Attack asap” “Our escorts walked us

Press Release - When you see Jim Mills around this part of North Texas at the sale barn or feed store or some other place related to ranching, his boots and jeans don’t give any clues to the fact that 19 years ago he was the commander of an Air Force fighter wing and on that infamous day in September 2001 he was in the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 175 struck the building killing 177 people. His recall of that day is crystal clear however, and his jaw still gets clenched in anger and sadness when the story is told. The Texas A&M Commerce University War and Memory Project interviewed Colonel Mills a couple of years ago and his story is documented in video in their archives. He described that experience: “Air Force Commanders are required to go to Washington D.C. every year to visit with their congressional delegations and brief the combat readiness of their units and provide an overall annual status report.” “This was my fourth annual trip as the commander of the 926th Fighter Wing, Joint Base New Orleans. The vice commander who had been announced as my replacement attended, since I was moving to Ft Worth as the Chief of Staff of 10th Air Force.” “Before we met with the Senators and Congressmen a briefing was required on what we could and could not talk about, we called it the (do’s and don’ts briefing). “On the morning of Sep-

tember 11 we took the Metro to the Pentagon and arrived at 0845, we met our escorts and got through security and made it up to the 5th floor to get the briefing.” “On the way, we ran into a buddy from Vietnam who was now a General. He asked me if a had heard about the the airplane crashing into one of the twin towers in New York? I said no we had been on the Metro headed up for a briefing.” “He related the Joint Chiefs Battle Staff was convening in “the tank” and he was on the way down there.” “We were in our seats by 0925 for the 0930 briefing which began on time with introductions and an overview of the subject matter.” “At 0937 we heard a loud aircraft engine noise followed by a tremendous explosion and that gigantic building shook.” “I had been through numerous rocket and mortar attacks and even been within 200 meters of an aircraft blowing up with six 500lb bombs loaded after being struck by a rocket but this sound was different and very strange. “We found out later that we were about two thirds of the way on the other side of the building from the impact” “Smoke alarms began to sound and our escorts immediately began to urge us to come with them to evacuate.” “ I asked if we should go to the scene and try to help, The major general in charge of our briefing ordered us to go with our escorts and get out of the building

out of the building filled with smoke and debris. We were able to help several ladies who were very upset to walk south a few blocks to safety ”. Our escort was a wonderful civilian young woman who was determined to walk us the 14 blocks to where we were staying, She had young children and was very concerned, As soon as we cleared the Pentagon parking lot, I ordered her to go home, she said but I might get in trouble for leaving you. I just said , “Really.” “ I will never forget about half way to the hotel two F-16s at about 100 feet off the ground came roaring by in full afterburner below the Washington Monument headed north, I found out later, they were bound to intercept United flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania.” “On the way to the hotel I used my Satellite phone to call my boss at 10th Air Force in Ft Worth to give an update and get any information he might have”. “His orders were to get back to my unit the best way you could but to not expect any aircraft support for awhile.” “I told him my plan was to keep our rent a car and drive back to New Orleans starting in about 10 minutes.” “His further orders were to get home and start getting your airplanes ready to deploy for war, that he did not know what we were dealing with but that it would involve putting fire and steel on target at some point” “I gave my guys 5 minutes to pack their bags and get down to the rent a car because we were heading south asap.” “All of them beat 5 minutes and we were headed out of Alexandria Virginia on the backroads in short order. I-95 was backedup but we had good maps and GPS devices and made it to Charlotte, North Carolina that night and New Orleans before dark the next day. “I have always felt guilty that we couldn’t go to the scene and help that day, but it helped in October when the bombs started falling in Afghanistan and I felt even better when the “Cajuns” from my unit in New Orleans took their A-10 Warthogs to Kabul, Afghanistan and took the fight directly to the perpetrators of 9-11.” “In two tours in Vietnam

I had been through lots of rocket and mortar attacks, including my airplane being hit by anti aircraft fire. It wasn’t fun, but it was war.” “The 9-11 attacks to me were in a different category. These were chicken crap cowards who attacked innocent civilians on American soil”. “The fighter pilots in my wing were so charged up it was difficult to get them to go home at night and wait for orders.” “We were angry and I am still angry and I will die angry.” “9-11 was a pitiful cowardly

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we had on 9/11 because the people that attacked us are still out there waiting for another opportunity.”

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THE

DEMOCRATIC SIDE

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

TEAMWORK MATTERS “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.” --Coach Vince Lombardi In early September, when teams typically prepare for football season, the coaches will create a cohesive team roster and inform the players when to report to the field house. Upon arrival, the players will quickly reestablish a spirit of comradery and excitedly receive their uniforms, shoulder pads, and helmets with protective face masks. A unified team trusts their coaches to make wise decisions to keep them safe throughout the coming season, and would never hear the head coach say, “You can wear your helmet with the face mask if you want, or not. It’s your choice.” This 2019-2020 school year, which started as usual, turned out to be extremely abnormal in mid-March when Covid-19 forced schools to discontinue normal classroom instruction. Never has teamwork, such as that modeled by effective coaches, teachers, and leaders, been more essential than now! A winning team effort requires that we all follow the advice of medical experts to wear face masks, maintain social distance, wash our hands, sterilize surfaces and avoid unnecessary gatherings. Although Texas, as of Monday, August 31, 2020, has reported a total of 12,536 Covid-19 deaths and 612,969 statewide cases, it is apparent that many current State and U.S. elected officials continue to downplay the coronavirus pandemic rather than exert necessary leadership. “We the People,” however, can unify, create a new game plan, and use the power of our votes to hire a new “Head Coach” capable of leading our team to victory over this insidious virus! --Coach Roger Ellis

DIRTY WORDS PART 2 “SOCIALISM”

“Socialism is a scare word they have hurled at every advance the people have made in the last 20 years. Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called farm price supports. Socialism is what they called bank deposit insurance. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.” --President Harry S. Truman, 1952

WILL WE CHOOSE COURAGE OVER FEAR?

At this frightening juncture in our nation’s history, can we who reside in the United States of America agree to put aside our differences and overcome our fears in order to confront the Covid-19 crisis? Can we acknowledge that White Nationalism has no legitimacy in a Democratic Republic, established by European immigrants on lands already inhabited by indigenous people of color on the American continent? Is it not clear that subsequent migrations representing a wide variety of ethnicities and cultures, in conjunction with the victims of a cruel and immoral African slave trade, have insured a diverse population in the U.S.A.? Should intelligent people appreciate the talents, skills, knowledge, and perspectives inherent in diversity and see that, because we are stronger together, the ideal solutions for combating Covid-19 are those that serve ALL of us? Will we allow divisive fear tactics, such as accusing Democrats of promoting a “Socialist” agenda, to dissuade us from supporting social programs designed to benefit everyone, especially the 48% of the U.S. population who struggle financially, and not just the wealthy? Do we have the capacity and the will to create a society with Liberty and Justice for ALL? --Jacquita Ellis, Educator

DESTINY

“Our destiny is not written for us, it’s written by us.” --President Barack Obama

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top of that steel and will stand another 55 feet higher. For perspective, from the ground to the gables out is roughly 47 feet. The actual Cupola will be added in late spring 2021. We will be seeing the roof and chimneys taking shape soon. Thanks to Tony Jarecki for this drawing and helping me to explain. I would be lost without his help.


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EMPLOYMENT GROUNDWORK and TREE MAINTENANCE NEEDED A person for Groundwork and Tree Maintenance Needed. Chainsaw skills required. Flexible hours. Telephone area. 469-2474576 HONEY GROVE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN NEEDED Please apply in person with resume. 435 S. 5th St. Honey Grove, TX. 903378-2901 TREE TRIMMING and GROUND WORK NEEDED Must have a chain saw, be reliable and able to work weekends. Honey Grove Area. Call 214-500-0393. Need carpenter helper. Full or Part-Time in cool shop. Call: 903-814-8620 or 903-821-0604. 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 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna. CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

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Texas Crop and Weather Report Sept. 1, 2020

CENTRAL Conditions were extremely dry throughout most counties. Triple-digit temperatures increased evapotranspiration in all plant life. Trees were stressed, and any plant not being watered suffered. Some areas received some rainfall, but not enough to turn conditions around. Williamson County reported trace amounts up to 1.5 inches of rain, but most areas received only light rainfall. Irrigated crops looked good. Most native dryland pecan orchards were dropping nuts due to drought stress. Proper and timely management of some pastures allowed them to stay productive despite the heat. Some hay fields greened up, but growth was slow. Cotton was being defoliated, and bolls were open for harvest. Some cotton fields were being harvested, and average yields were expected. Stock tanks were getting low. Corn and sorghum harvests were nearly completed. Some farmers were plowing corn fields. Nearly all counties reported very short soil moisture and poor overall rangeland and pasture conditions. Livestock conditions were fair to poor. EAST Most of the district did not report rains from Hurricane Laura. Many areas were looking forward to relief from drought. Shelby County reported high winds and rain. Damage to their power grid caused a loss of power during and after the storm for hours and days for some. Sabine County reported as much as 6 inches of rain. They also had destructive winds that caused damage to many barns. Pond levels were low and showing signs of low-quality water. Pasture and rangeland conditions were good overall. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were adequate. Hay and vegetable production slowed. Livestock were fair to good. Horn flies were very active. There were reports of armyworms and Bermuda grass stem maggots. Wild pigs continued to damage pasture and hay meadows. NORTH Topsoil moisture throughout the district ranged from very short to adequate. Temperatures were in the upper 90s with sporadic rain. Temperature highs were in the 80s a few days. Most areas received some rainfall from Hurricane Laura, with trace amounts to 2.5 inches reported. Corn was still being harvested but nearly complete. Soybeans that received rain were doing well. Soybeans and cotton in areas that missed rains were struggling. Livestock were in good condition. Spring-born calves were looking good as weaning season approaches. Summer pastures that received rainfall looked good, but drier areas were starting to show signs of drought. Armyworms continued to be a problem in some areas.

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considered the peak months when customers see spikes in their water usage due to outdoor watering practices. Water bills are typically higher due to soaring temperatures, while conservation of this natural resource is typically lower. As homeowners and residents close out the summer and enter the cooler months ahead, here are three simple ways to know more, and water less. Understanding where the majority of your water usage occurs It is a common misconception that the majority of water usage comes from indoor needs -- bathing, cooking, drinking water, etc., when it is actually the opposite. The overwhelming majority of water is used for outdoor purposes. Many homeowners use substantial amounts of water for their lawn, to refill a pool and/or hot tub, or to maintain their landscaping and gardens. Nearly 50 percent of landscape water is wasted due to overwatering, inefficient

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

• AN ORDINANCE 9/8/20 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BONHAM, FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE. SECTION 1. That the budget for the City of Bonham, a municipal corporation, for the fiscal year October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, which calls for a total expenditure of $7,925,089 from the General Fund, $7,025,583 from the Water and Sewer Fund, $3,181,599 from the Emergency Medical Services Fund and $225,177 from the Airport Fund is hereby approved, adopted, and ratified; and the funds for said amounts are hereby appropriated. Further, that the appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021 be set up in accounts and set out in said budget document substantially as shown in the documents attached and made a part hereof and marked Exhibit “A”. • AN ORDINANCE SETTING AND LEVYING AN AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION OF COLLECTOR; PROVIDING FOR POLICY ON BOND DEBT SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR VALIDATION OF PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR LIMITATIONS; AND, PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE. SECTION 1: The City Commission of the City of Bonham does hereby levy and/ or adopt the ad valorem tax rate on $100 valuation for the City for the tax year beginning January 1, 2020, as follows: $ 0.5152 for general purposes of government $ 0.1398 for the purposes of principal and interest on bonded indebtedness ________ $ 0.6550 Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Tax Year beginning January 1, 2020 • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1378; PROVIDING FOR A FEE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES INSIDE THE CITY AND LAKE BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; CONTAINING A PENALTY 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; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A CONFLICT LIMITATIONS CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE. • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1310; ESTABLISHING AN EMS CHARGE MASTER TO BE USED FOR EMS BILLING AND COLLECTIONS; 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. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH AND OTHERWISE REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE JONES FIELD AIRPORT BONHAM, TX BY CREATING APPROPRIATE ZONES AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS OF SUCH ZONES AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND 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. 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 ordinances. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary

watering practices, or broken and poorly maintained sprinkler systems. It is important to understand where the largest portion of your monthly water usage comes from to understand the need to conserve the water that North Texans rely on. Consider ways to limit outdoor water usage, like creating a consistent schedule for watering your lawn, landscape, and gardens. The most optimal time to conduct lawn watering is before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. through the months of April through October to minimize evaporation. While most homeowners believe they need to water daily, you generally only need to water once or potentially twice weekly. Should weather predict a rain shower in the forecast, skip your watering day and then determine if a second day is needed. With North Texas clay soils, water your lawn deeply and infrequently to help the roots grow deeper into the soil. This cycle-soak method provides a hardier lawn. Small changes can also be implemented indoors to use water efficiently. Purchasing low-flow fixtures for your bathroom and WaterSense labeled clothes and dishwashers will contribute to reducing water usage.

Additionally, utilizing your dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand will decrease the amount of water being wasted in the kitchen. Make seasonal changes to your water usage routine Your wardrobe shouldn’t be the only thing that changes with the season. Proper water usage needs to be refreshed as we move from the summer into fall. As lawns go dormant with the cooler weather, homeowners can turn off their sprinkler systems until spring. Seasonal temperatures and rain make it possible to pause on all irrigation. Additionally, only potted plants and other winter annuals need occasional watering during the colder months. The colder seasons are also a great time to examine your irrigation system and indoor appliances. Consider upgrading to more waterefficient products and appliances while they are being used less frequently. Maintaining proper water conservation practices for years to come Water is a resource that many take for granted. At the rate the North Texas area is growing, the population is expected to double in 50 years, making water conservation that much

PUBLIC NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Winery Permit and a Private Carrier’s Permit by Checkered Past Winery, L.L.C., DBA Checkered Past Winery to be located at 3885 FM 273, Ivanhoe, Fannin County, Texas. Members of L.L.C. are Sandro DiSanto and Carolynne Chancellor.

more important today. Conservation stretches the use of existing supplies – when you use water wisely and efficiently, it allows water districts to delay or fully eliminate costly projects. Water consumption in North Texas has increased significantly in the last two years. Based on reports from the North Texas Municipal Water District, water consumption volumes are up 13.5 billion gallons from 2018-2019 to 2019-2020. If every household saved just 20 gallons of water, which is equivalent to a roughly four to five-minute shower or running your faucet for 10 minutes while doing the dishes, North Texas would save 36 million gallons of water per day. Every drop counts! There are also free tools that consumers can utilize. For example, the Texas A&M Extension Service recently launched the WaterMyYard app available for download on Google Play and iTunes. The WaterMyYard app helps homeowners keep track of when and how much to water in order to maintain a healthy lawn. Water conservation is an important resource that all North Texans should be proactively thinking about daily, not just during the peak water usage months or when the area is in a drought. It is up to us as homeowners and residents to ensure that our natural resources are sufficient for years to come. Head to www.NTMWD.com to learn more about what you can do in the short and longterm to conserve water for your community.

Notice of Public Hearing before the Commissioners Court Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing starting at 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the City of Bonham Council 9/8/20 9/8/20 Chambers at the Bonham City Hall, located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418. *You can also participate via teleconference. Please see call in numbers, links and ID # below. The Commissioners Court will hear comments regarding the Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Home Rental Communities (MHRC) in Fannin County. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Additional information may be obtained in the Fannin County Judge’s Office located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418 or by contacting the Administrative Assistant to the Fannin County Judge, at 903-583-7455 or email at countyjudge@fanninco.net. Fannin County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Special Meeting 9-15-20 Time: Sept 15, 2020 08:45 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87665647174 Meeting ID: 876 6564 7174 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87665647174# US +12532158782,,87665647174# US Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US +1 253 215 8782 US +1 669 900 9128 US +1 646 558 8656 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US Meeting ID: 876 6564 7174 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keB8ZYpVpQ *Possibility of becoming teleconference only pending any future safety concerns due to COVID-19.

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OBITUARIES

RICHARD GRAHAM HUBBARD

LOLA JOYCE FRY

BRENT JOHNSON

CHARLIE HOWARD HUGHES

MARY GWYNN BARKER

other classroom subjects for over 40 years, she retired from the Dallas Independent School Graveside Services for Mary District. Gwynn was most happy Gwynn Barker, age 73, of Garland, when taking care of others, doing Texas were held at 10:00 a.m. what they needed, sitting with Saturday, September 5, 2020 at them during sickness or death. Willow Wild Cemetery under the She knew at an early age that direction of Wise Funeral Home. God was her best friend of all Mary passed away early Monday friends and His plans were not morning, August 31, 2020 at to be questioned. Her wish for Medical City Dallas in Dallas, you today is to always talk daily Texas. with God, He always listens, help Mary, daughter of Earl Blake others, remember what is most Barker and Mildred Mozelle important on this earth and this Herd Barker, was born at 2:21 being Texas that it is a beautiful a.m. on September 7, 1946, a day filled with cool air and bright rainy Saturday, at Allen Memorial sunshine. She is preceded in Hospital in Bonham, Texas. She death by her parents. lived in Ector, Texas until the age Gwynn is survived by her of 5 at which time the family moved cousins, Judy Grounds, Gary to of Garland, She attended Herd,at 07:00 Roger PM Herd, The City Dodd Texas. City will hold a meeting on Jeannie Garland Schools, graduated Brooks, Ann Jasper, Jim Jasper, September 14, 2020 at City Hall of City of Dodd City to from Texas A & M Commerce, Bob Jasper, Jan Jasper Griffin, consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. Texas Woman’s University, Mike Little, Larry Little, and Kathy The proposed tax rate is 0.305600 $100 of value. SMU, and Richland Community perMellinger. College. After teaching in band Online guest register at www. programs, music wisefuneralhome.com The City of Dodd City programs will hold and 9/8/20a meeting at 07:00 PM on September 14, 2020 at City Hall of City of Dodd City to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The proposed tax rate is 0.305600 per $100 of value. The City of Dodd City will hold a meeting at 07:00 PM on September 14, 2020 at City Hall of City of Dodd City to consider adopting a9/8/20 proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The City of Windom will hold a meeting at 06:00 PM on The proposed tax rate is 0.305600 per $100 of value. September 17, 2020 at Windom City Hall to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The proposed tax rate is 0.174400 per $100 of value. 9/8/20

Richard Graham Hubbard, age 57, of Honey Grove, Texas passed away Monday evening, August 31, 2020 at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Richard was born on August 17, 1963 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of James Earl Hubbard and Marquita Francine Fisher Hubbard. He had a passion for gardening and loved to fish. Richard was a kind and patient person who loved spending time with family and friends. His kind spirit and strong faith in God will live on through the many lives he touched. Richard served his country in the United States Navy and later worked on restoring antiques. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Cerena Shepard. Fond memories of Richard will forever be remembered and cherished by his surviving family members; son, Richard Hubbard The City of Windom will hold a meeting at 06:00 PM on 9/8/20 II of Lawton, Oklahoma; brothers, September 17, 2020 at Windom City Hall to consider Jimmy Earl Hubbard and wife adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The Tricia of Bonham, Texas and proposed tax rate is 0.174400 per $100 of value. The City of Windom will hold a meeting at 06:00 PM onTodd Hubbard and wife Dawn of September 17, 2020 at Windom City Hall to considerRavenna, Texas; brother-in-law, 9/8/20 adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. TheMickey Shepard of Honey Grove, Texas; granddaughters, Adrianna proposed tax rate 0.174400 per $100 of value. The City of Ladonia will ishold a meeting at 07:00 PM on Marie Hubbard and Mackenzie September 21, 2020 at Ladonia City Hall to consider Ryann Hubbard; numerous adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The nieces, nephews, extended family 9/8/20 proposed tax rate is 0.408300 per $100 of value. and friends. Online guest register at www. The tax ratewill would total City wisefuneralhome.com Theproposed City of Ladonia holdincrease a meeting attaxes 07:00inPM on ofSeptember Ladonia by21, 6% 2020 at Ladonia City Hall to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The proposed tax rate is 0.408300 per $100 of value. The City of Ladonia will hold a meeting at 07:00 PM on The proposed tax 21, rate 2020 would September atincrease Ladoniatotal Citytaxes Hall intoCity consider 9/8/20 adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The of Ladonia by 6% proposed tax rate is 0.408300 per $100 of value.

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Bonham - Lola Joyce Fry, 71, of Dodd City, received her eternal reward and moved into her brand new home in Heaven on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Services were held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11 am at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham with Bro. Brian Lackey officiating. Interment followed at Dodd City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Lance Fry, Dale Horton, Josh Gaskill, Braden Fry, Chuck Crossland and Roy Cooper. Lola was born in Farmersville Texas to Willie B Hanner and Hester Kuykendall Hanner on October 4, 1948. Lola married David Fry on June 6, 1964. They made Dodd City their home where they started a family and was blessed with son, Lance and daughter, Julie. Lola’s passion was working with people. She worked in the community, meeting many people at her early jobs at Bonham Manufacturing and Bonham State Bank. She was very proud of her work later for the VA and United States Postal Service, from where she retired after being postmaster of Randolph and Dodd City, then supervisor in Bonham. After retirement from the postal service, Lola made many friends through her work in real estate with Frontier Properties. Lola’s passion for customer service was evident to all who knew and worked with her. Lola would always go the extra mile for her customers. Although Lola was proud of all of her accomplishments in her careers, her first goal in life was to lead others to Jesus. She adored her family and would always make sure her kids and grandkids never went home with an empty stomach. Lola had a smile that would light up a room and could bake the best pies you will ever taste. Nanny and Mimi were her favorite names, as she was affectionately called by her grands and great-grands. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, David, of 56 years, son Lance Fry and wife Casey of Dodd City, daughter Julie Stockton and husband Michael of Dodd City, grandchildren Josh Gaskill and wife Dinorah of San Diego, Braden Fry and wife Kyla of Dodd City, Cailee and Abbie Fry of Dodd City, Triton Copeland of Farmersville, Carrie Kinard of Baton Rouge, Kameryn and Kynlie Kinard of Dodd City, and Creed Stockton of Dodd City. Her great-grandchildren include Colton Gaskill and Preston and Jaxon Fry. Lola is also survived by her sisters Margie Holmsley of Dodd City and Brenda Atnip and husband Ronnie of Bonham, sister-in-law Shirley Horton and husband Frankie of Dodd City, sister-in-law Janet Lusk of Arizona, sister-in-law Jean Lusk of Dallas. She also will be remembered dearly by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were like family. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill Lusk and Bobby Lusk and sister Ruby Bedwell. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Lola’s honor can be made to Fannin County Children’s Center. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for Brent Johnson, age 56, of Anna, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Brent passed away Tuesday evening, September 1, 2020 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas. Brent was born on August 10, 1964 in McKinney, Texas, the son of Charles James Johnson and Patsy Ruth Davidson Johnson. When Brent was younger, he reveled in the rodeo life until he was injured. His eclectic taste in music earned him the nickname of “Music Man”. Brent was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hanging out at the lake. He was a character but also had a heart of gold and was a romantic. He loved movies about love winning. He loved life and tried to live it to the fullest. Brent loved winter and snow, but some of his fondest memories were those of West Burns Run, also times spent with his daughter Jordan, who was his heart. He is preceded in death by his father. Fond memories of Brent will forever be remembered and cherished by his surviving family members; daughter, Jordan Johnson of Wylie, Texas; mother, Patsy Johnson of Anna, Texas; brothers, Chris Johnson and wife Sam of Westminster, Texas and Keith Johnson of Anna, Texas; sisters, Karen McEuen and husband Billy Don of Bonham, Texas and Rena Redin and husband Jeff of Bonham, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com

JAMES LEE “JJ” JOHNSON

Bonham-A celebration of life for Charlie Howard Hughes, age 83 of Bonham, TX will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Fannin Memorial Garden. Bro. Gene Owen will officiate. Charlie joined our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 31, 2020 during his stay at Texoma Medical Center Denison, TX. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of CooperSorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Charlie Howard Hughes was born in AR on September 10, 1936 to Charlie Matthew and Jeanie (Beard) Hughes. He was a diver during his service with the United States Navy. After the Navy he taught diving and help the Sheriff’s office with dives when needed. Charlie loved hunting and guns. He was an excellent sharpshooter; he could use a bow and arrow with fishing line to harvest squash. Charlie was a very generous and big hearted person; he was very helpful to anyone that needed help. He was a jack of all trades and a self-employed farmer. Charlie was a loving brother, uncle, and friend and is of the Baptist faith. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by siblings, George Hughes and wife Barbara of Dodd City, TX; Billy Hughes and wife Nancy of Henderson, TX; Roy Hughes of Bonham, TX and Mary Phillips of San Antonio, TX; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information UDALL, KAN. - A memorial visitation for James Lee “JJ” Johnson, age 61 of Udall, Kan., was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, from 2-6 pm at the Pike Baptist Church fellowship hall. James was born June 20, 1959 in Dallas, Texas, to James and Mary Johnson. He was a 1977 graduate of Leonard High School. He married Sheila Burden on April 1, 1997, in Leonard. James worked as a correctional officer at El Dorado Correctional Facility in Kansas after a 35 year employment with Rubbermaid. James passed away on Aug. 28, 2020 in Wichita, Kan. James is survived by one son, James Madison Johnson of Udall, Kan.; three daughters, Candace Gutierrez and husband, Victor of Palmer, Texas, Brooke Bates and husband, Neil of Woodward, Okla., and Hannah Burden of Lubbock; mother, Mary Johnson of Leonard; brother, Billy Johnson and wife Sherry, of Leonard; sisters, Rhonda Nosal and husband, Dave of Leonard and Kay Mealer and husband, Greg of Leonard; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandkids and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, James Madison Johnson; brother, Donnie Keith Johnson and all grandparents.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Whitlock Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off new Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941 Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net Precinct 4 Commissioner Dean Lackey Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: dlackey@fanninco.net


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The Bonham Public Library Board of Directors Receives Humanities Texas Relief Grant

Press Release - The Bonham Public Library Board in Bonham, TX is the recip-

ient of a Humanities Texas Relief Grant. The Library Board of

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Bonham Independent School District will accept sealed bid offers for the purchase of portable classrooms located at 321 S. 2nd Street, Bonham, TX. The portables must be moved at the expense of the purchaser. Bids will be opened on September 21, at 2:00 p.m. Please address bids to Bonham Independent School District, 1005 Chestnut St., Bonham, TX. % Bill Wakefield. For more information, call Bill Wakefield @ 903-583-5526.

PUBLIC NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020, AT 8:30 AM. IN THE DISTRICT COURTROOM, 210 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND CONTINUING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. LAURINE J. BLAKE DISTRICT JUDGE 336TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS

Directors is a governing board made up of 15 directors (currently 13) and is a working board that develops library policies, plans programs, raises funds, and administers those funds, excluding those supplied by the City of Bonham. The Board spends countless hours working on and creating crafts, painting pump9/8/20 kins, baking, donating their time in supporting the library. Each year the Library Board has two fundraisers: Pumpkin Patch Bazaar in October and Books n Blooms in April. With these fundraisers the board raises the funds to purchase materials, provide programs and services for this community and the surrounding areas. This spring the Library Board was not able to have its Books n Blooms fundraiser. Thanks to this Relief Grant of $10,000, the Library Board will be able

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED 2020/2021 BUDGET 9/8/20 FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Notice is hereby given that on September 22, 2020 at 8:45 a.m. in the Bonham City Council Chambers at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Fannin County, Texas; the Fannin County Commissioners’ Court of Fannin County will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of discussion regarding the 2020-2021 Proposed Fannin County Budget per Texas LGC 111.007. A copy of the 2020-2021 Proposed Budget is available on the County website: www.co.fannin.tx.us or at the County Auditor’s Office (200 E 1st St in Bonham, TX). A vote to adopt the budget will immediately follow the Public Hearing. This proposed budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $849,051 which is a 6.71 % increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $394,000. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Additional information may be obtained at the Fannin County Judge’s Office located at 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418 or by contacting the Administrative Assistant to the Fannin County Judge, at 903-583-7455.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of BENNIE RAY POWELL, Deceased, were issued on February 6, 2020, in Cause No. PR-2020-12769, pending in the County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to MICHAEL EVANS. 9/8/20 The mailing address of the Independent Administrator is in Bonham, Texas. All claims should be sent to: MICHAEL S. EVANS LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS 308 N. CENTER STREET BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED THIS THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS By /S/ Michael S. Evans Attorney for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Bonham Police Department Logs 08/26/20– 09/01/20

to purchase McNaughton’s Report: August 25, 900 Arresting Officer – Ptl. (Best Seller Books), pay BL Beech St., Reporting Tim Herman. A 26-yearour Tx Share Database and Officer -Ptl. Tim Herman. old male was arrested for Overdrive and purchase A call for service was re- Traffic - DWLI more books so that the liceived in reference to Report: August 28, brary can still enrich and Reckless Damage. 200 BL W. Main St., Reempower lives through Report: August 25, porting Officer – Ptl. Tim literacy, historical and cul500 BL Lipscomb Ave., Herman. A call for service tural programs. Reporting Officer – ACO was received in reference This summer, Humanities Jimmy Gilbert. A call for to Fraud. Texas awarded over $1.1 service was received in Report: August 29, million to 198 Texas nonreference to an Animal 1200 BL S. 3rd ST., Reprofits that suffered losses Bite. porting Officer – Ptl. Tim as a result of the COVID-19 Report: August 26, 900 Herman. A call for service pandemic. Recipients inBL SH 121 N., Arrestwas received in reference clude museums, libraries, ing Officer – Ptl. Zachary to Strong Armed Robbery. preservation organizations Williamson. A 44-year-old Report: August 30, and heritage and cultural male was arrested for Traf2000 BL SH 121 N., Arcenters, among many othfic – Expired DL, Posses- resting Officer – Ptl. Kolers. sion of CS and Possession bee Perdue. A call for These organizations offer of Drug Paraphernalia. service was received in historical and cultural proReport: August 26, 300 reference to Theft. grams that have significant BL Fannin Ave., Arresting Report: August 30, impact within their comOfficer – Ptl. Giancarlo 1500 BL Seven Oaks Rd., munities. Humanities Texas Puccini. A 28-year-old Reporting Officer – Ptl. aims to help these organifemale was arrested for Tim Herman. A call for zations remain vital in this Abandoning and Endanservice was received in difficult time. gering a Child – Criminal reference to Sexual As“We are fortunate to have Negligence. sault. the opportunity to provide Report: August 26, 700 Report: August 30, critical support to so many BL Poplar St., Arresting 1200 BL Albert Braodfoot organizations across the Officer – Cpl. Kolton PhilSt., Reporting Officer – state,” said Humanities lips. 37-year-old female Ptl. Williamson. Notice is hereby given that Letters of A Dependent Administration for theZachary Estate of BENNIE RAY Texas Executive DirecPOWELL, Deceased, were issuedwas on February 6,for 2020, in Cause No. PR-2020-12769, pending in arrested Public InA call for service was retortheEric Lupfer. “Looking County Court at Law of Fannin County, Texas to MICHAEL EVANS. toxication. ceived in reference to a ahead, we will continue to Report: August 27, Welfare Concern. seek The ways to assist Texas mailing address of the Independent Administrator is in Bonham, Texas. All claims should 500 BL W. Sam Rayburn Report: August 31, cultural and educational inbe sent to: Dr., Arresting Officer – 1300 BL N. Center St., stitutions in surviving this Cpl. Kolton Phillips. A Reporting Officer – Sgt. crisis.”MICHAEL S. EVANS 46-year-old male was arBilly Kennedy. A call for OFFICEfor OF2020 MICHAEL S. EVANS “Our LAW fundraising rested for BPD Warrants. service was received in 308 N. CENTER STREET had been greatly impacted BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418 Report: August 27, 200 reference to an Informaby COVID 19,” said LiBL W. 2nd St., Arresting tion Report. braryAllBoard of Directors persons having claims against this Estate which is currently administered are required Officer – Cpl. Kolton Phil- being Report: August 31, 200 President Ellen Clardy. to presentJo them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. lips. A 38-year-old male BL W. 7th St., Reporting “The Board of Directors was arrested for Agg As- Officer – Sgt. Billy Kenis thankful to THIS receive DATED THEthis 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. sault w/ Deadly Weapon. nedy. A call for service grant to provide continued Report: August 27, 500 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANSwas received in reference funding for materials and BL W. S. Sam Rayburn Dr., to Theft. By /S/ Michael Evans services that would have Arresting Officer – Cpl. Report: September 1, Attorney for Applicant been reduced due to a shortKolton Phillips. A 34-year200 BL S. Main St., Arfall in income from Books old male was arrested for resting Officer – Ptl. Coand Blooms and Pumpkin Criminal Mischief. rey Verner. A 35-year-old Patch.” Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for thefemale Estate ofwas JERRY DONALD Report: August 28, arrested for Funding forDeceased, these grants SIMMONS, were issued on August 18, 2020,St., in Cause No. PR-2020-12835, pending in 1700 BL Liberty ArOther Agency Warrant. hasthebeen provided by of theFannin County, Texas to BETTY SIMMONS. County Court at law resting Officer – Sgt. Billy Report: September 1, National Endowment for Kennedy. A 20-year-old 800 BLAll N. claims Centershould St., ArThe mailing address be the Humanities (NEH)ofasthe Independent Executor is in Windom, Texas. male was arrested for resting Offier – Ptl. Zachasent part ofto: the Coronavirus Aid, Traffic – No DL. ry Williamson. A 12-yearRelief and Economic SecuReport: August 28, 800 old female was detained BETTY SIMMONS rity (CARES) Act economC/O LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S.Sam EVANS BL E. Rayburn Dr., for Assault (FV). ic stabilization plan.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

308 N. CENTER STREET BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418

The Fannin County Community Ministries Seeking Volunteers

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Fannin County Community Ministries needs your help!! Please Go to our website DATED THIS THE 1st 2020. to send us a donation and if poswww.feedingfannin.com andDAY clickOF onSEPTEMBER, the DONATE button sible, please make this a monthly donation! 18% of the people in our county are hungry – 28% are children, can you help? ForOFFICE $1 we can three meals! Check us out on Facebook at LAW OFfeed MICHAEL S. EVANS Fannin County Food Pantry By /S/ Michael S. Evans Or mail a check to PO Box Attorney 69 Bonham, TX 75418 for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JERRY DONALD SIMMONS, Deceased, were issued on August 18, 2020, in Cause No. PR-2020-12835, pending in the County Court at law of Fannin County, Texas to BETTY SIMMONS.

Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JACQUELINE ANN CUMMINGS, Deceased, were issued on August 4, 2020, in Cause No. PR-2020-12830, pending in the County Court at law of Fannin County, Texas to DONNA WOODRUFF

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

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

BETTY SIMMONS C/O LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS 308 N. CENTER STREET BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED THIS THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS By /S/ Michael S. Evans Attorney for Applicant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DONNA WOODRUFF C/O LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS 308 N. CENTER STREET BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED THIS THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL S. EVANS By /S/ Michael S. Evans Attorney for Applicant


Page 25 • September 8, 2020 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (8255) Take action for yourself and be there for others.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: Brian Jones, Kevin K. Jones, Joseph (Joey) Jones and all unknown heirs or persons claiming interest in all that certain 13.956 acre tract, 2.404 acre tract, and .014 acre tract all out of the 38.5 acre tract of land out of the Headright Survey of W.B. Allen, Abstract No. 10, Fannin County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat recorded in Vol. 286 Page 287, May Records of Fannin County, Texas. You are hereby notified as follows: NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, has filed with the Judge of the Fannin County Court at Law, Cause No. CV-2020-7723, a Petition in Condemnation to acquire fee simple title to the 13.956 and .014 acre tracts and a flowage and flood easement to the 2.404 acre tract. Accordingly, pursuant to the statutes of the State of Texas, said Judge has appointed Special Commissioners to assess the damages occasioned by such condemnation, and the date, time, and place of such hearing, at which time and place you may appear in respect to matters stated above, is as follows: Date: October 12, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: The Holiday Inn 1101 GK Reddy Avenue Bonham, Texas 75418

1930 Major News Stories including first year of the great depression, Prohibition Enforcement is Strengthened, Graf Zeppelin Airship Completes Flight From Germany to Brazil, Mahatma Gandhi begins 200 mile march to the salt beds of Jalalpur to protest British Rule, 1350 banks in the US fail, Smoot-Hawley Tariff bill signed raising duties on imports, Public Works programs begin. 1930 was the first year of the great depression , television was just starting to gain momentum but the high unemployment of 8.9% caused problems in every area of life . This was felt worldwide

and many countries could see political change starting for example Germany where Adolf Hitler’s National Socialists become the second largest party. The Yearly Inflation Percentage USA ? Average Cost of new house $7,145.00 Average wages per year $1,970.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents Average Cost for house rent $15.00 per month A loaf of Bread 9 cents A LB of Hamburger Meat 13 cents Magic Chef Gas Cooker $195.00 Pontiac Big Six Car $745.00

As given to me by the Fannin County Commissioners Court, under the provisions of Texas Local Government Code § 152.013(b), notice is hereby given that the present and proposed annual base salaries, allowances, and expenses for Fannin County elected officials, to be effective October 1, 2020, are as follows: Present FY 2020 Base Salary, Allowances, and Total Budget

County Judge State Salary Supplement Juvenile Board Supplement Travel Allowance Total County Judge Budget

Proposed FY 2021 Base Salary, Allowances, and Total Budget

66,658 0 2,400 4,200 145,875

67,178 0 2,400 4,200 144,600

Family Violence Affects the Children PLEASE...if you need help dealing with personal problems or you need help coping with your children, seek help! “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” - Jane Dee Hull Children depend on the adults around them for protection, guidance and a feeling of belonging. Children flourish in a positive environment!!

HELP WANTED

Call for help. There is never any shame in saving a young life from pain and despair.

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Apply in person at:

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

9/1/20

If You Were Born In 1930

151 N. Center St., Bonham, TX Retail experience, part or full time, weekends required. No phone calls please

903-583-7694

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Bois D’ Arc Municipal Utility District Fannin County, Texas WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – US HWY 82 9/1/20

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County Commissioners (4) Cell Phone Allowance (2) Total County Commissioners and Commissioners Court Budgets

62,721 600

63,241 0

3,986,366

4,185,046

County Court at Law Judge Juvenile Board Supplement Total County Court at Law Budget

167,000 2,400 482,407

167,000 2,400 484,276

County Clerk Total County Clerk Budget

58,238 413,381

58,758 391,791

District Clerk Total District Clerk Budget

58,238 465,939

58,758 476,617

Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Cell Phone Allowance Travel Allowance Total Justice of the Peace, Pct.1 Budget

44,483 240 2,400 175,562

45,003 0 2,400 174,554

Sealed Bids for the construction of a Waterline Improvement Project along US Hwy 82 will be received by Bois D’ Arc Municipal Utility District at the office of the engineer DBI Engineers, 118 McKinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442, until 10:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing a Waterline Improvement Project along US Hwy 82. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: DBI Engineers, 118 McKinney St, Farmersville, TX 75442, 972-784-7777. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bidding Documents also may be examined at www.civcastusa.com. Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above on compact disc (PDF format) for a non-refundable charge of $25.00, excluding overnight or express service. Alternatively, printed documents are available for a nonrefundable charge of $50.00, excluding overnight or express service, payable to Daniel & Brown Inc. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office or www. civcastusa.com. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Owner: Bois D’ Arc Municipal Utility District By: Rhonda Grubbs Cunningham Title: Board President Date: September 1, 2020

Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 Cell Phone Allowance Travel Allowance Total Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 Budget

44,483 240 2,400 139,181

45,003 0 2,400 140,035

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Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 Cell Phone Allowance Travel Allowance Total Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 Budget

44,483 240 2,400 116,684

45,003 0 2,400 118,951

Criminal District Attorney County Salary State Salary Supplement Total Criminal District Attorney Budget

7,500 3,640 985,676

6,770 0 972,518

County Treasurer Total County Treasurer Budget

58,238 155,478

58,758 84,755

Tax Assessor/Collector Total Tax Assessor/Collector Budget

58,238 333,418

58,758 341,568

Constable, Pct. 1 Travel Allowance Total Constable, Pct. 1 Budget

33,155 2,400 51,995

33,675 2,400 52,659

Constable, Pct. 2 Travel Allowance Total Constable, Pct. 2 Budget

16,099 0 35,285

16,619 0 36,245

Constable, Pct. 3 Travel Allowance Total Constable, Pct. 3 Budget

14,311 2,400 44,467

14,831 2,400 35,308

59,994 0 4,301,977

60,514 0 5,154,501

3,600 990,683

3,600 919,524

Sheriff Cell Phone Allowance Total Sheriff and Jail Budgets District Judge Juvenile Board Supplement Total District Judge Budget Alicia R. Whipple Fannin County Auditor

The City of Ladonia will hold a Public Hearing on the 2020-21 Proposed Budget, Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in City Hall, 100 Center Plaza, Ladonia, Texas. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $4360.00, 6 percent increase, and of that amount $353.00 is the tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. The 2020-21 Proposed Budget is available for review in the office of the City Secretary during regular business hours. Jan Cooper, Mayor City of Ladonia


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NOTICE OF SALE § § §

STATE OF TEXAS FANNIN COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

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

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

Legal Description

Adjudged Value

1

TX-14-4217 07/13/16

94971 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

$103,650.00

2

TX-17-4449 09/18/19

99640 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

$5,380.00

3

TX-17-4458 01/17/18

89576 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

4

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

74840 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

5

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

95087 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

6

TX-17-4477 09/18/19

95088 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

7

TX-17-4480 12/19/19

77777 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

8

TX-17-4482 02/06/19

77509 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

9

TX-17-4492 09/19/18

91098 AUGUST 26, 2020

CITY OF BONHAM, ET AL VS. CHRISTINE LEVIN

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

10

TX-17-4499 09/18/19

89775 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

11

TX-18-4507 12/19/19

72465 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

12

TX-18-4507 12/19/19

82692 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

9/8/20

$6,290.00

$38,030.00

$2,540.00

$21,700.00

$45,110.00

$17,510.00

$23,910.00

$14,680.00

$82,110.00

$52,500.00


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Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

Style of Case

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

Adjudged Value

TX-18-4510 07/17/19

92157 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

TX-18-4521 09/18/19

89128 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

15

TX-18-4570 02/06/19

92107 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

$3,040.00

16

TX-17-4456 02/06/19

89360 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

$25,490.00

17

TX-17-4476 07/18/18

89809 AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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

14

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

$24,540.00

$54,656.00

$14,000.00

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

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

Technology Academy Grant

Bonham, TX — The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded funding to the Bonham Public Library under its Library Technology Academy program. Bonham Public Library will be updating the staff computers, front desk computers, card catalog computer and teen computers. We will also be purchasing new scanners and a new printer for the public computers. This project is just one of 8 library technology grants made possible this year by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

“Communities in every corner of Texas will benefit from the resources that have been made available through this list of forward‐ thinking grant proposals.” said TSLAC Director and Librarian Mark Smith. TSLAC awards grants annually, as funding allows. For the 2021 fiscal year, which runs from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021, TSLAC has awarded approximately $80,000 in library technology grants. The Library Technology Academy educates and prepares public library staff to be strategic managers of their library’s technology. Each awarded library is charged with designing and imple-

menting a technology project to support the needs of its commu9/8/20 nity. “We are grateful to the IMLS and the federal government for providing this assistance to libraries across Texas as they support their communities in these challenging times,” said Smith. “We were honored to be part of this year’s Technology Academy. We had the opportunity to travel to Austin for a two-day workshop and have online meetings,” said John Hayden, Library Director. “Putting this Technology Plan together is a particularly important part of our mission. Plus. we are excited about the opportunity to update our computers so we can provide more efficient services to our patrons.”

Mark Kinnaird To Speak To FCRW September 14 You are invited to attend the September 14, 2020 meeting of the Fannin County Republican Women. Our speaker is Director of Community Development for the City of Bonham and will provide an update about growth in Bonham and any

impact the pandemic has had on development. Please join the Fannin County Republican Women Monday September 14, 2020 from 6-7:15 p.m. at the Clarence White Memorial Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas

75418. The FCRW are collecting nonperishable food items and canned goods for local food pantries as part of our “Caring for America” community service project. Please bring your canned goods and or nonperishable food items! Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Social distancing will be observed. We hope to see you there!

The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag

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

”I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”


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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0015278001 APPLICATION. North Texas Municipal Water District, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015278001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0135569) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 500,000 gallons per day. The water treatment facility is located at 2073 Farm-to-Market Road 273, Bonham, in Fannin County, Texas 75418. The discharge route is from the plant site via Outfall 001 or Outfall 002 to an unnamed tributary; thence to Lake Bonham; thence to Timber Creek; thence to Bois d’Arc Creek; thence to Red River below Lake Texoma. TCEQ received this application on July 1, 2020. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Bonham Public Library, 305 East 5th Street, Bonham, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f& marker=-96.166388%2C33.640277&level=12 ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.” If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address, and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from North Texas Municipal Water District at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Jerry Allen, Environmental Management, at 469-626-4634. Issuance Date: August 26, 2020

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Spikers Starting Second Season: 6/9/20first for Class 2A Sam Rayburn High School Home high school volleyball matches equate

Bonham

Sam Rayburn junior Addyson Nichols (11) passes the volleyball. As a freshman, Nichols was part of the school’s first cross country team to advance to State.

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Sam Rayburn freshman Ella Terry (7) passes the volleyball as teammate Abbi Keeton (5) watches. Fannindel

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by Rich Hilliard

Sam Rayburn freshman Abbi Keeton (5) sets the volleyball.

Sam Rayburn

Sam Rayburn junior Avreigh Chaffin (10) gets a piece of the volleyball as she defends at the net. In 2018, Chaffin was part of the school’s first cross country team to advance to State.

Leonard

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First-year Sam Rayburn head volleyball coach Johnathan Folse speaks to the Lady Rebels during Savoy a timeout huddle. By Rich Hilliard IVANHOE -- Just as high school Honey football games across much ofGrove Texas started on Aug. 28, something simultaneously Sam Rayburn freshman Kaitlyn Capehart (4) concluded just south of the Red leaps at and tips the volleyball over the net. River. A varsity volleyball match went final, completing the first occurrence of home high school

games in the sport at Sam Rayburn High School in Ivanhoe. The Class 2A Lady Rebels hosted 1A Sulphur Bluff for jayvee and varsity non-district matches. Though neither won, both Sam Rayburn teams played competitive matches against a longer-established high school volleyball program. The jayvee

Lady Hornets volleyball now No. 5 By Rich Hilliard

Dodd City’s Addyson Chaney serves. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City rose in the Class 1A-2A volleyball rankings by the Texas Girls Coaches Association on Aug. 31. The 1A Lady Hornets, who ended August at 5-0, improved five spots to No. 5 in the combined poll, where

Iola now leads the rankings which expanded to include the top 15 teams this week. Meanwhile, Leonard again garnered a mention outside of the 3A poll where Bushland remained on top. Gunter and Pottsboro, District 11-3A opponents now for Leonard and Bonham, also received mentions in 3A.

extended Sulphur Bluff to three games, while each of the varsity Lady Rebels’ trio of sets were tight contests. A mix of players from last season’s inaugural eighth-grade squad and newcomers from the girls high school athletic program composed the teams for Sam Rayburn which will play its first high school district volleyball

matches on Sept. 8 at Savoy. The Lady Rebels, who competed in junior-high district volleyball -- seventh and eighth grade teams -- in the inaugural year for the sport at the school in 2019, will vie for the next two seasons in the new 16-2A: Collinsville, Tioga, Tom Bean, Trenton, Wolfe City, Dodd City (1A) and Savoy (1A). Johnathan Folse has taken the helm of Sam Rayburn’s volleyball program, hired in May.

Leonard’s varsity football game at Commerce on Sept. 4 was canceled due to a student who tested positive for COVID-19 being present in an LISD athletic facility on Sept. 2. Photo by Rich Hilliard


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