1-5-21 Leader E-Edition

January 5, 2021

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Upper Trinity Receives Recognition for Water Conservation Plan “Water conservation is a part of Upper Trinity’s long-range water supply plan to provide for the future water needs of our growing area,” stated Larry N. Patterson, Executive Director of Upper Trinity.

“Our conservation program has many successful education and outreach programs, including Water My Yard, demonstrations for students and teachers, irrigation system checkups and others.”

AWE maintains the G480-13 Water Conservation Program Operation and Management Standard (G480 Standard), which is a voluntary standard that can be adopted by water providers at their own discretion. The G480 Standard describes the elements of an effective water conservation program that helps to ensure a water provider is maximizing the water efficiency and

efficient water use. water/help-us-conserve.

For more information, please Learn more about the Alliance of water conservation by for Water Efficiency G480 contact Jason L. Pierce, residents and other water users. Leaderboard at https://www. Manager of Governmental The G480 Standard includes allianceforwaterefficiency. Affairs & Communications at the following as examples of org/resources/topic/g480- 972-219-1228. standard-and-awe-leaderboard. the voluntary requirements: About UTRWD ·Dedicated staff for Upper Trinity is a regional conservation efforts water district created by the ·Conservation planning ·Public information and Texas Legislature in 1989 for education the benefit of cities and utilities in the Denton County area. Its ·Non-promotional water rate ·Landscape efficiency program mandate is to develop regional plans for water services, and ·Water loss control program “Upper Trinity is proud to be to provide both water and recognized as an Exemplary wastewater services on a Wholesaler by the Alliance wholesale basis to cities and for Water Efficiency,” said Mr. utilities within its service area, allunits of Denton County Patterson. “Water is*Allprecious prices +TT&L,including W.A.C. - Some down payment may be slightly higher and portions of Dallas and resource and essential to our 2015 KIA FORTE 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2006 FORD F-150 SD Collin Counties.

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December 28, 2020 – Lewisville, TX: Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Upper Trinity) was recently recognized as an “Exemplary Wholesaler” by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), a national leader in promoting water use efficiency and water conservation. The recognition was received after review of Upper Trinity’s Water Conservation Plan (Plan),

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which was adopted by its Board of Directors in May of 2019.

Like many other wholesale and retail water providers in Texas, Upper Trinity must have a Water Conservation Plan, which meets certain basic requirements, and update it every five years. Upper Trinity is one of two wholesale agencies within AWE to receive this designation.

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For Fannin County as of Press Time 12-31-20 Positive Probable Fatalities Recoveries Active

1,588 266 51 1,724 93

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Due to the COVID-19 , the North Texas Food Bank is shifting the mobile food pantry to disaster relief. Each box will be filled with staples and produce to help during this tough time. There will be one location only for July the Pavilion in front of

the Armory in Bonham You will be able to drive your car through – please do not exit car!

Volunteers will load the boxes for you. Please check Feeding Fannin Facebook page for any additional information.

No registration required.

BONHAM 10 am – Noon Bonham Armory Pavilion 1100 W. 5th Street Free and Fresh Produce

Like a market on wheels, the North Texas Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Truck travels North Texas

to deliver nutritious food, including fresh produce and refrigerated items, directly to communities with high need.

Our Mission is to bridge the gap between hunger and abundance by quickly moving fresh, perishable and other frozen grocery products to high need populations through partnerships with sponsors, member agencies, volunteers and product donors.

For more information please visit our Facebook page – Feeding Fannin or call 469-571-6766 terefcfcc@frontier.com .

Please do not block streets or driveways. Thank you!

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January 11-13 – Bonham (Multi-Purpose Complex) 9am - 5pm Address:700 FM 87, Bonham, TX 75418 January 21-23 – Honey Grove (Behind the US Post Office) 9am - 5pm Address:100 E Main St, Honey Grove, TX 75446 January 25-26 – Leonard (City Park) 9am - 5pm Address:601 E Locust St, Leonard, TX 75452

Thank You!

This a huge thank you to so many who have helped others during this Christmas season. Many individuals donated time, presents, food, coats, heaters and money. With these donations we were able to help more than 300 children have presents for Christmas, more than 100 families have a Christmas dinner and 48 people have heaters. Besides individuals, there are several businesses that were very generous to this project: Clayton Homes-Bonham donated the lion’s share of the money for Christmas gifts, Bluebonnet Meat Company-Trenton donated all of the baking hens for Christmas dinners, several churches in the county donated other food for the Christmas dinners and the M W and Fair Miller Foundation made a generous donation and Walmart donated not only heaters but helped get all of those families checked out on shopping days.

Again, thank you from the crisis center and the citizens of Fannin County who were the recipients of your generosity.

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Letters 2-19-19 to the Editor

Letter To The Editor

We have noticed that wearing a mask around Bonham and other places around Fannin County is done very little. We went to Walmart today (Wed., 12/30/2020) and noticed that over half of shoppers were not wearing masks. I asked the lady at the door of Walmart what she did, she said she counted people and gave masks to people that wanted one. She said that masks DO NOT have to be worn in Walmart because there is NO mask mandate in Fannin County. That explains why Covid cases are at 1,777 or higher. THANK YOU FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR PUTTING THE PEOPLE OF FANNIN COUNTY IN DANGER! On a different subject, Bois d’ Arc Lake is going to be a disaster. Anytime you pump 108 million gallons of water a day there won’t be enough water left for recreation, to fish or launch a boat

Letter To The Editor

unless it rains ¼” every day for a year.

Take a look at Toledo Bend and what it’s been thru for the past several years. No water, marinas closing and no place to launch a boat. Think about it people, this is going to be a royal cluster.

Rusty Shackelford

903-378-2304 having the proper papers.

I won my age group at a Dallas Triathlon and on my five trips to Israel, I swam four miles across the Sea of Galilee.

I’ve made 13 mission building trips to Japan, and one to Kyrgyzstan (near China.)

It may be a hundred years behind the world; a lumberyard delivered wood on a wagon pulled by horses.

I’m retired form LTV where I designed the tool for the Space Shuttle nose cone.

My “Bucket List” is to get the name “LBJ Freeway” in Dallas, Texas changed to “JFK Freeway” because I believe the book, “LBJ and the Kennedy Killing” written by my friend, James Tague of Bonham, Texas. His book proves LBJ had JFK murdered by LBJ’s employee, Mac Wallace, whose fingerprints were found in

the “Snipers Window.” I was one of 16 people that went to Tague’s funeral 5 months after his book was published.

It’d hard to explain why I believe Covid-19 is only the common flu we have every year because the Leader (to protect itself) told me I couldn’t quote what some doctors and “experts” have proved, but only what I think. At one time I drank the “Cool Aid” and paid $200 to be tested negative for Covid-19. I believe reported deaths by heart disease and cancer are down because the government pays hospitals money if it’s report the person dies of the virus. I believe: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32) American needs to be free again.

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Rex Ray’s Memories and Belief About Covid-19

Our father, Dave Ray, was in World War I. Because of his age, he was rejected for World War II until Sam Rayburn got him in the Army as a Chaplain. He wanted to go to Vietnam, and kept trying to see LBJ until the Secret Service told him, “Listen old man; go home, or we’re putting you in jail!”

When he was in World War II, at a first aid tent, doctors said they couldn’t stop a soldier from bleeding to death. The soldier asked him to write a letter to his family saying: “Yesterday, I thought I was going to be killed. I prayed to Jesus to save me.

He stepped into my heart and I was so happy, I thought I’d live forever. Don’t know why I was hit today, but tell my mother, I’ll meet her in heaven.”

His family was broken hearted after receiving a telegram telling their son was killed in action. They knew he wasn’t a Christian.

After receiving Dad’s letter, the soldier’s mother wrote him: “You’ll never know how much your letter meant to us.”

I was named after our uncle, Rex Ray who was a missionary to China 30 years.

Since I am 88, I’ve traveled many roads.

After the war, we were with our father where he attended the Nuremberg Trials, stood where Hitler shot himself, and was restrained behind the Russian Iron Curtain for not

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AUCTION SATURDAY,3/26/13 JANUARY 16, 2021 ~ 10:00 AM CARY GILLUM - 676 CR 1063 - GREENVILLE, TEXAS 75401

From Hwy. 69 and Hwy. 380, go West on 380 for 1.4 miles to CR 1063, then North for 1 mile to Private Road West to Gillum Farm and auction site.

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Please be on time, no small items. Conducted by Bob Mitchell Auctioneers, Inc., PO Box 897, Terrell, Texas 75160. For more info, Call office 972-563-1651 or Kyle Mitchell ~ Lic. # 8472 ~ Cell 214-908-0894 or Website: www.bmaiauction.com COVID-19 GUIDE LINES FOR LIVE AUCTION MUST BE OBSERVED: SOCIAL DISTANCING, USE OF FACE COVERING & HAND SANITIZER.

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JAN. 7TH (Thursday) JAN.8TH (Friday) SAT. 9th (Saturday) 9 am - 5 pm 9 am – 5 pm 9 am - 5 pm Truly Unique Sale Full Of High Quality Pieces And A Collector’s Delight Lg. Stained Glass Divider On Stand, 4 Pc Bedroom Set, Oriental Trunks & Tables, Sofa, Display Cases, Ornate Carved Sofa Table, Coffee & End Tables,Carved Display Cases, Dining Room Set, Lg Collection Of Crystal, Cut Glass Decanters, Serving Pieces By Waterford, Hoffbauer,Etc. Lg Crystal Vases, Russian Style Vodka Servinng Egg, Silver Serving Pieces, Leather Love Seat & Chair, Jade Elephant(68 Lb), Lg Jade Insence Sencor, Hand Carved African Figurines, Louis Ivx Desk, Chairs, Porcelain Birds And Wildlife Figurines, Ladies Clothes & Shoes, Kitchen Appliances, Pots & Pans, Flatware , “LG” Frontload Washer & Dryer, ”LG” 3 Door Stainless Refrigerator, Shop Refrig., Towels, Linnen & Bedding, Self Contained Hammock, Rustic 6 Piece Teak Root Outdoor Patio Set, Dinning Room/Hutch Set, Iron Patio Set, Flatscreen Tv’s , Books, 100’S Of Dvd & Cd, Electronics, Samsung 48” Tv Klispch Sterro Surround, Mirrows, Eastlake Table, Cst-Berger Surveyers Transet & Tripod, Bronze Hunting Dog Lamp, Ram Horn Lamp, Mineolta, Cannon, Cameras, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Breville Juicer, Majic Bullet, Croc Pots, Tiger Oak Dinning Table Claw Feet, Black Granite Dinning Table, Space Heaters, Original Framed Art Of” Club 27” Music Artist Amy Winehouse, Childs Electric Motorcycle And Car, Baby Items, Cat Climbing Tree, Glass Hummingbird Feeders, Tri-Cycle, Counter Top Ice Machine, Italian Marble Stands, Trash Compactor New Wrenches & Hand Tool Sets, Garden Tools, Electric ToolsMilwalkee, Porter Cable, Stanley, B & D, Craftsman, Dremel, Drill Press, Metal Display Stands, Garden & Greenhouse Items & Tables, Pots, Leaf Mulcher, Compost Bin, Storage Bins, Treadmill, 8,000 W. Generator, Garden Tiller, Wheelbarrows, Fishing Rod & Reels, Mincota Trolling Motor, Vac. Cleaners, Nut & Bolt Swival Bin W/Bolts, Hardware, Lawn Mower, Air Compresser, Igloo Coolers, Live Traps, 2 Turkey Fryers, Parsche Air Brush, Turnado Hoist, Gun Holsters/Belts, Police Flashlights, Spotlights, Steil Sprayer, 3 Tier Growers Stand Go To Estatesales.Net For Pictures Of The Sale

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Couch, love seat, two end tables, coffee table, two TVs, two TV cabinets, glider rocker with stool, king size bed, dresser with mirror, night stand, full bedroom suite, chest or drawers, glass display case, two twin beds, night stands, child’s desk, antique dining room suite with 6 chairs, china cabinet, 3 western wrought iron bar stools, chest style freezer, all small kitchen appliances, cookie jar collection, iron skillets, microwave and cart, flatware, crystal, card table and four chairs, extra metal chairs, costume jewelry, beautiful clothes, coats, robes, etc., sizes 12 through 18. Yard tools, electric hedge trimmers, two wheel barrows, concrete bird bath, ladder, etc. A 10’ x 12’ storage shed (like new).

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WOW! Just 20 years ago..2001

Average Median Income $42,350.00 Average Monthly Rent $715.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.46 Average cost of new car $25,850.00 US Postage Stamp 34 cents 1 LB of Bacon $3.22 Ground Coffee per IB $3.06 Loaf of Bread $1.82 Dozen Eggs 90 cents Popular Films •Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone •The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring •Monsters, Inc. •Shrek •Ocean’s Eleven •Pearl Harbor •The Mummy Returns •Jurassic Park III •Planet of the Apes •Hannibal •A Beautiful Mind •Training Day •Monster’s Ball •Moulin Rouge!

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Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Pre-teen & Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30 Young Adults Bible Study Thursdays 6:30

3375 S o u t h h w y 121 - B o n h a m 903-583-1671 ● P a S t o r K e v i n L a n e Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye Fannin County see the day approaching.

Due To The Covid-19 Virus, Services May Or May NOT Be Available At This Time. Please Call The Church You Are Interested In And Inquire If They Have An On-Line Video Available Of Sunday Services. Pray For An End To This Virus And A Return To Worshiping God Together As A Church.

Assembly of God

First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883

Baptist

Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038 Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Baptist

Church of God

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180

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

Christian

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

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

Episcopal

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

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-583-7112 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 378-7835 Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Phone (903)367-7708 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124 New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 75418 903-961-2027 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750 Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070 Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476 Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175 Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546 Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840 Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

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Congregational Methodist Church corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380 Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518 Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2015 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463 First United Methodist Church of Trenton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 First United Methodist Church of Bonham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314 Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Fannin Bible Baptist Church (Fundmental, Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Independent) 903/583-3581 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, First Baptist Church of Bailey Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison phone 1-888-311-8508 PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 (903)583-4793 McKenzie United Methodist Church Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM in Honey Grove 700 N. 6th St. Honey First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-2315 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519 Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Telephone United Methodist Church, Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903- 360 CR 2145, Telephone, Texas First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO 378-3468 Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 Windom United Methodist Church (903)583-4465 Windom Baptist Church PO Box 1026 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 (903)378-2768 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 903-486-1630 Nazarene First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 Catholic East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 Bonham Community Church 347 FM St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner (903)367-7038 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423 of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Non-Denominational First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 Church of Christ Golden Gospel Church 4435 County East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250 (903) 587-2229 (903) 227-8527 First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar Presbyterian PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398 First Presbyterian Church of Bonham (903)359-6683 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy (903) 583-2014 Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996 First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 First Presbyterian Church of Leonard Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W (903)583-6900 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas Bonham 903 583 3989 75452 (903) 989-2771 First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) Main Street Presbyterian Church Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484 965-4160 P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 739-2567 Savoy Church of Christ First Baptist Church of Trenton P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 United Pentecostal PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

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perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” - Heb. 12: 1-5 We are standing on the threshold of the New Year.

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time, and that you and your family have stayed well. New Year’s Day is now behind us, and the challenges of the New Year lie ahead.

For my Bible passage this week I have selected Hebrews 12: 1-3. It gives to us a timely thought that a Race has been set before us, and that our Christian Life is like the running of that race. It follows that great chapter on the Heroes of faith, and we are challenged by their example.

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Utilizing those organizational structure coupons were provided so that half could be redeemable at each restaurant within a year of that sunny April morning. As the state-wide lockdown was implemented [#8] ‘our’ BTI [BEDCo’s Technology Intern (socialmedia guru & BHS grad)] Michael stepped up without any prompting to compile the most comprehensive listing of essential downtown Bonham businesses still open, who had carry-out/curbside pickup and a myriad of practical information that owners & managers needed us to know, just as we all sought PPE, cleaning supplies, household toiletries and on and on. He provided convenient links to federal, state, and regional resources that saved them untold hours searching the internet!

Amid mounting concerns for the survival of small businesses [#7] BEDCo’s board meeting via Zoom directed staff to find some way to directly assist these ‘Mom & Pop’ enterprises. Guided to some degree by examples set by our neighbors and peers across Texas and working very closely with BEDCo’s counsel our Emergency Assistance – Round 1 grant program took shape, a task force of the board was established to set the guidelines and a budget amendment was passed by the Directors and ratified by City Council to re-program and supplement BEDCo’s advertising and marketing fund into grants.

In the first half of May, a total of $49,600 was awarded to 31 eligible Bonham Small Business ‘EA – Round 1’ grant applicants in the form of a $1,600 check to the business for essential business expenses, and ‘consistently with the laws of the State of Texas.’

Recognizing the prolonged nature of this pandemic threat [#6] BEDCo rolled-out the robustly funded Small Business ‘EA – Round 2’ Loan Program with $150,000 in funds to loan eligible (and creditworthy) Bonham businesses. The maximum loan amount was $10,000 for 48-months at 0% APR with a 120-day payment deferral. The application period ran through the end of FY2019 {Sep 30, 2019}. We

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did discover that even 0% APR loans in uncertain times attract far fewer ‘loan’ applicants than ‘grant’ applicants. For all the uncertainty and complexities of trying to run a business during a pandemic try to imagine being a bi-national corporation with expansion plans and a facility already purchased in your would-be new host community where the clock is running out on a ‘six figure’ performance-based incentive your firm has authorized. Now close the international border between those two bilateral nations to all but essential traffic. You have a glimpse of what the management team at Dairy Manufacturers, Inc (DMI) is coping with. [#5] BEDCo’s board approved and the City Council ratified a 16-month extension to the performance agreement with DMI. [#4] Somewhat similar situation for Saratoga Investments, LLC although that is for potential commercial instead of manufacturing development. And while there is no international border, there has been unflagging resistance by long-standing prospective ‘end-users’ to travel even from the Metroplex to Bonham to evaluate signing on with them to develop BEDCo Lot 1.

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In approximately sequential order I hope to re-cap for you BEDCo’s series of actions and initiatives to this wholly unprecedented {in ‘our’ lifetimes} ‘global catastrophe.’

Keep in mind that while this was, is and remains a community-wide threat to you and your neighbor’s lives and livelihoods, there are multiple vaccines coming our way – so please do not get careless now!

You may not view yourself as particularly vulnerable, or part of an elevated risk population segment but whether you recognize it or not, you do know people who are! Keep socially distancing, wash your hand frequently and wear the darn mask! If not for your own sake then for the cashier or grocery bagger at the supermarket, the customer service worker at the drive-thru, the delivery driver you see so often just down the block, or those steadfast USPS mail carriers whose route pass by your home, shop, or business five to six time a week with such regularity that we can thoughtlessly take them for granted. Wear it for the sake and safety of ‘our’ First Responders, healthcare workers and other caring for those who may be in crisis!

When it is your turn in the weeks and months ahead be sure to get the vaccine – both rounds so we all can get back to something approach what we once called ‘normal.’

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Whatever that destiny may ultimately be, for Bonham it will involve re-integrating our newly restored Fannin County Courthouse into the civic and commercial rhythms of downtown Bonham! Therefore, high on the 2021‘To Do’ list is inviting proposals [RFQ’s = Request for Qualifications] from a broad array of professional and design firms to assist us in developing a Downtown Bonham Master Plan that will maximize the cultural, social, and economic benefits for not just Bonham but all of Fannin County!

Serious tangible progress was achieved [#2A] this past year in the single-family & multi-family housing segments [BEDCo’s project coordination of the well-executed ‘B-HAP (Public-Private Partnership between ‘select’ Bonham Mfgs’ Roundtable members splitting the cost 50:50 with the City]’ helped spark this, along with NTMWD’s Bois d’Arc Lake initiative!], [#2B] across the hospitality arena as ground work continues on the new Best Western Select, in the

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[#2C&D] retail & commercial parameters established by the sectors with the new cluster Texas Film Commission. My 6/11/19own sense of pride in all of of national chain restaurants, two automated drive-thru these is truly tempered by the car washes along Bonham’s sad awareness of the thousands TX Hwy 121 ‘commercial of personal tragedies and losses corridor’ as far north as Russel. tied directly to this horrendous In 2021 we expect to witness pandemic. Even now with other incredibly significant vaccinations starting to ramp expansions and developments up, we still witness this virus near Bonham’s US Hwy 82/ claiming too many of our TX Hwy 121 intersection and fellow Texans. Be safe, stay frontage! All this is just over well, healthy, and wise. Wear the horizon! the mask and recognize the As a community, we have promise 2021 holds for each every right to be proud of us! of all these 2020 Top Ten If you have questions related Accomplishments including to this press release, please my personal choice for [#1] contact Steve Filipowicz, Bonham’s designation in Ofc ph (903) 583-7555 Ext July as a Texas Film Friendly 107, or email; sfilipowicz@ Certified Community as cityofbonham.org announced by Governor Abbott and adhering to the program

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4175 B FM 1550 Windom 1 bed/ 1 bath 576 sf on half an acre ...........................................$64,000

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TBD FM 1743 Windom 50 acres with great building site. ............................................$675,000 TBD CR 33080 Sumner, TX 2 acres lots in new subdivision..$35,000.

Farms / Ranches Hwy 56 & CR 3212, Windom – 330 acres.

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Covid is on the run Judge Moore gets Vaccine 12-29-2020

Fannin County Judge Randy Moore Press Release - Judge Randy Moore received his vaccine yesterday. He said he didn’t

TMC-Bonham Staff: Amy Norwood, Nick Arledge, Trish McBean, Tiffany Camp even know she had given him the shot until he saw she was

putting on the bandage.

Our local caregivers are doing a fantastic job!

Vaccinations may also be received at Puckett Family Clinic in Honey Grove or Brookshire’s in Bonham. Receiving the Covid vaccine is completely voluntary.

Please call the hospital, clinic or Brookshire’s pharmacy in advance to check eligibility and schedule a time for your vaccination.

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

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Free Event - Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament

Saturday, January 9, 2021 Calling all First Responders!

Police, Fire and Rescue, Detention Officers, Law Enforcement Officers...come to the WOODSHED located at 510 Windom, TX for the 3rd Annual Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament. We will crown the nation’s top Heroes Basketball Champion at the end of the day! Winner will receive a championship gold basketball trophy to proudly showcase at their department. Champion-

ship rings will be given to each player! The event will start @ 9:45am with a parade of police cars and fire trucks driving from HWY 56 in Windom to the Woodshed with lights and sirens going to show the start of our event, followed by our local county Judge, Randy Moore, with an opening prayer.

We are looking for more teams, this event is free for all teams!

Sign up today! Call Michael @ (903)227-1223

Scam & Fraudulent calls, Hang up on them!

We have received phone calls from several people that they are once again getting calls from someone saying they are from the Social Security. Some could even say they have a warrant for your arrest. All of this is a Scam! Do not give them any information.

SSA employees will never threaten you for information or promise benefits in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent. Just hang up. If you suspect you’ve been contacted by an SSA scammer call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800269-0271.

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!!

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AUTOMOBILES 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 4 door, 167,000 miles, very clean. Everything works. $12,000. Call: 903-2275898

BABYSITTER NEEDED Looking for a babysitter for a 1½ year old in Honey Grove, Dodd City, Windom or Bonham. Call or text 432-270-8771

EMPLOYMENT OPEN ARMS SHELTER has immediate openings for overnight paid staff. Sat, Sun, Mon 10 PM to 6 AM. Call 903-449-4451 to apply.

Wanted Class A CDL Bobtail/DEF Drivers (Tanker/Hazmat Endorsements) Douglass Distributing in Sherman, TX is hiring full time bobtail drivers for daytime shift. Mon-Fri. Occasional weekends.

Minimum 2 years applicable driving experience.

Fuel or lubricant hauling experience preferred.

Must have clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical, drug test, and background check.

Please contact Rachel @ 903-891-6778 or apply online at www.douglassdist.com/apply under our carrier division.

KENNEL WORKER NEEDED Full time position. Must be able to live on premises.

Furnished house, new appliances, utilities furnished, landline telephone, satellite TV, and salary. Job duties include feeding dogs, cleaning pens twice daily, moving dogs and general upkeep of the kennels. NO PETS. For further information and interview appointment please call 903-664-3453 or 903-486-5685 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS HVAC Technicians, Journeyman Electrician, and HVAC/ Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, vacation and company paid insurance. For more information call 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna.

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.

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THE CITY OF BONHAM Public Works Department Is accepting applications for 2 positions of Street Dept Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $11.41 per hour, health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and uniforms. Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 301 E. 5th St., Bonham TX 75418 or by calling 903583-7555. Positions open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex with garage in Bonham. $775 rent.

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RED RIVER HEALTH CARE Is hiring home care providers Leonard, Bonham, Sherman, Ivanhoe, Denison, Whitewright.

Must be 18 years of age with no criminal history and have own transportation with car insurance. No certification required. Please call @ 1-800289-6555

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE 870 CR 2610, Bonham.

Jan. 7th, 8th, 9th. • 9am5pm. Truly a unique sale full of high quality pieces and a collector’s delight. Go to estatesales.net for pictures of the sale.

Side By Side Estate Sales See bigger ad on pg. 3 FREE - Removal of Garage Sale items and Storage Building left overs, also washers and dryers, etc.

903-647-3199 GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. WedSat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-3677095.

NOTICE: Contents of the following unit located at 708 Crockett Wolfe City TX, will be sold to the highest bidder if rent is not paid in full within 15 days of this publication. Unit #121 Carl McCraw.

K-n-C CLEANING PARTNERS (903)486-4742 One Time Deep Cleaning Weekly Bi-Weekly Monthly Cleaning Residential Office Rental Property Make Ready Estate Sale Clean Up And Haul Off CALL KIM FOR FREE ESTIMATES IN AND AROUND FANNIN COUNTY A PAW UP Helping Animals In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS: Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheetrock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. CALL JOHNNY @ 903-209-6958

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Units sizes up to 10’x22’.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 225 to 300 sq. feet or build to suit. 2501 N Center ST. Bonham. 903-583-9527 220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108

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Robert Fuller, owner and operator. License# TACLB27431E Call 903-6470816.

NEED COMPUTER HELP? Computer and software assistance now available in Bonham and surrounding areas. Call Chuck Knight at 903-583-0992.

TEXAS BEST HANDYMAN & REMODEL: Over 20 years experience. No job to small. Free estimates.

Call Eric Baldwin 469400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties.

GONZALES WELDING 903-456-8018 FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence painting, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mowing, gutters and drainage, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259.

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, cabinets, carpentry, decks, porch covers, fencing and siding. Drywall repairs and painting. Call Billy at 903413-4338.

LIBERTY MOVING Local and long distance moves. Residential and office. Insured and bonded.

Located in Leonard, TX. Call 940-391-9298 or 940390-9978.

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

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Bonham Police Department Logs

12/23/20 – 12/29/20

Report: December 22, 1700 BL Franklin St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A call for service was received in reference to Theft CS. Report: December 23, 200 BL Bills St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Trevor Franz. A call for service was received in reference to Found Property.

Report: December 23, 1900 Liberty St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Trevor Franz. A call for service was received in refence to Criminal Mischief.

Report: December 23, 400 BL E. Sam Rayburn Dr., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Trevor Franz. A 33-year-old male was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

Report: December 24, 800 BL W. 15th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Trevor Franz. A call for service was received in reference to Credit/Debit Card Abuse.

Report: December 24, 1600 BL N. Center St., Reporting Officer – Sgt. Billy Kennedy. A call for service was received in reference to Burglary of Building.

Report: December 25, 1200 BL Franklin St., Arresting Officer – Cpl. Kolton Phillips. A 55-year-old female was arrested for Criminal Mischief.

Report: December 26, 1000 BL Poplar St., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman. A 52-year-old male was arrested for Terroristic Threat and Possession of CS. Report: December 27, 800 BL E. 6th St., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zachary Williamson. A call for service was received in reference to a Dog Bite.

Report: December 27, 500 BL Lipscomb Blvd., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zachary Williamson. A call for service was received in reference to Information Report.

Report: December 27, 300 BL SH 121 S., Arresting Officer – Ptl. Tim Herman.

A 20-year-old male was arrested for Poss of Marijuana and Poss w/ Intent to Man/ Del CS. Report: December 27, 600 BL E. 9th St., Reporting Officer – ACO – Freddie Wright. A call for service was received in reference to Animal Bite.

Report: December 27, 2000 SH 121 N., Reporting Officer – Ptl. Zachary Williamson. A call for service was received in reference to Assault (Simple).

Homeschool Co-op

Legacy Christian Academy H o m e school Coop 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.

OBITUARIES Venita Matlock Aug. 6, 1937 – Nov. 16, 2020 A graveside service for Venita Matlock will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Willow Wild Cemetery.

The service’s location will be the Matlock family gravesites which are right off the main road into the cemetery. All are invited to attend this outdoors event.

A time to share will be held and our family would love to hear from you. We’ll be sharing fond memories and stories of our precious aunt.

NIKI ELAINE FLETCHER MAGDELINIC

Niki Elaine Fletcher Magdelinic passed from this life December 29, 2020 just one day short of her 63rd birthday. Born December 30, 1957 to Don and Betty Fletcher in Mission, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by daughter Shannon Fletcher (Aaron) of Renton,WA, son Stephen Magdelinic of Las Vegas,NV and son Chance Dun-

can of Sherman,TX, grandson Stephen Magdelinic of Las Vegas, NV, brother Reagan Fletcher of Dodd City,TX, sister Deborah Stout(Don)of Honey Grove, TX, brother Alan Fletcher(Parla) of Elk City,Ok and brother Jeff Fletcher(Karen)of Lubbock,TX and best friend Julie Gorman of Cape Coral, Fl. Services are pending.

In Loving Memory Janet Clayton Collins March 23, 1938 to December 29, 2020 Janet Clayton Collins, age 83, of Bonham passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison on December 29, 2020. She was born in Bonham, Texas on March 23, 1938 and graduated from Bonham High School in 1956. On September 8, 1956 she married Bobby Clayton and later married Michael Collins, both of whom preceded her in death. She retired from Bonham State Bank where she worked with her father and daughter for many years. She was gifted at playing piano and also enjoyed golf. Her parents Howard and Neva Smith from Bonham also preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Stroud and husband Danny Joe of Bonham; her son, Mr. Scott Clayton and wife Gina of Pottsboro; grandchildren, Heath Weissert and wife Lauren of Bonham, Nick Weissert and wife Jacy of Wolfe City, Levi Stroud of Randolph, Chase Clayton of Pottsboro and Callie Clayton of Waxahachie; great grandchildren, Morgan Stroud of Tom Bean, Brayden Morris, Eastyn and Hoyt Weissert of Bonham, Parker and Abel Weissert of Wolfe City and their baby sister on the way.

She is also survived by her lifelong friends Claudia Herriage, Gloria Campbell and June Vincent.

There will be no memorial services at her request. Instead she will be cremated and her ashes will be spread at a location of her choice. Memorial donations may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church of Bonham where she was a member most of her life.

BARBARA ELLEN LARGE

Bonham-Graveside services for Barbara Ellen Large, age 91 of Bonham, TX were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Willow Wild Cemetery. Mrs. Large passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Medical City Plano.

Barbara Ellen (Cloud) Large was born in Bonham, TX on October 7, 1929 to Merrell and Vonda (Stovall) Cloud. She married Willie

Truman Large on September 21, 1946 in Bonham, TX; he preceded her in death on June 9, 1983. On December 18, 1988 Barbara married Howard Marlin Large in Bonham, TX and he preceded her in death on March 4, 2009.

She worked for the Bonham High School in the cafeteria, at the Bonham Nursing Home as kitchen supervisor and for Southwest Pump as a stockroom assistant.

Barbara was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and friend.

Barbara is survived by daughter, Penny Nelson and husband Ronnie of Wylie, TX. Son-inlaw, Kent Whitley of Plano.

Granddaughters, Jennifer McEntyre and husband Rodney, Shannon Nelson, and Chelsey Johnson and husband Forest.

Grandson, Kelly Whitley, and wife

Julie. Great grandchildren, Taylor Schilling, and husband Trevor, Noa McEntyre, Zachary Nelson, Kyan Nelson, Casey Whitley, and Riley Whitley. Great great granddaughter, Ellis Schilling.

Brother, Benjamin Cloud, and wife Louise of Euless; along with nieces and nephews.

In addition to both of her husbands, her parents, daughter, Patsy Whitley, brother, Wallace Cloud and sister, Billie Landers also precede her in death.

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TERRY LYNN BINGHAM

Bonham – Funeral services for Terry Lynn Bingham, age 67, of Bonham, TX were held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Bro. Rodney Sprayberry officiated.

Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Blane Johnson, Colby Patton, Cameron Patton, Bradley Bingham, Ben Bingham, and Jeff Valimont served as pallbearers.

Danny Bingham, Zach Keene, and Nathan Johnson served as honorary pallbearers.

Terry Lynn (Thomason) Bingham was born on October 20, 1953 in Odessa, TX to Charles Dwain and Lillian Elizabeth (Crow) Thomason, and passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Terry married Samuel “Sonny” Thomas Bingham on July 3, 1983 in Bonham, TX. Terry worked for Dr. Froelich’s office for 20 plus years before retiring. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.

Terry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a bright and kind person; she could light up a room with her smile and laugh. Terry was vibrant and always busy doing something.

You could feel the warmth in her hugs and she always made you feel welcome. Terry was loved by many and she will be greatly missed.

Terry is survived by husband Sonny Bingham of Bonham; son, David Johnson of Bonham; stepchildren, Tom Bingham of Pennsylvania; Terri Ogden of Ector; and John Bingham of Ector. Grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Blane Johnson, and Addison Johnson, 8 additional grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Pat Pate and husband Dan of Bonham and Nancy Kirby of Bonham; brother, Butch Thomason, and wife Sharon of Georgetown; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Janet Mc Larry.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Bonham Police Association 301 E 5th St. Bonham, TX 75418 or to Fairview Cemetery c/o Velma Jones 601 CR 1005 Savoy, TX 75479.

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ALEX VAUGHT

Alex Vaught, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman.

A family directed Irish Wake celebrating his life will be held in his Honor in the near future.

Alex was born on February 3, 1960 to Judson Mahlon Vaught and Marie Violet (Thrash) Vaught, in Tyler, Texas where he spent the first 12 years of his life.

In 1972, the family moved to the Dallas area. In 1990 he married the love of his life, Becky English.

They remained in the Dallas area until 2011 when they found their country dream home and farm in the Bonham area. Right away, they began living the “good life”, raising chickens, growing blackberries, vegetables and planting more and more fruit trees and improving the pecan orchard that was already there. Over the years, many folks have been blessed with Becky and Alex’s organic eggs, watermelons, cantaloupes, pears, peaches, plums, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and special sugarless jams.

Alex loved music and movies.

In his spare time, he wrote stories and lyrics for songs. He was working on a novel at the time of his death. He was a kind and generous man and he will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Vaught and his dog Noodle.

He is survived by his wife Becky English, his step daughter, Heather Boyd Leonard, his brother William Vaught and his beloved dogs, Max, Daisy, Marley, Chuck, and Angel.

BERYL MARTIN HILLIARD

Beryl Martin Hilliard, 69, of Bonham, Texas passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, Texas surrounded by his brother and sister. Beryl was born May 5, 1951 at Risser Hospital in Bonham.

Beryl loved farm life, especially his horses Jimbo and Jerry. Béryl was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan.

His dedication never wavered.

Beryl is preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Dolores (Lynch) Hilliard of Dodd City, brothers Bruce Hilliard of Wy and David Hilliard and wife, Jo of Lamasco, Tx. Paternal grandparents Walter & Eunice (Smith) Hilliard of Dodd City and Maternal grandparents Béryl & Maybelle (Dettman) Lynch of

Ewan,Wa. Beryl is survived by his sister, Tracy Bridges of Bonham; nieces Chelsea Bell and fiance Henry, of McKinney, Tx; Madalaine Watson and husband Ethan of Bryan,Tx and nephew Lake Bridges of Bonham. Beryl is also survived by his brother, Wes Hilliard and wife LaVonda of Telephone; nephews Chase Hilliard and wife Bailie of Broken Bow, OK; Sawyer Hilliard of Telephone,Tx and niece McKenzie Miller and husband Nathaniel of Telephone, Tx and numerous nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

Beryl named his little sister Tracy Lea when she was born and convinced Paula and Bruce to name their daughter Jamie after the Bionic Woman. Beryl loved having babies and children around. They put a smile on his face and in his heart. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his family.

He was a good man with a pure heart who spent 52 years in a wheelchair without much complaint, and looked at life with optimism. Beryl was a Christian man and knew where his eternal home would be. His body and health have been restored and he can now walk and run.

His only concern would be, “Where are you going to spend your eternity?”

MAYO DENNIS MORRIS

Bonham-Mayo Dennis Morris, age 81, of Bonham, TX was born June 22, 1939 in Bokchita, OK to Benjamin Franklin and Lillah Mae (Prentice) Morris; he passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Wilson N Jones Medical Center in Sherman, TX. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mayo was a Christian, a loving husband, daddy, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to go fishing, riding horses, farming and playing with his grandkids and great grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years LaQuita Morris Bonham, Tx, daughter Leslie Morris, daughter Lainia Steward (Randy Steward), his son Dennis Morris (Jan Morris) and special daughter Pam Hayes Reed (Mark Reed) his grandson Clint Morris (Ceason Morris), Aaron Morris, Jason Steward (Manda) and Christopher Barrett. Granddaughter Jessica Brotherton (Lance Brotherton), Stacia Santiago (Donovan), Shannon Ferguson (Garrett). Great grandson Christopher Morris, Jase Steward, Baker Brotherton and Sammy Morris and Jett Riley great granddaughters Bailey Brotherton and Dyanni Morris, Zoe Riley and Mia Riley.

Brothers Frank Morris, Gratchel Boyd Morris, and Wendell Morris (Betty Morris) and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Ben Morris and his mother Lillah Morris. His brothers Sonny Morris, LB Morris, Benny Morris and sisters Ann Bell, Kaytoma Elrod, Otha Lee West and Mary Yochum.

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CAROLYN LOUISE SUTHERLAND JULY 27, 1958 – DECEMBER 7, 2020

Carolyn Louise Sutherland, age 62, passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas. She was born to Richard Carl and Kathryn Porter Shafer in Glendale, California.

She married Tommy Sutherland, December 13, 2005 in Gober, Texas at Gober Baptist Church. She loved to cook, eat out with her family, go fishing with her husband, checking feeders and game cameras, check on the cows, especially the calves and spending time or talking with her grandchildren.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Tommy, children Jeffrey Wesner, Terry Sutherland, Trista Sutherland and grandchildren: Liddia, Mattie, Sebastian, Alexander, Caleb, Brianna, Tristan, and Lucas. She is also survived by her mother Kathryn Marks, and her siblings: Richard Shafer, Georgeanna Wilson and Steve Shafer. She was preceded in death by her father.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

DAVID ALLEY 1/5/21

Telephone- David William Alley passed away Wednesday, December 23 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison at the age of 54. He was born June 5, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to the late Raymond and Mary Ann (Potts) Alley.

David worked at Clayton Homes in Bonham and was a member of the Bonham Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. David was a more profound man than he allowed others to see.

He saw beauty in everything around him, as reflected by the landscapes and sunsets captured in photographs during the introspective walks he liked to take at the close of every day. He saw life as a grand adventure, and was attracted to motorcycles and music, as though some voice inside him whispered that his time here would not be long, and he needed to cover as much ground as fast as he could while he was here. He put little value on monetary gains, but great value on time around the dinner table with family and friends and appreciated the simple pleasures of great food and great company. He liked to read and gather knowledge about anything and everything.

He treated every person he met as a member of his own family and will be remembered as man who loved all he met and was loved by all in return. In short, he was a man who lived life to its very fullest and left behind the greatest of all legacies: simply the fact that he was a good man.

He is survived by his wife Susan of Waynesburg KY, whom he married on December 21st, 1990. He is also survived by four children, Kora Berryhill of Telephone, Sarah Wiseman of Owensboro KY, Emily Alley of Waynesburg KY, and Megan Heath of Stanford KY; seven grandchildren; five siblings, Mary Blankenship of Ohio, Raymond Alley of Tateville KY, Carlos Fairchild of Tateville, Harlan Fairchild of Tateville, and Mavis Alley of Tateville; and his foster mother, Orleanais Fairchild of Tateville. He was preceded by his parents and his foster father, Lawrence Fairchild.

A memorial service was held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bonham. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

DEBORAH (DEBBIE) LYNN ESSARY

Bonham, Texas – Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Essary, loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Wilson N. Jones

hospital in Sherman, Texas.

Born in Bonham, Texas on December 26, 1954 to Calvin Essary and Lucille Richardson Essary, Debbie was the eldest of four children.

Debbie was the life of the party, the center of our family’s entertainment, witty, fun, compassionate, direct, downto-Earth and always up for an adventure of some sort. Her laughter was heard miles away and she was always up for helping those in need. Debbie spent several years dedicated to the citizens of Fannin County sitting on multiple Boards of Directors committees, volunteering her

GARY WAYNE KLOSE

Gary Wayne Klose, 72, of Savoy, Texas passed away peacefully at his residence on December 29, 2020. Gary was born on November 30, 1948 in Lampasas, Texas to Melvin F. Klose, Sr. & Ola Almarine Lewis Klose.

Gary grew up in Lometa, Texas and graduated from high school in 1967. He participated in FFA and played basketball and track. Gary graduated in 1972 with a BS in Physical Education from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) in San Marcos, Texas. He moved to Savoy in 1976 with his parents.

It was here that he met his wife, Brenda. They were married on August 11, 1979 and began raising their family in Savoy.

He had a love for his family and for raising cattle. In 1989, he was selected as Fannin County Farmer of the Year. He respected the land and the livestock and he had a never give up attitude.

He instilled these qualities into his three children, whether it be through sports, their FFA projects, or life in general. Gary fulfilled his dream of being a coach by being involved and coaching his kids throughout their youth. He seldom missed a game of any sort and was one of the biggest supporters of his kids in everything they did.

Gary is survived by his wife, Brenda Klose; daughter, Erin Klose White and husband Jeremy; sons, Reed Klose and Ryan Klose and wife Megan; granddaughters, Marleigh White and Kallie Klose, all of Savoy; sisters, Melba McCullouch of Temple and Dorothy Morrison and husband Larry of Lometa; brothers, M.F. Klose, Jr. and wife Linda of Lometa and David Klose and wife Corine of Fredericksburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Cody Maxwell officiating.

Kolton Hall provided special music. Any memorials wished to be made in Gary’s name, can be sent to Fairview Cemetery, c/o Velma Jones, 601 CR 1005, Savoy, Texas 75479.

Arrangements are with Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas. An online registry may be signed at www.mullicanlittle. com time, and helping clients of the Fannin County Crisis Center. She never met a stranger (especially animals) and was a friend to all.

She was incredibly special to her Bonhi Class of 1973 and had lifelong friends from that group.

Debbie is survived by her daughter, Teala Baker-McMurtry of Bonham, Texas; Grandchildren: Carson McMurtry and Carigan McMurtry of Bonham, Texas, Brothers: Davy Essary and his wife, Contessa of Trenton, Texas; Dan Essary and his wife Tammie of Bonham, Texas and Sister: Donna Essary-Hall of Bonham, Texas.

Aside from being a Mom to Teala and a Nanny to Carson & Carigan, one of her most beloved roles was “Aunt Deb” to: Kristi, Brent, Katyn & Darian Yarborough; Lacy, Will & Case Stanley; Jessica & Cade Hall; D.J., Stefanie, Kinsley, Kyndall, Karley & Kamden Essary; Addisyn & Mikey Dobbels; Rusty, Taylir & Maxx Essary; Elizabeth, Nathan and Lydia Essary. There are 3 new1/5/21 additions due to the family in 2021, and Debbie was so proud and excited to welcome those babies.

A full graveside service was held at Willow Wild Cemetery, under the direction of Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home on Sunday, December 27th @ 3pm near the family plot on Row “F”. Bro. Mark Posey officiated.

Pallbearers: Carson McMurtry, D.J. Essary, Rusty Essary, Nathan Essary, Brent Yarborough and Mikey Dobbels.

Honorary Pallbearers: Will Stanley, Cade Hall, Case Stanley, Darian Yarborough, Kamden Essary and Maxx Essary.

FLOYD WADELL TURMAN

Bonham-Graveside services for Floyd Wadell Turman, age 70, of Bonham, TX were held at 11:30 am on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

Bro. Mark Posey officiated.

Serving as pallbearers were Randy Turman, Gerry Turman, Mike Turner, Kenneth Partridge, Daniel Garcia and Joe Garcia. Mr. Turman passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Seven Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bonham, TX. Floyd Wadell Turman was born on October 21, 1950 in Bonham, TX to Floyd Duke and Patty Idris (Shuler) Turman. Floyd served honorably in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He worked in dietary at the Bonham Veterans Administration Hospital for 23 years before retiring. Floyd enjoyed working at the VA with his VA friends; he also enjoyed being outside watching life go by. Floyd is of the Baptist faith. He loved his family and was a loving brother, uncle, and friend.

Floyd is survived by brothers, Gerry Turman, and wife Mary of Bonham, and Randy Turman and wife Charlotte of Bonham; sister, Kathy Turner, and husband Paul of Sherman; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles “Charlie” Turman.

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HELEN PRICE PERRY

Bonham- Graveside services for Mary Helen Price Perry, age 84, of Howe, TX were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Bro. Kevin Towery officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Justin Perry, Michael Perry, Brandon Perry, David Perry, Daniel Perry, Jerry Miller and Matthew Miller. Mrs. Perry passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Wilson-NJones Hospital in Sherman, TX. Mary Helen (Price) Perry was born in Honey Grove, TX on February 21, 1936 to James Relis and Zelma Jo (Naples)1/5/21 Price. She married Eugene Marion Franklin Perry in 1955 in Bailey, TX; he preceded her in death on July 1, 1998. Mary worked for Plano ISD in the cafeteria as a cook and food server for 25 years before retiring.

She loved watching Gunsmoke and other western shows on the television, as well as, read western books. Mary enjoyed reading the Bible and is of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Mary is survived by son, Benny Perry and wife Terry of Howe, TX; son, James Perry and wife Marian of Ector, TX; daughter Bonnie Perry of Longview, TX; daughter, Nancy Dunbar of Roanoke, VA; daughter, Emma Jean Perry of Houston, TX; brother, Wilson Price; sister, Faye Johnson; sister, Johnnie Jackson; many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family and friends.

In addition to her spouse, she is preceded in death by her parents, and daughters, Helen Gay Perry, and Debra Kay Perry.

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JIMMY PAUL DIXON

Bonham- Graveside services for Jimmy Paul Dixon, age 64, of Ector, TX were held at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Carson Cemetery. Pastor Dee Morton officiated.

Jimmy Paul Dixon was born in Bonham, TX on March 2, 1956.

He was the son of Grady and Mary Ann Bush. Jimmy passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Wilson-N-Jones Hospital in Sherman, TX following a short battle with COVID-19. He was a

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staple in the Town of Ector for his entire life. From the time he was old enough to walk, he spent a lot of his time at the family service station, ran by his father Grady.

After graduating high school, he worked there and then succeeded his father, Grady, in running it for over 20 years. Jimmy attended Ector United Methodist Church, and he was a member of the Ector volunteer fire department for over 30 years. Jimmy was the Assistant Scout Master for the Ector Boy Scout Troop for over 20 years, where he assisted Lynwood Hogue, and later took over, in running the “Monkey Bridge” at every boy scout event at Camp Dierks in Oklahoma.

He also served on the Ector City Council for several years.

In his spare time Jimmy loved to fish, especially for crappie.

He was even known to close the station down early to make sure and get to his fishing spot on time, in the spring, when the crappie were spawning.

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Billie Jon Whisenhunt of Ector, TX. Brother, Danny Bush and wife Debbie of Ector, TX. Nephew, Brandon Bush and wife Lindsay of Collinsville, TX. Nephew, Weston Bush and wife Maegan of Ector, TX. Nephew, Colton Whisenhunt and wife Erica of Ector, TX. Niece, Brittany Donnelly and husband Casey of Bonham, TX and several great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ector Volunteer Fire Department, PO. Box 394 Ector, TX 75439 in honor of Jimmy.

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KATHRYN LYNN BLISS

Private Family Visitation was held for Kathryn Lynn Bliss, age 57, of Richardson, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Katherine passed away Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Kathryn was born on June 25, 1963 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Claus and Joyce Pond Claus. She is preceded in death by her father.

Kathryn is survived by her mother, Joyce Claus of Denton, Texas; daughter, Alexandria Bliss of Greenville, Texas; brothers, Richard Claus of Gainesville, Florida, Donnie Claus of Denton, Texas, and Danny Claus of Flower Mound, Texas; sister, Connie Claus of Little Elm, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends.

Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com

John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.

In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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Fannin County alums get chances to resume college careers after COVID-19 fall pause

rent COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent alums of county schools will get their chance to play traditional fall-semester sports in January and February, as they continue their athletic careers at the next level.

The Great American Conference will start its collegiate basketball season on Jan. 7 -- each team playing a 20game divisional schedule against same-state schools.

That will include Leonard Austin College’s Lindsay Carter looks to drive past a defender last alumnae Jessi Bennett, a February. Photo by Rich Hilliard 5-3 guard for Ouachita Baptist Univerfall-semester sports -- even

By Rich Hilliard with the changes and, some- sity (Ark.), which is picked Fannin County high school times, pauses that have be- to finish tied for fourth in the athletes managed to play their come common during the cur- women’s Eastern Division

Bonhi’s Rhinehart, Stuber earn all-district football superlatives

Bonham’s Nick Rhinehart.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

By Rich Hilliard Seniors Nick Rhinehart and Brant Stuber each earned a most valuable player superlative to lead Bonham on the All-District 5-3A-I football team for 2020.

at quarterback and Cade Bowser as a wide receiver.

Second-team recipients were sophomore Jeren Ross as a safety and junior Marco Delgado as a cornerback.

Honorable mentions included: Tyler Addie, junior, defensive lineman; Ryder Soliday, junior, offensive lineman; Ayden Leatherwood, senior, linebacker; Angel Esquivel, freshman, safety; Aiden Andrew, senior, defensive lineman; Braxton Winters, senior, offensive lineman; and Hagan Bonham’s Brant Stuber.

Weissert, junior, ofPhoto by Rich Hilliard fensive lineman.

Academic all-district selections were sophomore Jackson Abbott, senior Miguel Arteaga, freshman Braedon Benson, senior Aiden Downs, freshman Hunter Hagland, freshman Bonham Warriors Football.

Payton Hayes, sePhoto by Rich Hilliard nior Elijah McFarland, sophomore Jack PorRhinehart, a kicker, garnered ter, sophomore Aaron his recognition for special Weeks, Bowser, Delgado, teams and Stuber received his Rhinehart, Rodriguez, Solias a utility player for the Pur- day, Stuber and Weissert. ple Warriors (2-8, 1-6).

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Bennett, a 2018 Leonard graduate, returns for her junior year at Ouachita Baptist (Ark.), where last season she appeared in all 28 games, started 17, averaged 4.1 points,. 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists and made 29 3-pointers.

Additionally, Bonham’s Josh Ukpe, a 6-3 190 sophomore guard, is back for Southern Arkansas University’s men’s basketball team, which starts play at Henderson State (Ark).

Ukpe, a 2019 Bonham graduate, got into five games and played 17 minutes as a true freshman during the 2019-20 season for SAU -- which is favored to win the men’s Eastern Division of the GAC. Elsewhere, Austin College’s women’s basketball team will look to follow up a banner 2019-20 season with a 12game slate of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference contests during the first two months of 2021. Teams will travel to an SCAC rival or play host each weekend during the

regular season, which extends through February, with a game on Friday and Saturday. The ensuing SCAC women’s tournament will occur at AC, with a chance to garner the SCAC automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament.

Lindsay Carter, a 5-9 senior forward and 2017 Dodd City graduate, returns for her second season at Austin College, which will start play by hosting Dallas Jan. 15-16.

Coming off the bench, Carter hit 16 3-pointers last season, as AC was a first-time SCAC women’s basketball champion and played in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. She transferred to AC from Concordia University in Austin where she played her first two seasons of college basketball.

February will then mark the start of the third season of the collegiate volleyball for Alyssa Davis, a 2018 Leonard graduate, at Centenary College of Louisiana of the SCAC. Centenary will play host to Austin College on Feb. 20 to start the spring volleyball sea-

son -- which will include only SCAC doubleheader matches on Saturdays and continue into April.

Despite an injury, Davis, a 5-9 outside hitter, finished last season atop or amongst Centenary’s leaders -- 2.95 kills per set (first), 260 kills (fourth) and 849 attacks (third) -- in 24 matches which included 88 sets. She also had 244 digs.

Meanwhile, a few 2020 Fannin high school graduates will start their collegiate athletic careers -- delayed a semester due to COVID-19 -- during the first two months of 2021.

Bonham’s Averi Reeves, a 5-10 outside hitter, will begin her freshman season for Southeastern Oklahoma State volleyball on Jan. 26 at Oklahoma Baptist -- part of a 10week, 10-match divisional slate for Great American Conference schools that extends through March.

Trenton’s Kaiden West will start his college football career with a four-game slate in February for Austin College which will play as an affiliate member of the Southern Athletic Association.

Leonard football’s Brown earns district offensive superlative

Leonard’s Cameron Armstrong (9).

Photo by Rich Hilliard

By Rich Hilliard Junior DJ Brown garnered the offensive player of the year superlative to lead Leonard on the All-District 8-3AII football team for 2020.

First-team selections included sophomore Cameron Armstrong as a receiver, sophomore Brayden Harris as a defensive tackle and senior Tyson Burgess as an outside linebacker for Leonard (6-4, 3-3), which advanced a round deeper this fall with an area trip after a bi-district win against 7-3A-II champion

Leonard’s DJ Brown (10).

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Palmer.

Second-team recipients were junior Tyler Newby as a receiver, junior David Brooks at tight end, junior Bill Watson at center, junior Collin Mills as an offensive guard, senior Kameron Rogers as an offensive tackle and Armstong as a cornerback for Leonard, which made its 10th postseason trip in the last 12 seasons -- all with Shane Fletcher as head coach -- as the district’s fourth-place qualifier.

Honorable mentions included: junior John Wheeler

as a defensive end, senior Bryce Baker as a linebacker, junior Juston Campbell as an outside linebacker, senior Ty Ashworth at free safety, sophomore Jacory Bush at running back, senior Nate Harris as a defensive end, senior Greg Green as a cornerback and senior Gavino Arzola as a guard.

Leonard will remain in 8-3A-II in 2021 with Statesemifinalist and districtchampion Gunter, Bells, Blue Ridge, Lone Oak, Whitewright and S&S Consolidated.

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