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The regular meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court was called to order Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 9:07 a.m. by Judge Randy Moore, via teleconference.

Judge Moore established quorum; all Commissioners were present. The invocation was given by Pastor Mark Posey of First Congregational Methodist Church. The pledges were led

by Major James Manis.

4 The Fannin County Declaration of Disaster Proclamation for Covid-19 was extended with no corrections or additions until April 21, 2020.

5 The Covid-19 Response and Continuity of Operations Plan for Fannin County will be edited to include updated dates, and with those changes will be extended until April 21, 2020.

6 Minutes from 04/01/2020 (E), and 03/31/2020 (R) were approved with predetermined corrections.

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ments on the completion of NTMWD Site 2, which was funds from Fund 48-100 Elec- the construction of a bridge tion Equipment Fund to 48- and embankment on CR 2610 403-573 for electronic voting over Timber Creek, begun in equipment repair and mainte- November of 2018. Project nance. Clerk Biggar explained completion was accepted. the Fund 48-100 is self-funding 10 District Clerk was granted from rental of equipment, and access to make changes to the is dedicated to the maintenance District Clerk’s webpage as of existing equipment. Current needed. voting equipment has been ex11 District Clerk was granted periencing failure, and those access to post Court Orders that can be repaired will not ex- to the 336th Judicial District ceed $30,000. Allocation was Court and County Court at Law granted. webpages as ordered by the re8 Judge Moore introduced spective courts.

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Commissioners Continued from page 1 In the previous awarding of this bid, the addition of balcony seating and wainscoting in the offices was approved, but not included in the original budget.

This revised bid includes funds for the additional work. The new bid was approved.

13 Judge Moore acknowl-

edged Purchasing Agent Michelle Case, who gave permission for solicitation of a bid for Major Vehicle Repairs for the County. Solicitation was approved.

14 Judge Moore introduced discussion to allow solicitation of a bid for Minor Vehicle Repairs for the County. Commissioner Lackey asked for clarification between agenda items 13 and 14. Michelle Case

specified that Minor Vehicle Repairs included oil change and tire balance and rotation, while Major Vehicle Repair might include work on transmission and brakes. Solicitation was approved.

15 A motion to allow solicitation of a bid for Asphalt, Oils, and Emulsions for the County was approved.

16 Judge Moore opened discussion on excluding County

Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders from the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), including them instead in the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA). County Auditor Alicia Whipple explained how President Trump, when he signed into effect his H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” on March 18 of 2020, gave em-

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by TAC, and is being adopted by many counties. Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Office has agreed to the terms. Commissioner Lackey expressed concern for the first responders who would be excluded from the benefits of EFMLEA. Continued

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Auctioneer’s note: This auction will be an online only timed auction. All items will be listed in the order they will begin closing at the “Bid Online” tab of our webpage, www.catchingbros.com. All items are located on our lot in Sherman and are available for inspection up to the date of the auction. To limit contact and expedite the pick-up process, LOADING WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT. Please make plans to inspect the equipment and bid online. We hope that we will be able to resume our regular auction in June.

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ments were approved.

19 Motion to approve the payment of bills passed.

20 Public Forum: Judge Moore read a comment by Newt Cunningham, who said, Thank you all for your service.

There were two comments by Karen Hillman, who asked, In the light of the unplanned cost increase on the courthouse renovation, how is the overall courthouse project cost as compared to the budget? By excluding first responders from using the child and care benefits of the Family Care Act, is the county taking other steps to make sure that these employees have childcare options?

21 The Commissioners Court moved into Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. for deliberation regarding contract negotiations where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the County’s interests with a third party, regarding Courthouse Restoration Contracts.

22 At 10:58 a.m. Judge Moore resumed the regular session of the Commissioners Court.

Judge Moore commented that the Courthouse restoration project is moving along well.

23 Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Whitlock appreciated everyone working together in the face

of Covid-19, and said his team continues to work on the roads as weather permits. Commis6/11/19 sioner Self thanked VPG for the donation of hand sanitizer.

He cautioned listeners that crime rates in the county have gone up slightly, with cars broken into and survey equipment stolen. Commissioner Magness also thanked VPG, and conducted the thanks from everyone he’s worked with in distributing the hand sanitizer.

Commissioner Lackey noted that CR 2950 in Lannius is closed, and cannot be used to cut through to 1743 as the road project begins. A mile and a quarter section of CR 2950 will also be rebased and paved. CR 2901 and CR 2955 will also have work done soon. Thanks to VPG and Bonham Family Drug. Judge Moore informed listeners that the Governor’s Disaster Declaration has been

extended to May 13, and encouraged everyone to listen to addresses by Governor Abbott and President Trump. He reminded listeners that there are positive things going on despite or because of Covid-19, and recognized VPG for making and donating 180 gallons of hand sanitizer to the county free of charge. He also recognized Bonham Family Drug and Ironroot Distillery for their time and materials, and Brookshire’s for donating hand sanitizer. He appreciated the commissioners for distributing the hand sanitizer to law enforcement and nursing homes. Judge Moore encouraged businesses and nursing homes to keep sick employees away from the workplace. He announced TMC is working on a drive-thru system to use if it becomes necessary. He announced the DSHS website

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Auditor Whipple clarified that the 80 hours of paid sick leave offered by their inclusion in the EPSLA would give first responders two weeks to quarantine themselves if they are exposed to Covid-19. EFMLEA, Whipple said, is paid leave dedicated to caring for a child or other family member due to sickness or school closures at 2/3 regular pay.

Whipple suggested that first responders are too critical to society at this time to stay home unless absolutely necessary.

For the purpose of this Act, dispatchers are not considered first responders. Commissioner Lackey pointed out that for emergency responders, who often work in 12-hour shifts and overtime amounting to more than 40 hours per week, the 80 hours of paid sick leave would likely provide a smaller income than they would make in two regular weeks of work.

Commissioner Whitlock asked whether the county could pay the balance between the 80 hours of paid leave and the employee’s regular income should the situation arise where the second exceeded the first. Judge Moore suggested reimbursement for these first responders on a case-by-case basis. Motion to exclude first responders from EFMLEA and include them in EPSLA passed.

17 Judge Moore invited County Auditor Whipple to address the approval of the Fannin County Fund Balance Policy. Auditor Whipple explained that the Fund Balance Policy has been revised, with the purpose of having a stable fund balance to protect the county’s operations in case of an emergency and the cessation of tax income. Whipple explained that most financial advisors would suggest a fund balance that would allow operations to continue for 4-6 months, but the current fund balance would allow the county to operate for only one quarter. Commissioner Lackey suggested changing the expenditure percentage in the policy from 25-30% to 25% to introduce a more solid target that wouldn’t be open to interpretation.

Whipple explained that if the percentage dropped below 30%, the county’s bond rating could be negatively affected, and 25% was the minimum to continue county operations for one quarter. Commissioner Lackey stated his first concern was county operations, and bond rating was secondary. The Fannin County Fund Balance Policy, edited to read 25%, was approved.

18 Judge Moore invited County Auditor Whipple to address the approval of budget amendments from the Fannin County Auditor’s Office for fiscal year 2019-2020. Auditor Whipple explained these budget amendments are sent quarterly to the Court to approve the moving of funds within departments for basic expenditures such as office equipment. Budget amend-

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John 3:16 “that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” The gift of saving hope is ready and available to whoever will receive it in faith; wherever he or she may live upon the Earth; and whenever one makes the decision to follow the convicting call of the Holy Spirit. It is

Whoever! Wherever! Whenever! an opportunity with eternal dimensions. It is a promise best described in terms of everlasting life. Accepting the gift secures us to live eternally with the Father while on Earth and with Him in all our eternal future.

Occasionally, I thumb through the pages of my pastoral records reading the names of the hundreds of people that I have been privileged to lead into a personal relationship and walk with the Lord. Sometimes I try to put a face to their names and I remind myself of the joy that awaits me in that I will see them again when time has finished. Many have already been called to their eternal reward and reside with Him. Others are still serving on Earth-side.

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Election Clerks Needed

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ent in age bring rich memories. One was eighty years old, and the other fifteen when I met him.

The older gentleman I called Uncle Jeff. The younger friend was named Kenny Mitchell. We were engaged in building a chapel addition to a building where we pastored at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas, Uncle Jeff was a native of the city of Bryan but had never made a commitment to Christ. He became very interested in what we were doing. I gave him a personal invitation to our service of the dedication of the new addition. God was in that moment because he accepted Christ as his personal savior. Shortly afterwards, Uncle Jeff had a stroke. When I visited him

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in the hospital he pointed upward signifying he was prepared for that moment and to meet God. Kenny Mitchell the younger man I refer to, visited with me a while back in my home in Bonham. After many years, I was able to see that God had blessed him just as He said he would with a full life as a missionary for thirty years to the Soviet Union. My point? God is interested in ALL ages, ALL situations.

God’s call is to WHOSOEVER will hear. WHEREVER you are He is able to meet you and reach you.

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Bonham City Council Approves Monthly Report

By Gabrielle DeMay

The Regular Meeting of the Bonham City Council convened via teleconference April 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Timothy La Vergne II, Ward 2, gave the invocation. City Mayor Roy Floyd introduced the first agenda item, which was the approval of minutes of the March 9th regular meeting. Minutes were approved.

Director of Finance Dave Struchtemeyer gave an overview of the Financial report for March, 2020: Through March, 93% ad valorem tax revenue has been collected,

with approximately $195,000 left to collect this year. Sales tax revenue through March is 2% better than budgeted. Water and sewer revenue is still 7% behind budget, but this is expected to be made up in the summer. EMS revenue is 4% behind budget, as call volume has increased, and the difficulty in securing necessary supplies has incurred higher costs as alternative suppliers are being used. Finance report was approved.

During the Citizens Opportunity to Speak, Rory Hilliard, Director of Early Childhood Education at Bonham

ISD, reminded listeners of safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and thanked the local Walmart and Brookshire’s for their efforts to contain the virus. Councilman Wayne Moore and Tony 4/7/20 Ward 1, joined the Rodriguez, discussion to thank our police and fire departments, and the City staff.

Mayor Floyd opened a public hearing over the ordinance closing and abandoning 0.132 acres of undeveloped rightof-way previously dedicated to BEDCo. Steve Filipowicz, Executive Director of BEDCo, gave staff remarks on the issue.

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A motion to approve the action was passed.

Executive Director Filipowicz gave a staff recommenda-

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and altered by Covid-19. The discussion and action was tabled pending project clarification by Bonham Chrysler.

The city council meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

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Est. 1974

Featured Property 105 W Russell Ave, Bonham –

Under New Ownership

114 E. 16th Bonham, Texas 75418

411 N. Main Street 8/10/10 Bonham, Texas 75418

3/7/17

• Treasure Mall • Laundry Mat 10/4/16Armory • Whitewright • Feed Store

LEE HAMBY, Owner Bus. 903-583-8351 Fax 903-583-3096

1212 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

erinholtlpc@gmail.com www.erinholtlpc.com

Bells Or Bonham Call: CELL (903) 815-0454

903-564-7444

Tri County Glass Inc.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

HEMI – 20’ WHEELS – 8.4 SCREEN – SPORT HOOD !

$AVE $15,000...

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR 0% x 60 MONTH FINANCING TOO! (0% X 60 MONTHS REQUIRES THAT YOU GIVE UP $2000 IN REBATES - WITH APPROVED CREDIT)

DON’T BE FOOLED BY UNREALISTIC DISCOUNTS! BE AWARE OF HUGE DEALER ADS !

AT BONHAM CHRYSLER, YOU PAY THE ADVERTISED PRICE! PRICE INCLUDES WINDOW TINT AND SPRAY-IN BEDLINER!

2019 RAM 4 DOOR $AVE OVER $11,644...

$22,991

MSRP $34,635 - DEALER DISCOUNT $5144 - SW BC RETAIL CONSUMER CASH 63CK1 - $2000 - SW 2019 BONUS CASH SWCKA1 $2500 – CHRYSLER CAPITOL BONUS CASH 44CKB3 $1000 - SW 2019 BONUS CASH SWCKA - $1000 ++MUST FINANCE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL, NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY. STK# 191336

2019 DODGE JOURNEY SE

2003 RAM 2500 ST DIESEL AUTO, TILT/CRUISE, CD, CUSTOM WHEELS, TRAILER TOW, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS! STK# B21043C

$8,999

2004 RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB V8, AUTO, COLD AIR, PW, PL,

T/C, CD, INFINITI SOUND, CASSETTE, POWER SEATS, LEATHER, ALLOYS, KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, RUNNING BOARDS! STK# 141308A

TAKE YOUR FAMILY IN STYLE IN 2020!

AUTO, COLD AIR! STK#SL433

$30,187

2007 FORDRAM F150 FX2 SPORT 2019 1500 EXT CAB, V-8, AUTO, COLD AIR, PW, PL, T/C, SIRIUS/XM, LEATHER, DRIVER POWER SEAT, KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, ALLOYS! AUTO, RWD STK#BB23521A STK#SL427

CLASSIC TRADESMAN

$9999 2008$22,999 FORD FUSION SE

42018 CYLINDER, AUTO, COLD AIR, PW, RAM 1500 PL, T/C, CD, POWER SEATS, CUSTOM TRADESMAN WHEELS, ALLOYS, KEYLESS, STEERING CONTROLS! AUTO, 4DWHEEL CREW CAB STK# 141682A

STK#200383A

$4,999

$22,991

COLD AIR, CD, SATELLITE RADIO, ALOYS, TRAILER TOW, RUNNING BOARDS, STEREO! STK# 141337B

$18,999

$11,999

$8,999

MSRP $25390-$2141 DEALER DISCOUNT - RETAIL CONSUMER CASH 63CK1 $2250 - CHRYSLER CAPITAL 2019 BONUS CASH 44CKB3 $1000- SW 2019 RETAIL BONUS CASH SWCKA1 $1000 ++MUST FINANCE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL, NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY. STK# 191196

2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC TRADESMAN

2003 RAM 2500 ST 4X4 CREW CAB DIESEL AUTO,

2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC TRADESMAN 4D EXTENDED CAB,

$2,999

RWD STK#SL434

$30,187 2018 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN

2018 FORD F-150 XLT AUTO, 4D SUPERCREW STK#191622A

$23,991

2018 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN

2012 RAM 1500 BIG HORN

2019 RAM 1500 V8, AUTO, COLD AIR, PW, PL, T/C, CD, POWER SEATS, LEATHER, ALLOYS, CLASSIC TRAILER TOW, CAPTAINS CHAIRS, TRADESMAN OVERHEAD CONSOLE! RWD, AUTO STK# 141163C

$14,991

#1 JEEP DEALER IN THE DISTRICT !

MSRP $28,145 - $2896 DEALER DISCOUNT -NATIONAL RETAIL CONSUMER CASH 20CL1 - $1750 - SW CHRYSLER CAPITAL 2020 BONUS CASH 20CL5 $750 - SW 2020 RETAIL BONUS CASH SWCLA1 $750 - NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY. STK# 200141

$40,669

2019 CREW CAB HEAVY DUTY 2500 4X4 – CHROME PKG 2012 RAM 2500 ST 4X4

$AVE $6031...

CREW CAB DIESEL AUTO, COLD AIR, PW, PL, T/C, CD, SATELLITE RADIO, CUSTOM WHEELS, KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, BLUE TOOTH! STK#BB21898

# 1 RAM TRUCK DEALER IN THE DISTRICT !

2013 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

CREW CAB DIESEL AUTO, COLD AIR, DUAL ZONE AIR, PW, PL, T/C, SATELLITE RADIO, POWER SEATS, LEATHER, COOL SEATS, ALLOYS, KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, BEDLINER, BLUE TOOTH, REAR CAMERA, MEMORY SEATS, SLIDING REAR GLASS! STK# BB21897

$22,999

AUTO, 4D EXTENDED CAB STK#191461A

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#B26250A

JEEP CHEROKEE !

SATELLITE RADIO, ALLOYS, KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, BEDLINER, STEREO, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS! STK# 141358AA

AUTO, 2D STANDARD CAB STK#191489A

$19,991

$21,999

2020 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE

$33,999 MSRP $46,700 - DEALER DISCOUNT $4031 - SW BC RETAIL CONSUMER CASH 63CK1 - $2000 - STK# 191630

2013 RAM 1500 EXPRESS CREW CAB V8, AUTO, PW, PL, T/C,

2001 RAM 1500 ST

V6, 5 SPEED, COLD AIR, CASSETTE, CUSTOM WHEELS, TRAILER TOW! STK# BB21371B

(0% X 60 MONTHS REQUIRES THAT YOU GIVE UP $2000 IN REBATES - WITH APPROVED CREDIT) MSRP $48,915 - DEALER DISCOUNT $5750 - SW BC RETAIL CONSUMER CASH 63CK1 - $2000 - SW 2019 BONUS CASH SWCKA1 $3250 – CHRYSLER CAPITOL BONUS CASH 44CKB3 $1000 - SW 2019 BONUS CASH SWCKA - $1000 – RAM Bonus Cash 44CKA2 $2000 - ++MUST FINANCE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL, NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY. STK# 190743

$22,991

1999 GMC YUKON SLT

STK#SL431

$2,999

$30,104

$36,999

TRUCKS

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI V6, AUTO, COLD AIR,

2018 RAM 1500 PW, PL, T/C, CD, POWER SEATS, LEATHER, ALLOYS, TRADESMAN KEYLESS, STEERING WHEEL AUTO, 4D EXTENDED CAB CONTROLS! STK# BB20745B STK#190722A $3,999

$15,991

2004 DODGE RAM 3500 SLT

AUTO, 4D EXTENDED CAB STK#191686AA

$10,991

2009 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 2016 FORD F-150 XL

CREW CAB, V8, AUTO, COLD AIR, AUTO, SUPER CAB SEAT, PW, PL, T/C, DRIVER POWER KEYLESS, TRAILER TOW, ALLOYS! STK#B26188 STK#DD170132A

$25,592 $15,999

2018 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN

AUTO, 2D STANDARD CAB STK#200384A

2016 FORD F-150 LARIAT

AUTO, 4D SUPER CREW STK#200161A

$19,991

$33,991 2003 RAM 1500 SLT

STK#SL432 $6,999 $24,993

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#200274A

WHEEL CONTROLS! STK# B216588

2014 FORD F-350SD XL DRW

2015 RAM 1500 LONE STAR

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CUSTOM

$17,991

$26,491

2005 RAM 1500 SLT

2019 1500 1500 2019 RAM 1500 V8, AUTO, PW, PL, AUTO, COLD AIR, QUAD CABRAM CAB V8,RAM 2014 RAM 3500 QUAD2018 2018 CHEVROLET CD, ALLOYS, KEYLESS, BEDLINER, PW, PL, T/C,LONE CD, CUSTOM WHEELS, STAR TRADESMAN CLASSIC TRADESMAN SILVERADO 1500 LT LT1 T/C,CLASSIC LARAMIE LONGHORNTRAILER TOW, RWD, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS! BEDLINER, STEERING AUTO, RWD QUAD CAB, RWD AUTO! STK#SL436

$30,187

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#B26233

$29,492

2019 RAM 1500 2018 RAM 2500 LARAMIE LONGHORN CLASSIC LONE STAR AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#191370A

$47,991

AUTO, 4D CREW STK#SL437

$31,593

STK# B21957A

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#191592A

$18,991

$32,992

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#200053A

STK#SL419

$5,999 $31,299

AUTO, 4D CREW CAB STK#191689A

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FARMING

LOCAL SHOPPING E L FINNEY GENERAL STORE Where my peeps at? We are now open Noon - 4pm, Mon. - Sat., and we have things your local grocery store may not have: local honey, spices, jellies, jams, preserves, dips, salsa, pickles, home-canned fruits and veggies, masks, soaps, lotions, laundry detergents, hair products. Come see us! Call for an appointment, to shop any other time. 903227-7968.

FARM EQUIPMENT BUYING ag and industrial equipment running or dead.

903-814-8620 Spring Special ALL NEW! 3 Point Sprayers (Boomless Broadcast) 2 sizes 110 gallon, $1425 and up.

200 gallon, $2150 and up.

300 gallon with trailer.

(Boomless Broadcast) $2850 and up.

Broke F Farm Supply.

903-814-8620

IT’S FISH DAY!

CLASSIFIEDS SQUARE BALES OF HAY FOR SALE: Fertilized haygrazer. Good clean hay. $7.00 per bale. 903-227-2920 NP FARMS Hay Baling Services Net wrap or twine. Hay for sale year round. Nathan Prater, call or text 903449-2904. Trenton, Tx and surrounding areas. Thank You For Your Business! Like our page on Facebook @ NPFarms4 YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres.

Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage.

Experienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394.

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE: Low birth Black Angus Bulls. Two-13 months old, one-10 months old, two8 months old. Out of top of the line sires. Price range $1,500-$2,000. Call Glenn Watson at 903-249-1752 REPLACEMENT CATTLE FOR SALE Cows and Calves pairsBred cows-Open Heifersand Black Angus Bulls.

Tom Bankston 903-640-3536 Justin Bankston 903-227-1892

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS SUITES FOR LEASE 903-640-0000.

FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 bath home with carport in Ector. $625 a month, $400 deposit. Call: 903-815-2403 FOR RENT: 712 Seven Oaks Rd., Bonham. New Duplex! 2 Bedroom/1 Bath.

Next to VA. No pets. Available May 1st, $900/month.

Call/Text: Melissa 682-7606988 FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 bath, duplex. $835 a month. 900 sq. foot. 1111 Star Street.

Bonham. Call: 903-8158136 FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 bath, corner lot, updated. $700. ******************************* New 1 BR, 1 bath apartment, all appliances including dishwasher & microwave. $750. ******************************* Call 903-227-0920.

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

Call: 903-640-4500

It’s Time To Stock Your Pond!

4”-6” Catfish $59...per 100 6”-8” Catfish $79...per 100 8”-11” Catfish $199.per 100

ALMOST TIME TO...

Get Your boat READY NOW for Spring & Summer Fun!

Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Red Ear, Sun Perch, Minnows & Koi

Evinrude • Yamaha Mercruiser • Mercury • Johnson

Stock My Pond

710 Clarksvile • Paris, TX

903-783-0059

Kyle Hazelip 1/1/19

501-676-3768

Friday, April 24th

10:00am - 11:00am • Tractor Supply 2205 St. Hwy. 121 N. Bonham, TX www.stockmypond.com

4/21/20

Cattle Ultrasound Pregnancy Checking Cell: (903) 227 - 9527 kylehazelip@yahoo.com

Bonham, TX

8/20/19

50’ x 100’ x 16’ Equipment/Haybarn/Arena Roof Only, Turnkey, 20” x 5’ Piers w/Concrete, 16” I-Beam Trusses, 8” C-Purlin, 26GA. 25 YR Galvalume • $24,900

DiD you know you can proviDe your cattle with protein 24/7 when you choose to use cattle-lac liquiDs? Improve Conception rates...Sell a 50 lb. heavier calf while saving up to 40% on your feed cost.

“Welding The World Since 1992”

= MORE PROFITS

BRIDGE  X E S *STRIPER FISHING*

Like our page on Facebook @ NPFarms4

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Whitewright / Orangeville area. Call: 903-815-3820

Sale Date: 4/11/20

Head: 834

STEERS 300 lbs and under.....................$1.25-$1.95 300-400 lbs..............................$1.20-$1.90 400-500 lbs..............................$1.10-$1.60 500 lbs & up..............................$0.75-$1.50 HEIFERS 300 lbs and under....................$1.20-$1.95 300-400 lbs..............................$1.10-$1.75 400-500 lbs.........................$1.00-$1.47.50 500 lbs & up.............................$0.70-$1.25 SLAUGHTER Cows........................................$0.20-$0.63 Bulls..........................................$0.70-$0.92

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1-800-211-7808 www.rexbridges.com PO BOX 1148 POTTSBORO 75076

• 6 HOUR TRIPS • COMPANY TRIPS AVAILABLE • PRIVATE CHARTERS • BAIT & TACKLE FURNISHED • FISH CLEANED & BAGGED

* * FREE PUPPIES * * To a good, safe, stable home! Healthy, active, and cute, cute, cute!! Great Pyrenees / German Shepherd mix. Mom and Dad are on site. Contact Chris Dyess or Bonnie Bledsoe at 903583-1215 or 214-502-5839 in Ivanhoe, TX.

903-449-2904 • 469-595-4420

Delivery Service Available•Nathan Prater nathanprater@npfarmsliquidfeed.com

MOBILE # 903-814-8400 Thursday Evening Fishing. Thanks To Glen And Blake For Fishing With Us Out Of The Lighthouse Marina. ( Good Job Guys !!! ) Until Next Time Be Safe And God bless.

PINE RUN APARTMENTS Now taking applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903378-7146.

AFTER YOU HAVE TRIED ALL THE REST “TRY THE BEST!”

FISHING & HUNTING

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FOR RENT 803 Lipscomb, Bonham 3 bedroom, 2 bath, gas and electric, 2 car garage, large fenced back yard. Next to VA, $1000 per month, $1000 deposit. No pets.

Must provide references with solid work history/ check stubs and good rental history. Leave message or text 903-227-5874

Less Waste - Less Cost - Less Labor

View completed projects at www.libertyfarmironworks.com

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SERVICE ON LAKE TEXOMA 7/31/18

OFFICE OR RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT: Available at North Center Business Complex, 2501 N Center St, Bonham. Call 903-583-9527 or 903-2271686.

PETS / FOUND

•Improve Performance •Decrease Sickness & Stress •Increase Fiber Digestion •Decrease Labor Cost

Contact Cody Cox For A Free Quote 903-450-6749 • thehotarc@me.com

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SALE EVERY SATURDAY @11 A.M.

Visit us on Facebook

1354 Clement Road • Paris, TX 903-784-2238 • 903-784-7800 Fax 903-785-6933 Mobile 903-782-6330 Charles Mallicote - 903-785-7191

STOCKERS Stocker ..............................$300-$1300 Pairs ..................................$850-$1500 OTHERS Baby Calves..............................$200-$375 Holstein Steers..............................$40-$65 Holstein Heifers.........................$300-$550 Goats...........................24hd.......$50-$190

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GARAGE SALES GRANNY’S PLACE Resale shop. 10 South Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Call 903-3677095.

I will pickup your FREE unwanted items. At no cost to you. Call Dee @

903-421-5049

GARDEN ROTO TILLER FOR SALE: Practically new.

For information call: 903-583-6974 FREE: Wooden pallets as long as they last. Fannin County Leader, 224 N. Main St. Bonham. Pallets are behind the dumpster.

903-583-3280

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STAPP TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Hauling, Storm Damage, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experience. Call 903-583-7888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

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Honey Grove ISD PreRegistration for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Honey Grove Elementary has a link on our website for parents to give us information about your new Pre-K or Kindergarten student. Please go to honeygroveisd.net and go to the elementary tab to find the link.

Please complete the questions and we will mail you a packet.

PK: Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2020 and must be eligible by federal income guidelines, home language, or diagnosed disability.

Over income applicants will be placed after all eligible students are placed. If accepted, over income students will be required to pay $88 a week (amount subject to change).

K: Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2020.

If your student is already enrolled in our PK or Kinder classes, you DO NOT need to register for the 2020-2021 school year.

Back to school at Bailey Inglish

Now accepting online intake for 2020-2021 school year!

New students only!

Website: bonhamisd.org •Click on Campus •Click on Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center •Select in English or Spanish •Complete the Information and Submit •A school representative will contact you to complete the process.

•For children 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2020.

THANK YOU Essential Healthcare Workers!

EMPLOYMENT 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.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT For a busy family medicine clinic. Resumes by email only famcare05@verizon. net. Must include education, certifications, experience, front and back office skills and references. Full or part time considered.

Wage based on resume.

We do not provide medical insurance to employees.

Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center, Bonham, TX 75418.

NEED EXPERIENCED MECHANIC’S HELPER, FULL OR PART TIME. CALL: 903-821-0604 THE CITY OF BONHAM STREET DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor, able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and work in all types of weather conditions. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL. $11.41 per hour, health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and uniforms. Preemployment physical and drug test required.

Application and full job description is available at Bonham City Hall, 5014 Chestnut, Bonham, TX 75418 or online at www.cityofbonham.org.

Resumes submitted without an application will not be accepted. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SCOTT & GARRETT’S RENT A STORAGE UNIT CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist LAWN SERVICE IN BONHAM POSITION OPENINGS Mowing, Edging Several large units B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is & Weedeating. available starting at $64.95! accepting applications for Call 903-357-1212 Units sizes up to 10’x22’. immediate openings for or 214-636-3600.

Gated parking spaces start CNC Lathe/Mill Machinat $39.95. Located at 400 ist and also someone with hiring at $16.00 an FARM hour AND LAWN Katy Blvd.Drivers Move yourself Gear Cutting experience. 40 Now Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the MAINTENANCE in online 24/7 at www. hours per week plus overplus 1.5 Overtime.

Fannin County Commissioners’ Court will accept sealed Tree service, landscaping, meehanstorage.com.

For time. Full benefits including brush clearing, fence of bids for Vehicle Major Repairs, Maintenance & Towing more information call paid healthcare, retirement Potential Crew Leaders startand at $19.00 an hour. anyCounty kind, pipe fence paintRandy (903)292-0657. for theatSheriff’s Office other Vehicles. benefits and holiday, vacaing, power washing, house tion and sick pay. Climate painting, flagstone NEED COMPUTER HELP?experience have 6 yearsCommissioners’ driving Fannin County Court reserves the patios, right controlled shop. 7:30am- Must driveways, lot year mowComputer and as-four gravel 4:00pm, 5 days per week. to extend this software contract for (4) additional one (1) and very clean record. ing, gutters and drainsistance now available in Send resume via email periods if deemed to be in the best interest of the county. age, concrete demolition, Bonham and surrounding to brett@bfgammon.com.

Immediate startKnight if approved. any odd jobs. Call Jose areas.

Call Chuck 903-583-3597 from Vazquez at 903-227-5898 atSpecifications 903-583-0992.may be obtained

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

CARE GIVERS NEEDED! Experience required. If you are eager and ready to work in a rewarding field helping to care for the elderly; pass a background check; pass a drug screening; and able to work on a four day, 24 hour live-in rotation, then we may have the career move for you! Earn $2,280 per month, work 4 days and then be back home for 4 days. Call Seven Sisters for an appointment. 903813-8477

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903-583-1259.

972-838-4444 • 1802 LaneorMelissa, TX. Michelle Case Milrany TEXAS BEST HANDY-

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Continued from Pg. 10

HLG Irrigation & Landscaping.

Sprinkler design/installation & repair. Mowing, shrub/ tree trimming, drains, sod installation, fire pits, flagstone patios & walkways. All types of masonry work. LI#0023757.

Call/Text 903-771-8404 Ask for William.

BIG JOHN’S PAINTING AND DRYWALL Small jobs from one single drywall repair to repairs throughout the home.

Cracks, holes, water damage, patches, popcorn ceilings, wallpaper removal, match textures. Interior and exterior painting. 40 years experience. Free estimates.

903-209-6958 MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503

ROBERT’S HEATING and AIR Licensed and insured. Free estimates. 24 hour service. We NEED accept all major Notice CARPENTER is hereby given to all interested parties that credit the cards.

HELPER Financing Available.

Fannin County Commissioners’ Court will accept sealed Robert BONHAM AREA Fuller, owner and operator. Libids for Vehicle Major Repairs, Maintenance & Towing 903-821-0604 cense# TACLB27431E Call for the Sheriff’s Office and other County Vehicles.

903-647-0816.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Fannin County Purchasing AFFORDABLE STUMP MAN & REMODEL: Over East 1st Street No job GRINDING 20200 years experience.

TX 75418 Front yard or backyard. toBonham, small. Free estimates.

903-624-6006 Call Eric Baldwin 469mcase@fanninco.net 400-4086. Serving Grayson and Fannin Counties.

Sealed bids and electronic bids LIBERTY must be MOVING filed in the Local before and long distance County Purchasing Agent’s Office 2 p.m., May moves. Residential and NASH ENTERPRISES 14, 2020, or via email at mcase@fanninco.net or said office.

Insured and bonded.

REMODELING: Bath tile bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened Located in Leonard, TX. work, painting inside and on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Fannin Call 940-391-9298 or 940out, add-ons, drywall. FREE County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, 390-9978. estimates.

903-456-3783.

Bonham, TX 75418.

THE CLEANING LADY HOME REPAIRS Fannin County Commissioners reserves LetCourt me clean so the you right won’t & REMODELING to reject any andadditions, all bids. have to. Very reasonable Kitchens, baths, rates, great references! cabinets, carpentry, decks, Years of experience. HAVE porch covers, fencing and BROOM WILL TRAVEL! siding. Drywall repairs and Call Mairi 903-815-1877. painting. Call Billy at 903413-4338.

4/21/20

4/21/20

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Asphalt Materials, Emulsions and Road Oil for all Fannin County Precincts.

Specifications may be obtained from: Michelle Case Fannin County Purchasing 200 East 1st Street Bonham, TX 75418 mcase@fanninco.net Sealed bids or electronic bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office or via email to mcase@fanninco.net before 4 p.m., May 14, 2020 or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on Thursday May 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

4/21/20

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Haynes Landscape & Maintenance, Inc

NowPUBLIC hiring Drivers NOTICE OF BID at $16.00 an hour Notice is hereby plus time & agiven halfto all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed Overtime. bids for Vehicle Maintenance, Tire Repairs, Front End -----------------------------Alignments, etc. for the Sheriff’s Office and other County •Potential Crew Leaders Vehicles to include but not limited to: start at $19.00 an hour.

•Must 6 years Oilhave Changes, Lubrication, Fluid Levels, Tire Repairs, driving experience and Mount very clean record.

Front End Alignments, Balance and Rotation of Tires and other Normal Regular Maintenance.

Immediate start if approved.

• 972-838-4444 • in part or in whole These bids shall be awarded either depending on what is in Melissa, the best interest 1802 Milrany Lane, TX.of Fannin

County. Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to extend this contract for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if deemed to be in the best interest of the county.

4/21/20 OBITUARIES Specifications may be obtained from:

ARTHUR TOBIAS CHANEY JR.

Michelle Case Private Graveside Services Fannin County Purchasing for Arthur Tobias, “A.T.” 200 East 1st Street Chaney Jr., age 95, of Bonham, Texas were held Bonham, TX 75418 mcase@fanninco.net at Arledge Ridge Cemetery in Bonham, Texas under the direction Wise Sealed bids and electronic bids of must be Funeral filed in the Home.

Pastor Kevin Lane May County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 3 p.m., officiated the service.

A said 14, 2020 or via email at mcase@fanninco.net or Memorial Service will be bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on held at a later date. A. T. Thursday, May 14, 2020 passed at 3 p.m. in Saturday, the Fannin County away April Purchasing Agent’s Office, East 1st Street, Bonham, 11,200 2020 at Clyde W. Cosper TX 75418.

Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas.

Fannin County Commissioners A.T. Court was reserves born the on right to reject any and all bids. Texas, the son of Arthur November 11, 1924 in Ravenna, Tobias Chaney Sr. and Eura Edwina Hardy Chaney. He joined 4/21 the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II, where he was a B-17 flight engineer. A. T. married Ada Verdell on June 18, 1948 in Bonham, Texas. Together they raised three sons. They were married 70 years before her passing on June 10, 2019. A. T. was a member of the Bois d’ Arc Creek Cowboy Church in Bonham, Texas. He worked in carpentry his whole life, even in his 90s A. T. continued to practice his carpentry skills. A. T. was a football fanatic, he loved the Bonham Warriors and the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite pastime was gardening. Most of all, A. T. loved his family. He will be greatly missed. A. T. is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his daughter-inlaw, Marilyn Chaney.

Fond memories of A.T. will forever be remembered and cherished by his surviving family members; sons, Arthur Dean Chaney, Robert Chaney and wife Reba Dawson, and Jerry Don Chaney, all of Bonham, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Chaney and wife Lacey, Cole Chaney and wife Holly, David Flippo, Kristie Hughes, Beth Benkamila, Jessica Flippo, Josh Williams, Ashley Bellew, Brittany Ballard, and Nathan Dawson; several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Charity donations may be made in A.T.’s honor to a charity of your choosing.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

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may be bids obtained SealedSpecifications bids and electronic mustfrom be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 2 p.m., May Michelle 14, 2020, or viaCase email at mcase@fanninco.net or said Fannin Purchasing bids will not County be considered.

Bids shall be opened 200 East 1st Street on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Fannin TX Agent’s 75418 Office, 200 East 1st Street, CountyBonham, Purchasing mcase@fanninco.net Bonham, TX 75418.

A private graveside service for Clifford Ray Edwards, 87, of Gober, Texas was Oil Changes, Lubrication, Fluid Levels, Tire Repairs, held in Gober Front End Alignments, Mount Balance and Rotation of Cemetery, Gober, Texas under Notice herebyRegular given toMaintenance. all interested parties that the Tires and otherisNormal the direction of Wise Funeral Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed Home. Pastor Rick Edwards for Vehicle Maintenance, Front Endofficiated. Ray passed away These bids bids shall be awarded either inTire partRepairs, or in whole Alignments, Office and other CountyThursday morning, April 9, 2020 depending on whatetc. is for in the the Sheriff’s best interest of Fannin include but not limited Court to: reserves at his residence. A memorial County.Vehicles Fannin to County Commissioners service will be held at First the right to extend this contract for two (2) additional one Oil Changes, Lubrication, Fluid Levels, Tire Repairs, Christian Church in Bonham, (1) year periods if deemed to be in the best interest of Front End Alignments, Mount Balance and Rotation ofTexas at a later date. the county.

Ray was born July 30, 1932 Tires and other Normal Regular Maintenance. in McKinney, Texas, the son Specifications may be obtained from: These bids shall be awarded either in part or in wholeof James Albert Edwards and depending on what is in the best interest of FanninBeulah Mae Allcorn Edwards. He Michelle Case Fannin County Commissioners Court reserveswas a graduate of McKinney High Fannin County.

County Purchasing School and served his country the1st right to extend this contract for two (2) additional one 200 East Street in the US Army. Ray married (1)TX year periods if deemed to be in the best interest ofLinda Lou Inman on June 12, Bonham, 75418 the county. mcase@fanninco.net 1959 in McKinney. He was the

and electronic must the be right filed in the Fannin Sealed County bids Commissioners Courtbids reserves County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 2 p.m., May to reject any and all bids.

14, 2020, or via email at mcase@fanninco.net or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

may be bids obtained SealedSpecifications bids and electronic mustfrom: be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 3 p.m., May Michelle 14, 2020 or viaCase email at mcase@fanninco.net or said Fannin County Purchasing bids will not be considered.

Bids shall be opened on 200May East14, 1st2020 Street Thursday, at 3 p.m. in the Fannin County Bonham, TX Office, 75418 200 East 1st Street, Bonham, Purchasing Agent’s mcase@fanninco.net TX 75418.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Fannin County Commissioners’ Court reserves the right to extend this contract for four (4) additional one (1) year periods if deemed to be in the best interest of the county.

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Specifications may be Commissioners’ obtained from Court will accept sealed bids for Vehicle Major Repairs, Maintenance & Towing forCase the Sheriff’s Office and other County Vehicles.

Michelle Fannin County Purchasing Fannin County Commissioners’ Court reserves the right 200 East 1st Street to extend this contract for four (4) additional one (1) year Bonham, TX 75418 periods if deemed to be in the best interest of the county. mcase@fanninco.net

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Fannin County Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

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Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for Vehicle Maintenance, Tire Repairs, Front End Alignments, etc. for the Sheriff’s Office and other County Vehicles to include but not limited to:

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

Tax Assessor for McKinney ISD for 30 years. Ray had a great passion for farming and ranching and spent 45 years fulfilling this dream in both Collin and Fannin Counties. He was also a Texas real estate broker. Ray was a former member of First Christian Church of Princeton where he and electronic must the be right filed in theserved as the song leader, a Fannin Sealed County bids Commissioners Courtbids reserves Bible study teacher, an Elder Purchasing to rejectCounty any and all bids. Agent’s Office before 3 p.m., Mayand Board member. After moving 14, 2020 or via email at mcase@fanninco.net or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 200 East 1st Street, Bonham,

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to Fannin County, he became a member of First Christian Church in Bonham where he served as an Elder. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Doyle Wayne Edwards; a sister, Addie Mann and granddaughter, Courtney Farrell.

Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Edwards of Gober, TX; son, Kyle Edwards and fiancé, Tracy Nemoto of Gunter, TX; daughter, Teresa Farrell and husband, Jim of Nacogdoches, TX; brother, Bobby Kenneth Edwards and wife, Betty of McKinney, TX; sister, Gwendolyn Beachboard of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Blake Farrell, Tyler Edwards (Hilary), Morgan Farrell (Frank Weaver, fiancé), Amanda Brent (Hunter), and Megan Russell (Dalton); step granddaughters, Kiana and Tara Nemoto; great grandsons, Slate Edwards and Kayden Ray Weaver; great granddaughter, Emmie Lou Russell; sister-inlaw, Jean Edwards of Brashear, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family requests memorials to First Christian Church, 701 N. Main, Bonham, TX 75418.

Pallbearers were Blake Farrell, Tyler Edwards, Hunter Brent, Dalton Russell and Frank Weaver.

You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome. com

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Calling It A Career: Trenton softball standout Withrow 4/21/20 finishes likewise at Tarleton State manager Mark Cumpian. “She has done things right on and off the field and has played such an instrumental part of changing the culture of our program since the start of the 2017 season.

“She is a big reason we have reached the NCAA postseason three years in a row,” he said, “and would have probably been [in] a fourth postseason ...”

On March 15, Trenton’s Jordan Withrow. the Lone Star Tarleton State University sports Conference in which NCAA information photo DivisionII Tarleton

By Rich Hilliard competes suspended all athletic competition for STEPHENVILLE -- the remainder of the spring Jordan Withrow left a legacy semester due to COVID-19. at Trenton High School.

On March 30, the NCAA Her four years included the approved an additional year best days for the Trenton of eligibility for the affected softball program -- from athletes. obscurity beforehand On April 7, a day before to consecutive regional she would have made a semifinal appearances to rare return to North Texas back-to-back regional final -- if not for the cancellation, trips. pitching at Texas A&MWithrow had a similar Commerce -- she annouced effect during four years on a decision. the Tarleton State University “After a lot of prayer and softball team -- even pro/con lists, I have decided though her senior season it is time to hang up my in the pitcher’s circle was cleats,” said Withrow. “I prematurely abridged by have grown as a player and the current worldwide novel person at Tarleton. I had the coronavirus pandemic. best coaches, teammates, “Jordan Withrow is a and trainers who are now woman of character,” said my life long friends. fourth-year Tarleton softball

“I am so thankful God led me to Stephenville and allowed me to play softball at Tarleton,” she said. “I played alongside great athletes who supported me, pushed me, and had my back no matter what.

“They are the reason I was able to have the success I did.”

Withrow succeeded from the start at Tarleton.

As a freshman, she had a team-high 103 strikeouts.

Withrow also started 17 of the 26 games in which she pitched.

Withrow then began earning national notoriety and etching her name into Tarleton softball history as a sophomore. “[A]t the start of the 2018 season our ace (senior) pitcher Haley Freyman went down with a season-ending injury,” said Cumpian. “It was at that moment that Jordan Withrow came into the spotlight and never looked back and guided us all the way to the Regional Championship game.”

Nationally, Withrow finished No. 7 in pitching victories and No. 5 in strikeouts in 2018 to garner numerous awards: FastpitchNews.com Honorable Mention AllAmerican, NFCA AllRegion Second Team, D2CCA All-Region Second Team, LSC Pitcher of the Year, All-LSC First Team and four-time LSC Pitcher of the Week.

She finished 26-6 in the circle in 2018, with a school-

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single-season-record 252 strikeouts in 221 1/3 innings -- helping Tarleton garner its first 50-win softball season.

Withrow equated the first Tarleton softball player to notch a 200-strikeout single season, moving her into fourth place all-time in the category at the school.

During a program-record 34 starts in 2018, she had 25 complete games with six being shutouts -- the latter moving her into fourth place with nine career in that category.

“Haley Freyman was a huge part in my success at Tarleton,” said Withrow.

“I was forced to step up in her absence [that season]; she was my mentor and encourager.

“If it wasn’t for her guidance and effort to help me,” she said. “I would not have been able to overcome the mental pressure and physical demands so quickly.”

Her sophomore success also earned additional notoriety before the 2019 campaign: FastpitchNews. com Preseason AllAmerican and LSC Preseason Pitcher of the Year.

She justified it with her ensuing junior season.

With 215 more strikeouts in 2019, Withrow became the Tarleton career leader with 570, as she helped the team reach the LSC Championship game and third round of NCAA Regional Tournament.

Withrow had a 22-5

record in 2019, including 21 complete games, nine shutouts, and a career-best 1.81 earned run average in 189 innings.

She started 28 of the 36 games in which she played and had 22 assists.

Those efforts during her junior campaign garnered an Honorable Mention AllAmerica by FastPitchNews. com, D2CCA first team All-Region and an All-LSC First Team selection.

When play was paused -and later ruled finished -- in March of 2020, Withrow had been en route to a final great season at Tarleton, which had a 19-4 overall record and 6-0 mark in the LSC. She had a career-best 1.63 ERA in 86 innings, a 12-3 record, 106 strikeouts and nine complete games.

Opponents had managed only a .158 batting average in 2020 against her -- lowing their career BA to .198.

Amongst her career accomplishments, Withrow finished as the Tarleton leader in strikeouts (676) and wins (71) and placed third in innings pitched (608). She also ranked amongst the Top 10 in school history in numerous other categories.

“It’s a huge honor to have been able to leave a mark in the record books at Tarleton,” said Withrow. “I owe it all to my teammates who had my back each game; especially to all the catchers I played with for working so hard behind the

plate for me.

“Our coaches also gave me the confidence and tools that I needed to be successful in any situation and for that I’m thankful,” she said.

“Each record I surpassed was truly a team effort.”

Said Cumpian: “When you look back at the career of Jordan, she is going to go down as the best pitcher alltime at Tarleton State -- you name it; she’s done it all.

“Obviously with all of the accolades you would know Jordan was a very good pitcher, but the thing that I am going to miss about her is the presence and leadership she had on the field and in the locker room,” he said. “Jordan led by example and, every day she showed up to the field, she took it as an opportunity to get better. You just don’t find many players like her.”

“To watch her grow over the course of four years has been truly special because each year she always found ways to master her craft and make it better, even after two surgeries! Jordan went from being one of the quietest players on the team her freshman year to really having big body language the last three, which, when you look at the develop of her, [was when] she truly blossomed into one of the best pitchers in the nation!

It was so cool to see as a coach this talented young lady grow up right in front of your eyes and rest was just history from there.”