Red River Theatre Company

The Red River Theatre Company has learned that the male population in Bonham and Fannin County has not always been so shy about appearing onstage. A flyer of unknown vintage promoting a production, "Aunt Lucia," was billed as "The Great Collegiate Comedy" and "the biggest event ever staged in Bonham." Found among the memorabilia of the last MacPhelan Reese, the production featured 100 local people as characters in a spoof on collegiate sororities, fraternities and sports. The cast of characters reads like a Who’s Who in Fannin County, featuring, in addition to Mr. Reese as its star in the role of Aunt Lucia, such notables as Talmadge Moore, Alice Keeton, Hutch Leatherwood, Joe Gober, Alban McRae, Lem Tittsworth, Dr. H.R. Scates, C.H. Van Zandt, James Birdwell, The Honorable Mayor of Ector, Bill Tidwell, and then Sheriff Bud Hughes who played a "Girl with $1,000,000 Legs."
There was the fictional Tappa-Kegga-Nails Fraternity College Glee Club, and the all male Sig-A-Rette Sorority College Flappers.
The production took place at American Theatre in late May of whatever year it was performed. Reserved seats were on sale at Shinpaugh’s Drug Store for 50-cents for adults and 25-cents for children. It was sponsored by the Bonham Fire Department and directed by Universal Producing Company.
Red River Theatre Company, the nonprofit community theatre for Fannin County and Bonham, hopes that the men in the community will follow in their fathers’ footsteps and look into auditioning and performing onstage in some of its upcoming productions.
The RRTC has obtained permission from Judge Derrell Hall and the District Judges to produce the powerful man’s play, Inherit the Wind, late in 2004 with the Fannin County Courthouse and District Courtroom as the stage setting for the production.
Inherit the Wind is a stage play based on the famous Scopes trials regarding the theory of evolution. Red River Theatre Company offers the opportunity for men, women and youth to gain the acting experience that will be required of a cast that can successfully stage this ambitious project.

The play features, in addition to the young school teacher accused of forcing the theory of evolution upon his students, the famous lawyers who came to defend him and prosecute the case for the State, as well as a large cast in supporting roles. Some of the scenes in the play take place on the lawn of the courthouse. Patrons will be taken into the courthouse at intermission and into the courtroom for the actual trial. Patrons who come to the play dressed in the fashionable attire of the period will be seated in the Jury box.

A meeting will be hosted early next year with community leaders and persons interested in assisting with investigating the feasibility of RRTC moving forward with plans to produce the play which could result in an influx of tourists and visitors to the Bonham area.

Leonard Man Who Poured Tabasco Sauce On 2 Year Old Is Sent To Prison

Fannin County jurors had little sympathy for Danny Ray Dixon after learning that he had poured tobasco sauce over the head of a two year old child in Leonard. The jury took less than 30 minutes to convict Dixon and after hearing punishment evidence, took even less time to sentence him to 16 years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine.

On Monday, October 13, 2003, a jury was selected to hear the injury to a child case against Dixon. Dixon, age 22, of Leonard, pled not guilty to charges that he had slapped his girlfriend’s 2 year old boy on the face and leg and poured tabasco sauce on the child’s head.

On April 15 of this year, Leonard police were called to the home of Crimson Wolfe, after neighbors reported that a domestic disturbance was in progress. Officers arrived to find Ms. Wolfe’s 2 year old son with hand prints on his face and leg and hot sauce running down his face. Wolfe told police that when she arrived home that evening, Danny Ray Dixon, her boyfriend, insisted that she not go check on her crying 2 year old son. A struggle then ensued when Wolfe tried to pick up her son. When questioned by police, Dixon admitted to slapping the child on the leg but could give no explanation for the tabasco sauce on the child.

While in jail Dixon wrote several letters to Wolfe asking her to change her story, Wolfe turned the letters over to Fannin County Attorney Myles Porter who used them as evidence against Dixon at trial. "Those letters showed how manipulative and cunning this criminal was, said Porter. His defense was that Crimson Wolfe was the abuser but his own words came back to bite him at trial."

During the punishment phase of the trial, Porter offered evidence that Dixon was a drug dealer who recently got out of prison for burglary. The range of punishment in the case was from 2 to 20 years in the penitentiary and a fine of up to $10,000. Dixon’s court-appointed attorney, David Turner, asked the jury for lenience based on the fact that the child suffered no broken bones or serious injuries. Porter asked the jury to send a message to people who abuse children in Fannin County. "Our son turned two last week, I can’t imagine anyone who would even consider pouring tabasco sauce on a small child. I told the jury not to gamble on what this doper might do next time and I asked for a harsh sentence because he deserved it," said the County Attorney.

Porter thanked Officer George Warren of the Leonard Police Department for his hard work on the case and he praised the jury for their verdict. "Dixon thought he could fool this jury. I noticed he had the word ‘untouchable’ tattooed on his arm. This jury reached out and touched him," concluded County Attorney Porter.

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Ector Elementary Honors The Newest Member Of Its 50 Point Accelerated Reader Program

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Tiffany Sellers as the newest member of its 50 point A.R. Program. Tiffany who is in second grade is the daughter of Chris and LeAnn Sellers. Congratulations.

Tax Bills Mailed

The tax bills have been mailed by the Fannin County Appraisal District. If you own property in this district and do not receive your tax bill by October 25^th, please contact our office to get your tax information. Not receiving your bill does not remove your responsibility to pay your taxes timely.

• Check your bill for correct address and owner name

• Provide new or corrected address information on the back of your tax bill in the place provided and send it with your payment (address changes must be received in writing)

• Check to be sure you received all tax bills for all of the properties you own.

• You have until January 31, 2004 to pay your taxes without penalty or interest added

• You can make partial payments beginning now; penalty and interest will be added on any remaining balance after January 31, 2004

• The Appraisal District collects taxes for the county, schools and cities; The Appraisal District has no authority to relieve any taxes due

• Be sure to write your check for the correct amount due

• You may mail your payment in the envelope provided

• You may drop your payment in the drop box at the Appraisal District

• Appraisal District collection staff can only answer questions pertaining to tax bills and your payments; All other questions must be directed to other Appraisal District staff.

CBS Evening News Wants Regulation Of Home Schools

"CBS Evening News has done a hit piece on home schooling that is the worst case of biased reporting on home education that I have seen in my twenty years of leadership in the home school movement," said Tim Lambert, president of the Texas Home School Coalition. "Texas home schoolers are outraged," he asserted.

On October 13^th, CBS Evening News implied that if home schools in North Carolina were strictly regulated, the three Warren children might still be alive. In fact, child welfare workers were well aware of this family, had contacted the family eleven times, and were working with the family. In the trial of the Warrens for child abuse, defense attorneys asked why the children had not been removed from the home. If blame must be placed in this situation, perhaps it lays with child welfare officials.

The October 14th segment highlighted two Texas cases. The first was that of Andrea Yates, who killed her five children in June of 2001. The Yates had only one child of compulsory attendance age, but since this tragedy happened in the summer, no amount of home school regulation would have changed this horrible tragedy. CBS failed to mention that Andrea had attempted suicide in 1999 and suffered from postpartum depression and psychosis. In another Texas case cited by CBS, Deanna Lajune Laney killed two of her three sons in May of 2003. Although she taught her six- and eight- year-olds at home, the more accurate parallel is the mental illness of Mrs. Laney.

According to the FBI, 8,297 parents murdered their children between 1976 and 1999. That is an average of over 250 cases per year of children killed by their parents. CBS could only find a handful of cases of filicide involving parents who may have homeschooled to make the case that home educated children are in danger and home schooling parents should be subject to criminal background checks and strict regulation by the states. "Home education has nothing to do with filicide," said Mr. Lambert. "This appears to be a politically motivated story to stir up efforts to regulate home school families," he said, "and CBS should be ashamed for using such horrific and tragic situations to promote a political agenda."

Christmas Basket Donations

The Bonham Police Officer’s Association is preparing once again to participate in community assistance programs for the Holiday Season. Last year the BPOA assisted with serving approximately 200 families who requested assistance. This year the numbers are expected to be equal and possibly larger. Therefore, the BPOA is soliciting your generous contributions to help them help those in need.

Contributions may be mailed to Bonham Police Officer’s Association, 301 E. 5th St., Bonham, TX 75418, Attention Christmas Fund, or you may make your contribution in person at the Bonham Police Department, or call the Bonham Police Department and arrange to have your contribution picked up. The number to call is 903-583-2141.

Police Chief Mike Bankston is asking that citizens use caution throughout the Holiday Season for solicitors of donations and know whom they’re talking to and where their donations are going.

Linda Horton, Early Childhood Intervention Texoma Manager, Spoke To The Bonham Rotary Club

Bonham: Linda Horton, Early Childhood Intervention Texoma Manager, spoke to the Bonham Rotary Club at their weekly meeting Wednesday, October 15.
ECI provides services to children birth to three that are experiencing developmental delay in some area. Horton explained how ECI staff members work with the family as well as the child. ECI believes that the family is the best teacher and teaches parents how to incorporate therapy in regular daily routine activities. Early intervention is also the most effective time. Horton sited data that shows early intervention works and helps many children reach age targets before and after they enter school.

Horton also explained the 78th Legislative session budget cuts to ECI. Beginning January 1 some ECI families will begin paying a family cost share based on family size and income. Certain expenses related to medical and child-care will be deducted from the gross income before determining the ability to pay. Families of children in foster care or who are receiving Medicaid, AI and VI services in coordination with the public schools, CHIP, and TANF cash benefits will not have to pay a cost share. Cost share fees will not apply to screenings, assessments, development of Individual Family Service Plans, service coordination, or activities related to procedural safeguards.

ECI serves children in Grayson, Fannin, Cooke, Lamar, Delta, and Hopkins counties who have a developmental delay. ECI provides developmental therapy support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or who have a medical diagnosis likely to result in a developmental delay. A developmental delay can be defined as a significant variation in normal child development in one or more of the following areas: cognitive and/or communication development, physical development (vision, hearing, gross and fine motor skills and nutritional status), social and emotional development, and adaptive development and self-help skills.

Services available are: screening and assessment; speech, occupational and/or physical therapy, special instruction, family support and training; toy, book, and video lending library; service coordination for child and family; referral and transition services; other services specific to child and family needs. Services are provided in homes and community-based settings.

Paula Cawthon, Community Relations Director, then spoke about fund-raising activities conducted for ECI. The KFYN/KFYZ Radio Drive to be held on October 22 was discussed. Rotary members were urged to make a contribution to ECI at that time. The funds raised through the Radio Drive will provide scholarship money for families who are unable to afford services and program expenses. Cawthon also sited Fannin County contributors to the ECI and discussed how the funds had been used to help children and their families.

The ECI program is an affiliate of the Texas Interagency Council of ECI and hosted by Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma. For more information about the ECI program, call Grayson: 903-337-4810, Fannin: 903-337-4763, Cooke: 903-337-4782 and Delta, Lamar, and Hopkins: 903-395-4445.

Bonham Firefighter Takes 1^st In Firefighter Combat Challenge Wins Age Group And Overall Championship

City of Bonham Firefighter and EMT Mitch White competed in the Reno Fire Department’s "Firefighter Combat Challenge" on Saturday October 18^th, in Reno, Texas. Firefighters from all over North Texas competed including those from Dallas, Garland and other Metroplex Cities. Mitch competed in the 30 to 40 year old age group and took first place with time of one minute and fifty-eight seconds. The winners of all the groups then ran against each other for the overall championship and Mitch won with a time of one minute and fifty seconds.

The Firefighter Combat Challenge is a series of firefighter career related tasks that require a high level of physical strength and agility as well as stamina. The challenge is a timed event and the contestants must work their way through several stations and complete the tasks quickly but in a safe prescribed manner. The stations included advancing a charged hose line and picking up a two hundred pound dummy and dragging it across the finish line. The "Challenge" is a world wide competition and the finals are held in Las Vegas once a year.

Mitch has been a member of the Bonham Fire Department just over a year and is currently enrolled in paramedic school. "He expects the absolute best out of himself in everything he does," says Captain Jack Berni, "no matter how small or large the task, he strives for perfection." Mitch is looking forward to next years regional and national competitions which should start in the spring.

B&PW Selects Marshall, Gregory As Honorees

by Paul Berryhill

Glynell Sewell, Vice-President, Bonham State Bank "She never meets a stranger and makes her customers feel as if they were the only customers she has. She is always willing to share her experience and wants each employee to be the best they can be."

Linda Staton, Principal of Finley-Oates Elementary School, Bonham ISD "She is open to new ideas, especially anything that will enhance the students’ learning process. She is fair, honest, dedicated, and loves children. She is a wonderful example to all. She is an excellent leader and a wonderful friend."

Mary-k Ashley Wilson, 1^st Vice President of B&PW made the presentations of Boss and Woman of the Year, with Kathy Moss and Cathy Brownfield serving on the Boss of the Year Committee.

Soloist Kristi Baker, Director of The Woodmoore Assisted Living Center provided entertainment for the event.

National Business Women’s Week Committee who put together and coordinated the luncheon, award ceremony and entertainment included: Lue Norman, Inga Posey, Mary-k Ashley Wilson, Terri Hamby, Judy Teller and Barbara Hope.

Officers of B&PW include: Kathy Gregory, President; Cathy Brownfield, President Elect; Mary-k Ashley Wilson, 1^st Vice President; Elizabeth May, 2^nd Vice President; Judy Teller, Secretary; Glynell Sewell, Treasurer.

Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Reception Honoring

Sisk, Physicians and CEO

by Paul Berryhill

Ector Elementary Honors The Newest Member Of Its 50 Point Accelerated Reader Program

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Selah Burnett as the newest member of the 50 point A.R. Program. Selah who is in third grade is the daughter of Rodney and Vonda Burnett. Congratulations.

Ector Elementary Honors The Newest Members Of Its

25 Point Accelerated Reader Program

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize the newest members of its 25 point A.R. Program. They are (front row): Dathan Wiley, Cheryl Mangrum, Alora Lewis, Kaylee Smith, and Andy Haas, (back row): Kenna Thiry, Zachary Traylor, Cody Kennedy, Danyelle Huey, and Bradlee Coldiron.

Ector Elementary Employee Of The Week

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Betty Morris as our "Employee of the Week." Betty is a graduate of Bennington High School in Bennington, Oklahoma. Following graduation, she attended both Southeastern Oklahoma State University and East Texas State University, where she received her B.S. in Education. Betty has been a teacher at Ector for all of her eighteen years in education. During this time she has taught both kindergarten and first grade. Betty is married to Randy Morris and has two daughters, Anna and Sara. According to Betty, the best thing about her job is helping the children learn something new each day. "This is not only fulfilling for them but for me as well." Once again, we are proud to honor Betty Morris as the "Employee of the Week."

Ector Elementary Honors The Newest Member Of Its 50 Point Accelerated Reader Program

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Brianna Teel as the newest member of the 50 point A.R. Program. Brianna who is in third grade is the daughter of Paula Young. Congratulations.

Ector Elementary Honors The Newest Member Of Its 75 Point Accelerated Reader Program

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Cristi Abbott as the first member of the 75 point A.R. Program. Cristi who is in third grade is the daughter of David and Shelly Abbott. Congratulations.

A New Day Dawns

Kay Bailey Hutchinson

"It is like the soul coming back to the body." That was the sentiment expressed by Ibrahim Abdullah, a refugee returning to Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. His heartfelt words paint a vivid picture of the overwhelming change that has taken place in the lives of the Iraqi people in the last six months. It is hard for us as Americans to grasp just how dramatic that transformation has been. A brutal dictator who killed innocent men, women and children on a whim is gone. His band of thugs who intimidated, tortured and maimed has been scattered, captured or killed. And the Iraqi people are beginning to experience freedom and rebuild their lives after a generation of oppression.

For young Iraqis who have never known life without Saddam Hussein, last month brought about the most visible change. In September, millions of Iraqi children returned to school, marking one of the greatest successes of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. armed forces were integral in making that day possible. Our service men and women worked with local partners to refurbish schools that had been destroyed under Saddam so Iraq’s youth could experi­ence the world of opportunity that education offers.

Under the former Iraqi regime, desks were in pieces, blackboards broken, windows shattered, doorways stood void of doors, and poor or non­existent lighting was commonplace. U.S. military personnel and engineers, and American and Iraqi contractors worked to repair schools. Walls were painted, electrical wiring and plumbing fixed, glass replaced, security bars installed in windows, and school supplies were issued.

But more important than the new facilities and equipment that now welcome the children each morning is the absence of Saddam Hussein. No longer do Iraqi children start their day with a pledge of loyalty to him. No longer does his picture stare down from the walls, or up from the pages of their textbooks - "even the math books" as one Iraqi teacher said. The horrors of life under a dictator are gone. As reported in the National Review, "...there will be no mysterious disappearances from the classroom. No teachers and pupils will be found dead in school doorways ... Teenage schoolgirls will not be abducted and taken to one of the many harems maintained by Uday, Saddam’s sadistic elder son..." Life in Iraq has been altered forever, im­measurably for the better.

In October, a new national currency began replacing the old Iraqi money called "dinar." While here in America the new U.S. $20 bill being introduced hardly makes the evening news, the new Iraqi bills have international implications. Saddam Hussein’s image has been erased from the money, and the Iraqi people can pay for their groceries without his gaze. The new currency also signals the beginning of a stabilized Iraqi economy. While outside in­vestors avoided the country in the past, the new dinar will offer a measure of confidence to the market and bring economic opportunity to Iraqis and foreign investors alike.

Our military is performing heroic acts every day to ensure the Iraqi people are free and working toward a viable self-government. Step by step, normal life in Iraq is being established, as basic services are restored and hope is reborn. No words can quite convey the appropriate emotion better than those of the liberated people themselves. Raja Habib al-Khaza’i, the director of an Iraqi maternity hospital and a member of the Governing Council, said, "I helped deliver thousands of Iraqi babies, and now I am taking part in the birth of a new country and a new rule based on women’s rights, humanity, unity and freedom." A new day has indeed dawned for Iraq.

Top Of Texas Builders Association

Owning a Home is the American dream. Protecting the American dream home with a third party warranty is a service to Home Owners and quality builders best provided by Bonded Builders Home Warranty, Bill Deal told some 40 members and guests at the October meeting of Top of Texas Builders Assn. Tuesday at Shumardii’s Restaurant in Bonham.

Bonded Builders Home Warranty Association presented the program for the Builders group and they were hosts for the dinner. Bill Deal is director of Sales and Marketing of North Texas and Oklahoma, for Bonded Builders.

Third party Bonded Builders Warranty is a win-win situation for builder and homeowner, or potential buyer. Mr. Deal related stories whereby realtors, and people selling their home benefited throughout the ten year warranty period.

The Bonded Builder’s Home Warranty Association qualifies the builder before selling the Warranty. The only way a new Home Buyer can receive this protection however is for the builder to participate in the Bonded Builders home Warranty Association. Mr. Deal said, "The modest cost of the ‘gap’ coverage is included in the purchase price of the house as are other forms of protection that the builder buys."

Warranty companies can make good builders better. They have the ability to screen builders on the front and make sure they are financially sound. they moniter builders to make sure that they maintain their ability to build and sell quality homes. They make sure every home is inspected. They have a dispute resolution process to resolve problems between builders and homeowners. This win win status of building is mandatory in many other states. It requires and inspires quality products, and satisfies homeowners.

In August of 2000 the Bonded Builders Warranty merged with Banker’s Insurance Group of St. Petersburg, Fla. Bonded Builders is the only major new home warranty company owned by a national property and casualty insurance company. They believe that its customer satisfaction rate is the greatest. The ethical approach and the customer satisfaction code has made them have a competitive edge in the construction industry today. Realtors find a Home Warranty policy aids them in home sales and also those with a Warranty are approved when the person seeks in FHA loan.

Joe Ward opened the meeting with prayer. Mayor Carl McEachern led in the Pledge to the Flag.

Drew Vaughan, representing Sen. Bob Deuell, brought an update on legislative activities in Austin.

New committee appointments to the group include Aleha Michaud, registration and door prizes; and Melody Michaud coordinator.

Dr. Gary Sisson and Allyson Cardil presented a program of Nostalgic music during dinner. They represent Red River Theatre Group Singers.

Mrs. Gary Sisson was introduced as the newly appointed treasurer.

Door prizes were won by Susie Mulder, Jamie Harlin, Leona Bowling, Leon Hurse of Ladonia, Stephanie Castle, Lenda High, Carrol Mulder, Susan White, Debbie Sisson, R.W. High, Donnie Coffman, Donnie Snider, Susie McEachern, Joe Ward, Harold Stephens, and Roy Lawson.

Donnie Snider won the gift certificate for a foursome of golf for 18 holes at Legacy Ridge, donated by Dan Glaser.

Bonham School Trustees Approve Lease Agreement

By Paul Berryhill

The Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement with the Fannin County Community Network (FCCN), a non-profit organization. The lease agreement concerns the occupancy of a building on school property at 108 W. 11^th St. in Bonham from which FCCN conducts business and provides BISD with technical support. FCCN and BISD had been operating at the location on a "gentlemen’s agreement", but FCCN requested a formal lease agreement.

Questions arose at the last school board meeting concerning FCCN as to how they conduct their business. The motion to accept the lease died for the lack of a second. Some board members were concerned as to what the public might perceive as to the school district’s involvement with the non-profit organization. Apparently, with the unanimous vote, the board is now comfortable with the situation. School Board President Charles Butler said the Texas Education Agency had approved the lease agreement in principal. He stated that after the BISD board approves it, then TEA will look it over again for final approval.

FCCN is managed by Bret Simpson who is also the BISD Technology Director. The board of directors includes Simpson, Ricky Gatlin, Curriculum Director of BISD and another school employee Kelly Trompler. Through the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board FCCN received a grant for $500,000 in 2002.

FCCN provides low cost internet access for students and employees of Bonham ISD. They also sell the service to businesses and individuals. After operating costs FCCN is to donate their profits to BISD to supplement technology funding. Last year BISD reportedly received $25,000. It is this donation that basically pays for the lease of the building on W. 11^th St. The school district cannot set the amount of the lease and FCCN is not required to donate any certain amount of money. However, the school can terminate the lease at any time if they deem the arrangement as unacceptable.

At a previous meeting school officials said FCCN could operate from an office off-campus and do the work they do for the school. Simpson said it just seems to work better and that he uses school personnel to assist FCCN.

Even though school employees are managing and serving on the FCCN board, other BISD employees are being used to assist FCCN and it’s all being done on school property, Butler stated in an earlier meeting, "This is not really our non-profit entity and they’re not responsible to responding to our questings about who runs it, how do you run it, what’s your profit, how much is you profit. The lease agreement just simply says that they’ll pay the net profits to BISD."

All board members were present for the meeting and included Mike Sisk, Charlotte Kearney, Nolan Ashmore, Charles Butler, Clark Smith, Doyce Taylor and Allen Sanderson.

High School Principal Resigns

John Sorrell recently informed BISD Superintendent Dr. Linda Gist of his resignation as Bonham High School Principal effective June 30, 2004. Dr. Gist made the announcement at the most recent BISD Board of Trustees meeting.

Sorrell told The Fannin County Special, "I am certified to be a School Superintendent and at this point in my career, now is the time to pursue it," Sorrell said. "I wanted to give the school board and superintendent plenty of time in their search to find a new principal and keep the high school headed in the right direction."

Financial Accountability Rating High At BISD; Concerns Voiced About Math And Science At BHS

by Paul Berryhill

BISD Superintendent Dr. Linda Gist informed attendees at the regularly scheduled meeting of the BISD Board of Trustees, that the district had received the "highest rating" for state financial accountability.

Gist stated there were a couple of areas where "we could have done better." One was in the collection of taxes and the other was in the designation of funds as the district’s fund balance was too high without showing where money was to be spent.

In the superintendent’s report, one area of concern was in the Six Weeks Assessment Results regarding student academic achievement. Overall the district met "adequate yearly progress". Board member Allen Sanderson noted that he felt a lot of work was needed at the high school in the area of math and science.

Later Sanderson spoke about a comment he read from a report written by John Sorrell, Bonham High School Principal. Sanderson read, "With a couple of exceptions, the staff is with the program." Then speaking to Dr. Gist and the other members of the board, "I think to be successful, all the staff needs to be with the program. Because that’s the goal of this board, is the academic improvement of this district. I think if you look at that comment versus what’s on the scores (math and science) it correlates. That’s my personal opinion," Sanderson concluded.

BISD Curriculum Director Ricky Gatlin stated, "One teacher not doing their job destroys our vertical alignment in achieving academic success of students."

In other business, the board:

• noted November 7th, 10 a.m. as the Veterans Day Program at the football field;

• noted the average daily attendance at 1,857;

• approved 16 substitute teachers;

• approved tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collections for Sept. 2003;

• approved financial statements and bills payable; • approved financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.

Soapbox

by Paul Berryhill

Ector Elementary Employee Of

The Week

The faculty of Ector Elementary is proud to recognize Joyce Morris as our "Employee of the Week." Joyce is a graduate of Bonham High School. Following graduation, she attended East Texas State University where she received her B.S. in Elementary Education with specializations in reading and special education. Joyce has been a teacher at Ector for all of her twenty one years in education, spending seven years in K-12 special education, and the last fourteen as the second grade teacher. Joyce, who is also the secretary of the PTO, is married to Roger Morris and has one son, Jeff. According to Joyce the best thing about her job is helping the children develop a love for reading. Once again, we are proud to honor Joyce Morris as the "Employee of the Week."

Kiss A Pig Contest

The winner of the FFCC Kiss a Pig Contest was Tommy Eskue, the Fannin County Fair Board President. Eskue was a good sport about winning by a landslide and participated in the porcine smooch with great flair late Saturday afternoon at the beginning of the fair auction. In front of a large cheering crowd, Tommy Eskue puckered up and laid a big KISS on "Miss Piggy", a pot-bellied pig who was donated for the occasion by the Spindle family. The Friends of Fannin County Critters wishes to thank all the contestants, businesses and participants who voted with cash and coin. Over $500 was raised by the Kiss a Pig contest for the Friends of Fannin County Critters.

Fannin County Fair Parade Winners

1st - Dodd City 4H 2nd - Fairview Nursing Home 3rd - Calvary Baptist Church

Entries on Foot: 1st - Cub Scouts Pack 54 2nd - Fannin County Green Party - gas and elec. car 3rd - James McCarley - barrel train

Driven Entries: 1st - Lee Mast - antique tractors 2nd - Kayla Wade - queen contestant 3rd - Victoria Nichols - princess contestant

Animal Entries: 1st - D’s Romantic Carriage Services, Inc. 2nd - Jones Family - horse drawn wagon 3rd - Lady Outlaws Riding Club

Characterization: 1st - Ashland Merworth - little miss contestant 2nd - Stephenson School 3rd - Fannin County Head Start - barrel train

Update On Third Called Session (Continued)

The Texas Legislature recently adjourned the third called session after completing work on several pieces of legislation, including a new congressional redistricting plan. Contained in this article are analyses of some of that legislation.

House Bill 2 - H.B. 3588, passed during the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, comprehensively restructures the state’s transportation system. H.B. 2 further clarifies and amends provisions of the Texas Transportation Code. H.B. 2 also makes provisions regarding contingency appropriations to certain health and human services programs.

House Bill 23 - The Office of Patient Protection within the Health Professions Council was created by H.B. 2985, 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003. While fees were established and will be collected, no appropriation was made to the Health Professions Council for the operation of the program. H.B. 23 appropriates the fees collected under H.B. 2985 to the Health Professions Council for the administration of the Office of Patient Protection.

House Bill 24 - H.B. 1487, creating Chapter 1305 of the Occupations Code, was enacted by the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, to establish the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board, provide minimum state standards for electricians and electrical contractors, and allow the Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt fees to cover the cost of administering the Act. H.B. 24 authorizes fees collected by the Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 1305 of the Occupations Code to be appropriated to the department for the purpose of administering that
chapter.

House Bill 35 - The House Committee on Regulated Industries is a new committee that has oversight of electric utility issues. H.B. 35 changes the composition of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee to reflect the new house committee by replacing the chair of the House Committee on State Affairs with the chair of the House Committee on Regulated Industries as a member of the oversight committee.

House Bill 37 - H.B. 1365, enacted in the 78th Regular Session, provides funding for the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. H.B. 1365 contained a provision intended to allow state agencies and governmental agencies in areas that are in nonattainment or near nonattainment in the Clean Air Act to give a limited preference to a vendor that uses heavy-duty trucks and equipment that meet or exceed existing state or federal environmental standards. The language in H.B. 1365, "affected counties," could be interpreted to apply only to near nonattainment counties and to exclude the nonattainment counties. H.B. 37 adds nonattainment counties to the list of counties eligible to give preference to a vendor that uses heavy-duty trucks and equipment that meet or exceed existing state or federal environmental standards and provides that the duties of the Texas Council on Environmental Technology are transferred to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

To contact Sen. Deuell about the legislative process, contact the Capitol Office at (512) 463-0556 or mail to Sen. Bob Deuell, Texas Senate, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, TX 78711. The website for the Texas Senate is www.Senate.state.tx.us. The e-mail address for Sen. Deuell is: bob.deuell@senate.state.tx.us.

Caddo Grassland Trailriders Asso.

Fall Fundraiser

The Caddo Grassland Trailriders Assoc. held their fall fundraiser on Oct. 11 at the Trailhead, Lake Coffemill. the day consisted of two rides, an evening meal, an auction, the drawing for a rifle and some good clean fellowship.

The riders came from all over Northeast Texas and some from Oklahoma as well.

Our chef for the night, Joe Cox, prepared hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings. Some our our ladies prepared some great desserts. The auction was a huge success. Old and new items were auctioned off, breedingsby Prescott Paints, a quilted wall hanging, teeth bleechings donated by Family and Cosmetic Denistry, McKinney, TX, hats from Crazy House, Reno, TX, some freeze brandings by Lee Conway, feed from Bonham Hardware and a lot more great things.

The Grand Finale of the evening was the drawing of the rifle. The winner was Mike Durlin.

We would like to say a big "Thanks" to all our members for selling tickets and making the rifle raffle a big success. Our top ticket sellers were Marsha Hodge and John Young.

If you would like to become a member of our organization please call our President - Alton at 903-378-7845; Vice President - John at 903-640-1920; Secretary Mike at 903-664-2618; or our Treasurer Judy at 903-583-3046.

We have a large camp site with restroom facilities, some beautiful trails, and trailriders young and old riding horses and mules. We presently have about 75 families on our membership roll. The memberships are $10 for a single person and $15 for a family per year. We meet the third Sat. of each month at the "Trailhead."

Historic Farm and Ranch Applications Due Nov. 15

Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs today reminded Texans that applications for the 2003 Family Land Heritage Program are due Nov. 15. The Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program recognizes farms and ranches that have been in continuous agricultural operation by the same family for 100 years or more. Since the program started in 1974, TDA has recognized 3,773 farms and ranches in 220 Texas counties.

Combs commended past honorees and those who have submitted their applications for this year’s program for their hard work in making Texas agriculture what it is today - the second largest industry in the state.

"Each family’s agricultural legacy is an internal part of our state’s agricultural success," Combs said. "This program recognizes each family’s contribution to Texas agriculture and the county where their ancestors settled."

Farms and ranches that qualify will be honored during a ceremony in March in Austin. Each family’s agricultural history also will be chronicled in a registry. Honorees can also obtain historic farm or ranch signage for their property.

"I encourage landowners who have a family farm or ranch that qualifies to apply today," Combs said. "It is a great way to recognize your family’s hard work and dedication and a wonderful gift to pass onto your children and grandchildren."

Applications are available through county judges, TDA’s Web site at www.agr.state.tx.us or by contacting Family Land Heritage Coordinator Melissa Blair, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711 or (512)463-2631.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Fall Festival

Bonham Snap Center

Chicken Fried Steak/Cream Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Creole Squash, Bread, Spiced Pineapple & Cookies

Chicken Salad, Pea Salad, Tomatoes, Bread, Spice Cake, Milk

BBQ Wieners, Scalloped Potatoes, Cabbage & Carrots, Bread, Raisin Apple Cobbler

Pinto Beans & Ham, Oven Fried Okra, Greens, Cornbread, Rice Pudding, Milk

Roast Beef/Gravy, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Bread, Peaches, Milk

Bonham ISD Menu

Breakfast: Waffles w/Syrup, Breakfast Cereal, Toast Buttered, Apple Wedges. Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Crackers, Pickle Spears, Apple Wedges, Pears, Blonde Brownie.

Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast, Breakfast Cereal, Toast Buttered, Fruit Cocktail, Canned. Lunch: Chicken Nuggets Rings, Yummy Hot Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Gelatin Desserts.

Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Toast Buttered, Breakfast Cereal, Pears. Lunch: Sausage Pizza, Tossed Salad, Assorted Salad Dressing, Peaches, Frozen, Sweet, Pears, Wacky Cake.

Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Buttered Toast, Breakfast Cereal, Pineapple Chunks. Lunch: Nachos with Ground Beef, Tossed Salad, Pinto Beans, Orange Smiles, Fruit Crisp, Picante Sauce.

Breakfast: Biscuits, Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Bananas. Lunch: Chilli Dog/Cheese, French Fries, Celery Sticks, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Sherbet.

Breakfast: Morning Sausage Roll, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Fresh Pears. Lunch: Steak on Bun, Potato Chips, Pickle Spears, Peaches, Fresh Pears, Frozen Fruit Bar.

Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Orange Smiles. Lunch: Ham, Yummy Hot Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Oranges Smiles, Gelatin Desserts.

Breakfast: Ham, Egg, Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Pineapple Chunks. Lunch: Sausage Pizza, Tossed Salad, Corn, Pineapple Chunks, Chilled Pudding.

Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Rosy Applesauce. Lunch: Chili, Pinto Beans, Apricots, Carrot Sticks, Crackers.

Breakfast: Glazed Donuts, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Pears. Lunch: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, French Fries, Burger Salad, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Pears, Wacky Brownie.

Breakfast: Cinnamon Sugar Pop Tart, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Orange Smiles. Lunch: Chicken Nugget Rings, Yummy Hot Rolls, Tater Tots, Country Gravy, California Vegetables, Peaches.

Breakfast: Breakfast Bagel, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Peaches. Lunch: Vegetable Beef Soup, Pimento Cheese Sandwich, Potato Chips, Pickle Spears, Apricots, Assorted Ice Cream, Milk- Variety, Crackers.

Breakfast: Sausage on Stick, Syrup, Pancake, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Canned. Lunch: Fish Nuggets, Black Eyed Peas, Macaroni and Cheese, Chilled Pears, Cornbread.

Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Pineapple Chunks. Lunch: Sliced Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, Creamed Potatoes, Rolls, Milk-Variety, Pumpkin Pie, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Rosy Applesauce. Lunch: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, French Fries, Burger Salad, Rosy Applesauce, Assorted Ice Cream.

Breakfast: Sausage and Biscuit, Country Gravy, Breakfast Cereal, Buttered Toast, Peaches. Lunch: Turkey Club Wrap, French Fries, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Pickle Spears, Peanut Butter Cookies.

Breakfast: Ham, Egg, Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Country Gravy, Buttered Toast, Apple Wedges. Lunch: Hamburger, Burger Salad, Potato Chips, Frozen Juice Bar, Apple Wedges, Milk-Variety

Holiday

Holiday

Holiday

"Thank You" From Compass Ministries

Compass Ministries are forever always humbled by the great response in what-ever we have going in order to assist those in Fannin County who have needs.

You have made the merchandise sale & B.B.Q., Oct. 9-10-11, a great success. This event was held to begin our Christmas fund drive for 2003.

Last year you helped make it possible to see that 126 children and 49 families had a great Christmas after interviewing families we wre able to fill the needs and wishes of the children, complete with food baskets for Holiday meals for the families.

Many volunteers gather to be a part of this wonderful project, and we invite you be a part of this years activity as a volunteer to share the joy of doing for others.

Our next project for this year is the ‘Happy Jubilee Singers’ Christmas Concert on December 6 at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Your only admission is non-perishable food items, new toy, or a donation which all will be used this Christmas.

The "Haven of Rest House" at 1500 N. Center will be alive with activities as we begin taking applications for Christmas help, Monday November 3. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Once again and by popular demand we will offer "The Happy Jubille Singers" cookbooks. The 3rd printing will be ready by November 15th. You may call us anytime, if you would like to be a part of this Christmas Joy.

It’s the great coming together with caring and love for one another that makes this all possible.

Thank you and God Bless You, as we do the work God placed us on this earth to do.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Compass Ministries 903-583-6145.

Whitewright Country  Christmas Fair

Saturday November 1^st

Downtown merchants in Whitewright are planning and old-fashioned Country Christmas Fair on Grand Street in Downtown Whitewright Saturday, Novemer 1, 2003.

As you stroll along the downtown main street craft vendors, local booster clubs and school clubs will show their wares along with bake sales, spirit items, WW FFA Booster Club petting zoo, etc. A children’s sidewalk chalk drawing contest will be held at 11:00 a.m. judged by local artists, sponsored by Peachtree Gallery and Garden Shoppe & Antique Market. Local minstrels (local vocal and instrumental groups) will be featured on the half-hour beginning at 1:00 p.m.

All of the downtown merchants will have their Christmas and Holiday items featured along with special drawings taking place every hour. Boyd Garner of Garners Brothers Photography will be taking "country" themed pictures of individuals to help remember the Country Christmas Fair. The Whitewright Players production of "Ain’t Done Right By Nell" will be featured at the Odeum Theater at 2:00 p.m.

The WW Volunteer Fire Department will have a Pancake Breakfast beginning at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beginning at noon the SNAP Center will be serving cornbread and beans.

Come out and enjoy the "by-gone" days of yesteryear as the Whitewright Downtown Merchants sponsor a one-of-a-kind Country Christmas Fair.

Fannin County Museum of History To Host Book Signing

"His legacy is in the stack of swing solos he recorded with Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton." The legend of Bonham’s famed jazz guitarist, Charlie Christian, will be reintroduced with the publication of a new biography entitled "Charlie Christian - Solo Flight, by British writer, golfer, and jazz guitarist, Peter Broadbent.

Presentation of the book and a book signing will be held at Fannin County Museum of History, Wednesday November 5 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Broadbent, a Cardiff, Wales native has become one of the most respected authorities on the life and career of Christian.

Through the years he has acquired a huge archival collection concerning Christian which he now shares in his engrossing biography.

Broadbent will arrive in Bonham, November 3 for a four day visit during which he will visit the Christian home, where Charlie was born and Gates Hill Cemetery where he is buried. The public is invited to attend the reception and book signing at The Fannin County Museum of History, 1 Main Street.

Halloween Fun Needs Extra Helping Of Safety Tips

The loot is spread across the table. Eager ghosts, goblins, monsters and other creatures of various sizes watch as decisions are carefully made. This pile is OK to eat; that group looks unsafe.

The happy ending to a child’s Halloween trick-or-treat neighborhood foray usually is gobbling up as many treats as allowed by the resident grown-up. The other successful conclusion to the Oct. 31 ritual, according to Texas Department of Health (TDH) safety experts, is the safe return of all participants.

"Children need help staying safe while they collect Halloween treats as well as at the end of the evening when they begin to enjoy the goodies," said Susan Warren, director of the TDH Safe Riders Traffic Safety program.

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, 43 percent of child pedestrians killed in traffic-related incidents are hit after school or at dusk between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. And 81 percent of traffic-related childhood pedestrian deaths occur at locations other than intersections.

"Children are excited at Halloween," Warren said. "They are wearing strange, sometimes oversize costumes; and many young children may not be used to walking around after dark. Plus, drivers often have difficulty seeing children, especially at night."

TDH Offers These Safety Tips For Children:

• Look left, right and left again for cars and trucks before crossing the street. Walk on sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.

• Don’t cut across lawns or go through backyards, parks and alleys.

• Don’t hide behind cars or cross the street from between parked cars; go to a corner.

• Never accept rides from strangers or take treats from someone who’s in a car or truck.

• Use a flashlight and be sure it has fresh batteries.

• Wear light-colored costumes and put reflective strips on them. Be sure costumes are short enough so you will not trip.

• Wear comfortable shoes that fit. High heels or big floppy shoes are not safe for walking.

• Use face paint rather than a mask or hood that covers your eyes.

• Stay away from lighted candles, matches and open fires.

• Be careful around animals. Even pets you know may be scared by costumes and loud or strange noises.

• Trick-or-treat only at houses where you know the people and then only if the porch light is on.

• Don’t eat any treats until they are checked by an adult.

TDH Offers These Safety Suggestions For Adults:

• Look for a "flame resistant" label on costumes, masks, beards and wigs. Use fire-resistant materials when making costumes.

• Be sure children carry only soft, flexible knives, swords or other props.

• Accompany trick-or-treaters under 12.

• Set a time for older children to be home. Know the route they will take.

• Never let a child go trick-or-treating alone. Be sure at least two buddies go together.

• Remove breakable items or obstacles such as ladders, tools and toys from your yard.

• Keep jack-o’-lanterns and lighted candles away from areas where costumes or paper decorations might touch the flame.

TDH Offers This Safety Information For Motorists:

• Slow down in residential neighborhoods.

• Watch for children in the street or on medians and curbs. Be especially aware that children may cross the street in the middle of the block.

• Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.

• If you are driving children around for trick-or-treating, be sure they get in and out of the car on the curb side of the car, away from traffic.

• Do not wear a Halloween mask while driving.

"Parents need to remind children about safety dos and don’ts every year," Warren said. "Even if children walk to school or around the neighborhood often, they need to take extra precautions on Halloween."

Parents still need to check all treats, Warren said. "Look at the wrapping carefully, and throw away anything that looks suspicious. Inspect fruit for any punctures or holes. Wash fruit carefully and cut open before eating.

"Don’t overestimate your child’s safety knowledge," Warren advised. "It’s OK to be overprotective."

Elk & Peterson To Wed

Daryl and Becky Elk of Bonham, TX, are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Dustin Ray Elk to Stephanie Irene Marie Peterson, daughter of Trish Peterson of Anza, CA. The couple will be married at 6:00 p.m. on December 20, 2003 at Sandy Baptist Church in Ravenna, TX. Family and friends are invited.

The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Hamilton High School in Anza, CA. The groom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Bonham High School. Dustin is currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and stationed at Camp Miramar in San Diego, CA. Dustin is the grandson of Harry and Ila Elk of Bonham, TX, and Morris and Frances Vest of Ravenna, TX.

The couple is registered at Wal-Mart.

Dustin would enjoy hearing from his many friends. If you would like to contact him, his email address is Dustin1245@excite.com.

Penna & Aragon To Wed

Matt Penna & Sabrina Aragon would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Matt is the son of Rick and Terry Penna of Leonard, grandson of John and Sally Williams Delk of Bonham, and great-grandson of Maragret Williams, also of Bonham. Sabrina is the daughter of Cliff and Debbie Collins of Leonard, and Ms. Jessie Aragon of Waimanalo, Hawaii.

The wedding ceremony will be January 4, 2004, in Waikiki, where Matt is currently serving the Navy as a sonar technician. Sabrina plans to continue her education in Physical Therapy.

Klaeger & Stone

To Wed

Kathy Klaeger and Casey Stone, both of McKinney, are planning their wedding for January 24th at the First United Methodist Church in McKinney. The Rev. Dr. John Allan of the church will perform the ceremony.

Miss Klaeger is the daughter of Eddie and Lillian Klaeger of Plano. She graduated from Bonham High School and Texas A&M University in Commerce. She is employed by the McKinney Independent School District as a Middle School math teacher.

Mr. Stone is the son of Kelley and Becky Stone of McKinney and Cathy Stone of New Boston. He graduated from McKinney High School and is currently attending DeVry University. He is employed by Collin County as a web administrator.

2003 FANNIN COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

1^st - Mindy Roberts - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Chance Roberts - Bonham FFA 3^rd - Nathan Roberts - Bonham FFA

4^th - Joshua Gonzales - Trenton FFA 5^th - Jakeb Parsons - Bonham FFA 6^th - Allen Jones - Ector FFA 7^th - Kalyn Jager - Bois D Arc 4-H 8^th - Clay Parsons - Bonham 4-H

1^st - Alicia Wilbanks - Bois D Arc 4-H 2^nd - Joshua Gonzales - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Alicia Wilbanks - Bois D Arc 4-H 4^th - Dustin Paff - Bois D Arc 4-H 5^th - Amber Wilbanks - Bois D Arc 4-H 6^th - Dustin Paff - Bois D Arc 4-H

7^th - Caitlin Owens - Bois D Arc 4-H8^th - Aleshia Owens - Bois D Arc 4-H

Alicia Wilbanks - Bois D Arc 4-H

Mindy Roberts - Bonham FFA

1^st - Jordan Mallicote - Honey Grove FFA 2^nd - Justin Milton - Honey Grove FFA

1^st - Weston Mallicote - Honey Grove FFA

Grand Champion

Weston Mallicote

Jordan Mallicote

Jordan Mallicote

Weston Mallicote

Cody Allen - Trenton FFA

Kyle Griffin - Trenton FFA

1^st - Connor Reed - Dodd City FFA

1^st - Cody Douglas - Trenton FFA 2^nd - Meagan Butler - Sam Rayburn FFA

1^st - Will Reed - Dodd City FFA

Will Reed - Dodd City FFA

Cody Douglas - Trenton FFA

1^st - Joey Dilliard - Savoy FFA 2^nd - Devin Griggs - Bonham FFA 3^rd - Chase Hickman - Honey Grove FFA

4^th - Kasie Dawson - Dodd City FFA 5^th - Brandi Alexander - Bois D Arc 4-H

1^st - Traci Dilliard - Savoy FFA 2^nd - Whitney Baker - Savoy FFA

Traci Dilliard - Savoy FFA

Joey Dilliard - Savoy FFA

1^st - Mason Cox - Ector FFA 2^nd - Matt Cox - Ector FFA 3^rd - Tyler Franklin - Fannindel FFA 4^th - Katie Morrow - Fannindel FFA 5^th - Misty Akers - Dodd City FFA 6^th - Kaylen Fogelburg - Honey Grove FFA

1^st - John Cook - Savoy FFA 2^nd - Devin Griggs - Bonham FFA

1^st - Matt Cox - Ector FFA 2^nd - Mason Cox - Ector FFA 3^rd - Kurt Edwards - Trenton FFA 4^th - Clay Jones - Trenton FFA

1^st - Kasie Dawson - Dodd City FFA 2^nd - John Cook - Savoy FFA

Mason Cox - Dodd City FFA

Matt Cox - Dodd City FFA

Traci Dilliard - Savoy FFA

Will Reed - Dodd City FFA

Cody Allen - Trenton FFA

Spencer Roberts - Leonard FFA

Mason Cox - Ector FFA

Matt Cox - Ector FFA

1^st - Sarah Lance - Bois D Arc 4-H

1^st - Brenna Irvin - 4-Corners 4-H 2^nd - Sarah Lance - Bois D Arc 4-H 3^rd - Rachel Arriola - 4-Corners 4-H 4^th - Talley Arriola - 4-Corners 4-H 5^th - Maranda Warlick - 4-Corners 4-H

1^{st ­}- Rachel Arriola - 4-Corners 4-H 2^nd - Brenna Irvin - 4-Corners 4-H

1^st - Noah Hensley - Bonham 4-H 2^nd - Rachel Arriola - 4-Corners 4-H 3^rd - Andrew Hensley - Bonham 4-H 4^th - Talley Arriola - 4-Corners 4-H 5^th - Brenna Irvin - 4-Corners 4-H 6^th - Desiree Deckard - 4-Corners 4-H

Rachel Arriola

Noah Hensley

1^st - Brodie Morton - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Brittney Benvidies - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Joe Giles - Trenton FFA

4^th - Cassidy Benvidies - Trenton FFA

1^st - Amber Sadler - Dodd City FFA 2^nd - Garrett Sadler - Dodd City FFA 3^rd - Justin Hinton - Trenton FFA

4^th - Brodie Morton - Bonham FFA

1^st - Amber Sadler - Dodd City FFA 2^nd - Kirk Edwards - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Brittiny Benvidies - Trenton FFA

4^th - Alexis Zastoupil  5^th - Joey Dilliard - Savoy FFA 6^th - Whitney Benvidies - Trenton FFA

1^st - Joe Detwiler - Ector FFA 2^nd - Justin Hinton - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Cassidy Benvidies - Trenton FFA

4^th - Traci Dilliard - Savoy FFA 5^th - Whitney Benvidies - Trenton FFA

1^st - Justin Hinton - Trenton FFA 2^nd - Matt Cox - Ector FFA 3^rd - Brittney Benvidies - Trenton FFA

1^{st ­} - Dylan Garcia - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Cassidy Benvidies - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Richard Andrews - Bonham FFA

Amber Sadler - Dodd City FFA

Amber Sadler - Dodd City FFA

Justin Hinton - Trenton FFA

Joe Detwiler - Ector FFA

1^st - Tanner Doughty

1^st - Renee Breech - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Renee Breech - Bonham FFA 3^rd - Heather White - Dodd City FFA

4^th - Blaze Blain - Dodd City FFA 5^th - Ashley Freeman  6^th - Blake Slawson - Bonham FFA

7^th - Darrell Hall - Bonham 4-H

Renee Breech - Bonham FFA

Renee Breech - Bonham FFA

1^st - Kyle Graves - Trenton FFA 2^nd - Brittney Gilles - Leonard FFA

1^st - Justin Akers - Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd - Clint Moore - Savoy FFA 3^rd - Cramer Johnson - Trenton FFA

1^st - Clay Kelton - Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd - James Norris - Ector FFA

Clay Kelton - Sam Rayburn FFA

Justin Akers - Sam Rayburn FFA

1^st - Ross Naylor - Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd - Nylan Smith - Sam Rayburn FFA

1^st - Danner Duncan - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Zachery Krider - Leonard FFA 3^rd - Nylan Smith - Sam Rayburn FFA

4^th - Mandy Kinard - Honey Grove FFA

Ross Naylor - Sam Rayburn FFA

Danner Duncan - Bonham FFA

1^st - Heather White - Dodd City FFA 2^nd - Auburn Caraway - Honey Grove FFA 3^rd - Will Caraway - Honey Grove FFA 4^th - Cassie Walker - Savoy FFA

1^st - John Davis - Leonard FFA 2^nd - Brandi Alexander - Bois D Arc 4-H

1^st - John Davis - Leonard FFA 2^nd - Samanatha Henderson - Leonard FFA 3^rd - Auburn Caraway - Honey Grove FFA 4^th - Carinne Ayad - Leonard FFA

John Davis - Leonard FFA

John Davis - Leonard FFA

Ross Naylor - Sam Rayburn FFA

Danner Duncan - Bonham FFA

1^st Place - Ector 1 - Matt Cox, Joe Detwiler, Alan Jones, Derek Bohannon.

2^nd Place - Dodd City #1 - Amber Sadler, Kasie Dawson, CaseyRogers, Heather White.

3^rd Place - Dodd City #2 - Jeremy Horton, Misty Akers, Jeff Sullivan, Colby Rogers.

4^th Place - Fannin County 4-H - Cody Maxwell, Afton Rivers, Brandi Alexander, Paul Roberts.

5^th Place - Honey Grove FFA - Justin Milton, Mandy Kanard, Logan McKenzie.

6^th Place - Bonham FFA - Caleb Coonrod, Brodie Morton, Jake Lackey, Devin Griggs.

1^{st ­}- Ross Naylor - Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd - Lisa Circles - Trenton FFA 3^rd - Renee Breech - Bonham FFA

4^th - Casey Rogers - Dodd City FFA 5^th - Cody Maxwell - Fannin 4-H 6^th - Caleb Coonrod - Bonham FFA

7^th - Mandy Kinard - Honey Grove FFA 8^th - Jeff Sullivan - Dodd City FFA 9^th - Derek Bohannon - Ector FFA

10^th - Matt Cox - Ector FFA

1^st Place - Savoy FFA - Traci Dilliard, Tabitha Roberts, Cassi Walker

2^nd Place - Dodd City #2 - Kamey Herpeche, Connor Reed, Sydnee Horton, Blaze Blain

2^nd Place - Dodd City/Honey Grove - Aubrun Caraway, Zach Cecil, Kasi Cumpston, Jason Sullivan

3^rd Place - Trenton #2 - Jennifer Bryan, Cramer Johnson, Chad Evans

4^th Place - Bonham #2 - Chance Peeler, Nathan Roberts, Ethan Fox

5^th Place - Bonham #1 - Danner Duncan, Cole Lackey, Kristen Fox

6^th Place - Dodd City #1 - Cassidi Rogers, Garrett Sadler, Callie Maxwell, Will Reed

1^st - Chad Evans - Trenton FFA 2^nd - Aubrun Caraway - Honey Grove FFA 3^rd - Cassie Walker - Savoy FFA

4^th - Justin Hinton - Trenton FFA 5^th - Traci Dilliard - Savoy FFA 6^th - Chance Peeler - Bonham FFA 7^th - Alaina Kissinger -Sam Rayburn FFA 7^th - Kaitlyn Fox - Bonham FFA 9^th - Delisha Threlkeld - Fannindell FFA

10^th - Danner Duncan - Bonham FFA

Trailers

1^st - Dodd City FFA

1^st - Hay Van - Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd - Grapple Rake - Jake Lackey - Bonham FFA 3^rd - Barbed Wire Dispenser - Alen Anders - Bonham FFA

1^st - Cattle Guard - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Horse Feeder - Dustin Yeager - Bonham FFA

1^st - Smoker - Chase Hickman - Honey Grove FFA 2^nd - Deer Stand - Derek Bohannon, Joe Detwiler - Ector FFA  3^rd - Deer Stand - Kelcey Haden - Trenton FFA

1^{st ­} - Outdoor Grill - Garrett Pearson - Bonham FFA 2^nd - Barbed Wire Christmas Tree - Sam Rayburn FFA

1^st - Leonard FFA 2^nd - Travis McDowell - Ector FFA

1^st - Metal Picnic Table - Leonard FFA 2^nd - Wood/Metal Table - Travis Coonrod - Bonham FFA

3^rd - Wagon Wheel Table - Bonham FFA 4^th - Trash Carrier - Payton Lambert - Trenton FFA

5^th - Cooker/Grill - Savoy FFA

1^st - Lamp - Chase McDaniel - Trenton FFA 2^nd - Two Lamps - Savoy FFA 3^rd - Lamp - Monnie Akers - Bonham FFA

1^st – Donja Harvey  2^nd – Zachery Krider – Bonham FFA 3^rd – Delisha Thredkeld – Fannindel FFA

4^th – Ginger Doughty – 4-H 5^th – Kaitlyn Yearger 6^th – Stewart Doughty – 4-H 7^th – Daniel Yeager

1^st – Alinia Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd – Amber Sadler – Dodd City FFA 3^rd – Zachery Cecil – Honey Grove FFA 4^th – Jeffery Lockeridge – Savoy FFA 5^th – Cristie Shaw 6^th – Zachery Cecil – Honey Grove FFA

7^th – Joe Detwiler – Ector FFA

1^st – Jeff Sullivian – Dodd City FFA 2^nd – Kandice Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA 3^rd – Alicila Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA 4^th – Zachery Cecil – Honey Grove FFA 5^th – Slatyr Hunnicutt – Bonham FFA 6^th – Katlyn Bardwell 7^th – Lexi Langford – Dodd City FFA 8^th – Jarrett Doughty – 4-H 9^th – Lexi Lankford – Dodd City FFA10^th – Dustin Pfaff – Trenton FFA

1^st- Jason Sullivan – Dodd City FFA 2^nd – Garrett Sadler – Dodd City FFA 3^rd – Kasi Cumpston – Dodd City FFA 4^th – Lexi Lankford – Dodd City FFA 5^th – Alicia Wilbanks  6^th – Chance Roberts – Bonham FFA 7^th – Kasie Dawson – Dodd City FFA 8^th – Jeffery Lockridge – Savoy FFA 9^th – Tanner Herndon – Dodd City FFA 10^th – Hannah Andrews

1^st – Kandice Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA 2^nd – Kaitlyn Fox – Bonham FFA 3^rd – Braden Fry – Dodd City FFA 4^th – Dustin Pfaff – Trenton FFA 5^th – J.B. Sullivan – Dodd City FFA 6^th – Kamey Herpeche – Dodd City FFA 7^th – Zachery Cecil – Honey Grove FFA 8^th – Clay Parsons – Bonham FFA 9^th – Caitlin Owens  10^th – Amber Wilbanks

1^st – Kamey Herpeche – Dodd City FFA 2^nd – Mason Cox – Ector FFA  3^rd – John Cook – Savoy FFA 4^th - Felicia Rivera – 4-Corners 4-H 5^th – Chance Peeler – Bonham FFA 6^th – Amy Jackson – Dodd City FFA 7^th – Nathan Roberts – Bonham FFA

1^st – Lexi Lankford – Dodd City FFA 2^nd – Afton Rivers – 4 Corners 4-H 3^rd – Megan Butler – Sam Rayburn FFA 4^th – Mindy Roberts – Bonham FFA 5^th – Kasie Dawson – Dodd City FFA 6^th – Jennifer Butler – Sam Rayburn FFA 7^th – Kamey Herpeche – Dodd City FFA

Kandice Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA

Jeff Sullivan – Dodd City FFA

Kandice Kissinger – Sam Rayburn FFA

Afton Rivers – 4 Corners 4-H

All around Cowboy - Jaxon Hemby

All around Cowgirl - Nichole Tickner

­6 and Under

Stick Horse Race

1st - Jaxon Hemby 2nd - Holden Horton 3rd - Jordan McCraw 4th - Lainey Cooper 5th - Chase Duncan

6 and Under

Mutton Busting

1st - Jaxon Hemby 2nd - Lexie Huie 3rd - Chase Duncan 4th - Kyle Waldrop 5th - Quiton Anzadula 6th - Jacoby Atkins

1st - Cody Hodges 2nd - Lane Hodges 3rd - Joshua Harrell 4th - Lainey Huie 5th - Taylor Dollgener and Lane Anderson 6th - Carson Gibbs

Straight Barrels

1st - Jaxon Hemby 2nd - Kaylee Waldrop 3rd - Clayton Dockery 4th - Zane Dockery 5th - Carson Clark 6th - Lainey Cooper

Straight Barrels

1st - Dani Stepp  2nd - Jaicie Hemby 3rd - Sydney Davis 4th - Katelyn Fox  5th - Cassidy Plata

Straight Barrels

1st - Krista Lucas 2nd - Briana Keeton 3rd - Drew Davis and Cassidy Rogers 4th - Sydney Davis 5th - Sarah Berni 6th - Jaicie Hemby

Straight Barrels

1st - Jessica Hoffman 2nd - Kellie Pettie 3rd - Rachel Cowan 4th - Nicole Tickner

Flag Race

1st - Jaxon Hemby 2nd - Lainey Cooper

Flag Race

1st - Dani Stepp 2nd - Kayla Henderson 3rd - Jaicie Hemby 4th - Audra Romans 5th - Xavier Plata 6th - Jordan Outlaw

Steer Riding

1st - Jake Juie 2nd - Lane Hodges

Goat Ribbon Pulling

1st - Kaylee Waldrop 2nd - Laxon Hemby 3rd - Lainey Cooper

Goat Ribbon Pulling

1st - Kaylee Waldrop 2nd - Dani Stepp 3rd - Kayla Henderson 4th - Sydney Davis 5th - Cassidy Plata 6th - Xavier Plata

­Breakaway Roping

1st - Ethan Fox

Breakaway Roping

1st - Dustin Yeager 2nd - Cody Maxwell

Calf Roping

1st - Matt McWhorter 2nd - Nicole Tickner

Pole Bending

1st - Jaicie Hemby 2nd - Cassidy Plata 3rd - Jordan Outlaw 4th - Rebecca Urich 5th - Kayla Henderson

Pole Bending

1st - Jace Outlaw 2nd - Krista Lucas 3rd - Sarah Berni 4th - Briana Keeton 5th - Garrett Sadler 6th - Kaitlyn Plata

Pole Bending

1st - Nicole Tickner 2nd - Kellie Pettie 3rd - Rachel Cowan 4th - Amber Sadler

1st - Skylar Hunnicutt and Dustin Yeager 2nd - Chris Young and Dustin Yeager

Goat Tying

1st - Christa Lucas 2nd - Zack Waldrop 3rd - Dani Stepp 4th - Jace Outlaw 5th - Cassidy Rogers 6th - Rebecca Alrich

1st - Nicole Tickner 2nd - Ashley Amlin

1^st – Travis Godbey 2^nd – Krista Goerte 3^rd – Audra Rhudy 4^th – Devin Grigg 5^th – Marta Goerte

1^st – Kelli Pettie 2^nd – Michelle Daniels  3^rd – Alexis Zastoupil 4^th – Wendy Gallina 5^th – Landon Wightman 6^th – Megan Butler

1^st – Cassidi Rogers 2^nd – Audra Rhudy 3^rd – Kaitlyn Fox

Grand – Kelli Pettie

Reserve – Travis Godbey

1^st – Amber Wilbanks 2^nd – Landon Wightman 3^rd – Dustin Yeager 4^th – Kelli Pettie 5^th – Sawyer Hunnicutt 6^th – Caleb Coonrod 7^th – Slayter Hunnicutt 8^th – Callie Maxwell

1^st – Khrysanthe Meier 2^nd – Briana Kelton 3^rd – Jessica Hoffman 4^th – Mindy Roberts 5^th – Ashley Wilbanks 6^th – Colby Rogers 7^th – Casey Rogers 8^th – Whitney Slaughter 9^th – Zoey Lancaster

1^st – Chandler Wightman 2^nd – Jeramie Horton 3^rd – Amber Wilbanks 4^th – Ashley Porter 5^th – Zachary Cecil

1^st – Sarah Berni 2^nd – Lauren Fox 3^rd – Max Goerte 4^th – Dusin Pfaff 5^th – Micah Duncan 6^th – Kyle Andrews  7^th – Barbara Wiggins 8^th – Nathan Roberts 9^th – Jessica Ball 10^th – Hannah Andrews

Grand – Khrysanthe Meier

Reserve – Briana Kelton

1^st – Staci Pettie

1^st – Delisha Threlkeld

1^st – Landon Wightman 2^nd – Heather Pool 3^rd – Jennifer Butler

Grand – Landon Wightman

Reserve – Heather Pool

1^st – Marta Goerte 2^nd – Michelle Daniels 3^rd – Briana Kelton 4^th – Sarah Berni 5^th – Kayla Henderson 6^th – Zoey Lancaster 7^th – Micah Duncan 8^th – Alexis Zastoupil 9^th – Nathan Roberts 10^th – Kaitlyn Fox 11^th – Audra Rhudy

1^st – Krista Goerte 2^nd – Khrsyanthe Meier 3^rd – Jessica Hoffman 4^th – Kellie Pettie 5^th – Barbara Wiggins 6^th – Casey Rogers  7^th – Megan Butler 8^th – Lauren Fox 9^th – Samantha Henderson 10^th – Ashley Porter

1^st – Sarah Berni 2^nd – Marta Goerte 3^rd – Cassidi Rogers  4^th – Kaitlyn Fox 5^th – Alexis Zastoupil 6^th – Nathan Roberts 7^th – Kristen Fox 8^th – Hillary Slaughter 9^th – Lane Fox 10^th – Hannah Andrews

1^st – Khrysanthe Meier 2^nd – Krista Goerte 3^rd – Colby Rogers 4^th – Kyle Andrews 5^th – Caleb Coonrod 6^th – Barbara Wiggins 7^th – Wendy Gallini 8^th – Ashley Wilbanks 9^th – Alicia Wilbanks 10^th – Casey Rogers

1^st – Sarah Berni 2^nd – Marta Goerte 3^rd – Alexis Zastoupil 4^th – Nathan Roberts 5^th – Kaitlyn Fox

1^st - Khrysanthe Meier 2^nd – Krista Goerte 3^rd – Colby Rogers 4^th – Caleb Coonrod 5^th – Jessica Ball 6^th – Barbara Wiggins 7^th – Casey Rogers

1^st – Marta Goerte 2^nd – Zoey Lancaster 3^rd – Cassidi Rogers 4^th – Alexis Zastoupil

1^st – Zoey Lancaster 2^nd – Marta Goerte  3^rd – Alexis Zastoupil

1^st – Wendy Gallini 2^nd – Marta Goerte 3^rd – Sarah Berni 4^th – Amber Sadler 5^th – Jessica Hoffman 6^th – Colby Rogers 7^th – Briana Kelton 8^th – Max Goerte 9^th – Krista Goerte 10^th – Whitney Slaughter

1^st- Briana Kelton 2^nd – Marta Goerte  3^rd – Cassidi Rogers 4^th – Kayla Henderson 5^th – Whitney Slaughter 6^th – Audra Rhudy 7^th – Kaitlyn Fox 8^th – Hillary Slaughter 9^th – Sarah Berni 10^th – Delisha Threlkeld

1^st – Kellie PettieV 2^nd – Samantha Henderson  3^rd- Jessica Hoffman 4^th – Casey Rogers 5^th – Ashley Wilbanks 6^th – Colby Rogers 7^th – Kyle Andrew 8^th – Kelli Horton 9^th – Krista Goerte

1^st – Marta Goerte 2^nd – Briana Kelton 3^rd – Whitney Slaughter 4^th – Kayla Henderson 5^th – Sarah Berni 6^th – Garrett Sadler 7^th – Audra Rhudy 8^th – Cassidi Rogers 9^th – Kaitlyn Fox 10^th – Staci Pettie 11^th – Hannah Andrew 12^th – Alexis Zastoupil 13^th – Hillary Slaughter

1^st – Max Goerte 2^nd – Kelli Pettie 3^rd – Jessica Hoffman 4^th – Krista Goerte  5^th – Barbara Wiggins 6^th – Kyle Andrews 7^th – Caleb Coonrod 8^th – Kelli Horton 9^th – Samantha Henderson

1^st – Braina Kelton 2^nd – Cassidi Rogers 3^rd – Sarah Berni 4^th – Kayla Henderson 5^th – Marta Goerte 6^th – Kaitlyn Fox 7^th – Whitney Slaughter 8^th – Garrett Sadler 9^th – Jason Sullivan 10^th – Kristen Fox

1^st – Max Goerte  2^nd – Samantha Henderson 3^rd – Krista Goerte 4^th – Ashley Wilbanks 5^th – Caleb Coonrod 6^th – Jeff Sullivan 7^th – Dustin Sadler 8^th – Casey Rogers 9^th – Kyle Andrews 10^th – Barbara Wiggins

1^st – Max Goerte, Marta Goerte, Krista Goerte

2^nd – Taylor Deckard, Jessica Hoffman, Cody Maxwell

3^rd – Caleb Coonrod, Dustin Yeager, Skylar Hunnicutt

4^th – Sarah Berni, Jeff Sullivan, Jeramie Horton

5^th – Casey Rogers, Cassidi Rogers, Colby Rogers

6^th – Kyle Andrews, Ethan Fox, Slatyr Hunnicutt

1^st – Ethan Fox  2^nd – Lane Fox

1^st – Dustin Yeager 2^nd – Caleb Coonrod

1^st – Ethan Fox 2^nd – Cody Maxwell 3^rd – Nathan Roberts

Sarah Berni

Khrsyanthe Meier

Briana Kelton , Marta Goerte

Kelli Pettie

Jr. – Scott Berni

Sr. – Jessica Hoffman

Jr. – Jennifer Butler

Sr. – Max Goerte