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Running for Sheriff Candidates Outline Their Experience for the Job
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his week is the second installment of a recent Candidates Forum, hosted by the Freestone County TEA Party. The four candidates for Sheriff each gave an introduction, followed by questions from voters. Sheriff Don Anderson, incumbent candidate for Freestone County Sheriff, shared his humble beginnings
as a police officer for the Teague Police Department in 1989 following his graduation from the police academy at A&M University, to obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. “It’s been four years of challenges,” he said, “…I’ve got a dedicated group of people that work hard. They’re out to serve you - to
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f you have questions about the Texas “Open Carry” law that went into effect January 1st, then make time to attend an information session set for Thursday in Fairfield. An Information Session on HB910, commonly referred to as the “Open Carry” law will be held February 4, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Career and Technical Center at Navarro College, located at 961 E. Commerce in Fairfield, Texas. The event is designed to give the public an opportunity to gain insight into the open carry law that went into effect January 1, 2016. In addition to a presentation about the new law, representatives from local law enforcement agencies will be available to answer questions. Panel for the Q&A portion of the meeting will be: --Chris Martin – District and County Attorney, Freestone County --Kenny Bulger – Chief of Police, Fairfield Police Department --Dan Ramsey – Chief of Police, Teague Police Department This presentation and accompanying information do not constitute a policy decision or a statement of support or opposition on the part of Navarro College regarding open carry of handguns in the State of Texas. The intent of this information is as a public service to the persons in the service are of Navarro College only.
protect and serve.” Sheriff Anderson spoke of the importance of maintaining a county-wide law enforcement presence, referencing the approximately nine thousand residents of rural Freestone County not served by police departments, who rely solely on the Sheriff’s Department. During his time as Sheriff, Anderson has helped implement a credit card system to pay for deputies’ gas and promoted other changes to modernize and increase the efficiency of his department. “I’ve enjoyed it and look forward to doing it again,” concluded Anderson. “I will be a sheriff for the people, but I also will be a sheriff of the people” said Jeremy Shipley. “This is who I am – this is what I do. And I will take care of you whether you elect me Sheriff or not.” He voiced the importance of electing a trustworthy community leader, someone with strong leadership and organizational skills. Beginning as a jailer in Rockwall, Texas in 1999, Shipley has held his current position as the head investigator with the Freestone County Sheriff’s Department for the last seven or eight years, during which time he has worked 1,200 cases for the county. Shipley communicated his
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Hospital Meets Transition ‘Faces’ “I am honored to be here,” says Bill Rohloff of CHC (Community Hospital Corporation), whose company is assisting Fairfield Hospital District (FHD) with their 11-month transition as the contract with ETMC hospital comes to a close. Hospital employees were invited to a pizza luncheon this past Friday to meet with the “faces” of CHC. “We are not here to get in your way,” continued Rohloff. “We are your support team.” Rohloff and his team also spoke with FHD board members, including Vice-President Jeff Taylor (left). (Photo by Karen Leidy)
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A good-natured Bodie Emmons and his wife, Jayme, enjoy a moment with “The King,” as Elvis tribute artist, Terry Edwards, entertained a sold-out crowd at last week’s Chamber Awards banquet at The Depot X. (Photo by Megan Hempel)
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t was a lively evening filled with laughter, music and fun. Folks attending the 2016 Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet were greeted by a statuesque Marilyn Monroe and escorted to their table by a member of the “Pink Ladies,” who seemed to have stepped out from the 50’s musical, Grease. The venue at The Depot X was swathed in pink, black & white with old 45 records used to create table centerpieces, thanks to the decorating talents of Creations Flowers and Gifts. Elvis songs were the order of the evening, with tribute artist Terry Edwards serenading the ladies. He later solicited members of the audience to assist with their air guitar and dancing abilities. “There were lots of smiling faces,” says Chamber Director Brenda Shultz. “Everyone was having a good time.” Awards presentation began with Fairfield ISD Superintendent Rick Edwards, who expressed his gratitude to the community during his recent convalescence. Four outstanding teachers and
one achieving student were recognized. Grace, kindness, integrity and commitment to excellence were used to describe this year’s High School Teague of the Year – Theresa Matthews. A desire to help kids become better people is the goal of the 2016 Junior High Teacher of the Year – Melinda Black. “I am not looking forward to June,” says Mr. Edwards, as Ms. Black will be retiring this year. Intermediate Teacher of the Year – Leslie Knight is known for maintaining a positive atmosphere in her class and engaging her students in learning. Giving students a sense of love and accomplishment are a priority for Elementary Teacher of the Year – Emily Beaver. Exemplifying what is “excellent about our community,” Fairfield’s 2016 Student of the Year is Rowan Prihoda. This young man will graduate as Valedictorian of the FHS Class of 2016, and he scored a perfect 800 on the SAT for math. Prihoda plays 1st Chair
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Trombone in the Grand Band from Eagle Land, made AllRegion Band for three years, and competed in State Solo and Ensemble contests. He has actively competed in UIL for math and science during high school and, according to Superintendent Edwards, personally earned more points than at least one school. “This is someone you might not even know,” said presenter Lisa Tate, when describing this year’s Citizen of the Year – Nicole Crawford, who was lauded for her behindthe-scenes work in organizing volunteers and securing grants for what grew to become Fairfield’s monthly One-Stop Recycle Drop. Fairfield residents have been recycling 1,000 pounds of waste per month, as well as just under 90,000 pounds of electronics (collected twice a year). “Without Nicole, none of this would have happened,” said Tate. “If you are in need, people come in droves to help,” stated presenter Eve Hamilton when describing the community of Fairfield. This year’s Civic Organization of the Year – River of Life Food Pantry, follow suit, having served 10,733 individuals in 2015. Hamilton describe how this organization went beyond basic needs during the month of October by providing a gift
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for each of their grandchildren, in addition to groceries for their pantries. Incommons Bank, the 2016 Business of the Year, certainly exemplifies the spirit of community, being active members of several service clubs and financially supporting
numerous community events and youth organizations. According to presenter Gail Farish, over $10,000 was invested in the Fairfield area by this business, lead by President Kevin Moller. “It’s all about the community,” said presenter Dwayne Somerville, when describing the Small Business of the Year – KNES Texas 99,
the #1 Country Music radio station. Whether it’s the Kid Fish Derby, live broadcasts or any one of the popular weekly shows, the radio station has played a large part in the community since 1983. “Everywhere I travel, people know Fairfield by Sam’s Restaurant,” said presenter Tony Adkins about the recipient of the 2016
Lifetime Achievement Award – Gilbert A. “Ponte” Daniel. Starting at 8 years of age as a busboy for his father’s barbecue restaurant, Daniel has seen the business grow to include several restaurants, service stations and a wrecker
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KNES Texas 99 Small Business of the Year Radio personality, Buzz Russell took the stage twice during the Chamber Awards Banquet. After accepting the plaque for Small Business of the Year on behalf of KNES radio, Buzz received a trophy from Marilyn Monroe (a.k.a., Lisa Schick) for Best Dressed 50’s theme for his white sport coat and pink carnation. (Photos by Megan Hempel)
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy was sent to a residence on Hwy 75 S. to check on a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the driveway. The driver was found to have received permission from the owner to park at the location. Teague VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 6 with a 75 year old female that was exhibiting symptoms of having suffered a stroke. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on Pecan Street with a subject with a gun that was threatening to kill himself. Deputy was dispatched to Hwy 84 W. on a reckless driver/vehicle complaint. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that had been injured in a fight. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on N. 3rd on a caller’s report that two juveniles were threatening to kill her son. Deputy brought one down from District Court and booked the subject into jail for contempt of court and failure to pay child support. Deputy was dispatched to a landlord/tenant dispute on CR 841. Teague Medic 3 transported a female subject to the E.R. in Mexia for a mental evaluation. Deputy was sent to check on horses that looked like they were starving in a pasture on Hwy 84 W. Deputy assisted Navarro County Deputy with a reckless driver traffic stop near the 213 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy took a burglary report in the Southern Oaks area. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on a report of subjects that were fighting in the middle of the street on N. 3rd Avenue. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck the cable barrier near the 194 mile marker of IH-45. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 57 year old male from the lobby of a local motel to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Game Warden booked one into jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued out of County Court for resisting arrest and criminal mischief. Deputy took a report of a 5th wheel trailer that had been burglarized in the Southern Oaks area. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 75 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing. Trooper booked one into jail for driving while license was invalid. Wortham P.D. booked one into jail for criminal trespass. Teague Medic 3 transported a 30 year old female to the E.R. that was having a seizure. Deputy was sent to put up a cow that was on near the roadway on FM 489. Fairfield Medic 6 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy and cowboy picked up four horses that were running loose on CR 750. Deputy was dispatched to civil stand-by on CR 855. Deputy, Streetman VFD and Fairfield VFD responded to a report of an orange glow and a large amount of smoke in the vicinity of Hwy 75 N and FM 833. Southern Oaks VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 8 with a 45 year old female that was throwing up and having stomach problems. Deputy and Trooper responded to CR 508 on a report of a subject that was not wanted at a residence. The caller reported that his daughters ex-boyfriend was and that residence and would not leave. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 102 female to Air Evac that had suffered a neck injury from a fall. Southern Oaks VFD responded to
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a lift assist on SE CR 2385. Deputy assisted a subject that had been released from the hospital. The subject reported that he could not find anyone to give him a ride home. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a female from the jail to the E.R. that was having a seizure. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern of an overdue motorist that may have passed through the county on IH-45. Trooper booked one into jail for false/forgery statement of a vehicle registration. Deputy and Game Warden were sent to Hwy 75 N. on a report of a wounded deer on the side of the road. Deputy was dispatched to the Teague Club Lake on a report of a back door of a residence that had been kicked in. Deputy was sent to FM 80 N. on a missing dog report. Fairfield VFD and Teague VFD responded to a vehicle fire in the TX DOT yard. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to Nth. Ireland on a hindering secured creditors report. Deputy was dispatched to a report of cattle that were out near the roadway on CR 611. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an employee at the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy booked one into jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued out of Brown County for motion to revoke/family violence and possession of a controlled substance. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the Heli-pad that was having a seizure. Trooper assisted a stranded motorist near the 196 mile marker of IH-45. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a civil stand-by during a child custody exchange on S. 3rd. Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a motorcyclist that was on the ground on Hwy 84 W. Deputy was dispatched to CR 320 to meet with a complainant in reference to a missing gun. Teague Medic 3 transported an 8 month infant to the E.R that was having difficulty breathing. Wortham P.D. booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for burglary of a habitation. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for DWI. Deputy was dispatched to the E.R. to assist with an E.R. patient that was departing. Teague P.D. booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for possession of a controlled substance. Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck an 18-wheeler during an attempt to merge into the same lane of travel on IH-45 near the 183 mile marker. Deputy, Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a report of a vehicle that had flipped into the median near the 188 mile marker of IH-45. Wortham VFD and Wortham P.D. responded to a fire call on Hwy 14 East. Teague VFD, Fairfield VFD and Dew VFD responded to a fire alarm at a residence on S. 8th Avenue. Deputy was sent to CR 520 on a report of several head of cattle that were out near the roadway on CR 520. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check of a motorist on IH45 near the 186 mile marker. Deputy took a harassment report from a complainant in the Southern Oaks area. Teague Medic 3 transported a 44 year old male to the E.R. that was having a seizure. Deputy was dispatched to CR 536 to speak with a complainant in
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reference to stolen electrical wire. Deputy was sent to an alarm call on Stonewall Drive. The area was found to be secure. Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had veered into the ditch on IH-45 near the 212 mile marker. Deputy was dispatched to FM 80 on a report of a bull that was in the roadway near the Cowboy Church. Trooper responded to the 202 mile marker of IH-45 on a report of a vehicle that had been struck by debris that had flown off another vehicle. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 57 year old male to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to an alarm call on W. Main. The area was found to be secure. Trooper and Teague Medic 3 were dispatched to Hwy 84 W. on a report of a white van that had run off the roadway. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces). Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call at a residence on Hwy 84 E. The high winds were determined to have caused a false alarm. Trooper booked one into jail on a DWI charge. Teague Medic 3 transported a 54 year old female to the E.R. in Mexia that was throwing up blood. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the County Court for bond forfeiture on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a welfare check on N. Ross. Deputy met with a complainant in reference to a stolen gun report. The complainant advised that the gun may have gone missing in Arkansas. Deputy was sent to CR 1092 on a loud noise complaint. Deputy met with a citizen that complained that her spouse would not let her drive the car. Teague Medic 3 transported a female to the E.R. that had been bitten on the leg by a dog. Deputy, Trooper and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of driver that had lost control and crashed on CR 228. Deputy and Trooper were dispatched to Hwy 164 on a report of a vehicle that had struck a deer. Deputy assisted the Park Ranger with a DWI at the Fairfield State Park. Deputy picked one up from the Union County Jail in Pennsylvania on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for bond forfeiture on a possession of a controlled substance. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for failing to identify/giving fictitious information. Deputy picked one up at the Limestone County jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued by the County Court for harassment, criminal trespass of a habitation and terroristic threat of a family member. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check on CR 141. Deputy was sent to CR 360 on a report that someone was operating a bull dozer on the caller’s land without the consent of the owners. Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a vehicle that was in the woods on the right side of the roadway on IH45 near the 183 mile marker. Deputy was sent to CR 411 on a trespassing complaint. Deputy transported two inmates to the TDCJ Unit in Burnett, Texas. Deputy and cowboy picked up a cow that was out near the roadway on FM 489 near CR 441. Jail Population – 59 And so it goes…
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Dew Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chili Supper will be held from 12 By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 6 at Corinth Baptist 9:16 PM-Officer Weinmann on Monday, Jan. 25 Church Family Life Center. 12:39 PM-Officer Palacios to report of possible drunk driver, located vehicle, traffic stop PD to meet a complainant. 7:27 PM-Officer Gallegos on made due to poor driving, driver was arrested for DWI. alarm going off. 10:02 PM-Officer Gallegos to Friday, Jan. 29 PD to speak to complainant. 10:42 AM-Officer Markham and Palacios served subject Tuesday, Jan. 26 Filing for City and School 11:10 AM-Officer Markham criminal trespass warning. elections opened last month. on 911 call, was an accident, 2:02 PM-Officer Palacios on Potential candidates for City civil stand by. meant to dial 411. Council and School Board 11:50 AM-Officer Palacios on 3:12 PM-Officer Palacios to have until February 19, 2016 meet a complainant. reported reckless driver. to officially announce their 8:42 PM-Officer Gallegos to Saturday, Jan. 30 intentions. meet a complainant on child 1:16 PM-Officer Markham to Up for election this year PD to meet a complainant. custody. include the following: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2:01 PM-Officer Markham City of Fairfield – Mayor 11:59 PM-Officer Hartley and and Sgt. Utsey on suspicious and two councilmen, Place Weinmann assist Fairfield Fire person call. 1 and Place 2; City of 3:31 PM-Officer Markham on Department on truck fire. Teague – Mayor and two 5:10 PM-Officer Orms on report of minor wreck. traffic jam at Loves. 3:53 PM-Officer Markham aldermen, Place 1 and Place Thursday, Jan. 28 received information on 3; City of Wortham – three City 11:20 AM-Sgt. Utsey on report runaway from another city, councilmen-at-large; of Streetman – Mayor and of debris in roadway, was located and parents came and two commissioners; Fairfield picked up. unable to locate. 12:38 PM-Sgt. Utsey to 9:20 PM-Officer Gallegos on ISD – three at-large trustees; business on criminal trespass report of suspicious subject at Teague ISD – Place 2 and Place 4; Wortham ISD – warning needed to be issued. store. 3:26 PM-Officer Frasier 11:00 PM-Officer Gallegos to Place 3 and Place 4; Elections will be May 7th. and Sgt. Utsey on reported PD to meet a complainant. motorcycle wreck, rider walked away ok. 4:06 PM-Officer Frasier assist buss driver with rider. 4:54 PM-Officer Frasier on Freestone County Attorney alarm going off. Andrew M “Drew” Wolf (R) 6:00 PM-Officer Hartley on Chris Martin (R) child custody exchange. Brian Evans (R) 6:20 PM-Officer Hartley on report of subject burning in Freestone County Sheriff the city, subject was advised Don Anderson (R) he could not burn in the city. Jeremy Shipley (R) 7:15 PM-Officer Hartley on report of minor wreck in Monte Doty (R) parking lot. Robert Willis (R)
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www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 158 head of cattle sold on January 27, 2016 with 38 buyers and 42 sellers. Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------265-345 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------200-239 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------165-212 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------140-180 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------125-165 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------105-125 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------250-300 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------180-210 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------145-180 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------130-160 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------115-140 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------95-130 Slaughter Slaughter Cows----------------------------------no info Slaughter Bulls-----------------------------------no info Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows---------------------------no info Pairs------------------------------------no info Goats By the Head-------------------------------no info This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general public.
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SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 892 cattle January 30, 2016 with 161 sellers and 60 buyers. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows---------------------------------------65-89 Fat Cows-------------------------------------------55-87 Canner Cows--------------------------------------44-65 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls---------------------------------------90-109 Light Bulls----------------------------------------87-115 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------2100-2650 Good Pairs-----------------------------------1550-1900 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1275-1525 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1100-1875 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------225-360 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------245-320 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------220-280 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------165-225 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------155-192 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------140-177 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------135-155 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------235-330 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------200-300 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------165-225 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------145-210 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------135-180 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------130-165 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------120-145 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.
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Abundant rain fall amounts experienced in late 2015 seemed to end with the year as January 2016 produced only 0.82 inch of rain and only three days with measurable rain fall. The longterm normal rain fall for January is 2.84 inches. Instead of bringing us more rain, El Nino seems to have hampered the cold fronts from coming down which combine with warm moist air from the gulf to give us rain. Temperature-wise, January is normally our coldest month of the year but only produced four freezes and as of lately we’ve been seeing temperatures in the upper seventies. Listed below are the latest available official long term normal rain fall amounts (1971-2000) compared with the averages for the last 10 years (2006-2015): MONTH January February March April May June July August September October November December
LONG-TERM LATEST TEN-YEAR NORMAL AVERAGE 2.84 inches 3.91 inches 3.29 2.53 3.29 5.39 3.38 3.61 5.04 5.09 3.79 3.21 2.14 2.43 2.56 1.63 3.48 2.85 4.64 6.34 4.16 2.99 3.70 3.66
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Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on January 26, 2016 with 335 head of cattle. No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------175-230 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------165-220 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------160-195 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------150-185 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------145-165 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------135-150 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------165-220 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------165-205 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------155-175 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------145-165 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------135-150 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------125-145 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------65 to 80 Low Yielding---------------------------------55 to 65 Fats-------------------------------------------60 to 70 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------40 to 55 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 --------------------------80 to 100 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1850 to 2350 Young Fair------------------------------1500 to 1850 Aged Pairs------------------------------1000 to 1500 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 750 to 1650 Sale Every Tuesday
Reflections from Red Oak Ranch
We have a brand, spanking new calf living in our corral. She is an orphan and we rescued her from buzzards that thought she and her mother belonged to them. They were mistaken. This little angel is three days old as I write this and drinks milk out of a bottle with no hesitation. Some calves we have had to feed would fight us but not this little one. She didn’t even fight very much on the ride up to the corral in the back of my pick-up with The Colonel holding on to her. We made her a little pen in the corral so she would have a “room” to call her own. All of the calves that are put into the corral get this room. It is filled with hay to make a soft bed and has a little gate on it to keep her in so she won’t be lying out in the open for the buzzards to get to her up here. The Colonel let her out today to have the run of the corral and she hopped and jumped up in the air, walked a little unsteady, and ran even more unsteadily. She is the cutest little thing. She has already won us over! I can hardly wait for the grandkids to get down here to see her. When we had another orphan, named Valentino, the kids fed him and ran with him and he became their pet. Every one of them held the bottle to feed him so they will be “old experienced hands” with this one. We named this little girl, Lucinda. It will be interesting around here for the next few months while taking care of a little one. It is a real joy to live at The Red Oak Ranch.
Looking ahead to February: Long-term normal rain fall for February is 3.29 inches but the average over the past ten years is somewhat less at 2.53 inches. February is normally our third coldest month of the year. The above rainfall data was recorded by Barney Leach, former volunteer co-op weather observer for the National Weather Service.
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to an illegal hunting call in a Lake Amistad neighborhood. Residents reported seeing a large buck roaming around the neighborhood with an arrow in its chest. The wardens found the buck, though it had to be euthanized because its injury was severe. The wardens determined the arrow was a crossbow bolt and are conducting an investigation, since no hunting is allowed in the neighborhood. “Some” Is an Understatement While a Grayson County game warden was talking to the two occupants of the vehicle he had just stopped, he learned they were returning to Louisiana from a duck hunting trip in northwestern Texas. The warden asked if they had any game in the vehicle, and they said they had “some” ducks. Before opening the hunters’ two ice chests, the warden asked if they had too many ducks, and the driver said they probably did have too many ducks for just two people. The warden counted 107 ducks in the hunters’ possession. The men claimed some of the ducks belonged to other hunters, though they couldn’t provide any documentation to support
taken, they both admitted to exceeding their daily bag limits during the hunting trip. The warden then discovered one of the hunters did not have a hunting license, and neither hunter had a migratory bird endorsement. The warden filed multiple cases for being over the daily bag limit, hunting without a license and hunting without a migratory bird endorsement. The hunter who did have a valid Texas hunting license was allowed to keep his possession limit of 18 ducks, but the other 89 ducks, with a civil restitution value of over $9,000, were seized and donated. Flipping Out After receiving a call from dispatch about an overturned boat, two game wardens responded to the scene. Two adult hunters and an 11-yearold hunter had parked their duck boat alongside a levee, and, as the first hunter stepped on the levee, it gave way. The current flipped the boat over, tossing the other hunter and the child into the water. The other hunter managed to pull the child from the current and both swam to higher ground. The two wardens located the hunters and took them to a more accessible area where
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case is still pending. Paraphernalia and Personal Plants As two Atascosa County game wardens followed up on a pending investigation at a suspect’s property, one of the wardens saw marijuana plants growing through an outbuilding’s screen door. The homeowners, who said they were growing the marijuana for personal use, gave the wardens consent to search their home. The warden noticed drug paraphernalia in the bedroom, for which the warden cited both suspects. The wardens seized the marijuana plants for evidence, and the investigation is ongoing.
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service. “His impact is felt all over this city,” stated Adkins. Adkins went on to say that Daniel contributes much to the community. “He believes in people.” “The Chamber has the best volunteers,” said Brenda Shultz, as she announced the Ambassador of the Year – Bettye Trask. “She is at every event, every activity,” continued Shultz. The last award of the evening went to Buzz Russell, sporting a white coat and pink carnation, for Best Dressed in 50’s attire. The evening ended with around 30 door prizes, given away by local merchants, and a lively bidding war for nearly 20 homemade cakes and desserts. Funds raised will be used for future Chamber events. “The Chamber is all about helping our community and growing our community,” said Pam Chavers, outgoing Chamber Chair. The 2016 Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Board includes Josh Bayless – Chair, Jason
Hullum – Vice Chair, Tony Adkins – Treasurer, Gail Farish – Secretary, Gina Martin, Mike Harper and Dwayne Somerville. Chamber Ambassadors for 2016 are Amy Freeman, Bettye Trask, Brenda Isaacs, Cristina Sandifer, Gene Chavers, Karen Leidy, Landis Bayless, Mary Small, Christie Harper, Lorry Shannon, Beau Chastain, Pam Chavers, Piper Morrison, Julee Emmons, Patty Pratt, Nicole Ballard and Kris Simmons. For information about becoming a Chamber member, call their office at 903-3895792, or stop by at 900 W. Commerce Street in Fairfield. Be sure to join them this Saturday, February 6th for the game of the century: Harlem Ambassadors vs. Fairfield’s Finest (see page 1-B for ticket information). Proceeds raised from this fun-filled family event will go toward bringing Dinosaur George, a traveling museum, to our area for the kiddos. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce. Karen Leidy reporting; Pictures by Megan Hempel.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES Friday, February 12 at 6 p.m. Fairfield VFW Post 5872 The event is open to the public.
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conviction to the pursuit of justice, having maintained a clearance rate of 1 in 3.6 cases worked, higher than the state’s average of 1 in 5.1 cases. He stated that he has worked over 1,200 cases for the county. “That’s how hard I work, and that’s how hard I’ll keep working,” he emphasized. Awarded Deputy of the Year and recognized by the Texas House of Representatives, also voted Best Public Official by readers of one of the local newspapers, Shipley is proud of the hard work that earned him these accolades. Monte Doty evoked the words of the late Martin Luther King, Jr.: ‘The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.’ “This election for sheriff means just that, there’s no exception.” A self-described family man, Doty is a veteran and a law enforcement officer. He shared his simple ideology for being a cop: “Everybody deserves respect, for the simple fact that they’re a human being.” Doty explained his plans for the sheriff’s department if elected. “I am going to go out and build an administration. I am going to build an administration of highly qualified people, who can excel to their potential.” Organization is key according to Doty, who regards this as the cheapest way to maintain a
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system of checks and balances, utilizing each individual’s talents at their highest potential. Advancing technology is a high priority, as Doty explained that criminals currently have better access to these tools than the local sheriff’s department. He promises to take a firm stance on burglaries and theft; restore the department’s training program; and better maintain the county jail. Sharing stories of his most memorable moments in law enforcement, Robert Willis detailed the plans of his campaign for Freestone County Sheriff. Citizen safety and involvement are the cornerstones of his campaign. He voiced his desire to keep citizens informed through newspaper, radio, and public meetings. Willis declared his intention to attend all meetings of the Freestone County Commissioners as an active representative of the sheriff’s department, if elected. A veteran narcotics officer, Willis credits his strong moral fortitude. “You’ve got to have fortitude not to fall into temptation,” he explained. “The strength to know when you’re doing something good, and doing something wrong.” Following the forum, candidates participated in a question and answer session with the audience. How do you feel about domestic violence in Freestone County? Don Anderson: “Probably the most dangerous thing we deal with are domestic disturbances, and we get our fair share just like everywhere else.” He explained that new legislation regarding domestic violence serves as a valuable tool, lowering the chances of reoccurrences. “Studies show that by the time that person calls, they’ve probably been involved in years and years of abuse,” he stated. “It’s up to us to do everything we can to make the arrest, do the report, get that to the county attorney, and let the legal system that
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we put in place as voters, do its job.” He advocated for victims’ services and education, counseling and financial services to assist victims of family violence. Robert Willis: “To reiterate, education is everything in domestic violence. It’s an epidemic, not just in Freestone County but all over the country.” Willis articulated the need to break the circle of abuse, whether by aggressive prosecution or intervention. Jeremy Shipley: Pointing out the significance of responding to these calls respectfully, and without gender discrimination, Shipley said, “It’s not our job to be the judge, it’s our job to get the information and file our cases as we see fit, and make the necessary arrest.” He supports thorough investigation and follow up, as well as victims services and counseling provided by the county’s new advocacy center. Monte Doty: “If you’re a person or you know a person who likes to beat their spouse or family member, we’re going to make you a deal you can’t refuse – we’re going to take you to jail. It’s just that simple,” said Doty, “Then you’re going to be educated, whether you like it or not.” According to Doty, assault/family violence offenses have gotten very serious. He praised
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the state’s strong legislature, which no longer allows accusers to drop charges against their abusers, as well as Freestone County’s firm prosecution of these cases. Excluding incumbent candidate Don Anderson, the candidates were asked: If elected Sheriff, will you assume the full responsibility of the office? Each candidate answered in the affirmative, and expressed their firm belief that a sheriff should maintain responsibility for every component of their office, including its employees. What is your proactive plan for Freestone County’s war on drugs? Candidates’ answers centered on increased presence of law enforcement throughout the county coupled with strong communication between agencies. Each promoted education and drug awareness programs for local youth, both at home and in schools. Stay tuned next week for the last article in this series, which will cover candidates for County Commissioner – Pct. 1 and Constable Pct. 1. A second Candidates Forum will be held February 15th at River of Life Church in Fairfield beginning at 6:00 p.m. Invited to speak are candidates for U.S. Representative – District 17, County Commissioner – Pct. 3, Constable – Pct. 3, and Constable – Pct. 4.
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Named in National Magazine FCSO Jail Admin. L.J. McAdams ‘Top 35 Under Thirty-Five’ One of Freestone County’s own has been recognized nationally. Jail Administrator for the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, L.J. McAdams, was recently featured in American Jails magazine as the “A.J.A.’s 35 Under Thirty-Five,” a list of young, accomplished and influential industry professionals. “These are the men and women who are making a positive impact on the corrections profession early in their career,” the article states. As Jail Administrator, McAdams oversees daily operations and manages the facility’s budget. The article credits McAdams, along with the support of his Sheriff, for bringing the jail
facility into compliance with the State of Texas, after being on a list of non-compliant jails for about a year. According the McAdams, the jail had become noncompliant due to a staffing shortage. The Freestone County jail facility was brought into compliance in less than a month, once he took over as jail administrator. “…[McAdams] works every day to improve the quality of life for the inmates under his supervision and the staff under his command,” the article reads. Thirty-five jail professionals from all across the country were featured in the January/ February 2016 edition as part of the 35th Anniversary of the American Jail Association. Karen Leidy reporting.
Harlem Ambassadors vs. Fairfield’s Finest
Game of the Century Tips Off Feb. 6 Tickets are still available for the best game in town! Hoops and hijinks are coming to Fairfield on February 6, 2016 when our very own local challengers, FAIRFIELD’S FINEST, take on the Harlem Ambassadors in a comedy basketball show the whole family will enjoy. The show starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson Activity Center at Fairfield High School. The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks, hilarious comedy routines, music, dancing and games for the kids. “We have scoured the region for skilled – and sometimes unskilled – players to take on the powerful Ambassadors,” said Lisa Schick of the Chamber. Four sub teams that will play each quarter of the game: CFG HOOPSTERS consists of team captain Montez Murphy, Apostle David Ransom Sr., Bobby Carter, Jarrett Manning, Ed Hall, Keith Brackens, and Marcus Reagor. COACH MAFIA involves team captain Coach John Bachtel, Coach Kevin Childers, Coach Joey Worley, Coach Stephen Heers, and Coach Bryan Baize. PRAYING FOR BUCKETS, PLAYING FOR CHRIST entails team captain Jeremy Shipley, Pastor Ken Pruitt, Denise McGowan, Pastor Jason Schick, Janice Glass, Carlos Daniels, Weldon Alexander and Chris Nickleberry. FCC SHOCK AND AWE be made up of Team Captain Lisa Schick, Josh Bayless, Jason Pate, Dwayne Somerville, and Jason Hullum. The Harlem Ambassadors have performed more than 2,500 professional comedy basketball shows as fundraising and community
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Kurt Kropp To the residents of Freestone County and Precinct 3, My name is Kurt Kropp, I have lived in Precinct 3 for 22 years. I am a veteran of the United States Army/TX Army National Guard. My qualifications for this office begin with over 26 years experience in construction and construction management. I will utilize my background in combat and civil engineering when evaluating, building, and maintaining county roads and bridges for Freestone County. As a business owner and government contractor for 21 years, I will bring to commissioners court a working relationship with local, state, and federal agencies. I understand the importance of budgets and contracts, and will make sure the citizen’s property taxes are spent with the best interests of the residents of Freestone County.
As Captain of the Butler Volunteer Fire Department, I understand the need for a comprehensive, county-wide emergency management program put in place that serves all of Freestone County. If I am blessed with serving you as Commissioner, Precinct 3, I shall lead by example. Being a full-time, working commissioner, who is accessible 24/7. Thank you for your support, Kurt Kropp
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...and The “Times” is there! entertainment events for non-profit organizations, the U.S. military and community service groups since 1998. “Every Harlem Ambassadors game is one-of-a-kind because the Ambassadors play against local competitors,” says Harlem Ambassadors president Dale Moss. “It’s a night filled with laughter, comedy and slam dunks, all to benefit the local community.” The show starts at 6:00 p.m. and will include a post-game autograph session. Tickets are on sale at area businesses and online at http:// w w w. b r o w n p a p e r t i c k e t s . com/event/2465201. For more information, contact chamber@fairfieldtx.com or call 903-389-5792. The event is sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, visit online at harlemambassadors.com
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In Memory of Jay Fain “Bodine” What can we say? The outpouring respects of flowers, cards, donations, food, and conversations are too numerous to mention even a smidgen of. The stories of his help in so many ways, to so many individuals, has put a smile on each of our faces. There is no one that knew him that will not keep a memory in their heart for years to come. Those of you that have and are still sharing those memories will be forever held in our hearts too. Our hope is for each of you to begin to leave as many wonderful memories in your families’ and friends’ hearts of your own. His life was built on love, respect, and kindness to you all. We thank you all so very for being part of his life and sharing his story at this time. And as “Bodine” would say, “We love you and your family too...”
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Kay and Dean Robinson of Fairfield proudly announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kari Denise Robinson to Jordan Payne Nix. The groom is the son of Sharon and Cary Nix of Tyler, Texas. A graduate of Whitehouse High School, Jordan is currently employed with Nix Landscape Supply in Whitehouse, Texas. The bride graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, and works for Red River Pharmacy. Centaur Arabian Farms in Flint, Texas will host the couple’s April 2, 2016 wedding. Following the ceremony, Kari and Jordan will reside in Tyler, Texas.
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Following the Nazarene Matthew 2:23 says of Jesus, “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: ‘He shall be called a Nazarene.’” (NASU) In spite of that an Old Testament passage cannot be found that declares the coming Messiah to be called a Nazarene. What can be found is that the promised Messiah will be despised and rejected. That seems to be the connection. John 1:45-46 states, “Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote — Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, ‘Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?’” (NASU) Nazareth was mocked as a despised village within the mocked and despised region of Galilee. Throughout the gospels, Jesus is often referred to as “the Nazarene”. At His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked the authorities two times who they were looking for. Both times they answered that they were looking for Jesus the Nazarene. Jesus answered that He was indeed the Nazarene. John 19:19-20 caps the list, “Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It was written, ‘Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews’”. (NASU) It would seem logical and reasonable that the Bible would have stopped referring to Jesus as the Nazarene following His crucifixion and resurrection but it didn’t. The disciples on the Emmaus road referred to Jesus as the Nazarene. Peter began his first sermon (at Pentecost) this way, Acts 2:22 “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs….” (NASU) At the first healing miracle (Acts 3), Peter invoked the name of Jesus the Nazarene. In the first defense given to arresting authorities (Acts 4), when asked by what power or in what name did Peter
and John heal a man, Peter answered that it was done in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene. When the religious leaders brought charges against Stephen, the first Christian martyr, they referred to the Lord as “this Nazarene, Jesus”. When the Apostle Paul gave his testimony to the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem he said, “It happened that as I was on my way, approaching Damascus about noontime, a very bright light suddenly flashed from heaven all around me, and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ “And I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’” (Acts 22:6-8 NASU) So when Jesus revealed Himself to Paul on the Damascus road, He was still referring to Himself by a name given to Him by mockers symbolizing their rejection of Him. In the book of Acts we see the continuing work of Jesus not through His earthly body, but through His new body, the Church. It seems significant to me that Jesus intends for us to realize that those who truly follow Him will be despised, mocked, and rejected. That fact ought not to keep us from proclaiming Christ as Savior and Lord. Rather, it should give us encouragement that the mocking and rejection is good evidence that we belong to Christ. Surely being mocked and despised is not a pleasant experience but it can certainly be a joyful experience. Matthew 28:1920 and Acts 1:8 combine to give Christians their marching orders. If we are obedient to those non-negotiable commands, we ought to not be surprised when rejection comes. We ought to expect it and count it joy that we have been identified with Christ.
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Sarah Katherine Mullen and Valance Quentin Woodard would like to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Sarah is the daughter of Linda and Marvin Mullen of Fairfield. Valance is the son of Brenda Maynard of Odessa and Robert Woodard of Ravenna. The bride is employed by Lawson Early Childhood School in McKinney ISD. She currently teaches Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD). The groom is now self-employed running the Woodard Painting and Texturing business. He currently lives in Denton, Texas. The couple plans a wedding at the Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield, Texas, on April 9, 2016.
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50th Anniversary of End of Vietnam War The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular meeting on December 2 at Gibbs Memorial Library with Regent Kathleen McKee presiding. A brief business meeting was held with the DAR rituals and officer and committee reports. Special guests were Dewayne Asberry and Ennis W. Carrol, both Vietnam veterans and Lynette Young, president of the Mexia VFW Ladies Auxiliary. An invitation was sent to all known area Vietnam veterans. Chapter members directed by DAR Service for Veterans chairman JoAnn Slauson then formed an assembly line and packed over 100 gift bags to be distributed to veterans in nursing homes in Mexia, Groesbeck, Teague, and Fairfield. Items included in the bags were toiletries, lap blankets, books, puzzles and candy which had been donated or collected by members. The meeting was adjourned and a delicious pot-luck lunch was enjoyed by members and guests. Regent McKee read a description of the commemorative Vietman flag as the lunch was enjoyed.
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by Samantha S. Daviss And to that I say, you are correct. You are correct to all of it, as am I. We will butt heads, we will disagree, you will find me to be the biggest nag in the world, with the loudest vocal chords. But I do it because I love you more than anything in this world. There is nothing that can compare to a mother’s love. Dad’s come close, but unfortunately they were not blessed with the opportunity to carry you inside them for nine months. And with that there was an everlasting bound built between us. One you may never understand until you hold your own baby. But let it be known that I will love you until the day you die, I will continue to nag you to make you a smarter, stronger, and better person; and I will continue to ride you because I know you can and will make a difference in this world. And no matter what you think, no matter what you do or say to me, or how hateful or angry you get with me, I will always love you. I will always be there for you. This is in honor of all three of my boys, because I know at some point we will all hit rough patches together, but no matter what… I will love you with all my heart and soul until the day I die, and then some. And to all you parents out there with teens or upcoming teens, just remind them you are there for them no matter how big the bumps get.
“Liquid gold” is a hot, black-market commodity of the “streets” these days. With rising prices and shrinking incomes people are becoming very creative in making ends meet. One new “industry” is stealing “Tide” - the popular laundry detergent. Last year, police in Maryland broke up a crime ring that was stealing Tide and taking it to a nail salon that was buying the detergent and then reselling it to stores in other countries. Thieves would fill up their shopping carts with the product and then run for the exit doors. Tide became the “cleaning agent of choice” because it is such a popular brand and has high resale value and it is used by homes in all countries no matter their income bracket - upper, middle or lower. One police detective told The Daily, “It’s the item to steal.” We use cleaning products to get soil out of clothes and soap to get our bodies clean but they will not cleanse our hearts from sin. In fact, when David asked for God’s “cleansing” for his sins, he used the word “purge” which means un-sin me - purify me - from my uncleanness. He was so disturbed by the guilt he felt from the sins he committed that he used a word that was often used to describe the cleansing of a leper’s house. He wanted God to know he was serious and desperate for His cleansing. Look at his words closely: “blot out,” “wash,” “cleanse me,” “hide Your face from me.” These words enable us to understand how much he wanted God’s forgiveness. His cry for forgiveness opens the curtain of his soul where we see a heart that was broken by sin, a mind deeply troubled because of sin, the solution for the removal of sin and his need for God’s approval. What an example David set for every one of us!
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Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times Dear Editor, As most everyone is aware by now, there are several local elections coming up soon. One of those elections is for Freestone County Attorney. I believe that it is necessary for me to share an experience that I personally had in the latter part of 2010 with the current County Attorney, Mr. Chris Martin. Our company, a well established business in Fairfield for 15 plus years, was the victim of a theft by check offense in the amount of $6,500.00 (a felony offense) in exchange for a recreational vehicle that we sold to a local person who was familiar to us. After our own attempts to collect on the check without success, I went to see County Atty. Chris Martin for help in getting our money or our merchandise back. I took him all of details of the transaction along with the bad check marked “INSUFFICIENT”, Mr. Martin expressed to me that “he would look into it” after a couple of weeks passed, I stopped by his office to get an update and was surprised to find out that nothing had been done. A few more days went by and I called his office but Mr. Martin was not there and his secretary told me she would ask him to call me, which he never did. A few days later I found out about a “Hot Check” case that took place in Limestone Co. involving the same perpetrator, this time he had given a lady a bad
check for $1,500.00 (another felony offense). I found out that she had turned it over to the Limestone Co. Atty. to help her recover her money. I visited with the Limestone County Attorney and learned that they had located the perpetrator in California and were in the process of having him arrested and brought back to Groesbeck for a hearing. He (the perpetrator) was jailed and indicted for felony theft by check in Limestone Co. and was ordered to pay back what he had stolen and received some jail time and probation. After I learned that he was in custody in Limestone Co. I asked if they would be willing to assist Chris Martin in Freestone Co. with any information that would help with our case and they were more than happy to help. I went back to Mr. Martin’s office with the “good news” and as usual, he wasn’t there, so I left a message with his secretary again. He never called me back. After a couple of more weeks went by, I called Chris Martin’s office once again and left another message asking him to please call me back, which he never did. If you happen to become the unfortunate victim of a crime, it would be nice to have help from the person elected and paid to do just that… To this day Chris Martin has never returned my calls or done anything about this $6,500.00 felony offense. Louis Garner Fairfield Business Owner
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The Three-Cornered Fight for the Soul of the GOP by Charles Krauthammer It’s hard to believe that the United States, having resisted the siren song of socialism during its entire 20th-century heyday (the only major democracy to do so), should suddenly succumb to its charms a generation after its intellectual demise. Indeed, the prospect of socialist Bernie Sanders, whatever his current momentum, winning the Democratic nomination remains far-fetched. The Dems would be risking a November electoral disaster of historic dimensions. Yet there is no denying how far Sanders has pulled his party to the left -- and how hard the establishment candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been racing to catch up. The Republicans, on the other hand, are dealing with a full-scale riot. The temptation they face is trading in a century of conservatism for Trumpism. The 2016 presidential race has turned into an epic contest between the ethnonationalist populism of Donald Trump and traditional conservatism, though in two varieties: the scorched-earth fundamentalist version of Ted Cruz, and a reformist version represented by Marco Rubio (and several so-called establishment candidates) -and articulated most fully by non-candidate Paul Ryan and a cluster of highly productive thinkers and policy wonks dubbed “reformicons.” Trump insists that he’s a conservative, but in his pronouncements and policies, conservatism seems more of a rental -- a three-story penthouse rental with Central Park-view, to be sure -- than an ideological home. Trump protests that Ronald Reagan, too, migrated from left to right. True, but Reagan’s transformation occurred in his 40s -- not, as with Trump, in his 60s. In radically different ways, Trump and Sanders are addressing the deep anxiety stemming from the secular stagnation in wages and living standards that has squeezed the middle and working
classes for a generation. Sanders locates the villainy in a billionaire class that has rigged both the economic and political system. Trump blames foreigners, most prominently those cunning Mexicans, Chinese, Japanese and Saudis who’ve been taking merciless advantage of us, in concert with America’s own leaders who are, alternatively, stupid and incompetent or bought and corrupt. Hence Trump’s most famous policy recommendations: anti-immigrant, including the forced deportation of 11 million people; anti-trade, with a 45 percent tariff on Chinese goods and a 35 percent tariff on U.S. manufacturing moved to Mexico; and anti-Muslim, most notoriously a complete ban on entry into the U.S. Temporarily only, we are assured, except that the ban applies “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on” -- a standard so indeterminate as to be meaningless. Trump has limited concern for the central tenet of American conservatism (and most especially of the tea party movement) -- limited government. The most telling example is his wholehearted support for “eminent domain,” i.e. the forcible appropriation by government of private property. Trump called it “wonderful.” Trump has not yet called Vladimir Putin wonderful but he has taken a shine to the swaggering mini-czar who seems to run his trains on time. When informed that Putin kills opponents and journalists, Trump’s initial reaction was, “Well, I think that our country does plenty of killing, also,” the kind of moronic whatabout-the-Crusades moral equivalence that conservatives have railed against for decades. Although, to be fair, after some prompting, Trump did come out against the killing of journalists. Cruz is often lumped with Trump in the “antiestablishment” camp. That suited Cruz tactically for a while,
but it’s fairly meaningless, given that “establishment” can mean anything these days. And given the huge gulf between the political philosophies of the two men. Cruz is a genuine conservative -- austere, indeed radical, so much so that he considers mainstream congressional conservatives apostates. And finds Trump not conservative at all, as he is now furiously, belatedly insisting. My personal preference is for the third ideological alternative, the reform conservatism that locates the source of our problems not in heartless billionaires or crafty foreigners, but in our superannuated, increasingly sclerotic 20thcentury welfare-state structures. Their desperate need for reform has been overshadowed by the new populism, but Speaker Ryan is determined to introduce a serious reform agenda in this year’s Congress -- boring stuff like welfare reform, health care reform, tax reform and institutional congressional reforms such as the return to “regular order.” Paired with a President like Rubio (or Chris Christie or Carly Fiorina, to go longshot), such an agenda would give conservatism its best opportunity since Reagan to become the country’s governing philosophy. Unless the GOP takes the populist leap. In which case, a conservative restoration will be a long time coming.
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Eagles Get First District Win The Fairfield Eagles and the Groesbeck Goats had one thing in common. The 0-3 district record for both of them showed that had lost the three remaining teams in district 18-4A. The winner would occupy the final playoff spot. The Eagles completed the road test with a 59-52 win. The Goats and Eagles trailed Madisonville, Mexia, and Palestine coming into Friday’s game and will host the Blackcats and Mustangs in the second half of district play. The remaining road trip is to Palestine next week. The game had four lead changes within the first four minutes of the game. Sabrien Jones hit a short jumper for the first points of the game and Dominic Brackens hit a baseline three pointer to take a 3-2 Fairfield lead. Jaylon Medlock hit a pair of free throws and David Ransom
answered with a basket to regain the lead at 5-4. Pat Walker scored to retake a lead for Groesbeck and it would stand for a while. Groesbeck finished the period with a 9-3 run and lead 15-8 after the first period. David Ransom hit and was fouled and the three-point play closed the score to 1711. He added a put back off an offensive rebound to close to 17-13. Michael Hudson would draw the Eagles as close as they would get in the first half on a basket to get to 19-17. Groesbeck would make three of their final four shots of the half. Brackens hit a three and Walker answered with a three at the buzzer and the halftime score was a 2820 Groesbeck lead. The Goats scored on their first possession of the second half on a short jumper by John O’Kelley to take their first double digit lead of the game
Making a great two point shot is Fairfield Eagle #15, Akeen Jackson. (Photos by Melissa Lee)
at 30-20. Fairfield would then go on a 10-0 to tie the game over the next few minutes. E.J. Ransom buried a pair of three pointers from the top of the key and Brackens split the Goat defense for a scored and Tatum tied score slashing inside for a basket. Hudson and Brackens scored with second left in the third and Josh Forge hit a three and at the end of the third quarter the eight point deficit had been trimmed to a single point 38-37. Walker hit a baseline three to open the final period and the lead briefly grew to four. The Eagle offense went to June Rischer and he scored twice deep in the post to tie the game at 41-41. Groesbeck had a free throw that gave them a lead for a possession and Hudson ended that with a three pointer to earn their largest lead of the game at 44-42. From this point forward, the Eagles hit five of their six remaining shots from the floor and the Goats missed their final eight. Hudson had a pair of fast break scores and E. J. Ransom drilled a three pointer. Rischer and David Ransom scored but the Eagles had trouble hitting free throws down the stretch. They finished the night making 7-18 from the free throw line but it was enough to close out the 59-52 win. Hudson led all scorers with 16 points and E.J. Ransom added 11 points. Brackens tossed in 10 points. Josh Forge scored 13 points for the Goats to lead their attack. Walker and Jones added 10 for the Goats in the losing effort. The Eagles currently sit in the fourth position in the district 18-4A standings. They can move up they will need protect home court as the end of the regular season nears. They will host the Mexia Blackcats on Tuesday night at the Johnson Activity Center and then travel to Palestine on Friday to take on the Wildcats. Scott Batts reporting.
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Lady Eagles Dominate in Road Win, Scoring 65-28 The Fairfield Lady Eagles travelled to Limestone County and dominated the Groesbeck Lady Goats 65-28 Friday night. They are 3-2 in district play with a huge game coming up on Tuesday at home against Mexia. The four playoff teams are set but the order is not concrete. The Lady Eagles could move up or down with three games remaining. They have big home games against Madisonville and Mexia and a road trip to Palestine for the remainder of the regular season. They trail the Lady Mustangs and the Ladycats but can earn wins over both to move up the standings. The road games in the first half of district play were close games (Mexia 44-38, Madisonville 32-24). The game Friday was never in doubt. DaMeka Shed had a put back shot and a short jumper to stake the lead that would hold the remainder of the night. Groesbeck guard Ratcliffe led the fast break on a shot to cut the lead to 4-2
and that was as close as the game would get. Senior post Kierra Birdow had a pair of shots and Emily Knight hit the first of three from long distance for her. Ashley Nesbitt outdueled an opponent for a basket and a made foul shot. Kim Hayes did the same and the quarter came to an end with the Lady Eagles holding a 21-6 lead. Fairfield started the second period with a big lead and Knight hit a three pointer to Starting the game off with the jump extend the lead. ball is Lady Eagle Dameka Shed. The Lady Eagles would go on to baskets and Brandi Carter miss their next seven shots scored the final basket of from the field but Groesbeck the half and the Fairfield lead could not narrow the gap in the Lady Eagle lead. Erica -Lady EaglesLyle and Shed sped through Page 2-C the Lady Goat defense for
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Wortham Student Advances to Regional Choir Concert Congratulations to 8th Grader, Skylar Phillips of Wortham for a successful audition for the 2016 Texas Music Educators Assocation Region VIII Middle School Honor Choir. 1200 Students from the areas, Killeen, Waco, and College Station prepared selections to be part of the Treble and Tenor/Bass Choirs that will give their annual concert at Killeen High School on Saturday, January 30th. The students vied for 40 open parts in each section
Soprano 1, Soprano 2, and Alto to make a 125 member girls group. And the men of 75. Two other students, Samantha Lee and Summer Settlemyer, posed for the picture with Mrs. Linda Ferris, Music Specialist and Choir Director at Wortham Schools. The TMEA Auditions are part of the advancing program to prepare students annually for college level vocal study. Eight students represented Wortham in the High School
TMEA Honor Choir in the Fall with 6 students advancing to AREA. 14 Elementary students in grades 3-6 are to sings at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on February 6th as part of the North Texas Children’s Choir. They will be under the direction of Dr. Yu of Kansas State University. The NTCC celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year under the direction of Ann Smith, co-founder.
Local Student Wins at Fort Worth Stock Show Conner Jackson, a 4-H member from Freestone County, exhibited the First Place Early Summer Yearling Heifer in the Junior Simmental Show at the 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 25. The 2016 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from 238 counties across Texas competing for awards and $143,940 in premiums. Of the 29,000 entries at the nation’s oldest livestock show, the livestock exhibited by more than 11,500 junior exhibitors are among the best market animals in the country. While the livestock are impressive, one of the Show’s main objectives is to support the professional and leadership development efforts offered by 4-H and FFA programs in Texas. “Cultivating tomorrow’s business and civic leaders goes to the core of the purpose of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo,� said Stock Show President, Brad
Barnes. “Our commitment to these young men and women remains strong and we’re humbled that so many Texas youth choose to exhibit at the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.� Twenty-three days of funfilled entertainment awaits you from January 15 through February 6 at the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show &
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The Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers Tournament Was a Success! All Fairfield Teams Came Out On Top! Here Are Some of This Weekend’s Scores: Lil Warriors over Sparks - 10 -7; Geeks N Sneaks Over Crockett; Hot Shots over Crockett; Fairfield Majesty Over Crockett 45 - 1; Hot Shots over Groesbeck 33 - 0; Fairfield Majesty Over Groesbeck 50 - 0; Way To Go Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers!
Students Celebrate January Birthdays
Fairfield Elementary celebrated its January birthdays this week in the library. Students had lunch in the library and enjoyed a cupcake together. January members left to right and top to bottom are as follows: Clayton Green, Obie Crook, Mikhaila Rodriguez, Tate Lewis, Kyle Ballard, Jaxon Utley, Carson Leland.
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Art Contest Seeks Entries The Texas State-Fish Art Contest, headquartered at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), reminds Texas teachers and students that the deadline for entries in the 2016 State-Fish Art Contest is March 31, 2016. The contest is open to any student in public, private January Birthday Book Club members for Fairfield or home schools in grades Intermediate School are: Back row- Andrew Cale Myers, Lily K-12. Students must draw Moore, Abigail Gallegos Front row- Kristy Ramirez, Angel or paint any recognized Davila, Brooklyn Pilkington, Layla Barrett and Alexis Brown state fish. Complete contest Fairfield Intermediate would like to say a big Thank You to all details and entry forms can the families that donated! (Photos submitted) be found at www.tpwd. texas.gov/fishart. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) provides funds for scholarships for the game. Tanna Lide hit -Lady Eaglesfirst-, second- and thirda shot from the baseline. place Texas winners in Continued from 1-C Brandi Carter and Shed had each of the four gradebaskets and on the final level divisions. First place in swelled to 36-13. The remainder of the contest possession, Destiny Carter grades 10–12 wins $1,000; second place $750; third was a nice mixture of starters drilled a three pointer, putting place $500. Prizes in the and reserves playing in a big exclamation point on the K–3, 4–6 and 7–9 grade different lineups and the lead night. DaMeka Shed scored 17 Shed, levels are $100 for first; $75 continued to grow. points and pulled down six for second; $50 for third. Carter, and Nesbitt scored rebounds and Knight also Student art from the Texas early in the third period and finished with double digits contest is featured on TTBC the Lady Eagles reached the with 11 points. Ratcliffe led Groesbeck tickets. The next TTBC will 50-point mark. the Lady Goats in scoring with take place on Lake Ray guard Lauren Smith hit a three her 16 points. pointer late in the third, their Roberts in May 2016. The Fairfield Lady Eagles Educators who wish to only one of the game and have a big week as they near have their students enter Fairfield held a 50-22 lead. the end of the regular season. The Lady Eagles had shot the the contest can download They will host the Mexia the free “State-Fish Art ball well during the contest but Ladycats on Tuesday at the Contest Lesson Plan� at they were a scorching 75% in Serving Fairfield with Honesty & Integrity Johnson Activity Center and the final frame. They hit six www.statefishart.com. Locally Owned & Operated then travel to Palestine to take of eight and both free throws on the Lady Wildcats. for the strong finish. Knight Scott Batts reporting. hit her third three pointer of
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The Sixth Floor Museum Presents
‘Sign of the Times’ The Sixth Floor Museum presents Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster 1844–2012 Museum is first venue for traveling exhibit - opening February 3, 2016 The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza will be the first venue to host the traveling exhibit Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster 1844–2012. Sign of the Times showcases the
most exciting and rarely seen posters created in the last 170 years, exploring a variety of American political poster styles, design trends and printing technology. The exhibit opens Wednesday, February 3, 2016, and is included with admission to the Museum. The American political poster as an art form has played a minor cultural role in American history, despite its
effectiveness in conveying a political message to millions of voters often through the skillful use of visual communication. Sign of the Times brings striking political graphics to the forefront and shows the great American political poster as art. Sign of the Times was curated by Hal Wert, Ph.D., collector and professor of history at Kansas City Art Institute, and organized by Exhibits USA/ Mid-America Arts Alliance. Press are invited to preview the exhibit on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. and stay for the exhibit opening lecture at 6 p.m.
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Dr. Wert will be available for media interviews from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Exhibition: Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster 1844–2012 Runs: February 3, 2016 March 10, 2016 Museum Hours: Monday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Location: 411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202 Admission: Exhibit is included with admission. $16 Adult, $14 Senior, $13 Youth (children aged 5 and under are free) Contact: 214.747.6660 or go to jfk.org
Home Country
by Slim Randles
Windy’s pickup truck was the third one to arrive at the scene of the fender bender. Both cars pretty well plugged up the road, and once it was determined no one was hurt, and the police had been called, Windy surveyed the situation. 1. Weather – decent if you’re wearing a coat. 2. No one’s going anywhere for a while. 3. A small crowd had gathered on the shoulder of the road. A small crowd? Nay I say unto you, not in the world of Alphonse “Windy” Wilson. That there, gentle reader, is an audience. “You folks come here often?” he asked these strangers. They looked at the fields and the cattle and shook their heads no. That, you see, was the icebreaker. The tip of the iceberg icebreaker. “Yessir, now you take in there these car accidentals. Brings me to mind of the time ol’ Harvey drove his wheel tractor flat into Myers Lake that morning. Seems his occidental rod twitched into third degree and afore you know it, he’d had a discomfortation right
there in the water. “Nice warm day, howsomever. Summer you know. Yessir. That was the summer it heated up so much Old Man Garcia’s hens started layin’ soft-boiled eggs. That’s a fact. He brought one over to my house and he cracked it open and showed me. Soft-boiled. Sure as sugar. He took one down to the Mule Barn truck stop and showed it to the boys later. It sure did make them laugh. Saw ‘em through the winder. “It was so hot people in these parts started running between shady patches. It was so hot … wellsir, me and Doc figured ol’ Harve mighta just driv that tractor into the lake on purpose! Had to wader on outta there, ‘course, and that cooled him down a mite. Ever’ kid in town had one a them squirter guns, and may my spur rowels lock tight and get the peewaddles if there weren’t grown-ups askin’ them kids to squirt ‘em!” “Now when’s the last time you saw that? Thought so. That was one hellvetius hot summer, friend, and you can tell ‘em I said so.”
Washington on the Brazos Marks 180th Anniversary of Texas Independence 2016 will be an especially important year for Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site: not only is it the 180th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico in 1836 at Washington on the Brazos, but it will also be the state park’s 100th birthday. It was March 2, 1836 when 59 delegates bravely met in Washington, Texas to make a formal declaration of independence from Mexico. From 1836 until 1846, the Republic of Texas proudly existed as a separate nation. To commemorate the 180th anniversary of Texas Independence, the three entities that administer and support this site—Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept (TPWD), Blinn College and Washington on the Brazos State Park Association—are planning some Texas-sized celebrations. Admission fees are waived for the site’s attractions (Independence Hall, Star of the Republic Museum, and Barrington Living History Farm) during the TIDC weekend celebration. Admission to the grounds, on-site shuttles and parking are also free.
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City of Fairfield Emergency Sirens
Fairfield Holds Town Hall Meeting Leading the applause for those who serve the City of Fairfield, Councilman Randy Johnson took a moment to recognize city workers near the end of a Town Hall meeting held Tuesday, January 26th. “You guys make it happen,” he said. “We don’t say ‘thank you’ enough.” Hearing from several department heads, a crowd of more than 75 residents and business owners received information on the state of the city in regards to water projects, street repair, emergency management, financial status and more. Using his cell phone, Scooter Long demonstrated the 3 tones of the emergency sirens: a signal for bad weather situation, a tone for the “all clear,” and an alert for Hazmat and/or Civil Defense. Those attending the meeting were given the opportunity to fill out an emergency contact form. This information, which allows for disaster alerts via phone or text, may also be uploaded online at www.hotready.com “Our [water] wells are producing very, very well,” said Public Works Director Clyde Woods, who stated that Fairfield currently has more water available, per connection, than the much larger city of Corsicana. During the question and answer session following the water report, resident Jesse Jones related his conversations with other “well” people, stating that he would rather have 100% of a different well, rather than 80% of the Hill well (as the city’s contract stipulates). “We are not going to spend $100,000 on pipe to a well that we don’t know will work,” answered Mayor Roy Hill. He explained that completion of the Hill well (slated for this summer) would not cost as much as estimated, as Oncor was donating their services and an easement agreement was reached at no cost to the City. During the meeting, talks were confirmed between Westwood Utilities and the City of Fairfield. “We would like to find someone to take over our system, and the City is the best option,” said Mary Jean Alford. If an agreement is reached with the City of Fairfield, residents serviced by Westwood may have the opportunity to join in the city limits. However, Hill was quick to say that, as long as he was Mayor, no one would be forced into annexation. As the street projects were discussed, members of the audience were encouraged to examine the maps at the center of each table. “The while lines show streets that have been paved in the last 12 years,” said Director Woods, who explained that the work included revamped utility lines. When citizens were given the opportunity, they asked about specific areas of certain streets. A list was compiled for city workers to address. Prior to the Town Hall meeting, a resident had made the comment that the City of Fairfield had no debt until 2004
BTW / JAB Natn’l Alumni to Meet February 13th BTW/JAB National Alumni Association will hold its first meeting of the year on Saturday, February 13th. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the St. James Methodist
Church, 221 Tyler Street in Teague. All members and friends are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served afterwards. Submitted by Beauford Daniel, President.
Local Archives Sought Cotton History Exhibit Planned The Freestone County Historical Museum is working on a “The History of Cotton in Freestone County” exhibit and is seeking artifacts from the community which can be added to the display collection. These items can be any kind of artifacts, such as: photographs, documents of correspondences, bill of sales from cotton growers, cotton gins, and old cotton seed sacks, packets, cotton sacks for picking, cotton advertising, etc. Access to parcels of land to grow cotton is the primary reason this area was settled over 180 years ago by brave and hearty people. We welcome the community’s input for this exciting display. The received items can be loaned or gifted to the museum. Please telephone at 903-389-3738 or come by museum at 302 E. Main Fairfield, Texas. The museum is open 10 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Email address is freestonecomuseum@windstream.net
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Public Works Director Clyde Woods was one of several City employees presenting information to residents about various projects during Fairfield’s recent Town Hall meeting. (Photo by Karen Leidy) (when Roy Hill first became mayor). “That is not true,” state City Administrator Jeff Looney. “Cities always have debt.” Included in a packet given to attendees was an emailed response from the City’s financial adviser, Robert D. Traylor of RBC Capital Markets. A comparison of the City’s debt service showed the following: Total 2004 $9,903,353 Present $2,633,310
Principal
Interest
$7,576,000
$1,835,318.85
$2,380,000
$253,310
“This is a reduction in principal of $5,196,000,” states Traylor. “A reduction in total debt service of $7,270,043.” Following the presentation, several residents gave glowing praise to the City of Fairfield. “This is a special place,” concluded Robert Smith, pastor of River of Life Family Worship. Karen Leidy reporting.
Exclusive Countywide News Coverage Gun Raffle, Benefit Feb. 18th at VFW Hall Being raffled off is a Ruger SR 9mm, with proceeds going toward medical costs and bills for Thomas and Brittany Rodgers. Tickets will be $10 each, or 4 for $30. They may be purchased at La Quinta in Fairfield, or contact Kim Kear at 903-390-0732, Jayson Kear at 832-589- 4846, or Jimmy
Rodgers at 903-390-6114. The drawing for the raffle will be held February 18th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at the VFW in Fairfield, where there will also be a benefit dart tournament, 50/50 Raffle and a Silent Auction. Fajita plates will also be for sale during the benefit.
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The Emergency Warning Systems for the City of Fairfield have garnered media attention lately, with a Letter to the Editor, coverage of a concerned citizen addressing Fairfield City Council, and discussion during an interview with the mayor. A request for the siren test logs was made under the Texas Public Information Act, with results hand delivered to the newspaper office within a matter of days. Here is what the records reveal: Testing for the last 24 months had been conducted, and recorded, by both the Fairfield Police Department and the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, with some overlap in coverage. According to the Police Department records, tests on the sirens were performed monthly in 2013 from March to September by Bill Rogillio, who served during that time as Asst. Chief and Emergency Management Director. The logs show one test cancelled due to bad weather, the #6 siren failed to function one time and #3 siren failed to function 4 months in a row. During the month of August, #1 siren gave an amp fail, but it sounded as it should. The September test showed all sirens functioning. The Police Department tests resumed during the month of December in 2015 with the #3 siren not functioning two months in a row. Test was conducted by City Administrator Jeff Looney with a note on January 12th
that replacement had been ordered. The Fairfield Fire Department records show testing from July 2013 to November 2015, practicing one to two silent tests a month. Of the 41 tests in 30 month period, 37 were recorded as “passed” or “good,” with at least less than 10 requiring a reset. In 2015, siren #3 showed a communication problem in October; and siren #1 experienced amp failure during the month of November, but passed after a reset. Fire Chief Bill Brown signed off on all of the Fire Department test logs. According to Mayor Roy Hill, the City is adopting a new set of administrative procedures this year that will require all records be given directly to the City Secretary each month so that “test” records will be more easily accessible to citizens in the future. Also requested from the City was a list of personnel trained to use the Emergency Warning System. Mayor Roy Hill states in a written response: “Presently Chief Kenneth Bulger, Sergeant David Utsey, three dispatchers from the police department, Jeff Looney as City Administrator, Clyde Wood Director from Public Works Department, Matt Foree and Bill Brown for the Fire Department and myself are together with our local technology guy Scooter Long and two firemen all to be trained on all of our emergency equipment.” Karen Leidy, with Jane Turchi, reporting.
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Early Voting Begins this Month
H&R Block of Fairfield Awards First Winner $1,000 for 1,000 Winners Daily Sweepstakes “It pays to come to H&R Block!” exclaims tax advisor Mammie Roberts, as she presents her client, Macaria Reyes of Fairfield, with a check for $1,000. Ms. Reyes is H&R Block of Fairfield’s first winner of the 1000 Win $1,000 Daily sweepstakes, a nationwide contest awarding $1,000 to 1,000 winners daily. Asked what she will do with her winnings, Reyes says, “I plan to pamper myself! I’m excited! This is the first time I’ve ever won anything!” Senior tax advisor, Ann Hall, shared that, this season, the contest will randomly select 32,000 entrants to share in the total prize of $32,000,000. Stop by their office at 416 W. Commerce Street, or give them a call at 903-389-5375 for entry details and expert tax advice. (Photo by Megan Hempel)
Early voting begins in less than two weeks for the Republican party and Democratic party primaries. Voters are reminded about the change in location for Fairfield. County Commissioners approved moving from the Annex II Building to the Fairfield Conference Center to provide additional space and better voter privacy. Dates and poll locations for early voting (February 16-26, 2016) are as follows: Fairfield Conference Center, 839 East Commerce, Fairfield Open Tuesday-Friday, February 16-19 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Monday-Friday, February 2226 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butler Community Center, FM 489 S. of US 84, Butler Open Wednesday, February 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dew School, Hwy 179 & FM 489, Dew Open Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Donie Community Center, State Hwy 164 West, Donie Open Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Southern Oaks Clubhouse, North of FM 416, St. Elmo Open Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Teague City Hall, 105 S. 4th Ave, Teague Open Tuesday-Friday, February 16-19 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wortham Community Center, E. Main Street, Wortham Open Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. An application for a ballot by mail should be mailed to Linda Jarvis, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1010, Fairfield,
Texas 75840. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on February 19, 2016. Primary Elections Day is March 1, 2016. Listed on this Year’s Ballot Locally, 28 candidates are vying for 10 elected positions. All are listed as Republicans. If required, a run-off election will be held May 24, 2016. A run-off election is required when the top candidates fails to garner more than 50% of the votes, a distinct possibility when a race includes 3 or more candidates. Local positions up for election this year include the following: --77th District Judge: incumbent Pat Simmons (unopposed) --County Attorney: incumbent Chris Martin, Andrew Wolf and Brian Evans --Sheriff: incumbent Don Anderson, Jeremy Shipley, M. Doty and Robert Willis --Tax Assessor-Collector: incumbent Lisa Stephenson Foree (unopposed) --County Commissioner Pct. 1: incumbent Luke Ward, Andy Bonner, Chad Morgan and David T. James --County Commissioner Pct. 3: incumbent Bodie Emmons, Kurt Kropp and Michael Daniels --Constable Pct. 1: incumbent Buck Bonner and Richard McGowan --Constable Pct. 2: incumbent Lynn Clary (unopposed) --Constable Pct. 3: incumbent Diana Smart Willis, Jacob Day, LJ McAdams and Pamela Lorraine Brackens --Constable Pct. 4: incumbent Roger S. Brooke, Michael Fred Carter, Tomas
Echartea and Wade Harrison Get to Know Your Candidate There have been several opportunities to get to know the candidates before casting your vote in the Primary Election. Here are some events happening in February: --A Campaign Connect event will be held on February 4th for Candidate for County Attorney, Brian Evans at the Conference Center in Fairfield. The come-and-go format will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. --Meet and Greet the Candidates of Freestone County Precinct 4 will be held February 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wortham ISD Auditorium. Meet your candidates one-on-one and ask them questions. Hosted by Wortham Area Chamber of Commerce. --The Fairfield VFW will host a “Meet the Candidates Forum” on Friday February 12 starting at 6:00 p.m. with a chili supper fundraiser. Each candidate will get five minutes to speak. The event will conclude with a cake auction, with all proceeds benefiting the VFW Scholarship Program. --A Candidate Forum, hosted by the Freestone County TEA Party, will be February 15th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at River of Life Church in Fairfield. Invited to speak at the event are candidates for U.S. Representative Dist. 17, County Commissioner Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 3, and Constable Pct. 4. Each candidate will be allowed ten minutes to speak, after which there will be a Q&A session. Readers are encouraged to exercise their right to vote!
Fat Tuesday is Coming! FUMC Hosts Festivities & Fairfield High School Jazz Band Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, is just around the corner. This annual celebration occurs 40 days before Easter each year and kicks off the Lenten Season. Come join the festivities on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, @ 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Mount Street, Fairfield, Texas, in the Fellowship Hall. The United Methodist Men will be serving a FREE dinner of pancakes (a traditional food of Fat Tuesday), sausage, juice, milk and coffee. It’s for the church family and the community. The Fairfield High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Bill Large, will bring their musical talents for people to enjoy while eating. The Jazz Band plays for a number of community events around town and jazz festivals around Texas. Come for a delicious meal and great entertainment! For more information contact the church office, 903-389-2225.
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Girl Scout Troop #7011 Visited by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce CONGRATS TO THE SURPRISE PATROL WINNER last week: Troop #7011 (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors). Accepting their welcome mat are Alaina, Skylar, Jordyn, Keyanna, Bailey, Lyndsey, Delaney, Aaliyah, Jimilyah, Katlynn, Caleigh, Kiera, Cadence and Makenzi, along with troop leaders and moms. Representing the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are Ambassador Pam Chavers (Eagle Insurance Services) and Administrative Assistant Lisa Schick. (Photo by Chamber Director Brenda Shultz)
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Long-time Public Works Director Celebrates Retirement A CELEBRATION of over four decades of dedicated service was held Friday, January 29, 2016 in honor of Gus Ramirez, recently retired Public Works Director for the City of Teague. Mr. Ramirez officially retired on January 31st, following fourteen years with the City. Citizens, co-workers, and friends wished Mr. Ramirez well as he begins the long-awaited transition into retirement. (Photo courtesy of the Teague Chronicle)
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--Public Notice CITATION BY PUBLICATION CLASS 4 RULE 114 RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND RULE 101 AS AMENDED EFF. 3-1-52 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANDY SANDIFER Greeting: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a ‘written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED PETITION at or before 10 o’clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this Citation, the same being Monday the 7TH day of MARCH AD., 2016 at or before 10 o’clock A.M., Before the Honorable District Court of Freestone County, at the Court House in Fairfield, Texas Said PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED PETITION was filed on January 25,2016 file number of said suit being NO 15-300-A
I, Joshua Daniel Jones, am no longer responsible for Shannon White Jones debt as of January 21, 2016. _________________________
The names of the parties in said suit are: DORETTA FISHERVS RUTH SANDIFER HAYES AND PAULENE SANDIFER a/k/a PAULINE SANDIFER, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SANDY SANDIFER The Nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to wit: This action is one for Suit to Quiet Title and Trespass to Try Title under Chapter 17.005 Tex. Civil Prac. And Remedies Code and Chapter 22 of the Texas Property Code, and Rules 783 et seq., of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and concerns title to the real estate described as follows: Being all the certain lot, tract, or parcel of land known as all of Block 14,(20 acres more or less), Simon Sanchez A-30, Freestone County, Texas also known as Wildwood Acres as per are recorded Plat located in Cabinet B, Envelope 27, Plat Records of Freestone County, Texas and being the same land described in a deed from Bess C. Parsons to Sandy Sandefur a/k/a Sandy Sandifer dated March 19, 1948 and recorded at Volume 200, Page 418 Deed Records of Freestone County, Texas; LESS AND EXCEPT all that certain lot, tract or parcel of land containing 2.00 acres of land more or less, out of Block 14, Wildwood Acres according to a recorded Plat located in Cabinet B, Envelope 27, Plat Records of :Freestone County, Texas in the Simon Sanchez Survey A-30, in Freestone County Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made ‘a part hereof for all purposes and further being the same land described in a deed from Sandy Sandifer to Alice W. Sandifer dated September 17, 1986 recorded at Volume 732, Page 783, Deed Records of Freestone County, Texas; FURTHER LESS AND EXCEPT all that certain lot, tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre of land more or less, out of Block 14, Wildwood Acres according to a recorded Plot located in Cabinet B, Envelope 27, Plat Records of Freestone County, Texas in the Simon Sanchez Survey A-30, in Freestone County, Texas and being the same land described in a deed from Sandy Sandifer to Marvin Allen and wife Katy Louise Allen dated June 15. 1970 and recorded at Volume 398, Page 389, Deed Records •of Freestone County, Texas; FURTHER LESS AND EXCEPT all that certain lot, tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre of land more or less, out of Block 14, Wildwood Acres according to a recorded Flat located in Cabinet B Envelope 27 Flat Records of Freestone County, Texas at the Simon Sanchez Survey A-30, in Freestone County, Texas and being the same land described in a deed from Sandy Sandifer to W G Sandifer and with Della Sandifer dated June 15 1970 and recorded at Volume 398 Page 391, Deed Records of Freestone County Texas, and CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 1600 acres of land, more or less, said property being located in Freestone County, Texas. This real estate is hereafter referred to as the Property” The attorney for petitioner: CHAD MORGAN, 109 S MOUNT STREET, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS 75840 Issued this January 25,2016 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or you’re attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Given under my hand and seal of said Court at office in Fairfield, Texas, this January 27, 2016. Teresa Black, District Clerk of Freestone County,Texas P.O. Box 72, Fairfield, Texas 75840
The Fairfield History Club collected more than 50 household items: linens, laundry soap, cleaning supplies, kitchen towels and pillows for the Pleasant Hills Children’s Home (PHCH) during their annual Christmas party last month. Martha Thomassen, PHCH Development Director, was very excited to receive the much needed donations. She took the club members on a tour of one of the cottages and the new Welcome Center last week. Items still needed are listed on their web site www.pleasanthillschildrenshome.org. Pictured are History Club members (l-r) Liz Thornton; Naomi White; Martha Thomassen, PHCH; Katherine Jackson, Kathryn Davis (seated). (Photo submitted)
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Freestone County’s First Constable Oath of Office Bolling Green Bond and Oath of Office The State of Texas Freestone County $1,000.00 Know all mean by these presents that we Bolling Green, Emanuel Clements and William Clements are held and firmly bound unto T. Hansbrough Bell, Governor of the State of Texas and his successors in office, in the sum of one thousand dollars. The conditions of the above obligation are such that whereas the above bounden Bolling Green was duly elected constable of Precinct No. 1 in the county and state aforesaid on the 4th of August AD 1851. Now, if the said Bolling Green shall well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on him as Constable aforesaid, according to law, then this obligation to be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and effect. August 18, 1851, Bolling Green (seal), Wm. Clements (seal). Approved August 18, 1851. Chief justice of the county court of Freestone county. I, Bolling Green, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as constable, according to the best of my skill and ability agreeably to the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state, and I do further solemnly swear that since the adoption of this constitution by the Congress of the United States, I being a citizen of this state, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this state nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons nor have I aided, advised or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God, Bolling Green. The State of Texas, county of Freestone. This day personally appeared before me Nelson Tarver, Chief Justice of the County Court of Freestone County, Bolling Green, who took and subscribed the above and foregoing oath of office, in due form of law, before me this day August 18, AD 1851. Nelson Tarver (seal), Chief justice Freestone County. I, Emanuel Clements, clerk of the county court in and for Freestone county hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of original bond and oath of office as filed in my office for record on the 18th day of August, AD 1851, and was recorded on this the 10th day of November, AD 1851. E. Clements, Clk., W.T. Wright, Dpty. (Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Buck Bonner, 209 Reunion, Fairfield, Texas 75840 | 903-879-0015)
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Texas Farm Credit Promotes Jolene Curtis to Chief Operating Officer Texas Farm Credit veteran Jolene Curtis was recently promoted to chief operating officer of the Robstown-based rural lending cooperative. Most recently, Curtis, who began her Farm Credit career as a loan officer trainee in 2004, was the co-op’s vice president of operations, focusing on employee and business development. In this role, she also oversaw the marketing and crop insurance functions, and provided leadership to the Texas Farm Credit rural home loan department. Curtis is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Prior to joining Farm Credit, she worked for Dow AgroSciences, where she was employed as a chemical sales representative in southern California and later was promoted to market research manager at Dow’s Indianapolis headquarters. “With Jolene’s guidance, our crop insurance department saw tremendous growth and efficiency, and it now contributes substantial income to the cooperative,” says Mark Miller, Texas Farm Credit chief executive officer. “More recently, Jolene helped transform the rural home loan department into a profitable and productive part of the organization. She spends much of her time handling less glamorous compliance and regulatory matters, and in that role she has also proved to be invaluable.” Texas Farm Credit finances agricultural operations, agribusiness, recreational property and other rural real estate. It is headquartered in Robstown and has lending offices in Athens, Bandera, Beaumont, Bonham, Brenham, Clarksville, Fairfield, Gainesville, Hebbronville, Nacogdoches, Paris, Pleasanton, Raymondville, Robstown, San Antonio, Sulphur Springs, The Woodlands, Tyler, Uvalde and Weslaco. It is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
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Community National Bank Announces Six Officer Promotions The Board of Directors of Community National Bank & Trust of Texas has announced the promotion of six bank officers. Les Leskoven was promoted to Executive Vice President. Mr. Leskoven has been with the bank for seventeen years and is the Chief Investment Officer and Trust Officer. He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, as well as from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU with a Trust major. In addition, Mr. Leskoven has held the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the American Bankers Association Institute of Certified Bankers
since 1997. He was featured in the September 2015 issue of Independent Banker, a national magazine produced by Independent Community Bankers of America. Karla Murphy was promoted to Senior Vice President. She is the Mortgage Loan Manager and has been with the bank for two years. Ms. Murphy has been in the mortgage lending field for twenty years. She was named a “Top Mortgage Professional” in D Magazine for two consecutive years and has managed multi-million dollar mortgage portfolios. Veronica Miller was promoted to Vice President. She has been with the bank for seventeen years and is the BSA Officer. Ms. Miller is
a Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor through the Independent Community Bankers of America. She has also attended the Texas Bankers Compliance School and BSA/AML Compliance School. Jake Adair was promoted to Assistant Vice President. Mr. Adair has been with the bank for two years and is the Credit Analyst. He earned his Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Tarleton State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University. Hayden Jones was promoted to Assistant Vice President. He is a Loan Officer and has been with the bank
for two years. Mr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University. He will be attending the Texas Bankers Association’s Lending School. Lydia Garcia was promoted to Business Development Officer. She has been with the bank for one year. Ms. Garcia has been in banking for over thirty-five years and has gained valuable experience by working in many different areas of the bank. “We are grateful to have dedicated officers who serve both our customers and the community. They play a vital role in the success of the bank,” said K.C. Wyatt, President of CNB&T.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) encourages employers to review the workplace poster requirements in Texas and to be sure that all posters are up-to-date and displayed correctly. TWC also urges all employers to be aware of solicitors who may try to coerce employers to purchase required workplace posters from them. TWC has investigated reports of vendors claiming to be state contractors, implying that employers are not in compliance with state law and urging employers to buy workplace posters from the vendor. TWC advises employers to disregard these vendors and consult with TWC directly to determine which posters are needed. All workplace compliance posters required by law are always available free of charge through TWC online at www. texasworkforce.org/posters. Employers do not need to
purchase these posters from private vendors. Governmentissued compliance posters do not have to be laminated to satisfy an employer’s regulatory obligation. Employers should never be pressured into paying for a free government service. The number of workplace compliance posters required to be displayed can vary from one employer to another. All Texas employers must display posters containing information on the Texas Payday Law, the Workers’ Compensation Program, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Employers with 15 or more employees, and smaller employers with federal grants and contracts, must also post the notice entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law,”
which contains information about the Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act laws. Posters can be printed free of charge directly from TWC’s website or through the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) poster page. The DOL also offers employers the FirstStep Poster Advisor to help determine which Federal DOL posters are required to be in compliance. Employers needing information about which posters they need to display should call TWC’s Labor Law Department at 512-475-2670. Employers may also obtain a combined Texas Payday Law and Unemployment Compensation Act poster, and a list of other required posters by calling the agency’s tax department at 512-463-2747. To report inappropriate vending of posters, call the TWC Fraud and Program Abuse Hotline at 800-2523642.
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-Help WantedEQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin. The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office/Freestone County Jail has a full-time opening for the position of Detention Officer/ Jailer. The position requires the ability to fill a rotating twelve hour shift, work with inmates, work with computer software and complete/pass additional mandated state training within twelve months of employment. Previous experience and jailer license preferred. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, and must not have a conviction greater than a Class C Misdemeanor. Potential candidates must have a valid Texas Driver License, High School Diploma/GED, pass a drug screening, physical exam, background check and psychological evaluation. Freestone County Jail – Jailer I base salary is $2,200.00 per month along with the county benefits package. All interested persons should obtain an application at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, 103 S Keechi, Fairfield, Texas. 903-389-3236. ________________________
FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY CITY SECRETARY POSITION The City of Fairfield is looking for a person with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education. Three to five years of related experience in a public service capacity with excellent communication skills, both oral and written; proficient skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint preferred. Must be able to work well under pressure; meet deadlines; plan; organize and prioritize multiple work assignments. Only serious and qualified inquiries need apply. The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates need to complete an application, along with a cover letter and resume and return to Jeff Looney, City Administrator, 222 S. Mount, Fairfield, TX 75840 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Hall at (903)389-2633
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Texas Ends 2015 Weather Why: Blizzards with Another Month of Job Growth 24,900 Jobs Added in December, 166,900 Total Jobs Added Over the Yeara Texas employers expanded their payrolls in December with the addition of 24,900 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs, marking the tenth month of job increases for Texas in 2015. “Texas finished 2015 on a strong note in December with employers adding 166,900 jobs over the year across a diverse range of industries,” said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. “Our state offers many advantages to employers who choose to do business in Texas and we are pleased employers continue to create opportunities for Texas workers.” Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.7 percent in December, up from 4.6 percent in November, and remained below the national average of
5.0 percent. Professional and Business Services employment surged in December with the addition of 12,500 positions. This marked the industry’s largest over-the-month gain since November 2014. The Education and Health Services industry recorded the second largest employment gain over the month in Texas with 7,400 jobs added. This marked 21 consecutive months of growth within the industry and a total of 66,700 jobs added since January 2015. “Private-sector employment was strong over the year with the overall job growth of 141,300 jobs in December,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “Texas employers continue to be strong and resilient in providing
employment and training opportunities.” The Amarillo Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a nonseasonally adjusted rate of 2.9 percent, followed by the Austin-Round Rock and Lubbock MSAs each with rates of 3.1 percent in December. Audio downloads with comments from Commissioner Hughs on the latest labor market data are available on the TWC website press release page. Employment estimates released by TWC are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data, visit tracer2.com.
Q: How strong does a snowstorm have to be before it’s called a blizzard? A: There are some specifics regarding blizzards, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “In meteorological terms, a blizzard is a severe storm that has below-freezing temperatures, winds of at least 35 miles per hour and heavy snowfall, with visibility reduced to just 1/4 of a mile, and all of these conditions have to last at least three hours,” he explains. “So just a heavy snowfall is not always a blizzard. Blizzard conditions occur most often in the Great Plains, North Central United States and parts of the Northeast.” Q: What are some of the country’s worst blizzards? A: The blizzard that hit the Northeast in recent days may well wind up in the record books, he notes, as it shut down Washington, D.C., Baltimore and other cities, and final snow totals are still being recorded. In previous years, Buffalo had a blizzard that paralyzed the city for days in 1999, Colorado had a similar situation in 1997 and Boston suffered terrible blizzard conditions in 1978, McRoberts says. “Chicago had devastating blizzards in 1979 and one in 1967,” he adds. “The ‘67 blizzard totaled 23 inches of snow with drifts up to 9 feet and the city was virtually shut down for days, with the Department of Streets and Sanitation estimating that about 75 million tons of snow fell. At least 60 people died, many of them from heart attacks while shoveling snow. Although records tend to be sketchy, perhaps the country’s worst blizzard occurred in 1888. In parts of the Midwest, the temperature fell from 74 degrees to minus 28 within hours, and the Colorado River froze solid throughout much of Texas. That blizzard claimed 235 lives.”
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