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PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS
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Charged with Father’s Murder
Karl Benjamin Nussbaum
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Silver Alert was issued this weekend for an 86year-old Mexia man, who went missing on Friday, March 18, 2016. His body was found near Lake Mexia at about 7:00 p.m. the next day and, before the weekend was over, his son, 47-year-old Karl Benjamin Nussbaum, was formally charged with
murder. Harold J. Nussbaum of Mexia was reported missing on Friday. According to Mexia Police Department, the elderly man’s vehicle was located later that evening at the Dollar Tree Store in Mexia, Texas. Several citizens helped in the search, organized by Mexia PD. Agencies assisting included the Texas Rangers, Limestone County Sheriff’s Department and Mexia Fire Department. Nussbaum’s son, Karl, was initially arrested by Mexia PD on Saturday for unrelated charges of burglary from Austin PD. Investigators interviewed Karl, who provided information which led to the recovery of Mr. Nussbaum’s body. Karl Nussbaum was booked and jailed at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department in Groesbeck.
POSING WITH THEIR RACE CAR is the Warren Racing crew; (left-right) Driver Wesley Warren holding the sleepy family pup, Lucy; daughter Haley; son Mason; and wife Jessica. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
Coming to the Courthouse Square in April
Dirt Track Racers & Their Cars “T
he biggest challenge we face is finding people and getting them to understand what exactly it is that we do,” explains Wesley Warren, #75 Hobby Stock Car/Dirt-Track Driver. “Unfortunately, dirt-track racing is a dying field,” states Wes. “This is why we are trying very hard to get the word out about the exciting world of racing, and helping people learn about it. We want them to get as excited about it as we are.” In keeping with their goal of educating others about the racing world, Warren Racing will be hosting a free Meet & Greet event at the Freestone County Courthouse Square on April 24, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Many dirt-track drivers will be present with their race cars on display to talk to guests and share about the racing world. Free admission tickets and calendar schedules will be given out to guests as well.
In addition, Race On Texas, a video production company, will be showing action from previous races. Originally from the Odessa area, Wes and his family moved to Freestone County about two years ago; first renting in Teague, and then purchasing a home in Fairfield this past December. Transferred to the area with his job as a Pipeline Tech with DCP Midstream, he and wife, Jessica, came to town with their two kids, 11-years-old Haley and 8-years-old Mason. Wws, following in his grandfather’s footsteps (a dirt-track racer in the 1960’s and early 70’s), started racing for fun at an early age. He began Hobby Stock racing professionally in 2012; and honors his grandfather by taking on his racing number, #7. The five in the #75 is tribute to his buddy who has greatly supported him in many ways in his racing career. Warren Racing is part of International
Easter Events Planned for the Weekend
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aster is this weekend, and there are several opportunities to celebrate. --On Thursday, FairfieldHarmony Presbyterian TV CREW FROM “THIS IS COUNTRY” stopped by the Freestone Church will observe County Historical Museum last week. Show host Brian Doty Maundy Thursday toured the grounds with Museum Curator Patty Pratt. Turn to services. This is a page 1-B for the story. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer) Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary located at 119 W. Main. This day commemorates the Last Four Sections Supper of Jesus Christ with Classifieds...........Pages 3 & 4-D the apostles as described in Viewpoints.................Page 4-B 2016 Browning Briley Livestock Reports........Page 4-A the gospels. March 30 - April 3 Obituaries..................Page 2-B Caney Creek Shooting Sports The community is invited Real Estate.................Page 3-D www.caneycreeklodge.net to worship and celebrate
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communion. --Fairfield’s 7th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Freestone County Courthouse from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Be sure to come early for Easter egg hunting. The event features egg hunts, games, prizes, cotton candy, face painting, and live bunny patch. Get your balloon creations from Willy Nilly the Clown, and stop
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Motor Contest Association (IMCA), which is sanctioned and offers insurance, awards, and contingencies for its drivers. Currently First in the State in his class (Open Motor, Hobby Stock), Wes races every Friday and Saturday night (if no rain) beginning at 8 p.m. during the March through September season. “I didn’t do it alone,” says Wes. “It took a huge group of family and friends helping along the way.” Most races take place at the Heart O’ Texas Speedway located just north of Waco on I-35; while other races are held at the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas. Once a month, races are held in Stephenville, Texas at the 281 Speedway. “It’s stiff competition out there,” explains Wes. “If you’re anyone, you’re
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Market Days Opens Thursday F airfield Market Days is starting a little early this week, with a soft opening on Thursday, March 24th beginning at noon. Limited vendors will welcome shoppers from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. as they set up for the weekend. All vendors will be open for business on Friday, March 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Market will be closed on Sunday, March 27th so that everyone may enjoy Easter with their families. It is springtime at Fairfield Market Days, held at the historic W.L. Moody
Reunion Grounds in Fairfield, Texas. Each month, Market Days vendors offer such things as antiques & collectibles, plants & produce, tools, knives, jewelry, clothing and more. Stop by the dōTerra booth (inside the Civic Center) for a free Essentials Oil class beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. This month is Essential Oils for your pet. Shop limited vendors as they set up on Friday, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. All
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Meet Mr. and Mrs. James Scott Newberry, III
Joined in Marriage Grace Anna Mills and James Scott Newberry, III were united in marriage Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Bryan, Texas at the Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest Country Club. Reverend James Mack Strange, cousin of the groom, of Brentwood, Tennessee officiated. The bride is the daughter of Leon and Sally Mills of Kyle, Texas. The groom is the son of Scott and Carolyn Newberry of Fairfield. Serving as Matron of Honor was friend of the bride, Jen Jenkins. Bridesmaids were Deziree Mills, sister in law of the bride, and friends Mia Mayo, Stephanie Rivera, and Christina Nunez. Serving as Best Men were cousins of the groom, Jordan Myers and Andrew Myers. Groomsmen were brothers of the bride, Jeff Mills and David Mills, and friend Josh Gibson. Ring Bearer was nephew of the bride Jonah Mills. Serving as flower girl was Claire Jenkins. Following the ceremony, family and friends enjoyed dinner and dancing. The couple honeymooned in Seattle, Washington. They are both graduates of Texas A&M and are employed as Registered Nurses at Saint Joseph Hospital in Bryan. They plan to make the home in the Bryan/College Station area.
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--Update theDoes school yearRICE to 2016-2017 What and MEAT have --Update dates toPhysical April 4-8, 2016, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM to dothewith Therapy? When you hear the words rice and meat, we won’t blame you for thinking about food! --Update additional hours to Tuesday, April 5, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM In the physical therapy world, the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has
long been the recommended treatment for sports injuries. It is a recognized way to handle injuries, but recent reports suggest that ice and complete rest might delay recovery. Complete rest causes the muscles surrounding the injury to tighten, causing the potential for further injury once the activity is resumed. Though ice is useful in the short window immediately after the injury, it can impede the healing process over time. If RICE is out, what method should you use instead? It’s called MEAT. MEAT stands for “movement, exercise, analgesics, and treatment”. The theory is simple. To recover as quickly as possible from an injury, continue to move the affected joint as much as possible throughout the recovery period. Use common sense and remain within the limits of pain. Your body will tell you what it can, and cannot handle. The inflammation following an injury is part of the body’s natural healing process. Increased blood flow to the area that helps repair the damaged tissue. The continued application of ice to an injury after the first few hours could in fact, a Internet download speeds up to 10mbps for as low to this natural healing process. hindrance
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious person report on FM 80 s. Wortham P.D. responded to a report of fire/smoke near the cemetery. Teague Medic 3 transported a 52 year old female to the E.R. that was in respiratory distress. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a report of a couple that was hitting each other with sticks on Lubbock. Deputy was sent to Kirvin on a child custody exchange dispute. Deputy and Trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash on IH-45 near the 210 mile marker. Game Warden assisted a motorist with a flat tire near the 209 mile marker of IH45. Deputy and Trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash near the Dew entrance ramp on IH-45. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check of a motorist on the West Service Road of IH-45 near the FM 833 exit. Trooper booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for possession of a controlled substance. Dew VFD responded to a report of a large, dead, deer in the middle of the road on IH-45 near the 193 mile marker. Deputy assisted Wortham P.D. with a domestic dispute on San Saba. Wortham P.D. booked one into jail for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault/ causing bodily injury. Deputy, Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a one-vehicle, (containing five occupants), crash near the 203 mile marker of IH-45. Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for criminal non-support. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy met with a citizen on a complaint that she had lost her purse on the trail ride on FM 489. Deputy took a harassment report on CR 1211/ Teague Medic 3 transported a 77 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy assisted Fairfield Medic 3 and Donie VFD with a possible over dose subject in the Donie area. Southern Oaks VFD assisted Navarro EMS with a 62 year old male that was having complications associated with
Anderson high bloodDon pressure. Deputy transported one from the E.R. to Palestine for Don Anderson a mental evaluation. Deputy, Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a vehicle that had rolled over near the 192 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy was dispatched to a disturbance involving a 14 year old. The relative advised that the juvenile is “going bonkers”. The youth was transported to the E.R. for a mental evaluation. Deputy checked on an abandoned vehicle in the median near the 211 mile marker. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 79 year old female to the E.R. that was suffering from low sugar levels. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. at a disturbance call on DeJay Street. One subject was arrested and booked into jail for assault/family violence. Trooper was dispatched to IH-45 near the 188 mile marker on a report that a tire had come off a trailer and then struck another vehicle. Deputy was sent to Kingswood Driver on a report of two dogs that were attacking a deer. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy and cowboy were sent to FM 27 to pick up an estray bull that had been penned by a land owner. Deputy transported two juveniles from the Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center in Groesbeck to court. Wortham VFD assisted Mexia EMS with a 72 year old male that had received injuries from a fall. Deputy was dispatched to check on a suspicious person report of a subject that was walking on IH-45 near the 187 mile marker. Deputy was sent to put up several head of cattle that were out near the roadway on FM 489. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for criminal mischief. Wortham P.D. booked one into jail on an open container charge and for traffic offenses. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 73 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing. Deputy booked one into jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued by the District and JP #3 courts for driving while license invalid and prohibited substance in a correctional facility. Wortham VFD assisted Mexia EMS on N. 2nd with a 62 year
old male that was having chest pains. Deputy was sent to put up several head of cattle that were out near the roadway on IH-45 near the 207 mile marker. Fairfield VFD was dispatched to check on a report of a transformer that had blown on E. Commerce. Deputy booked one into jail on and outstanding warrant that had been issued by the County court for probation revocation on a DWI. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 36 year old male to the E.R. that was dizzy and light headed. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the County court for probation revocation on a possession of a controlled substance. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check of a motorist on Hwy 84 E. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 57 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy assisted a stranded motorist near the 182 mile marker of IH-45. Wortham P.D., Wortham VFD and Mexia EMS responded to a report of a motorist that had struck a power pole on Hwy 14. Deputy was sent to put up two cows that were out on CR 100. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. at the Fred’s store with a protective order violation complaint. Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had lost control and crashed in the median of IH-45 near the 202 mile marker. Deputy was dispatched to a civil dispute between a landlord and tenant on Main Street in Donie. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 75 year old female to the E.R. that was suffering from an altered mental status. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court/Attorney General for contempt of court for failure to pay child support. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District court for burglary of a habitation. Trooper booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued out of Kansas City, Missouri for possession of a controlled substance. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on CR 443. Deputy met with a complainant on FM 489 in reference to a criminal trespass complaint. Dew VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 at the Valero station in Dew with a man that had injured his head after passing out. Jail Population - 76
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, March 14 10:41 AM-Officer Weinmann to speak to a complainant. 1:29 PM-Officer Frasier to speak to a complainant over stolen checks. 4:00 PM-Officer Weinmann assist Trooper on traffic stop. 9:22 PM-Officer Palacios assist Deputy in translating. Tuesday, March 15 12:05 PM-Officer Frasier to meet a complainant. 12:21 PM-Officer Frasier on report of theft and violation of criminal trespass. 5:47 PM-Officer Weinmann to speak to a complainant. 8:07 PM-Officer Palacios on report of verbal dispute, one subject arrested for violation of criminal trespass. 10:22 PM-Officer Hartley to speak to a complainant. Wednesday, March 16 1:10 PM-Officer Gallegos and Alexander to tennis courts on report of female laying down, all was ok, were skating and had laid down to rest. 5:35 PM-Officer Orms to PD to speak to a complainant. 9:21 PM-Officer Orms on alarm going off. Thursday, March 17 9:05 AM-Officer Alexander and Gallegos on report of suspicious person. 4:32 PM-Officer Alexander and Gallegos on report of kids running out in front of cars, spoke with kids. 7:53 PM-Officer Orms to meet a complainant. Friday, March 18
2:52 AM-Officer Orms on reported domestic, one subject arrested for assault. 6:47 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of minor wreck. 11:40 AM-Officer Weinmann assist truck that was broke down in the roadway. 4:39 PM-Officer Weinmann and Frasier arrest subject on warrant. Saturday, March 19 1:41 PM-Officer Weinmann on truck stalled in the roadway. 2:51 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious subject. 4:57 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of major wreck. 6:36 PM-Officer Hartley to PD to meet a complainant. 7:04 PM-Officer Palacios to speak to complainant concerning missing property. 10:26 PM-Officer Hartley on verbal disturbance. 11:14 PM-Officer Hartley on report of shop lifter. Sunday, March 20 1:47 AM-Officer Palacios assist Trooper with locating vehicle involved in a hit and run. 2:14 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of reckless driver. 5:03 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of minor wreck, was outside of city. 6:48 PM-Officer Hartley on report on loud music. 9:44 PM-Officer Palacios to meet a complainant over threats being made. 10:05 PM-Officer Hartley and Palacios on reported suspicious subjects.
Fairfield Man Detained in Federal Porn Case A Fairfield man was ordered to remain in federal custody after he appeared in federal magistrate’s court in Waco on a possession of child pornography charge. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey C. Manske ordered Matthew Wayne Jackson, 29, to remain in temporary federal custody with no bond while awaiting more court appearances, court records showed. Manske also appointed J. Damon Fehler to represent Jackson in court and set an arraignment date of January 19. A federal grand jury indictment says Jackson, on December 25, 2015, was found to possess or attempt to possess one or more images containing child
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pornography and based upon that an arrest warrant was issued. The children depicted in the images had not yet reached the age of 12, and were shown engaged in sexual activity the indictment said. Jackson was arrested January 14, 2015 at his home in Fairfield without incident according to U.S. Attorney’s office spokesman Daryl Fields. (Courtesy of KWTX 10 of Waco)
An early morning traffic stop in Teague netted illegal drugs and a large amount of cash last week. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at about 4:00 a.m., an Officer of the Teague Police Department arrested Joe Glen Duncan, Jr, a 34 year old male, for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams, (Methamphetamine) - a Felony Charge and Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 ounces - A misdemeanor Charge. A large amount of money was seized and the department is looking into a seizure of his vehicle. The officer stopped Duncan for a minor traffic violation. The officer saw, in plain view, illegal drugs inside the vehicle, while making contact with Duncan. A subsequent search, based on probable cause, was conducted of the vehicle and of Duncan. The officer recovered over 1 gram but less than 4 grams of Methamphetamine and under 2 ounces of Marijuana. Also in his possession was a large amount of U.S. Currency, which is suspected to be proceeds from illegal drug transactions. Duncan was arrested and transported to the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, where he awaits arraignment. “This arrest is just one of many more to come,” says Teague Police Chief Daniel Ramsey. “The Teague Police Department will continue to seek out the sale or possession of illegal substances and continue to search out and prosecute these offenders.” “We are proud of our officers and the efforts they are taking to suppress and prevent criminal activity,” Chief Ramsey continued. “We endeavor to provide the citizens of Teague with the best possible law enforcement services available to help make our community a safer place to live.”
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Reflections from Red Oak Ranch
by Jan Fielden
Freestone County, Texas
Our granddaughter, Miss Avery, was here from Lubbock to spend her Spring Break with us at the ranch. Miss Avery and I had gone down to feed Lucinda and Leroy, the two orphan calves we are taking care of in the corral. Before we walked back, Miss Avery spotted another little calf that seemed to be lost. There were no other cows or calves around and it was crying for its Momma. We decided it would find its Momma soon enough or more likely its Momma would find it. The next day every calf seemed to be with its Momma so we knew everything was right with the world. However, the day after that, The Colonel and I were out on the porch and we saw the same little calf crying and walking around lost again. The calf ran over to the corral and stayed there for a little while. Probably because those were the only calves or cows the calf had seen and probably felt as if it wasn’t all alone. Then we heard a cow bellering and the little calf suddenly turned and faced the direction the sound came from. It was a very deep bellering and one that couldn’t be missed. The calf “answered” it and the cow responded three times. The calf slowed up walking and when it finally saw its Momma it cried and walked a little faster. When the calf got to the Momma cow, the cow sounded as if she “growled”. The head of the little calf lowered as if it was sorry and maybe a little afraid as to what Momma might do. They both walked off the way the cow had come from and The Colonel and I decided the Momma told her calf to stay with the herd or else! The Red Oak Ranch keeps on keeping on.
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Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on March 15, 2016. Head count 568 No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------210-305 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------185-245 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------175-225 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------165-195 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------145-180 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------140-165 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------190-265 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------175-235 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------165-195 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------150-175 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------145-165 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------130-150 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------77 to 90 Low Yielding---------------------------------65 to 71 Fats-------------------------------------------70 to 82 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------55 to 65 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 --------------------------95 to 118 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1800 to 2300 Young Fair------------------------------1450 to 1800 Aged Pairs------------------------------1000 to 1450 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 850 to 1775. Sale Every Tuesday
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Step Up! The 2016 East Texas Goat Raisers Association Spring Open Sale went well. The numbers of goats were down with just over 50. The quality of the animals presented for sale was much better than previous sales and there were some really nice Nubian dairy nannies sold for good prices. It was good to see the dairy goats in the sale and there’s always a good interest and demand for them. I firmly believe that if more dairy breeders brought their goats to our sale and advertised it on the ETGRA Facebook group and events notice that it would be a great sales outlet for them. Folks are always looking for some good dairy Does. As meat breeders we use them for their milk for bottle kids or as nurse nannies to graft the kids onto. Most of the volunteers who work our sales are of the older variety. Greg Ashabranner and I have been running the pens and show ring since we moved the sale to Fairfield and Greg has done it way before that. Guys like Ed Leger, Scott Fitzwater, and Ken Harris have joined us to make the sale run smoothly but even then all of us fellows are getting long in the tooth. Stepping up and getting er’ done is what we’ve done for quite a few years of two sales a year and our giddyup go has diminished. It’s not just us either! Gwen and Valre and Kelli and Ruth and Ann have kept the office side running like a well-oiled machine and have kept us men folk in line and focused on our tasks. The job isn’t over until the paperwork is done and they keep getting it finished with style and accuracy. We’ve got the grand plan to run events like the sales and shows but what we really need is more and younger worker bees. In order to keep things in the association going we need some fresh folks with young legs and strengths and ideas. There are some youngsters who step up and help. Robyn Allen is quite the sales Lady for our raffles and such but we need more youngsters to step up and keep the association going. All of us “Old Timers” hope that we can find a steadfast bunch of youngsters to step up and take the reins of the association. Gwen is President and has depended on the advice and guidance of Mr. James Kyle but Mr. James has retired from work and his goats and him and Ms. Ann want to relax in their golden years. The East Texas Goat Raisers Association would like to invite Dairy Breeders to their Third Annual April Showers Dairy Show on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 at the Navarro County
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Expo Center in Corsicana, Texas. This two ring ADGA Sanctioned show will have both Junior and Seniors sanctioned separately. Breeds sanctioned are Alpines, LaMancha, Nubians, Oberhaslis, Saanens, Nigerians, Recorded Grades and AOPs. There will also be a youth showmanship contest. For registration information please visit our show page at http:// www.etgra.com/shows. We also have sponsorship opportunities for more information contact Kellie Bledsoe, our Dairy Chairperson at 903-344-1080 or e-mail kbledsoe@hughes. net Also if anyone is interested in having a vendor table please let me know. We also are going to have a Raffle/Silent auction as well. Donations are always welcome! On October 15th and 16th we will be having the ETGRA Fall Spooktacular JABGA and ABGA show at the Texhoma Livestock Expo Center in Denison, Texas. This will be a two-day show, starting Saturday with the JABGA show, judged by Mr. Larry Epting, followed by a costume contest, then the first ABGA show, judged by Ms. Kathy Carr. The second ABGA show, judged by Mr. Kyle Strickland, will be Sunday. Early entry fees will be $15 per class and the deadline is October 10th. Entry fees will be $20 the day of the show. ETGRA members can receive a discount of $3 per entry and you can join at any time to receive the discounts. Check in will be from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on October 14th and 7-8 a.m. on October 15th. That’s all I’ve got for now. Spring has certainly sprung around the Rancho. With all of the wet weather we’ve been having it’s wise to start the FAMACHA checks and random Fecal Egg Counts to make sure the barber pole worms aren’t getting the upper hand. It would also be a good time to copper bolus your entire herd. Showing due diligence may cost a little more but it pays off with a healthier herd. Please continue to buy papers or magazines and support their advertisers by shopping for your wares at their stores. Thank ya’ll for your continued support. If you hear tell of any training stuff or any other events, then let me know so I can spread the word. I love to post events benefiting goat breeder’s associations and youth programs so keep those e-cards and e-letters coming in. Please support your favorite local, area, or national goat breeder’s associations AND the 4-H and FFA. Call me at 903-388-8528 or e-mail clwyer@gmail.com if you have any goat gossip. Bye, for now.
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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced this year’s deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 31. March 31 is also the deadline by which initial applications are needed from farmers with expiring 2012 2016 contracts if they want to renew them for another five years. Some 12 million acres already in the program are eligible for renewal this year. “CSP is a continuous sign-up program, and producers can apply to enroll at any time of the year,” said Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate for Agriculture and Conservation at the Center for Rural Affairs. “NRCS applies a cut-off date for applications to be considered during a particular fiscal year. Once the cut-off date is past, producers may continue to apply, but they will not be considered for entry until the spring of the following year. To enroll in 2016, you must file your application by March 31.” The Conservation Stewardship Program is a voluntary stewardship incentives program administered by NRCS. It rewards farmers, ranchers, and foresters for maintaining existing conservation and for adopting additional measures that run beyond the farm or ranch. CSP pays producers for clean water, better soil management, improved habitat, energy efficiency, and other natural resource benefits. Since the program began in 2009, nearly 70 million acres of farm and ranch land have been enrolled in the program. To sign up, farmers and ranchers should visit their NRCS local service center and submit their basic application form by the March 31 deadline. To find a local service center visit: http://offices.sc.egov.usda. gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs “Once a farmer or rancher’s initial application is accepted by NRCS, they are then scored based on current and planned future conservation activities,” added Bruckner. “If applicants meet acceptable conservation levels, they become eligible to compete in a ranking process that determines who will receive contracts. NRCS works down through the list of eligible applicants until acreage allocated to the particular state for that particular year runs out.” 2012 Contracts Up for Renewal March 31 is also the deadline for CSP contract holders who enrolled in 2012 to renew. CSP contracts last for five years and can be renewed for an additional five years, extending and building upon their previous conservation efforts and current level of stewardship. Existing CSP contracts enrolled in 2012 will expire later this year if they are not renewed by March 31. Producers should act now to ensure a seamless transition into another five-year contract and avoid any lapse in payments. Approximately 12 million acres and 8,000 contracts are up for renewal this year. To see the number of contracts and acres set to expire in each state: http://goo.gl/y1NZwW. The map below shows the total number of acres that were originally enrolled in 2012, which are set to expire at the end of the year if not renewed before March 31. In 2014 and 2015, approximately 75% of expiring CSP acres were renewed in the program, and we join our colleagues at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) in hoping to see renewal rates that meet or exceed the first two re-enrollment periods. Producers should be receiving a letter from their local NRCS office very soon about the opportunity to renew their contract for another five-year period. Renewal applications must also be received by March 31 to ensure a seamless transition into their next contract without a lapse in payments. Program Improvements “We are pleased to report that two key improvements we have been advocating for along with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition will be part of the program moving forward,” Bruckner said. “These include more funding and a higher and expanded application of the minimum payment for small acreage farms and ranches.” NRCS will be able to enroll nearly all 10 million acres as authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, which is 2.3 million more acres than last year’s sign-up due to the annual appropriations not placing any funding limits on the CSP. This will help ensure NRCS can better meet program demands and enroll more farmers. In Nebraska, for example, in 2015 NRCS was only able to enroll 30% of eligible program applicants, Bruckner added. “The increase in the
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racing at Waco.” Surprisingly, there is not a minimum age to participate in this type of racing. Basically, if you can reach the peddles, operate a standard transmission without killing it, and handle the car on the different track conditions, you can race. In fact, there is currently at 14-years-old girl who competes. “There are lots of split-second, subconscious maneuvers on the track,” explains Wes. “It’s kind of like driving on ice. It gets very intense, and you have to constantly adjust your handling of the car to the conditions of the track.” “In the beginning, just finishing a race was the biggest challenge,” says Jessica; who serves as manager for Warren Racing. “It has been exciting to watch Wes grow and learn each year.” Similar to NASCAR, IMCA drivers sponsors. al Warren’s Talent have sponsors are Hammock Racing Chassis; Oliver Motor Sports; Showtime Sign Designs; Don Warren, The4 different Cowboy Hypnotist offer (Warren’s father); and Wicked Fast Transmissions. When asked how much one should expect to spend to get ld into racing, Wes explained that there is a saying in the racing world: ‘Racing is Cheap. Winning is Expensive.’ “On average, one can get an inexpensive car and driving suite for roughly $5,000. But if you want to win, you have to put in time, effort, work… and well, some money too. That’s where the sponsors come in,” says Wes. In the off season, racing teams stay busy with reworking, and fixing the race car. “Cars take . a beating and there is lots of wear and tear,” explains Wes. is constant keep-up ner“There up, $100. to be done in order to stay racing.” “You will see the garage light on at all hours of the night,” he continues. “But I never se team, choir, or power start upadult the engine tools after dark out of respect for my neighbors.” In addition to serving as manager mons Bank, and for Warren Racing, Jessica is currently attending school to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and works for the Navarro County Auditor’s Office. Haley and Mason attend school in the Fairfield district. They are both very involved in their father’s racing and have plans to start racing themselves in the go-cart class next season. Warren Racing is on Facebook at www.facebook. com/warrenracing75. HOT Speedway is celebrating its 50 year anniversary this season and is the oldest operating dirt-track still operating in the state of Texas. Selby Holder, HOT Speedway Promoter, is working hard to get the word out about racing and is in the process of updating the track and stands to make it a better experience for spectators. Admission for the HOT Speedway is free for children 5-years-old and younger; $5 for ages 6-12; $10 for Senior Citizens, Veterans, and College Students; and $12 for adults (13 yrs and over). HOT Speedway can be found online at www. heartotexspeedway.com. Don’t forget to attend the free Meet and Greet on April 24, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. See you there! Nicole Schaefer reporting
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Executive Director Shultz Discusses Community Growth
Behind the Scenes with Fairfield Chamber Completing her second year of training with the Community Development Institute, Brenda Shultz, Executive Director of Fairfield’s Chamber of Commerce visited with The “Times” last week to share some of her thoughts on economic growth in our small town. “We are in a prime location because of Interstate 45,” she says, as access is of high importance for businesses looking to relocate. Although she has contacted several large franchises, many tell her that Fairfield simply does not yet fit their demographics. The biggest reason: population. At 2,898 citizens living inside the city limits, Fairfield falls a little short. “Most want 12,000,” says Shultz, but concedes that even 7,000 in population would attract some of them. “If we could get just one big box store, then the others will come,” says Shultz. Of course, those of us who live here know that, if adjacent subdivisions were counted in the census, Fairfield’s official population (at least on paper) would more than double overnight. According to Shultz, bringing in new business is only part of the equation. Retention of existing business is just as important. “Business brings business,” she says. “The more you have, the more will come.” With that, Shultz reminds everyone, “We have everything you need to start your business.” Amy Freeman, who serves as Business Advisor with the SBDC, has an office in the Chamber building. Both current and aspiring business owners can get
information about financing, marketing and more. (Go online to www.navarrocollegesbdc.org for more information) Shultz also referenced FIDC, headed by President David Fowler. Formed in 1985, this economic development entity has developed a 400 acre Industrial Park in Fairfield and continues to foster growth and economic opportunities. (For more information, visit them online at fairfieldtx.com) At the Chamber, Shultz describes her work as very much “behind-the-scenes.” A few projects currently in the works include a brochure for the City of Fairfield and new blue banners for the square (featuring pictures of bluebonnets for the Spring and winter birds for the Fall). Shultz is also working on an application to the Texas Film Commission that will list five possible film locations in the area. “One of the stipulations in our location agreement will be to purchase as many goods and products as you can in our community,” says Shultz. The Chamber also works to promote their members in every possible way, through community events, email blasts, social media, and directory listings, to name just a few. These are things that Shultz, and her Admin. Assistant Lisa Schick, do every day. Networking is a large part of the mission, and Shultz has even been observed connecting owners of empty buildings with potential business owners needing a space to fill. “One of the newest ideas in community
development is a business hub,” says Shultz. This is a place that offers short-term office space. “Let’s say a new person wants to open a production company, but they don’t know if it is going to work,” she says. According to Shultz, a business hub would allow such a venture to test the waters without sinking in a lot of money. Quality of life is another important piece to successful economic growth. Many of the Chamber events are planned for the enjoyment of the entire community, including their 7th annual Eggstravaganza, set for this Saturday on the courthouse square. Upcoming events include Square Affair and Dinosaur George (both in May), July 4th Fireworks and the annual Show of Wheels and City-wide Garage Sale in September. “You just have to keep on trying,” says Shultz, who seems to have plenty of drive to keep her going. She plans to continue her training in economic development with the Texas Rural Challenge being held in Waco this June. “There are so many grants available to us, being a rural area,” she says. Next year, Shultz will continue her third year of training with the Community Development Institute, qualifying her to be tested and certified. In the meantime, she plans to keep working to help her hometown to grow. For more information about the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, call their office at 903-389-5792. Or, visit them online at fairfieldtexaschamber.com Karen Leidy reporting.
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County Land Sale Approved by Commissioners County Commissioners vote to approve the sale of a 4.710 acre tract of land in a $20,000 cash deal during a regularly scheduled meeting held March 16, 2016. During the annual review of the County’s Investment Policy, Commissioners made no changes to the body of the policy. They removed items no longer used, changed names to a few accounts, and added a couple of the Sheriff’s Office accounts. Except for the regular minute approving, reports, and bill paying, etc., all other voting items on the agenda were tabled until next meeting due to questions and need of further information. Nicole Schaefer reporting
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Patrol Surprises Business of Week CONGRATS TO EDWARD JONES, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Surprise Patrol Business of the Week. Celebrating the exchange of the “welcome” mat are Mary Small – Chamber Ambassador (Accessories, Etc.), Josh Bayless – Chamber Chair (Bayless NAPA), Brenda Issacs – Chamber Ambassador and BOA at Edward Jones, Dovonne Tayor – BOA at Edward Jones, Jeff Taylor – Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, Jewell Kohutek (Mom – Dry Gulch Mercantile), Lisa Schick – Chamber Admin. Assistant and Christie Harper – Chamber Ambassador (Dry Gulch Mercantile). Not pictured is John Wilson – Financial Adviser at Edward Jones. For financial consulting, visit Edward Jones on the square in Fairfield, or give them a call at 903-389-8773. (Photo by Brenda Shultz – Chamber Executive Director)
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Texas Gears Up for Devastating Oak Wilt Disease
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Four Tips for Prevention Consumers can help curb the spread of oak wilt disease in Texas by following a tree management plan under the direction of ISA Certified Arborists®, according to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). From mid-February through June tiny sap or picnic beetles peak in population. The beetles are attracted to the diseased trees and from there carry spores to other trees, infecting them with oak wilt. To date, the disease has killed off tens of millions of trees in more than sixty Texas counties. “Oak wilt is a fungus that gets inside oak trees in Texas and grows in the water conducting tissues, so the tree can’t transport water from the roots to the top of the tree,” says Jim Giedraitis, executive director of Texas Chapter ISA. ”The tree dehydrates and dies. When similar oak species grow together, they share resources through a common root system by fusing together underground. If there is a stand of oak trees growing together, the fungus can also move from tree to tree and infect them in this way.” Here are a few activities to help prevent oak wilt infection:
--Break the root connections between healthy and diseased trees – Arborists dig trenches around groups of trees, then cut down, uproot or push them over within the circle of the trench to disconnect an infected root system. --Paint pruning cuts – Many Texas communities have regulations that require any open wounds in trees be painted in between pruning cuts. This prevents beetles from infecting the trees. In addition, all tools used should be cleaned in between trees when pruning. --Injections – A special fungicide treatment Propiconazole (AlamoTM) is available, especially if you have a high value tree. An injection can help to preserve a tree within a 100-foot barrier of diseased trees. --Plant resistant trees – Consider other tree species recommended for Texas landscape. Visit www. texastreeplanting.tamu.edu for more suggestions. --Don’t move red oaks that have died from oak wilt - They could carry the spores and should be burned, buried or chipped as soon as possible.
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vendors will be open for business on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vendor inquires are always welcome. Call 903-388-9845, 903-389-2633, or send an email to cedarcmc@hotmail. com RV hookups are available. All vendors are expected to stay until closing. Mark your calendars for Fairfield Market Days in 2016. Upcoming dates are April 2224, May 27-29, June 26-28, July 22-24, August 26-28, September 23-25, October 21-23, November 18-20 and December 16-18. See you at Market Days!
by for a visit with the Easter Bunny himself. Wear your Easter Bonnet for a chance to win a special prize, and be sure to look for the Golden Egg, find it and receive your very own live bunny! Winners for the Easter Eggstravaganza Coloring Contest will be announced during this event as well. Fairfield Band Boosters will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, chips and drinks to raise money for the Grand Band from Eagle Land. For more information, call Brenda Shultz at the Chamber of Commerce, 903-389-5792. --Teague Ministerial Alliance will sponsor an Easter Celebration at the Teague City Park on Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event offers free hotdogs and thousands of eggs for the kids to hunt. --On Easter Sunday, Teague Ministerial Alliance will host an Easter Sunrise Service beginning at 7:30 a.m., also at
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This is Country TV Film Crew Features Locations in Freestone County, Texas Freestone County Historical Museum, F.E. Hill Ranch and other Fairfield locations will be featured in an episode of a new show, ‘This Is Country,’ hosted by the famous Brian Doty. Doty, along with Producer Jodie Webb of Adrenaline Ride Worldwide, the production company creating the show, and videographer Landon Whiney, visited Freestone County last week to learn about the area’s history and western way of life. ‘This Is Country’ will be a 13 episode, 26-week season, premiering this summer on the Wrangler Network. “We will feature country people, the country way of life, and end it all with a feel good moment,” explains Doty. Each episode will consist of four segments: (1) small town history and events, (2) the ranching way of life, (3) how to unwind, and (4) Western Wishes. Small Town History and Events will introduce viewers to the lifestyle of small towns and various types of events that take place in the community. This segment focuses on the Freestone County Historical
Museum with Board Member Don Awalt giving a tour and discussing war memorabilia & uniforms, and the Carter Dog Trot Cabin located on museum grounds. “I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and showing the crew around the museum,” says Museum Curator Patricia Pratt, who though not on film, spent time with the crew at the museum and Moody-Bradley House. The Ranching Way of Life takes place on an area ranch and follows cowboys in their daily routine, be it herding cattle, branding, pairing, roping, etc. In this episode, the show spends time with John Hill on the F.E. Hill Ranch, pairing and vaccinating cattle. How to Unwind shows all the different ways cowboys relax after a hard day’s work. Again, this episode will feature F.E. Hill Ranch and a hog hunting adventure. “We didn’t come home with any,” explains Hill. “We saw a few and Brian shot and missed one, but we had a great time,” he continues with a chuckle. Western Wishes is the ‘feel good’ ending part of each episode. It showcases a child with some form of illness or
disability, learning about the child and the family’s every day struggles from the parents. Then the child will have their wish granted, be it attending a PBR Rodeo and meeting one of their favorite cowboys or being treated to a country music concert, back stage passes included. Trace Adkins and Aaron Watson are just a couple of the celebrities that have joined to make these children’s wishes come true. One episode features a young girl with lupus and her
wish to get a new western wardrobe before heading out to the rodeo. “We like to keep it all fun for the kids,” says Doty. “We have to keep their spirits up, and put them back in the saddle.” Doty’s own kids were on spring break the week he filmed in Freestone. “I love having my kids involved,” says Doty. “I’m excited that they will be a part of this episode.” It is unknown at this time which Western Wish will be featured on the Freestone County episode.
This is Country is also looking at possibly being aired on CMT, GAC, A&E, and/or The History Channel; but none of these have been confirmed as yet. This is Country can be found on Facebook at www. facebook.com/thisiscountrytv. In addition to hosting this new show, Doty is also known for hosting Extreme Outdoor Adventures TV show; On Air with Brian Doty, a syndicated radio show that is broadcasted on 40 different country radio stations; and is the model for Texas Silver Star Whisky;
among other things. Doty will be acting in a new Billy the Kid movie, schedule to release in April, where he plays a Ranch Manger. “I can’t give any more details about it at this point though,” he explains. He advertises himself as: TV Host, Syndicated Radio Show Host, Actor, Model, Emcee, Avid Outdoorsman, Proud Dad, and Follower of Christ. Doty can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. Nicole Schaefer reporting
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Norma Jean Seale Norma Jean Seale, 89 of Fairfield passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born February 13, 1927 in Denison, Texas to Lemley Coffin and Ella Cogsdill Coffin. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Wilburn and J.D. Coffin and husband Doyle Seale.
She is survived by her children, Jerry M. Seale and wife Gaynell and Cyndi Phillips and husband Stuart; grandchildren, Anna SealeBarnard and husband Ray, Dustin McCarver and wife Mandy and Jarrod McCarver and wife Cindy and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by close family friends, Evelyn and Barney Leach and Mary and Larry Ivy along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday, March 21, 2016 from 6:00 8:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Round Prairie Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Ridge and Rev. Ken Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at Birdston Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.griffinroughton.com. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Fairfield.
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Q: It seems like Texas always has some parts of the state that get snow this time of year. When is usually the last snowfall in Texas? A: Snow can fall in Texas later than you think, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. The Amarillo area has received about 5 inches of snow several times in the month of May. “The latest snowfall in Texas is believed to have occurred May 6-7 in 1917,” McRoberts explains. “That’s when over 9 inches of snow fell in the Amarillo and Panhandle areas. The two longest snow seasons have occurred in recent years. The longest was from Sept. 29, 1984, to March 30, 1985, a 183-day period. The most recent one lasted from Nov. 2, 2004 to May 2, 2005, a 182-day period.” Q: What about other cities?
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The Teague Historical Preservation Society’s (THPS) First Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser will be held Thursday evening, March 24th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church of Teague. This event is for ladies ONLY, who are encouraged to wear their favorite hats and vie for a $100 cash prize for the “Prettiest,” $50 cash prize for the “Most Creative,” and a $25 cash prize for the “Funniest” Hats. Round tables are available for groups for $200 per table; up to 5 per table. Event costs are tax deductible donations. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their own tables to be in the running for a $50 cash prize for “Prettiest” table. For more information, call LaDonna Turner at 903-388The Freestone County 5869 or Jo Cannon at 903- Retired Teachers Association 388-9855. announces available scholarships for 2016 students graduating from Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD or Wortham ISD. The applicant should indicate plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in education. Applications are available at the senior counselor’s office in all three high schools. For more information contact Doris Nealy at 254-739-2167 Methodist Church, 201 North or dnrn0723@sbcglobal.net. Mount St, Fairfield.
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BAKE SALE March 25th The Garden Club’s Scholarship Bake Sale is planned for March 25 at 8 a.m. in front of the Wortham Post Office. They will have homemade cakes, pies, candy, jelly, bread and many other things for sale. The money we raise from this Bake Sale goes toward the Wortham Garden Club’s Scholarships. “We attempt to give at least two scholarships each year in June at Graduation,” says Sandra Willard. The Garden Club will take orders and do special items, if possible. For a custom order, call Sandra Willard 254-765-3468 before the event. So, leave the baking to someone else this Easter, and put your money go to a very good cause by supporting the Wortham Garden Club. Coming up in April, Wortham Garden Club’s annual Tastee Bee will be the first Friday in April at the Methodist Chruch. Dinner and dessert for $7.
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A: Late-season snowstorms are common in other parts of the United States, McRoberts says. “Denver is notorious for getting very late snowfalls,” he adds. “The latest snowfall for the Denver area was June 12, 1947. On April 30, 1960 the Kansas City area had a large snowfall late in the year. Back in Texas, an April 6, 1996 snowstorm hit the Abilene area with a whopping 9-inch snow total that really caught residents off guard. And on April 7-8 of 2007, much of Central Texas got a surprise snowfall when 3-5 inches blanketed the area from Comanche to Waco and Killeen, and since bluebonnets were already out at that time, it made for some interesting photos. The old saying is true – you never know what the weather is going to do in Texas.”
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the fate that awaits those who fail to accept God’s offer of redemption. Several Psalms speak of singing in the night, which is really about joy in the face of disappointment or tragedy. We must not think that our worship will always be happy or pleasant. The many thanksgiving Psalms remind us to declare the great and mighty works of God in worship of His majesty. It seems to me that a malady has infiltrated our modern worship. We seem to think that we have worshipped when we attend a meeting that made us feel good. We seem to have fallen into the trap that we have worshipped when we “get something out of a meeting”. That is exactly the opposite of worship and in fact heresy. Worship is not related to what we receive but rather what we give. King David declared as much when he refused to worship with sacrifices which were offered to him free of charge. Furthermore, we seem to have fallen into the fallacy that whether or not we have received anything is based on whether not we enjoyed what took place at any given meeting. Worship cannot be about the worshipper. Worship must be on the terms dictated by Him who is worshipped. Worship involves a broken and contrite heart on the part of the worshipper. Worship will be brought on by repentance of sin and reception of grace on the part of the worshipper. Worship will involve giving on the part of the worshipper. Worship will happen when the worshipper falls (not necessarily literally) in submission before God. Worship must take place even in the face of disappointment and suffering. Authentic worship is not related to our enjoyment or even what emotional satisfaction we might feel. Authentic worship is honest and real submission to Him who created you no matter how you feel.
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by Charles Krauthammer By international and historical standards, political violence is exceedingly rare in the United States. The last serious outburst was 1968 with its bloody Democratic-convention riots. By that standard, 2016 is, as yet, tame. It may not remain so. The political thuggery that shut down a Donald Trump rally in Chicago last week may just be a harbinger. It would be nice, therefore, if we could think straight about cause and effect. The immediate conventional wisdom was to blame the disturbance on the “toxic climate” created by Trump. Nonsense. This was an act of deliberate sabotage created by a totalitarian left that specializes in the intimidation and silencing of political opponents. Its pedigree goes back to early 20th-century fascism and communism. Its more recent incarnation has been developed on college campuses, where for years leftists have been taunting, disrupting and ultimately shutting down and shutting out conservative speakers of every stripe -- long before Donald Trump. The Chicago shutdown was a planned attack on free speech and free assembly. Hence the exultant chant of the protesters upon the announcement of the rally’s cancellation: “We
stopped Trump.” It had all of the spontaneity of a beer-hall putsch. Given the people, the money and the groups (including MoveOn.org) behind Chicago, it is likely to be replicated, constituting a serious threat to a civilized politics. But there’s a second, quite separate form of thuggery threatening the 2016 campaign -- a leading candidate who, with a wink and a nod (and sometimes less subtlety), is stoking anger and encouraging violence. This must be distinguished from what happened in Chicago, where Trump was the victim and for which he is not responsible. But he is responsible for saying of a protester at his rally in Las Vegas that “I love the old days. You know what they used to do to guys like that ... ? They’d be carried out on a stretcher, folks.” He told another rally that if they see any protesters preparing to throw a tomato, to “knock the crap out of them ... I promise you I will pay for the legal fees.” Referring in an interview to yet another protester, Trump said “maybe he should have been roughed up.” At the Vegas event, Trump had said, “I’d like to punch him in the face.” Well, in Fayetteville, N.C., one of his supporters did exactly that for him -- sucker-
punching in the face a protester being led away. The attacker is being charged with assault. Trump is not responsible for the assault. But he is responsible for refusing to condemn it. Asked about it, he dodged and weaved, searching for extenuation. “The man got carried away.” So what? If people who get carried away are allowed to sucker-punch others, we’d be living in a jungle. Trump said that it was obvious that the cold-cocker “obviously loves his country.” What is it about punching a demonstrator in the face that makes evident one’s patriotism? Particularly when the attacker said on television, “Next time we see him, we might have to kill him.” Whoa! That’s lynch talk. And rather than condemn that man, Trump said he would be instructing his people to look into paying his legal fees. This from the leader of the now strongest faction in the Republican Party, the man most likely to be the GOP nominee for president. And who, when asked on Wednesday about the possibility of being denied the nomination at the convention if he’s way ahead in delegates but just short of a majority, said: “I think you’d have riots,” adding “I wouldn’t lead it but I think bad things would happen.”
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Is that incitement to riot? Legally, no. But you’d have to be a fool to miss the underlying implication. There’s an air of division in the country. Fine. It’s happened often in our history. Indeed, the whole point of politics is to identify, highlight, argue and ultimately adjudicate and accommodate such divisions. Politics is the civilized substitute for settling things the oldfashioned way -- laying your opponent out on a stretcher. What is so disturbing today is that suffusing our politics is not just an air of division but an air of menace. It’s being fueled on both sides: one side through organized antifree-speech agitation using Bolshevik tactics; the other side by verbal encouragement and threats of varying degrees of subtlety. They may feed off each other but they are of independent origin. And both are repugnant, both dangerous and both deserving of the most unreserved condemnation.
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Blue Ribbons at HLSR FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AG MECHANIC TEAM took home blue ribbons from the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. Standing proud are (left to right) Ryan Carter, Ag Advisor Clay Sherman, Austen Robertson, Cody McQueen, Blake Lopez, Austin Hale, Myles Bonds, Matthew Griffin, and Kendell Crocker. (Photo submitted)
Fairfield FFA / Ag Students Excel in Competition Fairfield FFA and Ag students participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held in March 2016. Many ribbons and awards were earned in various areas of competition. FHS Boys Ag Mechanic class brought home three blue ribbons; and includes the following winning teams: 22’ Gooseneck Lowboy Team - Ryan Carter, Austen Robertson, Blake Lopez, and Matthew Griffin 20’ Bumper Pull Trailer Team - Kendell Crocker, Myles Bonds, and Austin Hale Truck Bumper Front - Cody McQueen Showing animals was also a big hit with the Fairfield group. Results are as follows: Beef Heifers
Red Angus – 3rd Place, Ivy Robinson Grey Brahman – 1st Place, Mattie Hagen; and 4th Place, Ally Robinson Beefmaster – 5th Place, Katy Grounds and Ryan Carter; 8th Place, Mikaela Stamper; 9th Place, Kourtnee Kirgan Limousin – 4th Place, Kaitlin Newman Market Swine Duroc – 9th Place, Frankie Nelson Top 12 Hampshire – Mikaela Stamper Top 18 Spot – Brighton Bulger Top 15 Poland China – Calla Childers Top 13 Cross – Cole Coufal Congratulations to all participants for a job well done!
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The Teague High School Theater Department participated in the Dallas Summer Musical High School Musical Theatre Awards (DSM HSMTA) with their production of All Shook Up this past fall. DSM HSMTA sent a panel of judges to view the musical at their Sunday matinee and scored them in an array of categories. Over sixty schools and seventy shows were judged by the DSM HSMTA. Most of the schools were very large (5A and 6A) and most of them were from the Dallas Metroplex area. Nominations were announced on March 14th and Hannah Anderson, a senior at THS, was nominated for an award in the category of Best Featured Actress for her role of Ms. Sandra in All Shook Up. Seven other actresses were nominated in this category and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on April 14th at the Dallas Fair Park Music Hall. Miss Anderson will participate in the opening number of the awards ceremony where she will perform for an audience of over 3000 with the other nominees in the acting categories. Josh Folsom who played the role of Chad, and Erica Walker, who played the role of Natalie Haller, will also get the opportunity to perform on the big stage. Erica and Josh will participate in the finale at the awards ceremony. The entire company of All Shook Up will get to attend the awards ceremony at Dallas Fair Park where they will participate in a red carpet event prior to the ceremony. The company will then get to watch the awards ceremony that is modeled after the Tony Awards and see their peers perform on stage and hopefully win the award! If you would like to attend the event and purchase tickets, you can visit their website at http://www. dalassummermusicals.org/HSMAwards.shtm. The Teague High School theater department is NEW HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. under the direction of Amanda Guthrie.
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Make plans to attend the 46th annual Queen of the Trinity Star Pilgrimage, presented by the Fairfield History Club on May 1, 2016. This year’s event will feature the new Trinity Star Pageant for girls, ages 3-10 years old. Pageant contestants will casually compete for the title of Little Miss Trinity Star (ages 3-6) and Trinity Star Princess (ages 7-10). To qualify, participants must be residents of Freestone County, between
the ages of 3-10 as of April 8, 2016, and sell a minimum of five adult Pilgrimage tickets (priced at $15 each). There will be a special prize for the contestant who sells the most tickets! Applications must be turned in by April, 8th. Ticket sales may be turned in to Accessories, Etc., Teague Chronicle, Texas Outfitters, Armadillo Emporium, or the Fairfield ISD Administration Office by April 22, 2016. Little Miss contestants should be dressed and in place by 1 p.m. Princess
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Talent Contest Begins with Artwork Winners Named in Poster, Coloring Contests
The Fairfield Rotary Club recently held a Poster Contest to promote the Rotary Annual Talent Show on April 8th. Third grade contest winners (pictured at left) are Rylie Longer and Alexis Woodruff. “Rotary wants to thank all who participated,” says Club President Angela Oglesbee. Winners of the Coloring Contest (picture above), designed to promote the Rotary Annual Talent Show in April, are these Fairfield Second Graders: Gustavo Aguilera, Katlynn Ploch, and Taylor Flandry. Congratulating the students are Rotarians Cindy Rachall and Angela Oglesbee. Coloring pages (and posters) may be viewed at various businesses throughout the community. (Submitted Photos)
HS Sports Roundup TRACK Jarrett Carpenter finished first in three events and second in two others to finish strong in a four team track meet at Teague High School. Carpenter won the triple jump by nearly two feet over Tayvis Coleman and edged teammate Kameron Ransom in the long jump. They took to the track and he finished second in the 110 meter hurdles and another second place finish behind teammate Tyrin West in the high jump. He finished second in the 300 meter hurdles. Coleman and Rischer of Fairfield took the top two spots in the shot put and Coleman and Benson took the same in the discus for a Fairfield sweep. Tyrese Heard and Jaylen Davis of Teague notched the top two places in the 100 meter dash. Tyrin West won the 400 meter dash and Charles Oliver made his claim to return to the state track meet with a win in the 200 meter dash. The Eagles won the sprint relay. SOFTBALL The Fairfield Lady Eagles gave up four runs in the first inning and were shut out by the Madisonville Lady Mustangs 9-0 at home. Jewel Smith and Dodson combined for four hits and six RBis in the win. The Lady Eagle junior varsity scored in each inning and defeated the Lady Mustangs 7-4 in a district game. Kailyn Partain and Madison Smith sparked the Lady Eagle attack in the win. The Lady Eagles have a huge game against the Groesbeck Lady Goats this week. Scott Batts reporting.
DRT Essay Winner Named On March 2, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Sterling C. Robertson Chapter held a celebration honoring Texas’ 180th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence being signed. The event was held in Knox Hall at the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco. Prior to the celebration, the chapter offered the opportunity for a fourth grade essay contest, asking students to write a 1500 word essay about James Butler Bonham, The Messenger of the Alamo. Emery Black of Dew, Texas entered the contest in February. Upon winning first prize she was asked to read her essay at the chapter’s March 2 celebration. She was awarded a desk set of the six flags that have flown
over Texas and $100. Emery dressed in her pioneer dress for the celebration, seeing it as fitting for the occasion. “Sam Houston” made a special appearance for the celebration as well, providing a monologue of his life and his dedication to Texas. Emery is the daughter of Martin and Marsha Black,
the grand-daughter of Clyde and Cynthia Allen (the grandmother who made the pioneer dress), Sheila and the late AD Black, Marshall and Nancy McSwane, and the great-grand-daughter of WR and Fredrica McSwane, Celindia Brown, Wanda Sheram, and Josie Price.
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--Spring Projects
Create a Garden Anywhere with Straw Bales By Melinda Myers Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows gardeners to create raised bed gardens on a patio, lawn or any area with poor compacted soil. Straw bale gardening has been around for centuries, but thanks to Joel Karsten’s book “Straw Bale Gardens” it has gained new popularity. All that is needed are a few straw bales, fertilizer, a bit of compost and time to condition, plant and water the garden. Be sure to purchase straw bales made from alfalfa, wheat, oats, rye or other cereal grain that have less weed seeds than hay. Start a few weeks before the designated planting date. Place the bales in their permanent location with the cut sides up and twine parallel to the ground. Once you start the condition process, the bales will be very heavy and hard to move. When the bales are in place you are ready to start the conditioning process. This is done to start the inside of the straw bales composting, so they’ll support plant growth. On day one, spread fertilizer over the top of the bale. Use a ½ cup of a complete garden fertilizer or three cups of an organic fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com). Then completely moisten the bale. The organic fertilizers feed the microorganisms that help decompose the straw into a nutrient rich planting medium. Thoroughly soak the bale every day. On days three and five you will add more fertilizer at the same rate used on day one. Days seven through nine use half the rate used on day one. This would be ¼ cup of a complete garden fertilizer or 1 ½ cups of an organic fertilizer. Thoroughly water the bale each time. On day ten you will add one cup of 10-10-10 or three cups of an organic fertilizer rich in phosphorous and potassium. This completes the conditioning process. Bales treated with a complete fertilizer should be ready to plant. You may need to wait a few more days when using an organic fertilizer. The inside of the bale should be the temperature of warm bath water or cooler for planting. If it is hotter than this, wait for the bale to cool a bit before you plant. Use a trowel to pry open a hole in the bale. Place the plant in the hole and cover the roots with potting mix or compost. Create a planting bed for seeds by covering the bale with a one- to two-inch thick layer of planting mix. Follow the planting directions on the back of the seed packet. Regular watering is critical for success with this method. Soaker hoses or drip irrigation make this an easier task. You can also use gallon milk jugs with holes in the bottom or inverted two-liter soda bottles placed near the base of each plant to provide water where it is needed. Give your straw bale garden a nutrient boost about once a month or as needed throughout the growing season. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to growing a productive straw bale garden to enjoy throughout the season. Gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and spokesperson for Milorganite. Myers’ website is www.melindamyers.com. Photo courtesy of Melinda Myers, LLC.
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When It’s Warm in Texas, Snakes Are on the Move
When it’s warm in Texas that means people should watch out for snakes. It’s the time of year when snakes slither away from their comfortable winter surroundings and are on the move. Dr. Jill Heatley, associate professor of veterinary medicine at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), said active snakes could mean bad news for people and their pets. Heatley and veterinarians in the Small Animal Hospital at the CVM are expecting to see an increase in snakebite cases. “If you believe your pet has been bitten by a snake, you need to seek veterinary care and the doctor can determine what kind of treatment is necessary,” Heatley explains. Snakebites on a human can be painful — and also expensive. It is not uncommon for a person bit by a venomous snake to have hospital bills up to $50,000. Hospital treatments can range from one day to several weeks, and include care for damaged tissues and antivenin treatments that can run into the thousands of dollars, according to Heatley. Although snakes are found in most parts of the world — Ireland, Iceland and New Zealand are some of the few snakefree countries — only four types of snakes found in Texas are venomous: the coral snake, copperhead, rattlesnake and cottonmouth (also called water moccasin). “The thing to remember about snakes is that they generally want to be left alone,” Heatley says. “They are probably more afraid of you than you are of them.” “Of the four types of venomous snakes in Texas, the coral, copperhead, and rattlesnake are almost never aggressive unless they are provoked,” Heatley adds. “The cottonmouth has been known to be a little on the aggressive side, so you should be a little more wary of it, especially if you are near a creek or lake where they are frequently seen.” Heatley says an inquisitive pet could also be a snakebite victim. If bitten, a dog usually suffers the bite on its face or nose, while cats tend to be nicked on their paws. “The area that has been bitten will usually begin to swell almost immediately, which is a tell-tale sign of a snake bite,” Heatley notes. Venom can spread quickly inside the animal, potentially resulting in kidney failure within 12 to 24 hours. Freestone County Title Company has been providing title It is important to know that not all snakebites are the same. insurance, examinations, and closing services in East Central Texas for twenty years. Our office is conveniently “Sometimes an animal or person will get just a small amount located in the Freestone County seat, allowing us to of venom from a bite, and sometimes it’s much more,” Heatley provide customers with fast, reliable service in a friendly, says. “There is also such a thing as a ‘dry bite’ in which no technologically advanced atmosphere. Call us today and let us handle your real estate transaction. venom is injected at all. Interestingly enough, larger snakes tend to have lesser amounts of venom than smaller ones.” Although many of us may be fearful of snakes, snakes do have a useful purpose — they control the rodent, lizard and even bug populations. “One of the questions we often get in the veterinary hospital is, ‘How can you tell a venomous snake from a harmless one?’” 121 E. Commerce, Fairfield 903.389.5357 Heatley said. “The answer is that it is difficult because there are numerous types of snakes, that are not venomous, that look very similar to a venomous one.” Heatley suggests looking for a triangular-shaped head in identifying poisonous snakes but does not encourage getting too close. Another frequently asked question in the Small Animal Hospital is how to keep snakes away. Heatley explains that most chemicals tested to do this are also quite toxic to pets and people. “It is better to be mindful of our surroundings, especially in places with pets and children. Try to create an open habitat, which will be less attractive to snakes,” she says. “When cleaning up brush and leaf piles, it’s a great idea to wear closed toed boots, heavy pants and garden gloves for protection against snake bites,” Heatley adds. For more information, Heatley Always dreamed of a home by the lake? We can suggests the Texas Parks help with a mortgage loan. Our loan officers know and Wildlife site at http:// the area and can help with a loan that’s easy to live with. See us today. We’re an equal housing lender. tpwd.texas.gov/education/ resources/texas-juniornaturalists/snakes-alive.
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FISD Bonds Refinanced At a regularly scheduled School Board Meeting held March 15, 2016, FISD Board Members voted to refinance bonds from 2008 which will give an overall savings of approximately $516,000 over the life of the bonds. Current interest rates ranged from 4.375-5% per bond, however, with the refinancing, FISD will have an average rate of 1.6% per bond, without bonds being extending, resulting in the great savings. Board members also approved new band uniforms for the High School. It has been about 14 years since uniforms were last purchased. According to Band Director, Mr. Large, there are currently 143 usable uniforms, but he anticipates 180-200 students Wearing their Quarter-Finals medals are Kyle Carlson in marching band next year. and Lane Morgan at the State CX Debate UIL Championship at The next boarding meeting the University of Texas in Austin. (Submitted Photo) will be held April 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building. Nicole Schaefer reporting.
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Lane Morgan and Kyle Carlson, both sophomores at Teague High School, participated at the UIL State Cross-Examination (CX) Debate Championship on March 14th and 15th at the University of Texas in Austin with over 65 other schools participating in the 3A division. Morgan and Carlson debated four rounds at prelims on March 14th and came out with a perfect 4 and 0 record. This qualified the pair to advance to the coveted octafinals on day two of the championship – a historical feat for the THS Speech and Debate team! Lane and Kyle went on to win the first round of octafinals were they became state quarterfinalists. The team was defeated in the quarter final round on a 2-1 ballot decision by the judges. These students represented Teague well and will continue to debate together their junior and senior years. This year’s resolution was, RESOLVED: the United States Federal Government should substantially curtail its domestic surveillance. The team had a perfect record on the negative case and only one loss on the affirmative case. The Cross Examination Debate season is over for the 2015-2016 season, but students will compete at the District 3A UIL contest in Whitney next week in Lincoln Douglas (LD) Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Oral Interpretation on March 22. Top students at the district level will earn the chance to compete at the regional and state competitions later in the spring.
Ready, Set, Go! The Righty Run Takes Off April 30 Mark your calendars for The Righty Run on Saturday, April 30th at Fairfield Lake State Park. This will be the third annual event, which seeks to promote Pediatric Stroke Awareness. Proceeds benefit Alex Ward, Brendon’s Smile and Cook Children’s Stroke Program. A local face to this condition To register for The Righty Run, go online to www. therightyrun.com or visit their page on Facebook. The 10K will start at 7:45 a.m. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1K at 8:05 a.m.
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival Runs April 9 thru May 30
The Most Unique Festival Returns for its 36th Season
The most unique festival in North Texas, Scarborough Renaissance Festival®, returns for its 36th season on April 9, 2016! There is interactive fun for everyone at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® as you step back in time to the 16th Century days of King Henry VIII. 23 stages of extraordinary nonstop entertainment, full combat jousting, Birds of Prey exhibitions, the Grande Parade, Renaissance rides, games of skills plus mermaids, knighting ceremonies, a human chess match, over 150 costumed performers and so much more! Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is also one of the largest outdoor juried craft shows in the country offering an incredible shopping experience with exquisite hand-made crafts in over 200 shoppes (that’s more than most area malls) along with artisans demonstrating ageold crafts like glassblowing, candle making, stone carving, metal works and many others each day of the Festival. Scarborough Renaissance Festival® 2016 opens April 9th and will run every Saturday & Sunday (and Memorial Day Monday) for eight
consecutive weekends through May 30, 2016. To kick off the 2016 season, the Festival is offering Kids Free April 9th & 10th – up to three children (ages 5-12) admitted free with each paid adult. Children 4 and under are always free. Seniors 65+ can get in for half price opening weekend as well. Each successive weekend has a different theme and a variety of special events including the Mother’s Day Brunch and the all new Vow Renewal Reception. “People often ask us what is so special about Scarborough Renaissance Festival®. I tell them that it’s because we are so completely different than anything else you can experience in North Texas.” Says Coy Sevier, General Manager. “Scarborough has a huge variety of entertainment that is vaudevillian in nature (that you just won’t see anywhere else) and our entertainers are extremely interactive with the audience. On the craft side, the majority of the artwork is exclusive to our Festival and the Artisans demonstrate crafts that you rarely get to see firsthand. Combine all that with Mermaids, Kings and
Queens, Knights and Fairies, Scarborough truly becomes a magical place with something for everyone to enjoy”! Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is a step above when it comes to the food selection – it is truly Food fit for a King! Visitors can feast on our famous giant roasted turkey legs (the best you’ll ever eat), the largest food-on-astick selection in North Texas, Scottish Eggs or try some of the daily special creations at our very own Pasta Palace and Scarborough Bakery. You can even dine at our sit down restaurant, the Rose & Crown Inn Restaurant that features daily specials and signature items like Shepard’s Pie, meat pies and Muffalettas. Visitors over 21 can partake in Scarborough Mead, beer, wine and other adult beverages at one of the 10 pubs and taverns. There are also daily wine and beer tasting events for those with a more discerning pallet. Tastings require a separate ticket that can be purchased in advance. Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s 2016 Season offers long time favorites and some exciting new additions:
Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is open Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Monday, April 9 -May 30, 2016 from 10 AM to 7 PM. Located in Waxahachie, Scarborough Renaissance Festival® is just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on FM 66 off of I-35E at exit 399A. From Austin or Waco, follow I-35E north to Exit 399. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children, ages 5-12 . Children age 4 and under are admitted free. Parking is free compliments of Waxahachie Autoplex. Tickets are available on-line and discount tickets can be purchased at Tom Thumb & Albertsons stores. A ‘2 tickets for $40’ coupon can be found at North Texas MetroPCS stores from March 28th through May 1st, and discount coupons can be found throughout the season at Waxahachie Autoplex. Sponsored by Dr Pepper. For more information visit SRFestival. com. Facebook & Twitter (SRFestival) or on Instagram (theSRFestival)
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KDT Construction: A Family Business It was a family affair for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at KDT Construction, Inc. in Kirvin, Texas as the crew officially joined the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. “We started in 1998 in our house,” says Tina Sessions, as her husband, Ken, handed out caps and business cards. KDT Construction specializes in dirt, excavation and septics. Celebrating their membership are Ken Sessions (holding scissors), Tina Sessions (holding plaque), Kenzie Sessions, Devin Sessions, Earl Johnson, Blake Hutson (and his son, Roland), Dub Web, Robbie Castlow, Beaury Chase and Charlotte Chase. Welcoming the KDT Construction family to the Chamber community were Josh Bayless – Chamber Chair (Bayless NAPA), Brenda Shultz – Chamber Executive Director, Nicole Ballard – Chamber Ambassador (Keller Williams), Gail Farish – Chamber Secretary (Creations Flowers & Gifts). Contact KDT Construction by calling 903-599-2319, or via email to kdt@windstream.net Facebook users are invited to connect with them by liking their page. (Photo by Karen Leidy – Chamber Ambassador)
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Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership event, will be presented by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on May 6, 2016 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at The Depot X in Fairfield. Hosted by comedian and director, Tripp Crosby, the simulcast event entitled “Architects of Tomorrow” will feature visionary leaders such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple; Nick Saban, Head Football Coach at The University of Alabama; James Brown, Network Broadcaster, CBS Sports and News; and many more. This free event will equip participants with insights and tools that will enhance their capabilities. Limited space is available, call the Chamber at 903-389-5792 today to secure your spot. For more information, go online to leadercast.com or Eventbrite.com.
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--Entertainment Big T Bash Kicks Off April 8 Big T Bash is just around the Corner. In past years, this event was held in the month of August; however, this year the cook-off will be April 8-9, 2016 at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield. The cook-off is brisket only and price for entry is $300 per 3-man team. Cook teams will begin cooking Friday evening and judging will be held Saturday around noon. Free entertainment will be offered Friday night and consists of an acoustic set comprised of three country musicians, Matt Caldwell, TJ Broscoff, and Kylie Rae Harris. Golden Circle Special Needs Association, the group organizing the event, is also looking for sponsors. Sponsorships available are Platinum - $2,500; Gold $1,000; and Silver - $500. Each sponsorship offers a different level of publicity for you business. Any and all donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated. All proceeds benefit Big T’s Buddies Autism Support Network. To register as a cook team; contact them; learn more about Big T Bash, Big T’s Buddies Autism Support Network, Golden Circle Special Needs Association; or for any other information, please visit them online at www.BigTBash.com. Find them on Facebook as well at www.facebook.com/bigtmemorialcookoff. com where you can send a personal message.
2nd Annual Mud Bugs for Wounded Warriors Fundraiser May 21st Come out and enjoy some fun times with good food and people at the 2nd Annual Mud Bugs for Wounded Warriors meal May 21, 2016. Meal begins at 12:00 p.m. at 4126 Hwy. N 14 in Mexia, Texas. This event is sponsored by True Souls MC. Proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. All you can eat crawfish will be served for $15 per person or $25 for couples. For those who do not like crawfish but would still like to attend, burgers, chips, and drinks for $7 or hot dog,
chips, and a drink for $5 will be served. Get a bottomless Solo Cup for $5. Delivery of plates to local area only. All food and drink is while it lasts. Vendors Welcome! Coming from Mexia, travel south on Hwy. 14 for 4 miles. The location will be on left. Coming from Groesbeck, travel North on Hwy. 14, go 7 miles. Location will be on right. Primitive camping available. For more info contact True Souls Treasurer Anita Boston at 254-366-3129.
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-Public NoticePUBLIC NOTICE City of Streetman Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law To promote fair housing practices, the City of Streetman encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 4524778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473. Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability The City of Streetman does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. The Mayor has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8). Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice The City of Streetman has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant Programs (TxCDBG). Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at 204 E. Main Streetman, TX, 75859 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mondays and 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling the Mayor, Civil Rights Officer, at 903-599-2567. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the TxCDBG project, may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the City of Streetman, at PO Box 7, Streetman, TX 75859 or may call 903-5992567. The City of Streetman will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days where practicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Streetman does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Este aviso se puede encontrar en inglés y en español en la sala municipal. _______________________________________________________
Application has been made with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Restaurant Permit with FB Certificate By Carrillo FC Corporation Assumed name as Rancho Nuevo Mexican Restaurant to be located at 979 US Hwy. 84 W., Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas 75860. Catarina Gaspar is President and Secretary. ________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
FREESTONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF ESTRAY March 17, 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Freestone County invites all citizens to a public hearing at 5:05 Pursuant to Chapter 142, Sec. p.m. on March 28, 2016, at the County Courthouse, 118 E. 142.009 Texas Agriculture Code One (1) cow black bull, with Commerce, Room 205, Fairfield, TX, to review performance white on shoulders and front and obtain comments regarding its 2014 Texas CDBG Program legs. Community Development Contract 7214171. Disabled persons Found at FM 27 and Cr. Rd. or those who require auxiliary aids or services who wish 1070. to attend this meeting should contact the Judge’s Office at May have been loose for about a 903-389-3335 at least two days before the meeting to make month before being picked up on March 17, 2017. arrangements. Este aviso se puede encontrar en inglés y en Please call Mary McDonald, español en la corte del condado. Admin Assistant, at 903-389__________________________________________________ 8438, if this is your animal.
--Real Estate Oak Tree Realty 316 W. Hwy 84 • Fairfield 903-389-5263 Deb Manahan 903-879-2441 (Cell)
Bodie Emmons 254-717-4174
HOMES
Streetman: 3B/2B/2G beautiful brick home with large yard and picket fence in front and privacy fence in back #315 $110,000 4 B, 2 B 2 CARPORT BRICK home on 1 acre. lots of extras #555 $215,000 2 Lakefront lots in The Wilderness with 3B/2.5B/2 bilevel, brick home, & 2 boat slips #305 $580,000 2/2/1 brick located in town #1001 $89,000 Beautiful, secluded 3B/3B log home on 17 wooded acres #2550 $350,000
ACREAGE
40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area 27 (+/-) on FM 489 & FCR 681 SOLD 114 (+/-) Acres open grazing land, fenced w/two ponds
#515 #2090 $87,750 #295 $315,000
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FOR SALE: Ranch Style Home, 3/2/2 and 40 Acres North East of Fairfield off FCR 232. Big yard, storage buildings, and pole barn shed. Great location two miles from town. Call and leave message: 903-8792867 ________________________
FOR RENT: 2BR/1Bath House with deck and storage building. Large back yard with trees and privacy fence. 337 McDonald – Fairfield. $650 Deposit/$650 per month with minimum six month lease. 903-391-3680 ________________________
FOR SALE ‘09 3b/2b MH + 33 acres in Teague. Open house this Fri & Sat 512-774-8794 ________________________
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LEGAL NOTICE FORM 854 FILE Number: ommercial rop A1001249 FOR RENT LOTS Branch Towers, LLC is proposing LOT in Southern Oaks #285 $8,000 1 & 2 Bedroom Available. BUILDING FOR RENT: 1200 to construct a 349’ Guyed Tower ale or ent COMMERCIAL Water, Sewer & Trash SQ. FT. Modern, excellent for About 1/2 mile N of County Road 1.5 ACRES on Hwy 75 in Dew #2080 $15,000 included. Washer/Dryer RV PARK 15 rv, 5 full trailer setups on 2.46 acres, city utilities $255,000 office or small business. On 752 and 341 W of Highway 80, SALE OR RENT Hookups. LOT AT 521 E. COMMERCE .60 acre #717 $60,000 FM 27 next to Brookshire Bros Donie, TX 75846; Freestone, 6.69 ACRES on Hwy 84 and FCR 941 #8058 $60,000 Beautiful 3-2, skylights, island NO PETS. $475 & $550/ & across from ETMC Hospital. County. The tower will be lit by a 4.52 ACRES ON HWY 84 & FCR 471 #220 $60,000 kitchen, 7-room, 80 ft. MH month FOR RENT Large building w/equipment yard Call Bill Daniel 903-388-9226 Medium-Dual Intensity System. on 4 lots in Streetman. Prefer Call for details and an ________________________ Interested persons may review Photos available at http://www.landsoftexas.com/member/8956 $700 a month or $40,000. application. the pending application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr.applications 972-567-2507 903-389-3109 Platinum Member and entering the Form 854 File ________________________ ________________________ Number listed above. Interested persons may raise environmental 1½ ACRES IN DEW. Utilities concerns about the proposed #52 REDUCED! Seller will pay $3,000 towards buyer’s closing costs! Teague-3/2/2 CP, Brick, Kitchen available #2080 structure by filing a Request Remodel, Many Updates, Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, 1,620 sq. ft. per Built in 1978 per FCAD, +/-311 20FCAD, acre homestaed RICHLAND CHAMBERS for Environmental Review with of an Acre per FCAD #1450 the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online. Instructions for making such RV PARK set up and read HOMES filings can be found at www.fcc. Close to town #805 3B/2.5B BRICK W/FP ON 5 ACRES, 2 BLDGS FOR gov/asr/environmentalrequest Interested parties that would SHOP/BARN #895 $185,000.00 prefer to file a Request for 3B/2B BRICK W/SHOP COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE Environmental Review by ON 3 ACRES TEAGUE #2090 $80,000.00 paper copy can submit to: FCC 3B/1.5B BRICK HOME ON 2 LGR LOTS ON Requests for Environmental 20 ACRES in Butler Area Total Kitchen Remodel! Boasting a gorgeous remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, new cabinetry, and new appliances, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a corner lot has much to offer. of road frontage. Utilities a 2B/1B brick in town, new floors, Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, HEATHER ST. #2165 $65,000.00 In addition to the kitchen, both bathrooms have been updated and have beautiful tile tub surround with shampoo cubbies ad corner shelves. The living room and bedrooms have new carpeting #1533 lights and all freshly 445 painted. 12th Street SW, Washington, plus the dining room has new tile. A covered backyard porch is just off the kitchen area--creating a tranquil place to enjoy your morning coffee. The huge laundry room hasnew a wall of built-in 3B/3B LOG HOME W 2FP OPEN LlV/DIN/KIT , Ready to electric move in. #1320 storage cabinets and plenty of space for your full size washer and dryer with room to spare for a freezer or anything else! The roof is approximately 3 years old and the home has all DC 20554 3B/2½B brickhome on 5 acres of central h/a. Cyclone fencing, a storage building, and a two car carport accessible from the side street complete this wonderful home. UNIQUE VANITIES, LRG CLOSETS TIN CEILINGS, _________________________ fenced property, Game room and
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With close to one hundred listings to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will meet your needs. In addition to our own listings, we are happy to show any property listed with any real estate company.
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--Classifieds -Help WantedCarry-On Trailer Corp. located in Mexia, Texas is a major manufacturer of Utility and Cargo trailers. We are seeking applicants for the following positions. Mig Welders-(Structural fabrication experience preferred) Utility Assembly (Mechanical experience preferred) Forklift Operators (Outdoor flatbed loading experience preferred) Applicants must apply in person at Carry-On Trailer 935 Industrial Blvd. in Mexia, Monday – Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm Equal Opportunity Employer All potential applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Participates in the E-verify program. 24 hour Live-In Caregivers Needed Visiting Angels Waco is now hiring in home caregivers with compassion for the elderly. We have multiple shifts available including 24 hour care. If interested, contact Michelle MondayFriday, 8 am-5 pm at 254-772-8660 ________________________
ETMC HOME HEALTH IS HIRING RN FULL TIME, DAY SHIFT, COMPANY CAR AVAILABLE, GOOD COMPUTER SKILLS NEEDED, 1 YR RN EXP REQ. COME JOIN OUR TEAM! APPLY ONLINE www.etmc. org , FAX RESUMES (903) 535- 6014 OR CALL KIMBRA BOGUE, RN W/ANY QUESTIONS (903) 360- 2132 ________________________
BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS OF FAIRFIELD
is taking applications for Part-time Sackers & Stockers Flexible Hours, Competitive Salary Compensation, 401K, ESOP benefits & Paid Vacation
Apply at 300 W US Hwy. 84, Fairfield or online at brookshirebrothers.com
$10,000.00
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Dick Scott Ford www.dickscottfordinc.com (254)562-3864 Stock # 53493 F150 MSRP 44950 -$2000.00 XLT chrome discount-$3950 DSF discount - $4050 retail customer cash--------------- Stock # 71001 F350 MSRP 59465 - $5700 DSF discount - $4300 retail customer cash prices good till 4/3/2016