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Vol. 14 No. 14
PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Armed Robbery at McDonald’s Gun Man Forces Staff into the Freezer A
t 3:00 a.m. on April 1, 2015, an hour when McDonald’s Restaurant in Fairfield, Texas is usually quiet, and employees are going about their nightly routine, an armed robber, of undetermined national origin, entered the establishment, wearing dark clothing and a ski mask. The serene atmosphere turned to fear, as the employees were ordered into the freezer by the assailant at gun point. The thief took an undetermined amount of cash and left. Thanks to their cell phones, used to call 911, and a release button, the employees were able to get out of the freezing confinement quickly. Fairfield Police Officers Weinmann
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and Tharp, as well as a Sheriff’s deputy, responded to the call and found the employees pretty shaken up, but otherwise okay. Fairfield Police are conducting a full scale investigation, including a review of the surveillance video. The suspect is still at large and may be armed, Fairfield Sgt David Utsey stated. McDonald’s manager, Michael Gose, shared that they are looking at making changes as a result of this frightening incident. For example, the Lobby will now close at 11:00 p.m. “We will do what we have to do to keep our people safe,” Mr. Gose explained. Mary McDonald reporting.
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Welcome, Clay Shooters Mega Blast Browning/Briley Clay Shoot
April 8-12, 2015 at Caney Creek Shooting Sports
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rea restaurants and local motels may see a larger than usual amount of visitors this week, as Caney Creek Shooting Sports, at 400 Cr. Rd. 930 in Teague, Texas will be bringing the Browning/ Briley Mega Blast event to Freestone County, April 8th – 12th. Five hundred NSCA members have signed up so far. This is one of the sport’s traditional major sporting clay shoots and is hosted by Caney Creek Shooting Sports
owners, Beth and Justin Bounds. Competitors will be able to get their fill of shooting, as the Browning/Briley will offer 1,350 targets in all. In addition to the 200-bird Main Event, shooters can sign up for the Prelim, 5-stand, sub-gauge events, Super Sporting, pump gun, side-byside, and the Adios Cup. FITASC shooters will have a main, FITASC Prelim, and FITASC small-gauge events as well.
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Coonhunters May Return In Talks with Fairfield City Council
Shining the Light on Child Abuse Signing the Proclamation declaring April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in Freestone County is Judge Linda Grant while Child Protective Service members watch. They are (left – right): Sheriff Don Anderson, Pilar Harris, Lovie Whyte, Katherine Jackson, Cynthia Gage, Cynthia Shed, Karen Daniels, and Wayne Williams. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS, Thousands of cases of child abuse and neglect are confirmed in Texas; and WHEREAS, Child abuse awareness is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on involvement among all people; and WHEREAS, Communities must make every effort to promote programs that benefit children and their families; and WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and WHEREAS, Everyone in the community should become more aware of child abuse prevention and should consider helping parents raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Linda K. Grant, Freestone County Judge, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2015 to be Child Abuse Awareness Month and urge all citizens to work together to help reduce child Four Sections Classifieds...........Pages 3 & 4-D abuse and neglect significantly in this Viewpoints.................Page 6-A Chamber of Commerce Banquet year and in years to come. Dated Oil & Gas...................Page 2-D April 9th at 6:30 p.m. This 1st Day of April, 2015. Linda Obituaries..................Page 2-A Teague Community Center Grant, Freestone County Judge. Real Estate.................Page 3-D (Photo by Mary McDonald)
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airfield City Councilmen held a special workshop prior to their regular meeting March 31st to hear a presentation from the Texas Coonhunters Association, who would like to once again host their annual coon hunts at the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds. Bennie Boles told councilmen that the hunt, currently held in Madisonville, attracts approximately 80-100 hunters who provide added revenue to local businesses, volunteer opportunities, and entertainment during their three-day stay. Currently the Association benefits from Madisonville’s hotel/ motel funds, receiving approximately $1,500 in support of their yearly activities. Boles told councilmen that the W.L. Moody fairgrounds are more than adequate to meet the needs of the Association, providing for plenty of space, trailer hookups, and onsite kitchen. Iola FFA provides volunteers for the camp kitchen in Madisonville and in return, is allowed to keep the proceeds. Boles shared that the same opportunity could be provided to school and civic organizations in Fairfield. Boles reported that, should the Fairfield City Council allow
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Obituaries Lester T. “Buck” Busby The Angelic Hosts came for Mr. Lester T. “Buck” Busby, 85, on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the Quality Care Nursing Home, Waco, Texas among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing was on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas 75860. Funeral Services were at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nokomis D. Jackson serving as Officiant and Rev. Charles Kelley as Eulogist. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mexia, Texas. Lester Busby was the fifth child of six children born to Sam Busby and Lillian Gary Busby in Frosa, Texas on July 12, 1929. He grew up in Limestone County and attended the public schools there. Lester accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Gideon Primitive Baptist in the Doyle Community and was a member of Woods Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Kirvin, Texas. “Buck” enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1947 and was honorably discharged in 1949. He married Lorean Jackson in Limestone County, Texas and one son, Perry Busby,
Hershel P. Cunningham
Funeral services for Hershel P. Cunningham, 83, of Oakwood, were held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Billy Johnson, officiating. Interment followed at Coolidge Cemetery. Family visitation was on Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Cunningham was born on May 29, 1931 in Blackwell, Texas to James L. & Ruthie Brown Cunningham.
was born to this union. Lester worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and subsequently opened his own signage business in 1951. He was a talented artist whose works are found in various churches in the form of murals and portraits. One can find his works in the Mexia Public Schools Museum as well as the Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia, Texas. His literary works have been featured in various publications. Lester was a Renaissance Man whose passions included fishing and giving boat rides at the Comanche Crossings Juneteenth celebrations. He was a Biblical Scholar who was known for his ability to quote entire passages from the Bible. He is preceded in death by: his wife: Lorean Busby; his parents; his siblings: Floyd “Boss” Busby, Ethelene Jackson, William “Buddy” Busby, James “Joe” Busby, Dan “Shang” Busby, and Irene “Baby Sister” Nolan. Those who will cherish his memory most are: his daughters: Evette Wiley and husband David Jones, Waco, TX and Tisa Hinton, San Diego, CA; his sons: Perry Busby and Baron Strain, both of Ft. Worth, TX; Jeral Keith Anderson, Waco, TX; his grandchildren: Akira Barksdale, Tasia Barksdale, Kyndra Jones, Kobie Hinton, Laticia Hinton, and Jayzlee Hinton; his special nephew and nieces: Nokomis “Butch” Jackson, Kaye Nolan, and Earnestine Harrison; his brother-in-law: James Nolan and his wife Lois, San Antonio, TX; his sister-in-law: Earnestine Busby, Dallas, TX; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home will serve the family of Mr. Busby. Visit our website at www. mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guest book and light a candle. _____________________
He passed away on March 25, 2015. Hershel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jimmie Cunningham, of Oakwood; children, Ronald Cunningham & wife, Kathy, of Red Oak, Texas, Ruthie Morton & husband, Paul of Stantonville, Tennessee, Ray Cunningham & wife Carolyn of Oakland, Donald Cunningham of Lubbock, Texas, Doyle Cunningham & wife, Marilynn of Oakwood; 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death his son, Windell Cunningham, daughter, Connie Cunningham McClure; parents, James & Ruthie Brown Cunningham; brothers, James Cunningham and Harold Cunningham and sister, Faye Cunningham. Serving as pallbearers are Ronald Cunningham, Ray Cunningham, Donald Cunningham, Doyle Cunningham, Lawson Cunningham and Carlos Cunningham. Please visit www. porterfuneralhometx.com to sign the guestbook and leave a memorial message for the family.
Johnnie Ruth Lansford Johnnie Ruth Lansford, 88, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 in Fairfield. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Skinner and Rev. Ken Pruitt officiating. Interment followed at Lake Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Bonner, David Blaschke, Jeremy Sanders, Brian McGraw, Corey McGraw and Greg Crenshaw. Wesley Simmons served as an honorary pallbearer. Mrs. Lansford was born October 24, 1926 between the towns of Union and Sebastopol, Mississippi to parents Jesse and Leona Goss Ammons. She married Kenneth Lansford on October 24, 1946 in Bonham, Texas and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2006. She had been a Fairfield resident since 1992 moving from Pasadena, Texas where she was a past president of the Pasadena Garden Club and was a charter member of the former Fairfield Petal Pusher Garden Club. In addition to her love of gardening Mrs. Lansford was known for her love of oil painting, baking, sewing and reading. What she was best known for and loved the most was doting on her grandchildren and the love she had for her entire family and husband Kenneth. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Left to cherish her memory is her three daughters, Linda Jean Mooney of Fairfield; Peggy McGraw of Palestine; Donette Bonner and husband Bobby Jim of Fairfield; seven grandchildren, Deanna Green of Dewberry, TX; Brian McGraw and wife Ingrid of Jemison, AL; Corey McGraw and wife Estela of Texas City, TX; Melissa Simmons and husband Wesley of Montevallo, AL; Krista Sanders and husband Jeremy of Fairfield; Jenny Blaschke and husband David of College Station, TX; Sarah Bonner of Fairfield; fourteen great-grandchildren, Holden, Erica, Hunter, Landon, Haley, Kamron, Seth, Jack, Ian, Sophia, Levi, Michael, Amanda, and Abbie; two sisters, Annie Puryear of Deer Park, TX; Mary Lois Hayes and husband Darrell of Dumas, TX; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Barbara Brewer, Carolyn Fisher, Linda Mullen, Lucille Wiggins, Darla Moore, Dr. Michael Orms, Lindale and Betty Phillips. To view an online obituary, send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our website at www. cappschapel.com _____________________
Did you know that a registration fee is no longer needed to form a Relay for Life team? That requirement has been done away with in recent years, according to Christi James of the American Cancer Society (ACS). “We still challenge each person to raise $100,” she says. Relay for Life is a community fundraiser for cancer research that celebrates survivors and remembers those lost to the disease. Team members take turns walking a track or path during the event. Freestone County’s Relay for Life event will be held May 22, 2015 at Wortham Middle School. “We plan to rotate the event so that everyone has
a chance to host in their town,” says James. Another recent change to the annual fundraiser is the length of time required. In the past, Relay for Life was a full 24-hour event. Now, communities can choose from several models. This year’s event in Wortham will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you would like to join this year’s fundraising event, contact Julie Worcester at 817-597-6795. You can also contact ACS Staff Partner, Tara Krueger, at 254-723-4244 or via email to tara. krueger@cancer.org Join us, and be a Hero for the Cure!
Aggie Muster
DKG Alpha State President Nancy Newton congratulates Virginia Riddle, following her induction ceremony into the Class of 2015 at the DKG State Leadership Seminar held recently in Dallas. Virginia, a member and past president of Tau Chapter, was one of 30 members selected from across the state to attend the three day seminar. (Photo submitted) ______________________________________________
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The Freestone County A & M Club invites you and your family to join us for Texas Aggie Muster, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 5:30pm. Muster includes a dinner, guest speaker Carson Campbell ‘74 (State District Judge/Brenham) and a Muster program honoring Aggies past and present. The cost of the evening will be ~$18, which includes dinner and a beverage with kids under 5 free. Beer and wine provided and donations appreciated. Aggie Muster is celebrated in more than 300 locations worldwide and is a wonderful place to connect with fellow Aggies and those that enjoy the spirit of A & M. The Muster will be held at Mark & Jane Phillips’ house, 839 E US Hwy 84, Fairfield. Please RSVP by April 18, 2015 to Mark Phillips, 979-415-4423, freestoneaggies@ yahoo.com
Scam Alert
According the Freestone County Sheriff Don Anderson, calls are being made to residents, informing them that a warrant has been issued for their arrest because they failed to report for jury duty. The caller than informs the citizen that the matter may be “taken care of” if they will send them $1,000. This is a SCAM! Do not send anyone money. “If you don’t show up for jury duty, we’ll come find you,” says Sheriff Anderson. Spread the word!
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy, Trooper assisted Teague P.D. apprehend a subject that had fled on foot from a traffic stop on Cypress Street. Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a vehicle that had crash into the cable barrier on IH-45 near the 185 mile marker. Deputy was dispatched to a loud noise complaint on FM 416. Teague booked one into jail for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Teague Medic 2 transported a 40 year old male to the E.R. that was having seizures. Fairfield Medic 6 transported a female inmate from the Jail to the E.R. that was complaining of stomach pain. Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a calf that was running loose on CR 111. Butler VFD, Dew VFD and Fairfield VFD were dispatched to a report of a large pasture fire off FM 489 near Butler. Deputy and Trooper assisted Teague P.D. with a disturbance call on Old Airport Road. One subject was booked into jail. Southern Oaks VFD responded to a grass fire on Brandywine. Deputy and Trooper assisted Teague P.D. on Spruce Street with a disturbance call. Wortham VFD and Wortham P.D. assisted Mexia EMS on E. San Saba with a 42 year old male that was experiencing shortness of breath. Deputy was dispatched to CR 901 on a report of red, 4-door, Chevrolet pickup that had been speeding up and down the roadway. Southern Oaks VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 6 and Air Evac with a subject on Terry Lane. Deputy assisted Wortham P.D.
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on a report of several loud guns shots that were heard near Avenue D. Don Anderson Fairfield Medic 6 transported and offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that had sustained facial and head injuries from a fight. Deputy assisted a pedestrian on FM 80 N. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. on an alarm call at the D&R Club. Deputy was dispatched to a report of a bull and cow that were running loose near FM 1451. Trooper assisted Wortham P.D. at the CEFCO with a subject that was refusing to leave the property. Game Warden and Park Ranger responded to a report of a deer in the roadway on FM 287. Deputy was dispatched to Kingswood on a report of a large bonfire at a residence. Deputy checked on a report of a cable across the roadway on Hwy 179. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a welfare check on W. Lubbock. Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a car near the 186 mile marker of IH-45. Trooper booked one into jail for driving while license invalid and no insurance. Dew VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 8 with a 70 year old male that was delusional after returning home from a surgery. Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of an 18-wheeler that was on its side after a blowout near the 204 mile marker of IH-45. Dew VFD responded to an alarm call on CR 482. The home owner advised that there were no problems. Fairfield P.D. was dispatched to E. Reunion on a report of power
Teague Police Report By: Chief of Police Dennis Cox Sunday March 29 4:40 AM – Officer Morgan to Old Airport Rd. on loud music. 2:30 PM – Officer Wright to Spruce St. on a disturbance. 5:40 PM – Officer Wright to Old Airport Rd. on a disturbance. One subject arrested on outstanding warrant. 8:00 PM – Officer Morgan to Walnut St. on a disturbance. One subject arrested from this call. 9:40 PM – Officer Morgan to TPD on a civil matter. Monday March 30 5:50 PM – Officer Sanders to Ash St. on an animal call. 6:10 PM – Officer Sanders to Poplar St. on a burglary. 7:45 PM – Officer Darby to TPD to assist Mexia PD. 9:50 PM – Officer Darby to 7th Ave. on a suspicious vehicle. Tuesday March 31 4:20 PM – Officer Sanders to Jefferson St. on a civil matter. 5:40 PM – Officer Sanders to 1st St. on a found property. 8:45 PM – Officer Darby to Cypress St. on a disturbance. 9:45 PM – Officer Darby to 6th Ave. on a mother daughter problem. 10:40 PM – Officer Darby to Cypress St. on a suspicious property condition. Wednesday April 1 8:30 AM – Chief Cox to Palmore St. on a disturbance. 2:30 PM – Chief Cox to Bowers funeral home for an escort. 4:05 PM – Officer Foree to 9th
Ave. to assist EMS. 6:50 PM – Officer Wright to Hwy 84 on a reckless driver. Thursday April 2 1:15 AM – Officer Wright to Hwy 84 to assist Mexia PD. 3:45 AM – Officer Wright to FCR 675 to assist FCSO. 8:30 AM – Chief Cox to Loop 255 on a theft. 9:30 AM – Chief Cox to Loop 255 on a suspicious vehicle. 11:40 AM – Chief Cox to Hwy 84 on a traffic call. 6:50 PM – Officer Morgan to Palmore St. on an assault. 11:00 PM – Officer Morgan to China St. on a suspicious person. Friday April 3 10:10 AM – Officer Sanders to Main St. on a disturbance. 5:30 PM – Officer Morgan to Main St. on threats. 6:30 PM – Officer Morgan to Hwy 179 on a suspicious vehicle. 8:50 PM – Officer Darby to 11th Ave. on a possible theft. Saturday April 4 4:30 AM – Officer Darby to CR 650 to assist FCSO. 10:20 AM – Officer Sanders to 8th Ave. to assist FCSO with drug arrest. 1:10 PM – Officer Sanders to 11th Ave. on a suspicious vehicle. 4:50 PM – Officer Morgan to 7th Ave. to assist EMS. 10:15 PM – Officer Yancy to Barbara Ln. on possible fireworks.
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-Courthouse Newspole that was on fire. Deputy was dispatched to CR 240 on a criminal mischief report. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on a report of subjects riding around the school displaying guns out of a car window. The subject were located a short time later and charged with disorderly conduct, (firearms were discovered to be airsoft pistols). Deputy transported one to the E.R. for a mental evaluation. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 1267. Teague Medic 2 was dispatched to Jefferson on a report of a resident that was having difficulty breathing. Deputy, Park Ranger and Fairfield ISD P.D. assisted Fairfield P.D. on a report of youths fighting at the city park. Deputy booked one into jail on a warrant for issuance of a bad check. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 37 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing. Trooper, Deputy, Teague VFD and Teague Medic 2 responded to a report of two vehicles that had crashed in front to the Lide Tank Company on Hwy 84 W. Deputy booked one into jail on a warrant for criminal mischief. Deputy took a copper wire theft report on CR 675. Teague Medic 2 transported a 70 year old male from S. 5th to the E.R. that was bleeding heavily after falling. Streetman VFD was dispatched to SE 1230 to check on a subject that had fallen and hit her head. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle report on W. Riley. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 660. One party departed. Wortham P.D. and Wortham VFD were dispatched to a report of a 77 year old male that was having difficulty breathing on Hwy 14 S. Teague Medic 2 was dispatched to a report of a 7 year old that had injured his head from a fall on Oak Street. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to an alarm call on N. 3rd Street. Deputy transported an inmate to Waco for a mental competency hearing. Deputy took a criminal mischief report on Winding Way. Trooper assisted a stranded motorist near the 196 mile marker of IH-45. Trooper and Fairfield VFD were dispatched to a report of a vehicle with brake pads on fire near the 198 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy took a theft of tools report on CR 865. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on FM 416. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. on an armed robbery report at the McDonalds.
Deputy was dispatched to a disturbance on Knights Circle. Deputy and Trooper were dispatched to the E.R. to assist Fairfield P.D. with a mental patient. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on CR 1224. Fairfield Medic 6 transported a 91 year old female to the E.R. that was not breathing well. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that had injured his wrists. Deputy took a harassment report on CR 1244. Deputy provided a courtesy ride to a motorist at the E.R. that had been involved in a crash earlier in the morning. Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a one-vehicle roll-over near the 196 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy was dispatched to CR 140 on a report of a missing cow and calf. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on Spur 114. The area was found to be secure. Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious person call of a subject that was observed walking on FM 488 near CR 101. Fairfield Medic 6 transported a male subject to the E.R. that had fallen on Comanche Street. Wortham P.D. took a copper wire theft report on FM 246. Deputy was dispatched to a dispute between and employer and employee at the Lucky J’s Truck Stop in Dew. The employee was issued a criminal trespass notice. Deputy booked one into jail on a narcotics warrant. Teague Medic 2 transported a 57 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy booked one into jail from FM 416 for no insurance and expired registration. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. with a domestic dispute on N. Palmore. Deputies brought three in from N. 8th in Teague near the city park, (one white male subject for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and the other two, white male and white female, on traffic violations). Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a criminal mischief complaint on S. Hwy 14. Trooper booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant for possession of Marijuana, probation revocation. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for assault/family violence. Trooper booked one into jail that had crashed into the cable barrier near on IH-45. The subject was charged with fail to drive in a single lane and no driver’s license. Jail Population – 56 And so it goes…
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Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, March 30th 7:34 AM-Officer Gallegos on two vehicle wreck. 2:48 PM-Officer Gallegos on wreck. 3:41 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of subjects fighting. 8:10 PM-Officer Tharp and Weinmann on report of power line on fire. 8:39 PM-Officer Tharp on report of someone keeps ringing their door bell. Tuesday, March 31st 7:56 AM-Officer Gallegos to PD to meet a complainant about issues over the internet. 3:05 PM-Officer Gallegos to speak to a complainant. 8:17 PM-Officer Weinmann and Tharp on report of subject burning in the city. 10:58 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious person. Wednesday, April 1st 3:10 AM-Officer Weinmann and Tharp on report of subject coming into restaurant and leaving with unknown amount of case. 9:06 AM-Officer Markham and Bailey to PD to meet a complainant. 2:07 PM-Officer Bailey and Markham on report of minor wreck in parking lot. 2:29 PM-Officer Frasier to PD to meet a complainant over phone scam. 2:41 PM-Officer Frasier and Sgt. Utsey assist on funeral escort. 3:06 PM-Officer Bailey and Markham to store on shop lifting. 4:00 PM-Officer Bailey and Markham assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. 9:02 PM-Officer Palacios on minor wreck. Thursday, April 2nd 12:31 AM-Officer Lawrence assist deputy in trying to locate subject. 1248 AM-Officer Palacios on
suspicious vehicle. 7:26 AM-Officer Bailey and Markham attempt to locate suspicious subject. 10:06 PM-Officer Lawrence assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. Friday, April 3rd 12:26 AM-Officer Palacios on suspicious vehicle. 7:00 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of wreck on the interstate, was unable to locate. 10:58 AM-Officer Gallegos and Sgt. Utsey to speak to subject that was having issues. 6:52 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of suspicious vehicle. 9:34 PM-Officer Tharp on report of gun shots heard, located and advised not to discharge fire arm in city. 10:13 PM-Officer Weinmann on reported disturbance. Saturday, April 4th 3:15 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of suspicious vehicle. 3:24 AM-Officer Weinmann and Tharp on alarm going off. 10:37 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. 3:26 PM-Officer Gallegos to speak to subject. 8:02 PM-Officer Tharp assisted Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. Sunday, April 5th 3:05 AM-Officer Weinmann assist DPS on traffic stop. 10:05 AM-Officer Gallegos on business alarm going off. 3:37 PM-Officer Gallegos to meet a complainant over child custody. 5:50 PM-Officer Tharp assist in attempting to locate vehicle that had stolen a road sign. 6:54 PM-Officer Tharp on open door. 10:11 PM-Officer Tharp on report of a reckless driver. 11:02 PM-Officer Tharp on suspicious vehicle. ______________________
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Bullet Train Operator to Host Open House Informational Meeting Scheduled in Teague Texas Central Partners (TCP), the company that intends to build and operate highspeed rail service between Dallas and Houston, will host 12 come-and-go Open House Informational Meetings in the Dallas-to-Houston corridor during April. A meeting will be held in Freestone County on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Teague High School. The purpose of these sessions is to provide information about the project, answer questions, listen to concerns and discuss solutions. “We want to work with the communities, landowners and all stakeholders along the potential route,� said Richard Lawless, chief executive officer of Texas Central Railway. “From the beginning, this project’s goal has been to minimize the impact on communities as much as possible while making a major private investment in the state’s transportation infrastructure. Fairfield Farm & Ranch We Stand Corrected
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Volume 14, No. 13 Page 1-A – “Miscarriage of Justice? Former Pastor Appeals for New Trial� Paragraph 9 should read: Court records indicate that Judge Evans based her decision to deny a new trial, in part, by indicating the State had not suppressed evidence (phone records); the evidence was made known to the defense/defendant before trial; the State has an open file policy; and the evidence is not material, specifically, there is not a reasonable probability that the subject evidence would have led to a different outcome at trial.
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Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all across Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) is joining local governments, community groups, service organizations, activists, and others to put the spotlight on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse. Freestone County followed suit in declaring the Month of April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. CPS investigated more than 168,164 allegations of child abuse or neglect in Texas last year. 151 children died at the hands of a parent or other caregiver. 66,572 children were victims of abuse or neglect, and more than 17,378 had to be removed from their homes for their own protection. A new report from the DFPS Office of Child Safety found that 8 out of 10 children who died from abuse or neglect in Texas over a four-year period were 3 years old or younger and most died at the hands of parents. “If you suspect abuse, please report it so we can investigate,� said Judge John Specia, commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. “But we also need to reach parents before
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SERVING UP SMOOTHIES during the Easter events on the courthouse square this Saturday, April 4, 2015 is Tiffany Anderson (left) of In Thee Beginning, whose official opening will be in two weeks. Anderson, a Master Herbalist and Holistic Health Practitioner, visits with Fairfield Chamber Executive Administrator Brenda Shultz as she sets up for business. The new business will offer screenings and consultations as well as Juice, smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads and more. In Thee Beginning will be located at 122 S. Keechi Street in downtown Fairfield, Texas. (photo by Karen Leidy)
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promoting the development of high-speed passenger rail between Houston and Dallas. The deployment of the same safe, efficient, comfortable and fast high-speed rail technology that boasts the world’s safest record after more than 50 years of flawless operation in Japan will transform the way business travelers and families alike move between the state’s largest metropolitan areas. Formed in 2010, a primary purpose of TCR is to secure environmental and technological regulatory approvals required to advance subsequent phases of the project. Texas Central Partners (TCP) is a private, Texas-based company that will develop the high-speed passenger railway and associated facilities. TCP and its affiliated entities will be responsible for the system’s design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance. The proposed project will not request or require grants or operational subsidies backed by taxpayers for its eventual construction and operation.
We have listened carefully to all public input to date. In sponsoring these Open House sessions we are hoping to provide another opportunity for residents along the potential route to provide direct input and receive accurate answers as we look for joint solutions.� Open House Informational Meetings Schedule --Lancaster - April 9, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Lancaster Recreation Center, 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, TX 75134 --Madisonville - April 10, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Truman Kimbro Convention Center, 111 West Trinity, Madisonville, TX 77864 --Navasota - April 11, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Navasota ISD Brosig Auditorium, 203 Brosig Avenue, Navasota, TX 77868 --Corsicana - April 17, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - IOOF Event Center, 601 North 45th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110 --Mexia - April 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - City of Mexia Convention Center, 101 South McKinney Street, Mexia TX,
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Continued from 1-A them to return, hunters will work closely with local clubs and ranchers to acquire adequate hunting areas and maintain a good rapport with game wardens and law enforcement. He continued that the use of all-terrain vehicles, such as mules, will not be allowed and traffic on hunting properties will be kept to a minimum, with small groups of hunters casting for only two hours at a time. The Association requested that the City provide a cost estimate for the use of the fairgrounds, including clean up and fumigation. Their contract with the City of Madisonville is set to expire in April of 2016. A fall hunt is scheduled for the second week of September, with the state hunt set for June. “Ya’ll were a part of this community for a long, long time,” responded Mayor Roy Hill, articulating the council’s support of the coon hunters’ return to Fairfield. City Administrator Jeff Looney was tasked with drafting a term sheet to be reviewed by the City and Coonhunters Association at a later date. Following the workshop, councilmen called to order their regular meeting to review the results of the 2013-2014 audit performed by Anderson, Marx, & Bohl, P.C. Frank Steele presented the findings, which were accepted by the Council. Megan Hempel reporting _____________________
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Cross Texas Transmission Lines to Run Thru County contacting approximately 3,700 landowners in Freestone, Limestone, and Robertson Counties. In about a month, Cross Texas will submit their findings to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). PUC will take 6 to 9 months to evaluate the documents and determine which route will be selected. The landowners, that will be impacted, will be contacted -Clay Shootersand notices will be placed in Continued from 1-A the newspapers and at the Shooters will have several library. opportunities to win special In other business, the County prizes from the title sponsors. received a glowing audit Main Event HOA will earn report from outside auditors, $2,000 cash, plus a $10,000 Sandersen, Knox & Co., LLP, bonus, if he or she is shooting presented by Alan Sandersen. Mr. Sandersen indicated that a Browning shotgun. the financials were in excellent Small Gauge HOA will earn order. an extra $1,000 if using a Briley tube set. Products from “I found the auditor’s office to the sponsors are also on the be very well run; the auditors were helpful to us; and they table. presented a clean set of books,” Registration for the Mr. Sandersen reported to the Browning/Briley is offered Court. Commissioners got an overview of the Cross Texas Transmission Limestone to Gibbons Creek electrical project from David Myers, Right-of-Way Manager, during the regular Commissioners Court meeting of April 1, 2015. Mr. Myers indicated that they had held public forums, thereby
at Winscoreonline.com. You must be a NSCA member to participate. On Saturday night, there will be a Shoot-off in the Shoot Off Stadium. Shooters will enjoy a feast catered by Te’jun the Texas Cajun. Looking to next year, Caney Creek Shooting Sports will be hosting three big events: US Open – largest club open in the United States; Texas State Shoot; and 2016 Browning/ Briley. Mary McDonald reporting _____________________
Otis Elevators returned a maintenance contract with corrected verbiage that allows the County to renew the contract from year-toyear instead of an automatic renewal process, as was the previous contract. Commissioners, subsequently, approved the contract for one year at a cost of $4,671.84, but not before Judge Linda Grant asked that the approval be contingent upon additional wording in the contract that the elevator company be contacted in emergency situations at no additional cost to the County. Currently, the Sheriff’s office receives elevator emergency calls. Lisa McCraig, with Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Group Health Pool, told the Court that it is nearing time to renew health insurance for employees. Last year, Ms. McCraig presented a program whereby the County would set an amount per employee, and
the employee would be able to determine his insurance options, paying for any themselves that exceed the set amount. Ms. McCraig indicated that the so-called Federal government “Cadillac Penalty” is set to go into effect in 2017, and because of the attractive insurance plan the County provides for its employees, they will be subject to a 40% premium penalty if the amount allotted for employee insurance was not reduced. The Court determined to that they would ask TAC to develop an employee interest survey and wait for the results before determining what is in the best use of County health insurance funds. “I have a John Deere tractor that is tired and worn-out, and I need to purchase a new one,” Commissioner Precinct 1, Luke Ward, Sr., told the Court. Commissioners approved his request to trade in a 5093 John Deere and the purchase a new one at a cost of about
$16,000. Commissioners approved a contract with Fairfield Independent School District to provide them with election equipment for the upcoming election. Commissioner Precinct 2, Craig Oakes, indicated that Wortham and Teague schools should also be able to use the equipment and asked that it be on the next agenda. The minutes of the March 18, 2015 meeting were approved, as were the Extension Agent’s March report and a quarterly sick leave and comp time report, and the payroll was reviewed. Bills totaling $224,775.15 with approved budget amendments were accepted. However, a conference for one individual was held out for future approval, as it was not clear why that officer would be going to the specified conference, which did not appear to be in his job scope. Mary McDonald reporting.
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Indiana and the Culture Wars
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to be Discussed at Next TEA Party Meeting Dale and Mary Huls will be giving a presentation on border spotters and human trafficking during the April 20th meeting. So much evil going on! We must educate and inform! Mary Huls is the President of the Clear Lake Tea Party. As an activist, Mary has traveled extensively through Texas supporting tea party initiatives. She is also a Texas Border Volunteer whose mission is to assist law enforcement officials with securing the border, upholding the rule of law and educating the general public with regard to immigration issues. She has visited and lobbied in the Texas Capitol during the last five years and offers public testimony regarding border issues in legislative committees. Mary has visited the Rio Grande herself and discussed the situation with Border Patrol agents. Mrs. Huls is currently developing a collaborative network of activists to investigate the human smuggling tragedy from the Texas border to the
human trafficking and slave trade on the streets and in the businesses of Houston and beyond. She most recently has been seen in the new Tea Party Patriots Documentary, “Border States of America.” Dale Huls is a Clear lake Tea Party Executive Board member. Dale works with a state-wide network of grassroots activists on many issues including education, transportation, budgets, government accountability, and border security. Dale is also a member of the Texas Border Volunteers and posts regularly on
the border with Mary to observe and report to Border Patrol illegal border-crossers. Dale has co-written the grassroots “Texas Border Crisis Action Plan” and “A Constitutional Approach to Employ the Use of Interstate Compacts to Address Illegal Immigration and Border Security at the State Government Level.” Dale is currently working with Governor Abbott and Senator Bob Hall to pass legislation in SB 1252 which is the Interstate Compact for Border Security Act. Mary and Dale are residents of Friendswood, Texas.
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If I visit a kosher restaurant and order a pork chop, am I being discriminated against when the waiter says they don’t serve pork? If an establishment requires that men wear jackets and women dress in what that establishment defines as an “appropriate way,” does that constitute discrimination? When I visit the Vatican, the Swiss Guards won’t let me in if I’m wearing shorts. They offer a cover-up. It is the same for women, if they bare too much flesh. Is that discrimination? What about the sign “no shoes, no shirt, no service”? Is that bigotry against the shoeless and shirtless? Should the government force any of these entities to violate their standards? That is the issue in Indiana, the latest front in the culture war. The state legislature passed and Gov. Mike Pence signed a law that says the government cannot force a business or individual to violate tenets of their religious faith, unless the government has a compelling interest in doing so. The language in the Indiana law is similar to a federal law, the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” passed by Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993. Though applicable to all religions, in ‘93, the motivating issues were the protection of sacred lands for Native Americans and the use of peyote as a part of religious tradition. The backlash following the Indiana law’s passage was immediate. Gov. Pence later admitted there was some “confusion about the law,” and he has since asked legislators to change the measure to make clear, he said, “that this law does not give businesses the right to discriminate against anyone.” But facts don’t matter when the media and gay activists believe they can find an issue that stirs controversy (the media) and advances their cause (the activists). Then-Illinois state-Sen. Barack Obama voted for a version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 1998. Several other states have similar measures protecting conscience from government intrusion. The religious conscience issue was before the Supreme Court in the
Hobby Lobby case. The Court upheld that company’s right not to cover certain contraceptives for female employees as part of its health plan because of the owners’ religious beliefs and their objection to abortion. The uproar about Indiana’s law is political theater. It is also a trap set by the Left, which Republicans risk falling into. It works this way: Find a Republican state (Gov. Pence is a Republican and the legislature is overwhelmingly Republican); pick an issue you can twist to your political advantage -- and Republicans’ disadvantage; enlist the help of a gay-friendly media; threaten a boycott of the state by prominent individuals and businesses; use this issue in the next presidential campaign to brand Republicans as racists, bigots and homophobes. In this theater of the absurd, any defense becomes indefensible. The die has been cast; the scarlet letter attached. Gov. Pence wrote an opinion piece for Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal. In it, he professed the absence of discriminatory DNA, saying he believes in and lives by the Golden Rule and that the law, which is scheduled to take effect July 1, merely sets a standard by which a religious objection to a law can be judged. It doesn’t matter. As reporter Stephanie Wang wrote in the Indianapolis Star, “The argument over what Pence has thus signed becomes not only intellectual, but visceral, vitriolic, ugly. Both sides dig in, because each thinks the other is flatly wrong -- in their
hearts, and on the facts. And the debate rages on, sometimes spiraling to a place so far away from the law itself.” The debate has become far more visceral, vitriolic and ugly than intellectual, thanks to the secular progressives who have made it that way. A Wall Street Journal editorial correctly noted, “Indiana isn’t targeting gays. Liberals are targeting religion.” Republicans have seen the potential for political damage. Nationally, Republicans don’t want to debate social issues in 2016 because they see little advantage in doing so in a rapidly changing culture. One potential good has emerged from this, however. Miley Cyrus has announced she won’t be bringing her “twerking” self to Indiana, which is bound to have a positive effect on the state’s moral climate. (Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.) (c) 2015 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ____________________
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Annual Eggstravaganza Easter Fun on Courthouse Lawn BUNNIES, EGGS, AND LOTS OF LAUGHS filled the Freestone County Courthouse Square Saturday, April 4, 2015 during the Chamber of Commerce’s Sixth Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Children of all ages hunted eggs, taking extra special care to locate the golden prize eggs which would win them a baby bunny. Games, egg dying, and a coloring contest provided an afternoon of fun. Winners of the coloring contest for each grade were Nidhi Kalyanji, Pre-K; Rogelio Munoz, Kindergarten; Abigail Galvan, First; Alejondra Elgueda, Second; Guadalupe, Third; Charity Travis, Fourth; Makayla Travis, Fifth. These winners received a $10 gift card from McDonald’s and a chocolate Easter bunny. (Photos by Megan Hempel)
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Parent Meeting Freestone County Fair’s 2nd Annual Children’s Pageant will have a parent meeting on April 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the White Conference Center at Fair Park. There will be four age groups: Miss Tiny Tot (3-4 year olds); Little Miss (5-6year olds); Jr. Miss (7-9 year olds) and Miss Pre-Teen (10-12 year olds). The pageant will take place during Fair Week on June 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium. The cost to register is $30, and the deadline is May 1st. Guidelines: --Must reside in Freestone County --All ages as of June 1, 2015 --Contestants will model western wear only --Constants must attend rehearsal on June 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the FHS Auditorium --All judges will be from out of town --If less than 5 entries per group, the groups will be combined --Only overall winner, 1st and 2nd alternate will be awarded --All contestants will ride in the Fair Parade together --Picture day will be held at Moody Bradley House May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Forms are available at the Freestone County Times or call Gail Farish 903-388-4120 or Linda Measles 903-390-9316.
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This past week we had a round up with a trip to Buffalo. We already had the Yearling Herd caught and waiting in the trap by the main corral. The Colonel and I then went to the back to catch that herd and sort them as we were SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON going to load the back herd first. Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 820 We had a little trouble catching a couple of the ones we cattle April 4, 2015 with 143 sellers and 55 buyers. wanted. One wanted to go around the pen instead of in it. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows-------------------------------------105-121 Another one decided at the last minute he wanted in so we Fat Cows----------------------------------------100-118 had to open the gate and get him in before the others got Canner Cows-------------------------------------75-105 Slaughter Bulls out but we managed that OK. The Colonel chased the pen Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-142 Light Bulls--------------------------------------125-150 evader for a little while and we gave up when his Momma Pairs came back down and got him to run off with her! We’ll get Choice Pairs---------------------------------2700-3250 Good Pairs-----------------------------------2000-2625 him next time!! So, we sorted the ones we had and let out Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1100-1900 the ones we didn’t want and things were going fine when Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1350-2550 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings suddenly one of the heifers went wild on us…or rather The 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------380-580 Colonel. I was outside the pen and he was inside. She 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------350-450 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------315-385 decided she would take out The Colonel anyway she could. 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------285-345 The Colonel and the heifer had a contest of wills and it 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------235-310 Waco Stockyard 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------220-285 was a pretty close race for a while. She literally jumped 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------195-237 Waco, TX 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Heifer Calves & Yearlings Office 254-753-3191 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958 through the air at him, missed and came back again but 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------330-475 76705 she opted for the gate, hit it and almost knocked herself Thomas 254-223-2958 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------275-430 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------245-340 out! The contest was over for a while. 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------225-315 We picked up Blake, our new hand, from the front and 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------215-305 Waco, TX 76705 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-260 went down to load the back herd. Things looked as if they 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------165-235 had calmed down until that same calf had to go down the These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be chute and then suddenly she came back, turned around 15 to 20 dollars behind these figures. and jumped straight up in the air almost to the top of the pens. After landing, she went quietly into the trailer. Fun time at The Red Oak Ranch!!
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RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS & ALLOWABLES FOR April 2015 The Texas average rig count as of March 20, was 464, representing about 45 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 914 million barrels of oil and 8.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The Commission’s estimated final production for January 2015 is 81,015,390 barrels of crude oil and 536,271,896 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of gas well gas. The Commission derives final production numbers by multiplying the preliminary January 2015 production totals of 68,949,268 barrels of crude oil and 460,121,747 Mcf of gas well gas by a production adjustment factor of 1.1750 for crude oil and 1.1655 for gas well gas. (These production totals do not include casinghead gas or condensate.) Texas natural gas storage reported to the Commission for February 2015 was 247,147,261Mcf compared to 175,071,124 Mcf in February 2014. The March 2015 gas storage estimate is 228,116,449 Mcf. The Commission’s Oil and Gas Division set initial April 2015 natural gas production allowables for prorated fields in the state to meet market demand of 8,063,919 Mcf (thousand cubic feet). In setting the initial April 2015 allowables, the Commission used historical production figures from previous months, producers’ demand forecasts for the coming month, and adjusted the figures based on well capability. These initial allowables will be adjusted after actual production for April 2015 is reported Freestone County Oil & Gas Report Sponsored by:
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Bureau and landowners, those rights will be protected.” The court also ruled that TCEQ’s police power and general authority does not allow it to exempt junior preferred water rights from suspension based on public health, safety and welfare concerns. “Texas Farm Bureau and its members recognize that our state’s water resources must be shared,” Beck said. “However, in times of need, landowners’ surface water rights were being taken without compensation. Both the trial court and now the appeals court said that’s not valid.” The decision can be appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. ____________________________
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St. Bernard’s Catholic Church observes Holy Week, the Paschal Triduum of the Death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord. Rev. Fr. Devaraj Arulappa, Pastor (center) presides over the Good Friday of the Drive One Lord’s Passion service April 3rd. (Photo by Mary McDonald) ________________________________________________________________________________ Come By and See Our Friendly Sales
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Church Anniversary this Sunday, April 12 New Birth Christian Center invites you to attend their 36th Church Anniversary on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Services begins at 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Elder Tas Betts of
Taylor Chapel C.O.G.I.C. of Wortham, Texas. New Birth Christian Center is located on FM 489 in the Butler community. Host Pastor is Elder Daniel Gatson. ___________________
Fish Fry Fundraiser
Benefitting Dew Cemetery Assoc. Fairfield Christian Center Sunday Services Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Services Youth Group - 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
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The Dew Cemetery Association Directors are holding their annual fundraiser Friday, April 17th and invite you to a fish fry. Fried fish with all the trimmings will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in Dew. The purpose of this year’s fundraiser is to raise additional funds to upgrade and maintain the cemetery without using existing funds. The Association thanks the community for its continued support and hope to see everyone at the fish fry. ______________________________________
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Community Garage Sale April 18th
Prepare for a day of shopping as Community Care Club hosts a Since 1946Saturday, Community Garage Sale April 18th from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The sale will take place at Southern Oaks Fire Department located on FM 416.
Freestone Cancer Support Group 1st Tuesdays – 5:30 p.m. Conference Center Fairfield, Texas Quilt Guild Mondays – 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall – 1st UMC Fairfield, Texas
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Supporters of 45th Pilgrimage Premier Sponsor, Community National Bank & Trust of Fairfield gifts the Fairfield History Club with $3,000 for the 45th Annual Queen of the Trinity Star Pilgrimage to be held Sunday, May 3rd at the Moody Bradley House. Making the exchange are (left – right): History Club members Donna Tyus and Nicole Hughes and Community National executives - VP Theresa Vandiver, Sr. VP Jason Hullum, and VP Susie Kirgan. The Pilgrimage will again include a high school melodrama, Tom Thumb Style Show (by Kennedy’s Korner and Darlings & Divas Couture), and live auction (including exciting birthday parties for 12 kids from both Twin Lakes and Flippin’ Fun, as well other great prizes.) Tickets are $15/adult, $7 for 12 and under, and under 5 is free. Purchase tickets from any History Club member, Kennedy’s Korner, Texas Outfitters, or Armadillo Emporium. (Photo by Mary McDonald) ______________________________________________
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JAY WELCH Dogan Alumni Meet Saturday Live Music, Rodeo & More has returned to Freestone Chrysler Last Day to Register Before Deadline
The April meeting for the local Chapter of the Dogan Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Jones Chapel Fellowship Hall. This will be the last meeting to do registrations before the May 1st deadline. May 1st is the very last day to register. For information, call Pat Bowen at 903-389-3945.
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Sponsorships are available in More activities have been added to Big T’s Bash – 2015 on August Gold ($1,000) and Silver ($500). Any donations are welcomed and 14th & 15th. Lancaster Pro Rodeo has signed appreciated. Visit the website at www. on for two nights of rodeo BigTBash.com to learn more about competition. Billy Joe Shaver is set to perform the Golden Circle Association, the Saturday, August 15th following event and how you can be a part the rodeo. of this great cause. Golden Circle Special Needs In case that’s not enough, there will also be a Carnival, Petting Zoo Association, in conjunction with and Craft Fair. Big T’sspeeds Buddiesup Autism Support for as low Internet download to 10mbps Of course, the main attraction Network, presents Big T’s Bash on as $49.99 August 14-15, 2015. The event will be the BBQ Cook-off. Wearecan upgrade existing system to will your be held at theHughesNet Freestone Three-man teams invited to compete in three categories: County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, 350 EAST I-45 320 EAST I-45 Gen4 Chicken, Brisket and Ribs. Cost Texas. FAIRFIELD, TEXAS is $500 per team, with a 50% All proceeds benefit Children Grigsby Quality Satellite Systems with special needs. payout.
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Fairfield High School Roundup The Fairfield Lady Eagles split a pair of softball games but remain in contention for a playoff spot in the district race. Fairfield opened the week on the road in Groesbeck to take on an always tough Lady Goat squad. Kayla Mitchell returned the circle and scattered five hits and struck out six but gave up two runs in the bottom half of the fifth and lost the game 2-0. A two run double plated the two runs. Fairfield could only muster two base hits. The Lady Eagles hosted the Mexia Ladycats at the end of the week and Mitchell was on top of her game with a complete game three hitter. The struck out six and tossed the shutout 10-0.
Banner Monico doubled in the third inning and Shelby Wallace followed up with one of her own in the and the Lady Eagles took a 3-0 lead after two innings and never looked back. The lead remained until Fairfield exploded for six more in the home half of the fifth. Kaci Bachtel homered and finished with four RBIs and two hits on the day. In other news, the Eagles and Lady Eagles Tennis teams played in Waco at the Iredell Tennis Tournament. The team of Spencer Fair and Will Cook along with the team of Sean Spain and Matthew McCully finished in the Consolation round of the boys doubles. Jane Turchi and Brooklyn Wilson and the team of Jennifer Baez and
Linda Cain did the same in the girl’s doubles division. Payton Carter and Hannah Tibodeaux advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals and Evan Jameson and Olivia Wilson completed the mixed doubles consolation, both of those in the B Division. Rowan Prihoda and Gracie Awalt competed in the A Division and were quarterfinalists in mixed doubles. Arron Pfleeger and Brooke Bossier went through the consolation bracket in the A division of mixed doubles. The Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles will compete at the district tennis tournament on April 8th and 9th at Groesbeck High School. Scott Batts reporting. ____________________
Beating homemade drums in the dugout, Fairfield players keep the drive and enthusiasm going. (Photos by Melissa Lee) _____________________________________________________________________
Sliding safely into 2nd Base is Fairfield’s Jennifer Reed. ____________________________________________________________________ Pitching a great game, that ended after 5 innings with Fairfield 13 – Palestine 0, is Kaci Bachtel. ___________________________________
Lady Eagles Diamond Action
Making a great stop behind home plate is Fairfield’s Banner Monico. ___________________________________
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State Record Breaker
Wortham Lady Bulldogs Teague Power Lifter Brings Home the Gold BRING HOME THE GOLD from the State Power Lift Meet, with an 815 lb squat, is Teague Lion, Ryan Mitchell. The Teague community gave him a welcome home, complete with police escort, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Mitchell’s powerful lift broke the State Record at Abilene this year! A junior at Teague high school, Mitchell is congratulated by Coach Joel Scott. Proud parents are Robert Mitchell and Melissa Mitchell. (Photo by Debbie Cox) ____________________________________________________________________
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Home Field Win Over Coolidge PUTTING THE BAT to the ball for Wortham is Alex Munster (top) in a win at home over Coolidge, 17-2. PERFORMING a nice snag at shortstop is Kendle Rhodes at home against Coolidge. (Photos by Lansford)
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No matter the uniform, Freestone County Times appreciates the service of “Our Everyday Heroes” to the community. We will be celebrating our local law enforcement, volunteer firefighters and emergency responders with a special publication coming soon. The “Times” would like to invite 4th and 5th grade students from Freestone County to write a letter to one
of their heroes and summit them to our newspaper. We will publish some of our favorites. Other letters will be personally delivered to the County Sheriff’s Department, City Police Departments, Constables and others, as well as various Volunteer Fire
Departments and Emergency Medical Service teams. Letters must be received by Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in our office at 401 E. Commerce Street in Fairfield, Texas. Emailed submissions may be sent to news@ freestonecountytimes.com
with the subject line “Everyday Heroes.” We hope you will join us in honoring those who serve and protect our community. For questions, contact Editor Karen Leidy at 903-389-NEWS (6397). ____________________
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Jr Archeology Program
Wortham One Act Play
All Star Honors Earned
Confederate Reunion Grounds
Wortham Junior High 6th Grade: A Honor Roll: Summer Settlemyer and Reagan Stuver. AB Honor Roll: Taina Colon, Tyler Dunnahoe, Trevor Harp, Caleb Harrison, Bryanna Joyner, Dillon Kelley, Travis Laminack, Racyn Langley, JJ Rojas, Lane McDaniel, Tristin Schamp, Bruce Smith, and Jaedyn Stapleton.
7th Grade: A Honor Roll: Jessica Black, Samantha Lee, Skylar Phillips, Want Skylet Rogers, Jackson Tacker, to Know... and Samantha Wright. AB Honor Roll: Kaeley Bean, Katie Bell, Nikki Boney, Becky Ellestad, RyLee Goolsby,
EARNING ALL STAR HONORS for Wortham One Act Play are Courtney Chasteen - All Star Crew; Amanda Howard - Honorable Mention All Star Cast; Tyler Baird - All Star Cast; and Ashley Sandifer - All Star Cast. Celebrating their achievements are (left-right): Dennis McMenamy (director), Tyler Baird, Ryan McDaniel, Ashley Sandifer, Courtney Chasteen, Kateley Craig, Gage Harris, Nathan Hergett (behind Amanda), Amanda Howard, Matthew McQueen and Zach Jones. The Wortham cast will perform Thursday, April 9th in Groesbeck for the Bi-District competition. (Photos by Amanda Baird) ________________________________________________________________________
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ng Reminder to June 2015 graduates, parents, and counselors. The deadline for receiving applications for the s &BTW/JA Operator forScholarship Rent is April 15. Brooks Alumni Any student who isTree graduating from THS or is a descendant of a BTW/JAB Alumni may apply. Applications may be downloaded at btwjabalumni.org, or contact Doris Nealy at dnrn0723@sbcglobal.net.
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Gunnar Guest, Hunter Holt, Chance Latham, Mikyla Swanson, and Zak Widenor. 8th Grade: A Honor Roll: Abby Jenkins, Michael Keathley, Ashley Mao, Abby Pirkle, and Dakota Widenor. AB Honor Roll: Colton Demonney, Hallie Fautt, Parker Fautt, TaTa Felder, Kaleb Hook, Mirana Keathley, and Taylor Underwood. _____________________
Budding archeologists, ages 7-12, are invited to join Ms. Petei McHenry, historical archeology, at the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site on Saturday, April 11, 2015, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to learn field investigation and how to identify and map artifacts located on the surface. Admission is free. The park is located at 1738 FM 2705, west of Mexia, Texas. Additional information can be found at www.visitcrg.com. _____________________
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Vietnam Vets Meet April 14th in Palestine
The Vietnam Veterans Of America Dogwood Chapter 991, will meet for their regular scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday evening April 14, 2015. The meeting will be at the Disabled American Veterans Hall located at 927 Gardner Drive Palestine, Texas. That location is just outside loop 256 north on Hwy 155 going toward Tyler, 1/2 mile. The DAV Hall sets just behind Matterns Tire Co. The meeting time is at 7:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. for Associates. “You’re most welcomed to stop by the DAV Hall to have Cake and coffee and enjoy our meeting. Come one and all and discover what we’re all about,” says Richard Dahlgren, President. They will be discussing the upcoming programs and events for July and August including scheduled nursing Home Visit for the month. This will be an informative meeting dedicated to helping Veterans, Veterans families and current Military in harm’s way. Chapter 991 of the Vietnam Veterans Of America is very proud of being a constant and reliable contributor to communities and Veterans here in East Texas. REMOVAL “Come outTREE and let’s give the support& to PLANTING those that supported us in time of war,” invites LOT President CLEARING Dahlgren. Please visit their website for information about the organization STUMP GRINDING http://vva991palestinetx.org
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Jump for Heart RECEIVING A MEDAL for bringing in the most donations during Wortham’s Jump Rope for Heart, an event benefitting the American Heart Association, is Riley Winstead, with a total of $342.00. She jumped in honor of Mary Elrose Miller. Wortham Elementary first through fifth graders had their Jump Rope for Heart event on March 27th. The event raised a total of $2,750.20. (Photo submitted) ______________________________________________
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FHS One Act Play Advances Fairfield High School’s One Act Play, All Because of Agatha, advanced to the BiDistrict level and will perform at Connally High School in Waco, Texas on Saturday, April 11th. Awards went to: Tech Award – Linda Cain; Honorable Mention – Matt Mooneyham and Melanie Torres; and All Star Cast – Lori Neill and
Brooke Bossier. The cast: Duff O’Hara – Peyton Carter; Joan O’Hara – Brooke Bossier; Mr. Van Buren – Aaron O’Neal; Ethel – Jocelynn Johnson; Dr. Randolph – Cole Beddingfield; Thelma Breckenridge – Lori Neill; Flip Cannon – Matt Mooneyham; Madam La Solda – Jennifer Baez; and Agatha – Melanie Torres.
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Alternate cast: Hannah Thibodeaux, Christina Ferguson, and Joe DeAnda. Crew: Linda Cain, Ana Bonilla, Jane Turchi, Tiffany Brantley (Lights) and Robbie Berry (Sound). Alternate Crew: Sean Spain. Directors: Susan Walsh and Jeff Wright. ____________________
The Fairfield Intermediate Library celebrated March Birthdays last week with a birthday luncheon in the library. Their families made a donation to the library and a book was purchased in their honor. The Library appreciates their generosity and participation in our club. Students celebrating March birthdays were (left to right, top to bottom): Ellie Grissett, Arly Salazar, Jacey Jones, Kara Shoemaker, Kaitlyn Shepherd, Andrew Fantroy, Dakerione Cunningham, Eli Pierce, Addison Cox, and Lily Beaver. (Photo submitted)
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Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land Exhibition Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site invites the public to observe Women’s History Month in March and Preservation Month in May through the Humanities Texas exhibition “Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land.” The exhibition will be available to the public through Saturday, May 24, 2015, during Visitor Center hours Tuesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mennonites in Texas highlights Women’s History Month in March and Preservation Month in May. The exhibition is a result of the work of photojournalist Susan Gaetz Duarte, in which she spent more than a year
getting to know the families of the Beachy Amish Mennonites of Lott (Central Texas) with their distinctive head coverings, plain dress, and quiet, unassuming demeanor. She participated in day-to-day activities and photographed the unique culture of the community. Gaetz Duarte developed deep insight into not just the religious beliefs but the family relationships, role expectations, and daily routines of these people. Through a camera lens, she offers others a touchingly intimate view of a unique lifestyle seldom experienced by outsiders. “The 2015 spring and summer
schedule of events for the Reunion Grounds will highlight many of the national and state heritage months, which began in February with Black History Month,” said Dixie Hoover, site manager. “The exhibitions and related special events are part of a Humanities Texas grant-funded program which will include a series of themed exhibitions in the Visitor Center for Texas and local history and an associated Chautauqua & Coffee event.” A schedule-ata-glance brochure for the 2015 calendar year of programs and events can be picked up at the Visitor Center, or printed from the site’s events webpage at www.visitcrg.com. In conjunction with the exhibitions, a monthly Chautauqua and Coffee Learning Series event is scheduled. As part of the day’s special event, the visitor center and exhibition at the Confederate Reunion Grounds are open to visitors for free admission from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additional information for these free admission events can be found at www.visitcrg. com. For days other than scheduled special events, regular admission will apply: adults $4; tour groups $3; children (ages 6-18) $3; children (5 and under) Free; Friends members, Free. For more information, visit www.visitcrg.com, call 254-472.0959, or email crg@
thc.state.tx.us. This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional information for Humanities Texas can be found at http:// www.humanitiestexas.org or call 512.440.1991. Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site in one of 20 historic sites operated by the Texas Historical Commission. The site tells the real story of Civil War Confederate veterans in Texas, at the real place where they gathered from 1889 to 1946. These veterans perpetuated memories of fallen comrades, aided disabled survivors and widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, and preserved the fraternity that grew out of the war. Today, the site remains a gathering place for living history events and family reunions and features an 1893 dance pavilion, a Civil War-era cannon, and ruins of structures from the “Roaring ‘20s” and Mexia Oil Boom. The site also offers recreational opportunities for fishing and canoeing. For more information visit www.visitcrg.com. ____________________
Teague Chamber Banquet Set for Thursday, April 9 Teague Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesses, organizations and citizens during their annual Awards Banquet this Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Teague Community Center. Awards will be presented for the Bill Boyd Community Service Cup, Citizen of the Year, Humanitarian Award and Organization of the Year.
Teague ISD will also present awards to deserving students from each campus. The banquet is being catered this year by Sam’s Original Restaurant. Ricky Sims will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the Teague Chronicle office on Main Street.
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ACREAGE exempt. 20$35,400 ACRES 6.00 IN Ac BUTLER AREA Lakewood - WOODEDSubdivision - GREAT Centerville: FOR RECREATION #1533acres $62,070.00 in Centerville! 6 wooded with electric and septic already in place, water is available new water 10 ACRE TRACTS ON N HWY 75 just ANDneeds FM 833 175 Talford meter set. This property is perfect for a new home site #1401 with great access off a black top county road! Centerville ISD! CONTRACT LOTS PENDING!!!
NEW LISTING AT RED LAKE - LOT ON EAST SIDE BOATHOUSE #1212 $26,500.00 #104 Reduced! Fairfield-4/3/3 CP, brick, +/-1.583WITH acres, private lake frontage, beautifully updated kitchen, 2 LOTS IN WEST MAIL PLACE workshop, covered porch, new windows, great outdoor living area, 2,520 sq.ft. per FCAD,ADDITION built in 1972 #1230 per FCAD
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170 Lakeshore 1.5 ACRES ON HWY 75 Dr. IN DEW #2080 $199,000
This brick home featuring a wonderful private lake frontage view has central heat and air and a wood-burning fireplace with insert . There are 4 bedrooms, including two master suites, 3 full baths, and a carport which can house 3 cars. Another plus are the new energy efficient windows throughout, laminate and ceramic tile flooring, fabulous outdoor living areas, including playhouse and sandbox for the kids, and a workshop for dad. The fourth bedroom is isolated from the rest of the home and has its own bath and could be used as a "mother-in-law suite" or a second living area and game room. Beautiful oak trees form a canopy over the backyard, providing a shady place for family gatherings and children's play area. Fish from your own back yard, and enjoy the quality of life that this home will offer your family in this conveniently located private subdivision just three minutes from the junior and senior high schools. 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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NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT HAS AN OPENING FOR A MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Nucor Steel, a fortune 500 company, in the steel manufacturing industry seeks qualified applicants for a Management Systems Technician for its Jewett, Texas location. •Strong commitment to safety in all job aspects •Strong written and verbal communication; public speaking skills •Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, detail-oriented and well organized •A self-starter, always looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve •Ability to build sustainable relationships •Ability to lead others and teams with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills •Prefer experience with management systems, including Safety/Health, Quality, and Environmental and basic knowledge of applicable standards
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume via email to nstx.jobs@nucor.com or fax to 903.626.6289. No phone calls please. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vet and Drug Free Workplace
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. We are seeking to fill a Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at our Sweetwater, TX quarry. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic creates value by maintaining equipment to optimize mining operations and overall quarry productivity. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mobile mining equipment. Equipment Mechanics are responsible for:
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing of heavy equipment Maintaining, repairing, and operating service trucks Reading and understanding schematics Documenting potential job hazards in compliance with company policies and MSHA
Regional Runs Available Choose the Total Package: Auto Detention Pay after 1 HR! 34 Hour Reset on the Weekends. Regular Frequent Home Time, Top Pay Benefits; Monthly Bonuses & More! CDL-A, 6 mos Exp. Req’d EEOE/AAP
1-800-395-3331 ext. 4904 www.drive4marten.com
Requirements:
Experience in heavy equipment mechanics or a technical degree in Diesel Technology or Diesel Mechanics
Preferred:
Come join our awesome team!
2 years of experience in heavy mobile equipment repair
LVN/RN-PRN 10-6 LVN/RN We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 2-10 CNA LVN/RN-WKN-DOUBLES Dietary Aide (PRN) -PUBLIC NOTICES-PUBLIC NOTICESPROVIDENCE HOSPICE/MEXIA – has positions open for Continuous Care PRN LVNs. Housekeeper/Floor Tech If you are interested in a long-term career with excellent benefits, please go to www.gp.com/careers and enter job number 033392 to review the full job description and qualifications.
To apply, please go to providencehospice.org & complete application. For further information, call 254-472-0779 for Valerie Apply in person at -HELP WANTEDHenson or Lu Ann Campbell 420 Moody St. Fairfield, TX 903-389-1236
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PROVIDENCE HOSPICE - MEXIA has openings Continuous Care PRN LVNs. To apply, please go to providencehospice.org and complete application. For additional information call Valerie Henson or Lu Ann Campbell at 254-472-0779
Brookshire Brothers Fairfield Taking applications for Stockers & Sackers Flexible Hours, Competitive Salary Compensation, 401K, ESOP benefits & Paid Vacation Apply at 300 W US Hwy. 84, Fairfield or online at brookshirebrothers.com
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