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ccording to an eyewitness, driving immediately behind, this white sedan traveling North on FM 488 near the Calpine entrance on Thursday evening, May 12, 2016 went across the road hitting a culvert embankment at 70 mph, launching the vehicle 15 feet in the air, and 200 feet from the impact, spinning it as it landed on its side. A female driver, not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected out the open driver’s side window. The driver was secured at the scene and transported via helicopter for medical care. The extent of serious injuries sustained is unknown. Responding to the scene were State Trooper, Southern Oaks VFD, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 6.
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arrying his grandfather’s flag from the Korean War, with his children by his side, U.S. Air Force veteran Ken Myers makes a stopover in Fairfield, Texas during his “Never Quit March for PTS Awareness.” The 628 mile March is for PTSD Awareness for the 19 who lost their lives during Operation Red Wings and the 22 who commit suicide daily due to PTSD.
Beginning at his hometown in the Houston area, Ken has walked through much of Texas, including Austin, West, Waco and Waxahachie, completing 22 miles each day. He marches to promote PTS awareness for both veterans and first responders, explaining that the condition can develop from one traumatic event or an accumulation of events. Symptoms can include anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks,
and sufferers are at risk for suicide. Ken is currently headed south on I-45 feeder roads, planning to make it to Ferry, Texas by May 28th, in time for the Texas Frog Festival, a Texas Country Music event that benefits the Lone Survivor Foundation. There, he will raise his grandfather’s flag, to fly over the festival. “This was my mission, my goal to reach,” says Ken, who
THE MEYERS FAMILY, ON THEIR NEVER QUIT MARCH for PTS Awareness, had a stopover in Fairfield last week, thanks to La Quinta Inn manager, Tereasa Rodgers (far right). Carrying his grandfather’s flag from the Korean War, Ken Meyers is joined by his daughters, Allison (far left) and Megan. The March will conclude later this month at the Texas Frog Festival in Ferry, Texas. (Photo by Karen Leidy)
explains that having a mission is one of the ways to relieve the symptoms of PTSD. Having his children walk with him on the march has meant a lot to Ken, who was diagnosed with severe PTSD. “I missed a lot of their childhood because of my problems,” he says. “Getting to know them while we are walking is refreshing.” Allison has been with him, off and on, from the beginning. Megan started walking after she finished school. His son Blake, although not present that day, has also walked with his father. Ken shared that when he started the march, he felt like society was going downhill. Yet, after four days, “Facebook exploded with support,” he says. “Places like here [Fairfield’s La Quinta Inn] providing us a place to stay, to shower and rest; it means so much,” says Ken. Throughout his journey, supporters have arranged for places to stay, whether it be a campground to set up his tent, or a room with four walls. “We’ve had a great support system,” says Ken, who appreciates even the honks he receives on the road. “It helps us take that next step.” Taking to the road again on Thursday morning, May 12th, Ken and his crew have 208 miles left of their journey. He expects it to be an emotional time, when his grandfather’s flag is raised at the festival, and he ends his mission. Follow his journey on Facebook by liking the page Never Quit March for PTS Awareness. Karen Leidy reporting.
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here is no reason to be bored this weekend, as several different events are being held, throughout Freestone County. The Tri-County Players will debut their performance of “The Hiding Place” on Friday, May 20 at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield at 6:30 pm followed by performances on Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 4:00 pm. Open for a two weekend showing, the cast and crew will also perform the following weekend on May 27, 28, and 29 at the same times. All admission is free.
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lection Day is Tuesday, May 24th for the Republican and Democratic Primary Run-Offs. Early voting continues this week through Friday, May 20, 2016. County Races There are no candidate races at the county level in the Democratic Primary this year. Four races in the Republican Primary went into Run-Offs at the County level. They include the following: --Commissioner – Pct. 1 between Andy Bonner and incumbent Luke Ward, Sr. --Commissioner – Pct. 3 between incumbent Bodie Emmons and Michael Daniels --Constable – Pct. 3 between Pamela Brackens and incumbent Diana Smart Willis --Constable – Pct. 4 between Wade Harrison and incumbent Roger S. Brooke State Races On the ballot for the Democratic Primary Run-Off Election are two candidates for Railroad Commissioner: Cody Garrett and Grady Yarbrough. The Republican Primary Run-Off has several races on the ballot. Voters will decide between Gary Gates and Wayne Christian for Railroad Commissioner; Ray Wheless and Mary Lou Keel for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge – Place 2; and between Scott Walker and Brent Webster for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge – Place 5. How It Works Remember: party cross-over is not allowed during Primary Elections in the State of Texas. For example, if you voted in the Democratic Primary two months ago, then you must continue to vote the Democratic ticket for the Primary Run-Off Elections. “You have to pick one party and stick with it through the
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Local Officers Practice High-Risk Situations “Tactical thinking, safety, professionalism, and diligence are key in these types of Felony-High Risk situations,” explains Mike Willis, National Training Director of the United States Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, about the training program presented to Freestone County Deputies and other area law enforcement on Monday, May 16th in Fairfield. Held at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds, this special training was given free of charge; and was open to all law enforcement agencies in Freestone County. Participating in the training were FCS Patrol Deputies: Jack Wright, Pat Williams, and Travis Martin; and Teague PD Officer Demarcus Jones. Giving instruction in this free training program were Director Willis and Deputy Director David Hinners, both of the USDSA, with the assistance of Freestone County Patrol Sergeant, Dusty Brewer. The class included informational videos during the morning; and hands on training of various types of situations during the afternoon. Some scenarios would be stops that consist of a high speed pursuit, robberies, drug stops, assaults, and the like. “These types of stops happen more often than most people realize,” states Sergeant Brewer. “Especially with Interstate 45 running right through our county. We want all our law enforcement officers to be well trained to keep them, and the persons being stopped, safe from harm.” “The goal is to get all officers on the same page,” continued Director Willis. “If everyone keeps calm, forms a plan with good communication, and stays in control of the situation, we can reduce the numbers of excessive force cases and incidents involving law enforcement while keeping everyone safe.” Nicole Schaefer reporting
Playing the “bad guy” is FCSO’s Sergeant Dusty Brewer (at left), as Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Martin and Teague PD Officer Demarcus Jones practice their skills. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
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It’s Parade time again! 2016 Freestone County Fair theme is “The 2nd Greatest Show on Earth” at the Freestone County Fair and Rodeo . The 2016 Freestone County Fair parade set for Monday June 13, as the kickoff for the fair, Parade chairman Vanessa Smith, who is coordinating the event with daughters Michelle Watterson and Lisa Schick, reports that there were 150 entries last year and expects to easily reach that number again. Up for grabs as top prize is the “Spirit of Freestone Award,” a traveling trophy currently held by multiple winner, Incommons Bank. This trophy is awarded to the local organization or business that best represents or interprets the theme. Prizes of $50 each will be given to entries denoting the most creative, most entertaining and most beautiful. The parade each year contains a little bit of everything, floats, antique vehicles, marching bands, fire trucks, Miss Freestone County and Miss Teen Freestone County pageant contestants, Winners from the Little Miss Freestone Pageant, bicycles, motorcycles and horses. The parade is slated for a 7 p.m. start. Entries must be lined up in assigned spaces by 6 p.m. for judging. Participants in the Best Dressed Cowboy and Best Dressed Cowgirl, open to ages eight and under, will be judged at 6 p.m. Cowgirl and Cowgirl participants must be able to sit a horse by themselves. For safety reasons, candy and other objects cannot be thrown along the parade route from moving vehicles. Walkers, however, may throw candy. Parade entry forms are necessary so the Parade announcers have information about each entry and are available at all newspapers in Freestone County, The Chamber office and at Texas 99 Radio station completed entry forms can be dropped off at Texas99 Radio station across from the hospital. AFTER YOUR ENTRY IS RECEIVED YOU WILL BE CALLED WITH AN ENTRY NUMBER AFTER JUNE 1ST. For entry and parade information call Vanessa Smith at 903389-6938 / 903-388-2920, Michelle Bottoms 903-390-0935 or Lisa Schick at 903-390-0934
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Let’s Do Lunch Fri., May 27 Fairfield Chamber’s annual baked potato lunch fundraiser will be happening on Friday, May 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Baked Potatoes with all the fixin’s (including brisket and bbq sauce), a brownie and bottled water will be available for $10 per plate. Advance orders will be taken prior to the day of the event. Order Pickup will be in front of the Freestone County Courthouse Square. (In case of bad weather, pick up will move to the Chamber office at 900 W. Commerce). Free delivery on orders of 10 or more. Call the Chamber to place your order at 903-3895792. Proceeds used to benefit small business programs and activities.
West Fertilizer Plant Explosion Ruled as Incendiary, Criminal Act More than three years after the West Fertilizer Plant explosion, officials have announced the cause of the fire as an incendiary and a criminal act. On Friday officials with the the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office made the announcement in West. Fifteen people were killed and hundreds were injured in the explosion that devastated the town with a population of less than 3,000. President Obama, Sen. Cornyn and thenTexas Governor Perry all attended a memorial for those killed just days after the explosion. “We’re neighbors too. We’re American too, we stand with you and we do not forget,” the president said. “We give thanks for the courage and the compassion and incredible grace of the people of West.” Controversy has since surrounded the discussions of what exactly caused the fatal explosion and if it could have been prevented. A number of lawsuits were filed, one in which a trial is expected to start May 16. In January, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released its final report on the explosion. “The WFC explosion is one of the most
destructive incidents ever investigated by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation,” according to the report. The CSB states that combustibles being stored near the fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate fueled the fire and likely resulted in the detonation. In addition, the report findings claim emergency responders did not have enough training to make an informed decision on how to best respond to the fire at the fertilizer plant. According to CSB, lessons from previous fertilizer fires elsewhere were not shared with volunteer fire departments, such as West. In addition, firefighters didn’t do pre-incident planning or response training to fertilizer related incidents because there was no such regulatory requirement. In terms of regulatory findings, the CSB states the Occupational Safety and Health Administration omitted ammonium nitrate from the list of highly hazardous materials, toxics and reactives. The board concludes there is still a risk to the public in Texas from a catastrophic incident. For instance, 19 facilities storing fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate are within 0.5 miles of a school, hospital or nursing home, according to the report. Courtesy of KXXV News 25
Register by Friday for Annual Color Run and BBQ Cook-Off (and more!) The fifth annual ‘Running for Downs with the Browns 5K’ is coming up quick. Scheduled for the weekend of June 3rd and 4th in Teague (107 FCR 844); this year’s event will feature a BBQ Cook-Off and a 5K Color Run. Participation in the 5K Color Run includes running, walking, cycling or skating. This will take place on Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. Registration must be completed no later than May 20th in order to receive a t-shirt. Last chance to register is the morning of the race. Medals will be awarded to the first 5 male and first 5 female running participants. Entry fee is $25. Checks should be made payable to Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley (DSABV). The BBQ Cook-Off begins Friday with the Cook’s Choice Competition. Turn in time is 6:30 p.m. Each team may turn in one entry. Fee is $50.
Saturday’s competition includes Chicken, Ribs, and Brisket. Meat will be provided. Turn in time is 11:00 a.m. for chicken, 11:30 a.m. for ribs, and noon for brisket. Entry fee is $200 per team with an unlimited number of team members allowed. All entries must be cooked on site. Three of the four entries per team are mandatory to qualify for the Grand Prize. First, Second, and Third place will be awarded in each category. The Grand Prize will be awarded to the team with the best total score of all four categories. Jackpot Beans on Saturday. Camper spots available. Power will not be provided. For more information or to sign up, contact one of the following: Randy Dickens at 817366-9819; Will McSwane at 903-388-0519; or Doug Brown at 254-625-1921.
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputies assisted Fairfield P.D. on a report of a vehicle that was all over the roadway on Hwy 84 E. Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail for driving while intoxicated and no operator’s license. Deputy was sent to CR 340 to assist a subject with cattle that were running loose. Deputies, Trooper and Park Ranger responded to assist Fairfield P.D. on a report of 8 to 9 people that were fighting at the Holiday Inn Express. The caller reported that one person had been stabbed by a female subject. Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Dew VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 8 on IH-45 near the 188 mile marker with a mother that had passed out. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to S. 4th to speak to a lady that had called in about her dogs killing a neighbors chickens. Deputy assisted a motorist change a blown out tire on IH45 near the 194 mile marker. Park Ranger booked one into jail for possession of a controlled substance, unlawfully carrying a weapon and possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces). Deputy was sent to CR 1220 on a report of subjects that were shooting to close to the caller’s residence. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the District Court for a motion to adjudicate on a controlled substance charge. Butler VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 6 on CR 340 with a resident that was having stomach problems. Park Ranger was dispatched to assist a subject that had gotten locked in at the State Park after hours. Wortham P.D. booked one into jail for driving while intoxicated. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the County Court for possession of a controlled substance. Precinct #1 Commissioner Ward was notified of a tree that was across the roadway on CR 121. Deputy and Trooper assisted an elderly male subject on IH-45 that had been trying to flagged down traffic near the 195 mile marker. Deputy met with a subject on FM 80 S. about some tools that had been stolen from a truck.
Anderson Trooper, Don Southern Oaks VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a vehicle that lost control Don Anderson and was off the roadway in the water on Hwy 287 at the Wildlife Management entrance. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on Hogan Street in Kirvin. The area was found to be secure. Trooper, Donie VFD and Teague Medic 3 responded to a caller’s report that had struck a subject on a bicycle while backing out of their driveway. Dew VFD was dispatched to IH-45 on a report of grass that was smoking on the side of the road near the 194 mile marker. Trooper booked one into jail for driving while intoxicated and driving while license invalid. Deputy, Trooper, Dew VFD, Teague VFD and Teague Medic 3 responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed through a fence on Hwy 179 near CR 711. Precinct #4 Commissioner Ridge was notified of a report by a resident of a County Tractor that had shredded her tree and damaged her ditch on CR 141. Butler VFD was dispatched to a lift assist at a residence on FM 489 E. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces). Wortham P.D. was sent to N. 5th Street on a fraud report. Deputy was sent to CR 304 to meet with a subject about a spouse that was not following the child custody agreement. Deputy was dispatched to CR 360 to speak with a caller about a television, hunting bows and other items that had been stolen from a hunting cabin. Trooper assisted a stranded motorist on IH-45 near the 189 mile marker. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on Beachwood Drive. The house was found to be secure. Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a report of a car that had gone off the interstate and into the trees on IH-45 near the 186 mile marker. Deputy was sent to FM 2570
Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, May 9 11:11 AM-Officer Weinmann to PD to meet a complainant. 2:02 PM-Officer Weinmann on welfare concern. Tuesday, May 10 9:36 AM-Officer Weinmann assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. 11:16 AM-Officer Weinmann arrest subject on warrant. 12:03 PM-Officer Weinmann on minor wreck. 12:37 PM-Officer Weinmann assist EMS on medical emergency with subject having some mental issues. 2:34 PM-Officer Weinmann assist Fairfield Fire Department on report of possible fire. 7:14 PM-Officer Alexander and Palacios on alarm going off. 10:05 PM-Officer Alexander and Palacios on power line down in roadway. Wednesday, May 11 3:28 AM-Officer Alexander and Palacios on suspicious vehicle. 7:05 AM-Officer Markham and Gallegos on suspicious person. 9:07 AM-Officer Markham and Gallegos on minor wreck. 11:15 AM-Officer Gallegos on domestic, one subject gone on officer arrival. 3:04 PM-Officer Gallegos on missing money at store. 6:40 PM-Officer Orms on 911 call, all was ok. 8:34 PM-Officer Orms on alarm going off. 8:44 PM-Officer Orms on suspicious vehicle. Thursday, May 12 1:51 AM-Officer Orms on report of loud music, was advised to turn it down. 5:45 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. 9:48 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of subject staying in empty apartment. 10:24 AM-Officer Gallegos on suspicious vehicle. 10:30 AM-Officer Gallegos
on vehicle parked in roadway. 4:32 PM-Officer Gallegos to meet a complainant. 7:26 PM-Officer Orms to PD to meet a complainant over child custody issues. Friday, May 13 12:00 PM-Officer Markham and Sgt. Utsey assist on funeral escort. 12:06 PM-Officer Markham on minor wreck. 12:24 PM-Officer Markham assist on civil stand by. 1:47 PM-Officer Markham on report of reckless driver. 1:57 PM-Officer Markham on report of loud music. 6:14 PM-Officer Alexander and Palacios on major wreck. 7:57 PM-Officer Alexander and Palacios on alarm call. 9:10 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of subject riding bicycle in middle of roadway. 10:04 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious subjects. Saturday, May 14 12:58 AM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious vehicle. 2:53 AM-Officer Weinmann assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. 8:30 AM-Officer Markham and Frasier assist with subject that was unruly at ETMC ER. 4:32 PM-Officer Markham on missing property. 8:20 PM-Officer Alexander and Weinmann on report of possible intoxicated subject. 10:48 PM-Officer Alexander and Weinmann to meet a complainant. Sunday, May 15 8:53 AM-Officer Markham and Frasier assist with subject at ER. 5:53 PM-Officer Frasier and Palacios on report of reckless driver. 6:00 PM-Officer Frasier and Palacios on report of fight in progress, one subject arrested for agg assault.
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County Court for possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces), Deputy was sent to Donie on a report of a white horse that was out near the roadway on CR 941. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a suspicious person call after hours in the park by the Elementary. Deputy and Teague VFD responded to a grass fire that had been started by a fallen power line on 7th and China in Teague. Wortham P.D. was sent to 14th Street about a son that was harassing a father for money. Deputy transported one from the E.R. to the Crisis Center in Waco for a mental evaluation. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a welfare check on W. Riley. Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on IH-45 near the 205 mile marker. Deputy was dispatched to a loud music call on CR 1171. Deputy and TX DOT responded to a report of a large tree that had fallen onto the roadway on FM 2547. Fairfield VFD, Fairfield P.D. and TX DOT responded to a report of a power line that was down across the road on N. Fairway. Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the Austin Paroled Board for a parole violation. Deputy was sent to a residence on Hwy 75 S. in reference to the caller’s report that someone keeps knocking on his window late at night. Deputy took a report from a resident that advised that they had paid another person to fix a vehicle that never got fixed. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 920. The area was found to be secure. Deputy picked up a juvenile at the Limestone County Detention Center in Groesbeck for transport to court in Fairfield. Deputy, Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a crash report on IH-45 near the 192 mile marker. Deputy was sent to CR 340 on a domestic dispute. The caller advised that their sister-in-law was arguing and refusing to leave. Deputy was dispatched to CR 853 to put up cattle that were on the caller’s property. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding parole warrant that was issued by the Austin Parole Board. Jail Population - 67
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to speak with a caller about a domestic dispute. Deputy was dispatched to CR 1235 to assist the caller with a relative that “believes there is a man in her attic”. Deputy, Trooper and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a report by a resident that a vehicle had flown by their house and crashed into a tree at the dead end of the road on CR 529. Deputies assisted Teague P.D. with a domestic disturbance on S. 10th Avenue. Deputy was sent to a residence on Hwy 75 N. to assist the caller with a 12 year old male that was out of control. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a worker to the E.R. that had received injuries after a fall from heavy machinery at the Big Brown Mine. Trooper, Southern Oaks VFD, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a one-vehicle roll over on FM 488. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on FM 80 S. The area was found to be secure. Park Ranger assisted a stranded boater on the Fairfield Lake. Deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute between a father and a 16 year old son on Sandy Avenue. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an 85 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy booked one into jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued by the District Court for engaging in organized criminal activity and possession of a controlled substance. Fairfield Medic 6 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy was sent to CR 231 on a civil stand-by while one party moved out. Deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute between two subjects that were arguing at a residence on CR 813. Trooper, Depute, Streetman VFD, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of vehicle that had struck the bridge on IH-45 near the 211 mile marker. Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a deer on Hwy 75 S. near CR 660. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check on CR 190. Teague VFD responded to a smoke detector alarm at a residence on S. 9th Avenue. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the
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Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on May 10, 2016. Head count 1155
Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 1172 cattle May 14, 2016 with 202 sellers and 62 buyers. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows---------------------------------------65-80 Fat Cows-------------------------------------------55-74 Canner Cows--------------------------------------44-65 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls---------------------------------------90-104 Light Bulls-----------------------------------------87-97 Pairs Choice Pairs-----------------------------------2250-3125 Good Pairs------------------------------------1550-1775 Plain Pairs-------------------------------------1150-1475 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old------------------------1100-1800 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------220-290 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------195-230 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------150-217 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------140-180 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------130-174 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------125-160 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------115-141 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------235-250 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------165-230 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------135-190 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------130-167 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------125-160 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------115-150 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------105-127 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.
No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------160-220 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------160-215 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------150-175 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------140-160 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------130-150 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------150-210 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------140-190 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------135-160 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------130-155 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------115-135 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------72 to 81 Low Yielding---------------------------------65 to 70 Fats-------------------------------------------67 to 75 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------55 to 65 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 --------------------------88 to 105 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1800 to 2100 Young Fair------------------------------1400 to 1800 Aged Pairs------------------------------1000 to 1400 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 850 to 1675 Sale Every Tuesday
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REESTONE OUNTY Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by lenders, the interest rate is 3.125 percent. “As a general rule, a farmer must have suffered at least a 30 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding Texas Drilling Permits and Completions beginning December 26, 2015 through January 21, 2016 are percent loss of crop production or suffered any physical loss Statistics for April 2016 being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office located to be eligible for an FSA emergency loan under this disaster designation”, Nathan Philipello said. Producers participating in Franklin, TX, Nathan Philipello said last week. The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a Applications are also being accepted for emergency farm in the Federal Crop Insurance program will have to consider total of 683 original drilling permits in April 2016 compared loans for losses caused by Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and proceeds from those programs in determining their production to 848 in April 2015. The April total included 473 permits loss. Additionally, any insurance proceeds received by producers Flooding beginning March 7, 2016 through March 29, 2016. to drill new oil or gas wells, 12 to re-enter plugged well Good afternoon Brazos, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Linda, Leon, Limestone, as a result of the physical loss will have to be considered in bores and 198 for re-completions of existing well bores. The Madison, Robertson and Walker counties are some counties in determining their total loss. breakdown of well types for those permits issued April 2016 Applications for loans under emergency designation (from Texas recently named by President Obama, eligible for loans Please review the proof, I made some adjustments and corrections as well, since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about included 209 oil, 36 gas, 403 oil or gas, 25 injection, zero December 26, 2015 to January 21, 2016) will be accepted until to cover part of actual production and physical losses resulting that. All I had to go by was a small sticky note from an employee who has since moved on. service and 10 other permits. from the Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and November 15, 2016. In April 2016, Commission staff processed 873 oil, 120 gas, Applications for loans under this emergency designation Flooding. I still have time for changes or corrections as you see fit. 49 injection and five other completions compared to 1,867 Nathan Philipello said farmers may be eligible for loans of up (from March 7, 2016 through March 29, 2016) will be accepted oil, 314 gas, 125 injection and one other completions in to 100% of their actual losses or the operating loan needed until December 28, 2016. Please let us know if you would like us to begin running this ad in this week’s issue that we are currently working April 2015. Total well completions for 2016 year to date are to continue the agricultural business, whichever is less. For “Farmers should apply as soon as possible. Delays in applying going to press tomorrow. 4,499 down from 8,253 recorded during the same period farmers unable to obtainoncredit from private commercial could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays into in 2015. the new farming season”, Nathan Philipello said. Christy Jackson According to Baker Hughes Inc., the Texas rig count as of FSA is a credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. May 6 was 188, representing about 45 percent of all active Freestone It is authorized to County provideTimes disaster emergency loans to rigs in the United States. recognized farmers who NEWS work at and rely on farming for a 903-389-6397 For additional drilling permit and completion statistics, substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to visit the Commission’s website at http://www.rrc.texas.gov/ individual farmers who meet U.S. citizenship requirements and Freestone County, Texas by Jan Fielden oil-gas/research-and-statistics/well-information/monthlyto farming partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives in which drilling-completion-and-plugging-summaries/. U.S. citizenship requirements are met by individuals holding a The Middle Herd bull, Thorp, does not quite have the A district map is available on the Railroad Commission of majority interest. begging down pat like his Daddy, First Knight, did. First Texas website at The FSA office in Franklin, TX is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 Knight could work The Colonel into giving him cubes any http://www.rrc.texas.gov/media/21430/districts_ p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional Information regarding time he wanted them. But, he was smart about it. One color_8x11.pdf. Disaster Assistance Programs may be found online at http:// thing First Knight would always do would be to come About the Railroad Commission: Established in 1891, the disaster.fsa.usda.gov up to the barn alone. He made sure the cows weren’t Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency around him because he knew there would be so many of in the state. The Commission has a long and proud history them that he wouldn’t get very many cubes. First Knight of service to both Texas and to the nation, including almost also would stare The Colonel down. He would move up 100 years regulating the oil and gas industry. Additionally, and down in front of the barn if necessary just to be able the Commission has jurisdiction over alternative fuel s to stare at The Colonel sitting on the porch. Fourth Saturday recycling is Oak Road to be recycled by safety, natural gas utility, surface mining and intrastate No matter how many times, The Colonel would say to May 28th from 8:30 a.m. to Progressive Waste. Glass pipeline industries. Our mission is to serve Texas by our him, “no, I am not giving you any cubes”, he always ended 10:30 a.m. must be separated from other stewardship of natural resources and the environment, up giving First Knight cubes. How could he refuse him? Residents and businesses materials. our concern for personal and community safety, and our First Knight was such an unusual bull. He would jump are encouraged to bring their Any questions, please support of enhanced development and economic vitality for fences to get in another pasture, get out on the road, lay paper, plastic, aluminum, contact Nicole Crawford at the benefit of Texans. To learn more, visit www.rrc.texas. down and wait for us to come get him and put him back tin, glass and cardboard to Fairfield High School. gov. up. He also was known to kick up his heels when “his the FHS bus loop on Post girls” got out and were being brought back. Thorp, on the other hand, comes up any time but usually with the rest of the herd. He would be lucky to get one cube! He has looked at The Colonel on the porch but The Colonel stares him down instead of the other way around. Thorp will come to the barn, stick his head in and make noises that let you know he is there and what he wants. He is not pushy about it and if you tell him to go on he will…after a fashion. Thorp is still in the LEARNING STAGE of begging at the Red Oak Ranch.
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SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed at total of 550 head of cattle on Thursday, May 12, 2016, with 80 sellers and 50 buyers. Slaughter Cows & Bulls Boner---------------------------------------------------75-80 Breaker-------------------------------------------------80-84 Canner Cows------------------------------------------72-75 Thin-----------------------------------------------------62-68 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 ----------------------------95-103 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 -----------------------------92-95 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows-------------------------------1700-2100 Older Plain Bred--------------------------------1100-1300 Good Choice Pairs------------------------------2100-2400 Common Medium Pairs------------------------1300-1800 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Steers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------180-215 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------155-180 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------145-172 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------140-156 800-900 lbs----------------------------------------100-140 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 800-900
Heifers Good & Choice lbs----------------------------------------165-200 lbs----------------------------------------145-165 lbs----------------------------------------137-157 lbs----------------------------------------120-145 lbs----------------------------------------100-110
#2 & #3 type calves & yearlings $.10 to $.30 cwt lower
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CORSICANA LIVESTOCK GARY BARN BEN 903-654-8031 903-872-1631 903-879-3456 SALE EVERY TUESDAY Receipts from Corsicana Livestock for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 show a total of 306 head. Packer Cows----------------------------------------------------------- N/T Best Lean Cutter Cows----------------------------------------------69-73 Best Bone & Utility Cows--------------------------------------------66-71 Best Packer Bulls-----------------------------------------------------94-97 Stock Cows (3-5 yr w/calves – per pair)---------------------1600-1750 Stock Cows (5-8 month – per pair)----------------------------975-1000 Few Young Cows (2-3 yr old)---------------------------------1475-1600 Steers 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------160-185 400-500-------------------------------------------------------------155-170 500-600-------------------------------------------------------------140-155 600-700-------------------------------------------------------------132-137 700-800-------------------------------------------------------------125-132 Heifers/Best #1 Quality 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------160-180 400-500-------------------------------------------------------------150-160 500-600-------------------------------------------------------------134-148 600-700-------------------------------------------------------------125-130 700-800-------------------------------------------------------------115-122 These prices are for the Best #1 Quality Steers & Heifers. Prices trend lower according to quality, conditions, and fill.
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Continued from 1-A Join Fairfield Lake State Park on Saturday May, 21st for their annual Kid Fish Derby, beginning at 8 a.m. Grades Pre-k thru 8th will sign up at the day use area and each child will receive a T-Shirt, fishing pole and bait. Awards will be given and lunch served at noon. Park admission is free for this event. Shop a wide variety of vendors this weekend at A Square Affair in downtown Fairfield on Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square. There will be face painting, caricature drawings and free activities for the kids. Stop by the Chamber tent to enter a $100 gift drawing (winner announced at 2:00 p.m.). A benefit Car & Truck Show will be held Saturday, as well, in conjunction with A Square Affair. The Chuck Lyles benefit will be held May 21, 2016 in the parking lot of Community National Bank & Trust at 101 N. Mount Street from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be food vendors, music, raffle and door prizes. Entry fee for vehicles is $25; registration is from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Molly Keys will present a hot glass demonstration at Freestone County Art League on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1001 North 8th Avenue, Teague. The new Richland Chambers Lake Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 385A FM 416. Over 8 farms will sell fruits, herbs, grass-fed meats and more. The venue also features an organic market store with more healthy choices, open every Tuesday and Saturday.
New Commissioner Takes Oath for City of Streetman “I am happy to introduce to everyone our new City Commissioner, Ms. Barbara Polk,” states Streetman Mayor, Johnny Robinson at the Monday, May 16th meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Ms. Polk is the first African-American female to hold the title of Commissioner for the City of Streetman. Mayor Robinson, along with Ms. Polk, and incumbent commissioner, Heather Davis, were sworn in to office at the meeting prior to addressing orders of business. The City of Streetman was able to forgo an election this year due to the fact that there were no opponents in the race; therefore, each was duly elected into their respective positions. “I have always worked in a capacity where I can help people,” explains Ms Polk. “There are so many things I can do for this city; and running for this position is my way of contributing back to my family’s hometown.” With almost 100 years of family history in the Streetman area, Ms. Polk is the daughter of Claudia Perkins Polk and Fred Polk. A Fairfield High School Graduate, Mrs. Polk continued her education at Paul Quinn College in Waco where she earned a certificate in child care. Mrs. Polk recently retired from the Mexia State Supported Living Center (formerly known as the Mexia State School) where she served 37-years as a Residential Trainer and Supervisor. She also has a certificate as a Medication Aid and a certificate in EMT Basics. Ms. Polk was one of eight children. She had five sisters and two brothers. Her children are 35-year-old Antwuan Polk and 26-year-old Antwanise Jackson. Antwuan is an employed as a Texas One Roll Mill Tagger at NUCOR Steel in Jewett. He has two children, 15-year-old A.J. and 11-year-old Maya. Antwanise is a graduate of UT Tyler with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications; and she currently works in Marketing and Communication for Tyler Junior College. Ms. Polk is very proud of her kids and grandkids. She loves spending time with them. Her main hobby and stress relief is baking. “I just LOVE baking!!” she exclaimed. Mayor Robinson concluded the meeting by saying “To you Ms. Barbara Polk, I say THANK YOU! We look forward to working with you.” If you seen Ms. Polk out and about, be sure to welcome her to her new role for the City of Streetman. Nicole Schaefer, reporting
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Fairfield Looks at Annexation, Fire Dept. “We have a generation that sincerely believes we are not doing anything,” said Mayor Hill during the May 10, 2016 city Council meeting. “So, we are going try some new things.” They include continuing the Mayor’s Facebook page, having an open comments session prior to each meeting, and additional Council meetings that will be dedicated to one issue Jessie Earl Jones was the first person to utilize the open comments at this meeting, addressing a large and very tall pine tree across the street from his house. Council members, public works director and city administrator all weighed in on how to proceed. Among the actions taken during the council meeting last week was an approval to begin talks with the 10 to 15 homeowners in Oak Forest for possible annexation. Also during this meeting was a presentation from Fire Chief Matt Foree, who has been investigating the feasibility of creating a paid 24/7 fire department for the City of Fairfield. He described to the council what a 24 seven force would look like, utilizing both paid and volunteer firefighters. Those on the payroll would be required to have a EMT basic qualification. A paid crew would be at ready to answer calls, spending down time on cleaning and maintenance of gear, vehicles, and fire hydrants.
Foree has also been investigating possible grants that would help the city transition from a volunteer to a paid fire department. Council members approved pursuing the proposal, asking that Foree work with the City Administrator Jeff Looney on developing a hard budget that could be addressed in the near future. “I commend you for having the vision and foresight,“ says councilman Randy Johnson. “Not sure where we will get the money, but we need to work toward it,“ says councilman Joe Lee Kirgan. Council will meet again this Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. to canvass the election returns, making results final. As reported last week, this year‘s city election was observed by a representative from the Texas Secretary of State‘s office. The official report was not available at press time. Karen Leidy reporting.
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Primary season,” says Freestone County Republican Chair Doug Sanford. Once the Primaries are complete, voters are not bound to a particular party. You are free to vote for candidates of any political party during the General Election in November. Early Voting Poll Locations Those voting early may place their ballots each day this week at the Fairfield Conference Center located at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds at 839 East Commerce Street (Hwy 84) in Fairfield, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16 thru Friday, May 20. Wednesday, May 18, voters have the choice to vote at the following locations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: --Butler Community Center – FM 489, south of Hwy 84 in Butler --Dew School – Hwy 179 & FM 489 in Dew --Southern Oakes Clubhouse – North of FM 416 in St. Elmo --Teague City Hall – 105 South 4th Avenue in Teague --Wortham Community Center – East Main Street in Wortham Election Day May 24 Primary Run-Off Election Day is Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Below are the polling locations listed for each precinct: --Fairfield #1 – Fairfield Conference Center, 839 E. Commerce, Fairfield --Fairfield #2 – Dogan Cafeteria, S. Bateman, Fairfield --Donie #3 – First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 613 Walnut Street, Teague --Cotton Gin #4 – Cotton Gin Voting Bldg, FM 1366 North of Hwy 84, Cotton Gin --Teague #5 – First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 613 Walnut Street, Teague --Kirvin #6 – Kirvin Baptist Church Structure, #200 Main Street, Kirvin --Wortham #7 – Wortham Community Center, E. Main St., Wortham --St. Elmo #8 – Southern Oaks Clubhouse, North of FM 416, St. Elmo --Teague #9 – Church of Christ Teague, Central and North 8th Street, Teague --Freestone #10 – First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 613 Walnut Street, Teague --Butler #11 – Butler Community Center, FM 489, S. of US 84, Butler --Liberty #12 – Liberty Voting Center, County Roads 300 & 321 Intersection --Dew #13 – Dew School Library, Hwy. 179 & FM 489, Dew --Lanely #14 – Lanely Methodist Church, FM 489, Lanely --Streetman #15 – Streetman City Hall, E. Main St., Streetman Voter ID Requirements A voter mush show one of the following forms of photo ID before the voter may be accepted for voting in person: driver’s license, election ID certificate, personal ID card, or handgun license issued by the TX Department of Public Safety; U.S. military ID card that contains the person’s photograph; U.S. citizenship certificate that contains the person’s photograph; or a U.S. passport. The above ID must be current, or if expired, then it must have expired no more than 60 days before it is presented at the polling place. Contact the Secretary of State or your local voter registrar for information concerning exceptions to the photo ID requirement for certain voters with disabilities, voters with religious objections to being photographed, and voters affected by certain natural disasters. Visit www.votetexas.gov, or contact the Secretary of State’s office or your local voter registrar for the most updated information on the voter ID law. For questions, contact Linda Jarvis, Early Voting Clerk, at 903-389-2635. Or, contact your Freestone County Chairpersons: Doug Sanford, DVM – Republican and Opal Oliver – Democratic. Get out there and exercise your right to vote!
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SWEARING IN recently elected Teague Mayor Earnest Pack, new Alderman Melvin Mims, and Alderwoman Marie Hertenberger is City Administrator Judy Keally (far left). Following the ceremony, Mims participated in his first meeting of the Teague City Council, held Monday, May 16, 2016 as Alderman Place I. (Photo by Megan Hempel)
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Senior Appreciation Draw All Four County Centers for Food, Fellowship & Fun Seniors from each of the four Freestone County Senior Centers (Fairfield, Teague, Butler & Wortham), together with family and friends, gathered at the Fairfield center on North Bateman for fun, fellowship, lunch, and great door prizes. The annual Freestone County Senior Appreciation Luncheon was held Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with about 75 people in attendance. Fairfield’s Project Director, Stephanie Overall, welcomed everyone to the luncheon and introduced staff members from each location: Fairfield – Administrative Assistant, Rachael Richardson; Cook, Sherry Austin; Assistant Cook, Gloria Guajardo; and Meals on Wheels Deliverer, Robin Cox; Teague Manager, Alison King; Butler Manager, Juanita Manning; and Wortham Manager, Lynita Thornton. Leading the luncheon prayer was Lindale Phillips. Lunch included salad and fruit, chicken fried steak with gravy, mixed steamed veggies, potatoes au gratin, a roll, and cake for dessert. Following lunch, Stephanie and Rachael drew door prizes. Donations of prizes came from the following county businesses: Nappa Auto Parts, Lott’s Physical Therapy and Fitness Center, Lyle Oil, CC Farms, Red Hat Rentals, Hometown Pharmacy, Carroll Lumber, The Teague Chronicle, Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation, Déjà Vu, Robinson Trading Post, Pizza Hut- Fairfield, Freestone County Times, Loves Truck Stop, Hair Trends, Teague Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pharmacy Plus, Roger & Vondra Brooke, Guardian Healthcare, Accessories Etc., Fairfield Quick Lube, Brookshire Brothers-Fairfield, The Fairfield Recorder, Mary Torres, Randall’s Barber Shop, Teague Auto Parts, 3W Ranch, Brenda’s Closet, Texas Home Health, Family Care of Texas, Freeman’s Flowers, Fairfield VFW, and Capps True Value Hardware and Ag Center. “We want to invite seniors to get out of their homes; and come to the centers for a good time,” explains Stephanie. “Our seniors and staff members have such a
great time together, and we enjoy serving our communities.” The Senior Citizens’ Centers offer seniors, 60 years and older, a place to come for fellowship, fun, games, bingo, various medical clinics, special presentations, and birthday celebrations. Fairfield is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Butler is Wednesdays only, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teague is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wortham is also 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., but is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Nicole Schaefer, reporting “Our seniors and staff members have such a great time together,” says Director Stephanie Overall (above right) as she call names for door prizes. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
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Roads and Bridges will be a priority (Completed by Luke Ward with many new bridges and approximately 100 miles of roads topped with many to be added). The Budget - (Completed by Luke Ward. Freestone County is among counties with the lowest tax rates in the state but still provides the citizens of Precinct 1 excellent service). Fresh, conservative ideas - (Completed by Luke Ward, was one of the first Conservative Commissioners in Freestone County who with his expertise and "fresh ideas" have made Precinct 1 an envy for other counties and Precincts our size. Promote Sound Economic Growth - (Completed by Luke Ward, by operating your Precinct in an efficient manner (often working alongside county employees) Luke has offered great service to the tax payers while keeping taxes low and supporting new business for Freestone County. Business as usual is not an option - Business as usual for Luke Ward consist of the above and Luke's strong and unwavering support for our Senior Citizens, Fire Departments, Sheriff Department, and Ambulance. Mr. Bonner's campaign platform has already been completed by Commissioner Luke Ward. Makes you wonder why he is running??????
RE-ELECT Luke Ward for Commissioner Pct. 1. As always your vote is appreciated. Luke Early Voting Starts May 16th, with Run Off May 24th
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Artist Shares Her Passion for Keys and Other Found Objects
The Rustic Brush and Buried Treasures “I’m pleased to announce the upcoming gallery showing of The Rustic Brush and Buried Treasures by artist Jeanette Curry, at The Painted Pony Art Gallery in downtown Teague on Saturday, May 28, 2016,” exclaims gallery owner Melinda Lee. Jeanette Curry is a mostly self-taught jack-of-all-trades in the art world; dabbling in photography, painting, repurposing, polymer clay, scrapbooking, zentangle, Chinese brush painting… and the list goes on! “I have a strange obsession with keys; and working with found objects is my passion,” she explains. One of the series on display is “Buried Treasures” where she takes all types of objects, such as broken jewelry, game pieces, boxes, books, vases, glass bottles… you name it, and creatively combines, repurposes, or alters them to create eclectic pieces of art. One of which this reporter has gladly added to her art collection! Included in the “Buried Treasures” are those keys she is so crazy about. You will find
them throughout the exhibit, so be on the lookout. The Rustic Brush line includes two series: 1) “A Brush With The Past” and 2) “Walk With Me,” where she begins each piece by taking photos with a 1930 Mamiya Medium Format Camera. She then prints the images in black and white onto specialized paper that allows her to paint directly onto it with either oil paints or colored pencils. Once she is finished, she seals the images with a special clear coat to preserve and protect it. Another option is to have the image printed onto canvas using the Giclee technique. Last Friday, May 13th, Jeanette hosted an artist’s workshop at the gallery and taught various art techniques. She has plans to do another workshop sometime this summer, but no date has been set as yet. A native of Dallas, 64-yearold Jeanette has ties to Teague through the family of her husband, Richard. The couple and their children have lived in Ennis for the past twelve
years. The Currys have six kids ranging in age from 14 to 44; the three youngest having been adopted; and also have four grandchildren. In addition, the couple has fostered more than 40 children over the past many years. Following retirement from the City of Dallas as the front desk receptionist for the Convention Center (where one of her commissioned art pieces hangs), Jeanette and her family took a year to live in an Expat Community in Panama. During her time in Panama, she was a member of the local art club where she learned the arts of zentangle and Chinese brush painting. Using these art techniques, the club made bookmarks to be sold as fundraising for the local library. Since returning from Panama, Jeanette has been focusing on her current lines of work which will be showcased at the end of this month. As a side note, four of Jeanette’s large pieces have been purchased by and are displayed in the Teague
Hot Glass Demo
at County Art League this Saturday, May 21 The Freestone County Art League will meet in the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1001 North 8th Avenue, Teague, TX, on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 10:00 am until around noon. Member Molly Keys will present a hot glass demonstration of a morning glory flower. She is a very talented artist and enjoys making beautiful art pieces. Since this will be the last meeting until September,
membership dues of $15.00 for the 2016-2017 year are due. Hostesses for the meeting are Ruth Bomer, Vicki Sandifer, and Maurine Day furnishing snack refreshments for the meeting. This will be a great meeting, and we hope to see everyone there. Members are encouraged to invite and/or bring guests, and the meeting is open to the
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public. Please come and help support art in the surrounding communities. We would like to wish all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day and hope their day was filled with sweet memories.
Library. To learn more about Jeanette, you can find her online at www.rusticbrushcollection. com or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/Jeanette.Curry. You can also follow The Painted Pony on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThePainted-Pony. The May 28th showing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Painted Pony is located at 514 Main Street in Teague, across from the Community Center. Nicole Schaefer, reporting
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--Obituaries Cynthia Diane Mims The Angel of Silence entered Cynthia Diane Mims’ life on May 8, 2016 at her residence in Dallas, Texas among loving family and devoted friends. The visitation will be Thursday, May 12th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm held at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, May 13th at 11:00am, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 700 W. Feeder Rd., Fairfield, Texas, Rev. E.A. Anderson-Pastor; Officiating Minister-Min. Jesse Jones; and Eulogist, Rev. W.C. Anderson. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Fairfield, Texas. Diane was the fourth child born to Edd Wesley Mims and Mary Ella Mims of Fairfield, Texas on February 7, 1961. She attended Dogan School and Fairfield High School in Fairfield. Diane was a woman of strong faith. No matter the day, she would always throw up her hands and say, “God is Good!” She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Southside Church of Christ. Diane was also a faithful member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. E.A. Anderson, Pastor and Rev. W.C. Anderson, CoPastor, until her health began to decline. Diane was employed as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for a number of years. She was
Tish Hatton Tish Hatton, 46, of Fairfield, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Sugar Land. Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Lake Chapel Cemetery with Dr. Ken Pruitt, pastor of First Baptist Church of Fairfield officiating. Tish was born October 29, 1969 in Texarkana. She came to Fairfield in 1982 and graduated in the top 15% of her class at Fairfield High School in 1988. While at F.H.S. Tish was a cheerleader, played basketball and was a member of the Beta Club Honor Society.
known for her cooking skills and she worked as a Dietary Aide for 26 years. She was employed at McGee Nursing Home for 16 years, and the Teague Nursing Home for 10 years. Some of her hobbies included Bingo, cooking, traveling, sports, coaching, and being around family and special friends. Diane will be missed dearly, especially for her smile and loving ways. Those left to cherish her memories most are: Her father, Edd Wesley Mims of Fairfield; sons, Jerome Mims (Carolyn Adams) of Mexia; O’Br. yan Dyson, and Ashton Dyson (Serita) both of Dallas; daughter, Alicia Dyson of Dallas; brothers, Clinton Lucas and wife, Shirley of Corsicana; Clifford Wayne Lucas and wife, Betty of Natchitoches, Louisiana; Zach Mims and wife, Leila of Fairfield; sisters, Minnie Mims and Mary Mims, both of Fairfield; Vickie Johnson of Houston; aunts, Eva Burns of Fairfield; Odessa Moore of Ft. Worth; great aunts, Mildred Andy and Martha Govan, both of Fairfield; Her one and only living granddaughter that she loved so, Ty’Ariah Mims of Teague; special nephews and nieces, Mercedes Mims and son, “Lil Madden Jones” of Fairfield; niece, Ma’Kayla “Mama Rabbit” Mims of Fairfield; Tamara “Cookie” Pikes, Dae’Ja Lucas, both of Natchitoches, LA; nephew, Martez McElroy of Fairfield; Zachariah “Lil Zack” Mims of Denton; Clinton Jr. “Lil CJ” Lucas of Corsicana; very special friends, Sonia Faulk, Daphne White, Jackie Jackson Alford, Tammy Holly, Jean Thomas, Johnnie Canady and family; and a host of other loving relatives and special friends. A heart-felt thank you to Ms. Vivan from Radiant Care Hospice. We pray that God blesses the works of your hands. Because of your love, support and most of all you care, this transition seemed so light. Your love and care will never be forgotten…blessings from on high.
For a number of years Tish was a service advisor at Fairfield Ford, later Performance Ford; and was the recipient of numerous service awards. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Brianna Hatton of Fairfield; parents, Betty and Glenn McGinn of Fairfield; two sisters, Erica Barnes of Weatherford, TX and Holly McGinn of Fairfield; nieces and nephews, Amelia Simmons-Wells, Joshua Simmons, Haylie Barnes and Zachary Barnes; and one great-nephew, Joshua Simmons, Jr. 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
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Funeral Services, followed by cremation, will be held Saturday, May 14, at 2:00 PM in the Moore’s Angelic Funeral Chapel with Missionary Lisa Jones, Officiating and Minister Kayla Brown, Eulogist. Michael James Jackson (M. J.) was born in Corsicana, Texas to the parentage of Martha Ruth Jackson. He grew up in the Banks Stop Community of Fairfield, and attended the Fairfield Public Schools. Michael received his Christian Education at Longs Chapel United Methodist Church in Fairfield and attended Faith Temple Ministry in Fairfield. He was a laborer and engaged The Angelic Hosts came for in building construction; and Michael James Jackson (M. J.) was last employment was with on Wednesday, May 4 on Hwy Sonic Drive-In Fairfield. His hobbies were football, 84, 1 mile east of Teague.
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Alberta L. Harvey was born on November 11, 1965 in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert Harvey, Sr. and Alberta M. Harvey. The family of Alberta L. Harvey let her go with the Angelic Host on May 5, 2016. Viewing and visitation was at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home Chapel Friday, May 13th from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Services were held at Moore’s Angelic Chapel, Teague, TX on Saturday, May 14th at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in the Grove Island Cemetery, Teague, TX. Ms. Harvey attended Byram High School in Jackson, Mississippi. She also attended Tyler Jr. College in Tyler, TX and Navarro Jr. College in Corsicana, TX. She received her Christian Education at Mt. Eva Missionary Baptist Church in Terry, Mississippi; Union Primitive Baptist Church in Teague and Salvation Lighthouse Church of God In Christ in Mexia. Ms. Harvey was employed at Shamrock Ministry in Tyler, TX; Texas and Security Support; and Mexia State School, Mexia, TX. Her passion was for reading, computer science, and spending time with “Pooh” (Ariana). She will best be remembered for her smile, goodness to others, her big heart, love for her family and faithfulness to God. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, Alberta M. Harvey and Robert Harvey, Sr. and brother, Paul Pelton. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Ariana Pelton of Tehuacana, TX; brothers Elveno Ray Pelton and wife Tina, Baton Rouge, LA; Robert Harvey, Jr. Smith, Alabama; and Howard Harvey, Mexia, TX; aunt Mary Lou Randle, Teague, TX; special cousins Alice Conner and Wanda Rice both of Teague, TX; special friends Shelley Keller, Paula Wheeler, and Janella Cornstubble, all of Tyler, TX; and Joseph Foley, Mexia, TX; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Visit our website, Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home.com to sign the guest book and light a candle.
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basketball and other sports. Michael will be remembered most for always being helpful, smiling and his gold teeth. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha Grayson; grandfather, Lawrence Talley; aunt, Fannie Sue; and sister, Gwendolyn Jackson. Those who will cherish his memory most are his mother, Martha Ruth Jackson of Fairfield; brothers Carlos Means and Keithon Shed, both of Fairfield; Rondrick Means, Fairfield; Justin Whitehead, Dallas; Aunts Katie Ruth Mosley, Austin, TX; Fiance Tracey Sims, Teague; Cousins Donn Gamble, Elgin, TX; Kristie Moseley, Round Rock, TX; Antoine Mosley, Austin, TX; Weldon Alexander, Fairfield; other relatives and friends.
Cade Cemetery Memorial Sun., June 5 Cade Cemetery Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Streetman, Texas. Catered Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. In order for officers to plan for lunch, let us know the number attending by May 30. Please respond to F. A. Coleman, 903-641-9469 or coleman@ valornet.com; or James C. Cooper, (832) 477-3488 or james@cooperinc.com. Visit online at www. cadecemetery.com
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The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held a regular meeting on April 13 at Gibbs Memorial Library with Regent Kathleen McKee presiding. The invocation was given by Chaplain Ann Gokey, followed by the members repeating the DAR ritual, the pledge of allegiance to the American flag, the salute to the Texas flag, the American’s Creed, and the preamble to the Constitution. Ms. McKee read the President General’s monthly letter to all chapters, and Sandra McLeod gave the National Defense report. Jackie Tidwell, American History Committee Chairman, welcomed the winners of this year’s American History essay contest. The contest was open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in area schools. This year is the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act, and the essay was to be written Drive One on how a colonial family would have reacted to the provisions of this act. Sixth grade winner was Keylan Asberry of Groesbeck, Come By and See Our Friendly Sales seventh grade winner was Ella Sanford of Groesbeck, and Staff for a Great No Pressure Deal! eighth grade winner was Jackson Tacker of Wortham. Each winner read his essay and was presented with a certificate by Pamela Marshall, shown at left, presented a video of NSDAR Ms. Tidwell. national headquarters in Washington at the April meeting and After the students and their sponsors and families left to return explained the goal of establishing a permanent endowment to provide funds for present and future restoration of the to school, the regular meeting resumed. The minutes of the historic buildings in Washington. Ms. Marshall is Regent of March meeting were read by Recording Secretary Nancy Rula, the Come and Take It Chapter of Bryan and State Chairman and Nancy McSwane gave the treasurer’s report. Registrar of the Guardian Trust Campaign Committee. Also shown Billie Bournias reported that our chapter has 178 members. is Kathleen McKee, regent of the Jonathan Hardin Chapter. Rita Walker gave the Indian minute report. Ms. McKee Barrentine Eric Harwell (Submitted James Photos) reported that Mary Ann Space has been a member of DAR for Sam Judd Garlan Steed 50 years and was issued a special invitation to attend the May meeting for recognition. She will be unable to attend, so the 50 year certificate will be mailed to her in Georgetown. Pamela Marshall, regent of the Come and Take It Chapter in Bryan and State Chairman of the HOME • AUTO Guardian Trust Campaign Committee, presented a video explaining the INSURANCE goal of establishing a permanent endowment to provide financial security for future preservation and restoration of our DAR home in Washington and will fund immediate restoration needs at Constitution Hall. The goal is to raise $25 million. Texas DAR has set a goal Hours a Day to raise24 $2.5 million for this project. Flatt Stationers Inc · The next meeting will Website (254) be May ·11, and562new Jackie Tidwell, chairman of the American History Committee, Jonathan Hardin Chapter of NSDAR, is officers will be installed. shown with this year’s winners in the Christopher Columbus essay contest. The winners were special 3843 Special guest will be the guests along with parents and teachers at the April meeting. The winners are Jackson Tacker, 8th 205 N McKinney St · Texas State Regent, Judy grader from Wortham, Ella Samford, 7th grade from Groesbeck, and Keylan Asberry, 6th grade of Mexia Ostler. · Groesbeck. P.O. Box 307
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Memorial Day Service Planned by VFW Post The Wilbur H Bailey Memorial Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America will conduct its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 31, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Pavilion at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds on Fairfield. Following the service, the Post and its Auxiliary will travel to Fairfield Cemetery to place flags on veteran’s graves. All are invited to attend and participate.
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--Viewpoints Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times Dear Editor, A German Lesson In the late 1950’s I had the honor of serving in the U.S. Army for two years and was privileged to have for a duty station, the Artillery School at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. My pay was $76 per month, and I was proud to wear that uniform. Many foreign officers attended the school, mostly from NATO countries, and I became very well acquainted with a West German battalion commander, Colonel Lutz, a
veteran artillery officer from WW II. One day I asked him why the army had allowed the Nazis to take over their country. He patiently and insightfully explained that Germany had been at a critical crossroads at the time, that there were only two choices then: the communists who had vowed to make Germany a soviet satellite, nationalize businesses and industry, control more and more of people’s individual rights, and dilute the national character… or the Nazis who promised
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to retain private property rights, strengthen the armed forces, restore national pride, put more people to work in the private sector and less dependent on government relief, and reduce the tax burden on working families. At the time of the 1932 election, more German men and women were on some type of government entitlement than ever before in the history of the country. Leftists and trade unions (and the depression) had a stranglehold on the weak economy, and the tax bite squeezed the middle class most painfully. Today we stand at a similar but not exactly same crossroad: the Left [tax and spend liberals] who promise to “continue Obama’s legacy” to quote Hillary…or the Right who promise to reduce the squeeze on middle class Americans, strengthen the armed forces, retain American culture and values, reduce taxes, stop silently taking individual freedoms from us, and to Make America Great Again. The former would erase our borders, raise our taxes, further weaken our country, promote dependence on the government instead of on self, and continue the slide into socialism. No one knows what Trump can do as President of the United States; we do know what the Clintons and Obama have done (aside from becoming multi-millionaires), and it’s not pretty. Unlike the Germans in 1932, we do not face a foreign
danger with this election; the danger and the enemy are right here. I have had my fill of lying, self-seeking, pocketlining politicians who promise the moon and pick my pocket. Throw ‘em out! It’s time for a skilled manager to solve our problems, manage and restore the country, and right our ship. Some dyslexic readers seem to have missed my earlier Plain English for Liberals letter. I am not unhinged, nor do I write in hyperbole. I have no plans to arm up, form a local hit list, or hunt down imagined enemies in Freestone County. Perhaps in future Letters to the Editor, some subscribers would be more comfortable with larger type and smaller words. God Bless America El Sellers Fairfield, Texas ________________________ Dear Editor: Stop the High Speed Rail from taking Texas Land! Sign the petition at Capps True Value, Sam’s Restaurant or other local Businesses. Logan Wilson Mexia, Texas ________________________
Publisher's Desk Four individuals lost their lives in a horrific collision, to the heart break of families and friends. The reports heard of the crash, from responders and bystanders, made us want to hold our loved ones a little closer. The “Times” front page coverage of the accident focused on how the collision occurred; giving a complete and accurate account. As to the photos of the wreckage that were utilized, while they show the extensive damage to the vehicles, it is our practice not to show any evidence of any victims, at any time. Our first job as a newspaper is to inform our readers, even when the news is difficult to assimilate. It is our hope that stories of this nature will encourage us all to remember that life is precious; and, if it fashions just one driver to be more circumspect, then we have fulfilled our charge. Our hearts, and sincere condolences, go out to all the families affected.
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Bulldogs End Season with Loss at Home The top ranked Bosqueville Bulldogs got seven runs in the top of the third and coasted to an area win in the baseball playoffs, eliminating the Wortham Bulldogs 13-3 in Bulldog Ballpark on Friday in Wortham. Bosqueville struck first off starting pitcher Rudy Miller. Timothy Brummett had a two out single that move Jose Ayaly to third and Ayala scored on a passed ball to take a 1-0 lead. Wortham answered that run with one of their own in the bottom of the second. Trent Williams laced a single to left and Vontray Cooper came on as the courtesy runner. Miller singled down
the left field line and Cooper rounded third to score when the leftfielder bobble the ball. The next half inning was the clincher for Bosqueville. Jordan Fulmer tripled to deep right field and Kason Orr followed with a run scoring single. Wortham got two out in the inning and then Ayala had an RBI single and Bummett followed with one as well and the lead grew to 4-1. Zach Jones came into pitch and Ayala scored on a wild pitch and catcher Toby McClellan doubled and Bradberry singled. They both came home on Fulmer’s second hit of the inning, a 2RBI double up the middle for WORTHAM BULLDOG Jordan Lansford rounding bases with a nice triple scoring Cole Shivers the 8-1 lead. from First Base during the team’s last game of the season. (Photos by Jennifer Lansford) Wortham would cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Cole Shivers had an infield single to the shortstop. retired the side in the home half to win. Jordan Lansford stepped and launched a triple to deep right It was the second playoff game at Wortham in the playoff center field scoring Shivers. Williams followed with his second season for the first time in school history. They defeated Italy hit of the game with an RBI single scoring Lansford. The try in the first round and lost to a Bosqueville team that very well for more with the bases loaded was thwarted with two short fly could win the state title. outs and a double play on the second one. Wortham cut the Trent Williams, Jordan Lansford, Rudy Miller, Kalob Bowden TAKING A MOMENT during his last bat is Wortham Senior, Rudy lead to 9-3. and Braxton Whaley all played their final game at the high Miller, whose team lost out in Area play at home on Friday, May The Bosqueville Bulldogs closed the game in the top of the fifth school level. 12th against Bosqueville. Final score was 13-3. three hits and a stolen base to take a 13-3 lead and the defense Scott Batts reporting.
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Several area athletes braved the rainy conditions at the Mike A. Myers Center in Austin for the Texas Track and Field Meet last weekend. Mexia senior Tee Owens took the top spot in the Long Jump. Her second leap of 19’3.5” was enough to hold off Shanice Nelson of Cuero. Jasmyne Harris of Freeport Brazosport finished with the bronze medal. Owens won the event by nearly a foot over the nearest competitor. Fairfield freshman Iesha Jenkins has had a great amount of success in her first varsity year. She advanced to the state meet in the 400 meter dash. She did not make the medal stand with her ninth place finish but the experience had to have been very valuable. Tontyana Sanders of Waco Conally won the event with Marlee Serano of Sinton and Kaitlyn Matthews taking second and third. Senior Jasmine McQuirter of Teague had a sixth place finish in the 3A girls Long Jump. Her qualifying leap came on the fifth jump but it was shorter than the top three. Caira Pettway of Sunnyvale won the event and Kelcie Simmons of Leonard and Alexandria Madlock of Bangs were also medalists. The Mexia Blackcat boys took a 4x200 relay team to the Austin meet and finished just of the medal stand. Their fourth place finish was just off their regional qualifying time. Atlanta, who finished on the medal stand in the sprint relay, won the event. Stafford and Dallas Wilmer Hutchins claimed the other two medals. The Fairfield Eagles had Ryan Coleman in the discus throw. He fouled the only three times he attempted to register a distance and finished ninth in the event. Jacob Allen of Bullard took the first place finish followed by Connor Smith of Graham and Lane Michna of Lorena. Micha won the shot put. Scott Batts reporting.
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2nd Team Infielder – Lauran Adcock 2nd Team Outfielder – Jen Reed Honorable Mention – Meghan Peterson, Lauren Cole and Kealie House Named to Academic All-District include Jen Reed, Kaci Bachtel, Lauren Cole, Claire Partain, Abby Knight, Kara Doyle, Banner Monico, Katie Henrichs, Kealie House and Lauran Adcock.
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Commissioner, IMPORTANT! From the desk of Luke Ward, Pct. 1 Commissioner Precinct 1 My opponent says that he feels our precinct needs a change. Like my opponent's plan for the county, this statement just doesn't add up. In the last 20 years of my office as your commissioner, I came to office as the only conservative in the court, I have topped approximately 100 miles of Precinct 1 roads, our county has very near the lowest county taxes in the state, my voting record as your commissioner reflects my extreme support of business and economic growth, we have added new bridges (some with grants that came as no cost to you, the tax payer), and with our slim budget I have maintained a very modern fleet of equipment to serve you. With this equipment, I supervise the building of our roads. This means you don't have to wait or a contractor buddy to fix or build county roads. It will be the person you elected who does this and that person has the know-how. For my opponent to say "we need a change" and "Business as usual" is not an option must have forgotten what the county was like 20 years ago. Once again, his statement and plan just don't make since! Please look at my track record above then look at my opponent's track record over the last 20 years and let that guide your vote. As I said when I first ran to be your commissioner, I said I will be a FULL TIME WORKING COMMISSIONER and I have kept that promise. On May 24, lets allow the fat lady do one more solo and it be because you have elected Luke Ward, an experienced, hard working person in office and let my opponent go and get some needed experience somewhere else.
Thanks so much, Vote for Luke Ward, Commissioner Precinct 1, as always your vote will be appreciated. Early Voting May 16th - 20th Election Day May 24th
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FHS Grad U.S. Open Comes to Teague’s Receives NUCOR
Murray State College Softball Players Earn All-Region Awards Eight MSC softball players, including a FHS alum, were awarded All-Region honors for the 2016 season. Freshman pitcher Audrey Simpson, of Cuero, Texas, freshman catcher Sydnee Hinkle, of Justin, Texas, freshman infielder Selena Mendoza, of Mesquite, Texas, freshman utility Kayla Mitchell, of Fairfield, Texas and freshman infielder Shelby Wilson, of Mesquite, Texas were awarded First Team All-Region honors. Freshman pitcher Kira head, of Caney, Okla., freshman infielder Katie Caraway, of Durant, Okla. and freshman outfielder Randi Vincent, of Claremore, Okla. were awarded Second Team AllRegion honors. Players were nominated by MSC Head Coach Marie Stone, based on season statistics and performance. After nomination, nominees are then voted on by a group of NJCAA coaches. Players receiving All-Region honors will now be eligible for South Region Awards, which include players from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. “We are very proud of these young ladies! They have worked extremely hard all year, and I am not surprised to see these efforts recognized and rewarded,” Head Coach Marie Stone said. She continued, “We have established a standard of excellence for our players and program and each year I expect us to continue to improve in all areas. Next season we will start back up in August and set new goals and raise our standards and expectations. I am positive that our returners and new players will be ready for this challenge.” This season the MSC Softball Program set new single-season team records in home runs with 26, stolen bases with 45, hits with 382, runs with 218 and batting average with an average of .337.
Cole Beddingfield, a 2016 graduating senior at Fairfield High School, has been awarded a four-year scholarship in the amount of $12,800 from Nucor Corporation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and room & board. The Nucor Corporation Scholarship program, in its 42nd year, has awarded $80 million in scholarships to the children of its teammates. “Nucor is proud of its scholarship program and the benefit that it provides for its team members and their children,” said Thad Solomon, Vice-President and General Manager of the Nucor-Jewett division. “Contributing to their college education will not only create a positive impact on their future, but on our community’s future as well.” Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel products, with operating facilities primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel -- in bars, beams, sheet and plate; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; steel fasteners; metal building systems; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and HBI/DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America’s largest recycler.
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2016 is a big year at Caney Creek Lodge and Shooting Sports located in between Teague and Fairfield, Tx. This venue is only 95 miles south of Dallas and 60 miles west of Waco. With one major tournament, The Browning/ Briley Shoot under our belt in March, we are getting set for what is known in the Sporting Clays world as the “Super Bowl” of all tournaments.—the 2016 National Sporting Clays Association “US Open.” There will be over 1200 shooters from all over the country and world coming to our little piece of Texas, making this a truly “ Community Event. “ Since there are so many guests coming to Caney Creek, we have hired around 110 employees from the local community including Fairfield, Teague and Mexia to work the shoot. Over the weeklong event , all of the local restaurants, hotels, and stores will get to enjoy the company of these great competitors, just like we do at Caney Creek on a daily basis. Motels will be full as far away as Waco, Corsicana & Groesbeck for this shoot with motels in Fairfield, Mexia, Buffalo and Jewett filled up months in advance.
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In addition, Caney Creek Shooting Sports will host the Texas State Shoot the first week of September this year. While not as large as the US Open, this is also a huge event and financial boost to the entire region. At the US Open there will not just be shooting going on. With many great vendors and sponsors at the tournament, you will have the opportunity to browse and handle many of the newest and best products available to the competitive shooter, amateur shooter and hunter. With over 1400 registered targets available to shoot, there will be an event for every shooter young or old, big or small. There should be something there for everyone to enjoy. How often do you have the opportunity to witness a US Open for any sport! Also at this event, the cream of the crop of the Sporting Clays world will be shooting in the third leg of the PSCA Tour. The PSCA standing for Professional Sporting Clays Association is the professional division of Sporting Clays. Saturday night these Pro’s will put on a shooting exhibition that has to be seen to believe. Shot under the lights at night
at the PSCA Stadium close to the Lodge, it is something that you have to experience at least once in your life! So consider this an invitation to be a part of this or any of the events at the US Open starting May 31 thru June 5 at Caney Creek Lodge on CR 930 outside Teague. Then mark your calendars again for the Texas State Shoot in September. Experience Texas scenery, lifestyle, hospitality and a unique sports experience like only we can make happen at Caney Creek Lodge and Shooting Sports. Justin, Beth, Kitty, and the girls, as well as the staff look forward to showing our part of the sporting community just how great the people and cities of Fairfield, Teague and Mexia are to the world. This is a sport very popular with youth, men and women and is growing quickly. Televised tournaments are on the horizon. Check out our website at www.caneycreeklodge.net Owners of Caney Creek Lodge and Shooting Sports are Justin & Beth Bounds and Kitty Granger.
TVCC Spring Honors List Trinity Valley Community College recently released the academic honors lists for the Spring 2016 semester. Making the President’s Honor Roll are Fairfield students Harly R. Casey and Susan E. Roberson. Students who are enrolled full-time, receive no failing grades and secure an average of at least 4.0 grade points are listed on the President’s Honor Roll. Those who meet the same criteria but secure at least a 3.5 grade point average are listed on the Dean’s List.
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Coming to The ‘Times’ Next Week ‘The Good Folks of Lennox Valley’ A new feature, coming next week to the Freestone County Times, is a weekly serial named “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley,” by Kevin Slimp (pictured at right). Kevin says the original idea for the serial came while visiting with a friend from the small town of Lennox, South Dakota several years ago. For five years, he jotted ideas concerning the folks who lived in his fictional home town and eventually put those ideas into stories which you can read each week in this and scores of other newspapers across the country. Kevin visits hundreds of small towns each year in his role as “News Guru” in the publishing world and in his travels for “Ken and Kevin’s Road Trip,” a blog (kenandkevinroadtrip.com) that follows the travels of Kevin and his friend, Ken, through the back roads of North America. For 20 years, his syndicated columns related to publishing have been found in journals and industry publications on four continents. Through the years, he has garnered the nickname,
“Guru,” from many in the journalism world and many call him by that name today. Kevin says his inspiration for writing “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley” was to follow in the footsteps of his favorite childhood columnist, Lewis Grizzard, whose stories about his Georgia hometown were found in hundreds of newspapers each week. Through this weekly serial, we’ll meet the folks who make up Lennox Valley. We’ll get to know the clergy, the politicians, the local celebrities, the teenagers and others who call this place home. In his lifetime, Kevin has been a minister, a technology guru, a consultant, a popular speaker and a writer. He says the Syndicated Columnist and “News Guru,” Kevin Slimp, will people he’s met throughout the years make up the characters bring his humorous weekly serial named “The Good Folks of you will meet in Lennox Valley. Lennox Valley,” to The “Times” next week. Look for “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley” on the Entertainment page each week, beginning May 25, 2016. We trust you will enjoy the small town humor of Kevin Slimp.
Historic Reunion Grounds Receives Official Marker The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized THE W.L. MOODY CONFEDERATE REUNION GROUNDS as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Subject Marker. The designation honors the Confederate Reunion grounds an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will kick off the 2016 Freestone
County Fair Week and will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 10:00 am at the W.L Moody Reunion Fairgrounds. Speakers for the event will include Brad Pullin, Chairman of the Freestone County Historical Commission. The marker was sponsored by the W.L. Moody Memorial Park Campsite Association. They welcome the public to share in and witness this exciting historical event.
Picnic on the Grounds Next Sunday, May 29 Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site invites the public to come enjoy a Family Picnic Day on the grounds Sunday, May 29, 2016. Free admission for families to come out and enjoy the grounds from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Confederate Reunion Grounds SHS, 1738 FM 2705. The site is located approximately six miles southwest of Mexia at the intersection of FM 1633 and FM 2705. Information and Schedule of Events can be found at www.visitcrg.com.
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Fairfield First Graders Given Free Tooth Decay Kits by Local Masons
CELEBRATING MAY AND SUMMER birthdays at Fairfield Elementary with Birthday Book Club are (l-r and top-bottom) Robbie Williams, Alaina Baker, Landon Cockrell, Jaevion McElroy, Austin Bitting, Jesus Pina, Walker Scherer, Blake Brackens, Bryson Myers, Davie Pickens, Sydney Martin, Hadlie Morrison, Madyn Mitchael, Ruby Rodriguez, Chrystal Rodriguez, and Logan Williams. Not pictured are Mika Taffola & Hudson Little. (Photo submitted)
Fairfield, TX—All first graders at Fairfield Elementary School were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Fairfield Masonic Lodge, led by Sam Bournais, assembled and delivered more than 135 dental hygiene kits to the school. The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club, sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS), strives to prevent suffering from toothaches, reduce missed school days due to dental problems, and cut costs for dental treatment. Prevent tooth decay kits contain: a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, healthy teeth sticker, twominute timer (optimal brushing
time), Tips for Healthy Teeth educational info for parents in both Spanish and English, and a summary of MHS services. According to Oral Health In America: A Report of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease— five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Poor children are affected by this epidemic more frequently than other children, with nearly 12 times more restricted-activity days due to dental issues than children from higher-income families. With more than 1.5 million Texas children living in poverty, there is a great need for preventive dental care. Dental problems also directly affect success for
children, with more than 51 million school hours lost each year to dental-related illness. Teachers have judged both classroom performance and classroom behavior to be significantly poorer among children in need of dental care. Pain and suffering due to untreated dental disease can also lead to problems in eating and speaking. Masonic Home and School of Texas is a non-profit organization with a history of helping children across Texas for more than 100 years. Contact MHS by calling tollfree 1-877-203-9111; sending an email to info@mhstx.org; or by visiting the website, www.mhstx.org.
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Join Fairfield Lake State Park this Saturday May, 21st for their annual Kid Fish Derby. Grades Pre-k thru 8th will sign up at the day use area and each child will receive a T-Shirt, fishing pole and bait. Event will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Lunch will be served. Awards will be given. Admission is FREE for the event. Kid Fish Derby is sponsored by Fairfield Young Farmers, Centex Oilman’s Association, L&M Trophies, CETA, Jolly’s #4, Friends of Fairfield Lake State Park and Brookshire Brothers.
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p.m.). Also, be sure to stop by at the Car & Truck Show across the street at Community National Bank & Trust. This event will benefit Chuck Lyles, who is currently battling pancreatic cancer. A Square Affair event is FREE to all vendors! Vendors must be set up on the square by 8:00 a.m. (those arriving later will have to set up outside the barricades). No parking inside barricade
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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, 10 May 2016, at the Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana. The guest speaker was Dan Summerall, Capt., USN, Retired, who is the Operations Officer for the Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). Capt. Summerall spoke on the history of the CAF, which was organized by former military aviators in the Rio Grande Vally in the 1950s and chartered as a nonprofit organization in Sept 1961 to preserve and promote WWII military aircraft. The organization was originally known as the Confederate Air Force with a name change to the Commemorative Air Force on January 1, 2002. Collecting aircraft for nearly a half a century, the CAF has approximately 13,000 members and a fleet of more than 165 aircraft representing more than 60 different types—including planes from several foreign countries and other military conflicts since World War II. More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF’s fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history. The Headquarters of the CAF is now located at Dallas Executive Airport. CAF members live in every state and 28 foreign countries. Capt. Summerall also discussed the Corsicana Air Show (AIRSHOW 2016) which is scheduled for Saturday, 14 May, at the Corsicana Municipal Airport. Gates open for the show at 8:30 AM. http://www.coyotesquadron.org/airsho2016.htm Capt. Summerall was born in Corsicana and has family roots in Navarro Co. to 1846. He served with the USN around the globe and retired in Corsicana after 26 years of active duty. He has more than 5,000 flight hours, over 475 carrier landings on 12 operational carriers. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Nave Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster, and various campaign awards NARFE Chap. 1191 covers Ellis, Navarro and adjacent parts of the surrounding counties. Membership in NARFE is open to all active and retired federal employees and their spouses, former federal employees, and former spouses who are entitled to a federal survivor annuity. For more information, please call Midlothian at 972-268-5793 or 972-775-2463, Waxahachie - 469-939-8102, Ennis - 214-949-6197, Red Oak - 412-722-6307, or Corsicana - 903-874-3092. You may also go to www.narfe. org or http://www.dfwnarfe.net/Chapter1191/ChapterPage. html or see NARFE Chapter 1191 on Facebook.
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FIRST GRADE AROUND THE WORLD WINNER of the 2016 Around the World Math Bowl is Noah Hoskins of Ms. Amy Taylor’s class.
Freestone County Parade Participants in the Best Dressed Cowboy and Best Dressed Cowgirl, open for ages eight and under, will be judged at 6 p.m. in the parade line up. Cowgirl and Cowgirl participants must 8 years and under and be able to sit a horse by themselves, they can be lead by horse back or by a walker on the ground. There is not an entry fee, but an entry form MUST be filled out to ensure we have your child’s information for the announcer and newspapers. The entry can be taken over the phone for this event. For questions or to enter call Vanessa Smith at 903-389-6938, or Lisa Schick at 903-390-0934
Weather Whys: Land Spouts, Waterspouts, & Tornadoes
TAKING FIRST PLACE IN CLASS COMPETITION in the annual Math Bowl at Fairfield Elementary School is Mrs. April Campbell’s first grade class: front row (l-r) Kole Brackens, Jasmine Salazar, and Ashlynn Woodcock; middle row (l-r) Bella Falkner, Devlin McDonald, Jezely Rodriguez, Reese Beaver, Emely Yepez, Wyatt Haydon, and Tylan Davis; back row (l-r) Cullen Fryer, Caden Carroll, Daniel Boner, Kyser Gregory, Jaydin Weathered, Yahir Yepez, Ronny Walia, and Truett Rose. (Photos by Natalia Marsters)
TAKING HOME THE AROUND THE WORLD TITLE for second grade is J.D. Hanzelka of Ms. Mikki Riffenburg’s class.
Q: Topic: What is the difference between a land spout, a waterspout and a tornado? A: A land spout is a tornado that has formed from clouds that are not associated with a strong thunderstorm, explains Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “Because most tornadoes are formed from the rotating clouds in a supercell thunderstorm, they tend to be stronger than most land spouts,” he says. “A land spout is generally a short-lived and weak tornado characterized by a smooth tubular-shaped appearance, but some past land spouts have caused extensive damage.”
Mutton Bustin’ & Stick Riding at Freestone County Rodeo Get ready for some Mutton Bustin’ at the Freestone County Fair & Rodeo! Brave little boys and girls will compete for bragging rights and a champion buckle Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th before the rodeo performance at 7:30 p.m. Entries are limited to twenty competitors per night. Participants must be 3 years
LEHMAN’S FIRST PLACE CLASS WINNER in the second grade Math Bowl Competition is Mrs. Donna Jones’s class: front row (l-r) Shakayla Johnson, Armando Charles, and Bryce Moore; middle row (l-r) James Tula, J.R. Sims, Shayna Thornton, Lilly Antley, Bella Grecu, Riley York, and Blake Phillips; back row (l-r) A.J. Bitting, Jake Higgs, Humberto Rodriguez, Javon Jefferson, Rhett Ralstin, Jordyn Garcia, and Tate Lewis.
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Dew Students Graduate 8th Graders Move on to Higher Education
DEW ISD and the 8th Grade Class of 2016 proudly announce their commencement ceremony Thursday, May 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Dew Junior High Gymnasium. Transitioning to high school are (in no particular order) are Araya White, Chance Moore, Clark Travis, Cody Allen, Cody Fowler, Hayden Hardwick, Ja’Tyvian Abram-Gammons, Jenna Swinburn, Jonathan Payne, Travis White, and Warren Neal. (Photo submitted)
It has been a honor to serve you since the 2012 election. If I am re-elected it will be an honor to serve you again! I would like to re-introduce myself. I am currently the Constable for Precinct 3. I am working on my 4th year as Constable Pct. 3. My duties consist of serving civil process, warrants, and bailiff for Justice of the Peace court, Precinct 3. I have 20 plus years in law enforcement, with a master peace officer license. I feel, I have done a very good job for my first term.
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Spotlight Seniors’ Achievement in the Freestone County Times School is almost over, and high school graduating seniors are getting everything lined up to make their final walk across the stage. Celebrate the moment with a congratulation ad for your
graduate in the Freestone County Times. Contact Sherry at 903-3887006, or stop by our office at 401 E. Commerce in Fairfield, Texas. Over the next two weeks,
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New Barber Shop Makes the Cut
Bladez of Corey EXPERTLY WIELDING the ceremonial scissors, barber Corey Shed, owner of Bladez of Corey, cuts the ribbon at his new shop, located at 712 E. Commerce in Fairfield. Supporting Corey are proud family members including step-father Kenneth Griffin (left of Corey), grandmother Obra F. Shed (seated), and aunt Sheron Shed (standing), as well as representatives of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce (l-r) Lisa Schick, Administrative Assistant, Gail Farish, Secretary, and owner of Creations, and Brenda Shultz, Executive Director. Bladez of Corey is open Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Corey at 469-309-0332, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram. (Photo by Megan Hempel)
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CANEY CREEK LODGE / SHOOTING SPORTS is the Surprise Patrol Business of the Week. They are currently hard at work preparing for the 2016 U.S. Open on May 31st - June 5th. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce traveled to the Teague venue to present the official “welcome mat.” Enjoying the beautiful grounds at Caney Creek were Chamber Ambassador Nicole Ballard of Keller Williams Realtor; Caney Creek Lodge Owner Kitty Granger; Owner Justin Bounds; Head of Security Remo; Owner Beth Bounds; Asst. Operation Manager Dustin Baker; Lodge Manager Teresa Daniel; Course Manager Chris Berry; Operations Aubrey Davis; and Chamber Admin. Assistant Lisa Schick. For more info on upcoming events, please go to www.caneycreeklodge.net or call 903-388-5042. (Photo by Chamber Director Brenda Shultz)
ANDERSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Sale Every Wednesday at 12:00
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Danny Turner 903-724-9214
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Wesley Mortimer 254-379-3298 SALES Cody Lyddon 254-716-8487
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--Public Notice
May 18, 2016
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT AMENDMENT PERMIT NO. WQ0004298000 APPLICATION. Freestone Power Generation, LLC and Calpine Operating Services Company, Inc., 717 Texas Street, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77002, which operate a combined cycle electric power generation facility, have applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to amend Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0004298000 (EPA I.D. No. TX0123935) to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated wastewater to a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 1,250,000 gallons per day and not to exceed a daily maximum flow of 1,750,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 1366 Farm-to-Market Road 488, Fairfield, in Freestone County, Texas 75840. The discharge route is from the plant site via pipe directly to the Trinity River Above Lake Livingston. TCEQ received this application on January 25, 2016. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the Fairfield Library Association, 350 West Main Street, Fairfield, in Freestone County, Texas and at Palestine Public Library, 2000 South Loop 256, Suite 42, Palestine, in Anderson County, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=31.89&lng=-96.111666&zoom=13&t ype=r ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. CHANGE IN LAW: The Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 709, effective September 1, 2015, amending the requirements for comments and contested case hearings. This application is subject to those changes in law. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing,the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Further information may also be obtained fromFreestone Power Generation, LLC and Calpine Operating Services Company, Inc. at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Jaron Bergin, Calpine, at (713) 570-4631. Issuance Date: May 9, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Streetman anticipates a 2016 Contract award from the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs (TDA) for a Sewer Improvements project. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Professional Administrator or Service Provider (individual or firm) to administer the contract. Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: City Secretary PO Box 7 or 204 East Main, Streetman, TX 75859. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 2:00 pm on June 3, 2016, which is at least ten (10) days after this publication and contact dates of the RFP. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Streetman anticipates a 2016 Contract award from the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs (TDA) for a Sewer Improvements project. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering Firm to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: City Secretary PO Box 7 or 204 East Main, Streetman, TX 75859. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 2:00 pm on June 3, 2016, which is at least ten (10) days after this publication and contact dates of the RFP. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.
Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion a la Ciudad. The City of Streetman is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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--Public Notice Public Notice The City of Fairfield will be conducting a ground fogging program to abate mosquitoes in our city and surrounding areas. As weather permits, this process will be conducted over the course of 5 days with one additional fogging day to be determined as needed. Ground fogging is a preventive measure for disease control. Fogging times will begin, weather permitting, at approximately 8:00 p.m. CDST on Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27, 2016. Citizens are asked to stay indoors during the actual fogging process. The chemical used for fogging is called “Mosquito Master 412” from the Clarke Company. Material Safety Data Sheets regarding the chemical to be used will be provided to anyone requesting the information. Copies of the information are available at City Hall and the Police Department located at 222 S. Mount Street in Fairfield. In our continuing effort to keep our citizens informed about this important issue, the city will be enacting our Emergency Notification System and AM Radio Station 1610 with updated information. The system will call all citizens who have a telephone land line with updates on days and time for this fogging. Radio Station AM 1610 will also broadcast this information on a 24 hour cycle. Should you have any questions, contact City Hall at 903-389-2633. The City appreciates your cooperation and we are working hard to protect your health, welfare, and safety. Sincerely,
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Kathleen Kilpatrick Dodge, Deceased, cause number 8425, were granted to Julianne Dodge, residence address 235 CR 1044, Streetman, Texas 75859, and Gayleen Dodge Woodall, residence address 237 CR 1044, Streetman, Texas 75859, on October 20, 2015 by the Freestone County Court. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same to Julianne Dodge and Gayleen Dodge Woodall within the time prescribed by law. __________________________________________________
Clyde Woods, Public Works Director City of Fairfield __________________________
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The Teague Housing Authority is now accepting bids on the contract to paint unit interiors. Bids will include pricing on painting, priming and painting, painting excluding the ceiling (just walls), and painting with primer touch ups for each size unit (efficiency 1, 2, & 3 bedroom). Teague Housing Authority supplies paint and primer. The contract holder supplies all painting materials (rollers, tarps, etc.) Bids may be submitted in writing to the office or by email. To look at sample units, call the office to make an appointment. M-TH 8-1 205 S. 5th 254-739-2011 teaguehousing@ sbcglobal.net. Deadline for bids is 6/1/2016 __________________________
How to Deal with Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain All of us have experienced pain and discomfort in the muscles and joints at some point, especially with age. In most cases, the use of over the counter medications, hot/cold packs and rest help resolve the problem. Muscle and joint pain can be extremely troublesome to say the least. Some cases start with mild discomfort while others can become so severe that simple things like sitting, standing and walking become extremely painful, limiting day to day activities. Although physical therapy can improve any condition involving muscle and joint pain, certain conditions make ongoing physical therapy a necessity. These include: - Osteoarthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain - Fibromyalgia Provided by Lott Physical Therapy and Fitness Center.
Jordan Health Services Announces Appointment of Chief Information Officer Focused on building the nation’s premiere home care network delivering comprehensive management and oversight for healthcare’s most costly patients, Jordan Health Services is advancing its platform with increased investments in technology managed services suites. Supporting this initiative, Jordan is pleased to announce the appointment of David Marchand to the position of Chief Information Officer. David is familiar to the home care market, where as a key member of the Jordan team he has been developing technology and innovation since 2013. Dave initially engaged with Jordan to solidify the company’s security architecture, streamline and integrate various applications, and most recently advance Jordan’s proprietary ADL application and services model. David has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, designing and building innovative and transformative solutions for the healthcare, financial services, defense, aerospace, petroleum, travel, and telecommunications industries. “David has proven to be a valuable asset building a business capability that aligns with Jordan’s existing population health management programs and growth strategies,” stated Scott Herman, CEO, “Having worked with David in the services and provider spaces for the past 5 years, he understands the needs of providers, the demands of payors and sees the future of healthcare clearly. There
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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
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40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area 27 (+/-) on FM 489 & FCR 681 SOLD 114 (+/-) Acres open grazing land, fenced w/two ponds 10 Wooded Acres w/pond, 2 RVs & storage bldg. Great getaway close to town 23 (+/-) w/county road frontage on 3 sides, 2 ponds, good fencing
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FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Available. Water, Sewer & Trash included. Washer/Dryer Hookups. NO PETS. $475/month Call for details and an application. 903-389-3109 ________________________
Leasing 125 acres of hay production or cattle grazing, fenced, cross fenced, ponds. 936-645-2014 ________________________
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Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subjected to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rent Based on Income 1 BR - $460/$593 2 BR - $506/$659 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer” “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age”
TEAGUE HOUSING AUTHORITY has apartments available for those who qualify. Applications may be picked up at 205 S. 5th in Teague, or call 254/739-2011 to have one mailed to you. These apartments are for elderly/handicapped, disabled, family and/or singles. All are welcome to apply.
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#2080 $15,000 $255,000 #717 $60,000 #8058 $60,000 #220 $60,000
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is no one in the country better positioned to continue advancing our initiatives and help us realize our full continuum potential and value.” Prior to joining Jordan, David held senior level positions at several companies including President/CEO of Precision Genetics, focused on the advancement of precision medicine through genetic testing; Chief Information and Technology Officer at Accelion, providing management services to not for profit health systems to manage their post-acute offerings; and Chief Technology and Strategy Officer for Dell/ Perot Systems, developing or acquiring solutions to advance the digitization, integration, and intelligence of health information across the global healthcare continuum. Marchand will report to Scott Herman, CEO. He will assume leadership of strategic technology integration and initiatives and is a member of Jordan’s Executive Senior Leadership Team. About Jordan Health Services (www.jhsi.com) Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, TX, Jordan Health Services is one of the nation’s largest home care providers. With its unique blend of services including personal care, case management, skilled nursing, therapy, and hospice services, Jordan’s team of over 17,000 highly skilled and dedicated professionals provide care more than 28,000 adult and pediatric patients daily.
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-Mobile Homes for Rent2 Bed / 1 Bath Mobile Home for Rent in Wildwood (FCR 521). Central Air/Heat, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer. Electric paid by renter, Water furnished. $500 per month. 214-794-6681 ________________________
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RN’s & LVN’s Needed in Corsicana & Mexia, TX
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Drivers needed for long haul and regional carrier in Corsicana, TX Must have 2 years verifiable experience and a clean driving record. Pay is $0.38 per mile. New equipment. Please apply at:
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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 254772-8660 _______________________
BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS
OF FAIRFIELD is taking applications for Part-time Tobacco Barn, Bakery/Deli, Sackers, Stockers, & Cashiers
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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Carry-On Trailer Corp. located in Mexia, Texas is a major manufacturer of Utility and Cargo trailers.
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GARAGE SALE: Infant girl clothes, toddler boy clothes, ladies clothes and shoes, toys, misc. items. 102 CR 1267, Fairfield. Saturday, May 21st, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. ________________________
I BUY MINERAL RIGHTS. All sizes and percentages considered. 903-388-1679 ________________________
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.
BEEF MASTER BULLS FOR SALE. Seven Registered Red Bulls, 7-18 months old, $1,850 and up. Call 903-549-2932. In Palestine. ________________________
Delegates Attend Convention Freestone County Republicans, Fairfield High School Senior Make Their Mark During Texas State Convention SHARING A MOMENT WITH VICTOR THE ELEPHANT are Freestone County delegates attending the Texas Republican Convention this past weekend. They include (left-right) John Havens, Debbie Waddell, Julianne Dodge, Gayleen Dodge Woodall, Karen Albright and Andrew Garcia. Also attending, but not pictured, were Marshall McSwane and Marsha Black, among others. “Just got word that Drew Garcia has been elected as an alternate delegate to the National Republican convention,” announced Julianne Dodge on her Facebook page. “For a first-time state convention goer to get elected to national is unheard of,” she says. According to Julianne, this young man is a Fairfield High School Senior. Congratulations, Drew! (Photo submitted)
Lost Dogs
Coco and Drake went missing last week, May 12th about 2 miles south behind Brackens ranch off Hwy 84 (about 12 miles east of Fairfield, Texas). If found, please contact owner Rodney Gaston at 817-229-1547. A sizable reward is being offered to all responsible for their safe return.
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