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Capital Murder Case Moves Toward Trial “I
t’s not a run of the mill case. It’s an important case.” Judge Deborah Oakes Evans emphasizes the significance of capital murder charges facing Larson Edwin Moore III while presiding over the 87th District Court, Thursday, July 23, 2015. For the second and final time, Moore has been determined competent to stand trial - maybe as soon as August 17, 2015.
During the status hearing, Moore’s attorneys, Chad Morgan Also discussed was a note, allegedly written by Larson Moore, and David E. Moore, informed Judge Evans of their pending with what appeared to be blood on it. According to Moore’s request for additional DNA testing of potentially key pieces attorneys, fingerprinting was conducted on the paper, but not of evidence, collected from the crime scene in February of DNA testing. 2014. The defense reported that they are ready to proceed, provided According to Mr. Morgan, a $100 bill was allegedly found on -Capital Murderthe body of the victim, Marjorie Pevehouse, which he reports Page 3-A was not subjected to DNA analysis.
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uicide has again, presumably, taken the life of a young person in Fairfield, Texas. On Wednesday, July 22nd, at 9:32 p.m., Fairfield Police responded to a call from Billie Dunbar (grandfather of the victim) at 311 East Bradley, in Fairfield, according to Fairfield Chief of Police Kenny Bulger. The 17-year-old male was found shot in the head, apparently by his own hand, using a 22 pistol. When Fairfield EMS arrived, they found the young man was still alive and transported him to ETMC Fairfield. However, upon arrival, he had passed away, Chief Bulger shared. No suicide note was found, Chief Bulger revealed. Responding to the crisis were the Fairfield Police, Freestone County Sheriff’s deputies, the Highway Patrol and two Fairfield EMS
transports. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Theresa Farris, made the pronouncement of death. After a rash on suicides in Fairfield in late 2012 through 2013, Fairfield High School instituted the Jason Flatt Act to train teachers on how to identify signs that a student may be considering suicide and how to respond to that student. Fairfield High School Coach Kevin Childress has indicated that the training has saved lives of students. However, the deceased was not a Fairfield ISD student, as Chief Bulger indicated that he was not attending public school anywhere. The 84th Texas Legislature passed the Jason Flatt Texas in Honor of Jonathan Childers Act recently that will require all Texas teachers to undergo this training yearly. Jonathan Childers was
a promising 15-year-old student who took his life in 2013. The Childers family lobbied to get the act passed in order to keep other families from the pain that they have endured, as they told the Legislature in May 2015. Mary McDonald reporting. _____________________
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Tough Night for Congressman TEA Party Grills U.S. Rep. Flores
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ow many of you think America is on the wrong track?” U.S. House of Representative Bill Flores asks the Freestone County TEA Party on Monday, July 20, 2015. After 100 percent raised their hands, Congressman Flores, acknowledging that the crowd was mostly Conservative, says, “Even with Liberals, the percentage is 75.” It would appear, from questions asks by attendees CHATTING with constituents prior to the Freestone County following Congressman Flores’ TEA Party on Monday, July 20th is Congressman Bill Flores. brief presentation, that many were not happy with his job (Photo by Mary McDonald)
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performance. However, as the meeting progressed the tone seemed to shift to a more favorable one for the 17th District House Representative. In his presentation, Congressman Flores gave a
list of nine concerns and asks the gathering to select the one that they felt was the biggest issue facing America: After objecting to having to select only one, the group chose “Presidential Overreach.” According to Congressman Flores, “Jobs and the Economy” is usually selected
by individuals in other states, whose economy is not doing as well as Texas. “National Security,” he says, is the biggest concern among young people, as they struggle with news reports about ISIS and terrorist attacks.
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f Heart of Texas (HOT) Region Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) Center secures a federal grant, Freestone County could obtain a Mental Health (MH) Deputy, as brought before Commissioners Court on July 22, 2015 by Tom Thomas, Division Director.
Mr. Thomas explained that Freestone County will be joining four other counties to have one MH Deputy, and McLennan County would have 12. This team would
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 903. The residents advised that they had resolved their dispute. Deputy took a terroristic threat report on CR 341. Deputy took a family violence report on CR 926. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an 88 year old female to the E.R. that had injured her leg from a fall. Teague Medic 3 was dispatched to a Medic Alert alarm on FM 80 S. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. with a subject that was reported to be suicidal. Dew VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 6 with an 89 year old male that had sustained injuries after a fall. Deputy was dispatched to put up a black cow that was running loose near FM 27. Deputies assisted Fairfield P.D. and Fairfield Medic’s 6 & 8 on Bradley Street with subject that had a self inflicted gunshot injury. Deputy checked on a prowler report on Watson Street. Deputy took a terroristic threat report on CR 508. Fairfield Medic 8 was dispatched to a lift assist on Steward Lane. Wortham VFD, Streetman VFD responded along with the Richland VFD to a vehicle fire on Hwy 14 N. Deputy checked on a stranded motorist on Hwy 84 W. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. on an alarm call at Coles
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July 29, 2015 driven under the rear of an 18-wheeler trailer near the 196 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy was dispatched to a civil stand-by on Lakeshore while one party moved out. Deputy booked one into jail on an assault/family violence charge. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to Richardson Street to speak with a citizen about animals that had not appeared to have been fed in several days. Teague P.D. booked one into jail on a public intoxication charge. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on Pine Lane. The area was found to be secure. Deputy assisted a stranded motorist near the 183 mile marker of IH-45. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 58 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains and numbness in the left arm. Deputy, Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Judge Archibald, Fairfield Medic 6 and Dew VFD responded to a report of a resident was not responsive or breathing at a residence on Hwy 75 S. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. with a subject that was bleeding from an open wound to the head at the Valero station. Deputy was dispatched to put up 3 brown and white cows that were in the middle of the road on FM 833. Fairfield Medic 6 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Teague P.D booked one into jail for DWI with an open container. Fairfield Medic 6 transported a nursing home patient to the E.R. that was experiencing back pains and a severe cough. Deputy was dispatched to check on a man that was reported to be lying in the ditch near the 211 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy reported that the subject was having transmission problems and was waiting in the shade for help to arrive. Deputy took a burglary report on FM 416. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 57 year old to the E.R. that had been having heart problems. Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Hamilton approved a
pauper’s burial for a deceased nursing home resident. Deputy took a theft report on FM 489 E. The owner report that a very expensive grey goose had been stolen. Deputies and Wortham P.D. checked on a report of underage drinkers at a party in a field off CR 1040. Deputy took a disorderly conduct report on Hwy 84 W. Wortham P.D. assisted a citizen on E. Brazos. Trooper responded to a one vehicle crash on CR 920. Trooper assisted a stranded motorist near the 206 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. with a disturbance call at the Budget Inn. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on FM 489 W. The area was found to be secure. Deputy was dispatched to a loud music complaint on CR 360. The residents were contacted and advised to turn the music down. Deputy assisted Wortham P.D. on W. Brazos with a disturbance call. One party departed. Wortham P.D. assisted a motorist with two flat tires in the northbound lane of IH45. Deputy took a theft report on CR 1290. The complainant reported that a camper trailer was missing. Streetman VFD and Fairfield VFD responded to Hwy 75 N. to put out two hay bales that were one fire in the ditch. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an 18 month old baby to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing. Teague Medic 3 transported a 67 year old male to the E.R. in Mexia that was having heart problems. Deputy checked on a report of a suspicious person/vehicle parked at a gate on CR 411. The subject and vehicle were located and found to have run out of gas. Deputy, Southern Oaks VFD, Fairfield Medic 7 and Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Judge Hamilton responded to a report of a citizen that had died after his lawn mower fell on him. Teague VFD, Mexia VFD and Teague Medic 3 responded to a structure fire on CR 901. Jail Population – 60 And so it goes… _____________________
Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, July 20th 7:08 AM-Officer Hartley on suspicious vehicle. 8:09 AM-Officer Hartley on report of vehicle in ditch. 11:08 AM-Officer Hartley on credit card abuse. 11:27 AM-Officer Frasier on report of found property. 12:04 PM-Officer Hartley on report of missing medication. 5:21 PM-Officer Hartley on report of truck blocking the roadway. Tuesday, July 21st 4:12 AM-Officer Weinmann on alarm going off. 10:55 AM-Officer Frasier on suspicious subject. 1:14 PM-Officer Hartley on report of counterfeit 100 dollar bill. 2:16 PM-Officer Hartley on alarm going off. 11:53 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious person. Wednesday, July 22nd 1:12 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of loud music. 2:36 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. 2:57 AM-Officer Gallegos assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. 2:45 PM-Officer Palacios assist with unruly subject at ER. 3:13 PM-Officer Palacios on irate customer at restaurant. 5:47 PM-Officer Tharp on report of reckless driver. 9:32 PM-Officer Tharp on intoxicated subject. 10:03 PM-Officer Tharp, Frasier and Chief Bulger on death. Thursday, July 23rd 2:40 AM-Officer Tharp on alarm going off. 8:00 AM-Officer Palacios on report of reckless driver. 12:14 PM-Officer Palacios on found property. 1:27 PM-Officer Palacios on counterfeit 100 dollar bill. 10:15 PM-Officer Tharp on suspicious vehicle. Friday, July 24th 10:30 AM-Officer Hartley, Frasier, Sgt. Utsey and Chief Bulger assisted on funeral escort. 1:24 PM-Officer Frasier assisted Trooper on wreck. 4:54 PM-Officer Hartley on welfare check on subject laying on porch of vacant house. 6:12 PM-Officer Gallegos on 911 hang up, ended up being phone trouble. 10:38 PM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. Saturday, July 25th 12:51 AM-Officer Weinmann and Gallegos on report of loud music. 3:26 AM-Officer Gallegos and Weinmann on report of fight in progress, EMS called on subject bleeding. 8:39 AM-Officer Hartley on cows out. 9:29 AM-Officer Hartley to PD to meet a complainant on stolen property. 11:44 AM-Officer Frasier on minor wreck. 1:09 PM-Officer Hartley to PD to meet a complainant. 7:27 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of ATV on roadway. 8:20 PM-Officer Weinmann located subject on ATV on the roadway, subject was advised that they were not to be rode on the road. 8:27 PM-Officer Gallegos and Weinmann on report of lost dog, dog found later and was ok. 9:18 PM-Officer Weinmann to speak to a complainant. 11:27 PM-Officer Gallegos attempted to stop vehicle which fled but wrecked out a short time later and subject ran on foot. Sunday, July 26th 2:30 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. 2:40 PM-Officer Hartley on report of burglary of residence. 2:48 PM-Officer Frasier on reported disturbance.
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Continued from 1-A work as a unit, each being on call for the other. The MH Deputy will be part of the Freestone County Sheriff’s Department with all applicable benefits that a county employee earns. However, HOT Region MHMR, would reimburse the County for the MH Deputies’ salary and benefits. HOT Region MHMR will fully train the individual with respect to how to handle situations involving a citizen experiencing a mental crisis. However, the MH Deputy will also be able to go out to the home of a person, who is being treated for mental disorders, and provide encouragement for such things as ensuring that person is taking his medicine. The “matching” amount for the County would be to pay for such things as uniforms and provide the vehicle when making calls or responding to an emergency. The person would be hired by Sheriff Don Anderson and would be paid the normal salary of an officer. Sheriff Anderson has sent a letter of support for the program, Mr. Thomas revealed. Duties could include other officer related activities that might arise. The MH Deputy would be required to have a peace officer’s license, and, according to Mr. Thomas, would require a certain personality for the job. The Court approved sending a letter of support for the grant. It will be about a month, Mr. Thomas said, before they know if the grant has been secured. In other business, the Court drew seven names of citizens; three of these will join the nine elected County officers to make up the Grievance Committee for the new year. They are, in order drawn: Scott Holmes, Joel Black, Lindy Neill, David Fowler, Gerald Manning, Will McSwane, and Lloyd Lane. The first three individuals will be asked to serve. The other four were drawn in case the first three cannot serve. Lots 124, 125, and 126 in the Wilderness area were replatted by request of the owner and brought to the Court’s attention by Commissioner Precinct 4, Clyde Ridge, Jr. The ongoing budget workshop resumed, with Judge Linda Grant informing the Court that the final taxable value numbers will be out on July 24th. District Clerk, Teresa Black, requested a 5% pay raise for all county employees. Mrs. Black also wants her Chief Deputy’s salary to be raised to others in the County and would like to see all salary grades reviewed. Sheriff’s Executive Administrator, Lisa Robertson revealed the results of a survey she did regarding the salaries of jailers, deputies, and dispatchers in Anderson, Leon, Limestone, and Navarro Counties. She found the deputies beginning salaries ranged from $37,300 to $40,500, which she says is far more than Freestone County is paying. The jail and dispatchers salaries lag behind, as well. Ms. Robertson said the cost to the county to bring all these salaries up to be competitive with nearby counties is significant, more than $181,000, but necessary to keep the quality deputies, jailers, and dispatchers that the County has. Budget workshops will continue on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Mary McDonald reporting. ______________________
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“It was amazing how everyone came together, just like a big family,” says Cinnamon Archibald, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, concerning the response to a recent multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 45. Archibald complimented Freestone County’s emergency and law enforcement personnel during a recent Commissioners Court meeting, and later visited with the Freestone County Times about the incident, along with Theresa Farris, JP - Pct. 1; Billy Perez, Director of Fairfield EMS and L.J. McAdams, Lieutenant Jail Administrator for the Freestone County Sheriff’s Department. “Billy [Perez] worked his tail off,” says Farris, who referred to the EMS Director as “Superman” several times, complimenting his calm demeanor throughout the six-hour plus event, as victims were secured for transfer to area hospitals. A total of six helicopters were called in to assist with medical transport, along with EMS units from Fairfield, Teague, Mexia and Corsicana. Members of the Freestone County Sheriff’s Dept. coordinated both air and ground ambulances “like clockwork.” “Heather [of Streetman VFD] never stopped,” says Archibald, describing how the diminutive firefighter crawled into one of the vehicles and stayed with a female victim until she was safely
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extricated. The group relates how, when one fireman dropped down from the heat, another would immediately take their place. Fire Departments responding include volunteers from Fairfield, Streetman, Teague, Kirvin, Richland and Mexia. A tent was raised by DPS to provide responders some relief from the heat. Four cases of water were provided by Brookshire Brothers of Fairfield. Even a chest full of ice was produced by someone, thought to be one of the truckers caught in traffic. DPS Trooper Prater was Head Coordinator on the scene. Training, no doubt, contributed greatly to the seamless response of all those involved. Archibald relates how most of the county personnel working that day had together attended a Mass Fatality training course the month prior. According the McAdams, several volunteers stopped to render aid, including three nurses and two interpreters (one family of victims was Spanish speaking). Volunteers also included members of law enforcement, who responded in uniform on their day off. They included State Troopers, Game Wardens, Sheriff’s Deputies, Constables and Teague PD. “I don’t think people realize what these volunteers do, and the things they have
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Freestone County’s 87th District Court presided over several high profile cases Thursday, July 23, 2015. Among them, Dennis Ray Sandoval, the fugitive who led law enforcement on a thirteen day manhunt from Freestone to Dallas counties, made his court date in shackles Thursday, July 23, 2015, appearing before Judge Deborah Oakes Evans for arraignment. Sandoval made headlines and Texas’ 10 Most Wanted List in May when he escaped custody after being apprehended by the Teague Police Department on charges of criminal trespass. Also wanted by Leon County officials for failing to register as a sex offender, forgery, and drug possession, Sandoval was arraigned Thursday on charges of bail jumping and failure to appear, a felony offense. During a status hearing for a
felony forgery (govt/national inst/money/security) offense, Sandoval, represented by attorney Chad Morgan, pled not guilty. Another status hearing has been set for September 11th, with trial expected to take place October 25, 2015. On June 1st, while searching for Sandoval, Leon County Sheriff’s Deputies received a tip leading to a possible hiding place in Buffalo. Instead, they found three ounces of methamphetamines, an ounce of marijuana, and a cache of illegal prescription drugs and paraphernalia, as well as thirty-eight firearms, some of which were determined to be stolen; leading to the arrest of Leon Jefferies, Christopher Meuse, and Brittany Burleson. Next, Judge Deborah Oakes Evans scheduled a bench trial for Leo Frederick Hicks, accused of two counts of arson, for October 22, 2015
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Continued from 1-A The other six concerns Congressman Flores named were: Federal spending and Debt, Obamacare, Veteran’s benefits, climate change, and border control, and incompetence of the government. Congressman Flores states that he now chairs the Republican Study Committee, which he says has the largest caucus, and gave some examples of their accomplishments. However, Congressman Flores shares that, although the Republicans have the majority in the House and Senate, when a bill hits the President’s desk, he vetoes it. Further, they do not have enough votes to override that veto. Congressman Flores says that the House can stop the President through “appropriations bills,” that would stop the funding of the President’s endeavors. The House has introduced 12 appropriations bills recently, designed to “clip the ears of the bureaucrats.” However, Flores says that the democrats added language to ban the confederate flag to these, so Republicans refuse to approve them; thus, the bills died each time A firestorm of questions began when Mr. Flores asks for questions and/or comments. --“We are afraid; the last 17 months have been bad for us,” came one statement in the crowd. Acknowledging the comment, Congressman Flores states that politicians have got to stop putting “institution ahead of the Constitution.” --An individual says that he felt the System is accepting of the way things are happening and wanted to know why. Congressman Flores says new legislation is required to fix the problems, but the Senate “frustrates” that. --”it is not just the Senate that
ANSWERING a firestorm of questions is Congressman Bill Flores during the TEA Party Meeting on July 20th. _______________________________________________ is the problem,” responded another individual, “but the House as well.” Congressman Flores says that they had to gain bi-partisan agreement. --Sounding perplexed, one attendee shot back, “At this point, I don’t want to be bipartisan!” “Bi-partisan is a good thing,” Congressman Flores assures
her. He says that one example of bi-partisanship working is that both the Democrats and the Republicans support Israel. --“The local newspaper [Freestone County Times] reported that, according to the Conservative Review, you voted against a 2013 amendment that would
prevent the NSA from blanket metadata collection on Americans without authorization, can you explain why?” came another question. Mr. Flores says he voted against the amendment restricting the NSA because it was too binding. He says it would strip NSA from all data collection, including what needs to be collected. However, in 2015, Congressman Flores says, he voted in favor of the amendment that stopped blanket collections of data, and included that a warrant would be required to secure such information. --Regarding a question on the Iran Nuclear Agreement, Congressman Flores says Congress has 60 days, which started last week, to veto it. He feels that the House and Senate will agree to veto the agreement. However, President Obama will override their veto. Should the President decide to go to the UN and bypass Congress, the House would cut funding to his programs, he shares. “We will win [the Iran issue] over time,” he assured the gathering. --Congressman Flores indicates that on the first day a Republican President takes office, he will reverse all of Obama’s executive orders. “So the only hope America has is to elect a Republican President?” this reporter asks Congressman Flores. “That is right,” he agrees.
Fairfield Citywide Garage Sale Set for September 12th
Entry Forms Available Now As parents begin thinking of back to school shopping, the Fairfield Chamber is gearing up for the annual Citywide Garage Sale, being held Saturday, September 12th this year. This will be a perfect opportunity to get rid of those hand-me-downs, while making a little pocket money as well. Applications may be picked up at the
Chamber office at 900 W. Commerce. The $10 fee will get your address on the garage sale map that will be published in local newspapers. Application deadline is Friday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber officer at 903-389-5792 or via email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com
--When asks about impeachment, Congressman Flores says he and other Republicans cannot take the risk. “It would resurrect his failed presidency,” he says, Congress would come off as racists, and the president would look like a victim, Mr. Flores states. “The framers of the constitution did not think someone would openly violate the constitution,” he explained. “It is set up for the House to require only a simple majority, but the Senate requires 2/3 of the members to vote in favor, and the Republicans are 13 individuals short of that.” Congressman Flores further clarifies. Congressman Flores feels that Hillary Clinton carries too much “baggage” to be elected President, and, therefore, hopes she will be the Democratic candidate. However, he would like to see the Republican Presidential candidates “behave” during the debates. “There are only 6 or 7 debates until March [2016],” he says. --When asks about his voting record for raising the debt ceiling, Flores concedes that he had voted in favor of raising it twice, but only when he felt the additional funds would go toward spending in areas that were necessary. --When asks about his stance on Fast Track trade negotiations, Congressman Flores says he did not favor
the President’s ability to negotiate and secure these and then give them to Congress for approval. He states that free trade is good for America. --Another comment given was that the average American is not keeping informed – there is no communication. Congressman Flores responds that “if you have to explain it, you lose the battle.” Congressman Flores says he understood everyone’s frustration, but told of 26 acts that they had accomplished recently. --One individual commented about the White House being lit up in rainbow colors supporting the Supreme’s Court’s decision on gay marriage, but that the flag had not been lowered for the five servicemen that had been killed in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Congressman Flores says that President Obama knew that the attack was an act of terrorism, but would not back down [from his stance that it is not]. Congressman Flores says he would immediately submit a bill to get the flags lowered, which he felt would pass quickly, and President Obama would sign it. The flag over the White House was lowered the next day. Many of the TEA Party gathered around Congressman Flores following the meeting, to tell him they were glad he had been elected. Mary McDonald reporting.
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Realizing the Majesty of Goals Past District Governor Speaks to Lions Club “I feel like I’ve been a friend of the Fairfield Lions Club for a long time,” shared guest speaker Past District Governor (PDG) Sam Lindsey, at the Thursday, July 23rd meeting of the Fairfield Lions Club. Mr. Lindsey, and wife, fellow Lion Jodye, travelled from Hilltop Lakes, Texas to induct three new members and install the 2015-2016 officers to the Fairfield Lions Club. Currently, Mr. Lindsey is the endorsed candidate of Texas, and as such, will travel to Japan for the International Convention in June 2016 in hopes of being elected to represent the 26,000 Lions of Texas and members worldwide. PDG Lindsey shared his love of the organization with Fairfield Lions. He illustrated the Club’s mission by analyzing the purple and gold banners on display during the meeting. Purple, he says, represents the majesty of the Lions Club, their goals and aspirations.
“Purple speaks to what we as Lions can do,” he said, “We don’t realize what our reach is.” Gold illustrates the purity of the Club’s motives. Mr. Lindsey elaborated that charity is the reward when Lions give of themselves to provide happiness and opportunities for those they serve. The dual profiles of lions in the center of the banner provide a reminder to remember the past and look forward to the future. PDG Lindsey shared the history of the Texas Lions Camp, a project he has diligently supported as Director, Secretary, and fundraiser. Since its inception in 1953, the Lions Camp has provided a fun camp experience for 65,000 Texas children with disabilities. The generous donations of Lions Club members provide the chance for 1,500 children to attend for free each
summer. Lions’ donations contribute to the $2.5 million dollars it takes to maintain the camp and ensure that every child has the right to a happy childhood. Mr. Lindsey conducted the induction ceremony for new members Jerrianne Terry, Anita Padgett, and Charles Ethridge. Installed as the 2015-2016 club officers were President Olaf von Sehrwald, First Vice President Ann Gatlin, Second Vice President Emilee Terry, Third Vice President Brian Ingram, Treasurer Kevin Moller, and Secretary Catherine Ethridge. During the meeting, Vice President Ann Gatlin shared that the Lions Club fundraising booth at the Freestone County Fair netted $6,686. In the spirit of service, the Fairfield Lions Club voted to donate $100 to the Texas Lions Camp. Megan Hempel reporting ____________________
New Doctor Joins ETMC Clinic Dr. Mary Elias Sorial. D.O. will be joining Dr. Michael Orms, Dr. Joseph Berger, and. Dr. Darryl White, with Physicians’ Assistants, Dr. Jack Runyan and Lora Brown, at ETMC Fairfield’s Physicians Clinic on August 3, 2015. Having studied family medicine, Dr. Sorial’s practice will be treating all ages of patients from infancy to geriatrics. She also has musculoskeletal training to care for joints, ligaments, muscle, nerves and tendons. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2008, Dr. Sorial then earned her doctorate from Oklahoma University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa in 2012. Her residency at Saint Anthony Family Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was completed this year. Dr. Sorial is certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support (CRP and AFD), Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, and Neonatal Resuscitation. Her academic awards include a full scholarship through National Health Service Corps and the Grogg Family Student Osteopathic International Medicine Award; and she is a Gates Millennium Scholar. “The things that are most important to me are: my Coptic Orthodox faith in God, my husband, Peter, and family, and my career in family medicine,” the Egyptian born doctor, who is fluent in the Arabic language, shared. While attending school, she was a residency chaplain, serving family medicine residents with spiritual meetings and bible studies. Dr. Sorial’s many volunteer activities include: a two week mission trip, working with Coptic Orphans in
“WELCOME TO LIONISM!” says Past District Governor Sam Lindsey (far right) as he inducts new members into the Fairfield Lions Club. Pictured with their club sponsors are (l-r) new members Jerrianne Terry, with sponsor Emilee Terry, Anita Padgett (not pictured), sponsored by Kevin Moller, and Charles Ethridge with sponsor Catherine Ethridge. (Photo by Megan Hempel) ________________________________________________________________________
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Big T’s Festival August 14 & 15 Golden Circle Special Needs Association is a newly formed, 501(c)3 non-profit association organized in Fairfield, Texas in late 2014 to serve the local community by providing financial support to groups and individuals with special needs through various fundraising events. Their immediate goal is to help Big T’s Buddies Autism
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year at the Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas. This year’s event, to be held on August 14th & 15th, includes a professional rodeo, put on by Lancaster Pro Rodeo Association; BBQ Cook-off; carnival; petting zoo; arts/crafts fair; and live entertainment by Jarrett
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The Fairfield Library Association Board of Directors Invites: Patrons & Friends of the Fairfield Public Library to share in the 2015 “Library Honors Day” Celebration at Mary Moody Northen Library, located at 350 W. Main Street in Fairfield on Saturday, August 1st at 1 p.m. Egypt; a one week trip to Leon, Nicaragua with Just Hope; a week with Pros for Africa in Uganda and South Sudan; and three weeks with PREDISAN Clinics in Olancho, Honduras. It has been an excited couple of years for Dr. Sorial, having completed her residency in family medicine recently; acquiring a husband in September 2014; and purchasing a new house in Waxahachie, Texas. Her husband works for the FBI, as in interpreter in Dallas, so every weekday morning, he will head north from home, as she goes south to Fairfield. “I am excited to be here,” Dr. Sorial shared in a media interview, Tuesday, July 21st. To this, Clinic Manager, Marilyn Burwitz, responded, “And we are delighted to have her.” The Freestone County Times joins ETMC Fairfield Physicians Clinic in welcoming her. Mary McDonald reporting. _____________________
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--Obituaries Rudolph “Rudy” Smith, Jr. The Angelic Hosts came for Rudolph “Rudy” Smith, Jr., 79, of Mexia, on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas among loving family and devoted friends. A viewing was held Friday, July 24, 2015 from 10AM until 3PM at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas 75860. A viewing was from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at St. Luke UMC, 405 S. Belknap, Mexia, Texas 76667. Funeral Services were at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Northcrest Church of Christ, 918 Tehuacana Hwy, Mexia, Texas 76667 with Rev. Robert Campbell, Pastor, St. Luke UMC of Mexia, Texas serving as officiant. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Burial Park in Mexia, Texas. The first tee off was the birth of Rudolph Smith Jr. on April 23,1936 to Rudolph Smith Sr. and Lillian Lampkin Smith in Mexia, Texas. At the 1st hole, his parents raised him in a Christian home where he accepted Christ as his Savior. He began his education in Limestone County and graduated from Dunbar High School at the 12th hole. In the next tier he attended Texas Southern University. He then swung upwind and landed a hole in one when he married Deloris Bennett Smith at the 13th hole. At the 14th hole, he scored a perfect score of Par 6 with the birth of their 3 daughters and 3 sons. He worked diligently to provide for his family. He developed a love for music and
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Nathaniel Ryan Dunbar, 17, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Fairfield. Graveside funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Fairfield Cemetery with Bro. Don Thornton officiating.
became a singing recording artist with the Gospel Winds and lead singer of the Soul Searchers in Houston, Texas. He was an avid worker in the St. Luke United Methodist Church of Mexia, Texas where he served as Trustee, on the Finance Committee, and at the time of his death he served as the Pastor Parish Relations Chairman. You could find Rudy singing in the choir at St. Luke. He was an active member of the local chapter of the NAACP and the MLK association of Mexia. He was a Prairie View A&M University trail rider. He was a golf extremist that posed a challenge to all of his brothers, nephews, grandsons and friends that met him on the green. According to Rudy, he beat them all. Mr. Smith was featured in a Golf Periodical as an outstanding golfer in Houston, Texas. He took his final swing at the 18th hole on July 16, 2015, where God awarded him his Master’s green jacket. His mother (Lillian), father (Rudolph Sr.), wife (Deloris), son (Randall Tyrone Smith I) and granddaughter (Tiffanie Green) were there to cheer him on. He leaves a legacy to treasure the memories in his children: Shirley J. Best and husband, Ernesto, Houston, TX; Melva J. McQueen and husband, Eddie, Cypress, TX; Diann Smith “Baby Girl” Manning, Houston, TX; Rodney R. Smith and wife, Beverly, Rosharon, TX; Ramon D. Smith, Houston, TX; his grandchildren: Omar Best, Kalani McQueen, Toure Best, Rickyll Lee, Travis Smith, Randall Smith II, Jeriamy Smith, and Cameron Smith: his great grandchildren: Tyler Woods, Timothy Green, Khairan McQueen-Clayton, Makayla Smith, Maliyah Smith, Malia Reed; his siblings: Millard Smith, Nettie Cook, Mattie Ware, Kathleen Lyons and husband Leroy, Bobbie Tankersley and husband, David, and James Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home will serve the family of Rudolph Smith, Jr. Visit our website at http:// www.mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guest book and light a candle. _______________________
Interment followed. Nathaniel was born November 7, 1997 in Dallas, Texas. He had been a Fairfield resident for two years having moved from Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a brother, Caleb Dunbar on March 8, 2015 and a grandmother, Patricia Dunbar. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jennifer Dunbar of Fairfield; a grandfather, Billie Frank Dunbar of Fairfield; one sister, Zoe Dunbar of Fairfield; one brother, Robbie Burns of Ardmore, OK; aunts and uncles, Kevin and Tawnia Dunbar; Wayne and Melanie Dunbar; Richard and Carrie Hudson; Stephen and Heather Saunders; five cousins, Chelsey; Crissy, Courtney, Spencer and Benjamin. 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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Kathleen Kilpatrick Dodge “Graduation” Services were held Saturday, July 25, 2015, for Kathleen Kilpatrick Dodge, 84, of Streetman, who passed away Thursday, July 23, at her home. Kathleen was born on July 4, 1931, and raised in Cleburne, Texas, to Robert Andrew and Jessie Marie Kilpatrick. She attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Texas. She married William Henry Dodge, Jr. of Wortham, and they raised five children – four daughters and a son. She was a long-time rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Fairfield, retiring after a 23-year career in 2000 and continued running the family ranch in Streetman, raising cattle and her beloved horses. Kathleen was a loving wife; a mother who taught her children to be brave, independent and to seize life by the horns; and a grandmother who was her grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader. They were always safe; their band was always the best and they were the smartest, funniest kid in the room. And to many of her customers, she was the best mail lady they ever had. Kathleen is released in loving celebration by her children and grandchildren who adored her: Colleen & Stephen Range of Waco, Sherilyn Dodge of Streetman, Gayleen and Randy Woodall of Streetman, and Julianne Dodge of Streetman. Kathleen is survived by a son, William and Rebecca Dodge of Fairfield, her sister, Carol Marie Robinson of Phoenix, Arizona, and her sistersin-law, Abigail and Charlie Parham of Abilene and Nancy Kilpatrick of Cleburne and many nieces and nephews. Kathleen had 16 grandchildren: David McCurry, Melissa and Mitchel Isenhower, Andrew and Elizabeth Woodall, Eric Woodall, Robin Woodall, Ryan and Christina Woodall, Brady Woodall, Carmen & Josh Miller, Chad and Mandy Range, Dustin Dodge and Dalton Dodge. She had 12 great-grandchildren: Lauren and Garrett Isenhower; Addison and Drew Woodall; Paul, Samuel, William and Anna Woodall; Asher and Luke Miller, and Emmaleah and Mason Range. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Dodge, Jr. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, July 25, at the Wortham Cemetery, and a “Celebration of Kathleen” will be held on Saturday, August 22, at Caney Baptist Church. Her life was one of joy and light and laughter, and she will be remembered and honored for the gifts she bestowed on her family and friends. Memorials can be made to the Kirvin Volunteer Fire Department, 439 Sessions Street, Kirvin, Texas, 75848, or to the Streetman Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 101 Streetman, Texas, 75859. _______________________
Shirley Ann Warren, resident of Fairfield, passed away in Fairfield on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the age of 62. She was born in Waco, Texas on February 12, 1953 to James Armstrong and Joanne Crook Armstrong. She attended Fairfield Christian Center until her health got to the pint where she was unable to attend. Shirley was a homemaker raising five children and making sure everything was there that they needed. She was known for her cleaning and keeping everything organized and in place, as well as, her cooking and sewing. She enjoyed writing poems and loved her dogs and birds. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Troy Clovis Warren Sr. of Fairfield. Children; Troy Clovis Warren Jr. of Fairfield, Rodney J. Warren of Streetman, Mary Joanne Warren of Fairfield, Sandy Dean Warren of Fairfield and Kelly Ercell Warren of Fairfield. Grandchildren; Amanda Warren, Brooke Warren, Emily Warren, Krece Warren, Michael Grounds and Derek Grounds and two great grandchildren. She is also survive by one brother Jimmy Crook of Crockett. Graveside services were held on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015, 11:00 am at Fairfield Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com Arrangements by GriffinRoughton Funeral Home, Fairfield. _______________________
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Continued from 1-B Zoch & the OSR Band (Friday night) and Diamondback Texas (Saturday night). They are currently looking for sponsors for our event. Sponsor levels are as follows: Platinum: $2,500 – Advertising includes logo on our webpage, name on newspaper ads & sponsor boards, and 6 passes. Gold: $1,000 – Advertising includes name listing on newspaper ads & sponsor boards, and 4 passes. Silver: $500 – Advertising includes name listing on sponsor boards, and 2 passes. Any and all donations are welcomed and
Joyce M. Moore, 89, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Fairfield. Funeral services were held Friday, July 24, 2015 at Capps Memorial Chapel with Rev. Terry Bunch officiating. Interment followed at Fairfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Adrian Moore, Harry Moore, David Childs, Bruce Childs, Glenn McGinn and Larry Childs. Mrs. Moore was born January 8, 1926 in Norwich, England to parents Arthur Allan and Lilly Emma Morris Watts. She married Jerry Henson Moore in 1945 in England and came to the U.S. in 1946 where she lived the remainder of her life. She attended the Fairfield Assembly of God Church of many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry on February 16, 1998; and daughter Judy Ward on August 7, 2014. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Barry Moore and wife Diana and his three children, Bridget Moore Clarkson and husband Billy of Sterlington, LA; Barry Adrian Moore and wife Miranda of Jewett, TX; Natalie Moore Easter and husband Alex of Camp Lejeune, NC; a son-in-law, Glenn Ward and his two children, Cindy Ward Bunch and husband Terry of Haskell, TX; Robert (Bubba) Ward and wife Linda of Spring, TX; 16 great-grandchildren. 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 _______________________
appreciated. Cook teams are registered at $500 per 3-man team, per category with a 50% payout. Categories include ribs, brisket, and chicken. They are also looking for Art/Craft Fair Vendors to set up their handmade wares for demonstrations and sells. Booths will be open Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and open to the public. Booth fee is $30 per 10 x 10 space for the weekend. Electricity is first-come, firstserved. Specific types of vendors we are looking for are handmade jewelry, glass blowing, ceramics, blacksmithing, metal working, wood working, and any other type of handmade items. They
Bobby E. Fox, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Services and entombment were held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Amarillo. Arrangements were under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Amarillo. Bobby was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Mayfield, Ky., to Odie V. and Florence Crider Fox. He married Barbara Copeland on Jan. 26, 1951, in Corinth, Miss. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2005. Bobby lived in Amarillo since 1951 and worked many years as a salesman in floor covering. He retired from Amarillo College West Campus Vocational School in 1991 where he managed the parts department for the auto / diesel repair school. He was a member of the former North Amarillo Christian Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Fox. Survivors include a son, William David Fox and wife Sharon of Fairfield; a daughter, Melissa Kay Fox Bearden and husband Jim of Amarillo; a grandson, William Jarrett Fox of Waco; a step-grandson, Lee Bearden, of Austin; two step-granddaughters, Chelsea Bearden of Amarillo and Chrystal White of Canyon; a stepgreat-granddaughter; three stepgreat-grandsons; and a greatgrandson due in October. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Foundation, to benefit Olivia’s Angels, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo TX 79106; AmarilloPanhandle Humane Society; Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 11901 S. Coulter St., Amarillo, TX 79119; Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals; or a charity of choice. _______________________
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Why Selling Baby Parts Should Shock No One by Cal Thomas “...if we come to see ourselves as meat, then meat we shall become.” -- Leon Kass, M.D., “Toward a More Natural Science” What is most shocking about an undercover video of a conversation between Deborah Nucatola, a Planned Parenthood executive, and two antiabortion activists from the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) posing as employees from a biotech firm is why anyone is shocked. For those who haven’t been paying attention (ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN all ignored the story during their Sunday morning political talk shows, but not Fox), the discussion centered on the sale of donated tissue from aborted fetuses. Nucatola says in the video, “We’ve been very good at getting heart, lung, liver ... so I’m not gonna crush that part, I’m gonna basically crush below, I’m gonna crush above, and I’m gonna see if I can get it all intact.” Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, attempted to gain some moral high ground by explaining that in the sale of fetal tissue, “there is no financial benefit ... for either the patient or for Planned Parenthood.” Instead, she says, “...actual costs, such as the cost to transport tissue to leading research centers, are reimbursed...” On Tuesday CMP released a second undercover video showing Dr. Mary Gatter, president of Planned Parenthood’s Medical Director’s Council, “negotiating” a price for fetal body parts, an illegal act. The response to the Nucatola video was immediate. Republican presidential candidates denounced the practice of “fetal organ harvesting” and GOP leaders
in Congress have again threatened to “defund” Planned Parenthood. They won’t, because they haven’t before. Since Roe vs. Wade, there have been more than 55 million (and counting) legal abortions performed in the U.S. There are a number of sociological, moral and political reasons why abortions continue, but the occasional outcry when something like the Planned Parenthood videos surface will not save the lives of unborn children. Because abortions are performed behind closed doors, is it simply a case of out of sight, out of mind? Occasionally, though, something so horrible escapes the secret chamber that people are repulsed -- for a moment at least -- by what we have allowed to happen and the collective effect it has had on the growing disregard for human life some of us possess. Kermit Gosnell comes to mind. The Philadelphia abortionist was convicted of murder for snipping the spines of three babies during abortions. We were aghast for a while. If our revulsion had been sustained it might have shocked our conscience into action, but we were too focused on pleasure and comfort and the pursuit of affluence and the moment passed. Pennsylvania subsequently passed a law that regulates abortion clinics as ambulatory surgical centers, subject to the same health and safety mandates, but the abortions continue. The reason no one should be shocked by any of this is because it is the inevitable outcome when moral boundaries are removed. If we are living in an impersonal universe; if we are evolutionary accidents not endowed with
certain rights by our Creator; if we are of no greater moral value than a hamburger; and if human value is to be assigned by the courts, then we are all potentially at risk of extermination should we become inconvenient or too expensive to sustain. But once whatever remaining boundaries are erased, and the cost of medical care rises, government and insurance companies could very well increase the rationing of medical care (as happens now with unequal Medicare payments to medical groups vs. patients with private insurance and limits on what private insurance will cover). It will likely begin at the extremes, as most inhumanities do, but once the killing standard is expanded to the elderly and the sick, it will quickly threaten others. How do you like what we have become, America? Maybe our loss of morality, not to mention our humanity, is one reason for the rise of ISIS. As we are reminded, “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.” (Proverbs 29:18) (Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.) (c) 2015 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. _____________________
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Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times Dear Editor, I was on my way home to the Houston area from Dallas, helping my sister whose husband is terminally ill. I started out about 10 a.m. in order to miss Houston traffic. I stopped in Ennis to get Starbucks and top off my tank which was half full. I didn’t need to stop. At 11:45 I came to a complete stop on I-45. After an hour, we knew it was something very serious. I spoke to truckers and other motorists who were concerned they would run out of gas or water. It was 95 degrees. Everyone pooled what they had that others needed. A trucker had an ice chest full of water and sodas. We were on a bridge over a creek. People took turns going down to use restroom. I had tissues--yea!! At about two hour mark I had my son in Houston check TxDOT. Another friend found a trucker chat room and we began to hear about the severity of this tragedy. The helicopters and all the ambulances were using the shoulder to get access. Three hours in I started thinking about my stop in Ennis, and how it could very well have been me if I hadn’t made that stop that I didn’t really need to make. I got real grateful and prayed for families involved. No one that I interacted with was mad or frustrated. We all knew we were the lucky ones.
Five hours in gridlock on I-45 in 95 degree temps and I felt lucky. All of us did. This experience in your corner of the world impacted a lot of us. We were calm, rational, worked together, and felt darn lucky that Monday in July. I’ll remember just how lucky every time I make that trip, which is often these days. Praying for Momma and babies now. Hope everyone makes a full recovery. Stephanie Middlebrooks League City, Texas ____________________
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It is budget time again for Freestone County and once again Commissioner’s Court is reducing the Sheriff’s Office budget. Most people have never needed the Sheriff’s Office to come help them and therefore don’t care, only those who have been helped understand that not funding the Office will reduce response times for those who are in need. Not one deputy has a bullet proof vest. Vests are essential equipment to all law enforcement agencies today, and if something were to happen to a deputy that could have been prevented it would be because the Court is more concerned with getting reelected that serving the public interest. Since we live in a world of “Wizard of Oz government,” no brain, no heart and no courage, I’m certain they cannot even be shamed into doing the right thing. So if you ever need to dial 911 go ahead and call your Commissioner too. Y’all may have plenty of time to talk about it before help arrives. Robbie Robertson Fairfield, Texas _____________________
Fairfield High School ExStudents Banquet Planned
Greetings Eagles! The planning is underway. Please Go online to see all our mark your calendar for the photos, even the ones that Homecoming Ex-Student didn’t make the paper. Banquet on Saturday, (just click "Photos" at the top) September 19th. The Meet and Greet will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon, and the Banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. Both will be held at the Civic Center on the Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield. The classes being honored are 1965 and 1966. Due to expenses, the mailout will be sent to only these two classes. Help us out by passing this information on to any other ex-students. The cost of a reservation is $16 per person. The $16 pays for the banquet meal, meet and greet refreshments, postage, programs, decorations, and 2 Vacancies Available miscellaneous expenses. Your tickets for the meal can be picked up at the meet and greet or the banquet. Please send your name, Wealth Management spouses’ name (if coming), G. Art Cornett, CFP address and year of graduation Registered Investment Advisor Rep to: Emma Jean (Ivy) Van 900 West Commerce P.O. Box 278 de Streek, 2144 Barton Hills Fairfield, TX 75840 Drive, Austin, TX 78704. IRA Rollovers Phone: 903-389-8503 For questions, call 512-443Fax: 903-389-8504 Retirement Income Planning 2540 or 512-922-5586. Investments & Insurance For better communication in Art@CornettFinancial.com Managed Fee-Based Accounts www.CornettFinancial.com the future, we would love to have your e-mail address on file. You could include this with your reservation. Hope to see you there.
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Student Selected for Texas Sales Tax Holiday Leadership Academy Shop Tax Free August 7th - 9th Shoppers are reminded that they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, says Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-9. The law exempts most
clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend. “As the father of three young children, I know backto-school expenses can really put a strain on family budgets this time of year,” Hegar said.
Select Baseball Try-Outs Saturday, August 1st
Date: August 1st, 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $30 per child- Try-Outs & T-Shirt Ages: 9-11 Location: Teague City Park on N. 8th Street at the Teague Baseball Fields Contact: Randy or Ashley Dawson 903-390-9036 or 903-390-9023 E-Mail: ctxroadrunners@yahoo.com Try-Outs are for anyone who is wanting to join a travel baseball team, and improve their baseball skills and learning. Registration deadline is July 25th, 2015. Forms can be picked up at your local newspaper offices, Teague Chronicle, Mexia Daily News, Freestone Co. Times, and Freestone Credit Union, you may also contact one of the above person/persons and register as well. Registration fees are due before or on July 27th, 2015 and NO later. NO late registration accepted and NO walk-ups will be accepted. Payments can be made in the form of Money Order, Check or Cash. All proceeds will go the Central Texas Roadrunners Baseball League. You can drop off registration form and form of payment in locked brown box at: 319 S. 11th Ave. Teague, Texas 75860 __________________________________________
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“This is an opportunity for families to save some money and prepare for the start of the school year.” Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at TexasTaxHoliday. org This year, shoppers are expected to save an estimated $87 million in state and local sales tax during the sales tax holiday. The tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999. _____________________
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The Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers Association will have their Annual Meeting and Election on Saturday, August 8, 2015 to hear the report of officers and conduct the election for Board members. In order to run for office, a candidate must be nominated by three members of the Association on the official nominating form and the candidate must sign the official consent form and submit by the date on the form. All forms may be picked up at the office of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce or the Association’s secretary. All forms must be fully completed and returned to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce by 4:00 pm, Wed., August 5, 2015. ___________________
Samantha Lee, daughter of Anthony and Sandra Lee and a student at Wortham Middle School at Wortham ISD, has been selected to travel to Houston/Galveston to participate in a summer 2015 Lone Star Leadership camp. Samantha’s selection was based on her outstanding academic success, demonstrated leadership ability, involvement in school and community activities, and a nomination from her teacher, Tammy McCord. Samantha will join a delegation of outstanding students from across the state to develop leadership skills while learning about the great state of Texas and its leaders. She will visit significant sites in the Houston/Galveston area including NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Moody Gardens, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, Battleship Texas State Historic Site, the Port of Houston, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, The Health Museum, The John C. Freeman Weather Museum, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Additional activities will include a boat ride on Galveston Bay with a marine biologist and an overnight stay at the George Observatory. Additionally, Samantha will learn about future career and internship opportunities through career speaker presentations at sites visited. Texas educators facilitate Lone Star Leadership Academy camps including leadership groups where Samantha and the other participants will examine qualities of effective leaders, practice leadership skills, and discuss what they learn at sites visited. In addition, Samantha will have
fun meeting other outstanding students and making new friends while adding to her resume of academic achievements, developing leadership skills, and bringing home a wealth of information to supplement what she is learning in school. Education in Action, a non-profit organization, hosts Lone Star Leadership Academy camps to empower young people to be informed and active leaders in their communities. Outstanding Texas students are invited to participate in Lone Star Leadership Academy camps in Dallas/For Worth, Austin/ San Antonio, and Houston/
Galveston. Participants must be in the 4th-8th grade, maintain an 85 or higher average, demonstrate leadership ability, be involved in community or school activities, and receive an educator recommendation. Educators are invited to nominate their outstanding 4th-8th grade students for Lone Star Leadership Academy camps online at w w w. e d u c a t i o n i n a c t i o n . org. For more information call 817-562-4957 or visit w w w. e d u c a t i o n i n a c t i o n . org or www.facebook.com/ educationinaction. ____________________
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Kerr Arts & Cultural Center KACC is inviting high quality furniture makers from Texas to submit their work be juried into the prestigious Sixteenth Annual Texas Furniture Makers’ Show, presented by Woodcraft®. The show will be held at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center In Kerrville, Texas from October 29th through November 28th, 2015. Since the beginning, the purpose of the Show is to present the work of Texas
furniture makers to the public in a formal gallery atmosphere, and to Improve the quality and skill of the furniture makers by formal consultation with selected professional judges from across the U.S. and Canada. Furniture fills the entire 5000 sq. ft. gallery with each piece individually lighted on a pedestal to heighten the visual importance of the pieces, justifiably, to that of fine art. The show attracts
up to 3000 visitors annually. Larry Moss of Kerrville, Show Coordinator for the 2015 Show, notes that “Last year this always very successful Show sold $32,490 of furniture and $2,740 of furniture accessories. In addition to spectacular sales opportunities, valuable cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded to top entries in a wide range of categories.” Entries will be accepted in any of the following categories: * Contemporary Style – Clean, sleek, modern, smooth with very little decoration, functional (Example: Scandinavian style). Material can be wood, glass plastic, composite – almost anything. * Traditional Style – Interpreted reproductions, adapted reproductions of historical styles such as Chippendale, Queen Anne, Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and anything identifiable as a past period style. * Texas Style – May be rustic – may include wood, stone, iron, bone, leather - evokes the “Texas life style”. * Art Style – May be playful, humorous and may or may not be functional.
* Apprentice - An Apprentice Furniture Maker has been making furniture for less than three years, has not made furniture for sale, and has not received awards for furniture making nor entered furniture exhibits or competitions. Complete information on how to enter this show, along with an application form and related information, can be obtained in several ways. Furniture makers can go to the KACC website www. kacckerrville.com and download the complete printable application package, or they can email Show Coordinator Larry Moss at arts@kacckerrville.com and request an application package, or they can call KACC Executive Director Debbie Minns at 830-895-2911 and request an application package. The final deadline for fully completed applications is close of business on Friday, September 7, 2015. The KACC galleries can typically accommodate between 60Doc was the first one in at 65 pieces for this annual the Mule Barn truck stop this show, so early applications morning, so he got to pick, are strongly encouraged. and he chose the round table _____________________ instead of the philosophy counter. If you asked him why, he couldn’t tell you, but some days are just round table days, while others lend themselves to counter proposals. In 15 minutes the round table had a quorum of homespun philosophers, practical jokers, and scientific greatness. “Puts me in mind,” said Bert, “of the time we were in the mountains and I was The Freestone County Times was awarded suddenly surrounded by a first place in News Writing, Advertising & Sports mountain lion.” “So what did you do about Photography by the Texas Press Association. it, Bert?” “I died, of course.” SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE CONNECT Cracker packets flew. While Bert was returning the packets to the packet container, Herb picked one of them up and examined it. “Stealth,” he said. 903.389.6397 401 E. Commerce Street - Fairfield “What’s that, Herb?” FreestoneCountyTimes.com “Stealth. These cracker
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packets, I mean. Just have a look at them. See how they are designed, so that the crinkles on the flat side are just crinkly enough so the radar won’t bounce back a strong signal? And of course if the packets are flying sideways, there’d be no discernible bounce at all.” “Stealthy cracker packets?” said Doc. “Well sure. You noticed how each of us was able to make a direct hit on ol’ Bert there? He had no warning. Design is everything, isn’t it?” Cracker packets flew once again. Good thing Herb’s radar was turned off or we wouldn’t have scored as many hits as we did. Keep up with the world dilemma think tank on the Home Country podcast. http:// starworldwidenetworks. c o m / i n d e x . p h p / musicstarworldwide ____________________
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www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 305 head of cattle sold on July 22, 2015 with 25 buyers and 46 sellers. Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------265-345 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------243-323 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------225-289 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------205-249 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------195-220 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------160-201 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------245-320 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------230-285 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------215-275 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------195-335* 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------180-223 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------155-191 Slaughter Slaughter Cows--------------------------------75-121 Slaughter Bulls-------------------------------110-135 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows---------------------------1125-2300.00 Pairs-------------------------------------1275-3150.00 Goats Goats----------------------------------------45-150.00 This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general public. *replacement quality
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SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 1,811 cattle July 25, 2015 with 241 sellers and 62 buyers. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows--------------------------------------98-124 Fat Cows------------------------------------------93-117 Canner Cows-------------------------------------75-100 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-140 Light Bulls--------------------------------------110-125 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------2900-3350 Good Pairs-----------------------------------2400-2825 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1400-1900 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1750-3000 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------325-420 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------325-380 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------285-350 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------235-285 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------210-255 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------200-242 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------190-215 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------310-410 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------275-320 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------230-310 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------210-285 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------205-250 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-225 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------172-215 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 15 to 20 dollars behind these figures.
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Sponsored by ETGRA The East Texas Goat Raisers Association invites all folks to participate in their Fall Open Sale on Saturday, September 19th. Check in for animals will start at 8 a.m. until Noon. There are changes to the format of the sale this year. The meat goats and any goats the seller determines as commercial only, will be sold first. Commercial means the seller does not want to guarantee the breeding soundness of the animal sold. Then, the market show wethers will be sold (we suggest that you clip the wethers to better present them to potential buyers), followed by the breeding and registered animals. Sellers of breeding and registered Bucks and Does will have to sign a breeders guarantee in order to sell them as such. The ETGRA acts as an agent only and will only assist the buyers as an intermediary, should a problem arise with the animal in question. Soundness of the animal, as well as accuracy of information contained on the registration paper, application to register and service memo, are the responsibility of the seller. Animals will be sifted for obvious health problems
prior to sale. Knots, other than those caused by recent injections, will exclude an animal from sale. Please see the sales rules online at etgra.com. The sale will start at 1 p.m. This will be an open sale with folks with meat, dairy, and pet goats invited to participate. The sale of goat related equipment is also welcome. Consignees pay the commission of $7 per head for ETGRA members and $10 per head for non-ETGRA members. The PO Fee is $7 per head for ETGRA members and $10 per head for nonETGRA members. The commission and PO fees also apply to equipment sold. Consignees can join the association the day of the sale and take advantage of the $7 per head commission or PO fee. Concessions will be provided by SWB Youth Foundation. ETGRA welcomes anyone who would like to vend their products. There will be concessions and more than likely a raffle and such. The last sale was a success with buyers, leaving with good stock at fair prices and sellers who were satisfied with the results of their transactions! ____________________
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When someone says they will tell you something but ask you not to laugh you know it is going to be something funny! The other night it happened to me. I heard The Colonel in the bathroom washing his hands and talking to himself. I asked him what he was doing. He said those important words…I’ll tell you but don’t laugh. He then commenced with the story behind why he was washing his face and his hands over and over. It seems that The Colonel was walking in the yard and his favorite bird (Mockingbird) flew over and…how can I say this delicately? The bird flew over and him and couldn’t contain itself and messed up The Colonel’s forehead. The Colonel, of course, felt it but still had to touch it. But the story doesn’t end there! The bird made two more passes over him and each time had trouble containing itself. One time the “bombs” landed on The Colonel’s jeans. The other time it landed on his hand. It started out as a smile, grew into a chuckle and finally I was laughing so hard I was crying. The more I tried to not laugh, the more I laughed and the louder I laughed. His response was I knew you would laugh… and that made me laugh! But then I noticed a twinkle in his eye. Pretty soon we were both laughing. I do have to admit though I was the only one laughing with tears running down my face. After washing his face and hands several times, he jumped in the shower because he still imagined it being on him. Oh, the things that happen at The Red Oak Ranch!!!
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FREESTONE COUNTY XTO Energy Inc. has completed the Hunter Gas Unit Lease, Well No. 12H in Leon County. The well is 4.2 miles SE of Donie, Texas, in the Bear Grass Field. The well produces 2.708 million CF of gas per day on a 10/64” choke. It well has a total depth of 18,069 ft. with producing intervals at 15,050ft. and 17,928 ft. and is on 704 acres. XTO Energy Inc. has completed the Hunter Gas Unit Lease, Well No. 16H in Leon County. The well is 4.2 miles SE of Donie, Texas, in the Bear Grass Field. The well produces 3.852 million CF of gas per day on a 17/64” choke. It well has a total depth of 17,936 ft. with producing intervals at 15,550 ft. and 17,678 ft. and is on 704 acres.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in South Texas Horse The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse located in south Texas. This is not the first case of WNV in Texas in 2015; the first recorded positive was in a Houston County horse on July 2. However, the most recent positive comes from a horse in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio. The Atascosa County horse exhibited mild lameness when ridden and when taken to the veterinarian, presented at a lowgrade fever but no other classic WNV clinical signs. The horse’s veterinarian requested a variety of blood tests to determine the cause: West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis. WNV was the only positive result from this animal. WNV is a viral disease that normally cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes. As the virus infection rate increases in birds it is more likely to be transmitted by an infected mosquito that bites horses and humans. The virus abruptly attacks the central nervous system. As a reportable zoonotic disease, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) was made aware of the positive test results. Human infection with WNV is known to occur in the United States. However, horse to human transmission is not a concern. No horse, regardless of age, is immune to WNV infection. In the US, clinical signs for WNV develop
in only 10-39 percent of infected horses. The death rate among U.S. horses ranges from 30 to 40 percent for West Nile disease. Of horses that recover from the disease, up to 40 percent may exhibit neurological signs for six months or more after the initial diagnosis. Symptoms for neurologic diseases can present similarly; a serologic sample was sent to the lab for neurologic testing. Clinical signs usually include depression, ataxia, lameness, partial paralysis, muscle twitching or recumbency. The horse may also exhibit an altered mental state, a reduced appetite, grinding of teeth, blindness or a fever. “The recurring rain earlier this year will potentially have an affect on the number of West Nile cases seen this summer and fall,” said Terry S. Hensley, MS, DVM, TVMDL assistant agency director and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service veterinarian. “Vaccination is the first step to protecting your horse. Mosquito control around the barn is also important to reduce the risk of West Nile exposure. It is impossible to keep mosquitoes away from you or your animal but you can be proactive by vaccinating against this potentially deadly disease.” TVMDL, TAHC and the Texas Department of State Health Services have information related to West Nile virus and mosquito control available for free download. Additional Texas horses have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The first case was reported on July 13; the total positive EEE cases now number five. Often horses infected by EEE present with sudden onset of severe ataxia and fever. The Jasper County horse exhibited classic clinical signs of neurological disease. The second case, in Jefferson County, exhibited impaired vision, flaccid lips and could not rise from its downed position. It was confirmed that neither horse was vaccinated against EEE. As with previous cases, the veterinarians requested several neurologic tests, of which, only EEE Pleasewas callpositive. EEE is a viral disease that normally cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes. As the virus infection rate increases in birds it is more likely to be transmitted by an infected mosquito that bites horses and humans. The virus abruptly attacks the central nervous system. EEE cannot be transmitted from horse to horse, or from a horse to a human. Horses and humans are considered “dead-end” hosts which means if infected they cannot transmit the virus back to feeding mosquitoes. As with the three previous EEE cases, the horses were located in the eastern area of the state. TVMDL will continue to update our website if any additional cases are confirmed positive. Information on previous updates can be found here at http:// wp.me/p62HEK-33G. For more information on TVMDL’s equine neurologic disease testing, visit tvmdl.tamu.edu, or contact the agency headquarters at 1.888.646.5623 _______________________
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Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC on Thursday, July 23, 2015 showed 531 head of cattle, with 94 sellers and 36 buyers. Boner-----------------------------------------------114-118 Boner-----------------------------------------------100-110 Breaker------------------------------------------------92-97 Canner Cows-----------------------------------------85-90 Thin----------------------------------------------------81-84 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 --------------------------138-142 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 --------------------------133-137 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows-----------------------------2800-3500 me adjustmentsOlder and Plain corrections as well, since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about Bred-------------------------------1400-2200 Good Pairs-----------------------------2400-3300 sticky note from anChoice employee who has since moved on. Common Medium Pairs-----------------------1700-2500 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings ections as you see fit. Steers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------365-380 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------310-345 us to begin running this ad in this week’s issue that we are currently working 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------295-315 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------287-290 Heifers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------270-320 Christy Jackson 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------270-290 Freestone County Times 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------220-270 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------180-230 903-389-6397 NEWS #2 and #3 Type Claves and Yearlings $.10 - #.30 Cut Lower On July 30, 2015, 200 Bred Heifers, 1 1/2 – 2 years old: Angus, Brangus, Brangus Baldies, Hereford Angus Cross
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Surprise! Lone Star Grill & Cantina Visited by Chamber Patrol The folks at Lone Star Grill & Cantina were visited by the Surprise Patrol on Tuesday, July 21st. Bringing them the “welcome� mat is Chamber Secretary Gail Farish (middle) of Creations Flowers & Gifts. Greeting the Chamber with their signature service are Colby Sims – Cook, Ryan Weaks – Manager, Joyce Watson – General Manager, Tasha Davis – Waitress, Paul Kennedy – Owner and Stefanie Pilkington – Bartender. Customers of this Fairfield establishment may enjoy dart tournaments, music on the patio and all-youcan-eat shrimp on various days of the week. Have your next meal at Lone Star Grill & Cantina located at 1320 W. Hwy 84. For moreTree information, visit them online at www. lonestargrillandcantina.com (Photo by Chamber Director Brenda Shultz) _____________________________________________
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TSTC Receives Single Accreditation Approval
Texas State Technical College has achieved single accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Previously, the four Texas State Technical Colleges (TSTC Waco, TSTC Harlingen, TSTC West Texas and TSTC Marshall) had been individually accredited by SACSCOC. The decision to move towards a single accreditation, or one TSTC, was spurred by growth. TSTC now has 11 locations
after expanding into new areas of the state over the last several years, with new campuses in Williamson County, Ellis County and Fort Bend County. TSTC chose to pursue Single Accreditation for all eleven locations to better serve students and to standardize operations across the State. “I am confident that single accreditation for TSTC will affect every part of how we serve the state and help us to successfully grow as we place more Texans,� said
TSTC Chancellor and CEO Michael L. Reeser. One TSTC allows the colleges to standardize operations and programs to gain efficiencies by eliminating duplication of work associated with separately accredited colleges, allowing the College to focus more attention on serving students. The change also provides TSTC additional flexibility to react to changes in need for technical education and to adopt best practices regardless of location.
A few of the changes already implemented include common curriculum and learning outcomes, a single course catalog and student handbook, as well as a revamped consumer-friendly website (www.tstc.edu) which launched Friday, July 10. More information about TSTC’s single accreditation can be read at: http:// w w w. t s t c . e d u / a b o u t / singleaccreditation. About TSTC’s Accreditation Texas State Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate degrees and Certificates of Completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas State Technical College. About TSTC Texas State Technical ...all of your child’s school supplies College serves Texas through in one convenient bag! eleven campuses in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, FAIRFIELD - TEAGUE - DEW Fort Bend County, Harlingen, Fairfield & Dew, call ahead to place order Ingleside, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater, Waco and Williamson County. TSTC is the only college in Texas to adopt a funding model based entirely on student employment outcomes - aligning with its purpose of strengthening Texas with Serving Fairfield with Honesty & Integrity a highly skilled, technically Locally Owned & Operated competent workforce. 205 N. McKinney • Mexia Founded in 1965, TSTC is Open Mon. - Fri. 8-5 celebrating 50 years of service to the State of Texas in 2015. _____________________
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--Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Freestone County requests sealed bids for the following items for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2015: •
Grade 1 & Grade 2 Flex for County Precincts
Bids must be in the Auditor’s office by 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 and will be opened at that time. Please indicate on the outside of the envelope what contract you are bidding on.
Bids will be presented for consideration at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Freestone County Commissioners Court at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 and awarded at that time. The Court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For additional information including bid packages and specifications contact: Freestone Co. Auditor’s Office Phil Skelton, 2nd Asst. Auditor 118E. Commerce, Room 209 Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-3535 ___________________________
Pursuant to Section 152.905, Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the 77th and 87th Judicial District Courts of Freestone County will hold a public hearing to consider annual compensations for the county auditor, assistant auditors, and court reporters on August 20, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the District Court Room of Freestone County at 118 E. Commerce, Fairfield, Texas. _____________________________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Ray Street Paving and Sewer Replacement Project No.: HEI# 039003 Owner: City of Fairfield Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the replacement of the sewer line along Ray St. in Fairfield, Texas will be received by the City of Fairfield at the Fairfield City Hall, located at 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840, until 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 2015 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places: Fairfield City Hall, 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840 Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, 903785-0303. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above
address upon the payment of $55 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which is not refundable. Copies of Contract Documents are also available as a pdf download, or on CD, upon payment of $20. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903785-0303 for more information. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders. All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Dated: 7/22/15 and 7/29/15 CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS ____________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: 2015 Street Rehabilitation Project No.: HEI# 039005 Owner: City of Fairfield Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for repaving of multiple asphalt streets in Fairfield, Texas will be received by the City of Fairfield at the Fairfield City Hall, located at 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840, until 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 2015 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places: Fairfield City Hall, 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840 Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, 903785-0303. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above address upon the payment of $30 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which is not refundable. Copies of Contract Documents are also available as a pdf download, or on CD, upon payment of $15. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903785-0303 for more information. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders. All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Dated: 7/22/15 and 7/29/15 CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS ____________________________
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF STREETMAN TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Streetman will hold a public hearing at 5:15 p.m. on July 31, 2015 at the Streetman City Hall, 202 East Main, regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Johnny Robinson, Mayor, at City Hall. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. ____________________________ Public Notice The Commissioners Court of Freestone County requests sealed proposals for the following items for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2015. • Fully Insured Group Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Program Proposals must be in the Auditor’s Office by 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 and will be opened at that time. Proposals will be presented for consideration at the Freestone County Commissioners Court Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015, and awarded at that time. The Court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. For additional information including proposal packages and specifications contact: Freestone County Auditor’s Office Katherine Jackson, 1st Assistant Auditor 118 E. Commerce St., Room 209 Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-3535 ___________________________
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July 29, 2015 Advertisement and Invitation for Bids Freestone County, Butler Water Supply Corporation, will receive bids for installation of five (5) Generators for Plants #1, #2, #4, #5 & Remote Well #7 (Remote Well #6 on Alternate Bid) until 4:00 PM onThursday, August 13, 2015 in the lobby at the Freestone County Courthouse, 108 E. Commerce in Fairfield, Texas. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Freestone County Courthouse, 108 E. Commerce, Fairfield, Texas. Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: BASE BID 1. Furnish and Install130 kW, 200A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #1–1240 Highway 84 East, Fairfield 2. Furnish and Install 100 kW, 150A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #2 – 2046 FM 489, Oakwood 3. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #4 – 354 FCR 341, Fairfield 4. Furnish and Install 100 kW, 150A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #5 – 155 FCR 360, Fairfield 5. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Remote Well #7 – 1350 Highway 84 East at the VFD Plant, Oakwood ALTERNATE BID to include Items 1-6 6. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Remote Well #6 – 385 FCR 341, Oakwood Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at 700 N. Sycamore, Palestine, Texas 75801 at which specifications can be obtained. Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by
City of Streetman Board of Commissioners Meeting Notice Public Hearing on 2015 Ad Valorem Tax Rates The Board of Commissioners of the City of Streetman, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 6:15 p.m. in Streetman City Hall located at 202 East
depositing $50.00 with Butler Water Supply Corporation or J.F. Fontaine & Associates, Inc. for each set of documents obtained. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Butler Water Supply Corporation or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (DavisBacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project.In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00. The Butler Water Supply Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by Butler Water Supply Corporation for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. Freestone County, Linda K. Grant, County Judge July 28, 2015 All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. ____________________________
Main Street. At this meeting, among other things, the BOC will consider adopting the City’s 2015 Ad Valorem tax rate. All City tax payers and other interested parties are invited to attend. Johnny A. Robinson, Mayor The City of Streetman is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ____________________
July 29, 2015
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Texas Central Partners Names New CEO Closed on $75 M and Announces Investors The Board of Directors of Texas Central Partners (Texas Central) announced July 22, 2015 that it has appointed Tim Keith of Dallas as the new Chief Executive Officer for the organization effective immediately. Texas Central also announced the closing of a round of development funding that brings $75 million dollars in new capital, all from Texas-based investors into the company. The offering was oversubscribed and the funds will be used to support ongoing development activities. Texas Central is the private, Texasbased and Texas-led development company that will construct and operate Texas’ first high-speed passenger railway between North Texas and Houston as well as the terminal stations and surrounding development. As CEO, Mr. Keith will be responsible for leading all aspects of the system’s finance, development, construction and eventual operations. He will also develop and implement Texas Central’s vision for highspeed rail in Texas and serve as the primary interface between internal operations and external stakeholders. Mr. Keith was selected from a number of potential candidates because of his nearly 25 years of financial and operational experience in large real estate and infrastructure projects. He was formerly the Global Chief Executive Officer of RREEF/Deutsche Bank Infrastructure Investments, where he managed the worldwide operations of the firm’s infrastructure funds management businesses. He had a 10-year career with RREEF/Deutsche Bank, a New York-based global alternative asset management firm, where he held various senior executive positions and served on the firm’s Global Executive Committee. He was a partner of RREEF America LLC, prior to its acquisition by Deutsche Bank and served as chief executive officer of Cabot Industrial Trust after he led its privatization on behalf of RREEF clients. Mr. Keith previously co-founded HKS Capital
Advisors where he served as its Chief Investment Officer. He has also served as an executive at Hunt Realty Investments where he helped found, grow and sell Meridian Industrial Trust. The Texas Central board is comprised of: Richard Lawless, Chairman Honorable; Robert Eckels John Kleinheinz; Jack Matthews and Melvin Richmond. About Texas Central Partners Texas Central Partners (Texas Central) is a private, Texas-based company that will develop the high-speed passenger railway and associated facilities. Texas Central and its affiliated entities will be responsible for the system’s design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance. About Texas Central Railway Texas Central Railway (TCR), an independent company formed in 2010 to promote the adoption of high-speed rail in Texas, will continue its efforts related to the regulatory process – including the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement – in close coordination with Texas Central. For more information, please visit www. texascentral.com.
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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting at the Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana on Tuesday, 11 Aug 2015, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Sirloin Stockade is located at 2508 W.7th Ave. (TX Hwy 31) in Corsicana. NARFE Chapter 1191 has members from Ellis, Navarro and surrounding counties. SOLD The speaker will be Corsicana businessman, Ken Frost, who will speak on bees, their behavior, beekeeping, honey production, and the importance of bees to world agriculture. Members, guests, and all who are part of our federal active and retired family are invited. For membership information contact the closest NARFE representative, in Corsicana 903-8743092, in Ennis 214-9496197, in Waxahachie 214-850-4783, in Red Oak 412-722-6307, and in Midlothian 972-2685793.
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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.
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#19 Teague-+/-50.89 acres for hunting and recreational use, interstate frontage, perimeter RV PARK set up and read HOMES Close to town #805 and barbed wire fencing, creeks wind through the property, outside city limits 3B/2.5B BRICK W/FP ON 5 ACRES, 2 BLDGS FOR SHOP/BARN #895 $185,000.00 3B/2B BRICK W/SHOP COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE ON 3 ACRES TEAGUE #2090 $80,000.00 3B/1.5B BRICK HOME ON 2 LGR LOTS ON 20 ACRES in Butler Area 2B/1B brick in town, new floors, of road frontage. Utilities a HEATHER ST. #2165 $65,000.00 new lights and all freshly painted. #1533 3B/3B LOG HOME W 2FP OPEN LlV/DIN/KIT , Ready to move in. #1320 3B/2½B brickhome on 5 acres of UNIQUE VANITIES, LRG CLOSETS TIN CEILINGS, fenced property, Game room and ON 18 ACRES WITH LOTS OF TREES $375,000.00 two buildings idea for a shops or barns. Located close to town #895 3B/2.5B BRICK W FP, LARGE MASTER SUITE, In Teague 3b/2b brick older LIFETIME DECK GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING SEPAhome on 3 acres. Lots of pecan 10 ACRE TRACTS on North trees, 20x20 shop, fenced. Great highway frontage, utilities a RATES MOTHER-IN-LAW HOUSE, 5 STALL BARN for 4 h project. #2090 $80,000.00 wooded & open #1405 W/TACK RM, FEED RMforAND WASH orRM, RIDINGsight. Partially wooded tract, has native grasses, creeks and a This is a nice parcel of land for someone looking a hunting agricultural EXTRA PENS ONwater 20 ACRES $450,000.00 mix of open and woodedARENA, areas. There is community and electricity on site at the rear of the property, however, there may not be legal 3B/2B W/2&LIV AREAS, LG FRon PORCH, CP,on West side of I-45, approximately 2 miles. Property on right. access except from the service road.DW At I-45 FM 489, travel south service road ONto find 10oneAC. With close to one hundred listings 2200sf to choose from,BARN you’re sure that will#560 meet your$115,000.00 needs. In addition to our own listings, we are happy to show any property listed with any real estate company.
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Dew ISD is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: School Business Manager. The qualified applicant will have experience in the management of the business affairs either in the public or private sector with knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, human resources, etc. PE/Coach. The qualified applicant will have experience with or excellent potential in planning and teaching physical education classes for students from PK-8th grades, as well as experience or excellent potential in coaching UIL volleyball, cross country, basketball and track. This person will have a bachelor’s degree as well as TEA certification in the appropriate area or be currently enrolled in a TEA approved Educator Preparation program. Bus driver or substitute bus driver. The qualified applicant will possess a clean driving record and be eligible for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Contact information: Darrell R. Evans, Superintendent Phone: 903.389.2828 Email: D a r r e l l . evans@dewisd.org Equal opportunity Employer: Dew ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/ civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. ________________________
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Taking applications for Deli, Cashiers, Stockers, and Sackers Flexible Hours, Competitive Salary Compensation, 401K, ESOP benefits & Paid Vacation Apply at 300 W US Hwy. 84, Fairfield or online at brookshirebrothers.com
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Moving Sale: Body Champ Weight Bench with weights $200, Elliptical Work Out Machine $250, Outdoor Glass Top Table with six chairs $200, and other items 903-389-7484 or cell 903-390-1035. ________________________ The Fairfield City-Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, September 12th. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, 900 W. Commerce, 903-389-5792. $10 fee to get your address on the map. Application deadline is Friday, August 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. _________________________ Garage Sale Friday, July 31st 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. A lot of everything. 528 Troy Lane, Fairfield ________________________
July 29, 2015
Rains Boost Lakes, Fish Stocking
Hay for Sale. Round Bales Widespread rains in May delivered, $48 per bale, 32 and June did more than bale minimum. 903-368-1424 end the drought and raise ________________________ lakes to levels not seen in years. Many lakes that had been scheduled for stocking contingent on significant -LIVESTOCKspring rains were able to be stocked to take advantage of improved habitat. Fortunately, TPWD freshwater fish hatcheries had a betterthan-expected production year for such popular species as Florida largemouth bass, blue catfish, striped bass and palmetto bass (hybrid striped bass), making more fish available. TPWD has five inland fish hatcheries. One is currently closed because of water supply problems caused by drought. In 2015 TPWD hatcheries Baby Chicks For Sale: Pullets produced and stocked almost and Roosters 1 week to 2 500,000 channel catfish months old. Call 903-388fingerlings; 800,000 blue 5188 ________________________
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Campbell Painting & Remodeling Interior / Exterior painting Drywall repairs Custom finishes Free estimates Based in Fairfield 903-724-5613 ________________________
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catfish fingerlings; 4.8 million striped bass and hybrid striped bass fingerlings and 4.7 million fry; 157,000 Guadalupe bass fingerlings; 55,000 smallmouth bass fingerlings; 129,000 bluegill fingerlings and 7.5 million largemouth bass fingerlings. The good news doesn’t stop there. Spring rains brought many reservoirs to levels not seen in several years, so the hatchery fish were stocked into great habitat. When reservoir levels go down for several years, vegetation grows up in the dry lake bottom. When levels rise, the flooded vegetation gives little fish a place to hide from predators and, as it decays, releases nutrients into the water that jumpstart the food chain. Water level rises came to many lakes in time for spawns
from resident fish to enjoy good habitat conditions, adding to the bounty. Those water level rises benefit all species of fish, which means that fishing should see significant improvement in the next several years, and predator species like bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass will have plenty to eat and grow quickly. Information on where and how many fish were stocked can be found at http://tpwd. texas.gov/fishboat/fish/ management/stocking/. If you have questions about a particular lake, contact information for biologists in charge of each public reservoir managed by TPWD can be found at http://tpwd. texas.gov/fishboat/fish/ management/biologist/.
Pollinator Conference Aug 19-20 The TEXAS POLLINATOR POWWOW 2015 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20th in the Schreiner University Ballroom, Kerrville, Texas. That will put attendees in the beautiful Hill Country on the clear, cool Guadalupe River just in time for the first monarchs to be wafting through on their way to their winter forests in Mexico. A large block of rooms have been reserved at the uniquely western YO Ranch Hotel for an incredibly attractive government rate available to EVERYONE. There are also other enticing places to stay which may fit other interests and budget, such as the newly renovated Inn of the Hills on the Guadalupe riverbank just down the road from the university, charming bed and breakfasts in town or in the surrounding hills, or tent and RV camping at any number of picturesque natural areas nearby. If you need help finding lodging, please contact Leslie or Marie, at the Kerrville
Convention & Visitors Bureau (services@ kerrvilletexascvb.com; 830-792-3535) The second day of the conference will be “Monarch-Centric” and will end with a Q&A panel of monarch conservationists taking questions from the floor. The first day of the conference will be everything OTHER than monarchs, and will also end in a Q&A panel of landowner conservationists who have been restoring or conserving pollinator habitat. The conference will include twenty experts in the field. Find a complete list of speakers online at www.texaspollinatorpowwow.org At least three dozen exhibitors will be at the conference, sharing and answering questions and providing resources. Please note that there is NO CHARGE to visit with the exhibitors. For more information, visit the website, or follow Texas Pollinator PowWow on Facebook.
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Texas Bankers Association Concern About Overdraft Data
Freedom of Information Act Request Filed with CFPB The Texas Bankers Association on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 filed a Freedom of Information Act Request with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to obtain all documentation the agency requested from bank software processors on the overdraft activity of their bank customers. The TBA was informed by its members that one of the processors, Fiserv, was complying with an Order to File Information from the CFPB to provide “60 data elements” regarding overdraft checking programs, but that Fiserv would be billing its client banks for the cost of producing this information. “TBA objects to this third-party data search on both legal and customer privacy grounds,” explained TBA President and CEO Eric Sandberg. “We are also concerned about
the breadth of this data sweep and why the CFPB’s information requirements could not be satisfied with a representative cross-sampling rather than a demand request apparently sent to every major processor in the banking industry.” In addition to requesting copies of all factual and analytical surveys and investigations conducted by the CFPB, or on its behalf by third parties, the TBA request also calls for access to any legal analysis relied upon by way of supporting the CFPB’s legal authority for the issuance of the information orders. Serving Texas bankers since 1885, TBA is the largest and oldest state bankers association in the nation. TBA’s membership includes 464 banks and 5,038 branches, which represents 85 percent of all Texas banks.
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