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PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Judge Reverses Course ALL Criminal Cases Transferred to 77th District Courtroom A
LL criminal cases were removed from the 87th District Court in Freestone County last week by Judge Deborah Oakes Evans, following several weeks of protest by local attorneys in the form of official letters and formal Motions. At issue is the mother-son relationship between Judge Evans and newly elected County Attorney Brian Evans. A camera crew from KWTX Channel 10 News of Waco visited the county seat of Fairfield last week to investigate the matter. News reporter, Ke’Sha Lopez, interviewed one Fairfield attorney, but stated during the Tuesday evening broadcast that neither the judge, nor the county attorney, made themselves available to speak with her, on or off camera. (A link to the Channel 10 video broadcast is provided online at www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com with the Top Headlines article, “Judge Showered With Motions.”) As reported in last week’s Freestone County
Times edition, Groesbeck attorney David E. Moore filed one of the Motions to Recuse on behalf of one of his clients. Though, in his December 27th letter to Judge Evans, Moore relates consulting with every one of his Freestone County clients, stating that, “…not a single one of them believes it would be in their best interest to have their case presided over by the mother of the prosecutor trying to send them to prison. I don’t disagree with their belief.” The Motion filed by Moore requested that Judge Evans either recuse herself within three days, or forward the matter to Administrative District Judge Olin Underwood for a hearing on the matter. According to court documents, Judge Evans granted the recusal on January 9, 2017 without the need for an administrative hearing.
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Fairfield Attorney Chad Morgan had also filed Motions to Disqualify or Recuse Judge Evans on behalf of four of his clients. These were granted by the judge, as well. In fact, all of the eighteen criminal cases originally scheduled for Judge Evans’ court last week on Friday, January 13th were transferred to the court of 77th District Judge Patrick Simmons – even those cases that did not include a formal Motion to Recuse. According to the Channel 10 news report, legal experts say that a judge with such a close family relationship should have recused herself without attorneys being forced to file motions. Up until her actions last week, Judge Evans has maintained that the mother-son relationship was not a conflict, based on the alleged advice she says she received from the Judicial Ethics Commission. Initially, Judge Evans had proposed reducing her court’s criminal case load by presiding over State jail and 3rd degree felonies, with cases being presented
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Next Stop: Teague, Texas Railroad Town a Treasure Hunter’s Paradise T
he coming of the railroad in 1906 turned a little village called Brewer into a fast-growing city with two banks, several hotels, a city park and an opera house. This bustling city quickly acquired electric lights and a telephone exchange that supported more businesses than you could count. While life in downtown Teague proceeds at a somewhat slower pace today, as the last passenger rail left town in the 1960’s, there is still a great deal of activity in this small town, for those who know where to look. Shopping for Treasures Perhaps one of the town’s best kept secrets is Bodine’s Place on South Fifth Street that houses a full block of second hand antiques, collectibles, and “junk” collected by the Fairfield’s Akeem Jackson goes up for two Eagle points late Jay Fain Bodine. For true in last week’s game against District rival, the Mexia Blackcats. junkies, this is the ultimate For more sports coverage, turn to page C-1. place to dig for those unique (Photo by Melissa Lee)
treasures. Teague is also home to several thrift stores and resale shops. That’s not all, as the downtown area has a gift shop, a vintage store and even an art gallery that hosts painting parties. At least once a year, the Chamber of Commerce hosts a Main Street Garage Sale. Residents set up their items on the sidewalk along the downtown strip. Historic Downtown Teague is known for its historic homes (often hosting a tour at Christmas time) and turn of the century buildings. The old train depot now serves as the B-RI Railroad
Museum, housing an extensive collection of artifacts and photographs. Nearby, the Teague Hotel has been an ongoing project for the Teague Historical Preservation Society. New windows were installed and the first floor renovations completed for the community to use. Annual Events Home to the largest amateur rodeo, the City of Teague pulls out all the stops for their annual July Fourth Rodeo. Prior to the three-day event, businesses decorate for Western Week, the Chamber of Commerce cook up tasty hamburgers and a patriotic parade kicks off the first night
of rodeo fun. Halloween is a big deal in this small town. Costumed kids, and their parents, trickor-treat from house to house, sometimes catching up with an impromptu hayride. Christmas brings the yearly Parade of Lights, along with visits with Santa (who typically arrives by train). Find Out More Check out our advertisers in this week’s edition, for more information about shopping and services in Teague and the surrounding area. Stay tuned next week as we highlight the Oil Boom town of Wortham along with the Streetman area. Karen Leidy reporting.
City Admin. Resigns Calendar Alderman Search to Fill Key Positions
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he City of Teague begins 2017 searching for a new City Administrator, following the voluntary resignation of Judy Keally on Friday, January 6th. Keally, formerly Teague’s City Secretary, was appointed as Interim City Administrator in April of 2013 following the abrupt resignation of City Administrator Vince DiMaggio. Mrs. Keally was hired to the position in July of that year. Her letter of resignation was accepted by Aldermen during the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 16th. Mayor Earnest Pack has appointed Theresa Prasil, the City’s bookkeeper, as Interim City Administrator until a qualified replacement can be found. Mayor Pack and Aldermen will now begin the search for a new City Administrator, in addition to their ongoing pursuit of a Public Works Director. Keep up with The “Times” for updates on the City’s efforts to fill these key positions. Megan Hempel reporting
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Traffic Detoured by Fire FRIDAY THE 13TH was not without incident in Freestone County when an 18 wheeler caught fire, shutting down Highway 84 in Teague for most of the afternoon. According to Lieutenant DeWayne Philpott of the Teague Police Department, the driver of the truck noticed smoke while stopped at Teague Mart/Sonic on Loop 255. The driver attempted to battle the flames himself with a fire extinguisher but the blaze eventually consumed the cab of the truck. Fortunately the driver escaped injury. Teague Police and Fire Department, as well as Fairfield Fire Department responded to put out the fire. Traffic was restricted for a time afterwards as crews cleared debris, and removed oil and diesel from the roadway. (Photo submitted)
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--Obituaries Lena May Kellum Lena May Kellum went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Services were held 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Skinner and Rev. Roy Beaird officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Houston County near Percilla. Pallbearers were Eric Barker, Lloyd Barker, Tim Beaird, Scott Campbell, Jerry Refioir and Floy Tate. Nathan Keel served as an honorary pallbearer. May Kellum was born in Anderson County Texas, along with her twin brother, Ray Tate, on December 16, 1936. She was 80 years old at the time of her death. May was preceded in death by her parents, Lena Mae and Woodrow Wilson Tate. She was a stay at home mom in Houston until her youngest child was in the 4th grade. Then she went to work at FedMart in order to buy land that would eventually become a working farm near Slocum, Texas, for her husband, Lloyd, and herself in 1978. Her parents lived in a house on the farm, where the entire family gathered on Sundays for family dinners. May made a happy retirement home on the farm for her husband and her parents. Her children considered the farm home, though they were not raised there. This is because wherever Lloyd and May were was home. May cooked three amazing meals a day to feed anyone that was visiting. She was known for her apple cake (just ask Rhonda Barker). May and Lloyd were married on May 19, 1955 and had two children, Bobby Wayne Kellum and Peggy Jean Kellum. When May loved, she loved completely. The love that May shared with her husband was obvious to everyone, even
after 61 years of marriage. Their devotion to each other was a beautiful thing to witness; the same devotion they have had throughout their marriage. May later went to work at Rusk State Hospital and retired from the State. May and Lloyd sold the farm and moved to Fairfield, Texas, in 2002, where Lloyd’s childhood friend, John Barker and wife Joann Barker, grew up and now live. The Barker family and Kellum family always considered each other as family, so May and Lloyd have enjoyed being with their friends and church family at Calvary Baptist Church. May Kellum will always be thought of with love and for her kindness to everyone. May always had a smile for everyone, even when she was not feeling well. Her family will miss her every day of their lives; a love so strong never dies but will be greatly missed. We all know she is with her mother and father in Heaven, along with her Lord, and is healed and as beautiful as always. May Kellum has 2 grandchildren, Scott Campbell and wife Margie, 2 great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Olivia Campbell and J.L. Campbell who passed away in 2013, who is survived by his wife, Sandy Campbell. Lena May Kellum is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lloyd Wayne Kellum; son and wife, Bobby Wayne and Linda Dianne Kellum; daughter, Peggy Jean Kellum; a twin brother and wife, Woodrow Ray Tate and Doris Fay Tate. May has many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. They all held a special place in her heart. Her love was boundless. May’s children would like to thank neighbor Misty Baillio and little boy Mason for becoming a part of the family. Misty, how can we express our love and gratitude for always looking out for Mom and Dad? You are a special Christian woman and we love you. Uncle John and Joann, how can we describe the love you show every day to Mom and Dad? Uncle John, you have been a part of our family since we were born and Joann, you fit right in and we love you both very much. 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
Robert N. Cook
Robert N. Cook, 81, of the Butler Community, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Palestine. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mr. Cook was born January 7, 1936 in Lufkin, TX to parents Claude Denman and Claudia Medford Cook. He had been a Freestone County resident for 9 years moving from Houston to be with his daughter. Mr. Cook served in the Army National Guard; he worked as an air traffic controller in Houston and was a retired accountant. Mr. Cook held Masters Degrees from both the University of Texas and Stephen F. Austin University. He was an avid Texas Longhorn Fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Denman Cook, Jr. Left to cherish his memory is his children, Teresa Kimball of Butler; Brad Wedell of Killeen, TX; one grandson, Hunter Kimball of Butler; a longtime friend, Lynn Hawkins of Lufkin and a special best friend, Dinky Follett and husband Bear of Butler. 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
THE LIVING CENTER’S LAUNDRY was one of the most damaged buildings on campus of the Mexia State Supported Living Center, second to the warehouse. Here debris can be seen strewn all over the roads and parking lots on site. (Photo submitted by Margo and Robert Nash)
Mexia State Supported Living Center
Weekend Wind Damage Mexia State Supported Living Center (MSSLC) sustained substantial damage due to high straight-line winds or a possible tornado that swept through the area just before 3:00 a.m. on Monday morning, January 16, 2017. Initial reports say there were no injuries to residents or personnel on site. Minor damage can be seen all over campus, but the heavily hit areas are the warehouse and laundry buildings, as can be seen in the photos. Employees not on duty, were called in to help with clean-up early Monday morning according to housekeeper Margo Nash, whose
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husband, Robert, received such a call shortly after 3:00 a.m. Robert is a maintenance tech and MSSLC firefighter. According to online sources, there are many downed power lines; and the center is currently running on generators as of 11:00 a.m. Monday morning. Attempts were made to contact the center Monday morning, but there was no answer as of press time. Any updates to the story will be posted on our website at www. freestonecountytimes.com. Nicole Schaefer reporting
Jordan Health Services
Acquires Carecycle Solutions Jordan Health Services (“Jordan”) a provider of home health and hospice services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, has acquired CareCycle Solutions, LLC (“CareCycle”), based in Dallas, Texas with offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. The combined companies will provide personal care, case management, skilled nursing, pediatric, and hospice services in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. CareCycle Companies include: Brady Health Care Services, Hill Country Home Health, CareCycle Home Health, Thompson Home Heath, MedSource Home Health, and Delta Home Health. “CareCycle provides Jordan significant patient concentrations in Texas and expands Jordan’s coverage in northern and central Louisiana,” said Scott Herman, CEO of Jordan. “Additionally, CareCycle Solutions will augment Jordan’s expertise in chronic patient management; this is a good acquisition adding density and strategic assets in key development areas.” Chris Rucker, COO of Jordan, added, “We are very excited to work with the dedicated professionals working in the CareCycle network. This partnership is perfectly aligned and strengthens our service offerings while expanding our geographic footprint.” Several key leaders from CareCycle will transition to Jordan and several others will assist with transitions over the next year. CareCycle adds nearly 2,500 patients to Jordan’s average daily census and 29 offices to the service footprint. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed. About Jordan Health Services (www.jhsi.com) Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, TX, Jordan Health Services is one of the nation’s largest home care providers. With its unique blend of services including personal care, case management, skilled nursing, therapy, and hospice services, Jordan’s team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals provide care to approximately 33,000 patients throughout the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. About CareCycle (www. carecyclesolutions.net) CareCycle is a company with a large vision and a single focus to reduce preventable hospitalizations of the chronically ill by managing their transition through care settings, providing early targeted intervention, medication management, and overall health coaching. They have a proven, repeatable, and scalable solution to the Healthcare Crisis, serving over 2,500 patients across eastern and southern Texas and Louisiana.
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Continued from 1-A by the Assistant County Attorney. According to the judge’s November 22nd letter to local attorneys, the scheduling change was to avoid any appearance of any impropriety. However, according to Waco attorney Stan Schwieger, during a recent on-camera interview with Channel 10, this would not have been a viable solution. “Basically, if your elected District Attorney is disqualified, your entire office is disqualified,” he stated. With all of Judge Evans’ criminal cases being reset for the Tuesday, January 24th with Judge Simmons, this brings his total docket to 82 criminal cases, involving 60 defendants, to be heard in that one day. Considering that court begins at 9:00 a.m., this would mean processing a case every 5-6 minutes (without a break for lunch) if Judge Simmons hopes to be done by 5:00 p.m. “It’s a disaster,” remarked attorney Morgan, saying a docket of this size is very rare. Whether such a large docket could be cleared in a timely manner depends on many variables, continues Morgan, who once served Freestone County as an Assistant County Attorney. While some cases could be addressed within just a few minutes, Morgan says that other cases, such as a plea deal, normally take more time. Regardless of how many of the defendants, set to appear in the 77th District Court next Tuesday, require prisoner transfer, Freestone County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley says his office stands ready to provide the necessary security. “We still have to do our jobs,” he says. Of course, if shuffling criminal cases to Judge Simmons’ court creates too much of a backlog, the County does have to option of bringing in a retired judge to preside over some of the cases. Another option would be to bring in a visiting prosecutor, with no relation to Judge Evans, who could prosecute criminal cases in her 87th District courtroom. However, both options would come at a cost to taxpayers -a scenario that was discussed at length during the Primary Election season by former Freestone County Attorney Chris Martin and Navarro County Assistant DA Andrew Wolf, both of whom ran for office against the judge’s son, Brian Evans. How this quagmire manifests itself in the Freestone County courtroom remains to be seen. Karen Leidy reporting.
Vendor Fees Waived Next Two Month for Fairfield Market
FIDC Name Change Okayed Vendor fees for Fairfield Market Days will be waived for the next two months, as approved by City Council during their regular session last week. Historically, participation decreases during the months of January and February, following the Christmas gift buying season. Vendors are encouraged to take advantage of the free booth rentals for January 27-29 and February 24-26. Contact Darlene Jones at 903-388-9845 or via email to cedarcmc@ hotmail.com Applications for Fairfield Market Days are available at City Hall, or online at fairfieldtexas. com/market-days. Also approved during the Tuesday, January 10th meeting is a resolution regarding a name change for the Fairfield Industrial Development Corporation (FIDC) to the Fairfield Economic
Police Academy Starts in Fairfield As many as six students have begun their training at Navarro College Police Academy in Fairfield, which began last week. The class meets 4 nights a week and expects to complete the 600 required hours this summer. Campus Director Linda Davis says the Academy is off to a good start, and they expect to offer the course again in August. Anyone interested in law enforcement training may leave a message for Davis at 903-389-7983. (Submitted Photo)
Hank and Patsy Coming Jan. 26 to Corsicana’s Palace Theatre
Coming to Corsicana’s Palace Theatre at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 26, Hank and Patsy, featuring the lives and music of country music’s first superstars starring Jake Penrod and Lisa Layne. Jake Penrod’s name is becoming increasingly familiar with country music fans in Texas and nationally. The singer has quickly earned a reputation as a master of honky-tonk music, who not only sings and writes, but can also play just about any instrument you hand him (14 total). In 2013, he released an album of original material titled Closer To Me. The album showcases Penrod’s songwriting ability as well as musicianship across an array of different styles of honky-tonk music. He wrote each song on the album
Multi-Vehicle Wreck Closes Interstate on Sunday A major wreck on Interstate 45 Sunday night had both lanes of the interstate closed for a while. The multi-vehicle wreck occurred just before 9:00 p.m. Sunday evening, January 15, 2017 in the southbound lane between mile markers 184 and 185, according to Dew Fire Department’s Fire Chief Monte Atchley. Reports state that there were about six vehicles involved,
Development Corporation (FEDC). This transition has been an ongoing process that, when complete, will allow the development group to pursue a wider range of projects in bringing new business to the Fairfield area. Finally, according to City Administrator Jeff Looney’s report, a main water line broke last month while Atmos Energy was pulling a line back through some casing. This occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30th. The incidence caused several issues for Fairfield restaurants as the water had to be shut off and was dirty due to the break. All available city crews were dispatched for traffic control and leak repair. “Staff did a good job of making the repair and water was turned on around 6:00 p.m.,” says Looney. Karen Leidy reporting.
with one vehicle overturned. Dew, Teague, and Fairfield Fire Departments responded along with DPS Troopers. Scanner reports say six tow trucks were called out to the scene as well. Justice of the Peace judges were not called to the scene, indicating there were no deaths associated with this wreck. A full accident report was not available at press time.
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and played every instrument in authentic honky-tonk fashion, proving he knows his stuff when it comes to traditional country music, and earning the title of “King of Texas Twang.” A native of Brownsboro, Texas, he first became interested in country music as a child when he saw a commercial for a Hank Williams record album on television. Jake attracted national attention as a featured guest on RFD-TV’s TruCountry, and was a regular cast member on RuralTV’s Texas Pickin’ Party where he not only sang, but was also the program’s pedal steel guitarist. He has performed as country music icon Hank Williams, Sr. in the Off Broadway play Lost Highway and in his self-penned road show, Hank Williams Remembered. He hosted the 2nd longest-running show in America, WSM’s Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, on September 19, 2015. He is a country music traditionalist who believes moving forward doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the past behind. “There were a lot of great ones before me,” he says. At an imperially slim 6-feettwo-inches, decked out in a suit and tie, and crowned with his signature Stetson, Jake Penrod even looks like a flashback to country music’s heyday. He gives credit to fellow Texan Ernest Tubb for inspiring his style. “He always looked like a million bucks. His band, too.” Jake Penrod and his Million Dollar Cowboys can be seen
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regularly in the dance halls and honky-tonks throughout Texas. His hardcore honky-tonk band and powerful, Ray Price-like tenor vocals pierce through the loudest of barrooms and keep dancers on their feet all night. “There’s not a lot of downtime in our shows,” he says. “These people show up to dance.” Lisa Layne was born in Tyler, Texas, and lived in the small town of Van before her family moved to Dallas. Her first professional appearance was at age 4. She attended Kimball High School where she became interested in music and theatre. Lisa attended Mountain View College in Dallas with a double major in English and Voice. After college, she joined Vince Vance and the Valiants and performed an average of 300 shows each year with the band for 5-years. She married and moved to Nashville in 1990 where she began recording demos and her own compositions. In 1993, she won the role of Patsy Cline in the first national tour of A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline and later performing in Always Patsy Cline. She performed for and represented the Patsy Cline Foundation for a total of 22years. Ms. Layne is proficient on bass, percussion, keyboards and all brass instruments. The Palace Theatre is located at 109 South Main in Downtown Corsicana. All seats are reserved and tickets are priced at $20, $25 and $35.00. Tickets may be ordered at CorsicanaPalace.com, by phone at 903.874.7792 or at the box office during normal business hours.
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Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, Jan. 9th 6:00 AM-Officer Alexander to meet a complainant about hearing someone under their carport, no one located. 2:10 PM-Officer Alexander to meet a complainant on harassment. 2:19 PM-Officer Alexander on report of power lines down. 10:05 PM-Officer Gallegos to restaurant on subject in there causing problems. Tuesday, Jan. 10th 2:05 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off. 8:08 AM-Officer Alexander and Chief Bulger on alarm going off. 10:15 AM-Officer Alexander and Sgt. Utsey to report of girls fighting at RV park. Parties separated. 11:25 AM-Officer Alexander on minor wreck. 2:22 PM-Officer Alexander to meet a complainant over suspicious activity. 10:15 PM-Officer Gallegos to meet a complainant over missing property. Wednesday, Jan. 11th 10:59 AM-Officer Price to meet a complainant. 11:28 AM-Officer Price on complainant of signal light dangling from damage from high wind. 6:19 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of reckless driver. 8:08 PM-officer Weinmann to ER on combative patient. 11:29 PM-Officer Weinmann back to ER on combative patient again. Thursday, Jan. 12th 10:11 AM-Officer Price on report of minor wreck in parking lot. 4:40 PM-Officer Price on report of reckless driver. 8:55 PM- Officer Weinmann arrested subject on warrants. 11:50 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of suspicious vehicle, one subject arrested for public intoxication. Friday, Jan. 13th 11:22 AM-Officer Alexander on alarm going off. 2:21 PM-Officer Alexander on report of minor wreck. 3:46 PM-Officer Alexander on 911 hang up, was an accident. 6:46 PM-Officer Price on report of loud noise, was subjects moving heavy equipment. 10:10 PM-Officer Price on minor wreck. 11:40 PM-Officer Price on report of possible disturbance, was subject had door shut on finger and was hollering. Saturday, Jan. 14th 10:10 AM-Officer Alexander on reported assault. 3:05 PM-Officer Alexander on report of 911 hang up, possible phone trouble. Sunday, Jan. 15th 2:33 AM-Officer Gallegos and Price on report of verbal disturbance. 8:30 AM-Officer Alexander on line down on roadway, was TV cable, removed from roadway. 9:00 AM-Officer Alexander on report of cow in roadway.
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Something Different Restaurant
Update for Old Favorite Something Different restaurant in Fairfield recently made several updates and upgrades, giving the eatery a fresh look. Over New Year’s weekend, business was closed for three days while owners and employees repainted both inside and out of the building, added new light fixture in the women’s restroom, updated outdoor lighting, and other miscellaneous updates. According to owner Sandra Bragg, the popular restaurant that originally opened in the late 80s, had not seen a new coat of paint since 1994. Since taking over the business last year, Sandra, and husband Robert, have also updated most kitchen equipment, including a new oven and grill. Next on their list of ‘To-Dos’ is to replace vanities in the restrooms, update the tables and booths, add barstools to the counter, update the decor to include Freestone County history, and get new landscaping. On their list of ‘maybes’ are possible outdoor seating on the east end of the building (closest to Hwy 84), new signage, and a mural to cover the back side of the building. Other changes you may have noticed is an ever expanding array of baked goods. If you want ‘just a bite’ of dessert following your meal, one you can eat on the go, they now have Lemon Rosemary, Mango Peach Tea, and Chocolate cake bombs to go along with a selection INTRODUCING THEIR NEW MASCOT ‘Cupcake’ the Horned Toad at Something Different in of cupcakes, cakes, and pies. Fairfield are (l-r) Rhiannon Bragg, Susan Ferguson, Sandra Bragg (owner), Felicia Thompson, “We love to just experiment and try new things,” says Rhiannon Bragg. “The stranger, the Kallista Whiteside, and little Aiden Whiteside (Sandra’s FreestoneCountyTimes5.75x10.5.pdf 1 1/5/17 3:38 PM nephew). (Photos by Nicole Schaefer) better. It’s so much fun!” The crew is also currently trying new menu items. Up for grabs these days are their Philly Cheesesteak Nachos. In addition, they occasionally bring back old menu items to see if customers like them enough to add to the current menu. Right now, you can order up the Spinach Salad. Lastly, the restaurant has introduced their new mascot ‘Cupcake’ which is a Horned Toad. She can be seen lounging on top of the cupcake display near the cash register. Luckily for customers, Cupcake is not a real Horned Toad, but made of metal. The Braggs have plans to use Cupcake’s image on all new logos and in the mural they hope to have painted onto the building. Smiling faces you can find at the restaurant are Sandra Bragg, Rhiannon Bragg, Susan Ferguson, Amanda Symank, Felicia Thompson, and Kallista Whiteside. Something Different is located at 690 US 84 in Fairfield. They ONE OF THE MANY NEW baked can be reached by calling 903-389-3022; and they also can creations that can be found be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Something- at Something Different. This Different-479847412180882/. Mango-Peach Tea flavored Nicole Schaefer reporting cake bomb is delicious!
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Wreath Retrieval Delayed Until January 21 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Join Us for a Community Open House January 24, 4-6pm Freestone Medical Center Lobby Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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Show support of America’s veterans by volunteering to assist the Friends of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (FCTSVC) to help retrieve the wreaths from the gravesites. Due to inclement weather and to make sure the wreaths go into storage without any moisture the event has been
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and has postponed the event to the third Saturday this year. FCTSVC encourages anyone in the community to help. Volunteering to help retrieve the wreaths is a job that can be done by all, young and old. The wreaths were laid during the annual holiday wreath project. The Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is a non-profit organization that raises funds and donations to support the purchase, laying and storage of holiday wreaths for the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. For more info please contact: Jean Shine, President Friends of Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (254) 690-4321. For more information on how you can volunteer and support the annual Wreaths for Vets project, visit www.wreathsforvets.org
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Major Support for TSAC Musical Production Handing a $1,000 check to Jane Phillips of Trinity Star Arts Council (TSAC) is David T. James (middle). The monies will be used for the upcoming production, ALWAYS…Patsy Cline, which is under the direction of George Boyd. Thanking him for his generous donation are TSAC members (left-right): Brenda Pate, Jane Morrison, Jane Phillips, Janie Richards, George Boyd and Beverly Awalt. The community is invited to enjoy the event at THS Theatre on January 28th at 7:00 p.m. and January 29th at 2:30 p.m. All tickets are $10 and are available for purchase online at TrinityStarArtsCouncil.org; Armadillo Emporium in Fairfield; the Teague Chronicle office in Teague; and Flatt’s Stationers in Mexia. For more information about this TSAC production, call 903-388-4765. (Photo by Karen Leidy)
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Righty Run Prepares for Annual Race Day Sat., Feb. 25th at Fairfield Lake
Coming together to celebrate their new business is (left-right): Cheryl Evans (owner – Resolutions and EMR), Lisa Schick – Chamber Admin. Asst., Lea Anne Somerville – Chamber Ambassador (Fairfield Homes & Land and Willow Basket Bread Company), Courtney Haby (Resolutions), Gail Farish – Chamber Vice-Chair (Creations Flowers & Gifts), Alan Coleman, David Evans (owner – Resolutions and EMR), Patty Pratt – Chamber Board (Freestone Historical Museum), Brenda Finley – Chamber Ambassador (Brenda’s Closet), Lisa Henderson, Nicole Ballard – Chamber Board (Rachel Anderson Real Estate), Brenda Pate – Chamber Director, and Rashad Evans. Stop by for a visit at their new location on Hwy 84 just east of the Fairfield city limits. (Photos by Karen Leidy)
New Building, New Business
The Righty Run is gearing up for its 4th annual race on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Fairfield Lake State Park beginning at 8:00 a.m. This run is all about Pediatric Stroke Awareness in honor of Alex “Righty” Ward. This year there is a new team option: register as a team with 3-5 members for discounted registration AND a chance to win a prize for the Most Creatively Dressed Team AND Fastest Average Mile Team. All team members must register the same race! Individual registration fees: 1K-$20, 5K-$30, & 10K-$40. Team registration fees: 5K-$25 & 10K-$35. For more information, see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ TheRightyRun or visit their website to register at www. therightyrun.com.
Owners Celebrate with Friends & Chamber Members Starting out of their home back in 1996, Cheryl and David Evans are proud to show off their new location, a building they own, located on Highway 84, just east of the Fairfield city limits. David relates the encouragement he received from both his pastor and one of his friends, Alan Coleman. “I wanted to go into construction,” he says. “Alan said, ‘Do what you’re good at.’” Emergency Medical Resources (EMR) provides work place training. This includes such things as construction safety, office safety, first aid and CPR. According to Cheryl, they also offer drug and alcohol screening. The couple is enjoying their new building, constructed with the design assistance of Coleman. According to David, owning their own place is a welcome change, after twenties years of leasing office space. In addition to the new office, the Evans’ also celebrated their acquisition of a new company: Resolutions, a medically supervised weight loss program. Clients receive support with their weight loss goals, including a physical, nutrition counseling and B12 injections. According to Cheryl, the new company has a Physician Assistant and a Medical Assistant on staff. For those who have made new resolutions for the year, Resolutions can assist you along the way. Visit the Evans’ at EMR and Resolutions at their office at 1530 E. Commerce Street. Or, give them a call at 903-389-7922. Karen Leidy reporting.
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Showing off their new building are EMR Health & Safety owners, David Evans (far left) and his wife, Cheryl (far right, holding scissors). “We were tired of paying rent,” declares David, with a smile. The new location also houses their new business, Resolutions, a medically supervised weight loss program. (Photos by Karen Leidy)
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The cornerstone of the 1947 Freestone County Cooperative Hospital was recently found and was donated to Fairfield Hospital District at the request of George Robinson, FHD President. It has been temporally place at Freestone Medical Center until the FHD Board identifies and prepares a permanent site for display. Assisting George will transport and relocation were citizen volunteers, Tye Hand and Marty Harkcom. (Submitted Photo)
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Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc. Russell L deCordova Cody deCordova Ty deCordova P.O. Box Drawer P, Buffalo, Texas 75831 (903) 322-4940
SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 860 cattle January 14, 2017 with 252 sellers and 62 buyers. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows----------------------------------------55-65 Fat Cows--------------------------------------------50-62 Canner Cows---------------------------------------35-55 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls------------------------------------------65-80 Light Bulls-------------------------------------------65-95 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------------------N/T Good Pairs--------------------------------------1450-1850 Plain Pairs----------------------------------------975-1350 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old---------------------------950-1400 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings lbs-------------------------------------150-232 lbs-------------------------------------145-200 lbs-------------------------------------135-172 lbs-------------------------------------135-175 lbs-------------------------------------125-162 lbs-------------------------------------115-134 lbs-------------------------------------100-121 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------135-218 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------130-180 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------120-175 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------110-156 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------100-138 600-700 lbs---------------------------------------95-120 700-800 lbs---------------------------------------85-110 150-200 200-300 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800
These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.
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Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for December 2016 The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,009 original drilling permits in December 2016 compared to 727 in December 2015. The December total included 909 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 17 to re-enter plugged well bores and 83 for re-completions of existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those permits issued December 2016 included 267 oil, 57 gas, 612 oil or gas, 62 injection, zero service and 11 other permits. In December 2016, Commission staff processed 430 oil, 93 gas, 20 injection and two other completions compared to 788 oil, 151 gas, 53 injection and one other completions in December 2015. Total well completions for 2016 are 10,468; down from 19,503 recorded in 2015. According to Baker Hughes Inc., the Texas rig count as of January 6 was 327, representing about 49 percent of all active rigs in the United States. For additional drilling permit and completion statistics, visit the Commission’s website at http://www.rrc.texas.gov/oilgas/research-and-statistics/well-information/monthly-drillingcompletion-and-plugging-summaries/.
CORSICANA LIVESTOCK GARY BARN BEN 903-654-8031 903-872-1631 903-879-3456 SALE EVERY TUESDAY Receipts from Corsicana Livestock for Tuesday, January 10, 2017 with 505 head of cattle Packer Cows------------------------------------------------------------------N/T Best Lean Cutter Cows---------------------------------------------------56-60 Best Bone & Utility Cows-------------------------------------------------54-58 Best Packer Bulls----------------------------------------------------------75-80 Stock Cows-------------------------------------------------------------775-1250 Few Young Cows----------------------------------------------------------- N/T Steers 300-400--------------------------------------------------------------------155-176 400-500--------------------------------------------------------------------140-155 500-600--------------------------------------------------------------------118-135 600-700--------------------------------------------------------------------115-125 700-800--------------------------------------------------------------------108-117 Heifers/Best #1 Quality 300-400--------------------------------------------------------------------125-140 400-500--------------------------------------------------------------------116-122 500-600--------------------------------------------------------------------110-115 600-700-------------------------------------------------------------------104-112 700-800-------------------------------------------------------------------95-104 These prices are for the Best #1 Quality Steers & Heifers. Prices trend lower according to quality, conditions, and fill.
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Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on January 10, 2017. Head count of 792. No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------150-185 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------150-180 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------130-160 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------110-135 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------105-130 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------140-175 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------130-160 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------120-145 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------110-135 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------105-130 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------100-120 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------58 to 67 Low Yielding---------------------------------47 to 55 Fats-------------------------------------------50 to 60 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------40 to 50 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 ----------------------------70 to 86 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1400 to 1600 Young Fair------------------------------1200 to 1400 Aged Pairs--------------------------------950 to 1200 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 700 to 1375 Sale Every Tuesday
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WACO LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC Texas Farmers Union 115th Annual Convention January 27th & 28th
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by Jan Fielden
The Middle Herd can be quite obnoxious in the winter time. They start reading the “feeding schedule” and every day that is a feed day; they hang out at the barn. If you make one little move they notice and immediately jump up in order to follow us wherever we go. Plus, they always leave a “scout” Texas Farmers Union (TFU) announces the 115th State if they do decide to go to another pasture. The scout’s job is Convention January 27-28, 2017 at the MCM Elegante’ to sound out the signal that we have made a move towards Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX. the barn or at least out of the yard so every cow should Opening session of the convention will begin at 1 p.m. return immediately. Friday, January 27. Following a brief business session with The most ridiculous scout is the cow named Kleo. She has Good afternoon Linda, committee reports, there will be an afternoon recess. The Colonel wrapped around her little hoof and begs “cubes” Friday evening’s session will begin at 6 p.m. and include from him. and In order not toas have giveJudy the is whole herd cubes, Please the proof, I madeby some corrections well,tosince actually Jody. Sorry a induction of a new pioneer in review Agriculture followed a adjustments The Colonel will call Kleo around to the back of the barn. She reception. that. All I had to go by was a small sticky note from an employee who has since moved on. will leave the bale of hay and walk up to the barn in hopes of TFU President Wes Sims reports, “We will have excellent getting cubes….which she usually did until lately. speakers and interesting programs convention.” I still have during time forthe changes or corrections as you see fit. This cow has taken to informing the other cows that she is One of the speakers will be Donn Teske, TFU Vice President getting a treat and calls out to them! Here they come on the who will speak at the banquet onusSaturday night. Also Please let know if you would likea us to begin running this adhappens in this week’s wecubes are currently run and what usually is theyissue get that all the and shework representative of NFU, Washington Office will give an update on going to press tomorrow. is left without any. Saturday, The Colonel tried two different on the recent activities of NFU. times to give her cubes and each time before he could even At 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 Dr. Harwood Jackson get them inChristy a bucket she had given the signal. The cows Schaffer from University of Tennessee’s Agriculture Analysis at the Red Oak Ranch have Times been known to do a few weird Freestone County Center will present a seminar on the upcoming farm bill things. 903-389-6397 NEWS study which is being prepared for TFU by Dr. Schaffer & Dr. Daryll Ray. This will give us a clear understanding of where we are at as well as to the changes that must be made to the present farm bill. President Sims encourages all members in this area to be present at this seminar. Invitations have also been extended to current legislators and administrative office holders. The convention will culminate following the Saturday night banquet with a progressive auction with proceeds going to Farmers Union Charitable Fund. Come be with us in Abilene, As part of the Railroad and nearly 4,000 hours of staff TX. Commission of Texas’ time by eliminating the need for Texas Farmers Union, P.O. Box 738, Sweetwater, TX 79556. staff to receive the paper copies commitment to increasing Phone 325-235-3333.
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efficiency and transparency through the modernization of its Information Technology systems, oil and gas producers can now file well log data electronically. Because the Commission now has the technology to accept well log information electronically, operators will no longer be required to print this information and submit paper logs. This new electronic filing system will save operators about $362,000 annually and reduce the time and resources necessary for them to comply with reporting requirements, as well as make the information they submit more quickly and easily accessible to the public. Likewise, the Commission will save $105,000
Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. Bill Hughes Don Henderson (903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460
Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman (254) 315-8232 (254) 716-1535
SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed at total of 814 head of cattle on Thursday, January 12, 2017 with 99 sellers and 41 buyers. Slaughter Cows & Bulls Boner (1000-1200 WT) -----------------------------57-62 Breaker (1110-1400 WT) ---------------------------60-66 Canner Cows (800-1100 WT) ----------------------52-57 Thin (750-950 WT) ----------------------------------47-50 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 -----------------------------76-88 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 -----------------------------72-76 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows-------------------------------1000-1400 Older Plain Bred-----------------------------------700-900 Good Choice Pairs--------------------------------------N/T Common Medium Pairs------------------------1300-1600 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Steers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------150-184 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------145-172 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------125-155 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------120-140 800-900 lbs----------------------------------------110-130 Heifers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------140-175 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------135-160 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------127-144 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------115-132 800-900 lbs----------------------------------------------NT #2 & #3 type calves & yearlings $.10 to $.30 cwt lower
of these well logs and convert them to electronic files. “Technology updates such as these help close the gap in day-to-day business operations between government agencies and private business,” Chairman Christi Craddick said. “We are bringing more data online to allow for a more efficient solution that saves both the state and industry significant time and money. In turn, that means the generation of further business activity, the creation of more jobs and a stronger Texas economy overall. We at the Commission will continue to do everything we can to drive these pro-business policies forward throughout every aspect of our processes,” Craddick said. Commissioner Ryan Sitton said, “Affordable IT solutions that enhance the Commission’s accessibility and modernize the agency are a priority for the Commissioners. It made no sense to require operators to provide us information in paper form that they already had in electronic form, so I’m glad we identified this issue and saved both operators and the agency time and money.” Commissioner Wayne Christian said, “Reducing the regulatory burden on energy operators in Texas, while making sure we continue to protect the people and environment across our state makes good economic sense for our state. Smart regulation like this keeps operators in the field, Texans on the job and gives the Commission the tools we need to make sure energy production in Texas is done safely and responsibly.” Operators must submit well logs in both .TIFF and .LAS formats. To access the L-1 Electric Log Status Report form on the Commission’s website, go online to http://www. rrc.state.tx.us/oil-gas/forms/oilgas-forms-library/oil-gas-formsin-alphabetical-order/
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The Benefits of Pineapple & Celery Fresh fruits and vegetables have endless benefits and it is time to know why you do something and to impart them into your everyday life. God created them for our healing. So, get healed! Pineapple is full of bromelain which is an enzyme that helps you breakdown the food you eat. It is also good for preventing colds. In addition to all that goodness, pineapples also help with oral and eye health. It boosts your immunity and helps with blood circulation. This spectacular fruit helps to prevent arthritis, Alzheimer, dementia, and heart disease. It also helps to reduce inflammation in joints and muscles. Do you have a problem going to the bathroom? Try some pineapple! Pineapple is full of potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, beta carotene, thiamin, B6, and folate. This can be eaten by itself, added to a parfait, in a smoothie, or in a juice. Be mindful about mixing a lot of carrots with pineapple because then it will be made of a lot of sugar. Celery is that pungent vegetable that you probably know as one of the trinity’s in cooking. Well, it is super beneficial in a juice, soup, and even as a light snack. Celery will help you lower your cholesterol, lower inflammation, prevent or treat high blood pressure, help prevent ulcers, protect your liver, boosts digestion, reduce bloating, fight infections, prevent urinary tract infections, and may even protect you from cancer. The best way to get the benefits would be to juice it. Yes, it is strong but there are many ways to help mask the flavor like adding pineapple to your juice as well. Powerful booster Juice: 2 beets 1 celery stalk Half a pineapple Piece of ginger Piece of turmeric Know Better To Do Better! This article is courtesy of In Thee Beginning at 122 S Keechi Street in Fairfield, Texas.
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with New 12-Week Program This is the time of year when everyone seems to be saying to themselves, “maybe I should try to start exercising or dieting.” Just in time for your New Year’s resolution of a healthy lifestyle, the local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office is launching Step Up & Scale Down, a new 12-week weight management program to help the public in their efforts. The series will kick off January 26, 2017 at McLennan County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 420 North Sixth Street, Waco, TX 76701. Classes will be held at 11:30 am for 12 consecutive Thursdays. “Step Up & Scale Down is a great program to do with a friend or family member. It’s always easier to reach your goals when you have additional support,” Colleen Foleen, McLennan County, Family and Consumer Science Extension agent said. The program consists of weekly lessons to help participants move toward a healthier weight and includes a weekly weight check-in, weekly challenge to “stay the course,” Dinner Tonight! healthy recipes and tips, exercise resources, and a
weight-loss planner. The 12 sessions include: Scale Down by Setting Goals; Step Up to a Healthy Plate; Scale Down by Label Reading; Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning; Scale Down with Moves to Lose; Step Up Your Hydration; Scale Down by Finding your Motivational Mojo; Step Up to Healthy Snacking; Scale Down with a Colorful Plate; Step Up to Successful Socializing; Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers; and Step Up and Celebrate. The Step Up & Scale Down program is based on the USDA 2010 Guidelines, which are intended to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan. “Step Up & Scale Down is a researched-based program that has proven success in weight management and building healthy lifestyle habits,” Colleen Foleen said. Cost for the 12-week program is $40.00, which includes all course materials. Pre-registration is available until January 20, 2017 online at: https://agriliferegister. tamu.edu/SUSD or calling: 979-845-2604. For more information, please call 254-757-5180.
Alumni Meet Jan. 23 The Fairfield Chapter of the Dogan Alumni Association request chapter members presence and new members to their first 2017 meeting. The agenda will entail discussions for the upcoming Dogan Annual Reunion scheduled July 7-9, 2017. This Meeting is schedule on January 23, 2017 at Jones Chapel Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m.
Author to Host Book Signing in Teague Washington Phillips of Simsboro, just north of Teague, Texas recorded 18 songs with Columbia records between 1927 and 1929. His life and music are the subject of a new book, “Washington Phillips and His Manzarene Dreams” by Michael Corcoran. Corcoran’s new book is published by Dust-to-Digital of Atlanta, Georgia and includes a 16-track CD using the most pristine original 78rpm copies available. The public is invited to attend a review and book signing on Saturday, January 28th beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Teague Community Center.
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Freestone County Art League Meeting January 21, 2017 The Freestone County Art League will meet in the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1001 North 8th Avenue, Teague, TX, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:00 am until around noon. Artist Audrey McCullough will demonstrate an oil painting of her choice. This will be an interesting experience, and we hope to see everyone at the meeting.
Hostesses, Jo Wren, Margaret Tolar, Hannah Spradlin and Ruth Bomer will furnish refreshment snacks for the meeting. This will be a great time to experience another artist’s presentation and to enjoy the fellowship of others. The meeting is open to the public, and members are encouraged to invite and/ or bring guests. We hope to see you at the meeting.
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FREE Income Tax Service Every Thursday, Feb. 2 - Apr. 13 For the third year, Tax Aide will provide FREE federal income tax preparation services to area residents. The dates and times are every Thursday from February 2nd to April 13th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 201 North Mount St, Fairfield. Interested area residents should bring their tax paperwork (W-2s, 1099’s for income, self employment details, deduction details), picture ID for taxpayer and
spouse, and social security cards for all family members, and 2015 return if available. The 2016 returns will be prepared while you wait and e-filed each evening. Tax Aide volunteers are sponsored by AARP and trained and certified through IRS sponsored programs. Tax Aide now has over 35,000 volunteers at 5,000 sites nationwide who assist in preparing tax returns. For information, go to www.aarp.org/taxaide
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NARFE Speaker Provides Details on Long & Short Term Healthcare The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, 10 Jan 2017, at Ryan’s Buffet in Waxahachie. The guest speaker was Jennifer Curtis, Director of Marketing for Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Waxahachie. The Waxahachie location is new and is located at 151 Country Meadows Blvd. Legend Oaks provides long and short term care emphasizing hospital to home transition. Staff provides for in-house therapy including physical and occupational therapy, skilled nursing, social workers and memory care. More information may be obtained by telephone at (972) 937-1650 or email at: LegendOaksWaxahachie@ensignservices.net Their website is: http:// legendoakswaxahachie. com/ Legend Oaks is one of about 200 facilities owned by Ensign Services, another of which is located in Ennis, TX. Corporate Headquarters is located in Mission Viejo, CA http:// www.ensigngroup.net/ NARFE Chap. 1191 covers Ellis, Navarro and adjacent parts of the surrounding counties. Membership in NARFE is open to all Since 1946 active and retired federal employees and their spouses, former federal employees, and former spouses who are entitled to a federal survivor annuity. For more information, please call Midlothian at 972-268-5793 or 972-7752463, Waxahachie - 469939-8102, Ennis - 214-9496197, Red Oak - 412722-6307, or Corsicana 903-874-3092. You may also go to www.narfe.org or http://www.dfwnarfe. net/Chapter1191/ ChapterPage.html or see A trusted name for over 75 years NARFE Chapter 1191 on Facebook.
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--Viewpoints
Recognizing the Outstanding Work of Local School Trustees
by Charles R. Stafford
Dear Editor, Although I do not live in your county, please be advised I love to read your newspaper and it has been my pleasure to do so for years. FCTimes does an excellent job covering your community and area, plus you make it Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect interesting to read. The extra the views of the Freestone County Times characters, in your news paper, make for fun reads also. I greatly admire Scott Dear Editor, when he steps out on a limb and speaks his mind. Introducing Freestone Medical Center: New Name, Somehow in a “World” of Same Great Service bad news media, you folks remain one of the few great January 1st marked a new year and the opening of Freestone news feeds. Medical Center. We are pleased to offer comprehensive Congratulations and do not inpatient and outpatient services to support the needs of change a thing. Freestone County and surrounding communities. Our team is here for you with high-quality, compassionate care where and Vicky Prater when you need it. ________________________ I am excited to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Freestone Medical Center as we honor our past and embrace the future. I Dear Editor, also want to welcome Ron Hunt, a senior healthcare executive, who recently joined our team as Interim Chief Financial For many people, ringing Officer. in the New Year brings hope You’re invited to celebrate with us! Please join us on Tuesday, and joyful anticipation. But January 24, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a Community Open House to for those who struggle with be held in the hospital lobby. We want to celebrate with you! stuttering, the old fears of This is a very special community. I’m proud of our team of speaking and being teased health care professionals who have worked tirelessly over the remain the same—year after course of the past year to guide our transition to Freestone year. Many of your readers don’t Medical Center. Patient care is our top priority. Our commitment know that help for stuttering is to you and we’ll continue to offer and expand the quality is available from so many services you need. places. Trusted information To celebrate our new beginning, you’ll also notice some visible on stuttering is available changes as we refresh our signs to display our new name. at your local public library. From all of us at Freestone Medical Center - our Board, Public schools have speech hospital leadership, employees, and medical staff –thank you counselors, and children are for your support. entitled to free evaluation and help by law. Seek out a Speech-Language Pathologists Stace Holland, CEO in your area trained in helping Freestone Medical Center __________________________________________________ those who stutter. Universities often offer speech clinics. Finally, the internet can be wonderful resource on stuttering—with free books, videos, and reference materials. Visit our website as a starting point: www. StutteringHelp.org. Make 2017 the year you find the help you and your family need.
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It seems to me that there aren’t that many selfless people or selfless tasks in our world these days. Too many of the voices we hear are speaking with vested interests or simply promoting “number one.” I have the happy opportunity, however, to know a large group of people who regularly volunteer to take on the responsibilities of a challenging job—and they do it without pay and often without acknowledgement or appreciation from those they serve. Who are these admirable people? They are the locally elected school board members who serve in Texas school districts throughout the state. There are more than 1,000 school districts that cover every inch of Texas. The districts come in all sizes, all levels of wealth/poverty, and all sorts of demographics. Some of them have only a few students and one school building, but some districts have many students and dozens or hundreds of facilities. The locally elected trustees come in all varieties as well. They are rural, urban, and suburban. They are doctors, lawyers, ranchers, small business owners, teachers, tradesmen, moms, and dads. They are representative of every community in every county. Though trustees vary dramatically and serve in districts that vary dramatically, they have one thing in common: they care enough about the kind of public education we are providing in our Texas schools
to dedicate themselves to the work of a trustee. The work of a trustee includes sitting through long meetings. It includes learning what they need to know about school finance, about the state’s accountability system, and about how to make learning happen in a classroom. It includes being approached by fellow community members to talk about schools in the grocery store, at church, and when they go out to eat. Sometimes being a trustee is inconvenient. Sometimes being a trustee means voting for the right thing despite pressure to take another path. Sometimes it means hard work, difficult choices, and real perseverance. But it is a job that trustees take on willingly because they are committed to seeing that the education we provide is the very best it can be, and that commitment is what makes knowing trustees from all parts of the state such a pleasure. When I go to conferences where trustees gather to learn what they need to know to do an effective job as trustee, I am always impressed by the dedication, purposefulness, and plain caring that these people exemplify. This year I have the privilege of representing those fine people by serving as president of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). It is a private not-for-profit membership organization that was created in 1949 by trustees who wanted a way to speak up for their schools and students and
help themselves do the best job they could. There are more than 7,200 locally elected trustees in Texas. They are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the State. Generally speaking, they serve quietly and without fanfare. As a group, they are fine people who care about kids. While a few trustees make headlines, the overwhelming majority of them work in the background, serving without calling attention to themselves. For that reason, it is important to occasionally point the spotlight on them and express our appreciation for what they do. They are truly public servants, working without compensation, playing an important role in making sure that the more than 5.3 million students in Texas public schools have the best classroom experiences we can provide. Governor Abbott has declared January School Board Recognition Month and encouraged Texans to recognize the work of the men and women who serve as school trustees. Please join me in applauding these outstanding people for what they are doing. Trustees are an admirable group, and we owe them a loud and hearty, “Well done!” Charles R. Stafford serves as a trustee for the Denton Independent School District and currently holds the position of President of the Texas Association of School Boards.
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Late Rally Fall Short Friday the 13th always provides the oddities in many things. Fairfield and Mexia basketball only provided evidence of those oddities. The Fairfield Lady Eagles fell behind 21-4 in the third quarter and rallied to send the game to overtime only to fall 34-33. The game started with poor shooting by both teams. Each offense had a basket and a pair of free throws to end the frame at 4-4. The teams combined for two of 22 shooting . Fairfield had some good defensive work to stay in the game. Williams scored and Keith hit a pair of three pointers to extend the lead to 16-4 at the half. Fairfield missed all ten shots from the field and were shut out in the quarter. The teams combined for a five of 46 shooting in the first half. Lady Eagle forward Tanna Lide sparked the Fairfield defense with some solid play.
She had a couple of steals and had four rebounds in a 10-1 rebounding edge in the first four minutes. Mikayla Thurman hit a three pointer with 5:29 remaining in the third quarter cutting the lead to 21-7, breaking an 11:28 scoreless streak on the game clock. Then the Eagles hit four of five shots to close the lead. DaMeka Shed and Kierra Birdow each made shots. Birdow took a pass from Shed near the end of the period and cut the lead to 2117 heading into the fourth. Birdow scored twice in the early minutes of the fourth period and only a Keener free throw kept any lead for the Ladycats at 22-21. Keith hit her third three pointer of the game with 3:25 remaining in regulation and that snapped a streak of 20 missed shots for Mexia. Brandi Carter and Shed had four straight free throws with just under three minutes left for their first lead of the game, 25-24.
Keith added another tray with one minute to go but Shed hit a free throw to tie the game at 28-28. The teams each missed late opportunities and the game went to overtime. Keith hit a short jumper to take an early lead in the extra period and Hollie added another to hold the lead. The Lady Eagles stayed close with good free throw shooting. Carter had a free throw and Josey Richardson nailed a pair of free throws. On the second Carter free throw, Fairfield was called for a violation and point was disallowed. Carter still gave the Lady Eagles a chance in the final seconds with Keith missed a pair of free throws. Her lay up at the buzzer fell off the rim and the Lady Cats extended their district record to 2-0 with the 34-33 win. Birdow had nine points and Shed added eight for the Lady Eagles. Keith led all scorers with 15 points. Scott Batts reporting.
Shooting over the rival Blackcat players Jaise Oliver for the Eagle basket. (Photos by Melissa Lee)
Eagles Win Thriller in Mexia Working hard to bring the ball in the attempt for one last basket is Brandy Carter for the Lady Eagles to tie the game against Mexia. (Photos by Melissa Lee)
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Ex-Students Play Ball The 2nd Annual Teague Lions Alumni Games will take place Saturday, January 28th in the Teague High School competition gymnasium. There will be five games: two Teague Alumni Women’s games, two Teague Alumni Men’s games, and an Old School (half-court) Veteran’s game. There will be odd vs. even graduation year games. The Women’s games will start at 3:00 p.m. and at 4:00 p.m. The Old School Veteran’s game will start at 5:00 p.m. and the two Men’s games will start at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. Formats of the games are subject to change,
depending on the number of participants. There will be a 3-point shooting contest (best out of 10 shots), a slam-dunk contest, and a free throw shooting contest taking place between the games. The 3-point and free throw contests will consist of two rounds, with the top three former students from each contest advancing to the final round. There is a fee of $20 per player to participate in the alumni games and a $5 per person fee to enter the 3-point and free throw shooting contests. All proceeds raised will go
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The Mexia Blackcats and the Fairfield Eagles usually play one thriller after another, regardless of the sport. This Friday was one added to the classics. The Eagles had two outstanding quarters and built a double digit lead and held off a late Blackcat rally for the district opening win. Mexia missed their first six shots from the field and Fairfield only made one of their first six, an Akeem Jackson short jumper midway through the period. High had a baseline drive and Jackson had an offensive rebound and put back score. The long distance shooting took over in the final couple of minutes in the first. Kolby Adams buried three three pointers and Jailyn Tatum added another
for a 21-12 lead. The Eagles went cold for a moment in the first minutes of the second bur scored four in a row, Tatum had a short jumper and Jackson added a three. The big spark came with E.J. Ransom breaking away and had a slam dunk and a quick turnover, steal by Jackson, pass by Tatum and three pointer by Adams for the 39-21 lead near the half. High scored 14 points in the third period to close the gap for Mexia. He countered with a dunk to gain some momentum and get to within eight of the Eages at the end of the third. Kolbe Branch hit a three late in the period for Fairfield. Ransom hit his only three of the game in the opening minute of the fourth period.
That is significant since it was the only field goal for Fairfield in the fourth. King hit a three to close the gap to five but that was as close as Mexia would get. Jackson, Adams, Ransom and Tatum went on a streak of nine consecutive made free throws to keep the Blackcats away and preserve the 63-58 win. High led all scorers with 19 points and 20 rebounds and the Blackcats had only seven turnovers on the night. Jackson and Adams scored 15 points each to lead the way for the Eagles and Tatum added 11 points and hit six of eight free throws and dished off seven assists. Jackson had 14 rebounds and the Eagles jumped out to an early district lead. Scott Batts reporting.
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Fairfield Intermediate 3rd Grade A Honor Roll: Nathan Anders, Austin Bitting, Tristan Brackens, Benjamin Crenshaw, Obie Crook, Mason Edwards, Taylor Flandry, Bethany George, Trinity Glass, Bailey Holland, Sha’Kayla Johnson, Aaron Lane, John Macke, Michael McNutt, Blake Phillips, Katlynn Ploch, Rhett Ralstin, Armand Reyes, Finnton Smith, Austin Solis, Tiffany Stamey, and Justin Williams. AB Honor Roll: William Adams, Gustavo Aguilera, Alyssa Allen, Mackenzie Allen, Chloe Anderson, Alaina Baker, Kyle Ballard, Rainy Bonds, Jason Brackens, Zackary Bryant, Emanuel Carr, Jose Castaneda, Dulse ChavezBaez, Landon Clark, Samuel Clifton, Miley Contreras, Mason Copeland, Kendra Davis, Noemi Dawson, Juan Diaz, Donny Fox, Jordyn Garcia, Bella Grecu, Jake Hagen, Johns Hanzelka, Caiden Harvell, Kavion Hicks, Ayden Jones, Brailey Kenney, Haysten Kent, Makayla Lejuene, Collen Loviette, Sydney Martin, Aaliyah Martinez, Blake Matsche, Rylee McDonald, Jaevion McElroy, Delaney McGowan, Ricky Milam, Callie Morgan, Jazmin Ocampo, Colby Perkins, Jesus Pina, Jesus Rodriguez, Mikhaila Rodriguez, Erick Rosales, Raleigh Self, Cinthia Serrato, Nevaeh Serrato, Ashton Sleziak, Zechariah Smith, Brayden Thornburg, Briana Thurman, Christopher Tierrablanca, Christian Vidaurri, Mason Warren, Jenae Weathered, Gage Wendt, Samayah Wiley, Makenzi Willard, Kaylee Williams, and Briana Yepez. 4th Grade A Honor Roll: Nadie Bancroft, Emilee Brewer, Lyric Broussard, Logan Campbell, Cole Coufal, Luke Cruce, Jerry Draper, Carolyn Dunlap, Abigail Gallegos, James Grissett, Zoe Guillotte, Jenna Haden, Newton Hartley, Tiffany Jauregui, Benjamin Kilkenny, Rylie Longer, Madelyn Longoria, Lydia Morgan, Madelyn Morrison, Jimilyah Nash, Michael Nelson, Mason Osborne, Kynzee Payne, Connor Petty, Zada Pjetrovic, Addison Posey, Katelyn Quenichet, RaeAnne Rossiaky, Brayden Samford, Jesse Schick, Preston Scott, Austin Smith, Briana Wall, Hailey Wall, and Calyn Wilson. AB Honor Roll: Jaci Abram, Megan Amaya, Kolton Anderson, Jacob Bosley, Riley Boswell, Angelina Cobb, Brooke Cobb, Javier Cochran, Na’Kayla Conner, Casey Couture, James Cunningham, Angel Davila, Rhaina Emmons, Makenna Eppes, Adan Espinoza, Mayrin Espinoza, Evan Gilbert, Reanna Golden, Kylan Graham, Brandon Gray, Nadia Grecu, Autumn Hargrove, Nicole Hawkins, Kyson Henderson, Mayte Hidalgo, Emma Hill, Nadia Hoskins, Isiah Hudson, Angel Izquierdo, Aaleyah Jenkins, Jacob Jobe, Justin Johnson, Mackenzi Jones, Xavias Jones, Caydance Kimbrough, Jasmin Mandujano, Triston McAlpine, Saniya McElroy, Dylon McGowan, Cheyenne
McNutt, Brianna Myers, Chloe Neidich, Elijah Owen, Bethanah Owens, Barbara Pena, Chandler Phillips, Brooklynn Pilkington, Elizabeth Pillans, Lillian Poole, Bailee Preston, Nathan Richards, Morgan Roberson, Gracie Robinson, Lillie Robinson, Alfonso Rodriguez, Sol Ruiz, Jocelyn Salazar, Landon Salinas, Angel Serrato, Kylie Story, Kenyon Strawther, Liberty Talbert, Rustyn Taylor, Caden Thibodeaux, Nadia Thomas, John Thorne, Faith Vaughn, Reese White, Damaya Willis, Alyssa Winters, Alexis Woodruff, and Larissa Young. 5th Grade A Honor Roll: Dionicio Azuara, Landry Bayless, Lily Beaver, River Bonds, William Bonner, Hannah Bosley, Alexis Brown, Cameron Cockerell, Addisyn Cox, Kayden Dallas, Jaci Eppes, Eric Escobedo, Madysen Farris, Rylee Henderson, Eashan Kalyanji, Kennedy Lane, Carolina Limones, Ruger Long, Bradley Mabry, Caden McCoy, Madox Mitchael, Deyla Morgan, Chance Noland, Braylon Sandifer, Avery Thaler, Brooklyn Thomas, Peyton Turner, and Jake White. AB Honor Roll: Mariana Aguilera, Layla Barrett, Bryson Bonner, Charlee Brackens, Hunter Brooke, Colten Casey, Evan Chavers, Aidan Cobb, Linsey Cockerell, Ashton Coleman, Jonathan Collins, Cooper Craddick, Christian Davila, Guadalupe Davila, Wanda DeCluette, Christopher Fierro Nava, Abigail Freeman, Kaliyah Gasaway, Collin Glass, Anthony Griffin, Adan Gutierrez, James Haden, Rowdy Hand, Colton Harvell, Grayson Holcomb, De’Monte Hudson, Allie Hughes, Joseph Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Amaria Jones, Augustus Jones, Emily Kent, Stormy Langley, Joshua Larkin, Cooper Lawley, Luke Leatherman, Lillian McBean, Brianna McDonald, Zadie McPherson, Bailey Miller, Averi Minze, Abril Ocampo, Kori Pillette, Zander Porter, Kristy Ramirez, Demetrio Reyes, Kalli Richardson, Avie Robinson, La’Zariah Robinson, Itsel Rosales, Tristan Schoeneberg, Johnathan Serrato, Aiden Sleziak, Emma Smith, Corbin Vidaurri, Emma White, Cyniyah Wiley, and Brandon Young.
Jordan Owens, Erin Rachel, David Thomas, and Andrew Williams. Eagle Honor Roll: Kody Beene, Garrett Brown, Emma Copeland, Meeyah Davis, Naydelin Espinoza, Joyce Ferguson, Kayla Grecu, Andy Guerrero, Tyler Haynes, Payton Hughes, Madilynn Issacs, Marissa Johnson, Bailey Jones, Tristyn Kahrs, LaDaniel McWilliams, Brazos Monico, John Nicholson, Jasmine Raheem, Catherine Scott, Christopher Scott, Charity Starr, and Arianna Thurman. Honor Roll: Kaylee Adams, Zane Anderson, Jada Clark, Raegan Emmons, Jazmin Espinoza, Daeja Harris, Avi Hughes, Jaylin Hughes, Angel Limones, Joel Maynes, Brenda Ocampo, Jayden Shelton, and Lyndi Wilson. 10th Grade Super Eagle Honor Roll: Molly Allred, Edith Cockerell, Morgan Coleman, Parker Eidson, Jack Ezell, Ashlyn Garcia, Jordan Gibson, Jashaughn Hatcher, D’Mitri Hodnett, Jasmine Jones, McClinton Jones, Kolton Mabry, Aaron Minze, Ashlyn Partain, Kaitlyn Partain, Suhaniben Patel, Melanie Pina, Blake Posey, Samantha Roberson, Michelle Rosales, Michelle Rosales, Brodrick Rose, Ashley Sanchez, Aaryn Scires, Mayra Soto, Roy Valentin, and Anna Kay Williams. Eagle Honor Roll: Paige Allen, Kathryn Bogle, Kyleigh Hudson, Kacie Judd, Jaise Oliver, Josey Richardson, Clifford Smith, Madison Smith, and Denitra Thurman. Honor Roll: Landon Gebhard, Jillian Lane, Garrett Mensch, and Morgan Treece.
11th Grade Super Eagle Honor Roll: Lauren Adcock, Britain Bossier, Kaytlyn Brewer, Kendra Bass, Carly Coffman, Jaclyn Fernandez, Abby Garcia, Garridan Henderson, Kealie House, Andrea Jauregui, Kourtnee Kirgan, Brittani Oglesbee, Sarah Richmond, Sergio Rodriguez, Jolan Somogyi, Noah Van, Bence Varga, Kelsey Waltmon, Bailey Warren, Tierra West, Jamie Wilkinson, and JoAnna Zamora. Eagle Honor Roll: Xavier Allen, Baylee Barrett, Victoria Donohoo, Christina Ferguson, Christopher Fulcher, Alexandra Gaftiniue, DLynda Gatson, Jasmine Gomes, Kamri Griffin, Jamesha Hatcher, Katie Henrichs, Savanna Kellum, Emily Knight, Matilda Ohvo, Paola Ramirez-Jimenez, Tiara Rischer, Alexis Rodriguez, Kylie Swinson, and Randi Ward. Honor Roll: Cody Anderson, Matt Autrand, Kyndall Crook, Ivieya, Daniels, Patricia Davila, Marisol Garcia, Jacob Hamilton, --Super Eagle Honor Roll = A 4.5 Blair Harris, Tanna Lide, Brittany GPA or higher for the six-week McNett, Kaitlyn Neidich, Kaitlin Newman, Haley Parton, James period; no grade lower than 80. --Eagle Honor Roll = 4.0 to 4.4 Reed, and Jailyn Tatum. GPA for the six-week period; no 12th Grade grade lower than 80. --Honor Roll = 3.5 to 3.9 GPA for Super Eagle Honor Roll: Jacob the six-week period; no grade Allred, Gracie Awalt, Owen Awalt, Joshua Bogle, Kyler Bonner, lower than 80. Austin Brogden, Linda Cain, Kacie Carroll, Payton Carter, William 9th Grade Super Eagle Honor Roll: Justin Cook, Nathan Davis, Jennifer Abram, Emi Bonner, Klay Bonner, Espinoza, Spencer Fair, Caleb Fox, Baden Bossier, Tylie Bruce, Abbie Austin Frasier, Elena Gallegos, Cali Cunningham, Rebecca Dunlap, Gawryszewski, Anna Clair Ham, Nereyda Espinoza, Hayden Vanessa Hidalgo, Karisty Hopper, Hardwick, Sergio Izquierdo, Grant Hubbert, Kyle Kirgan, Connor Jackson, Devin Johnson, Abby Knight, Cody McQueen, Kailee Marchand, Merrianne Nick Mooneyham, Gavin Moore, Markham, Kourtney Mensch, Laura Nunez, Clair Partain, Nihar Patel, Aaron Pfleeger, Bethany Pruitt, Russell Schick, Riley Simpson, Mikaela Stamper, Dalton Stautzenberger, Carol-Ann Veretto, and Olivia Wilson. Eagle Honor Roll: McKenzie Alexander, Sonny Carlile, William Craddock, Dillon Peterson, Zoe Pew, Lawren Sledge, Makayla Thurman, Haley Walls, and Chloe Wilson. Honor Roll: Jonathan Cabrera, Hannah Garner, Slade Harkcom, Felicia Ivy, Denis Izquierdo, Joshua Lehman, Da’meka Shed, Commerce Street, Fairfield Kris West, and Callie Williams.
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Wortham Teams Take On Bremond
Going up at the net for the Wortham Bulldogs is Ryan Mao during the game against Bremond.
Handling the ball for the Lady Bulldogs is Ashley Mao during the Wortham team’s win Friday night at home over Bremond. (Photos by Jennifer Lansford)
Freestone County Soccer Assn. Sign Ups Going On Now Soccer Sign-ups for Spring Season is being held January 21st and 28th at Sonic in Teague and Mexia in McDonalds. The Freestone County Soccer Association is for ages 3-19 years. Cost is $45 per player. Online registration is open NOW at www.leaguelineup. com/FreestoneSoccer Volunteers are needed. Coaches must be 18 or older. Referees may be 15 or older. Follow Freestone County Soccer on Facebook for updates.
Fairfield home school student, Abigail Bristow, is winner of the 6th District American Legion Oratorical contest. Presenting her Oratorical medal is 6th District Oratorical Chair Daniel Burkeen. Abigail will now advance to Division Competition in Elm Mott on February 11 to compete for a chance to advance to the State Finals. She initially entered the competition by winning a local contest, sponsored by AshburnHanna Post 288 of Groesbeck, Texas. (Submitted Photo)
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Getting ‘Geeky’ at Iigurubando-Con Area “Geeks” ventured out Saturday to gather for the Third Annual Iigurubando Con, a fundraiser event used to provide transportation for FHS’s Grand Band from Eagle Land on their trip to Walt Disney World. Several big name writers, publishers, voice actors, cartoonists, and directors were on location to share about what they do in the wonderful world of comics, anime, cosplay, gaming and the like. Former Grand Band member, Tori Martin, was on hand to discuss how she got through film school and secured a job working for Funimation, an online anime company based in Flower Mound. A 2013 FHS graduate and Grand Band trumpet player, Tori made a 13-minute short film called “LUCY” her senior year at FHS and debuted it in none other than the FHS Band Hall. This film landed Tori a huge scholarship for film making at Full Sail University located in Florida. This school focuses on Entertainment, Media, Arts, and Technology. During her time at Full Sail, Tori learned to do professional makeup; filming, directing,
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COAT OF ARMS COSPLAY founder, Dallis Gregory, (second from left, in blue vest) demonstrates cosplay techniques to cosplay enthusiasts. (Photos by Nicole Schaefer) and set building; and how to use the Avid Media Composer program, which is used today on most major films and television shows. While there Tori produced another small film called “Misfire.” “The film, though fun, was a lot of hard work,” says Tori. “It
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also taught me that I did NOT want to be a film director!” After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production from Full Sail University as Valedictorian of the Class of May 2015, Tori made her way back to Texas where she began working as a Digital Video Compressionist for Funimation in September of that year. She has worked with several major titles including One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist, Attack on Titan, and Dragon Ball Z. “Basically, I receive all the parts that make up an episode of anime and compress them into a usable file,” explains Tori. “This way it can be put online for viewers like yourself.” “Anything by Funimation that you may have seen online, on Netflix, etc, is viewable because of myself or one of the other compressionists in my office,” Tori continues. Parts that make up a film are raw video from Japan, subtitles, audio and voice dubs. Once she gets this information from the respective departments, Tori then combines it all, adds logos and credits, and compresses it into a usable file. “I get this question a lot: What’s it like to work for Funimation,” concludes Tori
with a smile. “My answer is, lots of colorfully decorated donuts; long, hard hours with good people, and all the Oreo products you could ever wish for.” In her free time, Tori collaborates with friends on independent shorts and does freelance work as a film editor. Another short film she coedited, Watcher, will premier at the Rack Focus Film Competition in Dallas this coming fall. Also speaking at the event is Dew native and 2010 Teague HS Graduate Dallis Gregory with Coat of Arms Cosplay who gave lots of useful tips on how to get great results in your cosplay costumes and competition. Dallis has won several top awards at A-Kon over the years; her last award was Second Place in the 2017 Masters Division dressed as Sylvanas Windrunner from World of Warcraft. Her ultimate goal is to win First Place at this year’s event. Some of her tips include watching YouTube instructional videos to learn how to construct different pieces and the proper tools and products to use when creating costumes; if you can buy it cheaper than you can make it, always buy; and “Remember, don’t be a jerk and have lots of fun!” Coat of Arms Cosplay can be found on Facebook. In addition to listening to the many different panelists, guests were able to play several different types of games, participate in a cosplay competition, and visit several vendor booths selling all sorts of comic/anime related products. With this event, Fairfield Band Boosters were able to raise $1,994.50 (after expenses). Nicole Schaefer reporting
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling for entries in the 21st annual Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, March 1, 2017. “Our vast coastline is truly a Texas treasure, yet many students across the state have not yet had the opportunity to see it up close,” said Commissioner Bush. “The ‘Treasures of the Texas Coast’ Children’s Art Renee Tuggle, GLO Adopt-A-Beach Coordinator, shows Commissioner Bush previous art submissions Contest is a great opportunity for kids across Texas to explore the coast and express their appreciation for its natural beauty and exotic wildlife in a creative manner. As a father and a former educator, I encourage parents and teachers to inspire students in kindergarten through 6th grade to participate.” Commissioner Bush will select the grand prize winner. This year’s grand prize winner will receive two round-trip coach-class tickets from United Airlines to any United destination in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, one 7-night Caribbean cruise from Royal Caribbean International departing out of Galveston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral or Puerto Rico and a class party at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels. 2016 Adopt A Beach Art Contest winners were featured in the 2017 Treasures of the Texas Coast Calendar The grand prize winner’s teacher will also receive two roundtrip coach-class tickets from United Airlines, and one 7-night Caribbean cruise courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. Ten winners will be chosen from each of four grade-level categories (K - 2nd, 3rd - 4th, 5th, and 6th). One grand prize winner will be chosen from the 40 finalists. All 40 winners will receive a ticket to the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, a ticket to the Houston Zoo, two all-day passes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels, a certificate of recognition and prizes from the Texas General Land Office and a calendar displaying the winning artwork. Winning artwork will appear together in a 2018 calendar, which will be distributed across the state. The Adopt-A-Beach “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest began in 1996 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Adopt-A-Beach Program. The annual competition encourages Texas schoolchildren to learn more about the Texas coast and express what they’ve learned through their art. Commissioner Bush and his team review and select from thousands of art submission. Open to students in grades K-6 across Texas, the contest motivates thousands of young artists each year. Only one entry per student is allowed, and all entries must have a completed parental release form taped to the back. Parental release forms may be printed from the Land Office website located at TexasAdoptABeach.org. Each contest entry must be postmarked by March 1, 2017. Artwork must be displayed on a plain sheet of white 8 ½-inches by 11-inch paper and can be in any medium except computer generated. Three-dimensional art or artwork displaying logos, product brands and/or store names is ineligible. Students are encouraged to color copy their artwork prior to sending it in because all artwork submitted becomes property of the Texas General Land Office and cannot be returned. This year’s contest “Proprietors of antique, vintage finds sponsors are Royal Caribbean & repurposed treasures!” International, United Airlines, Schlitterbahn Waterparks, the Come see us today! FARM FRESH Texas State Aquarium and the We have lots of EGGS DAILY! Houston Zoo. NEW treasures! For more information and Christie & Mike Harper, Owners contest guidelines on the 127 S. Mount Street, Fairfield “Treasures of the Texas Coast” 2017 Children’s Art Contest, please contact the General Land Office at 1-877-TXCOAST or visit our website at TexasAdoptABeach.org. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ TexasAdoptABeach or follow us on Twitter @TXAdoptABeach.
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Always...Patsy Cline ALWAYS…Patsy Cline, the upcoming musical produced by Trinity Star Arts Council (TSAC), is based on the true story of the legendary Patsy Cline and her close relationship with Louise Seger during the singer’s career in the early 1960’s. As the two women communicated by handwritten letters, Patsy signed hers “Always, Patsy Cline,” which inspired the name of the show. Over two dozen of Patsy’s hit songs will be presented, including CRAZY, I FALL TO PIECES, SWEET DREAMS and WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT.
The role of Patsy Cline will be played by Jimmi Joyce (Hicks) Nichols, Teague native and alumni of Teague High School, where the performance will take place. Joyce has been singing all her life and, from an early age, began performing at weddings and other local events. Her amazing voice soon became well known, with friends from the community raising money to send her to Oklahoma City to record her first CD of Christian music, with a second recording soon to follow. Joyce made several appearances at Johnny High’s
Country Music Revue in Fort Worth, and she served as lead singer for a couple of years in a local band called “A Touch of Country.” She performed in Mexia Theater Group’s production of The Sound of Music and in TSAC’s Ring of Fire, with several appearances as June Carter in the show. In the meantime, Joyce fell in love with the music of Patsy Cline—or, more accurately, with Patsy’s voice. As she often sang along with Patsy’s CD, she said a little prayer that God would allow her to sing those songs herself,
Soulmate memories haunt Claire Paletta Loneliness lasts. It never completely goes away. It is the one emotion that seems to make its way into the hearts of almost every man and woman sometime during a lifetime. Sure, it can be masked. Other people and interests partially fi ll the void, but now and then loneliness seems to find its way back when least expected. Claire Paletta knew all about loneliness, and for some reason, it had just dawned on her an anniversary was approaching, an anniversary she would just as soon forget. August 4, 1998, would mark one year to the day since Claire moved to Lennox Valley to be with her soulmate, Chris Rhodehouse. And as soulmates often do, Chris soon left her to be with his soulmate, a younger woman he met while attending a national leadership conference for book dealers in Des Moines, Iowa. Claire was no stranger to loneliness. Married at 21, she found herself 32 and single with no children 11 years later. In the 12 years since the divorce, Claire had tried dating a few times. This was before computer dating became the rage, and it was a little harder to find potential suitors. At one point, she thought she had found the one. That all changed when she learned the one she was so sure about had secretly planned a romantic cruise for two to Hawaii, and she wasn’t invited. To make matters worse, she found about the trip on her own, four days before the happy couple set sail on Hawaiian Cruise Line’s ship appropriately named “Independence.” Claire thought she would never get over the experience, but time is a funny thing. As William Shakespeare once wrote, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” Eventually, she marked what she later called “the Hawaii event” to experience, thankful that she found out before it was too late and she was married to a man who might secretly take other women on ocean voyages. A year later she met Chris Rhodehouse. Blond and blue-eyed with a big smile, he looked the part of a future soulmate. They met, interestingly enough, at a personal growth conference in
Nashville, Tennessee. Claire was there to hear her favorite self-help guru speak on “Attracting the Positive and Deflecting the Negative.” Chris was working at a vendor’s booth, selling copies of the speaker’s latest book to excited buyers. Fresh from a session titled “Finding Your Soulmate,” Claire stood five deep in line, waiting for her turn to buy a copy of “Colossal Steps.” She felt sure she would return two hours later when, for ten dollars, she would meet the author as he signed her just-purchased copy. Little did she know that less than a year later, she would be packing almost everything she owned and moving to a small town three states away to be with her real soulmate. After all those years, Chris was worth the wait, or so she thought. Claire sat in her living room, shades partially pulled so the room was a bit dark, listening to her favorite singer from her teen years: There’s something in my eyes, you know it happens every time I think about a love that I thought would save me. While Claire thought about the past, Iris Long was busy finalizing the pages for the next day’s edition of Hometown News. After writing and rewriting the headline more than a dozen times, Iris finally settled on: Cooper Lays an Egg Following Price Fiasco On the Opinion page, Iris penned an 800-word editorial titled, “Is There Anyone Out There?” In paragraph three, she wrote, “Surely there is someone worthy of leading our valley into the future without lies, tricks and deceit.” She added that Dick Bland was a “fine man,” but would have a hard time defeating Cooper. She reminded the voters it wasn’t too late. The statute for mayoral elections allowed candidates to place their names on the ballot as late as 21 days before the election. That meant there were two days before the deadline. “The qualifications are as follows: At least 28 years of age, no felony convictions, and a resident of Lennox Valley for 12 months.”
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someday, somewhere. That opportunity presented itself a few months ago when Director George Boyd and TSAC invited her to play the role of Patsy in ALWAYS… Patsy Cline. “Even though I know I can’t even begin to do justice to that wonderful velvety voice of Patsy’s, I feel honored to do this. I am so appreciative to George and the folks of TSAC!” Rachel Bossier, co-starring as Houston housewife Louise Seger, will help Joyce tell the story of their friendship in ALWAYS…Patsy Cline. Rachel has taught school in the area for the last several years and currently serves “with pride and joy” as AIM teacher in Fairfield schools. A woman of many talents, Rachel has been performing with her family for a number of years in plays, talent shows, funerals, weddings and Star Spangled Banner moments, singing, dancing and acting. Her credits include outstanding roles in several TSAC productions-- Smoky Joe’s Café, Beehive, Ring of Fire and Fall Arts Fests. She recently starred as Morticia in Palestine Community Theater’s production of The Addams Family. Other roles at that venue include Beauty and the Beast, 1776 and The King and I. Rachel will direct TSAC’s second annual summer drama camp in June, presenting How I Became a Pirate, an opportunity for all ages. Along with an outstanding band, a trio of excellent backup singers and the able direction of George Drayton Boyd, these two talented ladies will thrill you with their music and their story! ALWAYS…Patsy Cline opens Saturday, January 28, at 7 p.m. in the Teague High Theater, US Hwy 84 in Teague. A matinee will be presented on Sunday, January 29, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at Armadillo Emporium in Fairfield, the Chronicle in Teague, Flatt’s in Mexia or online at www.TrinityStarArtsCouncil. org. For more information call (903) 388-4765.
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--Public Notice Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John E. Evans, Jr., Deceased, were issued on December 21, 2016, in Cause No. 8506, pending in the County Court of Freestone County, Texas, to: Dorothy. Evans. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in accordance with the terms of the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code THAT: Sixty Star Business Inc. d/b/a Fuel Maxx #41
HAS FILED APPLICATION FOR A: Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit SAID BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT: 500 I-45 S, Fairfield, Freestone c/o: Charley Johnson County, TX 75840 Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1378 OWNER: Sharif P. Charolia, 117 North Cass President Nadirali Momin, Centerville, Texas 76833 VP/Sec ________________________ ____________________
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PUBLIC NOTICE Luminant Mining Company LLC Turlington Mine, Permit No. 54A Luminant Mining Company LLC (“Luminant”), Energy Plaza, 1601 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, has submitted Revision Application No. 24 to Permit 54A to the Railroad Commission of Texas (“Commission”), Surface Mining and Reclamation Division, seeking approval for detailed engineering design plans for a construction project for the Temporary D-1 Sedimentation Pond Modification No. 1, Temporary D-4 Sedimentation Pond, Temporary D-4 Sedimentation Pond Access Road No. 1 and Temporary D-4A Diversion. In order to construct the referenced structures, Luminant is requesting a public road buffer zone variance request to Rule §12.71(a)(4) that will allow Luminant to conduct certain activities and/or disturbances within 100-feet of the outside right-of-way, but not within the right-of-way, of FreeFCR-235. The public road buffer zone variance request is contained in pending Revision Application No. 25 to Permit 54A. The proposed activities that may occur with the buffer zone of FCR-235 are pond construction, diversion construction, road construction, re-grading, suitable material placement, reseeding, erosion repair and other such activities associated with normal agriculture and reclamation activities. Section §134.022 of the Texas Surface Coal Mining Act (“Act”) and Sections §12.71(a)(4) and §12.72(a)(2)(C) of the Coal Mining Regulations (“Rules”) require that Commission approval be obtained before Luminant may conduct surface mining activities within 100-feet of the outside right-of-way of a public road. This public notice is published as required in the Act and Rules to enable Commission approval of the request and authorization of the proposed activities. This notice is being published pursuant to Commission Rule §12.207. This public road buffer zone variance request is located within the boundary of existing Permit No. 54A on land owned and/or leased by Luminant where a valid right-of-entry exists. The buffer zone variance request is for: 1. Freestone County Road 235 Permanent Relocation No. 1 – Along the south side, from the intersection of FCR-235 and FCR-234, 1.9 miles south, continuing southwest for 0.6 miles and along the north side, from the intersection of FCR-235 and FCR-234, 2.1 miles south, continuing southwest for 0.4 miles. The buffer zone request area is contained within the “Young” U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute, quadrangle map. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the application within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. All written comments, objections, or requests for a public hearing or informal conference on the application should be directed to: Mr. J. Denny Kingsley, P.E., Director Surface Mining and Reclamation Division Railroad Commission of Texas P.O. Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711-2967 A copy of the application may be inspected in the main office of the Railroad Commission of Texas at 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Austin, Texas; the Railroad Commission of Texas’ Regional Office, 2202 Old Henderson Highway, Tyler, Texas and at the office of the Freestone County Clerk, Freestone County Courthouse, 103 E. Main Street, Fairfield, Texas, 75840.
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Freestone County Commissioner, Precinct No.1 is seeking applications for the position of Full time Road and Bridge employee. Duties and requirements: Experience in operating Backhoe, Tractors, Loaders, and other equipment and in maintenance of engines and equipment. Must have good work ethics and work well with coworkers and the public. Class A CDL required. All interested persons should obtain applications at the County Judge’s Office, Freestone County Courthouse, 118 E. Commerce, Room 205, Fairfield, Texas, for referral to the department having the above named vacancy. We will be accepting applications through January 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. ________________________
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NEW LISTING: 4B/2.5B/2G BRICK HOME w/pool and lots of curb appeal on a cul de sac. Upstairs overlooks open living area. #599
$189,500
4 B, 2 B 2 CARPORT BRICK home on 1 acre lots of extras #555 $215,000 2/2/1 brick located in town #1001 $89,000 5B/4B Home w/large backyard, new floors, fresh paint, new AC, new roof #461 $199,900 2 car garage, brick, w/deck, pool, BEAUTIFUL Country Home 6(+/-) acres, 3B/3B, REDUCED workshop, & extra carport #641 $350,000
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40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area #515 114 (+/-) Acres open grazing land, fenced w/two ponds #295 $315,000 53 (+/-) Acres Hwy 179 w/3B/2B MH, 30x50 shop, double garage, spring fed pond $245,000 LOT in Southern Oaks
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RV PARK 15 rv, 5 full trailer setups on 2.46 acres, city utilities LOT AT 521 E. COMMERCE .60 acre 6.69 ACRES on Hwy 84 and FCR 941
#285 #717 #8058
$8,000 $255,000 $60,000 $60,000
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TEAGUE HOUSING AUTHORITY has apartments available for those who qualify. Applications may be picked up at 205 S. 5th in Teague, or call 254/739-2011 to have one mailed to you. These apartments are for elderly/handicapped, disabled, family and/or singles. All are welcome to apply. USDA & HUD
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#76 Butler Area-2-3 br./2 bath, open concept, hand crafted, lodge design home with sunroom that can serve as 3rd bedroom, built in 2008, 2,379 sq.ft., on +/-15.554 beautiful acres, great for hunting
134 FCR 273
RICHLAN
$240,000
Frame home with cedar and metal siding and a log veneer front, carefully handcrafted and built to exacting standards. This home has 100% real wood finishing out the interior, including pine plank ceilings and walls, and a covered concrete porch that extends along the living area and wraps around the kitchen—perfect place to relax and enjoy the quiet evenings and cool breezes. Tile flooring inside, makes for easy keeping. Kitchen, dining room, and living room areas are completely open and stretch across the front of the home. The sunroom measures 13’ X 27’, can serve as a third bedroom, and is located at the end of the home, off the living room area. It includes a heat/cool window unit, and has its own door to the covered front porch. Each bedroom has its own huge closet, and access to its own bathroom. The back door of the home opens into the utility room and leads into a mudroom with sink and lots of storage. With close to one hundred listings to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will meet your needs. In addition to our own listings, we are happy to show any property listed with any real estate company.