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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Thibodeaux Appeals Denied 10th Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Court’s Judgement A nthony Lynn Thibodeaux lost his bid for a new trial, as ruled by the 10th Court of Appeals (Court) on July 30, 2015.

Mr. Thibodeaux was contesting the guilty verdicts of one count of sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child, handed down by a jury in December 2013 in Freestone County (trial court).

In overruling issues one and two - Charge Error, the court found that, although charge errors did exist, they

could not conclude that these affected the basis of the cases.

Thibodeaux’s appeal had indicated that the incorrect use of intentionally and knowingly were used when giving the charge to the jury, as well as whether the offenses were results oriented or conduct oriented.

Thibodeaux had asserted that these errors likely caused the jury to be confused.

Although the trial court used the words incorrectly, the prosecutor later correctly

informed the jury, the Court determined.

The Court also declared that there was no indication that the jury was confused.

In the third issue, Limiting Instruction, the trial court did not err, in failing to give a more restrictive charge instruction, was the ruling by the Court.

Thibodeaux stated the trial court did not go far enough to limit extraneous evidence found on his computer to the jury. He said it was too broad and should have been more

restrictive.

However, the Court said the limiting instruction given in the charge was the same limiting instruction given to the jury when the evidence was admitted.

In Brady, the fourth issue, Thibodeaux asserts that the trial court abused it’s discretion in denying his motion for a new trial based on a Brady violation. The State had failed to disclose that it possessed Thibodeaux’s cell phone records.

Since Mr. Thibodeaux was

already aware of his own cell phone texts and calls, as ascertained in the brief, the Court ruled that Brady does not apply.

Appellant attorney has indicated that he will study the 8 page opinion of the Court to determine if they should pursue a petition for discretionary review with court of criminal appeals in Austin.

Responding to the decision,

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Local Rancher Takes Plea “G

2013 when this incident came to light, Farish had taken payment for at least 55 head of cattle from Forte, but never delivered them and charged thousands of dollars to feed and care for the non-existent animals.

The restitution is to be paid in increments of $3,750 annually, with the first payment to begin July 30, 2016.

The 10 year probation period stipulates that Farish is to report to a probation officer once a month and pay a fee of $55.00 each time.

At the end of sentence period, and with no more criminal incidents, Mr. Farish’s record of this crime will be sealed, according to Judge Patrick Simmons.

Mr. Farish could have received up to 10 years in prison and

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required to pay $10,000 fine.

Judge Simmons indicated that he may still be subject to the harsher sentence, should he not comply with the terms of the plea bargain.

Mr. Farish was represented

by Bill Youngkin, out of Bryan, Texas.

Jury selection had been set to begin on Monday, August 3, 2015 with 12 State’s

witnesses summoned to testify, including Chris Forte and Jimmy Dickson.

Mary McDonald reporting. _________________

3D Model of Crime Scene in Development

awson Abram, the third of the trio accused in the Capital Murder of Teague citizen, Douglas Hurst, on May 9, 2015, appeared in Judge Patrick Simmons’ 77th Court, and through his attorney, Steve Keathley, made several petitions to the Court.

First, Mr. Keathley requested that Mr. Abram and he be allowed to view the alleged crime scene, for such things as the placement of doors,

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10 Years Deferred Adjudication in Cattle Theft Scheme ood luck to you,” Judge Patrick Simmons of the 77th District Court told Jackie Lynn Farish on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Moments earlier, Judge Simmons had sentenced the 70-year-old rancher of Freestone County to 10 years deferred adjudication for theft of more than $20,000 but less than $100,000, ordered him make restitution to the victim, and pay court costs of $343, as per an agreed upon plea bargain for the 3rd degree felony.

According to Farish’s confession, on January 27, 2012 and, again on March 26, 2012, he took money that, in total equaled $34.439.38, from Chris Forte without his consent.

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to do measurements, and view blood splatters that Mr. Keathley said was ‘paramount’ to his case.

District Attorney Christopher Martin said a 3-D model was being developed that would, when viewed, essentially, allow Mr. Keathey and Mr. Abram the same advantages as being at the scene.

Mr. Keathley agreed that they would view the model, before going forward with

the request to come onto the alleged crime scene property.

Secondly, Mr. Keathley asked that he be allowed to secure an investigator to assist with the case.

Judge Simmons approved hiring an investigator at $500/ hr, up to $2,500. After that amount has been expended, Mr. Keathley will need to request more from Judge Simmons, should he require additional investigation time.

Third, Mr. Keathley made a formal motion for discovery.

DA Martin said that evidence will be furnished as these are made available.

Fourth, Mr. Abram was requesting a bail reduction.

His bail was initially set at $1 million, as was the other two co-defendants, O’Jarion McClenon and Amber Halford.

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n Teague, the CEFCO Convenience Store was the target of armed robbery in the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, 2015.

According to reports, the assailant was wearing several layers of clothing and a mask. However, it is believed that the attacker is male.

Allegedly, he brandished a handgun during the robbery, fleeing on foot with $150.

Chief of Police Dennis Cox reported Monday, August 3rd that the investigation is still ongoing, and that surveillance tapes from the convenience store are being reviewed for clues to the robber’s identity.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Teague Police Department at 254-739-2553.

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Courthouse News Indictments

W/M, 47, Fairfield, IN JAIL. Assault on Public Servant.

The Freestone County Grand Date of alleged offense: May Jury handed down twenty 13, 2015. indictments on July 29, 2015. --Tarik Acosta – B/M, 23, --Thomas Lamar Obrien – Mesquite, OUT ON BOND.

August 5, 2015 Possession of Substance in Penalty Group 1, Methamphetamine Less than one gram. Date of alleged offense: March 14, 2015.

--Alexandria Johnson – B/F, 27, Dallas, IN JAIL. Possession of Substance in Penalty Group 1, Methamphetamine Less than one gram.

Date of alleged offense: March 14, 2015.

--John David Neighbors – W/M, 30, Wortham, IN JAIL. Two counts of Burglary of

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Debt Down, Revenue Up City of Teague Boasts Favorable Audit Debt is down and revenue is up in the City of Teague, as reported by accountant Frank Steele of Anderson, Marx, and Bohl, who presented the results of the 2013-2014 audit during the July 20th council meeting.

According to Steele, the city is in good financial standing with an operating budget of $1.4 million.

The $2 million dollar deficit in the water and sewer fund has decreased to $1.8 million.

Discussion regarding installing a School Resource Officer at Teague ISD led to the tabling of two items on the Council’s agenda.

First, was a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Teague Police Department and the Dallas County Schools Police Department.

Teague ISD has entered into an inter-local agreement with Dallas County Schools Police Department (DCSPD), which will provide a School Resource Officer to serve the TISD campuses, including attending school related activities such as field trips and football games.

Dallas County Schools Chief of Police Scott Peters, former chief of the Wortham Police

Department, told Aldermen that an MOU is required by law before they can provide services to TISD. According to Chief Peters, DCSPD Officer Mike Noll, formerly with the Teague Police Department has been selected to serve as TISD’s Resource Officer.

Second, was an inter-local agreement between the City of Teague and Texserve to enforce and administer, through DCSPD, a School Bus Safety/Stop Arm Enforcement Program.

With the implementation of this program, seven cameras will be installed on the interior and exterior of each TISD school bus. This allows drivers who do not stop for school buses to be ticketed.

According the DCSPD’s website, the Stop Arm Camera starts recording the instant the stop arm is extended, automatically capturing the license number of any motorist who fails to stop.

DCSPD Police officers review the videos from the school bus cameras, and motorists who are found breaking the law are mailed a $300 ticket – a strong and corrective reminder.

However with each item, the issue of jurisdiction arose, prompting the council to table them until the August 17th meeting to allow time for the City’s attorney to review the agreements.

Aldermen authorized City Secretary Judy Keally to submit a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission application to obtain a permit for the off premise sale of beer and wine at The Family Dollar store, located at 225 East Loop 255.

The placement of stop signs on Walnut Street at 3rd; South 7th at Poplar Street; and South 8th at Howard Street was approved by the Council.

Also approved were Children at Play signs, to be posted at South 8th and Howard Street; 12th and Elm Street; and East Elm Street; and Webb and West Elm Street.

The City’s Drought Contingency Plan was lifted due to the heavy rainfall.

Following executive session, it was announced that Jerry Jones will be promoted to Assistant Public Works Director of the Public Works Department.

Megan Hempel reporting

a Building. Date of alleged offense: June 19, 2015.

--John David Neighbors – W/M, 30, Wortham, IN JAIL. One count of Burglary of a Building.

Date of alleged offense: June 14, 2015.

--Tonjia Lisa Scarborough – W/F, 49, Kirvin, IN JAIL. One count of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more. Date of alleged offense: June 11, 2015.

--Tonjia Lisa Scarborough – W/F, 49, Kirvin, OUT ON BOND on this charge, but in jail on other charge. One count of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more. Date of alleged offense: June 2, 2015.

--Tonjia Lisa Scarborough – W/F, 49, Kirvin, IN JAIL. One count of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more. Date of alleged offense: June 12, 2015.

--Lester Lee Thomas – B/M, 53, Wortham, OUT ON BOND. Evading Arrest or Detention with Motor Vehicle. Date of alleged offense: May 28, 2015.

--Melissa McCoy – W/F, 32, Madisonville, IN JAIL. Theft $1,500 or more but less than $20,000.

Date of alleged offense: Mary 26, 2015.

--Josef Walter Shrode – W/M, 29, Oakwood. Theft $1,500 or more but less than $20,000.

Date of alleged offense: May 26, 2015.

--Garrett Royce Henry – W/M, 23, Palestine, OUT ON BOND. Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger. Date of alleged offense June 26, 2015.

--Ricky Lynn Hawkins – B/M, 50, Rice, OUT ON BOND. Theft of Livestock less than 10 head. Date of alleged offense: June 13, 2015.

--Kevin Harris Polk – B/M, 39, Streetman, IN JAIL. Theft of Livestock less than 10 head.

Date of alleged offense: June 13, 2015.

--Dennis Ray Sandoval – W/M, 29, Buffalo, IN JAIL. Escape While arrested / confined Felony.

Date of alleged offense: May 24, 2015.

--Sofia Garcia Davila – W/F, 19, Fairfield, OUT ON BOND. Criminal Mischief, greater than or equal to $1,500 and less than $20,000. Date of alleged offense: April 28, 2015.

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Brothers Plead Guilty 2013 Jet Truck Stop Robbery Solved Justice finally comes for Jet Truck Stop in Dew, Texas, robbed at gun point in December 2013.

Brothers, Cody Martin and Blake Martin, both entered pleas of guilty on Thursday, July 30th in Judge Patrick Simmons’ 77th District Court to the robbery that went unsolved for over a year. They were sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Acting on a tip, lead investigator Freestone County Sgt. Clayton Aldrich was able to uncover evidence of the crime in the suspects’ home using an evidentiary search warrant.

Eventually, the pair confessed.

Blake Martin was represented by Michelle Latray out of Groesbeck, Texas, while Reed Jackson of Fairfield, Texas was Blake Martin’s attorney.

District Attorney Chris Martin said, “Sgt. Aldrich did a great job beating the bushes on this case for over a year that lead to the tip he received. Although evidence indicated the suspects, most likely, used a fake gun to commit the robbery, it was still a very traumatic and scary incident for the store clerk. The two defendants got the justice they richly deserved.”

Mary McDonald reporting.

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Continued from 1-A Mr. Keathley requested Abram’s bail be lowered to $50,000, Abram’s mother, Tammy Abram said from the witness stand, that she would be able to get the money to cover the associated bail fees.

Mrs. Abram testified that she had two other children, who have grown up to be successful; the daughter is a student at Texas State.

Lawson, she said, had been diagnosed with ADHD and placed in Teague Lions Academy, a special education program at the high school, shortly before he was arrested.

“He will be working with my brother [if he makes bail],” she explained and indicated that he is knowledgeable in handling cows and horses, as well as bailing hay.

DA Martin asked Mrs. Abram if Lawson had been involved in a burglary in 2013 with J.D. Mulkey (the suspect that was killed on the night of Mr. Hurst’s alleged murder).

Mrs. Abram confirmed that he had, but has not been in trouble since.

DA Martin called Freestone County investigator Clayton Aldrich to the stand.

Mr. Aldrich recounted that he found Mr. Hurst fatally

wounded, and J. D. Mulkey dead outside the home.

Officer Aldrich said that a gun was found near Mulkey’s body and one in the house, where Mr. Hurst was found.

He said that the gun found

by Mulkey’s body had been stolen from the Hurst home in a break-in the night before, March 8, 2015.

Mr. Keathley asked if there were other guns at the scene; to which, Officer Aldrich indicated there were none.

Mr. Keathley also asked if he had seen Abram cause the death of Mr. Hurst.

Officer Aldrich indicated that he had not.

DA Martin ascertained that Mr. Abram went into the home, where the homeowner was shot and killed, intending to steal property and that it did not matter if Mr. Abram pulled the trigger.

“He didn’t learn from that,” DA Martin said, addressing the Judge about the 2013 break-in, and said Abram has a criminal history, in protest of a bail reduction.

DA Martin asked Judge Simmons to consider no less than a $500,000 bond and impose such restrictions as a curfew, reporting to a probation officer weekly and submitting to periodic drug tests.

Ultimately, Judge Simmons lowered the bail to $250,000, the same as the co-defendants, ordered a 7:00 p.m. curfew, with no alcohol or drug use and for Abram to report to a probation officer weekly.

Judge Simmons further indicated that a financial statement of the bondsman be obtained, containing his new worth as being, at least, twice the amount of the bond.

In addition, DA Martin would have to approve the bail bondsman used.

Halford and McClenon remain in jail, as they have been unable to provide the needed bond money.

Mary McDonald reporting.

August 5, 2015

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Sheriff’s Report

By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy assisted a stranded motorist at the intersection of Brandywine and September Circle in the Southern Oaks area.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in the Streetman area.

Deputy was dispatched to the Lucky J’s truck stop in Dew to check on a woman with three kids that were needing assistance.

Trooper worked a one-vehicle crash near the 181 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy was dispatched to check on a report of a suspicious vehicle on Lakeview Street in the Southern Oaks area.

Trooper booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant issued for organized criminal activity out of Palo Pinto County.

Wortham P.D. booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant issued for Bond Forfeiture out of Randall County.

Deputy was dispatched to a civil stand-by in the Wortham area during a child custody exchange.

Deputy took a theft report on CR 537. The complainant reported that someone had cashed one of his checks at Walmart.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a 95 year old female to the E.R. that had become non-responsive.

Trooper booked one into jail for tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair and evade arrest/detention with a vehicle.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported an 89 year old nursing home resident to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Trooper assisted a cattle owner put up a herd of cattle that were running loose on Hwy 75 N. Fairfield Medic 7 and Teague 1st Responders were dispatched to a report of a 1 year old that had suffered injuries to the head after a fall. The child was transported to the E.R. Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a onevehicle crash near the 182 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy was dispatched to check on a suspicious vehicle on CR 853.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported an inmate from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having stomach problems.

Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute at a trailer in the Cedar Grove Trailer Park.

One party tried to leave while the other clung to the vehicle.

After the dust settled, one party left and the other went back to their trailer.

Deputy was dispatched to meet with a complainant about a neighbor’s dogs on FM 80 N. Deputy was dispatched to a report of a red cow that was out near Hwy 75 S. Deputies and Wortham P.D. responded to a report of two males that were fighting in a yard in Kirvin. One party had departed and the other stated that they did not wish to pursue criminal charges against the other subject.

Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on FM 1449. The area was found to be secure.

Wortham P.D. took a theft report on E. Brazos.

Deputy took a burglary report on CR 535.

Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on CR 711.

Donie VFD was dispatched to a report of a compressor that was on fire at a gas well location on FM 80 S. Teague Medic 3 transported a 72 year old male to the E.R. in Waco that was exhibiting symptoms of a stroke.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 94 year old female to the E.R. that was suffering from a broken ankle.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on FM Tree 1366.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a female subject to the E.R. that had overdosed on several pills.

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Medic 7 responded to a report of Don Anderson a vehicle that was in the median near the 183 mile marker of IH45.

Don Anderson Deputy checked out on an abandoned John Deere, 6-wheel, Gator ATV that was in the ditch on CR 830. Deputy reported that the owner did arrive to retrieve the ATV. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 903.

One party had accused the other party of taking jewelry.

The jewelry was located by the complaining party.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on Kingswood Drive. The resident was home and okay.

Southern Oaks VFD was dispatched to assist Navarro EMS with a suicidal female that had slashed her wrist on SE 2320.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a male subject from CR 307 to the E.R. that was having trouble breathing.

Deputy transported one to the Crisis Center in Waco for a mental evaluation.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a homeless man from the Budget Inn to the E.R. that was having a seizure.

Deputy met with a complainant on CR 391 about a damages mail box.

Deputy was dispatched to a check on a dog that had been tied up under a tree all day long on FM 80 S. Deputies and Trooper responded to a report of a gravel hauler that had lost its load near the 204 mile marker of IH-45. Traffic was reduced to one lane until TX DOT arrived to remove the gravel from the roadway.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 536 to meet with a resident about a complaint that someone had been turning off their water meter at night.

Butler VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 at the Crossroads Store with a vehicle passenger that had passed out.

Deputy was dispatched to Kingswood Drive to meet with Adult Protective Services about a subject that was interfering.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported an inmate from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was experiencing very low blood pressure.

Teague Medic 2 transported a 2 year old that was not breathing after falling in a pool. The child was transported to the helicopter pad to be flown out.

Deputy was dispatched to a check on a suspicious vehicle/ person report on FM 416.

Southern Oaks VFD and Teague Medic 2 responded to assist with the subject that was suffering from severe hernia pain.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a 69 year old to the E.R. that was having heart problems.

Deputy transported one to the E.R. on a mental warrant for evaluation.

E.R. Doctor checked out and advised Deputy to take the subject back to his residence.

Wortham P.D. assisted a stranded motorist in the Streetman area of IH-45. The driver reported that he had blown a tire on his U-Haul trailer and was waiting on someone from Corsicana to assist him.

Butler VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 on CR 340 with a subject that was suffering from high blood pressure.

Deputy transported a subject to Palestine for a mental evaluation.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on a theft report on China Street.

Deputies booked one into jail for evading arrest/detention and for an outstanding warrant for hinder secured creditors.

Teague P.D. booked one into jail for public intoxication and a local traffic warrant for an open container.

Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a 25 foot box trailer that had turned over on IH-45 near the

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Trooper assisted a family with a flat tire near the 188 mile marker of IH-45.

Trooper, Teague P.D. and Teague VFD responded to a report of an over-sized load that had hit the railroad underpass on Hwy 84 W. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a nursing home resident to the E.R. that was having chest pains.

Teague VFD responded to a small grass fire on Hwy 84 W. Donie VFD was dispatched to a small grass fire on the side of the road near the intersection of FM 489 and FM 80.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 1295 to speak with an owner about the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle by the owner’s daughter.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported an 86 year old female to the E.R. that was in respiratory distress.

Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. with a burglary of a habitation on S. Steward.

Dew VFD was dispatched to put out a small grass fire that was caused by a truck with a blown out tire near the 190 mile marker of IH-45.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail for failure to identify.

Teague Medic 2 transported a 52 year old female to the E.R. in Waco that was having heart problems.

Deputy was dispatched to assist Fairfield P.D. with a fight at the I-45 Coffee Shop.

Deputy was dispatched to a civil stand-by in the Southern-Oaks area while one party moved out.

Wortham P.D. responded to a domestic dispute on Hubbard Street over the receipt for a lawn mower that had been purchased.

Trooper and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to one-vehicle roll over near the 192 mile marker of IH-45.

Fairfield VFD, Butler VFD and Teague VFD responded to a large pasture fire behind the Big Brown power plant off CR 235.

Teague Medic 2 transported a 43 year old female motorist from the Exxon in Dew to the E.R. that had passed out.

Deputy assisted a motorist near the 201 mile marker of IH-45 that had been trying to flag other motorist for assistance.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. with a domestic disturbance at the Kilgore Trailer Park.

Deputy, Trooper, Fairfield Medic 7 and Fairfield VFD responded to a report of a car that was on fire in the median near the 189 mile marker of IH-45.

Fairfield Medic 8 was dispatched to S. Bateman to check on a subject that had dropped a piece of furniture on his foot.

Deputy transported a female subject to the Palestine Psychiatric Hospital for a mental evaluation.

Teague VFD and Fairfield VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 with a subject that had received injuries after flipping an ATV vehicle on CR 441.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having seizures.

Deputy assisted a motorist with a flat tire near the 203 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy met with a complainant at the E.R. in reference to a dog bite that had occurred in Kirvin.

Deputy was dispatched to meet with a complainant on CR 903 in reference to subjects that had been trespassing in the caller’s pasture after dark.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd to the E.R. that was suffering from a head wound.

Deputy was dispatched to FM 1367 to speak with a property owner about a paving company that had park a trailer in the caller’s driver way.

Multiple civil papers served this week by Deputies around the county.

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Fairfield Police Report

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By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, July 27th 1:37 PM-Officer Palacios to PD to meet a complainant.

6:28 PM-Officer Tharp on reported verbal disturbance.

6:58 PM-Officer Tharp to PD to meet a complainant.

Tuesday, July 28th 2:30 AM-Officer Tharp on verbal disturbance.

8:52 AM-Officer Palacios on suspicious vehicle.

5:10 PM-Officer Tharp to PD to meet a complainant.

Wednesday, July 29th 12:40 AM-Officer Tharp on open door.

4:07 AM-Officer Tharp on suspicious vehicle.

4:19 AM-Officer Tharp assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency.

2:55 PM-Officer Hartley on suspicious person with medical issues, EMS transported to ER. 4:33 PM-Officer Hartley on alarm going off, all ok.

5:13 PM-Officer Hartley to location where subject took lot of pills trying to end their life, subject was transported to ER by Fairfield EMS. 7:06 PM-Officer Gallegos assisted with unruly subject at ER. Thursday, July 30th 11:49 AM-Officer Hartley, Frasier and Orms on report of subject holding knife at her body, all was ok.

6:25 PM-Officer Gallegos on reported disturbance.

11:51 PM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off.

Friday, July 31st 12:18 AM-Officer Gallegos on business alarm going off, was pest control man there spraying while business closed.

8:24 AM-Officer Markham and Orms on report of cow in roadway.

12:24 PM-Officer Markham and Orms on report of subject refusing a business.

1:07 PM-Officer Markham and Orms on report of minor wreck in parking lot.

8:14 PM-Officer Tharp and Lawrence to ER on unruly subject.

9:00 PM-Officer Tharp and Lawrence on report of possible burglary.

10:03 PM-Officer Tharp and Lawrence on report of subject wanting to harm their self, subject taken to ER. Saturday, Aug. 1st 7:47 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on suspicious person.

11:16 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on cows out.

3:08 PM-Officer Palacios, Orms and Markham on RV blocking the roadway.

7:00 PM-Officer Lawrence to ER on unruly subject.

Sunday, Aug. 2nd 3:54 AM-Officer Tharp arrest subject for fail to ID. 4:14 AM-Officer Lawrence on suspicious vehicle.

8:00 AM-Officer Palacios, Orms and Sgt. Utsey on suspicious vehicle sitting at a residence and it not belong there, all ended up ok, was a friends vehicle.

DA Martin states, “I am pleased but not surprised the 10th Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction.

Thibodeaux will continue to remain in prison, serving out his sentence, and that is exactly where he deserves to be.” The 10th Court of Appeals in Waco, Texas disposed of 11,459 cases in 2014, according to the Texas Court publication. Of these 39.4% were affirmed, 6.0% were reversed, 5.7% had a mixed disposition (affirmed in part and reversed in part), and 27.5 percent were dismissed.

The remainder of cases had other dispositions.

Reported by Mary McDonald and Scott Marsters, Sr.

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Anderson County Livestock Auction Report Danny Turner 903-724-9214

Hwy 19 & FM 294 Elkhart, Texas

Randy Lowery 936-414-0993

August 5, 2015

Fall Open Sale Announced by ETGRA

(903) 764-1919

www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 439 head of cattle sold on July 29, 2015 with 37 buyers and 37 sellers.

Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------255-351 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------238-335 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------220-282 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------205-235 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------190-220 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------175-195 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------245-325 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------227-313 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------210-279 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------195-289* 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------185-275* 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------160-193 Slaughter Slaughter Cows--------------------------------75-118 Slaughter Bulls-------------------------------120-137 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows-----------------------------975-3000.00 Pairs-------------------------------------1450-3250.00 Goats Goats----------------------------------------45-200.00 This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general public. *replacement quality

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 1,326 cattle August 1, 2015 with 203 sellers and 66 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows--------------------------------------98-121 Fat Cows------------------------------------------93-114 Canner Cows-------------------------------------65-100 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-135 Light Bulls--------------------------------------110-128 Pairs Choice Pairs------------------------------------------N/T Good Pairs-----------------------------------2400-2825 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1400-1900 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1750-3150 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------325-450 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------325-435 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------265-350 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------225-300 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------210-240 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------200-225 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------190-210 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------310-400 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------275-335 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------230-270 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------210-285 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------205-250 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-225 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------172-215 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 15 to 20 dollars behind these figures.

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Jody Thomas 254-223-2958 ard Waco, TX 76705

The East Texas Goat Raisers Association invites all folks to participate in their Fall Open Sale on Saturday, September 19th. We will start checking in animals at 8 a.m. until Noon.

We will be changing the format of the sale. The meat goats and any goats the seller determines as commercial only will be sold first, by commercial we mean the seller does not want to guarantee the breeding soundness of the animal sold, then we will sell the market show wethers (we suggest that you clip the wethers to better present them to potential buyers), and following those we will sell the breeding and registered animals.

The seller of breeding and registered Bucks and Does will have to sign a breeders guarantee in order to sell them as such. The ETGRA acts as an agent only and will only assist the buyers as an intermediary should a problem arise with the animal in question. Soundness of the animal as well as accuracy of information contained on the registration paper, application to register and service memo are the responsibility of the seller.

Animals will be sifted for obvious health problems

Exclusive Waco, TX 76705 Countywide News Coverage

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prior to sale. Knots, other than those caused by recent injections, will exclude an animal from sale. Please see the sales rules at http://www. etgra.com/sales.htm .

The sale will start at 1 p.m.

This will be an open sale with folks with meat, dairy, and pet goats invited to participate. We also welcome the sales of goat related equipment. Consignees pay the commission of $7 per head for ETGRA members and $10 per head for nonETGRA members. The PO Fee is $7 per head for ETGRA members and $10 per head for non-ETGRA members.

The commission and PO fees also apply to equipment sold. Consignees can join the association the day of the sale and take advantage of the $7 per head commission or PO fee. Concessions to be announced. We welcome anyone who would like to vend their products. There will be concessions and more than likely a raffle and such.

Our last sale was a success with buyers leaving with good stock at fair prices and sellers who were satisfied with the results of their transactions!

Fred VanderMartin Purveyor of fine Goat Gossip!

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Waco, TX 76705 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958

Reflections from Red Oak Ranch

by Jan Fielden

Freestone County, Texas

Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m.

OILREPORT & GAS FREESTONE COUNTY

XTO Energy Inc. has a recompletion permit for the Cummins A. Lease, Well No. 5 in Freestone County. The well is 4.7 miles NE of Donie, Texas, in the Dew Field. The vertical well has a total depth of 12,530 ft. on a 609.36 acres.

Free Workshops in August in Leon & Various Counties

100 Ranchers Mentorship Programs

Mark your calendar and plan to attend one of the upcoming 100 Ranchers Mentorship programs, where participants will learn about improving soil and health through proper soil testing.

These will be held in: Leon County - August 6 at 9:30 a.m. – Charles Price 29468 FM 831, Oakwood, Texas.

Liberty County - August 13, at 9:30 a.m. – Fred Stiner, 665 FM 160S, Liberty, Texas.

Walker County – August 21st at 9:30 a.m. – Red Hill Ranch, Erine Collins, 2572 FM 980, Huntsville, Texas.

Brazos County – August 28th at 9:30 a.m. – Charles Brown (Lazy B-5). 13550 Sadberry Road, Bryan, Texas.

Experts will provide attendees with information

Sitting on the front porch tonight was a real pleasure. It was a little cooler and the cows were all up in the Middle No. 1 Steers Pasture close to the lake and we could watch them as Under 300 lbs--------------------------------285-365 they moved about, fed their babies, had their squabbles, 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------265-325 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------250-295 and were actually nice to each other now and then. We 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------225-255 were also watching the Hummingbirds and the Beagles.

600-700 lbs-----------------------------------210-235 A little calf, no more than a week old, if that, suddenly 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------190-225 No. 1 Heifers appeared at the fence away from the herd but still within Under 300 lbs--------------------------------275-325 eye sight of them. He stood very still and gazed at the 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------250-285 herd. Staying there watching them for some time, I 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------225-250 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------210-245 thought he was searching for his Momma and didn’t want 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------185-220 to make a mistake. Apparently, I was right for suddenly 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------180-210 he took off running towards a pair of cows. Well, running Slaughter Cows High Yielding------------------------------105 to 116 is a misnomer as the calves seldom run when they are Low Yielding---------------------------------85 to 92 that young, they hop and pounce! Jumping up and Fats------------------------------------------92 to 105 moving forward as far as they can and then jumping up Thin & Shelly---------------------------------70 to 85 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) and doing it all over again. Kinda like playing Leap FrogYield Grade 1&2 -------------------------120 to 142 only by yourself.

He quickly got to the two cows and Cow & Calf Pairs the calf of one of them came over. This calf was about Young Choice---------------------------2400 to 2850 Young Fair------------------------------2000 to 2400 the same age; we’ll call her, Cousin. Cousin’s Momma Aged Pairs------------------------------1800 to 2000 was licking the neck of Leap Frog’s Momma. Little Leap Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows Frog didn’t have a chance to nurse as the other little calf, Q: How long have weather 1350 to 2350 Sale Every Tuesday Cousin, “pounced” over and nuzzled him. vanes been around?

Apparently this was taken as a sign that Leap Frog A: We know weather vanes could nurse the Momma of Cousin! Are you confused have been used for over 2,000 yet?!! Well, Cousin’s Momma was having none of that years, says Brent McRoberts and kicked Leap Frog away. Then Leap Frog’s Momma of Texas A&M University. “In butted heads with Cousin’s Momma and they all partedHwy. 48 75/79 B.C., a Intersection Greek astronomer Bill Hughes Don Henderson Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman company!!! Some days are just like that at The Red Oak Buffalo, constructed a rod to75831 determine Texas (903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460 (254) 716-1535 (254) 315-8232 Ranch. which way the wind was blowing,” he explains. “On top SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON of the rod, he placed a bronze figure of a Triton, which was a Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC on Thursday, July Service Driven. half-man, half-fish creature, so We deliver precision.

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Boner-----------------------------------------------118-124 direction the wind was coming Founded in 1981, S&S Machining & Boner-----------------------------------------------113-117 Fabrication, Inc. has been serving industry from. That probably was the Breaker----------------------------------------------92-100 for over 30 years, delivering timely, precise, made-to-spec products for mission critical start of placing animals, such Canner Cows-----------------------------------------85-90 deployment. Industries served include as fish or others, on top of electric generation, oil & gas, mining, Thin----------------------------------------------------81-84 textiles, construction, and foundries. weather vanes. We know Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 --------------------------139-144 Custom Machining Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 --------------------------133-137 that weather vanes were CNC Machining used often in the area around me adjustments and correctionsStocker as well,Cows since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about Fabrication Young Bred Cows-----------------------------2800-3500 Boston in the 17th century, Field Welding/Boring sticky note from an employee who has since moved on.

Older Plain Bred-------------------------------1400-2200 and most of these were made 1331 N. Hwy 14 Groesbeck, TX 76642 Phone: (254) 729-3685 Fax: (254) 729-2190 Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on July 28, 2015.

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on basic soil science, soil sampling procedures and will explain the process for completing and submitting soil test forms.

USDA representatives will provide information and assistance to help you improve your agricultural operation.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) representatives will provide 2014 Farm Bill updates on programs, including commodity, price support, disaster, conservation, and farm loans.

The workshops are free and open to the public. If you plan to attend one of the workshops, RSVP to Kimberly Ratcliff, President, 100 Ranchers by phone 214-676-3357 or email kratcliff@100ranchers.org.

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of wood, copper or tin. By the 19th century, weather vanes could be seen all over the United States.”

Q: Are any of these early day weather vanes still in existence?

Please call A: They are, and they are collector’s items, McRoberts adds. “There were at least half a dozen companies making weather vanes in the late 1800s,” he says. “Many were made with patriotic symbols eagles, the Goddess of Liberty, the Statue of Liberty, even some resembling George Washington. Vanes along coastal towns often had fish or ships as the wind indicator, and by then, most were made from wood and were considered art work.

Many farmers made their own. Today, some of these weather vanes are worth as much as $10,000 depending on the quality.”

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‘Stuff the Bus’ Virginia’s Hospice and Teague Nursing & Rehab Gather School Supplies

Virginia’s Hospice and Teague Nursing & Rehab are teaming up to sponsor a “Stuff the Bus” event for the Teague area.

The community is invited to stuff the bus with school supplies to help students prepare for the upcoming school year.

Supplies such as, but not limited to, #2 pencils, notebook paper, folders, spirals and highlighters will be collected in the Teague ISD school bus parked at Teague Nursing & Rehabilitation from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, up until Friday, August 7th.

Supplies may be dropped off inside, after hours.

August School Activities Begin With school clothes and supplies shopping underway, can the sound of crunching bodies, band practices, and volleyballs bouncing in the gym be far behind?

August 24th, the first day of classes loams large, and all area schools have already begun activities: Fairfield --FFJH 7th and 8th grade students can start picking up schedules on August 10th.

--6th Grade Orientation

August 12th, 6:00 p.m.

--Meet the Eagles August 13th at Eagle Field, 7:30 p.m.

Teague --Community Pep Rally August 13th, 8:00 p.m.

--Back to school Rally August 15th, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wortham --Community Back to School Bash, August 21st, 7:00 pm --Meet the teachers August 21, 6:00 p.m. _______________________

‘Wild, Wild West’ Beauty Pageant Coming to Town Saturday, August 22nd

The “Wild, Wild West” Beauty Pageant is coming to Fairfield, Texas on August 22nd at the Holiday Inn, sponsored by Lil Miss Southern Starlet Pageants.

There will be two divisions: “Natural” from 9:30 a.m. until noon and “Semi-Glitz,” from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Natural contestants go for a more informal look – less makeup, casual hairstyle, and Sunday School type dress.

Semi-Glitz includes a bit more makeup, dressy attire, and more formal hairstyles.

Lil Miss Southern Starlet is founded on Christian principals and strives to promote good self-esteem and self-confidence in women and girls of all

ages.

Lil Miss Southern Starlet is an excellent opportunity for girls and young ladies to compete in the pageant world today.

By participating in a strong, honest, and fair program, contestants will be able to compete for sought after titles, awards, and other prizes throughout their journey, while making lifelong friends.

Each contestant will receive a crown, title, sash, and swag bag, supplied by Texas Swag Bags by Julia Moreno.

For more information on being a contestant, call Sheila Carroll at 1-903-6511186. ____________________

Back-To-School PAY DAY ADVANCE LOANS CALL WENDY OR CATHY We Can Help With Those Extra School Expenses

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August 5, 2015

Big T’s Bash:

Tickets Available Now Big T’s Bash will be held August 14th & 15th at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas.

This year’s event includes a professional rodeo (put on by Lancaster Pro Rodeo Association), a BBQ Cookoff, carnival, petting zoo, arts/crafts fair and live entertainment.

Jarrett Zoch & the OSR Band will perform Friday night; Diamondback Texas will entertain the crowds on Saturday.

Admission is $10 for Friday night and $10 for Saturday night. Children 11 and under are free with an adult ticket.

Tickets include rodeo and concert access. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, ice coolers and cold beverages.

Food will be on site. No glass containers, please.

Sponsoring the annual Big T’s Bash this year is the Golden Circle Special Needs Association, a newly formed, 501(c)3 non-profit association organized in Fairfield, Texas.

Their mission is to serve the local community by providing financial support to groups and individuals with special needs through various fundraising events.

Their immediate goal is to help Big T’s Buddies Autism Support Network to purchase land and build a state-ofthe-art facility containing classroom space, an event hall, a resource center, a motor skills laboratory, office and workshop space for visiting therapists, and an ASD-friendly playground.

Event sponsors are still being sought for Big T’s Bash. Sponsor levels are as follows: Platinum: $2,500 – Advertising includes logo on our webpage, name on

newspaper ads & sponsor boards, and 6 passes. Gold: $1,000 – Advertising includes name listing on newspaper ads & sponsor boards, and 4 passes.

Silver: $500 – Advertising includes name listing on sponsor boards, and 2 passes. Any and all donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Art/Craft Fair Vendors are also being sought to set up their handmade wares for demonstrations and sells.

Booths will be open Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and open to the public.

Booth fee is $30 per 10 x 10 space for the weekend.

Electricity is first-come, firstserved.

Specific types of vendors being sought are handmade jewelry, glass blowing, ceramics, blacksmithing, metal working, wood working, and any other type of handmade items. Also accepting vendors for Scentsy, Origami Owl, and the like, but will limit it to one vendor per type of goods. Please, no flea market, garage sale, or resale items.

For more information, to purchase event tickets, to register as one of our cook teams or vendors, please visit online at www.bigtbash. com or send us a note to Golden Circle Special Needs Association, P.O. Box 1290, Fairfield, Texas 75840.

Donations and payments may be made online using PayPal. Don’t forget to like them on Facebook @ www.facebook. com/bigtmemorialcookoff to be kept up-to-date on all the latest news.

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Tire Clean-Up Event

Wortham, Texas August 5th - 7th

Citizens of Wortham, mark your calendar for August the 5th through the 7th. The city of Wortham will be hosting a tire clean up event beginning at 7:30 am and going until 4:00 pm each day.

You will be asked to show a current city of Wortham water bill to be allowed to drop off tires.

There will be a tire trailer located at 200 N. 2nd St. behind the old gas station.

This will be for passenger car or truck tires only. No wheels and no tractor or 18 wheeler tires.

If you will need help loading tires into the trailer please call city hall at 264-765-3319.

Taxable Values Improve for Taxing Authorities Even as a Homestead Exemption Increase is Anticipated “It’s good news for the homeowner, but bad news for the taxing authorities,” Freestone Central Appraisal District’s (FCAD) Chief Appraiser, Bud Black, states, regarding the anticipated change in the Homestead Exemption from $15,000 to $25,000, expected to be approved by voters in November and, therefore, applied to the Certified Taxable Values.

Homestead Exemptions reduce the amount of taxable value of a home. For example, if an owner’s home is valued at $100,000, with new exemption, only $75,000 will be used when determining the amount of taxes that the taxpayer would owe.

It is FCAD’s responsibility to evaluate all real estate property, as well as mineral/ utility/industrial properties, and place a dollar value on said properties.

Portions of these values are assigned to the taxing authorities, (schools, cities, hospitals, and the County) to arrive how much their entity will acquire in taxes from the property owners.

Most taxing authorities saw slight improvements over 2014 dollars, according to Black.

However, for Fairfield ISD, the property value amount decreased down by 1.0% over the prior year, which could mean approximately $272,000 less operating funds

next year, depending on the tax rate they set.

Teague ISD shows a down turn of 1.7%.

Portions of Buffalo ISD, Oakwood ISD, Corsicana ISD and Mexia ISD obtain taxable income from FCAD properties.

Buffalo ISD had a decrease, whereas Oakwood, Corsicana, and Mexia ISD will enjoy an increase.

Black stated that Oakwood ISD’s favorable numbers

are due to Sanderson Farms building a new facility there.

However, the County gave Sanderson Farms a $2.4 million abatement, resulting in far less income for them from the Sanderson Farm’s operation.

A pipeline, going through Corsicana, resulted in the School’s 224% increase.

A pipeline in Wortham boosted the City by 4.9% and Wortham ISD by 7.8%.

Mary McDonald reporting.

August 10th in Fairfield

Fall Gardening Lunch & Learn Monday August 10, 2015 from 12 noon-1pm at the Fairfield Conference Center Novalene Thurston, a Leon County Master Gardener will present information and tips on “How to prepare for a Fall Garden” and will be available for a round table discussion.

This will be a lunch and learn program so please bring a sack lunch. We ask that you call ahead to reserve a seat at 903-389-3436. This program is sponsored by Freestone County Extension Office.

Educational programs by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people

without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or special accommodations should contact the Extension Office @ 903-389-3436 at least one week prior to the event.

Erin L. Davis Extension Agent-Ag/NR, Freestone County | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

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Continued from 2-A --Afrem DeRay Banks – B/M, 19, Mexia, OUT ON BOND. Manufacture / Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group 1, Methamphetamine 4 or less than 200 grams. Date of alleged offense: April 9, 2015.

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controlled substance Penalty Group 1, Methamphetamine Less than one gram. Date of alleged offense: September 5, 2014.

--Shelby Leigh Childress – W/F, 33, Spring, IN JAIL. Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger. Date of alleged offense: June 14, 2015.

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Aug. 22nd Event Hosted by Cornerstone Full Gospel

Community Cook-off

Fairfield & Wortham Schools Represented

Math & Science Teachers Recognized Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 recognized 90 area math and science teachers at a special ceremony held July 28 for their commitment to be highly trained and to mentor other teachers in their content area through the Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (TRC).

“Participating with ESC Region 12 TRC benefits teachers with high-quality professional development, technology training and networking opportunities,” said Becky Ralston, ESC Region 12 Math Collaborative project director.

During the 2014-2015 school year, the recognized math and science teachers mentored at least two other teachers and completed a minimum of 100 hours of training in the latest methods and techniques for engaging students in math and science learning experiences. Many of these dedicated teachers exceeded the minimum requirements and completed more than 120 hours of training.

With over 160 people in attendance to honor the teachers, the event included guest speakers and a dessert buffet sponsored by M&M Mars and Sonic Drive-In. Also in attendance were several Texas political dignitaries and their representatives including Texas Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, Cheryl Hassmann, Service Academy Liaison, representing Congressman John Carter, Trent Williams, District Director for Representative Molly White, Texas Rep. J.D. Sheffield along with his District Director Gary Kafer, Collin Cresson for Representative Bill Flores, and Shelly Verlander for Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell.

Texas Representative Kyle Kacal provided certificates recognizing honorees from his district. Sen. Birdwell and Congressman Carter also provided certificates for honorees.

The celebration was part of a two-day Back to School Booster workshop that included an engineering competition.

“Engineering is a career field we want our students to be interested in, so we wanted teachers to get a feel for this type of work. We had a lot of creative entries in this engineering competition,” Ralston said.

Engineering challenges included: building hover crafts from Styrofoam bowls, constructing Rube Goldberg machines, creating marshmallow catapults from popsicle sticks and engineering homemade race cars.

“These outstanding teachers deserve recognition not only because of their stellar contributions in the classroom, but because they have gone above and beyond to sharpen their teaching skills and thus enhance student learning experiences,” said Prisscilla Fricke, ESC Region 12 Science Collaborative project director.

“We were privileged to have our state TRC representatives, and local political figures at the ceremony to thank this great group of teachers for their commitment to excellence.”

Additional awards recognized top achieving participants, Math and Science mentors and a Teacher of the Year in both subjects.

--Math Mentor of the Year: Callie Poncik, Academy ISD --Math Teacher of the Year: Gregory Luke, Temple ISD --Math Teacher of the Year: Billie Swan, Penelope ISD --Science Achievement Award (Most training hours completed, 100+): Patricia Weaver, Valley Mills ISD --Science Mentor of the Year: Christy Moix, Gatesville ISD --Science Teacher of the Year: Melcenia Russell, Killeen ISD 2015 Recognized Teachers ACADEMY ISD: Callie Poncik BLUM ISD: Anthony Linden and Carol Linden CHILTON ISD: Amber Lipsey CONNALLY ISD: Andrea Clark, Brittany Riley and Jacqueline Waddle COPPERAS COVE ISD: Ryan Grace, Jared Segraves and Robert Turner FAIRFIELD ISD: Dori Harkcom, Carol McCully and Nicole Crawford GATESVILLE ISD: Sarah Blanchard and Christy Moix GROESBECK ISD: Mary Harrelson and D’Anna Baker HAMILTON ISD: Brenda Edins and Ashley Powers ITASCA ISD: Amanda McCue KILLEEN ISD: Charity Barker, Brandi Cummings, Xcaret

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Cornerstone Full Gospel Church of Fairfield is hosting a BBQ Cook-off and Communitywide Lunch on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in the Conference Center located at the Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas during Fairfield Market Days weekend.

The cook-off will include Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Chicken; and is a NO-SAUCE competition to be judged by various community members.

Sauces will be judged as stand-alone. Placement will determine the judging order of your team’s meat entries.

Entry fee is $100 per 4-man team.

The first ten (10) teams to enter will have their meat provided by the church.

Additional teams are welcome, but must supply their own meat for the cook-off.

Entries should be made by contacting Felicia at 214-6686601 no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

Teams may begin cooking at midnight on Friday, August 21. Judging will start at 10 am with Beef Brisket, followed

by Pork Ribs at 11 am, and

Chicken at 12-noon.

Trophies will be given to the top three winners in each category and a Best-Over-All. All meat cooked will be used for the luncheon to be served at 12:30 pm in the Conference Center and will include sides and a drink. Lunch is FREE to all in the community to enjoy on a first-come, first-served basis until there is none left.

You may dine in or take it to go.

Team entry fees will be used for the purchase of additional food items for the meal, paper goods, trophies, etc. This is a non-profit competition.

Pork supplied in the cook-off was purchased by Cornerstone

Full Gospel Church of Fairfield from the 2015 Freestone County Fair Livestock Show.

Additional cuts from the pigs will be donated to Global Heart Food Pantry in Fairfield to further help feed members of our community.

Please join us for fun and free BBQ!!

The Church will also provide lunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm each Tuesday during the month of August at the Church, located on North Hwy 75. Meals are free for any who wish to partake. If you would like to place a to-go order (minimum of 10 or more plates) please call in advance at 903-389-9595.

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Enjoying many activities on the beach in Freeport, Bahamas with The “Times” along are the Bynum Family (left – right): Ronnie III, Carole, Deonna, Ronnie, Sr., Sanjay (of Freeport), Ronnie, Jr. and Andrew (of Freeport). The family enjoyed a 7-Day Carnival Dream cruise that took them to the Florida Keys for parasailing; and Freeport, Bahamas, where they enjoyed kayaking, swimming, beach volleyball, and dancing in the sand. At Nassau, Bahamas, some of the family went scuba diving while others took a tour on an glass bottom boat. The final leg of their journey back to New Orleans was on board ship. (Photo submitted) ____________________________________________________________________

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Winnie E. Easterling Winnie E. Easterling, resident of Streetman, Texas, passed away at Trisun Care Center in Corsicana Sunday morning August 2, 2015 at the age of 92. She was born in the Cade Community in Freestone County on August 23, 1922 to J. A. “Kizer” Coleman and Ealon Clark Coleman. She attended grade school in Cade and later graduated from high school in Streetman. Winnie worked for First National Bank in Streetman and later in Fairfield as an administrative assistant to the bank president and was known as the “CD Lady” to everyone. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Streetman and was active in the Cade Cemetery Association.

Winnie is preceded in death by her parents J. A. “Kizer” Coleman in 1989 and Ealon Coleman in 1998; brothers, James Coleman in 1944 during World War II in Europe and F. A. “Joe Pete” Coleman in 1997; husband, Billy Coy Easterling on 1981. She is survived by her nephew F. A. Coleman and wife Carolyn of Streetman; grandnephew Brad Coleman and wife Rachel; grandniece, Tracy Stephens; great grandnieces and nephew, Macy and Megan Stephens and Abigail and Joshua Coleman. She is also survived by many friends in the Streetman community.

Visitation was on Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Funeral services were on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11 a.m.

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Winnie’s family would like to thank the staff at Trisun Care Center in Corsicana for the care and love that they showed Winnie during her time there.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Streetman or Cade Cemetery Association.

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Antioch Baptist Making Plans Since 1873 Antioch has been a lighthouse in the community once known as Turlington. An old song says, “Oh, I’d like to go back to that Old Country Church, and to hear the songs of praise. How the people would sing, it would make the rafters ring, at that Old Country Church.”

We like to think that “The Old Country Church” is still a place where people can come together and worship the Lord. We like to think of our church that way.

And so, we are putting together some plans to reach out and

let people know that we are still “alive and well”. We are in the process of putting together a brochure which we will have printed so that we can actively go throughout the community and invite folks to come and worship with us. We are Old-Fashioned in that we still sing the old hymns from a hymn book (and there is nothing wrong with the newer, more modern worship methods). Currently we only have one service per week, and that is on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.

We are still in the planning stage,

This Weekend Aug. 7-8 Verna Mae Forbes Livingston, 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas. Funeral Services were at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 117 E. Church Street, Waco, Texas with Pastor Pamela Riviera officiating. The only viewing was hekd held at the Church from 12:00 until 1:00 PM. Interment followed at Doris Miller Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.

She was born on August 3, 1917.

Verna Mae met and married Robert Allen “Ray” Livingston in 1941 in Waco, Texas.

Mrs. Livingston served Waco I.S.D. for over 50 years as a classroom teacher.

She is survived by her loving devoted son: Ray Allen Livingston and wife Pat, Lake Jackson, TX; granddaughter: Felicia Livingston, Burbank, CA and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas, will serve the family of Verna Mae Livingston.

Visit our website at www. mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guest book and light a candle.

BTW / JAB Alumni School Reunion The BTW / JAB Alumni School Reunion will be held this weekend August 7-8, 2015 in Teague, Texas. Theme for this year is “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – Our Legacy Lives On.” The activities will kick off on Friday evening with registration of attendees, sharing a variety of food dishes, and fun activities where all in attendance can participate.

Saturday will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a parade through downtown Teague. A picnic will immediately follow at the high school.

A basketball game, featuring alumni players, is slated for 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Saturday night festivities will start at 7:00 p.m. with a dinner in the cafeteria and conclude with a banquet program in the auditorium.

Mr. Alan Philpott, Amphibious & Unit Level Ships – Principal Integration Platform Manager, will be the banquet speaker.

The reunion will conclude on Sunday morning with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Brewer will deliver the sermon, and those who have joined the school’s Omega chapter, since the last reunion, will be memorialized.

Alumni President Homer Brown states that this will be the greatest reunion ever, and if you have not registered, you should do so right away.

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U. S. Congressman Bill Flores took the floor with an informal poll about the most critical issue facing our country.

He gave us an overview of what conservatives in the House are trying to do to steer the country back to strength.

After a relatively brief talk, Representative Flores opened the floor to questions, and he allowed everyone who wanted to speak an opportunity.

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If you are not sure where we are located, we are about eight miles East of Fairfield out Hwy. 84. Then watch for our sign and take a left onto FM 1364. We are about 1 ½ mile down this road on the right, just past a cemetery.

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Although many attendees were frustrated and extremely concerned about many issues facing us today (such as immigration, government overreach, Obamacare), most seemed to be more at ease after hearing and questioning the Congressman.

There were many questions asked; we appreciated Congressman Flores’ time, his letting us vent, and his patient answering of each question.

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--Viewpoints Debates vs. debates

by Cal Thomas When it comes to debates the Oxford Union, which bills itself as the “world’s most prestigious debating society,” remains the gold standard.

Begun in 1823, The Union, in modern times, has hosted debates that have included such luminaries as Ronald Reagan and the Dalai Lama.

The Oxford Union debates produce useful information.

The same cannot be said for U.S. presidential debates.

Next week, 10 Republican presidential candidates will gather on a stage in Cleveland, Ohio, behind podiums like “Jeopardy” contestants. With so many candidates having so little time, little useful information will be dispensed.

More likely the all-male cast will be looking for ways to squeeze in their rehearsed sound bites, which will be replayed in their campaign ads and, they hope, on major news programs. But not to leave anyone out, Fox News has just announced a prequel to the main debate for all the other GOP candidates who failed to meet the requirements for the primetime event. So now Carly Fiorina, George Pataki and Sen. Lindsey Graham will also get their chance to say little of substance.

In 1960, the first televised U.S. presidential debate pitted John F. Kennedy against Richard Nixon. Britain, after several failed attempts, aired its first leaders debate in 2010.

In 1964, Labour Party Leader Harold Wilson had challenged Prime Minister Alec DouglasHome to debate, but DouglasHome declined, saying, “You’ll get a sort of ‘Top of the Pops’ contest. You’ll then get the best actor as leader of the country and the actor will be prompted by a scriptwriter.”

Given today’s political system, Douglas-Home was prophetic.

Leading up to this year’s British election, all parties received TV exposure and debate time, but the best candidate showing may have occurred on March 26 when the three top candidates -- Prime Minister David Cameron of the Conservative Party, Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg, who headed the Liberal Democrats, were grilled in a mesmerizing Q&A session.

In that session, broadcast on Sky News, the candidates didn’t debate head-to-head, instead host Jeremy Paxman

asked questions of each of the candidates, who appeared sequentially for 20 minutes apiece. Then the studio audience asked questions.

Many of their questions were better and more confrontational than Paxman’s.

Valuable information was conveyed and voter impressions confirmed.

Cameron and his party won the election in a landslide.

While it’s true, as Republican National Committee Communications Director Sean Spicer wrote recently in The Wall Street Journal, that the GOP has streamlined the debates from 2008 and 2012 -- when there were 23 and 20, respectively -- there need to be more changes in the way we elect our presidents beyond these political fashion shows. This will help us avoid buyer’s remorse, like the kind highlighted in a 2014 Economist/YouGov. com poll that found that only 79 percent of Obama voters would vote for him again, if given the chance.

A good first step to improving debates has been the addition of conservative questioners to debate panels. The primary criticism from conservatives about these contests has been that reporters they believe to be liberal ask questions that reflect their own worldview and are often designed to produce answers Democratic candidates can use to their advantage.

Republicans should not expect softball questions from conservative questioners.

For the 2016 GOP debates, NBC/Telemundo and National

Review will sponsor one; CNN will partner with Salem Media Group, a Christian network, for another, and ABC and the Independent Journal Review will partner for a third.

In addition, notes Spicer, “There will have been 25 candidate forums before the first debate. ... These forums, from CPAC (Conservative Political Action Committee), to Citizens United to the forum on SiriusXM on the Wednesday before the first debate, allow the candidates to address voters directly without the back-and-forth of a debate.”

This is progress. One hopes the Democrats will follow the Republican example, or better still, the example of the Oxford Union. If you’ve never seen what a real debate looks like, go to oxford-union.org and find the link to YouTube for some of the most exciting political and social issue exchanges you will ever see.

Next week’s debate is unlikely to come anywhere close.

(Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.) (c) 2015 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Continued from 2-B Times printed a comprehensive report of the meeting and different issues raised in the Q&A; we recommend that you read that excellent article Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect for details about the the views of the Freestone County Times meeting that appeared in their July 29, 2015 edition.

There is no doubt our Dear Students, Parents, and Community, country is in perilous times!

Ann Gokey closed our I want to welcome all of our returning students back to Fairfield meeting in prayer for our ISO and extend a special welcome to all of you who are new to our country and our leaders. district. We have a very exciting year ahead of us.

Want Please mark your calendars One of the most exciting aspects of being in what some people think for August 17 to join us to Know... of as a small district is the ability to participate in so many activities. when our guest speaker Last year, all of our schools were UIL Academic District Champions! will be Cathy Adams from We also had tremendous success in other extracurricular activities: Texas Eagle Forum. God FFA, Band, Athletics, Debate, One-Act Play. None of this would have bless America! been possible without the commitment of the students, parents, teachers, and the entire community!

The Eagle Nation is a proud family which focuses on excellence in all endeavors – class work, extracurricular, and community service. We will continue that focus this year. Your teachers and all staff members are committed to providing the best opportunities for each student to help him or her excel in all areas.

The most important piece of this entire puzzle is you, the student!

Make sure you put forth your best in everything. Get involved in the school activities - find something you enjoy and go for it! Be a good friend, classmate, teammate, and citizen in the Eagle Nation.

Together we will succeed beyond what others think is possible and all will know that WE ARE FAIRFIELD!

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Dear Editor, We found out what the Commissioner’s Court incorrectly assumes to be a budget.

Put all the tax money in their road and bridge fund and then starve the other offices.

They even pride themselves on “not leaving the offices hanging,” which means they are “hanging” to begin with.

They even debate what is more important, to spend money to repair squad cars or dump trucks. Not having running squad cars reduces response times and is going to get someone killed. A broke down dump truck hurts no one.

I want everyone to attend Commissioners Court Wednesday August 5 at 9:00 am in the Courthouse to help educate the court on what a budget is.

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Fairfield’s Finest Volunteers Honored for Service The Mary Moody Northern Library was packed with more than 50 people last Saturday, August 1st as family and friends of long-time library volunteers, Lee Earl Johnson and Barbara Crossno, were honored for their devotion to the community through their work at the Library. Also in attendance were the Fairfield Library Assn. board members, Fairfield Public Library Director & Employees, and Laurie Mahaffey, Executive Director for the Central Texas Library.

Johnson, a 29 yr volunteer and former board member expressed her thanks, describing the effect the library has had on her own life. Johnson has been involved with the libraries since her childhood and is happy to have volunteered at the Fairfield Public Library.

“It’s such a joy to be part of Fairfield Library,” Johnson said. “You will never regret a moment that you spend on this board.”

Crossno, a 37 yr volunteer and former Library Director,

recounted memories and shared her love for the library.

“Thank you,” Crossno said to close her speech. “I’ve had a fabulous time working here.”

Board members dedicated the library’s foyer to Johnson and Crossno in honor of these two ladies who have devoted both time and hard work to the town’s library.

“The foyer in no way approaches the debt we owe you all. It’s just all we could afford,” said Fairfield Library Association Board Member, Ralph Billings said with a smile. “It’s a small way of saying ‘thank you.’”

After years of volunteer work, these two women still have a passion for the library and the effect it has on the community. Doubtless the pair will be revisiting for many years to come.

“It’s amazing what you will learn and what you will enjoy,” Johnson said. “I’m not going to stop coming.”

Long-time volunteers, Barbara Crossno and Lee Earl Johnson (seated, left-right), share memories of their time at Fairfield Reporting by Karen Leidy Public Library with a room full of friends and family, including Ralph Billings (left), Board member of Fairfield Library Association, and Jane Turchi. and Randy Johnson (right), Mrs. Johnson’s son.

Reading a plaque and viewing pictures of volunteers in Fairfield Library’s newly decorated foyer is Terry McAdams and his wife, Audie, (at left). Audie McAdams is a familiar face to library patrons, currently serving the library along with Guadalupe “Wally” Torrez and Library Director John Stevens. (Photos by Karen Leidy) ________________________________________________________________________

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Sales Tax Holiday August 7th - 9th Shoppers are reminded that they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, says Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-9.

The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.

“As the father of three young children, I know backto-school expenses can really

put a strain on family budgets this time of year,” Hegar said.

“This is an opportunity for families to save some money and prepare for the start of the school year.”

Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at TexasTaxHoliday. org This year, shoppers are expected to save an estimated $87 million in state and local sales tax during the sales tax holiday.

The tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.

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“It is what it is; nothing is on the table,” Fairfield Independent School Board (FISD) trustee, John Fryer says, referring to Dogan Alumni’s rejection of the Dogan building and grounds as a gift.

This was one topic of conversation at the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustee on July 30, 2015.

Dogan would, by accepting the offer, assume the upkeep and other expenses associated with the aging building.

Selling the property was one disposition suggestion made by a Board member.

“Who knows what the value of a piece of property that large is. We should get the associated costs and weigh other options,” Trustee Kevin Benedict recommends.

It was revealed that the facility is being used by a health organization and as a gym, and former Dogan students use it for a reunion every two years.

It is also used as an election polling place.

Trustee Benedict reminds the Board that two factions, the McShan Family and the Dogan Alumni, are both requesting historical markers be placed at the site.

Benedict further states that, should either marker be approved in Austin, there could be restrictions on selling the property.

President Blake Robinson says he does not think there should be a rush to make any decision.

Trustee Benedict remarks that, if they hold onto it, they will continue to incur costs, such as insurance, utilities, upkeep, and mowing.

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Trustee John Fryer weighed in that the Board did not want to get caught between the two groups requesting markers.

In other matters, the Board adopted the proposed tax rate for 2015 – 2016 school year to be $1.396042, which is broken down to be $1.136667 for M&0 and $.259375 for I&S. The tax rate is three-tenths of a cent lower than last year, with the expectation of receiving 100% of the amount.

Trustees set a public hearing for August 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

Superintendent Rick Edwards says that, although they do not expect to get 100%, there are government penalties associated with collecting more than the estimate.

Superintendent Edwards shares that Luminant wants their appraised property values to be reduced to $100 million; currently the Freestone Central Appraisal District’s (FCAD) evaluation is $241 million.

Luminant could file a lawsuit on or before September 25, 2015, Edwards states.

“That is even lower than before; they are not acting in good faith!” exclaims Trustee Benedict.

Superintendent Edwards tells the Board that he has invited FCAD Chief Appraiser, Bud Black, to come to the August meeting to explain the situation further.

Superintendent Edwards shares that the FISD Education Foundation has acquired a 501c status and are ready to start their fundraising efforts on behalf of FISD. Trustees voted to transfer funds that had been donated in recent years, to the Foundation in the amount of

$16,235.91.

This includes a recent Texas Pioneer Foundation grant in the amount of $12,500.

The option to “purchase attendance credits” with Chapter 41 (Robin Hood) funds was adopted by the Board, which Edwards recommends as the best option for complying with the ruling.

The monies will go to the state for distribution to disadvantaged schools, by State law.

The Board has decided to go forward with renovations on the FISD Administration building at a cost of $47,000.

The interior will include such improvements as new flooring, paneling removed in favor of paint (drywall is already in place behind the paneling), an enlarged meeting area with audio and video improvements, as well as rearranging office spaces.

The walls will be sound proofed.

The Board adopted the new Student Code of Conduct for 2015-2016, which was developed by High School Assistant Principal Keith Whitaker.

The Campus Handbook and Employee Handbook for 2015 – 2016 are expected to be approved at the next board meeting, after members have had time to review changes.

Trustees continue to review examples of logos that will be adpted in the future.

“We don’t want to rush this, as we will have it for many years; we want to do it right,” President Robinson indicates.

Trustee Kim Whitaker and President Robinson remark that one of the examples does not have the Eagle’s “old gold” color.

Jennifer DeCord Mary McDonald reporting.

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Teddy Bear’s Train Ride Third Annual Event Set for Friday, August 7th Boomer Beary invites all children to join him on the third annual Teddy Bear’s Train Ride on Friday, August 7, and he wants them to bring their teddy bears with them!

A third train has been added to this year’s schedule.

Departure times from the Rusk Depot are 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Children 12 and under who show their teddy bear at the ticket window ride free. Ticket prices for children ages 12 and younger riding without their teddy bear are $15 in Standard Class (Coach and

Open Air) and $25 in Lone Star Class. Ticket prices for adults age 13 and older are $25 in Standard Class and $45 in Lone Star Class.

Boomer is a 10-year old teddy bear whose parents Glimmer and Spike work for the Texas State Railroad as an engineer and conductor respectively.

During the summer months when school is out Boomer shares his vacation adventures on Facebook. Those adventures conclude with his annual Teddy Bear’s Train Ride.

Before the train departs from

the depot, children will enjoy a bubble station, coloring station and creating sidewalk chalk art. On board the train each child will be given a teddy bear sticker, a teddy bear themed cupcake and a juice box. During the ride Boomer and his parents will make their way through the train meeting the children and their bears and taking pictures for Boomer’s Facebook photo album.

At the end of the ride, each child will be given a teddy bear candy sucker to take home with them.

The Blankets and Bears Children’s Fund of Anderson

County will also be on hand to accept donations. All new teddy bears and baby blankets donated to the nonprofit will be distributed to police officers and hospital emergency room workers to give to any traumatized children they encounter.

This collection effort more than doubled from the first year to the second, with more than 700 teddy bears donated in 2014.

For more information, go to www.TexasStateRR.com or follow the Texas State Railroad on Facebook. Tickets can be booked online or by calling 903-683-3098.

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Hall Brothers Featured at Aug. 15 Event

Dogwood Jamboree If you’re ready for some good ole “Country Music” the Palestine Civic Center is the place to be on Saturday night August 15th. The Palestine Dogwood Jamboree will present “All American Country,” featuring The “Hall Brothers” from Houston, Texas.

“This quartet of instrumentalists and singers from Houston will charm the audience with their ability to entertain those present, from the youngest to the oldest. They have performed all over the country and we are fortunate to have them here in Palestine for this one night performance,” says Dan Manuel, producer of the Jamboree.

The Hall Brothers sing songs by the Statler Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys and Gatlin Brothers.

The show will also feature Robert Thornton, “World’s Greatest Weatherman” from Tyler, Texas. Others who will be performing that night are: Joe Hancock, Neil Hall, Amanda Lane, Hal Roper, George Lester, Sissy Perry and Manuel.

Three young artists (who will be selected in preliminary competition) will compete for the Dogwood Jamboree Talent Search for August and the winner will advance to the finals on Dec. 5th of this year.

“These young people along with others are talented and we are happy to have them on

the show,” says Manuel. Auditions for the October show will be held in early October.

Those wishing to audition can call 903-7295611 or 903-729-7080.

Those auditioning for the talent search contest must be eighteen years or younger.

There is no entry fee for auditioning.

“This is sure to be one of the best performances of the Jamboree and we encourage Palestine and the surrounding area to join us along with visitors for various cities and states as we continue in our 11th year of production.

I’ve always said, if you ever attend one performance, you will want to come back as you listen to the songs that classic country music fans have listened to through the years,” Manuel says.

The show starts at 7:00 p.p. and doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Cavender’s, Hometown Pharmacy, Dogwood Diner, Bishops Bar-B-Q or by calling 903- 7297080.

Advanced ticket price is $12.50 per adult and $6.00 per child 6 years through 10 years.

Tickets at the door are $15.00 per adult.

During the intermission door prizes donated by local merchants and businesses will be given away to lucky ticket holders.

Do you love to repurpose thrift store items, or find ways to upcycle things that others would throw away?

Would you like to earn money for your favorite charity?

Then, choose a partner and sign up today for Jewett’s second annual Flea Market Flip!

The Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or upcycling fashioned after the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. The JACC’s Flea Market Flip is a fantastic way for local organizations, charities, school groups or other civic groups to raise money.

Teams of two, representing the charity or group of their choice will shop the Jewett Flea Market, repurpose the item they chose at the Flea Market, and have it sold during the Jewett Fall Frolic on Oct. 10. Net proceeds from each item will be donated to the team’s charity.

Here are the rules: --Deadline for entry – August 5 for the August 8 Flea Market, and September 9 for the September 12 Flea Market.

--Teams must consist of two people.

--Entry fee - $50 per team --Teams will receive $25 to spend while shopping at the Jewett Flea Market.

--Shopping dates are August 8, or September 12, 2015.

--Teams will meet at the Flea Market Office at 10 a.m. to check in, receive their money, and be assigned a team number before shopping.

--Teams will have 1 hour to shop the Flea Market and purchase an item to repurpose.

--A photo will be taken of each team with their item prior to leaving the Jewett Flea Market.

--No more than $50 may be spent on repurposing the item.

Receipts must be shown when submitting the repurposed item.

--Repurposed items must be brought to the Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce no later than September 25, 2015. The JACC office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. until 3

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River of Life Family Worship Center and Community Pantry is a non-profit organization in this county that has a heart to serve families in this area.

They have been led at this point in time to move on what they have thought about doing in the past couple of years which is helping children and parents with their school supplies. So for the first time they are doing a school supply drive and calling it “Fill the Bus.” Fairfield Elementary has donated a bus for this event.

The School Supply Drive will begin on August 8th. The bus will be located at the River of Life Community Food Pantry Plaza by the Post Office beginning at 10am – 7pm.

Also you can drop off Tuesday, Aug. 11th and Thursday, August 13th between 10am – 12:30pm.

All monetary or direct supply donations will be given 100% towards the 2015 school year.

They are believing God for an abundance of backpacks, paper, crayons, pencils and more. (see attached list) The goal is to help families kick off the school year with plenty of supplies, but they also would like to be able to help the families throughout the school year.

If there is anything that you would like to give towards this endeavor please feel free to contact them at 903389-5433.

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Entries will be on display in the JACC office prior to the Fall Frolic and will be prominently placed during the Fall Frolic.

--All Flea Market Flip entries will be sold during the Fall Frolic on Saturday, October 10.

--Flea Market Flip will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given due to weather.

For more information, contact the JACC at 903-6264202, or visit their website at www.jewetttexas.org

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--Teams will fill out a form describing the process used to repurpose their item and items will be photographed once again.

--The JACC Flea Market Flip is an anything goes contest, meaning there is no set category of items to be purchased for repurposing.

Any type of item other than weapons is allowed.

--Flea Market Flip entries will be publicized on the JACC website, face book page and

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Building Bridges for Better Health

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Area Hospitals Partner for 5K Run Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck and Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia are again joining forces to sponsor the fourth annual “Building Bridges for Better Health,� a five-kilometer run/ one-mile walk scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 8 am.

The race will start “at the river� on the bridge spanning the Navasota on County Road 402, immediately off Texas Highway 14. The course will take participants to the Fort Parker grounds and back towards the bridge.

Over the past three years, administrators at both hospitals have been collaborating on efforts to

improve the health and well being of the communities they serve, working together on an ongoing grant project awarded by the State of Texas.

Participants and attendees will benefit from health information and wellness tips that will be available at the event. Both hospitals, as well as the Limestone County Disease Management Coalition will provide the valuable information.

Pre-registration for the event has begun, and registration forms can be found at Limestone Medical Center and the Family Medicine Center in Groesbeck; Parkview Regional Hospital and Parkview Clinic

in Mexia; or online at www.

LMCHospital.com and www.

ParkviewRegional.com.

The entry fee is $15 prior to September 4; and $20 until the day of the race.

Participants 12 and under are free with a registered adult.

Prizes will be awarded to overall male, overall female; overall male 65 and over; overall female 65 and over; and overall walker. Medals will be awarded in each age bracket and each preregistered participant will receive a T-shirt.

For more information on the event, or if you’re interested in being a sponsor for the event, please call (254)7293281.

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Girls Little Dribblers Hold Annual Meeting The Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers Association will have their Annual Meeting and Election on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.to hear the report of officers and conduct the election for Board members. Â The location is the Fairfield Elementary School.

The positions to be filled are: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, player agent, and two (2) at large positions.

In order to run for office, a candidate must be nominated

Eagle Flag Football registration will run August 1st to August 15th.

The NFL Flag Football league will be for students entering 3rd to 6th grade with a division for 3rd and 4th graders and a division for 5th and 6th graders.

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by three members of the Association on the official nominating form and the candidate must sign the official consent form and submit by the date on the form.

All forms may be picked up at the office of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce or the Association’s secretary.

All forms must be fully completed and returned to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

18th Annual Show of Wheels Saturday, September 12th

The 18th Annual Show of Wheels plus Antique Tractor Show is coming to Fairfield on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square.

There will be food and drink vendors, as well as clean restrooms and lots of shade, so plan to stay all day!

Over 30 judging classes and numerous specialty

awards were be given out with plaques and trophies.

Best of Show - $500, People’s Choice - $300 and Best Club Presentation $150 cash prizes will be awarded.

Register by September 1st for $20; after that day, the cost will be $25.

Call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-3895792 for more information

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Buyer’s Groups --Business in Support of Youth Edward Jones / Dale Hurst Vitters Tractor Fairfield Tractor KNES Radio Morrison Lawn Services M&W Waste Management Capp’s Memorial Chapel Edward Jones / Jeff Taylor Freestone Trading Company Hill Roping Steers Stewart Toyota Anderson County Livestock Fish & Still Equipment Co. Groesbeck Livestock Auction Reed Expo Midway Freestone County Fair Triple L. Black Hereford R.D. Casey Land & Cattle Sandyland Equipment Bob Champion Rodeo Farmers State Bank Oak Tree Realty Tonya & Meredith Lindsey & Sons Lena’s Groom & Board Resort Clark Fryer Insurance Morgan Livestock Equipment / Scott Holmes Enterprises Will Hallmark – State Farm Insurance Stanley Gregory Farms Sheffield Ag Services Dax & Charlie’s Car Wash Red Hat Rentals Rutherford Tree Service Land & Cattle Randy Turner Services Aztec Express Sanderson Farms Inc. Pro Health Chiropractic / Dr. Dustin Judd South 40 Equine / Dr. Ryan Lee Rolling L Ranch / Tammy & Billy Lide Deagen Trailer Sales Circle Z Ranch Hay Bailing Glick Excavation AB Erwin Welding Grace Holmes Henry Jackson Efficient Insulation Systems Alford Reynolds --Chicken Pluckers Accessories, Etc. / Mary & John Gordon Small Aztec Tire Bi-Stone Pest Control Good Neighbor Cleaners Lori & Jeremy Davis Kent Trucking & Construction Lindsey & Sons Landscaping Lyle Oil / Parker Auto Neal & Co. Shelly & John Wilson Red Hat Rentals Rutherford Tree Service --The Originals Bobbie & Andy Bonner Piper & Michael Morrison Kristy & Steven W. Oates Gena Robinson & Family Joy Ann McAdams Laqueta & Don R. Posey Tammy & Cyler Davidson Leslee & Butch Knight Angie & Tony McAdams Angela & Benjamin Guy Bonner Neely & Clinton Minchew Jane & Wendon Morrison Erin & James Davis Melanie A. & Scott R. Holmes Sally & Stanley Ray Gregory Molly & Sid Fryer Kristen & Clinton Fryer Clark Fryer Katherine & Will McSwane John Fryer Emmons Ranch Daphne & Hubie Fryer Jayme & Bodie Emmons Pam & Bill Beene Alice & Frank Bonner Kelly & Robbie Walters Linda & Glen Harris John Lester Leta & Bill Jackson Randy Dickens

--The Other Group John Wilson / Edward Jones Ward Sign Company Rutherford Auto Accessories Etc. Neal & Company Eddie’s Autobody Don Kent Trucking & Construction Rutherford Tree Service Ward Ranch Something Different / Sandra Bragg Good Neighbor Cleaners Doug Brown Family Redemption Meat Processing --Teague Buyers Group #1 Central Texas Orthodontic Assn.

– Dr. Mike Collins Gail & Jeff Clark Freestone Credit Union Prosperity Bank – Teague United Transportation Union Pumping Services, Inc. Teri, Layla & Laura Knight Bowers Funeral Home Superior Roustabout & Construction Citizens State Bank 3W Ranch Supply --Teague Buyers Group #2 United Transportation Union Central Texas Orthodontic Assn.

– Dr. Mike Collins Carroll Lumber Gail & Jeff Clark Prosperity Bank Fair Sale Crew Mr. & Mrs. W.R. McSwane The Flower House – Christi & Clay Kimball Teri, Layla & Laura Knight Melodye & Craig Oakes Teague Young Farmers Citizens State Bank --Teague Buyers Group #3 Prosperity Bank – Teague Melissa & Jody Bodine Pam & Jeff Stuver Bowers Funeral Home United Transportation Union Kyle Chambers Teri, Layla & Laura Knight R. Griswold Properties Sushma & Eric Walker Freestone 4H Shotgun Club Citizens State Bank – Teague 3W Ranch Service Center Joy McAdams --Teague Buyers Group #4 R. Griswold Properties Linda & Keith Chambers Prosperity Bank – Teague Teague Insurance Melissa & Jody Bodine Teri, Layla & Laura Knight Circle Hardware Rachel Anderson Real Estate Hyden Family Barbeque United Transportation Union Teague Chronicle Freestone 4H Club Citizens State Bank – Teague Veronica & Mike Harris 3W Automotive --Winner’s Express F.E. Hill & Co. Beene & Eubanks LP Texas Farm Credit Fairfield Farm & Ranch Supply Inc. 7 W Consulting Tulsa Show Cattle Fairfield Veterinarian Hospital & Animal Store Redemption Meat Processing McSwane Resources --Wortham Buyers Group Farmers State Bank Jacqueline & Paul Collins John Stubbs Tacker Construction R&M Feeds Wortham A/C Custom Hose & Fittings Diamond M Feed Dr. Brent Moore

2015 Livestock Sale Freestone County Fair & Rodeo

Market Steer Exhibitor Club/Chapter Hallie Davidson Fairfield 4-H Brooke Johnson Fairfield FFA Annie Oakes Freestone Co. 4-H Cam McSwane Freestone Co. 4-H

Kourtnee Kirgan Fairfield FFA Amanda Howard Wortham FFA Mikaela Stamper Fairfield FFA Addison Stuver Teague FFA Caelyn Thompson Teague FFA Lauren Adcock Fairfield 4-H Josh Evans Teague FFA Jayce Black Wortham FFA Cody Gonzales Teague FFA Caden Fryer Fairfield 4-H Morgan Jackson Fairfield 4-H Laney McAdams Teague FFA Courtney Russell Teague FFA Conner Jackson Fairfield 4-H Raymie Emmons Fairfield 4-H Cooper Blackwell Fairfield FFA Megan Holmes Teague FFA Justice Oakes Fairfield FFA Raegan Emmons Fairfield 4-H Darien Blake Looney Wortham FFA Ryan Woodall Fairfield 4-H

Total Sale Add-Ons: $90,947.00

Club/Chapter Fairfield FFA Freestone Co 4-H Teague FFA Freestone Co. 4-H Fairfield 4-H Teague FFA Teague FFA Teague FFA Freestone Co. 4-H Eagle Country 4-H Eagle Country 4-H Dew 4-H Fairfield FFA Freestone Co. 4-H Fairfield FFA Teague FFA Fairfield 4-H Fairfield FFA Fairfield 4-H Fairfield FFA

Purchaser Ridgeline Boer Goats Long Industries Lena’s Groom & Board & AB Erwin Welding M&W Waste Services Aqua Transfer Fairfield Young Farmers Teague Buyers Group #3 Business in Support of Youth Salt Creek Ranch The Originals Nelson Propane Johnson Cattle Market Bryan & Bryan Oil Coyote Chemicals and D&D Cattle Salt Creek Ranch XTO Energy JK Wilson Business in Support of Youth Community National Bank & Trust Business in Support of Youth MD Construction CETA Teague Buyers Group #4 Nelson Propane Ed Smith Dozer Services Nelson Propane Sam’s Restaurant Salt Creek Ranch Business in Support of Youth Teague Buyers Group #1 and Citizens State Bank - Teague

Exhibitor Club/Chapter Chelsie Faughn Fairfield Jr. FFA Calla Childers Fairfield Jr. FFA Haylee N. Bulger Fairfield FFA Jaylon Davis Teague FFA Myles Bonds Fairfield FFA Brighton Bulger Fairfield Jr. FFA

Jeremy Wood Fairfield FFA Dani German Fairfield FFA Kaityln Gilbert Fairfield Jr. FFA Frankie Nelson Fairfield Jr. FFA Emily Chavers Fairfield FFA Cooper Causabon Teague FFA Rachel White Teague FFA Eden Daniel Fairfield 4-H Avery Peterson Fairfield 4-H Rhett Hagen Dew 4-H Chloe Crook Teague FFA Larame Stapleton Wortham 4-H Lori Neill Fairfield FFA Tucker Davis Fairfield FFA Kaci Bachtel Fairfield FFA John J. Owens Fairfield FFA Preston O’Bannon Fairfield Jr. FFA Peyton Daniel Fairfield 4-H Austin Blake McCoy Fairfield FFA Dylan Angel Teague FFA Rachel Ramon Fairfield FFA Reid Rogers Teague FFA Lex Thompson Fairfield Jr. FFA Ava Thompson Fairfield Jr. FFA Jailyn Tatum Fairfield FFA Garridan Henderson Fairfield FFA Abby Teer Fairfield FFA Cam Adams Fairfield FFA Haylee Young Teague FFA

Purchaser Price Nelson Propane $3.500.00 Community National Bank & Trust $3,000.00 Harvest Management $1,500.00 I-45 Wrecker Service $2,975.00 Vaquero Energy $2,975.00 The Originals $1,750.00 Community National Bank & Trust $1,500.00 RCI $1,500.00 Coyote Chemicals and D&D Cattle $2,750.00 CETA $1,750.00 Business in Support of Youth $1,750.00 BSP Construction $2,975.00 Nelson Propane $1,500.00 Long Industries $2,500.00 Griffin-Roughton Funeral $1,500.00 Cothran Ag Services $2,975.00 CETA $1,500.00 Salt Creek Ranch $2,975.00 MD Construction $2,975.00 XTO Energy $1,500.00

Market Goats Exhibitor Club/Chapter Riley Simpson Fairfield 4-H Cale Myers Freestone Co. 4- H Avrie Hall Teague FFA

Abby Knight Fairfield 4-H Marissa Eppes Dew 4-H Cody McQueen Fairfield FFA Cole Smith Teague FFA Paisley Lewis Fairfield 4-H Alyssa Clifton Eagle Country 4-H Kenlie Stuver Wortham 4-H Madison Thaler Fairfield Jr. FFA JW Kofnovec Wortham 4-H Brooklyn Thompson Freestone Co. 4-H Katy Webb Dew 4-H

Brandon Craddick Fairfield 4-H Preston Simpson Fairfield 4-H Mallorie Sims Teague FFA Hanna Fisk Teague FFA Landry Bayless Fairfield FFA Ellie Grissett Fairfield Jr. FFA Averi Minze Fairfield FFA Mattie Hagen Dew 4-H Morgan Smith Teague FFA Kendal Crawford Fairfield Jr. FFA Blake Fisk Teague FFA Avery Thaler Fairfield Jr. FFA Raymie Long Freestone Co 4-H Byron Busby Teague FFA Reagan Stuver Wortham 4-H Tristan Thompson Freestone Co 4-H

Purchaser Price NIP Ranch Ivy Phillips $11,200.00 Salt Creek Ranch $ 9,750.00 MD Construction $ 9,725.00 Diamond Feeders & $ 4,862.50 Johnson Cattle Market $ 4,862.50 Fairfield Farm & Ranch $ 6,000.00 Texas Fleet $ 5,000.00 Winners Express $ 4,500.00 Business in Support of Youth $ 6,750.00 Citizens State Bank - Teague $ 5,000.00 Capps True Value $ 6,000.00 Business in Support of Youth $ 4,250.00 The Originals $ 4,750.00 J.K. Wilson $ 7,500.00 Buffalo Livestock Marketing $ 5,500.00 Audra and Craig Jackson $ 5,000.00 XTO Energy $ 5,000.00 Valence Operating $ 4,250.00 Long Industries $ 6,250.00 Buffalo Livestock Marketing $ 6,000.00 Sustaire Family $ 4,500.00 Business in Support of Youth $ 5,500.00 Business in Support of Youth $ 5,250.00 Buffalo Livestock Marketing $ 6,000.00 Randy Shelton $ 4,000.00 Sustaire Family $ 4,500.00

Special Thanks for a delicious breakfast for the buyers goes to Redemption Meat Processing & Fairfield Young Farmers.

Market Swine

Market Lamb Exhibitor Madilynn Isaacs Lilah Craig Kall Collins Kade Kimball Brazos Monico Kade Collins Kai Collins Chelsea Chandler Caroline Craig Cameron McVeay Brandon Pingleton Jaylee Jordan Kaitlin Newman Kayla Kimball Kourtney Crocker Shelby LaFoy Bailee McKay Mattey Mannen Bosque Monico Colbie Cherry

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Price $4,250.00 $4,225.00 $2,500.00

Great Job! to all the Youth

Market Rabbits Exhibitor Tate House Caitlynn Stone Madelyn Tharp Anna Claire Ham Sebastian Mattews Monty Morgan Kacie Carroll Cole Chapman Zachary Taylor Elena Gallegos

Club/Chapter Purchaser Fairfield 4-H GDR Holdings LLC Fairfield FFA All Star Ford Freestone Co. 4-H Ridgeline Boer Goats Fairfield FFA XTO Energy Fairfield FFA Fairfield Young Farmers Freestone Co. 4-H Community National Bank & Trust Fairfield FFA Eagle Insurance Services Wortham 4-H Enbridge Fairfield FFA Salt Creek Ranch Fairfield FFA Salt Creek Ranch

Price $3,750.00 $3,725.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $1,750.00 $1,250.00 $2,250.00 $1,750.00

Total Livestock Sales:

$1,750.00 $4,175.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $1,250.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,750.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,750.00 $1,700.00 $2,250.00 $2,250.00 $4,175.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $2,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,500.00 $4,175.00 $2,000.00 $1,750.00 $ 875.00 $ 875.00

Purchaser Price CETA $3,500.00 XTO Energy $3,475.00 XTO Energy $2,250.00 Enbridge $2,000.00 The Other Group $1,500.00 Brookshire Brothers – FF & T $2,250.00 & Fairfield Lions Club $ 500.00 Salt Creek Ranch $2,500.00 The Other Group $1,750.00 All Star Ford $2,500.00 Lance Wagoner $3,450.00 Salt Creek Ranch $3,450.00 Enbridge $2,000.00 Teague Buyers Group #1 $2,000.00 Sam’s Restaurant $3,450.00 Nelson Propane $2,500.00 Groesbeck Livestock $2,000.00 Teague Buyers Group #2 $2,000.00 GDR Holdings LLC $2,000.00 Anadarko Petroleum $3,450.00 Fairfield Farm & Ranch $2,250.00 Salt Creek Ranch $3,450.00 Athens Livestock $2,250.00 CETA $2,500.00 Sam’s Restaurant $3,450.00 Harvest Management $1,750.00 Enbridge $2,000.00 The Other Group $1,750.00 Incommons Bank $1,750.00 The Other Group $1,750.00 XTO Energy $2,250.00 The Other Group $1,750.00 The Other Group $1,750.00 Freestone Dodge $3,450.00 GDR Holdings LLC $2,250.00 Citizens State Bank $2,000.00

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August 5, 2015

Eco-Friendly Pest Control in the Garden

by Melinda Myers

Spots on tomatoes, holes in hosta leaves and wilting stems mean insects and diseases have moved into the garden. Don’t let these intruders reduce the beauty and productivity of your landscape. Work in concert with nature to prevent and control these pests and you will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest and landscape filled with beautiful blooms.

Monitor. Take regular walks through the landscape. Not only is it good exercise, but it will improve your mood and you’ll discover problems earlier when they are easier to control. Look for discolored leaves, spots, holes and wilting. Inspect the underside of the leaves and along the stems to uncover the cause of the problem.

Identify. Once you discover a problem, identify the culprit. Your local extension service, garden center or reliable internet resource can help. Once identified, you can plan the best way to manage the culprit.

Invite the Good Guys. Toads, lady beetles and birds help control many garden pests. Attract them to the garden by planting herbs and flowers to attract beneficial insects, adding a house for the toads, and birdbath for songbirds. Avoid using pesticides and learn to tolerate a bit of damage. A few aphids or caterpillars will bring in the ladybeetles, lacewings, birds and toads that are looking for a meal.

Clean up. Many insects and diseases can be managed and prevented with a bit of garden cleanup. A strong blast of water from the

Tell Your Neighbors: Texans are Eligible for Disaster Recovery Word of mouth is a powerful way to spread news. Amazing as it may seem, some people are so busy with their recovery, they haven’t heard about federal help. You could be the one to bring this important message to someone you know, perhaps a friend, neighbor, co-worker, family member or acquaintance.

Tell your neighbors they may be eligible for a grant to help them pay for home repairs or to replace personal property ruined by the severe storms and flooding between May 4 and June 22. These grants do not have to be repaid. People affected by the disaster may also have an opportunity to take out a low-interest disaster recovery loan.

Encourage your friends to register for aid from the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA). This helps individuals, households, the whole community and the state of Texas recover faster and stronger.

Sometimes people don’t register for reasons based on rumors. Here are some rumors you may hear and the facts you could share to help your friends and neighbors understand their options: --“If I receive aid, I’m taking it away from someone who is in worse shape than I am and needs it more.” Sufficient funds are available to assist every eligible individual and household in Texas.

--“I can’t get aid. My income is too high.” Everyone with disaster-related losses who lives in a county designated for Individual Assistance should register to find out if they are eligible for recovery help. There is no income test

for some types of aid.

--“I have insurance. I’m not eligible for FEMA help.”

People with insurance should register. FEMA may be able to give you a grant for expenses not covered by your insurance. Register now even if you are still waiting for your insurance settlement.

--“I’m a renter. Aid isn’t available for renters.” Renters should register if they lost or had damage to any necessary personal property, such as a vehicle or a computer used for school.

Homeowners, renters and businesses in the 47 Texas counties currently designated for Individual Assistance can apply for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance. gov or call 800-621-3362 toll free from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) daily until further

garden hose will dislodge aphids and mites, reducing their damage to a tolerable level.

Or knock leaf-eating beetles and other larger insects off the plants and into a can of soapy water.

Pick off discolored leaves, prune off diseased stems and destroy. Be sure to disinfect tools with 70% alcohol or one part bleach to nine parts water solution between cuts. This will reduce the risk of spreading the disease when pruning infected plants.

Adjust care. Reduce the spread and risk of further problems by adjusting your maintenance strategies.

Avoid overhead and nighttime watering that can increase the risk of disease. Use an organic nitrogen fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com) which encourages slow steady growth that is less susceptible to insect and disease attacks.

Mulch the soil with shredded leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips. This will keep roots cool and moist during drought, improve the soil as they decompose, and also prevent soil borne diseases from splashing onto and infecting the plants.

Non-chemical Controls. If the problems continue, try some non-chemical options for insects. A yellow bowl filled with soapy water can attract aphids, a shallow can filled with beer and sunk in the ground will manage slugs, and crumpled paper under a flower pot for earwigs are just a few ways to trap and kill these pests.

Or cover the plants with floating row

notice. Multilingual operators are available.

Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

The deadline to register is Aug. 27.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has a call center to answer Texas policyholders’ flood insurance questions. Specialists can help with servicing claims, providing general information and offering technical assistance to aid in recovery.

To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800621-3362 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on Texas recovery, visit the disaster web page at www. fema.gov/disaster/4223, Twitter at twitter.com/ femaregion6 and the Texas Division of Emergency Management website, www. txdps.state.tx.us/dem/.

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Fairfield’s Citywide Garage Sale is Saturday, September 12th As parents begin thinking of back to school shopping, the Fairfield Chamber is gearing up for the annual Citywide Garage Sale, being held Saturday, September 12th this year.

This will be a perfect opportunity to

get rid of those hand-me-downs, while making a little pocket money as well.

Applications may be picked up at the Chamber office at 900 W. Commerce.

The $10 fee will get your address on the garage sale map that will be published in

local newspapers.

Application deadline is Friday, August 28th at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, call the Chamber officer at 903-389-5792 or via email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com

covers. These fabrics allow air, light and water through, but prevent insects like bean beetles and cabbage worms from reaching and damaging the plants. Organic products.

Organic products like insecticidal soap, Neem, horticulture oil and Bacillus thuringiensis can be used to control specific pests. And even though these are organic, they are designed to kill insects or disease organisms, so be sure to read and follow label directions carefully.

Take Note. Make notes on the problems and solutions in this season’s garden. Refer to these next year to help you do a better job of monitoring and managing garden pests.

And when shopping for new plants, select the right plant for the location and choose resistant varieties whenever possible.

A little eco-friendly gardening can go a long way in creating a beautiful and productive garden.

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, features gardening videos, podcasts, photo galleries and monthly tips.

Interstate 45 in Navarro County Included in $400M of Roadwork Approved Continuing to use Proposition 1 funding for the improved safety, mobility and connectivity of our state, the Texas Transportation Commission today approved 17 more projects totaling more than $400 million worth of roadway construction, rehabilitation and restoration.

This includes two I45 projects in Navarro County, totaling $130,757,025 in estimated bids.

To date, commissioners have now approved final contract awards on 93 of the 200 planned Proposition 1 projects across the state.

“The Commission and TxDOT continue to deliver needed transportation projects that will greatly benefit Texas drivers and the state’s economy,” said TxDOT Executive Director LtGen Joe Weber, USMC (Ret). “The message from community leaders and local planning organizations, as well as the message sent by voters when they approved Proposition 1 last November, is that transportation concerns must be addressed in a manner that is both efficient and effective.

Our efforts continue to prove we hear and understand that message.”

Specific projects awarded this month include new road construction on US 83 in Hidalgo County, construction of an interchange on IH 10 in Beaumont and intersection improvements on IH 40 in Amarillo.

Proposition 1, which dedicates a portion of oil and gas tax revenue to the state highway fund, was approved last November by Texas voters. The 200 planned Proposition 1 projects will result in more than 800 miles of rehabilitated highways; nearly 500 miles of new highway lanes; 114 bridges replaced, widened or rehabilitated; and an additional 159 miles of passing lanes on rural highways. Metropolitan Planning Organizations and TxDOT districts worked together and with the public to formulate the list of projects.

Many TxDOT districts plan to use maintenance funds to repair or rehabilitate highways affected by production in energy sectors. These funds, along with Proposition 1 funds specifically allocated for energy sector needs, will allow projects in impacted areas to receive nearly 30 percent of total 2015 Proposition 1 funding.

In addition to addressing congestion, Proposition 1 funding also addresses safety. Over the past five years, there were 248 fatalities and more than 23,000 crashes on the highway segments where these Proposition 1 funded projects are located. The work planned in these areas is designed to enhance safety for drivers and reduce the number of crashes, fatalities and injuries.

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“WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL for the Freestone County Game Management Association (FCGMA) providing us with this much needed equipment,” say Texas Game Wardens Rob Sadowski (far left), John Thorne (holding K9 Justin) and Sam Anderson. Freestone County’s game wardens recently received two night vision goggles, a truckmounted winch and a Polaris ATV to assist with enforcement and patrol duties, as well as aiding in search and rescue efforts. FCGMA members will also work with game wardens by hosting a Hunter Safety course in September and providing FREE youth hunting licenses to Freestone County hunters age 16 and younger. Although not all present for the donation last week, FCGMA board members include John Hill – President, Lloyd Lane – Vice President, Clay Kimball – Treasurer, Martin Black – Secretary, Tom Bonner – Director, Michael Morrison, Rod Daniel, Joel Schick, Tracy Thompson, Wade Cothran and Scott Isaacs. (Photo by Karen Leidy) Freestone County Game Management Association (FCGMA) recently donated equipment, including two sets of night vision goggles, a Polaris ATV and a truck-mounted winch, to Freestone County’s game wardens.

According to Game Warden John Thorne, the ATV allows them to access hard-to-reach areas, and most recently, the winch was used in support of an emergency response to a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 45 two weeks ago.

“We are extremely thankful for the Freestone County Game Management Association’s unwavering support of not only us and our efforts, but for their community, by helping to

enhance our conservation / general press release. “We have often been law enforcement capabilities,” reads referred to as ‘Law Enforcement off an official statement from Texas Game the Pavement,” and Former Governor Wardens Rob Sadowski, Sam Anderson Rick Perry referred to us as ‘The Texas and John Thorne. “This equipment will Navy’.”

The donated equipment can be allow us to further protect the natural resources and better serve the people deployed to assist other local and state of Freestone County.” agencies, say Game Wardens Sadowski, Texas Game Wardens are fully Anderson and Thorne. commissioned State Peace Officers Established as early as 1939, FCGMA who frequently operate in a more raises money to support landowners of “non-traditional” role than other law Freestone County and to help Game Tree enforcement.

“We frequently patrol Wardens, says board member Michael areas that require specialized vehicles Morrison. “This is stuff the State is not and equipment to access, ranging able to provide,” he says.

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Numerous gun raffles, door prizes and “food, fun & fellowship” make this a popular community event.

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Ages 10 & under may enter free of charge, and may sign their name for a free Youth Gun Raffle. An additional 17 & under free Gun Raffle will also be available.

According to FCGMA President John Hill, at least 10 guns per age group will be given away during this year’s Banquet.

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Pursuant to Section 152.905, Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the 77th and 87th Judicial District Courts of Freestone County will hold a public hearing to consider annual compensations for the county auditor, assistant auditors, and court reporters on August 20, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the District Court Room of Freestone County at 118 E. Commerce, Fairfield, Texas. ________________________ City of Streetman Board of Commissioners Meeting Notice Public Hearing on 2015 Ad Valorem Tax Rates The Board of Commissioners of the City of Streetman, Texas will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 6:15 p.m. in Streetman City Hall located at 202 East Main Street. At this meeting, among other things, the BOC will consider adopting the City’s 2015 Ad Valorem tax rate.

All City tax payers and other interested parties are invited to attend.

Johnny A. Robinson, Mayor The City of Streetman is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ________________________

Public Notice The Commissioners Court of Freestone County requests sealed proposals for the following items for the twelvemonth period beginning October 1, 2015.

• Fully Insured Group Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Program Proposals must be in the Auditor’s Office by 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 and will be opened at that time.

Proposals will be presented for consideration at the Freestone County Commissioners Court Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015, and awarded at that time.

The Court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

For additional information including proposal packages and specifications contact: Freestone County Auditor’s Office Katherine Jackson, 1st Assistant Auditor 118 E. Commerce St., Room 209 Fairfield, TX 75840 903-389-3535 ________________________

Advertisement and Invitation for Bids Freestone County, Butler Water Supply Corporation, will receive bids for installation of five (5) Generators for Plants #1, #2, #4, #5 & Remote Well #7 (Remote Well #6 on Alternate Bid) until 4:00 PM onThursday, August 13, 2015 in the lobby at the Freestone County Courthouse, 108 E. Commerce in Fairfield, Texas.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Freestone County Courthouse, 108 E. Commerce, Fairfield, Texas.

Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: BASE BID 1. Furnish and Install130 kW, 200A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #1–1240 Highway 84 East, Fairfield 2. Furnish and Install 100 kW, 150A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #2 – 2046 FM 489, Oakwood 3. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #4 – 354 FCR 341, Fairfield 4. Furnish and Install 100 kW, 150A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Plant #5 – 155 FCR 360, Fairfield 5. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Remote Well #7 – 1350 Highway 84 East at the VFD Plant, Oakwood ALTERNATE BID to include Items 1-6 6. Furnish and Install 60 kW, 100A, 480V, 3 PH Propane Generator at Remote Well #6 – 385 FCR 341, Oakwood Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at 700 N. Sycamore, Palestine, Texas 75801 at which specifications can be obtained.

Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 with Butler Water Supply Corporation or J.F. Fontaine & Associates, Inc. for each set of documents obtained.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Butler Water Supply Corporation or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project.In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipient’s Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00.

The Butler Water Supply Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by Butler Water Supply Corporation for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award.

Freestone County, Linda K. Grant, County Judge July 28, 2015

All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. __________________________________________________

Public Notice The Freestone County Commissioners Court will be considering a proposal to increase the following salaries above their 2014/2015 levels to: Salary of Justice of the Peace $900.83 a year: salary of Constable $559.80 a year; the salary of Commissioners, County Clerk, County Treasurer, District Clerk, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Sheriff $993.61 a year; the salary of County Judge $1,241.34 a year; to be effective October 1, 2015, if approved. Final consideration will be given at the Freestone County Budget Hearing on August 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Freestone County Commissioners Courtroom. ________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Freestone County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2015-2016 fiscal year budget.

The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Freestone County Courthouse on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the proposed budget is on file with the County Clerk and on County website: www.co.freestone.tx.us

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Continued from 1-D Hunter Safety Course Additionally, FCGMA will host a Hunter Education Safety Course on Saturday, September 12th at the Fairfield Conference Center.

The 6-hour class will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The course is required for hunters born after September 2, 1971.

Cost is $15 per person and includes a complimentary lunch. Please RSVP by calling Game Warden Sam Anderson at 903-388-3605.

FREE Youth Hunting Licenses This year, Youth Hunting Licenses will be offered FREE to youth ages 16 & under, courtesy of FCGMA. These are available to youth who reside in Freestone County, Texas.

Youth Hunting Licenses may be purchased at Fairfield Farm & Ranch or at Capps Ag Center in Fairfield, Texas.

Game Management History Did you know FCGMA got its start as the Stewards’ Mill Game Management Association 76 years ago?

The County Agent called the meeting on May 26, 1939 at Union Church with the constitution and bylaws adopted by unanimous vote.

Elected officers were Ed M. Watson – President, B.C. Whatley – Vice President and W.K. Bonner – Secretary / Treasurer. Appointed to the Executive Committee were A.H. Bass, M.L. Watson and W.A. Clark.

Also attending that day were Shannon Phillips, C.R. Best, John C. Thornton, Carder Thornton, W.W. Steward, Sr., C.B. Steward and C.B. Robinson.

Along with the historical minutes of that first meeting, provided to The “Times” by current FCGMA President John Hill, is a humorous rendition of the rules of hunting, shown below: Ten Commandments of Hunting I. Thou shalt not employ others to kill thy game for thee, nor count game killed by others.

II. Thou shalt speak to the farm owner of land in a gentle grace, and kindly entreat him to let thee hunt on his premises, lest he boot thy north end from his domain.

III. Point not they gun toward any living thing thou dost not wish to kill. Lo, there are fools and idiots wandering to and fro on the earth, but he who fails to observe this rule is verily the King Imbecile.

IV. Shoot not thy gun toward any cattle, swine, or farm livestock within one-fourth mile of thee.

If thou shalt disobey this, the farmer will jab thy pants with his pitchfork till thou roarest for help, and thereafter must eat thy meals standing.

V. Unload thy gun before thou enterest an automobile. Then may thy days be long and thy funeral postponed.

VI. Take not thy gun by the muzzle to draw it toward thee.

Verily, some foolish human may love thee, and why shouldst thou die?

VII. Look not into the muzzle of thy gun whether it be loaded or empty.

An empty gun shooteth out an inquiring eye, and the undertaker growth rich thereby.

VIII. Thou shalt not carry they gun cocked. Thou art a mighty hunter, but the hides of thy friends will not turn shot.

IX. Climb not fences with thy gun in thy hands. Put thy gun through first with the muzzle pointing away from thee and all living things. Better to miss a chance at one crow than to return to thy house with guilt in thy heart and thy friend’s hind leg in a basket.

X. All these rules thou shalt obey and live past threescore and ten. If thou failest, thou shalt sleep in thy coffin or in thy prison cell while thy mourners go about the street.

--Nevada Game Bulletin Thanks to the FCGMA for the work they do for Freestone County landowners, and be sure to mark your calendar for their Fall events.

Karen Leidy reporting.

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The rainfall faucet got turned off in July with only one day with measurable rain fall and a puny 0.19 inch total for the month. July seemed to defiantly cling to its position on the totem pole as the driest month of the year. Normal rain fall for Fairfield is 2.14 inches.

Rain fall for the year (through July) stands at 37.66 inches, just 4.65 inches shy of normal for the entire year. We have had 55 days with measurable rain fall to date for the year.

Temperatures seemed to hover in the upper 90’s, which is about normal for July. We did have one triple digit temperature day on July 30 at 102 degrees.

Rain Fall so far for 2015 is as follows: Month Rain Faii (inches) Normal Departure January 5.69 2.84 +2.85 February 1.95 3.29 -1.34 March 6.58 3.29 +3.29 April 7.61 3.38 +4.23 May 12.42 5.04 +7.38 June 3.22 3.79 -0.57 July 0.19 2.14 -1.95 Totals 37.66 23.77 +13.89 LOOKING AHEAD TO August: August is normally our second hottest and second driest month of the year with an average daily temperature of 82 degrees (one degree cooler than July) and 2.56 inches of rain. The hottest day of the year seems to occur more often in August than in July due to temperatures normally peaking around mid-summer which is August 6. Over the ten-year period of 1996 through 2005, temperatures on an average peaked at 98 degrees on August 5 and 6 (mid-summer on the dot) .

The above rain fall data was recorded by Barney Leach, former volunteer co-op weather observer for the National Weather Service.

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Texas Still Pumping Out More Jobs Despite lower oil prices, the Texas economy continues to create more jobs, according to a new report compiled by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The report shows the state’s economy gained 276,400 non-agricultural jobs from June 2014 to June 2015, an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent compared to 2.1 percent for the nation.

According to the Real Estate Center’s latest Monthly Review of the Texas Economy, the nongovernment sector added 253,900 jobs, an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent compared with 2.4 percent for the nation’s private sector. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent last month, compared to 5 percent a year ago. The nation’s rate decreased from 6.1 to 5.3 percent.

All Texas industries except mining and logging and manufacturing had more jobs in June 2015 than in June

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2014. The state’s leisure and hospitality industry ranked first in job creation followed by education and health services, professional and business services, and transportation, warehousing and utilities. All Texas metro areas except Wichita Falls had more jobs. Midland ranked first in job creation, followed by Dallas-PlanoIrving, Odessa, BeaumontPort Arthur, Austin-Round Rock and San Antonio-New Braunfels. However, the rate of job growth in oildependent metro areas has been growing at decreasing rates in recent months.

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that last week’s “beige book” release from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas showed that, despite the struggling oil and gas industry, the Texas economy is still enjoying moderate growth.

The state’s actual unemployment rate last month was 4.4 percent. Amarillo had the lowest unemployment rate,

followed by Austin-Round Rock, Midland, Lubbock, San Antonio-New Braunfels and College Station-Bryan.

To download the full report, go to http://www.recenter. tamu.edu/pdf/1862.pdf.

The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University has been helping Texans make better real estate decisions since 1971. Funded primarily

by Texas real estate licensee fees, the Center was created by the state legislature to meet the needs of many audiences, including the real estate industry, instructors, researchers and the general public. The Center is part of Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Media contact Senior Editor David S. Jones at 979-845-2039 (voice), 979-845-0460 (fax) or d-jones@tamu.edu. Or contact Associate Editor Bryan Pope, 979-845-2088 (office) or b-pope@tamu. edu.

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Fairfield ISD is seeking applicants for a Plumber/Interior Finish-Out Tech

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Required skills include the ability to maintain and provide for the safe condition and reliable operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.

Additionally, the position requires the performance of interior finish-out as needed, including but not limited to carpentry, drywall, tape and bed, texture and paint.

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 8th 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dew United Methodist Church Corner of FM 489 and FM 179 The Fairfield City-Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, September 12th. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, 900 W. Commerce, 903-389-5792. $10 fee to get your address on the map.

Application deadline is Friday, August 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. _________________________ Long Overdue Garage Sale – Oak Forest, 302 PR 1280.

School supplies, books, clothes, furniture, household items, cookbooks and much more. Saturday 7:30 – 1:30. ________________________

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Last of Estate Sale. Lots of house décor, kitchen items, bedspreads, ladies clothes 6-10, some little girls clothes, toys. Lots of new stuff!

Hunting and fishing – 2 small saddles and much more, 3 miles North on 75 across from big church. ________________________

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