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Vol. 14 No. 32

PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Smoldering Heat Institutes Ban T

he abundance of rain enjoyed in the Spring has given way to parched earth, dried grass and dying brush all over the County,

prompting Commissioners to put a burn ban in place during the August 5, 2015 Freestone County Commissioners Court meeting.

They join 77 other Texas Counties in prohibiting outdoor burning, including Anderson, Limestone, Leon and Navarro.

Two-a-Days Begin

Lone Star NGL Pipeline L.P At least 15 Freestone is laying a gas pipeline from county roads will be Midland, Texas to the Texas impacted, requiring road use Gulf coast that will pass agreements. through Freestone County.

Commissioners voted to approve these for the pipeline, each one requiring a $50,000 bond.

Citizen Charles Morgan made his concerns known, during the public comments portion of the meeting.

He said he would like to see the position of Health Official done away with, and those duties placed under the Texas State Health Services.

Mr. Morgan revealed that there are 130 gas compressors and 3,068 gas wells in Freestone County that he feels are a

-County Burn BanPage 3-A

Battling the blazing hot days of August are dedicated high school athletes throughout Freestone County, including 67 Fairfield Eagles JV/Varsity footballers, being put through their paces during 2-A-Days last week. (Photos by Jane Turchi)

Brazen Suspects Still At Large

I

t was early, 4:57 a.m. in Wortham, Texas, on August 5, 2015, when two males, believed to be black and in their early 20s, calmly held up the CEFCO Convenience store

clerk, according to Wortham Chief of Police Kelly Butler.

Could there be a connection between this robbery and the CEFCO robbery in Teague, Texas of July 24, 2015?

The public is being asked to help solve this crime. If anyone recognizes either of the two subjects in the photographs or video, or has any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who carried out this crime. please contact the Wortham Police Department at 254-7653444 or 254-765-3319. (Submitted Wortham Chief of Police Kelly Butler)

WE FINANCE!

Teague and Wortham Police officers are reviewing both surveillance tapes and sharing information to determine if there are similarities, according to Wortham’s Chief Butler and Teague’s Chief Cox. A lone assailant was wearing a mask in the Teague robbery.

Chief Butler said there were two suspects in Wortham who were wearing dark colored hoodies, masks, and shorts.

Socks were covering their hands.

In both robberies, guns were used to threaten the store clerks.

Both took place very early in the morning hours, with the thieves leaving on foot.

Thankfully, the clerks were unharmed in both places.

The thieves got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and coins at the Wortham store and $150 at Teague.

There were no other people in the Wortham store or in that parking lot at the time of the robbery.

The Wortham suspects were last seen going west across Third Street.

The Wortham Police Department is asking for help from the public in assisting with solving this crime. Please contact the Wortham Police Department at 254-7653444 or 254-765-3319 or the Freestone County Sheriff’s

-Wortham RobberyPage 3-A

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for October Capital Murder Trial

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he highly anticipated trial of Larson Moore III, accused of the murder of Marjorie Pevehouse of Teague in February of 2014, has been reset for October 19, 2015.

Judge Deborah Oakes Evans granted a joint motion for continuance filed August 3, 2015 by Moore’s defense team, attorneys Chad Morgan

and David E. Moore, and signed by District Attorney Chris Martin.

The jury selection process will still go on as planned.

Those who have received a summons are required to report as instructed on August

-Murder TrialPage 3-A

No Injuries in Explosion

A large explosion was heard halfway around the county at 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening, August 8th, after a fire broke out at Dennis Cockran’s Auto Shop off Highway 27 in Fairfield, Texas. Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) was joined by Dew, Streetman, Teague, and Wortham VFDs, along with Sheriff’s deputies and Fairfield EMS. Even DA Martin responded after hearing the blast at home. No one was in the building at the time of the BOOM! (Photo by Scott W. Marsters, Sr.)

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Freestone County

Fairfield Police Report

Sheriff’s Report

By Sheriff Don Anderson

By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, August 3rd 3:05 PM-Officer Hartley on report of minor wreck.

6:38 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of subject being terminated and refusing to leave, subject gone on officer arrival.

7:47 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of subject refusing to leave residence.

Tuesday, August 4th 8:08 AM-Officer Hartley and Frasier on report of cows out.

8:19 AM-Officer Frasier on suspicious person.

2:57 AM-Officer Hartley and Frasier on reported disturbance.

Wednesday, August 5th 12:22 AM-Officer Gallegos assist deputy on traffic stop.

8:32 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms to PD to meet a complainant.

10:22 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on suspicious vehicle.

12:45 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms on truck broke down in the roadway.

1:15 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms on alarm going off.

2:04 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms on civil stand by.

4:08 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms to meet a complainant.

11:07 PM-Officer Tharp on civil stand by.

Thursday, August 6th 3:53 AM-Officer Lawrence on noise complaint.

7:39AM-Officers Palacios and Orms on report of loose cow.

1:04PM-Officers Palacios and Orms out with stranded motorist.

8:32PM-Officer Lawrence assist FEMS on medical call.

8:38PM-Officers Tharp and Lawrence on report of verbal disturbance.

10:12PM-Officer Lawrence out with suspicious vehicle at library.

11:20PM-Officer Lawrence arrest subject from traffic stop for warrants.

Friday, August 7th 12:21AM-Officer Tharp on report of possible gun shots in residential area.

12:54AM-Officers Lawrence and Tharp on report of business burglar alarm.

4:51PM-Officer Hartley out with complainant at residence.

9:46PM-Officer Weinmann on traffic control at Love’s.

11:11PM-Officer Gallegos on report of reckless driver.

Saturday, August 8th 1:49AM-Officers Weinmann and Gallegos on report of found animal.

2:57AM-Officer Gallegos on report of stranded subject needing assistance.

3:20AM-Officers Weinmann and Gallegos on report of welfare check.

6:22AM-Officers Frasier and Hartley on report of traffic accident.

10:40AM-Officer Hartley on report of welfare concern for animals.

3:40PM-Officers Hartley and Frasier on report of suspicious person.

4:43PM-Officer Hartley on report of welfare check on subject.

4:48PM-Officer Frasier on report of traffic accident.

9:27AM-Officer Weinmann on report of loud music.

10:06PM-Officer Weinmann arrest subject from traffic stop for DWLI. 11:50PM-Officer Weinmann out on suspicious vehicle at business.

Sunday, August 9th 12:35AM-Officer Gallegos out with subject asking for directions.

2:21AM-Officer Gallegos on report of intoxicated subject.

Subject arrested.

3:16AM-Officer Weinmann on report of juvenile problems in neighborhood.

8:09AM-Officer Hartley out with a complainant at a business.

10:20AM-Officer Hartley flagged down by subject in regards to reckless driver.

1:13PM-Officer Hartley on report of reckless driver.

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Marriages

Freestone There were thirteen couples that applied for marriage licenses at the Freestone County County Clerk’s office between June 1 and June 30, 2015.

Courthouse News --Thibodeaux/Gallardo-

2015

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Civil Cases There were forty-two civil cases filed in Freestone County between July 1, 2015 and July 31, 2015, five of which were in the interest of a child.

The cases were as follows: --Russell Lynn Maggard vs.

Jessica Maggard --State of Texas vs. Kimberly Ann Morton and $1,161.00 United States currency --County of Freestone vs.

Team Excavating Co., a Georgia Corporation --Lone Star NGL Pipeline vs. Willis E. Pickett & Helen Pickett --State of Texas vs. Theresa Lynne Perry & Timothy Wayne Dansby, et al --State of Texas vs. Victor Isidro Estrada, Jr. and $2,300.00 United States currency --Gary Howard & Ellie Howard vs. Billie Bonner, III & Tom Bonner --Keith Tatum vs. Selina Tatum --Department of Family and Protective Services vs. C.F. & J.W. --Department of Family and Protective Services vs. J.R. & P.R. --Atlantic Credit Finance Special Financing Unit vs.

Delma Gilley --Martin Adame vs. Liset Vazquez --Darrio F. English vs. Veronica Gayle English --In re: D. Prater, Annuitant --Weldon Alexander & Constance Durham, individually and as next friends of a minor vs. Presley Wayne Jobe & Mary Jobe --Wilmington Trust NA, trustee for Newcastle Investment

Trust vs. Thomas L. Lansford & Jody Lansford --Emily Anne Whiteside vs.

Kristopher Warren Whiteside --Brandi Lawless vs. Devinder S. Toor, et al --TD Bank USA vs. Mary C. Rigdon --Paul Dubose dba Fairfield Tractor vs.

McCormick International USA, Inc. --JP Morgan Chase NA vs. Michael Allen Gann, independent administrator Estate of JC Gann, Jr., deceased --County of Freestone vs.

Wesley Watts, et al --County of Freestone vs.

Gavenor Watt et al --County of Freestone vs.

Jessica McPherson --County of Freestone vs.

Robert Smith, et al --Carrie Marie Crenshaw vs.

George Kendrick Crenshaw --County of Freestone vs.

Alvin S. Burrell, et al --County of Freestone vs.

Stafon Brown, et al --County of Freestone vs.

Rafael I. Acevedo --County of Freestone vs. Jose Alfredo Munoz --County of Freestone vs.

Robert Carpenter, et al --County of Freestone vs.

Bradley Allen Hicks --County of Freestone vs.

Alejandro Ramirez --County of Freestone vs.

Shane Lewis --County of Freestone vs.

Pedro Villegas Moreno --County of Freestone vs.

Christopher M. Mudge --County of Freestone vs.

Wendy R. Bain

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Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on S. 10th on a prowler call. One subject was located and booked into jail on a public intoxication charge.

Fairfield VFD was dispatched to a report of a grass fire under the power lines on FM 2570.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 30 year old male to the E.R. in Mexia that was unable to move due to extreme pain.

Southern-Oaks VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 with a 56 year old male on Lakeside Lane.

Teague P.D. brought another one to jail for public intoxication after the subject was observed to be urinating on his shoes while standing on Oak Street near 5th Avenue.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 52 year old male to the E.R. in Mexia that was having chest pains.

Deputies assisted Fairfield P.D. with a disorderly subject on James Street.

Deputy took a child pornography report on Post Oak road.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 926 on a theft complaint. The caller reported that he had made an agreement with another party to purchase a vehicle. The caller stated that he had not made any payments and does not know where the vehicle is located.

Trooper responded to a report of one vehicle that had backed into another vehicle on FM 1366.

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

Deputy was dispatched to a trespassing complaint in the Southern-Oaks area. The caller reported that they have a cease and desist order on the house next door. The caller reported that people had been going in and out all day and that no one was supposed to be at the residence.

Deputy made contact with the contractor who agreed to depart until things settled down.

Deputy booked one into jail on outstanding warrants issued for probation revocation on an assault causes bodily injury charge and motion to adjudicate on a burglary of a building charge.

Trooper and Fairfield VFD responded to a report of an 18wheeler’s tires that were on fire near the 201 mile marker of IH45.

Fairfield VFD responded to a small grass fire behind a trailer at a residence on Hwy 75 S. Deputy booked another one into jail on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation.

Teague Medic 3 transported a male subject to the E.R. that was experiencing severe stomach pains.

Fairfield VFD responded to a small grass fire near the 204 mile marker of IH-45.

Wortham P.D. booked one into jail for violation of a criminal trespass order on N. 3rd Street.

Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was experiencing abdominal pain.

Deputy assisted a pedestrian that was sitting in the middle of the road on Hwy 27.

Deputy booked one into jail for DWI after a traffic stop on Hwy 84 E. Fairfield Medic 7 transported one to the helipad that was having heart problems.

Deputy, Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a vehicle in the median near the 206 mile marker.

Trooper, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a one-vehicle roll over near the 185 mile marker.

Deputy was dispatched to check on a report of a suspicious person walking on CR 541.

Teague P.D. booked one into jail on local warrants.

Deputy was sent to put up 5 – 6 yearlings that were out near the roadway on FM 489 near CR 700.

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Teague Medic 3 transported a student from the training room to the E.R. that was having severe cramps.

Deputy took a harassment complaint from a citizen on CR 1201.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to N. 3rd in reference to a simple assault complaint.

Deputy assisted a motorist with a flat tire near the 207 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on an alarm call at a business on Hwy 84.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 1260 on a report of a motorcycle that had been travelling at a high rate of speed on the roadway.

Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. on a report of a loud noise that was heard in the 300 block of Comanche.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on CR 610.

The resident was at home and okay.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail on local traffic warrants.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a minor dispute on N. MLK. Street. The caller report that a subject had grabbed his shirt and ripped it.

Deputy assisted Game Warden with a vehicle that had struck a deer on Hwy 84 E. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a prowler call on S. 2nd Street.

The caller reported hearing a scratching sound on their front door.

Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 84 W. Fairfield Medic 6 transported an 18 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 196 to speak with a complainant about vehicles that had been abandoned on the complainant’s property.

Deputy was dispatched to CR 263 to speak with a resident about his neighbor’s cattle that were in the yard. The cattle owner was contacted and did agree to fix the fence to keep the cows out of the caller’s yard.

Deputy was dispatched to assist a motorist with a flat tire near the 201 mile marker of IH-45.

Donie VFD, Fairfield VFD, Teague VFD and Dew VFD responded to a grass fire on CR 691. The caller reported that the fire had engulfed about 10 acres and was spreading toward the trees.

Deputy booked one into jail for possession of Marijuana after a traffic stop near the 206 mile marker of IH-45.

Trooper assisted an owner remove his cattle from the roadway on FM 27 near the tank farm. The owner repaired a large hole in the fence.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check on CR 640.

Deputy assisted a stranded pedestrian with a ride home to Teague.

Fairfield Medic 6 was dispatched to check on a male subject on Hwy 84 near Pizza Hut that had injured his ankle.

Deputy transported one to the Limestone County jail.

Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that had fallen in the shower, hit his head and lost a finger.

Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on Hwy 84 W. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 60 year old male to the E.R. that was experiencing a sever nose bleed.

Wortham VFD assisted Mexia EMS with a 60 year old male that was suffering from an altered mental state.

Wortham P.D. responded to a twovehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy 14 and FM 27.

Deputy took a theft report on

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-County Burn BanContinued from 1-A

health hazard to citizens here, and says Freestone ranks 146 out of 254 Counties in environment health issues.

No action was taken, as his requests were not on the agenda.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Imposition of Fees was set at $10 for 2016, the same as last year.

Bills totaling $512,113.41 were approved for payment, including $60,875.76 in budget amendments.

Among the amendments were $30,367.50 to the firm of Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. requested from the tax office and $19,057.00 to Harris Garage, asked for by Commissioner Precinct 2, Craig Oakes.

Reports accepted were: Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Extension Office, Tax Office, and County Clerk.

The July 15th and 22nd, and 28th minutes were approved, as well as an educational certificate for Lisa Foree.

No action was taken following an executive session, called to VFW COMMANDER ROGER BROOKE (left) congratulates Benny discuss personnel matters.

Rehders for winning one of the Kimber 45 pistols in the recent The final business of the day Wilbur H Bailey Memorial Post 5872 raffle. was to continue determining changes to the proposed budget.

At least one more budget workshop is scheduled (tentatively for August 12th).

A public hearing is set for August 10th, with a vote to follow.

Mary McDonald reporting.

-Murder Trial-

Continued from 1-A 17, 2015.

A qualifying jury will be retained for the October 19th trial.

In July, Moore’s attorneys requested additional forensic testing be conducted on five pieces of evidence collected from the crime scene at 109 Robbie Lane in Teague.

Despite efforts to expedite testing, the Waco Department of Public Safety Crime Lab was unable to provide results by the August 3rd deadline.

Among the items being examined for trace and DNA evidence are a sexual assault kit; materials from the left and right hands of the victim; hairs and fibers from a knife handle, the alleged murder weapon; and swabs collected from the surface areas the front door and glass storm door of the house.

According to court documents, these tests must be completed on or before September 19, 2015.

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As Freestone County Commissioners continue with the development of the proposed 20152016 budget and tax rate on August 5th, it was revealed that 2% had been added to the salary lines of each department to give all employees a raise.

Administrative Assistant for Sheriff Don Anderson, Lisa Robertson, made the Court aware of several issues that she states, impacts the safety of the deputies. “All the [safety] vests are out of date. After five years, they lose their protection,� she says.

Agreeing that this is important, Judge Grant stated that most vests are replaced several times during an officer’s career.

It was ascertained that the last time any vests were purchased was in 2010. At that time, two were bought.

Judge Grant asked about a program for which Robertson had applied that would pay for the vests.

Robertson explained that these monies, if available, will not come in until October 1st, and the proceeds have to be budgeted for in advance.

Robertson again asked the Court to consider officers’ salary adjustments. In a prior meeting, she had noted that the officers’ pay lags behind others in nearby counties.

Pleading that vehicle replacement costs of $127,500 be included in the budget, Robertson revealed that there are over 640 county roads the officers must cover, and this does not include the Interstate, State highways and Farm to Market roads.

She recalled that recently, the vehicle of an officer, on “an assist,� broke down at 2:00 a.m.

Someone had to bring another vehicle, an even older one, to the officer before he could complete his task.

Commissioner Precinct 1 Luke Ward, Sr. spoke up, saying that replacement vehicles are needed.

When a person takes a position in another department, they are considered a new hire and must take the lowest pay for that position, according to Robertson.

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Among these are: 1) the holes in the walls need to be repaired, and the rooms need to be painted; 2) the restroom has mold and there is no hot water; 3) bird nests are outside the kitchen and office that need to be removed; 4) water stands around the foundation; 5) they need a second new stove; 6) they want new kitchen supplies; 7) there is no heat in the dining room; 8) the air-conditioning is old; 9) and the vent-a-hood must be inspected twice annually.

County Clerk Linda Jarvis expressed concern that not enough money has been allocated for records archiving, and was requesting that the Court consider additional funds in order to properly electronically archive 1970 to 1979 (1980 forward have been completed).

A Jail official reported that their records were damaged by a roof leak. These will require restoration in the amount of $6,000.

Judge Linda Grant indicated that this could be taken from the $15,000 set aside for nondepartmental funds.

Another budget workshop is tentatively set for August 12th to shore up the budget.

Commissioners set the proposed tax rate to be .29/100 evaluation.

A public hearing is set for August 19th, during the regular meeting, for citizens to weigh in on both the proposed tax rate and the budget, with a vote to follow the hearing.

Mary McDonald reporting.

-Wortham RobberyContinued from 1-A

Office and leave a message to have your phone call returned, if you have information about these individuals. “Any assistance in helping to solve this crime will be appreciated,� says Chief Butler.

Contact the Teague Police Department at 254-7392553, to report information regarding that robbery.

Mary McDonald reporting.

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-Sheriff ’s Report-

School Supply Drive

Continued from 2-A CR 340.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 60 year old female to the E.R. that was experiencing hypoxia.

Wortham P.D. and Streetman VFD responded to N. Ireland Street on a report of a tractortrailer that had pulled down a power line.

Trooper was dispatched to a report of a vehicle that was in the ditch near the 187 mile marker of IH-45.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a welfare check on N. 2nd Street.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 52 year old female to the E.R. that was having chest pains.

Deputy checked on an abandoned vehicle on CR 333.

Wortham VFD assisted Mexia EMS on W. Comal with a female that had injured her head from a fall.

Deputy, Trooper, and Dew VFD responded to a report of a vehicle in the cable barrier near the 184 mile marker of IH-45.

Wortham P.D. responded to a theft report on N. 3rd at the Corner Liquor Store. The owner caught and underage subject stealing liquor.

Trooper responded to a twovehicle crash near the 189 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy took a copper wire theft report at a cell tower near IH-45.

Wortham VFD assisted Mexia EMS on N. 3rd with a female that was having a seizure.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on Main Street on a domestic dispute.

Deputy was dispatched to a caller’s report of a dead tiger on the side of the road near the 205 mile marker. Deputy reported that the dead animal was actually a Bobcat.

Trooper, Wortham VFD, Kirvin VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a report of a gravel hauler that had turned over and lost its load on FM 246.

Deputy met with a citizen on CR 1101 in reference to a brief case that had been found on the roadway.

Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on CR 969. One subject was arrested and booked into jail for resisting arrest and terroristic threat.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 73 year old female to the E.R. in Mexia that was trembling and not responsive.

Deputy was dispatched to a put up livestock near the roadway on Hwy 75 S. Deputy took a burglary of a motor vehicle report on FM 1580.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a nursing home patient to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Deputy took a terroristic threat complaint on FM 27 W. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an 88 year old male to the E.R. that was weak and confused.

Deputy and Trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash near the 200 mile marker of IH-45.

Trooper booked one into jail for DWI after a traffic stop near the 200 mile marker of IH-45.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail for resisting arrest.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. with a domestic dispute on Chestnut Street.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported an 84 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Deputy assisted Wortham P.D. on Hwy 14 with a welfare concern check at the Shell Station.

Deputy, Trooper and Fairfield VFD responded to a report of a large camper trailer that was in the center median near the 202 mile marker of IH-45.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail on a public intoxication charge.

Southern Oaks VFD and Streetman VFD responded to a grass fire near CR 185.

Multiple VFD’s responded to a structure fire in the Westwood addition.

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

Jail Population – 61 And so it goes…

THE “FILL THE BUS” SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE BEGAN Saturday, August 8 in front of the River of Life Community Food Pantry Plaza in Fairfield, Texas. Donations will continue to be Tuesday, Aug. 11th and Thursday, August 13th between 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The donation drive is sponsored by River of Life Family Worship Center and Community Pantry; use of the school bus was given by Fairfield ISD. All monetary or direct supply donations will be given 100% towards the 2015 school year. For more information, call 903-389-5433. (Photo by Karen Leidy)

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Wortham Blues Festival Set for Sept. 12th

Get ready, Blues Fans, the 2015 Wortham Blues Festival is coming to the historic brick streets of Beautiful Downtown Wortham! The stage is set, the music is sizzling -- Where Will YOU Be When the Blues Comes to Town?

Gates open at 3:00 p.m. for the Wortham Blues Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Music will start at 6:00 p.m.

Admission is $10 for Adults (ages 13 & up) and $5 for Kids (6-12 years). Kids age 5 and under will be admitted FREE of charge.

This year’s line-up includes Blues, Rock, Funk & Soul of MOJO Assassins, on stage from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Next up (8:00 – 9:30 p.m.) will be the Mark Gorman Band, lead by singer/songwriter/guitar slinger and Texas storyteller of the same name. Mark Gorman’s music touches it all, from Texas Swing, Blues, Country, Cowboy and Americana to Hispanic, Germanic and Appalachian elements which make Texans uniquely recognizable around the globe.

Closing the festival will be the Texas Blues Soul and Southern Rock music of the Wesley Pruitt Band, performing from 10:00 – 11:30 p.m.

In 1997, Wortham held its first “Blind” Lemon Jefferson Blues Festival. Organized by the Wortham Area Chamber of Commerce (a non-profit organization), the event (now known as the Wortham Blues Festival) has grown into a much-anticipated annual showcase of sizzling Texas Blues, and is sponsored by individuals, organizations, and businesses dedicated to the preservation of Jefferson’s legacy in American music.

The Wortham Blues Festival is held on the first or second Saturday each September, and is reasonably priced for families to come out and enjoy some live upand-coming Texas Blues. All proceeds from the Wortham Blues Festival are used to support future events, as well as projects and activities in the Wortham community.

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“WE WILL ROCK YOU!” chant these enthusiastic participants (above) as the Booker T. Washington/J.A. Brooks Alumni School Reunion parade makes its way through downtown Teague, Saturday, August 7th.

THE TEAGUE LION BAND plays its way down Main Street (below) MAYOR Earnest Pack and City Manager Judy Keally (far left) show off their BTW/JAB school spirit. (Photos by Megan Hempel)

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Citywide Garage Sale The Fairfield Chamber is gearing up for the annual Citywide Garage Sale, being held Saturday, September 12th this year.

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.

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Texhoma Quad Racing Association (TQRA) vs Lone Star Quad Racing (LSQR) will dominate the track Saturday, August 15th, competing against each other

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After 15 years of racing in Wortham, Freestone MX is going to offer up the dirt of the Miller Ranch to the quad racers of Texas and abroad.

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Not only will this be the first quad race ever at Freestone MX, but the riders will be competing under the blanket of incredible lights on Saturday night.

While campers will be able to arrive early starting on Friday afternoon August 14th, the program will be unique to the racers.

Organized practice will be offered on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing riders the opportunity to learn the track and dirt.

Racing will begin at 6 p.m. and by the time the second moto’s start, the bright lights of Freestone County Raceway will offer riders the most unique experience of the year.

Early registration is available through the Texhoma Quad Racing Association (TQRA) or the Lone Star Quad Racing (LSQR) websites.

Tickets are available at the gate for $15 each. Admittance is free for children under 4 years of age. Camping sites are also available for $15 per night.

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John DeFrance John DeFrance of Fairfield, Texas passed away at his residence on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 62. He was born in Palestine, Texas. to Franklin DeFrance and Sarah Stoffels DeFrance on April 1, 1953. John married Helen Hendrix on October 1, 1977 in Denton, Texas. He recently retired at the end of March this year from Big Brown as a mechanic after 37 1/2 years. He was a member of the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Fairfield.

He enjoyed investigating the history of Freestone County by spending countless hours at the courthouse. He was at home in the country raising cattle and spending time outdoors hunting hogs and taking pictures of anything that might happen that day. He kept a calendar at home writing down the days’ events and who he may have met or visited with that day.

John’s most enjoyment came from his family his wife and children and especially his grandchildren.

John is preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Sarah DeFrance and a sister Shirley DeFrance. He is survived by his wife of almost 38 years Helen DeFrance of Fairfield. Children; Christy Pierce and husband Jason of Cranfills Gap, Michael DeFrance and wife Meagan of Fairfield, Jason DeFrance and wife Tara of Fairfield and Kimberly DeFrance of Dallas. Grandchildren; Merritt, Caiden, Jaidyn, Harper and Corbin. Siblings; Ron DeFrance and wife Debbie, Ken DeFrance and wife Karen, Billy DeFrance and wife Norma Dale, Mark DeFrance and wife Glisa, Trish Barnett and husband Roger, Thomas DeFrance and wife Andrea, Margaret White and Norma Bond and husband Joe. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 6pm in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation with the family will follow from 7 - 9pm in the Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10am at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Fairfield with Monsignor Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery with Ryan Bond, Jared DeFrance, Jacob DeFrance, Matthew DeFrance, Brent Scott, John Hendrix and Bill Hendrix serving as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church.

Arrangements by GriffinRoughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.

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Wayne C. Donaldson, 88, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in Fairfield.

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Fairfield Cemetery with Rev. Benny Mize, Dr. Ken Pruitt and Chaplain Don Sanderland officiating.

Mr. Donaldson was born May 1, 1927 in Fairfield to parents Clyde Cornelius and Nell Wooten Donaldson. He married Dixie Franks on January 16, 1950 in Fairfield.

Mr. Donaldson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. During his lifetime in Fairfield he served two terms on the city council.

He was Fairfield Chamber of Commerce manager for eight years and received the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. He served for 25 years with the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department.

He was past secretary of the Fairfield Lions Club for 11 years and was a 50 plus year member of Fairfield Lodge #103 A.F. & A.M. Wayne was known for his love of the outdoors and hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sonin-law, Dennis Gilbreath.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Dixie; two daughters, Shauna Neely of Fairfield; Becky Boyd and husband Kenneth of Fairfield; one grandson, Trent Neely of Fairfield.

To view an online obituary, send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our website at www. cappschapel.com

Dogan Alumni Assoc.

Meets Aug. 17 The Fairfield Chapter of the Dogan Alumni Association will meet on Monday, August 17th at Jones Chapel Fellowship Hall.

Business will be closed out for 2015 and new officers will be elected during this meeting.

For more information, contact Stephanie Whitfield at 713-443-1229.

Freestone County TEA Party Meeting Scheduled

All Alumni Invited to Attend

Fairfield High School Ex-Students Plan Banquet Greetings Eagles!

Planning is underway for the Fairfield High School Ex-Students Banquet, and ALL FHS alumni are invited.

Please mark your calendar for the Homecoming ExStudent Banquet on Saturday, September 19th.

The Meet and Greet will be from 10:00 a.m.

– noon, and the Banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Both will be held at the Civic Center on the Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield.

The classes being honored are 1965 (pictured) and 1966.

Due to expenses, the mailout will be sent to only these two classes. Help us out by passing this information on to any other ex-students.

The cost of a reservation is $16 per person.

The $16 pays for the banquet meal, meet and greet refreshments, postage, programs, decorations, and miscellaneous expenses.

Your tickets for the meal can be picked up at the meet and greet or the banquet.

Please send your name, spouses’ name (if coming), address and year of graduation to: Emma Jean

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The Speaker will be Kathy Adams from Texas Eagle Forum.

The T.E.A. Party asks that you join them.

For more information, look on their website, Freestonecountyteaparty. org Donations may be sent to FCTP, PO Box 1281, Fairfield, TX 75840.

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Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times

I can share your life, But I cannot live it for you.

I can teach you things, But I cannot make you learn.

I can give you directions, But I cannot always lead you.

I can allow you freedom, But I cannot account for it.

I can take you to worship, But I cannot make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong, But I cannot decide for you.

I can give you love, But I cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to share, But I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you to respect, But I cannot force you to show honor.

I can tell you the facts of life, But I cannot build your reputation.

I can tell you about lofty goals, But I cannot achieve them for you.

I can teach you to obey, But I cannot answer for your actions.

I can warn about your sins, But I cannot make your morals.

I can have you as my child, But I cannot place you in God’s family.

I can teach you about Jesus, But I cannot make Him your Savior.

I can teach you about prayer, But I cannot make you pray.

I can tell you how to live, But I cannot give you eternal life.

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Fox Debate: Unfair & Unbalanced

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Twenty-four million people tuned in to watch the first primetime debate among 10 Republican presidential candidates. What were they expecting, a love-in?

Some conservative critics dumped on Fox News with a vitriol usually reserved for liberal media.

David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network said Fox (where I appear as a commentator) should be “utterly ashamed,” calling the questions asked of Donald Trump “unethical and downright nasty.”

“Shame” was a word frequently used by critics of Megyn Kelly, Bret Baier and Chris Wallace.

Rush Limbaugh was slightly more restrained.

Limbaugh objected to the “war on women,” question asked by Kelly of Donald Trump. Limbaugh said the “war on women” is a Democratic construct and is the kind of question one might expect from the “drive-by media,” as he calls the rest of the journalistic pack.

Liberals, like New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, praised the questions asked by the panelists, which will likely further anger conservatives.

While every viewer probably had questions they wish had been asked, overall I thought the panel’s choices were fine. The Kelly question about whether all the candidates would support the nominee exposed Trump as something less than a party loyalist. He wouldn’t say when he had become a Republican after many years as a Democrat and his contributions to Democratic politicians, including Hillary Clinton, which he Free said were necessary in order to do business Estimates in New York, might sound to Fully some like influence-buying.

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named Washington Post blog, Compost, wrote that Kelly’s “God question” (from a Facebook participant) was not the kind “...that belong on a stage with this kind of stakes.” Yes it does, because several of the candidates are openly Christian and often invoke religious language in support of their political positions.

It was an appropriate question in 1976 for Jimmy Carter, who was open about his faith. And it was appropriate when reporter Fred Barnes asked Walter Mondale if he was a born-again Christian That should cause candidates to during his 1984 debate with reconsider Abraham Lincoln’s line about it being more important President Reagan.

As one with some experience that America is on God’s side, in responding to aggressive than God being on America’s questioning from liberal TV and side.

Jeb Bush did the best pivot of radio interrogators, here are some the evening. Asked about his suggestions for the candidates role as the former director of the should these questions come up Bloomberg Family Foundation, a again.

The real war on women is an philanthropic organization headed economy that has left a record by Michael Bloomberg, which has 93 million people out of the labor donated to Planned Parenthood, force; 56 million of these non- Bush said he was there to workers are women, according to promote education and knew nothing about the company’s the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The war on women is also about contributions to other causes. He the 56 million aborted babies then detailed his pro-life record who will never have a chance as Florida governor.

That’s the way to respond. If the at life thanks to the lies Planned candidate doesn’t like a question, Parenthood and other abortion providers tell women about their deflect it and give an answer to babies. The candidate could a question that should have been praise alternative pregnancy help asked.

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The Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is kicking off its 11th year as sponsor of “Our Day to Shine”. This program aids the Benevolence Fund and gives athletes, coaches and schools a great opportunity for community service as well as an opportunity to give to a worthy cause.

Schools will designate one of their scrimmages as “Our Day to Shine” and gate receipts (less expenses) are donated to the THSCEF Benevolence Fund. Participating schools are recognized in the October issue of Texas Coach annually.

To date “Our Day to Shine” has involved over 800 schools and raised over $336,000 for the THSCEF Benevolence. The THSCEF has paid $379,000 to athletes and coaches with special needs and made

donations to the Red Cross hurricane relief fund and the Wimberley Flood Relief.

The THSCEF Benevolence Fund allows us to help beyond our present permanent injury and memorial benefits policies that currently dictate what we can give to help student athletes with special needs and hardship cases.

The association receives numerous requests for special assistance and this fund will help us assist these special cases for athletes and coaches.

All schools are encouraged to participate in this annual event. There is a media packet online which can be printed out. This packet will contain a press release, letter size poster which can be posted at the school or at the scrimmage and a form to complete and send in with donation.

WHS Bulldogs Get Fired Up for New Season

Media Day Now, Work Day Later IT’S MEDIA DAY AT WORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL, as the Junior Varsity and Varsity Bulldog athletes gather for team photos. “The kids are fired up and ready to go. It’s exciting,” says Wortham’s new Athletic Director, Chris Tobola. On Wednesday this week, these high school students will participate in a Work Day on campus, as Coach Tobola directs them in power washing the stands, cleaning the buses and clearing out the flower beds. Stay tuned to The “Times” in the coming weeks for pictures and interviews with all your favorite high school athletes. (Photo by Karen Leidy)

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Informational meeting on August 16th at 4pm for parents and those interested in coaching.

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Checkered flags mark the EXCITEMENT building for the 18th Annual Show of Wheels that will be taking over the courthouse square in downtown Fairfield, Texas on Saturday, September 12th. Vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles will compete for cash prizes, plaques and trophies, including Best of Show and the coveted People’s Choice. In conjunction with the event will be the Fairfield Antique Tractor Show and Citywide Garage Sale. Call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903389-5792 for more information, or to register your sweet ride.

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Come Celebrate 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer at Fort Boggy State Park

Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual “Dog Days of Summer” at Ft. Boggy State Park. What better way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall than to swim, fish, and eat (all free) at Leon County’s brightest treasure, “Ft. Boggy State Park”!

Bring your fishing rods, swimsuits, floats, bikes, walking shoes, binoculars and appetites to the Park on Saturday, August 29, 2015 to experience the “Dog Days of Summer” celebration.

The first phase of the construction of overnight cabins, bridge and boardwalk has begun. Come check it out! First three cabins are due to be completed by the first part of 2016 with two additional cabins being built.

The fun begins when the gates open at 8 am. The hotdogs and all the trimmings will be starting at 11:15 am.

Program will begin at 11:45 a.m. with special recognition to the Veterans, followed by a message from Senator Charles Schwertner. The Park closes at 8 pm.

Ft. Boggy State Park is located 5 miles south of Centerville and 2 ½ miles north of Leona on State Highway 75. In 1985, Eileen Crain Sullivan donated the land to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to be developed as a State Park. Rich in history; Ft. Boggy was inhabited by two native Indian tribes, the Keechi and the Kickapoo.

A palisade fort was built around 1840 to protect the inhabitants who had settled in the Boggy Creek area.

The “Dog Days of Summer” is hosted by the Friends of Fort Boggy State Park, a non-profit organization. Look for us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/Friends.of.Fort.Boggy

Being the second oldest person (my husband went, too) ever to attend the new Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F movie, allowed me to do what I do best, analyze it.

(Seriously, younger fans, how many of you go to analyze the movie?)

First, however, let me tell you about the experience itself.

My sole reason for being there was because I was invited by my son, Sonny Strait, the voice of Krillin.

He had prepaid tickets which should allowed quick access to a seat. Unfortunately, the theater did not count on so many prepaid apps to scan.

We waited quite a while before they could accommodate the prepaid crowd, prompting Sonny to say something like, “Does it count that I am the voice of Krillin?”

The young lady laughed, then as Sonny gives the well recognized Dragon Ball Z greeting, she said, “Wait, what, seriously?”

We headed to Theater 7, with loud whispers of, “He says he is the voice of Krillin!”

Sonny acknowledged the attendees with, “I hope you all enjoy it.”

The crowd was polite; only one child brought his cell phone up and asked Sonny to say something, which, he, of course, did.

At the beginning, there was a 10 minute pre-show, featuring the cast.

As Sonny’s face appeared on the screen, there was another round of murmurings in the theater.

Sonny laughed and said, “I told you so.”

This was followed by applause.

The quick action on the screen played havoc with my vertigo, making me slightly sick to my stomach the entire

time.

Now for the analogy: In spite of their super strength, they all had very human qualities.

Goku and Vegeta are very jealous of each other.

Bulma cannot stop verbally attacking the villain, Freeza, (typical woman, right?) with all the others trying to get her to be quiet.

When it is made clear to her that Freeza has even more strength than when Goku killed him in the past, she starts apologizing over and over.

Freeza has been brought to life again, thanks to Shenlong, the dragon, summoned with the required dragon balls.

The god of destruction, Beerus, with Whis, shows the most human qualities of all, as they are in love with food, any food!

Beerus and Whis, being more powerful than any of them, could save the day, but choose to not get involved (How human is that?).

There was no sex and with only a couple of words, my mother would never have allowed me to say, I deem the movie to be kid friendly.

Most of the show, was fighting, a lot of fighting, with the good guys eventually winning.

Before you gasp, don’t forget your villain vs. hero cartoons - Popeye and Brutus, for example or Bullwinkle vs.

Boris.

The crowd broke out in applause at the end. I don’t go to many movies, so I am not sure if movie goers always clap at the end of a movie or if it was because Sonny was in attendance.

It was a fun morning, where I enjoyed 15 minutes of fame, even if it was vicariously.

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Fairfield Ag Teacher Recognized for Commitment to Agricultural Education The Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT) held their annual Professional Development Conference, July 27-31, 2015 in Waco, Texas. Agricultural science teachers spent the week attending professional development workshops, training classes and general sessions with motivational speakers to enhance their current teaching methods and keep up with the latest curriculum developments in agricultural education and technology.

The VATAT honored 20 retiring agricultural science teachers, including Steve Black of Fairfield, for their years of service to the VATAT during the opening general session held Tuesday, July 28, at the Waco Convention Center.

Honorary Life Membership is only bestowed upon retiring agricultural science teachers who have served as members of the VATAT for 25 or more years. Honorary Life members are commended by the VATAT for their many years of leadership and commitment to the agricultural science program.

This year’s retiring VATAT members include: Steve Black, Fairfield; Mark Arnold, Panhandle; Wayne Blount, Denison; Paul Booth, Sandra Day O’Connor; Cyndi Brown, Irving Nimitz; Bryan Burson, Shallowater; Mike Chesnut, Marble Falls; Charles Davidson, Greenville; Mark Foreman, Richards; Horacio Garza, Sharyland Pioneer; Stephen Hall, West Rusk; Charles Hodde, Burton; Mike Jackson, Bellevue; Dannie Johnson, Sulphur Springs;

Randy Looper, Grandview; Don McGuffin, Carthage; Larry Nickeson, Higgins; Adrian O’Hanlon, Gunter; Mike Sammon, Rosebud-Lott; Tim Sullins, West.

“The VATAT is proud to recognize the achievements of our members and the dedication of our supporters,” said Barney McClure, executive director of the VATAT. Teachers who attended the VATAT Professional Development Conference earned Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours towards their teaching certificate. Teachers in Texas are required to earn 150 CPE clock hours every five years in order to keep their teaching certificate current.

More than 1,600 agricultural science teachers in Texas are impacting more than

125,000 students enrolled in agricultural education classes at the secondary level. The VATAT is a professional organization for agricultural science teachers and supporters of agricultural science. The Association informs agriculture teachers about the latest agricultural education practices, encourages higher standards of teaching agriculture and provides agriculture education a unified voice in the state legislature.

Celebrating 75 years, the VATAT is headquartered in Austin, and its mission is preparing educators to develop 21st Century leaders in agriculture through excellence in education, citizenship and cooperation.

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August 24th, the first day of classes loams large, and all area schools are in full swing with football, volleyball and band practice.

Below are Back-to-School events schedule for your school: Fairfield --6th Grade Orientation August 12th, 6:00 p.m.

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Teague --Community Pep Rally August 13th, 8:00 p.m. at the football field. Meet this year’s Teague Lion athletes.

--Back to School Rally August 15th, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Teague High School.

Hourly door prizes including bikes, gift cards. Kindle and more!

Dew --Meet the Teacher Night August 20th from 6:00 –

7:00 p.m. Come meet your teacher and have a cookie or two!

Wortham --Meet the teachers August 21, 6:00 p.m. Orientation for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade will also be held this day at 6:00 p.m.

--Community Back to School Bash, August 21st, 7:00 pm at the football field. Come out and support all your Bulldog students!

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Pleasant Hills Children’s Home With school beginning in less than two weeks, Pleasant Hills Children’s Home is in full preparation mode to get their kids ready.

They will be scheduling shopping days to purchase new shoes, pants, shirts, belts, socks, etc. Haircuts are

needed for all the students.

Backpacks and school supplies are being gathered.

Also, six students that grew up at Pleasant Hills Children’s Home will be in college this year.

Dorm fees, tuition, books, insurance, meal plans, items for dorm rooms and

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Community Cook-Off Presented by Cornerstone Full Gospel Church 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 cookoff.

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 togo order (minimum of 10 or more plates) please call in advance at 903-389-9595.

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Bleacher Creatures Sign Up at Eagle Stadium August 13th

Eagles Bleacher Creature Sign-ups will be held Thursday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.

Registration forms may be dropped off at FISD Admin Building Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bleacher Creatures receive an Eagles T-Shirt with their name and number on the back; free admission into all 5 Eagles home football games; and will run out onto the football field with the Eagles at the start of Varsity home games.

Bleacher Creatures is open to all Fairfield youth fans up to 6th grade. The cost is $25.00.

Last day to place order is August 26th.

For more information, please see Community Events on the FISD website.

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Adult Overall Winners will receive $50 cash prize.

Awards will be given to 1st thru 3rd Place in each 5-year age group.

Pre-register by August 15th for $15 and receive an event t-shirts. Race Day entries, at $20 per person, will NOT include a t-shirt.

Entries may be turned in to FHS Girls Athletics at 615 Post Oak Road in Fairfield, Texas.

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Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------265-385 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------242-325 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------230-257 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------200-239 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------195-223 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------155-213 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------245-270 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------227-241 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------220-267 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------205-263 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------185-225 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------145-191 Slaughter Slaughter Cows--------------------------------75-119 Slaughter Bulls-------------------------------110-135 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows----------------------------975-2400.00 Pairs------------------------------------1350-3050.00 Goats Goats----------------------------------------45-150.00 This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general public.

August 12, 2015

& GAS Hunter Safety OILREPORT Course Set FREESTONE COUNTY

September 12th Freestone County Game Management Association 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

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 1,477 cattle August 8, 2015 with 227 sellers and 61 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows--------------------------------------98-122 Fat Cows------------------------------------------93-120 Canner Cows-------------------------------------65-100 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-146 Light Bulls--------------------------------------110-128 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------2900-3175 Good Pairs-----------------------------------2400-2825 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1400-1900 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1750-2950 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------325-425 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------325-380 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------265-355 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------245-310 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------225-275 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------210-240 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------190-218 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------310-400 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------275-335 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------230-305 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------210-295 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------205-275 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-235 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------172-220 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 15 to 20 dollars behind these figures.

2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East • Office 254-753 3191 • Office 254-753-3191

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

2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Office 254-753-3191

Waco, TX 76705 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958

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

Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on August 4, 2015.

No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------275-380 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------265-325 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------250-300 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------220-255 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------210-235 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------190-225 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------275-335 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------250-290 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------225-260 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------210-245 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------185-220 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------180-210 Slaughter Cows High Yielding------------------------------105 to 116 Low Yielding---------------------------------85 to 92 Fats------------------------------------------92 to 105 Thin & Shelly---------------------------------70 to 85 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 -------------------------120 to 144 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice---------------------------2500 to 2950 Young Fair------------------------------2000 to 2500 Aged Pairs------------------------------1700 to 2000 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 1350 to 2350 Sale Every Tuesday

Game Warden Sam Anderson at 903-388-3605.

Also 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. ____________________

Reflections from Red Oak Ranch

by Jan Fielden

Freestone County, Texas

Our granddaughter, Miss Avery, who lives in Lubbock came for a summer visit before school starts. She arrived on Saturday and will be here until next Saturday.

When the grandkids are here, all our attention goes to them, even though we continue to work.

So, I am taking a vacation from Reflections in order to spend time with her. See the rest of you all next week with more tales from the Red Oak Ranch!!

Weather Whys:

Air Quality

Waco Stockyard Waco, Texas 76705 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Jody 254-223+29501 Jody ThomasThomas 254-223-2958 76705

Waco Livestock Auction,LLC. Waco Stockyard

CCI Gulf Coast Upstream LLC has a recompletion permit for the Clyde Blair Gas Unit Lease, Well No. 1 in Freestone County. The vertical well is 14 miles S of Fairfield, Texas, in the Stewards Mill Field. The well has a total depth of 12,000 ft. on a 694.64 acres.

Waco, TX

Q: Does air quality affect the weather?

A: Air pollution is mainly caused by burning fossil fuels, such as gasoline or coal, but the weather can make a big difference in how fast pollution is dispersed, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University.

“For example, when there are periods of high pressure during the summer months, the air can remain stable and not move much at all, causing some people to have severe breathing problems,” he explains. “This is when ozone alerts are given. One recent study shows that kids who played outside when ozone levels were high had a higher rate of developing asthma.”

Groesbeck Auction LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC & Livestock Co. Bill Hughes Don Henderson Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman (903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460 (254) 716-1535 (254) 315-8232

SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON

Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with 99 sellers and 54 buyers.

Boner-----------------------------------------------117-122 Boner-----------------------------------------------112-116 Breaker----------------------------------------------92-100 Canner Cows-----------------------------------------85-90 Thin----------------------------------------------------81-84 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 --------------------------139-142 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 --------------------------133-137 Stocker Cows me adjustmentsYoung and corrections as well, since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about Bred Cows-----------------------------2200-3300 Older Bred-------------------------------1400-2000 sticky note from anPlain employee who has since moved on.

Good Choice Pairs-----------------------------2400-3500 Common Medium Pairs-----------------------1700-2500 ections as you see fit.

Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Steers Good & Choice e us to begin running ad in this week’s issue that we are currently working 300-400this lbs----------------------------------------320-355 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------285-300 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------250-285 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------220-240 Christy Jackson Heifers Good & Choice Freestone County Times 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------270-330 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------220-245 903-389-6397 NEWS 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------200-225 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------180-215 #2 and #3 Type Claves and Yearlings $.10 - #.30 Cut Lower

Q: What is in the air that affects air quality?

A: It ranges from carbon monoxide, lead, ozone, sulfur dioxide and numerous other pollutants, McRoberts adds.

“All of these are very harmful to people who have breathing problems. But this happens all over the world,” he says.

“Mexico City, for example, has some of the worst air on Earth, as does Beijing, Buenos Aires and even Cairo.

In London during the 1950s, a cloud of pollution hung over the city for days, resulting in at least 4,000 deaths, leading to the passage of a Clean Air Act. Air pollution has been around a long time and will likely be a problem for years to come in some areas.”

Y’all Come Down!

FEMA Grants Now Available Repair of Disaster-Damaged Roads FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program grants may be used to repair disasterdamaged privately owned access roads if: --The survivor meets all of the basic eligibility criteria for the Individuals and Households Program assistance --The survivor is the homeowner, and the home is their primary residence In addition, the road/bridge repairs must meet at least one of the following: --The road/bridge is the only access to the property --The home cannot be accessed due to damaged infrastructure --The safety of the occupants could be adversely affected without the repairs.

The eligible grant is based on specific repair items, disasterrelated, and limited to the minimum repairs necessary to enable an applicant to access their residence. Repairs must satisfy all environmental and local, state and federal requirements, including permits.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), FEMA’s federal partner in disaster recovery, also may be able to help. Private property owners, established homeowner

associations and properties governed by covenant may apply for low-interest disaster loans directly through SBA. These funds can be used to repair or replace private roads and bridges. Privately owned access roads owned by homeowner associations may also apply directly to the SBA. Homeowners who share access roads and bridges with other homeowners or families, may be eligible for repair grants or SBA loans under certain circumstances. In some cases, sharing the cost of repairs with funds obtained through a combination of FEMA, SBA loans, and private funds may be another option.

--Awards will be made separately to eligible applicants who share the access route if they provide a statement to FEMA that they will use the award to make repairs to the access route, and --They understand that they are responsible for securing permits and complying with local codes and ordinances.

--They do not have an established Homeowners Association (HOA) or Covenant responsible for repair of the access route; or --The established HOA or covenant responsible for the repair of the access route is unable to receive assistance from the SBA or private insurance.

Each affected homeowner should register with FEMA individually. Requests for private road or bridge repair assistance are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

--Repair grants will not include improvements to the access route’s pre-disaster condition unless improvements are required by current State and/ or local building codes.

--An applicant with access and Please functional needs, such call as a physical disability that requires access for a particular vehicle, may be approved for additional funds to improve the access if required for safe passage.

--Assistance for an access road cannot exceed the combined maximum grant to all eligible applicants.

If the cost of repairs exceeds the funding FEMA can award, FEMA may be able to refer applicants to other federal or voluntary agencies for additional assistance.

Applicants are urged to stay in touch with FEMA. To discuss their circumstances, survivors should call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 800-462-7585.

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175 Talford

NEW LISTING! #87 Fairfield-3/2, brick, complete remodel, new central heat/air, storage building, 1,242 sq. ft. per FCAD, built in 1975 per FCAD, +/-.287 of an acre per FCAD

635 Kelly Street $99,500

Fully remodeled in 2012, central heat/air replaced in 2013, this three bedroom, two bath brick home features an open living area with laminate flooring and painted paneling throughout. The bedrooms are located down a central hall and have carpeting and ceiling fans. A storage building in the back, a covered front porch, and outdoor lighting complete this home package. *911 Address: 635 Kelly St., Fairfield, TX 75840

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Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subjected to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise #28 RE“any preference, limitation or discrimination because DUCED! of race, color, religion, sex, Teague-3/1 large handicap, familial house, status or storage building national origin, orwith intention shower, to make any preference, limitation or discrimination.”

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

With close to one hundred listings to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will meet your needs. In addition to our own listings, we are happy to show any property listed with any real estate company.

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3-Bedroom trailer will be available for rent now. No pets. 903-389-6368 or 903915-0107 ________________________

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For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath House located in Dew, Texas.

For information phone 903389-4550 ________________________ With close to one hundred listings to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will meet your needs. In addition to our own listings, we are happy to show Erin Thornton 903-644-1937

Hwy 14 N, Multi-Use 2700+/-SqFt, ADA Approved, Prime Location.........For Lease 312 S Hwy 14, Nice 6036 SqFt, Professional Building, Multi Unit.......$289,000 Groesbeck, FM 937, 137+/- Acres, Wooded, 3/1Bth, Wildlife....$2,500 p/a FM 937, 108+/- Acres, Pond, Meadows & Hardwoods, Nice Bldg Site..REDUCED..$3,495 p/a 101 Meadow Lane, Nice 3/2/2, Office, Large Fenced Yard......$129,500 Kosse-701 Narcissus, 3/1, Updated Kitchen & Bath, Lg Corner Lot...$48,500 2 Burr Oak A, Lake Mexia, 3/2 Waterfront, Great lot....CONTRACT PENDING...$69,500 LCR 377, Lake Mexia, 10.63 acres, Perfect Home Site, Utilities........$41,457 Formerly Queens BBQ, DT Mexia, Equip Incl..........REDUCED....$189,000 901 Greenleaf, Mexia, 3/2/2, well kept, FP, great neighborhood..REDUCED..$185,000 902 Greenleaf, Mexia 3/2/2, workshop, carport, remodeled, nice yard.REDUCED...$169,900 814 Crestline, 3/2 vaulted ceilings, workshop, extras................$129,900 300 S 2nd, Wortham, 3/2, CH/A, updated....................................$84,500 917 E Tyler 3/2/2, 2 lvg, nice backyard......................................$109,500 930 E Tyler, 3/2/2, office, XL lvg, FP, great yard, etc....REDUCED..$144,900 Lake Limestone - Buyer wanting High End Waterfront Property......CALL US 301 W Sabine, Wortham, 3/2.5/1, 3462 SqFt, Guest Apt.....................$159,000 108 FCR 925, 3/2/2, 10+/- Acres, Shed, Trees, Teague ISD................$164,500 FCR 975, 20+/- Acres, Pt. Enterprise utils, some fencing.................$3,250 p/a any listed with any real estate company.

200+property Acres Needed for Buyer............................................................CALL US 100 N. 3rd, Teague, Metal Shop Building, Office Space..REDUCED...$49,500

-LAND FOR SALE-

Land for Sale 16.2 acres, corner of Highway 84 and County Road 301, $75,000.

936-537-0754 ________________________

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-APARTMENTS-

903-389-5263 Deb Manahan 903-879-2441 (Cell)

Angel Oaks One Apartments, 333 Williford Street, Fairfield, Texas, $385 or less, must be at least 55 years old. Call Cynthia Shed 903-389-4006 M,W,F 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ________________________

HOMES

Drought Is Upon Us Again!

by David M. Bailey, General Manager Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District Since we live in Texas we are always confronted with the possibility of a hot and dry summer. The rainfall we experienced during the earlier part of this year was successful in getting our area out of drought status. Unfortunately, as we approach the latter part of this summer, drought has reared its ugly head again.

There are many things that we can do to lessen the impact of drought in our area. The most important thing we can all do is pray for rain. Until those prayers are answered, the best option we have is to practice conservation.

Currently our region, which encompasses the counties of Freestone, Leon and Madison, are between -1.9 to +1.9 on a scale where -4 or less is extreme drought and +4 or more is extremely moist. Conversely, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the eastern portion of our counties categorized as “moderate drought” while the remainder of our area is showing to be abnormally dry based on the August 4, 2015 reporting data.

The outlook on drought for the latter part of this year is somewhat promising for our area. According to the National Weather Service – Climate Prediction Center of NOAA,

Bodie Emmons 254-717-4174

the seasonal drought outlook calls for normal, or drought free conditions in our area.

Precipitation and temperatures during this time period are indicated to be normal as well.

This prediction is applicable from July 16, 2015 to October 31, 2015. More recent data released on August 4, 2015 shows that drought conditions will develop in the short term in our area as we are currently seeing. The seasonal outlook shows that the entire state of Texas will have no drought status through the predictive period of October 2015. While this is good news we will still have the intermittent periods of hot and dry weather we are currently facing.

There is a wealth of information that is available for all to see just by typing in “drought” on a web browser, such as Google or Bing. In addition the Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District has links available on our website that can be used to gather information about many issues related to water resources, such as drought.

The website for the District is www.mideasttexasgcd. com.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has a website entitled www.

waterdatafortexas.org which has a wealth of information pertaining to drought, reservoirs and groundwater.

We cannot stop drought conditions; however we can take steps to lessen the impact of it. First and foremost is to practice conservation of our most precious natural resource, water. Just as with “drought”, anyone can Google “conservation” and find endless examples and tools to use to assist in the conservation of this resource. Some simple examples of water conservation at home are: --Taking shorter showers --Installing more efficient water-using appliances and fixtures --Repairing water leaks --Watering lawns less often --Turning water off while brushing teeth --Use drought tolerant plants in landscaping --Rainwater harvesting, and several other options There are many sectors of our economy that utilize water.

They range from commercial/ industrial use, agricultural, oil and gas drilling and production, irrigation and municipal/ domestic use. In our area all are competing for the same water, mostly groundwater. As more

“straws” are put into the ground to extract these resources, less is being put back in due to the lack of rainfall. The process called “recharge” is when aquifers are replenished from rainfall or the interaction with surface water, such as lakes, rivers and streams. As less rainfall is provided, aquifers recharge at a reduced rate.

The goal of the District is to ensure that our groundwater resources are managed in such a way that everyone will have the groundwater they need, if productive aquifers are available, and that waste of the resource is avoided.

Conservation is a conscious choice that will only work when the end user of the resource implements measures or activities to conserve.

With the efficient use of our groundwater resources, along with the efforts of all to practice conservation, we will survive this hot and dry spell. However, the fact is we live in Texas, and in Texas the summers are . . . hot and dry. By practicing conservation and using our groundwater resources in the most efficient way possible, we will have a better chance to ensure we will have an adequate supply of groundwater for the future.

New Listing:

entertaining!! with electricity. house.

Streetman: 3B/2B/2G beautiful brick home with large yard and picket fence in front and privacy fence in back REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER! #315 $110.000 4 B, 2 B 2 CARPORT BRICK home on 1 acre. lots of extras #555 $215,000 2 Lakefront lots in The Wilderness with 3B/2.5B/2 bilevel, brick home, & 2 boat slips #305 $580,000 Cozy, country cottage in the woods. 3 acres w/storage building, barn, & 2 chicken coops on hard top road. #1321 $48,000 3/2 brick, w/garage & carport, great location, close to schools #2101 $120,000 NEW LISTING: 3/2 frame home on 4 acres. New paint & flooring. Peaceful location with beautiful landscaping and storage buildings #1305 $122,500 NEW LISTING: 3/2/2 cp, brick home on Bateman with extra lot, new paint, new flooring, and appliances included #194 $156,600 NEW LISTING: 5/3 two story home. Needs a little TLC #1055 $100,000 NEW LISTING: 3/2 brick, freshly painted with large backyard #675 $185,000

ACREAGE 40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area LOT in Southern Oaks

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1.5 ACRES on Hwy 75 in Dew RV PARK 15 rv, 5 full trailer setups on 2.46 acres, city utilities LOT AT 521 E. COMMERCE .60 acre 6.69 ACRES on Hwy 84 and FCR 941 4.52 ACRES ON HWY 84 & FCR 471 COMMERCIAL LOT with 2 buildings, on S. 75

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MANHATTAN_Contemporary charmer! 3/2 with modern styling cues. Must see to appreciate. $61,462.79 COOLIDGE_3/2 with Excellent floor plan and large master suite $62,446.94 STONEWALL_3/2 Open concept feels bigger than its sq. footage, too many features to mention $68,794.99 LORENA_3/2 Nice starter home if you need more space. Split bedroom floor plan $53,086.69 RICHLAND_3/2 with large utility room, kitchen island, large closets and huge master bath $60,196.04 CROWN JEWEL_Stunning 3/2 home with eat-at island bar, master suite is breathtaking $79,002.36 CHARLESTON_This 3/2 home has 28 ft. covered porch, ready to entertain $89,263.32 FREEDOM_Our most popular floor plan. This 4/2 home is over 2000 sq. ft. with a ton of room for the whole family. $97,114.95 C BREEZE_This 3/2 showstopper with bonus room has granite counters in kitchen, 5” crown molding and so much more. $113,396.60 GROWING PINES_This rustic 4/2 beauty has pine throughout, fireplace, built in microwave, and much more. $116,219.98 (CONTRACT PENDING)

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Apply in person at 420 Moody St. Fairfield, TX 903-389-1236 EOE

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Saturday, August 15th 7:00 - Noon Fairfield Church of Christ Annex, 700 Post Oak Rd.

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The Fairfield City-Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, September 12th. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, 900 W. Commerce, 903-389-5792. $10 fee to get your address on the map. Application deadline is Friday, August 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. ________________________

Garage Sale & Fish Fry Friday, August 14, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. til ?. 324 James St. 903-8510543. Furniture, baby clothes, and etc. ________________________

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Public Notice The Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 and the proposed fee rate(s) to fund said budget.

The fiscal year for the District begins September 1, 2015.

The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 20th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Centerville City Hall Administrative Building located in Centerville, Texas. At the conclusion of the public hearing the Board will reconvene to consider actionon the 2015-2016 Budget and Fee rate(s).

Copies of the Proposed Budget are available at the District Office in Madisonville, Texas at 101 W Main, Suite 115, or you may call the District at 936-348-3212 to request a copy. __________________________________________________

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