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Teague Police Chief Resigns Officer-In-Charge Appointed as Search for Interim Chief Begins

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ack of confidence – this is the wording used by Teague Aldermen, who considered approval of a resolution declaring the Council’s lack of confidence in Police Chief Dennis Cox; as well as discussing his removal from office, during executive session of the Teague City Council meeting, Monday, August 17, 2015.

Chief Cox voluntarily submitted his letter of resignation to the Council.

During a phone interview with The “Times,” Mayor Earnest Pack states that Chief Cox will receive an honorable rating, as well as positive professional references in the future.

Aldermen must meet later this week in order to officially accept his resignation.

“Police work for the City of Teague will continue full speed ahead,” Mayor Pack reassures.

The Mayor reports that ranking officer, Sgt. Matt Foree, has been appointed officer-in-charge, pending the hiring of an interim chief. He assures that all ongoing cases are being handled accordingly.

Megan Hempel reporting.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Arrests Made in Main Street Burglaries

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he City of Teague has had a rash of Burglaries in the past few weeks.

On August 11, 2015 Pharmacy Plus was broken into, where someone gained entry into the business through the roof. As Chief Dennis Cox was conducting the investigation into this burglary, he was called to assist the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office on N. 7th Ave. Chief Deputy Robert Willis and Sgt. Clayton Aldridge were at a residence looking for a runaway. When the runaway juvenile was found, there were signs of illegal activity at this residence.

The home owner gave consent to check the residence, where drugs were found that matched the type of drugs that were stolen from Pharmacy Plus.

When interviews were conducted on subjects at the

residence, information was obtained that one or more juveniles may be responsible for the burglary.

Chief Dennis Cox and Sgt. Clayton Aldridge interviewed a juvenile who provided a name of the people responsible for the burglary, as well as other burglaries that have been occurring in the city.

Teague PD later located another juvenile and brought him to Teague Police Department, where an interview was conducted, and the juvenile provided information on the recovery of the stolen property taken from the pharmacy.

On August 13, 2015 Teague PD obtained an arrest warrant for a third person involved in

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FHS Earns Distinction F

airfield High School is one of only 153 schools (high, junior, or middle schools) in Texas to achieve all seven accountability distinctions in 2015.

These are Academic Achievement in Reading/ English Language Arts; Academic Achievement in STOPPING TRAFFIC and drawing a lot of attention during an arduous journey south through Freestone County is this Mathematics; Academic oversized load, preparing to lift power lines on its way through Fairfield Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Reportedly hauling Achievement in Science; the enormous equipment from Hillsboro to Crosby, Texas, the caravan is expected to take ten days to reach its destination. Academic Achievement in (Photo by Megan Hempel) Social Studies; Top 25 Percent: Student Progress; Top 25

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Percent: Closing Performance Gaps; and Postsecondary Readiness.

Distinction designations are awarded to campuses based on achievement relative to a group of 40 campuses of similar type, size and student demographics.

This news was released on August 7, 2015 by the Texas

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Published Tax Rate Decreases 1/2 Cent

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ounty Commissioners called another special meeting on August 12, 2015, working toward having the proposed budget finalized by August 19th to bring it, and the tax rate, to a vote.

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Inside Four Sections Classifieds...........Pages 4 Viewpoints.................Page Oil & Gas...................Page Obituaries..................Page Real Estate.................Page

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Discussed, in this session, were the creation of an Elections Department and monies requested by the Sheriff’s Department.

Elections Department A new Elections Department

is being considered to carry out all duties associated with the various elections, currently being performed in County Clerk and

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Community BBQ Lunch Saturday at Market Days A Communitywide Lunch, hosted by Cornerstone Full Gospel Church of Fairfield, will be offered in conjunction with Fairfield Market Days this weekend.

BBQ will be served on Saturday, August 22, 2015 beginning at 12:30 pm in the Conference Center and will include sides and a drink.

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Lunch will consist of entries from a BBQ Cook-off that includes Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Chicken. This is a Placing their hands over their hearts and standing at attention to honor America NO-SAUCE competition to be as Fairfield High School Band plays the National Anthem (left – right): Larissa Young, Gracie Stephenson, Bowen Stephenson, and Kaylee Williams. Eagle fans of all ages came together to -Market DaysMeet the Eagles on Thurdsday, August 13, 2015. For more pictures of this event, turn to page Page 5-A 1-B. (Photo by Melissa Lee)

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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy assisted Fairfield Medic 7 with a female subject that was exhibiting symptoms of a heart attack.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to S. 3rd on a suspicious person report.

Kirvin VFD was dispatched to a report of smoldering ashes along a fence line on FM 1366.

Wortham P.D. was sent to check on a man that was sitting on the floor at the Post Office.

Trooper assisted a motorist in the center median near the 205 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy was dispatched to a lift assist at a residence on Hwy 75 N. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 930.

One party was interfering with Adult Protective Services.

Deputy was dispatched to a report of an 18 wheeler that was expelling black smoke and obscuring motorist that were travelling behind the truck on Hwy 84 W. Deputy advised that it was a Precinct #2 vehicle that was having engine problems.

Deputy and Trooper responded to an alarm call on FM 1449. The area was found to be secure.

Fairfield VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 with a 77 year old that had passed out and injured his head.

Deputy and Trooper responded to a report of subjects that had been observed to be fighting in the ditch near the 207 mile marker.

Deputy was dispatched to check on a report of a suspicious person that was taking pictures of the caller’s house on CR 517.

Teague VFD assisted Teague Medic 2 with a 51 year old male that was having difficulty breathing on FM 80 S. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 40 year old male to the E.R. that was having seizures.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. with a domestic disturbance on

DonOne Anderson China Street. subject was booked into jail.

Deputy, Trooper, Fairfield VFD and FairfieldDon MedicAnderson 7 responded to a report of crash near the 197 mile marker of IH-45. One subject was flown to Hillcrest in Waco.

Wortham VFD was dispatched to check on a 67 year old female that was conscious but nonresponsive.

Deputy was dispatched to FM 489 E. on a possible abandoned dog report.

Trooper responded to a report of vehicle that had rear-ended an 18-wheeler near the 192 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy took a burglary of a building report on Hwy 84 E. Trooper was dispatched to a welfare check of a motorist with a flat tire on a 5th wheel camper on IH-45 near the 188 mile marker.

Deputy was sent to an alarm call in Kirvin. The area was found to be secure.

Butler VFD responded to a grass fire on FM 489 E. Deputy assisted Teague P.D. located a youth on N. 7th Avenue that had been reported as a runaway.

Teague VFD was dispatched to Loop 255 E. on a report of an oversized load that had knocked down a power line.

Trooper responded to a twovehicle crash on Hwy 75 S. Teague VFD and Done VFD responded to a small grass on FM 80 S. that had been caused by power lines in the trees.

Fairfield VFD responded to a report of transformer that had blown on CR 946.

TX DOT was notified of a tree that blocking the roadway on Hwy 75 S. Fairfield VFD and Teague VFD responded to a grass fire on Cotton Street.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a 70 year old female to the E.R.

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Freestone County Woman Surrenders to Authorities Sharon Nehring, also known as Sharon Jacoby, 57, of Freestone County, Texas, surrendered to authorities Tuesday and was charged with felony theft of livestock.

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Jimmy Dickson and authorities searched for Nehring for several months after an investigation revealed Nehring had purchased thousands of dollars worth of lambs and goats with a worthless check from the Freestone County Fair in June of 2014.

Due to a TSCRA Operation Cow Thief award being offered and the many calls TSCRA received from citizens, Nehring surrendered to authorities and was arrested on a $5,000 bond on Tuesday.

“The response from concerned citizens was tremendous and eventually led to the suspect surrendering and posting bond,” said Dickson. “I’m pleased TSCRA Operation Cattle Thief was able to help in this investigation and I greatly appreciate Freestone County Detective Clayton Aldrich and Freestone County District Attorney Chris Martin for their assistance in the arrest of the suspect. This case will now move forward to the criminal justice system.”

TSCRA has 30 special rangers stationed strategically throughout Texas and Oklahoma who have indepth knowledge of the cattle industry and are trained in all facets of law enforcement.

All are commissioned as Special Rangers by the Texas Department of Public Safety and/or the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

August 19, 2015 that was experiencing extremely low blood pressure.

Teague Medic 3 transported a male subject to the E.R. that was having chest pains.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a domestic dispute on S. Avenue D. One party had departed. The complainant drove to the P.D. to give a statement.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a male subject to the E.R. in Mexia that had passed out at a location on Hwy 84 W. Deputy brought one down from court to be booked into jail on a warrant for probation revocation on an earlier assault charge.

Trooper booked one into jail for possession of Marijuana, (under 2 ounces).

Deputy booked two into jail for court on outstanding warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while intoxicated.

Deputy was dispatched to meet with a motorist on IH-45 on a harassment complaint near the 206 mile marker.

Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Judge Hamilton was dispatched to a report of a deceased person at an address on Redbud Lane.

Deputy was sent to check on animal welfare check of two horses on CR 441.

Deputy was dispatched to assist Fairfield Medic 6 with a lift assist on Hwy 75 N. Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a disturbance report on N. 4th. The caller reported that she was walking her dog when a neighbor and the neighbor’s daughter started yelling and making threats toward her.

Kirvin VFD, Wortham VFD and Teague VFD responded to a grass fire along the side of the road on CR 971.

Wortham P.D. took a terroristic threat complaint on S. Avenue D. Fairfield Medic 7 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was experiencing hear related problems.

Deputy was sent to FM 27 on a report of a black cow that was out near the roadway.

Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious activity report on CR 536. The caller reported that someone with a flashlight was on the west end of his property.

Deputy took a terroristic threat report on FM 489. The caller reported that a relative had been calling and making threats.

Deputy assisted Park Ranger on a stranded boater report on the Fairfield State Park Lake. The boater was located and advised that his motor had quit near the dam.

Deputy, Southern Oaks VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a father and his two sons that had collided with the dam in their boat.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. on a suspicious vehicle call on FM 1451.

Wortham VFD was dispatched to a lift assist on FM 27.

Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. at a residence with an open door on Moody Street.

Wortham VFD and Streetman

VFD responded to a grass fire on IH-45 near the 212 mile marker.

Deputy assisted Teague P.D. locate and arrest suspects in a recent burglary in Teague.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a welfare concern report of a 10 year old boy running around the neighborhood unclothed on S. 2nd.

Deputy took a burglary report on CR 230.

Deputies assisted Fairfield P.D. at a hold-up alarm call at the Barn Stop.

Teague VFD responded to a fire alarm call on Loop 25.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 40 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Deputy, Trooper and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of an oversized load that had struck a parked vehicle on FM 488. The driver of the parked vehicle had sustained minor injuries.

Kirvin VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 6 with an 85 year old female that had injured her head from a fall.

Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on FM 489.

The parties were separated for the night.

Deputy picked up one in Presidio County that had been on the run for 21 years on a possession of a controlled substance charge.

Deputy brought one down from court and booked the subject into jail on an assault charge.

Deputy was dispatched to a civil stand-by on FM 1848.

Butler VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 with an 89 year old subject that had been found unconscious in his pasture on CR 306.

Fairfield VFD responded to a grass fire on FM 27 near the new bridges.

Deputy took a theft report on CR 246.

Deputy assisted Fairfield VFD with a small fire on CR 529.

Wortham P.D. was sent to check on a report of a large box that was full of limbs in the middle of the road on Hwy 14.

Fairfield VFD, Teague VFD and Streetman VFD responded to a pasture fire on CR 1080.

Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a vehicle that was median near the 197 mile marker of IH-45.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to an alarm call on Twin Circle Drive.

The owner reported that she had set the alarm off by accident.

Wortham P.D. booked two subjects into jail on public intoxication charges.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail on an assault/family violence charge.

Deputy took a report of a storage shed that had been broken at the Richland Chambers Lake.

Deputy assisted Wortham P.D. on a domestic dispute call on S. 4th Street. One subject was booked into jail on an assault/ family violence charge and an outstanding warrant for child neglect.

Jail Population – 63 And so it goes…

Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, August 10th 9:37 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on suspicious subject.

1:38 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms assist deputy on traffic stop.

3:54 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms to PD to meet a complainant.

4:00 PM-Officer Markham arrest subject for outstanding warrant.

6:01 PM-Officer Lawrence on alarm going off.

6:39 PM-Officer Lawrence on reported open door.

8: 14 PM-Officer Tharp on report of bull out, was unable to locate.

9:42 PM-Officer Lawrence on open gate.

Tuesday, August 11th 6:00 AM-Officer Tharp assist trooper on wreck.

10:49 AM-Officer Palacios, Orms, Markham and Chief Bugler assisted on funeral escort.

12:08 PM-Officer Markham on report of subject at gas station asking for money, subject gone when officer arrived.

4:11 PM-Officer Markham on report of cows out.

4:38 PM-Officer Palacios and Orms on civil stand by.

4:46 PM-Officer Markham on suspicious vehicle.

5:56 PM-Officer Lawrence on alarm going off.

8:12 PM-Officer Tharp on report of reckless driver.

Wednesday, August 12th 11:27 AM-Officer Hartley on report of truck broke down in the roadway.

4:35 PM-Officer Hartley to meet a complainant concerning road rage.

5:45 PM-Officer Hartley on alarm going off.

9:53 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of reckless driver.

Thursday, August 13th 12:32 PM-Officer Hartley to PD to meet a complainant.

1:20 PM-Officer Hartley on open door.

3:32 PM-Officer Hartley to meet a complainant concerning passing of bad check.

9:13 PM-Officer Weinmann on alarm going off.

Friday, August 14th 10:27 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms arrest subject on warrant.

10:43 AM-Officer Markham and Orms to PD to meet a complainant concerning a money scam.

6:11 PM-Officer Lawrence on reported gas drive off.

6:45 PM-Officer Lawrence to PD to meet a complainant.

Saturday, August 15th 7:37 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on minor wreck.

12:40 PM-Officer Markham on civil stand by.

10:06 PM-Officer Tharp assisted Trooper with wreck.

10:40 PM-Officer Lawrence on suspicious vehicle.

Sunday, August 16th 1:02 AM-Officer Lawrence and Tharp assist EMS on medical emergency.

1:56 AM-Officer Tharp on report of possible prowler, no one located.

2:23 AM-Officer Lawrence on report of fight in parking lot of gas station, subjects gone on officer arrival.

3:12 AM-Officer Lawrence and Tharp on reported domestic disturbance, one subject arrested.

8:32 AM-Officer Palacios , Orms and Markham on reported disturbance, all parties separated.

12:57 AM-Officer Palacios and Orms on report loud screaming from house, ended up being just kids playing.

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-Main Street BurglariesContinued from 1-A

the burglary.

Dawlton Tyler McGinn, aka Ty Goodwin, was arrested for Burglary of a Building and was booked into the Freestone County Jail.

The investigation is still ongoing in all the burglaries, as evidence has been sent to the DPS lab for analysis.

Teague PD would like to thank Chief Deputy Robert Willis and Sgt. Clayton Aldridge for their assistance in this case.

Numerous other businesses have been the victim of recent break-ins and robberies, including CEFCO Convenience Store, The Historical Preservation Society’s Thrift Shop, Brookshire Brothers, Teague Auto Parts, The Masonic Lodge, The Iron Horse Salon, and Fairfield Tractor.

Investigations into these cases are still ongoing.

Teague PD asks anyone with any information regarding these recent burglaries to please contact Teague PD at 254-739-2553 or the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office at 903389-3236.

-County Budget-

Continued from 1-A Tax Assessor/Collector offices.

As proposed by County Clerk Linda Jarvis, the newly formed department would be headed

by Audra Jackson from the Tax Assessor/Collector’s office as the Elections Administrator.

Ms. Jackson is experienced in voter registrations in her current position.

One additional position would be taken from the County Clerk’s office to complete the staff.

No additional employees would, therefore, be added to the County payroll.

However, some part-time help may be required, whenever an election is called.

The department would report to a committee, made up of the Republican Chairperson, the Democratic Chairperson, Judge Linda Grant, and County Clerk Jarvis.

Commissioner Craig Oakes, Precinct 2, asked what the benefit to the County would be, if the department were created.

Jarvis feels this will take a burden off of her department and free them up for other County concerns.

Additionally, a fully trained department, that will be available every day to answer citizens concerns, and the Elections Administrator will be able to cross boundaries for all entities in the County (city, school, hospital) for elections.

Judge Grant indicated that $25,000 more may need to be put in budget for this department.

The decision to create the new department will be on the August 19th agenda, per Judge Grant.

Sheriff’s Department: Vehicles: Sheriff’s Administrator, Lisa Robertson, again asked the Court to consider purchasing three vehicles.

Robertson emphasized that all the current vehicles have many miles, most over 200,000.

Dawlton Tyler McGinn, aka Ty Goodwin, is arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building.

“We’re doing the very best we can,” reassures Teague Mayor Earnest Pack.

“The police department is working hard. They are doing a good job,” he says.

Mayor Pack shares that the department, consisting of eight officers conducting two-unit patrols twenty-four hours a day, are working diligently to solve these cases and ensure the safety of residents.

County Attorney Chris Martin agreed with Robertson, indicating that the matter of new vehicles needs to be considered as a matter of safety to the citizens.

Judge Linda Grant stated that she would add $127,000 to the proposed budget for the vehicles.

Vests and Duty Belts: Robertson again stressed a need to replace old officer safety vests and duty belts.

Fifty percent of the cost of the vests will be paid for by a grant, and the Court seemed willing to put the remaining amount in the budget.

However, there is currently no policy in place that mandates that the officers must wear the vests, which was a concern of the Court.

Salary Adjustments: Robertson said she would still like to see salary adjustments made in the Sheriff and Jail areas.

She reiterated that she feared the County would lose good officers to other areas that pay more.

Sgt. Wade Harrison, who handles the scheduling of Sheriff’s Deputies, said, “We don’t think we are better than the other county employees, but our deputies start outTree at $200/ month below what Road and Bridge (R&B) employees make.”

There was no indication that salary increases would be

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Standing Room Only at Council Meeting “What can we do as citizens - what can you do as the City Council?” These were the questions posed to Teague Aldermen during the Monday, August 17th meeting, where residents packed the council room to voice concerns regarding the crime wave sweeping over their town. Speakers expressed deep appreciation for Chief Dennis Cox and the officers of the Teague Police Department, but could not hide their unease. Ultimately, those in attendance encouraged renewed cooperation and open communication between the City and its citizens to better safeguard the community. (Photo by Megan Hempel)

forthcoming.

Follow up interviews on Sheriff’s Requests: Commissioner Precinct 4, Clyde Ridge, Jr., had this to say regarding the Sheriff Departments’ requests: Regarding vehicles, Ridge said, “A few years ago, we approved four vehicles for patrol cars.

Three have never been used as patrol cars.”

When questioned if he knew what they were used for, he said he wasn’t sure, “Maybe investigators drive a couple of them and one may be used as a transport vehicle.”

Lisa Robertson, responded to the statement, “The vehicles are all street vehicles.”

Regarding vests, Ridge reiterated that a policy needs to be in place to ensure that these would be used.

He also said that if he was in charge of it [Sheriff’s department], the officers would already have the vests they needed.

As far as the starting pay for a R&B employee being more than that of a deputy, Ridge defended the disparity by saying that R&B employees must have a CDL license, do multi-tasking duties, drive several pieces of dangerous equipment and must take mandatory drug testing.

Commissioner Precinct 1 Luke Ward, Sr. said he was in favor of budgeting for the vehicles and

vests.

Ward said he was not aware of the pay differences.

Precinct 2 Commissioner Craig Oakes, who had verbalized during the meeting that there were some items being added to the budget that he would not approve (but did not indicate which these were), said that he preferred not to talk with us about it.

Precinct 2 Commissioner Bodie Emmons could not be reached for comment.

Other more minor adjustments were made to the budget during the special meeting.

Commissioners then decided to rescind the previously published tax rate of $.29/100 to be $.285/100.

The proposed budget shows $7.912 million in revenues with $7.975 million in expenditures, not including the vehicles purchases.

Judge Grant indicated that the shortfall would be taken from the Fund Balance Account.

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Fish Fry Event for County Veterans Fairfield VFW Post #5872 will be hosting a Fish Fry Appreciation for all the veterans in Freestone County on Saturday September 12th.

The fish will be donated, with enough fish for 250 people.

“Out of the Blue” from Waco will entertain the crowd, starting at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

This appreciation event will be for all veterans, however, Post Commander Roger Brooke would like to especially welcome those who served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Dessert Storm.

Vintage Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles...and Tractors!

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, including Big Willie, Fairfield Shaved Ice and Fairfield Band Boosters. Clean restrooms will be available, along with plenty 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.

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Wortham Tire Clean Up

Extended through August 24th Wortham Tire Clean Up event has been extended until August 24, 2015!

Tires may be dropped off 7:30 am thru 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, or for more information, please call city hall at 264-765-3319.

Bring Your Recycling Fourth Saturday recycling is Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to bring their paper, plastic, aluminum, tin and cardboard to the FHS bus loop on Post Oak Road in

Fairfield, Texas to be recycled

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Items do not need to be separated.

Any questions, please contact Nicole Crawford at Fairfield High School.

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FREE BACKPACKS, AND LOTS OF SMILES, were given to families with schoolchildren at River of Life Food Pantry on Saturday, August 15th. Among those helping out that day were (left-right) Madison Gordon, Sierra Sanders, Debbie Myers (sitting), Hope Brewer, Zechariah Smith and Gavin Alley. Thanks to the community for their gracious response to the recent “Fill the Bus” School Supply Drive, hosted by the River of Life Family Worship Center and Community Pantry.

(Photo by Karen Leidy)

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On Thursday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce or on Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at Fairfield Market Days, you will learn while having fun.

There will also be prizes. You will receive a raffle ticket at the door and an extra ticket for each guest you bring.

RSVP to 972-998-0412, if you plan to come.

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For more information about the Cook-off, contact contacting Felicia at 214-6686601.

Fairfield Market Days will be held Friday thru Sunday, August 21-23, 2015 at the historic W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds in Fairfield, Texas.

Each month, Market Days vendors offer such things as antiques & collectibles, plants & produce, tools, knives, jewelry, clothing and more.

This month, an Essentials Oil class will be offered at the dōTerra booth (inside the Civic Center) beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Indoor shopping is available at the Civic Center and Conference Center. Outdoor shopping is held at various campsites.

Shop limited vendors as they set up on Friday, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. All vendors will be open for business on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. too 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Vendor inquires are always welcome. Call 903-388-9845, 903-389-2633, or send an email to cedarcmc@hotmail. com RV hookups are available.

All vendors are expected to stay until closing.

Mark your calendars for Fairfield Market Days in 2015.

Future dates are September 25-27, October 23-25, November 20-22 and December 18-20.

See you at Market Days!

Princess for the Day

Thanks to Support of Friends & Family “I just wanted her to feel like a princess for a day,” says Sarah, mom to a precious bundle of energy, in the form of 3-year-old Lexie Neptune (above). “She needs a day to feel beautiful.”

Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, Lexie will do just that, as she participates in a fun pageant this weekend.

The bubbly toddler is currently battling an inoperable brain tumor.

According to her parents, Sarah and Aaron Neptune, Lexie has had surgery, completed a round a radiation treatments, and chemo therapy will probably be in her future.

“She will always have issues,” says Sarah, as doctors say there is no remission with this kind of medical problem.

Mom goes on to say that, while unfortunate, the family is adjusting.

“Everything is worth it, if she stays here with us,” Sarah says.

Hearing about the pageant through friends, Sarah commented on Facebook, “I wish we could do that.”

Before she knew it, Lexie’s entry fees were paid, a fundraiser was posted, and several borrowed dresses were delivered.

“The community has been a real blessing,” she says, as the family has struggled financially with their daughter’s medical expenses.

The pageant is part of Lil Miss Southern Starlet, founded on Christian principles, that strives to promote good self-esteem and self-confidence in women and girls of all ages. Each contestant receives a crown, title, sash, and swag bag as part of the fun.

Lexie will be participating in the “Natural” division, which calls for a more informal look – less makeup, casual hairstyle, and Sunday School type dress.

She will, also, most likely be wearing her signature heels.

Dad relates that what started out as a joke, while shopping at Walmart, began a fascination for the little girl. They noticed a pair of high heeled “biker” boots in Lexie’s size and tried them on her for fun.

“She walked in them like she was born in them,” says Aaron.

Since then, Lexie wears high heels as often as she can.

Certainly, she will dazzle the judges on stage this weekend.

Cheering her on will be her siblings Anah, Aiden and big brother, Adam.

Karen Leidy reporting.

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Meet the Teacher Events at Various Campuses Throughout the County

Meet the Teacher nights are scheduled for several school campuses in Freestone County this week, in preparation for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, 2015.

FAIRFIELD Fairfield Intermediate campus will host Meet the Teacher this Thursday, August 20th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Principal Henrichs is looking forward to seeing all of her students.

Fairfield Junior High will have their Meet the Teacher event the evening after classes begin. Join Principal Gawryszewski and all of their teachers from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24th.

TEAGUE Teague Elementary School will hold their Meet the Teacher Night and Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Principal Burns invites the families of all Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade to visit the campus.

Teague Intermediate will also host their Meet the Teacher Night and Open House on Thursday, August 20th. Fourth and Fifth grade students are invited to bring their parents to campus, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

DEW Students of Dew ISD are invited enjoy a cookie or two on Meet the Teacher night, Thursday, August 20th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Meet your new Superintendent, Darrell Evans, as you tour the campus.

WORTHAM Meet the Teacher event will be Friday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Wortham ISD. Orientation for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade will also be held this evening at 6:00 p.m.

Then, at 7:00 p.m., the festivities move to the football field for the Community Back to School Bash. Come out and support all your Bulldog students and athletes.

Welcome back to school, everybody!

A Rub for Luck in the Coming Season “THERE’S NO SMILING IN FOOTBALL,” was the mantra during Media Day at Teague High School last week. However, an exception was made as Senior Varsity teammates rub the head of Athletic Director Donnie Osborn for good luck. Stay tuned to The “Times” in the coming weeks for pictures and interviews with all your favorite high school athletes. (Photo by Megan Hempel)

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Meet the new Fairfield Independent School District teachers for 2015-2016 (pictured in no particular order): High School teachers: Charlene Rogers, Spanish; Clay Sherman, VoAg; and Darcy Stutts, Biology/VoAg; Michael Mooneyham, Physics/Chemistry; Junior High: Amber Brockman, 7th ELA/ Reading; Shellie Davis, 7th Math; Kayce Kirgan, 6th ELA/Reading; Naffie Lightsey, Special Ed/Girls Coach; Bryant Smith, 6th Math/Social Studies; Randy Goodwin, 8th Grade Science; and Joel Ball, 6th Social Studies/7th Texas History. Intermediate: Kaley Copeland, Special Ed; Courtney Acker, Special Education Aide, and Kelli Burks, Special Education Aide. Intermediate/Elementary Amber Massey, Dyslexia. Elementary: Kiresten Cox, Aide; Ana Davila, Aide; and Holley Usery, AP; and DAEP: Claudia Polk, Aide. (Photo by Mary McDonald)

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Education Agency with the 2015 state accountability ratings for more than 8,600 campuses.

The ratings reveal that 86.4 percent of campuses across Texas achieved the rating of Met Standard.

Campuses that receive an accountability rating of Met Standard are also eligible for distinction designations.

In 2015, 4,388 campuses achieved the Met Standard rating and earned some type of distinction designation.

“Earning any type of distinction under the state accountability system is commendable and should be a source of pride in a community,” said Commissioner of Education Michael Williams. “Achieving all seven distinctions reflects extraordinary work taking place on a campus while affirming a strong commitment to students.”

To view the 2015 state accountability ratings for districts, charters and campuses (plus distinction designations earned at the campus and district level), visit the Texas Education Agency website at http://ritter. tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/ account/2015/index.html.

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It’s a bird’s eye view of the action for Coach Baise’s daughter, as he carries her on his shoulders.

Fans get a first look at the varsity football team as they take to the field under the watchful eye of the giant Fairfield Eagle during Meet the Eagles night, August 13th.

(Turn to Section C for more pictures and interviews with this year’s FHS athletes.)

Keep up with all your favorite Freestone County Teams, in print and online, with the Freestone County Times! Scores, schedules, and more every week throughout the season.

Leading this trio of cheerleaders is Lori Neill at Eagle Field on Thursday night.

Browse our online photo gallery and purchase your favorites at FreestoneCountyTimes. com.

Twirling two batons at once are these talented Fairfield twirlers during the FHS annual Meet the Eagles event on Thursday, August 13th.

The Eagle Flag Corp wows the crowd last week, as fans get a taste of the Fall athletic season. (Photos by Melissa Lee)

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--Obituaries Mattie Hodge

Fay Cullefer Mattie Hodge, passed away August 14, 2015 in Cypress at the age of 92.

Our Mom entered Heavens Gates on August 14, 2015.

She was surrounded by many loved ones. She is survived by her children, Sandra Hodge Garrett and Donald Charles Hodge, and their spouses Howard Garrett and Karen Hodge. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 68 years, Charles Hodge.

Mom was a devoted mom, wife, homemaker, cook and seamstress. She was well known for her cakes and pies.

A meal at moms was a treat.

She was a very accomplished seamstress following in the footsteps of her mom. She made and designed her daughter’s wedding dress sewing on 500 individual pearls. She was a talent ahead of her time.

She is also survived by 3 grandchildren that she adored, Jeffrey Noel Garrett, Jeremy Charles Garrett and Cameron Charles Hodge. They put a smile on her face and joy in her heart.

Mom was buried in Birdston Cemetery outside of Streetman, Texas in her family plot next to her late husband, Charles and two sister Frances and Mozelle and their spouses.

Mom was the youngest of five siblings all preceding others in death. Many memories were made at the Steele home with everyone gathering often for holidays and summer visits. There was always lots of laughing and lots of delicious food. The Steele Family was blessed with love for one another. Family was everything!

We would like to thank all the nurses and staff at North Cypress Hospital for the care they gave mom in ICU. We would also like to thank Virginia’s Hospice caregivers and Elmcroft caregivers for all they did for mom. Words are inadequate for all that was done. God Bless all of you who so lovingly carried for “Miss Mattie” Graveside services were 11:00 am Monday, August 17, 2015 at Birdston Cemetery.

Online guest book available www.griffin-roughton.com Arrangements by GriffinRoughton Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas

Graveside funeral services for Fay Lynn “Fay Baby” Cullefer, age 62, of Fairfield, Texas were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Clear Creek Cemetery in the Old Bowling Community of Leon County, Texas. Rev. Billy Bob Evans officiated the service.

Fay Lynn Cullefer was born on July 29, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Kenneth Eugene & Naomi (Vestal) Burmmond.

She received her Cosmetology degree when she was younger and worked at home as a homemaker. Fay Baby had plenty to do at home because she made it a point to keep everyone in line. She was a self-appointed guardian for her many family and friends and always made sure that they were well taken care of and safe. Fay Baby was a very meticulous person and always kept notes of everything that happened during the day in her journal. She enjoyed crafts, watching television and most of all, visiting with friends. Fay Baby never left her home until she was completely “made up” with her makeup, jewelry and her nails painted. She and her loving husband, Wayne, had lived in Fairfield for the past thirty-eight years. Fay Baby passed away suddenly on August 9, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Eric Brummond; special, paternal grandmother, Clara Brummond; maternal grandparents, Dale & Lilla Vestal and aunts, Joyce Vestal, Beth Olsburg & Duskie Ann Fitzgerald.

Surviving family members include beloved husband, Wayne Cullefer of Fairfield; parents, Kenneth & Naomi Brummond of Rosalie, Nebraska; brother, Cecil Eugene Brummond & wife, Jo, of Bancroft, Nebraska; sister, Lea Ann Tremayne & husband, Roger, of Walthill, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Bernie Cullefer of Corpus Christi; special sister-in-law, Gladys Borders & husband, Billy, of Buffalo; aunts & uncles, Sonny & Mable Vestal, Don & Mardie Ballard & Joe Vestal, all of the Old Bowling Community of Leon County; cousin, Eric Anderson Ballard of the Old Bowling Community of Leon County; special niece, Stephanie Lynn Luedert of Pender, Nebraska and numerous other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Fay Baby is also survived by her special friend, Kate Moore of Fairfield.

Walters’ Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas is in charge of all arrangements.

Please log onto www. buffalofuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial guestbook.

Recognized for Dedicated Service Kathleen Kilpatrick Dodge A “Celebration” for Kathleen Kilpatrick Dodge, 84, of Streetman will be held Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at Caney Baptist Church near Streetman. Kathleen passed away at her home on July 23, 2015 and a private graveside service at Wortham Cemetery was held on July 25, 2015.

Kathleen was born on July 4, 1931, and raised in Cleburne, Texas, to Robert Andrew and Jessie Marie Kilpatrick. She married William Henry Dodge, Jr. of Wortham, and they raised five children – four daughters and a son.

She was a long-time rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Fairfield, retiring after a 23year career in 2000 and continued running the family ranch in Streetman, raising cattle and her beloved horses.

Kathleen is released in loving celebration by her children and grandchildren who adored her: Colleen & Stephen Range of Waco, Sherilyn Dodge of Streetman, Gayleen and Randy Woodall of Streetman, and Julianne Dodge of Streetman.

She had 16 grandchildren: David McCurry, Melissa and Mitchel Isenhower, Andrew and Elizabeth Woodall, Eric Woodall, Robin Woodall, Ryan and Christina Woodall, Brady Woodall, Carmen & Josh Miller, Chad and Mandy Range, Dustin Dodge and Dalton Dodge. She had 12 great-grandchildren: Lauren and Garrett Isenhower; Addison and Drew Woodall; Paul, Samuel, William and Anna Woodall; Asher and Luke Miller, and Emmaleah and Mason Range. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Dodge, Jr. Her life was one of joy and light and laughter, and she will be remembered and honored for the gifts she bestowed on her family and friends.

Memorials can be made to the Kirvin Volunteer Fire Department, 439 Sessions Street, Kirvin, Texas, 75848, or to the Streetman Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 101, Streetman, Texas, 75859.

LION OF THE YEAR Emilee Terry (left) proudly accepts her award from Fairfield Lions Club President Olaf von Sehrwald (center). Fellow Lions recognized Ms. Terry’s many outstanding accomplishments and dedication to service for the year 2014-2015. Ms. Terry, and Catherine Ethridge (right), also received pins and letters of acknowledgement from Lions Club International for their support of new membership. (Photo by Megan Hempel)

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Faith Temple Pastor Appreciation Aug 21-23 Faith Temple Ministries, 686 N. Highway 75, Fairfield, Texas, will celebrate their Pastor’s 19 Appreciation, P.A. Rischer, on August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.

On Friday (21st), at 7:30 p.m., Pastor Earnest Sample of West, Texas will speak.

On Saturday (22nd) at 4:00 p.m., the speaker will be Bishop Carlos Daniels of Palestine, Texas.

Sunday (23rd) at 3:00 p.m., Pastor H.B. Horn, Jr. of Dallas, Texas will be the speaker.

Guests will be from Corsicana, Palestine, Dallas, West, Teague, and Fairfield.

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Join in Prayer for Schools Fairfield area churches are gathering together in prayer ministry on Sunday, August 23rd (the day before school starts) at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Independent School District Administration Building, 615 Post Oak Rd. Participants will then disburse to all the campuses.

Prayers will be lifted up for the students, teachers and aides, administrators, bus drivers, police officers and all persons associated with our schools.

When all God’s children assemble in humble prayer in one accord, tearing down the walls that separate us, our prayers can be even stronger than before.

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What was originally planned to be only a three night presentation would end up encompassing three weeks of four performances each week. Members of the Calvary congregation played the different roles in the drama with Reality Outreach Ministries’ Ty and Cindy Fisher, a husband and wife evangelist team from Cayuga, Texas, directing the thought-provoking and decisionprompting drama. The incredible gold and silver decorated stage included the gates to Heaven and a downward staircase to the pits of Hell. Angels and “The Book of Life” were part of the set in every scene.

It is estimated that more than 5,000 people watched the drama unfold as viewers were asked to consider the question “If you were to die today, where would you spend eternity?”

It’s a question that is played out in numerous scenes on stage, all reallife dramatizations that people in the audience might relate to: a mother who is begged by her young daughter to attend church with her, teenage drinking and driving, co-workers having lunch, a husband and wife on an

airplane traveling home from vacation, teenagers taking drugs at a party, a twovehicle accident. Each scene ends with the actors losing their lives. Some walk through the Gates of Heaven, but those not saved are dragged to Hell by Satan and his demons. Both are extremely emotional and powerful scenes.

The drama has been presented in more than 100 countries around the world and Reality Outreach Ministries has evangelist teams constantly in more than 40 countries. The powerful message drew people from as far away as two hundred miles from Fairfield.

Many churches brought vans and even buses full of people. Freestone, Limestone, Leon, Anderson and Navarro counties were represented each of the twelve nights. Many other counties were represented as well.

Members of other local churches came to Calvary to assist in child care several nights. Many people came multiple nights and each night brought either family members or friends. One lady from Teague brought a total of 60 youth from her community during the three weeks of performances.

Each person who received Christ as their savior or rededicated their life to Christ was given a Bible and other documents to explain “what just happened and what happens now.”

Calvary purchased 1,100 Bibles and printed more than 10,000 documents to give to those responding to the call.

Less than 100 Bibles remained following the final presentation. When all twelve performances were concluded, Calvary recorded 549 people receiving Christ and 460 rededications. These numbers

Annual Revival at Lone Star Baptist Lone Star Baptist Church, 110 FCR 280, Oakwood, Texas, is holding their annual revival, Wednesday through Friday August 19th - 21st at 7:00 p.m. each night.

The speaker will be Rev. Gale Durham from the Freshly Anointed Baptist Church in Fr. Worth, Texas.

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One week during the performance that number jumped to over 18,000.

Evangelist Ty Fisher stated to the audience after each performance “this isn’t about growing Calvary Baptist Church. This is about growing the Kingdom of God!” Mickey Worley commented on Calvary’s web page “My youngest grandson and I attended the Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames drama on Monday night, August 3rd. Since The 1946 performance was great and best of all, Darrel Worley accepted Christ. Praise God! I am so happy he made this decision because he just signed up for active duty in the Navy. I was so proud to see him accept Christ. I love Calvary and I pray that this revival will continue and spread more and more. We as a nation need God very much right now.”

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Season Record 8-0

Great Start for Lady Dawgs Wortham Volleyball girls cleaned up the court last week, winning almost every game they played.

It was Wortham over Mexia on August 11th: 21-25, 25-14, 28-26, and 2515.

On August 12th, Wortham defeated Mildred in all but one game: 25-14, 25-18, 24-26, and 25-17.

Highlights of the Mildred games were: Trinity Shivers - 9 kills, 9 blocks, and 3 digs; Kate Vogel - 10 kills and 28 digs; Brooke Salisbury - 7 kills, 4 blocks, 25 digs, and 12/13 serving; Kayla Lansford - 9 kills and 3 blocks; Kendle Rhodes - 30 assists, 4 kills, 18 digs, and 12/12 serving; Allison Nix

-26 digs, and 14/14 serving; Madison Lopez - 1 kill, 7 digs, and 30/30 serving 3 aces; and Cassidy Harris - 6 digs.

In the Palestine Westwood Pool Play on August 13th, it was: Wortham over Oakwood 25-7, 25-11; Wortham tying Bishop Gorman 25-11, 25-11; and Wortham over Rusk 25-20, 25-15.

In the Palestine Westwood Tournament on August 15th, it was Wortham over Neches 25-8 and 25-11; and Wortham over Westwood 25-16 and 25-11.

In the Championship game with Rusk, the scores were: 22-25, 25-22, and 17-15.

Highlights were: Brooke Salisbury - 9 kills, 21 digs, and 9/10 serving 1 ace;

Kendle Rhodes - 29 assists, 3 kills, 19 digs, and 9/10 serving; Kate Vogel - 9 kills, 22 digs, and 7/7 serving; Trinity Shivers - 6 kills, 5 digs, and 11/11 serving; Kayla Lansford - 3 kills and 2 digs; Maddie Lopez 2 kills, 4 digs, and 11/11 serving; Allison Nix - 15 digsand 11/12 serving; and Cassidy Harris - 7 digs.

“We had a really good week with some quality wins over much larger opponents. We will be one of the smallest schools in the Jewett Leon Tournament this coming weekend and will play some really tough competition,” Says Coach Johnny Ward.

Season Record 8-0

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Fall Gardening Class When planning a Fall garden, the most important things to keep in mind are ten days in November – the 21st thru 30th.

That’s because this marks the average First Frost in the Freestone County area.

According to Master Gardener Novalene Thurston (above left) of Leon County, these dates should determine your every decision, when planting Fall crops. “Simply read the seed packet to find out the days to harvest, and count backwards,” she says.

Nearly twenty Freestone County gardeners joined Thurston for a “Lunch & Learn” session on Monday, August 10, 2015. The event was hosted by the Freestone County Extension Office and County Ag Agent Erin Davis (above right).

“Being a Master Gardener does not mean I know everything,” says Thurston, who began participating in the program 8 years ago. “It simply means you are interested in learning.”

An enthusiastic gardener herself, Thurston shared her personal experiences, while remindering her audience of the importance of proper planning, weed and insect control, and amending the soil.

Testing the soil is easy, and only requires a $10 fee to your local extension office.

Of course, as every gardener knows, keeping out weeds and insects requires a bit more work. “Be out there,” says Thurston.

“Notice the problem when it is little, and treat it immediately.”

When selecting crops for Fall, it is important to realize that, as plants grow, days will get shorter. The more popular, or traditional, Fall plants thrive under these conditions. They include Turnips, Mustard and Collard Greens.

They are traditional for good reason, says Thurston, as they are very easy to grow.

Cabbage and Broccoli are also popular, and should be seeded now. Some gardeners may opt to buy transplants, instead, from their local plant store. Cabbage produces only one harvest; Broccoli will often provide a second picking.

Garlic and Onions do well in either flower pots or a bed (onions may be planted in either fall or spring). Thurston suggests using garlic from the produce section at the local grocery store. “Just plant the cloves pointy side up.”

If you would like to try something new, Thurston suggests Bok Choy, Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach and Lettuce. Leaf lettuce grows best in our area, she says, rather than head lettuce.

Those wanting more of a challenge might opt for such things as Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots.

--Beet plants MUST be thinned.

--Brussels Sprouts tops should be cut off and bottom leaves removed, before they will “sprout.”

--Cauliflower takes up a lot of space and, once the curds start, need complete shade from the sun. Simply take the leaves, gather to the top and secure to protect the white curds.

--Sugar Snap Peas do best if you pick early, and often. Do not let them mature.

--Carrots need very light, porous soil. The shorter the variety, the better they will do, says Thurston.

Following her presentation, a lively question and answer from the audience extended the session past the hour. Thurston was more than happy to share her ideas, and avidly listened to the experiences of fellow garden enthusiasts.

For more information, this Master Gardener suggests two books: Neil Sperry’s Lone Star Gardening and Doug Welsh’s Texas Garden Almanac.

A wealth of information may be found online at aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu Most of all, Thurston suggests contacting your local AgriLife office.

For more information about Fall gardening, contact Erin Davis – Extension Agent-Ag at the Freestone County Extension Office at 440 E. Main Street in Fairfield, Texas. Or, call their office at 903-389-3436.

Karen Leidy reporting.

Righty Run Event Sept. 26

Touch-a-Truck The Righty Run presents “Touch-A-Truck” on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at W.L. Moody Reunion (Freestone County) Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas.

For $5.00/person (max per family is $20), you can explore a fire truck, ambulance, police car, bulldozer, track hoe, tractor, dump truck and more.

Weather permitting, Air Evac’s helicopter will land at 11:00 a.m.

Righty Run is an annual spring 5K run to promote pediatric stroke awareness.

Eight-year-old Alex Ward suffered a pediatric stroke before he was born, which affected the right side of his body, thus Righty Run was named.

For more info, see their website at therightyrun.com

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Games & Giveaways Friday Aug. 21 It’s a “Back to School� Bash at Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation on Friday, August 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There will be free hot dogs, snow cones, pop corn, and ice cream floats.

Games, giveaways, free vision screenings, and face painting will also be part of the fun!

In addition, free back packs and school supplies will be given to Pre-kindergarteners through 2nd grade.

Grab the kids and bring them to Fairfield, Nursing & Rehab’s giant Back to School Bash at 420 Moody Street Fairfield,

Wortham ISD Offers Unique Opportunites to Students Wortham ISD once again offers an unbelievable opportunity to its Gifted and Talented (GT) students.

For the second year in a row, WISD has paid for each of the GT students to attend the Baylor University for Young People Annual Summer Camp.

This year’s camp offered numerous unique opportunities for the students to express their creativity.

The 1st thru 3rd graders attended a Creative Problem Solving Camp.

Students were allowed to use the creative problem solving process, as they simulated the creation of a new city in a new environment, exploring the various structures that make a city work.

Through this process, they participated in expert groups, exploring topics, such as engineering, economics, political science, communications, and natural environments.

These activities culminated in a final presentation that was attended by parents, WISD GT teacher, Tammy McCord, and principal, David Hayes.

Students in grades 4 and 5 got to choose from activities, such as The UYP School of Robotics, The Mindset of a Winner, Exploring Earthquakes, and Story to Stage.

The 6th thru 9th grade

students got to choose from Coding with Minecraft, LEGOŽ Animation, Egyptian Mythology and Paper Mache’ Sculpture.

This year’s Baylor attendees were: Autumn Settlemyer, Nick Shelton, Hope Pirkle, Josh Dorman, Brody Pirkle, Cade Duncan, Bardley Gragg, Briana Betts, Mika-Lyn Gargis, Emma Dorman, Summer Settlemyer, Samantha Lee, Dillon Kelly, Alex Brown, Dakota Widenor, and Gage Harris.

The WISD GT students also participated in various activities throughout the school year.

Sandra Lee’s elementary students made personalized concrete stepping stones that were paced at the City of Wortham baseball complex.

They, along with Laura Sides’ junior high students, made presentations to the Wortham City Council, pertaining to upgrades throughout the town.

Amanda Calames’ middle school students took on a farming project. They helped renovate the WISD greenhouse facility and planted a wonderful garden from the seeds started in the greenhouse.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature decided to send way too much rain for the small garden to handle.

A bountiful potato and herb crop were, however,

salvaged.

The WHS GT students got to travel to San Antonio to participate in the Texas State Science Fair. They were able to tour several historic sites, as well. “WISD is blessed with amazing students and staff, and we are the only school in the area that offers these opportunities to its students,� says Principal David Hayes.

WISD has a lot planned for the 2015-2016 year, such as a community garden/farm project. A new chicken coop has been completed for egg production, and students will work on a “Farm to School� food production project.

Hayes says, “It is great watching our kid learn while having fun.�

WISD is continuing to grow its enrollment and introduce new and exciting opportunities every year.

2015-2016 will be another great year for all WISD students.

Get on the Map Folks are signing up for the annual Citywide Garage Sale, being held Saturday, September 12th in the Fairfield area.

Applications may be picked up at the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce 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 903-3895792 or via email to chamber@ fairfieldtx.com

Santa in September Children and adults alike are invited to meet Santa and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.

September 19th the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce welcomes community members to have breakfast with Santa at the Fairfield Conference Center 839 E Hwy 84. Pancakes and ornament making crafts will be offered from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Children are welcome to takes pictures with Santa as well. Attendees are encouraged to bring a can good to help a local family in need.

Reserve your spot by calling the chamber office. 903-3895792 or email chamber@ fairfieldtx.com

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This is because he has been the Elementary and middle school principal at Wortham for the last two years.

Mr. Hayes reported that the students have been hanging out at the campus all summer, playing basketball or skateboarding.

Since he is now in his office preparing for the start of school, he said they have been knocking on the window just to come in to talk. “This is their place;� Mr. Hayes stated, “sometimes, it is the only positive place kids have to go.�

An educator for 12 years at Mexia ISD, first as a teacher at the Junior High and High school, and then assistant principal at McBay Elementary, before coming to Wortham, Mr. Hayes says this is a most rewarding career. “My wife, daughter, and I have dedicated our lives to education and to this area,� he stated. “We feel blessed to be here.�

His wife of 26 years, Alicia, is a sixth grade teacher at Wortham, and daughter, Lindsey Watson, teaches fourth grade there.

Their other daughter, 17-year-old Emily, is completing her final year at Teague High School this year, where she is a cheerleader and co-captain of the Flag Corp.

The family has recently increased to include six-yearold, Brenton Hayes.

Brenton jokingly describes himself as being “bought and paid for.�

His adoption into the family was official just three weeks ago.

The Hayes’ became foster parents in order to take Brenton into their home, soon after they met him at school. “He touched my heart immediately,� Mr. Hayes said of the child that he describes as being very flamboyant.

Lindsey, too, felt an instant connection, “‘Dad, we have to do what we can to help,� she told him.

Prior to entering the field of education, Mr. Hayes had been part of the corporate world.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and his Master’s degree from University of Texas at Tyler. “I plan to assist Wortham ISD in becoming the premier district in the area, where people will want to transfer their children,� he said.

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The Summer of Our Discontent

by Cal Thomas

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders represent two sides of the same coin. Both men have tapped into a deep anger -- a discontent -- in the public mood. Little seems to be going right. America appears in decline under a disengaged president. We can’t seem to win wars, or know why we are fighting them. People are afraid of losing their jobs or unable to find one. While the treasury takes in record amounts of money from working people, it outspends its income. Sanders and Hillary Clinton want to spend (and borrow) even more.

Why the anger? Is it justified and more importantly, is anger a winning strategy?

Our anger should be directed less at politicians (although many are deservedly targets) and more at ourselves for expecting more from government than it can deliver.

When the Founders pursued liberty, their intention was not only liberation from an oppressive English monarchy, but liberty for themselves and their posterity. With liberty comes responsibility. John Adams warned: “Posterity!

You will never know how much it cost the present generation, to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it.”

We have not made good use of it, but we are blaming the wrong people. The politicians care mostly about their careers. They will increasingly provide “benefits” in exchange for votes. Republicans, who promised to end the gravy train, or at a minimum slow it down, have done little to reduce the spending spree.

And so voters are angry at

Republicans.

Democrats have not reduced poverty or elevated the middle class, despite record amounts of spending on “anti-poverty” programs and empty promises to support those who languish between wealth and poverty.

And so Bernie Sanders and his growing number of followers are angry at them.

Where is the politician who will say “enough”? Where is the politician who will tell voters, “We can’t do more for you than you can do for yourself”?

Character doesn’t come from Washington; it comes from within each individual. That is a message that might still resonate in a country where the Puritan ethic runs deep in its DNA. In sports, boundaries determine the limits of a playing field and rules define how the game is played. The Constitution was written to put boundaries on government and provide the maximum amount of liberty under the law to its citizens. Thomas Jefferson made that point in 1801 when he said, “...a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned -- this is the sum of good government.”

Government has become dysfunctional because it has exceeded its constitutional boundaries.

That’s why liberals and conservatives are discontented, though for different reasons. The left wants more of what’s not working, and the right wants

less, but because of its timidity hasn’t made its case.

Perhaps that’s why a proposal for an “Article 5” constitutional convention to put government back within its constitutional boundaries appears to be gaining momentum. According to the Balanced Budget Amendment Task Force, which tracks petitions, 27 states have filed active petitions with Congress. Seven more are needed.

Franklin Roosevelt, who more than any other U.S. president expanded the power and cost of government, said in 1938: “...let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a president and senators and congressmen and government officials but the voters of this country.”

So, if you are discontented with government, look in the mirror and discover the person most responsible for expecting too much from government and too little from yourself.

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

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Community Lunch BBQ Cook-Off Hosted by Cornerstone Full Gospel

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 NOSAUCE 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 214-668-6601 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-OverAll.

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, firstserved 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 903389-9595.

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Are you ready for some football?

It may not feel like football weather yet, but the excitement in the air, which means football is almost here.

This year’s lineup of Eagles gridiron greats includes 19 seniors, 11 juniors, 2 sophomores and even a freshman.

Read their bios below and get to know a bit about each player.

Seniors: Wearing the No. 1 Eagles jersey this year will be wide receiver and offensive linebacker, Noah Mireles.

He has been playing varsity football for two years and is also a basketball player.

Outside of school, he loves X-Box games.

His parents are Shana and Ricky Mireles.

After high school, Noah will attend Texas State University.

“I like to win,” says Tyrin West who will don the No. 2 jersey next year.

He will play outside receiver and cornerback.

This is Tyrin’s third year to play varsity. He also goes out for basketball and track.

Tyrin excels in track, being a State Medalist last year after making State Qualifier in the 4x100, 400, 4x200 track meets.

Outside of school, he likes to fish, hunt, and just hang out with friends and family.

His parents are Audra Smith and Dean West.

He plans to attend a D1 college and study kinesiology to become a high school

coach.

Running back and linebacker, Dominic Brackens, will be on the gridiron in the No. 3 jersey.

This is his 4th year to play varsity, where he has been named 1st Team All District Running Back and Super Centex Honorable Mention Running Back.

Dominic also plays basketball, where he has earned All Region Team honors.

His parents are Lisa Taylor and Donald Brackens, Jr. College is in Dominic’s future plans.

Cam Hicks is back for the third year, wearing the No. 5 jersey.

He is a Wide Receiver and Free Safety for the Eagles.

Last year, Cam was named 2nd Team All District.

Cam will also be seen on the basketball court this year.

He likes fishing, hanging out with friends and chilling at home.

His parents are Courtnee Strawther and Lance Hicks.

Cam plans to have a successful year in athletics in hopes of getting a full scholarship to attend a D1 college.

Watch for lots of caught passes by Avery Richmond, the Eagle’s Cornerback and Receiver.

Gena and John Aultman will be scanning the field for the No. 6 jersey worn by their son.

Outside of school, Avery likes to hunt and fish.

His future includes college, then on to being in the FBI. Wide Receiver, Chase

Junior Varsity

Jones, will have his hand on defensive back. the pigskin plenty of times Right now, he works in a this year. Watch for him in warehouse. the No. 8 Jersey.

Michael plans to play college Outside of school, he ball. practices, practices, and “I love food,” Michael practices. shared.

He was on the 2013 Eagles “We plan on going back to team that went to the State State,” Jonathan Shed, No. playoffs.

12, reveals.

Chase will be on the No doubt, he will do his basketball court for Fairfield part as a running back and and run track as well. outside linebacker.

“I play for the ones who Jonathan is busy outside can’t,” Chase shares. of school going to church, His parents are Lawren and helping his grandparents, James Jones. working, and hanging with He has challenged himself to friends. do something that will make He also runs track. people remember him.

Jonathan plans to go to Brady Jackson, No. 9, college, play football, and is a fullback and middle get a degree in psychology. linebacker where he His mother is Cassandrea has earned Academic All Shed.

District.

No. 21, Zeke Ester, will be He plays baseball and is a going to college after high debater. school.

His parents are Katherine This outside linebacker also and Greg Jackson. runs track for the Eagles.

Brady will go to college His parents, Yolanda Smith and get a degree that will and Gregory Ester, know that take him far in his military Zeke loves animals. career.

As an outside linebacker, The football will sail Jarett Carpenter is sure to across the field thrown protect the line. by quarterback, Haisan His jersey is No. 22.

Myers, wearing the No. 10 Jarett was named 2nd Team jersey. He also plays outside All-District. linebacker.

Graduating college is in Harold and Tiffany Myers his future after high school are his parents. where he will also be playing Haisan plans to go to college basketball and running after high school. track.

Michael Hudson has broken Kim Knowles and Jim several records.

Carpenter are his parents.

His parents Toneka Harvey No. 23, Charles Oliver, and Eddie Coleman can spot son of Karen Oliver, plays him in the a variety of No. 11 jersey positions: -Eaglesas a running running back, Page 4-C back and cornerback,

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safety, and kick returner.

He also plays basketball and participates in track and field.

Charles’ honors include: Centex Pre-season 2nd Team and 2nd Team All District Offense and Defense.

Charles has already committed to Texas A&M, where he will play football and then plans to go on to the NFL. When not at school, he enjoys hanging with friends or playing video games.

Jersey No. 50 will be worn

by Ryan Coleman, playing defensive right guard and offensive right guard.

He has earned Honorable Mention – Right Guard.

Ryan, who also participated in discus and shot put, plans to go the college and have his own business. Even now, he is the co-owner of Fairfield Shaved Ice. His parents are Megan and Brian Coleman.

Cole Beddingfield, No. 51, already knows that he wants to get an engineering degree in college.

This outside linebacker and defensive linebacker is a power house on the field.

Cole also excels in powerlifting, where he went to regionals.

This versatile teen plays in the band and is in 4-H. He shared that he attends church as an outside activity.

Cole’s parents are Brad and Michelle Atkeisson and Tammy and Jay Beddingfield.

1st Team All District, Jeremy Wood will be wearing the No. 52 jersey as a center and

long snapper.

Jeremy has plans to play football in college.

He will also be a powerlifter for the Eagles.

Jeremy’s parents are Sharon and Steven Wood.

Matthew Rodriguez is the lineman in the No. 53 jersey.

He does ranch work and loves playing paintball in his spare time.

Matthew plans to get a degree in oil and gas production.

Trey Simpson, 1st Team All District and Honorable Mention Super Centex player, “plans to make this season successful.”

He will be donning the No. 72 jersey on both the both offense and defensive line.

He loves to hunt, fish, and rope.

Mistic and Jerred Broussand and Shronda Simpson are his parents.

Trey will be attending college next year.

Joseph Donohoo, wearing No. 74, will play left guard.

He has been named to 2nd Team All District.

He is also a powerlifter.

Joseph likes hunting and fishing outside of school.

His parents are April Donohoo and Todd Donohoo.

Look for Joseph to play college football.

Juniors: Erick Rodriguez, No. 4, is both a kicker and wide receiver.

He also loves to play golf when not in school.

Erick plans to attend college.

His parents are Maria Reyes and Daniel Delgado.

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Lady Eagles Prepare to Take Flight

Athletes Welcome New Season Thirteen Lady Eagles, making up the 2015 Volleyball team, are sure to excite fans on the court this season.

Meet the team: Seniors: Kaci Bachtel is the team’s outside hitter, in the No. 8 jersey.

She has earned: Newcomer of the Year, 2nd Team All District, and Academic All District.

Look for Kaci to be running track and making plays on the softball field.

Her parents are Stacy and John Bachtel.

Outside of school, Kaci babysits and plays Club Volleyball.

When she graduates in 2016, she will go to college to become a therapist.

No. 9, Lauren Cole is the team’s setter, and right side hitter.

She has racked up several honors: Newcomer of the Year, 1st Team Setter, Setter of the Year, and Super Centex Honorable Mention.

This versatile athlete also plays softball and runs track and field.

Sleeping, eating, watching Netflix, spending time with family, and doing community service keep Lauren busy when she is not in school.

Her parents are Karla and Russell Keaton.

Getting a degree in Criminal Justice or a psychology major are in her future, but she will also find time to travel.

Stacy Griffin manages the team. She is also the manager for the basketball and track teams.

She likes to sleep and read her Bible as outside school activates.

Stacy will go on the college after she graduates.

Her parents are Belinda and Ernest Griffin.

Juniors: Wearing the No. 5 jersey is Dameka Shed, middle front.

She also plays basketball, competes in track and is a cheerleader.

She went to State last year in track.

Dameka works and then spends the money she earns when not at school.

Her parents are Cynthia and Christopher Shed.

Dameka will go to college and use her degree to become successful in her chosen career.

Setter Claire Partain dons the No. 6 jersey.

She plans to participate in softball for the Lady Eagles and plays soccer when not in school.

Her parents are Elizabeth and Chris Partain.

Claire will go to college and also do some traveling.

Abby Teer is an outside hitter.

You will see her in the No. 11 jersey.

This athlete also runs track and is a powerlifter.

Abby shares that the team went one round in the playoffs last year.

She sleeps, watches Netflix, and babysits outside of school.

Her parents are Kelly and Mark Teer.

“I love Criminal Minds and Grey’s Anatomy,” Abby reveals.

Becoming a medical sonographer is in her future that will also include getting lots of money.

Club volleyball, swim lessons, and babysitting, keep Cali Gawryszewski busy when not in school.

She is the team’s Libero and wears No. 16.

She is also a varsity cheerleader and on the track team.

Cali lists her accomplishments as going the 1st round in the volleyball playoffs and cheering at the State Football Game.

Tammy and Bryan Gawryszewski are her parents.

Cali plans to graduate from a great college and become successful.

Sophomores: Beth and Ty Henrichs are the parents of No. 1, Katie Henrichs. She plays defensive specialist.

You will also see her on the softball diamond and running track.

Katie plans to graduate college.

Wearing No. 2 on the court is Sarah Richmond, playing left back.

She will also be running track and playing basketball for Fairfield.

Sarah enjoys water sports and watching Netflix.

She does homework when not in school.

Her parents are Kristy and Hally Richmond.

Sarah plans to be successful through college and live a happy life.

Tanna Lide wears No. 10 as she plays left front.

Basketball and track will be two other sports that Tanna will participate in this year.

She likes surfing, hunting and babysitting.

Her parents are Tammy and Billy Lide.

Tanna will go to college and

become successful.

Going to college and becoming a pediatric nurse are in Carrington Roberts’ plans for the future.

Right now, she will assist the team to have a winning season as the middle front, while donning the No. 12 jersey.

Carrington also plans to play basketball.

Babysitting keeps her busy when not in school.

Ren Roberts and Pamela Gieger are Carrington’s parents.

Playing front middle is Blair Harris in the No. 14 jersey.

Blair also plays basketball.

When not in school, Blair babysits, is eating, or sleeping.

Her parents, Lisa and Jimmie Harris, will see her off to college after high school.

Freshman: Aaryn Scires pays middle hitter for the Lady Eagles.

She can be seen in the No. 7 jersey.

Aaryn also plays Club Volleyball.

She will also run track for the Fairfield Eagles.

Aaryn plans to go to college and be successful.

Shetonia and Chris Scires are her parents.

(Photos by Megan Hempel)

Junior Varsity

Freshmen

At Nucor Steel, we know what it means to be a team.

Good luck from our team to yours.

MEXIA BLACK CATS

GROESBECK GOATS

WORTHAM BULLDOGS

FAIRFIELD EAGLES COOLIDGE YELLOW JACKETS

TEAGUE LIONS

FAIRFIELD EAGLES COOLIDGE YELLOW JACKETS

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Flying High Lady Eagles Battle It Out at Weekend Tournament Katie Henrichs

Making an awesome block for Fairfield is No. 12, Carrington Roberts, with an assist from No. 11, Abby Teer, (left) during the Fairfield Volleyball Tournament last weekend.

Sarah Richmond

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Claire Partain PICK UP next week’s edition of the Freestone County Times, featuring the athletes of Teague High School!

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...and The “Times” is there!

Aaryn Scires

Kaci Bachtel

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Bringing the ball back into play with this amazing save is Fairfield Lady Eagle Sarah Richmond, No. 2 (right) during the Fairfield Volleyball Tournament last weekend.

(Photos by Melissa Lee)

Lauren Cole

Tanna Lide

Fairfield Lady Eagles’

Upcoming Games Announced

Aug. 20th - 22th Leon Varsity Tournament Aug. 25th

Abby Teer

Carrington Roberts

Waco University

Aug. 27th & 29th Centerville Tournament Aug. 28th

Rosebud-Lott

Sept. 1st

Athens

Sept. 4th

Canton

Sept. 8th

Westwood

Sept. 11th

Open

Sept. 12th Leon Tournament

Blair Harris

Exclusive Countywide News Coverage

Cali Gawryszewski

Sept. 15th

Ferris

Sept. 18th

Robinson

Adult Overall Winners will receive $50 cash prize Race Day entries, at $20 per person

Entry forms may be found online at www.fairfieldisd.net All proceeds will benefit Fairfield Cross Country teams

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Continued from 1-C Wearing No. 7, Zac Barlow will be on the field as a corner and receiver.

Zac also wears an Eagle baseball uniform, where he has earned Honorable Mention.

He likes hanging with friends and playing Madden.

Lupe and Billy Barlow are his parents.

Zac plans to play college baseball.

No. 15, Akeem Jackson, says, “I don’t get tired.” This will be a big plus on the field for this running back and line backer.

His mother is Michelle Johnson.

Akeem’s goal is to be the best at everything he attempts, which includes basketball.

Safety and receiver are the positions played by Nick Mooneyham, No. 24.

He also participates in baseball, powerlifting, and track.

Nick has earned Academic All District in Baseball and Football and Area in track.

His parents are Kim and Mike Mooneyham.

Nick will become an environmental defense lawyer someday.

“I’m a twin, and the brother of Coach Mooneyham,” Nick shares.

FFA events dominate Cody McQueen’s other activates.

His goal is to be FFA State President.

He is the cornerback and receiver in the No. 25 jersey that will be making spectacular catches this year.

Cody likes to hunt and fish on occasion.

His parents are Shannon and Keith McQueen.

Brandon Amaya will be on the field, wearing the No. 55 as an offensive and defensive player.

This athlete also participates in track and powerlifting.

Outside of school, he enjoys a game of soccer and also spends time working with his dad.

Brandon will attend college when he finishes high school.

His parents are Aiue Amaya and Edgar Amaya.

As a defensive end and left tackle, Arron Pfleeger, No. 60, is sure to keep the other team on their toes.

Arron is also on the tennis team.

He loves swimming when not in school.

Arron’s parents are Lauri Bradley and Ralph Pfleeger.

A degree from Baylor University is in his future plans.

Taking the position of center on the field is Cole Schick, No. 70.

Cole also participated in powerlifting.

He went to State in Cross Examination Debate for two years.

“I love food,” says the future Chemical Engineer/Lawyer.

Fishing and hunting are what

he does when not in school.

Michele and Kevin Schick are his parents.

“I’m the nicest guy you will ever meet from Fairfield, Texas,” says Jalyn Demond Jackson, the defensive lineman in the No. 75 jersey.

His church, friends, and family probably agree since he hangs out with them a lot.

To further prove his statement, Jalyn says that when he makes it to the NFL, he will “give back to the City of Fairfield.”

Look for Jalyn on the basketball court in the spring.

His parents are Dlynn Washington and Erik Jackson.

Tarrance Rischer, Jr. plays defensive tackle, wearing No. 77.

He also goes out for basketball and track.

Hanging out with friends and family, sleeping, and playing video games keep Tarrance busy outside of school.

He says most people call him Junie.

Tarrance loves to tweet and get on Instagram a lot.

His parents are Olympia McElroy and Tarrance Rischer, Sr. Tarrance wants to play college football while acquiring a degree.

No. 79 is on Austin Hale’s jersey.

He plays both offensive and defensive lineman.

Expect to see Austin on the baseball diamond in the spring and running track.

Austin works when not at school.

His parents are Shelly Pfleeger and Corey Hale.

He wants to play sports in college.

Sophomores: Ulises Ramirez is a linebacker. Expect to find him in the No. 28 jersey.

Ulises also participated in powerlifting, track, and baseball.

He works when not in school.

His mother is Rose Rangel.

Ulises’ goal is to play varsity throughout his high school career.

Playing defensive middle linebacker in the No. 81 jersey is Johnn Owens.

He says he loves to hit but hates to be hit.

He can be found working or in church when not in school.

Johnn also participates in basketball and track.

His parents are Flora and Lendell Owens.

His goal for the future?

“Get that money and go to college.”

Freshmen: Kameron Ransom is a very versatile athlete. Not only does he play cornerback and kicker in football in the No. 14 jersey, he also plans on going out for basketball and baseball.

Outside of school, he plays AAU Basketball.

His parents are Daniel Ransom, Kaye Castile and Danny Castile.

His goal is to make it out of

HUDDLE UP

It’s Football Season!

Here’s to a successful season for all the Bi-Stone Teams: Fairfield, Teague, Wortham, Mexia, Groesbeck & Coolidge

Football

August 19, 2015

Building Bridges for Better Health

Season Gearing Up 5K Run/Walk Planned Get Your Tickets Now! The first scrimmages have been played and football season is gearing up for Freestone County high school athletes. Fans are anticipating another exciting year.

Pre-sale tickets for the Teague Lions’ season opener against Lexington are on sale now at the Teague High School office.

This game will be played at Waco ISD Stadium on Thursday, August 27th with kick-off at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students. All tickets at the gate will be $8.

Fairfield Eagle football fans may purchase advance tickets this year at all campuses. Costs are $6 Adult, $4 student. Tickets are $6 for all at the gate on game day.

Wortham Bulldog supporters will shell out $5 for Adult tickets, $3 for Students. All tickets may be purchased at the gate only.

Stalwart fans of the Teague Lion may purchase Reserve Seating for $30, available at the High School office.

Regular admittance is will be $5 for Adults or $3 for Students. These will be sold at the gate only.

Good luck to all the teams this years!

Sign Up & Support Your Team!

Eagles Bleacher Creatures Eagles Bleacher Creature Sign-ups have begun.

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.

Don’t forget: Meet the Teacher night is Thursday, August 20th at Fairfield Elementary and Intermediate school campuses.

Homecoming Weekend

Fairfield Ex-Student Banquet Spread the word, Eagles!

Planning is underway for the Fairfield High School ExStudents Banquet, and ALL FHS alumni are invited. Please mark your calendar for the Homecoming Ex-Student 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 and 1966.

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 (Ivy) Vande Streek, 2144 Barton Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78704.

For questions, call 512-443-2540 or 512-922-5586.

Copperhead Run 5K Benefitting Cross Country Teams Saturday, August 22nd The annual Copperhead 5K Run will take off on August 22nd at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Cross Country Course (behind the softball field).

Adult Overall Winners will receive $50 cash prize. Awards will be given to 1st thru 3rd Place in each 5-year age group.

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.

Entry forms may be found online at www.fairfieldisd.net All proceeds will benefit Fairfield Cross Country teams.

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,

Share Your Home, Change the World

Host An Exchange Student Each year, Youth for Understanding USA (YFU), one of the world’s oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange organizations, sponsors American teens to study abroad, and welcomes nearly 2000 international teenagers to the US to participate in intercultural exchange. Would you consider hosting or serving as a welcome family for one of our carefully selected foreign exchange students this fall? The benefits of hosting a YFU student are as numerous and varied as the families who embrace this life-altering experience.

By opening your home and heart to a student from overseas, you and your family will gain a new global perspective, many memories, and - quite possibly - a new family member for life!

Interested or know someone who’d make a great host family?

Please feel free to contact me, Kylie Neidich, your Area Representative at 903-389-7645 or email katgav3@hotmail.com.

Families around the world trust YFU because of our reputation for quality, high safety standards, and strong support network. YFU has provided study abroad opportunities to more than 250,000 high school students for 60+ years.

These are students who are looking to arrive here for the 2015-2016 school year.

Amalia: 16 year Female from Denmark, Student #: 2015137-003-0037 Sixteen year old Amalia is the perfect balance between sporty and musical. She plays piano and composes the blues, but she also enjoys sports such as running, cycling, and just going tothe gym. Amalia describes herself as active, open, happy, andcreative. One of her main passions is photography; Amalia loves to travel and take pictures and wants to pursue a careeras a photographer or journalist one day.

Henrieke: 15 year Female from Germany, Student #: 2015-149003-0062 Meet Henrieke (15 in February), an open and friendly girl with a

Freestone County Soccer Association Sign Up Dates/locations: August 15 & August 29 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Teague brookshire brothers, mexia mcdonalds, buffalo brookshires

Kasey McGraw, Corsicana Credit Office 903-872-2471  LoneStarAgCredit.com

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.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Donut Shop in Wortham GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN TEAGUE AND MEXIA

"quick, dry wit" who "likes to laugh and joke around" a lot.

Henrieke says her friends and family are very important to her and she enjoys spending equal amounts of time with each. With friends, Henrieke likes to bake, cook, jump on the trampoline, just hang out. Henrieke has also played on a volleyball team since she was a kid and recently took up soccer.

Joaquin: 16 year Male from Chile, Student #: 2015-126003-0033 If you have a family full of kids and a house in a small town, Joaquin is looking for you!

Hailing from Chile at 16 years old, Joaquin describes himself as quiet, kind, responsible, and organized and fond of learning.

His favorite subjects include math and physics, which will work out great in his ambitions to study engineering after completing high school. Joaquin likes computers and playing video games with his friends as well as going to movies and shopping: basically a typical American kid!

Kelvin: 17 year Male from Ghana, Student #: 2015-151003-0007 Kelvin from Ghana is an active 17 year old who is the oldest of four siblings. He is described as friendly, outgoing, gentle, appreciative, determined, and adaptable just to name a few.

His favorite sport is basketball, it keeps him active and fit. His favorite subject is math. Some of Kelvins hobbies are listening to music, computer gaming, drawing, general outdoor activities, reading, traveling, volunteering, and watching movies and sports. Kelvin is family orientated.

Youth For Understanding (YFU) advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities. The global YFU network, consisting of partners in more than 60 different countries, is united by the belief that full cultural immersion is the most effective means to gain the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural, interconnected and competitive global society.

Selected to administer more government and corporate scholarships than any other high school exchange program, YFU has remained a trusted leader of intercultural exchange programs for more than 60 years because of its commitment to safety, reputation for quality, and exceptional support services.

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Eagles Cross Country Fairfield High School has come to expect big things from their Cross Country athletes, as teammates have consistently go on to the final State competition. This year’s thinclads include Front Row (left-right): Kaylee Barret and Paige Allen; Middle Row (l-r): Michelle Rosales, Andrea Jauregi, Morgan Coleman, Martina Martin, Madison Akers, Alexis Rodriguez, Madison Smith and Ashlyn Partain; and Back Row (l-r): Assistant Coach Kristy Sweatman, Noah Van, Britain Bossier, Victoria Donohoo, Kara Doyle, Jen Reed, Abby Chaidez, Slade Harckom and Head Coach Katie Wade. (Photos by Megan Hempel)

Jen Reed

Abby Chaidez

Kara Doyle

Alexis Rodriguez

Headline

Victoria Donohoo

Noah Van

Britain Bossier

Madison Smith

Slade Harckom

Ashlyn Partain

Supporting Your Favorite Teams!

Fairfield | Teague | Wortham Yay, Team!

(Dine In or Carry Out)

903-389-3000

Dick Scott Ford

Roy W. Hill

254-562-3864 | Mexia

Wishing ALL the teams of Freestone County a Winning Season!

www.DickScottFordInc.com

Randy Turner Services

Time for a Touchdown!

903-388-4147 | Teague, Tx

Freestone County Sheriff

We Support Freestone County Football Teams!

The Law Office of

Chad Morgan, P.C. Fairfield | 903-389-3244

DIAMOND

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Trailers

903-389-6342 | Fairfield | diamondhtrailers.com

Go for the Glory!

Chief Deputy Robert Willis & Constable Diana Willis

Fairfield Family Practice

106 N Keechi | 903.389.6112

Don Anderson

Fried Chicken doesn’t get better than this!

(903) 872-2471

Mayor of Fairfield

www.LoneStarAgCredit.com

Kent Trucking & Const.

Supporting the Eagles, Lions & Bulldogs!

We support our local communities.

(903) 389-7497

701 E Milam, Mexia

Go! Fight! Win!

Fairfield, Tx 903-389-YUMM

Texas Westmoreland Coal Co. Jewett, Texas | 903-626-5485

Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc.

Buck Bonner

Supports Freestone County Football

Bill Madding

Sale Every Saturday at Noon | 903-322-4940

Constable Pct. 1

(903) 389-1236

!

es Go Eagl

Chief Environmental Investigator

254-562-3843

FlattStationers Inc.

www.flattstationers.com | Mexia, Tx

THEE HOSPICE Peace + Comfort + Dignity

903-389-9821 | 800-999-5935

H&R Block 420 W. Commerce | Fairfield

903-389-5375

District 9 State Representative

903.389.2100 254-562-0233 Mexia, Tx Support your team!

Paid Political Ad

Freestone County Times “Supporting the Hometown Team!”

903-389-NEWS

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High School

Gridiron Guide THS

FHS

Lions

Eagles

Bulldogs

vs. Lexington

vs. Madisonville

vs. Legacy Prep

Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. - Away

Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. - Away 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Sep 4 vs. Mexia Sep 11 vs. Groesbeck Sep 18 vs. Caldwell Sep 25 vs. Mabank Oct 2 Open Oct 9 vs. Kemp Oct 16 vs. Westwood Oct 23 vs. Malakoff Oct 30 vs. Eustace Nov 6 vs. Elkhart

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Away Home Away Home

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Home Away Home Home Away

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. - Home Sep 4 vs. Cushing Home Sep 11 vs. Life Oak Cliff Away Sep 18 Open Sep 25 vs. Meridian Away Oct 2 vs. Dawson Home Oct 9 vs. Chilton Away Oct 16 vs. Hubbard Home Oct 23 vs. Dallas Gateway Away Oct 30 vs. Italy Away Nov 6 vs. Frost Home

Withrow Furniture Co.

903-389-5774

415 Main St., Teague

Tire and Wrecker Service

Fancy Mums

SAM’S Original Restaurant & Gifts

Armadillo Emporium

(A/C, Heating, Duct Cleaning, Electrical)

(Mums & Garters for Homecoming)

(903) 390-3409

www.withrowfurniture.com

903-389-7267 | Fairfield, Tx Beau Chastain - Agency Manager

Good Luck to Freestone County Football Teams!

Fairfield | 903-389-4125

TEXAS FARM BUREAU

INSURANCE

I-45 & Hwy 27 | Fairfield | 903.389.8879

Carpet Country 1784 Hwy. 84 E. 254-562-7744

Randall’s Go Eagles!!

Barber Shop 903-389-3400 | Fairfield

AUTO / HOME / LIFE

“More Than A Drug Store”

903-389-2541

Ponte’s Diner

Fairfield, Texas

Teague Tactical Supply

839 W. Hwy 84, Teague | 254.739.2551

903.389.4186

Robin L. Cholopisa, D.D.S. 254-562-5347 | 300 N. Sherman | Mexia

903.389.2408 Backing the Eagles to the Playoffs!

LYLE OIL CO.

It’s Football Times!

Funeral Home

Proudly supporting the Wortham Bulldogs!

MG Automotive

Let’s Go Freestone -- Go! Fight! Win!

524 N. Fairway | Fairfield

Tree Services

903-389-6707

Luminant.com

Looking Forward to a Great Football Season!

Big Brown Plant & Mine

903-390-0763

3T Brush Control, LLC

County Judge Linda Grant

903.389.2238 | Fairfield

Winters Oil Partners, L.P.

Shell Lubricants Distributor

200 S. Fairway | Fairfield

(903) 389-3161

309 Main Street | Teague, Texas

254-739-5100|855-605-4549

Fairfield, Tx

Go Team, Go!

SandyLand Equipment 903-389-9993 | 903-879-4121

Go Bulldogs!

Porter Funeral Home Wortham and Mexia locations

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Call 4 Computers (903) 389-6942

Bi-Stone Building Supply

Proudly Supporting Freestone County Football

Eagle Insurance Services

903-389-5357

903.389.2630

Proud Supporter of High School Football

903-879-1623

254-562-5321

1666 W. Hwy 84, Mexia

302 South Fairway, Fairfield, Tx

903-389-3383 | Fairfield

DANNY COCKERELL

H & L Tire Company

Fairfield Farm & Ranch Supply

Fairfield & Teague | 903-389-6206

Laundry & Cleaners

ARE YOU GAME?

254-765-3203

I-45 Coffee Shop

Virginia’s Hospice Hwy 84 & I-45 | Fairfield

475 W. Commerce | Fairfield 903.389.2912

Good Neighbor

Redemption Meat Processing 180 FM 833 | 903-389-9964 redemptionmeats@yahoo.com

AZTEC EXPRESS Lube & Tire, Inc.

All-Star Ford

(903) 389-3239 254-739-2541

Fairfield Eagles!

903-389-4146

E. Hwy 84 - Fairfield, Tx

www.teaguenursingcare.com

backing the

1402 W. Hwy. 84 | Mexia Bus. 254-472-0000 Fax 254-472-0888

(903) 874-4774 | 450 E. Main in Fairfield

Motor Sales Co.

884 Hwy 84 W. | Teague, Tx

Thressa & Phillip Ivy

Rutherford Auto Sales

Cholopisa General Denistry

Supporting Student Athletes

Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair

Griffin-Roughton

Lovin’ the Eagles!

Fairfield | 903-389-8829

CAPPS

VFW Post #5872

DAY BOYS SHOP

Best of Luck to All the County Teams!

Flint 8049 S. Hwy 79, Palestine, Tx

Land and Cattle.

903.389.2543

www.longindustries.us

903-389-7999

903-389-3336|Courthouse Square|Fairfield

111. South Fairway | Fairfield | 903-389-LYLE

Hwy. 84 West | Fairfield

INDUSTRIES INC.

360 W. Commerce St. | Fairfield

“We’re diggin’ the Fairfield Eagles!”

Fairfield, Tx | 903-389-5555

Teague | 254-739-2071

LONG

Farmers State Bank

& Parker Auto Supply

New Home Construction, Remodeling

Memorial Chapel Fairfield | 903-389-3434

“Go Bulldogs!”

50’s Atmosphere

Carrol Lumber Company RD Casey

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Precinct 4

903-389-3869

HOMETOWN PHARxMACY & Gifts

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Clyde Ridge

Ballard Company

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Sep 4 vs. Kaufman Away Sep 11 vs. Palestine Home Sep 18 vs. Robinson Home Sep 25 vs. China Springs Away Oct 2 Open Oct 9 vs. Connally Home Oct 16 vs. Groesbeck Home Oct 23 vs. Rusk Away Oct 30 vs. Mexia Home Nov 6 vs. Lorena Away

WHS

Palestine (903) 729-2241

Rutherford Tree Service Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr.

903-388-4472 | 903-389-3528

NAPA A

910 E. Milam | Mexia

(254) 562-9341

River of Life

Family Worship Center

1201 E. Commerce | Fairfield | 903-389-LIFE Fairfield, Texas

903-389-8686

Complete line of utomotive Parts Hwy 84 at Hwy 75 - Fairfield “Stop by after the game!”

903-389-7766 614 W. US Hwy. 84 | Fairfield, Tx

Chris Martin District Attorney

Freestone County, Tx

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Huge GREAT FINANCE PROGRAM!

SELECTION OF OVER

DOWN PAYMENTS TO FIT EVERY BUDGET!

FINE PRE-OWNED AUTOMOBILES!

903-723-2455  910 W. Palestine Ave., Palestine

!

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

$2 MILLION WORTH OF

SI SE PUEDE!

Thinking of Rain Water Harvesting?

Tank Depot has Harvest Tanks, and Other Containers “One inch of rain, coming off a 1,000 square foot roof, will net 600 gallons of rain water, and the tanks are tax free,” Melinda McGreary (left), Manager of Tank Depot, revealed in an interview with The “Times.”

She is pictured with Chris Stroke, a Tank Depot Engineer.

Tank Depot, the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Business of the Month, distributes rain water harvest, septic, chemical tanks and more.

DAY BOYS SHOP

Carroll Lumber Company 208 S. 5th Avenue, Teague, Texas

24 Hour Road Service

Bus. 254-739-2071 *** Fax 254-739-3549

New Home Construction Kelly Moore Paint - Remodeling

Tank Depot, the largest distributor of Polyethylene tanks, sells directly to the public and to commercial markets.

Products come from Norwesco Tanks (with a location in Fairfield), Bushman Tanks, Poly-Mart Tanks, Chem-Tainer Tanks, Austin Rain Barrels, Austin Water Tanks (fiberglass), Rain Harvesting LTP and Atlantic Ultraviolet.

Tank Depot has partnered with several freight companies to help provide the best possible freight rates for their customers.

Beginning in Pompano Beach, Florida in 1998, Tank Depot now has 8 locations: four in Texas, and one each in California, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.

The Fairfield location opened in May 2014.

Melinda McGreary, who had been a secretary at Fairfield Intermediate School, was offered a position “she could not pass up” in June 2014 and became Tank Depot’s manager.

Melinda is married to Max McGeary, who taught history and coached at Fairfield, and is now a teacher/coach at Leon High School.

The couple has a 17-year-old daughter, Michaela, who is a senior at Leon High.

In addition to being Chamber members, Tank Depot is a contributor of the annual Big T Bash, held this past weekend in Fairfield.

If rain water harvesting is something you are considering, or for any of your other tank needs, Tank Depot is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday.

They are located on at 331 West I-45 in Fairfield, Texas.

Mary McDonald reporting

New & Used, Recaps - Wheels - Wholesale Tires Truck/Car/Farm Minor Mechanic Work

Tree Removal & Planting

After Hours: 254-640-2481

TLT #1 Mexia 254-562-2070

Clint Skinner, Owner carrolllumber@sbcglobal.net

TLT #2 Hwy 84 E. Fairfield 254-203-3401

TLT #3 TLT #4 Hwy 84 Mexia Buffalo 254-562-2811 254-747-3028

Clearing Stump Grinding CALLfor 4 COMPUTERS Corsicana Air Trucks Conditioning Bucket & Operator Rent Visit our NEW location!!

Engine Repair and Rebuilds Auto. and Std. Transmission Rebuilds Hyd. Repair Of All Types Field Service On All Makes of Heavy Equipment.

Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair

P.O. Box 129 - 1402 W. Hwy. 84 Mexia, Texas 76667 Bus. 254-472-0000 Fax 254-472-0888

Andy Day

Melissa Day

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www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 150 head of cattle sold on August 12, 2015 with 27 buyers and 38 sellers.

Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------260-350 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------242-300 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------225-270 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------205-240 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------195-225 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------165-195 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------245-300 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------230-287 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------217-280 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------200-257 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------195-210 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------155-185 Slaughter Slaughter Cows--------------------------------80-117 Slaughter Bulls-------------------------------115-138 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows----------------------------875-2200.00 Pairs------------------------------------1500-3100.00 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.

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No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------275-380 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------265-325 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------250-290 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------220-250 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------205-235 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------190-225 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------265-325 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------230-260 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------220-250 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------210-240 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------190-220 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------185-210 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 142 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice---------------------------2500 to 2900 Young Fair------------------------------2000 to 2500 Aged Pairs------------------------------1650 to 2000 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 1350 to 2350 Sale Every Tuesday

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The June total included 716 permits to drill new oil and gas wells, seven to re–enter existing well bores and 128 for re– completions. Permits issued in June 2015 included 227 oil, 73 gas, 500 oil and gas, 34 injection, two service and 15 other permits.

May Crude Oil Production Texas preliminary May 2015 crude oil production averaged 2,429,347 barrels daily, up from the 2,136,638 barrels daily average of May 2014.

The preliminary Texas crude oil production figure for May 2015 is 75,309,757 barrels, up from 66,235,787 barrels reported during May 2014.

June Oil and Gas Completions In June 2015, operators reported 1,416 oil, 225 gas, 64 injection and five other completions compared to 1,739 oil, 316 gas, 36 injection and eight other completions in June 2014.

Total well completions for 2015 year to date are 11,542 down from 15,828 recorded during the same period in 2014.

Operators reported 536 holes plugged and zero dry holes in June 2015 compared to 52 holes plugged and zero dry holes in June 2014.

May Natural Gas Production Texas oil and gas wells produced 639,101,169 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of gas based upon preliminary production figures for May 2015 up from the May 2014 preliminary gas production total of 617,988,757 Mcf. Texas preliminary May total gas production averaged 20,616,167 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) a day.

Texas production in May 2015 came from 173,197 oil wells and 93,117 gas wells.

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Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 1,320 cattle August 15, 2015 with 236 sellers and 64 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows--------------------------------------98-120 Fat Cows------------------------------------------93-112 Canner Cows-------------------------------------65-100 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-144 Light Bulls--------------------------------------110-138 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------2900-3250 Good Pairs-----------------------------------2400-2825 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1400-1900 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1750-2700 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------325-425 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------325-360 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------265-345 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------245-330 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------225-280 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------210-238 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------190-210 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------310-400 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------275-330 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------230-315 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------210-295 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------205-275 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-235 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------172-205 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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by Jan Fielden

Some cows are more curious than others are and I guess it stands to reason the younger ones are the most curious. They are also more afraid of things. The Yearling Herd has been locked up in the Horse Pasture. When it was time to let them out, The Colonel checked the fences and found that a tree had fallen and broken a top fence line. He didn’t believe the cows could get out but didn’t want to take the chance. The line was down by the creek and up on the hill.

That creek is a wild one and lots of things happen down there. The day he fixed the fence he said the herd followed him everywhere even across the creek and up on the hill. He noticed one time that they weren’t with him and when he came back across the creek, he saw them laying up close to it and in the road he had mowed out. They were in a place where they could see him if he came out and follow him if he got in his truck.

Cutting up the tree that had fallen on the fence, he found that so much dirt had been washed out during the rains that one of the T-Posts was left hanging on the fence line. Replacing the T-Post and cleaning up the area was almost done but he needed some water to drink. He called me and asked me to bring him some.

I was sitting in my truck waiting for him to come back across the creek when I noticed the cows were surrounding my truck and a few of them were deciding they wanted to taste it. I quietly opened the door and yelled, “hey!” The whole herd ran as if their lives depended upon it. We have some quick movers on The Red Oak Ranch!

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Farewell Old Friend One of the hardest things for me is to lose an animal around the Rancho. Having a strong Catholic upbringing has set in my mind that all life is precious and should be preserved at any cost and sometimes that runs afoul of our efforts to keep production costs down.

We recently lost a dear old friend, our livestock guardian dog Blinky. Blinky and Thomas were like lettuce and tomato or chips and salsa, you couldn’t separate them or they would both pine for each other’s companionship. Even up until her death Thomas knew she was old and sick and would come in with her and eat next to her and run off the other animals until she ate her fill.

We will miss her and her little quirks and habits and even though he’s getting old too, Thomas seemed to understand that she was sick and needed some relief and was resigned to the fact that she had to go and guard God’s flock.

We also lost another original animal, Festus the donkey. We got Festus and Ellie Mae at a BLM sale when we first bought our Rancho. They’ve given us fun watching them grow older and plenty of offspring. Folks would ask why we had them since they’re practically worthless and we would tell them that we just enjoyed the sight of them and that was good enough for us! I’m going to miss our pasture visits and his obnoxious braying.

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 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 non-ETGRA 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 will be provided by SWB Youth Foundation. 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!

The Louisiana Meat Goat Association is having its North Louisiana Showdown ABGA show on Saturday, September 12th at the State Fairgrounds, 3701 Hudson Avenue, Shreveport, La. There will be two ABGA shows with LMGA awards being awarded in the second show. There will be four classes added to the second show, Commercial Does, wethers, Any Other Breed Does and Any Other Breed Bucks. The AOB animals must be registered with a breed association. They have a Facebook events notice.

Contact Clifford Hebert by e-mail at dirtroadfarms@live.com or phone 337-370-1673.

The East Texas Goat Raisers Association Youth will be having their Scholarship Fund Fall Show at White’s Memorial Park, 225 White Park Road, Anahuac, Texas on Saturday, November 14th beginning at 8 a.m. This will be a Youth market goat, commercial Doe and commercial Buck show. All ETGRA show rules apply.

The classes are as follows, junior Does will have no adult teeth, Yearling Does will have 1 year adult teeth, Senior Does will have 2 year or more adult teeth. Bucks will be aged and classed the same way. Showmanship will be divided into call pee wee, junior and Please senior age classes. Buckles will be awarded for Grand Market Goat, Grand Commercial Doe, Grand Commercial Buck and all 1st place Showmanship. Entry is $20 per goat, for multiple goats it will be $15 per goat. Showmanship will be $5 entry. For more information OR if you would like to sponsor this event then you can contact Valre Leger via phone: 409-273-4243 or e-mail: izzydum1@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!

That’s all I’ve got for now. Please continue to buy papers or magazines and support their advertisers by shopping for your wares at their stores. Thank ya’ll for your continued support.

If your hear tell of any training stuff or any other events then let me know so I can spread the word. I love to post events benefiting goat breeders associations and youth programs so keep those e-cards and e-letters coming in. Please support your favorite local, area, or national goat breeders associations AND the 4-H and FFA. Call me at 903-388-8528 or e-mail clwyer@ gmail.com if you have any goat gossip. Bye, for now.

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Boner-----------------------------------------------118-126 Boner-----------------------------------------------113-116 Breaker----------------------------------------------92-100 Canner Cows-----------------------------------------85-90 Thin----------------------------------------------------81-84 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 --------------------------136-140 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 --------------------------130-135 Persons Under 18 Must Be Accompanied By Parent Stocker Cows me adjustmentsYoung and Bred corrections as well, since Judy is actually Jody.

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Hunter Safety Course Sept. 12th A Hunter Education Safety Course is being hosted by Freestone County Game Management Association 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.

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.

Concealed Handgun Class Offered in August A Concealed Handgun Class will be hosted by Armadillo Emporium on Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $60 for the course.

Participants will meet at the Armadillo, located on the courthouse square in Fairfield at 101 West Commerce Street, to carpool out the the shooting range. Prepare to leave promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Those taking the course are responsible for bringing their own gun and ammo.

Guns preferred: Revolver 32 or larger, Automatic 380 or larger.

Please bring enough ammo for 50 rounds or one box.

Participants must have prior experience shooting the gun. It is very important to be familiar with the firearm and have at least shot 10 rounds before taking the class. Prior knowledge will make the process easier for each gunman. Those taking the course will be required to shoot targets at 3, 7 and 15 yards.

Water will be provided at shooting range. Lunch will not be provided, so please bring a sack lunch or snacks during the classroom instruction.

Please call Julee Emmons at 214-649-9169 to reserve your place before August 27th.

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Several Fairfield Organizations to Host Community Blookd Drives to Save Lives Did you know that more than 70 percent of Carter BloodCare volunteer donors are first-time donors? Usually, blood donors give for the first time at their place of work or worship or maybe at their high school blood drive. And even when you give the first time, you can save up to three lives with each pint of whole blood. After you give once, we encourage you to invite someone else to join the lifesaving efforts and then come back with them.

If you still want to save lives but may

not be eligible to donate blood yourself, Carter BloodCare suggests considering booking a blood drive. It is a nice way to bring a community together, and may even be hosted in honor of someone that received blood through a trauma or health crisis. Email bookablooddrive@ carterbloodcare.org to start the easy process of setting up a blood drive in your community.

--Freestone Chrysler is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, August 21, at 350 Interstate 45 East on

Freestone Students are Choosing to Attend School Online There are students in Freestone County who are opting to login on the first day of school rather than going to a traditional bricks and mortar school.

Texas Connections Academy is a free virtual public school for students 3rd12th grades. The school is just like a traditional bricks and mortar school.

The only difference is that the students attend from home or wherever they are accessing the school via internet.

Texas Connections Academy is a teacherdirected environment with real, live, local, certified teachers putting together lesson plans, delivering instruction and assigning grades. The school uses the highest quality curriculum and students receive real textbooks and all of their other learning materials (science kits, manipulatives, PE equipment such as jump ropes) at no cost.

Each student is given his/her own learning plan. At the beginning of the year they are tested and based on those results they are given their curriculum.

This allows them to be taught to their own needs and abilities. A student who excels in math can be doing 8th grade work. If they struggle in another subject, then they could be on a 6th grade level in that.

Students participate in clubs, write for the student newspaper, go on field trips

just as they would in a traditional setting.

Since it is a public school, the same requirements exist as far as shot records, vacation days and the students receive a diploma upon graduation. And colleges are receptive to the graduates. Connections Academy graduates have been accepted to many of the nation’s leading colleges and universities. Students are prepared for the rigors of higher education with a college-preparatory curriculum, including many honors and Advanced Placement courses.

This is very different that home schooling.

Rather, this is a homebased learning environment. At Texas Connections Academy, the parents are not the teachers. They are learning coaches.

The parents do not need to purchase the curriculum and come up with the lesson plans. All of that is handled by the teachers at the school.

Students come to Texas Connections Academy for a wide variety of reasons.

Some of the students are actors or athletes who have to travel quite a bit.

Some of the parents have jobs that require a great deal of travel. There are students who have physical disabilities that make it difficult to sit in a classroom for eight hours a day. And there are families who are just looking for a different option.

for October’s Annual Game Management Banquet One of the biggest fundraisers for Freestone County Game Management Association (FCGMA) is their Annual Banquet, slated for Saturday, October 3rd at the VFW Hall in Fairfield, Texas. Numerous gun raffles, door prizes and “food, fun & fellowship” make this a popular community event.

Cost is $25 per person, and includes membership, a meal and a raffle ticket for the gun drawing.

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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--Fairfield Masonic Lodge #103 and Fairfield Fire Department are hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 22, on the square between the Masonic Lodge and the Courthouse on the Carter BloodCare bus.

--East Texas Medical Center is hosting a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, August 26, at 764 W. Commerce St. on the Carter BloodCare bus.

For more information or to schedule an appointment time for either upcoming blood drive, contact Clinton McCoy at (254) 366-9822.

This August, Carter BloodCare and Fox Sports Southwest are teaming up to give Carter BloodCare donors the chance to win ticket packs for their favorite hometown pro-sports teams. Give a pint of ‘life’ and visit carterbloodcare.org for more information.

It is a good idea to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water at least an hour before giving blood. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, feel well on the day of donation, and present a government-issued photo ID each time they give blood.

Potential blood donors may volunteer beginning at age 16 with parental consent; 17-year-olds may give independently and there is no upper age limit for donating blood. For more information on donor eligibility and to make an appointment, call 1-800-3662834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.

Carter BloodCare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that operates on behalf of patients in 50-plus Texas counties. With volunteer blood donors, Carter BloodCare is the primary provider of blood and transfusion services to more than 150 hospitals and healthcare facilities in North, Central and East Texas.

The blood center is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, accredited by AABB and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

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--Public Notice Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate The Fairfield Hospital District will hold a public meeting at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 3rd in ETMC-Fairfield conference room in Fairfield, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Hospital District budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting may not exceed the proposed rate shown below. $ 0.047139/$100 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations) Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s Budget Maintenance and operations $11.02 increase or .000014 % increase Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value

Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year Total appraised $1,716,374,612 $1,716,033,880 value of all property Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $0.050910.

Fund Balance The following estimated balance will remain at the end of current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by corresponding debt obligations.

Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance $ $1,557,900.00 _________________________________________________________

August 19, 2015

Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Fairfield ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Starting on August 1, 2015, FISD will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits.

Applications also are available at each school campus and the FISD Administration Office | 615 Post Oak Road | Fairfield, Texas 75840. Applications may also be completed and submitted online – www. fisdnutrition.com.

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Continued from 4-D Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reducedprice meal benefits: Income 1.

Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or Automatic Eligibility 2.

Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant 3.

Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster 4.

Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start Income Eligibility For those households that qualify for free or reducedprice meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application and return it to Crystal Thill, Child Nutrition Director | 615 Post Oak Road | Fairfield, Texas 75840. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: 1.

Names of all household members 2.

Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3.

Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number” 4.

Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

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Crystal Thill, Child Nutrition (866) 632-9992 to request Director | 615 Post Oak Road | the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the Fairfield, Texas 75840. information requested in the Applications may be submitted form. Send your completed anytime during the school year. complaint form or letter to us The information households by mail at U.S. Department Agriculture, Director, -APARTMENTSprovide on the application of will be used for the purpose Office of Adjudication, 1400 of determining eligibility. Independence Avenue, S.W., Applications may also be Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, verified by the school officials by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at any time during the school at program.intake@usda.gov. Angel Oaks One Apartments, Individuals who are deaf, hard 333 Williford Street, Fairfield, year.

Erin Thornton of hearing or have speech Texas, $385 or less, must 903-644-1937 disabilities may contact USDA be at least 55 years old. Call Determining Eligibility Under the provisions of the through the Federal Relay Cynthia Shed 903-389-4006 free and reduced-price meal Service at (800) 877-8339; M,W,F 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. policy, Crystal Thill, Child or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). ________________________ Nutrition Director, will review USDA is an equal opportunity applications and determine provider and employer. eligibility.

Households or ________________________ guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Mr. Rick Edwards, Superintendent Deb Manahan Bodie Emmons | 615 Post Oak Road | Fairfield, 903-879-2441 (Cell) 254-717-4174 Texas 75840 | (903) 3892532.

HOMES

Oak Tree Realty 316 W. Hwy 84 • Fairfield

TEAGUE HOUSING AUTHORITY has apartments available for those who qualify. Applications may be picked up at 205 S. 5th in Teague, or call 254/739-2011 to have one mailed to you.

These apartments are for elderly/handicapped, disabled, family and/or singles. All are welcome to apply.

USDA & HUD

Equal Housing Opportunity

USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

HOMES

903-389-5263

Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines.

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

LOTS COMMERCIAL

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

#515 #285

$8,000

#2080

$15,000 $255,000 #717 $60,000 #8058 $60,000 #220 $60,000 #1604 $150,000

The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and Photos available at http://www.landsoftexas.com/member/8956 applicants for employment Platinum on the bases of race, color, Member national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, -MOBILE HOME FOR RENTpolitical beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s Categorical or Program income is derived from any 3-Bedroom trailer will be Eligibility FISD is working with local public assistance program, or available for rent now. No agencies to identify all children protected genetic information pets. 903-389-6368 or 903who are categorically and in employment or in any 915-0107 program eligible. FISD will program or activity conducted ________________________ notify the households of these or funded by the Department. children that they do not need (Not all prohibited bases will -LAND FOR SALEto complete an application. apply to all programs and/ Any household that does not or employment activities.) receive a letter and feels it If you wish to file a Civil should have should contact Rights program complaint of Crystal Thill, Child Nutrition discrimination, complete the Land for Sale 16.2 acres, Director | 615 Post Oak Road | USDA Program Discrimination corner of Highway 84 and Complaint Form, found online County Road 301, $75,000.

Fairfield, Texas 75840. at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ 936-537-0754 Any household that wishes to complaint_filing_cust.html, ________________________ This home would contact make an idealorbed breakfast. pavedorsidewalk at &any USDAA brick office, call and steps lead from the curb to the decline benefits should

903-389-LAND

New Listing:

entertaining!! with electricity. house.

front porch making for easy entry to the majestic home built on top of a small hill. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll find a grand balcony staircase--actually two staircases! One staircase originating from the entry and the other from just outside of the kitchen, that meet on a common landing and combine to form one staircase to the second floor. Exterior balcony access from the second floor gives you a birds-eye view of the neighborhood. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and two baths. The large kitchen has been elegantly remodeled with custom cabinetry & granite countertops. The parlor has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and full wall of bookshelves surrounding the window. The living room is open to the formal dining. A stately bedroom with fireplace and sitting area is on the main floor. The large side & back yards create a great setting for receptions or family celebrations. There is also a living space, office, & half bath in the detached 2 car garage. You’ll be reminded of yester year but with the comfort of modern conveniences when you view this home.

10,000

$ REDUCED

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 LCR 377, Lake Mexia, 10.63 acres, Perfect Home Site, Utilities........$41,457 Formerly Queens BBQ, DT Mexia, Equip Incl..........REDUCED....$189,000 902 Greenleaf, Mexia 3/2/2, workshop, carport, remodeled, nice yard.REDUCED...$169,900 814 Crestline, 3/2 vaulted ceilings, workshop, extras........FOR LEASE 302 S 2nd, Wortham, 3/2, CH/A, updated.CONTRACT PENDING..$84,500 917 E Tyler 3/2/2, 2 lvg, nice backyard........REDUCED..........$104,500 930 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 200+ Acres Needed for Buyer............................................................CALL US 100 N. 3rd, Teague, Metal Shop Building, Office Space..REDUCED...$49,500 Former Dairy Queen on Milam, Mexia, some equipment.....................$125,000 Former Dairy Queen on Milam, Mexia, some equipment.............FOR LEASE

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

1½ ACRES IN available #2080

DEW. Utilit

20 acre home RICHLAN #1450

HOMES

3B/2.5B BRICK W/FP ON 5 ACRES, 2 BLDGS FOR SHOP/BARN #895 $185,000.00 3B/2B BRICK W/SHOP COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE ON 3 ACRES TEAGUE #2090 $80,000.00 3B/1.5B BRICK HOME ON 2 LGR LOTS ON HEATHER ST. #2165 $65,000.00 3B/3B LOG HOME W 2FP OPEN LlV/DIN/KIT , UNIQUE VANITIES, LRG CLOSETS TIN CEILINGS, ON 18 ACRES WITH LOTS OF TREES $375,000.00 3B/2.5B BRICK W FP, LARGE MASTER SUITE, LIFETIME DECK GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING SEPARATES MOTHER-IN-LAW HOUSE, 5 STALL BARN W/TACK RM, FEED RM AND WASH RM, RIDING ARENA, EXTRA PENS ON 20 ACRES $450,000.00 3B/2B DW W/2 LIV AREAS, LG FR PORCH, CP, 2200sf BARN ON 10 AC. #560 $115,000.00 BEAUTIFUL FRAME HOME W/HISTORICAL MARKER ON REUNION SOLD #1201 2B/1B FRAME HOME ON CORNER LOT IN TEAGUE #1601B $45,000.00 2B/1B FRAME ON S 9TH TEAGUE - GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY #1601A $39,000.00 2B/1B FRAME W/LOTS OF CHARM ON LRG LOT IN TEAGUE #1851

ACREAGE

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20 ACRES IN BUTLER AREA - WOODED - GREAT FOR RECREATION #1533 $62,070.00 175 Talford 10 ACRE TRACTS ON N HWY 75 AND FM 833 #1401

LOTS

Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subjected to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

NEW LISTING AT RED LAKE - LOT ON EAST SIDE #111 REDUCED! Fairfield- 3/2/2 Brick home built in 1985, 1820 sq.ft. per FCAD, gorgeous kitchen remodel with BOATHOUSE #1212steel $26,500.00 new hickory cabinets, granite, huge islandWITH that seats 8, wbfp, stainless appliances, cathedral ceiling in living room, engineered hardwood flooring and ceramic tile, second +/-1.613 acre 2 LOTS IN WEST MAIL garage/workshop, PLACE ADDITION #1230

COMMERCIAL 590 Fount Kirby St. 1.5 ACRES ON HWY 75 IN DEW #2080 $199,000

3/2/2 brick home features a beautifully remodeled island kitchen with hickory cabinets, granite countertops with tile backsplash, brand new stainess steel appliances, engineered hardwood flooring, and recessed & track lighting. The split-level island seats eight and the kitchen is open to the living room with cathedral ceiling and wbfp. Two bedrooms share a hall bath with tub/shower combo. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets—one bedroom with two walk-ins. The master suite is located across the living room. It has a large bathroom with dual sink vanity and a tub/shower combo, and a huge walk-in closet. A covered back porch, 2nd garage/workshop, sidewalks in the front & back yards, and a paved driveway finish out this amazing home.

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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August 19, 2015

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Bookkeeper. Classify and record financial data for truck stop/convenience store/ restaurant. Mail res to 775  Hwy 179, Teague, TX 75860  Attn: Haider Momin. Job in Teague, TX. Refer to Ad#SK. ________________________

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BUFFALO ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Hi volume Accounts Payable.

Corporate exp much preferred.

MS Ofc(& Excel) a must.

Flex schedule. Some paid overtime SAP, ERP or equivalent software a real plus. Send resume: Employ@brelsfordpersonnel.com

-HELP WANTED-

-HELP WANTED-

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION TECH II Job Requisition #102453 $2194.33 – $3362.16monthly Closing Date: Open Until Filled One (1) year experience in engineering

support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipmentoperation, transportation-related or roadway maintenance work. Performs routine work related to transportation activities such as skilled roadway maintenance and repair, equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping public during emergency situations. Valid Driver’s License Required Work Location: Freestone Co. Maint. Office 340 US 84 West Fairfield, TX 75840 Apply Online at: www.txdot.gov A State of Texas application must be completed

903-389-NEWS ...travels fast!

For additional information call 979/778-9673 or visit our website at www.txdot.gov AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT HAS AN OPENING FOR A LADLE CRANE OPERATOR Nucor Steel is accepting resumes for an experienced Ladle Crane Operator for its Jewett, Texas location. The Ladle Crane Operator is a position in production with the primary responsibilities including, but not limited to, safely transporting ladles, empty and full of liquid steel, from station to station to carry out the melting and casting process. The qualified candidate should possess the following:

•3 + years previous crane experience.

•Strong commitment to safety in all job aspects.

•Prefer prior experience in a steel mill environment, especially in the melting and casting processes.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume via email to nstx.jobs@nucor.com or fax to 903.626.6289.

Resumes will be accepted through 8/21/2015. No phone calls please.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vet and Drug Free Workplace

-LIVESTOCK-

-PASTURE 4 Lease-

-GARAGE SALES-

BJ’s Poultry offers baby chicks, baby ducks, and vegetables that are in season.

Call 903-389-6838 _________________________

Wanted: Pasture Land to Lease. Will pay $20+/acre.

903-388-1679 ________________________

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. _________________________

-MISC. SERVICES-

Campbell Painting & Remodeling Interior / Exterior painting Drywall repairs Custom finishes Free estimates Based in Fairfield 903-724-5613 _________________________

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Hunting, Fishing Licenses Now on Sale Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-todate fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31.

Every year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues about 2.5 million hunting and fishing licenses through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 50 state parks and at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD website at www.tpwd. texas.gov/buy or by phone at 1-800-895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through

Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that here is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction but multiple items can be purchased during a single transaction occasion for the $5 fee. The online transaction system is available 24/7. For online and phone orders, a physical license will be mailed within three business days. During that time period, a transaction receipt will be provided via email that will be sufficient proof of hunting license that can be used for dove hunting, though it will not be allowed for the take of fish or wildlife that require a tag.

Hunting and fishing regulations for the new season can be found in the 2015-2016 Outdoor

-HAY FOR SALE-

200 BALES OF PREMIUM FERTILIZED COASTAL HAY

FOR SALE $50 EACH FOB in Fairfield

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903-389-3719

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Annual, available in booklet form at license retailers and digitally online at www.outdoorannual. com. Hunters and anglers can also download the free 2015-2016 Outdoor Annual mobile app on their Apple or Android devices.

Mandatory Hunter Education Certification In addition to a hunting license, anyone born after Sept. 1, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education training course or purchase a one-time deferral good for one license year in order to hunt legally in Texas.

The certification is valid for life and is honored in all other states and provinces. Last year, TPWD certified a record 72,000 hunter education students, yet Texas game wardens still issued more than 3,400 citations and warnings last fall for hunters not meeting hunter education certification requirements.

Getting certified has never been more convenient. Hunters who need hunter education certification have several expanded contemporary options including a streamlined, one-day basic course and an option for anyone 17 years of age or older to take the hunting safety training completely online. A combination online home study and 4 to 5 hour skills field day course is also offered. More information on hunter education certification is available online at www.tpwd. texas.gov/huntered .

Lifetime Licenses Lifetime Licenses Hunters and anglers can also take care of their licensing requirements for life with the purchase of a $1,800 Lifetime Super Combo, or they can enter for the chance to win a lifetime license through the department’s Lifetime License Drawing.

Entries for the drawing cost $5 each and may be purchased at license retailers, by phone or online at www.tpwd.texas.gov/ licensedraw .There is no limit on the number of entries that may be purchased. Winners will be drawn on Dec. 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. If you enter by Dec. 27, 2015, you will be eligible for both drawings.