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Little Policeman, Big Contribution Young Boy Donates to Teague PD

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onorary Junior Policeman Case Williams of Teague has accomplished big things for his local police department this summer.

Concerned by news reports of violence against police officers, four-year old Case, the son of Jamie West, wanted to do something to show his support for the men and women in blue.

With a little help from grandmother, Debbie Sanoja, owner of the Cubs Den in downtown Teague, Case began selling lemonade and snow cones to raise money for the police department.

To date, Case has raised $2,500, which he officially presented to Chief of Police Dan Ramsey and Mayor Earnest Pack at the August 15th Council meeting.

Case had only one request, that the money be used to purchase a narcotics dog that would help keep his new friends in uniform safe.

Chief Ramsey shared that the Department is currently looking at three female Labradors to fill the position. Junior Officer Case will have the honor of naming the City’s new K-9 officer.

“That is remarkable!” exclaimed Alderman Chris Nickelberry.

Raising $2,500 selling lemonade is 4-year-old Case Williams. Extending a hand to the huge “I want to thank his parents and grandparents, too. That is philanthropist is Teague Mayor Earnest Pack (right) as he officially accepts a check on behalf of touching.”

Teague Police Department, along with Chief Dan Ramsey (left). (Photo by Megan Hempel) “Thank you once again, little Case!”

Cook-off & More Fairfield Market Days August 26-28

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ots to do this weekend at Fairfield Market Days -with a BBQ Cook-off, a Sewing Class and a FREE Community Lunch, in addition to the usual shopping opportunities.

Offering such things as Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Bling, Clothing, Food, Furniture, Antiques, Fresh Produce, Tools, Toys and more; Market Days is held each month at the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds in Fairfield, Texas.

Held August 26-28, 2016, vendors will open their booths from 12 noon – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The annual BBQ Cook-off, hosted by Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, will get started at midnight on Friday, August 26th. Teams will be cooking up Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken and Cook’s Choice.

Entries will be turned in on Saturday morning with judging at 9:45 for Cook’s Choice, 10:15 for Beef Brisket, 11:00 for Pork Ribs and 11:45 for Chicken.

For BBQ Cook-off details, contact Felicia at 214-6686601.

Meanwhile, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27th, a Sewing Class will get started in the Green Barn (Civic Center). Participants will be making Ghost Mug Rugs (suitable for coffee mugs and cookies).

The FREE class will last through 2:00 p.m.

Those attending should bring their

own sewing machine and some white thread.

Mug Rug kits will be available for purchase ($15).

Contact Debra at 469-2459680 for more information about the Sewing Class.

Beginning at 12:30 p.m.,

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Calendar Write-in Candidate Enters Fairfield Pct. 3 Commissioner Race

Lunch & Learn: Pokèmon Go August 26 - noon-1pm Conference Center RSVP to Chamber at 903-389-5792

Inside Four Sections Classifieds...........Pages 5 & 6-D Viewpoints.................Page 2-B Livestock Reports.......Page 3-D Obituaries..................Page 3-B Real Estate.................Page 5-D

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n unusual election year has just gotten interesting, with yet another local race in play as a write-in candidate files with the Freestone County Judge’s office this week.

Cooper Daniel announced his candidacy as a write-in for County Commissioner – Precinct 3.

“This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while,” says Daniel.

According to Daniel, he did not run initially because incumbent Bodie Emmons is “a friend and neighbor.”

As with many of the local candidates this year, Emmons faced three challengers during the Republican primaries. The

race went into a run-off, with Emmons ultimately losing to Michael Daniels by 67 votes.

With this new development, voters living in Precinct 3 will be asked, once again, to chose a new County Commissioner – Republican Michael Daniels or Write-In Candidate Cooper Daniel.

Karen Leidy reporting.

FISD Superintendent Resigns Under Vague Circumstance C

iting personal reasons, Richard A. Edwards has announced his resignation as Superintendent of Schools for the Fairfield Independent School District.

An Agreement has been reached which allows Mr. Edwards the ability to pursue other interests and permits the Board to pursue hiring another Superintendent.

The Board and Mr. Edwards have entered into the Agreement believing it is in their respective best interests and in the best interests of the District.

On behalf of the entire District, the Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Edwards for his efforts while serving as Superintendent of this great school district and its wonderful students, staff, parents and

administrators, and for the many achievements and accomplishments of the entire District team during Mr. Edwards’s tenure as Superintendent.

Mr. Edwards thanks the present and past Board of Trustees for providing him with the opportunity to serve in the Fairfield Independent School District.

A school district is measured by the commitment of the Board, staff and community to its children and their achievement. This District is indeed so committed.

Mr. Edwards would like to express his heartfelt appreciation to the staff and community for their support of the District’s programs and services during his term as Superintendent.

Success requires hard work, dedication, leadership and

vision. The Board and Mr. Edwards wish to acknowledge and recognize the teachers, principals, administrators, staff, students, parents and patrons who have all contributed to the District’s success.

The Board extends its best wishes to Mr. Edwards in his future endeavors.

On its part, the Board will soon begin its search for a new Superintendent as not to disrupt the District’s operations.

Assistant Superintendent, Melissa Cox, will be serving as Interim until a new superintendent is hired.

Though Freestone County Times reached out to several board members, none were Having a little fun on Meet the Teacher Night, at liberty to give any more Dew Superintendent Darrell Evans strikes a serious pose with details than were part of this the Coaching staff, Tanetta Coleman and Genea Cannon. See official press release. page 6-A for countywide coverage of back-to-school events.

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Freestone County 4-H Students

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WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR FREESTONE COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3 I would like to announce my candidacy as a write-in for County Commissioner of Precinct 3. I am a 2004 graduate of Fairfield High School, married to Lizzie Daniel of Teague, and together we have two beautiful girls. Being born and raised in Fairfield, I understand that Freestone County needs conservative leaders with fiscal responsibility. Growing up in a family run oilfield construction business has given me years of roadwork experience, business management skills, and has taught me to be financially responsible. I believe these qualities make me the more qualified candidate for our precinct.

My hope is that future generations grow to love Freestone County as much as I do. I feel the only way for this to be achieved is with experienced leaders with conservative values.

I understand the importance of being a reachable commissioner;therefore, I welcome all questions and conversations.

I can be reached at (903) 879-1886, cooperdaniel101@gmail.com, and on Facebook at http://www.fb.com/cooperdaniel101.

I appreciate your support and ask for your help spreading the word.

It was a full house at this year’s Freestone County 4-H Awards Banquet, which include a potluck meal, a cake auction and a dance. The awards ceremony was presided over by members of the student council.

Outstanding Adult Leader Award For the past several years JENNIFER DANIEL has been the leader and coach for Food Challenge, Food Show and most recently Ag Product ID. Jennifer stepped up and offered these practices for 4-H members interested in the food and nutrition contests.

She provides the location, supplies and the time commitment needed to make these teams successful. Her success in this area is proven by the large number of kids that participate in the food challenge from Freestone County.

“We want to thank you, Jennifer, for all your hard work and dedication to this program,” said presenter Kade Kimball.

Friend of 4-H Award “There are three levels of support or contribution in the 4-H program,” said Rachel Lewis. “The County Agent - in a directing role; the Adult Leaders, who serve as the driving force behind it all; and Community Support.”

“Many businesses in the area donate time and money to the youth in 4-H,” continued Lewis. “Without their efforts, our program not be near as big or successful. They are truly of Friends of 4-H and show that by continuously supporting 4-H events.”

This year’s recipient of the Friends of 4-H award is GRANT HOLMES. Being a past Freestone County 4-H member as well, Grant Holmes has been willing to help with livestock judging, clipping animals, judging recordbooks, judging contests and sitting on committees for us whenever needed. Grant is always willing to help 4-H members in any way and his Landscaping business Holmes Landscaping donated a tree to Wortham 4H for One Day 4-H. Recognition of Club Managers “The Freestone County 4-H program is highly dependent upon its club managers,” said Morgan Jackson. “These leaders provide the backbone for each and every club, and 4-H would like to honor our club leaders.” They are: --Butler Beavers 4-H Club – Opal Oliver --Dew 4-H Club – Julie Jordan and Lisa Webb --Eagle Country 4-H Club – Mickiel Clifton & Melissa Benner --Fairfield 4-H Club – Deanna Emmons & Maggie Bonds

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--Freestone Community 4-H Club – Christi Kimball --Wortham 4-H Club —April Kofnovec & Mandy Henderson Also recognized were project area leaders and coaches: --Food Challenge and Food Show-Jennifer Daniel --Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard-Laura Craddick --Council Advisor-Michelle Atkeisson Record Book Awards Record Books are judged at the county and those that advance are judged at the district level.

“Record Books are very tedious and require a lot of effort,” said Peyton Daniel.

Completing Record Books this year include: --Rachel Lewis of Fairfield 4-H - Ag Sciences category.

--JW Kofnovec of Wortham 4-H - Beef category.

--Cole Coufal of Fairfield 4-H - Swine category.

--Monty Morgan of Freestone Community 4-H Goat category (Placed 2nd place at District) --Cooper Craddick of Fairfield 4-H - Clothing & Textiles category (Placed 1st place at District) District Awards --District Food Challenge 6th place, junior team “Fruit Ninjas” - Mattie Hagen, Cooper Craddick, Eden Daniel, Avi Hughes and Rachel Lewis.

--District Food Show 5th Place, Senior Grains Peyton Daniel --District Fashion Show 5th Place, Jr BuyingEveryday Living - Cooper Craddick --District Fashion Show 1st place, Jr BuyingDressy - Abigail Gallegos --District Fashion Show 3rd place, Jr BuyingSpecial Interest - Hannah Bosley --District Fashion Storyboard 1st place, Junior Jewelry - Cooper Craddick --District Photography, 3 blue and 5 red ribbons - Monty Morgan --District Plant ID 2nd place, Intermediate

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Sheriff’s Report

By Sheriff Don Anderson Fairfield EMS out to local business, report of man disoriented and unresponsive, transported to ER. Donie Fire out to smoldering tree near a large hay field.

Deputies, Teague PD and Troopers join with Mexia PD in looking for suspects believed to have stolen a TV from Mexia business.

Vehicle located in Teague, suspects taken into custody, ongoing investigation into whereabouts of stolen TV. Troopers respond to report of a vehicle crashing through fence, one arrest made.

Teague PD investigates open door at storage building.

Motorist stops to check on man lying on the side of a county road, gives ride back to vehicle that apparently ran out of gas, concerned that subject may have had a bit too much to drink. Deputies respond, confirm suspicions, subject to jail.

Deputies, Troopers, Dew Fire and Fairfield EMS to one vehicle roll over on interstate, driver unconscious and taken to ER for treatment.

Motorist hits road debris on interstate, radiator smashed.

Deputy on scene till wrecker arrives.

Cow out in creek near some power lines.

Deputy searches for car reported to be traveling at 10 mph on interstate.

Don Teague PDAnderson investigates report of unusual sounds coming from caller’s back Don Anderson yard.

Motorist calls to report car behind him on interstate spun out into the median, shot back across roadway and now in the bushes on the other side of the road. Troopers, Dew Fire and Fairfield EMS respond, no injuries reported.

Deputy takes report of possible prescription drug theft.

Caller reports suspicious vehicle parked in the woods near a driveway, Deputies make contact and discover subject wanted out of another county.

Park Ranger assists boater with dead battery make it back to shore.

Deputy transports one from Dallas County Jail to Freestone County on local warrants.

911 caller reports heard transformer blow out near school, Fairfield PD responds to investigate.

Tree down on road in Precinct 1, Commissioner notified.

Deputy takes report of stolen boat and trailer.

Teague Fire responds to report of tree and power lines on fire. Fire out upon arrival, Electric company notified.

Caller reports black BMW speeding down the interstate near north county line, notified adjoining county to be on the

Fire-EMS-Police Invited to Earn Bragging Rights

BBQ Competition The First Annual Fire-EMS-Police Bar-B-Que Competition will be held during Teague’s Parkest this year.

Sponsored by the Teague Chamber of Commerce, the competition will be held Saturday, October 29th.

The event is open to all emergency service providers within driving distance.

The four categories in the cook-off are Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork Ribs and Cook’s Choice.

Entry is $80; “Jackpot Beans” are $5.

First place teams in all four events will receive super-sized trophies and bragging rights for a full year, at which time they will have to compete to defend their titles.

Cahs prizes and “better luck next time” trophies will be awarded to Second and Third place teams.

RV sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, contact Steve Massey at 903-3886511 or 254-739-2141.

Entry fees may be sent to: Teague Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 484, Teague, Texas 75860.

Annual SOVFD Fish Fry Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Fish Fry on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Plates are $8.00 per adult

and $4.00 for children under the age of 12.

For more information, contact the Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department.

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Herd of goats spotted loose on Farm to Market road, owner identified and contacted.

Wortham PD investigates report of vandalism to residence front porch, determines bad weather to be the most likely cause.

Teague Animal Control nabs loose dog threatening residents in front yard.

Deputy transports subject to mental facility in Dallas for diagnosis and treatment.

Deputies dispatched to neighborhood on report of possible runaway, juvenile located and returned to parents.

Troopers, Fairfield Fire and EMS respond to one vehicle hydroplaned off the interstate, no injuries.

Fairfield EMS transports resident of Boyd Unit to ER, subject fell and hit head.

Female out mowing yard collapses, Teague EMS transports to ER for evaluation.

Teague PD arrests subject Driving without a License, subject had multiple charges for same thing. Arrests another same day for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle.

Dispatch receives call of possible vandalism to callers vehicle, Deputies arrive at location and discovery several items reported stolen. Suspect in thefts arrested.

Deputies investigate storage unit break-in near Richland Chambers Lake.

Wortham railroad crossing arms malfunctioning, Railroad Company notified, service man enroute.

Troopers and Deputies to minor two vehicle wreck on interstate, drivers engaged

in verbal argument on scene, order restored.

Teague PD responds to commercial burglary alarm, discover delivery man making deliveries to business, delivery man apologizes but says owner won’t provide correct code, sets off alarm every week, what else can he do?

Deputies investigates report of stolen farm equipment.

Deputies respond to domestic disturbance, one taken into custody and transported to jail.

Deputies take loud music call, advise party-goers to keep it down, be respectful of neighbors.

Trailer tire comes apart out on Hwy 84 west, metal fender blown free into roadway, Deputy rounds the curve and runs smack into it. Fender lodged under patrol unit, local tow service assists by lifting front end of patrol car off the offending fender. No serious damage detected.

Busy weekend on interstate due to weather. Troopers, Deputies, Fire and EMS all running north and south tending to major and minor wrecks. Please pay attention on the roadways. One day we will all have a car that drives itself, major work is being done in this field as we speak, but we are not there yet. Too often we take for granted the attention and skills that are needed to be a safe driver. Texting, internet surfing, eating, and other such activities while operating a vehicle are a sure way to have an unscheduled meeting with the Troopers, Deputies, Fire and EMS personnel of our county.

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Continued from 1-A everyone is invited to take a break for the FREE BBQ Lunch, served at the Conference Center. On the menu will be the winning entries from the Cook-off.

Admission to Fairfield Market Days is free. Indoor and Outdoor shopping is available.

Vendor inquires for Market Days are always welcome.

Call 903-388-9845, 903-3892633, or send an email to cedarcmc@hotmail.com Applications along with Rules & Regulations may be found on the City of Fairfield’s website at www.fairfieldtexas. com (Click on Market Day in the top right corner of the web page).

RV hookups are available.

All vendors are expected to stay until closing.

Coming up next month, there will be TWO Markets in September.

First, a special Market Days will be held September 9-11 as the Texas State Coon Hunters return (the same day as the 19th annual Show of Wheels and Fairfield Citywide Garage Sale).

Second, the regularly scheduled Market Days will be September 23-25.

Mark your calendars for Fairfield Market Days in 2016.

Upcoming dates are September 9-11, September 23-25, October 21-23, November 18-20 and December 16-18.

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Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, Aug. 15 10:30 AM-Officer Frasier and Chief Bulger assist Funeral escort.

5:24 PM-Officer Frasier on criminal trespass warning.

7:36 PM-Officer Markham on suspicious vehicle.

9:59 PM-Officer Weinmann on open door.

10:16 PM-Officer Markham and Weinmann on vehicle in ditch.

10:38 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious vehicle, driver arrested for possession of drugs.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 12:30 AM-Officer Markham on suspicious person.

11:16 AM-Officer Frasier on suspicious vehicle.

12:09 PM-Officer Frasier on hold up alarm, was hit by accident.

6:40 PM-Officer Markham on two neighbors having problems, all was worked out.

10:03 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of stolen vehicle, was not stolen, was taken as a disciplinary purpose.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 10:01 AM-Officer Palacios on minor wreck.

10:22 AM-Officer Palacios, Sgt. Utsey and Chief Bulger assist on funeral escort.

3:40 PM-Officer Palacios on minor wreck.

3:59 PM-Officer Palacios on report of reckless driver.

5:17 PM-Officer Palacios assist EMS on medical emergency.

10:52 PM-Officer Gallegos on medical emergency.

Thursday, Aug. 18 1:01 AM-Officer Gallegos and Alexander on business alarm going off.

3:30 AM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off.

8:36 AM-Officer Palacios on loose dog causing problems.

4:30 PM-Officer Palacios to PD to meet a complainant.

7:16 PM-Officer Gallegos on reported possible break in.

8:45 PM-Officer Alexander on minor wreck.

10:39 PM-Officer Gallegos and Alexander on report of vehicle taken by force in parking lot.

Friday, Aug. 19 5:15 AM-Officer Gallegos on business alarm going off.

8:12 AM-Officer Frasier on report of possible break in on an vacant house, all was ok.

4:48 PM-Officer Frasier on reported suspicious person.

8:46 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious vehicles at closed business.

10:18 PM-Officer Markham on alarm going off.

11:16 PM-Officer Markham on suspicious vehicle.

Saturday, Aug. 20 9:04 AM-Officer Frasier on possible drunk driver, located vehicle and driver just sleepy.

10:39 AM-Officer Frasier on verbal disturbance.

5:40 PM-Officer Markham on alarm going off.

6:04 PM-Officer Markham on report of verbal disturbance, was unable to locate the subjects.

9:40 PM-Officer Weinmann on alarm going off, was accidently set off.

Sunday, Aug. 21 4:07 AM-Officer Weinmann and Markham on reported disturbance in motel room, parties separated for night.

3:41 PM-Officer Frasier on report of verbal disturbance at gas station, subjects gone when officer arrived.

8:30 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious vehicle.

11:11 PM-Officer Weinmann on suspicious vehicle.

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Community Investment in Local Medical Center:

Public Hearings Next Two Weeks on Proposed Tax Rate Increase Fairfield Hospital District (FHD) Board has been working diligently with the assistance of Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) to transition the medical center from ETMC to Freestone Medical Center. The official transition date scheduled for January 1, 2017.

Public hearings will be held on Thursday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 30th to discuss the need for a tax rate increase.

The meetings will be held at the Fairfield Community Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Last year’s tax rate was set at .047129% per $100 of taxable value. The proposed rate is .10%. This is an 88% rise; yet still well under the average for tax rates throughout the state of Texas.

Please join Board Members in discussing this very important matter.

Message From the FHD Board Fairfield Hospital District (FHD), created by the Texas Legislature and a local citizen election in 1987, had an original tax rate of 12 cents. In 1998, the facility was leased to ETMC under a 10year lease. The lease was renewed in 2008.

In December 2014, ETMC announced that they would not renew the lease. The tax rate had declined to less than 5 cents at this point in time. During the ETMC lease, a modern, updated ER, new Rural Health Clinic, new hospital wing and major hospital renovations with a value of nearly $16,000,000 have taken place through ETMC. The lease provides that all resources and equipment shall remain as property of FHD. Economic Impact Geographically, rural hospitals cover 85% of the state; and provide access to health care for rural citizens. The Affordable Care Act was not structured to support or benefit rural hospitals.

For various reasons, twelve rural hospitals in Texas have closed over the last five years.

Rural health care accounts for 15-20% of all jobs for both primary and secondary employment. The presence of one physician accounts for 8.4 jobs in the local economy.

Health care services and quality schools are the most important factors for attracting new businesses, new residents and retirees to the area.

Local Impact ETMC-Fairfield (soon to be Freestone Medical Center) is a valuable economic engine for the community.

In recent years, revenues of $13,393,383.69 have been earned

by ETMC. The medical complex is served by 76 employees with an annual payroll/benefits package of more than $6 million dollars that is added to the local economy. It is estimated that every health care dollar spent locally recycles through the community at a rate of 1.5 times.

The Emergency Department has an average of 700 clients per month (8,400 annually). The Rural Health Clinic averages 2,100 clients per month (25,200 per year). The average hospital population consistently averages 2.8 patients per day.

Financial Forecast Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) has estimated that Freestone Medical Center will experience roughly a $2.5 million loss the first year of operation due primarily to start-up cost. A second year loss of $500,000 dollars is estimated.

For the third year, CHC estimates that revenues should exceed operating expenses by $300,000 for a profitable year.

Search for Partnerships Since December, 2014, the FHD Board has contacted several health care organizations about potential lease, management services and/or purchase. Recently the FHD entered into an Affiliation Agreement with Baylor Scott & White Health (BSW).

BSW’s role will be to provide specialists and services that are not locally available; and assisting with educational resources and management guidance.

The CEO of Hillcrest BSW will serve as an Ex Officio member of the FHD Board. The FHD Board is currently negotiating with CHC to provide long-term management services for the day to day operation of Freestone Medical Center.

Start-up Cost In order for FMC to be a viable operation and to comply with Federal requirements, Freestone Medical Center must invest in a new Electronic Medical Record system (EMR). With recommendations from current staff; and after searching for the system most fitting the needs of FMC, the MedHost system was

selected at a cost of $1.45 million dollars.

Despite the initial cost, the MedHost system will help FMC staff and physicians operate the facility accurately and economically.

As with any time, an entity leaves, additional staff will also be added to fill various roles being vacated by ETMC-Tyler staff.

Where We Go From Here All real property of the medical complex in Fairfield is fully owned by the Hospital District, is the permanent asset of the taxpayers of FHD and is debt free. No bonds or debt service exists on any asset of FHD. Citizens are blessed to have up-graded/new facilities, high quality medical staff and economic support of a Hospital District.

A percentage of the current budget is dedicated to the legal responsibilities of the District for tax assessment, tax collections, and indigent care.

Another portion of the FHD budget is devoted to Intergovernmental Transfers (IGT), which allows the District to participate in receiving matching funds that can be utilized to offset uncompensated care, a growing reality in today’s economy.

Recently, the IGT function has contributed roughly $1 million per year to the hospital/clinic operation cost. The third major and new portion of the FHD budget is to provide money to support hospital operations for start-up costs related to technology and staffing.

As required by law, the Board must equate the tax impact to the average taxable value of a residence homestead in the Fairfield Hospital District this year, which is $97,290.00.

The effective rate for 2016 would be $0.053247 per $100 of taxable value. The amount of taxes imposed on the average home by the effective rate would be $51.81.

The proposed tax rate of $0.10 per $100 of taxable value would cost the average homeowner in our District $97.29, or an increase of $45.48 per year. The increase would be $3.79 more per month or 12.4 cents per day.

More common example: For every $100,000 of taxable value, the cost of $0.10 proposed rate would be an additional $46.75 per year. The increase would be $3.90 more per month or 12.8 cents per day.

Aldermen Stay in Budget, Increase Utility Rates County Adopts Budget “This is what I would call a spectacular report,” began Frank Steele, C.P.A. of Anderson, Marx, and Bohl, the accounting firm for the City of Teague.

Steele delivered the findings of the 2014-2015 fiscal year audit at the August 15th meeting of the Teague City Council.

He praised the City for maintaining a healthy budget during times of economic strain.

Ultimately, results of the audit showed that the City finished the fiscal year with $350,000 of the projected general fund remaining, and collected $57,000 more in revenue, for a $407,000 increase to the general fund.

Mayor Earnest Pack shared that a drop in revenue was anticipated and praised City administrators for their continued efforts to save money.

“Good staff, good council,” he summed up.

Mr. Steele expounded that, with most rural communities his firm represents producing no major growth, the key to financial balance is simply maintaining the “status quo”.

“Of all of them [audits of rural cities] we’ve done, this is the best report we’ve seen.”

Following the audit report, Aldermen voted to employ the firm of Anderson, Marx, and Bohl to conduct the audit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year as well.

A motion to amend the 2015-2016 budget in the amount of $86,000 for engineer and contractor fees incurred during the South FM 80 Water Project was approved.

Mayor Pack reported that this

expenditure will help the City keep their commitment, made when the annexation of South FM 80 took place, to provide adequate water for fire hydrants in that area.

Furthermore, Mayor Pack received the Council’s approval to execute the engineering services proposal for the water project.

A hearing was called to order to discuss the proposed 2016-2017 fiscal year budget.

With a decrease in revenue of approximately $430,000 expected for the coming year, Mayor Pack announced that the Council was proposing an increase in water and sewer rates.

The base rate for residential and commercial customers will increase from $17.33 per 2,000 gallons used will increase to $20, with sewer rates increased from $19.58 to $22.67.

Overage rates will increase to $4.10 for each additional 1,000 gallons used.

It is estimated that a four-person home will experience an increase of $15 - $20 per month on their water bill.

With no public comments following the hearing, Aldermen voted to accept the proposed budget.

Once again the Council entertained a request from the Teague Police Department, seeking relocation to the Halbert Building.

Chief Dan Ramsey explained that the long vacant Halbert Building on Main Street offered the Department much more space than their current location at City Hall.

With 4,500 square feet, the Halbert Building could also contain a larger evidence room, which Chief Ramsey

shared is much needed.

Texas Department of Corrections inmates could be obtained to assist with clean-up, and officers and community volunteers have offered to help prepare the building for move in.

Chief Ramsey believed that with their help, the new headquarters could be ready to receive the Teague Police Department in twelve months.

Funds for the relocation have been allocated in the Department’s 20162017 budget.

With this in mind, Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the move.

Addressing the Council with public comments, Donna Senter told Aldermen of an individual who may be interested in funding restoration of the City’s pool.

Mrs. Senter shared that the potential benefactor would request the pool be dedicated in memoriam of a family member and long-time resident of Teague.

Mayor Pack informed the group that the Council plans to readdress the pool next month, and urged Mrs. Senter to work with City Administrator Judy Keally regarding this proposal.

In other business, the Council extended the bid deadline for the Farmer’s Market property for thirty more days.

A grant from the Teague Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in the amount of $22,500 was awarded to Rancho Nuevo Mexican Restaurant, with approval by the Council.

Reportedly, the restaurant will use the money to pave the parking lot at their new location, 979 West Highway 84.

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Sets Tax Rate, Restricts High-Speed Rail & Lifts Burn Ban Freestone County Commissioners adopt the 2017 budget, set the tax rate for 2017; and unanimously approve to restrict Texas Central Railway when crossing Freestone County roads and/or right-of ways during regular and special called meetings over the past couple of weeks.

Following several budget workshops, Commissioners voted to adopt the 2017 budget in the amount of $12,557,643.33. This budget, based on the new tax rate of 33.9%, will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by $59,214.15, which is a 0.7% increase from last year’s budget. Property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $109,170. The County currently has no debt obligations.

In regard to Texas Central Railway’s High Speed Rail, Commissioners unanimously voted to require permits to be obtained and certain regulations to be followed when trying to cross any Freestone County roads and/ or right-of-ways. They must also be able to prove eminent domain when acquiring said permits. According to County Judge Linda Grant, the Surface Transportation Board states that the Federal Government lacks the authority to grant eminent domain power to Texas Central Railway.

Commissioners discussed the fact that following much needed rain, the burn ban could be lifted for the time being; and voted to do so. They will revisit this issue at each meeting from this point forward.

Early voting schedules were discussed and approved. Fairfield #1 and Liberty #12 have been combined

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and will be held at the Fairfield Conference Center. During Early Voting, registered voters may vote at any of the locations. Check online at the website listed below to view the full early voting schedule times and locations.

Also covered at these meetings was an approval of rebids as pertains to road & bridge repairs and waste management.

Commissioners approved to accept and enter into contracts with the following companies: Knife River, Frost Crushed Stone, Wilson Culverts, Contech, and Republic Services.

Only one bid was received for the rebuilding of Freestone County Road 890’s bridge. This bid came from Neyland in the amount of $44,800.00; and was approved.

Election Judges and Alternate Judges for September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2018 have been approved.

Freestone County Child Protective Services Board members, Karen Daniels, Lovie Whyte, and Pamela Brackens-Barnes, were reappointed to the board through August of 2019.

In addition to regular housekeeping items, Commissioners have also agreed to look into replacing jury seating in the District Courtroom.

According to Judge Grant, TDCJ Inmates should be able to build custom seating that will be cost effective, much more comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

To view a budget break down, tax rate information, Election Judges & Early Voting Schedules, or any other information pertaining to Freestone County, visit online at http://www. co.freestone.tx.us.

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Continued from 2-A Team - Kade Kimball, Rachel Lewis, and Conner Jackson --District Plant ID 4th place Kade Kimball --District Plant ID 5th place Conner Jackson --District Plant ID 5th place Senior - Preston Simpson --District Plant ID 4th place Senior - Riley Simpson --District Ag Product ff 2nd place Junior Individual Cayson Daniel --District Ag Product ID 5th place Junior Individual Cooper Craddick --District Ag Product ID 8th place Intermediate Team Rachel Lewis, Eden Daniel, Halen Daniel --District Ag Product ID 14th place Senior - Peyton Daniel Recognized as OUTSTANDING ADULT LEADER is Jennifer --District Ag Product ID Daniel (right), receiving her award from 4-H Council member 25th place Senior - Cole Morgan Jackson.

Beddingfield Daniel --District Junior Beef Quiz Bowl Team - Conner Jackson, Rachel Lewis, --Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador - Riley Simpson Lilah Craig --District Senior Beef Quiz Bowl, 1st place Team --Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients - Morgan Jackson, Riley Simpson, Preston - Cole Beddingfield, Morgan Jackson All those who showed an animal at a major Simpson --District Educational Presentation Sheep & stock show were recognized. “These members did an excellent job this year,” said Cooper Goats, 4th place - Preston Simpson --District Educational Presentation Beef, 2nd Craddick.

Also applauded were 4-H members who place - Riley Simpson --District Educational Presentation-Dairy - participated at shooting sports events in shotgun or archery categories. “The shooting Rachel Lewis --District Educational Presentation Health, 1st sports team once again had great success at the state shoot with several of our youth place - Cooper Craddick --District Livestock Judging 4th place Junior winning special awards,” added Craddick.

Star Awards Team - Austin Pippin (13th place individual), The Star Awards are a series of awards Cole Coufal, Cooper Craddick, Grayson showing progression of the 4-Hers involvement, Holcomb --District Livestock Judging 9th Place including growth and diversification of both intermediate Team - Conner Jackson(lOth the 4-Her and their projects/events. The place Individual), Rachel Lewis, Bryson Nettle, series begins with the Rising Star, then Bronze Star, then Silver Star, then “I Dare You” and Sadie Newman --District Livestock Judging 8th place Senior ultimately ending with the Gold Star.

The RISING STAR was created in order to Team - Josh Evans (4th place Individual), Riley honor a Junior Rookie 4-H members for their Simpson, Preston Simpson, Lauran Adcock outstanding achievements in 4-H. The 4-H District and State wide Honors --State Qualifying Beef Educational Presentation member must be at least in the third grade but not over 10 years of age, and have completed - Riley Simpson --State Qualifying Sheep & Goat Educational at least one year in 4-H. The 4-Her must complete a record book to be considered for Presentation - Preston Simpson --State Qualifying Beef Quiz Bowl Team - Morgan this award.

This year’s Rising Star award recipient is COLE Jackson, Riley Simpson, Preston Simpson --Prairie View A&M 4-H Goat Giveaway Program COUFAL. The BRONZE STAR AWARD was created in Recipient - Monty Morgan --District 8 Council Vice Chairman - Peyton order to honor our Junior/Intermediate 4-H members for their outstanding achievements in 4H. The 4-H member must be at least 10 years of age but not over 14 years of age. The 4-H member must submit a record book to be considered for this award.

This year’s Bronze Star award recipient is RACHEL LEWIS. The Gold Star is the highest 4-H award at the county level.

The Gold Star Award recognizes a senior 4-H member between the ages of 15 and 18 years old. The member must have completed a record book to be considered for this award. The award recognizes excellence in leadership, community service, and character.

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Rose Collier was admitted to Fairview Healthcare Residence on April 4, 2016 for antibiotic IV therapy and rehab following a failed old right knee replacement with infection. Undergoing 2 surgeries to remove old hardware and place an articulating spacer. On July 13, Ms. Collier had her third surgery to place her new knee, under the close observation and supervision of our physician, Dr. White, and our wonderful clinical and rehab team. Working diligently with our team and utilizing special equipment including the balance tree which improved standing tolerance and dynamic balance, promoted weight shift and single leg stance. Ms. Collier also underwent our specific protocols for orthopedic rehab following a knee replacement. Ms. Collier made remarkable progress and was discharged home on August 17.

Ms. Collier has many hobbies and favorite organizations. One of her favorites include the Make-a-Wish foundation, a national organization that grants wishes to children up to 18 years old who have life threatening conditions. Ms. Collier has been a wish grantor for many years putting smiles on faces around the world by visiting the parents and children to fulfill their wish, whether it’s a dream come true vacation or simply enhancing a play area at their home.

Because some of her hobbies include traveling and attending luncheons with the Red Hat Society, Ms. Collier is able to independently carry out activities of daily living and discharge home with physical therapy with no complications. The rehab department at Fairview Healthcare Residence is operated by long time resident of Freestone County, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Windy House, who has been employed at Fairview Healthcare Residence for 15 years, also full time staff member, and long time resident of Leon County, Tina Sullivan, Physical Therapist Assistant (COTA), who joined our team nine months ago, and these ladies received many praises from Ms. Collier on her great progress and recovery. The rehab team also includes jayme Emmons, OT and Cindy Ford, PT. Congratulations to Ms. Rose Collier on her SUCCESSFUL discharge home!

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And for a sun-sparking moment Saturday morning on a tiny island off the South Georgia coast, the 93-yearold World War II veteran was almost right. Because when the footprint of Andrus’ final step in a journey of 2,500plus miles disappeared in the Atlantic surf, a couple of thousand folks who represented a broad cross section of America erupted in unified applause.

Somewhere out there, Donald and Hillary still sparred at each other in the shockingly divisive presidential election.

The argument over banning guns or bearing them still raged. And a community out in the middle of Iowa, probably, embroiled itself in a zoning variance or some such heated but miniscule ruckus.

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“Oh, it’s great,” Andrus said, not even breathing heavy. “I’m glad to have finished and met the goal. But I wish it wasn’t over.”

He looked around in grateful recognition of his adoring admirers, some of whom had traveled to this corner of Georgia from as far away as Prescott, Ariz., and Syracuse, N.Y., to be here at the bittersweet end. Andrus has had some warm welcomes from large crowds at stops throughout this crazy road trip, but none like this.

“All these people, it’s so wonderful,” he said. “This is great, this is the biggest crowd I have had, ever.”

Renee’ Krajcar flew down from Syracuse, and fellow runner Kelly White hopped on a plane in Boston to be on hand. Both had joined Andrus at some point along the road. Theresa Johnson and husband Erick came over from Prescott, having known Andrus since he was spry 88year-old endurance runner back in Arizona. Somewhat closer to home, Kaye Riley, the mayor of a speed bump in Clinch County, Ga., known as

Argyle (pop 212), rode over with three friends from her church in the county seat of Homerville. Marine veteran Carlos Cano of Corpus Christie, Texas, has joined Andrus for more than 40 legs of the trip. He was there, too – somewhere among the big, happy exuberant crowd of celebrants.

They waved American flags, of course. Folks in “Run, Ernie, Run” T-shirts were prominent in the crowd, among whom that slogan was oft repeated.

“USA, USA, USA!” also rang out frequently and in unison.

Brunswick High School’s marching band struck up patriotic tunes and escorted Andrus’ army of walkers as they trudged through the Coast Guard Beach parking lot and over the beach ramp onto the sand. A Naval color guard from Kings Bay submarine base down in Kingsland lined his route along the beach.

A local American Legion group stood at attention for his passing. A contingent from Coast Guard Station Brunswick turned out in dress uniforms to honor the fellow maritime military man.

Ryan Anglin, an Army 101st Airborne veteran of the Iraq War, acted in his capacity as military liaison to Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office and presented Andrus with a certificate making him an honorary citizen of the Peach State.

But most everybody there was just an average Joe like Taylor, a Brunswick resident.

And for them, this definitely was about Ernie Andrus. They wanted to thank him for this moment, this opportunity to come together and celebrate all that is good in America.

“I think he’s amazing,” said White, the young lady from Boston. “He’s just such an inspiration, to accomplish this at his age, it’s so amazing.”

Gwen Murphy of Brantley County works for the Veterans Administration office in Brunswick. She was not disappointed after driving to the coast to join co-worker Debbie Gibson of Brunswick.

“It was just a privilege to be able to support him,” Murphy said. “To see him accomplish what he did, and at his age, he gives us all a reason to be proud of America. Anything for a veteran.”

Andrus took this challenge upon himself to raise awareness and money for a tub of metal and bolts known as the LST 325, one of the sturdy amphibious landing vessels that helped win WWII by bringing men, machinery and firepower quickly to shore in heated battles from Normandy to Iwo Jima. But LST 325 is the last of its kind in active service, sailing to ports across America as a floating museum dedicated to that war and the Landing Ship Tank’s important role in it.

“I’ll tell you what, he’s a tough old man,” said John Tallent, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War from Okeechobee, Fla., who represents the LST 325 and its educational efforts.

“Even if he doesn’t raise another dime, the attention he’s brought to WWII, and the sacrifice those men made, has just been phenomenal.”

Army veteran Glenn Queener went ashore during the conflict in Somalia. It was not pretty, the St. Simons Island resident said. The memories of that ugly military engagement linger still, he said. But then an old man walks across the continent and steps onto your beach, and you know why you went, he said.

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What began several years ago as an evening to celebrate jazz and art has evolved into a full day of family-oriented festivities including live music, art exhibits and food vendors. The event will feature readings from “Hank the Cowdog” by author John R. Erickson, along with many other exciting children’s activities.

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Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times Dear Editor, Trump’s 2nd Amendment Statement Recently the GOP nominee mention offhand that the 2nd Amendment advocates might have an alternative to a Clinton presidency. There instantly came a groundswell of liberal outrage from the left that he was suggesting violent insurrection against the government. He meant no such thing.

Mr. Trump immediately expanded his comment to clarify that gun rights advocates have a political clout at the voting polls and could exercise it to defeat liberal policies being enacted into law. The bigger and far more important issue in this manufactured flap is WHY the Amendment was enacted in the first place.

Allow me to explain here.

The right to “keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” was included in the Bill of Rights, NOT for fear of Indian attacks on Boston, New York, or other established centers. It was included as a defense against a tyrannical government which could suppress the people.

In the 18th century, standing armies were seen, not as defense from foreign aggression, but as a means of keeping the populace

under government control.

The very idea that ordinary citizens were capable of selfgovernment was new, radical, and suspect everywhere – except in the newly minted American nation.

This Amendment was put into place to safeguard the right of the people to manage their government instead of being abused by it.

Americans indeed have the right to take up arms against tyranny and to expect justice and fair administration from their government; they also have a duty to do so if they feel they are “legally” abused.

This is right. Americans who believe that the present government is fair, just, and dispenses equal treatment to all citizens, administers business/industry for the greater good of job creation and a stronger economy, follows the Constitution, strengthens our nation against foreign/domestic enemies, etc are either naïve in the extreme, disingenuous, or liberals with their heads out of sight. Middle-class, working Americans ARE being abused today. We will not continue to stand for it.

Thank God for the 2nd Amendment and God bless America.

El Sellers Fairfield, TX

Politically Confused?

If ever there was a political year for avoiding both the Republican and Democratic parties, 2016 is it. I don’t know why the majority of Americans think there are only two parties to choose from and it doesn’t help when the media constantly focuses on the two because of the DRAMA. I don’t trust Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. It’s bad enough that Electoral College (which should be abolished) and the media (who should be unbiased) pick our president.

It’s time for other options.

Check out Jill Stein of the Green Party at http://www. jill2016.com/about.

There are two running in the Libertarian Party: Gary Johnson at https:www.johnsonweld. com and Austin Petersen at http://austinpetersen2016. com.

Take the time to make an informed decision, not a coerced one.

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It may seem frivolous, but the older I get, the more I see the value of entertainment for its own sake.

I remember attending a Renaissance Fair for the first time. Everywhere you looked, people of all ages were dressed up and acting the part.

It was a fun world, where everyone was in on the game and having fun.

This summer, I had a similar experience when downloading the Pokèmon Go game on my phone.

Everywhere I went there were people of all ages, phone in hand

and playing the game.

There were groups of young people, laughing together and comparing the Pokèmon they caught.

Older players, like me, were a bit more discreet, playing the game as we walked along. On occasion, we would glance up to a stranger and smile, knowing we both just caught an elusive Pokèmon.

Of course, there have been stories of people putting themselves in danger, during the excitement of playing a virtual game in the real physical world.

It is important to remember

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The Freestone County TEA Party on Monday evening was opened in prayer by Henry Horton and the pledges to the U. S. and Texas flags. Freestone County Judge Linda Grant was our first speaker.

Judge Grant gave an overview of how and when the county budget is determined to cover all expenses. By looking at past budgets you can generally get an idea of future needs. All years are different, however. Because of a sizable drop in mineral values this year, as well as a protest by Luminant on their appraisal by the appraisal district, there is a large gap in anticipated revenues and budget requirements. The difference in income requires a tax increase of no less than 5.4 percent to meet the effective tax rate which is what the tax assessor needs collect to have no change in the budget. The budget needs to provide services to all our people.

Logan Wilson spoke passionately about his experience with Texas

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Central Railroad and their threat to condemn their family farm at Personville. The Texas Central Railroad owns no tracks, no cars, no locomotives, no engineers, no brakemen, nothing related to trains! One would think this is a Texas based company funding this project, however 80 percent of investment money is provided by the Japan Bank of International Cooperation.

A petition to STOP the high speed rail has been signed by thousands.

Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, many Legislators, county judges county commissioners, and good citizens of Freestone and Limestone Counties are supporting stopping the High Speed Rail! It is now up to the State of Texas to decide if TCR should be granted the use of eminent domain. Please write your Congressmen!!

Kyle Workman, founder of Texans Against High Speed Rail, talked about working as a cohesive unit to coordinate all efforts to STOP the high speed rail. He began in February of 2015 traveling up and down the corridor, taking the fight to Austin and DC. The group was

to stay alert at all times; and players should never trespass onto private property.

(Did you hear the story of a couple who climbed the fence and encountered an aggressive bull? Not a good decision, that one.)

Still, for those of us who play smart (up to 40 million worldwide), Pokèmon Go is a fun game that can spawn smiles and laughter (as well as Pokèmon eggs).

Most importantly, it gets people out of their homes and interacting with each other.

This Friday, August 26th the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fairfield are sponsoring a Lunch & Learn workshop about Pokèmon Go. Business owners will learn how they can utilize this new mobile game to increase customer traffic to their establishment.

For more information, contact the Chamber office at 903-3895792. successful in arguing before the federal Surface Transportation Board that the TCR is not interstate business, and does not qualify for eminent domain rules under the federal government. He told us that once this deal is started with Japan, it must continue only with Japan, i.e. cannot be transferred to another foreign company such as France or Spain – any other country in the world - once track is laid because Japan uses non-standard specifications for rail, materials, etc. He also stated that Japan is trying to export their out of date high speed rail technology because they cannot expand within their own territory. Mr. Workman was most informative and has been a great help to the Wilson’s and all parties fighting the high speed rail project. He advised that it is now up to the State of Texas to decide if TCR should be granted the use of eminent domain. This will be a big issue in the 2017 Texas Legislature session, will get mean, and we all need to be involved, contacting our representatives.

Please see his website at www. texansagainsthsr.com for more information.

The Cayuga Project in Corsicana was defeated, thanks to Governor Abbott and Senator Birdwell, citizens and The Conservative Society of Navarro County.

Our meeting was closed in prayer by Karen Albright.

God bless America! Donations welcomed.

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--Generations Stutts & Plante to Wed

Carol and Brian Ingram of Fairfield and Ronda and Kenneth Stutts of Corsicana would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Whitney Stutts to Craig The First Annual Jerry Don Sims Memorial toward the trust fund for these children.

Plante.

Run Benefit will be held Saturday, August 27, There will be an auction as well; and any The groom is the son of 2016 to benefit the two children of Jerry Don donations are welcome.

Janice and Rick Plante of Sims; Cameron (10) and Corinne (9).

This is a BYOB event.

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Burlington Regional High Fish fry plates with sides will be available: For more information, please call 254-366- School in New Jersey and a $10 for a 3-piece and $12 for a 5-piece. Each 3129.

2009 graduate of Penn State comes with a soft drink or tea. All proceeds go University. He is a Completions Engineer for Marathon Oil Company in Oklahoma City, Keep it in the FAMILY: Oklahoma.

The bride is a 2005 graduate of Fairfield High School. She then went on to Texas Tech University and completed her studies in 2009. She works as a Realtor for Keller Williams Central Oklahoma.

The Marquardt Ranch in Boerne, Texas will host the couple’s October 29th wedding. Following Local business owners are our David and Erin Ivy of Cedar Park, Texas are the friends and neighbors...FAMILY. their honeymoon in Jamaica the couple will reside in Edmond, Oklahoma. They are registered parents of twin boys born May 26, 2016. They are Let’s take care of each other! at Accessories Etc. in Fairfield and Bed Bath and Beyond.

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named Tyler James and John Bruce. The boys were welcomed home by their four year old sister Audrey.

Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Cathy McConnell of Katy, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Joanna Ivy of Cedar Park and the late John Bruce Ivy. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Lily Ivy and the late Woodrow Ivy. John and Heather Head of Stowe, Vermont are the parents of a baby girl named Lily Celeste. She was born August 4, 2016.

The baby’s maternal grandparents are Don Coffin and Janet Coffin of Atlanta, Georgia. Paternal grandmother is Madie Ivy Head of New York City.

Paternal great-grandparents are the late Lily Ivy and the late Woodrow Ivy.

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The screening consists of computerized balanced testing designed to assess your

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A balance and fall prevention presentation will be given during this event.

Physical Therapists will be present for one-on-one discussions regarding results, questions, and personal prevention strategies.

Spots are available for the first 20 people to register.

Participants should wear loose clothing and walking shoes.

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Everyone is invited to come out to Fort Boggy State Park on August 27th for FREE Hot Dogs and Snow cones starting at 11:15 a.m. Admission into the park will be FREE. This is a great opportunity to visit the park and say “Thank You” to our first responders; also, see the new

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Community Lunch Each Tuesday In August, Cornerstone Full Gospel Church will be feeding the community lunch on every Tuesday in the month of August from 11am to 1:00pm at the Cornerstone Full Gospel Church Fellowship Hall.

Please come sit, dine and fellowship with us or you may get your lunch to go.

We ask that if you need 5 or more plates to go that you call us at (903)389-9595.

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“Take nothing on its looks.

Take e v e r yt h i n g on evidence. There’s no better r u l e! ” wr o te C h a rl e s Dickens in Great Expectations.

Years later, a fictional detective, Sgt. Joe Friday became famous for the phrase, “Just the facts, Ma’am. All I want are the facts.” If there were no facts there could be no reliable evidence.

“Shout for joy to God, all the earth...Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power...All the earth bows down to You,’” wrote David.

Everywhere David looked, he saw God’s “awesome deeds.” And these “deeds” provided all the “evidence” he, and those who met with him in worship, needed to have to believe in the God of Israel.

These “awesome deeds” can be seen in His-story: God judging and punishing those who were disobedient to Him; those who broke His laws and disregarded and disobeyed His commandments. They paid the price. His-story also includes examples of His countless blessings and unending love, mercy and grace that He graciously blest those who trusted Him. He protected them and provided for their every need as long as they were obedient to His Word and His ways. And He still does.

The Bible contains all of the evidence that is needed for us to see the “awesome deeds” of God. In His-story He gives us “evidence” and “facts” that are undeniable.

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John Rogers Perona, Sr. John Rogers Perona, Sr. 83, of Fairfield, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Temple. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 25, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Richard Heyduck officiating.

Interment will follow at Fairfield Cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Capps Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Perona was born November 3, 1932 in Byers, Texas to parents John Franklin and Lucy Rotta Perona. He served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

On August 19, 1955 he married Chris Myers in Corsicana, Texas. They celebrated 61 years of marriage last Friday. Mr. Perona was a retired engineer with Con-Tel Telephone Co. He was a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Fairfield.

He was a member of Fairfield Lodge #103 A.F & A.M. and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was active in many capacities for 25 plus years, including coaching with Little League in Fairfield. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, John Rogers Perona, Jr. in 1975.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Chris; two daughters, Deborah Ann Perona Harris and husband Bobby of Lake Jackson, TX; Pamala Kay Perona Zornosa and husband Roberto of Streetman, TX; two brothers, Waymond Perona of Hometead, FL; Jerry Perona of Macedonia, Ohio; a halfbrother, Stanley Bielicki of Lehigh, PA; one sister, Jane Shuetz of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; four grandchildren, Roger Wilson, Jr., Johnna Smith, Stephanie Ann Hilliard and Billy John Latham; fifteen great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services for Doug Oliver, 52, were held on Friday, August 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Salem Cemetery near Freestone.

Dale Taylor officiated.

Interment followed services at Salem Cemetery.

Visitation was held prior to the services on Friday at 9:00 a.m. There was no visitation at the funeral home.

Mr. Oliver passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at his residence in Laneville, TX. He was born in Mexia on September 9, 1963, and grew up in Wortham, where he graduated from Wortham High School in the class of 1982.

Doug worked as a cowboy all of his life. All he ever wanted to do was be a cowboys and rodeo. He worked as a bullfighter for many rodeos in his lifetime. He also enjoyed working with leather. Doug was known as a jokester and prankster and his talent in storytelling.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Oliver of Laneville; four children, Amy Willard & husband D. J. of Streetman, Lane Oliver of Arlington, Jacob Oliver of Lorena, and Kailin Oliver of Laneville; two grandchildren, Makenzi Willard and Brandtly Willard; his father, Gilbert Oliver & wife Nancy of Teague; one sister, Reba Cantrell & husband David of Corsicana; numerous other relatives and friends including special friends, Dale, Lana, Cody, and Brad Taylor.

Doug was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Oliver.

Please visit www. bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.

Bobby Joe Mullen Bobby Joe Mullen, 78, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 after a brief illness.

Bobby was born January 5, 1938 to Martin and Vera Etna Huckaby Mullen in Fairfield.

He graduated with the Fairfield High School class of 1956, and just attended the class’ 60th reunion in May of this year.

Bobby was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Baxter Hospital Supply after 28 years service. He moved to Panama City Beach from Tucker, GA in 2001. Bobby loved animals and music and was a member of the Sunnyside Baptist Church where he played piano.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Pat Mullen of Panama City Beach; his son Phillip L. Mullen of Panama City Beach; a sister, Oma Beatrice Smith of Palestine, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; Polly Robertson, two brothers; William Mullen and Johnny Mack Mullen.

Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Glenn officiating.

Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Garden.

Fourth Saturday recycling is August 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to bring their paper, plastic, aluminum, tin, glass and cardboard to the FHS bus loop on Post Oak Road to be recycled by Progressive Waste. Glass must be separated from other materials.

Nine members of the Fairfield Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, attended a ceremony on August 6th to present the World War II Victory Medal to Emory Everett (E. E.) West.

Comrade West, who resides in Teague, saw foreign combat duty in Germany in 1946 and has been a member of the Fairfield Post since the early seventies. Seventy years after the war, the well deserved and long delayed Victory Medal was awarded to E. E. West West’s biography is typical for many men of “America’s Greatest Generation” in that he not only fought for the defense of his country’s freedom during the war, but The World War II Victory Medal was presented to he also had a great career Emory Everett (E. E.) West (left) by VFW Post Quartermaster after the war and made a Carl Robertson, who also presented an Outstanding Service great contribution to his local Certificate. (Submitted Photo) community.

When war broke out in many years. As a charter member of the 1945, E. E. West joined the US Army. He Fairfield VFW Post, West has held numerous soon shipped out to Le Havre, France and offices. Most recently, he was Post Judge went on to Bamberg Germany. There he Advocate for the 2015-2016 operations year. was put in charge of a ten man Military Police Fairfield VFW Post Commander, Roger Brooke squad charged with the defense of a Supply stated that E. E. West has the respect and Depot and the US Post in general. During 11 admiration of all of the men of the VFW at the months of combat skirmishes with German Post as well as at the District levels. He added, insurgents, West never lost any of his men. “We all appreciate the great war that the men He was discharged in February 1947. of his generation waged to keep America free Upon his return to Teague after the war, he and we appreciate their valuable contribution hired on with the Rock Island Railroad Line to American society after the war.” as a fireman and was eventually promoted Submitted by Sr. Vice Commander Arne to engineer. In that capacity, he ferried rail Henderson. shipments from Houston to Galveston for

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Sign up has begun for the annual Citywide Garage Sale, being held Saturday, September 10th 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 Wednesday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, call the Chamber officer at 903-389-5792 or via email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com Another Option Don’t have a place in town to hold a garage sale?

The folks with Fairfield Market Days can help.

Spots will be made available at the fairgrounds for individuals wanting to hold a garage sale inside the city limits on September 10th. Spaces will be provided at no cost for this event.

Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

To reserve a space, contact Darlene Jones at 903-3889845 or via email to cedarcmc@hotmail.com The fairgrounds location will appear on the Chamber garage sale map.

Applications are also available at City Hall. Be sure to write “Citywide Garage Sale” on your application.

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Get Ready for Teague Homecoming

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Hundreds of Teague High School ex-students will be returning to Teague for Homecoming this October, and the Teague Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure area businesses decorate for the occasion.

As a special incentive, the Chamber will

FAIRFIELD JUNIOR HIGH MASCOTT, Ellie the Eagle, portrayed by Jordan Maciel, attended NCA camp in Mesquite in June. She was nominated and awarded All American; and won Best out of the 8 mascot in attendance.

award the business exhibiting the most “School Spirit” with their decoration with a crisp $100 bill.

Start thinking about your decorations now.

Homecoming 2016, set for the third Friday in October, will be here before you know it.

Vocational Scholarship Awarded $5,250 to Leon County Resident

FAIRFIELD JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS attended an NCA home camp in August. They received both Superior & Excellent ribbons, as well as the Stunt S.A.F.E. Award. Squad members are (back, l-r) Avery Boardman, Carson Carroll, NCA Instructor- Katie Miller, Savannah Ellis, Ally Robinson, Chelsie Faughn, and Audrey Archibald; (front, l-r) Emily Chavers, Mattie Hagen, Carsyn Cox, Rileigh White, Chloe Bonner, Makensy Isaacs, Josie Henson, and Michelle Castillo; and Mascot- Jordan Maciel. (Photos submitted)

Local Leon County resident, Jennifer Nichols, has been awarded 1 of the 7 scholarships available through the Rotary International 5870 District territory this past week. Administration of the scholarship will be through the Fairfield Rotary Club’s with its selected sponsors and counselors through Rotary International District 5870.

There were a grand total of 30+ applicants from the 61 Rotary Clubs in District 5870 which territory encompasses from Fairfield (most Northeast Club) over to Hillsboro and down the I 35 corridor to roughly 30 miles south of Austin eastward to Brenham and then back to Fairfield. A total of 2, 170 members make up this district.

Jennifer was awarded the scholarship because of her

desire to enhance both her education and her career path for the future which will take her to Navarro Junior College.

The scholarship should allow her financial assistance for the next 2 years in completing her studies at Navarro. She is currently employed at Citizens State Bank in Buffalo where the ceremonies were held.

Attending from the Fairfield Rotary Club was Donna Tyus, President-Elect, Glenda Brooks Board Member, and Rotary International District 5870 Representative, David Huffman who is also the Sponsor and Counselor for Mrs. Nichols.

Fairfield Rotary will present an additional scholarship recipient next Tuesday, August 23rd in Fairfield at their noon meeting totaling 2 scholarships out of 7 from the

Fairfield Club.

When asked how does one get 2 out of 7 when competing against larger clubs and communities, Mr. Huffman stated, “We work at it. I have been in Rotary since 1980. When you have committed members to help the community and the youth, it’s easy.

Our motto “Service Above Self” resonates well with what and how we help our community throughout District 5870...

Every community should have a Rotary Club because it makes our world and where we live a better place for all.

Look what just happened in Buffalo, TX.” Submitted by David D Huffman - Rotary International District 5870 Chairman, Fairfield Rotary.

Scarecrow Decorating Contest Entries Displayed Around Courthouse Square Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announces its First Annual Scarecrow Contest!

These scarecrows will be on display around the Freestone County Courthouse through the month of October.

All ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, and businesses are welcome to participate.

Each person, family, group, or business may have only one entry.

There are three divisions in this contest: 1 - Adult Individual or Adult Group (Clubs, Church, or Civic Groups) 2 - Youth Individual or Youth Group (Schools, Scouts, Teams, Clubs) *must be completed by children under 14 years of age.

Adults may assist, but child/children must do majority of the work 3 – Business Group (Let your scarecrow promote you business!)

Theme can be traditional, whimsical, fairytale, humorous, fantasy, celebrity, etc. Design a scarecrow depicting your favorite fairytale, storybook, animal, or fantasy figure and let your imagination run wild.

Use of bright colors or unique materials is encouraged.

If you use papier-mâché, be sure it is sealed to protect it from the elements.

No political statements or inappropriate displays allowed.

Business category ONLY may have advertisements.

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to disqualify entries they feel to be distasteful or not family friendly.

There is no maximum high limit, but width is restricted to 8-feet including scarecrow and props.

Scarecrows must be durable to be able to withstand the weather. If vegetation is used

in your display, do not puncture as they will not last. All ornamentation must be securely attached.

You must supply large zip ties for the mount of scarecrow to the light pole. Props may be used as long as you stay within the 8-foot width limit and they are secured.

No electricity is available.

NO GLASS! The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to remove any scarecrow that does not hold up to the natural elements.

All entrants must submit an application to the Chamber. You can pick up an application between September 1-15, 2016.

Space is limited, so it will be based on a first come, first served basis. There are only 22 light posts.

Scarecrows may be installed Saturday or Sunday, September 24 or 25 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Only scarecrows registered by 4:00 p.m. will be considered by the judges, as selected by the Chamber Committee. Judging will take place September 26-30, 2016.

Winners will be announced on October 1st at the Trinity Star Arts Council’s Fall Arts Fest at 11:30 a.m. during kick-off activities.

First place prize in each category is $100 worth of Chamber Bucks to be used at various businesses in Fairfield. Second and Third place winners will receive ribbons.

There is no entry fee; participation is FREE! Scarecrows will remain on display for the public, weather permitting, through the month of October.

They must be taken down on November 1, 2016.

Good luck to you all!

FAIRFIELD ISD WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS for the 2016-17 school year. They are (front row, l-r) Kaytie Story - FHS/Paraprofessional, Misty Towles – FHS/Tech Teacher, Gina Gilliam – FIS/ Third Grade Reading, Paige Slovacek – FIS/Fifth Grade Reading, and Kayla Davis – FJH/Sixth Grade Reading & Coach; (back row, l-r) Johnny Ward – FHS/English 3 & Coach, J.T. Brown – FJH/Eight Grade Science, Jonathan Knowles – FJH/Seventh Grade History & Social Studies & Coach, Amanda Leland – FJH/Special Education, and Paula Cessna – FJH/Paraprofessional. Not pictured are Kayse Kirgan Turner – FHS/English 1 & Coach, Charles Jones – FJH/Sixth Grade Social Studies, and Rhonda Lightle – Sixth Grade Language Arts.

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FF Girls Little Dribblers Meeting, Election The Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers Association will have their Annual Meeting and Election for At-large board members on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The location is the Fairfield Library.

The positions to be filled are two (2) at-large positions, position three and position

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Successful Food Ministry Plans for Expansion “We’re taking care of everybody who’s hungry,” says Pastor Robert Smith, of River of Life Family Worship Center in Fairfield.

“We have so much food!” he continued, “It’s not just for people who are starving - it’s for people who eat!”

To date, River of Life’s food ministry has given out 600,000 pounds of food this year alone, a huge increase from last year’s 88,000 pounds.

Through the River of Life Food Pantry and monthly giveaways, the Church and its dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to share this blessing, becoming a major hub for East and Central Texas food provisions.

In 2015, the outreach program fed over 1,000 people per month. This year, that number has increased significantly, with over 6,000 people reached every month all over the state of Texas.

River of Life also provides food and supplies for emergency response crews, schools, and community organizations.

Recently, the group travelled to Oak Cliff, Texas to feed students at Christ for the Nations. With fifty nations

represented, Pastor Robert noted that the experience was “kind of like feeding the world.”

Also helping to meet the needs of communities like Crockett, Trinity, Houston, and Dallas, the River of Life volunteers load up their trucks and trailers to host drive-thru giveaways where they are needed most.

Pastor Robert shares that during these giveaways, volunteers in their signature neon green shirts load packages from their trailers, into the vehicles of around 1,500 – 2,000 people per event with a systematic precision that takes as little as two hours. The drive-thru set up is ideal for the elderly or handicapped.

No one is ever turned away from these events or the River of Life Pantry he added.

Some even come to collect food to distribute throughout their own neighborhoods.

With over 30,000 pounds of food, ranging from cokes, candy, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, and more, arriving weekly from organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank of Austin, and Caritas of Waco, River of Life’s food ministry

shows no signs of slowing down.

Plans to construct a 7,500 square foot facility to house the pantry are currently in the works. The metal building will occupy some of the five acres surrounding the Church, located at 1201 E. Commerce in Fairfield, complete with coolers, freezers, and docks for loading and unloading.

“It’s just too big for downtown,” happily reported Pastor Robert, “It’s growing so fast with God’s grace, we’re having to expand to keep up.”

On Monday, August 22nd, volunteers could be seen loading the pantry’s new 48ft cooler trailer, preparing for another trip to provide for those in need.

Pastor Robert shared that the ministry is currently making plans for a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to do what they can do the victims of catastrophic flooding.

“We couldn’t do it without our volunteers,” said Pastor Robert, praising those that unselfishly devote long hours to packing, and unpacking food, cleaning, and keeping the ministry running smoothly.

“I’m amazed!” he exclaimed,

“They’re the hardest working people I’ve ever seen in my life!”

“Thank you, volunteers!”

Another food giveaway is planned for this Saturday,

August 27th at 10 a.m. at River of Life Family Worship Center.

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Lions Football Kicks Off Season ROARING INTO ACTION, the Teague Lions Varsity football team prepares for another winning season. Pictured in no particular order are Tayvis Coleman, Jaylon Davis, Antonio Heard, Cooper Jones, BJ McQuirter, Gary McQuirter, Anthony Weathers, JaQuaylon Daniels, Corde Patrick, Mylan Shed, Logan Escobar, Tyrese Heard, Jacovy McWilliams, Zaine Marquez, Maverick Jewell, Mikal West, Tre Gibson, Caleb Rogers, Nathan Vick, Fred Harper, Cameron Crawford, Hayden Roberts, Tyrus Busby, Cooper Richey, Andrew Garcia, Trevor Cooper, Noah Handsome, Lane Cockerham, Isaiah Bell, Lawson Allison, Jacob Maggard, Nakia Scott, Marcus Williams, Darrius Dudley, and Ismael Diaz. Come out and support your Teague Lions during their next game, Friday, August 26th at 7:30 p.m. against Caldwell.

Junior Varsity PLAYING FOR THE JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM are Rodney Kuykendal, Ryan Rogers, Sean Busby, Dayveon Dixon, Ivan Zambrano, Micah Thompson, Zack Satterwhite, Mark Mobley, Azaya Patrick, Jeremiah Redic, Cade Collins, Brady Welch, Jorge Diaz, Chandler Rogers, Dustin Threat, TBow Bozeman, Santos Estrada, and Bryan Perez.

Come out and support the JV Lions during their next game, Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. against Caldwell.

Freshmen MAKING UP THE FRESHMAN TEAM are Tyrell Canady, Lane Fuentes, Jackson Black, Roberto Escobedo, Trevor Farris, Drew Satterwhite, Conner Smith, Ty Abram, Anthony Abram, Daniel Rivera, Cale Crawley, Jonathon Took, Andrew Perez, Dakota Albert, Kyle O’Connel, Travis Lemons, and Beau Heard.

Come out and support the Freshmen Lions during their next game, Thursday, August 25th at 5 p.m. against Caldwell.

COACHING THE TEAGUE LIONS this season are (in no particular order) Athletic Director Donnie Osborn, Jonathon Saldana, Jeff Callahan, Scott Eastland, Ron Lackey, Dexter Patrick, Shaun Moore, Chris Hair, Clay Hardee, Jamal Henry, Zach Dickson, and Chris Parks. (Photos by Megan Hempel)

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Lady Lions Take to the Court PLAYING FOR THE TEAGUE LADY LIONS Varsity Volleyball Team are (in no particular order) Monica Guerrero, Lori Massey, Hayley Harris, Ally Skinner, Malorie Smith, Macy Guerrero, Madison Steen, Caelyn Thompson, Katherine Higgins, and Carson Black. (Photos by Megan Hempel)

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TEAGUE LADY LIONS Junior Varsity players take time to pose for a team photo during Teague High School’s athletic picture day.

Show your support for the Lady Lions at their next game, Tuesday, August, 23rd against Cayuga.

Lions Cross Country Takes Running Start

RUNNING FOR THE TEAGUE LIONS Cross Country Team are (in no particular order) Ashlee Tinsley, Lizetter Aguilera, Mary Aguilera, Thalia Ortiz, Mayra Rodriguez, Caelyn Thompson, Malorie Smith, Elizabeth Perales, Esmeralda Vasquez, Margarita Mills, Abril Arrezola, Dylan Angel, Dustin Angel, Devon Angel, Chance Moore, Peyton Faulk, Morgan Smith, Mykal Shed, Coltyn Taylor, and Coach Chris Nickelberry.

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Zaine Marquez Maverick Jewell

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Lori Massey

Hayley Harris

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Meet Your Teague Lady Lions

Varsity Volleyball Team Teague’s Lady Lions take to the court for another exciting season!

Introducing your 2016-17 Lady Lions Varsity Volleyball team: Monica Guerrero, setter and outside hitter, will wear the No. 1 jersey during her senior year. The sixteen year old daughter of Denise and Martin Guerrero has played volleyball for six years.

“Come out and support your Lady Lions this season!” she says.

Wearing the No. 2 jersey is senior Lori Massey. The seventeen year old outside hitter, setter, and right side hitter has been playing the sport for seven years. Lori is the daughter of Kim Massey.

“Come out and support!!!” she urges sports fans.

Hayley Harris will play middle position in the No. 3 jersey. The seventeen year old senior is in her fourth year of volleyball. She is the daughter of Veronica and Mike Harris.

With four years of experience, senior Ally Skinner wears the No. 4 jersey in the left back position.

The seventeen year old is the daughter of Audra and Chris Skinner.

Defensive specialist Malorie Smith wears the No. 5 jersey in her fifth year of volleyball. The sixteen year old junior is the daughter of Ritha and Brandon Smith. When she’s not on the court, Malorie stays busy running cross country and track. She is also involved in Lions for the Lord, her church youth group, and Teague FFA. Front row hitter Macy Guerrero can be seen in the No. 9 jersey as she enters her freshmen year at Teague High Schoo. The fourteen year old daughter of Tobi and Luis Guerrero has been playing for three years.

Seventeen year old Carson Black alternates between jersey No. 10 and 20 in her seventh year playing volleyball. The senior libero is the daughter of Destiny and Joel Black.

“It’s gonna be a great year!” says Carson, “Come out and support your Lady Lions this season!”

Madison Steen can be seen wearing the No. 11 jersey, playing outside hitter. In her fifth year of play, the sixteen year old junior is the daughter of Susan and Steven Steen.

Playing in the backside/middle front position in the No. 12 jersey is junior Caelyn Thompson. The daughter of Cristan and Kenneth Thompson, the sixteen year old also shows heifer and steer for Teague FFA, plays basketball, and runs track and cross country.

Katherine Higgins wears the No. 14 jersey in the middle position as she begins her senior year. The seventeen year old daughter of Kathy and David Beil, and Camey and Kevin Higgins has been playing volleyball for six years. Katherine is also the head editor for the Teague High School yearbook.

Katherine Higgins

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Annual Copperhead Run Benefits Fairfield High School Cross Country Team

Top winners in this year’s Copperhead Run are Justin Campbell and Kimber Edwards, taking 1st place for adult man and adult woman. The two runners were each awarded $50 and a gold medal.

Checking for their times posted are High school participants in the 2016 Copperhead Run. (Photos by Melissa Lee)

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Eagles & Lady Eagles Ready for Success The football season is about to get underway and the fall sports will take up the rest of the time and somewhere there will be classes in school.

The Lady Eagles are in full swing in the gym and volleyball has gotten off to a swift start. At press time, they were 6-2 in early season play.

They have four seniors to lead the way and look to the post season and a decent run.

The district should be balanced and four teams advance so the Lady Eagles should perform well. Aaron Scires is a player to watch for the Lady Eagles with a couple of years remaining after her sophomore season. DaMeka Shed has been a standout in multiple sports and she is proving that with senior leadership and the record shows it.

The ladies cross country team

has enjoyed huge success over the last five years. They have won the district five times in a row and produced regional trips all five years and three titles came from that. They have had runners in the state cross country meet five times straight and they expect the same from the field of runners this year.

The cross country team is led by the only senior on the squad in Captain Kara Doyle.

The remaining runners are all underclassmen.

They are juniors Britain Bossier, Victoria Donohoo and Alexis Rodriguez. The sophomore runners are Michelle Rosales, Madison Smith, Ashlyn Partain and Morgan Coleman. The freshman running for the varsity this season is Braden Bossier.

The football team opens the 2016 team as one of the teams

to watch for success in our area. They performed well in both scrimmages, one of them the new look Madisonville Mustangs. The will travel to Bellmead this Friday and take on defending state champion LaVega at Pirate Stadium. It will be a good test to see how they will battle the rest of the schedule a tough opening game.

Head coach John Bachtel and his coaching staff feels good about the upcoming season.

There is some youth in a few key areas but that makeup of youth and experience showed well in a deep playoff run a few short years ago.

Keep turning the pages of the Freestone County Times for all your Freestone County Sports Coverage.

Scott Batts reporting.

HITTING AT THE NET FOR WORTHAM during their win over Blooming Grove at home Tuesday night is Senior, Brianna Samuels. (Photo by Jennifer Lansford)

Wortham vs. Blooming Grove

County Teams Compete in Volleyball Tourney This year is FHS’s best finish at the Leon Volleyball Tournament to date.

Their session record thus far is 12-5.

Thursday Pool Play --Defeated Teague with 2517, 23-25, 25-23 Cali Gawryzewski - 15 digs; Claire Partain - 17 assists & 5 digs; Sarah Richmond - 9 digs, 13/13 serving; Katie Henrichs - 7 digs & 10/10 serving; Caroline Richmond - 12 assists & 7 digs; Aaryn Scires - 15 kills & 7 blocks; Da’Meka Shed - 14 kills & 3 blocks; Maddy Gallegos - 3 kills & 2 blocks; Tanna Lide - 5 kills & 2 digs; and Abby Teer - 1 kill, 1 block & 3 digs.

--Defeated Bryan St Joseph with 20-25, 25-19, 25-20 Da’Meka Shed - 15 kills, 4 blocks & 3 digs; Aaryn Scires - 7 kills & 5 blocks; Caroline Richmond - 4 kills, 2 blocks, 6 assists, 13 digs & 16/16 serving 1 ace; Claire Partain - 16 assists & 13/13 serving 1

ace; Maddy Gallegos - 4 kills & 2 blocks; Cali Gawrzewski 15 digs; and Sarah Richmond - 14/14 serving 1 ace.

--Defeated Caldwell with 2520, 14-25, 25-23 Da’meka Shed - 12 kills & 1 block; Maddy Gallegos - 5 kills & 3 blocks; Claire Partain - 13 assists, 4 digs; Caroline Richmond - 5 kills, 5 assists, 4 digs & 15/15 serving; Tanna Lide - 5 kills, 1 block & 2 digs; Cali Gawryzewski - 14 digs; Sarah Richmond - 8 digs & 12/12 serving; Katie Henrichs - 8 digs; Abby Teer - 2 kills & 2 digs; and Aaryn Scires - 4 blocks, 3 kills, 3 digs & 16/17 serving.

Friday Pool Play --Defeated Centerville with 10-25, 25-20, 25-18 Cali Gawryzewski - 21 digs; Caroline Richmond - 9 kills & 5 digs; and Da’Meka Shed - 7 kills & 3 blocks.

--Defeated Kountze with 2510, 25-10

Da’Meka Shed - 12 kills & 3 blocks; Tanna Lide - 8 kills & 2 blocks; Claire Partain - 12 assists; Joanna Zamora - 5 assists & 7 digs; and Maddy Gallegos - 4 kills & 1 block.

--Lost to Franklin with 21-25, 23-25 Cali Gawryzewski - 27 digs; Da’Meka Shed - 10 kills; Caroline Richmond - 8 kills; Tanna Lide - 4 kills; Joanna Zamora - 9 assists; Claire Partain - 8 assists, 5 digs & 11/11 serving; and Sarah Richmond - 5 digs & 10/10 serving.

Saturday Tournament Gold Bracket --Defeated Franklin with 2520, 25-21 Da’Meka Shed - 10 kills, 3 blocks; Aaryn Scires - 7 kills & 4 blocks; Cali Gawryzewski 15 digs; Sarah Richmond - 13 digs & 10/10 serving; Tanna Lide - 4 kills; Maddy Gallegos - 4 blocks, 2 kills & 4 digs; Caroline Richmond - 8 digs, 7 assists & 3 kills; Claire Partain

- 7 assists, 3 digs & 10/10 serving; and Katie Henrichs 6 digs & 10/10 serving.

--Semifinal - Lost to Leon with 13-25, 21-25 Aaryn Scires - 9 kills & 3 blocks; Caroline Richmond - 6 kills, 6 assists & 6 digs; Da’Meka Shed - 4 kills & 3 blocks; and Sarah Richmond - 6 digs.

--3rd place game - Lost to Caldwell with 22-25, 21-25 Aaryn Scires - 9 kills; Da’Meka Shed - 6 kills; Caroline Richmond - 5 kills & 7 assists; Claire Partain - 12 assists; Cali Gawryzewski - 8 digs; and Alexis Rodriquez - 3 digs & 8/8 serving.

Upcoming is the Centerville Tournament to be held this Thursday and Saturday.

Wortham High School Volleyball at Leon Tournament Thursday, August 18th Pool Play --Defeated Connally with 2520 & 25-18

--Lost to Leon Varsity with 25-9 & 25-10 --Lost to Cayuga with 25-18 & 25-18 Thursday Stats: Kate Vogel led with 19 Kills, 27 digs and 1 block.

Kayla Landsford 12 kills, 16 digs and 6 blocks.

Jayde Hamilton 5 kills, 10 digs and 24 assists.

Darcy Taylor had 13 assists and 3 digs.

Hallie Fautt had 17 digs and 1 kill.

Bri Samuels had 1 kill and 6 digs.

Ashley Mao had 2 kills and 3 blocks.

Cassidy Harris had 1 ace and 13 digs.

Sterling Gentry had 3 kills and 3 digs.

Ashley Sandifer had 2 kills and three digs.

Friday, August 19th --Defeated Leon JV with 2521 & 25-18 --Defeated Groesbeck with 26-24 & 25-16

--Lost to Madisonville with 11-25 & 17-25 Friday Stats: Kate Vogel had 30 Kilss, 2 assists, 8 aces, and 35 digs.

Kayla Landsford had 16 kills, 8 blocks, 2 aces and 30 digs.

Jayde Hamilton had 7 kils, 33 assists and 13 digs.

Darcy Taylor had 23 assists and 5 digs.

Ashley Mao had 12 kills, 3 digs and 4 blocks.

Cassidy Harris had an ace and 26 digs.

Hallie Fautt had 21 digs.

Bri Samuels had 2 assists, 1 kill and 1 block.

Sterling Gentry had 2 kills, 1 ace, 1 block and 8 digs.

Ashley Sandifer had 2 kills and 1 block.

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Gridiron Guide THS

FHS

Eagles

vs. LaVega

Friday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. - Away Aug 26 vs. LaVega Away Sep 2 vs. Athens Home Sept 9 vs. Palestine Away Sep 16 vs. Rusk Away Sep 23 vs. China Springs Home Sep 30 - Open Oct 7 vs. Salado Home Oct 14 vs. Robinson Away Oct 21 vs. Connally Home Oct 28 vs. Mexia Home Nov 4 vs. Lorena Away

7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30

Lions

vs. Caldwell

Aug 26 vs. Caldwell Sep 2 vs. Mexia Sep 9 vs. Dublin Sep 16 - Open Sep 23 vs. West Sep 30 vs. Eustace Oct 7 vs. Elkhart Oct 14 vs. Whitney Oct 21 vs. Groesbeck Oct 28 vs. Malakoff Nov 4 vs. Westwood

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Willow Basket Bread Co. Donates to Neptune Family “A lot of people spread the word and got involved,” says Lea Anne Somerville, owner of Willow Basket Bread Company, who presented a $200 check to the Neptune family of Fairfield to assist with medical expenses for daughter, Lexie. This soon to be 5-year old has been battling a cystic brain tumor.

Somerville, who bakes handcrafted breads, scones and cookies, dedicated 25% of sales from the last week of July toward a fundraiser for the Neptunes. She says she was pleased with the response from customers.

Parents, Aaron and Sarah, were joined by their children, Aiden, Lexie and Anah, who took time to show of their new haircuts. Their smiles were infectious.

Willow Basket Bread Company is a home-based business, although Somerville says she would love to see it grow into a commercial bakery.

Each week, customers may order from a variety of breads, scones and cookies. Deliveries may be picked up at either Fairfield Homes and Land (Hwy 84 in Fairfield) or Wash Mart Laundry in Mexia.

Most recently, Somerville served her wares at the Teacher Breakfast, hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce for faculty and staff of Fairfield ISD. “I made 100 scones for that event,” she says.

Many are familiar with her, what has been dubbed, “Oh, Jesus!” cookies. The name for these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies came THANKS TO CUSTOMERS OF WILLOW BASKET BREAD COMPANY, $200 has been donated to from a youth who ate one just out of the oven. the Neptune family to assist with medical expenses for Lexie. Owner, Lee Anne Somerville (far -Willow Basket Donatesright), was delighted to present the check to (left-right): Anah, Aaron, Sarah, Aiden and Lexie.

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Fairfield Police Association Hunter Education Course Aug. 27th “We are a small organization, but we are up to the task of helping out our community,” says Officer Sean Frasier, President of the Fairfield Police Association; which was selected as Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for August 2016.

Fairfield Police Association was established in July 2014 as a nonprofit organization as a way to get officers out into the community in hopes to prove that officers are part of the community and not just enforcers of the law.

Their mission is to promote a better relationship between officers of Fairfield Police Department and citizens of the City of Fairfield.

They also work hand in hand with the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Police Department from the inside to help make the department better for the employees that will in turn, benefit the residents.

Initially proposed by Officers Sean Frasier and Albert Gallegos, Jr., the association is now comprised of Fairfield Police Department Officers and FPD Dispatchers. Citizens are welcome to join the association as well. To do so, please contact any member.

Current members are President – Sean Frasier, Vice President – Albert Gallegos, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer – Sergio Palacios, Sergeant of Arms – Harold Markham, Brody Weinmann, David Utsey, Weldon Alexander, Sharon Williams, Angie Cochran, and Amber Brock.

The association, as a member of the chamber, works closely with them in support of community events such as the Show of Wheels and Square Affair.

FAIRFIELD POLICE ASSOCIATION President, Sean Frasier (left) and member, Brody Weinmann (right) attend the Texas Police Municipal Association Conference held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.

Hosted by Freestone Game Management Association

They also put on 5K Run/Walks to help raise funds for holiday events: and has held a Blue Santa event the past two years.

The Blue Santa will run again this year. Anyone wishing to provide new, unwrapped toys can make donations at Fairfield City Hall.

Also in the works are another 5K Run/Walk, A Golf Tournament in early 2017, and a National Night Out to take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Funds are raised by member dues, direct donations to the association, and with their calendar sales. These funds are used to assist with financial aspects of promoting community events, and for the purchase of tools and equipment that will help officers and dispatchers do their jobs more efficiently to the betterment of the community.

Funds are also used to help sponsor other community organizations such as the Fairfield Eagles, as well as to help individuals with personal needs.

Fairfield Police Association is proud to be a member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and is always looking for ways to get out and support the community. They welcome any ideas from the public.

“With the country’s current state of Police/Community interactions, we all need to come together to work on making relations between us all better again,” says Officer Frasier.

“The Association is here for our citizens, so please let us know what we can do for you. Stay safe; and God bless!”

Nicole Schaefer reporting

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A Hunter Education course will be held Saturday, August 27th from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Fairfield, Texas.

Cost is $15 for Adults and for any youth that does not reside in Freestone, County.

There will be NO CHARGE for youth under 17 years of age that reside in Freestone County.

No cash will be accepted - Check or money order only.

Students must be at least 9 years of Age to be certified, and they must Have Social Security Number.

Lunch will be provided for all by the Freestone Game Management Association, who is hosting the event.

The VFW Hall is located on FM 488 just north of Fairfield, Texas.

For more information, and to RSVP, call Game Warden Sam Anderson at 903-388-3605. Leave Message.

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“They really are good cookies,” says Somerville.

She relates altering a friend’s recipe in coming up with this scrumptious treat.

This passionate baker grinds her own wheat berries and uses organic ingredients, whenever possible. “There are no preservatives. All fresh ingredients,” Somerville says.

Although the business only started this year, Somerville says she has always baked, and has been grinding her own wheat for the past twenty years.

Menus are posted on the

company’s Facebook page and orders may be emailed to WillowBasketBread@gmail. com Last week’s order form included Whole Wheat Bread, Cinnamon Raisin, Pumpkin Oat Bread and Tuscan Harvest Grain Bread.

According to Somerville, the Tuscan bread is has a bit of a tang to it, as it is slowly fermented over 24 hours.

The pretty round loaf includes grains and seeds.

Thanks again, to Willow Basket Bread Company customers, for such a wonderful response to the recent fundraiser.

Karen Leidy reporting.

T E X A S

MEET JEFF MOSELEY:

A VETERAN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPERT, OFFERING HIS TAKE ON THE LOCAL BENEFITS OF TEXAS’ HIGH-SPEED TRAIN Jeff Moseley, the newly appointed state vice president of Texas Central, developers of Texas’ high-speed train, on the substantial benefits of the North Texas-to-Houston passenger line: What should Texans expect?

Jeff Moseley Served on the Texas Transportation Commission from 2013-2016, including the last year as vice chairman. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Transportation and a budget of about $12 billion a year.

Worked to find solutions to benefit Texas facing growing transportation demands.

Economic Development executive CEO of the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism, 2003-2005.

CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership Helped drive economically robust business activities for Texans, locally, nationally and internationally.

Former Denton County judge, 1991-1999.

The county’s highest elected executive, dealt directly with residents on a variety of efforts to improve county life.

It will be America’s first true high-speed train, providing a safe, reliable, affordable and productive transportation choice. You don’t have to worry about traffic on I-45 or the hassles of airports. For local counties struggling with finances, the train is a taxpayer, not a tax-taker. Because it is being developed by a private company, it will not use public money for its operations. And, it will be paying millions of dollars in local taxes to the counties along the route. Recent estimates say that the train will add $36 billion in new economic benefits to the state.

Will this project create jobs for Texans?

Absolutely. For each year of construction, the project will create 10,000 jobs with as many as 1,000 permanent jobs once operations begin. The annual operations payroll is estimated at $80 million. Texas companies also will benefit directly from construction work, such as building the system and maintenance facilities, supplying materials and providing long-term support for the system.

What will it mean for casual travelers?

The train is fast, safe and reliable. How exciting would it be for you to spend the weekend, or even just the day, in Houston or Dallas after a short, 90-minute sprint, instead of dealing with traffic jams or the hassles of airports? Want to go see the

Astros or Rangers play? Jump on the train.

Need to see medical specialists? Jump on the train. Want to go shopping at the Galleria?

Jump on the train. The possibilities are endless when you join the state’s two largest economic hubs with a mid-point stop near College Station that will serve Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State.

If traffic is so bad, why don’t we just build more roads?

As a statewide transportation official, I learned we need to give our citizens more choices in transportation. We continue to build roads, and that is part of the solution, but we must have other choices, like the high-speed train. A big advantage is that it will move the most people using the least amount of land and have the least impact on the environment and private property.

Will the train cut off access to land?

Absolutely not. The train is being designed along a narrow and mostly elevated route, largely following tracts adjacent to existing rights-of-way to minimize impact on land.

Unlike other train crossings, the high-speed train will not interact with cars on roads.

This design ensures public roads will remain in service, allowing for unobstructed movement alongside and under the elevated tracks. This will allow for the free movement of farm equipment, livestock, wildlife and vehicle traffic.

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Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc. Russell L deCordova Cody deCordova Ty deCordova P.O. Box Drawer P, Buffalo, Texas 75831 (903) 322-4940

SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 1,364 cattle August 20, 2016 with 170 sellers and 82 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows----------------------------------------63-87 Fat Cows--------------------------------------------60-84 Canner Cows---------------------------------------50-70 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls----------------------------------------85-104 Light Bulls------------------------------------------80-110 Pairs Choice Pairs------------------------------------1900-2300 Good Pairs--------------------------------------1300-1850 Plain Pairs--------------------------------------1100-1250 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old-------------------------1000-1875 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------175-235 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------165-220 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------155-215 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------135-185 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------130-160 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------120-150 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------115-138 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------145-220 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------140-195 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------135-175 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------130-170 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------125-150 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------120-142 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------115-130 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.

Goat Gossip

by East Texas Goat Raisers Association (ETGRA)

Parasites: You’re Durned If You Do and You’re Durned If You Don’t The East Texas Goat Raisers Association invites all folks to participate in their Fall Open Sale on Saturday, September 24th.

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/. 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 $11 per head for non-ETGRA members. The PO Fee is $7 per head for ETGRA members and $11 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!

On October 15th and 16th we will be having the ETGRA Fall Spooktacular JABGA and ABGA show at the Texhoma Livestock Expo Center in Denison, Texas.

This will be a two-day ABGA sanctioned shows, starting Saturday with the JABGA sanctioned show, judged by Mr. Larry Epting, followed by a costume contest, then the first ABGA show, judged by Ms. Kathy Carr. The second ABGA show, judged by Mr. Kyle Strickland, will be Sunday. Early entry fees will be $15 per class and the deadline is October 10th. Entry fees will be $20 the day of the show. ETGRA members can receive a discount of $3 per entry and you can join at any time to receive the discounts. Check in will be from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on October 14th and 7-8 a.m. on October 15th. Ms. Sharon Fitzwater would like input from our exhibitors on the type of awards they would like to receive for Division Grand and Reserve and Overall Grand and Reserve.

Thank you all again for a great Cream of the Crop show and we look forward to seeing you this Fall!

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CORSICANA LIVESTOCK GARY BARN BEN 903-654-8031 903-872-1631 903-879-3456 SALE EVERY TUESDAY Receipts from Corsicana Livestock for Tuesday, August 16, 2016 with 160 head of cattle Packer Cows------------------------------------------------------------N/T Best Lean Cutter Cows----------------------------------------------74-77 Best Bone & Utility Cows-------------------------------------------70-73 Best Packer Bulls-----------------------------------------------------93-97 Stock Cows (3-5 yr w/calves – per pair)---------------------------N/T Stock Cows (6-8 month – per pair)----------------------------950-100 Few Young Cows (2-3 yr old)----------------------------------------N/T Steers 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------160-175 400-500-------------------------------------------------------------145-160 500-600-------------------------------------------------------------130-142 600-700-------------------------------------------------------------128-136 700-800-------------------------------------------------------------118-127 Heifers/Best #1 Quality 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------140-160 400-500-------------------------------------------------------------132-144 500-600-------------------------------------------------------------128-136 600-700-------------------------------------------------------------120-128 700-800-------------------------------------------------------------110-120 These prices are for the Best #1 Quality Steers & Heifers.

Prices trend lower according to quality, conditions, and fill.

The ETGRA Scholarship Fund Youth Market Goat Show will be November 19th at White’s Memorial park, 225 White Park Road, Anahuac, Texas. This will be a youth market goat show, Commercial breeding Doe show, and Buck show. Entry fee is$25 per goat or $20 per entry for multiple entries. Showmanship entry is $5. ETGRA Youth members receive a $5 discount on entries.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9:30. Weigh-in is from 9:30 to 10:30. The show will begin at 11 a.m. with the market goat show, followed by showmanship, then commercial breeding Does, and then finally the Bucks. Buckles will be awarded for grand champions.

The judge will be announced at a later date. For info on the show please contact Valre Leger via text or phone at 409-273-4243.

A Facebook events page will be created. We hope to see ya’ll there!

That’s all I’ve got for now. What happened to the rains? We are getting some in August! This is a pleasant surprise! But along with everything else there’s some bad with the good. Our friends in Louisiana have received record rainfalls and there is widespread flooding throughout the state.

Those Folks are strong and are pulling together to recover but that doesn’t mean they don’t need help. FEMA can’t cover it all so I’ll ask that ya’ll help them out by contributing to your favorite disaster aid. Once the water goes down the recovery begins please do what you can to help those folks up out of the mess they’re in. They want a hand up, not a handout. 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 you 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 breeder’s associations and youth programs so keep those e-cards and e-letters coming in.

Please support your favorite local, area, or national goat breeder’s 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

Bill Hughes Don Henderson (903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460

Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman (254) 315-8232 (254) 716-1535

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Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed at total of 279 head of cattle on Thursday, August 18, 2016, with 43 sellers and 27 buyers.

Slaughter Cows & Bulls Boner (1000-1200 WT) -----------------------------76-80 Breaker (1110-1400 WT) ---------------------------83-87 Canner Cows (800-1100 WT) ----------------------69-73 Thin (750-950 WT) ----------------------------------65-70 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 ----------------------------96-100 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 -----------------------------93-96 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows-------------------------------1200-1700 Older Plain Bred-----------------------------------900-1100 Good Choice Pairs----------------------------------------N/T Common Medium Pairs-------------------------1200-1500 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Steers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------170-215 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------140-185 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------135-165 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------125-148 800-900 lbs----------------------------------------100-130 Heifers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------135-170 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------130-155 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------125-145 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------115-138 800-900 lbs-----------------------------------------------NT #2 & #3 type calves & yearlings $.10 to $.30 cwt lower

Gardening Lunch & Learn August 31st Freestone County Extension Office brings you the Fall Garden Lunch & Learn beginning at 12-noon on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Teague Community Center.

Leon County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, Novalene Thurston, will present Invasive Species: What are they? How to identify them; and why you should care.

She will also be available to assist with your fall garden and any questions you may have.

Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch.

Teague Community Center is located at 511 Main Street in Teague.

RSVP by calling the Freestone County Extension Office at 903-389-3436.

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Reflections from Red Oak Ranch

The other day The Colonel drove by the barn as the cows were coming up. He looked and saw Lucinda, the calf we raised because her mother died right after she was born. We turned her out along with Leroy, another calf we raised although his mother had lived a little while, probably a couple or three months after he was born. They usually still stick together although they run with the herd. Neither one of them acts like the other calves, however.

We have never seen them run and play with the other calves but at least they stay with the herd.

The Colonel stopped the truck, “Ole Blue” when he saw Lucinda and called to her. As she was walking over to the truck, he got out. When she got to him he started petting her the way he always did when she was in the corral. Lucinda raised her head so he could rub her neck. He said a group of the other calves came up and stood there just looking at Lucinda and The Colonel as if they were thinking what in the world is going on here! When he tried to pet one of them they would back off but so did Leroy who came up too. I think he probably recognized his name but he didn’t seem to be overly friendly. He was that way when he was in the corral with Lucinda though. He sometimes would let us pet him but more often than not he just looked at us petting her. He won’t run off but he won’t stay around for long either.

Later we discussed their physical progress. They are doing fine but we will be having a problem when the fateful day comes of deciding to sell them. We’ve already decided we can’t sell Lucinda so I guess part of the problem is already solved. We have such great cows/calves/and bulls at the Red Oak Ranch!

Plan Ahead for Fall & Winter Forage

by Adam Russell

Mid- and late August is a good time for producers to plan ahead for winter forages.

Since most fall, winter and spring forages perform best when planted in late September through early October, producers should now be choosing forages, pricing, purchasing or reserving seed in preparation of when and where to plant.

Small grains, such as oats, small grain rye and wheat perform best in specific regions that provide preferred soil makeups, temperatures and moisture levels. They produce forage in the fall and early winter.

Small grains rye is adapted to a wide variety of soil types and more productive than other small grains.

Oats are the least cold tolerant and should be planted in Central and southern portions of the state south of Interstate 20. Wheat is better adapted to colder temperatures and performs well north of I-20.

Ryegrass, which produces in the spring, can be planted later than other forages, but delays can mean decreased yields and impact availability for grazing. The rainfall needs of ryegrass limit the majority of production to portions of the state east of I-35.

Cool-season legumes also produce forage in the spring. Talk to a local AgriLife Extension agent or forage specialist about legumes because they are site specific and require a soil pH of at least six.

Some producers choose legumes to recycle nitrogen via grazing or by tilling the cover crop into the soil.

Multiple Counties Participate in Hay Show September 20th Want to get your hay tested at a discounted rate?

Come by the Freestone County Extension Office located at 440 E. Main, Suite 10 in Fairfield with your hap samples (no limit) by August 29, 2016 to get you hay submitted for the Hay Show.

Each sample is $5. All samples will be analyzed by NIR for protein, ADF, NDF, TND, and an estimate of digestibility. NIR Analysis has been expanded to include all grass crops.

Hay Show results and

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Waco, TX 76705 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958

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

Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on August 9, 2016. Head count of 719.

No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------150-195 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------150-185 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------140-170 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------120-150 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------110-135 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------140-185 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------125-150 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------120-140 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------115-130 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------105-125 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------72 to 84 Low Yielding---------------------------------60 to 67 Fats-------------------------------------------65 to 72 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------50 to 60 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 ---------------------------85 to 101 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1500 to 1700 Young Fair------------------------------1200 to 1500 Aged Pairs-------------------------------950 to 1200 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 700 to 1550 Sale Every Tuesday

by Jan Fielden

Freestone County, Texas

Waco Stockyard Waco, Texas 76705 2316 Hwy.254-223-2958 6 East Jody Thomas254-223+29501 JodyMarlin Thomas

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Educational Program will be given on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 by Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Associate Professor and Extension Forage Specialist.

During this program, Dr. Billy Higginbotham, Professor and Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist, will also discuss Pond Management.

For more information regarding the Hay Show and Pond Program, and/or to RSVP, contact the Extension Office at 903-389-3436 by September 16, 2016.

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

Hwy 19 & FM 294 Elkhart, Texas

Randy Lowery 936-414-0993

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www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange of cattle sold on Aug 17, 2016 with 22 buyers and 28 sellers.

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Show of Wheels Rolls into Downtown Fairfield The 19th Annual Show of Wheels event is coming to the Freestone County courthouse square on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Sponsored by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this Car, Truck and Bike Show features over 30 judged classes and numerous specialty awards, including Best of Show ($500), People’s Choice ($150) and Most Unusual ($150).

Early registration is $20, and comes with t-shirts, plaques, trophies, door prizes and goody bags.

Late registration is $25 for entries received after

QVC reigns among the women of Lennox Valley than 100,000 copies during a two-hour sales pitch on QVC in With all the craziness surthe midst of a cold stretch of rounding Raymond Cooper’s weather in February. candidacy for mayor and the You name it and you could appointment of Sarah Hydenbuy it on QVC. Jewelry, music, Smith at the Methodist Church, wedding dresses and makeup it would be easy to get the idea were all available with a quick that life was never normal in call to an 800 number. Payment my hometown. Let me make was no problem because viewsomething clear: I’m sure there ers were reminded they could were normal days during my pay for their purchase in “two teen years. It’s just that I don’t easy payments.” remember any of them.

Lisa Robertson, a former Thinking back, 1998 was beauty queen from Tennesclearly a different time. There see, was the favorite QVC host were no cellphones, iPads or among Lennox Valley viewtexting. While our parents ers. Watching Lisa each day were watching “Saving Private was like spending time with Ryan” at the theaters, we were your beautiful, 33-year-old, home playing Mario Brothers best friend. Women from small and Legends of Zelda on our towns like Lennox Valley Playstations. would call in and talk with In 1998, we liked to think Lisa, who would give them that men were still men and personal advice on air, much women were still women. Men, like any best friend. when not annihilating paper Discussing a recent purplates at the annual First Bap- chase of a “Hugs and Kisses” tist Church turkey shoot, spent bracelet by Cheryl, from Hamuch of their time discussing nover, Pennsylvania, Lisa was sports or playing dominos. quick to point out, “Your mom Women, however, had is so lucky. I don’t think you found a much more addictive could do any better, Cheryl,” pastime by 1998. When it fi rst with a loving smile. appeared on the TV screen ten It’s hard to know for sure, or so years earlier, QVC shopbut rumor has it the FedEx ping network took the women box containing the Sandglass of Lennox Valley by storm. alarm clock was the fi nal Indeed, women in small towns straw for TJ Bordewyck. It throughout America seemed wasn’t so much that his wife, enchanted by the glow of the Sherilyn, had purchased screen, and more than one her third alarm clock that battle erupted following the ar- year as it was seeing the red rival of a CD by Italian pop art- and blue overnight label and ist Giovanni, which sold more knowing that meant she had

authorized a $12.95 surcharge to keep from waiting three to five restless days for her latest purchase to arrive.

TJ was livid as he burst out the door and made his way to the town square, where only the Hoffbrau and Pratt’s Country Store were open. Figuring that coming back home with the smell of Miller Lite on his breath might not be the best idea, TJ opted for a “cool down” period at the store.

The good folks of the valley could always count on Perry Pratt for a smile and a listening ear, and so it was at 7:10 p.m. on June 11, 1998, when TJ made his way into Pratt’s.

“You’re open late tonight, Perry,” TJ bellowed as he walked to the counter.

“Yes,” responded Perry, “I’m gathering some things together to take to Marvin Walsh.”

“Is something wrong?” asked TJ. “You don’t usually make deliveries.”

Perry was surprised that TJ hadn’t heard. “Deloris passed away this afternoon,” he said with obvious sadness.

“They’ve been married 64 years. It’s hard to believe.”

He asked TJ if there was something he could do for him.

After a few moments of deep contemplation, TJ murmured, “I was hoping you might have some flowers.”

Entering his home with a bouquet of yellow daffodils for Sherilyn, TJ asked, “Where’s that new clock? I’m thinking it would look nice on our mantle.”

R E A D M O R E @ L E N N OX VA L L E Y. C O M

September 1st.

The Show of Wheels will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on September 10th.

There will be food vendors, cold drinks, clean restrooms and plenty of shade.

Bi Stone Antique Tractor Club will host their annual Tractor Show in conjunction with the event.

Also being held that day will be the annual Fairfield Citywide Garage Sale.

For more information on these events, contact the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-3895792. Or, visit them online at fairfieldtexaschamber.com

Wortham Blues Festival Saturday, Sept. 10th

Get ready, Blues Fans, the 2016 Wortham Blues Festival is coming back to the historic brick streets of Beautiful Downtown Wortham! The stage is set, the music is sizzling -Where Will YOU Be When the Blues Comes to Town?

Wortham Blues Festival will be held this year on Saturday, September 10th.

Gates open at 3:00 p.m.; music starts at 6:00 p.m.

Line-up includes One Less Monkey, Mike Morgan & The Crawl, and Bobbie Mercy Oliver & The Jam City Revue Band.

Admission is $10 for Adults (ages 13 and up) and $5 for kids (FREE for kids under 5).

For more information, look them up online at www. worthambluesfest.org

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--Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE Privacy Rights of Education Records of Students with Disabilities Attending the Following Schools: Fairfield, Wortham and Dew ISD The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents of disabled students or their representative and disabled students (over 18 years of age) or their representative (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student's education records. They are: (1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the principal to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the District has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(4) The right to be informed of personally identifiable information that is no longer needed to provide educational services to the student and the planned destruction of those unusable records.

(5) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 600 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605 In conformance with all existing state and federal laws protecting the rights and privileges of individuals with disabilities in pursuit of equal opportunity in public education programs, your school district is guided by policies and procedures. Your principal has a copy of the POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION. Please feel free to visit your child’s school at any time to review the manual or you may obtain a copy from the Director of Special Education, P.O. Box 735, Fairfield, Texas 75840 or call 1-800-838-4034.

AREA DISTRICTS OFFERING SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES

The Dew, Fairfield, and Wortham school districts provide a free education program to all educationally disabled persons residing in the district. Programs are available for all children and youth with a disability between the ages of 3 and 21 (birth to age 22 for severe vision impairment and hearing loss). An educationally disabled person is one who has a condition that hinders educational performance. Services are available to the child with a disability that are designed to enhance performance of the auditorially impaired (hearing impaired), the visually impaired (low vision or poor vision perception), the orthopedically impaired (physical impairments genetically or accidentally caused), the emotionally disturbed (abnormal behaviors), the learning impaired (achieving below capabilities), the speech impaired (stuttering, impaired articulation, voice), the autistic child (lack of ability to relate / communicate), the intellectually disabled (academically functioning below normal), the health impaired (limited strength, vitality and alertness) and the traumatic brain injured (physical injury to the brain).The services may be provided at the school, at home or at the hospital, whichever is most appropriate. All personnel providing these services for children with a disability meet the Texas Education Agency certification standards and is specially trained. Parents of school children who are having academic difficulty at school are invited to ask the school principal to refer the child for an evaluation to determine if the difficulties are caused by a disabling function.

Children with a disability or youth that are not enrolled in public school may be eligible to apply for these services.

For additional information, contact the child's principal or call the school's Special Education Coop at 903-3893372.

-Help WantedEQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin.

The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office/Freestone County Jail has a full-time opening for the position of Detention Officer/Jailer. The position requires the ability to fill a rotating twelve hour shift, work with inmates, work with computer software and complete/pass additional mandated state training within twelve months of employment.

Previous experience and jailer license preferred. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, and must not have a conviction greater than a Class C Misdemeanor.

Potential candidates must have a valid Texas Driver License, High School Diploma/GED, pass a drug screening, physical exam, background check and psychological evaluation.

Freestone County Jail – Jailer I base salary is $ 2,200.00 per month along with the county benefits package.

All interested persons should obtain an application at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, 103 S Keechi, Fairfield, Texas. 903-389-3236. ________________________

-For SaleParker Square Mall 503 East Commerce Street, Fairfield - Booth #1 Gently used, affordable women’s clothing Sizes 4 – 4X ________________________

THEE Hospice is hiring parttime or PRN CNAs for hospice care. Contact Betty at 303 E. Commerce, Fairfield. 903-3899821 ________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DOROTHY LOUISE FORMAN, Deceased, were issued on August 11, 2016 in Docket No. 8484 pending in the County Court; Probate Court of Coryell County, Texas, to: STEPHEN DEAN STUDEBAKER.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of EDNA NICHOLS, Deceased, were issued on the 16th day of August, 2016, under Cause No. 8482, pending in the County Court of Freestone County, Texas, Sitting In Probate to TERRY NICHOLS, Independent Executrix.

The residence of the Executor is in McLennan County, Texas, Claims against the Estate may the post office address is: be presented to the following address: c/o William F. Brown Attorney at Law The Estate of EDNA 210 N. 6th NICHOLS, Deceased Waco, Texas 76701 c/o James V. Fulcher, PLLC Attorney at Law All persons having claims P.O. Box 600 against this Estate which is Teague, Texas 75860 currently being administered are required to -present them All persons having claims within the time and in the against this Estate that is manner. prescribed by law. currently being administered are required to present them DATED the 15th day of August, within the time and in the 2016. manner prescribed by law.

WILLIAM F. BROWN Attorney Signed this the 16th day of for the Estate August, 2016. ________________________ James V. Fulcher, PLLC SBN: 07509300 P.O. Box 600 311 Main Street Teague, Texas 75860 254-739-2513 (Tel) 254-739-5066 (Fax) Attorney for the Estate ________________________

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I BUY MINERAL RIGHTS. All sizes and percentages considered. 903-388-1679 ________________________

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-Wanted24 hour Live-In Caregivers Needed Visiting Angels Waco is now hiring in home caregivers with compassion for the elderly. We have multiple shifts available including Erin Thornton 24 hour care.

If interested, 903-644-1937 contact Michelle MondayFriday, 8 am-5 pm at 254-772-8660 ________________________

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Looking for pasture land to lease for cattle grazing. 903388-1679 ________________________

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Painting and Caulking Clean Out Gutter/Garage - Power Wash Deck/Patio Minor Plumbing & Electrical - Yard Maintenance

References Available! Call Clay at 903-388-2935

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We're looking for fast-learning, detail oriented individuals, with great oral and written communication skills, to join our corporate tax team. MUST HAVE: positive attitude, familiarity with Office software, and the desire to learn!

Oak Tree Realty 316 W. Hwy 84 • Fairfield

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Deb Manahan 903-879-2441 (Cell)

Bodie Emmons 254-717-4174

HOMES 3B/2B frame home with car port. Great starter home or rental investment property #1350 $79,000 4 B, 2 B 2 CARPORT BRICK home on 1 acre lots of extras #555 $215,000 G IN 2 Lakefront lots in The Wilderness with 3B/2.5B/2 bilevel, brick home, ND PE SALE & 2 boat slips #305 $580,000 2/2/1 brick located in town #1001 $89,000 Beautiful, secluded 3B/3B log home on 17 wooded acres #2550 $350,000 Beautiful country home 6(+/-) acres, 3B/3B, 2 car garage, brick, w/deck, pool, workshop, & extra carport #641 $375,000 5B/4B Home w/large backyard, new floors, fresh paint, all new kitchen appliances, new front load washer & dryer, new AC, new roof #461 $219,000

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GARAGE SALE The Fairfield City-Wide Garage Saturday, August 27 Sale will be held Saturday, 7 a.m. - ?

September 10th. Applications 324 James Street, Fairfield 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 Wednesday, August 31 2016 at 4:00 p.m. ________________________

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40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area 114 (+/-) Acres open grazing land, fenced w/two ponds LDbldg. Great getaway close to town 10 Wooded Acres w/pond, 2 RVs &SO storage G fencing IN 23 (+/-) w/county road frontageSA on 3LE sides, 2 ND ponds, good PE 53 (+/-) Acres Hwy 179 w/3B/2B MH, 30x50 shop, double garage, spring fed pond 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 FOR RENT Large building w/equipment yard

#515 #295 $315,000 #1001 $79,000 #1060 $83,650 $245,000 #285

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#2080

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

Photos available at http://www.landsoftexas.com/member/8956 Platinum Member

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-Homes for SaleHOMES

355 FCR 601 Teague, Fairfield ISD, 3/2 DW MH on 1 Ac. New roof, carpet, paint, fenced, storage, $79,500.00.

1 add. Ac. available.

Financing may be available.

LORI GARNER REALTOR STORY REAL ESTATE 714 E. Milam Mexia, TX. 76667 254-747-2933 Cell 254-562-6617 Office ________________________

-Homes for RentHouse for Rent, 3 Bed/1.5 Bath, single car garage, fenced backyard, completely renovated inside. Renovated bathrooms, new wood floors and tile, fresh paint, quiet neighborhood. Off Hwy 27.

Contact Jim at 903-641-5809. ________________________

#10 Teague-3/2 Mobile on large lot, 1,456 sq.ft. per FCAD, built in 2008 per FCAD, +/-.97 of an acre per FCAD, appliances included

1100 S. 7th Avenue

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$65,000

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3B/2.5B BRICK W/FP ON 5 SHOP/BARN #895 $185,000 3B/2B BRICK W/SHOP COM entertaining!!

ON 3 ACRES TEAGUE #2090 with electricity.

3B/1.5B BRICK HOME ON 2 HEATHER ST. #2165 3 bedroom, 2 bath, all electric 28 X 52 mobile home is on nearly a one acre lot. You'll enjoy the open floor plan through the living room/kitchen area. As you enter, your eye is drawn to the beautiful fireplace$65,0 in house. the living room. The large kitchen has a big pantry and the separate laundry room is nearby for added convenience. Each of the bedrooms have large closets. The master bath has a garden tub and separate 3B/3B LOG HOME W 2FP OP shower. Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a hall bath with tub/shower combo. Washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included. A new roof was installed in May of 2013. A storage building is also included.

UNIQUE VANITIES, LRG CL 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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