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New Child Advocacy Center

Nearing Completion

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oming before the Commissioners Court called a “lengthy process” to complete the during their Regular Session on August CAC. 19, 2015, County Attorney Chris Martin told In other action, the Elections Administrator Commissioners that he expects the Child Department, which had been discussed Advocacy Center (CAC) to be completed at the last meeting, was brought up for before September 30, 2015. consideration.

The parking lot, which Commissioner Precinct However, no action was ultimately taken, and 3 Bodie Emmons and his crew are paving, is no funds were allocated in the budget for it.

The department would have taken over all nearing completion.

The court approved a Windstream contract, operations associated with County elections, necessary to provide Internet/phone service which are now done in the County Clerk and to the center, at a cost of $179.24/month, as Tax Assessor/Collector’s offices.

Next, Donald Kehm, Texas A&M AgriLife requested by CA Martin.

An agreement with Texas Interlocal Extension Administrator, gave his annual Purchasing Systems (TIPS), to be utilized for “summary of education programming” for CAC purchases, was also entered into by the Freestone AgriLife activities.

“Without your support, Erin [Davis] would Court.

When the signage is put up, which should not be able to accomplish all she does,” he be soon, the CAC will be ready to begin began by thanking the Court.

He said Erin had directed at least seven operations, CA Martin revealed. programs to promote Martin thanked Commissioner -Advocacy CenterEmmons and the entire Court agriculture and natural Page 3-A resources this past year. for helping him with what he

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Inside Four Sections Classifieds...........Pages 3 & 4-D Viewpoints.................Page 4-B Oil & Gas...................Page 2-D Obituaries..................Page 2-B Real Estate.................Page 3-D

City Endorses TISD Safety Plan

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ack to school means new safety programs for Teague ISD, with the endorsement of the Teague City Council, as decided at

the Monday, August 17th meeting.

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Running off FM 2547 and careening into a tree is this Dodge Truck, driven by 77 year old Fairfield man, Milton Carroll. The accident occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, August 17th. The driver was transported by EMS to ETMC Fairfield Hospital in critical condition. According to reports, driver was not wearing a seatbelt. DPS Trooper Warner said that the accident is still under investigation so no other details were made available.

(Photo by Scott W. Marsters, Sr.)

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he area football teams took to the field earlier this month and now all of the scrimmages are behind them. It is time to go to work for everyone this Friday night when the lights are turned on the scoreboard clock counts down.

The Fairfield Eagles have enjoyed playoff success for a few years and the expectation grows in each passing year.

The only way the Eagles could have done better last year was win the state title.

The other Region II schools in Division II thought better of it and the Gladewater Bears ended the Eagles season.

The 2015 version of the Fairfield Eagles could be another special one. They have some questions to answer but the personnel can help that. They return a deep running back corps that controlled the clock and closed out games. The receiving crew took a couple of hits to graduation but the athletic talent can make up for the college bound Eagles.

The defensive unit has some different questions to answer in the early season

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games. The defensive front has been stellar over the last few seasons but a couple of mainstays have graduated and others will step in. The defensive secondary could be a sprint relay, and a few were on the state track meet sprint relay. The offensive scout team had some trouble completing passes and the scrimmage games were a field day with the Eagles all over the place.

The Fairfield Eagles are picked second in District 7-4A DII behind the Mexia Blackcats. Mexia claimed the district title a year ago and these two should

Accolades All Around Work Completed During Summer at FISD

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ompliments were in school.

Intermediate Principal, Beth abundant supply during the last Fairfield Independent Hendrichs, commended her School Board meeting, on educators on the number of August 18, 2015, before the hours that they had put in during the summer to get start of school.

High School principal, Von ready for the new year.

Ms. Hendrichs said she was Wade, was impressed with how Katy Wade had assisted appreciative of the newly Parent Teacher students in learning the formed material necessary to pass Organization that was to STARR tests, after initially provide breakfast for her failing, at least, one test. teachers on the Friday before Only two students still have school started. not passed the required Elementary principal Carroll tests.

Cain said that Arland [Thill] “We will get them through,” had done a tremendous job Mr. Wade said, indicating that installing the new smart the morning break will be boards on his campus. utilized for studying.

Mr. Cain was also appreciative of Bryan Gawryszewski, Junior the maintenance department High Principal, thanked the for moving furniture from maintenance department, several classrooms into other whom he said had spent classrooms. the summer “C.C. [Cecilia -FISD AccoladesSweeney] Runners and their families enjoy cold water and fresh fruit at the annual Copperhead Run, hosted by Fairfield High painting the interior of the and her group School’s Cross Country teams. Turn to page 5-C for additional pictures and coverage of the race. (Photo by Melissa Lee) Page 3-A

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By Sheriff Don Anderson Don Anderson speak with a complainant about a neighbor’s dog.

Kirvin VFD, Fairfield VFD and Streetman Don VFD Anderson responded to a grass fire in a pasture on CR 1092.

Deputy took a cattle theft report on CR 701.

Deputy was dispatched to a gas drive-off theft report at the Lucky J’s Truck Stop in Dew. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a 73 year old female to the E.R. that was suffering from an altered mental status.

Deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 192. The caller advised that he wanted to leave and that his wife would not let him depart. There were no physical altercations at the scene.

The subjects were separated for the night.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported an infant to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Deputy was sent to a welfare check in Tanglewood.

Deputy was dispatched to a report of a missing 27 year old on CR 232. The subject returned home a short time later.

Wortham P.D. removed larger debris that was in the roadway near the 212 mile marker of IH45.

Trooper, Fairfield Medic 7 and Dew VFD responded to a report of a vehicle in the median near the 181 mile marker of IH-45.

Butler VFD was dispatched to CR 293 on a report of power lines that were down on a house and vehicle from a tree that had fallen.

Deputy was dispatched to put up a black calf that was in the roadway on CR 461.

Butler VFD assisted Fairfield Medic 7 on CR 350 with a lift assist.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a male subject to the E.R. that was experiencing severe back pains.

Deputy, Trooper, and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a tree on FM 2547.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a theft report on E. Lanham.

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Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious activity report on Hwy 75 S. The caller reported two subjects had gone through his vehicles and one had entered into his house. The caller advised that the subject’s had departed and that nothing appeared to be missing.

Deputy was sent to check on a report of a tractor-trailer with an unsecured load near the 197 mile marker of IH-45.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 65 year old male to the E.R. that was bleeding from dialysis.

Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 612. The area was found to be secure.

Deputy, Butler VFD, Fairfield Medic 7 and Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Judge Farris responded to a report of a deceased female at a location in the Oakwood area on CR 321.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a civil stand-by on W. Navasota.

Deputy checked on a report of a vehicle that was blocking the roadway on FM 1848.

Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call at a church on FM 489 W. The area was found to be secure.

Deputy took a theft report in the Southern Oaks area.

TX DOT was notified about a large dead hog that was in the roadway on Hwy 164.

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

Fairfield Medic 7 transported a female subject to the E.R. that experiencing severe pains.

Trooper booked one into jail on traffic violations following a traffic stop near the 197 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy met with a complainant on CR 1241 about a subject that had dumped out 3 puppies.

Wortham P.D. assisted a property owner recover stolen property on CR 1240.

Trooper assisted a stranded motorist near the 209 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy sent to FM 489 E. to

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picked up personal property.

Deputy booked one into jail on a probation violation warrant.

Dispatch, Southern Oaks VFD and Fairfield Medic 7 assisted a 22 year old female that had given birth early at her residence.

Fairfield Medic 7 transported the mother and new born infant to the hospital in Athens.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check on CR 530.

Wortham VFD and Wortham P.D. assisted Mexia EMS on E. Concho with a resident that had fallen and was unable to open the door for help.

Deputy took a report of damaged mailboxes on CR 521.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported a 49 year old male to the E.R. that was experiencing “coffee ground” vomitus.

Deputy with a citizen on FM 488 in reference to a 500lb calf that had been on his property for “a while”.

Fairfield Medic 6 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was running a high fever.

Deputy was dispatched to a civil dispute over a car stereo and speakers in the Kirvin area.

Deputy was sent to check on a suspicious person report on CR 700.

Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on CR 360.

Wortham P.D. was dispatched to a theft report in the Streetman area.

Deputy met with a complainant on CR 865 in reference to a subject that had not returned a borrowed lawn mower.

Southern Oaks VFD, Fairfield VFD and Wortham VFD were paged out to a grass fire on PR 141 off FM 3059.

Fairfield VFD was dispatched to a smoke detector alarm on CR 111.

The alarm was found to be faulty.

Deputy was sent to a criminal trespass complaint at a residence on FM 27.

Wortham P.D., Streetman VFD and Fairfield VFD responded to a vehicle fire near the 211 mile marker of IH-45.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 23 year old female to the E.R. in Mexia that was having a seizure.

Deputies were dispatched to a deadly conduct complaint on Hwy 84 E. The caller reported that they had gone to check on a tenant and were met at the door by the tenant who had a gun.

One party was booked into jail.

Deputy, Teague P.D., Teague Medic 2 and Air Evac responded to a report of a child that had been struck by a vehicle on Walnut Street in Teague. The child was transported by helicopter to

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Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 1250. The area was found to be secure.

Deputy was sent to check on a suspicious person call at a residence on CR 360. The residence was found to be secure.

Trooper assisted a stranded motorist near the 197 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy, Trooper, Wortham P.D. and Streetman VFD responded to a report of a car that had spun out into the median near the 210 mile marker of IH-45.

Deputy was dispatched to a welfare concern check on FM 489.

Trooper and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a power pole on CR 1171.

Deputy was sent to put up several head of cattle that were running loose on CR 1222.

Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 65 year old female to the E.R. that had sustained injuries from a fall after getting out of her vehicle.

Deputy, Fairfield Medic 8, Butler VFD and Justice of the Peace responded to a report of an 89 year old male that was not breathing at a residence on Hwy 84 E. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on FM 833. The parties dispersed for the night.

Fairfield Medic 7 and Butler VFD responded to a report of a 73 year old female that was not breathing at an address on CR 294. The resident was revived with the application of C.P.R. and transported to the E.R. Deputy was dispatched to a report of a neighbor that was yelling at another resident while standing outside in the front yard.

Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains.

Deputy met with a complainant on FM 80 S. in reference to tools that had been stolen from a barn.

Teague Medic 3 transported a 28 year old female to the E.R. that was having difficulty breathing.

Deputy booked one into jail for DWI. Deputy took a stolen bull report on CR 976.

Deputy was dispatched to a trespassing complaint on CR 387.

Fairfield P.D. booked one into jail for DWI. Deputies were dispatched to the Cedar Grove Trailer Park on a report of a subject that had threatened another person with a gun. One person was booked into jail for aggravated assault on a threat with a deadly weapon.

Deputy was dispatched to a loud noise complaint on CR 549.

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Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, August 17th 1:03 PM-Officer Hartley assist with unruly patient at ER. 2:15 PM-Officer Frasier arrest subject on warrants.

8:21 PM-Officer Weinmann and Gallegos on open door with suspicious subject sitting in chair, subject decided to go elsewhere.

9:22 PM-Officer Weinmann on minor wreck in parking lot.

10:31 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of suspicious vehicle.

Tuesday, August 18th 1:24 AM-Officer Gallegos and Weinmann on report of suspicious subject on porch of closed business.

6:45 AM-Officer Frasier and Hartley on report of subject at ER trying to leave.

3:32 PM–Officer Hartley arrested driver for driving on suspended driver license.

4:15 PM-Officer Frasier arrest subject on warrants.

5:42 PM-Officer Hartley and Gallegos on report of verbal disturbance, parties separated.

Wednesday, August 19th 3:33 AM-Officer Weinmann assist EMS on medical emergency.

1:00 PM-Officer Orms and Palacios on report of truck leaking LP gas, was unable to locate.

8:14 PM-Officer Tharp on report of motorcycle running up and down road with no license plated, unable to locate.

Thursday, August 20th 12:45 PM-Officer Orms and Palacios on report of reckless driver.

Friday, August 21st 2:26 AM-Officer Tharp assist deputy on domestic.

6:12 AM-Officer Lawrence on suspicious vehicle.

9:41 AM-Officer Frasier to speak to a complainant.

7:29 PM-Officer Weinmann and Gallegos assisted EMS on medical emergency.

8:56 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of wreck.

11:00 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of intoxicated person at restaurant.

11:51 PM-Officer Gallegos on minor wreck.

Saturday, August 22nd 1:48 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of intoxicated subject walking, subject located and arrested for public intoxication.

7:16 AM-Officer Frasier on report of a suspicious person.

7:09 PM-Officer Gallegos on alarm going off.

9:45 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of reckless driver, subject arrested for DWI. Sunday, August 23rd 8:48 AM-Officer Hartley on welfare check.

1:26 PM-Officer Hartley to PD to speak to a complainant.

2:33 PM-Officer Hartley on suspicious vehicle.

9:23 PM-Officer Weinmann on alarm going off.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT By: Chief of Police Kelly Butler

Monthly Report for July, 2015 --Total Calls for Service: 66 --Total Calls in Wortham: 52 --Total Calls in Streetman: 14 --Total Arrest for July: 3 --Total Offense Reports: 6 2-Thefts, 1-Evading Arrest, 1-Terroristic Threat, 1-Criminal Mischief, and 1-Poss of Marijuana under 2oz We answered a total of 10 Disturbance calls, all of them being verbal disputes. We also answered 7 animal complaints and a couple of Loose Livestock calls.

Code Enforcement Report for June and July, 2015 --Action: In June 13 clean up letters were sent out.

--Result: 11 properties had action by the property owners to get back in compliance in the form of mowing and cleaning up. 2 properties were in noncompliance and 2 citations were issued and sent out.

--Action: In July 12 clean up letters were sent out.

--Result: 9 properties had action by the property owners to get back in comliance in the form of mowing and cleaning up. 3 properties were in noncompliance and 3 citations were issued and sent out.

A very large brush pile at the South end of Avenue D was burned. Contact was made with the property owner and he agreed to coordinate with the Wortham Fire Department and set a time to burn the brush with Fire Department assistance.

There are several other properties around town that I am working with the property owners trying to resolve overgrown lots.

Also be advised that I will soon begin working on junk and abandoning vehicles located around town. Junk vehicles that are on someone’s property must be removed from the public eye, i.e. not visible from the street. If you have junk vehicles on your property that cannot be placed out of the public view, you should make arrangements to have it removed to a scrap yard. If you are found to have a junk vehicle on your property you will be sent a notification letter and have 10 days to remove the vehicle. If you are unable to comply with this then fines may be issued not to exceed more than $200 per vehicle. This is the City of Wortham’s ongoing effort to keep the city as clean and attractive as possible. This also helps with sanitation, reduction of skunks, snakes, rats, and other pests that make their home in overgrown lots and abandon vehicle and a junk vehicles.

The Police Department received a set of car keys that had been found left at the Cefco Store located at the corner of HWY 14 and FM 27. The keys were turned in to the store and the store turned them into to the Police Department.

Looks like the vehicle key is a Ford and multiple assorted keys on the key ring. If you think they might be yours, call the City Hall at 254-765-3319 or the Police Department at 254-765-3444. Please bring your identification with you to reclaim your keys.

August 26, 2015

County Budget Solidified

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Sheriff ’s Vehicles Approved by Commissioners The 2015-2016 County Budget of $8.6 million and a tax rate of $.285/$100 were approved, during the Freestone County Commissioners Court meeting on August 19, 2015, The vote followed a public hearing during the meeting.

Before the votes were cast, several department heads made final attempts to get their requests in the budget.

Vehicles Three Sheriff’s Department vehicles were approved for $127,000, the amount originally requested.

The vote was not unanimous, 3 -1, with Commissioner Precinct 3 Bodie Emmons providing the “no.”

Talks had stalled during the special meeting of August 12th, but Commissioners seemed ready to grant the request.

However, they were concerned about the cost of the Dodge pickups that had been selected for purchase.

Commissioner Clyde Ridge, Jr. indicated that he had found a Ford Explorer package that he said was less expensive.

However, Officer Wade Harrison explained that these have all-wheel drive and V6 engines.

He feared they would require costly repairs when they began to break down.

Officer Harrison assured the Court that they would make do with whatever the Sheriff’s department was given and would be purchasing them through “buy board.”

The Sheriff’s Administrative Assistant, Lisa Robertson, informed the Court that all of the vehicles would be placed on the street, but it was up to the Sheriff as to how these would be utilized.

District Clerk Chief Deputy Pay Although the request to raise the Chief’s Deputy’s pay was not brought to a vote, Judge Linda Grant indicated that the pay scales of employees and the amount of County longevity brought to a new position would be on the next agenda.

District Clerk Teresa Black was requesting that her Chief Deputy’s salary be increased to $2,800/month, which would be more in line with other Chief Deputies within the County, especially since she has 10 years of experience in the department.

Black said she would also like to see department heads have more authority over what their employees make.

“I am not happy with how we have raises now,” said Commissioner Precinct 1, Luke Ward, Sr. Commissioners had previously agreed to included a 2% raise for every employee in the budget.

Senior Services Meal Cost Senior Services Director, Stephanie Overall, said she had asked for $80,000 for raw food, but was only allocated $65,000 in the budget.

Ms. Overall indicated that this amount equated to $1,250 per week, and that was not enough for the approximately 500 meals served weekly.

Auditor Donna Lynn Williams said that, with every expense taken into consideration to run the center, the cost per aggregate meal (served on site) was $16/plate, with homebound meals costing $9/plate.

No change was made to the budget.

Judge Grant said they would be looking at revamping the organization to cut costs.

During public comments early in the meeting, two individuals spoke up, saying they were at the meeting to support the Senior Services program, both lauding the program and confirming that it was a good experience for them and other seniors.

Senior Services Part-time Pay Ms. Overall also requested an increase in pay for her part-time workers, who currently make 7.25/hour.

She compared this to $10/hour made by McDonald’s employees.

“They do a stand up job,” Overall said, referring to her workers.

It was again reiterated that salary concerns will be on the next agenda.

Fairfield EMS Budget The County had set aside $100,000 to go to EMS, and Director Billy Perez did not ask for more.

He reported, however, that EMS is hoping to purchase a cardiac monitor.

He said their call volumes are up by 50%, and expenses are going up.

Mary McDonald reporting.

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Mr. Kehm revealed that there equipment. were 171 4-Hers in Freestone Commissioner Ward’s County, with 55 volunteer education certificate workers to assist. for attending a Pipeline His report included, at Emergency Response seminar least, 18 different 4-H was accepted. accomplishments, one being Bill payments of $288,267.41, that of a 4-Her from Freestone which contained $38,749.77 County becoming a District in budget amendments, were Officer. approved.

Mr. Kehm announced that Reports for Senior Services, this year’s Cow Country Justice of the Peace Precinct Congress will be held October 2, District Clerk, and Sheriff’s 23rd at the Maysel Ranch in Department were accepted, Freestone County under Erin’s as were the minutes of the direction. of August 5th and 12th Four volunteer fire meetings. departments: Butler, Fairfield, During visitor comments, Kirvin, and Southern Oaks, Jim Plant told the Court that submitted agreements he had a solution to a lack of between themselves and funds in the County budget. the County, which were He suggested that the Central approved.

Appraisal District and the The lone bid from Knife River County Tax/Assessor Collector • of Way Maintenance (Reclaimed & New)be combined. forRight Grade 1 and 2 Flex Road departments • Right of Way Marking Material was accepted.

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-FISD Accolades-

Continued from 1-A worked diligently, shampooing carpets. The cafeteria looks fantastic,” Mr. Cain stated.

Mr. Cain also thanked Superintendent Rick Edwards and Assistant Superintendent Melissa Cox for their guidance through his first months as the new principal.

The maintenance department was again thanked, by District Police Chief Billy Barlow, for getting the campus cameras installed.

As of this meeting, only a few were left to be completed, which would be installed by the time this article is run.

Chief Barlow informed trustees that Carroll Cain assisted in getting one of the older FISD vehicles repurposed for police use, with mechanic, Michael Mertz, installing the necessary equipment.

Superintendent Edwards also passed out plenty of accolades.

“I want to commend all the principals. I’ve asked a lot of them throughout the summer and have never gotten any hesitation. They are all on board,” he said about the principals.

Mr. Edwards informed the trustees that 350 student and 70 teacher computers were replaced, with ones built by Arland and his team.

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By building these, instead of purchasing them, they were able to put more computers into operation for the money allocated.

Numerous other computers were revamped for use in the libraries and other areas.

Additionally, the network was redone “across the board.”

Mr. Edwards said he appreciated Arland’s commitment to getting the work done.

Other items reported by the campus principals: --Daniel Phillips has taken over as the Vocational/Ag Director.

--Band members number 170.

--New playground equipment has been installed at the Intermediate campus, thanks to box tops saved by the students.

--55 students participated in the elementary summer academy.

--DAEP Principal Angie Ridge said that she will begin school with six students.

--Chief Barlow and Officer Glenda Bass have completed the necessary Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements.

In other business, Mr. Edwards noted that enrollment appears to be about 1,780, up 20 from last year.

Ms. Cox reported that Fairfield High School had received distinguished in all 7 academic categories.

Only 153 campuses out of over 8,600 achieved that.

The board entered into a public hearing, regarding the proposed 2015-2016 budget of $21.2 million and tax rate of $1.396042 per $100 evaluation.

With no comments the hearing was adjourned.

Trustees adopted the budget and tax rate in regular session.

Freestone Central Appraisal District (FCAD) Chief Appraiser Bud Black spoke to the board, at the request of Superintendent Edwards, about recent developments regarding Luminant property values.

Mr. Black said that FCAD appraised Luminant properties

at $245 million for 2015.

This is the 2014 value they settled for, to avoid a lawsuit months earlier, Black reported.

Luminant has now indicated that the properties are only valued at $100 million, and they have until September 26, 2015 to file a lawsuit.

Mr. Black indicated that FISD represents 40% of his budget.

However, should Luminant file a lawsuit, FCAD has $100,000 budgeted for litigation, so he may not require funds from FISD. FCAD returned unused monies of $182,000 to FISD from the previous anticipated lawsuit, when it was settled out of court, he reminded them.

Luminant has not indicated if they will file suit yet, so Mr. Black has not yet hired an outside appraiser, which will cost $60,000.

Since FCAD contracted an appraiser a couple of years ago, for $50,000, and he had completed some work before the lawsuit settled, Trustee John Fryer asked if any of that effort could be used.

Mr. Black said he was not sure it would still be valid, but there may be some value in the information obtained then.

Trustee Fryer asked if Luminant would pay taxes on only the $100 million, instead of the $245 million in January 2017.

Mr. Black indicated that, if they file a lawsuit, that is the amount that they will use until it is settled, which could take 2 – 3 years.

It was made known, late Monday, that Luminant will file suit. Stay tuned to The “Times” for more details next week.

Minor revisions were made to FISD Policy FJ. One of these is to allow organizations within the school to have more than one fundraiser a year.

WB Computers, owned by Wayne Bonner, was approved to assist with network service and administration.

No action was taken after executive session and the meeting adjourned.

Mary McDonald reporting.

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--Entertainment Mark Gorman Band to Perform in Wortham, Texas

Festival Features Texas Blues Influenced by a plethora of music from all over the world, calling the Mark Gorman Band diverse would be an understatement.

Performing Texas Swing music, Thunder Shuffle Blues, and even Americana, the band can boast as one of the most varied around.

After releasing their newest album titled Mockingbird, the band will be at Downtown Wortham, Texas on Saturday September 12 for their annual Blues Festival.

The Festival will begin at 3:00 p.m. and the Mark Gorman band will be introduced second to take the stage from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. for what is promised to be a unique performance.

Also performing will be the MOJO Assassins (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.) and the Wesley Pruitt Band (10:00 – 11:30 p.m.)

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

For more information about the Wortham Blues Festival, visit them online at www.worthambluesfest.org.

You or your company / organization can play a major role in the success of this event. Each sponsorship level will earn free tickets.

For information, call Kelly Calame at 254-765-3706 or send an email to info@worthambluesfest.org

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The job fair and interviews for part-time, seasonal positions will take place between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 29th.

All positions will be to work the five weeks of the 2015 Screams® Halloween Theme Park event which runs every Friday and Saturday Night October 2 – October 31, 2015 during the hours of 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM. Screams® is looking for outgoing, energetic people 16 and older to fill the following positions:Haunted House actors, food & beverage sales, wait staff, kitchen help, cooks, ticket and souvenir sales, front entrance greeters, restroom attendants, safety services, exit surveyors and grounds crew.

Applicants are encouraged to complete an on-line application prior to the Job Fair at www.

ScreamsPark.com/generalinfo/employment-at-screams.

Applicants are also asked to bring two forms of identification including a valid Driver’s License, ID or Passport to the Job Fair. No appointments are

necessary. Specific work hours will be discussed at orientation on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Screams® Halloween Theme Park celebrates 20 years as the ultimate Halloween experience with Haunted Houses, live entertainment, food and a whole lot more! Whatever you are afraid of, Screams® will find it…with 3 Haunted Houses (including the all new Castle of the Doomed), the Ghoulish Graveyard, and the CarnEvil Clown Maze. Plus, there are games of skill, human powered rides, shops, entertainment on the Screams® stage, a food court and the Taboo Tavern to deliver a full night of Halloween thrills and chills.

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Screams® will be open on Friday & Saturday Nights October 2 – 31, 2015, rain or shine, from 7:30 PM to 1:30 AM. It is located in Waxahachie, just 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas off of I-35E at exit 399A on the Scarborough Faire® site.

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Veterans Honored Aug. 29 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer at Ft. Boggy State Park Everyone is invited to the 3rd Annual “Dog Days of Summer” at Ft. Boggy State Park, Saturday, Aug. 29th. The fun begins with FREE hotdogs and starting at 11:15 am. Program will begin at 11:45 a.m. with special recognition to the Veterans, followed by a message from Senator Charles Schwertner. We will conclude the day with a $1,500 GIVEAWAY to four lucky winners (1-$750 visa gift card and 3-$250 visa gift cards) The Park closes at 8 pm. What better way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall than to swim, fish, and eat (all free) at Leon County’s brightest treasure, “Ft. Boggy State Park”!

The first phase of the construction of overnight cabins, bridge and boardwalk has begun. Come check it out!

First three cabins are due to be completed by the first part of 2016 with two additional cabins being built.

Ft. Boggy State Park is located 5 miles south of Centerville and 2 ½ miles north of Leona on State Highway 75.

The “Dog Days of Summer” is hosted by the Friends of Fort Boggy State Park, a non-profit organization.

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Lyndsey Sue Ranson & Joseph Warner Cherry

Engagement Announced

Ms. Renee Gregory Ranson of Streetman, Texas and Mr. W.C. Ranson, Jr. of Corsicana, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey Sue Ranson, to Joseph Warner Cherry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cherry of Mexia, Texas.

Miss Ranson is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ranson of Teague, Texas and Mrs. Sue Gregory and the late Mr. James Gregory of Streetman, Texas.

Mr. Cherry is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cherry of Wortham, Texas and Mr. Warner Hancock and the late Mrs. Jean Hancock of Mexia, Texas.

The future bride is a 2012 graduate of Fairfield High School. Miss Ranson is currently attending Texas A&M Commerce, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.

She is employed at Mexia ISD. The future groom is a 2010 graduate of Mexia High School. He is a graduate of Navarro College – Oil & Gas Program. He is currently employed with XTO Energy, Inc. A wedding is scheduled on October 17, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Mexia, Texas. A reception will follow at the Groesbeck Civic Center in Groesbeck, Texas.

After tabling the items last month, Aldermen voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Teague Police Department and the Dallas County Schools Police Department (DCSPD), as well as an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Texserve.

The agreements will allow Teague ISD to partner with DCSPD to form the new position of School Resource Officer, to be held by Officer Mike Noll, and implement the School Bus Safety/Stop Arm Enforcement Program. “We are hoping this program will help in providing a safe and secure school environment,� says Superintendent Dr. Nate Carman, who reports that the school district will implement the new safety program this year. “Less is better� when it comes to property tax rates, says Teague Aldermen Chris Nickleberry as the City Council voted to approve the 2015 proposed rate at $0.724506, down $0.02 from last year.

The meeting also saw disbursement of the 20142015 budget surplus approved.

Expenditures are as follows: --$100,000 for Well #2 repairs --$12,000 for Caselle Software Modules for Human Resources and Work Orders --$27,000 to purchase a vacuum trailer for the Sewer Department --$25,000 to purchase and

replace lift station --$30,000 for Community Center building and roof repairs --$25,000 for replacing the Library roof It’s been another busy, eventful summer at the Fairfield --$20,000 to construct a new Public Library. Attendance at the eight Summer Reading pier with railings and lights at Club programs was 190 children and adults. The theme the Teague City Lake was “Every Hero has a Story� and sixteen people --$10,000 for new police volunteered to emphasize the role of local heroes in officer vests our lives.

Superheroes were featured including Hulk, --$21,000 to pay off the Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Flash, Iron Man, Thor backhoe note at Citizens and Captain America.

We emphasized positive character State Bank traits that any hero should possess such as anger In other business, the firm control, humility, helping others in need, and quickly of Anderson, Marx, & Bohl, responding to danger.

Books were distributed, school Certified Public Accountants, supplies handed out, coloring, crafts and giveaways took was appointed to perform the place.

Some of the of the parents and children got their 2014-2014 annual audit. library cards and checked out books. A lot watermelon The consent agenda, including and popsicles were consumed. ratification of the retirement One of the presenters, J Richard Stevens had recently of Carol Henderson from the released his new book “Captain America� and had a Teague Police Department, book signing event. was reviewed and approved The Story Time program for pre-K and home school

by Aldermen. children will start again on Wednesdays at 10:30 am on During public comments, the August 26.

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Council heard from concerned The Fairfield Library Association Board of Directors citizen Tricia Ritchie regarding have been extra busy this summer. A decision was the ongoing burglaries in the made to scrap plans for a new library facility at this area. time and activities to upgrade the current facility began.

Carol Mench told of her Landscaping was first, then renovation of the entrance positive experiences with lobby to serve as a library memorial area now housing the Police Department and memorial replicas of Mary Moody Northen, the Braggs, praised Chief Dennis Cox and Barbara Crossno and Lee Earl Johnson. In a special his officers and their efforts. program on Saturday, August1, more than 50 people Doris Nealy thanked the gathered to celebrate the plaques of Barbara and Lee Council for their support of the Earl fortheir 66 total years of volunteer service to the recent Booker T. Washington/ Fairfield Library.

Family and friends celebrated as Ralph J.A. Brooks reunion weekend.

Billings recounted their history.

Ms. Nealy also offered words The Board and staff of the Fairfield Public Library of encouragement, urging express their sympathies and condolence to the family the council, schools, and of John Defrance, who passed away on August 7, 2015. community to work together Helen, John’s wife is a well known figure at the library, to meet the needs of Teague. having been employed over nine and one-half years Following executiveServing session, Fairfield with Honesty &for Integrity and resigning last year. it was announced that ChiefLocally Owned & Operated The library continues to offer the public free computer of Police Dennis Cox had and wifi use, free eBook access, free children’s programs resigned his post, as reported and free library cards to use books and materials.We in last week’s edition of The always ask for ID, as we receive City and County funding “Times.� from taxes.

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The fish will be donated, with enough fish for 250 people. “Out of the Blue� from Waco will entertain

the crowd, starting at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

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

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Meet Dew ISD’s

New Superintendent As Dew ISD welcomes students back to school, it also greets new Superintendent/ Principal Darrell Evans, who brings with him thirty years of experience in education and administration.

Freestone County residents might recognize Mr. Evans for his decade of service to Teague ISD as High School Principal.

Mr. Evans and wife, Nadine, who teaches at Teague Intermediate School, have lived in Freestone County for twelve years. The couple has two sons, Josh and Brett.

Most recently, he served as Assistant Superintendent in the Mart, and Superintendent of Bosqueville Independent School Districts.

As a former teacher and coach, Mr. Evans is experienced in many facets of education.

“At Dew ISD, we strive to provide a world-class education for all students,” he says.

Mr. Evans expressed his confidence in the capable teachers and staff of Dew ISD, sharing that three of

these educators are former students of his.

“Dew is a great place,” he continued, “It is an exemplary campus that is small enough for students to receive individual attention.”

Mr. Evans says that Dew ISD will continue to maintain and improve upon its academic performance, working hard to prepare students for High School and beyond.

Megan Hempel reporting.

-HS Football-

Continued from 1-A face off against each other for the title again.

Fairfield will travel to Madisonville to open the season. Following a road trip to Kaufman, the Eagles host their home opener on September 11 against the Palestine Wildcats. They will face Robinson at home and finish out the nondistrict slate at China Spring.

Following the open week on October 2, the Eagles host a pair of district games. They face Waco Conally and Groesbeck at Eagle Field before taking to the road to Rusk and returning home for the possibly the most important district game with Mexia. They finish the regular season on the road at Lorena.

The Teague Lions have the most questions to answer regarding their 2015 campaign that anyone in the state of Texas. They must replace several thousands of yards of offense and possibly the style of offense altogether.

Donnie Osborn moves into his second year with this program but the staff in place are in prime positions to answer those questions effectively.

The Lions offense return a young group but a couple of upper classmen will control the tempo.

The offensive line returns several to this season and should help anchor a new offense that might need a little time to get moving. The receiving corps are a somewhat depleted but there are enough of them to keep a defense honest in a potential run first offense.

The Teague defense could be the strong side of the ball this season. The front seven are as good as anyone in the region and the secondary could be helped by a strong pass rush. The Lions gave up 30 points or more five times last season so that will be something the Lions coaching staff will address. They dominated Robinson and Troy in the scrimmages, allowing only one score and it was the last play of the Troy contest.

The Lions open the season at Waco ISD Stadium on Thursday night against the Lexington Eagles. They head to Limestone County to take on the Mexia Blackcats before hosting the Groesbeck Goats in the home opener. They travel to Caldwell to take on the Hornets and host Mabank to close out the non-

district schedule.

Teague will host the Kemp Yellowjackets in the 11-3A DI opener after the October 2 bye week. They travel to Palestine to battle the Westwood Panthers and host Malakoff in what could be the district title game for the second consecutive year. The Lions host Eustace and then take on a pesky Elkhart team that threatened to take one of those top two spots a year age.

The Wortham Bulldogs have a new coach on the sideline for the fourth time in five years.

The Bulldogs welcome new head coach and athletic director Chris Tobola to the school district. He comes from Corsicana where he was the defensive coordinator.

Wortham has battled numbers and speed the last few years and one of those is corrected in a big way. The Bulldogs had over forty report to the field house on the first day of workouts.

Speed is still going to be a work in progress for the Bulldog squad. The change in offensive scheme will help the coaching staff make strides to get the Wortham Bulldogs back to the winning side of the ledger.

The Wortham defense has given up high scores over the last few years and the district competition looks to be just as formidable.

The Bulldogs fought through two scrimmages and are ready to start the season with renewed hopes and a new playoff format.

This season the class 2A schools will send four to the playoffs and the Wortham Bulldogs have their eyes set on one of the postseason places.

The Bulldogs will open the season at home against Magnolia Legacy Prep and Cushing before taking to the road to Dallas Life Oak Cliff.

The open date is September 18 and then the Bulldogs open the district 10-2A DII season.

The district opener is on the road in Meridian and they face fierce district rival Dawson. The Bulldogs then travel to Chilton and host the Hubbard Jaguars. They take to the road for the next two game dates to Dallas Gateway and Italy. They return home in the regular season finale against the Frost Polar Bears.

The hopes are high and it all starts this

Setting up a great shot is Senior Lauren Cole (above), No. 9 against Brazos at the Leon Tournament this past weekend.

Awesome serve is executed by Fairfield Lady Eagle Cali Gawryszewski (left) at the Leon Tournament against Brazos last weekend.

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Scholarships Awarded High School Grads Attend 18th Annual Dinner TWENTY-ONE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED to area high school graduates during the 18th Annual Navasota Valley Electric (NVEC) Awards Dinner on August 13, 2015 in Franklin, Texas. They include (in no particular order) Ashlyn Jake Hughes of Fairfield – Trinity Valley Community College, Haley Tinsley of Teague – Navarro College, Leana Gore of Buffalo – Blinn College, Jasmyne Nguyen of Leon – Blinn College, Shayla Roddey of Normangee – Texas A&M, William Barnett of Oakwood – TVCC Criminal Justice Program, Laney Samaniego Chavez of Coolidge – McLennan Community College, Dillon Baize of Groesbeck – Panola College, Ashlyn Engledow of Axtell – McLennan Community College, Britney Connally of Mart – Texas A&M, Thomas Morehouse of Riesel – Texas A&M, Emily Labella of Penelope – Hill College, Shelby Snider of Bremond – Temple Junior College, Ijionea Cephas of Calvert – Prairie View A&M, Savanna Hurst of Franklin – Sam Houston State University, Araceli Salas of Hearne – Sam Houston State University, Molly Blaschke of Mumford – Texas A&M, Myka Morehead of Milano – Eastfield College, Blake Blakeney of Rosebud-Lott – Sam Houston State University, Chandler Steinke of Texas Christian – Baylor University, and Home School student Charles Kirk – Texas A&M. Best of luck to all these students, from NVEC Board of Directors Billie Sue Corry – President, Jerry Robertson – Vice President, John Perry – Secretary / Treasurer, Charlie Carrigan, Ken Elliott, Jeff Gonzales, William Kirven, Burt Richards and Jerry Hubbard. (Photo courtesy of Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.)

Local Favorites Perform at Lakeside UMC Fifth Sunday Sing August 30th Local favorites, Taylor Parks and Byron Haynie will be performing at Lakeside United Methodist Church’s (LUMC) Fifth Sunday Sing, Sunday, August 30.

The concert is at LUMC, 515 FM 416 and begins at 6:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Admission is 1 can of food.

All food collected will be given to the River of Life Food Bank in Fairfield.

For more information, call LUMC at 903.599.3080.

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

There will be food and drink vendors, including Big Willie, Fairfield Shaved Ice and Fairfield Band Boosters. Clean restrooms will be available, along with plenty of shade, so plan to stay all day!

Over 30 judging classes and numerous specialty awards were be given out with plaques and trophies.

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

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

Call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-389-5792 for more information

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Delivering a donation to Kelly Calame (right) for Wortham’s upcoming Blues Festival is Robert Carpenter (left), Site Manager for General Dynamics-Wortham Facility. The festival will be held Saturday, September 12th in Wortham.

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--Obituaries

Paulette FrazierMatthews The Angelic Hosts came for Mrs. Paulette FrazierMatthews at her residence in Grapevine, Texas on Sunday Morning, August 16, 2015.

Viewing was held Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Gregory Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Avenue, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Richmond Avenue Church Of Christ, 1220 East Richmond Avenue, Ft. Worth, Texas with the minister, Bro. Victor Norris, Sr. officiating.

Interment was in the Antioch Memorial Cemetery, North 1st Avenue, Teague.

Mrs. Matthews was the youngest child of Theo and Bertha Frazier and was born in Dallas, Texas. She graduated

from Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, attended Huston Tillotson University, Austin, Texas and took her Law Degree from The Lorenzo Patino School Of Law, at the University of Northern California.

Mrs. Matthews ran for the California State Assembly twice, and was appointed African American Liaison to the Governor of California, Pete Wilson.

During her term she interacted periodically with President Ronald Reagan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters:Ellise Lee Frazier, Maxine Frazier and Dorothy Small and her brothers: Theo Frazier, Jr., and Willie Earl Frazier, along with a nephew: Edwin Peters.

She is survived by: Her daughter: Sharon Olieh, Grapevine, Texas; Grandsons: Terrence Mayhorn and Andrew Okafor; Her sisters: Mary Frazier-Simlin, Fairfield, CA; Margaret Woody, Vallejo, CA; Sherbie Gibbs-Frazier, Fairfield, TX; Yvonne Frazier, Sacramento, TX; and Armelia Frazier, Mexia, TX; and other relatives and friends.

Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas provided all of the Professional Services for The Matthews Family. Visit their website: mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guest book and light a candle.

FHS Ex-Students Invite You to Attend

Homecoming Banquet The Fairfield High School Ex-Student Association invites everyone to attend the Homecoming Banquet, Saturday, September 19, 2015.

This invitation is extended to anyone with an interest in the Fairfield Schools: the two honored classes, parents of students, alumni from all years past, present and future, teachers, and

friends.

An outstanding event has been planned for the 2015 Homecoming.

The 4th Place in State Basketball Team, the 1965 Eagles, will be honored, along with the cheerleaders and band members that cheered them on to victory.

The honored teachers will be Mary and Gordon Small

and Barbara Price.

A Meet and Greet will be from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Civic Center on the Fairfield Moody Reunion Fairgrounds.

The Banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the same place.

Tickets for the event are $16.00 per person.

To reserve a ticket, send your name and year of graduation

and your spouse’s name, if attending, to: Emma Jean Ivy Vande Streek, 2144 Barton Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78704.

For more information, call 512-443-2540 or 512922-5586.

Prepaid tickets will be available for pick up at the Meet and Greet or at the Banquet at 6:00 p.m.

Well-Traveled

Rotary Club Guest Shares Experiences

Sharing her travels to Italy this summer with the Fairfield Rotary Club is Anna Marie Oglesbee (right) at the August 11th meeting.

She was the guest of Angela Oglesbee, President. (Photo submitted)

EVENING PRAYER HOUR Fairfield-Harmony Presbyterian Church 119 W. Main Street

Beginning September 8th Second Tuesday of Each Month from 7 - 8 p.m.

Come Join Us!

Bee Program Presented to NARFE The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, 11 Aug 2015 at the Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana.

The guest speaker was Ken Frost, an accountant by profession, and a bee keeper and expert who discussed the critical importance of bees to agriculture and our ecosystem. There are some 25,000 species of bees. He explained that the honey bee was brought from Europe in the 1600s taking 70 to 80 years to disperse across the country. He described the activity of the bee hive social

and work structure, swarming and foraging habits. Bees have an acute sense of smell with 179 smell receptors on their antennae and have been trained to detect explosives as well as drugs and are able to detect disease such as cancer.

The speaker stated that there has been a 30 to 40 percent reduction in the number of bees since 2006, some of which has been due to the colony collapse disorder (CCD). Other sources indicate several possible causes for CCD, such as pesticides, infections, pathogens, loss of habitat, bee keeping practices,

etc. but no one proposal has gained widespread acceptance among the scientific community.

This is of particular interest regarding our food supply. He also discussed city codes for beekeeping, urban farming and how to act around bees to prevent being stung.

Ken Frost and family have been in Corsicana for about five years. He grew up on and has operated a dairy farm in Tennessee. His wife is currently superintendent of schools for Corsicana ISD. NARFE Chap. 1191 covers Ellis, Navarro and adjacent parts of the surrounding

counties. Membership in NARFE is open to all active and retired federal employees and their spouses, former federal employees, and former spouses who are entitled to a federal survivor annuity. For more information, please call Midlothian at 972-268-5793 or 972-775-2463, Waxahachie - 469-939-8102, Ennis - 214949-6197, Red Oak - 412722-6307, or Corsicana - 903-874-3092. You may also go to www.narfe.org or http://www.dfwnarfe.net/ Chapter1191/ChapterPage. html or see NARFE Chapter 1191 on Facebook.

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One of the major influences in our society today is the emphasis on being “politically correct.”

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He had been through an intense struggle with God. It must have been both long and difficult. But finally, his patience and perseverance, his respect and reverence for God were rewarded and Since 1946 his prayer was finally answered.

As he reflected on God’s goodness and thought about His mercy and blessings, he could not contain himself. “I speak of your faithfulness - Your salvation, love and truth,” he proclaimed. “I do not seal...I could not conceal...my gratitude.”

If we were taking about this event today, we would say that David “gave his testimony to a large gathering.” However, it was not the size of the group that mattered to David. It was his need “to proclaim” God’s salvation a n d faithfulness to others. He could not be contained when it came to sharing his faith.

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Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Freestone County Times Dear Editor, Reading your article on the budget talks, my jaw hit the floor when I read the comments by one of the County Commissioners that the reason their R&B employees starting pay is $200 more than a starting deputy is, and I quote your article, “R&B employees must have a COL license, do multi-tasking duties, drive several pieces of dangerous equipment and must take mandatory drug testing.”

I don’t want to belittle the great job our road and bridge crews do, but here are a few facts I would like to present, --DEPUTIES: 608+ hours of training & testing before they can get their TCLOE Peace Officer’s License.

40 hours of continuous training every year in order to keep their license.

Qualifying with firearms every year to keep their license.

Mandatory drug. physical, and psychological exams.

Deputies need to wear ballistic vest to safely do their job --DISPATCHERS: 40 hours of training and testing for their TCIC/NCIC Telecommunicatior’s License.

Testing every 6 months on ADA equipment and procedures.

Minimum 20 hours of continuous training every 2 years.

Mandatory drug testing.

--JAILERS: 96 hours of training and testing to get their Jailer’s License.

Continuous training and testing

September 19 is the date for the FHS Homecoming banquet, and I am trying to contact everyone in the Class of ’65 to collect interesting stories from them.

I want to “pick their brains” for memories to share at the banquet.

I do not have addresses or phone numbers for the following: Linda Carroll, Tommy Craig, Jamie Robinson, Floyd Lott, Dee Schick, Billy Tucker, Beverley Bergstrom, David Willard, Elton Hughes, Margie West, Doyle Ernest and Barbara Minchew. If you can help, please contact Barbara Price, P.O. Box 986, Fairfield, Texas 75840 or call me at 903-389-7411.

I also want to appeal to the locals to attend their 50th reunion. At the last reunion, I was the only local from my class to attend. There was only one out-of-town classmate there, but my attendance made her day.

Please attend to make our 50th class reunion special. I know we see each other around town, but you never know who is coming from out-of-town, and this will make their trip so much more special.

Also, there is a “Meet & Greet” at the fairground at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19.

This would be a good time to get together and tell stories that might be too wild to tell at the banquet. Come to the “Meet & Greet” and see what you might remember.

every four years.

Mandatory drug testing.

If you were to ask any of the R&B crew if they expect to go home every day at end of shift, I would put money on their answer being “yes,” without hesitation.

If you ask a deputy the same question, there is no guaranteed answer they can give you. Every time they put on a uniform, there is the chance that they will not be coming home to their family at the end of their shift, or ever again.

We have jailers that have been bitten, spit on, thrown up on, hit, cussed at, and called every name in the book, but still put on their uniform and report to work every day.

As a dispatcher, we’ve been screamed at, cussed at, and listened to people cry because they found a loved one dead, injured, or in harm’s way, and even though our heart is breaking for them, we have to maintain a professional demeanor while trying to get correct information in order to get the proper help to them.

Barbara Fryer Price Each employee of Freestone Fairfield, Texas County faces their own problems, and I don’t think anyone should be valued over the other, but I do believe that employees of the Sheriff Office face unique dangers and problems that other employees don’t.

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Boot Camp Not Benefits

by Cal Thomas Since his party’s impressive election victory in May, Prime Minister David Cameron is moving quickly to fulfill his campaign promise to ensure welfare benefits are no longer a way of life for many of his fellow citizens.

Instead of open-ended benefits for the unemployed, the government, beginning in April 2017, will require young people between 18 and 21 who don’t have jobs, but are collecting welfare, to attend three-week “boot camps” to prepare them for work in a rapidly improving economy.

If they refuse, they will be denied benefits if they are unemployed for six months.

According to the UK Daily Mail, “Six million Britons are living in homes where no one has a job and benefits are a way of life.” In 2008 the newspaper reported on families where no one has worked for three generations.

Some are offended at the suggestion they should work.

One family interviewed by the Mail claimed the equivalent of $50,000 a year in benefits.

Jean Thompson hasn’t worked in 40 years. She and nine other members of her family live in a three-bedroom house and think the government should upgrade them to a 10-bedroom home. In Britain, such beneficiaries are called “Shameless families.” This is the bad fruit produced by welfare addiction.

The conservative

government wants to end the cycle by making sure the next generation doesn’t fall into the benefits trap. In addition to boot camps, it is proposing to create 3 million new apprenticeships by 2020, which will allow for on-the-job training.

The entitlement attitude is also deeply rooted in the U.S. This week, The Washington Post reported on a New York family, it says, makes $497,911 annually, but pays just $1,574 a month for a three-bedroom apartment subsidized by taxpayers. In Los Angeles, reports the Post, five people have lived in public housing since 1974. They made $204,784 last year, but paid only $1,091 in rent. In Oxford, Nebraska, a tenant with assets of $1.6 million last year paid $300 a month for a one-bedroom public housing apartment.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development won’t evict any of these people, says the newspaper, because “its policy doesn’t require over-income tenants to leave, the agency’s inspector general found. In fact, it encourages them to stay in public housing.”

The candidates campaigning for president should be asked about this outrageous waste of taxpayer money and how they plan to stop it.

When welfare reform was debated in the U.S. in the mid-’90s, opponents argued people would starve in the streets if their benefits were cut off. Welfare reform passed a Republican Congress and when President Clinton realized a veto could not be sustained, he signed it. By all accounts, people did not starve.

Rebecca Blank, who was a member of President Clinton’s Council on Economic Advisers,

studied the results of welfare reform. An initial skeptic, she found the welfare rolls “dropped to their lowest level in 30 years ... incomes rose, and earnings increases were larger than welfare benefit declines.

The average income for single moms was around $18,000 from the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s. Between 1995 and 2001, it rose to nearly $23,000. Poverty rates among single-mother households fell to historically low levels by the late 1990s.”

In other words, people found jobs when they realized the gravy train would no longer stop at their door. The threat of an empty stomach does wonders for motivation.

The U.S. should follow the British model and establish its own boot camps for the unemployed. Of course, jobs have to be available and those will materialize only after burdensome taxes are cut (bringing jobs back from overseas and encouraging job creation at home), unnecessary regulations are repealed and the consequences of Obamacare, which have likely led to layoffs and people forced to take part-time jobs, are mitigated.

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

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Lion Nation Welcomes New Season

ROARING INTO A NEW SEASON, the Teague Lions set their signts on another record-breaking year. Pictured with their coaches are (in number order) Tayvis Coleman, Jaylon Davis, Antonio Heard, Cooper Jones, Lucas Calame, Zaccheus Bell, Anthony Weathers, Matt Travis, Mikkail Shepherd, Maverick Jewell, Kei’Vontray Brooks, Tyrese Heard, Major Burrell, Kyler Tinsley, Cole Johnson, Myron Busby, BJ McQuirter, Jared Strawser, Jacovy McWilliams, Fred Harper, Coby Brooks, Jory Quinn, Slayden Morgan, Dylan Crawford, Hayden Roberts, Rodrigo Morales, Zach Gauntt, Jacob Maggard, Brad Lafoy, Trevor Cooper, Noah Handsome, Chandler Hunt, Cooper Richey, Lawson Allison, Ryan Mitchell, Marcus Williams, and Ismael Diaz. (Photos by Megan Hempel)

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Junior Varsity REPRESENTING THE LION NATION are the Junior Varsity and Freshmen teams.

Wearing the JV jerseys are (in number order) Ryan Rogers, Cade Collins, Tre Gibson, Corde Patrick, Logan Escobar, Mikal West, Jaquallyn Daniels, Tyler Hurst, Micha Thompson, Dustin Angel, Cole Turner, Zaine Marquez, Cameron Cothran, Zach Neves, Jacob McNett, Devin Angel, Mathew Harris, Byron Busby, Cullen Phillip, Rion Heard, Darrius Dudley, Jorge Diaz, Tanner Allison, Hubert Bozeman, Cameron Crawford, Tyrus Busby, Clayton Winfree, Andrew Garcia, and Lane Cockerham.

FIGHTING FRESHMEN are (in number order) Zack Satterwhite, Gary McQuirter, Dayveon Dixon, Frank Johnson, Wes Silar, Alex Dawson, Warren Turner, Jacob McClatchy, Sean Busby, Azaya Patrick, Jeremiah Redic, Ivan Zambrano, Travis Fox, Seth Brooner, Brady Welch, Jalil Muhammed, Mark Mobley, Deigo Gandera, Clayton Hood, Kenny Guinn, Dustin Threat, EJ Salazar, Justin Sander, Chandler Rodgers, Santos Estrada, and Juan Robles.

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Lady Lions: Get to Know Your Team Look for some hard hitting action and plenty of thrilling saves as the Teague Lady Lions roar into action this season.

Making it look easy will be varsity team members: Seniors Jasmine McQuirter will be wearing the No. 7 jersey as an outside hitter.

This is her third year on varsity, and she also plays basketball and runs track as well.

Jasmine has been named 6th Man Award in basketball and MVP and State Finalist two years in a row in track.

She is part of the Mission Transform group.

Her parents are Jessica Dickerson and Gary McQuirter.

Running track in college while becoming a nurse practitioner is in her future plans.

Outside hitter in the No. 8

jersey is Hope Scales who has been playing varsity volleyball for three years.

As a basketball player, she was named Offensive MVP. She participates in Fatpack, SFC. Carrie Robbins and Andrew Scales are her parents.

She plans to graduate from the University of Oklahoma.

Wearing No. 13 is Addison Stuver, the team’s setter.

This is her third year to play varsity.

Awards Addison has earned include: (Sophomore year) HM All District and Academic All District; (Junior Year) 1st Team All District, Academic All District, and Team MVP. Addison also participates in golf for Teague.

She is in FFA Heifer Show Team.

Her parents are Heather and Kip Stuver.

Addison will attend Texas A&M University and major in

Animal Science.

Juniors Monica Guerrero is a right side hitter and setter. She will be seen on the court in the No. 1 jersey.

Besides volleyball, Monica runs track and is a cheerleader.

“I want to become good at everything I do,” says Monica.

Denise and Martin Guerrero are her parents.

Playing “a little bit of everything” is Lori Massey, No. 2.

She will also be seen on the basketball court this spring.

Outside of school activities include rodeo and Club Volleyball.

Her parents are Kim Massey and the late David Massey.

Lori plans to play college volleyball.

Middle hitter, Hayley Harris, No. 3, also ranks in the top 10% of her class.

Other activities include playing Club Volleyball and attending Round Prairie Baptist Church.

Majoring in biology at Texas A&M then going on to Texas Tech to become a physical therapist are in her future plans.

Hayley is the daughter of Veronica and Mike Harris.

Ally Skinner, No. 4 began playing varsity volleyball when she was a freshman.

She is a defensive specialist.

When not in school, Ally attends church, babysits, and hangs out with friends.

Ally plans to be a sonographer and to be excellent at whatever she does.

Her parents are Audra and Chris Skinner.

The No. 6 jersey is worn by Carson Black as a defensive specialist.

Carson is also a powerlifter and plays softball for Teague

High School.

She was a Regional Qualifier - PL. Carson participates in XCEL Volleyball and attends First United Methodist Church.

Her parents are Destiny and Joel Black.

Carson plans to attend Texas A&M University and play college volleyball for them.

The middle front position belongs to Katherine Higgins in the No. 14 jersey.

This is her first year on varsity.

Expect to see Katherine on the basketball court this spring.

As a JV player, she earned 2nd in District.

Katherine is a solid student on the A/B Honor Roll.

She plans to go to college and become successful and happy.

For right now, she enjoys hanging out with friends and

family, going to concerts, listening to music and taking picures.

Kathy and David Beil and Camey and Kevin Higgins are her parents.

Sophomores No. 11 is the outside hitter, Madison Steen.

This will be her second year on the varsity team.

Madison is also on the basketball and softball teams at THS. Honors this sophomore has already accomplished are: Academic All District in Volleyball and Softball.

First Baptist Church Teague Youth Group and Club Volleyball keep her active when not in school.

“I want to graduate [high school] as valedictorian and then become a nurse practitioner after college,” says an ambitious Madison.

Her parents are Susan and Steven Steen.

August 26, 2015

Lions Cross Country Team

Hit the Ground Running WARMING UP for the upcoming season are members of the Teague High School Cross Country Team. Pictured front row (l-r) are Morgan Smith, Abril Arrezola, Haylee Young, Ayline Arrezola, Devon Taylor, Coltyn Taylor.

Middle row (l-r) Sarai Diaz, Ashlee Tinsley, Esmeralda Vasquez, Mayra Rodriquez, Elizabeth Perales. Back row (l-r) Mary Aguilera, Kyler Tinsley, Dylan Angel, Dustin Angel, Cole Smith, Mykal Shed, and Lizzette Aguilera

Limestone Medical & Parkview Regional Partner for Better Health

5K Run / 1 M Walk Slated for Sept. 12 Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck and Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia are again joining forces to sponsor the fourth annual “Building Bridges for Better Health,” a five-kilometer run/one-mile walk scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 8 am.

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

Over the past three years, administrators at both hospitals have been collaborating on efforts to improve the health and well being of the communities they serve, working together on an ongoing grant project awarded by the State of Texas.

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

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

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ParkviewRegional.com. The entry fee is $15 prior to September 4; and $20 until the day of the race. Participants 12 and under are free with a registered adult.

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

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Friends of Texas Public Schools Arm Educators with Positive Facts Friends of Texas Public Schools, an organization known for promoting and encouraging the state’s public educators, is preparing to arm its network with facts and figures that will help them dispel the often negative news surrounding public education in the state of Texas. The organization was founded in 2004 to turn around the public perception of public schools, and its organizers are currently preparing the annual distribution of posters containing key facts and figures that dispel the sometimes negative information about public schools that the public often hears. The posters, which will be delivered in September, are mailed free-of-charge to every school in Texas.

This year’s poster will include a QR code that brings viewers to the organization’s website, includes facts and statistics about Texas Public School graduation rates, Staar end-of-course results, and other accomplishments.

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The poster delivery is a key component of the Friends of Texas Public Schools annual mission to communicate good news from public schools. Additionally, the organization also places highprofile billboards throughout the state (with the generous support of Lamar Outdoor Advertising), distributes a monthly electronic newsletter, and provides support and encouragement to a network of public education professionals ranging from administrators to teachers.

Dave Irby, the President of the Friends of Texas Public Schools Board of Directors, said that the poster delivery is a rewarding aspect of the organization’s program of work. “I love delivering these posters to the schools because they serve as an annual reminder of our mission to encourage our educators and arm them with information they can use to help promote themselves to the taxpayers who need this information.

These educators work really

hard for our kids and they perform a great service, and it is our pleasure to help them remind the public of what a great job they are doing.”

The organization also presents the annual Friend of the Year Award to individuals who see beyond the sensational headlines and often negative politics and who understand that the success of Texas public education is everyone’s business. This year’s honoree, who will be presented with the award at a fundraising gala on December 2, is former Commissioner of Education, Dr. Mike Moses.

Friends of Texas Public Schools is a nonprofit organization committed to educating Texans about the strengths and achievements of Texas public schools.

It was founded by Leslie and Scott Milder in 2004 with the mission of facilitating respectful conversations about Texas public schools through honest communication, productive dialogue, and relentless encouragement.

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Racing each other to the finish line are husband and wife, April and Todd Donohoo.

2nd Annual Copperhead Run

A Family Thing at FHS Ready, Get set, Go! 70 runners take off at 8:30 a.m. on the Copperhead 5K Run at the Fairfield Cross County Course.

At 19:46.46 minutes later, 37-year-old Eduardo Sanchez crosses the finish line first.

Just over a minute later, Slade Harkcomb follows at 20:54.33.

The 1st Overall female is Morgan Coleman with a 2:08.56.

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in first in the 10 & Under category, outdistancing at least five others racers.

Making it to the finish line with a 54:40.01 time, proving she can persevere, is Jea’nise Blackwood.

The entry fees garner $1,400 for the Fairfield Cross Country Team.

With watermelon to be enjoyed by all, it was a great run.

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903.389.6397  401 E. Commerce Street - Fairfield

Holding up her medallion, that signifies she came in 1st in the 10 & under category, is Reece White.

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Supporting Your Favorite Teams!

Fairfield | Teague | Wortham Randy Turner Services

We Support Freestone County Football Teams!

903-388-4147 | Teague, Tx

The Law Office of

Chad Morgan, P.C.

Fairfield | 903-389-3244

Dick Scott Ford

Roy W. Hill

254-562-3864 | Mexia

Wishing ALL the teams of Freestone County a Winning Season!

www.DickScottFordInc.com

KentTrucking&Const.

Don Anderson

Freestone County Sheriff

(903) 389-7497

701 E Milam, Mexia

Chief Deputy Robert Willis & Constable Diana Willis

Fairfield, Tx 903-389-YUMM

Fairfield Family Practice

Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc.

Buck Bonner

Supports Freestone County Football

Bill Madding

Support your team!

Supporting the Eagles, Lions & Bulldogs!

We support our local communities.

Fried Chicken doesn’t get better than this!

254-562-0233 Mexia, Tx

www.LoneStarAgCredit.com

Time for a Touchdown!

Go for the Glory!

106 N Keechi | 903.389.6112

(903) 872-2471

Mayor of Fairfield

Go! Fight! Win! Texas Westmoreland Coal Co. Jewett, Texas | 903-626-5485

Sale Every Saturday at Noon | 903-322-4940

Constable Pct. 1

www.flattstationers.com | Mexia, Tx

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Chief Environmental Investigator

254-562-3843

FlattStationers Inc.

(903) 389-1236

H&R Block 420 W. Commerce | Fairfield

903-389-5375

State Representative

903.389.2100

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High School

Gridiron Guide THS

FHS

Lions

Eagles

Bulldogs

vs. Lexington

vs. Madisonville

vs. Legacy Prep

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

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

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

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Away Home Away Home

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Home Away Home Home Away

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

Withrow Furniture Co.

903-389-5774

415 Main St., Teague

Tire and Wrecker Service

Fancy Mums

SAM’S Original Restaurant & Gifts

Armadillo Emporium

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

(Mums & Garters for Homecoming)

(903) 390-3409

www.withrowfurniture.com

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

Good Luck to Freestone County Football Teams!

Fairfield | 903-389-4125

TEXAS FARM BUREAU

INSURANCE

I-45 & Hwy 27 | Fairfield | 903.389.8879

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

Randall’s Go Eagles!!

Barber Shop 903-389-3400 | Fairfield

AUTO / HOME / LIFE

“More Than A Drug Store”

903-389-2541

Ponte’s Diner

Fairfield, Texas

Teague Tactical Supply

839 W. Hwy 84, Teague | 254.739.2551

903.389.4186

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

903.389.2408 Backing the Eagles to the Playoffs!

LYLE OIL CO.

It’s Football Times!

Funeral Home

Proudly supporting the Wortham Bulldogs!

MG Automotive 524 N. Fairway | Fairfield

903-389-6707

Luminant.com

Looking Forward to a Great Football Season!

903-390-0763

3T Brush Control, LLC

County Judge Linda Grant

Peace + Comfort + Dignity

903-389-9821 | 800-999-5935

Winters Oil Partners, L.P.

Shell Lubricants Distributor

200 S. Fairway | Fairfield

(903) 389-3161

309 Main Street | Teague, Texas

254-739-5100|855-605-4549

Yay, Team!

(Dine In or Carry Out)

903-389-3000 Go Bulldogs!

Porter Funeral Home Wortham and Mexia locations

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Call 4 Computers (903) 389-6942

Bi-Stone Building Supply

Proudly Supporting Freestone County Football

THEE HOSPICE

Fairfield, Tx

Let’s Go Freestone -- Go! Fight! Win!

Tree Services Big Brown Plant & Mine

903-389-5357

903.389.2630

Proud Supporter of High School Football

903-879-1623

254-562-5321

1666 W. Hwy 84, Mexia

302 South Fairway, Fairfield, Tx

903-389-3383 | Fairfield

DANNY COCKERELL

H & L Tire Company

Fairfield Farm & Ranch Supply

Fairfield & Teague | 903-389-6206

Laundry & Cleaners

ARE YOU GAME?

254-765-3203

I-45 Coffee Shop

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

475 W. Commerce | Fairfield 903.389.2912

Good Neighbor

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

AZTEC EXPRESS Lube & Tire, Inc.

All-Star Ford

(903) 389-3239 254-739-2541

Fairfield Eagles!

903-389-4146

E. Hwy 84 - Fairfield, Tx

www.teaguenursingcare.com

backing the

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

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

Motor Sales Co.

884 Hwy 84 W. | Teague, Tx

Thressa & Phillip Ivy

Rutherford Auto Sales

Cholopisa General Denistry

Supporting Student Athletes

Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair

Griffin-Roughton

Lovin’ the Eagles!

Fairfield | 903-389-8829

CAPPS

VFW Post #5872

DAY BOYS SHOP

Best of Luck to All the County Teams!

Flint 8049 S. Hwy 79, Palestine, Tx

Land and Cattle.

903.389.2543

www.longindustries.us

903-389-7999

903-389-3336|Courthouse Square|Fairfield

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

Hwy. 84 West | Fairfield

INDUSTRIES INC.

360 W. Commerce St. | Fairfield

“We’re diggin’ the Fairfield Eagles!”

Fairfield, Tx | 903-389-5555

Teague | 254-739-2071

LONG

Farmers State Bank

& Parker Auto Supply

New Home Construction, Remodeling

Memorial Chapel Fairfield | 903-389-3434

“Go Bulldogs!”

50’s Atmosphere

Carroll Lumber Company RD Casey

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County Commissioner Precinct 4

903-389-3869

HOMETOWN PHARxMACY & Gifts

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Clyde Ridge

Ballard Company

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

WHS

Palestine (903) 729-2241

Rutherford Tree Service Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr.

903-388-4472 | 903-389-3528

NAPA A

910 E. Milam | Mexia

(254) 562-9341

River of Life

Family Worship Center

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

903-389-8686

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

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

Chris Martin District Attorney

Freestone County, Tx

August 26, 2015

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Huge GREAT FINANCE PROGRAM!

SELECTION OF OVER

$2 MILLION WORTH OF

DOWN PAYMENTS TO FIT EVERY BUDGET!

AUTOMOBILES!

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

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AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

FINE PRE-OWNED

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Texas Cars & Trucks

Welcomes New Employees

Joining the team at Texas Cars & Trucks are: Toni Abram and Rachel Toldt.

Toni Abram brings 15 years of sales experience, with 5 of those years in vehicle sales and finance and 10 years of general finance.

She specializes in meeting the needs of customers and making sure they have a pleasant buying experience.

Toni is a native of Fairfield, and graduated from Fairfield High School (FHS) in 1997.

She is a single mother of Justin, Jaci, Morgan, and Marissa.

Toni is very involved in her kids’ sports and church life at Fairfield #1 C.O.G.I.C. Rachel Toldt is also a native of Fairfield, Texas and is a 2003 graduate of FHS. She is married to Joseph Toldt, and they have two children: 8-year-old Alexis and Josslynn, who is 24- months-old.

Rachel attended Navarro College and received her Associates Degree in Business Administration this past December.

After a short break to focus on her family and work, Rachel will continue her education.

Tree Removal & Planting Lot Clearing Ratliff Stump Grinding Corsicana Conditioning Bucket Trucks & Operator for Air Rent READY MIX

CALL 4 COMPUTERS Visit our NEW location!!

& Sheet Metal Primrose RV Park 903-872-8434 (903) 389-6942 Primrose RV Park RV Park Primrose RV Park Primrose RV Park Rutherford TreePrimrose Service RV Park Teague Insurance Agency Rutherford Tree Service Primrose RV Park Independent Insurance Agent Primrose RV Park Susan Rawls, Owner Tree

FAIRFIELD 903-389-2284 MEXIA 254-562-5309 BUFFALO 903-322-5489

Wesley Mortimer 254-379-3298 SALES Matt Alston 254-716-8487

625 W. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, TX

Repair/Upgrades Networking Custom Built Systems Consulting

Installation & Repair

19 Years Experience Rod Norton

Conventional & Aerobic Systems

211 West Main St, Fairfield (behind Rutherford Auto)

TACLA17219E

Septic Systems Mike Vezorak 903-388-0280 Storm Shelters Lic# 0S0030677

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TREE REMOVAL & PLANTING LOT CLEARING STUMP GRINDING BUCKET TRUCKS & OPERATOR FOR RENT

Kristi Harris, Agent

CATTLEMAN BUMPERS ROAD ARMOR

*OTVSFE #POEFE

318 Main St. (P.O. Box 28), Teague, Texas 75860 254-739-2652 teague_insurance@sbcglobal.net

Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr.

Primrose RV Park

903-388-4472 903-389-3528 3528 “A Cut Above the Competition”

An RV’s Home Away From Home!

Primrose RVPrimrose Park RV Park CRYSTAL CITY Primrose RV Park CONSTRUCTION CO.

1002 East Commerce

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

(at the Caution Light)

“We do it right the first time.”

903-389-2105 903-388-0647 385/Month 100/Week 25/Day

Roofing - All Types All Phases of Construction • After and discounts are subject to qualifications andHours policy d bobbyrutherfordjr@gmail.com & Brush Hog Building & Remodeling Trenching, Back Hoe Coverage $ $ $ Demolition Painting & Texturing House Leveling Electrical

AL JOHNSON

FRONTIER BUMPERS

903-391-1191

ELECTRICAL House Leveling Specialist PAINTING CABINETS WAY BRUSH

Privacy Fenced With Key Code Gate

»»Wifi & Cable TV INCLUDED««

120 CR 947 • Teague, TX 75860

IRON CROSS BUMPERS 903-915-9697

148 S. Buffalo Ave.,- Buffalo

Primrose RV Park

“Whatever accessories you need for your vehicle, we can get it for you!”

The Wortham Store

(at of: the Caution Light) Full Stock

LIQUOR, BEER & WINE

Theiss Sausage Co. Deer Processing, Cattle Domestic Hog & Wild Hog, Hardwood Smoked Sausage, Summer Sausage, Snack Sticks and Jerky available year round!

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 9pm

All made with USDA inspected meats

254-765-3488

EXTENDED HOURS - Open 7 Days A Week During Deer Season M - F 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

936-396-9300

FM 27 & Hwy. 14 (corner)

“Moments worth covering are never accidents.”

A Cut Above Satellite

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Glenda Brooks Agent

Rural High Speed Internet

24 Hour Road Service

“Serving the area since 1994” 903-322-3181 800-606-3181 Houston, Dallas or 903-388-2285

New & Used, Recaps - Wheels - Wholesale Tires

Primrose RV Park Primrose RV Park Auto- Home-Life

MAINTENANCE ONE TIME, WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, MONTHLY

903-373-5773

ANDERSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION Sale Every Wednesday at 12:00

web site: www.andersoncountylivestock.com

(903)764-1919 • Fax (903)764-1918 Randy Lowery, owner 936-414-0993

Danny Turner 903-724-9214

It all adds up. Call me to see how much you could save, starting with a FREE, no-obligation review of your current coverage.

903.389.4125 903.875.8187 Gbrooks@txfb-ins.com “Moments worth covering are never accidents.”

Coverage and discounts are subject to qualifications and policy terms, and may vary by situation.

(2010 Farm Bureau Insurance Companies AD_72)

DAY BOYS SHOP

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

Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair

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

Andy Day

Melissa Day

Waco Channels Available

ACutAboveSatellite.GetDish.com

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

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

New Home Construction Kelly Moore Paint - Remodeling Clint Skinner, Owner carrolllumber@sbcglobal.net

Truck/Car/Farm Minor Mechanic Work

After Hours: 254-640-2481

TLT #1 Mexia 254-562-2070

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

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

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August 26, 2015

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

Hwy 19 & FM 294 Elkhart, Texas

Randy Lowery 936-414-0993

(903) 764-1919

www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 270 head of cattle sold on August 19, 2015 with 23 buyers and 49 sellers.

Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------265-350 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------250-325 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------235-260 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------205-242 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------195-210 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------170-194 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------245-300 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------230-283 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------215-240 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------195-245* 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------180-195 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------160-190 Slaughter Slaughter Cows--------------------------------70-114 Slaughter Bulls-------------------------------115-135 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows---------------------------875-2100.00 Pairs------------------------------------1275-2700.00 Goats Goats----------------------------------------45-150.00 This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general

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 1,983 cattle August 22, 2015 with 236 sellers and 72 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows--------------------------------------95-119 Fat Cows------------------------------------------90-114 Canner Cows--------------------------------------60-95 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls-------------------------------------115-134 Light Bulls--------------------------------------105-123 Pairs Choice Pairs---------------------------------2900-3150 Good Pairs-----------------------------------2400-2825 Plain Pairs-----------------------------------1400-1900 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old----------------------1750-3050 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------325-415 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------315-340 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------260-335 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------235-330 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------200-270 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------195-212 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------165-200 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------310-430 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------265-350 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------220-315 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------195-280 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------190-260 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------185-235 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------165-185 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 15 to 20 dollars behind these figures.

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

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

Applications Being Accepted Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by severe storms, tornados, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning May 4, 2015 are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office located in Franklin, TX, Nathan Philipello said today.

Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Freestone, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Robertson and Walker counties are some of 82 in Texas recently named by President Obama, eligible for loans to cover part of actual production and physical losses resulting from the severe storms, tornados, straight-line winds, and flooding.

Nathan Philipello said farmers may be eligible for loans of up to 100% of their actual losses or the operating loan needed to continue the agricultural business, whichever is less. For farmers unable to obtain credit from private commercial lenders, the interest rate is 3.125 percent.

“As a general rule, a farmer must have suffered at least a 30 percent loss of crop production or suffered any physical loss to be eligible for an FSA emergency loan under this disaster designation”, Nathan Philipello said. Producers participating in the Federal Crop Stockyard Insurance program will Waco

Waco, Texas 76705

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

Waco Livestock Auction,LLC. Waco Stockyard

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

Emergency Farm Loan

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 18, 2015 with 694 head of cattle.

No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------275-380 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------265-310 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------240-285 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------220-250 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------205-235 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------190-225 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------265-325 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------230-260 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------220-250 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------210-240 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------190-225 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------185-210 Slaughter Cows High Yielding------------------------------105 to 117 Low Yielding---------------------------------85 to 92 Fats------------------------------------------92 to 105 Thin & Shelly---------------------------------70 to 85 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 -------------------------115 to 138 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice---------------------------2500 to 2950 Young Fair------------------------------2000 to 2500 Aged Pairs------------------------------1650 to 2000 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 1350 to 2350 Sale Every Tuesday

Groesbeck Auction LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC & Livestock Co.

have to consider proceeds from those programs in determining their production loss.

Additionally, any insurance proceeds received by producers as a result of the physical loss will have to be considered in determining their total loss.

“Applications for loans under this emergency designation will be accepted until March 23, 2016, but farmers should apply as soon as possible.

Delays in applying could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays into the new farming season”, Nathan Philipello said.

FSA is a credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is authorized to provide disaster emergency loans to recognized farmers who work at and rely on farming for a substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to individual farmers who meet U.S. citizenship requirements and to farming partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives in which U.S. citizenship requirements are met by individuals holding a majority interest.

The FSA office in Franklin, TX is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Additional Information regarding Disaster Assistance Programs may be found online at http://disaster.fsa. usda.gov.

Waco, TX

Reflections from Red Oak Ranch

by Jan Fielden

Freestone County, Texas

We see some of the most unusual sights on the Red Oak Ranch. They are all very amazing, educational, interesting, and numerous other wonderful descriptions. The other day The Colonel said, look at all the White Heron on the lake.

I thought he was actually talking about Egrets and just made a mistake in the name. But when I looked through the binoculars I saw he was right! I stopped counting at 25! We have a blue/gray one that stays here a lot but there haven’t been any white ones before that I know of.

The Colonel said it was because of the little bit of rain we had that brought the fish to the top and they were here feeding. These birds lined up around part of the lake and seemed to have staked out their own little area for fishing.

For a large bird, they are so graceful in flight. Their wing span is large and each time they flap their wings it seems to move them quite a distance. Some of them took off and flew in a “follow the leader line” which made quite a show.

They did a “fly over” over the lake and then disappeared.

Slowly the rest of them prepared for flight and did the same exact thing. Whenever something visits here that attracts our attention, I always want them either to stay a while or at least come back another time. I am hoping these birds will fly in again soon. The Red Oak Ranch loves visitors!

Y’all Come Down!

OILREPORT & GAS FREESTONE COUNTY

RRC Production Statistics And Allowables for August 2015 The Texas average rig count as of July 17, was 366, representing about 44 percent of all active land rigs in the United States according to Baker Hughes Incorporated. The Railroad ommission of Texas (Commission) reports that in the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 77 million barrels of oil and 8.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

The Commission’s estimated final production for May 2015 is 91,026,903 barrels of crude oil and 542,213,968 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of gas well gas.

The Commission derives final production numbers by multiplying the preliminary May 2015 production totals of 75,309,757 barrels of crude oil and 463,509,974 Mcf of gas well gas by a production adjustment factor of 1.2087 for crude oil and 1.1698 for gas well gas. (These production totals do not include casinghead gas or condensate.)

Texas natural gas storage reported to the Commission for June 2015 was 394,385,958 Mcf compared to 242,335,211 Mcf in June 2014. The July 2015 gas storage estimate is 406,108,196 Mcf. The Commission’s Oil and Gas Division set initial August 2015 natural gas production allowables for prorated fields in the state to meet market demand of 6,998,577 Mcf (thousand cubic feet).

In setting the initial August 2015 allowables, the Commission used historical production figures from previous months, producers’ demand forecasts for the coming month and adjusted the figures based on well capability. These initial allowables will be adjusted after actual production for August 2015 is reported.

Grant Funds Available for Prescribed Burning East Texas landowners may now be reimbursed for helping to reduce overgrown vegetation on their lands.

In an effort to reduce wildfire hazards on private property, Texas A&M Forest Service is offering grants to conduct prescribed burning.

Strategically-planned prescribed fires can enhance ecosystems and protect homes and communities from wildfire.

“This year’s abundant rainfall has increased the already problematic amount of hazardous understory vegetation in our East Texas forests. When the weather is hot and dry, this ‘fuel’ can contribute to dangerous wildfires. Prescribed burning during late winter and spring is an effective tool to remove heavy fuel loads,” Andy McCrady, fuels coordinator with Texas A&M Forest Service, said.

“The Community Protection Program Prescribed Fire Grant allows trained specialists to conduct effective, costefficient methods to remove dangerous fuel loads and return the ecosystem to its natural state, benefiting landowners,

local communities, wildlife and forests” McCrady said.

TFS has administered this grant since 2006. Last year, TFS passed through grants for prescribed burning on 2,141 acres for $64,245 in funding by the U.S. Forest Service. This year, $225,390 is available through the U.S. Forest Service Community Protection Program for applicable prescribed burn projects. Interested parties within a 10-mile radius of a national forest are encouraged to apply.

TFS does not conduct any of the prescribed burns.

Upon approval of funding the prescribed burn will be conducted by a contractor of the landowner’s choice.

Landowners can expect reimbursement of up to $30 per acre, pending successful burn inspection by TFS. The deadline for application submission is September 30, 2015.

For more information and to download an application visit, tfsweb.tamu.edu/cppgrant.

For more information on prescribed burning visit goodfires.org or the Prescribed Burning Board page.

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Join us for a FREE Steak Dinner under a Texas Size Tent & Support on-goingRisk part ofProtection our Western Heritage-----the youth of Texas High School FSA Encourages Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

Disaster Assistance Available Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini encourages producers to Bill Hughes Don Henderson Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman examine the available U.S. (903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460 (254) 716-1535 (254) 315-8232 Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop risk protection options, including federal crop SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the sales Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed deadline for fall crops. at total of 591 head of cattle on Thursday, August 20, 2015, “Deadlines are quickly with 99 sellers and 42 buyers. approaching to purchase Cutter-----------------------------------------------114-117 coverage for fall-seeded crops,” Fat/High Yield-------------------------------------103-110 said Dolcini.

“We remind Fat/Low Yield---------------------------------------92-100 producers that crops not covered Canner Cows-----------------------------------------83-90 by insurance may be eligible for Thin----------------------------------------------------81-84 the Noninsured Crop Disaster Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 --------------------------138-141 Assistance Program. The 2014 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 --------------------------133-137 me adjustments and corrections as well,Cows since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about Farm Bill expanded NAP to include Stocker higher levels of protection.

Young Bred Cows-----------------------------2700-3300 sticky note from an employee who has since moved on.

Beginning, underserved and Older Plain Bred-------------------------------1400-2000 limited resource farmers are now Good Choice Pairs-----------------------------2400-3500 ections as you see fit.Medium Pairs-----------------------1700-2500 Common Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Good & Choice e us to begin running thisSteers ad in this week’s issue that we are currently working 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------330-365 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------285-330 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------225-305 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------210-260 Christy Jackson Heifers Good & Choice Freestone County Times 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------280-330 903-389-6397 NEWS 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------275-300 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------200-275 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------190-235 #2 and #3 Type Claves and Yearlings $.10 - #.30 Cut Lower

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eligible for free catastrophic level coverage, as well as discounted premiums for additional levels of protection.”

Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture.

NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, bioenergy, and industrial crops.

USDA has partnered with Michigan State University and the University of Illinois to create an online tool at www.fsa.usda. gov/nap that allows producers to

determine whether their crops are eligible for federal crop insurance or NAP and to explore the best level of protection for their operation. NAP basic coverage is available at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production, with higher levels of coverage, up to 65 percent of their expected production at 100 percent of the average market price, including coverage for organics and crops marketed directly to consumers.

Deadlines for coverage vary by state and crop. To learn more about NAP visit www.fsa.usda. gov/nap or contact your local USDA Service Center. To find your local USDA Service Centers go to http://offices.usda.gov.

Federal crop insurance

Hwy. 75/79 Intersection Buffalo, Texas 75831

coverage is sold and delivered solely through private insurance agents.

Agent Please call lists are available at all USDA Service Centers or at USDA’s online Agent Locator: http://prodwebnlb.rma.usda. gov/apps/AgentLocator/#.

Producers can use the USDA Cost Estimator, https://ewebapp.rma. usda.gov/apps/costestimator/ Default.aspx, to predict insurance premium costs.

NAP was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for ruralmade products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill

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-LAND FOR SALE-

1000 Sq. Ft. House for Rent in Dew $390 per month 903390-7773 ________________________

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

936-537-0754 ________________________

-MOBILE HOME FOR RENT-

Fire Your Landlord! Stop burning your cash. Own for the same or less than rent, let us show you how. RBI 36688 (903) 328-6130 ________________________

Want to Rent

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

903-388-1679 ________________________

5 Acres with small pond in Dew. $24,950, possible owner financing 903-390-7773 ________________________

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

-APARTMENTS-

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

Hwy 14 N, Multi-Use 2700+/-SqFt, ADA Approved, Prime Location.........For Lease 312 S Hwy 14, Nice 6036 SqFt, Professional Building, Multi Unit.......$289,000 Groesbeck, FM 937, 137+/- Acres, Wooded, 3/1Bth, Wildlife....$2,500 p/a FM 937, 108+/- Acres, Pond, Meadows & Hardwoods, Nice Bldg Site..REDUCED..$3,495 p/a 101 Meadow Lane, Nice 3/2/2, Office, Large Fenced Yard......$129,500 Kosse-701 Narcissus, 3/1, Updated Kitchen & Bath, Lg Corner Lot...$48,500 2 Burr Oak A, Lake Mexia, 3/2 Waterfront, Great lot.........CONTRACT PENDING LCR 377, Lake Mexia, 10.63 acres, Perfect Home Site, Utilities........$41,457 Formerly Queens BBQ, DT Mexia, Equip Incl..........REDUCED....$189,000 902 Greenleaf, Mexia 3/2/2, workshop, carport, remodeled, nice yard.REDUCED...$169,900 814 Crestline, 3/2 vaulted ceilings, workshop, extras........FOR LEASE 302 S 2nd, Wortham, 3/2, CH/A, updated.CONTRACT PENDING..$84,500 917 E Tyler 3/2/2, 2 lvg, nice backyard........REDUCED..........$104,500 930 E Tyler, 3/2/2, office, XL lvg, FP, great yard, etc....REDUCED..$144,900 Lake Limestone - Buyer wanting High End Waterfront Property......CALL US 301 W Sabine, Wortham, 3/2.5/1, 3462 SqFt, Guest Apt.....................$159,000 108 FCR 925, 3/2/2, 10+/- Acres, Shed, Trees, Teague ISD................$164,500 FCR 975, 20+/- Acres, Pt. Enterprise utils, some fencing.................$3,250 p/a 200+ Acres Needed for Buyer............................................................CALL US 100 N. 3rd, Teague, Metal Shop Building, Office Space..REDUCED...$49,500 Former Dairy Queen on Milam, Mexia, some equipment.....................$125,000 Former Dairy Queen on Milam, Mexia, some equipment.............FOR LEASE

-MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE-

CONGRATULATIONS TO KENNEDY’S KORNER (above), the Surprise Patrol business of the week of August 11, 2015. The clothing boutique, located on the square in downtown Fairfield, carries the most current trends for children, tweens and ladies. Presenting them with their “Surprise Patrol” mat are (left-right): Chamber Chair Pam Chavers of Eagle Insurance Services and Chamber Secretary Gail Farish of Creations Flowers & Gifts. (Photo by Chamber Director Brenda Shultz)

Sniff Out a Great Deal in the Classifieds.

Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today!

FOR SALE

Freestone County Times Classifieds 903.389.NEWS (6397)

MOBILE HOME TO BE MOVED 2011 Clayton 14x68 2BR/2 Bath, Split BR, Walk-in Closets

903-389-3620 903-879-5503

Erin Thornton 903-644-1937

Chef’s Delight! Over 1900 sq. ft. Spacious custom 3/2 with bonus room, great kitchen, and baths. Come personalize it! $113,399, compare to others at $200K+. RBI 36688 (903) 328-6123 ________________________

TEA Party

Tea Leaves

Border Security Discussed Henry Horton opened the August Tea Party meeting in prayer, followed by the pledges to the American and Texas flags.

Cathie Adams from Texas Eagle Forum was our guest speaker and she gave a very thorough and frightening account of immigration issues. Jobs, wages and national security are the three major impacts plagued by illegal immigration. America is a sovereign nation with the right to control our borders. American immigration laws should serve the interest of our country and citizens.

Mrs. Adams told about a document written by Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama defining the conservative approach to true immigration reform, including how necessary this is to the future of our country.

President Reagan’s amnesty in 1986 failed by leading to uncontrolled immigration, a dramatic increase in welfare and lowered wages for the middle class. The current administration is “lawless and reckless” because the policy is to ignore our laws on immigration.

Cathie has travelled to the Texas border with Mexico and talked with border agents who are very frustrated with the administration’s “catch and release” program for illegal immigrants. She saw a Hummer owned and occupied by a drug cartel parked nearby, and advised us that our border is a very dangerous place. She talked of watching a woman and child crossing the river on a jet ski, who then went to a waiting taxi to go on into Texas. Additionally, under the catch and release program, illegals don’t have to obey any of our laws.

Jackie King from Conservative Society of Navarro County (CSNC) spoke briefly about a march planned in Corsicana to declare Corsicana a sanctuary city. The march is scheduled for the weekend of Aug 22 and the goal is to pressure Corsicana elected officials.

The CSNC meets on the third Thursday of each month at The LaPradera Restaurant in Corsicana, 6:00 PM. They have guest speakers on Conservative issues.

Tony Adkins introduced himself and declared that he is officially running for State Representative for District 8, the position currently held by Byron Cook. As always, during election cycles the Freestone Tea Party will hold candidate forums, inviting all who run to come speak to the community.

You may go to http://freestonecountyteaparty.org/ for additional information and statistics and a link to the document by Jeff Sessions.

Our meeting was closed in prayer by Ann Gokey. Our next meeting is Monday, September 21, at the River of Life Church at 6:00 PM. Our guest speaker is Jimmie Kerr. Please mark your calendars! God bless America!

Oak Tree Realty 316 W. Hwy 84 • Fairfield

Wholesale to Public! New Manufactured Homes 254eal bed & breakfast.RBI A brick paved sidewalk and steps lead from the curb to the 747-0700 36688 ntry ________________________ to the majestic home built on top of a small hill. Upon entering the foyer,

903-389-5263

ircase--actually two staircases! One staircase originating from the entry and the kitchen, that meetBath/2 on a common and combine to form one staircase to 3 Bed/2 Car landing Garage lcony$98,700. access from the second floor gives you a birds-eye view of the neighborCan go VA/FHA e bedrooms and two baths.

The large kitchen has been elegantly remodeled with (NMLS The #89599). your countertops. parlor has New, a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and full wall of choice locations!

RBI window.

The of living room is open to 36688 the formal dining. A stately bedroom with the (903-328-6134 main floor. The large side & back yards create a great setting for receptions ________________________ is also a living space, office, & half bath in the detached 2 car garage. You’ll be ith the comfort of modern conveniences when you view this home.

Deb Manahan 903-879-2441 (Cell)

Bodie Emmons 254-717-4174

HOMES

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

ACREAGE

40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area 27 (+/-) on FM 489 & FCR 681 15 (+/-) Acres on FM 2570, utilities available

D $10,000

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LOTS

COMMERCIAL

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

#515 #2090 $87,750 #1405 $70,000 #285

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

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#8 REDUCED! Dew-4/2.5/2 Manufactured home, +/-5.01 acres per FCAD, exterior has been completely bricked, built in 1996 per FCAD, 2,632 per FCAD

109 FCR 411 $90,000 SELLER MOTIVATED, WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS

New Listing: entertaining!!

This large home sits at the back of the 5.01 acre tract, and offers 2,632 square feet for your family’s living. A large room has been added to the original electricity. home, and French doors open to the front yard, making this a great place for familywith gatherings.

The original home has four ample size bedrooms, three living areas, two dining areas, and a huge master bath with separate walk-in shower and garden tub, and dual sinks. At the back door of the home is the conveniently located laundry room, plus a half-bath. The exterior of the home has been completely bricked. A double detached bricked garage sits next house. to the home. With so much to offer, a little TLC and elbow grease will make this home sparkle again.

From Hwy. 75 in Dew, travel east on FM 489 to FCR 411 and turn right, property on left.

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.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Publisher’s Notice: REAll real estate advertised herein is subjected to the Federal DUCED! Fair Housing Act, which Teague-3/1 makes it illegal to advertise house, large “any preference, limitation storage building or discrimination because with shower, of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any preference, 3B limitation or discrimination.” SH We will not knowingly accept 3B any advertising for real estate ON which is in violation of the 3B law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings HE advertised are available on an 3B equal opportunity basis.

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--Classifieds

August 26, 2015 -HELP WANTED-

-HAY FOR SALE-

TRAVEL CENTER IN DEW Experienced, Full-time Cashiers Morning Shift Available. Apply in Person

903-389-9097 Bookkeeper. Classify and record financial data for truck stop/convenience store/ restaurant. Mail res to 775 Hwy 179, Teague, TX 75860 Attn: Haider Momin. Job in Teague, TX. Refer to Ad#SK. ________________________

200 BALES OF PREMIUM FERTILIZED COASTAL HAY

-FOR SALE-

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE Backpacks, Kid’s Clothes ALL 50% off or, Fill A Bag for $5 Cleo’s Resale 706 S. Fairway Fairfield, Texas

903-388-5186

Friday, Aug. 28th thru Friday, Sept. 11th ________________________

--Public Notice

HALF PRICE SALE!

-PUBLIC NOTICES-

-GARAGE SALES-

PUBLIC NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Freestone County requests sealed bids for the following Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Monday - Saturday items for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2 Washers & 1 Dryer, Large Desk, Small & 2015.

Large Book Shelves, Lots of Wood Cut Outs • Contract Hauling Bids must be in the Auditor’s (Fall, Halloween & Thanksgiving), Baskets, office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Too Much Stuff To List!

September 11, 2015 and will Come See Us, We Are Full! be opened at that time.

Bids will be presented for 2 miles East of Fairfield on Hwy. 84 a 903-389-7367 consideration at the regularly scheduled Freestone County The Fairfield City-Wide Garage Commissioners Court meeting Sale will be held Saturday, -MISC. SERVICESat 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12th. Applications September 16, 2015. The may be picked up at the Court reserves the right to Chamber of Commerce, 900 accept of reject any or all W. Commerce, 903-389-5792.

Campbell Painting & bids. $10 fee to get your address Remodeling For additional information on the map.

Application Interior / Exterior painting including bid packages and deadline is Friday, August 28, Drywall repairs Custom specifications contact: 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Freestone Co. Auditor’s Office finishes _________________________ Phil Skelton, 2nd Asst. Auditor Free estimates 118 E. Commerce, Room 209 Based in Fairfield Fairfield, TX 75840 -LIVESTOCK903-724-5613 903-389-3535 _________________________ ________________________

Cucklebur trading

The Freestone County Times is the top-selling weekly newspaper in the five county area.

Baby Chicks For Sale: Pullets and Roosters 1 week to 2 months old. Call 903-3885188 ________________________

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Construction Labor Needed, Richland Chambers Lake.

Must have a drivers license.

903-391-7382 ________________________

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FOR SALE $50 EACH

-GARAGE SALES-

-HELP WANTED-

HELP WANTED

Notice of Employment Opportunity The office of County Clerk of Freestone County, Texas has a job opening for the position of full-time Deputy Clerk.

Experience working with the public is essential, typing/ copier skills required, office experience and computer skills preferred.

All interested person may obtain an application from our office at 103 East Main, Fairfield, Texas or one can be downloaded from the County’s Website www. co.freestone.tx.us.

Please return applications to the County Clerk office.

No phone calls please!

Applications will be accepted through September 3, 2015 by 1:00 p.m. ________________________

$50 EACH

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