Freestonecountytimes101216

:HVW +Z\ )DLUÀ HOG ‡ 2SHQ 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ $0 30 6DWXUGD\ $0 30 /DWHU LI ZH NQRZ \RX¡UH RQ \RXU ZD\

Still Out Performing the Competition!

The Times James Barrentine III

James Barrentine III SalesSales ManagerManager

Tina Gelske Tina Gelske Sales Sales

Kristina Flannery

Kristina Flannery Sales Sales

Chuck Shafer Chuck Shafer Finance Manager Finance Manager

Timmy Marberry Timmy Marberry Sales Sales

Freestone County

Sports News (Section C)

National Night Out (Page 6-A)

Independent News That Matters

One Dollar

Vol. 15 No. 41

PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Guilty of Capital Murder Lawson Abram Receives Life Sentence A n audio confession, along with a recovered cell phone picture of the defendant holding a pistol, believed to have been used during the home invasion, were among the evidence presented to the jury returning a verdict of “guilty� in last week’s Capital Murder trial of The State of Texas vs. Lawson Lee Abram.

After a week-long trial, the jury began deliberations around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 and presented their verdict a couple of hours later. The jury chose to convict Abram of Capital Murder.

Had they not found him guilty of Capital Murder, the next considerations would have been either Murder or Burglary of a Habitation, both of which are lesser charges.

During the sentencing phase, Judge Patrick Simmons of the 87th District Court states, “My only sentencing option for Capital Murder is Life without Parole.�

This is the first of three Capital Murder trials stemming from an incident on March 9, 2015

that resulted in the shooting death of homeowner Douglas Carr Hurst of Teague, Texas.

Doug married his wife, Joy, on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 following six years of dating; five of which they lived together on Private Road 871 in Teague. According to Joy’s testimony, the family had plans to travel to Galveston that weekend to celebrate the marriage with family and friends.

Joy testified that on Friday, March 6th, she and her younger children drove down to meet other family at their rented beach house; Doug staying behind due to his work schedule with BNSF Railroad.

He got off work in the early hours of Saturday morning, March 7th, went home to pack a few things, and then drove down to Galveston to join the party, she says.

Joy explains that her oldest daughter, Katie Handsome, stayed behind in order to move into her new apartment; and agreed to visit the home twice a day to take care of the

Pie a Cop for Lexie!

family dog. Saturday evening Sat., Oct. 22 when she left the home, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. everything was normal. in the Fairfield When Katie arrived Sunday Conference Center morning, March 8th, the family dog was cowered under the front porch; and would not come out. “This is not normal at all,� Katie says. “He was terrified!�

Katie testifies that, as she entered the home from the front door, she realized the back door was busted open, as were all the bedroom doors down the hallway.

The back master bedroom had a key pad lock that was broken. Drawers, dressers, and closets had been riffled through. Four guns were missing: one Glock 357 Sig (later recovered), one AR 22 Long Rifle (also recovered), and two other guns (one pistol and one rifle) that have yet to be recovered; as were two laptop computers.

Law enforcement was called and a statement taken by QUIETLY CONFERRING WITH HIS ATTORNEY, Steve Keathley, is defendant Lawson Lee Abram (right) during his Capital Murder trial held last week, October 3-7, 2016. (Photo by -Capital MurderNicole Schaefer) Page 5-A

Indoor - Outdoor

SHOPPING October 21 - 23, 2016

Fairfield Market Days Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Toys, Produce, Arts & Crafts and more!

The Tent

48 Hours of Praise & Worship Oct. 21 - Oct. 23 Come spend the day at the historic

W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds 839 E. Hwy. 84 in Fairfield, Texas Limited Vendors: Fri. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

ALL Vendors Open: Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Vendor Inquires Welcome: 903-388-9845 ď ¸ 903-389-2633 cedarcmc@hotmail.com RV Hookups Available

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

School Alert

Threat to Wortham ISD Neutralized A

juvenile, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody Thursday, October 6, 2016 after making threats to Wortham Independent School District via social media.

Wortham’s Chief of Police Kelly Butler states that, after school hours on Thursday, he became aware of an individual threatening to bring a gun to the campus, and was provided screenshots of the menacing CROWNED HOMECOMING QUEEN 2016 is Fairfield High School senior, Vanessa Hidalgo. Here post. she is being crowned by 2015 Queen, Jocelynn Johnson, as FHS Principal Von Wade, and The juvenile was quickly Vanessa’s father, David Hidalgo, watch with pride. (Photo by Melissa Lee)

identified and had been detained in the Groesbeck Detention Center, although according to Chief Butler, it is undetermined what course of action will be taken against the individual at this point.

The Wortham Police Department issued the following statement regarding the incident on their Facebook page Friday morning: “SCHOOL ALERT!!!!!! On Thursday 10/06/2016 the Wortham Police Department was notified of a possible

threat made towards the Wortham Independent School District. This threat was in the form of an individual bringing a gun to school. We have been investigating this potential threat with cooperation from WISD. The individual who made the threat is in custody due to the nature of the threat.

The investigation is ongoing, but we do not believe there is any credible threat to the

-School AlertPage 5-A

County Votes to Limit Paid Vacation W

ith only three Commissioners in attendance, a final vote of 2 to 1 decided the issue of paid vacation allowed when an employee leaves their position, during Commissioner Court on October 5, 2016. From henceforth, paid vacation will be limited to 40 hours. “The issue is to encourage people to take their vacation time,� stated County Judge Linda Grant.

Judge Grant went on to explain that, when longtime employees continue to accumulate vacation hours

without taking off, it creates a situation where Department Heads might be required to wait up to 5 weeks before they can hire a new employee.

This is because the former employee has to take off all their vacation time before they can be officially removed from the personnel record.

Two Justices of the Peace, Theresa Farris (Pct. 1) and Cinnamon Archibald (Pct. 3) have been vocal in their opposition. They believe the recent action is being taken because of a situation in one department, namely the

Sheriff’s Office, who recently lost several jailers in a short time span. “Why should other offices be affected, who have no problems?� asked JP Farris.

Commissioner Luke Ward, Sr. (Pct. 1) made a motion to keep the policy as is. The motion died for lack of a second.

Commissioner Bodie Emmons (Pct. 3) made a motion to limit paid vacation to a maximum of 40 hours. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craig Oakes (Pct. 2), and the vote passed.

In other business, County

Clerk requested total control of computers in her office, removing passwords to allow other IT to work on those computers. The request was made so that the county’s local IT could work on a problem that required access.

During the discussion, it was brought out that Windstream provides internet access, NetData provides anti-virus protection, and a local IT company provides assistance when problems arise with the computers. “We are getting three different answers,� says County Clerk

Linda Jarvis. “That is why we are asking for help.�

Representatives from NetData were asked to attend to answer questions.

As Jarvis and other county employees explained the difficulty, each prefaced with a statement that they were not IT experts and did not have a complete understanding of the problem.

In the end, it was ascertained that the access problem had nothing to do with NetData.

Following the meeting, Jarvis shared that their local IT person had not been invited

to attend the meeting.

Also addressed were the following: --Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved between Henderson County and Freestone County regarding housing and care of inmates.

--Memorandum of Understanding approved with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service pertaining to IT service and salary contribution.

--Saturday hours changed for Dew Transfer Station to 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Karen Leidy reporting.

October 12, 2016

2-A | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

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 1,492 cattle October 8, 2016 with 207 sellers and 68 buyers.

Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows----------------------------------------52-63 Fat Cows--------------------------------------------50-59 Canner Cows---------------------------------------40-55 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls------------------------------------------60-72 Light Bulls-------------------------------------------65-84 Pairs Choice Pairs--------------------------------------------N/T Good Pairs--------------------------------------1450-1625 Plain Pairs--------------------------------------1100-1300 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old-------------------------1100-1450 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------145-200 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------135-160 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------130-155 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------120-155 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------100-130 600-700 lbs---------------------------------------95-126 700-800 lbs---------------------------------------90-118 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------135-185 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------130-152 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------110-140 400-500 lbs---------------------------------------95-125 500-600 lbs---------------------------------------90-120 600-700 lbs---------------------------------------85-110 700-800 lbs---------------------------------------82-109 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.

Providing Proper Nutrition for Wintering Cows Can Pay Dividends Long-Term

by Adam Russell

CORSICANA LIVESTOCK GARY BARN BEN 903-654-8031 903-872-1631 903-879-3456 SALE EVERY TUESDAY

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

(903) 764-1919

SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange of 253 cattle sold on October 5, 2016. All classes $5 lower.

Steers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------110-165 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------105-141 400-500 lbs------------------------------------95-135 500-600 lbs------------------------------------90-127 600-700 lbs------------------------------------85-114 700-800 lbs------------------------------------80-111 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------105-150 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------100-130 400-500 lbs------------------------------------95-119 500-600 lbs------------------------------------90-127 600-700 lbs------------------------------------85-117 700-800 lbs------------------------------------80-117 Slaughter Slaughter Cows---------------------------------45-65 Slaughter Bulls----------------------------------70-80 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows--------------------------------825-1500 Pairs-----------------------------------------1250-1560 Goats By the Head-------------------------------------45-150

Steers 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------120-130 400-500-------------------------------------------------------------105-120 500-600--------------------------------------------------------------94-100 600-700----------------------------------------------------------------90-97 700-800----------------------------------------------------------------88-90 Heifers/Best #1 Quality 300-400-------------------------------------------------------------110-125 400-500---------------------------------------------------------------90-105 500-600----------------------------------------------------------------88-94 600-700----------------------------------------------------------------82-90 700-800----------------------------------------------------------------75-84 These prices are for the Best #1 Quality Steers & Heifers.

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

Roping Clinic Offered by Freestone County 4-H Freestone County 4-H is offering a four week dummy and tie down roping clinic.

Youth living in Freestone County will learn to head, heel, and tie down rope with Trent Turner at the Cowboy Heritage Church of Freestone County.

This four-week short course will take place October 18th, October 25th, November 1st and November 8th from 5:307pm at Freestone County Cowboy Church Arena.

Limited spots are available so call the Freestone County Extension Office at 903-389-3436 to get signed up by October 17th.

The clinic is free to current 4-H members, but if you’d like to sign up, the cost is $20 and with enrollment in the Roping clinic, each youth will get all the benefits of being a Freestone County 4-H member.

Randy Lowery 936-414-0993

www.andersoncountylivestock.com

Receipts from Corsicana Livestock for Tuesday, October 4, 2016 with 342 head of cattle Packer Cows------------------------------------------------------------N/T Best Lean Cutter Cows----------------------------------------------58-62 Best Bone & Utility Cows-------------------------------------------48-53 Best Packer Bulls-----------------------------------------------------75-78 Stock Cows --------------------------------------------------------650-800 Few Young Cows-------------------------------------------------------N/T

Hwy 19 & FM 294 Elkhart, Texas

This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to Deceive Producers or the general public.

Reflections from Red Oak Ranch

by Jan Fielden

Freestone County, Texas

The cows have more grass than they can possibly eat, in all three herds. But every time The Colonel drives through a pasture in either “Ole Blue” or his Black Knight truck, they come running and follow him. They end up surrounding his truck and he has to tell them, I have nothing for you; I am just taking the trash over or I am just driving through the pasture, or I am going to town…but still they think he is coming to give them something…anything! We wonder what in the world they are going to do when we actually start feeding. The other day as he led the Middle Herd to the feeder to let them know he had put a new salt block in it, they grabbed some salt and then lined up to go into the trap. They thought we were having a round-up and there they were waiting to help us out!!

You never know what cows will do next.

There are new calves being born daily here and it is so cute to watch the “baby sitter cows” take care of them. We saw a cow lying down with four little calves all around her the other day. When she got up, they got up, when she lay back down, they did the same! She had them trained in nothing flat!! It is interesting to watch this kind of activity because these baby sitters never go off and leave “their charges” and the calves never leave the baby sitters either. When their time to enjoy some freedom from taking care of their new babies is up, the mommas always know exactly where the baby sitter and calves are and goes to pick up her little calf. We watch closely the doings of the Red Oak Ranch…they are usually better than a movie!

Providing forage and feed Banta said. For instance, supplies with the proper lactating cows require more nutritional value for cows is protein and TDN than dry an important consideration cows. for producers as winter Tested hay should show a approaches, said Dr. Jason minimum of 11-11.5 percent Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife crude protein and 63 percent Extension Service beef cattle TDN on a dry matter basis to specialist, Overton. maintain most lactating cows, Testing hay for quality can he said. provide information producers Banta recommends need to meet the nutritional visiting with a nutritionist to requirements of cows and determine appropriate tests keep them in good condition for specific hay species being through the winter, Banta tested. The nutritionist can said. also recommend a reputable By determining the hay lab. supply’s crude protein “Labs can vary on how content and total digestible accurate their tests are and nutrients, or TDN, which is how quickly they can turn the measurement of available samples around for producers,” energy in the forage, he said. “So selecting the right Dewey Decker showed his new business cards to the other producers can determine lab is important.” guys at the Mule Barn Truck Stop’s philosophy counter, and whether supplemental feed Banta said producers should each member of the world dilemma think tank got to keep will be necessary, Banta said. test each cutting and pull one.

Knowing what type and how samples from at least 10 Steve, our owlish-appearing cowboy, scratched his head as much supplemental feed is percent of the bales. Bales he studied the card.

“Okay, Dewey, I’ll bite … what’s a verm-a- ….? needed can save producers should be picked at random “Vermiculturist, Steve,” Dewey said, proudly. “It means I raise money long term. whether in the field or stacked. worms.”

“Sometimes we find hay is Producers should also sample Dewey, the beloved accident-prone member of the think better than we thought, and 10 percent of each load when tank, began his new career with just a shovel and his pickup, spreading manure in people’s yards. Now, thanks in great we can save some money on buying hay. supplementation,” he said.

He recommends using a part to the genius of his girlfriend, Emily Stickles, (she of the magnificent cheekbones) he was earning a decent living.

“At other times we find the probe that can be inserted Back when they fell (literally … he tripped) in love, she took hay wasn’t as good as we into the hay bale to collect a this crash-and-burn disaster and molded him into a multiREESTONE OUNTY wanted, so we do need to good cross section of hay for dimensional businessman, while still keeping him away from sharp objects or things that crush. provide our cows with some sampling.

Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for Dewey has branched out now into compost, worms (excuse more protein and energy The cost of testing hay September 2016 me … vermiculture) and fertilizer tea. The tea goes on the supplements to make sure can range from $25-$60 per lawn, not in the tea cups. they are in the condition we sample, but Banta said it’s The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued “Dewey,” said Doc, “this vermiculture stuff now … how much want before calving so we an investment that will help work is it, really?” a total of 746 original drilling permits in September 2016 “That’s the good part about it, Doc. You see, I don’t have optimize their pregnancy producers optimize their cows’ compared to 906 in September 2015. The September total rates in the future.” nutrition and future breeding to do anything at all, really, except keep them in … product, included 610 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to you know. They reproduce without any outside help, and turn Banta said body condition success. re-enter plugged well bores and 129 for re-completions of manure into the best compost in the world. Then you can scores for 4-year-old or older “It may sound like a lot of sell them to other people to work their compost piles, or to existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those Waco Stockyard cows should be 5 or better at money, but if we can do a fishermen.” permits issued September 2016 included 217 oil, 39 gas, “Well, Dewey,” said Herb, “it looks to me like simply being a6 East Waco, 2316 Marlin Hwy. calving. Scores for 2-3-year better job feeding cattle, 448 oil or oneTXservice and seven other Office 254-753-3191 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958 gas, 34 injection, olds should be 6 or better. you’re going to make that vermiculturist doesn’t really cover the subject. Wouldn’t those 76705 permits.

Office 254-753-3191 JodyredThomas 254-223-2958 wigglers also make you a compostocologist?”

Nutritional needs vary for money back on calves in the In September 2016, Commission staff processed 430 “Hadn’t really thought about …” Dewey said.

Waco Stockyard various animals in a herd, long-run,” he said. oil, 155 gas, 38 injection and seven other completions “And when Waco, itTXcomes 76705 to selling them to fishermen,” Doc said, compared 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East “wouldn’t you be an ichthymasticatiousdietician?” to 1,153 oil, 284 gas, 41 injection and six other “I … I …” completions in September 2015. Total well completions for “Yes, Dewey?”

2016 year to date are 8,737 down from 16,149 recorded “I refuse to be anything I can’t spell.” during the same period in 2015.

According to Baker Hughes Inc., the Texas rig count as of October 7 was 247, representing about 47 percent of all Bill Hughes Don Henderson Stephen Bradley Bradley Harryman active rigs in the United States.

(903) 626-4651 (254) 385-6460 (254) 716-1535 (254) 315-8232 For additional drilling permit and completion statistics, 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Waco, TX 76705 visit the Commission’s website at http://www.rrc.texas.gov/ SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON Office 254-753-3191 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958 oil-gas/research-and-statistics/well-information/monthly at total of Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed drilling-completion-and-plugging-summaries/.

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

Home Country

by Slim Randles

OILREPORT & GAS F

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

Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co.

778 head of cattle on Thursday, October 6, 2016, with 105 sellers and 47 buyers.

Slaughter Cows & Bulls Boner (1000-1200 WT) -----------------------------60-64 Breaker (1110-1400 WT) ---------------------------63-69 Canner Cows (800-1100 WT) ----------------------55-61 Thin (750-950 WT) ----------------------------------51-54 Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 -----------------------------82-87 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 -----------------------------78-82 Stocker Cows Young Bred Cows-------------------------------1200-1500 Older Plain Bred----------------------------------900-1100 Good Choice Pairs---------------------------------------N/T Common Medium Pairs-------------------------1200-1600 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Steers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------135-150 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------133-142 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------130-145 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------110-125 800-900 lbs------------------------------------------80-100 Heifers Good & Choice 300-400 lbs----------------------------------------120-140 400-500 lbs----------------------------------------115-130 500-600 lbs----------------------------------------110-125 600-700 lbs----------------------------------------100-120 800-900 lbs-----------------------------------------------NT #2 & #3 type calves & yearlings $.10 to $.30 cwt lower

C

Waco, Texas 76705 Jody Thomas- 254-223+29501

Waco Livestock Auction,LLC. Waco Stockyard Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on October 4, 2016. Head count of 713.

No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------140-170 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------130-160 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------120-145 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------110-125 600-700 lbs------------------------------------95-110 700-800 lbs------------------------------------90-110 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------130-150 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------120-145 400-500 lbs------------------------------------95-130 500-600 lbs------------------------------------90-115 600-700 lbs------------------------------------85-110 700-800 lbs------------------------------------80-105

Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------58 to 68 Low Yielding---------------------------------50 to 57 Fats-------------------------------------------55 to 62 Thin & Shelly--------------------------------40 to 50 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 ----------------------------65 to 80 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1500 to 1750 Young Fair------------------------------1250 to 1500 Aged Pairs-------------------------------950 to 1250 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 750 to 1550 Sale Every Tuesday

GUARANTEED APPROVAL

Y’all Come Down!

Buffalo

WITH CREDIT ACCEPTANCE

RH

We also offer Buy Here - Pay Here Vehicles

Prou

412 E. Spring St.

TEXAS HIGH SC 903-723-0529

Check Us Out At Join us for a FREE Stea rickhardyautosales.com on-going part of our Wester RICK HARDY

AUTO SALES

Thursday, Se

October 12, 2016

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

Freestone County

Sheriff’s Report

By Sheriff Don Anderson Mexia PD askes for assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a pedestrian hit and run in parking lot of local business in Mexia, unknown if pedestrian suffered any serious injuries.

Fairfield EMS called to local motel, person in lobby complaining of chest pains, transported to ER for evaluation.

Motorist on interstate calls and says car in front of him left the road at a high rate of speed, made it back up on the road and never missed a beat, Troopers and Deputies out to try and locate.

Dead hog discovered on south bound interstate service road, no evidence of foul play.

Fairfield Fire responds to report of grass fire on county road.

Teague Fire out to oven fire at residence, no serious damage reported.

Trooper, Deputies, Teague PD respond to one vehicle wreck west of Teague, vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a building, Teague Fire and EMS on scene to assist.

No report of human injuries.

Deputies locate reckless driver on interstate.

During jury selection, potential jury suffers what can best be described as a panic attack, says suffers from diabetes as well. Fairfield EMS called and patient transported to ER for checkup.

Trooper works one vehicle wreck on interstate, no injuries, Fairfield Fire responds

Don Anderson

to assist.

Teague Fire assists Fairfield Anderson Fire with Don grass fire near Fairfield.

Wortham PD investigates suspicious activity, possible burglary in Streetman area.

Deputies investigates theft of equipment from work truck.

Fairfield EMS transports Boyd Unit Offender to ER complaining of chest pains.

Employee at local business suffers Asthma attack, Fairfield EMS transports to ER for treatment.

Wortham PD responds to local business in Streetman, customer possibly having a stroke, Fairfield EMS transports to ER for evaluation.

Fairfield PD gets call of suspicious person in neighborhood.

Wortham PD makes arrest on interstate for possession of controlled substance.

Deputies respond to reported domestic disturbance, verbal only.

Fairfield EMS called to county jail, female inmate suffering from very high blood sugar, transported to ER for evaluation.

Caller says snake in the house, please send help!

Wortham PD responds.

Deputy investigates possible internet scam.

Deputies attempt to locate suspicious vehicle in neighborhood.

Southern Oaks Fire, Fairfield EMS respond to report of female knocked over by a cow, looks to have some

Red Ribbon Week at Dew ISD October 24 - 28 Dew ISD will be observing Red Ribbon Week on October 24-28, 2016. Students are encouraged to participate in the daily activities.

--Monday (Oct. 24) is

“Pawsitively Drug Free” Day. Wear your Dew Spirit Shirts for this day.

--Tuesday (Oct. 25) is “Don’t Get Mixed Up In Drugs” Day. Students will wear mismatched clothes to school on this day.

--Wednesday (Oct. 26) is “Crazy About Being Drug Free” Day. This is the day for wearing crazy socks and/or crazy hair.

--Thursday (Oct. 27) is “Being Drug Free is No Sweat” Day. Students may were sweats or warm-ups to school.

--Friday (Oct. 28) is “Say Bee to Drugs” Day. Everyone is welcome to wear their Halloween costumes on this day.

Students will participate in the annual Dew Red Ribbon Week Parade on Friday, October 28th Vol. 15 No. 40 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Wed., Oct. 5, 2016 parade will be followed by a Pep Rally.

Pages 1 & 5-A: “Holiday Pay Come out and join in the for County Jailers Refused” fun! article was published with two errors – The quotes in paragraph 1 were incorrectly attributed to Sheriff-Elect, Jeremy Shipley; as were the quotes in paragraph 16.

These were both statements made by JP-Pct. 3 Cinnamon Archibald.

We Stand

Corrected

injuries, transported to Navarro Regional ER for evaluation, doesn’t appear to be life threatening.

Deputies investigate possible case of trespassing, made contact with all parties concerned.

Trooper responds to car vs. cow on Farm to Market road, no human injures reported.

Employee suffers minor injury at local power plant, transported by Fairfield EMS to ER for treatment.

Deputy investigates possible harassment case.

Elderly gentleman falls in parking lot of local restaurant, has a cut to the head, Fairfield EMS transports to ER for treatment.

Home Improvement gone awry, nail gun falls and hits female on the head, coherent but groggy, Southern Oaks Fire responds and Fairfield EMS transports to ER for evaluation.

Big mess on Farm to Market road south of Teague. Vehicle leaves the road and hits the tree line. Fireman stops to help and is attacked by the driver who appears to be intoxicated. Troopers and Deputies arrive on scene and are forced to use pepper spray on the subject. Driver to jail on multiple charges, including Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and a Public Servant.

Female passenger is pregnant and is transported by Teague EMS to ER for evaluation.

Southbound interstate shut down for a time due to wreck involving three 18 wheelers, no injuries reported, but takes a while to get everything moved.

Deputies respond to report of intoxicated female disrupting family gathering, subject gone when Deputies arrive.

Teague PD arrests man with outstanding warrants from two other counties.

A few reports of clown sightings in the county, most turn out to be hoaxes or have some other explanation. As of this writing, Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has received no intelligence from any State or Federal agency indicating that there is some sort of organized threat involving the wearing of clown costumes.

What this means is that any of these reports or possible sightings may simply be individual acts of mischief.

If you encounter someone wearing a clown costume at a time or place that is inappropriate for it, please contact the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction in that area, we certainly want to ascertain what that individual is up to. Most of the reports from across the country have turned out to be hoaxes, and this phenomenon has turned viral and taken on the status of urban legend. Those of you old enough may recall this very same phenomenon occurred during the 1980’s.

Conclusion on Friday of the first of three Capital Murder trials stemming from the tragic events of March 2015 near Teague. Sheriff’s Office personnel put in a lot of time both in investigating this incident and providing security during the proceedings.

All those involved, from law enforcement to court personnel, witnesses and the general public conducted themselves in a courtesy and professional manner.

Thanks goes out to those investigators and analyst from the DPS who assisted with the intricate aspects of this case. This was a tragic event that certainly did not need to occur, and the lives of many people and multiple families have been forever altered as a result. Our prayers go out to all affected by this incident.

Fairfield City Council Fills Vacated Position Landis Bayless Appointed to Fulfill Term of Place IV Landis Bayless was recently appointed to fill the unexpired term for Place IV on the Fairfield City Council.

Also submitting resumes for the position were Veronica Miller, Jack Wright, Kevin Childers, Justin Turner and Robert Earl Burns.

The candidacy of Veronica Miller was initially put forth by Councilman Kenny Hughes, but his motion died for lack of a second.

Councilman Joe Lee Kirgan, Jr. made the motion to appoint Bayless, which was seconded by Councilman Robert Johnson. When the vote was called, Kirgan and Johnson voted in favor, Hughes voted against, and Councilman David Steward abstained.

Bayless is expected to be sworn in as Councilman prior to the next City Council meeting.

Karen Leidy reporting.

“A Cut Above the Competition”

TREE REMOVAL & PLANTING LOT CLEARING - STUMP GRINDING Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr.

903-388-4472

903-389-3528

*OTVSFE #POEFE

Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, Oct. 3 9:40 AM-Officer Palacios on alarm going off.

1:20 PM-Officer Palacios to PD to meet a complainant.

7:32 PM-Officer Alexander on report of cow out, cow put back in.

8:26 PM-Officer Alexander on report of subject walking in the middle of the roadway.

8:32 PM-Officer Alexander on report of burglary of vehicle.

11:09 PM-Officer Alexander to meet a complainant.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 7:30 AM-Officer Palacios on report of minor wreck.

7:41 AM-Officer Palacios on business alarm going off, wrong code was put in.

2:51 PM-Officer Palacios on report of minor wreck.

7:13 PM-Officer Alexander to PD to meet a complainant.

7:34 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of door to door salesman.

Wednesday, Oct. 5 4:18 AM-Officer Gallegos and Alexander on report of vehicle leaving gas station with female in screaming, check all the area and was unable to locate.

3:06 PM-Officer Frasier to speak to a complainant.

4:18 PM-Officer Frasier on alarm going off.

5:35 PM-Officer Markham on minor wreck.

6:01 PM-Officer Markham to

PD to meet a complainant.

Thursday, Oct. 6 5:06 PM-Officer Frasier to meet a complainant.

6:10 PM-Officer Markham to PD to meet a complainant over child custody.

10:20 PM-Officer Weinmann and Markham assist other units with combative subject.

11:25 PM-Officer Weinmann and Markham on report of fight in progress, subject gone when officers arrived.

11:45 PM-Officer Markham on report of suspicious subject.

Friday, Oct. 7 12:04 PM-Officer Palacios on report of traffic Jam at Loves.

5:12 PM-Officer Palacios on report of door to door salesman.

8:25 PM-Officer Alexander on report of subject receiving phone threats.

Saturday, Oct. 8 9:14 AM-Officer Palacios on report of cows out.

10:37 AM-Officer Palacios on alarm going off.

11:22 AM-Officer Palacios on minor wreck.

7:43 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of cow out.

10:48 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of vehicle speeding through parking lot and spinning out throwing rocks on camper.

Sunday, Oct. 9 12:46 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of loud music.

2016

FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES, INC. 401 East Commerce St. Fairfield, Texas 75840 (903) 389-NEWS www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

Publisher:...........Scott Watson Marsters, Sr. Editor:.........................Karen Elizabeth Leidy Assitant Editor:...................Megan Hempel Reporter/Photographer:..Nicole Schaefer Sports Reporter:.........................Scott Batts Sports Photographer:..............Melissa Lee Sports Photographer:....Jennifer Lansford Sports Photographer:.........Monte Calame Sales Executive:...........Sherry Schoeneberg Office Manager:............Natalia V. Marsters Distribution:.....................Spencer Hancock

SUBSCRIPTION RATES PER YEAR Senior Citizens (65 or older)................$26.00 In State of Texas...................................$30.00 Out of State & Overseas.......................$32.00 Single Copy.............................................$1.00 Freestone County Times (USPS 020302) is published each Wednesday by Freestone County Times, Inc. at 401 East Commerce Street. POSTMASTER send address changes to Freestone County Times, 401 East Commerce Street, Fairfield, Texas 75840 Any error or erroneous reflection upon the character, standing, or reputation of persons, firms, or corporations which may appear in Freestone County Times will be corrected in the next issue once the publisher is notified. The decision to print any photo and/or article is left to the editor’s discretion. Freestone County Times is not liable for, nor does it endorse any content in any advertisement. The views expressed in articles are not necessarily those held by Freestone County Times or its employees.

903-389-NEWS

RUTHERFORD TREE SERVICE

| 3-A

Freestone County Title Company has been providing title insurance, examinations, and closing services in East Central Texas for twenty years. Our office is conveniently located in the Freestone County seat, allowing us to provide customers with fast, reliable service in a friendly, technologically advanced atmosphere. Call us today and let us handle your real estate transaction.

COUNTY FREESTONE TITLE COMPANY 121 E. Commerce, Fairfield

903.389.5357

Freestone County Times encourages submission of letters to the Editor, articles and/or photographs from our readers. Letters to the Editor must be signed.

Deadline for News and Advertising is Monday at 12:00 noon of each week.

ACCEPTING ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS. TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER 2016

4-A | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

October 12, 2016

a n i g n i n i D l a u s a C Enjoy ! e r e h p s o tm A s ’ 0 5 Friendly 680 West Highway 84  Fairfield

Edom Art Fest Begins Friday & Saturday, October 15 - 16 in East Texas

Raymond’s Fireworks Steal the Show on July 4 thing that wasn’t done in the traditional service held upstairs in the sanctuary.

There was a slight problem. What Cooper knew about church invitations he learned during a brief period when he attended a Pentecostal Raymond Cooper had been priming the pump church with his grandmother almost 50 years all week on his daily radio show, “Renderings earlier. Surely, he figured, things couldn’t have with Raymond,” as he prepared to carry out his changed that much. evil scheme on the morning of Sunday, July 4.

Raymond made his way into the Fellowship Talk had been rampant on the show since the Hall at precisely 8:28 a.m. Even though he asprevious Monday concerning three topics: sumed a place in the back row, with only 13 folks - The Federal Reserve System, and Raymond’s in attendance, everyone noticed that a celebrity plan to address the problem by accepting his was in their midst. listeners’ outcry to run for mayor in the upcomA Lutheran service, he learned quickly after ing election; taking his seat in a folding metal chair, was a - The uproar by Billy Joe Prather, pastor of bit different than the Pentecostal services he First Baptist Church, over the town’s plans to remembered. The songs were similar, though shoot fi reworks after dusk on July 4, which hap- less energetic. It was a contemporary service, pened to fall on the Lord’s Day; after all. There was no speaking in tongues or - Raymond’s constant reminder to his listeners loud “Amens” as the minister spoke. Nonetheless, that something was stirring within him, someCooper decided to stick with his plan. thing so deep he couldn’t put it into words.

Brother Jacob offered an invitation to join the In truth, something was stirring alright. Coochurch as the keyboard began playing “Lord of per’s plan to join a church on July 4, in time to the Dance.” Imagine the suprise as Raymond garner new votes in his election bid, was at hand. ran down the center aisle, waving his arms and His listeners were concerned. It wasn’t like falling on the floor in front of Brother Jacob, Raymond to have a problem putting anything in an attempt at being “slain in the spirit.” If into words. Could he be dying? Could he be in he remembered one thing from his Pentecossome sort of trouble? Could the Federal Reserve tal upbringing, it was that falling to the floor System be breathing down his throat? Listeners in religious ecstacy was expected during any wanted to know. But if Raymond said he couldn’t authentic conversion. verbalize his inner murmurings, who were they That afternoon, as the good folks of Lennox to press their champion of the airwaves? He Valley made their preparations for the fi rework would, they trusted, explain in due time. festivities, word about the fi rst conversion durRaymond had a small problem as he prepared ing a contemporary service spread like wildfi re for his “religious awakening.” He settled on the among the community. Could it be? Raymond church weeks earlier. For various reasons, the Cooper? A Lutheran?

Catholic, Baptist and Methodist churches were Iris Long, editor of The Lennox Valley Homeeliminated from consideration. town News, initially heard of the miraculous That left Lennox Valley Lutheran Church. Af- event from Vera Penrod, president of the Auburn ter some digging, Cooper found there was a “con- Hat Society. Iris’s fi rst thought was, “What is he temporary” service held in the Lutheran Felup to this time?” lowship Hall at 8:30 a.m. each week. The beauty As always, Vera Penrod was more than happy of the contemporary service, Raymond learned, to offer a suggestion. “Why not call the story ‘Lowas that Brother Jacob offered an invitation to cal Celebrity Couple: Cooper and Jesus?’” join the church at the end of each service, someIris had a better idea, however.

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

For over forty years, the small art community of Edom in East Texas has hosted a festival for working artists. The festival has grown throughout the years to become the premier art show in East Texas. High quality art, fine crafts, live music and great food fill the festival grounds behind the resident artists’ studios on the one main street in town, Farm to Market Road 279. Hours for the festival are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th.

Admission is free.

This juried show is well known for having exceptional handmade, original art and crafts. There will be a wide variety of creative works such as painting, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, weaving, clothing, blown glass and handmade stringed instruments. Visitors express surprise at finding such outstanding art in the middle of a meadow located in the center of this tiny hamlet.

Music Live music on two stages during the show add to the festivities. On the Red Stage, singer/songwriters entertain in an intimate, acoustic setting.

On the Event Stage, bands such as local favorites Hanah & Hailee and the Scatterproof Band perform during the festival.

Great Food In addition to fabulous art and music you can enjoy great food including traditional fair food like funnel cakes and corndogs, as well as pulled pork tacos, shrimp and catfish po’boys and tacos, roasted corn, handcranked ice cream and gourmet sorbet, and homemade root beer.

Family Fun Continue or start a new tradition for your family by attending the Edom Art Festival. Bring your kids to play in the children’s activity and art area and let your leashed dog enjoy time in the country.

Support local, American artists at the Edom Art Festival on October 15 and 16, 10 am to 5 pm. Visit the local studies and restaurants while in town.

Tour the Gardens of Edom while in the area: Blue Moon Gardens, Blueberry Hill Farms, and Glenda Mae’s Daylily Farm will all be open this weekend.

Edom is located halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, 15 miles west of Tyler. Visit their website for a detailed schedule of events, local lodging and a map. www.VisitEdom.com.

Have an

D E N O I H S OLD FA ger r u B & e a Sund

October 12, 2016

-Capital Murder-

Continued from 1-A Reserve Deputy Larry Jones of the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office.

Doug, an avid gun collector, had roughly 80-100 guns in and throughout the home, explains Joy. His worry that the persons responsible for the break-in may come back to get the remaining guns influenced him to leave Galveston and come back home, much to Joy’s dismay.

“We argued about him going home,” Joy says. “I cried and begged him to stay. I just had a feeling they were coming back.”

That night at the Hurst home, Doug rigged the back door with a barstool and glass mason jars so he would be alerted by the stool falling and glass shattering if someone should enter the back door, states Joy, who was on the phone with Doug throughout the evening.

Sometime after midnight, in the early hours of Monday, March 9th, he was awakened by those sounds and grabbed his Smith & Wesson .40 Cal semi-automatic pistol and headed down the hall toward the kitchen/dining area where the back door was located; while yelling “Get out! Get out!” This information given according to testimony by both Joy and Doug’s son, Doug Hurst II; who each spoke to him via phone after he had been shot, but prior to first responders arriving to the scene.

According to Texas Ranger Jake Berson who was lead investigator of this case, evidence collected from the crime scene in the form of photographs, spent shells and projectile recovery, blood spatter, DNA testing of blood, and the like, indicate that there was a shoot out inside the home between two persons.

Based on their investigation, these two people were most likely homeowner Doug Hurst and JD Mulkey, who is believed to have been involved in the burglary the night before.

Digital Forensic Analyst for Texas DPS Crime Lab in Austin, Erin Maslon, testified that she was able to recover 69 texts and a photo of interest from Lawson’s cell phone; most of which had been deleted previous to being seized with Lawson’s permission.

A photo of Lawson holding a Glock 357 Sig pistol while sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle was found among the

-School Alert-

Continued from 1-A students or teachers at the Wortham schools at this time.

Please do not be alarmed if you see a patrol car at the school tomorrow. We are still finalizing our investigation into this matter.”

Wortham ISD Superintendent David Allen also issued a response on the school’s website to notify concerned parents: “There was an incident last night (Oct 6) (after school hours) with a student making threats to Wortham ISD on social media. The student has been detained. As always, steps were taken to ensure the safety of everyone here at Wortham ISD. You may see police presence today, but only to finish their investigation.”

When contacted, Superintendent Allen again reassured parents of their children’s safety at WISD. “We take steps every day to protect our students,” he shared.

“We treat their children like ours’, and strive to provide a safe, secure, environment in which to learn.”

School continued as normal on Friday with increased security from the Wortham Police Department.

Megan Hempel reporting

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

deleted files.

GPS markings on the photo’s file information indicated the longitude and latitude of the location where the photo was taken. When matching those coordinates to a Google Map aerial view, it pinpoints the location to be a few meters from the Hurst home.

The photo was taken at about 5:00 pm. on Sunday afternoon, after the first break-in and prior to the second break-in.

A set of incoming and outgoing texts between Lawson and Amber Halford at 3:21 and 3:23 a.m. on Monday morning was also recovered, as well as an outgoing message at 7:16 a.m. on March 9th, that reads, “Yeah, he dead. We finna go to the pen too.”

A second incoming text message received at 7:22 a.m. on March 9th, states, “Momma said stay off your phone.” This message sent from Lawson’s sister, Kiera, per her personal testimony on the stand.

Ranger Berson explains that two guns were recovered on the scene; a Smith & Wesson .40 Cal (found in the master bedroom on the bed), and the Glock 357 Sig taken from the home the night before (found next to JD’s body).

Six shots were fired from each of the two guns; the first shot from each is believed to have struck Doug and JD. The additional five shots fired were erratic in nature as they both began to retreat; Doug to the back bedroom to set up defense, and JD outside where he collapsed and died on the scene.

Doug was able to call 911, and was later found collapsed, but still coherent, when first responders arrived. He was transferred to Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he later died on Friday, March 13, 2015 due to complications from the gunshot wound, according to Medical Examiner Steven Lenfest, who performed the autopsy.

The 911 recording was played during the trial; and Doug can be heard saying, “I’ve been shot. I’m dying.

Need help right now. Someone broke into my house. Shot in stomach. Don’t know who they were. I’m trying to unlock front door. Oh my god!

I’m bleeding everywhere. I’m dying. Please send help.”

During the investigation, Lawson Abram’s name was mentioned by several people who were questioned, causing law enforcement to consider him a person of interest.

According to then Chief of Police for Teague PD, Dennis Cox, on Monday morning, he, along with Freestone County Sheriff’s Deputies Clayton

Aldrich and Robert Willis, went to the Abram home in Teague to ask Lawson to come to the PD for questioning, to which he agreed.

At the PD, Lawson was taken into a conference type room where he was interviewed by Texas Ranger Patrick Pena. Throughout the long interview, Lawson gave several different versions of what happened that night.

On several occasions, Ranger Pena left the room to confer with other officers as to statements being made by others being questioned.

“At first, Lawson was just a person of interest,” explains Pena. “But as we got into the interview, and I started to have a feeling he was about to confess, I stopped him and read him his rights; and then he continued to tell his story where he admitted to having been at the location and stepping foot into the house.”

On the audio file of the interview, Lawson can be heard saying, “I know I didn’t go past the bar area. The dude had a right to shoot at us. We were on his property.”

“The fact of the matter here is that Lawson Lee Abram made the conscious choice to go to the Hurst home with JD Mulkey and one other, knowing JD had the gun,” states District Attorney Chris Martin.

“They could have left when they heard the glass break as the jar was knocked over upon entering, but they continued into the home. Then they left two people to die as they ran away when they heard gun fire,” continues Martin.

“I believe the evidence presented proves that Abram was involved and is ultimately guilty of Capital Murder in the shooting death of Douglas Carr Hurst.”

Following the State’s argument, Defense Attorney Steve Keathley requested an acquittal, stating he did not believe the State was successful in proving beyond a doubt that Lawson was guilty.

This request was denied by Judge Simmons.

“Just because Martin says things happened a certain way, doesn’t make it so,” states Keathley to the jury.

“We have each presented exhibits, and now it’s time for you to decide.”

“Mr. Hurst was tragically killed in this horrifying event, but there is no DNA proving my client was ever inside the home. Aside from his statement, there is nothing to link him to the crime,” continues Keathley. “This is a tough case, and I don’t envy you.”

Nicole Schaefer reporting

| 5-A

Early Voting Less Than Two Weeks Away

County Polling Places Announced Two local elections will be decided in the General Election on November 8, 2016.

The race for County Commissioner - Pct. 1 includes Republican nominee Andy Bonner and Write-In Candidate Gerald Manning.

County Commissioner – Pct. 3 will be decided between Republican nominee Michael Daniels and Write-In Candidate Cooper Daniel.

All other county positions each have only one candidate in the race; all Republican nominees. There were no Democratic candidates to file for local office this year.

Early Voting begins October 24, 2016 for the General Election and will end on November 4, 2016.

Poll locations and dates are as follows: Fairfield Conference Center --October 24-28, MondayFriday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

--October 29, Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

--October 31-November 4, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Butler Community Center October 26, Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dew School --October 26, Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Donie Community Center --October 26, Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Southern Oaks Clubhouse --October 29, Saturday, from

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Teague City Hall --October 26-28, WednesdayFriday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wortham Community Center --October 29, Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Application for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 28, 2016. Mail to Linda Jarvis, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1010, Fairfield, Texas 75840.

The last opportunity to cast your vote will be Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Stay tuned to The “Times” for poll locations for Election Day 2016.

Kendal Turner, Levi Watson, Aynslie Whiteside, and Alyssa Williams-Whitaker.

Fairfield High School

Fairfield Junior High 6th Grade A Honor Roll: Braiden Barrett, Rynna Bonner, Payton Botelho, McKinna Brackens, Wyatt Burts, Dennis Covert, Violeta Espinoza, Lowgen Frasier, Caleb George, Ellie Grissett, Emily Leatherman, James Markum, Samuel Marsters, Andrew Myers, Riley Ralstin, Dominick Reyes, Arly Salazar, Jacob Schick, Audrie Smith, Kaylee Smith, Chasidy Starr, Jonathan Thomas, Kaitlyn Thomas, Ava Thompson, and Leslie Vaughn.

AB Honor Roll: Mireily Abad, Macie Banks, Rex Bean, Jenna Billock, William Bonner, Raelynn Cain, Daniel Castaneda, Xochitl Chaidez, Seth Couture, Thania Davila, Emma Echols, Camille Eldridge, Matthew Esparza, Noe Espinoza, Aaliyah Faulk, Jonathan Garcia, Han Giap, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Gabriel Grecu, Jacob Hagen, Sadie Haydon, Jordyn Hughes, Jacey Jones, Paisley Lewis, Trinity Little, Alyssa Markham, Elijah Martin, Luke Martinez, Dakota Maynes, Ciara McAlpine, Nadia McClatchey, Gilbrea McNeil, Dalton McQuinn, Haley Moore, Danna Munoz, Logan Noland, Austin Pippin, Maya Polk, Paige Posey, Carter Richard, Elisa Rincon, Erik Rodriguez, Dennise Salazar, Alfred Serrato, Kaitlyn Shepherd, Kara Shoemaker, Richard Silar, Brittnee Speer, Tristen Stephenson, Gunner Thibodeaux, Tianna Tryon, Kaytlynn Waggoner, Alexi Walthall, William Webb Rivera, Noah Wilson, and Katelyn Winters.

7th Grade A Honor Roll: Audrey Archibald, Mercedes Arriaga, Madison Clark, Kaden Crawford, Nathaniel Dunlap, Alexis Gallegos, Carson Gallegos, Kamren Griffin, Josie Henson, Tate House, Makensy Isaacs, Jaycee Jobe, Jeremy Kilkenny, Rachel Lewis, Jordan Maciel, Sadie Newman, Preston Patrick, Dylan Pickens, Ally Robinson, Jada Sandifer, Karson Shipley, Jaysa Smith, MaKayla Van, MaKenzie Van, Carson Whiteside, and Yadira Yepez Alvarado.

AB Honor Roll: Bailee Acreman, Regan Antley, Tedi Rene Blassingame, Avery Boardman, Evelyn Colmenares, Addisin Core, Dakerione Cunningham, Jarahle Daniels, Breyunna Dowell, Josie Draper, Elida Espinoza, Chelsie Faughn, Hailey Gates, DrewAnn Gilder, Ava Grecu, Mattie Hagen, Gracie Jones, Madison Jones, Leah King, Emily Knight, Clayton Krieg, Cameron Lane, Nicolas Martinez, Christian McBean, Robert Miller, Bosque Monico, Kyndal Pfleeger, Eli Pierce, Valeria Ramirez, Rachel Reyes, Zackary Roberson, Brooklynn Rodgers, Teresa Rodriguez, Leon Rosales, Nicolas Salazar, and Monaysha Smith.

8th Grade A Honor Roll: Dane Allman, Kaylee Billock, Diana Castaneda, Emily Chavers, Keldon Conner, Carsyn Cox, Kendal Crawford, Landen Espinoza, Harley Gomez, Hayden Hale, Laykin Harkcom, Harli Hunt, Maximus McBean, Erica McQuinn, Frances Nelson, Avery Peterson, Zachary Phillips, Will Prihoda, Cristal Rosales, Samantha Spires, Madison Thaler, Ke’Azia Thurman, Harpreet Walia, Rileigh White, and Camii Wilson.

AB Honor Roll: Alexahin Abad Carmona, Mario Arriaga Baez, Meredith Awalt, Juan Balderas Salazar, Chloe Bonner, Thomas Broussard, Robert Bruckner, Michael Chaidez, Fernando Chaves Rincon, Calla Childers, Lauren Cochran, Savannah Ellis, Jacob Espinoza, Malik Evans, Katherine Fierro, Maria Fierro Nava, Hayley Gomez, Katy Grounds, Ashton Hardwick, Sheyla Hidalgo, Maria Ixtlahuaca, Haili Jordan, Evan Lamb, Hailey Lane, Billy Latham, Zack Leadbetter, Brian Long, Samantha Lopes, Carson Moore, Ilse Michell Muniz, Autumn Neaville, Hunter Noland, Ashley Perez Castaneda, Jennifer Pina, Brendan Polley, Katia Quezada Espinoza, Uriana Ramirez, Kelli Richardson, Ashley Rodriguez, Deandre Rosales, Erivan Salazar, Kayden Salinas, Edward Sanchez, Te’Yalla Simpson, Andrew Smith, Tyler Smith, Zachery Smith, Noe Soto, Alyssa Thorne, Blain Tucker,

9th Grade Honor Roll: Zane Anderson, Chase Arriaga, Aidan Brackens, Blake Echartea, Andy Guerrero, Hayden Hardwick, Mack Hendrix, Gage Hoover, Madilynn Isaacs, Bailey Jones, Aaron Matsche, Joel Maynes, Gavin Neidich, Om Patel, Kaitlyn Rodriguez, Natalia Salazar, Sierra Sanders, Charles Spencer, Arianna Thurman, Zane Wetzel, and ShaKeitha Wiley.

Eagle Honor Roll: Brooklyn Benson, Garrett Brown, Jada Clark, Joyce Ferguson, Tyler Haynes, Jaylin Hughes, Payton Hughes, Angel Limones, LaDaniel McWilliams, Bailey Mills, Brazos Monico, John Nicholson, Christopher Scott, Charity Starr, William Taylor, and Lyndi Wilson.

Super Eagle Honor Roll: Sarah Autrand, Kody Beene, Emi Bonner, Klay Bonner, Braden Bossier, Tylie Bruce, Abbie Cunningham, Meeyah Davis, Rebecca Dunlap, Naydelin Espinoza, Nereyda Espinoza, Kayla Grecu, Connor Jackson, Devin Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Tristyn Kahrs, Kailee Marchand, Merrianne Markham, Sarah McHenry, Jordan Owens, Erin Rachel, Caroline Richmond, Catherine Scott, David Thomas, and Andrew Williams.

10th Grade Honor Roll: Marlene Corona, Nathaniel Craddick, Devin Cunningham, Russell Hughes, Iesha Jenkins, Jasmine Jones, Jillian Lane, Chalee Moore, John Rose, Clifford Smith, and Jordan Zamora.

Eagle Honor Roll: Paige Allen, Bryan Baez, Kathryn Bogle, Jack Ezell, Kyleigh Hudson, Aaron Minze, Blake Posey, Josey Richardson, Brodrick Rose, Aaryn Scires, Madison Smith, Reece Morgan, and Roy Valentin.

Super Eagle Honor Roll: Molly Allred, Edith Cockerell, Morgan Coleman, Parker Eidson, Ashlyn Garcia, Jordan Gibson, Jashaughn Hatcher, D’Mitri Hodnett, McClinton Jones, Kolton Mabry, Ashlyn Partain, Kailyn Partain, Suhaniben Patel, Melanie Pina, Michelle Rosales, Ashley Sanchez, and Anna Kay Williams.

11th Grade

-Honor RollsPage 6-A

October 12, 2016

6-A | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

33rd Annual National Night Out

Fairfield Steps Out ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES are (left to right) Freestone County Sheriff’s Deputy Jack Wright, and Fairfield PD Officers Sergio Palacios and Albert Gallegos, Jr.

MEMBERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INTRODUCE themselves to children in Fairfield at National Night Out held Tuesday, October 4th. Representing Freestone County Sheriff’s Office are Investigators Clayton Aldrich (far left) and Jeremy Shipley (second from left), and Deputy Patrick Williams (far right); and Fairfield Police Department Officer Harold Markham (second from right).

(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)

SONIC OF FAIRFIELD was on hand giving out free drinks and showing off their rollerblading skills.

Halloween Partiers Reminded Not to Drink & Drive Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to the high number of drunk drivers on the road. In 2015, Texas lost 36 motorists from Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1. The Halloween weekend alcohol-related crash fatalities totaled to 12 Texans losing their lives on our roadways.

Texas law enforcement officers remind drivers that they will be out in force looking for drunk drivers. If you do not drive sober, you will get pulled over. Young men are particularly at risk of being involved in a traffic crash as a result of “buzzed” or drunk driving.

“With drunk driving, there’s no trick and there’s no treat,”

said Erin Davis, AgriLife Extension agent for Freestone County. “We want all of our residents to remember that Halloween is about kids and trick-or-treating — not about seeing how much alcohol they can drink.”

Driving while impaired is a crime that seriously risks your safety and the safety of those around you. Whether you have had one too many or are way over the limit, drunk driving is not worth causing a traffic crash, serious injury, or worse — death.

The legal and financial costs of driving while impaired can be significant. Drunk driving violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver’s

license, higher insurance rates, use of an ignition interlock, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car towing and repairs, and lost wages due to time off from work.

Plan ahead so that you don’t turn the roads into a reallife horror show. If you are going to a party, plan a way to safely get home at the end of the night.

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Freestone County office is here to serve residents of Freestone County.

For more information, contact Erin Davis, Extension Agent – Ag, at 903-389-3436.

Keechi Hollow Manor Haunted House

October 26 & 29 6-9:30 p.m.

Senior Citizens (65+)...$26 Within State of Texas...$30 Out of State/Overseas..$32 401 E. Commerce, Fairfield

903-389-6397 FreestoneCountyTimes.com

-Honor Rolls-

Continued from 5-A Honor Roll: Xavier Allen, Cody Anderson, Kyndall Crook, Ivieya Daniels, Patricia Davila, Madelyn Gallegos, DLynda Gatson, Jacob Hamilton, Grace Jones, Emily Knight, Tanna Lide, McCoy, Caitlin Meister, Matilda Ohvo, Olivia Palmer, James Reed, Carrington Roberts, JR Rodriguez, and Miller

YOUNG FIREMAN IN THE MAKING, Chance Herren, hugs his buddy, Fairfield PD Officer Alexander.

Smith.

Eagle Honor Roll: Lauren Adcock, Cooper Blackwell, Victoria Donohoe, Jaclyn Fernandez, Christopher Fulcher, Marisol Garcia, Stephan Gottschalk, Jamesha Hatcher, Savanna Kellum, Kaitlyn Newman, Shivani Patel, Juan Quezeda, Paola Ramirez-Jimenez, Sergio Rodriguez, Hayley Stone, Jailyn Tatum, Randi Ward, and Jamie Wilkinson.

Super Eagle Honor Roll:

Internet download speeds up to 10mbps for as low as $59.99 We can upgrade your existing HughesNet system to Gen4

Grigsby Quality Satellite Systems Elkhart, TX 75839 Since 1961

(903) 764-2773

is a proud supporter of

Historic Downtown Fairfield

Breast Cancer Awareness 254-765-3203  622 South 3rd, Wortham

Madison Akers, Kaylee Barrett, Britain Bossier, Kaytlyn Brewer, Kendra Buss, Carly Coffman, Christina Ferguson, Alexandra Gaftiniue, Abigail Garcia, Pamela Henderson, Katie Henrichs, Kealie House, Andrea Jauregui, Kourtnee Kirgan, Banner Monico, Brittani Oglesbee, Sarah Richmond, Noah Van, Bence Varga, Kelsey Waltmon, and JoAnna Zamora.

12th Grade Honor Roll: McKenzie Alexander, Myles Bonds, Jarimiah Brown, Sonny Carlile, Hannah Garner, Whitney Golden, Lupe Guzman, Slade Harkcon, Brittni Harris, Felicia Ivy, Azucenia Ojeda, Kirstie Owens, Zoe Pew, and Da’meka Shed.

Eagle Honor Roll: Chance Bancroft, William Craddock, downl Dillon Peterson, Internet Lilli Sanders, Haley Walls, Callieas Williams, $49.99and Chloe Wilson.

We can upgrad Super Eagle Honor Roll: Gen4 Awalt, Jacob Allred, Gracie Owen Awalt, Justin Bogle, Kyler Bonner, Austin Brogden, Kacie Grigsby Quality Carroll, Payton Carter, William Cook, Jennifer Espinoza, Spencer Fair, Aaron Fletcher, Caleb Fox, Elkhart, TX 7583 Austin Frasier, Elena Gallegos, Jacob Gomez, Vanessa Hidalgo, Karisty Hopper, Grant Hubbert, Kyle Kirgan, Abby Knight, Cody McQueen, Nick Mooneyham, Gavin Moore, Ashley Nesbitt, Laura Nunez, Claire Partain, Nihar Patel, Zachary Pew, Arron Pfleeger, Bethany Pruitt, Russell Schick, Riley Simpson, Dalton Stautzenberger, Abby Teer, CarolAnn Veretto, and Olivia Wilson.

October 12, 2016

Freeman’s Flowers www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

Citizens Light Up the Town for National Night Out in Teague, Texas

| 1-B

has moved to 127 East Reunion, Fairfield in the historic Manahan House 903-389-5887  903-389-2257 Cell: 903-390-0788

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS from multiple agencies take part in the 33rd Annual National Night Out, a crime and drug prevention event which encourages police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in the fight to build a safer nation.

The evening featured static displays of Police, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service vehicles, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and snow cones, along with karaoke and bounce houses for the kids. (Photos by Megan Hempel & Teague PD)

A TOUCHING REUNION, made possible by Teague residents Debbie Sanoja and Jeremy Swinburn, saw lost dog Bella returned to her family. Bella had been in the care of good samaritans until her family was finally located, making the trip to National Night Out to reclaim their lost family member.

Community Health Fair Saturday, October 22 Fun Activities, Flu Shots & Free Screenings

October 15th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

630 W. Main St., Fairfield Asian Food Lunch - Serving Starts at 11 a.m.

Silent Auction - Drawings at 3 p.m.

Addressing the upcoming Health Fair, set for Saturday, October 22, Marilyn Burwitz with ETMC was the guest speaker at the Fairfield Rotary Club’s first meeting in October. The Rotary Club made a donation to this event and it was presented

by Rotarian Kevin Moller. (Submitted Photo)

Country Store & Sweet Shoppe Crafts & Holiday Decor, Cookies, Cakes, Candies, Fudge & More!

Horseshoe Tournament Hot Dogs - Cold Beverages Carter Blood Mobile will be on site!

Fun House for the Kids!

Annual FallFest Raffle

Henry Goldenboy .22 Cal. Rifle $300 Visa Gift Card

auction & livestock co.

Sale Every Thursday at Noon

Standing Proud with Our Pink Warriors!

5K Fun Run

$1 Donation

groesbeck

Six for $5

$100 Texas Outfitters Gift Cert. $100 Conoco Gas Card

$250 Brookshire Bros. Gift Card

$100 Visa Gift Card

$100 Visa Gift Card

$100 Visa Gift Card Need Not Be Present to Win!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUN & FELLOWSHIP!

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

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

DMA

Tree Service

Freestone Medical Center will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at ETMC Fairfield, located at 125 Newman Street in Fairfield.

There will be fun activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, as well as health screenings and information.

Health Fair participants will be offered free flu vaccines (for the first one hundred attendees; $20 for those thereafter; ages 4 and older), diabetes and lipid testing, blood pressure checks, and balance testing

by Lott Physical Therapy.

Carter Bloodcare will also be on site accepting donations.

The Fairfield Hospital District will be providing free hot dogs from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by ETMC Fairfield, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest, Incommons Bank, Luminant, and Freestone Credit Union.

Family Owned & Operated - Over 15 Years of Experience

David Monique & Joseph White Specializing in Stump & Tree Removal, Tree Trimming & Clearing Underbrush, Fence Line & Right-of-Way Clearing, Residential & Commercial Properties

We Now Have a Forestry Mulcher!

Offering Land Clearing & Pasture Recovery

Free 903-389-6297 We Are Estimates!

Insured!

SMILE ...and The “Times” is there!

October 12, 2016

2-B | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

Griffin-Roughton Helping families in their time of need since 1946 with:

“Respect, Dignity, Compassion” 450 East Main Street, Fairfield, Texas 75840 - 903.389.9217 - www.Griffin-Roughton.com

TEA Party to Meet October 17 The Freestone County TEA Party will meet on Monday, Oct 17, at 6:00 p.m. at River of Life Church in Fairfield.

Speaker will be the Honorable Senator Bob Hall, Texas Electric Grid.

River of Life Church is located on Highway 84 East.

Please join us. God bless America!

Youth for Understanding Share Your Version of the American Lifestyle with Exhange Students Youth For Understanding (YFU), a non-profit organization is one of the world’s oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs, has been changing the way we see the world through their high school exchange programs.

Each year YFU places hundreds of international exchange students with caring host families across the U.S. and enrolls them in a local area school. All you

really need to host a YFU student is the ability and desire to share your home and open your heart to a new family member.

Hosting is all about sharing your version of the American lifestyle with an exchange student while also gaining a new global perspective, many memories and a new family member for life.

Exchange students experience tremendous personal growth and at the

same time, the impressions made by the students themselves, as well as the broadened perspectives of host families, ripple through schools and across entire communities.

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting or being a volunteer please contact Kylie Neidich at katgav3@hotmail. com or call 903-389-7645.

Submitted by Kylie Neidich, YFU Volunteer

Senator Defends Access to Psychiatric Care; Calls on AG to Affirm Definition of ‘Physician’ Schwertner calls decision

by Judge Rory Olsen not to accept psychiatric evaluations offered by doctors of osteopathy a clear violation of Texas law, says it will only serve to limit psychiatric care in Harris County.

Thursday, October 6, 2016, Senator Charles Schwertner, MD (R-Georgetown) sent a formal request to Attorney General Ken Paxton (attached) asking that he issue a legal opinion affirming the right of doctors of osteopathy (DO) to practice medicine in the state of Texas.

Last week, probate Judge Rory Olsen of Harris County created a measure of controversy by stating he would no longer accept recommendations for involuntary psychiatric commitment from doctors of osteopathic medicine -- an

altogether puzzling decision that seems to defy decades of established legal and medical precedent.

“The simple fact is, Judge Olsen doesn’t have the authority to decide which physicians he does or does not want to listen to,” said Schwertner. “Regardless of this man’s opinion, the law governing the practice of medicine is exceedingly clear: DOs -- just like MDs -- are fully-trained, licensed, and accredited physicians with all the rights and responsibilities that entails. Period.”

Generally regarded as more holistic and preventionoriented, osteopathic doctors currently represent about 10 percent of all Texas physicians.

DOs enjoy the same practice rights as MDs in all 50 states, including Texas.

The Family of Kenneth D. (Wayne) Taylor would like to express our appreciation for the prayers, the calls, the food, and the love and support shown to us by so many.

Words cannot express our love and gratitude and we thank God for each of you.

“As a physician, I find Judge Olsen’s attempt to singlehandedly redefine the practice of medicine both reckless and profoundly misguided,” continued Schwertner. “This arbitrary policy threatens to make an already difficult situation worse by further limiting access to psychiatric care in an area of the state that already finds itself woefully underserved.”

A medical doctor by training, Dr. Schwertner currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.

Schwertner is currently serving his second term as the senator for Senate District 5, a ten-county region of central and east Texas.

Freedom From Addiction

Intervention Program at Apostolic Life UPC We are beginning a Christian Intervention Program class at Apostolic Life UPC. This is a Spirit of Freedom Ministries counseling course designed to help the chemically dependent break free. The only cost is $30.00 which buys your book and other materials that you get to keep.

My burden to help comes from growing up in a home with an alcoholic father. I still remember being so angry at my dad for the hurt it caused me and my family. My father’s addiction led to an abusive

home along with a list of other issues. I had an older brother who also became an alcoholic. If you are addicted your children are at a higher risk of being addicted. The cycle of addiction has to stop somewhere.

We must realize that our actions affect or children and loved ones. If you are needing to break the chains of addiction take the first step to recovery. For more information or to sign up today call Pastor Travis (903) 948-8992.

FREE Fall Mosaic Pieces the Focus Prevention of Art League Meeting Screening The Freestone County Hostesses, Jean, Shelby, and Art League will meet in the Susan will furnish refreshment Saturday, Church of Christ Fellowship snacks for the meeting.

Hall, 1001 North 8th Avenue in This will be a great time to Oct. 22nd Teague, on Saturday, October experience another form of art Do you have a fear of falling?

Having trouble with your balance? Are you afraid of falling?

Come see Lott Physical Therapy at the Fairfield ETMC Health Fair October 22nd, where their knowledgeable staff will be conducting FREE Fall Prevention Screenings.

These screenings consist of computerized balance testing designed to assess your risk of falling.

When: October 22, 2016 Time: Drop in between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: ETMC Hospital Health Fair in Fairfield Attire: Loose clothing and walking shoes

Friends of Fort Boggy Meet Oct. 24 The Friends of Fort Boggy State Park will meet Monday, October 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Fort Boggy State Park (4994 Hwy. 75 South, Centerville, TX), for their regular quarterly meeting.

Come and hear the latest developments at the park, as we prepare to start a new year.

Community Calendar Freestone Cancer Support Group 1st Tuesdays – 5:30 p.m.

Conference Center Fairfield, Texas

15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. until around noon.

Member, Molly Keys will demonstrate and furnish all supplies to make a mosaic art piece.

This will be an interesting experience, and we hope to see everyone at the meeting.

and to enjoy the fellowship of others. The meeting is open to the public, and members are encouraged to invite and/ or bring guests. We hope to see you at the meeting.

Submitted by Barbara Vest, Freestone County Art League Chairperson

Hope for Today

Campaigning with Honor

by Clint Decker

Some historians view the Presidential Campaign of 1800, between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams as the origin of dirty American politics. According to the Miller Center’s research one newspaper gave a stern warning about a potential Jefferson Presidential Administration writing “Murder, robbery, rape, adultery, and incest will be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood, and the nation black with crimes.”

Religious leaders, 205 years after the Jefferson/Adams campaign, put out a statement calling for decency in politics saying that politicians, “…should also use dialogue characterized by mutual respect, coolness, truthfulness, maturity, sobriety, and [have] the use of decent language.” This was actually written about politicians from the African nation of Ghana.

All nations across the span of time have regular ongoing issues with ugliness in political campaigns. It goes farther back then 1800 though. Its origin goes back to a pivotal historical event in the Garden of Eden.

Why is there, and will there always be, this ugliness? One word sums it up – power.

Everyone wants to be the top dog and with it comes unrivaled influence, riches, fame and the ability to shape the future and be remembered in history.

If I could get an audience with the two main candidates for President here are three suggestions I would offer in their pursuit of this seat of great power.

1 – Have honor in your name.

Some good advice is given in the Bible, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1). Already your names “Clinton” and “Trump” have developed a reputation.

The rest of the campaign and election will continue to shape those. Conduct yourself in such a way that future generations of your family (not the public) will be proud of that name.

2 – Be compelled by your own vision for the good of America and not by vision of others. Running for President can bring out the leaches. Despite people pushing and pulling from all directions, remain true to that vision.

3 – Bring God into the central working of your life and campaign on a private level, not in front of the cameras. Seek God’s wisdom in His Scriptures and through His faithful followers in your daily responsibilities.

No one can completely control what others say and do, but we can control one person, ourselves.

In pursuit of the highest office in the land and for the sake of personal conscience, win or loose, may our candidates aspire to a legacy of honor.

FREESTONE Quilt Guild First Mondays – 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Hall – 1st UMC Fairfield, Texas Please Join Us for Prayer Mondays 10:00 a.m. | Thursdays 6:00 p.m.

1st United Methodist Church - Fairfield

Include your organization by calling 903-389-NEWS (6397) or email information to news@freestonecountytimes.com

A trusted name for over 75 years

FREE HEARING TESTS

October 12, 2016

--Generations H  H

by Tiffany Anderson

Do You BELIEVE???

Studies prove if you believe something, it manifests. Think about the placebo effect.

Give someone candy and they believe its medicine, it has the same effect. Our mind is a powerful healing tool. Hebrews 11:1 says that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen. Faith is believing that whatsoever you believe shall come to pass or already has. Health is a lifestyle of decisions that create wholeness in your mind, body, and soul. If it’s not all three, you’re unhealthy. Trust the Lord and what he puts on your heart. We speak those things that are not as though they are, according to Romans 4:17. I watched a video of a woman with stomach cancer in a hospital in Bangkok. The doctors chanted “Already gone” and the tumor disappeared instantly. Belief sets off an energy that can shift the atmosphere. In our business, people on our regimen that lose the most weight and get off of medicine are the ones who believe in the process and walk in that belief. Those who quit or are unsure, see no results. Believe our bodies were created to heal itself. Deuteronomy 7:15 says the Lord will never put any disease on you. Disease and sickness are not from God, but that is an article within itself.

Below are ways to speak wholeness into your life.

1. Never claim sickness. Don’t say I HAVE DIABETES. 2. Speak Life by saying I AM HEALED, FREE OF EVERY SICKNESS AND DISEASE. 3. BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SAY! If you claim healing, believe that it’s already done.

4. HABAKKUK 2:2 - Create a vision wall with your beliefs.

5. WALK IN BELIEF. If you claim healthy, cut out foods and habits that do not line up. Faith without works is dead!

6. EDUCATE YOURSELF. Know why you BELIEVE. 7. There is POWER IN THE TONGUE, use it! We proclaim healing, wholeness, and success and we can talk to dis-ease and demonic warfare and demand them to flee!

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

| 3-B

Families Unite in Marriage

Peterson & Wall Announce Engagment

Melinda and Jerry Peterson of Fairfield proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Kaye Peterson, to Anthony Robert Wall.

Anthony is the son of Glenda and Iven Wall of Bastrop, Texas.

The couple will marry on November 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in Cedar Creek, Texas.

Jillian is a 2013 graduate of Fairfield High School and works at Chic-Fil-A. Anthony is a 2010 graduate of Covenant Christian School and works for AT&T. There will be a bridal shower in Teague on October 22nd.

Contact Melinda for more details.

The couple is registered at Accessories Etc., Target, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Courtesy of In Thee Beginning, located at 122 S Keechi St. Fairfield, TX 75840.

EDDIE’S AUTOBODY & TIRE

475 W. Commerce Fairfield, TX 75840 Tires 903-389-3966 Collision Repair 903-389-2912 Fax 903-389-7783

We Do More Than “Just Home Health Care”

&

“Care for the Terminally Ill & Families”

Fairfield Location 903-389-9821 www.homehealthhospice.com

Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Family Owned Family Managed 450 E. Main in Fairfield (903) 389-9217 1530 N. 45th St. in Corsicana (903) 874-4774

FREESTONE COWBOY CHURCH Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Josh Gafford

“JOIN US” 105 FCR 740 Teague, TX

936-348-1987

Fairfield Christian Center Sunday Services Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Services Youth Group - 7:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

903-389-2040

Troy Hendrickson., Pastor Entrance To Lakewood, Fairfield

HOMETOWN PHARMACY And GIFTS ~~~~~~

Roy W. Hill

Mayor of Fairfield

Hometown Store

909 E. Milam - US Hwy 84E Mexia, Texas 76667 (254)562-9555

"More Than Just A Drug Store"

Vance Oglesbee, Rph

903-389-2541

201 E. Commerce * Fairfield

Ivy Cemetery October 15th Reunion in Huntington Descendants of Cyrus K. Ivy (1814-1890) and families of others buried in the Ivy Cemetery are invited to a reunion on October 15, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a sack lunch for your family and lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the reunion will be held at the home of Ted Ivy, on the corner of West Walnut and North Second streets in Huntington.

To reach the cemetery, take FM 2109 from Huntington to Palmer Ivy Road (approximately 4 miles), turn right onto Palmer Ivy Rd. and travel 1.7 miles to the cemetery entrance on the right.

In September 2007, the Ivy Cemetery of Huntington was recognized as a State Historical Cemetery by the State of Texas Historical Commission.

In October 2008, the historical narrative plaque was dedicated.

You are encouraged to make a special effort to attend this reunion.

For more information, contact Burl Ivy at 936-676-4558, Rex Ivy at 903-876-4412, or Ted Ivy at 936-876-3333.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! -Psalm 133:1

Becky & Bobby McDonald and staff Monday-Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 11am-4pm

Raising Christ Centered Children in a Chaotic World Presented by Fairfield #1 COGIC

A preacher was complaining to a close friend, “Oh my, I have so many burdens to bear on behalf of others that I am ready to give up!”

“I am so very sorry,” replied his friend. “But wait until you hear what I discovered this morning.

David left me a note in the Psalms this morning that says, ‘Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.’ Why don’t you share them with the Lord rather than trying to carry the load by yourself?”

Often we feel crushed with the cares of life. There are times when we dwell on our defeats. We sometimes assume that our grief is so great that it will be with us for a lifetime. We expect to be overwhelmed with the life’s obstacles and even want to hang on to past failures and seem to take pride when life is unfair.

Could it be that we take pleasure in thinking we have more problems than anyone else in the world?

Do we want to be known for having the longest list of unanswered prayers or for b ei n g forgotten and forsaken by God? Is it possible that we might even take great pleasure for what we do not have so we can be constant complainers?

Or do we need to change our view of God? “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,” said David, “who daily bears our burdens!”

Peter put it this way: “Cast all your cares upon Him because He cares for You.” And Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” We can “cast or carry” - be “burdened or blest.”

Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org

Fairfield #1 COGIC will begin a six week teaching series on Raising Christ Centered Children in a Chaotic World, presented by Pastor David Algood.

The class will be each Tuesday night beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The church is located at 1321 South Fairway (Hwy 75) in Fairfield.

For more information, call 281732-2082.

Fall Festival October 15th at Caney Baptist

Caney Baptist Church invites all to cone and enjoy their Fall Festival on October 15, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

There will be family fun for all with hot dogs, games, and a hayride.

The church is located on Highway 833 between I-45 and Highway 80.

Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home E.V. Moore, Owner Total Funeral Planning Pre-Need Insurance Documentation Assistance Limousine Service Funeral Escort Service

406 W. Monroe St. Teague, Texas

254-739-2399

FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES 903-389-NEWS

Family Owned. Texas Based.

Desktop delivery from people you know - since 1938.

FLATTStationers Inc. 254-562-3843

205 N. McKinney | Mexia, TX Ordering is FASTER, EASIER & LESS EXPENSIVE! Shop Online

24 HOURS a DAY at www.flattstationers.com

Eagle

INSURANCE SERVICES

Mark E. Chavers Adam & Pam Chavers For all your insurance needs... to protect the ones you love.

903-389-2238

218 S. Hall Street •Fairfield, TX

www.eagleinsservices.com

Fla We 384 205 Me

October 12, 2016

4-B | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

The Stillborn Legacy of Barack Obama

by Charles Krauthammer

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

Dear Editor, Keithley Trial On Sept 30, 2016, we started receiving various types of messages regarding an article written in that weeks’ addition of The Fairfield Recorder. The first story on the front page, “Life for predator.” We are the Keithley’s, the family that this happened to.

We have the understanding and respect for the media having the need to report stories such as this...but accurately.

We found 3 discrepancies in this article, the first one was the victims (my daughter) age which is 15 not 16, the second one is that there were 12 jurors not 11 (4+7=11) and last but most important is the misquote of the oldest

correct them unless court ordered to do so. Never was she apologetic, nor did she offer to look into it, research the facts. I asked to speak to her boss, who apparently was not in.

So I asked for a return call and left my number, I am still waiting for that call back.

Have we not been thru enough? We fought in court, now we have to fight the media to report the facts accurately.

This is a representative of a paper accusing me inadvertently of something by misquoting a witness in a trial. This is defamation of character to say the least and to be ill-treated by this paper is inexcusable.

Again, we understand the media [The Fairfield Recorder] has the right to report stories to the community and the community has the right to know, but accurately! When confronted with mistakes, serve your paper and community by apologies and corrections.

daughter on the stand during the punishment phase.

She testified that Keithley had abused her as well and that she had warned the victim’s mother to keep her away from Keithley”.

Yes, she did state she was abused by Keithley, but never stated she warned the victim’s mother (me). Let me clarify, not only did she NOT say this, she didn’t warn me. The first time we spoke was on Sept 21st, 2016.

I called (the morning of Sept 30th) The Fairfield Recorder and spoke directly to the person that had reported this in accurate story. Was I emotional, absolutely! I was received by a very flip attitude, as I explained and all but begged her to correct her mistakes in the article. Thank you, I was told she would not Tanya and Jera Keithley

WASHINGTON -- Only amid the most bizarre, most tawdry, most addictive election campaign in memory could the real story of 2016 be so effectively obliterated, namely, that with just four months left in the Obama presidency, its two central pillars are collapsing before our eyes: domestically, its radical reform of American health care, aka Obamacare; and abroad, its radical reorientation of American foreign policy -disengagement marked by diplomacy and multilateralism.

(BEG ITAL) Obamacare.

(END ITAL) On Monday, Bill Clinton called it “the craziest thing in the world.” And he was only talking about one crazy aspect of it -- the impact on the consumer. Clinton pointed out that small business and hardworking employees (“out there busting it, sometimes 60 hours a week”) are “getting whacked ... their premiums doubled and their coverage cut in half.”

This, as the program’s entire economic foundation is crumbling. More than half its nonprofit “co-ops” have gone bankrupt. Major health insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare, having lost millions of dollars, are withdrawing from the exchanges. In one-third of the U.S., exchanges will have only one insurance provider.

Premiums and deductibles are exploding. Even The New York Times blares “Ailing Obama Health Care Act May Have to Change to Survive.”

Young people, refusing to pay disproportionately to subsidize older and sicker patients, are not signing up.

As the risk pool becomes increasingly unbalanced, the death spiral accelerates.

And the only way to save the system is with massive infusions of tax money.

What to do? The Democrats

Boo on the Square BONE CHILLING EVENTS!

October 26th - Fairfield 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Boo on the Square Freestone County Courthouse Harmony Presbyterian Church 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fall Festival Courthouse & Historical Museum 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Trick or Treat First United Methodist Church 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat Calvary Baptist Church 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fall Festival 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Keechi Hollow Manor Haunted House Downtown Events Start at 5:30 p.m. on the Courthouse Square Keechi Hollow Manor will also be open Oct. 29th from 6 - 9:30 p.m.

will eventually push to junk Obamacare for a full-fledged, government-run, single-payer system. Republicans will seek to junk it for a more marketbased pre-Obamacare-like alternative. Either way, the singular domestic achievement of this presidency dies.

(BEG ITAL) The Obama Doctrine. (END ITAL) The president’s vision was to move away from a world where stability and “the success of liberty” (JFK, inaugural address) were anchored by American power and move toward a world ruled by universal norms, mutual obligation, international law and multilateral institutions.

No more cowboy adventures, no more unilateralism, no more Guantanamo. We would ascend to the higher moral plane of diplomacy. Clean hands, clear conscience, “smart power.”

This blessed vision has just died a terrible death in Aleppo.

Its unraveling was predicted and predictable, though it took fully two terms to unfold.

This policy of pristine -- and preening -- disengagement from the grubby imperatives of realpolitik yielded Crimea, the South China Sea, the rise of the Islamic State, the return of Iran. And now the horror and the shame of Aleppo.

After endless concessions to Russian demands meant to protect and preserve the genocidal regime of Bashar Assad, last month we finally capitulated to a deal in which we essentially joined Russia in that objective. But such is Vladimir Putin’s contempt for our president that he wouldn’t stop there.

He blatantly violated his own cease-fire with an air campaign of such spectacular savagery -targeting hospitals, water pumping stations and a humanitarian aid convoy -- that even Barack Obama and John Kerry could no longer deny that Putin is

seeking not compromise but conquest. And is prepared to kill everyone in rebelheld Aleppo to achieve it.

Obama, left with no options -- and astonishingly, having prepared none -- looks on.

At the outset of the war, we could have bombed Assad’s airfields and destroyed his aircraft, eliminating the regime’s major strategic advantage -- control of the air.

Five years later, we can’t.

Russia is there. Putin has just installed S-300 antiaircraft missiles near Tartus. Yet, none of the rebels have any air assets. This is a warning and deterrent to the only power that could do something -the United States.

Obama did nothing before.

He will surely do nothing now. For Americans, the shame is palpable. Russia’s annexation of Crimea may be an abstraction, but that stunned injured little boy in Aleppo is not.

“What is Aleppo?” famously asked Gary Johnson. Answer: The burial ground of the Obama fantasy of benign disengagement.

What’s left of the Obama legacy? Even Democrats are running away from Obamacare. And who will defend his foreign policy of lofty speech and cynical abdication?

In 2014, Obama said, “Make no mistake: [My] policies are on the ballot.” Democrats were crushed in that midterm election.

This time around, Obama says, “My legacy’s on the ballot.” If the 2016 campaign hadn’t turned into a referendum on character -- a battle fully personalized and ad hominem -- the collapse of the Obama legacy would indeed be right now on the ballot. And his party would be 20 points behind. (c) 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

From the Editor...

I would like to thank Sheriff-Elect Jeremy Shipley for immediately alerting us to a mistake we made in last week’s front page article concerning actions recently taken by Freestone County Commissioners.

The County had been wrestling with several issues that involved employees in recent months. The last several Commissioners Court meetings had been conducted before a full room of concerned citizens, employees and elected officials; many of whom vocalized their opinions quite ardently.

Unfortunately, two of these statements were incorrectly attributed to Sheriff-Elect Shipley, including the first paragraph in Freestone County Times’ front page article.

A statement was quickly posted on our Facebook pages to alert readers of the error. Then, the corrected article was uploaded to our website.

A formal correction appears in this week’s print edition on page 3-A. We have since gone back through our reporter notes to see how the mistake occurred so that the mistake will not be repeated.

Again, The “Times” appreciates being informed quickly about the error, and we will strive to do better.

Karen E. Leidy Editor

MG AUTOMOTIVE

903-389-6707  524 N. Fairway, Fairfield

The greatest wealth is health.

Invest in Yourself

INCOMMONS BANK You Have Our Word

415 W. Commerce Fairfield, Texas 903.389.8686 IncommonsBank.com

October 12, 2016

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

Go Further,

Promote Breast Cancer Awareness!

1201 West Hwy. 84, Fairfield

DRY GULCH MERCANTILE

| 1-C

BIG BROWN PLANT & MINE

127 S. Mount, Fairfield

Eagles Drop District Opener 21-14 The Fairfield Eagles fell behind in the fourth quarter and could not gain the lead and lost the district 9-4A Division II opener at home to the Salado Eagles.

The large annual homecoming crowd watched Fairfield drop to 1-5 on the season and 0-1 in district play.

The Salado Eagles played a strong ball control tempo the entire night. All three scoring drives for Salado went at least nine plays and took several

minutes off the game clock.

Following a scoreless first quarter, Salado had the ball for a long drive that began in the opening quarter. As the Salado Eagles neared the goal, Trey Sheppard took a handoff up the middle and got the offense to the Fairfield fiveyard line. Aaron Torczynski took it the rest of the way for the five-yard touchdown. The point after was blocked and the Eagles took a 6-0 lead on

the road.

Fairfield did not waste any time answering the score.

Quarterback Zac Barlow connected on a couple of passes to Erick RodriguezReyes and Nick Mooneyham for 20 yards. Barlow called his own number and scored on a 28 yard run to tie the score at 6-6. Rodriguez-Reyes came on to tack on the extra point and the Eagles of Fairfield had a 7-6 lead.

The one-point lead held up until Salado was able to add a couple of touchdowns in the second half. Salado took the second half kickoff and marched methodically down the field and used 13 plays to go 62 yards for the go ahead touchdown. Torczynski bulled his way in from one yard out and the Salado Eagles went for two. Torczynski added the two-point run and Salado took the 14-7 lead.

Salado took advantage of a fumble near midfield to go ahead by two scores. The Eagle offense went back to the field and scored in nine plays on a 15 yard run by Sheppard.

The point after was good and the Salado Eagles, projected last in the district race, had a 21-7 lead.

Fairfield again used little Eagles Quarterback #7 Zac Barlow keeps the ball for a time to get back in the game. run that scores their second touchdown of the night.

The fast paced offense took

Diving to bring down the Salado ball carrier is Fairfield Eagles #9 Ulyses Ramirez Rangel. (Photo by Melissa Lee) 11 plays in not much time to close out the 60-yard drive.

Barlow found Mooneyham in the end zone for the five-yard score and cut the lead to 2114.

The Fairfield defense held Salado to a three and out and had a chance to tie the score in the late moments of regulation.

Fairfield began on their own 20-yard line and had three incomplete passes, forcing a fourth down. Barlow hit Akeem Jackson for an 18yard first down. The offense was near midfield with only a few second remaining and Barlow’s pass was picked off and Salado sealed the hard fought win.

The Fairfield Eagles have four games remaining in the regular season and will travel to Robinson to take on the high powered offensive numbers on the season.

Robinson defeated Conally in the battle of Waco and currently lead the district race along with Lorena and Salado. Game time is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

Scott Batts reporting.

“Show your Spirit” Appreciation Cookout was held for Fairview Healthcare residents and employees the day of FHS Homecoming on Friday, October 7th. The halls were decked out with maroon and gold for the occasion. Coaches and members of the Fairfield Eagles varsity football team took time to visit with everyone. (Photo by Karen Leidy)

Faith Takes to the Field October 12th

The Fairfield Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting the annual Fields of Faith event on October 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The event will be located at the Fairfield High School Auditorium.

It is available to anyone who looks to grow in FHS Homecoming Queen’s Court includes these beautiful senior ladies: Mikaela Stamper, the their relationship with Christ, with no tickets newly crowned Vanessa Hidalgo, Abby Teer and Cali Gawryszewski. (Photo by Melissa Lee)

necessary. A love offering will be taken up sometime during the event. All funds will go toward senior scholarships to FCA members and we appreciate any donation made.

The event will feature speakers, a live band, prayer, testimonies, and much more.

FCA Reporter Payton Carter

FREE Balance/ Fall Prevention Screenings Neurocom Technology Saturday, October 22 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fairfield ETMC Health Fair

Memberships $25/month +tax NO COMMITMENT

24/7 - You Choose the Class - 100s of Classes

375A West US Highway 84, Fairfield 903.389.7433

1026 West Second Avenue, Corsicana 903.874.7433

2-C | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

October 12, 2016

Spotlight

on FHS Volleyball

by Kealie House junior staff Eagle Beat newspaper, FHS Taking charge in their season, the Lady Eagles hold a record of 11-3 after their recent defeats of Mexia on Oct. 7 and Madisonville on Oct. 4.

The Lady Eagles will begin their second round of district with their game against Athens High School on October 14 in Fairfield at 4:30.

“Being captain, the team has made it easy for me. I’m proud to have teammates who work hard and together every practice,” Varsity captain Cali Gawryszewski said. “We are eager to show everyone what we’ve been working for since July.”

Coach Dennis Johnson has high hopes for his varsity volleyball team this season.

“With only two players gone, and all the new ones joining our returning starters, I think we have a good chance,” Coach Dennis Johnson said. “I see that this team has the same, if not more potential than last year.”

Tournament play in Centerville, Leon, and at home in Fairfield has built the varsity team’s endurance and improved their skill.

“The tournaments are a lot of fun to play in during the season,” junior Madelyn Gallegos said. “We come face to face with really great teams, and that makes us better as competitors.”

All of the volleyball teams have practiced almost constantly since August 1 with scrimmages, games, tournaments and two weeks of two-a-days filling up the last days of summer.

“We fight to get better every day,” sophomore Aaryn Scires said. “We come together as one team on the court to dominate the competition.”

Along with the Varsity, the JV team this year, coached by Kerry Hand, has trained hard every day after school.

“I definitely feel like our team has improved since the beginning of the season, as well as last year. We have such a great bond off the court, so playing together is a lot easier,” JV captain Joanna Zamora said. “Our main goal is to get better and better each day.”

Volleyball is a sport that requires constant improvement and a will to win.

“This year we’re focusing on serve receive and defense,” Coach Johnson said. “But more importantly, we’re focusing on perfecting a quicker offense to put us ahead.”

The Freshman teams, coached by Naffie Lightsey, have also persevered on their path to success this year.

“We’ve been working really hard already,” freshman Bailey Jones said. “We’ve gotten a lot better at working as a team.”

With an entirely new set of freshman playing volleyball this year, they have had a lot to learn.

“We’ve learned to shut up or get on the line,” said freshman Belle Johnson. “We’ve learned the basic skills it takes to be the best we can.”

Hours spent together on a court in practices, scrimmages, games, and tournaments forged a bond between even the most diverse group of players.

“I can’t help but love them with all the time we spend together,” Coach Johnson said. “I just want them all to be as successful as they can be together, as a team.”

Senior Dameka Shed returns the ball to the Blackcats. The Lady Eagles defeated Mexia Friday night, leaving them with a season record of 11-3. (Photo by Kealie House)

FHS Game vs. Mexia --Varsity beat Mexia 25-17, 2516, 25-19. Varsity record is 2610, 4-0 District.

Game Stats AAryn Scires - 17/17 serving, 1 ace, 14 kills, and 12 blocks Cali Gawryzsewski - 14/14 serving, 21 digs, and 1 kill Caroline Richmond - 11/11 serving, 1 ace, 6 kills, and 14 assists Claire Partain - 10/10 serving, 14 assists, and 12 digs Da’meka Shed - 12 kills, 3 blocks, and 5 digs Carrington Roberts - 8 kills, and 6 blocks Tanna Lide - 5 kills Sarah Richmond - 10/12 serving and 9 digs Katie Henrichs - 9/9 serving and 5 digs Abby Teer - 3 kills and 3 blocks --JV over Mexia 25-6, 25-6, 23-1, with a record of 4-0 Meet the Wortham Varsity Cheerleaders for 2016-2017 (left-right): Skylet Rogers, Hallie --Freshmen over Mexia 25-6, 25Fautt, Sterling Gentry, Kate Vogel (captain), Kayla Lansford (co-captain), Skylar Phillips, Jayde 15, and 16-5, with a record of Hamilton, Ta’Avyonne Felder and Samantha Wright (mascot). Photo by Jennifer Lansford) 4-0

Cheering On the Bulldogs

The weathers !""#$%&'"((••

but our deals are still !"#$ !"# $%&&'()# *+,-.

*%/0$# %1'*'2(

.-)%(.1+(%.2-),

!"#$%&'#("%)*+%,-./012 !"#$%&&

3

4!5!$$

!"#$%&'#("%6)6%% )*+%789.-0-./%%%%!"#$%&' 3

4(5(:(

!"#$%,;.<=%#(""

!"##%,;.<=%78-28-21?%*+@ !"#!%&A-B%&A08C%*.1D;.-

()*+,-.,/,012234,,!"5%&')

3

,3674,6",8669+,,,,!"5-:%;

3

4>5::(

4!5$$(

&2-0&# *+,-.

.-)%(.1+(%.2-), 3,+4)%'-

.-)%(.1+(%.2-), "5%&%)

3

#"5"!E

)+%0*# 3'&%0)%

(+,+&'-)%(.-/0.,(+,+&'-)%(.-/0.,-

!"#$$$%&'()*%

!"#$%&F.CD1%7G

!"#"%&A-B%GC019.%)*+

!"#$%HABI.%J1K%#(""

!"#4%LMNG%(%HOOJ

!"#6%JPQ%HMP**R%4(""

!"<$%&5

4#(866"=,,!"55.5)

>?>,,2@6,AB2423,,!"55-C)

36@)3,78)A2,B(,!"5>:.)

"5>':;

3

#65!!:

3

>5::(

3

6>5::(%

3

#(5::(

3

6$5::(

!"#!$%&'($)*+,$-./$01234$&56$7$8#9:9-8:.!-;$!<=&>$?@>61+$:$03261+$-A?$:$;B?$C$D1(E361+$8A?$:$9B?!!FG1(&3$2H$*&$I>@*$+@EJ3&$@>$+@E3$*1+KL

!"#$$%&'"%()*+,*-#./%"0)%1,-2)"#"#,.3

+'#*,%-'((*./".*%000 !"#$%&'"(")$*

8(",/".'%9:'..*($ !"#$%

!".'%;*:,5* !"#$%

12345%62'7*( +,("(-$&'"(")$*

!"##$%&'()*(($ !"#$%

October 12, 2016

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

| 3-C

A Hard Fight by FJH 8th Graders

Team Takes 2nd Place Returning the ball during a tournament game is Laykin Harcom (right) of the FJH 8th grade team.

Seventh Grade Brings Their ‘A’ Game

Bringing home 2nd place from last week’s Centerville Tournament on Saturday are Fairfield 8th graders (below) Kendal Crawford, Rileigh White, Emily Chavers, Carson Carroll, Alyssa Williams, Savannah Ellis, Erica McQueen, Harli Hunt, Jenny Pina, Laykin Harcom, Te’Yalla Simpson and Camii Wilson. The young athletes are led by first year coach, Kayla Davis.

(Photos by Melissa Lee)

Hard work paid off as the Fairfield Jr. High 7th grade A team defeated Leon Thursday evening, October 6, 2016. Proud teammates include Jarahle Daniels, Ally Robinson, Mattie Hagen, Chelsie Faughn, Alexis Gallegos, Josie Henson, Audrey Archibald, Makayla Van, Kensey Isaacs, Emori Davis, Breyunna Dowell, and Ava Grecu. They are led by Coach Amanda Williams.

(Photo by Melissa Lee)

Wortham Lady Bulldogs

Both Teams Beat Out Axtell Wortham’s JV team continued their winning streak by beating Axtell in two games.

The team is undefeated in district with 6-0 record.

--Wortham Varsity: District Record 8 - 1 Wortham beat Axtell in three games: W 25 – 10, W 25 – 15, and W 25 – 8.

Game Stats Kate Vogel continued to lead the team with 9 kills, 5 aces, 14 digs and one block.

Sophomore Ashley Mao stepped up with 6 kills, 2 aces, 3 digs, 2 assist, and 8 blocks.

Kayla Lansford led with 5 kills, 7 digs, 4 aces and 4 blocks.

Setter Jayde Hamilton had 1 kill, 16 assists, 5 digs, and 3 blocks.

Bri Samuels had 3 kills, 4 digs, 1 ace and 3 blocks.

Sterling Gentry had 11 digs and 1 assist.

Libero Hallie Fautt lead the team in serve receives and 15 digs.

Submitted by Coach Deanna Whaley

FHS Volleyball Round Up --FHS volleyball swept Madisonville on Tuesday night.

--Varsity won 25-22, 26-24, 25-22 Game Stats Sarah Richmond 7/7 serving, 11 digs Cali Gawryzsewski 26 digs, 2 kills Aaryn Scires 14 kills, 4 blocks, 6 digs Da’meka Shed 12 kills, 4 blocks, 3 digs Tanna Lide 9 kills, 4 digs Caroline Richmond 8 kills, 21 assists, 20 digs Carrington Roberts 5 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs Claire Partain 15 assists, 6 digs Katie Henrichs 9 digs Season Record 25-10 District 3-0 --JV beat Madisonville 25-15, 25-15 JV Season Record 22-1 District 3-0 --Freshmen beat Madisonville 25-9, 25-21 Season Record 15-5 District 3-0 Submitted by Coach Johnny Ward

The Lady Bulldogs received help with their 3 game sweep over Axtell Saturday with a nice dig from Hallie Fautt.

(Photo by Jennifer Lansford)

Lady Dawgs Take 4 to Win Against Coolidge Wortham won in four games. District record 7-1 --Wortham 25-14 --Coolidge 22-25 --Wortham 25-8 --Wortham 25-15 Game Stats Kayla Lansford led the team with 11 kills, 8 aces, 17 digs, and 4 blocks.

Kate Vogel had 9 kills, 7 aces, 34 digs, and 3 blocks.

Setter Jayde Hamilton had 3 kills, 13 assists, 2 aces, 16 digs, and 9 blocks.

Sterling Gentry had 5 kills, 11 digs, and 1 block.

Ashely Mao had 4 kills, 3 digs, and 5 blocks.

Libero Hallie Fautt lead the team in serve receive and defense with 33 digs.

Setter Darcy Taylor had 1 kill, 9 assist and 8 digs.

Bri Samuels had 1 assist, 4 digs and 1 block.

Submitted by Coach Deanna Whaley.

CORNETT FINANCIAL, LLC Wealth Management G. Art Cornett, CFP Registered Investment Advisor Rep 900 West Commerce P.O. Box 278 Fairfield, TX 75840 IRA Rollovers Phone: 903-389-8503 Fax: 903-389-8504 Income Planning

Retirement Investments & Insurance Managed Fee-Based Accounts

Art@CornettFinancial.com www.CornettFinancial.com

PROPANE 3 8 9 - LY L E

KEECHI HOLLOW MANOR AUDITIONS Keechi Hollow Manor will be open for visitors again, and some new relatives will take up residency in the Manor Halls during Halloween!

Exclusive If you are interested in being an actor or your time, please contact Countywide Jeffvolunteering Looney, City of Fairfield, at 903-389-2633.

Auditions are October 13th at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

News Coverage Dates of Performance October 26 - 29

4-C | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

October 12, 2016

Cheering on FHS Cross Country Teams Lady Eagle Britain Bossier (left), who runs for the girls JV, took first place at the Golden Eagle Run Cross Country meet Saturday, October 8, 2016 hosted

by Fairfield High School.

Wearing her medal, she congratulates other runners as they cross the finish line.

The Raging Rags (right) make it their mission to cheer and suppoort the Cross Country teams at each meet.

(Photos by Melissa Lee)

Soccer Teams Seek Sponsors Bandits Having a Ball The Bandits are competing in the Waco H.O.T. (Heart of Texas) Association, with a current record of one win (3-1) versus United and 2 losses against Cobras (5-1) and Mustangs (2-1).

The Bandits have been playing with lots of courage and are having a ball.

The Bandits are looking for sponsors to alleviate the expenses of being a traveling team. Any amount will be appreciated.

If anybody wants to sponsor the Bandits, please call Alfonso Chaidez at 903-644-0103.

Thanks a lot!

Submitted by Alfonso Chaidez

Jaguars by position are, Goalie Cesar Lerma; Defenders Noe Soto, Andy Smith, Darian McDonald, and Erivan Salazar; Michael Chaidez, Will Prihoda, Uriel Medina, Victor Orozco; and Forwards Jose Fierro, Johan Limones, and Christian Serrato.

Jaguars Playing with Heart The Jaguars are competing in the Waco H.O.T. (Heart of Texas) Association, and have 1 Win and 2 Loses.

Won the first game 9-2 versus the Dragons and lost 4-3 against Boca Juniors, and 3-1 against America F.C. Jaguars have been playing with a lot of heart since they have been playing short in both losses. Nevertheless there is commitment to finish the year and attend the tournament of champions at the beginning of December in Dallas.

Every player deserves an MVP award every

game.

Jaguars by position are, Goalie Cesar Lerma; Defenders Noe Soto, Andy Smith, Darian McDonald, and Erivan Salazar; Michael Chaidez, Will Prihoda, Uriel Medina, Victor Orozco; and Forwards Jose Fierro, Johan Limones, and Christian Serrato.

Jaguars are looking for sponsors to alleviate the expenses of being a travelling team. Any amount will be appreciated. If anybody wants to sponsor the Jaguars, please call Alfonso Chaidez at 903-644-0103. Thanks a lot!

Submitted by Alfonso Chaidez

Bandits’ standouts are: in goal, Raeanna Rossiaky. On defense: Kennedy (The Wall) Lane, Maya Polk, Itzayana Ramirez, and Kole Brackens. In charge of the midfield duties are: Aiden Sleziak, Brianna McDonald, Arly Salazar, Linsey Cockerell, and Sol Ruiz. Tearing up the opposing goals are Charlee (Speedy) Brackens, Samantha Chaidez, Tiffany Jauregui, and Megan Colmenares (not pictured).

Movie Review: The Girl on the Train

By Bob Garver “The Girl on the Train” is a mystery about a missing woman, based on a novel by Paula Hawkins. It was destined from day one to be compared to similar adaptations like “Gone Girl” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” Those films were supposed to be in for a big awards push, but failed to secure Oscar nominations in any major category except Best Actress. Here too is a film where I could see the lead actress claiming the sole Oscar nomination, though the film around her is perhaps too weak to make her a true contender.

The story often switches narrators, but it mainly follows Rachel (Emily Blunt). She’s a trainwreck of a person, a chaotic alcoholic who spends her days drinking and riding trains to a job she doesn’t have. She pauses only to obsess over two couples. The first is somewhat understandable: her ex-husband Tom (Justin Theroux) and his former mistress and now-wife Anna (Rebecca Ferguson). They live in wedded bliss with the daughter Rachel always wanted. The other couple is more inexplicable: Megan (Haley Bennett) and Scott (Luke Evans) are neighbors of Tom and Anna who seem to have life all figured out.

Although Rachel only ever sees them through a train window, to her they represent stability and perfection.

Then one day Rachel sees Megan in the arms of another man, her psychiatrist (Edgar Ramirez).

Rachel is so infuriated by this betrayal that she sets out to confront Anna over Tom’s betrayal.

She follows “Anna” into a tunnel, but it turns out she’s actually meeting Megan for the first time.

Then she blacks out for several hours. Then she wakes up covered in blood. Then she finds out that Megan, who it turns out was a nanny for Tom and Anna, is missing. Who is responsible for Megan’s disappearance? Could it really have been Rachel, who is prone to erratic behavior and alcohol-induced blackouts and who can’t

remember what happened in that tunnel?

From there, the film goes through all the paces that disappearance-based mysteries go through.

Everybody has secrets, everybody takes a turn being the most likely suspect. There’s a handful of twists, and then weirdly no twist when you’d think there’s be one. I’m okay with the “perfect” characters turning out to be not so perfect, it comes with the territory. But I was disappointed that the “interesting” characters weren’t so interesting. The men are all drooling oafs in one form or another, The women are all annoyingly self-absorbed, but they fare a little better. Anna tries to maintain a relationship with a man she knows she can’t trust because it started with him lying to his wife. Megan is trying to make sense of the many mistakes she’s made in her life, including the worst mistake a mother can make.

And Rachel is just trying to make it through her pathetic life. Her semblance of sanity depends on the happiness of others, and even that is quickly falling apart.

All of the performances are good in “The Girl on the Train,” better than the material deserves.

The men manage to breathe life into thankless roles and the women all garner sympathy for inconsiderate characters who seem to like to fall back on the catchall justification of being “flawed.” Blunt in particular is compelling in every tearful moment with a character who is unable to survive in polite society. It’s a shame that the mystery aspect of this movie is so poorly done. I formed a theory about a third of the way through that turned out to be the solution; a twist that predictable should have another layer or two on top of it. This movie is a step down from, say, “Gone Girl,” but I wouldn’t label it an entirely useless knockoff.

Two Stars out of Five.

“The Girl on the Train” is rated R for violence, sexual content, language and nudity. Its running time is 122 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.

October 12, 2016

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

| 5-C

Lions Blank Elks 27-0 The Teague Lions used two touchdowns in the final quarter to separate themselves from Elkhart and win 27-0 to remain unbeaten in the district 9-3A Division I race.

Teague dominated the line of scrimmage all night and contained their best player, DJ Williams, who touched the ball over 30 times in the game.

Both teams had two possessions in the first quarter and they ended in a punt and three misses on fourth down.

The Lions were able to put points on the board early in the second quarter. Antonio Heard went around the end on a quarterback keeper and broke several tackles on his way to the end zone. Ismael Diaz added the extra point and Teague took a 7-0 lead.

The last three minutes of the first half were probably some that both teams would want to give back. With 2:43 remaining, Heard An awesome TD catch executed by #13 Tyrese Heard during Friday’s game against Elkhart. was picked off by CJ Whitaker, but the Elks (Photos by Monte Calame) promptly turned it over on a BJ McQuirter interception. Heard threw his second pick of

the quarter to Simmons and the half ended with the Lions holding a 7-0 lead.

The teams exchanged long drives in the opening moments of the third quarter but the Lions added to the lead when Jacovy McWilliams sprang loose on a 33 yard run and the Diaz extra point opened up a 14-0 lead with 4:12 remaining in the third.

Teague put another score up on the first play of the fourth quarter. Tyrese Heard took a short pass on the far side and turned it into a 55-yard score and a 21-0 lead.

The Lions added a final touchdown on a one yard run by Antonio Heard to seal the 27-0 lead.

Teague is currently tied with the Malakoff Tigers on top of the District 9-3A Division I standings. Teague will travel to Whitney to take on the Wildcats and Malakoff host Palestine Westwood. The teams play each other on October 28. All games are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

Scott Batts reporting.

Bulldogs Lose District Opener 20-7 The Timpson Bears held a 20-7 lead at the half and they made that lead hold up in a scoreless second half to defeat the Wortham Bulldogs in the district opener Friday night at John Herbert Eakin Stadium.

The night was strange with several plays for negative yardage for both teams and the ejection of the entire chain crew late in the first half.

Bulldog receiver Jayce Black has been nearing the record book over the last few weeks and he got to within two receptions of breaking the mark for a bulldog receiver. He now has 68 catches in his high school career and the record is 70 and it is well within reach Friday night.

The Wortham offense took the opening kickoff and were forced to punt. Cole Shivers punted down the field and the it was bobbled and covered by Jayce Black and the Wortham offense returned to the field near the 50. On third and long, quarterback Zach Jones threw deep down the field and it was picked off by Jordan Osby. He returned it 75 yards for the games first points. The point after was good and the Bears led 7-0.

The Bulldogs answered that score promptly on their next possession. Stephon Ester had a ten yard carry and Black had a couple of catches to near midfield. Cole Shivers caught a deep pass at the Bear 11-yard line and three plays later, Jones pushed in from two yards out and the tied the score at 7-7.

Timpson regained the lead on their next possession at the end of the first quarter. Osby caught an 18-yard pass and John Grogan had a 16-yard catch to the Bulldog nine-yard line. On third and goal from the four, Osby scored his second touchdown and the point after gave the Bears a 14-7 lead.

Wortham fumbled at the Timpson 27 on their next possession that ended a ten play drive at the beginning of the second quarter. When the Bulldog offense had their second turnover on downs in the quarter, Timpson put the final points on the

board. Trystan Fisher caught a 43-yard pass and put them in a position to score. With around 20 seconds remaining in the half, the entire chain crew was ejected for a verbal altercation with the Wortham side. Shykeem Washington scored on a four-yard touchdown run and held a 20-7 lead at the half.

The Bulldogs only made one serious threat to score in the second half. Shivers and Black caught a pass to the 41-yard line and Black had a 21-yard reception to the Timpson 11.

The Bulldogs took four shots to the end zone and turned the ball over on downs.

The Wortham defense did not allow Timpson to even come close to the end zone in the second half in the scoreless frame.

Jayce Black caught eight passes for 94 yards and Cole Shivers had six for 78 yards. Jones completed 17 of 34 passes for 204 yards and he was intercepted once.

Wortham dropped to 0-1 in the district season and evened Putting the pressure on Timpson’s quarterback is Wortham its season record at 3-3. They will return home to face the Bulldog #4 Ethan McCoslin. (Photo by Melissa Perez) state ranked Tenaha Tigers behind the historic walls of Bulldog Stadium. Game time is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Scott Batts reporting.

Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness 903-389-4125 1354 W. Hwy. 84, Fairfield, Texas

Supporting Your Favorite Teams!

Fairfield | Teague | Wortham Proudly Supporting Freestone County Football

MG Automotive 524 N. Fairway | Fairfield

903-389-6707

Freestone County Times “Supporting the Hometown Team!”

LONG

INDUSTRIES INC. www.longindustries.us

Denny Folk

Fairfield, Tx 903-389-YUMM

903-388-4472 | 903-915-0468

HOMETOWN PHARxMACY & Gifts

“More Than A Drug Store”

903-389-2541

www.teaguenursingcare.com

903-389-3000

All American Bail Bonds Fairfield, Texas | 903-389-4494 Chad Hagen

254-562-9555 909 E Milam | US Hwy 84 E | Mexia

I-45 & Hwy 27 | Fairfield | 903.389.8879

Michael D. Collins, D.D.S.

Rancho Nuevo

Orthodontics for children & adults 300 N. Sherman, Mexia | 254-562-9301

Farmers State Bank 360 W. Commerce St. | Fairfield

903-389-7999

Best of Luck to All the County Teams!

(903) 872-2471

254-739-2541

Good Luck to Freestone County Football Teams!

Hometown Store

Teague | 254-739-2071

Big Brown Plant & Mine

903.389.2408 Backing the Eagles to the Playoffs!

(Dine In or Carry Out)

New Home Construction, Remodeling

903-389-3383 | Fairfield 884 Hwy 84 W. | Teague, Tx

Yay, Team!

Carroll Lumber Company

Luminant.com

AZTEC EXPRESS Lube & Tire, Inc.

Mexican Restaurant

979 US Hwy 84 W, Teague 254-739-5889

New Eagle Spirit Wear has arrived!

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-4

I-45 Coffee Shop Let’s Go Freestone -- Go! Fight! Win!

Armadillo Emporium 903-389-3336|Courthouse Square|Fairfield

903-389-NEWS

Rutherford Tree Service

Fried Chicken doesn’t get better than this!

Lovin’ the Eagles!

Fairfield | 903-389-8829

www.LoneStarAgCredit.com

Fairfield Family Practice

106 N Keechi | 903.389.6112

254-562-3843

FlattStationers Inc.

www.flattstationers.com | Mexia, Tx

CAPPS

True Value Hardware & Ag Center 512 W. Hwy 84 | 903-389-4505

Go Bulldogs!

Porter Funeral Home Wortham and Mexia locations

SAM’S

Original Restaurant & Gifts 903-389-7267 | Fairfield, Tx

4C

C

County Judge Linda Grant

Call 4 Computers (903) 389-6942

Dick Scott Ford

www.DickScottFordInc.com

254-562-3864 | Mexia

Ballard Company

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

903-389-5774

WX Ranch Land & Cattle

Stewards Mill, Texas

475 W. Commerce | Fairfield 903.389.2912

6-C | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

October 12, 2016

High School

Gridiron Guide THS

FHS

Eagles

vs. Robinson

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

34-10 18-0 27-10 35-28 56-19 21-14 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30

Lions

vs. Whitney

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

Mobile Home Services

ARE YOU GAME?

“A man’s handshake is his word.”

612 W US HWY 84

903-389-9921

Bulldogs

vs. Tenaha

Friday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. - Away

Rutherford Auto Sales 903-389-4146

WHS

Win Lose Win

27-14 41-26 68-26

Win Win Win Away Home Away Home

14-10 39-21 27-0 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30

Friday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. - Home Aug 26 vs. Itasca Win Sep 2 vs. Cayuga Lose Sep 9 vs. Rosebud-Lott Win Sep 16 vs. Dawson Win Sep 23 vs. Granger Lose Sep 30 - Open Oct 7 vs. Timpson Lose Oct 14 vs. Tenaha Home Oct 21 vs. Mt. Enterprise Away Oct 28 vs. Grapeland Away Nov 4 vs. Overton Home

254-562-0233 Mexia, Tx

Garcia & Garcia, L.L.C.

Support your team!

903-388-8585

“Serving all Tri-County & Surrounding Areas”

River of Life

Mexia Pest Control

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

254-562-6565 www.mexiapestcontrol.com

Family Worship Center

Termite & Pest Services

Partners, L.P.

Shell Lubricants Distributor

200 S. Fairway | Fairfield

(903) 389-3161

CAPPS

Memorial Chapel Fairfield | 903-389-3434 Fairfield, Texas

903-389-8686

254-739-5511

903-389-2764 - Fairfield - 888-509-5383

Roy W. Hill Mayor of Fairfield

Wishing ALL the teams of Freestone County a Winning Season!

Harvest Management Ag Center 903-389-6145 423 State Hwy 75 S., Fairfield

600 US HWY 84 W - Teague

RD Casey

Land and Cattle.

903.389.2543

Cochran Roofing Tire and Wrecker Service

254-730-3234

Thressa & Phillip Ivy

Lyndsey and Sons

Fairfield Eagles!

903-388-4318

backing the

Beau Chastain - Agency Manager Fairfield | 903-389-4125

TEXAS FARM BUREAU

INSURANCE AUTO / HOME / LIFE

Freestone County Times

840 W. US Hwy 84 Teague, Texas

and Construction

903-389-3869

Landscaping and Irrigation

NAPA A

20-7 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

Winters Oil

DAPS Stop and Shop Hwy 84 & I-45 | Fairfield

32-6 40-7 21-19 41-14 43-20

Larry Lynch Inc. & Lynch Supply 902 S. Buffalo Avenue Buffalo, TX | 903-322-5245

Alan’s Tire & Service 819 W. Milam St., Mexia, Texas

Complete line of utomotive Parts Hwy 84 at Hwy 75 - Fairfield

254-562-9399

Clyde Ridge

County Commissioner Precinct 4

“Go Bulldogs!”

Ponte’s Diner 50’s Atmosphere

Fairfield, Tx | 903-389-5555

LYLE OIL CO. & Parker Auto Supply 111. South Fairway | Fairfield | 903-389-LYLE

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

Will Hallmark

Griffin-Roughton

903-389-NEWS

427 E. Commerce, Fairfield | 903-389-5609

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

Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc.

Brent W. Moore, DDS

“Supporting the Hometown Team!”

Supports Freestone County Football

Sale Every Saturday at Noon | 903-322-4940

State Farm®

Kent Trucking & Const.

Serving Freestone and Navarro County

903-641-8060

THEE HOSPICE Peace + Comfort + Dignity

Chris Martin District Attorney

Freestone County, Tx

Chad Morgan, P.C.

903-389-9821 | 800-999-5935

Eagle Insurance Services

MEXIA Pump and Motor

903.389.2238 | Fairfield

1329 E. Milam, Mexia 254-562-6101 | 800-717-6101

903-389-2815 | 903-388-1468 300 FM 488 | Fairfield

H&R Block

Withrow Furniture Co.

ACE

903-389-5375

www.withrowfurniture.com

415 Main St., Teague

254-765-3203

DAY BOYS SHOP Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair

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

The Law Office of

(903) 389-7497

420 W. Commerce | Fairfield

Proudly supporting the Wortham Bulldogs!

(254) 716-3486 | (254) 237-1205 954 W. US Hwy 84 | Teague, TX

903-389-4151

Rudy and Paula Lopez

Supporting the Eagles, Lions & Bulldogs!

Kela Cook Crowell, Broker

full service dental care

A&R Tile & Services Palestine (903) 729-2241

Funeral Home

Fairfield | 903-389-3244

J&H Electric Services

air conditioning & heating 903-389-4567 | 903-388-1383 Service & Sales | TACLB45376E

We support our local communities.

701 E Milam, Mexia

Anderson County Livestock Auction Hwy 19 & FM 294 | Elkhart, Texas Sale Wednesday Noon | 903-764-1919

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

Supporting Your Favorite Teams!

Fairfield | Teague | Wortham

October 12, 2016

An RV’s Home Away From Home!

Primrose RVPrimrose Park RV Park Rutherford Tree Service Primrose RV Park

Rutherford Tree Service

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

1002 East Commerce (at the Caution Light)

*OTVSFE #POEFE

Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr.

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

903-389-2105 • After Hours 903-388-0647 $ 385/Month $100/Week $25/Day Privacy Fenced With Key Code Gate »»Wifi & Cable TV INCLUDED««

Primrose RV Park

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

| 1-D

A Cut Above Satellite

the Caution Light) Rural High(atSpeed Internet

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

ACutAboveSatellite.GetDish.com

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

Wesley Mortimer 254-379-3298 SALES Cody Lyddon 254-716-8487

Health Fair PrimroseAccepts RV Park Donations

bobbyrutherfordjr@gmail.com

120 CR 947 • Teague, TX 75860

Primrose RV Park Local Sponsors Contribute to Community Health Fair October 22nd

Thanks to generous donations from local sponsors, ETMC – Fairfield will host their annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Presenting a check to Hospital Administrator Raz Cook (second from left) is Luminant Community Affairs Manager Steve Jenkins and Administrator Sherry Kent along with Incommons Bank – Fairfield Branch Manager Kevin Moller (second from right). Also on hand is for the exchange is Rachael Glass (far right), MedSurg Coordinator. Sponsors for this year’s Health Fair include Luminant, Incommons Bank, Freestone Credit Union, Rotary Club International, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest of Waco, and ETMC – Fairfield. (Photo by Karen Leidy)

ANDERSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK AUCTION

24 Hour Road Service

Sale Every Wednesday at 12:00

New & Used, Recaps - Wheels - Wholesale Tires

web site: www.andersoncountylivestock.com

Truck/Car/Farm Minor Mechanic Work

(903)764-1919 • Fax (903)764-1918

After Hours: 254-640-2481

TLT #1 Mexia 254-562-2070

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

Randy Lowery, owner 936-414-0993

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

Danny Turner 903-724-9214

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

KDT Construction, Inc.

Dirt, Excavation, Septics

Ken Sessions

Observing their 1-year Anniversary, Dry Gulch Mercantile presented a unique Lazy Susan to Michelle Hunt of Streetman, winner of a drawing held October 1, 2016.

Located on the square in downtown Fairfield, Dry Gulch Mercantile offers antiques and vintage finds. Come and shop Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Submitted Photo)

Corsicana Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal 625 W. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, TX

903-872-8434

Full Stock of:

LIQUOR, BEER & WINE Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 9pm FM 27 & Hwy. 14 (corner)

Just $13 per week to advertise your Business in the Directory Call Today 903-389-NEWS (6397) ads@freestonecountytimes.com

CALL 4 COMPUTERS Visit our NEW location!!

Repair/Upgrades Networking Custom Built Systems Consulting 19 Years Experience Rod Norton

(903) 389-6942

254-765-3488

211 West Main St, Fairfield (behind Rutherford Auto)

CRYSTAL CITY

Theiss Sausage Co.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

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

CONSTRUCTION CO. “We do it right the first time.”

Roofing - All Types All Phases of Construction Building & Remodeling Trenching, Back Hoe & Brush Hog Demolition Painting & Texturing House Leveling Electrical

AL JOHNSON

903-391-1191

P.O. Box 344 Kirvin, TX 75848 kdt@windstream.net

Installation & Repair Conventional & Aerobic Systems

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

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

AFFORDABLE CUSTOM BUILDINGS In Fairfield on Hwy 84 214-232-9170 Mike Adams

We also specialize in steel Barns, Garages Carports, RV Covers & Much More!

FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES

TACLA17219E

The Wortham Store

903-599-2319 903-388-5339

Septic Systems

All made with USDA inspected meats

936-396-9300

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.

.

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Presents Informative Workshop October 25th

New Laws Effecting Employee Compensation & How to Avoid Payroll Pitfalls Fairfield Chamber of Commerce presents New Laws Effecting Employee Compensation and How to Avoid Payroll Pitfalls on October 25, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The event will be held at the LaQuinta hotel in Fairfield.

Guest speaker is Rosemary Jones who will discuss the following topics: --New Compensation Rules (Effective 12/1/16) --Minimum Wage Issues --Overtime Pay and Management --Salaried vs. Hourly Employees --Overtime – Exempt vs. Non-exempt Employees The event is hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fairfield.

October 12, 2016

2-D | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

--Public Notice

NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION 10/14/16 9:00am ABC STORAGE 107 E HWY 84 FAIRFIELD The goods placed in storage by the following people will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction to satisfy a Landlord’s Lien for rent per Article 59.041 of Vernon’s Civil Statutes.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND AUCTION AND PLACE BID ON BUILDINGS PLEASE CHECK IN WITH IDENTIFICATION ON DAYS PRECEEDING AUCTION. Christy Harper Desk, household items, clothing Ed Daniels Furniture, clothing, tools Coolers, fridge/freezer

Notice of Public Sale Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Fairfield Self Storage at 1390 W. Highway 84, Fairfield, Texas 75840. Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant – Monya Williams: tvs, furniture and misc. household items. __________________________________________________

Tyson Foods to Pay $1.6M to Settle Charges of Hiring Discrimination Company Will Pay Back Wages, Interest & Benefits to More Than 5,700 Applicants

--Real Estate Oak Tree Realty 316 W. Hwy 84 • Fairfield 903-389-5263 Deb Manahan 903-879-2441 (Cell)

Bodie Emmons 254-717-4174

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

ACREAGE

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

LOTS

COMMERCIAL

1.5 ACRES on Hwy 75 in Dew RV PARK 15 rv, 5 full trailer setups on 2.46 acres, city utilities LOT AT 521 E. COMMERCE .60 acre 6.69 ACRES on Hwy 84 and FCR 941 4.52 ACRES ON HWY 84 & FCR 471 FOR RENT Large building w/equipment yard

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

$8,000

#2080

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

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

903-389-LAND

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

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

-Homes for RentHOMES

FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom with Appliances. $300 Deposit, $575 per month. 254-6450662 ________________________ FOR RENT IN TEAGUE 2B/1B Home with Fenced Back Yard. $650/month, $350 deposit.

903-388-6809 ________________________ House for Rent Cute as can be. 2-Bed, 1-1/2 Bath, Central Air & Heat, Laminated Flooring, plus Carpet. Porch on front and back. $700 a month and $700 deposit. NO Pets.

254-739-3655 903-390-8307 Available on the 1st. ________________________

The U.S. Department of Labor has settled allegations of systemic hiring discrimination by one of the world’s largest food processing companies at six of its locations in Texas, Arkansas and New Mexico after an investigation by the department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

While not admitting liability, Tyson Foods, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.6 million in back wages, interest and benefits to 5,716 applicants rejected for laborer jobs from 2007 to 2010 at its facilities in Amarillo, Houston and Sherman, Texas; Rogers and Russellville, Arkansas; and Santa Theresa, New Mexico.

The company has also agreed to extend job offers to 474 of the affected workers as positions become available, and to revise its hiring and training practices.

The department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that Tyson’s hiring processes and selection procedures at the six facilities violated Executive Order 11246 by discriminating on the bases of sex, race and/or ethnicity.

“Federal contractors are obligated to give every applicant a fair and equal shot at competing for good jobs,”

Jimmy Williams Electrical, dartboard, lightbulbs, sound equipment, dartboard Falon Winsor Truck accessories, toys, Clothing Chad Roger Furniture, Household Goods Carla Gallegos Furniture, Household Goods Scott Hibbard Washer, Dryer, yard tools, pipe fittings, shelves Dora Solomon Furniture, Tools, Household Goods Toie Mackey Desk, household items, clothing, kitchen utensils, books, shoe shelf

said OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu. “Tyson has agreed to fully cooperate to remedy past violations and ensure its Rita Sanders selection practices at these Furniture, old washer, old Platinum facilities are in full compliance computer components, filing Member cabinet, etc. with the law. Together, we can achieve the common Kayla Brown goal of equal employment Furniture, printer, microwave, opportunities for all employees mattress, box spring, SOLD and applicants.” glassware Tyson Foods supplies retail and food service to customers Brandon McDowell throughout the U.S. and 14’ framed above ground approximately 130 countries. swimming pool, luggage, With more than $15 million in clothing federal contracts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Randy Aaron the company supplies the Household goods, VHS Tapes, federal government with meat Misc products, including chicken, beef and pork.

Darryl Willard Sr. If you applied for a laborer Furniture, fire extinguisher, job between 2007 and 2010 misc. at one or more of the Tyson facilities identified above and Bubba Moore were not hired, you may be Tools, tool box, large tool entitled to some relief under shelf, ornaments, fishing this conciliation agreement. poles Please visit OFCCP’s Class Josh Thompson Member Locator (www.dol.

Pool Table, entertainment gov/ofccp/CML/index.htm), center, furniture which identifies applicants and/or workers who may Annette Portillo be entitled to a portion Desk, bookshelf, furniture, of monetary relief and/ household goods or consideration for job placement. You can also Mark Frazier find more information about Indoor workout machine, OFCCP settlements by calling tools, golf clubs, wet saw 844-438-0272. ________________________

1½gar., ACRES IN DEW. Utilities #126 Wortham-3/2.5/2 det. +/-15 acres, two story, wb stove, two living areas, wrap around porch, metal roof, pond, available #2080 2,570 sq.ft. per owner, built in 1994 per FCAD

20 acre homestaed RICHLAND CHAMBERS #1450

1710 FM 27

$325,000

HOMES

RV PARK set up and ready

Close to town #805 3B/2.5B BRICK W/FP ON 5 ACRES, 2 BLDGS FOR SHOP/BARN #895 $185,000.00 3B/2B BRICK W/SHOP COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE ON 3 ACRES TEAGUE #2090 $80,000.00 You'll enjoy spectacular rolling hill views from the wonderful 8 ft. wrap around porches supported by 28 cedar posts cut by the owner himself. The original owners have resided in the home since they custom built it in 1994. It has been meticulously maintained so that its beauty and function are ready for the next owner to enjoy. The well BRICK appointed kitchen has manyON pine cabinets with full LOTS extension drawers a Jenn Air smooth top drop 3B/1.5B HOME 2 LGR ON plus a bay window for your dining table with a view of the pasture and pond. Appliances include living ACRES Butler in range, dishwasher , and the refrigerator is included. Just off of the kitchen is the laundry room with built in ironing board, freezer space, and cabinets above the full sized washer and dryer space (washer and dryer are negotiable) The 20 room has aincozy wood Area oftile road a burning stove, ceiling fan, pine bookshelves with storage above and a ST. pass through to the kitchen with handy breakfast bar. Tongue & groove pine adorn the ceilings of the downstairs and the stairway wall,intoo.town, Flooringnew is lovelyfloors, terra cotta that isfrontage. long lasting Utilities and 2B/1B brick HEATHER #2165 $65,000.00 easy to maintain. The master suite is downstairs and has a huge walk-in closet, bay window, and luxurious master bath----his and her vanities -each with a sink and hers with a makeup vanity, foot tub plusall separate shower, and a compartment #1533 toilet. Upstairs is a newclaw lights and freshly painted. second living area and office space with a window seat in front LOG of a trio ofHOME windows. Two upstairs, share a bath with tub/shower a window seat, ceiling fan, and tons of closet space. The view from the 3B/3B Wadditional 2FPbedrooms, OPENalsoLlV/DIN/KIT , combo. Each bedroom has carpet, Ready to move in. #1320 upstairs bedrooms and living room is nothing short of amazing. A detached oversized garage with automatic door can easily be accessed from the kitchen through the breezeway for unloading groceries. The +/- 15 acres of improved pasture is fenced and cross fenced with a large pond and pier just steps from the back porch (stocked with Bass & Perch).

Conveniently located on the outskirts of Wortham on Hwy 27, you are close to town and only 17 miles from I-45 midway between 3B/2½B brickhome on 5 acres ofHouston and Dallas.

UNIQUE VANITIES, LRG CLOSETS TIN CEILINGS, fenced property, Game room and 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.

ON 18 ACRES WITH LOTS OF TREES $375,000.00

October 12, 2016

--Classifieds

www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

-Garage Sales-

GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 15th 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 164 CR 520, Fairfield.

Take Hwy. 84 East toward elp anted Palestine, go past Cucklebur Trading, turn right on CR 520, go straight across cattle guard Notice of Employment Opportunity Carpenters Needed, Richland and keep following white rock Chambers Lake Area. 903- road.

The office of County Clerk of Freestone County, Texas has a job 391-7382 ________________________ opening for the position of full-time Deputy Clerk. Experience ________________________ working with the public is essential, typing/copier skills GARAGE SALE 510 East required, office experience and computer skills preferred.

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED. Main Street, Fairfield. Too All interested person may obtain an application from our office CDL Required. For more at 103 East Main, Fairfield, Texas or one can be downloaded information call Kent Trucking Much to Mention! Zero Turn Lawnmower “X” Mark from the County’s Website www.co.freestone.tx.us. Please at 903-389-7497 Commercial, Furniture, return applications to the County Clerk office. ________________________ Etc. (Indoors) Wednesday, No phone calls please! Applications will be accepted through Thursday, and Friday, October October 14, 2016 by 1:00 p.m.

12, 13, & 14. __________________________________________________ ________________________

-H

W

-

FREESTONE COUNTY JOB OPENING 1ST ASSISTANT AUDITOR Examples of Job Duties: Issue Purchase Orders, Process Accounts Payable, Manage Vendor Records, Perform 1099 Year-End Reporting, Manage COBRA and Retiree Supplemental Insurance Programs, Manage Insurance Claims, Payables dispute resolution with County offices and vendors, Prepare or assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and reports.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; or 2 years of college including accounting courses, plus at least 4 years of experience in accounts payable.Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and 10 key by touch.

Other Requirements: Regular attendance is essential. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and precisely in written and oral form and work well with interruptions. Must work well with others.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefit package includes health/life insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays and vacation.

Applications available at www.co.freestone.tx.us under Employment Opportunities. Send to: Freestone County Auditor’s Office, 118 E Commerce St, Fairfield, TX 75840. Deadline for submission is October 12th. ___________________________________________________________________________

NOW HIRING! WWW.BOSSCRANE.COM

| 3-D

-For Sale-

-Land Wanted-

OIL & GAS MINERALS FOR SALE OR LEASE. Freestone and Anderson County. 903388-8835 ________________________

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

-LivestockFOR SALE: 20 Black Angus Heifers. 6+ months bred by registered Angus Bulls. $1,600 each. 903-389-0508 ________________________

Got something to sell? Announce it in the paper that hits the newstands early!

Booth #1 Gently used, affordable fall & winter women’s clothing Sizes 4 – 4X Parker Square Mall 503 East Commerce Street, Fairfield ________________________

Freestone County Times Call 903-389-6397 for rates

TCEH Corp. Emerges from Chapter 11 as a Competitive, Well-Capitalized Company Restructuring Eliminates More Than $33 Billion in Debt TCEH Corp. today announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries, including operating businesses Luminant and TXU Energy, have emerged from Chapter 11 as a standalone company effected through a tax-free spinoff from Energy Future Holdings Corp. The emergence follows satisfaction of all necessary conditions, including regulatory approvals required

by EFH’s Third Amended Plan of Reorganization, which was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on August 29, 2016.

EFH and Energy Future Intermediate Holding Company LLC, which own an indirect 80 percent equity interest in Oncor, remain in Chapter 11 and are proceeding toward confirmation and emergence on a separate, standalone schedule.

Concurrent with emergence,

STOP BY IF YOU DARE... ’ s e m i T y t n u o Freestone C r a l u c a t k o o p S l a 16th Annu

e r a u q S e th n o o o B t will be a . m p.

8 5 m o r f th 6 2 October s in l b o G & s t s o h g e Bring your littl ! n e k a t e r tu ic p ir e to have th

! e r a u q s e h t n See you o

Photos will be published in our November 2nd issue

TCEH Corp. has issued 427.5 million shares of its common stock, as well as other proceeds, to the preemergence first-lien creditors of Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company LLC (“Former TCEH”). Beginning today, this common stock is publicly traded on the OTCQX market under the ticker symbol THHH. New, Experienced Leadership TCEH Corp. has also appointed a new board of directors consisting of Gavin Baiera, Jennifer Box, Jeff Hunter, Michael Liebelson, Cyrus Madon, Curt Morgan and Geoffrey Strong. Curt Morgan will assume responsibilities as chief executive officer of TCEH Corp., effective immediately.

During his 35-year career, Mr. Morgan has held leadership responsibilities in nearly every major U.S. power market. Most recently, he had been serving as a consultant for Former TCEH’s first-lien creditors. Prior to that, he was an operating partner at Energy Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in North America’s energy infrastructure. Earlier in his career, Mr. Morgan served as the president and CEO of both EquiPower Resources Corp. and FirstLight Power Resources, Inc. He recently served as a director of Summit Midstream Partners and has held leadership positions at NRG Energy, Mirant Corporation, Reliant Energy and BP Amoco.

“TCEH Corp. emerges from the restructuring process with a superb integrated business,” said Mr. Morgan.

“This includes TXU Energy and Luminant – both of which are competitive, well-resourced and positioned for continued operational excellence in the growing Texas market with a strong balance sheet and the potential for stable earnings and significant cash generation. This outcome would not have been possible without the support of key stakeholders, including the company’s valued people, customers and business partners. So while industry conditions remain challenging – and we must continue to adapt accordingly – the long-term potential of our integrated business, combining an innovative, customer-focused retail

business with a safe, reliable, cost-effective generation company, is extremely powerful.”

A Well-Capitalized, Stronger Company TCEH Corp. consists of Texas’ largest electric power generator, Luminant, and TXU Energy, a competitive retail electricity provider, with almost 17,000 megawatts of generation and 1.7 million retail customers, respectively.

TCEH Corp. believes this robust operating platform is now complemented by a strong balance sheet and liquidity position, as the company has eliminated more than $33 billion of debt and other obligations through the Chapter 11 restructuring process. TCEH Corp. further benefits from very low leverage relative to its peer group at 2.3 times of gross secured debt-toEBITDA and 1.5 times on a net basis (secured debt less cash on hand), based on the projected 2016 EBITDA as disclosed to the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the reorganization proceedings.

At emergence, the company’s available liquidity position is estimated to be approximately $1.65 billion, including $750 million of undrawn net borrowings available under the company’s new $4.25 billion exit financing facility.

About TCEH Corp.

TCEH Corp. is a premier Texas-based energy company focused on the competitive energy and power generation markets through operation as the largest generator and retailer of electricity in the growing Texas market.

Our integrated portfolio of competitive businesses consists primarily of Luminant and TXU Energy. Luminant generates and sells electricity and related products from our diverse fleet of generation facilities totaling approximately 17,000 MW of generation in Texas, including 2,300 MW fueled by nuclear power, 8,000 MW fueled by coal and 6,000 MW fueled by natural gas, and it is a large purchaser of wind-generated electricity, as well. TXU Energy sells retail electricity and value-added services (primarily through our marketleading TXU Energy™ brand) to approximately 1.7 million residential and business customers in Texas.

October 12, 2016

4-D | www.FreestoneCountyTimes.com

in to BIG Savings Come by and check out the ALL NEW 2017 SUPER DUTY!

0 FUSION DOWN 2017 FORD

*

#4107*9

4 Door, Auto, AC, PW, PL, PM, Tilt, Cruise, Alum. Wheels

ONLY

$325.26/MONTH

0% DOWN!* 0% FOR 72 MONTHS!** 2017 FORD

ESCAPE

2016 FORD

MUSTANG

#13900

#1726

Auto, AC, PW, PL, PM, Tilt, Cruise, Alum. Wheels

ONLY

$326.

78

/MONTH

2017 FORD

EXPLORER

Auto, AC, PW, PL, PM, Alum. Wheels

ONLY

$353.52/MONTH

2016 FORD F-150

SUPER CAB

#66011 #22294

Auto, AC, PW, PL, PM, Rear AC, Alum. Wheels

ONLY

$476.

71

/MONTH

Auto, AC, PW, PL, PM, Sports Pkg., Trailer Hitch, Sat. Radio

ONLY

$454.

70

/MONTH

DICK SCOTT FORD 401 N. Sherman

Mexia, Texas

254-562-3864  DickScottFord.com

*All deals 0 Down +TT&L 2.75% for 75 mon. on approved credit, deals good til 10-31-16 **0% for 72 mon, on approved credit. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. 1. MSRP $23,390 – Retail Customer Cash $750 – Retail Bonus Cash $250 = $22,390 +TT&L 2. MSRP $24,495 – Retail Customer Cash $1,000 – Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1,000 = $22,495 =TT&L 3. MSRP $26,185 – Retail Customer Cash $750 – Dick Scott Ford Discount $1,100 = SP $24,335 +TT&L 4. MSRP $35,065 – Retail Customer Cash $750 – Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1,500 = SP $32,815 +TT&L 5. MSRP $35,100 – “EcoBoost Bonus Customer Cash $300 – Retail Customer Cash $1,000 – Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1,000 – Bonus Customer Cash $1,500 = SP $31,300 +TT&L