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Raising the City Banner PERHAPS YOU HAVE SEEN THEM along Highway 84 or FM 27. Blue banners, featuring the Texas State flower, now line two routes into the City of Fairfield. The banners, 5 installed on each road, are intended to encourage visitors from the interstate to venture further in to the downtown area. The have been purchased by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and were mounted by city workers, Roger Reeves and Byron Jones. Not pictured is Jerry Hughes, who supervised the process. As the weather changes in the Fall, the banners will be changed out for a frosty scene featuring birds. (Photo by Karen Leidy)
to touch Winsor’s genitalia. “Although disappointed in the verdict, I respect the jury’s decision,” explains District Attorney Chris Martin, who represented the State in this case. “I would like to thank Investigator John Aultman and DPS Investigator Andrew Hermes for their hard work on this case,” Martin continues. “A very special ‘Thank You’ to the young victim who had the courage to come forward and
August Trial Set for One, Motion to Suppress for Second trial date has been set in the case of The State of Texas vs O’Jarion Lamogene McClenon with the felony charge of Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felony. McClenon, along with Lawson Lee Abram and Amber Halford
are charged in the death of Douglas Carr Hurst during the burglary of Hurst’s home in Teague, Texas on March 9, 2015. At a status hearing held March 29, 2016, for McClenon’s case, attorneys from both sides met
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nless you have broken off all communication from the outside world, it has become very obvious that this is an election year. Voter participation has been at an all time high, not only in Freestone County, but all across the nation. While the Presidential Race is narrowing to two major candidates per party and several Run-Off Races continue in local precincts, perhaps some of the most important elections are set to open the
tell what happened to her.” Martin concludes by saying, “My office will continue to fight for justice for the victims of crime.” Representing Winsor in this case was Reed & Reed Law Firm of Mexia. A request has been submitted to the court to have the records of this case expunged. Nicole Schaefer reporting
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last week in April – City Council and School Board. These are two entities that have, perhaps, more of an immediate impact to residents who live and work in our area. Although historically low in voter turnout, Freestone County Times hopes to encourage more interest in the election process by hosting a Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 21st at the Green Barn Civic Center in Fairfield,
Texas beginning at 6:00 p.m. Invitations are being mailed this week to all candidates running for Fairfield City Council and Fairfield ISD Board of Trustees. The event will be monitored by Editor Karen Leidy. If you have questions you would like asked of the candidates, please
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with Judge Patrick Simmons to confirm that they are both ready for trial. “We need to get this case going,” stated Judge Simmons in effort to have the date scheduled as soon as possible. As a result, the trial has been set for August 29, 2016, the earliest available date on the court’s schedule. Status of the other two cases are as follows: --In Abram’s case, his attorney has filed a motion to suppress statements and a request to lower bond amount. There will be a hearing on these matters on Friday, April 8, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor court room. --Halford’s case is at a standstill at this point. No appointments have been schedule since November of 2015. All three remain in the custody of Freestone County Jail. Nicole Schaefer reporting
Art and Live Music Featured at Avant-Gardian Art Show T
homas Merton said of art, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” The creative energy coursing through the students at Wortham ISD is immeasurable. Wortham High School and Junior High students along with the talents of their brilliant teachers; art teachers Jennifer Paden, and Laura Sides; Band Director, Marc Nichelson; Culinary Instructor, AmyJo Miller and Choir Director, Linda Ferris, hosted an art show of epic proportion. The displayed art work, as well as musical gifts and culinary delights exhibited were insightful and refreshing. From the art work itself, to the music, and the delicious food served, we are very proud of our students! Students from Wortham High School and from Wortham’s 7th and 8th grades were represented by a variety of art works. Their work ranged from drawing and painting to metal embossing, paper sculpture and clay miniatures. Wortham’s, Avant Gardian Art Show, was curated by the Wortham HS Student council and held in the Wortham ISD
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Indecency with a Child Case
Wortham man has been acquitted in the case of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. On March 22, 2016, Falon Steele Winsor sat before a jury of his peers in the court of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans. This jury found Falon ‘Not Guilty’ of said crime that was purported to have occurred in February of 2012. It was said that the child (under the age of 17) was forced by Winsor
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he Annual Awards Banquet for Teague Chamber of Commerce is being held this Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Teague Community Center. The always-entertaining Ricky Sims will serve as Master of Ceremonies; catering will be done by Sam’s Original Restaurant. Student of the Year awards will be presented from all five Teague ISD campuses. Community awards will be bestowed for Business, Organization, Humanitarian and Citizen of the Year. Also presented will be the coveted Bill Boyd Community Service Cup Award. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at Prosperity Bank, The Flower House and The Teague Chronicle. Stay tuned for news coverage in next week’s edition.
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Inside Patrons of the arts flocked to Wortham’s recent A’vant-Guardian Art Show, showcasing the creative work of WISD students. (Photo by Jennifer Lansford)
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Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 1,111 cattle April 2, 2016 with 170 sellers and 81 buyers. Slaughter Cows Cutter Cows---------------------------------------65-89 Fat Cows-------------------------------------------55-85 Canner Cows--------------------------------------44-75 Slaughter Bulls Heavy Bulls---------------------------------------90-113 Light Bulls-----------------------------------------87-125 Pairs Choice Pairs----------------------------------2750-3200 Good Pairs------------------------------------1550-2500 Plain Pairs-------------------------------------1275-1525 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old------------------------1100-2650 Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------235-345 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------225-320 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------200-260 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------170-212 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------150-198 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------130-172 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------120-152 Heifer Calves & Yearlings 150-200 lbs-------------------------------------255-310 200-300 lbs-------------------------------------200-275 300-400 lbs-------------------------------------160-235 400-500 lbs-------------------------------------145-185 500-600 lbs-------------------------------------135-170 600-700 lbs-------------------------------------125-160 700-800 lbs-------------------------------------110-145 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle, and the plainer cattle would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures.
Construction Workshop for Aquaponics May 14 Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Overton, Texas will be hosting an Aquaponics Construction Workshop on May 14, 2016. The day-long event begins at 8:00 a.m. with Welcome and Announcements; and includes the following classes presented by Joe Masabni, Extension Small-Acreage Specialist and Clint Kripki, Emerald Aquaponics. 8:30-9:30 Introduction to Aquaponics 9:30-11:00 Design and Construction 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-Noon Q & A Session Noon-1:00 Lunch Break 1:00-2:30 System Start Up, Fish Selection, Plant Selection, and Commercial 2:30 – 2:45 Break 2:45-4:00 System Tour and Q & A Session 4:00-4:30 Demo - How to Build Radial Filter The Research & Extension Center is located at 1710 North FM 3053 in Overton. Workshop registration fee is $100. To register for the workshop, visit http://overton.tamu.edu/ event/aquaponics-construction-workshop-overton or call 903834-6191.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a field day to discuss small equipment and production methods for small acreage farms. The event will be at Sand Creek Farm, 1552 County Road 267 in Cameron, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. Dr. Joe Masabni, AgriLife Extension vegetable specialist at Overton, said the event will be a great opportunity for smallacreage farmers and farmers who use alternative means of production, such as aquaponics, to learn more about equipment options that can reduce costs and boost production. Masabni said a limited labor pool and large equipment purchases make it difficult for many small acreage farmers to grow their enterprises to profitable levels. New innovative ideas and equipment can make a small farm productive and profitable, he said. Sustainable Farm Supply in Cameron will display a full lineup of farming equipment that can save time and labor. There will be many equipment demonstrations with both tractor-pulled and horse-drawn implements. The educational program will also include a walking tour of the farm, which Masabni said would offer opportunities for discussions about various aspects of production. The tour of Sand Creek Farm includes commercial aquaponics facilities, field cover crops, field produce, a raw milk
dairy, pastured poultry and rotational grazing systems. “This isn’t a sit-in-aclassroom educational event,” Masabni said. “We will be outside looking at a working farm and talking about how new equipment and methods can make a big difference on a small farm.” Masabni said some expected topics include the importance of using cover crops to shade out weeds and build organic matter; the benefits of organic fertilizers versus chemicals for soil fertility; crop rotations; variety selections; and how to use high tunnels to extend your growing season and protect crops from weather and pests. Some of the equipment that will be on-site will include a potato planter, a small transplanter, a bedshaper for 30-inch raised beds, a compost spreader, a horse-drawn hay mower, tractor-mounted tiller and hand tools. “We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each piece of equipment and share ideas that can help small producers,” Masabni said. “Whether you want to use horse-drawn equipment or tractors, there are some really good options for small-acreage farmers.” The event is $30 per person. There is no charge for children under 12. Lunch is not provided. Sign up at http://bit. ly/1TetIOK.
Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) held a board meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 8:00 am. The meeting was held at the Holiday Inn in Temple, Texas. The meeting began with a presentation on the Effects of Huisache Removal on Evapotranspiration in South Central Texas by Ryan Banta of United States Geological Survey (USGS.) Action taken by the State Board members included approving of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) Director appointments. The Board also adopted
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a proposed rule to amend Chapter 519 concerning Eligible Pay Rates for district Employees. The rule change, which will become effective May 1, 2016, increases the maximum Technical Assistance reimbursement to the State account that is eligible for reimbursement from $15.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The State Board also reviewed the new plans to restructure the 2016 Annual State Meeting Agenda and provided recommendations for future State Meeting sites for 2017 and 2018.
The Board is responsible to the State Legislature and the landowners of Texas with a chief responsibility to coordinate the programs of the 216 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This places the SWCD program in Texas in the hands of the landowners, all actively engaged in agriculture. The board consists of five elected members and two governor appointed members. The next TSSWCB State Board meeting is scheduled for May 18-19 in Temple, Texas.
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www.andersoncountylivestock.com SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Exchange showed a total of 124 head of cattle sold on March 30, 2016 with 29 buyers and 32 sellers. Steers lbs-----------------------------------175-247 lbs-----------------------------------160-227 lbs-----------------------------------148-197 lbs-----------------------------------135-185 lbs-----------------------------------128-160 lbs-----------------------------------115-130 Heifers 200-300 lbs-----------------------------------165-209 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------150-193 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------135-181 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------120-167 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------115-145 700-800 lbs------------------------------------95-120 Slaughter Slaughter Cows----------------------------------55-90 Slaughter Bulls---------------------------------85-100 Stocker Cows & Pairs Stocker Cows--------------------------------875-1700 Pairs-----------------------------------------1150-2000 Goats By the Head-------------------------------------45-200 200-300 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800
This report is a GUIDE only. It is provided to show market trends and is not inflated to deceive Producers or the general public.
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Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on March 29, 2016. Head count 767 No. 1 Steers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------210-275 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------190-245 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------175-215 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------165-195 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------145-180 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------140-165 No. 1 Heifers Under 300 lbs--------------------------------190-265 300-400 lbs-----------------------------------175-235 400-500 lbs-----------------------------------165-195 500-600 lbs-----------------------------------150-175 600-700 lbs-----------------------------------140-165 700-800 lbs-----------------------------------130-155 Slaughter Cows High Yielding--------------------------------75 to 86 Low Yielding---------------------------------65 to 71 Fats-------------------------------------------70 to --Thin & Shelly--------------------------------55 to 65 Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) Yield Grade 1&2 --------------------------90 to 105 Cow & Calf Pairs Young Choice--------------------------1800 to 2300 Young Fair------------------------------1400 to 1800 Aged Pairs------------------------------1000 to 1400 Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows 850 to 1675 Sale Every Tuesday
by Jan Fielden
Watching the little calves run and play is so enjoyable. I call them all “cousins”. Every day is a new adventure for these little ones. They are found in groups of 2, 3, 4, and sometimes a little more but every once in a while the whole group of them will be together, just hanging out. It is quite a picture when they all lie down under a tree or just out in the open pasture. Some sleep, some look around, some appear to be keeping guard. Let their mommas call for them and they jump up…most of the time. The Middle Herd has a great group of “cousins”. The Back Herd has a group that appears to be boisterous “cousins” and the Yearling Herd has a very small amount of “cousins” which is a natural thing for them. In the Yearling Herd, a new calf that was about one or two weeks old was not with its’ momma. We hunted and hunted for it. We moved on to another pasture and called the herd into that pasture. The mother, after coming into that pasture, started calling for her calf. We followed her and she led us to her calf. But that reunion didn’t last long as it was lost again the next day. The other calves were always together but the new one would never be with them. Finally the momma got the calf back in the pasture with her again. The next day we drove through the pasture to see about that calf and lo and behold! The newbie was lying down with its “cousins”. They were surrounding it in a circle. I told The Colonel the calves decided the new one was AOK… it just took a while. It was one of the sweetest things seen on The Red Oak Ranch.
Friends of Fort Boggy State Park Meet Monday, April 25 The Friends of Fort Boggy State Park will meet Monday, April 25th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Centerville Elementary School cafeteria (346 E Church St, Centerville, TX), for their
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Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed at total of 330 head of cattle on Thursday, March 31, 2016, with 70 sellers and 42 buyers.
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By Sheriff Don Anderson Deputy assisted stranded motorist on FM 488 that had run out of gas. Deputies and TX DOT were out on FM 489 with several trees that had fallen onto the roadway. Deputy met with a landowner on CR 1041 people that have cut the gate locks to ride 4-wheelers on the land and hog hunt. Deputy out with TX DOT on Hwy 75 S. with a tree that had fallen across the roadway. Deputy, Dew VFD and Fairfield Medic 6 responded to a report of a vehicle that had lost control and skidded into the concrete divider on IH-45 near the 192 mile marker. Wortham P.D. was sent to speak with a resident on W. Brazos about subjects that have stolen items from the yard. Teague Medic 3 transported a 76 year old female stroke victim to the E.R. Deputy was sent to a welfare check on CR 449. Teague Medic 3 transported a 16 year old male to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy picked one up at the Dallas County Jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued by the District Court for theft of property, ($1500-$20K), motion to revoke probation. Trooper and Fairfield Medic 7 responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with the guard rail after losing control on IH-45 near the 205 mile marker. Fairfield Medic 8 transported a 62 year old female that had fallen off her bed and was hyperventilating. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on CR 601. Both parties were separated for the night. Deputy checked on an abandoned John Deere tractor on the West Service road of IH-45 near CR 691. Fairfield VFD, Teague VFD and Dew VFD responded to a house fire at a residence on Hwy 75 N. Deputy was dispatched to a domestic dispute on FM 1449. The caller advised that the other subject would not let them move out. Deputy and Precinct #4 Constable Brookes were dispatched to an alarm call on Beachwood Drive. The area was found to be secure. Deputy was dispatched to C.R. 925 on a caller’s report that he wants a female to leave because he does not want her now. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by the County Court for a 2nd DWI, (probation revocation). Donie VFD and Teague VFD responded to a grass fire on the side of the road on FM 80 S. near Donie. Trooper booked one in on outstanding warrants that had been issued out of Collin County for theft of property.
POLITICAL CALENDAR PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION May 24th Freestone County Commissioner Pct. 1 Andy Bonner (R) Luke Ward, Sr. (R) Freestone County Commissioner Pct. 3 Bodie Emmons (R) Michael Daniels (R) Freestone County Constable Pct. 3 Diana Willis (R) Pamela Brackens (R) Freestone County Constable Pct. 4 Roger S. Brooke (R) Wade Harrison (R)
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WorthamDon VFD Anderson assisted Mexia EMS on W. San Saba with a 91 year old female that was in a lot of pain afterDon a fall.Anderson Deputy met with a complainant about a cattle cuber that had been stolen from a pasture on FM 80 N. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on FM 1365. The subject at the scene had put in the wrong code. Deputy took a stolen trailer report on FM 489 E. Deputy following up leads of a residence where the trailer could possibly be located. Deputy picked one up from the Cooke County Jail on outstanding warrants that had been issued by the County Court for Possession of a controlled substance and possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces). Teague P.D. booked one into jail for possession of Marijuana, (less than two ounces). Deputy assisted a stranded motorist on FM 1848. Teague P.D. booked one into jail for theft of property, ($750$2500). Deputy was sent to FM 27 to speak with a complainant about a car that had been “keyed”. Wortham P.D. responded to an alarm call on Spur 114. The area was found to be secure. Deputy took a harassment report on CR 1250. The reporting party advised that an “ex” would not stop calling or texting her. Kirvin VFD was dispatched to an oven fire at a residence on CR 1070. The home owner report that the fire was out but still wanted the fire department to check everything. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an offender form the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy was dispatched to a civil stand-by on CR 1220. Wortham P.D. was sent to Avenue D on a report of kids riding 4-wheelers in the caller’s back yard. Trooper responded to a report of a Walmart truck that was hit by a tire that came off a trailer that was being pulled by a pickup on Hwy 84 E. near Reds Lake. Deputy was dispatched to a residence on FM 27 on a caller’s report of two, white, bull calves that were in the caller’s yard. Deputy was sent to FM 80 N. on a trespassing complaint. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 968. Deputy made contact with the home owners at the residence. Precinct #3 Commissioner Emmons was notified of a tree that across the roadway on CR 351.
Trooper, Fairfield VFD and Fairfield Medic 8 responded to a two-car crash near the 201 mile marker of IH-45. The caller reported that they had “clipped” a car that was already turned upside down on the shoulder. Deputy booked one into jail on an outstanding warrant that had been issued by Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 Judge Archibald for theft, ($30k-$150k). Teague VFD and Fairfield VFD responded to a trailer house fire in the Kilgore Trailer Park on E. Main. Deputy and Trooper responded to a crash on CR 235. The occupants of the vehicle report that they had slid off the roadway. Trooper assisted a stranded motorist that had run out of gas near the 198 mile marker of IH45. Fairfield Medic 8 transported an 80 year male to the E.R. that was suffering from a possible broken hip after a fall. Deputy took a trespassing report on CR 1125. The caller report that someone had turned over some things in the house and that two burners on the stove had been turned on. Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck a tree on FM 416. Butler VFD was dispatched to a lift assist at a residence on FM 489 E. Trooper and Donie VFD responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 164 near CR 802. Deputy assisted Fairfield P.D. with a domestic dispute on w. Reunion. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on CR 253. The area was found to be secure. Teague Medic 3 transported a two year old male to the E.R. in Mexia that was running a high fever. Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check at a residence on FM 1848. Butler VFD and Fairfield VFD responded to a pasture fire on CR 250. Deputy assisted a stranded motorist with a flat tire near the 189 mile marker of IH-45. Deputy transported one from the E.R. to Longview for a mental evaluation. Trooper booked one into jail for public intoxication. Deputy met with a resident on FM 489 E. on the complainant’s report that “someone shot a hole in her window”. Fairfield Medic 7 transported a male offender from the Boyd Unit to the E.R. that was having chest pains. Deputy took a burglary report on CR 1125. Deputy was dispatched to an alarm call on Shiloh Road. The area was found to be secure. Deputy and Trooper responded to a missing person report on CR 215. The subject was found to be in Canton. The missing person purchased a phone at the Walmart and notified relatives of her location. Jail Population - 61
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Fairfield Police Report By: Chief of Police Kenny Bulger Monday, March 28 8:28 AM-Officer Weinmann assist Fairfield EMS on medical emergency. 9:29 AM-Officer Frasier and Weinmann on attempted shop lifter. 11:58 AM-Officer Weinmann and Frasier on minor wreck. 12:24 PM-Officer Frasier on unwanted subject at business. 3:37 PM-Officer Weinmann on verbal disturbance. 4:12 PM-Officer Weinmann on reported panhandler, was unable to locate. 5:02 PM-Officer Weinmann on reported minor wreck. 7:49 PM-Officer Hartley to speak to suspicious subject. 10:14 PM-Officer Palacios assist subject getting up that fell in floor. Tuesday, March 29 7:01 AM-Officer Frasier on report of reckless driver. 4:05 PM-Officer Weinmann to meet a complainant. 11:30 PM-Officer Palacios on suspicious vehicle. Wednesday, March 30 8:00 AM-Officer Gallegos assist motorist with flat tire. 9:36 AM-Officer Gallegos to meet a complainant. 2:55 PM-Officer Gallegos and Sgt. Utsey on suspicious vehicle. 3:05 PM-Officer Gallegos on report of reckless driver. 3:45 PM-Officer Gallegos to meet a complainant.
8:05 PM-Officer Orms to meet a complainant. 9:58 PM-Officer Markham and Alexander to meet a complainant. Thursday, March 31 6:50 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of shop lifter. 7:32 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of suspicious person knocking on door. 8:03 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of squabble between two neighbors on dog in yard. 9:46 AM-Officer Gallegos on report of loose cows. 11:26 AM-Officer Gallegos assist on funeral escort. 1135 AM-Sgt. Utsey on report of young female going door to door asking for money. Friday, April 1 12:16 AM-Officer Alexander and Markham on verbal disturbance. 8:27 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of stranded motorist. 3:35 PM-Officer Weinmann on minor wreck. 5:29 PM-Officer Weinmann on alarm going off. 8:28 PM-Officer Palacios on civil stand by. 10:56 PM-Officer Hartley and Palacios assist Deputy with unruly subject at ER. Saturday, April 2 12:37 AM-Officer Hartley to meet a complainant over phone
harassment. 8:54 AM-Officer Weinmann on cows out. 9:19 AM-Officer Weinmann on reported disturbance, was all verbal. 10:10 AM-Officer Weinmann on report of unruly subject, EMS transported. 10:57 AM-Officer Frasier to meet a complainant. 12:08 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of door to door salesman. 12:30 PM-Officer Weinmann on report of reckless driver. 12:55 PM-Officer Frasier on major wreck. 4:41 PM-Officer Frasier on minor wreck. 6:50 PM-Officer Palacios assist stranded motorist. Sunday, April 3 12:52 PM-Officer Weinmann on cows out. 3:00 PM-Officer Weinmann and Frasier assist on funeral escort. 4:07 PM-Officer Weinmann to PD to talk to a complainant about neighbors dog running at large. 6:33 PM-Officer Palacios on cows out, owner located.
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Courthouse News Marriages --Guest / Rubio-Gacitua --Lewis / Krause --Layne / Bratcher --Weaver / Perkins --Hobbs / Green --Alamilla-Aellano / Ramos --Smith / McCleskey --Miller / Claros
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Civil Cases --There are 9 In the Interest of a Child cases for the Month of March 2016 --Linda C Moody & as Ind Executor of the Estate of Dwight Scott Moody vs. Ronald Moody --Lonnie Raymond Edwards, et al vs. Sarita Vio Edwards, et al --American Express Centurion Bank vs. Charles D. Lyles --Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC vs. Dennis Brown --Jay Stevens vs. Marcus Thompson dba Texas Barn Crafters --Ronald Leroy Drake vs. Meredith Landers Drake --John Voorhies vs. XTO Energy, Inc.
--The State of Texas vs. Phi Chau Le & $2,228 US Currency Seizure --Jeremy Don Self vs. Ashton Leigh Self --Wesly Ronald Murphy vs. Sylvia B Murphy --County of Freestone, Texas vs. Frank Pringle --County of Freestone, Texas vs. Will J Pringle --Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Brandy Cannon --Synchrony Bank vs. JoAnna Read --Portfolio Recovery Association vs. Jeffery Pate --Portfolio Recovery Association vs. Ignacio Graham --Portfolio Recovery Association vs. Monte Atchley --Robert Harris vs. Clayton Elmore, Individually and dba Texas Towing --In the Interest of a Child --Linda Kay Kveton vs. Alton Wayne Kveton --Kristine Klara Bartlett vs. Mary Morgan Ramsey, et al --Oscar Ramirez vs. Veronica Ramirez --Sandy Lee Torres vs. Everardo Torres
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Continued from 1-A Administration Building. A hearty, “Thank You” goes to all teachers, faculty, staff, and students who made the art show possible. A very special thank you goes to guest judge Jon Boles. Mr. Boles is a respected curator, artist, and teacher. He is an Art Professor at Navarro College in Corsicana and has curated exhibitions and shown his art from Corsicana, TX, to New York City, NY. Submitted by Wortham Guidance Counselor, Krystal Duke. Jazzing up the crowd with some good music during Wortham’s Art Show is Linda Ferris and Garrett Covey (pictured at left).
Annual Pilgrimage Offers New Event for Young Ladies
Trinity Star Pageant Set for May Make plans to attend the 46th annual Queen of the Trinity Star Pilgrimage, presented by the Fairfield History Club on May 1, 2016. This year’s event will feature the new Trinity Star Pageant for girls, ages 3-10 years old. Pageant contestants will casually compete for the title of Little Miss Trinity Star (ages 3-6) and Trinity Star Princess (ages 7-10). To qualify, participants must be residents of Freestone County, between
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submit them by Friday, April 22nd. You may deliver them via email to news@ freestonecountytimes.com or deliver them personally at 401 E. Commerce in Fairfield, Texas. Make plans to attend and get to know your local school and city candidates.
the ages of 3-10 as of April 8, 2016, and sell a minimum of five adult Pilgrimage tickets (priced at $15 each). There will be a special prize for the contestant who sells the most tickets! Applications must be turned in by April, 8th. Ticket sales may be turned in to Accessories, Etc., Teague Chronicle, Texas Outfitters, Armadillo Emporium, or the Fairfield ISD Administration Office by April 22, 2016. Little Miss contestants should be dressed and in place by 1 p.m. Princess
contestants are required to be dressed and in place by 2 p.m. Attire is Cute & Fun! Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the Princess division. For more information, contact Nicole Hughes at 903-879-4545 or Want c.nicolehughes@yahoo.com. The will also feature other toPilgrimage Know... festivities for children, including cake walk, hop scotch, bingo, and face painting.
Seeking Vendors A Square Affair set for May 21 A Square Affair is coming back to downtown Fairfield. The buying/shopping event will be held Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square. The event is FREE to all vendors! Vendors must be set up on the square by 8:00 a.m. (those arriving later will have to set up outside the barricades). No parking inside barricade before or during event. Limited electrical outlets are available. Vendors are
responsible for extension cords (if required). Tents (not required) must be weighted down. Vendors may set up overnight, but they are responsible for loss or damages. A variety of merchandise is welcome. One vendor per MLM business is preferred, so sign up early. Please call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce for more information at 903389-5792, or send an email to chamber@fairfieldtx.com
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Heavy March Rain Pushes Rainfall Total for Year Above Normal Heavy March rain more than made up for January and February rainfall deficits pushing the total for the year to 10.94 inches or 1.52 inches above normal. Total March rainfall was 8.58 inches with all but 0.44 inch falling on five consecutive days (March 8 – March 12). The remaining 0.44 inch fell on March 24 bringing the total days with measurable rainfall to six days. The predicted strong El Nino which was to have brought us a lot of rain in January and February did not come about. Conditions along the equatorial region did favor a strong El Nino but El Nina’s are difficult to predict and no two are the same. Temperature-wise, March came in like a lamb and went out like a frisky lamb with only a couple of freezes and three or four frosty mornings. 2016 RAIN FALL BY MONTH Month Rainfall (inches) Jan 0.82 Feb 1.54 Mar 8.58 Totals 10.94
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Looking ahead to April. Long-term normal rainfall for April is 3.38 inches but the average over the past ten years is a little more at 3.61 inches. The above rainfall data was recorded by Barney Leach, former ld volunteer co-op weather observer for the National Weather Service.
Celebrate Earth Day with Recycling Event
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in the One Stop Recycle Drop being held April 22 & 23 in Fairfield, Texas. Each month, recyclables such as paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, and glass are collected at the Bus Loop at Fairfield High . School on Post Oak Road. April, collections will be opened up to electronics, textiles, ner Inup, $100. batteries, light bulbs, medication and even eye glasses. A Food Drive will also be held, and donations of clothing accepted for those in need. The One Stop Recycle Drop will be held Friday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and on Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 se team, adult to 10:30 a.m.choir, The event is sponsored as a partnership between the Fairfield ISD Recycle Team, Fairfield History Club, FHS and FJH Interact Club, FHS Family & Community Services Class, Detective Bill Madding, Waste, Fairfield Rotary Club, River of Life mons Bank,Progressive and Community Food Pantry and the City of Fairfield. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, contact Nicole Crawford at FHS at 903-389-4177, or send an email to Nicole.Crawford@fairfield. k12.tx.us Sign up for recycle reminders by texting @ffrecycle to 469425-2522.
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Finding Family Gardening Secrets in a Keyhole by Karen Leidy, Editor and Gardening Enthusiast of time, breaking the ground with a hoe and shovel – and for so little reward. Then, five or six years ago, I read an article (in Texas Co-Op Power magazine) about keyhole gardening and got inspired. This is like the ultimate in raised bed gardening. The design is round with a small notch cut out like a slice of pie (part of the keyhole) with a smaller round compost core. The break in the circle allows you to reach the compost center to dump your kitchen scraps, grass clippings, and more. It is also the place for watering (about a gallon a day). A stiff wire cage is a good choice for the compost inner circle. It will need to withstand the weight of the soil, but also allow for your plant roots to seek out its nutrients. First step is lining the bottom The recommended height for the with lots, and lots of cardboard. garden wall is about 3 feet tall, with a total diameter of 6 feet. For gardeners, this is heaven. No items, you will need an abundance). bending or crouching down, everything Next come large limbs, grass clippings, within easy reach. newspaper, small limbs with leaves, and A keyhole garden can be built out of on and on. anything -- Rock, metal siding, pallets -Saturate each layer with water. whatever you have on hand. It’s also a good idea to fill the compost Originally, my big plan was to gather as the layers build up. rocks from around our place to build the I will admit to cheating a bit. I did buy wall with concrete (similar to the rock several bags of manure, a large bag of houses, native to this area). peat moss, and even some topsoil. That became quite a chore, and after If you build one yourself, be sure to a few months, I gave up and went use LOTS of material for each layer. Be to Home Depot. (And, those rocks aware that the soil will settle, especially I gathered became part of another, from year to year. smaller, project.) You can count Now, (if I am doing yourself done my math correctly) when you have 28 cubic feet of dirt a tall mound in can cost a pretty the center that penny, but the slopes down to keyhole garden plan the top of your has a better idea. garden wall. Happy plants co-existing in a 6-foot Your soil is built using Plants LOVE this round Keyhole Garden. layers of recycled garden which items, alternating is the reason green and brown why, finally, I LAWNMOWER materials. can carry on my PARTS - SERVICE First, the hole is grandparents’ lined in cardboard legacy. SMALL ENGINE SALES (start saving these Now, instead CORSICANA of a small basket 800-283-0298 for the season, I regularly fill several baskets a week, enough to share with family Filling the compost core as layers and friends. are added to the garden soil. When it comes to our family’s gardening legacy, my grandparents set the bar rather high. A carpenter by trade, Bert Willard would use a plumb line to set out his tomato plants. He would only sell those fruits that were perfectly round, without any blemishes. His life-long partner, Evelyn, would fill the 5-acre yard with beautiful, insectrepelling flowers. Their annual garden was a beautiful thing. It even earned them the title of Texas Gardener of the Year, making my family very proud. I found out, early on, that my ability to keep an ivy house plant alive, let alone grow flowers, was not something that was going to come easy. When I tried my hand (or thumb) at vegetables, I was a little more successful -- filling a small basket full that first summer, a larger basket the next. It was really hard work, and took a lot
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Donations for County Cancer Victims Business Owners Contribute to Freestone Cancer Support Group
J&S MEAT PROCESSING OWNER Tim Sherber presents a check for $250 to Jeanette Cornett of Freestone Cancer Support Group. Also pictured are J&S Plant Manager Troy Henderickson (far left) and support group members Janet Bulger and Diana Lewis (far right). (Photo by Nicole PRESENTING A CHECK FOR $750 to Janet Bulger of Freestone Cancer Support Group is Mark Schaefer) Crabtree of Equipment Placement Services, Inc (EPS). Also representing the support group are Jeanette Cornett (far left) and Diana Lewis. Ronnie Benett (far right) and Caleb Dubois work with Crabtree at EPS. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
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FREESTONE CRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE, RAM – LONE STAR CHEVROLET donate $500 to Freestone Cancer Support Group. Kneeling are Jay Welch - Sales and Jim Watterson – Automotive Match Maker. Ladies (left to right) are support group members Jeanette Cornett, Janet Bulger, and Diana Lewis; Emily George – Receptionist, Heather Schick – Marketing, and Michelle Watterson – Sales Manager. Gentlemen in back are (left to right) Shane Ashford – Parts Department, Warren P. Self – Sales, and Jason Banks – Sales Manager. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
Freestone Cancer Support Group announces their semiannual event: the Spring Style Show & Dinner on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016. The latest styles will be modeled by Texas Outfitters Emporium, Kennedy’s Korner, Darlings ‘n Divas Couture, Cindy’s Creations, Brenda’s Closet and Uniquely Yours. Also gracing the stage will be local young ladies modeling their attire for the Daddy / Daughter Dance, 8th Grad Dance and Prom Night. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30
p.m. The Style Show will be held at Calvary Baptist Family Life Center in Fairfield, Texas. Enjoy a night a shopping, silent auction and door prizes. This event is sponsored by Equipment Placement
Services, Inc. Tickets are $15, and are available at Texas Outfitters Emporium and Kennedy’s Korner. Proceeds benefit the Freestone Cancer Support Group.
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Scholarship Applications Available Now at FHS Applications for the Fairfield Lions Club Scholarships are now available. Graduating students of Fairfield High School should secure an application from their counselor’s office.
FAIRFIELD LIONS LOVE TO SERVE and, of course, have a little fun while doing it! Pausing for a quick joke during the Texas Lions Camp workday in Kerrville, Texas are (l-r) Gilbert Gatlin and President Olaf von Sehrwald. The Fairfield Lions Club travelled to the Texas Hill Country last weekend to volunteer their time and talents to get the camp ready for its very special campers. (Photo by Megan Hempel)
Fairfield Lions Club Travels to Kerrville The Fairfield Lions Club travelled to the Texas Hill Country on Friday, April 1-2, 2016 to take part in the Texas Lions Camp annual workday in Kerrville. Attending the workday were Lions Ann and Gilbert Gatlin, Charles Ethridge, Olaf von Sehrwald, and Megan and Riley Hempel. Each year more than one thousand volunteers from all over Texas travel to the Lions Camp to attend one of three workdays to prepare the camp for its very special campers. Over five hundred and fifty volunteers filled the campgrounds on Saturday, April 2nd to tackle jobs
like painting, carpentry, landscaping, firewood cutting and stacking, cleaning, organizing, window washing, and general maintenance to ready the camp for its 2016 season. Texas Lions Camp is a non-profit camping facility for children with physical disabilities, Type 1 diabetes, and cancer. Located on over five hundred acres, the camp is designed to introduce the “Can Do” philosophy to children dealing with special medical conditions. More than 1,500 children with special needs from all over the state of Texas attend one of the nine week sessions,
designed for fun, exploration and challenge, each summer. This life changing experience is provided to these campers and their families free of charge thanks to the generosity of Lions and donors. To find out more about the Texas Lions Camp, or to contribute to this extraordinary program, visit www.lionscamp.com, or contact a member of the Fairfield Lions Club. Follow the Fairfield Lions Club on Facebook to learn more about the efforts of Lions Club International. Megan Hempel reporting
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with Race Car Drivers April 24th Racing fans will want to mark their calendars for April 24, 2016 for a Meet & Greet event with Race Car Drivers and their Dirt Track Racing Machines. Sponsored by RaceOnTexas. com and the Heart O’ Texas Speedway, the event will take over the Freestone County Courthouse Square from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. HOT Speedway will be giving away Schedules and Passes. Race on Texas will be showing videos of different races. Everyone is invited to meet
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THE DRAINAGE CANAL ON SOUTH LOOP of Thousand Oaks was concreted on Monday, April 4, 2016 as the City of Fairfield crew rework the creek bed, to enhance drainage in that area. It is a possible that a third part will need to be completed to finish up Thousand Oaks, which would include installing riff-raft between Tallyho and S. Loop to help eliminate erosion. The need for this will not be known until the next good rain, to determine how the flow of water with the new drainage works. (Photo submitted)
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--Obituaries Tommie L. Rhodes The Angelic Hosts came for Mrs. Tommie L. Rhodes on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence in Mexia among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing was at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the Family present from 6:00 -7:00 PM. Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton Street, Mexia with Rev. Clifton Davis officiating She was interred in the Shady Grove Cemetery in the Doyle Community of Groesbeck. Mrs. Rhodes was born July 27, 1928 to the parentage of Reese and Minnie Smith in Limestone County and was one of the oldest living graduates of the Woodland High School of Mexia. She received her Christian Education in the Baptist Church in the Woodland Community. She and Thedford Rhodes, Sr. were married and to this union Three Sons and one
Olga Tina Green
The Angelic Hosts came for Olga Tina Green on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Hillcrest Medical Center, Waco among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing was held Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home with the family present. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton Street, Mexia, Texas with Rev. Larry Williams and Rev. Clifton Davis officiating. Interment was at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hwy 84, Mexia, Texas. Tina was the 5th child born to Bobby and Marie Green in Houston, Texas. She attended Madison High School in Houston and was baptized in the Union Missionary Baptist Church,
daughter were born: Robert E. Rhodes, Thedford A. Rhodes, Jr., Raymond E. Rhodes, and Debra D. Rhodes. She and her husband moved to Mexia where Mrs. Rhodes became a member of The Union Missionary Baptist Church of Mexia. It was there that Mrs. Rhodes sang in the Senior Choir, was a member of the Missionary Society, and Adult Sunday School Class. Her civic activities included Charter Membership in the League Of Involved Women of Mexia. The span of Mrs. Rhodes’ career led to her retirement as a Supervisor at The Mexia State School. Mrs. Rhodes was known for her kind disposition, her friendliness, and being a good conversationalist. Preceding her in death are: Her husband: Thedford Rhodes, Sr.; Her son: Robert E. Rhodes; A daughter-inlaw: Dorothy Rhodes; Three sisters: Celeste Bullock, Minnie Ola Johnson, Alice Pennie and Ida Mae Rutherford; Two brothers: Billy Dancer and Warren Smith. Those left to cherish her memory are: Three children: Thedford Rhodes, Jr., Dallas, TX; Raymond E. Rhodes and wife, Carmen, Allen, TX; and Debra Estrada, Lancaster, TX; 11 Grandchildren; 29 Greatgrandchildren; a number of Great-Great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Professional Services were provided by: Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas. Visit their website: mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.
Mexia, by Rev. Clifton Davis. She was a lovingly known to all by “Mama Tina” or “Aunt Tina”, and for her expertise in cooking Dirty Rice and barbecue. Tina will be missed especially for her touching, loving ways. She was preceded in by her grandparents: Dimple and Bruce Williams, Ed Green and Annie Mae Green, her brotherin-law and best friend: Bud Carter. Those left to cherish her memory most are: Her Parents: Bobbie and Marie Green, Mexia; Her children: Eyosha Green and husband, Corey, Mexia; Shandon Green, Houston, TX; Shatina Green , Mexia, TX; Dimple Green, Mexia, TX; Her brothers: Bobby Green , Jr. and wife, Martha, Mexia, TX; Stanley Green and wife, Stacey, Mexia, TX; Sisters: Debra Winn and husband, Larry, Mexia, TX; Sheronda Carter, Mexia, TX; Demetria Johnson and husband, Wayne, Mexia, TX; Aunts: Dorothy Dimple Cobb and husband, Willie, Dallas; Mattie Taylor and husband, Adell, Dallas, TX; Verna Baty, Dallas, TX; Jessie Hyder and husband, Don, Dallas, TX; Uncle: Bruce Williams, and wife, Debra, Mexia, TX; 15 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and special friends. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home 406 Monroe Street Teague, Texas is serving the Green Family. Visit their website: mooresangelicfuneralhome. com to sign the guest book and light a candle.
Cynthia Gabriel Freeman Cynthia Gabriel Freeman 47, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas after a brief illness. The viewing will be held Friday, April 1, 2016 at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas beginning at 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 – 7:00 with family present. The funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Westside Church of Christ, 102 S. Herman Street in Mexia, Texas with Bishop Jeremy Henry officiating. Interment will be at the Hopewell Cemetery in Fairfield, Texas. Mrs. Freeman was the 8th child born to the parentage of William and Luebertha Gabriel on May 4, 1968 in Fairfield, Texas. She married Tyrone Freeman and was employed at the Fairview Manor in Nursing Service. Cynthia enjoyed taking care of people, from infants to the elderly. But, most of all, she had a great love for her family and friends. Those she leaves to cherish her memory: Her husband, Tyronne Freeman; Her sons, Phil Weaver II and wife, Kaley and Johnny Burns II; Her daughters, Tiadra Weaver and Zhonecia Burns, Her sisters, Cathy Gabriel, Mashelle Manning and husband Adolphus and Tessie Gabriel; Her brothers Luther Gabriel, William Gabriel, Jr. and Ray Gabriel and wife Sharon; Her grandsons, Ashston Coleman and Alijah Weaver, Her Mother-in-law, Zolita Kirven; her Aunts, Louise Lewis and Eleanor Evans, Her Uncle: Elawrence Gabriel and wife, Wanda and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Professional Services are provided by: Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas. Visit our website: mooresanglicfuneralhome. com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.
Linda Sue Myers Flandry
Linda Sue Myers Flandry, 65, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at Round Prairie Baptist Church with Bro. Ed Ridge officiating. Interment followed at Lake Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brad Franklin, John Kent, David Jones, Jason Myers, Andrew Myers, Austin Harris and Cade Warren. Honorary bearers were Jordan Myers, Mike Key, Colby Ritchie, Chris Jones and Bailey Jones.
Larry Flynn Larry Flynn, 67, of Wortham, TX passed away at his home Friday, April 01, 2016. He was born January 6, 1949 in Corsicana, TX to William Robert and Edna (Bolen) Flynn. Larry is preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his daughters, Lori Leger and husband Steven of Kirvin, TX, Lisa Shirley Pownall and her husband Danny of Corsicana, TX, Angel Flynn of Corsicana, TX; step children, Jeff Kuykendall and wife Sarah
Mrs. Flandry was born August 19, 1950 in Fairfield to parents, Travis and Bess Gordon Myers. She married Dannie J. Flandry on July 2, 1971 in Fairfield. Mrs. Flandry loved to hunt and fish but mostly spoil her grandchildren. She attended Round Prairie Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Flandry was preceded in death by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Dannie J. Flandry; one son, Dannie H. Flandry and wife Kirby of Fairfield; Dedra Bankhead and husband Trey of Athens; grandchildren, Taylor and Travis Flandry of Fairfield; Ellie Bankhead and Abbie Bankhead of Athens; two brothers, Charles Myers and wife Susan of Fairfield; James Myers and wife Linda of Fairfield; one sister, Patsy Sleziak and husband Ed of Fairfield; one sister-in-law, Suzanne Key of Teague; one brother-in-law, Russell Flandry of Austin; numerous nieces and nephews. To view an online obituary, send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our website at www. cappschapel.com
of Corsicana, TX, Charlotte Kuykendall and fiancé Chris Gowan of Corsicana, TX; God son, Jordan Burleson and wife Heather of Corsicana, TX; a sister, Donna Ybarra of Lorena, TX; a brother, Don Bolen and wife Polly; grandchildren, Robby Leger, Sunny Leger, Alcia Andrews and husband Brandon, Charles Shirley, Daniel Pownall, Jr., Valeria Pownall; great grandchildren, Aubrei Leger, Gage, Grayson and Gavin Andrews, Kaitlyn and Abagail Shirley, Daniel Pownall III, MacKenzie and Jaydin Perry. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. at the Corsicana American Legion Post, 632 N. Beaton St. with Rev Don Vail officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Steven Leger, Robby Leger, Jordon Burleson, Paul Flanagan, Terry Farmer, Jason Brown, Jackee Grace, Gene Grace, Jeff Kuykendall, Richard Emmons and Randy Turner. An online guest book is available at www. corleyfuneralhome.com, by selecting Larry Flynn obituary.
Johnny B. Massey Johnny B Massey, 82 of Wortham passed away March 31, 2016 in Waco, Texas. He was born June 20, 1933 in Winkler, Texas to John Thomas Massey and Letha Brinson Massey. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Streetman and loved ranching. He is preceded in death by his father, John Massey and mother Letha Davis; brother, H.L. Massey and two sisters, Mable Massey Anderson and Mary Massey Robinson. He is survived his wife, Janis Massey of Wortham; five children, Cynthia Smith and husband Lary of Lindsey, Oklahoma, Carla Crawley and husband Andy of Teague, Darla Bottoms and husband J.W. of Fairfield, Tommy Massey of Wortham and James Williams
of Dallas; one siblings, Harold Massey of Fairfield, Freddie Finley of Corsicana and R.E. Massey of Corpus Christi; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield. Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield. Burial will follow at St. Elmo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grady Foree, Mark Duke, Todd Craig, Darrell Ridge, Keith Jones and Randy Turner. An online guest book is available at www. griffin-roughton.com Arrangements by GriffinRoughton Funeral Home, Fairfield
Clarence H. Scruggs Clarence H. Scruggs, 92, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 in Fairfield. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Capps Memorial Chapel; and funeral services were Thursday, March 31 at Fairfield Christian Center, followed by interment at Antioch Cemetery. Scruggs was born April 7, 1923, in the Turlington area of Freestone County, Texas to parents John and Sarah Burton Scruggs. He married Frieda Goebel on May 28, 1954; and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2010. Scruggs was retired from the State Highway Department and a member of Fairfield Christian Center. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Lizzie Crouch, Mary Lee Landers, Jewel Crouch and Ellen Gunter. Left to cherish his memory is his two sons, John and Jerry Scruggs of Fairfield; one grandson Neal Scruggs and wife Tonya of Fairfield; three brothers, Lynn Carter Scruggs of Durango, CO; Billy Newman Scruggs of Fairfield; Luther Clinton Scruggs of Teague, TX; three sisters, Willie Faye Ward of Fairfield; Grace E. Pannell of Garland; Sarah Ann Poteet of Gainesville, TX.
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Wortham Garden Club Announces Annual Event Wortham Garden Club’s annual Tastee Bee will be at a new time this year. “Instead of doing a lunch on the first Tuesday in March, we are doing a dinner on the first Friday in April,” says Sandra Willard. This event is scheduled for April 8th starting at 5 p.m. at the Living Center at the Methodist Church in Wortham. They will serve guests until they run out of food. Enjoy meats, vegetables, salad and a dessert for $7.00. A drink is also included. Come taste the specialties these ladies are serving. There will plenty of room for everyone to visit with neighbors while helping the
Wortham Garden Club earn money to continue putting flowers in the park and lighted trees at the Wortham sign. All proceeds goes toward work in the city of Wortham. Take outs are available. If you do not have time to eat, come get the family takeoutsyou’re your dinner. Then, you do not have to cook Friday night, and you help the Club at the same time. “Hope to see everyone on April 8th at 5 p.m.,” says Sandra. Call Sandra Willard 254-7653468, the Methodist Church, Sammie Davis 254-765-3002, or Susan Gibbs 254-765-3544 in advance, to have trays ready when you arrive.
Class of ‘56 Requesting Photographs
Remember the 1950s? Fairfield High School’s Class of ’56 does! With their 60th Class Reunion fast approaching, the alumni are in search of photographs of Fairfield in the 1950s. The group plants to display these photos during their milestone reunion in May. If you have any photographs that you would like to share please contact Margaret Tolar at 903-389-2597, or mail them to 144 Private Road 518, Fairfield, Texas 75840.
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There’s Too Much Secrecy in Government by Lee H. Hamilton We have a secrecy problem. This may seem odd to say during an era in which the most intimate details of individuals’ lives are on display. Yet government is moving behind closed doors, and this is definitely the wrong direction. In fact, I’m dismayed by how often public officials fight not to do the public’s business in public. And I’m not just talking about the federal government. City and town councils regularly go into executive session to discuss “personnel issues” that might or might not truly need to be carried on outside public view. And let’s not even talk about what can go on behind closed doors when it comes to contracting. At the state level, lawmakers exempt themselves from public records laws, underfund public watchdogs, and exempt lobbying expenditures from sunshine laws. “While every state in the nation has open records and meetings laws, they’re typically shot through with holes and exemptions,” the Center for Public Integrity reported last year. “In most states, at least one entire branch of government or agency claims exemptions from the laws.” In case you’re wondering whether this has an impact on real people’s lives, it’s worth remembering that thousands of emails released in the wake of Flint, Michigan’s water crisis revealed “what appears to be an active effort by state employees to avoid disclosure of public records under [freedom of information laws],” according to Governing magazine.
Meanwhile, there’s no shortage of efforts to keep the public from learning all sorts of details about how the federal government conducts business. Campaign contributors increasingly manage to avoid disclosure of their political activities. Government contractors are not subject to most of the transparency rules that affect federal agencies — even as more and more business is being done through contractors. The 72 federal inspectors general who are appointed to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the agencies they oversee face constant efforts to limit their access to records. Routine information is classified and kept secret; members of Congress joke that what they’ve just read in a top-secret document was taken from the front page of the New York Times. Yet they themselves increasingly rely on omnibus spending bills — which are put together behind closed doors by a handful of leaders and congressional staff with no public scrutiny. Most notably, of course, secrecy extends to national security issues. There are some government secrets that are necessary to protect, and a balance has to be struck between protecting national security and openness. But the presumption should be in favor of openness. Those who favor secrecy should make their case in public and not rely on the old adage, “Trust me.” Take the question of the U.S. drone program. The overall program may be necessary, and technical means, operational details,
intelligence methods are all rightfully classified. But that should not be an excuse for hiding information from the American people about what we’re doing with drones. Do we want our resources spent on targeted killing programs? Who determines who gets killed? What’s the evidence on which we base who gets killed? How many innocent people have been killed? The American people have a right to know what’s going on. But we’re being kept in the dark. Openness is not a panacea, but it makes good government more likely. Representative democracy depends on our ability to know what’s being done in our name. We cannot exercise the discriminating judgment required of citizens about politics, policies and politicians if we do not know what they’re doing. Nor is it possible to maintain the checks and balances required under our Constitution without openness and transparency. We have to shine a bright light on the actions of public officials so that it’s more likely they’ll act with integrity. Justice Louis Brandeis gave perhaps the most famous formulation of this requirement in his 1913 statement, “[S]unlight is said to be the best disinfectant.” But Judge Damon Keith of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals put an exclamation point on the idea in a 2002 ruling that the government could not carry out secret deportation hearings without proving the need for secrecy. “Democracies,” he wrote, “die behind closed doors.”
The Four Foreign Policies
by Charles Krauthammer
After dozens of contests featuring cliffhangers, buzzerbeaters and a ton of flagrant fouls, we’re down to the Final Four: Sanders, Clinton, Cruz and Trump. (If Kasich pulls a miracle, he’ll get his own column.) The world wants to know: What are their foreign policies? Herewith, four candidates and four schools: pacifist, internationalist, unilateralist and mercantilist. (1) Bernie Sanders, pacifist. His pacifism is part swordsinto-plowshares utopianism, part get-thee-gone isolationism. Emblematic was the Nov. 14 Democratic debate which was supposed to focus on the economy but occurred the day after the Paris massacre. Sanders objected to starting the debate with a question about Paris. He did not prevail, however, and answered the first question with some anti-terror pablum that immediately gave way to an impassioned attack on his usual “handful of billionaires.” Sanders boasts of voting against the Iraq War. But he also voted against the 1991 Gulf War. His reaction to all such dilemmas is the same anti-imperialist/pacifist reflex: Stay away, but if we must get involved, let others lead. That’s for means. As for ends, Sanders’ foreign policy objectives are invariably global and universal, beginning above all with climate change. The rest is foreign-policy-associal-work do-goodism, most especially undoing the work of U.S. imperialism. Don’t be surprised if President Sanders hands Guantanamo Bay over to the Castros, although Alaska looks relatively safe for now. Closest historical analog: George McGovern. (2) Hillary Clinton, internationalist. The “Clinton/Obama” foreign policy from Ukraine to Iran to the South China Sea has been a demonstrable failure. But in trying to figure out what President Clinton would do in the future, we need to note that she often gave contrary advice, generally more
assertive and aggressive than President Obama’s, that was overruled, most notably, keeping troops in Iraq beyond 2011 and early arming of the Syrian rebels. The Libya adventure was her grand attempt at humanitarian interventionism. She’s been chastened by the disaster that followed. Her worldview is traditional, post-Vietnam liberal internationalism -- America as the indispensable nation, but consciously restraining its exercise of power through multilateralism and nearobsessive legalism. Closest historical analog: the Bill Clinton foreign policy of the 1990s. (3) Ted Cruz, unilateralist. The most aggressive of the three contenders thus far. Wants post-Cold War U.S. leadership restored. Is prepared to take risks and act alone when necessary. Pledges to tear up the Iran deal, cement the U.S.-Israel alliance and carpet bomb the Islamic State. Overdoes it with “carpet” -it implies Dresden -- although it was likely just an attempt at rhetorical emphasis. He’s of the school that will not delay action while waiting on feckless allies or farcical entities like the U.N. Closest analog: Ronald Reagan. (4) Donald Trump, mercantilist. He promises to make America strong, for which, he explains, he must first make America rich. Treating countries like companies, he therefore promises to play turnaround artist for a foreign policy that is currently a hopeless moneylosing operation in which our allies take us for fools and suck us dry. You could put the Sanders, Clinton and Cruz foreign policies on a recognizable ideological spectrum, left to right. But not Trump’s. It inhabits a different space because it lacks any geopolitical coherence. It’s all about money. He sees no particular purpose for allies or foreign bases. They
are simply a financial drain. Imperial Spain roamed and ravaged the world in search of gold. Trump advocates a kinder, gentler form of wealth transfer from abroad, though equally gold-oriented. Thus, if Japan and South Korea don’t pony up more money for our troops stationed there, we go home. The possible effects on the balance of power in the Pacific Rim or on Chinese hegemonic designs don’t enter into the equation. Same for NATO. If those free-riding European leeches don’t give us more money too, why stick around? Concerns about tempting Russian ambitions and/or aggression are nowhere in sight. The one exception to this singular focus on foreign policy as a form of national enrichment is the Islamic State. Trump’s goal is simple -- “bomb the s--- out of them.” Yet even here he can’t quite stifle his mercantilist impulses, insisting that after crushing the Islamic State, he’ll keep their oil. Whatever that means. Closest historical analog: King Philip II of Spain (15561598). On Jan. 20, one of these four contenders will be sworn in as president. And one of these four approaches to the world will become the foreign policy of the United States. Don’t say you weren’t warned. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com.
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UIL Region Qualifiers from THS are (front row) Jacie Velasquez, Erica Walker, Ashlyn Hayworth, Hannah Anderson, Rebekah Havens, Abraham Zamora, (second row) Lane Morgan, Mick Morgan, Hank Johnson, Josh Folsom, (third row) Dylan Angel, and Wesley Cockerham. Not pictured: Thalia Trinidad. (Photo submitted)
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Fairfield Lady Eagles In Solid Position for District Title The Fairfield Lady Eagles turned in two dominating performances in district wins over Mexia and Palestine. Fairfield is in solid position for the district title as the season nears its end. The Fairfield Lady Eagles continued to pile up the runs on Tuesday, scoring five runs in the seventh inning, en route to an easy 15-2 win over Mexia. The Fairfield Lady Eagles 2016 scored seven runs in the fourth on the Fairfield Lady Eagles 2016 scored in the fourth on an RBI single by Kealie House, a two-run single by Claire Partain, a two-run single by Meaghan Peterson, and a two-run home run by Jennifer Reed. Partain racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Fairfield Lady Eagles 2016. Kaci Bachtel handled Mexia’s lineup with ease, racking up 13 strikeouts. Bachtel allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks over seven innings. The lead stayed with the Fairfield Lady Eagles after the second, when they scored one run on an RBI double by Reed. Claire Partain went 3-4 and scored two runs and drove in
three. Kealie House had three hits in five at bats scored three runs and drove in two more. Other top hitters were Kaci Bachtel 2-4 two runs, Lauren Cole 2-3, three runs scored and Jennifer Reed 2-5, including a home run and two driven in. Kaci Bachtel powered the Fairfield Lady Eagles at the plate and on the rubber Friday, willing the Fairfield Lady Eagles to a 16-1 victory over Palestine. Bachtel racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Fairfield Lady Eagles. She homered in the first inning. Bachtel handled Palestine’s lineup with ease, racking up six strikeouts. Bachtel allowed no earned runs on three hits and two walks over four innings. Fourteen runs in the opening three innings allowed the Fairfield Lady Eagles to easily put away Palestine. A wild pitch, a passed ball, a walk by Claire Partain, a passed ball, a groundout by Lauren Cole, an error, an RBI single by Jennifer Reed, and a threerun home run by Bachtel in the first inning and a double by Meaghan Peterson during the second inning supplied the early offense for the
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Fairfield Lady Eagles. The Fairfield Lady Eagles scored 10 runs in the first inning to build an early lead. The Fairfield Lady Eagles easily handled Palestine pitching as six hitters combined for 11 hits, seven RBIs and nine runs scored. The Fairfield Lady Eagles added three more runs in the bottom of the third. A clutch hit into a fielder’s choice scored Alexis Rodriguez to open the scoring in the frame. That was followed up by Partain’s single, plating Banner Monico and Abby Knight. The Fairfield Lady Eagles built upon their lead with two runs in the fourth. Monico kicked things off with a double, plating Lauran Adcock. That was followed up by Katie Henrichs’s single, bringing home Kara Doyle. The leading hitters included Lauren Adcock 2-3, three runs, Claire Partain 2-2, one run and two RBI, Kaci Bachtel 1-2, three RBI, one run scored, Banner Monico 3-3, RBI and one run scored, Katie Henrichs 2-2, RBI, one run scored, and, Megan Peterson 1-2, two runs scored. Scott Batts reporting.
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UIL Academic Results Teague High School academic teams traveled to Whitney last Tuesday, March 22, and competed in the District 19AAA UIL Academic meet. The following students placed at the District level: Current Issues won First Place Team with Mick Morgan placing 1st Individually, Hannah Anderson placed 2nd Individually, Lane Morgan placed 5th individually, and the other team members were Ashlyn Hayworth and Abraham Zamora was the alternate. Feature Writing, Ben Whitaker took 6th place.
Informative Speaking, Hannah Anderson placed 4th, Ian May placed 5th, and Archi Patel placed 6th. In LincolnDouglas Debate, Rebekah Havens placed 1st, Hank Johnson placed 2nd, and Ben Whitaker placed 5th. Dylan Angel placed 3rd in Mathematics and Jaci Velasquez placed 2nd in Persuasive Speaking. Josh Folsom place 1st in Poetry and Thalia Trinidad placed 3rd in Ready Writing. In Prose, Wesley Cockerham placed 1sr, Erica Walker placed 3rd, and Becca Davenport
placed 4th. Social Studies won 3rd place team with Rodrigo Morales placing 6th individually and other team members were Dillon Baggs and Joseph Morgan. In Spelling and Vocabulary, Lane Morgan placed 4th and Thalia Trinidad tied for 5th. Also, the in the Speech Events, Teague took the 1st Place Team Overall. Those students that placed 3rd or higher qualified for the Regional UIL Academic Meet that will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Blinn College in Brenham.
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FHS JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FOR 2016-2017 SEASON are (back, left to right) Melanie Pina, Trista Thornbrough, Cate Scott, Kyerstan Canter, Jordan Zamora, and mascot Gage Hoover; (front, left to right) Madilinn Isaacs, Jada Clark, Kayelee Adams, and Caroline Richmond. Not pictured is Emi Bonner. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
Couple to Wed in May Elizabeth Hartley and Jacob Jernigan
Leonard and Dolores Hartley of Dew are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hartley to Jacob Wayne Jernigan, son of H.L. and Shelly Watson of Teague and Richard and Kim Jernigan of Waco. Elizabeth graduated from Teague High School in 2010. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Sam Houston State University in 2013. Elizabeth then received her Masters of Library Science in 2014 also at Sam Houston State University. She is currently the district librarian at Dew where she serves the needs of children from Pre-k through 8th grade. Jacob graduated from Teague High School in 2005 where he excelled in school athletic events. He joined the Army in 2005, as Military Police, where he was stationed out of Virginia and Washington, D.C. He completed his tour of duty as a Sergeant MP and then came back to Texas, where he attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville to study wildlife management. Jacob is currently a heavy equipment operator at the NRG Limestone Power Plant
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Top Honors for THS Debate The Teague High School Speech Team were the First Place winning team at the District AAA UIL Meet in Whitney on March 22 and several students will advance to the Regional AAA UIL Meet on April 23 in Brenham at Blinn College. The Lincoln Douglas (LD) Debate team competed very well; and has two members advancing to the Regional level. Rebekah Havens won first place, Hank Johnson was second, and Ben Whitaker was fifth. Havens and Johnson will now compete at Blinn on April 23. The debate team is coached by Amanda Guthrie.
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On Wednesday, March 30, the Teague High School Theater Department traveled to Cameron Yoe High School to compete in the Bi-District UIL Competition. Their production of “The Fourth Ward” was chosen as one of the advancing plays and will now move on to UIL Area Competition. Area Contest for One Act Play will be held on Thursday, April 7, in Waco at Midway Performing Arts Center. Plays begin at 12:30, and EARNING INDIVIDUAL HONORS ARE (left to right): Mick the public is invited to show Morgan, Best Actor, Erica Walker, All Star Cast, Hannah support for these students. The play is another original Anderson, Best Actress, and Ryan Mitchell, Honorable Mention work by THS’s theater director All Star Cast. (Photos submitted) Amanda Guthrie and; tells the story of immigrants coming to New York City in the late 1800s. Students receiving individual awards include Ryan Mitchell, Honorable Mention All Star Cast; Erica Walker, All Star Cast; Hannah Anderson, Best Actress; and Mick Morgan, Best Actor. Hannah and Mick received Best Actress and Best Actor for the second straight time in a row! They were both awarded Bobby “Bubba” Rutherford, Jr. these prestigious honors at the District level and the BiDistrict level. *OTVSFE #POEFE
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Righty Run Takes Off April 30th Mark your calendars for The Righty Run on Saturday, April 30th at Fairfield Lake State Park. This will be the third annual event, which seeks to promote Pediatric Stroke Awareness. Proceeds benefit Alex Ward, Brendon’s Smile and Cook Children’s Stroke Program. A local face to this condition has been Alex Ward of Fairfield. He experienced a stroke on the left side of his brain,
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CAST & CREW of Fairfield High School’s One Act Play. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)
Fairfield High School Earns Title of UIL Academic District Champs Once Again! Fairfield High School has been District UIL Academic champion for the past 25 of 26 years. FHS competitors scored a total of 713 points; the second place school being Groesbeck High with a total of 281 points. Students advancing to Regional Competition will travel to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Results for District competition are as follows: Accounting 1st - Morgan Jackson; 3rd - Payton Carter; Participants - Lexie Coffman, and Olivia Wilson Calculator Applications 1st - Nihar Patel; 6th Cooper Gawryszewski Chemestry 1st – Rowan Prihoda Computer Applications 1st – Lexi Coffman; 2nd – Nathan Davis; 3rd – Victoria Donahoo Computer Science 1st – Nihar Patel; 3rd Rowan Prihoda; 4th – Will Cook; 6th – Ryan Wehe
Cross Examination Debate 1st – Team: Nick Mooneyham and Cole Schick 2nd – Team: Jacob Allredd and Owen Awalt 3rd – Team: Banner Monico and Haley Stone Editorial Writing 1st – Gracie Awalt; 2nd – Brittani Oglesbee; 3rd – Lauren Moore Feature Writing 1st – Gracie Awalt; 2nd – Jane Turchi; 5th – Kaytlyn Brewer Headline Writing 1st – Gracie Awalt; 3rd – Anna Kaye Williams; 4th – Abby Knight Informative Speaking 4th – Claire Partain; 5th – Rachel Ramon; 6th – Anna Claire Ham Lincoln Douglas Debate
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Youth For Understanding (YFU) is a non-profit organization that offers educational exchanges for youth, families and 3rd – Bethany Pruitt; 6th – communities with national organizations in more than 50 Claire Partain 3rd – Chloe Wilson; 4th – different countries. YFU is constantly looking for families that Congratulations to all and would like to open their home and hearts to an exchange Kacie Carroll good luck for the upcoming student. Becoming a host family is a chance to make the world Literary Criticism event! 1st – Jane Turchi; 2nd – Molly your home by inviting a young person from another country. Allred; 4th – Andrea Jauregui; You can share your customs, and your family’s unique traditions 5th – Margaret Cockerell while discovering a new culture right in your own home. Mathematics Hosting an exchange student can make the world feel smaller, while making your own world bigger. To ensure a successful exchange for your family and the student, YFU provides you with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff. Host families have many different faces and backgrounds. It doesn’t matter if you have children or not, whether you’re single, an empty nester or are a same sex couple; anyone can be a host family. Families come in all shapes and sizes, ethnicities and ages, with and without children of all ages. They share an interest in teens and other cultures. If your family is willing to open yourselves to new experiences and provide guidance, love and support to a student looking to further themselves, you will be a great host family. Host families provide a place to live and three meals a day, the students bring their own spending money and health insurance plus the willingness to be a good family member, following family rules and helping out with family responsibilities. Host families offer a typical family living experience — not a tourist/travel opportunity. They are caring people who offer a slice of real life in America. These teens are hoping for experiences like enjoying a real American barbecue, attending a Halloween costume party, a professional sports event and a high school football game, joining a school sport or music group, and sharing in the fun and responsibilities as real members of their American host families. To learn more about hosting a student contact Kylie Neidich at katgav3@hotmail.com or 903-389-7645 or get more FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S UIL Academic Competitors for 2015-2016 school year. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer) information online: http://www.yfuusa.org/.
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Holding It Together With Hopes, Dreams, And Maybe A Little Voodoo by Megan Hempel I am not a handyman. I am not even a handy woman. If you had told me three years ago that I would someday manage to stumble through a DIY home renovation, I would have laughed in your face. But becoming a home owner changes you. It also makes for some pretty awesome adventures. So is the case with our home. Inherited from my better half’s family, we began the process of steadily repairing and remodeling this antique beauty. Clearing clutter and discovering treasures was the first part of the journey. Many interesting and startling finds awaited us in the house that had accommodated this family for more than fifty years. Once the fine china and knick-knacks were sorted and stored, the real fun began. While ripping up ancient carpets to restore the original hardwood floors, we discovered several “secret passageways,” as our son dubbed them. One cut haphazardly into the middle of the living room floor; another just a few feet away in the hallway; and yet another carved out in a closet. Why were these here? Why so many? We can only speculate – wildly. Next, came the scary part. Navigating through one of these curious crawl spaces during an emergency pipe repair, we find a few odd items. Among them, a lone shoe, small and very old, somehow dropped down and forgotten, sealed away for who knows how many years.
Weird, but not quite as weird as what we found next. Nestled near the far corner of our home’s foundation was a bone, neatly placed on a little dish. While not a superstitious man, my better half decides that it might be best not to disturb such an interesting artifact, opting instead to simply flip the dish and its contents, finish his repair, and get the h-e-double hockey sticks out of there. Bad juju, voodoo, or just a long-gone repairman enjoying a snack under the floors - you tell me. No, seriously, tell me because I have no idea what that is. Another questionable item later discovered in the attic, and the fact that I watch too many scary movies, makes me wonder just what kind of history this little house has. The small, antique purse, growing a strange mold and filled with a long lock of human hair, old photographs and post cards with odd handwritten notes, strips of clothing, and the longest hat pin I have ever seen, is now carefully stored in a shed. What was this for? Who put it together? Is this merely a keepsake no one can identify, or something much more sinister? But none of this would deter us from taking on even more DIY projects - although it probably should have. Maybe the most comical, albeit dangerous, home improvement incident occurred on the day of our very first Christmas party. Mere hours before our guests were to arrive I
decided it would be the best time to pull up the carpet in our bedroom. Big mistake. Without my handy man available to expertly guide me through the procedure or give me one of his signature how-to briefings, I began what I believed to be a simple process. And it was simple, until I flipped the gas line. As gas came hissing out of the antique floor valve I panicked. Remembering the “if you smell gas, leave the area” mantra, I did just that. I grabbed my son, who was already on his way to investigate the loud hissing sound coming from his parent’s bedroom, and my little dog and ran out of the house screaming for my mate. Running circles, literal circles, around the outside of the house - which I realize now must have made me look like a crazy person to
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any neighbors lucky enough to witness this spectacle - I continued screaming, directing my better half to come into the house. Stupid. When he finally catches up with us he immediately realizes what I’ve done and bravely heads inside to fix my mistake, while I start the embarrassing process of calling our guests to tell them the party will be a bit delayed. Like most of our DIY projects, this made for an entertaining story and we were all able to enjoy a good laugh at my expense. Being a successful home owner is all about learning new things, and so far I have learned a lot. Do not ever assume anything will go as planned. Do not panic. And maybe most important, never accidentally gas your family at the annual Christmas party – although we were asked to host again this year.
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Pay It Forward Day Proclaimed in Fairfield City of Fairfield’s Mayor Roy W. Hill has signed a proclamation declaring April 28, 2016 as Pay It Forward Day. The aim of the Pay It Forward concept is to promote community spirit through acts of kindness. The 2000 release of Pay It Forward, by Catherine Ryan Hyde was made into a movie and in turn has created a movement that has been vital in inspiring millions of good deeds all over the world. Pay It Forward Day was created in 2007 in Australia to further the altruistic movement of goodwill and the movement is not a worldwide effort supported by people in more than 70 countries on 6 continents. This day encourages people to do good deeds for others without asking for anything in return except for the recipients to pay it forward to others in need. Together we can make a difference by creating a the Caution Light) positive change(at in our community and world, one good deed at a time.
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Jay Alderman Memorial Scholarship 42 Tournament & Bake Sale The 9th annual Jay Alderman Memorial Scholarship 42 Tournament and bake sale fundraiser was a wonderful success. It was held on April 2nd at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Two 1,500.00 scholarships will be awarded to Teague High School seniors. Congratulations to this year’s first place team, Matt Dillon and Erick Gilbert. They received High Ho silver belt buckles. Congratulations also to this year’s second MATT DILLON AND ERICK GILBERT took first place in the 9th place team, Billy and Carol annual Jay Alderman Memorial Scholarship 42 Tournament Henderson. held at First Baptist Church FLC on April 2nd. They received customized ivory domino sets. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each one who came to play in the 42 tournament. We sincerely thank each one for the many delicious baked goods
provided and purchased for the bake sale, and for each one giving a cash donation. Thank you, First Baptist Church, for the use of the FLC. We truly appreciate each one who came to be a part of this day. So many special people contributed and worked in some way to make this event possible. Our grateful thanks is extended to: Erick Gilbert, Delores Gilbert, Jimmy Hodge, Laine Kormos, Justin Lee, Jeremy Little, Rosa Salgado, Veronica Salgado, Wayne Smith, Walt Stacks, Will Steen, Corey Turner, Renae Walker, and Wesley Walker. We are blessed as you honor Jay through the giving of this memorial scholarship. The family of Jay Alderman
Come See History Recreated! Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site invites the public to come out for the Living History Civil War Reenactment April 16-17, 2016. Event will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free; two day passes are $7.50. Information and Schedule of Events can be found at www. visitcrg.com. Confederate Reunion Grounds SHS, 1738 FM 2705. The site is located approximately six miles southwest of Mexia at the intersection of FM 1633 and FM 2705. Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site in one of 20 historic sites operated by the Texas Historical Commission.
The site tells the real story of Civil War Confederate veterans in Texas, at the real place where they gathered from 1889 to 1946. These veterans perpetuated memories of fallen comrades, aided disabled survivors and widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, and preserved the fraternity that grew out of the war. Today, the site remains a gathering place for living history events and family reunions and features an 1893 dance pavilion, a Civil War-era cannon, and ruins of structures from the “Roaring ‘20s” and Mexia Oil Boom. The site also offers recreational opportunities for fishing and canoeing. For more information visit www.visitcrg.com.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Reunion and Ray St. Sewer Replacement Project No.: HEI# 039003 Owner: City of Fairfield Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the replacement of the sewer line as well as paving rehabilitation along Reunion Street and Ray Street in Fairfield, Texas will be received by the City of Fairfield at the Fairfield City Hall, located at 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840, until 11:00 a.m. on April 21, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places: Fairfield City Hall, 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840 Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, 903-785-0303. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above address upon the payment of $55 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which is not refundable. Copies of Contract Documents are also available as a pdf download, or on CD, upon payment of $20. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders. All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Dated: 4/6/13 and 4/13/16 CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS __________________________________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Mims Creek Aerator Replacement Project No.: HEI# 039006 Owner: City of Fairfield Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the replacement of the sewer line as well as paving rehabilitation along Reunion Street and Ray Street in Fairfield, Texas will be received by the City of Fairfield at the Fairfield City Hall, located at 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840, until 11:00 a.m. on April 21, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: 2016 Street Rehabilitation Project No.: HEI# 039005 Owner: City of Fairfield Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for repaving of multiple asphalt streets in Fairfield, Texas will be received by the City of Fairfield at the Fairfield City Hall, located at 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840, until 11:00 a.m. on April 21, 2016, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places: Fairfield City Hall, 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840 Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, 903-785-0303.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above address upon the payment of be examined at the following places: $30 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which is not refundable. Fairfield City Hall, 222 S. Mount St, Fairfield, TX 75840 Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, Copies of Contract Documents are also available as a pdf 903-785-0303. download, or on CD, upon payment of $10. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above address upon the payment of $35 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. is not refundable. Copies of Contract Documents are also available as a pdf Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the download, or on CD, upon payment of $15. Call Hayter amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders. Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. reject any or all bids. CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the Dated: 4/6/13 and 4/13/16 amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in __________________________________________________ the Instructions to Bidders. All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Dated: 4/6/16 and 4/13/16 CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS __________________________________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PUBLIC NOTICE Fairfield Independent School District invites interested parties to submit sealed proposals for property casualty coverage and employee and Board liability coverage. Copies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available beginning April 1, 2016, on the District's website at www.fairfieldisd.net or at the Administration Office, 615 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, Texas 75840. Fairfield ISD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any portion thereof, to negotiate with the provider, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the school district. Sealed proposals will be received no later than 12:00 pm (noon) on June 3, 2016. Proposals will be opened at the Administration Office on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 2:00 pm. A bid may be awarded at the regular board meeting on June 14, 2016 at 6:30 pm.
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lawrence Paul Graham, Jr., Deceased, were issued on March 22, 2016, in Cause No. 8450, pending in the County Court of Freestone County, Texas, to: Maria Graham. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Charley Johnson Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1378 117 North Cass Centerville, Texas 75833 __________________________________________ Application has been made with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Restaurant Permit with FB Certificate By Carrillo FC Corporation Assumed name as Rancho Nuevo Mexican Restaurant to be located at 979 US Hwy. 84 W., Teague, Freestone County, Texas 75860. Catarina Gaspar is President and Secretary. ________________________
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USDA Seeks Grant Applications to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that $5.8 million in competitive funding is available nationwide to help start, improve or expand cooperative businesses in rural areas. “Cooperatives have long been a key resource for small and midsized producers working together to access new markets or to market value added products,” said Under Secretary for Rural Development Lisa Mensah. “This funding helps them continue their crucial role supporting farmers and other businesses that create jobs, provide services and improve the quality of life in rural America.” “USDA Rural Development’s mission is to provide assistance that will increase the economic conditions of rural communities,” said Texas State Director Paco Valentin. “These funds will promote start up, expansion and operational improvements as cooperatives work to grow and strengthen their businesses and provide sustainable, well-paying jobs to rural residents.” The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) Program provides funding to non-profit cooperative develop centers and institutions of higher learning. Grants may be awarded for up to $200,000 and matching funds are required equal to 25 percent of the total project cost. For information on how to apply for RCDG grants, contact the USDA Rural Development Texas State Office at 254-7429780 or see page 16127 of the March 25 Federal Register (https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-03-25/pdf/201606765.pdf). The first round of applications is due June 20, 2016. For information on this and other USDA Rural Development programs in Texas, visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/tx.
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--Classifieds -Help Wanted24 hour Live-In Caregivers Needed Visiting Angels Waco is now hiring in home caregivers with compassion for the elderly. We have multiple shifts available including 24 hour care. If interested, contact Michelle Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm at 254-772-8660 ________________________ HELP WANTED: Construction Workers Needed, Richland Chambers Lake area. Must be able to weld. 903-391-7382 ________________________ Now accepting applications for servers at Sam’s Original Restaurant and Gilberto’s Restaurant. Pick up and return your application to the office behind Gilberto’s Restaurant. ________________________
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB President Angela Oglesbee (far left) and Rotarian Steve Neal (center) welcome Neal’s guest, Lisa Tate (far right), who discussed the Fairfield ISD Recycling program. Joining her were FHS Rotary Interact Club members Kacie Bachtel (middle left) and Madison Schick (middle right), who are involved in the recycling program as well. (Photo submitted)
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Drivers needed for long haul and regional carrier in Corsicana, TX Must have 2 years verifiable experience and a clean driving record. Pay is $0.38 per mile. New equipment. Please apply at:
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Position Title: Maintenance Specialist II (Temporary) Job Posting Number: 16-400-15 Opening Date: 3/16/2016 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Location Address: Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, 1738 FM 2705, Mexia, TX 76667 Duration: Temporary, Full-time, will terminate 8/31/2016 Hours/Week: 40 hrs. / Week Valid Driver’s License: Yes MUST APPLY ONLINE: For additional information, job description and general qualifications, or to apply onlinevisit www.thc.state.tx.us under job openings.
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Lovely home located in Oak Forrest at 302 PR 1280, Fairfield, Texas. 3 bedrooms and TV room can be made a fourth bedroom if needed, 2 full baths. Family room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining and breakfast room, modern kitchen with dishwasher, ice maker, fridge, double ovens, ceramic cooktop. Pool and Hot Tub. Located on one- half acre corner lot. This home will be available May 15th, 2016. Please call Jean Adams, 903-388-0002 for additional information. ________________________
for the return of my table, lost near Rob’s Foods on Hwy. 84 Friday, March 25th. If the person who found my table will call Jo Olive Turner, at 903-389-3160, their honesty will be rewarded.
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Streetman: 3B/2B/2G beautiful brick home with large yard and picket fence in front and privacy fence in back #315 $110,000 4 B, 2 B 2 CARPORT BRICK home on 1 acre. lots of extras #555 $215,000 2 Lakefront lots in The Wilderness with 3B/2.5B/2 bilevel, brick home, & 2 boat slips #305 $580,000 2/2/1 brick located in town #1001 $89,000 Beautiful, secluded 3B/3B log home on 17 wooded acres #2550 $350,000
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40 (+/-) Wooded Acres in Waller/Hockley Area 27 (+/-) on FM 489 & FCR 681 SOLD 114 (+/-) Acres open grazing land, fenced w/two ponds 10 Wooded Acres w/pond, 2 RVs & storage bldg. Great getaway close to town 23 (+/-) w/county road frontage on 3 sides, 2 ponds, good fencing
#515 #2090 $87,750 #295 $315,000 #1001 $79,000 #1060 $83,650
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1.5 ACRES on Hwy 75 in Dew RV PARK 15 rv, 5 full trailer setups on 2.46 acres, city utilities LOT AT 521 E. COMMERCE .60 acre 6.69 ACRES on Hwy 84 and FCR 941 4.52 ACRES ON HWY 84 & FCR 471 FOR RENT Large building w/equipment yard
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3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom with approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of heated and cooled living space with a brick exterior/vinyl siding on a slab. This home has been remodeled to include all stainless steel appliances, new hardwood floors; wood paneling throughout the entire house and the garage has also been turned into an extra bedroom/game room. Property sits on 2.064 acres of land (seller is willing to divide the acreage) covered with large hardwood trees and has road frontage on FM 27 and FCR 1250 A 10x10 storage building is also included with the sale, located only 10 minutes from downtown Fairfield. Fairfield ISD!!! Offered at $119,500!!
Eric Schwab – Associate Broker Cell Phone 936-581-3485
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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2 Bedroom/2 Bath 2012 Legacy 16 x 80 ft. Full length front porch built on, All handicap accessible
$27,000 OBO
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Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subjected to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “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.
BUILDING FOR RENT: 1200 SQ. FT. Modern, excellent for office or small business. On FM 27 next to Brookshire Bros & across from ETMC Hospital. Call Bill Daniel 903-389-9226 ________________________
FOR RENT 1 & 2 Bedroom Available. Water, Sewer & Trash included. Washer/Dryer Hookups. NO PETS. $475 & $550/ month Call for details and an application. 903-389-3109 ________________________
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FOR SALE: Ranch Style Home, 3/2/2 and 40 Acres North East of Fairfield off FCR 232. Big yard, storage buildings, and pole barn shed. Great location two miles from town. Call and leave message: 903-8792867 ________________________
#100 Fairfield-3/2.5/2 attached garages, acres per FCAD, Custom home built in 2006, 2,312 sq.ft. per FCAD, 1½ ACRES IN +/-1.220 DEW. Utilities available #2080 recessed lighting, built ins, fireplace, custom cabinets with silestone gorgeous interiors, special ceilings, 20 acremarble homestaed countertops in kitchen, dining rm, cultured in baths, office, quiet country location RICHLAND CHAMBERS
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