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David Keale to review “something disturbing” found on Officer Cox’s body camera footage. Chief Philpott told the Council that after reviewing the footage he contacted Sgt. Mark Clark to conduct an internal investigation into Officer Cox’s actions. After reviewing the incident with City Administrator Theresa Prasil and Mayor James Monks on October 26th it was decided that Officer Cox would be placed on administrative leave while the issue was investigated further. The fifteen minute video was shown to the Council and large crowd in attendance on a projector. It showed Officer Cox arriving at the home of Deona Brackens in reference to a report of alleged theft of clothing by Brackens. In the video, Officer Cox tells Brackens that she has been shown Facebook photographs of Brackens in wearing the clothing in question. It was a full house Friday Afternoon at Teague City Hall as citizens gathered in support of a Police Officer After a short verbal altercation between the two, Brackens as Aldermen were presented the findings of an internal investigation. (Photo by Megan Hempel) begins to raise her voice and move her arms expressively at which point Officer Cox takes Brackens by the hand while FISD Superintendent telling her to step outside. Brackens refuses and Officer Cox, now seen maintaining hold of Bracken’s forearm, produces handcuffs and informs Brackens Councilman Questions that she is being detained. Search Is The video shows the verbal altercation between the two continuing as Officer Cox places Brackens in handcuffs and Back On forcefully removes her from the doorway of her home leading Christmas Monies her to Cox’s awaiting patrol car. airfield ISD voted to After placing Brackens in the back seat, Officer Cox radios in t’s not that I don’t want to have the Second, those monies spent must fit into one Fbegin searching for a the detainment and requests assistance from Freestone County “Ievents,” says Fairfield Councilman Jason of nine categories: Superintendent once more Sheriff Deputies. Bosley. “I want to do it right.” 1) Convention Centers / Visitor Centers during the recent School Board Later, as the two continue arguing, Officer Cox is heard On Friday of last week, Bosley had gone 2) Registration of Convention delegates meeting held on Tuesday, explaining to Brackens that she was responding to what she to social media to voice his concerns about 3) Advertising and Promotion programs to November 13, 2018. described as a “civil matter” and was only there to question Hotel/Motel monies the City of Fairfield will attract tourism Two years ago, the School Brackens. She advised Brackens that her behavior and be spending on two Christmas events during 4) Promotion of The Arts District was left without a movements led to her being detained. the month of December. 5) Historical Restoration and Preservation superintendent when Richard Officer Cox is heard telling Brackens that she is being arrested Councilman Bosley asserts that Hotel/Motel 6) Certain Sporting Event related expenses Edwards resigned from the on the charge of resisting arrest for refusing to step outside funds may only be used for tourism, meaning 7) Certain Sporting related structures post in August of 2016. when instructed and would be transported to Freestone County overnight visitors. Tourists are informally 8) Certain Tourist Shuttles and At that time, Deputy [jail]. defined as “heads in beds.” 9) Signage directing tourists to local Superintendent Melissa Cox When Deputies arrive, Officer Cox explains that when the Further, Bosley referenced the two-part test attractions stepped into the role until verbal altercation started she asked Brackens to step outside in for using Hotel/Motel funds that was outlined Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes contends Tony Price was made Interim an effort to move the discussion away from a family member by Brian Sullivan of Texas Hotel & Lodging that the funds are being spent properly, and Superintendent in the early who was also becoming upset. Association during a budget workshop held that they do meet the criteria for Hotel/Motel part of 2017. Officer Cox can be heard telling Deputies that she grabbed on August 27, 2018. expenses. During Price’s interim, the Brackens and instructed her First, money spent must directly enhance School Board completed to step outside when Brackens -Suspension- and promote tourism and the hotel and -Christmas Money- a round of the application jerked away, ultimately Page 2-A convention industry. Page 3-A process and was unsuccessful in finding the perfect candidate. Price remains as Interim Freestone County Fire Dept. Superintendent, for the time being, while the School Board attempts the hiring process High Water Rescues once more. The “Times” will keep you eavy rains last week No injuries were reported in up-to-date as the search Hled to two high water either incident. continues. rescues on Freestone County Nicole Schaefer reporting Nicole Schaefer reporting on Monday, November 12, 2018. Dew and Teague Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a scene on the I-45 Service Road, where there were reports of a motorist stranded in high water with moderate current. 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resulting in the charge of resisting arrest. -Suspension- established reasonable suspicion. Upon reviewing the footage October 26th, Continued from 1-A To make an arrest however, officers need Taking Care of Chief Philpott says he identified several probable cause. Department policy violations regarding the Schneider explained that Brackens refusal officer’s use of force and search and seizure. to cooperate provided probable cause for her City Business Chief Philpott told the Council that during an interview with arrest and the subsequent charge of resisting arrest. The City of Fairfield accepted Performance Services gave the individual, Deona Brackens, Officer Cox failed to maintain “I’m not surprised that the D.A. has backed off of this – a retirement letter from Council an update on the composure and de-escalate the situation, thereby escalating a because of what the Department has done,” he said. “They’ve Fairfield Chief of Police Kenny new water meter project. non-confrontational situation. misunderstood their own policy.” Bulger, effective, November According to him, installation He says he also found that there was insufficient evidence Schneider reiterated that officers’ are awarded authority in 30, 2018 during their Tuesday, work should begin on of probable cause and no warrant for the arrest of Brackens, legal statutes and backed by rulings in state and federal courts November 13th meeting. Monday, November 26th and therefore making her arrest unlawful by Department policy to detain individuals on reasonable suspicion, using force if A retirement party is planned be completed by sometime in standards. necessary. for Thursday, November 29th February, weather permitting. According to Chief Philpott, the lack of probable cause and “The court decisions have been clear. You cannot resist an from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The public Fairfield Cub Scouts will be subsequent unlawful restraint of Brackens justified her use of officer if you’re being lawfully detained. We don’t get to do is invited to attend. getting an AC/Heating Unit for force in resisting Officer Cox. that.” Interim City Administrator their scout hut, located at the He told the Council that Sgt. Clark’s investigation sustained “I’m pretty astounded by the one part of the investigation that Jana Taylor submitted a fairgrounds, as unanimously these findings. tries to say that Ms. Brackens was legally authorized to resist an Termination of Contract Letter approved by council. The Chief Philpott recommended terminating the employment of officer,” he continued “You’re not legally authorized to resist an stating that her last day with install should be completed by Officer Cox. officer in this situation.” the City will be December 5, Thanksgiving. He told the Council that he initially considered suspension Officer Cox was allowed time to express her feelings about the 2018. All Councilmen, with Approval of the new Disc Golf and retraining, however he believes that Officer Cox does not investigation. the exception of James Tyus, course design at the City Park feel the need to be retrained. “Honestly, I can’t believe that I’m here,” she said. “I’ve never voted to accept this letter. has been put on hold due to Officer Cox’s attorney John Schneider, a former police officer received a discipline since I’ve worked for Teague Police The City is currently in the confusion over property lines. himself, questioned the ten day delay in the Department’s Department.” application process of hiring a Once there is clarification, review of the incident, calling the timeline of events unusual. Cox related how she feels like she is being picked on by her full-time City Administrator. an amended design will be He reported that Cox was denied a request to view the superiors, especially Sgt. Keale who was the first to review the Public Works Director, Clyde presented to Council for body camera footage during her interview with Sgt. Clark on body camera footage. Woods, informed Council approval. November 4th, constituting violations of the Officer’s rights. She told the Council that her efforts to address hostile about several items: Chris Lane and Melissa Schneider told the Council that Sgt. Clark presented the encounters with her superior officer were downplayed by the --On October 31st, lighting Crenshaw with the Fairfield request to Chief Philpott who denied Cox access to the video. Chief and ultimately ignored causing her to feel alienated and struck the communications Softball Association spoke to He explained that state law gives officers the right to review discriminated against. tower at the TDCJ Boyd Unit, Council about getting help their body camera footage before they are required to provide Cox told the Council that she was told that an officer was knocking out power to the with labor for safety repairs at a statement. made to go to Brackens’ house seven times to attempt to obtain communications. Due to this the Sandlots. Requests include Schneider says denial of that request, as well as Chief Philpott’s a complaint; actions that she believes speak to the antagonistic fact, department workers a breaker box for lights, failure to provide Officer Cox with a copy of the complaint until nature of the investigation against her. were unaware that the lift spraying for ants, repairs to the day of the special called Council meeting, Friday, November Melissa Cranford, an attorney with the City’s legal team station had gone down during bleachers and dugouts, and 16th, nearly a month after the incident, are clear violations of Messer, Rockefeller, & Fort, requested that the Council allow the storm until the following giving proper drainage to morning. Employees, working fields. Council determined Officer Cox’s rights. Chief Philpott to answer allegations made during Officer Cox’s together with ONCOR, were that the association would be He also questioned the delay in obtaining the complaint from statement. able to get the lift station working closely with Clyde Brackens, asking how many times the Department made efforts Chief Philpott reported that, while he did not know how many and communications up Woods to accomplish these to contact her before Brackens appeared at City Hall to file a times officers went to Brackens’ home, the statement against and running by 6:00 p.m. goals. complaint on Thursday, November 15th, just one day before Officer Cox was obtained Thursday, November 15th when Ms. November 1st. Fairfield Volunteer Fire the meeting. Brackens came to City Hall to file the complaint. --Woods is in talks with Department’s ladder truck, Schneiderr addressed Chief Philpott’s belief that Officer Cox “I didn’t need that. This was done through an administrative ONCOR in regard to the which has been in need of lacked probable cause in arresting Brackens. He detailed the review of the report. As far as I know the report was reviewed Street Light Project, where repairs for months, will finally process of an arrest, from being booked into jail to arraignment, by Sgt. Keale on the 26th,” said Philpott, “Why it went from the various areas around the city receive those repairs. Council explaining that a magistrate is provided with a probable cause 17th to the 26th I can only speculate.” will have lights installed for approved a bid from Siddons- affidavit to decide if the arrest was justified before setting the “What I do know is that as soon as he reviewed it he contacted safety purposes. According to Martin for $34,521.83. Only terms for the bond and release of the accused. me and I started the administrative investigation.” Woods, negotiations are still $10,000 was budgeted for He informed the Council that he has reason to believe that Deona Brackens was also granted time to speak to the being discussed. vehicle repairs, therefore, this process was completed by a magistrate, therefore deeming Council. --Oak Street repairs will begin Council is expected to approve the arrest lawful, since the details of the case were presented “I feel like I am a victim in this situation. I feel like my rights as soon as weather permits. a budget amendment for to the District Attorney’s office for consideration and possible were violated. I was pulled out of my house before ever being --South Bateman repaving has $24,522 during a special called prosecution. told to come outside.” begun. Work is intermittent meeting on Monday night, According to Schneider, the District Attorney has decided not She assured the Council that she understood the potential for based upon weather. November 19th. to file charges against Brackens. confusion surrounding the interview as her sister was present --Citywide Cleanup will be Fairfield City Council meets Schneider read Aldermen the case law on investigative and talking in the background. during the week of December every second and fourth detainments, “Police Officers can detain an individual if they have Brackens stated that, had Officer Cox asked, she would have 3rd-8th. Fairfield residents Tuesday of each month at 6:00 reasonable suspicion that criminal activity is afoot,” as ruled by the complied and stepped outside. can pick up a free dump pass p.m. at City Hall. The public is United States Supreme Court in Terry vs. Ohio. She refuted Officer Cox’s statement that she refused to write at City Hall during business welcome and encouraged to Furthermore the law details that officers do not have to have a a complaint, stating that while an officer did come to her home hours. attend. specific crime they suspect is taking place and allows officers to several times, she was only home two of the times he tried to Jonathan Blackwell of Nicole Schaefer reporting use force to detain the suspect if necessary. contact her. Schneider references She said she intended to write a complaint and had no idea another body camera video that the investigation was going on until she arrived at City of Officer Cox speaking to Hall the day before the meeting to file the complaint. the complainant accusing Brackens emotionally told the Council of the inconvenience Brackens of theft where the arrest and two days in jail caused her as an unemployed the complainant provides mother of a young child. proof of ownership of the She explained that she is still paying on the bond for her release clothing in question, as well leaving her unable to pay for her utilities. as photographs of Brackens “I feel like I was violated and I don’t feel like she [Officer Cox] in possession of the clothing, should work here anymore.” which according to Schneider The Council, along with their attorney Cranford and Chief Philpott, entered into an hour long executive session to decide the future of Officer Cox’s employment with the Department.

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-Christmas Money- New Veterinarian at Continued from 1-A “Yes, it puts ‘heads in beds,’ and it promotes our Impaired Driving: city,” says Mayor Hughes. He states that the annual Adkins Veterinary Christmas events, which occur over a month’s time, A Deadly Danger At Thanksgiving are one of Fairfield’s biggest draws. #BoycottBlackoutWednesday and #DitchDanksgiving Blitz to Prevent The City events include Old Fashion Christmas on Service of Fairfield Alcohol and Drug-Impaired Driving Saturday, December 1st and Jingle All The Way on Saturday, December 15th. Dr. Jess Adkins and staff, of Adkins Veterinary Service in Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the National Highway Traffic Safety These are coupled with two Shop Local events Fairfield, are pleased to welcome Dr. John K. Beck, Jr. at part Administration (NHTSA) have joined forces this Thanksgiving holiday to sponsored by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce: remind drivers that whether under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription of their veterinary healthcare team as of August 1, 2018. Plaid Saturday on Saturday, November 24th and Elf Dr. Beck obtained his D.V.M. Degree from Texas A&M drugs, or alcohol, any form of impaired driving is deadly and dangerous — and illegal. Adventure / Sip, Snack & Shop on December 6th; as College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Following graduation, Their message is clear: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive Sober well as the December 10th Christmas In The Park, he worked as an associate veterinarian for two years in During Thanksgiving. hosted by Fairfield Lake State Park; and a second night Jacksonville, Texas. “Too often, while celebrating with family and friends over Thanksgiving for the Nativity Scene and Petting Zoo, presented by He has been owner of Beck Animal Hospital of Corsicana weekend, impaired drivers get behind the wheel,” warned Erin Davis. “But River of Life Family Worship Center. since July 1, 1999; and he is proficient in both small and large whether impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or anything else, it can be deadly Councilman Bosley’s other objection regards what he animal veterinary medicine. to drive under the influence. No one should ever take that risk.” believes to be an excessive amount of money for the Dr. Beck has been happily married to his wife, Shari, for the Excessive alcohol and drug intoxication are also prevalent over Thanksgiving, two City events. due in part to cultural phenomenon’s like “Blackout Wednesday” and past 22 years. A total of $30,300 has been budgeted for the two They have three wonderful children. Their oldest is John, III “Danksgiving,” which highlight and even encourage the heavy consumption of alcohol and marijuana throughout the holiday weekend. Christmas events. who is 18, Rudy is 15, and Sarah is 11. That is why this Thanksgiving holiday, the NHTSA and its partners are “This is a budget, not actual costs,” states Chamber Their family is a member of First United Methodist Church doing even more to save lives on the road. A nationwide social media blitz, Executive Director Brenda Pate, who leads in organizing of Corsicana. featuring the hashtags #BoycottBlackoutWednesday and #DitchDanksgiving, these events. She says that they typically stay under Dr. Beck enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, will help deliver some new life-saving messages into the public conversation budget each year. fishing, and cattle ranching in his spare time. and encourage positive actions that can help reduce the danger of impaired According to the break down, these Hotel/Motel driving on the roadways. funds are used for rentals (such as the new ice slides), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Watch UR BAC program recommends these services (including the star of the show: Santa Claus), simple tips to stay safe on the road while celebrating this Thanksgiving: advertising, prizes, and refreshments. --Plan a way to safely get home before the Thanksgiving festivities begin. --Always designate a sober driver. It is important to note that, under their new policy, all --If you are impaired, take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use invoices for these expenses are submitted directly to public transportation. City Hall for payment, as outlined in their budget. --Download the NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, which helps identify a sober “We already voted on it,” states Mayor Hughes, ride home and a location for pickup. concerning the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget for the City --If a driver on the road appears impaired, contact local law enforcement. of Fairfield, which included Hotel/Motel expenditures --If someone you know is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and for City events. help them make safe, sober travel arrangements to where they are going. All five council members, including Bosley, voted to approve the budget during the September 25, 2018 Council meeting. However, Bosley says he was under the impression Texas Department of Criminal Justice that Council would have the opportunity to make changes to the budget. Career Opportunities The main change being to require City events to be paid for through the General Fund, or to not spend the funds at all. Correctional Officer Test and Interview “Let’s go back to community events, and the meaning of Christmas,” says Bosley, “not spending frivolously.” Up to a Military veterans and applicants According to Mayor Hughes, these Christmas events that hold a degree from a Texas encourage the residents of our City to come together as a community with their families. “It’s important for institution of higher education* our community, for the camaraderie,” he says. $5,000 are exempt from the CO “It is something we do every year, and we do it well,” pre-employment test. concludes Mayor Hughes. Karen Leidy reporting. 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If you would like to enter a float, or get more After the first of the year, the information and rules, please contact the Chamber at display will begin travelling to 903-389-5792. various businesses throughout Entry forms are due by noon on Friday, November the County. 30th. In April, it will return to the Or, submit a parade applications from you phone on Courthouse in celebration of the GO FAIRFIELD app. Simply tap the “Outdoors” the 100-year anniversary of button and look for the Christmas Parade application the Courthouse building. form. Be sure to check it out! Contest Winners History Book Signing Welcomed by Jonathan Hardin Chapter, NSDAR The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, NSDAR met on November 14, 2018 at Gibbs Memorial Library Freestone County Historical Museum proudly announces the publication of former Sheriff J. in Mexia, Texas. Chapter Regent Nancy McSwane called the meeting to order and welcomed Freestone Past And Present R. “Sonny” Sessions, Jr’s book, . our State Vice Regent, Marcy Carter- Lovick and other guest. Regent McSwane introduced The book was compiled by the museum’s board president, Linda Mullen. the winner of the Christopher Columbus Essay contest, Hannah DeFriend an 11th grade The book sales will officially open on Saturday, Dec. 1st at the museum with a book signing student from Groesbeck High School. NSDAR along with the National Italian American from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Foundation sponsor an essay contest for students, grades 9-12, on Christopher Columbus. The Cost of the book is $75 and includes a free “Freestone Friends Pioneer Sponsorship,” good subject for this year was “Comparing Ship Technology: The Ships Columbus Used Versus the through December 2019. Freestone Friends will give you free visitation to the museum complex Ships of Today.” The American History Essay Contest Winners were introduced by Regent for a whole year, as well as a free newsletter subscription. McSwane. These students were from grades 5-8 and their topic was “The Women’s Suffrage Hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be while you wait, during the Dec. 1st event. On hand Campaign”. This campaign led to the 19 Amendment giving women the right to vote and for signatures will be Linda Mullen, Eric Wood – transcriber, and possibly Peggy Sessions. hold office. The winners were Andrew Lawrence, 5th grade from Groesbeck Intermediate Admission will also be free for the day. School; River Champion, 6th grade Groesbeck Intermediate School; Vanessa Hernandez, 7th Freestone Past And Present contains seven and a half years of Sonny Session’s weekly grade Dew ISD; and Rene Lehman, 8th grade Dew ISD. All contest winners in American historical newspaper columns written after he retired from office in 2003 until just before his History and Christopher Columbus read their winning essays. death in 2010. A report was given on a soldier being laid to rest in Thornton. Capt. Richard W. Podell had Eric Wood of Freestone County Archives Website transcribed the majority of the articles; as been missing in action since 1967. Capt. Podell was returned home with full military honors Sonny had previously given permission to Eric to post them on the website. including a C-130 fly over. He along with 9 other crew members were in a C-130 aircraft The museum is very grateful to the Sessions family for allowing the publication of when it was shot down, there were no survivors. Sonny’s historical writings for the benefit of the museum and also for sponsoring its initial Marcy Carter-Lovick, State Vice Regent and a member of the Elizabeth Crocket Society, gave publication. a very interesting and informative program on DNA. She explained the major categories, and Go online to www.freestonecomuseum.com for more information. the three types of DNA testing. DAR will accept some DNA but with other documentation. On Wednesday December 5, 2018 the chapter will honor our Veterans from Limestone and Freestone counties. If you are a veteran and wish to attend the luncheon, please contact Marjorie Huckels at 254-578- 1458, Joan Marsh at 254-723- 6371, or Nancy McSwane at HO HO HOliday 254-359-4620, they can give you more information. 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An Open House, and the introduction of a new vet and vet tech, took place Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Doctor Doug Sanford’s Animal Clinic in Fairfield, Texas. Tours of the facilities were given and Santa came for pictures with both his human and animal fans.

THE STAFF AT FAIRFIELD VETERINARY HOSPITAL (pictured at right) are Corrie Powell licensed LVT, Racheal Huffman Licensed LVT, Pam Palmer, new staff member Dr. Kate Foulke, DVM and owner Dr. Doug Sanford, DVM. (Photos by Melissa Lee)

LOOKING GOOD FOR THE CAMERA is a client of Dr. Sanford’s, Melvin Solomon, and his dog, Faith (right).

A GROUP OF COUSINS visit with Santa Claus (below).

This Weekend Plaid Saturday, Nov. 24 Shop Local Event

November 24, 2018 is PLAID SATURDAY in Fairfield, Texas. Help Fairfield celebrate by wearing plaid while shopping at participating businesses on Saturday, November 24th. Many businesses will be offering specials during the Thanksgiving weekend. And, for every purchase a customer makes, they will get an entry into Fairfield’s Holiday Give Away Bingo Game to win BIG prizes. Plaid Saturday was conceived from the idea of weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. A relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” sales, Plaid Saturday is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays. Hosted30% by the City of FairfieldOFF and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 903-389-5792.

Happy Thanksgiving! 1/2 PRICE SALE Fri. & Sat., November 23th & 24th 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christmas has come to CUCKLEBUR We have too much TRADING stuff to list! 2 miles East of Fairfield on Hwy. 84 903-389-7367 2-B | w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m November 21, 2018 CORSICANA LIVESTOCK GARY BARN BEN 903-654-8031 903-872-1631 903-879-3456 Woods, Waters, and Wildlife SALE EVERY TUESDAY

Receipts from Corsicana Livestock for Tuesday, November 13, 2018. With 775 Head Re-Casting the Coast

Packer Cows------N/T Steers------N/T Best Lean Cutter Cows------32-35 by John Jefferson Best Boning & Utility Cows------34-37 Best Packer Bulls------N/T I love fall in Texas. The air told me some locals were Stock Cows (per head)------N/T is crisp. Life begins anew. fishing the week after the Few Young Cows (per head)------N/T Cooler weather and shorter hurricane. But he said due Steers/Best #1 Quality days get deer moving more to lack of accommodations, 300-400------195-220 during daylight. Overhead, many anglers stayed away. 400-500------160-185 geese are honking as they Sandy Jumper at the Rockport 500-600------140-155 600-700------128-138 wing southward to marshes Chamber of Commerce, 700-800------120-130 and fields along the coast. Jeffrey Hentz at the Port Holiday tamales are cooking Aransas Chamber, and John Heifers/Best #1 Quality in the kitchen. Fish sense Bowers at the Aransas Pass 300-400------155-170 400-500------135-150 winter is nearing and begin newspaper echoed that. Many 500-600------115-132 to load protein in the form hotels were damaged beyond 600-700------110-118 of crawfish, shad, bluegills, occupancy or filled with 700-800------105-112 shrimp, piggy perch – and emergency workers or those These prices are for the Best #1 Quality Steers & Heifers. assorted fake food, like soft there to repair or rebuild. Prices based lower according to quality, plastic imitations of the That gave the fish a break, conditions, and fill. aforementioned live bait. of sorts. TPWD biologists Reports of plentiful catches confirmed that fish harvest have been hitting my could be a little lower in computer for weeks. Most 2017 due to reduced fishing messages have come from pressure. Less fish being Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc. saltwater venues since many caught meant perhaps a larger Russell L deCordova Cody deCordova Ty deCordova Texas lakes and streams were carryover into this season. P.O. Box Drawer P, Buffalo, Texas 75831 inundated with rain and Supply and harvest could be (903) 322-4940 runoff, stymieing fish and in direct proportion. Maybe SALE EVERY SATURDAY - 12 NOON fishermen, alike. But, even if that’s what’s happening. SPOTTED SEA TROUT 25-inches long are considered trophy all inland waters were clear A good example of that Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing showed a total of 2670 cattle fish. This speck, caught by Tommy Welch fishing out of Port on November 17, 2018 with 316 sellers and 66 buyers. and fishable, there’d still be was recounted to me by a Mansfield, measured 26-1/2 inches. It was one of the 15 trout glowing accounts of fine friend from church. Austinite Slaughter Cows over 25 inches that Welch and his mates caught the second Cutter Cows------35-51 catches in the bays between Tommy Welch told of an weekend in November and was not the largest. (Photo courtesy Fat Cows------36-56 the mainland and the Barrier incredible sporting harvest in Canner Cows------15-40 of Tommy Welch) Slaughter Bulls Islands. It happens almost mid-November. They fished Heavy Bulls------50-73 Light Bulls------60-82 every year. Last year was an out of Port Mansfield with Pairs Choice Pairs------N/T exception due to Hurricane Capt. Daniel Land, of Texas mature, trophy trout! Many The next day, they all limited Good Pairs------1200-1475 Harvey. But the weather had Sportsman Charters (361-876- anglers fish a lifetime without on ducks! Plain Pairs------875-1150 Bred Cows 3-6 yr old------750-1450 less effect on the fish than it 7610). The first day, using live ever catching one that large. A similar report – minus Steer/Bull Calve & Yearlings did on the accommodations shrimp, they filled the live Many experienced saltwater several huge trout -- was 150-200 lbs------150-190 200-300 lbs------140-187 and supplies that fishermen well with a limit of trout for anglers treat trout that large received from Capt. Sally 300-400 lbs------135-205 need -- like food, gasoline, each of the three men. But the with the same reverence that Moffatt at Baffin Bay Rod 400-500 lbs------130-200 500-600 lbs------125-155 live bait, drinking water, and remarkable thing about the bass fishermen have for big and Gun, the only Texas 600-700 lbs------115-145 a Wacoplace Stockyardto lay their heads after outing was that they boated 15 bass. Welch and his team coast lodge that is Orvis 2316 Marlin700-800 lbs------110-136Hwy. 6 East • Waco, Texas 76705 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 Easta day on the water in the sun.Waco,spotted TX sea trout (aka speckled released all the monsters, Endorsed for fishing and Office 254-753Office 254-753-3191 3191Heifer • Calves & Yearlings Jody Jody Thomas-Thomas 254-223-2958254-223+29501 150-200 lbs------145-185 Capt.76705 Frankie Eicholz (361- trout, or simply “specks”) over keeping smaller trout for the wingshooting! Office 254-753-3191 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958200-300 lbs------135-160 300-400 lbs------120-155 701-7711), in Port Aransas, 25 inches long! Those were table. JJ Waco Stockyard 400-500 lbs------110-145 500-600 lbs------105-140 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Waco,600-700 TX 76705 lbs------95-128 700-800 lbs------90-118 These prices reflect the GOOD and CHOICE cattle and the plainer cattle Reflections would be 25 to 40 dollars behind these figures. Fly Fishing Classes from Red Oak Ranch Waco Livestock Auction,LLC. Freestone County, Texas by Jan Fielden Coming Soon Waco Stockyard The Red Oak Ranch folks wish a Happy Thanksgiving to 2316 Marlin Hwy. 6 East Waco, TX 76705 each one of you. We pray you will have safe journeys if you To Freshwater Fisheries Office 254-753-3191 Jody Thomas 254-223-2958 are traveling any distance at all. At this time of year we pray  that everyone can sit around a table and count more blessings Master fly-fisher Bob TFFC’s 1.5-acre casting pond Goats 9:00 a.m. SALE EVERY TUESDAY Cattle 12:00 p.m. than trials. Winter is upon us after a short break for Autumn. Cappallo of Corsicana will after class. Receipts from Waco Livestock Auction on November 13, 2018. Thanksgiving is a wonderful family holiday and all of us at the teach fly-fishing for beginners Catch-and-release fishing Head Count of 964 Red Oak Ranch hope you all can celebrate it to the fullest! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19 and is free, but anglers may pay **We will be closed Tuesday, November 20th for Thanksgiving** Feb. 2 at the Texas Freshwater $5.00 for the opportunity

No. 1 Steers Fisheries Center (TFFC) in to catch and keep up to five Under 300 lbs------165-205 Athens. fish. 300-400 lbs------160-200 The classes are open to adults Bob is a member of 400-500 lbs------140-175 Farm & Ranch Seminar 500-600 lbs------130-155 and youths accompanied Trout Unlimited and lives 600-700 lbs------130-155 with an adult. No fly-fishing on Richland-Chambers 700-800 lbs------120-135 experience is required. Reservoir. Bob has fly-fished No. 1 Heifers Offers Eight Hours Under 300 lbs------140-165 Equipment will be provided, for trout throughout the US 300-400 lbs------130-165 Y’all but students may bring their and redfish along the Texas 400-500 lbs------130-150 500-600 lbs------125-140 Of CEU Credits Buffaloown. Livestock The $50 fee for the class Marketingcoast as well as Tarpon in 600-700 lbs------120-135 Come Down! includes entrance to TFFC Puerto Rico. Bob also builds 700-800 lbs------N/T Slaughter Cows District 8 Farm and Ranch 1 hour of General and 1 hour for the day of the class, lunch handmade bass and fly rods High Yielding------40 to 50 Seminar offering 8 CEU of Drift will beProudlyPresents offered for and a season pass to TFFC so along with tying his own Low Yielding------30 to 40 Hours is scheduled for Private, Commercial and Non- students can return for more flies. Fats------40 to 50 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ROUND-UP! Thin & Shelly------15 to 30 Thursday December 13, 2018 Commercial Applicators. fishing as often as they like. Interested participants Packer Bulls (1250-2075 lbs) at the Fairfield Conference Cost is $50 payable by cash Instruction will focus on should sign up early, these Yield Grade 1&2 ------50 to 75 Join us for a FREE Steak Dinner under a Texas Size Tent & Support an Cow & Calf Pairs Center at the Fairgrounds in or check at the door equipment, equipment classes fill up months in Young Choice------1000 to 1300 Fairfield. Please RSVP to the Freestone selection, basic knot advance. Young Fair------800 to 1000 on-going part of our Western Heritage-----the youth of Texas High School Rodeo. Aged Pairs------600 to 800 Three hours of Laws & County Extension Office 903- tying, casting and casting Reservations are required Young Pregnancy Test Stocker Replacement Cows Regulations, 3 hours of 389-3436 by December 10th fundamentals. Participants and each class is limited to 500 to 1050 Integrated Pest Management, for Meal planningThursday, purposes. Septembercan fish for rainbow 2, trout 2010 in 20 at persons. 7:00 Checks P.M should. be made payable to “Friends of TFFC” and may be mailed Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. Buffalo Livestock Marketing,to Craig Inc. Brooks at 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens, TX 75752. WACO LIVESTOCK AUCTION, LLC Hwy. 75/79 Intersection Please call at Stephen Bradley - Don Henderson - Charlie Williamson FREE For more information High School or Rodeo Roundup Bu alo, Texas 75831 to register1-877 by telephone - for49RODEO 254-729-3277 the class, call or email Craig Brooks at (903) 670-2222 or SALE EVERY THURSDAY - 12 NOON [email protected]. Receipts from Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Co. LLC showed a total of 484 head of cattle on November 15, 2018 with 75 sellers and 35 buyers. Slaughter Cows & Bulls Boner ------38-42 Cutter------41-4850 Canner------33-38 Thin ------27-33 Good afternoon Linda, Bulls Yield Grade 1 & 2 ------72-79 Bulls Yield Grade 3 & 4 ------68-72 FISHIt’s Time To Stock DAY! Your Pond! Please review the proof, I made some adjustments and correctionsStocker as well, Cows since Judy is actually Jody. Sorry about Delivery Will Be: that. All I had to go by was a small sticky note fromYoung an employeeBred Cows------900-1000 who has since moved on. Older Plain Bred------700-1000 Wednesday, December 5 Good Choice Pairs------N/T Dawson 10:45 - 11:30 @ JPM Farm Store I still have time for changes or corrections as you Commonsee fit. Medium Pairs------950-1100 Thursday, December 6 Stocker & Feeder Calves & Yearlings Please let us know if you would like us to begin running this adSteers in this Good week’s & Choice issue that we are currently working Palestine 11:45 - 12:30 @ Iron Gate Feed on going to press tomorrow. 300-400 lbs------175-210 Fairfield 1:30 - 2:15 @ Fairfield Farm & Ranch 400-500 lbs------160-198 Mexia 2:45 - 3:30 @ Sheffield Farm & Ranch Supply 500-600 lbs------155-182 600-700 Christy lbs------135-160 Jackson 700-800 lbs------N/T Freestone County Times To Place an Order Call 903-389-6397Heifers NEWS Good & Choice 300-400 lbs------155-187 FISHWAGON 400-500 lbs------140-165 500-600 lbs------125-160 1-800-643-8439 www.fishwagon.com 600-700 lbs------120-145 700-800 lbs------N/T November 21, 2018 w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m | 3-B Griffin-Roughton Helping families in their time of need since 1946 with: “Respect, Dignity, Compassion” 450 East Main Street, Fairfield, Texas 75840 - 903.389.9217 - www.Griffin-Roughton.com b i t u a r i e s Thanksgiving Lunch --O For All Nov. 23rd HOMETOWN Funeral Services were held Church of Christ in Teague, Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church is serving STORE Wednesday, November 14, Texas under the leadership of Thanksgiving Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 909 E. Milam - Mexia 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Joseph Tinsley. Thanksgiving Day. (254) 562-9555 Moore’s Angelic Funeral “Mother was preceded in Guests may dine in or take out. All members of the Becky & Bobby McDonald Home Chapel with interment death by her husband of 73 community are invited. and staff in the Waco Crematory, Waco, years L. C. Scott, Sr., her sons L. You may reserve your dinner by calling 903-389-2298 Monday-Friday 9am-7pm Texas. C. Scott, Jr. and Gerald (Bubba) by 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 11am-4pm Emma Jane Scott was born Scott,’ her parents, Gipson to Josie Gipson and Gipson Burrell and Josie Burrell, her Burrell in Simsboro Texas on Step father, McClinton Winn, March 25, 1923. her granddaughter Pamela, She received her education in and great granddaughter the school districts of Buffalo Breyonna, grandson Albert, Calvary Christian Center and Salem, Texas. great grandsons A. J Mack EDDIE’S She married L. C. Scott on and Robert Wells. Gives Thanks Fri. & Sat. January 1, 1939. To this union Surviving Mrs. Scott are her AUTOBODY Emma Jane were born 5 children: Melba three daughters Melba Jean Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood welcomes all Price, Gerald Scott, Travis Price, Travis Howard (Calvin) to their Friday and Saturday, November 23rd-24th & TIRE Scott Howard , L. C. Scott, and of Teague, Texas, Joise Ann services, beginning at 7:00 p.m. nightly. 475 W. Commerce Josie Ann Busby. Busby (Arthur), Desoto, Texas, Church Pastor, Brother Jack Smith, Jr. and congregation Fairfield, TX 75840 The Angelic Hosts came Her employment included 38 grandchildren, 65 plus asks the public to join them in giving blessings, praises, Tires 903-389-3966 Collision Repair 903-389-2912 for Mrs. Emma Jane Scott, that of a domestic and a great grandchildren, 60 plus worship, and thanks to the Lord for all He has done for Fax 903-389-7783 of Teague, Texas, on Friday housewife. great-great grandchildren, 2 us. morning, November 9, 2018 “Mother” (Emma Jane) was daughter-in-laws, Ida M. Scott Soloists, groups, choirs, and short talks are welcomed; in the Skilled Care Of Mexia dedicated to the kids she and Debra Scott, and longtime please sign in at the front door. among loving family and raised along with her grand friend Juanita Huckaby The church is located at 10856 Highway 79 East in devoted friends. kids. Anyone that met her Moore’s Angelic Funeral Oakwood. Viewing was held Tuesday, remembered her. She had a Home, 406 Monroe Street, For more information, contact Sister Beatrice Jones at November 13, 2018 from special cat named “Bobbi.” Teague, Texas is serving 903-545-1156. 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Moore’s She loved to cook and can the Scott Family. Visit We Do More Than Angelic Funeral Home with vegetables and fruit. Prior to mooresangelicfuneralhome. “Just Home Health Care” the family present from 6:00 the failing of her health she com to sign the guestbook PM-7:00 PM. was an active member of the and light a candle. & Women’s Conference “Care for the Terminally Ill & Families” In Jewett This Saturday Fairfield Location 903-389-9821 Everyone is invited to attend the Women Conference www.homehealthhospice.com on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at Jewett United Woven Together Methodist Church. Conference theme is “A Season of Harvest.” The event will begin with a Continental Breakfast starting at 9:00 a.m. Speakers include Evangelist Dianne Manning of Moore’s Angelic in Unity Fairfield, Texas; Sister Jaime Williams of Hunstville, Funeral Home Texas; and Apostle Lisa Well of Navasota, Texas. E.V. Moore, Owner Registration is $10 per person. Total Funeral Planning Jewett United Methodist Church is located at 223 South Pre-Need Insurance Documentation Assistance Women’s World Day Broadway in Jewett, Texas. Host is Pastor Carla Goree. Limousine Service Funeral Escort Service 406 W. Monroe St. at Baylor Nov. 29th Teague, Texas 254-739-2399 “Woven Together in Unity,” a Women’s World Day of Prayer Brunch, will be held at Community Calendar 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Piper Great Hall of George W. Truett Theological Freestone Cancer Support Group Seminary at Baylor University. 1st Tuesdays – 5:30 p.m. Featured speaker and guest of honor will be Carolyn Porterfield, former Missionary Fairfield Library Journeyman in Japan and retiring Missional Lifestyle Leader for Texas Woman’s Fairfield, Texas Missionary Union. The event is sponsored by WMU/Women’s Ministries of Waco Regional Baptist FREESTONE Quilt Guild Griffin-Roughton Association and co-sponsored by Baylor’s Truett Seminary and Keston Center for First Mondays – 10:00 a.m. Funeral Home Religion, Politics and Society. Fellowship Hall – 1st UMC A Bible study and devotional will be led by Cheryl Segura Gochis, Baylor’s vice Fairfield, Texas Since 1946 Family Owned president of human resources who received a Woman’s Missionary Union scholarship as an undergraduate. AWE - Dinner & Bible Study Family Managed Wednesdays 5:40 a.m. (during school year) Women involved in Waco’s Good Neighbor House will lead the prayer experience. 450 E. Main in Fairfield Worship music will be provided by Joslyn Henderson, with Jan Cason accompanying 1st United Methodist Church - Fairfield (903) 389-9217 on piano. Lexi English, First Lady of Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church, will provide 1530 N. 45th St. in Corsicana the Scripture focus. Freestone County retired teachers (903) 874-4774 The event will begin with a light complimentary brunch at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 2nd Wednesdays – 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church program and prayer at 10 a.m. Reservations are preferred. 119 W. Main, Fairfield, Texas To make a reservation, contact Kathy Hillman at [email protected] or 254- 749-5347. fAIRFIELD lIONS cLUB Truett Seminary is located at 1100 S. Third St. Guest parking will be available in Dutton 2nd & 4th Thursday - 6:00 p.m. Avenue Garage, 1100 S. 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Questions --Vi e w p o i n t s About Finance What Are Your Thoughts Supporting Small On Business Partnerships? Gratitude By Taylor J Kovar, CEO - Kovar Capital Business Saturday --Hi Taylor - I work for a small the scope of your projects, home design company and I’m guessing you don’t in Action there’s been a lot of discussion want to deal with all those by Annie Spilman recently about partnering shenanigans, and I’d support with another business that that decision. Small business drives our don’t know their way around Submitted by Tony Price would help us get cheaper You can form a partnership state’s economy. It accounts the store, you’ll probably supplies in exchange for a without a written agreement, for 99.8 percent of all be dealing with longtime The art of thanksgiving is “gratitude in action.” percentage of profits. and if the benefits really are businesses in the state and employees and maybe even It is applying Albert Schweitzer’s philosophy: ‘In Based on your experiences, mutual, this makes the most employs 45.6% of Texas’s the owners who will do gratitude for your own good fortune you must render do you think these types of sense. You’ll save money private-sector workforce, whatever it takes to help in return some sacrifice of your life for other life. partnerships are good or on supplies, take on more according to the U.S. Small you find the perfect gift and It is thanking God for the gift of life by living it bad? – Blair projects and hopefully get Business Administration. encourage you to come back triumphantly. --Hey Blair - Based on my some added promotions Small businesses are owned the rest of the year, too. It is being thankful for your talents and abilities by experience, I think a lot from your new associate. by and employ our friends Small Business Saturday accepting them as obligations to be invested for the of these joint ventures go The percentage you offer and neighbors. They support began in 2010 as a marketing common good. well, and some of them end in exchange shouldn’t hurt everything from school sports campaign launched by It is being thankful for all that men and women have terribly. By and large, I think your bottom line, and your to charities, and on Saturday, American Express to promote done for you by doing things for others. you can gain a lot from the partner will get capital and Nov. 24, we’ll have a chance small businesses, but as NFIB’s It is being thankful for opportunities by accepting right partnership, but I can’t advertising in return. As long to support small businesses. state director for Texas, I can them as a challenge to achievement. emphasize strongly enough as everyone works hard, that That’s because the Saturday tell you that Small Business It is being thankful for happiness by striving to make how important it is that you relationship doesn’t require after Thanksgiving is Small Saturday isn’t a gimmick. others happy. work with the right partner. an obnoxiously detailed Business Saturday. It’s a day It’s a powerful incentive to It is being thankful for beauty by helping to make In your case, it sounds like contract. when local retailers and #ShopSmall and support the world more beautiful. this is the type of business Avoiding too many restaurants step up and offer the businesses that keep our It is being thankful for inspiration by trying to be an relationship where both stipulations helps you adjust unique merchandise and communities strong. inspiration to others. companies benefit and no the terms as necessary and meals and the kind of service According to a survey by It is being thankful for health and strength by the one has to wait too long to keeps you from committing to you won’t find at any of the NFIB and American Express, care and reverence you show your body. see their cut. It’s obvious something that might not end chain stores. 108 million shoppers spent It is being thankful for the creative ideas that enrich that these relationships up working. As long as each I think of Small Business $12.9 billion at independently life by adding your own creative contributions to have to address the needs of party acts in good faith, you’ll Saturday as the opposite of owned businesses on last human progress. both parties; even with that likely want to update protocol Black Friday. year’s Small Business It is being thankful each new day by living it to the understanding, it’s common for the new alliance as things Black Friday, the Friday after Saturday. The survey said fullest. that these agreements are progress. Drawing from Thanksgiving, has become 43 percent of U.S. adults It is being thankful by giving hands, arms, legs, and structured in a way that personal experience again, the unofficial start of the shopped or ate small on the voice to your thankful spirit. favors one company too the strongest partnerships holiday shopping season. It’s Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is adding to your prayers of thanksgiving, “acts of much in the early going. More are the ones where everyone when bargain hunters get up Most of those people said they thanksliving.” often than not, this causes the stays open to changes as they early, sit in traffic, circle the shopped or ate at more than Have a nice day, a safe Thanksgiving and strive for partnership to sour quickly. find the best way to move mall parking lot looking for one independent business. ThanksLIVING every day. With regard to how the forward. a space, fight the crowds, and And remember: When agreement is reached and a If you feel good about the stand in long lines to save a you shop at chain stores or commitment is guaranteed, other company and your own few bucks on things no one restaurants, most of the money different companies take provisions, I see no reason asked for or even wants. goes to some corporate office different approaches. You’re why you should be nervous Small Business Saturday, somewhere, but when you free to bring in lawyers and about working out a deal. on the other hand, is about shop local and shop small, sign lengthy contracts. You Make sure you keep an open, parking close to the door and most of that money stays in can jump through a bunch of honest dialogue throughout finding things you can’t find the community. hoops to form a new business and you should be able to at the malls or chain stores. This year make a difference in entity that ensures all your work out a deal that makes Instead of putting up with your community: Shop local bases are covered. Based on everyone happy. Good luck, temporary workers who on Small Business Saturday. the size of your business and Blair! November 21, 2018 w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m | 1-C Eagles Dominate First Round 56-19 The Fairfield Eagles jumped out to 22-0 first quarter lead and never looked back as they dominated the Wills Point Tigers 56- 19 at Wildcat Stadium in Palestine on Friday night. The Fairfield Eagles will move into the area round of the playoffs and face the Gilmer Buckeyes (5-6) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Bruce Field in Athens. JaShaughn Hatcher had 158 yards on a light duty 11 carries on the night in the big win. Fairfield outplayed the Tigers in all phases of the game. Fairfield took the ball first and made quick work of the drive to put points on the board. Hatcher ripped off a 20-yard run into Wills Point territory to the 32-yard line. The offensive line Justin Cooper, Josh Arrington, Brazos Monico, Chandler Noble and Parker Eidson gave the running backs great places to run and provided protection to quarterback Chad Rushin. Rushin dropped to pass and hit Kameron Ransom over the middle for the 32-yard touchdown and an early 8-0 lead on the conversion run Jar-Mychael Hudson. Wills Point did not pick up a first down and had good field position. Kadarrius Walker stopped Bradley short of the first down and took over at midfield. The Eagles pounded the defensive front of the Tigers with running plays and Rushin was picked off near the goal line. Jaise Oliver promptly returned the turnover with an interception at the 41-yard line and the Eagles needed only one play. Rushin tossed a short pass to Blake Posey and he weaved his way through the Tiger secondary for the touchdown. Ransom ran in the conversion for a 16-0 lead. The Eagles had the game in control and began the next drive at the 37-yard line. Hatcher ran for 15 yards and had a 15- yard penalty added to the play. Rushin handed to Ransom and he raced around the Wills Point defense for the score. The conversion was no good and the Eagles led 22-0 after one. Fairfield used the run to set up the deep passing game and the Wills Point defense loaded up to stop the run. Rushin went over the top to Ransom for his third touchdown over a span of a few minutes. This pass covered 63 yards and the lead grew to 30-0 on the conversion from Rushin to DaQuann McWilliams. The Eagles special teams forced a fumble on the kickoff and Dylon Rushin recovered to set the Eagle offense at the Tiger 42-yard line. A quick pass interference and a six-yard pass to Ty Bachtel put the ball near the 20-yard line. Walker took the handoff and scored his touchdown from 17 yards out and the lead grew to 36-0 not even half way through the second quarter. Blake Posey intercepted a pass in the end zone to stop one of the best drives of the night for the Tigers. On second down from the 23, Hatcher sliced thought the Tiger defense on a 67-yard run. He was tackled at the ten-yard line and Hudson finished the drive for the five-yard touchdown and a42-0 lead. Wills Point moved the ball into Eagle territory but a couple of tackles behind the line of scrimmage from Jordan Gibson. TAKING DOWN THE TIGER are Fairfield Eagles #44 Dylan On third down, quarterback Hill was under pressure and Rushin, #22 Zane Anderson and #5 Jar-Mychael Hudson. the ball was knocked loose and it bounced into the arms of (Photos by Melissa Lee) Gibson and he trotted into the end zone alone with the 63- yard fumble return. The half ended with the Eagles ahead 48-0. The Tigers turned the ball over on their first possession of the second half. The ball bounded into the end zone on the fumbled snap and Walker recovered it in the end zone for the touchdown. Rushin passed to Posey for the conversion and the commanding 56-0 lead. The big lead gave way to some of the reserves to enter the game. Trent Ferguson, Wyatt Poole, Tonio Carter, Lex Thompson and others saw extensive time on the Eagle defense. They gave up a couple of fourth quarter touchdowns and the final score was 56-19. The Eagle offense had a different look and they controlled the clock the remainder of the game. New faces on the offensive line and backfield saw some good drives for the Eagle MOMENTS INTO THE BI-DISTRICT GAME against the offensive. Wills Point Tigers, Fairfield’s Kam Ransom scores the first Scott Batts reporting. touchdown.

GOING OVER PLAYS ON THE SIDELINE with Coach Bachtel are #65 Chandler Noble, #77 Brazos Monico, #74 Josh Arrington, #70 Klay Bonner, along with Eagle Center, Drew Williams, who helped get the team to playoffs and is recovering from an injury.

RAISING THE TROPHY are the Fairfield Eagles who triumphed over the Wills Point Tigers.

FCSG 5K Fundraiser Run With The Bells Freestone Cancer Support arrows. Group will be hosting their Entry fees are $10 per adult, ‘Jingle All The Way’ 5K-Run $5 for youth 12-years-old and Fundraiser on Saturday, under, and $20 for a family; December 15, 2018. and include a free jingle Registration and Check- bracelet. in starts at 2:00 p.m. on First, Second, and Third the courthouse square in place awards will be given Fairfield. to the top finishers for male, The Run kicks off at 2:30 p.m., female, and youth. begging at the courthouse, Mission of the Freestone wrapping through the Cancer Support Group is neighborhoods north of to assist Cancer Patients in there and ending back at the Freestone County with food, courthouse. The course does travel, and lodging expenses not cross Highway 84 or while undergoing treatment. Highway 27. Just follow the

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Elkhart, TX 75839  Since 1961  (903) 764-2773 or (903) 724-1123 2-C | w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m November 21, 2018 Lions Season Ends 35-21 The Troy Trojans had a 15-0 run in the fourth and cut the lead in half to 14-7 in the opening the fourth quarter. It started with a Herod punt quarter and took the lead and took the bi-district seconds of the second quarter. return to the Trojan 30 in the final minute of the round of the playoffs over the Teague Lions at The Lion defense forced a punt and the Lion third quarter. As the teams exchanged ends of Mexia High School’s Blackcat Field on Friday offense went back to work. The sliced through the the field, Herod had the five-yard run to tie the night. Trojan defense with the passing game. A short score. Escobedo hit the extra point and the Lions The Lions came into the game a bit injured pass to Nemier Herod and he took care of the led with 11:52 remaining in the game. but had some momentum and took the early in rest to complete a yard pass and run touchdown. The lead was short lived as the Trojans ripped the fourth quarter. The Teague offense made a Roberto Escobedo added the extra point and the through the Teague defense to regain the lead. couple of crucial errors against a solid Trojan Lions tied the score with 7:22 remaining in the Cosper went over the top of the Lions with a Football team that took advantage of those mistakes. first half. 26-yard pass to Tyler Jarolik for the go-ahead The Trojans took the ball first and the offense Troy was able to get into position to score touchdown. Hrbacek lined up as the quarterback schedules hit the big play early. Zach Hrbacek took the before the end of the half, but they turned the and jump passed to Mason Cooke for the 28-21 handoff and raced up the near sideline on the ball over on downs at the Lion 13 with just over lead. --Fairfield Eagles first play from scrimmage. His 47-yard run put two minutes left and the score remained tied at The Trojans would salt the game away on a Aug 31 Rusk - Win 36-28 the first points on the board and the Trojans took the half. Hrbacek five-yard run to close out the scoring Sep 7 Brownsboro- Win 55-28 an early 7-0 lead. Midway through the third quarter, the Trojans and the season for the Teague Lions. (Parents’ Night) The lead began to grow at the 4:16 mark of the needed only one play to regain the lead. With Teague had a season that had its ups and downs. Sep 14 @Athens - Win 55-28 first quarter. The longer drive using the running the Lions pinned back into their own territory, They dropped three of their first four before only Sep 21 @Palestine - Win17-14 of Hrbacek and quarterback Riley Cosper, the the offense fumbled the ball and Troy recovered losing to West and Grandview in district play. Sep 28 @Lorena - Loss 41-13 Trojans scored on a Hrbacek short touchdown inside the Lion five-yard line. Cosper sent the They will lose some key seniors this season: Oct 5 Madisonville 7:30pm run and the lead swelled to 14-0. motion to the right and handed off to Sam Jones Rodney Kuykendall, Santos Estrada, Azaya Oct 12 @Mexia -Win 39-16 Teague got the offense settled down and the going the left and walked into the end zone on Patrick, Jeremiah Redic, Zack Satterwhite, Brady Oct 19 BYE second quarter belonged to them. A key play of the first play of the drive. The point after failed Welch, Kaigen Pillette, Chandler Rogers, Travis Oct 26 Connally -Win 44-9 the Teague drive near the end of the first quarter and Troy led 20-14 with 4:35 left in the third Lemons, Isaiah Bell and Bryan Perez. (Homecoming) was a pass from Zack Satterwhite to Connor quarter. Scott Batts reporting. Nov 2 @Robinson -Win 46-13 Smith that covered 40 yards inside the Trojan 20. The Lions used a solid drive to move down the Nov 9 Salado -Win 56-19 Satterwhite pushed his way into the end zone field and take the lead in the opening seconds of

--Teague Lions Aug 31 @Malakoff - Loss 60-30 Thursday, December 13th Sep 7 Mexia - Loss 51-7 Sep 14 BYE Sep 21 Lorena - Loss 42-7 Sep 28 Hempstead - Win 28-25 Holiday Open House at TISD Oct 5 Grandview 7:30pm Parents and their students are invited to join Teague tree lighting ceremony. Oct 12 @Groesbeck -Win 27-21 ISD for their annual Lions Light Up The Hallways on The Choir will sing in the Library, and the Theatre Oct 19 McGregor -Win 37-4 Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Production class will perform skits in the main (Homecoming) During Open House, Teague Junior High and hallway. Oct 26 @Whitney -Win 47-42 High School students and their families may tour The Junior High and High School Christmas Nov 2 Maypearl -Win 44-0 the school. Be sure to stop by each class’ booth and Band concerts will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov 9 @West -Loss 35-21 get an Event Card stamped by teachers and library The performances will feature Holiday tunes and personnel. introduce Band Beaus & Sweethearts. Santa Claus is due to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to join the Don’t miss it! November 21, 2018 w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m | 3-C Celebrating Christmas Magi Visit the Historic All Month Long In Fairfield The highly anticipated Christmas events Fairfield Chamber of Commerce travel from Texas Theatre Dec. 14-16 are coming to Fairfield in December. the Courthouse Square to spread Christmas Beginning with Old Fashion Christmas on cheer to both nursing homes in Fairfield. the Square on Saturday, December 1st, there Shoppers are invited to visit local retailers Having trouble is something for everyone this year. for the Sip, Snack, Shop event from 5:00 to getting into the spirit --December 1st 7:00 p.m. Several downtown businesses will of Christmas? Palestine This event begins with a reading of the have sales and special giveaways. Enjoy the Community Theatre can Christmas Story by Bettye Trask. Old and Christmas carolers, and be sure to get your help when its production young are invited to gather around the Bingo Card stamped to be entered to win in of “Gift of the Magi: the rocking chair to hear of sugar plums and Fairfield’s Big Holiday Giveaway. Musical” comes to the sleigh bells. --December 8th historic Texas Theatre, The annual Christmas Parade will begin at Travel to Fairfield Lake State Park to their 213 W. Crawford, 4:00 p.m., traveling down Main Street from annual Christmas In The Park event from December 14-16 only. the Elementary school and circling around 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December This is a beautiful the Courthouse. 8th. musical adaptation of For those participating in this year’s Gather around a warm campfire with a O. Henry’s classic tale, parade, be sure to line up by 3:00 p.m. cup of hot cocoa. Listen to Christmas music The Gift of the Magi, Applications are available at the office of and make a festive ornament. Bundle up on and portrays the true Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. a hayride through the Tour of Lights. meaning of Christmas. Arts & Crafts and Face Painting will be Pictures with Santa will be taken from 6:30 Questions of impropriety offered to the kids from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A to 9:00 p.m. seize the lives of Della Petty Zoo with Nativity animals will also be There will be a donation drop off for new and Jim, the main available. Blankets, men/women sleepwear, and characters, who remain Live performance by local dance groups socks. These will be used to help the local faithful to each other will be held at 5:15 p.m. Nursing Homes. and persevere through A Nativity Drama will be performed at 5:30 Park admission is Free for this event. the toughest of times. p.m., and again at 6:30 p.m., by members of --December 15th Friends, co-workers, River of Life Family Worship Center. Jingle All The Way returns this year with a bosses, and police officers Santa Claus will visit with his young fans, new feature: Ice Slides! are artfully woven into and pose for pictures, from 5:00 to 7:00 This annual event will be held on the the story and play an p.m. Square on Saturday, December 15th from important part in setting Our own Miss Texas will kick off the official 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. the stage and resolving Christmas Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. Enjoy Ice Slides, Rides, Entertainment the crisis. The masterful This event is sponsored by the City of Activities, and shopping. score blends beautifully Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Winners announced for Holiday Bingo with the story and adds to Commerce. Game and Holiday Lamp Post Decorating the majesty and magic, which ultimately reveals the true heart of this Christmas Love --December 2nd Contest. Story. River of Life Family Worship Center will This event is sponsored by the City of Special thanks to our Show Sponsor, Mary Alice Largent with Landmark present a live Nativity Scene and Petty Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Realty. The customary complimentary reception will be Friday, December Zoo at 6:30 p.m. on the Square on Sunday, Commerce. 14, at 6:30 p.m. prior to curtain. Curtain time on Friday and Saturday is 7:30 December 2nd. This year’s Jingle All The Way will also p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets, which are $15 for adults and $10 for --December 6th include a Jingle Bell FUN RUN sponsored students ages 4-18, can be purchased at the door, online at www.thetexastheater.com Join the 2nd annual Elf Adventure on by Freestone Cancer Support Group. (button below), or locally at the Chamber of Commerce, the Visitors Center, and Discount Thursday, December 6th on the Square For more information about this year’s Pools. For ticket questions, please contact PCT by email at historic.texas.theatre@gmail. beginning at 5:00 p.m. Don your best elf Christmas events, contact the Chamber of com or call or text 903-922-1126. costume and jingle bells as members of Commerce at 903-389-5792. After you take in the show, come out and join the fun during the annual FREE Christmas Carols Sing-Along on Thursday, December 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. See you there!

Fairfield Police Assoc. Lights and More Lights Collecting Toys for Blue Santa Parade Kicks Off Teague Christmas In The Park It’s time for the annual Blue Santa Toy Drive, sponsored by the Fairfield Police Association. Join the City of Teague for the first 5:30 p.m. Parade rules: You may donate new, unwrapped toys to benefit local annual Tree & Main Street Lighting on The parade will end up at the 8th --Lights, Lights, & more Lights! children in need. Saturday, December 1, 2018. Avenue City Park, where Christmas in --Line up on North 3rd Avenue at 5:30 Toys for children up to age 14 are welcome. Items Come early for the Hamburger the Park will officially open at 7:00 p.m. p.m. such as dolls, puzzles, books, actions figures, etc are Fundraiser, benefitting Christmas Santa’s elves have been hard at work, --Parade official will assign lineup appreciated. Kids and hosted by the First United decorating thirty-three trees this year. --A licensed driver must operate autos Drop-off locations include: Wells Fargo Bank, Freestone Methodist Church. Cost is $6 a plate for Santa will arrive to the park, following and large vehicles. Small vehicles (ATVs, Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Capps True Value, hamburger, chips and dessert. Location the parade. The jolly ole’ elf will be small tractors, mini-bikes, etc.) must be Randall’s Barber Shop, and Brookshire Brothers. to be announced. available for pictures at the Boy Scout operated by a person age 12 or older. Cash donations may be made at Freestone Credit The Lighting of the Tree Downtown Building next to the park. --An adult must accompany all youth Union. will take place at 6:00 p.m. with the Come enjoy caroling, cookies, hot groups For more information, call (903) 390-2706, (972) 730- annual Christmas Parade immediately chocolate, ornament crafting and more --No cost to participate 3540, or (903) 390-2487 or visit www.facebook.com/ following. at this year’s Christmas in the Park. --Winners will be announced following FairfieldPoliceAssociation. Those entering this year’s parade This is a family friendly event you do the parade at Christmas in the Park should line up on North 3rd Avenue at not want to miss. Wear Your Pajamas for Christmas At The Library Send In Your Everyone is invited to attend hot chocolate. Christmas at The Library in Fairfield Library is located Letters To Santa Claus Fairfield on Friday evening, at 350 W. Main Street in The “Times” is accepting letters to Santa for publication    December 14, 2018 at 6:00 Fairfield, Texas. in next month’s Christmas editions. p.m. For more information, give Letters may be handwritten or typed.
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4-C | w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m November 21, 2018 National Letters of Intent Signed With NCAA Division I Universities Wortham Alum Joins College Teammates Four Galveston College baseball players, including a Wortham High School alum, signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 to play with three universities in Texas and Louisiana. “We are excited to be sending another four student-athletes to outstanding NCAA Division I programs in our region,” said Whitecaps Head Coach Chris Joblin. “Each of these students is a solid player with an excellent record. It’s another great day to be a Whitecap.” Those signing letters of intent included: --Jacob Jimenez, sophomore right-handed pitcher, Houston, University of Texas at San Antonio; --Corbin Vines, sophomore third baseman, Hempstead, Texas, Sam Houston State University; --Erick Hernandez, sophomore catcher, Orlando, Florida, Nicholls State University; and --Jordan Lansford, sophomore right-handed pitcher, Wortham, Texas, Nicholls State University. During Coach Joblin’s six years at Galveston College, the Whitecaps sent 35 players on to the NCAA Division I level, had seven players drafted in the MLB draft and had another player sign as a free agent. The Whitecaps also have continued a tradition of academic excellence each year, with an impressive cumulative team grade-point average in excess of 3.0. Today marks the first day of the early signing period as athletes across the country sign their National Letters of Intent.

Four Galveston College Athletes, including Wortham Alum Jordan Lansford (in red shirt), sign letters of intenet. Jordan is a 2016 graduate of Wortham High School. He is currently in his 3rd year at Galveston College where he plays baseball. Jordan just signed with Nicholls State University on Wednesday, November 14. He will finish out the year playing for the Galveston Whitecaps and then head to Nicholls State for the next 2 years. Jordan is the son of Tracy and Jennifer Lansford of Wortham. (Submitte Photo)

Campfire, Lights & Santa Christmas at State Park Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. Gather around a warm campfire with a cup of hot cocoa. Listen to Christmas music and make a festive ornament. Bundle up on a hayride through the Tour of Lights. Pictures with Santa will be taken from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a donation drop off for new Blankets, men/women sleepwear, and socks. These will be used to help the local Nursing Homes. Park admission is Free for this event. Students Enjoy Fall Field Trip

ENJOYING A FIELD TRIP recently at a local pumpkin patch are the students and teachers of Faith Academy of Freestone.

The privately-run school seeks to provide a rigorous curriculum with a bible-based learning environment.

For more information, contact them via email to [email protected]

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The following items are The game wardens located Next Time Capps Memorial Chapel compiled from recent the suspect vehicle with a Use the Entrance Gate is Fairfield Chamber of Texas Parks and Wildlife missing driver-side mirror, A Morris County game Commerce’s November Department law enforcement a traffic stop was conducted, warden was patrolling Business of the Month. reports. and the driver was arrested along Interstate 30 near the Owned by Joseph McKibbin, Lost and Found without incident just outside White Oak Creek Wildlife the Fairfield business is While patrolling for Shafter. Management Area boundary managed by David Fox and hunting violations recently, The trooper working the when they spotted a vehicle wife, Sharon. a San Jacinto County game accident case came to the parked along the shoulder The funeral home opened warden came upon a vehicle arresting location to match next to the Sulphur River. under current ownership and in the Sam Houston National the chrome from the debris The location is not a legal management on September 9, Forest. left by the suspect’s vehicle access entry point for the 2009. The warden approached at the accident location. WMA, so the warden set up Mr. Fox became interested the vehicle and made contact The driver of the truck along the Interstate to observe in this line of work at a with a hunter who said he was charged with accident the vehicle and, about 30 very young age following a was waiting for his buddy. involving damage to a vehicle, minutes after sundown; two conversation with his mother He told the warden they a Class B misdemeanor, and men came out of the woods about the local undertaker. became interested in hunting placed in the Hudspeth carrying shotguns. In 1970 Schooler-Gordon on public lands after seeing County jail. It was discovered the two Funeral Home was built it on the Lone Star Law During transport to jail, the subjects had been hunting within short walking distance television series, and this suspect freely admitted to for hogs and both received of Fox’s home in Amarillo. was their first time in the Sam being in a hurry to see his citations. At the age of 16, Fox got a Houston National Forest. girlfriend in Mexico. The job there as the ‘night boy’ He had been waiting on his case is pending. answering phones after friend for a couple of hours hours for the business; and so and was worried he might be began his journey in this line lost. of work. He led the warden to the After high school, Fox location he had hunted and attended Junior College said his friend had been Voting Starts before joining the United hunting approximately 100 States Navy as a Hospital yards from that area. Corpsman for four years. After about an hour of This Weekend He then returned to Texas to searching, the missing hunter attend Mortuary School in was located in a thicket Dallas. Lodge #103, a member of of bodies over-seas and and safely returned to their Fox holds both a Funeral Karem Shrine Temple in across the Mexican border, vehicle. Director’s and an Embalmer’s Waco, Johnson-Wiggins Post cremation services, military Both hunters were grateful 1st Annual Holiday license. #22 American Legion in services, and At Need/Pre they were not spending the Together with his wife, Corsicana, and the Fairfield Need services for Veterans. night in the woods. whom he married in 1981, Rotary Club. In addition to David and Didn’t Stop Lamp Post Contest Fox owned and operated He is also an amateur Sharon Fox, working to serve in the Name of Love Smith-Fox Funeral Home in trombonist and has played the families in their time of need On October 7, game wardens This weekend, members of the community will be Panhandle, Texas from 1982- trombone in various Shrine, is Funeral Assistant W.A. in Presidio and Brewster decorating the lamp posts surrounding the Courthouse 1988. Christian and Dance Bands. Davis and retired Funeral County were patrolling south Square in Fairfield, Texas. Through the years since He also feels it an honor Assistant Gilbert Gatlin. on U.S. Highway 67 when City of Fairfield is hosting its 1st Annual Holiday Lamp then, the couple has worked to play “Taps” on military Capps Memorial Chapel they were flagged down by Post Contest, and winners will be determined by the in Marlin, Waco and services when requested. is located at 113 E. College some motorists on the side community. Look for ballots at local businesses around surrounding communities, Capps has served 48 families Street in Fairfield. They may of the road who were victims town. managing a total of seven so far this year. They offers be reached by calling 903- of a hit and run. 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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Cancer, your recent plan to flex some creativity must fit in Aquarius, don’t hold back this week, even if your mind starts with family life. Why not get a spouse or children involved to wonder. A vivid imagination may help you answer some with the process? It can be a group effort. questions and revitalize your spirit.

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1. Places to eat 31. Semitic titles 2. Marketplace 32. Inappropriate 3. Unoriginality 34. Gregory __, US dancer 4. Administrative officials 35. -__, denotes past 5. Female sheep and a loch in 36. Makes nicer Scotland 40. Indicates position 6. Something to drill for 41. Made a priest 7. Midway between north and 45. Sixth month of Jewish calendar northeast 47. One who refrains 8. Cassia tree 48. Type of top 9. Founder of medical pathology 52. Pay increase 10. Long-legged wading bird 53. Curved shape 11. __ and goers 54. Keeping down 12. Go quickly 56. Sleep sound 13. Used to cut and shape wood 57. Tiny Iranian village 19. Small island (British) 59. Only one time 21. Dry or withered 60. Elected official 24. “Last of the Mohicans” actress 61. Before the present 25. Manufacturers need one 62. Genus of grasses 26. Tidal bore 63. Autonomic nervous system 27. Makes free of moisture November 21, 2018 w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m | 3-D Red and White Grocery Fairfield, Texas by the Late Ed Pittman

On the corner intersection of post-war Americans. Mr. modem shopping cart. He northwest of the courthouse Steward accommodated the relied on my mother’s “bill of in downtown Fairfield, Texas, country people who came to groceries” which he handed county seat of Freestone, town, carried them on credit to one of them. They filled the stands The First National Bank. until the first bale of cotton grocery list into one or more When I was a kid growing was ginned and sold, and paste board boxes, an apple box up, Fairfield had “the bank”, welcomed them to park their once in a while. Once in a while officially known as The wagons in the back and came in my dad added a couple of frills, Fairfield State Bank, headed the back entrance to the sitting like a Three Musketeers, which up by Mr. Fred Hill. The First area set up for the country at the time was actually three National came along later, folks. There was soda water in pieces of candy, each coated maybe thirty-five years ago, boxes filled with blocks of ice, with chocolate, one vanilla, one a transplant from Streetman, and the temperature of those strawberry, and one chocolate; a nice town slaughtered by carbonated drinks was about some fruit, maybe a dozen changing times, including the two degrees above freezing. bananas, and on rare occasion, departure of small farming, by Blocks of cheese with brown a genuine roast for Sunday better transportation, and the paper and a sharp knife were dinner after church. consolidation of public schools situated for handy use, along While he and the Stewards during the fairly recent times with bulk crackers. This was were busy with the order I had when bigger was accepted as the one item of self service. It time to inspect the knife case automatically better. We are was a big deal to go in the back located near the front entrance having another hue and cry now entrance with my dad, weigh to the store. I suppose every boy amongst the self-appointed up some cheese and crackers, of that period of time yearned experts about school-room open a soda water and listen for a good pocket knife, and I capacity being too big and the while he joined in with other spent lots of time viewing those absolute necessity to reduce men in discussions of weighty knives and making mental class sizes down to private subjects, like hog prices, boll choices about a favorite. When tutor status. Perhaps the rural weavels, the dry spell, and I graduated from high school one room school house wasn’t politics. in 1942, the Stewards gave me such a bad idea after all. It sort Once in awhile a “drummee’ an unsolicited gift, a beautiful, of fit into the “it takes a village” would be in the crowd, a two-bladed knife. They wrote concept so championed by the term for a traveling salesman, a note and told how they had lady Senator from New York likely there to sell wholesale observed me admiring those via Arkansas via some other groceries, or just to take a rest pocket knives through my state. with the other men making growing up years and they The First National Bank, in up an audience for his fresh wanted me to have one. They setting up shop in Fairfield, supply of jokes and news of couldn’t have done a nicer utilized a building occupied other parts. thing! once upon a time by a piece of Mr. and Mrs. Steward had a I’m glad I grew up during Fairfield business dear to the full service grocery and market those times. The home-town hearts of those of us growing up of the times. My dad would merchant knew your name. I Eagle Flag Football would like to thank the in the thirties and forties, and have had a hard time with a miss that part of America. well into the fifties or better. Mr. following for all of their support in helping Ernest Steward and Miss lone, his wife, ran the RED & WIITE Grocery Store. They lived long make our 2018 season a huge success! after the store closed, and were loved by the people of Fairfield The 141 boys and girls that participated in EFF and all of their and surrounding area. Is Occupational Licensing The Red & White was typical parents, family and friends that came out to cheer on the kids! of the times, before shopping carts and self-service changed forever the shopping patterns Keeping People Poor? LEAGUE SPONSORS: 4JB Leatherworks Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published the paper The Bowers Family “Occupational Licensing: Keeping People Poor.” Martin Law Firm --Pu b l i c No t i c e “Occupational licensing is a Kennedy's Korner barrier that prevents individuals from entering the labor market Nelson Propane Gas of their choice and often provides very few benefits in terms of Olin Realty Partners, LLC public safety,” said TPPF’s senior Cinnamon Archibald, Justice of the Peace Pct 3 economist and director of the Center for Economic Prosperity RD Equine Dr. Vance Ginn. “Deregulating licenses is the best way to allow The Cockerell Family skilled individuals into their The Gauntt Family profession so Texans have more opportunity to prosper.” Mexia Pest Control The paper, written by Dr. Ginn and Dr. Edward Timmons, The General Ledger professor of economics and Wilson Janitorial director of the Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation Randy Turner Services at Saint Francis University, explores whether occupational The Grissett Family licensing is a barrier to prosperity RL McGowan, LLC for Texans and all Americans. The key points of the paper are: Community National Bank --Occupational licensing is the most strenuous form of labor Accessories, Etc. market regulation available East Pine Design to state, local, and federal governments. Four Seasons Pet Resort --The intent is to protect the public from harm caused by unqualified Small Town Tees or untrained service providers. Morrison Lawn Services --Texas’ licensing laws are ranked 21st most burdensome as the Ward Sign Company state regulates a wide variety of occupations, from high school head coaches to cosmetologists to Our Dedicated Referees: Fred Hill, Chris Partain, Jeremy Shipley, doctors. Claver Tate and Jacob Young. --Licensure results in increased wages and decreased competition for incumbents, stifling innovation Our Enthusiastic Junior Assistants: River Bonds, Cameron Cockerell, and burdening consumers with Kipp Collins, Mason Daniel, Rowdy Hand, Emmie Hill, Jake Schick artificially high costs. --The Texas Legislature should and Peyton Turner eliminate those unnecessary barriers to opportunity while Head Coaches: 1st/2nd Grade Division: Rod Daniel, Miller Smith, considering other options to protect the public’s health, safety, Marcus Turner and Brian Whitaker. 3rd/4th Grade Division: Andrew Baxter, and welfare. Marlon Cockerell, Brian Evans and Jason Schick. 5th/6th Grade Division: To read the full paper, please visit: https://www.texaspolicy. Weldon Alexander, Jerry Bonds, Brian Bowers, Cameron Bowden, Chris com/examining-occupational- Nickelberry and Chris Owen licensing-in-texas-and-beyond/ For more information, please contact Sarah Silberstein at The Field Crew: Eric Chavers, Ty Hand and Rod Daniel [email protected] or 512-472-2700. The City of Fairfield Texas Public Policy Foundation is a non-profit free-market research institute based in Austin that FISD aims to foster human flourishing by protecting and promoting liberty, opportunity, and personal Fairfield Athletics responsibility. 4-D | w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m November 21, 2018

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