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heIndependent Newsimes That Matters TTheinnovative | accessibleTTimes | independent One Dollar Vol. 16 No. 52 PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Tragedy on Hwy 27 Top Ten Good-News Stories of the Year One Dead, One Injured in Fiery Collision Good Bye to 2017! ragedy hit Freestone school that morning. While medical issues. n just four more days, we Fairfield Hospital Board with music, stories and new TCounty once again on passing in a no-passing zone Unfortunately, Gebhard was Iwill say “good-bye” to 2017 member, Sherry Brackens, and exhibits, Freestone County Thursday morning, December on a hill, he ran head-on into not able to be rescued from and ring in the New Year. CEO Stace Holland, marked Historical Museum marked 21, 2017, when a 17-year-old Lilly Taylor Huckstep, who his vehicle; and he died on It has been an interesting the transition from ETMC to their 50th year of preserving Fairfield High School junior was traveling west. Both the scene. twelve months, to say the Fairfield’s new hospital. the history of our county. was killed and a young vehicles caught fire upon A memorial, hosted by the least. 2. Celebration of gospel- The Museum is under the woman was critically injured impact. Fairfield High School Class There have been several blues musician, George direction of Curator Patricia in a head-on collision. Bystanders were able to of 2019, was held Saturday, good-news stories to happen Washington Phillips. Pratt and Board members: According to law pull Mrs. Huckstep from her December 23rd at the High in Freestone County, Texas. Following several years of MUSEUM Leslie Tate, Sherrie enforcement, the accident vehicle and she was taken to School stadium. Funeral Here are ten of our favorites: research, author and music Minze, Linda Mullen, Nancy occurred about five and a half Parkland Hospital in Dallas Services for Gebhard were 1. The “birth” of Freestone critic, Michael Corcoran, Rula, Brad Pullin, Ralph miles from Fairfield. Landon via helicopter. She is currently held that evening at First Medical Center. As midnight introduced his new book, Billings, Muriel Morton and Gebhard, was traveling east listed in critical condition Baptist Church in Fairfield. chimed in on January 1, 2017, “Washington Phillips and Don Awalt. on Highway 27, heading to with burns and other major His Manzarene Dreams,” to 5. Fairfield Library Awarded the people of Teague, Texas. Over $49,000 for Renovation Unbeknownst to his friends Grant. Receiving a new and neighbors, the late jack-leg look this year, thanks to a preacher from the Simsboro substantial grant from the community had recorded 18 Tocker Foundation, Fairfield Rose Part of Aggie History songs with Columbia Record Public Library held their between 1927 and 1929. Grand Opening in August. he last time the New Phillip’s unique music, The new space includes a Lego TMexico State Aggies were created with an instrument table in the kids section, a in a bowl game, Dwight D. he called a Manzarene, has collaborative table with video Eisenhower was in the oval garnered fans from around console in the teen section, office. This year, a Rose is in the world and, recently, a 16 computer stations and the mix. Grammy nomination. counter table with chargers The Aggies are in the Arizona 3. Teague High School for personal laptops. Bowl for the first time since Senior Raises Funds for Instrumental in the recent 1960 and they will take on Law Enforcement. Through improvements are many the Utah State Aggies on raffles, bake sales and various community volunteers, December 29. donations, Megan Martin of including Library Board The New Mexico State Teague raised enough funds members: President Lyle Red, Aggies are led by the familiar to outfit every full-time Vice-President Scott Mills, face of Larry Rose III. He is law enforcement officer in Secretary Ralph Billings, the leader in rushing for the Freestone County with special Treasurer Gena Robinson, 6-6 Aggies with 807 rushing ballistic plates. Designed to Cristi Allred, Carol Bradley, that put him fifth in the Sun protect against high-powered Rachel Bossier, Tammy Belt Conference. munitions, a total of 96 plates Gawryszewski, and Christine The Aggies last played in the were purchased. Manning. Serving as Library Sun Bowl in El Paso against 4. Freestone County the same Utah State team Museum Observes 50-Year -Top Ten- they faced in 1960. The team Anniversary. Celebrating Page 3-A from Las Cruces, New Mexico has a short bowl history, but they are unbeaten. They also single season rushing total played in the 1959 Sun Bowl in school history and his 260 and won 28-3 and the first yards against New Mexico bowl appearance in the 1936 that year is still the sixth County High School Athletes Sun Bowl produced a 14-14 tie best all time. It was in this with Hardin-Simmons. season that he was named Rose is a big part of that the Sun Belt Offensive Player success as he enters his final of the Year and first team all- Named to All-District Football Teams game at New Mexico State conference. He also finished as the school’s third leading on the Associated Press Third embers of the Teague and Fairfield WR; Rodney Kuykendall - Junior, WR - Senior, End; Kolbe Branch - Senior CB; rusher with 3618 yards on 585 Team All American. MHigh School football teams have --2nd Team Defense: Isaiah Bell - Junior, Jaise Oliver - Junior, Safety carries and 27 touchdowns. Rose comes from the been selected to the All-District Teams. DL; Kade Collins - Senior, LB; Dayveon --2nd Team Offense: Jar-Mychael He is 267 yards from second Fairfield Eagles team that Dixon - Junior, LB; T.C. Canady - Hudson - Junior, Fullback; Kolby Adams all time to pass Ron James. played for a state 4A title District 9-3A All District Team 2017 Sophomore, DB - Junior, Receiver; Avery Archibald Denvis Manns holds the top in 2013. He rushed for 260 includes the following Teague players: --Honorable Mention: Fred Harper - - Junior, Inside WR; Parker Eidson - spot with 4692. yards in the state final against --District MVP: Tayvis Coleman - Senior, DL; Rion Heard - Senior, OL; Junior, Tackle Larry Rose III had a career the Argyle Eagles and that Senior, RB Logan Escobar - Senior, WR/DB; Roberto --2nd Team Defense: Ulises Ramirez- year in his sophomore season. is good for third all time in --Offensive Lineman of the Year: Escobedo - Sophomore, Kicker Rangel - Senior, Inside LB; Sutton Bonner He amassed 1651 yards on 240 Marcus Williams - Senior, OL - Senior, Tackle carries and 14 touchdowns. -Aggie History- --Returner of the Year: Tyrese Heard - District 9-4A All District Team 2017 --Honorable Mentions: Josh Arrington - That rushing mark is the best Page 3-A Senior, WR/DB includes the following Fairfield players: Junior, OL; Drew William - Sophomore, --1st Team Offense: Zack Satterwhite - --Outstanding Offensive Lineman of OL; Cody Ferguson - Junior, WR; Ty Junior, QB; Azaya Patrick - Junior, TE; the Year: Tucker Davis - Senior, OL Bachtel - Junior, WR; Johnny Burns - Jacob Maggard - Senior, OL; Lawson --Newcomer of the Year: Chad Rushin Junior, DL; Jordan Gibson - Junior DL; Allison - Senior, OL; Travis Lemons - - Junior, QB Avery Archibald - Junior, LB; JaShaughn In s i d e Sophomore, OL --1st Team Offense: KaDarrius Walker - Hatcher - Junior, LB; Blake Posey - One Sections --1st Team Defense: Trevor Cooper - Junior, RB; Kolbe Branch - Senior, Inside Junior, Safety Classifieds...... Pages 12 & 14-A Senior, DL; Tyrus Busby - Senior, DL; WR & Kick-returner; Miller Smith - --Academic All-District: Avery Viewpoints...... Page 2-A Santos Estrada - Junior, LB Senior, Center Archibald, Blake Posey, Jordan Gibson, Oil & Gas...... Page 3-A --2nd Team Offense: Gelico Green - --1st Team Defense: Johnn Owens - Parker Eidson, Drew Williams, and Obituaries...... Page 4-A Sophomore, RB; Antonio Heard - Senior, Senior, Outside LB; Trevan McWilliams JaShaughn Hatcher Real Estate...... Page 12-A

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The right to carry in Texas makes it a criminal offense “providing volunteer security churches was officially for a license holder to carry services on the premises of a Fairfield clarified by Attorney General a concealed handgun, and church, synagogue, or other Ken Paxton, in an Opinion openly carry a handgun, established place of religious Chamber issued last week on December on property of another worship.” 21, 2017. without consent, when the “These fees were a The request for clarification license holder has received burden, particularly on Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect Awards came from Lt. Governor Dan notice forbidding carrying a small churches,” stated Lt. the views of the Freestone County Times Patrick, who did so in the handgun on the property. Governor Patrick. wake of last month’s shooting Notice may be given orally To qualify, the “volunteer Banquet at a small rural church that or by written communication, security service” must Merry Christmas From Cub Scout Pack 668 left twenty-six congregants from the owner of the be provided without dead. property, or by someone with compensation or Our adventures and accomplishments continue with National Nominations “Following the shooting apparent authority to act for remuneration, and persons Night Out in Teague and Fairfield; scarecrow contest; we in Sutherland Springs in the owner. providing the service may honored our veterans at several events and presented our colors Due Jan. 5th November, everyone in the The second issue involved not wear a badge or uniform at one; held a bake sale; was in the Minion Christmas Parade; state was very thankful for the the waiving of the private that give the appearance of decorated a campsite for Christmas at the Lake; enjoyed a trip Honoring the best of the brave Texan who stopped the security fees for churches. a peace officer or security to the Grinch’s Lair; and had FUN at Jingle All The Way! community, the annual attack through the exercise The State of Texas requires officer. We want to thank Mr. & Mrs. Carl Conkling and David & Jack Fairfield Chamber Awards of his Second Amendment any private business that Lt. Governor Patrick thanked Wright who were guest speakers; Kris and Daniel from our Banquet is set for January rights,” stated Lt. Governor employs a commissioned Attorney General Paxton for State Park; Adam Smith; Tiffany & Morgan; City of Fairfield; 25, 2018 at The Depot X. Patrick. security officer, to first obtain his quick response, stating Chamber of Commerce; The Freestone County Times; all of Nominations are being Two issues were addressed a letter of authority from the “I believed our state laws the citizens that are helping get our hut ready for use; and each sought from Chamber in the Attorney General’s Texas Private Security Board. provided more protections one of our families for a great 2017. members for three awards: Opinion: The fee for such is $400, with than many realized and --Citizen of the Year, First, a licensed gun holder an annual renewal of $225, I requested the opinion Until Next Time, Do Your Best! --Civic Organization of the is allowed to carry their each subsequent year. to make sure that Texans Year, and handgun on the premises According to the Attorney are clear about our laws, Happy New Year --Business of the Year. of a church, unless the General’s opinion, the recently especially when it comes to ______Application forms may be church posts signs excluding passed Senate Bill 2065 church security.” obtained from the Chamber handguns. removes this requirement for a Karen Leidy reporting. office at 900 W. Commerce. The Texas Penal Code person or organization that is All nominations must be received by the Fairfield Holiday Deadlines Set Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday, January Deadlines have change for the holidays at Freestone County 5, 2018. Times. For more information, Texas.gov Recognized Nationwide All advertising, and news content, must be submitted by call 903-389-5792, or send 12:00 noon on Friday to be included next week. an email to chamber@ AUSTIN, Texas – December recognition for digital Organizations, NASCIO State Deadlines will be noon on Friday, December 29th to make the fairfieldtx.com. 19, 2017. For the last eight government excellence. With IT Recognition Award Finalist January 3rd edition. 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-Aggie History- Aggies offered Rose a chance Continued from 1-A to play as a freshman he has made a name for himself Conference 4A. The Fairfield in the state of New Mexico, Eagles lost 38-33 in what is even appearing on some still considered one of the top media release information ten most exciting state finals for the school. He has 4253 matchups. total rushing and receiving The New Mexico State yards and has a total of 30 touchdowns. He certainly has represented himself well in the college ranks and makes Fairfield and surrounding areas proud. The Arizona Bowl will be played Friday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. The game will be shown on CBS SN. Larry Rose III will be making his final appearance for New Mexico State and the future is bright for Fairfield’s Shining Star. Tune in and watch the Fairfield Eagle as they look to rewrite history. Larry Rose, III Scott Batts reporting. New Vehicles Added to FCSO Fleet -Top Ten- ROLLING OUT FOUR NEW PATROL UNITS this week was Freestone County Sheriff’s Office. These much needed Chevy Continued from 1-A Tahoes will replace units of different makes and models that are ten-plus years old with high mileage and continuous maintenance issues. Commissioners approved the purchase of these vehicles earlier this year after realizing the need to update Director is Gary Wiggins. 9. Teague Baseball Field the fleet. (Courtesy photo) 6. Restoration of 1936 Renamed. Dedicated in honor Fire Truck. Parked on the of the Teague Lions’ most grounds of the Freestone dedicated sports fan, the late Aldermen Weigh Expenditures County Museum for decades, Chad Thomas, the baseball the 1936 Fairfield Fire Truck field in Teague was renamed OIL & GAS was beautifully restored, this year. Instrumental in and made its debut during making the change were City REPORT the Freestone County Fair of Teague, Teague Baseball Spend Some, parade in June. Completing & Softball Association, Taber FREESTONE COUNTY the project were Steve White, Foley, and Aaron Griffith owner of S&M Radiator Welding, along with the Texas Oil and Gas Production Muffler, Carroll Embry, Bill support of numerous friends Green, and Sharon Embry. and family. Statistics for October 2017 Save Some 7. Business After Hours 10. Freestone County Production for October 2017 as reported to the Railroad Event Launched by Fairfield Answers the Call for The West waste water buildings on Main Street. Commission of Texas (Commission) is 75,645,972 barrels Chamber. A monthly mixer Help. Opening their arms treatment plant will have a According to City of crude oil and 540,197,160 mcf (thousand cubic feet) has become very popular to hurricane evacuees, and generator installed following Administrator Theresa Prasil, of total gas from oil and gas wells. These preliminary for Fairfield-area business traveling south to aid in the appropriation of funds “Their [Aldermen] concerns figures are based on production volumes reported by owners and professionals, rescue efforts, residents of at the Teague City Council are focused on all additional operators and will be updated as late and corrected this year. Hosted at local Freestone County were quick meeting Monday, December funds being spent on production reports are received. Production reported to restaurants and small to give assistance as Hurricane 18th. infrastructure improvements the Commission for October 2016, was: 73,565,318 barrels businesses, the casual event Harvey flooded the Gulf Coast Aldermen voted to amend and repairs.” of crude oil preliminarily, updated to a current figure offers games, door prizes, region. Donations poured the 2017-2018 budget to use Following executive session, of 85,337,456 barrels; and 582,136,569 mcf of total gas an inspirational talk and in to local fire departments, $80,800 of fund reserve monies it was announced that Teague preliminarily, updated to a current figure of 676,871,351 networking opportunities. churches, city hall, and even for the needed generator. Ventures, LLC had defaulted mcf. 8. Armadillo Races Take Off local hotels. The January and February on the reporting requirements The Commission reports that from November 2016 to for Patriotic Holiday. Last The quickly-formed 2018 Council meetings will be outlined in the 380 Agreement October 2017, total Texas reported production was 1.003 seen in Freestone County FREECO Disaster Relief moved to the third Tuesday made between the city and billion barrels of crude oil and 7.5 trillion cubic feet of total in 1961, the fast and furious Volunteer Group coordinated of the month. March through the company in 2016. gas. Crude oil production reported by the Commission Armadillo Races returned this with local efforts and, in December’s meetings will To correct the issue, the is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not year during the Fourth of July conjunction with Tri-County continue to be held on the company will receive a notice include condensate, which is reported separately by the celebration at the fairgrounds Golf club, raised over $6,000 third Monday of each month. of default and the opportunity Commission. in Fairfield, Texas. Untouched the following month during Due to financial concerns, to remedy the matter as Texas preliminary October 2017 crude oil production by ludicrous player salaries, a concert benefit. Several the Council decided not to detailed in the agreement. averaged 2,440,193 barrels daily, compared to the the armadillos race only former evacuees returned to approve a request to seek The Teague City Council 2,373,075 barrels daily average of October 2016. for joy and earthworms. attend the event, referring bids for the installation of will hold their next meeting Texas preliminary October 2017 total gas production Celebrity racers included to the area as their second a fire alarm system at the on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. averaged 17,425,715 mcf a day, compared to the 18,778,599 Quesa Dillo-Bump and her home. city-owned Texas Workforce Megan Hempel reporting mcf daily average of October 2016. husband, Speed Bump, and Compiled by Karen Leidy, Solutions/Community Center his brother, Shelldon Bump. Editor. Texas production in October 2017 came from 179,846 oil wells and 91,561 gas wells. 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was active in track and until Landon this year football and had recently completed a mission Gebhard trip to Africa. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding b i t u a r i e s automobiles and all military --O matters. He was well known music which drew his interest in the Mt. Gideon Primitive for being funny, witty but in becoming one of the world’s Baptist Church, Doyle, Texas Pastor mostly intelligent. He was a greatest and outstanding and was in attendance at Mt. member of Gateway Church guitarist. He set the trend in Gideon until he moved away Clemmie J. in Ft. Worth. He was preceded playing/picking the guitar from the Groesbeck Area. in death by an uncle, Gary with his teeth and behind his Kenneth attended the Lance Gebhard. Wiley head. He performed at the Groesbeck Public Schools and Left to cherish his memory New York World Fair. graduated from Groesbeck is his mother, Natalie Diane After spending numerous High School with the Class of Gebhard of Charleston, S.C.; a years travelling and playing 1980. He Enrolled in Texas sister, Addison Beane-Alfano on the road with his band, Technical Institute, Lubbock, and husband Nicholas of he rededicated his life to this Texas and enlisted in the U. Charleston; two brothers, first love which was Christ. In S. Navy before completing his Holden and Cooper Gebhard 1974, he totally surrendered degree. of Charleston; co-parents, his life and became one of Mr. Swanson enlisted in the Landon Gebhard, 17, of Todd and April Donohoo of God’s Servants. He became a U.S. Navy while his home of Fairfield, passed away Fairfield; extended siblings, dedicated member of Gilgal record was Lubbock. His date Thursday, December 21, 2017. Tyler Donohoo and wife Missionary Baptist Church in of entry into the Navy was Memorial services were held Samantha; Alexis Ivey and Dallas, where he became an November 8, 1988. 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December Kenneth husband Jared; Jax Donohoo; ordained minister. Kenneth settled in Colorado 23, 2017 at First Baptist Church Victoria Donohoo; Tuf Clemmie J. met the girl of and met and married CiCi with Pastor Mondoe Davis of Wayne Donohoo; Curtis Baptiste; his dreams and united in Chimban and their marriage Gateway Church in Ft. Worth grandparents, Vivian Gebhard marriage to Sally Joe Williams was blessed with three officiating. of Fairfield; Dennis and Kathie who preceded him in death Swanson girls: Marika, Maiya, Kenya Honorary pallbearers were Donohoo of Streetman; great- From Labor to Reward, exactly one year and one Swanson. Tyler Donohoo, Jax Donohoo, Kenneth Wayne Swanson, a grandmother, Anna Robertson Pastor Clemmie J. Wiley left day of his passing away. To He had various jobs Jared Ivey, Cody Ferguson, native of Groesbeck, passed of Amarillo, TX; an aunt, his earthly home on Friday, this wonderful union, eight throughout his career. His Johnny Perez, Dalton Johnson, away in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Tiffany Johnson of Charleston December 8, 2017 to join his lovely children were born. last employment was with the Tyler Johnson and Austin Viewing was held Friday, along with other aunts, uncles beloved wife of sixty years of Two preceded him in death: United States Postal Service Brogden. December 22, 2017 from 1:00 and numerous cousins. marriage, and his Heavenly William C. Wiley and Lisa G. (UPS) in Colorado. Landon, a junior at Fairfield p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Moore’s To view an online obituary, Father. His love for the word Wiley. After being married Kenneth loved football, High School was born Angelic Funeral Home, 406 send a personalized sympathy and God was indescribable. for a while, he and his wife even “tried out” for the September 28, 2000 in Bedford, Monroe Street, Teague, TX card, or leave the family He was a passionate bible were called to establish Wiley Dallas Cowboys Team. His Texas. He had been a resident 75860. a personal tribute, please teacher, whose desire was Chapel Baptist Church in favorite pastime was high of Fairfield since his freshman Funeral Services were held visit our website at www. to be a living testimony, Dallas in July of 1975. He school football and basketball year at Fairfield High School Saturday, December 23, 2017 cappschapel.com relocated to Teague, Texas glorifying our Lord and at 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Gideon strength training. in 2015. In school Landon after twenty-six years where Savior Jesus Christ both in Primitive Baptist Church, He was preceded in death by he pastored Grayson Chapel word and in deeds. Clemmie Doyle, Texas with Rev. his father, Tom Swanson. Missionary Baptist for 10 J. was nurtured in a Christian Charles Cashaw officiating Kenneth is survived by: years and First Baptist South home with biblical values and Rev. Larry Gray, Eulogist. His wife, CiCi Swanson, Teague church for 14 years and principles. Chosen by Interment followed in the Lone Fort Collins, Colorado; His until his health began to fail. God and unable to deny the Star Cemetery, Groesbeck, daughters: Marika, Maiya, Clemmie J. Wiley is survived call, he accepted Christ as his Texas. and Kenya Swanson; Hia Mannfried O. Bertrand by three sons: Clemmie J. Lord and Savior at an early Kenneth Wayne Swanson mother: Ruby Faye Swanson; Wiley, Jr., (lba), Lancaster, age. Throughout his ministry, was born on October 24, His brothers: Tom Swanson Mannfried O. Bertrand, 92, of Kirvin, passed away TX; Samuel Wiley and Paul he preached and taught the 1960 in Groesbeck, Texas to and wife, Kay; Roddie Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Fairfield. Funeral services Wiley, Teague; Daughters: word of God with authority, Tom and Ruby Swanson. He Swanson and wife, Crystal; were held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Capps Vicki D. Branch, Teague; revelation, and deliverance. went to be with The Lord on His sisters: Linda Jackson; Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dale Hergett, of Kirvin Baptist Cheryl L. Wiley, Ft. Worth and Clemmie J. Wiley was born Thursday, December 14, 2017 Rita Davis and husband, Church officiating. Interment followed at Woodland Stephanie K. Wiley, Grand October 22, 1933 in Mexia, in the Poudre Valley Hospital, Jasper; Merdis Gonner and Cemetery. Prairie; 9 grandchildren; 23 Texas to the parentage of Fort Collins, Colorado among husband, Randel; and Mary Mr. Bertrand was born July 25, 1925 in Orange, Texas great-grandchildren; Siblings: MaybeII Smith and Bill Wiley. loving family and devoted Waters; Uncle: Edward to parents Olede and Marie Denise Veillon Bertrand. He Attrib Bowers, Jr and Ruthie They preceded him in death. friends. Bennet; Aunt: Juanita Cooper; came to Freestone County at an early age and graduated Brown; Special daughter-in- He was the eldest of six He received his Christian a host of nieces, nephews and high school in 1944. In addition to his parents he was law: Sylvia Brown and on-in- siblings. His brothers, Charles Education at an early age other relatives and friends. preceded in death by three brothers, Cromwell Bertrand, Brooks and Frank Wiley; law: Gary Banks and Johnny Gibson Bertrand, Charlie Bertrand; two sisters, Rose White and a sister, Shirley Wiley- Floyd. and Lula Flanagan. Smith are all resting with Funeral Services were held Left to cherish his memory is a half-brother, Claude Layton the Savior, while his sister, Saturday, December 16, of Conroe, Texas along with several nieces, nephews, great- Ruthie Bowers-Brown; and 2017 at 11:00 AM in the First nieces and great-nephews. brother, Attrib Bowers, Jr., are Baptist Church South Teague, To view an online obituary, send a personalized sympathy continuing their earthly word where Rev. Rodney Jackson card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our of the Lord. is pastor. Rev. John DeLancey website at www.cappschapel.com Clemmie J. attended The officiated and Interment was Sims Colony Schools and in the Grove Island Cemetery, completed his education in Teague, Texas. Moore’s the Furney Richardson School Angelic Funeral Home, 406 District in Limestone County. Monroe Street, Teague, Texas He had a love and passion for served the Wiley Family.

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Once A district court judge in After an interview, the man alerted by the landowner, Grayson County recently admitted to trespassing and officers immediately ordered a man convicted of shooting the deer. Numerous converged on the scene. poaching a big white-tailed charges and restitution are Sheriff’s deputies made a buck to spend every weekend pending. traffic stop on a vehicle in the of hunting season in jail for The One That Got Away vicinity that did not match the the next five years. On Nov. 25, Terrell County description of the perpetrator, Several Hospitalized In addition to five years of game wardens received but did have a freshly killed probation, and over $18,000 a phone call reporting deer in the bed. in civil restitution penalty, suspicious deer at a hunting As it turns out, the subjects John Walker Drinnon must camp. When the wardens had switched vehicles after After Wreck on I-45 report to the Grayson County arrived at the location, they making the kill, and stashed A Tuesday morning wreck on Interstate 45 ended with four persons being transported to Jail each weekend of deer found three hunters. The their hunting gear before Freestone Medical Center with minor injuries. season starting Dec. 30 for trio claimed a bunch of deer returning to pick up the deer. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on December 19, 2017, a 911 call dispatched first responders the full term of his deferred showed up near their hunting A full confession was obtained to the 200 mile marker in the southbound lane of I-45 on reports of a wreck involving four judgment period. blind that they assumed were regarding both violations. personal vehicles and one 18-wheeler truck. The 34-year-old from white-tailed bucks, so all Eight Class A misdemeanor Responding to the scene were Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield EMS, Fairfield Police Whitesboro, Texas, is also three individuals took shots. charges, along with Department, Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, and Texas DPS Highway Patrol. prohibited from purchasing When the hunters walked restitution, are pending. No other details were available at press time. a hunting license while on over to retrieve the deer, The rifles were located and probation. Drinnon admitted they found they had shot seized. to killing a 19-point buck with two antlerless mule deer. Still Filling Last Year’s Tags a gross Boone & Crockett Since they did not possess While inspecting a local score of 202 inches with a rifle the required permits, they meat processing plant, a (in an archery-only county) panicked and attempted Cherokee County game while trespassing on private to hide the carcasses. The warden discovered a recently property; a state jail felony. third hunter, who failed to executed deer tag from last Getting Off to an Early Start make his shot on the deer, season’s license. After running Opening day of deer season gave no excuses for his poor the subject through the a Smith County game warden marksmanship and was just department’s database, it was was visiting a local meat happy he missed. determined the subject did processor when a young man The wardens educated the not currently possess a valid showed up with a nice buck hunters about proper game hunting license, nor had he he claimed to have harvested identification and issued completed mandatory hunter earlier that morning. What citations for taking antlerless education certification. he failed to mention was just mule deer without a permit. A couple of days later, the how much earlier. The cases are pending. warden met with the hunter A month later, the warden Failure to Hide the Evidence at his residence and requested received an anonymous tip Officers with the Marion to see the subject’s hunting that the deer the young man County Sheriff’s Office were at license. While looking over shot had been harvested a residence serving warrants the expired hunting license, well before legal shooting for a recent burglary when it was determined that he hours on the season opener. they noticed a large amount had also taken a buck a few The warden tracked down of deer guts scattered all over days prior, which the warden the hunter and after a short the front yard, and notified asked to see. interview, the young man game wardens. A warden In addition to being tagged POLITICAL admitted he had shot that responded to the residence to with an expired tag, the deer at about 3 a.m. while investigate. buck’s antlers did not meet Commissioners Lift Ban CALENDAR hog hunting. After collecting evidence the county antler restrictions. The outdoor burn ban has to public health and safety The antlers and remaining and conducting a lengthy Citations were issued for been lifted for Freestone that are authorized by EARLY deer meat were seized and interview, the warden taking deer with an expired County as of Wednesday, the Texas Commission on VOTING multiple citations were issued obtained confessions hunting license, taking a December 20, 2017. The ban Environmental Quality. FEB. 20 for illegal harvest at night and from two individuals who buck deer that did not meet has been lifted until further These exceptions include: hunting deer out of season. admitted to shooting two county antler restrictions, notice. --firefighter training PRIMARY The cases are pending. deer from a public roadway harvest log violations and no When a burn ban IS in --public utility, natural MARCH 6 Did You Find Your Dog? on two different occasions. hunter education. The cases effect, ALL outdoor burning gas pipeline or mining In early November, a Charges for felon in are pending. Justice of the peace is prohibited. Violations operations precinct 1 Harrison County game possession of a firearm, Not a Duck Hunter Video are considered a Class C --planting or harvesting of warden was contacted by a hunting from the public Game misdemeanor, punishable agricultural crops Teresa Farris (R) landowner who came upon roadway, waste of game, While patrolling Limestone by a fine not to exceed five --burns conducted by a a suspicious man on her hunting with illegal means County, a game warden heard Justice of the Peace hundred dollars. prescribed burn manager precinct 2 property while she was bow and methods and no hunting several shots coming from A burn ban order, signed For questions, contact hunting. The man told her license are pending. a nearby tract of land. Upon by the Freestone County County Judge Linda Grant Debra he was looking for his wife’s Can’t Fool Me Twice further investigation, the Commissioners Court, at 903-389-3335, or your local Hamilton (R) dog, and departed. Later Earlier this month a Navarro warden located an individual does not prohibit outdoor fire department. that evening the landowner County landowner contacted who was using his .30-30 rifle burning activities related Pamela Whitt (D) reviewed her game camera game wardens regarding a to shoot at ducks as they flew footage and saw the same second road hunting incident past. Justice of the peace guy lurking about on two in as many weeks where The subject did not possess precinct 3 previous occasions. someone shot a deer off his a hunting license. 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Book Chronicles True Stories of ‘The Wall That Failed’ in Texas Evelyn Rossler Stroder highlights how honest dialogue can help between races

Evelyn Rossler Stroder marks her publishing debut with the release of “The Wall That Failed” (published by iUniverse), an exploration of the history of a wall that separated blacks and whites, and how sports helped the two communities come together. “A wall that was five feet high and built of concrete, rock and mortar split off a corner of Crane more than a half century ago – with blacks on one side and whites on the other,” Stroder narrates. “This book chronicles in a very personal way the breakthrough in the peculiarly American phenomenon of segregation. Not statistical accounts, neither editorials nor news stories, these tales come from the heart – never have been and never will be in the history books or the newspapers.” In this history, Stroder explores the origins of the wall, the community’s recollection of it and how it symbolized the ugliness of racial segregation. She also examines the consequences of separating the school systems, swimming pools, movie theaters and most every facet of life in the small oil field community. “The Wall That Failed” also celebrates how sports brought the two communities together, beginning with the Bethune basketball team, which had won three state championships in their conference of all-black schools, coming together with their new, white classmates in 1965. The integrated team brought Crane all the way to the state finals. “I want young people know how it really was a couple of generations ago. And, to show other communities they could Front Lawn Decorated for Christmas do what we’ve done: record their personal stories so that after the tellers are gone, their young people will know the whole Whimsical blow-up decorations caught the judge’s eye at the home of Jill & Jason Schick, who took Third story beyond the history books,” Stroder imparts to readers. Place in the Tour of Lights Residential Deocarting contest, sponsored by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Turn to page 13-A for a complete list of winners. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer) “The Wall That Failed” By Evelyn Rossler Stroder Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Movie Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle by Bob Garver

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” bears very little resemblance to its 1995 predecessor. That film was about a jungle-themed board game that invaded our world. This movie is about a jungle-themed video game that sucks players into its world. It’s probably better that this film goes in a different direction. All the inevitable jokes about the displaced animals invading suburbia and becoming Internet sensations would get old real quick. After a teenager in the 90’s is whisked into the game Alan Parrish-style, we flash forward to present day and meet our new cast of teenagers. Bethany (Madison Iseman) spends all her time on her phone and gets detention for Facetiming during a quiz. Martha (Morgan Turner) is a loner who gets detention for refusing to participate in team sports in gym. Spencer (Alex Wolff) is a nerd who gets detention for writing a term paper for his jock acquaintance Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain), who, you guessed it, also gets detention. The kids are forced to do chores together, so naturally the first thing they do is start playing the “Jumanji” video game. They haphazardly choose their characters and then get magically transported into the game, where adventure awaits. The scrawny Spencer suddenly finds himself in the body of the brawny Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson). The enormous Fridge is now stunted sidekick Mouse (Kevin Hart). Unflashy Martha is now the flash-tastic Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan, the only adult actor who seems like they communicated with their teenage counterpart about their character’s mannerisms). And the female Bethany is now the very male Shelly Oberon (Jack Black). Eventually they meet up with missing-teenager-turned-game-mainstay Seaplane McDonough (Nick Jonas). If the group ever wants to get back to the real world, they have to finish the game without getting killed. That is, if they don’t kill each other first, because they’re still teenagers and they have drama. Seriously, two of them do kill each other, but they all have three lives, so the murders don’t take. The action is what you’d expect from a jungle adventure movie. The group has to contend with hippos, elephants, a cobra, jaguars, a surprisingly dangerous squirrel, and more snakes. I’m a big-time ophidiophobe, so during the snake scenes I was glad that this movie’s special effects were all unconvincing CGI. For the non-snake scenes, I wasn’t so glad. There’s also a villain played by Bobby Cannavale, who’s so bland that when Cannavale’s name appeared in the end credits, I wondered where he had been in the movie. Process of elimination should have told me he was the villain, but I thought he was incapable of being that boring. The emphasis is actually much more on humor than action, and the movie really hopes you like adult stars acting like teenagers whose personalities don’t match their bodies. Johnson is insecure, Hart acts tough even though he doesn’t have the body to back it up, Gillan doesn’t know how to flirt, Black is a female in a male’s body, those kinds of gags. Black is especially painful because he doesn’t sound like a teenage girl, he sounds like what a hack male writer from 2015 thinks a teenage girl sounds like. Also, the movie doesn’t seem to know whether it wants a PG or PG-13 rating (it’s PG-13), so the humor is mostly tame save for a few lowbrow jokes that are supposed to be edgy. It’s the worst of both worlds. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” isn’t an offensively bad movie, just an annoying one. It’s pretty easy to tell what beats the story is going to hit, and we wait as the movie slogs through each one. Plus the whole “three lives” bit essentially means that the climax won’t come until each character has lost two. Things are kept lively, but it’s not an interesting liveliness. After two hours, I was more than ready to say goodbye to the jungle. Grade C- “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is rated PG-13 for adventure action, suggestive content, and some language. Its running time is 119 minutes. 5 Contact Bob Garver at [email protected]. Internet download speeds up to 25mbps for as low as $59.99 We can upgrade your existing HughesNet system to Gen4 Grigsby Quality Satellite Systems We Repair Any Size Tires, Elkhart, TX 75839  Since 1961  (903) 764-2773 or (903) 724-1123 Heavy Equipment, Automobiles, ATV and UTV, and more

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and praise from the Latino community. Sign of the Times It has also been featured on Baptist billboard generates cutting remarks Univision, CNN, Telemundo, “He must have done it again,” Elbert Lee Fusion, NBC, CW, La offered with a chuckle. “Done what?” Frank asked innocently. REforma, PRI The World, “That Loren McBeevy,” Jones answered. and countless other media “He changes the sign in front of First Baptist sites worldwide. While looking over the location before Church two or three times a week.” signing the lease for his new barber shop, Elbert Lee chuckled again before continu- It has even won the Frank Bell immediately noticed the pan- ing. “He has a habit of not paying enough prestigious Emmy Award oramic view just outside the sizable front attention to what he’s putting on the sign. A for best news story by window of the establishment. From the couple of years ago, he was putting up the sign barber’s chair, a customer could see a good and forgot about the pastor’s name being on Univision news anchor, portion of the town square. the bottom. He’s done that more than once.” Angel Pedrero; and won the Looking across the square diagonally, Jones stopped to laugh before continuing. 2016 Innovator Award by the Frank and his clientele had a clear view “When he finished putting up the letters, it of Bearden’s Corner, famous for the four read, ‘Who’s the biggest sinner?’ Then under- Dallas Hispanic Chamber of churches which called the site home. Just up neath was ‘Brother Billy Joe Prather.’” Commerce! the street, almost directly across the square “I’ll tell you,” Elbert Lee continued, “We Lisa Cossentino of Songbird from Frank’s shop, was the Hoffbrau. laughed about that for a month, and it was Following his visit to the Methodist church about that long before Billy Joe let Loren put Beauty the previous Sunday, Frank thought it was up another sign.” Songbird Beauty was funny seeing the Lutherans leaving church Frank made a mental note to check out the created by artist/crafter, Lisa and walking directly over to the ‘Brau for sign when he had a free minute. lunch. As he walked around the square a As he was sweeping the floor following Cossentino. few times, hoping Sarah Hyden-Smith might Elbert Lee’s cut, Frank heard the familiar She is a professional opera make an appearance, he noticed the members bell ring above the door, meaning someone singer and in the last few of First Baptist Church leaving about 20 was walking in. years, became passionate minutes later. “I just thought I’d check on our newest “Funny,” he thought. “None of the Baptists citizen,” Sarah Hyden-Smith said with a grin. about creating pixel art seem to be walking over to the Hoffbrau.” She wasn’t doing a very good job containing designs. Little did he know that Brother Billy Joe her pleasure. “You haven’t turned Lutheran Lisa began her business had a firm rule against his congregants on us this week, have you?” having lunch or dinner at the ‘Brau through Frank laughed before answering, “No, but five years ago, only crafting the week. Most Baptists had decided break- I’m thinking I might become Baptist if the bead sprites, but her love of fast was okay, since beer wasn’t generally sign appeals to me today.” pixel art has expanded her served during the early morning hours. He explained to Sarah about watching It was Friday, and you can be sure Caro- Iris Long take a picture of the sign, so they abilities to create her own line’s Salon was “filled to the brim” with decided to take a walk across the square to fanart designs. ladies having their hair done for upcoming see what all the fuss was about. She turns them into Sunday services. Some mothers would bring As they crossed the square, it was obvious their sons to Frank’s for a Friday afternoon they weren’t the first to take interest in stickers, buttons, prints, and cut, but most working men reserved Satur- Loren’s latest work. There were close to a more! days for their grooming, which tended to dozen folks laughing and pointing at the sign Recently, Lisa moved to the happen sporadically at best. as they approached. Elbert Lee Jones was having his hair cut Apparently, Brother Billy Joe had instruct- Saginaw area and is happy when he gazed across the square at Iris Long, ed Loren to promote the upcoming men’s to become part of the DFW who seemed to be taking a picture. breakfast and turkey shoot. artist community. “You see that?” Elbert Lee asked Frank. There it was for everyone to see, and Frank “That’s Iris Long. She runs the newspaper in was so glad he had a chance to see it before She enjoys conventions, town.” Brother Billy Joe had it removed. meeting fellow artists and After a pause, he continued. “Well, I guess “Best breakfast in town! Come and eat.” fans. I should say she runs one of the newspapers Just below those words were, “Brother in town.” Billy Joe Prather.” Lisa spends her free time Jones wasn’t about to forget his old friend, Sarah laughed out loud. It was the perfect with her husband and two Raymond Cooper, the town’s newest publisher. second date. dogs, Mocha and Fiona. Watch for Lennox Valley: The Book, available at Amazon.com Texas Secures Nearly $25 Billion in Medicaid Funding for Next Five Years

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Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact BOOTH #1 HAS ALL LADIES’ GENTLY Statement for the Dallas to Houston High-Speed Rail Project USED AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, COATS, & FORMAL WEAR 50% OFF! Sizes 4 Petite through 5X - New Arrivals Daily Parker Square Mall The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing this notice to 503 E. Commerce, Fairfield advise the public that it has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the Dallas to Houston High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project (Project). FRA is the lead federal agency for the environmental review process. Texas Central Railway, a private entity, proposed the Project to construct and operate a fully grade-separated, dedicated double-track, electric powered, high‑speed passenger rail service along a 240-mile corridor between Dallas and Houston, Texas. The Project includes stations in Dallas, Grimes Texas Secures County, and Houston.

The Draft EIS presents the Project’s purpose and need, identifies reasonable Build Alternatives (including $25 Billion in track alignments, stations, and maintenance facilities), as well as the No Build Alternative, and FRA’s recommendation for a preferred alternative. The document also describes the affected environment, analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the Build Alternatives and the No Build Alternative, and Medicaid Funding identifies appropriate mitigation measures to minimize the potential environmental impacts.

Written comments on the Draft EIS for the Project should be provided to FRA on or before February for Next Five Years 20, 2018. Written comments on the Draft EIS should be sent to Kevin Wright, Environmental Protection Specialist, FRA, at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, MS-20, Washington, D.C. 20590, through FRA’s website Governor Greg Abbott committed to delivering at https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0700 or via email at [email protected] or DallasHouston HSR@urs. today announced that Texas a sustainable health care com. Health and Human Services system over the long term Commission and the Centers while being good stewards of for Medicare and Medicaid taxpayer dollars.” Public Hearings: Comments may also be provided orally or in writing at the public hearings scheduled on Services have reached an The waiver funds January 29, 30, 31 and February 5 and 6, 2018 in 10 counties at the times and dates listed below. Before agreement to continue a uncompensated care for Texas the public hearing presentation begins, an open house will be held to allow for comments, questions and critical part of the state’s hospitals and other Medicaid review of project exhibits. FRA and TCR staff will be available to answer questions at that time. The public Medicaid program over the providers and maintains hearing presentation will begin at 6 pm, followed by a public comment period. Note that the hearings in next five years. level funding for Texas at $3.1 Harris and Grimes counties will start at 6 p.m. with a hearing presentation at 7 p.m. The approval of the 1115 billion each year for the first Demonstration Waiver will and second year of the five- allow the state to continue year agreement. • Dallas County, Monday, January 29, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wilmer-Hutchins High School, 5520 expanding managed care to This will provide much- Langdon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 Medicaid clients while also needed assistance to safety net • Navarro County, Monday, January 29, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Corsicana Middle School, 4101 FM preserving supplemental hospital providers. In the third 744, Corsicana, TX 75110 payments to hospitals and year and moving forward, • Ellis County, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ennis High School, 2301 Ensign Rd, other critical Medicaid CMS will transition to a providers. new method of distributing Ennis, TX 75119 “I committed to the people UC payments to hospitals. • Leon County, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Leon High School, 12168 US 79, of Texas that we would focus The new methodology will Jewett, TX 75846 on preserving access to care account for all provider • Limestone County, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mexia High School, 1120 N without expanding a broken types and will be based upon Ross Ave, Mexia, TX 76667 Medicaid system under uncompensated charity care • Freestone County, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fairfield High School, 630 Post Obamacare,” said Governor costs. Abbott. “The new 1115 This will provide a more Rd, Fairfield, TX 75840 Waiver ensures that funding accurate calculation of Texas’ • Madison County, Monday, February 5, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Madisonville High School, 811a S will remain available for uncompensated care costs. May St, Madisonville, TX 77864 hospitals to treat and serve The extension will also • Harris County, Monday, February 5, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Woodard Elementary School, people across our state that allow adequate opportunity 17501 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 are in need of top-quality to expand supplemental • Grimes County, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Navasota Middle School, 1 healthcare. I am proud of the payments for nursing facilities work done by Commissioner and new directed payment Rattler Dr, Navasota, TX 77868 Smith and thank the federal programs for hospitals. • Waller County, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Waller High School, 20950 Fields Store government for a willingness The Delivery System Reform Rd, Waller, TX 77484 to work together to ensure Incentive Payment funding all Texans are able to access pool will be maintained at The Draft EIS is available on FRA’s website at https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0700, care.” level funding for the first two and is also available for viewing at the following locations within the 10-county study area: Texas is positioned to receive years of the waiver extension. nearly $25 billion in federal The DSRIP pool is funded at Medicaid funding over the more than $11 billion and will Dallas County next five years. The agreement be phased out over four years J. Erik Jonsson Central Library: 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 was reached today. under the waiver. HHSC Martin Luther King Branch Library: 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215 “We are a state that is will continue to work with Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library: 2008 E Kiest Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75216 committed to helping people. CMS and local providers Pleasant Grove Branch Library: 7310 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217 With this agreement, we on developing innovative will continue our innovative approaches to health care approach to providing health delivery within Medicaid. Ellis County care to millions of Texas State leaders have worked Ellis County Courts and Administration: 109 S Jackson, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Medicaid clients,” said Texas together over the last two Ennis Public Library Central Library: 501 W Ennis Avenue, Ennis, TX 75119 HHS Executive Commissioner years to craft a waiver that Charles Smith. “We’re works for all Texans. Navarro County Corsicana Library: 100 N 12th Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110 Navarro County Courthouse: 300 W 3rd Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110

Freestone County Winter Is About to Freestone County Courthouse: 118 E Commerce Street, Room 205, Fairfield, TX 75840 Teague Public Library Central Library: 400 Main Street, Teague, TX 75860 Get a Lot Hotter! Limestone County Gibbs Memorial Library Central Library: 305 E Rusk Street, Mexia, TX 76667 Historical Downtown Hillsboro Limestone County Courthouse: 200 W State Street, Suite 101, Groesbeck, TX 76642 Prepares for 3rd Annual Fire & Ice Leon County Fire & Ice is Hillsboro’s the dance floor will open Buffalo Public Library: 1005 Hill Street, Buffalo, TX 75831 hottest event each winter for participants to enjoy Leon County Clerk’s Office: 155 N Cass Street, First Floor, Centerville, TX 75833 and in 2018 it will be held a delightful evening with in the romantic Eagle that special someone. Madison County Historic Warehouse at 116 ​ There simply is not a finer Madison County Courthouse: 103 West Trinity, Suite 104, Madisonville, TX 77864 E Franklin St on Saturday, place this winter to spend Madison County Library: 605 S May Street, Madisonville, TX 77864 February 17, 2018. an evening with your The 3rd Annual Fire & valentine than right here Grimes County Ice provides all of Central in the heart of Historic Grimes County Courthouse: 100 Main Street, Anderson, TX 77830 Texas with a first class Downtown Hillsboro. Navasota Public Library Central Library: 1411 E Washington Avenue, Navasota, TX 77868 dinner, catered this year ​ Tickets are $40 per person by Hillsboro’s own Farm- and include dinner and to-Table restaurant, Cotton concert. Spirits tasting Waller County Exchange Cafe. tickets may be purchased Waller County Courthouse: 836 Austin Street, Hempstead, TX 77445 th Participants may also for an additional $10. All Waller County Library Central Library: 2331 11 Street, Hempstead, TX 77445 purchase tickets for a tickets are sold through spirits tasting provided our website (www. Harris County by Firestone & Robertson hillsboromainstreet.org). Fairbanks Library: 7122 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77040 Distilling Co., famous for Doors open at 7pm and Houston Public Library: 500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77002 their TX Whiskey and TX concert will conclude Northwest Branch Library: 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429 Bourbon (whose corn is around 11pm. Spring Branch Memorial Library: 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX 77024 sourced right here in Hill ​ Participants may bring County at Sawyer Farms). their own wine (don’t For more information, contact Kevin Wright, Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Railroad ​ Following the dessert forget the bottle opener) Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., MS-20, Washington course, The Morticians but all other alcohol is D.C. 20590 (telephone: 202–493–0845). will take the stage and prohibited. December 27, 2017 w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m | 11-A

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“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice fishing. Build a snowman. Do something. Then you’ll feel better.” “I don’t think your advice will take,” said Dud. “Herb seems to be intransigent on this one.” We all looked at Dud. “You see, he said he couldn’t stand winter,” Dud continued, “which shows he has a proclivity for intransigence on that particular subject.” We looked at him some more. “If he were to take up a winter hobby,” he continued, “he could stop being intransigent and enjoy things more.” Even Herb was staring at him now. “I usually,” said Herb, “enjoy a proclivity in that direction, Texas A&M AgriLife Invests but winter is pretty boring, so maybe I really should be intransigent on this point.” “Well Herb,” said Dud, “even though you might have a proclivity this season for being intransigent on your attitude $179 Million to Lead Agriculture about winter, you could kinda ease up and consider a hobby. That way you’d be showing a proclivity for transigence.” “Transigence?” said Doc. “I thought those were people who lived under bridges. You might want to look that one up, Research for Fifth Year Dud.” Dud blushed as we laughed. “Say Dud?” said Steve, the cowboy. “Wasn’t proclivity last by Blair Fannin month’s word?” “Yes,” said Dud, “and I believe I’ve used it a couple of dozen Whether it’s remote sensing component in our daily lives, help our scientists make new of production systems times already.” tools or developing better and the agency’s research discoveries and improve our through precision agriculture, “And now this month’s word is intransigence, right?” water strategies for rural projects are broad reaching in overall well-being.” improved water use in both Dud nodded. Platinum Member or urban areas, Texas A&M impacting the lives of Texans Nessler said the agency’s urban Erin and Thornton agricultural “Well then,” said Doc, “it looks like you are going to have 903-644-1937 AgriLife Research is putting and people worldwide with strategic priorities are to settings, and enhanced a proclivity for saying intransigence this month. That’s a more research dollars to work innovative discoveries,” said enhance sustainability in four sustainability of livestock veritable plethora of proclivity my friend.” faster than any agricultural Dr. Craig Nessler, AgriLife key areas: and poultry production. Dud pulled out a pencil and grabbed a napkin. entity across the nation, Research director in College --Achieve resilience in food, “Our mission is to “How do you spell it, Doc?” according to officials. Station. fiber and ecological systems develop new knowledge “Spell what?” AgriLife Research led The National Science through adaptive strategies. and tools through basic “Plethora.” the nation in agricultural Foundation – created in 1950 --Detect, monitor and mitigate and translational research We just groaned. Sometimes education can be ugly. Platinum research expenditures for by Congress “to promote insect-borne diseases. that benefit consumers fiscal year 2016 with more the progress of science; to --Enhance and deploy and expand agricultural Member than $179 million, according advance the national health, agricultural information sustainability, profitability to the National Science prosperity and welfare; to systems. and environmental Foundation. This marked the secure the national defense” --Integrate basic and stewardship,” Nessler Oak Tree Realty fifth year in a row the agency – annually measures the translational research at the said. “We look forward to 316 W. 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For more about the agency’s in the attic. A pool, backyard deck, University of California- global population,” said John Other projects include strategic initiatives, visit shop, equipment shed, fenced area for 4H projects on FM road makes this home Davis, $142.5 million, and Sharp, chancellor of the Texas automated phenotyping and http://bit.ly/2kg6mMz. ideal for your family. $350,000 #641 Purdue University, $130.7 A&M University System. marker-assisted selection in million. “The agency’s innovative both greenhouse and crop HOMES “Agriculture is a critical projects secure funding to settings, increased efficiency WORTHAM. 3B/2B/2G Frame home with barns, ponds, chicken coops and large pecan trees that is in town but feels like you are in the country. #1450 $184,000 SALE PENDING RED LAKE. 3B/1.5B/1CP A FRAME. 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Hidden from view of the highway, this beautiful home is privately situated, behind a wall of trees, and is surrounded beautiful landscaping. The home features Andersen Doors and Windows, throughout, excellent insulation, central vac, two tankless gas water heaters, and zoned air conditioning for energy efficiency. LED lighting has recently been installed Inside, the home features wide plank hardwood flooring throughout, with tile in the 3B/2½B brickhome on 5 acres of informed that all dwellings bathrooms. Upon entering the side door, you’re greeted by the huge kitchen and expansive great room featuring high vaulted ceilings and a massive stone fireplace and hearth. French doors lead out to the covered back porch. The front of the home features a grand entryway, giving access to the formal dining room and the great room. 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Homes & Businesses Light Up the Season Winners of Fairfield Christmas Decorating Contest Announced Winners were announced for the annual Christmas Decorating Contests, sponsored by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Showing originality, creativity and community interaction were the following Residential winners for the 2017 Tour of Lights: --1st Place – Karen & Charlie Mitcheletti (203 PR 1283 – Oak Forest) --2nd Place – Syd & W.A. Davis (186 CR 601) --3rd Place – Jill & Jason Schick (523 Pecan) Spreading the Christmas spirit with beautifully decorated businesses were the following Store Front Decorating winners: --1st Place – Creations Flowers & Gifts --2nd Place – Scott’s Collision Center --3rd Place – Dapper Designs. Thanks to all who participated in decorating our hometown of Fairfield for the Christmas season. Come Dig Our Stuff Brother & Sister Team Offer Antiques, Art and More at Armadillo Emporium

Very much an Emmons family affair, the Armadillo Emporium has been selected as Business of the Month for December by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are welcomed to “Come Dig Our Stuff” as they browse several local vendor booths in the historic Parker building on the courthouse square in downtown Fairfield, Texas. Opening their doors on Tuesdays through Saturdays, siblings, Julee (above) and Andy (left), are often assisted by their mom, Linda Emmons. First opened in 2012, the Armadillo Emporium offers antiques, collectibles, vintage toys, reclaimed furniture, ASSISTING THE FAIRFIELD POLICE ASSOCIATION with their Blue Santa Program by yard art, spirit wear, boutique donating dozens of toys and non-perishable food is the staff of Fairview Healthcare Residence clothing, jewelry, and more. of Fairfield. Celebrating the big haul are (l-r) HR Coordinator Wendy Allen, Activity Director This Fairfield establishment LaCosta Carlson, Transportation Driver Cynthia Hays, and Fairfield Police Officer Jared recently celebrated their fifth Scarrow. (Photo Courtesy of Fairview Healthcare Residence) anniversary. Offering the latest in accessory trends, Juls by Jul began in the 1990’s when Julee created handcrafted jewelry while pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Her beautiful pieces have been displayed in the northeast corner of the Parker building, even before the Emporium began. Contemporary Folk Artist, Andy Emmons, offers painting classes several times a month. Sign up for the next class on Tuesday, January 9th. Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children under 12 years. Andy’s booth features funky artwork and vintage collectibles. Linda’s Gifts, operated by the Emmons matriarch, offers beautiful home décor. Armadillo Emporium is located 101 W. Commerce Street. Facebook users are invited to like their page. The Juls by Jul collections may now be found online. Visit them at www.julsbyjul.com Vendor inquiries are always welcome. Call 903-389-3336 for more information. Karen Leidy reporting. 14-A | w w w .Fr e e s t o n e Co u n t y Ti m e s .c o m December 27, 2017 --Cl a s s i f i e d s

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Nucor Steel, a fortune 500 company, in the steel manufacturing industry seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Shipping Clerk position. This position assists with bills of lading, calling trucks to load, weighing trucks, rating pre-paid freight, works closely with Finance, Shipping and Sales teams, and other duties as assigned. • Minimum 2 or 4 year degree or equivalent work experience in a business-related field. • Must be able to work rotating shifts. • Strong computer and organizational skills. • Ability to adapt to unpredictable schedule/workload and interact with New Year, New Construction customers/team in a professional and courteous manner. • Strong commitment to safety in all job aspects. in Freestone County

Interested individuals should apply online and upload a resume at CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW Fuel Maxx Travel Center in Fairfield is moving right along. www.nucor.com/careers (search Jewett, TX location). Resumes will be The travel center, which is on schedule to be completed next year, replaces the landmark accepted through 12/31/2017. No phone calls please. Sam’s Motel - formerly Budgetel Inn & Suites on the southwest corner of I-45 and Highway 84. In addition to the Fuel Maxx Travel Center, the location will also feature three restaurants including Checkers Drive-In, Taco Corner, and Dickey’s Barbeque. (Photo by Nicole Schaefer) Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets and provides a Drug-Free Workplace

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