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Since 1952, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance has been protecting customers' moments TEXAS FARM BUREAU - the big, the small, and the everyday. OFFERING PERSONAL - COMMERCIAL INSURANCE FARM & RANCH INSURANCE SERVICES AUTO / HOME / LIFE 1354 W. U.S. Hwy 84 • Fairfield • 903-389-4125 Freestone County City-wide Garage Sale Map Theinnovative distinguishedTimes independent Page 1 & 5-A One Dollar Vol. 19 No. 37 PUBLISHED IN THE FREESTONE COUNTY SEAT, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS Wednesday, September 9, 2020 County Volunteer Firefighters’ Washing Machines Approved irty laundry was along with some Fire Stations bunker gear to making it so upgrade the current camera Ddiscussed during the not even having machines for the soap amount is always system. Wednesday, September 2, the firefighters to use. correct. They help make our The Commissioner’s Court 2020, Freestone County Romine explains that when Fire fighters clean, sanitary will look at this in more detail Commissioner’s Court, along you use a residential washer/ and safe. at a later date. with employee appreciation dryer with their bunker gear, Additionally, the CARES act Freestone County received and security upgrades. it usually takes, “All night to includes a grant that will pay $20,732.98 from the Capital Justin Romine of Teague Fire the next day before you can for the machines, although the Credit Fund, and the Department, representing get it back in service.” County must spend the money commissioner’s decided this the Freestone County Fire The new washing machines first and then be reimbursed. would be best spent split Association, along with will help to disinfect and A motion was made and 50/50 between the two county Shawn Allen the Government sanitize their gear, and the carried to purchase this libraries. Sales Manager of Aadvantage new dryers will help to get the equipment. The Road and Bridge workers Laundry Systems, approached gear back in service faster. Guardian Security Solutions salary will be removed from the Commissioners to request Allen additionally explained made a presentation on the pay grades, and assigned new washing machines and that these machines work upgrading and installing a dryers. differently, from spinning at variety of security equipment. -County- The current machines are old, a speed that will not damage It was strongly advised to Page 3-A Withdrawn From Council Race ast week, a Fairfield councilman Wortham. City of Teague Lwithdrew his candidacy in the Elections are set for Tuesday, November Vying for Mayor will be incumbent upcoming City Council election. 3, 2020 with early voting starting October James Monks against challenger Lois In an official statement, Councilman 13, 2020. Mims. James Tyus said, “As Vice-President In addition, a Special Election has been Incumbent Jerry Ballew, Alderman of Haynie Tyus Land Development, I called for Fairfield Hospital District for Place 1, is unopposed. BrIngIng DoWn A CougAr opponent is Wortham withdraw my candidacy for Place 2 on Voting “for” or “against” the proposition Running for Alderman Place 3 is Bulldog #72, Alfredo Molina, during the match-up against Fairfield City Council election November to reducing the tax rate in Fairfield incumbent Marie Hertenbeger and Rosebud-Lott on Friday, September 4, 2020. Turn to page 1-B 3, 2020, due to ethics concerns of future Hospital District for the current year former Alderwoman Marilyn Michaud. for additional sports coverage. (Photo by Jennifer Lansford) developments in Fairfield. from 0.215 to 0.137203 for the 2019-2020 City of Streetman “Due to late withdrawal filing, my Fiscal Year. Filing for Mayor is incumbent Johnny name will still be on the ballot,” he Here are the candidates for city and Robinson. concluded. school elections: Seeking to fill two At-Large Normally held in May, both City City of Fairfield Commissioner seats are incumbents Council, Citizens Talk Council and School Board elections were Running for Mayor will be incumbent Heather Davis and Barbara Polk, and postponed to the November 3rd General Kenneth Hughes against challenger challenger Billy R. Butler. Election Day, due to health and safety Jason Bosley. Fairfield ISD Fairfield Library Needs concerns regarding the coronavirus Seeking Place 1 Council position will be Three candidates will be running for two pandemic. Jeffrey Price and Bettye Trask. At-Large spots on the Board of Trustees. o one denies the City of Fairfield’s love and need of the This year’s elections include the cities Vying for Place 2 Council position will NFairfield Library, not the City or the County, not the of Fairfield, Teague and Streetman, be incumbent Randy Johnson and James -City, School- Mayor or citizens, and certainly not the people who have put and the school districts of Fairfield and Tyus (withdrawn). Page 3-A in countless hours keeping the Library running. A special meeting was held Tuesday, September 1, 2020, by the City of Fairfield Councilmen that allowed a discussion over the possible funding for Fairfield Library. CALENDAR This meeting was attended via teleconferencing, and at time the Shopping Antiques in County sound quality made it very difficult to hear who was who, or to even Teague hear them at all. Big T Memorial Golf Scramble ith the Fairfield City Wide Garage Sale coming this Saturday, September 12, 2020, One visitor spoke early to point out that the Library is more September 12th - 9AM Weveryone has their mind set on finding unique and fun items. than story time. Relationships are built there. Tri-County Golf Club Including, but not limited to, antiques and collectibles plus maybe a little bit of vintage. City Administrator Nate Smith stated that the Library is a $75 per person Antiques are reminders of days gone by and sometimes a show of elegance or craftsmanship valued asset and it will continue to be, and that discussions have that is not as commonly seen in today’s modern goods. begun for funding and long term framework for funding. Wortham They are popular enough today that you can find shops entirely dedicated to the beauty of Smith also reminded everyone that the budget vote would Lawn Mower Racing antiques or mall setups that vary what they offer. not be until later in the month. Septmeber 12th - 7:00 pm Freestone County has seven shops that offer antiques to their customers, one in Wortham, Councilman Place 2 Randy Johnson told everyone that the Camp Shayla Mower Speedway Texas, two in Teague, Texas Council will not allow the library to close, but that sometimes $25 per person and four in Fairfield, Texas. they have to cut things they don’t want to in order to meet budget. Wortham Antique Mall Their main responsibility is to the health of the City of Located at 211 E. Main Fairfield. Johnson also asked that the citizens give them an INS I DE Street in Wortham (which is opportunity. still the original brick road) is Councilman Place 3 Bobby Nichols explained how no one Obituaries this giant antique store full of had ever told the council about the accreditation. Page 4-A an eclectic variety of beautiful Councilman Place 4 Landis Bayless said, “The Library is a items. great asset to the town, how are going to get the revenue?” They offer antique tools Bayless reminded people that the City of Fairfield has the High School Sports to glass, china to signs, and lowest tax rate of all the towns around. Page 1 & 2-B much more to see, as you A discussion followed over the monies the Library receives carefully wind through their from Freestone County and how much money is needed for path. accreditation. Their focus is on antiques, Smith explained that to his understanding, the Library amount needed for accreditation for -Antiques- WeSTern pIeCe from renowned Texas artist, Amanda Smith, each fiscal year changes, and -Library- Page 6-A is available for purchase at Junkin’ Jo’s in Teague, Texas. that half of that needs to come Page 3-A We take our responsibility to maintain a safe and Doing Our Part sanitized shopping and work environment seriously. t Increased store and car cleaning and disinfecting to create a safer shopping environment Thank you for your continued support as we all work through this difcult time! 2-A | WWW .FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES .COM September 9, 2020 Saturday, September 12th Fairfield Citywide Garage Sale 20 Childs Addition 4 5 6 7 Hwy 27 31 30 21 23 9 8 3 28 22 25 19 29 24 Oak Forest 15 16 18 Lakewood 26 17 5-A Page See on Smaller Maps 12 Thousand 10 32 Oaks 11 East of Town 2 14 13 1 See Smaller Maps on Page 5-A Page See on Smaller Maps 27 Post Oak - CR 506 1. 229 CR 441 – 6 miles east of Fairfield 12. 643 Sunnyvale Lane – Thousand Oaks 23. 106 Gilpin Drive 2. 700 Post Oak Rd. – Fairfield Church of Christ 13. 780 Southwood Lane – Thousand Oaks 24. 118 Sunset 3. 167 Songwood St. – Lakewood 14. 792 Canary Lane – Thousand Oaks 25. 104 Forest Dr. 4. – 901 Walnut Creek Dr. – Child’s Addition 15. 305 E. Commerce St. – Creations Flowers & Gifts 26. Lott’s Physical Therapy 5. 911 Walnut Creek Dr. – Child’s Addition 16. 427 E. Reunion St. 27. 700 Sth I45 6. 1004 Walnut Creek Dr. – Child’s Addition 17. 410 Meadowbrook Lane 28. 185 PR 1289 – Oak Forest 7. 910 Watson St. – Child’s Addition 18. 310 Ashley Lane 29. 203 PR 1283 – Oak Forest 8. 430 Oak Ridge Dr. – Child’s Addition 19. 210 W. College St. 30. 105 PR 1295 – Willowcreek Farm Addition 9. 301 Peachtree – Child’s Addition 20. 320 State Hwy 75 North 31. 445 Oakridge Dr. - Child’s Addition 10.