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CofC gives community awards

At annual awards banquet . . .
Service to the Fairfield community, and accomplishments, during 2009 were recognized last week at the annual chamber of commerce awards banquet. The awards banquet was held Thursday evening at Fairfield VFW Post 5872. More...

Assault at fair presented

In grand jury session . . .

A Teague man arrested in connection with a stabbing in Fairfield during the 2009 Freestone County Fair was indicted last week on a felony aggravated assault charge. More...

County looks at travel pay

To meet IRS rules . . .

Temporary employment, payroll sheets and use of county autos topped Monday's discussions at the regular meeting of the Freestone county commissioners' court. More...

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FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL students and teachers rounded up 2,000 outdated telephone books as part of a recycling drive. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 661 head. There were 80 sellers and 53 buyers. More...

Fighter pilot to give talk

The only air force ace from the Vietnam War, retired B/Gen. Steve Ritchie, will present a program in Palestine next week. The program is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ben E. Keith, 2019 W. Oak Street. More...

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Sports

Eagles win 2 on road

Defense dominates . . .

With hyper stingy defensive play, the Fairfield high school Eagles varsity basketball team claimed two road wins last week to complete the first half of District 20-AAA competition undefeated. More...

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MEMBERS OF THE Wortham Bulldogs junior varsity team this season are: front l-r, Xavier Brackens, Haven Proulx and Christian Ruiz; middle l-r, D.J. More...

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PLAYING ON THE WORTHAM Lady Bulldogs junior varsity team this season are: front l-r, Caitlin Lewis, Amanda Helms and Kenzie Sessions; back lr, Davesha Eggins, Natasha Irwinsky and Jaclyn Black. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

JAKE WORKING OVERTIME
By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

In an effort to make managing the 20 section ranch more efficiently, the boss bought Jake a Ranger, a 4-wheel drive muscle car ATV. The cowboys on this west Texas ranch were equipped with cell phones, of course. What modern cowboy isn’t! More...

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Writer’s Roost

Boy Scouts still about fun at age 100
by Willis Webb

Boy Scouts of America’s 100th birthday is Feb. 8 and, while they are constantly examining their appeal to boys and young men, they feel no necessity to reinvent themselves. More...

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UIL alignment restores rivalries

University Interscholastic League realignment announced Monday morning returns Fairfield to a familiar fold, facing the same district teams it did in 2006-08. More...

City, school office filings open Monday

Candidates for school boards and city offices can start filing Monday for elections slated May 8. All total, Freestone county voters elect 19 candidates. Hopefuls may file for election from Monday through March 8. More...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Proudly sponsored by: The Fairfield Recorder

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 10:00 am, Sam’s Restaurant ..Freestone County Genealogical Society, 7:00 pm, Fairfield City Hall ..Red H More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) January 25 4:50 a.m.—Officer Markham responded to Johnson Street in reference to a 9-1-1 hang-up call. More...

Sheriff’s Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff’s Report Number 474- Deputy Robert Elom to FCR-431, two cast iron woodstoves stolen from Deer camp. Dog problems, FCR- 430. Anderson County S.O. advised of loose cattle, US-79 at Hwy. 294. More...

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Education

FHS grad earns honor

From Amarillo CofC . . .

Former Fairfield resident Bill Jenkins recently was named to the “Top 20 Under 40 List” of Amarillo chamber of commerce. More...

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COLLEGE, MILITARY AND BUSINESS representatives set up tables to visit with Fairfield high school students last week at a career and college night held at Johnson Activity Center. More...

Students will jump for heart

Monday at elementary school . . .

Fairfield elementary students will “Jump Rope for Heart” on Monday to raise money for the American Heart Association. This year’s theme is “Heart Heroes” and goal is to beat last year’s total raised of $9,000. More...

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Obituaries

Alice Erwin Hallum Childs

Services were held Tuesday for Alice Erwin Hallum Childs, 97, who died Jan. 30 in Fairfield. Evangelist Don Thornton led the services, held at Capps Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at Fairfield Cemetery. More...

Bob J. Adams

Services were held in Fairfield Saturday for Bob J. Adams, 77, who died Jan. 27 after an 18 month battle with leukemia. Rev. T. Paul Kethley officiated at the service, which was held at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. More...

Terry Lynn Lair

Funeral services were held this week for Terry Lynn Lair, 50, of Fairfield, who died Jan. 30. A Rosary was held Monday evening at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, led by Mr. Lair’s long time friend Bob Jolley of Evant. More...

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