Sheriff's Report Number 503- Lady receives call from New Jersey, apparently trying to sign her up for long list of credit cards….She handled it just right…."Not interested, Goodby." Beware, Beware, Be Wary! They'll do a number on you! DPS Adams arrests DWI, SH-179, bogus Inspection and Registration also. Deputies Shaw and Robertson assisting TPD Cox, Reed and Cordova looking for two men, bandanas on faces, reportedly armed. Call comes in from Donie area, UFO spotted. Hadn't had one of those in a while. A few nights before had personally witnessed several meteors falling.

Deputies to area of Big Lake, arrest man on charge of Trespassing. FEMS, Teague VFD, TPD Reed and Cordova to US-84, Lady in Labor. WPD Keathley to N. Ave. D, owner came home from Church, found lawnmower missing off porch. Boyfriend refuses to leave on Ridgecrest, Deputies Robertson and Elom to same.

Deputy Elom carries Mother and Baby from IH-45 where car broke down to cooler place to await arrival of kinfolks. Deputy Robertson to Wildwood, complaint of kids on 4-Wheelers.THDEMS and Donie VFD assist on Main St., husband fell. FEMS, Kirvin VFD and Doctor Chopper assist with Lady on FCR-969, possible stroke. Teague VFD back out on S. 8th, fire rekindled. Problems between neighbors at Long Lake, transferred to Anderson County S.O.

Wire cut on Sunset, horses got out, FPD to same. Cow missing, FM-2570, red, white-face, due to calve soon. Deputy Brewer to FCR-1260, safes had been monkeyed with, high dollar machine missing. DPS Jones to accident, US-79, arrests one driver, DL Suspended. Strong, strange smell reported on north side of Navarro County line, reported to Navarro Co. S.O. Teague VFD and THDEMS to FM-1365, man feared to be in middle of heart attack, carried to Tyler by Doctor Chopper, too much lightning towards Waco to fly.

Co. Commissioner Luke Ward notified of tree in road, FCR-273. Dogs barking heavy, Comanche and College. FEMS to Bailiff Drive, chest pains. WPD Keathley to strange noises on Riley. Another housefire, FCR-680, Dew, Donie and Teague VFD's, Deputies Willis, Harrison and Howerton all responding, fortunately no injuries.

Streetman VFD and FEMS to S. Bell, bad tooth problems, face swollen, diabetic, open heart surgery in background. Snake in house in Teague, TPD Howard to same. THDEMS to FCR-862, Lady conscious but not alert. FEMS to FCR-540, possible heart attack. Dep. Robert Willis to Lakewood, Sister/Brother Troubles. Also to FM-488, Lady just got home from hospital, legs gave out, very weak, needs help getting on into house.

Loose bull, Mile 206. Deputies, FPD and DPS looking for man on way over to Fairfiekld, armed, looking for his son-in-law. Baby skunks playing in front yard on N. 5th. Grassfire Mile 204, Fairfield VFD and DPS Adams to same, extinguished. FPD advised of loose cow, US- 84. Man turns self in on City Warrants, jailed by FPD Matejowsky.

Dep. Rick Howerton to Lakewood, purse with credit cards taken from unlocked vehicle in driveway. Deputy Shaw handles another of same type. Deputy Howerton takes report on Terroristic Threat. TPD Martin to report of stolen vehicle overnight on Washington in Teague. White Bull reported missing sometime over last few months in area of FCR-970.

Officer Essary to complaint of 4-Wheelers on Lubbock Street, Streetman. Leon Co. S.O. advised of accident, US-79, Lady injured leg, bleeding heavy. TPD Cordova to Main, complaint of Loud Music. Loose horse located, S. Ave D., Wortham. Streetman VFD to suspected ceiling fan overheating troubles on Hogg.

Last week we had a report of a reported carjacking and kidnapping which had reportedly occurred in the Conroe/Houston area and the fellow had escaped from his armed abductors in the Dew area. We put out an emergency call to a large number of area residents in regard to the same, called in several Officers from DPS, Teague as well as our Deputies, flew in a DPS helicopter, the TDC Boyd Unit Dog Pack as well as a highly specialized scent discrimination Bloodhound and came up with zero after several hours of labors. A confession was obtained from the "abductee" this week…..All a hoax, never happened. In our Jail now on charge of False Report To Police Officer after receiving written confession. A total waste of many manhours and dollars.

Cows in Rocky Branch Cemetery, owner contacted, enroute. FPD to Talford, young man beating doors. Teague VFD to grassfire, North Roberts Lane. TPD Cox to Freestone Apts. on report of stolen bicycle. FEMS to Williford, possible broken ankle. Rain in parts of the County, coupled with heavy thunder and lightning on Wednesday. At my house, 2.5 inches according to the rain gauge, two miles away, just a few sprinkles!

Dedications of new schools this week in Buffalo and Fairfield both. Masonic Cornerstone Laying at Buffalo High. Teague's new building nearing completion, and moving in day just around the corner. As with all buildings of this type, in about 30-35 years they'll be worn out, too small, due for complete replacement or refurbishing. And that will be the trend as long as our population continues to rise. State Representative Byron Cook present for Ribbon Cutting in Fairfield, always good to see and visit with him. Big crowds present at both locations.

Loose horses in another Lady's yard….coming from the neighbor's…..and they're eating all of her dog food! JP Theresa Farris called to ER, Death Inquest. DPS Purnell to West 84, ambulance struck hog. Wortham VFD to grassfire, Hwy-14. Deputy McGowan to FCR-931, Runaway Juvenile. Also arrests man on Warrant at local eatery. WPD Essary arrests man at residence on Fail To Comply with Registration Requirements.

Deputy McGowan arrests driver, US-84, Freestone County and Teague Warrants on file. Deputy House visits with Lady feeling suicidal. Dew VFD and officers to vehicle fire, Mile 191. Butler VFD and FEMS to FCR-252, blood sugar troubles, too low. Fairfield VFD to bulldozer on fire, East 84. Loose cattle, FM-80, owner headed that way.

FEMS to Jail, Inmate in bullpen out back has fainting episode. Mexia EMS to San Saba, chest and stomach pains. FPD Albert Gallegos arrests driver on FM-27, City Traffic Warrants. Call comes in from Oakwood, structure fire on N. Main, transferred call to Leon Co. S.O. so Nathan Smith and his firemen could handle.

Report of vehicle south bound in north bound lane of IH-45. Another call from Oakwood advises that "they're fighting dogs", also transferred to Leon Co. S.O. FPD Gasaway jails DWI by Dairy Queen. DPS Leonard Sandifer gets another, FM- 2547. Deputy Brewer to dispute between neighbors, FCR-161, threats made. FEMS to local eatery, man just outside door turning blue. Report of red Chevy, extended cab, driving too fast around Maple and 6th, TPD Reed to same. TPD Martin to Walnut on report of pistol missing from truck.

Loose cattle, FM-488 at FM-416. "Attention Fairfield Firemen, secure Helipad, ETA 10 minutes." Southern Oaks VFD and FEMS to FCR- 195, low blood sugar. Report of motorist on IH-45, tells FPD Kindon, believes another vehicle may have taken a shot at his vehicle. TPD Martin to residence, caller's father just arrived, drunk. Deputies Elom and McClelland pen loose cattle on Devon Energy site, FM-489. Also a sheep at US-84 and FCR-441.

Deputy Robertson to Loud Music complaint, FCR-527. FPD Frasier arrests motorist on Main for Possession of Controlled Substance, pills without prescription. TPD Howard dealing with Lady receiving unwanted Text Messages from Ex. TxDOT advised of tire carcass in road, Mile 194.FEMS responds to Main Street, man cutting tree, fell on him. TPD Martin to over-loud guitar and drum playing in Teague. FEMS to person with seizure, Fairgrounds.

Deputies Anderson and Brewer transport young man with mental problems to Waco Crisis Center. WPD essary arrests motorist on N. 3rd, Navarro County Warrants. FPD Kindon arrests another, US-84, Parole Violator. Deputy McGowan dealing with problem between two men, one threatening another, property dispute, can only be settled in Court. THDEMS to S. 9th, man very lethargic, not making sense.

Man calls Dispatch….."Ooops, I'm sorry, wasn't intending to call you folks, guess I'll put my glasses on now before I try dialing again." Yep, I understand fully, my peepers don't work as good as they used to, either!

More loose cattle near Children's Home. Two more in Lady's yard, FM-80. Deputies House, Robertson and McGowan to disturbance, South 75. Deputy House to Child Custody problems, front of house is in Freestone County, back of house is in another neighboring County. Donie VFD to grass fire, FCR- 811.

Lady on FCR-1235 reports "they" are landing up on her roof again and knocking everything down from the ceiling. Have not heard from her for awhile, this is the first time in a few months. Anyway, Deputy Rick Howerton went out there, ordered "them" to leave immediately in a commanding voice spoken toward her roof……And, I guess "they" did just that, as we heard nothing further on it!.....Until the next time!!!

Loose cattle and donkey, FCR-1080. Deputies Diana Willis and Jeremy Shipley to report of stolen trailer, FM- 488. 30 year old Lady causes scare on S. 2nd, dehydrated and high blood sugar, Wortham VFD responds. Cows reported missing, FCR- 1071…..located. FEMS to Boyd Unit, officer hyperventilating and pregnant, blood pressure high.

High temperatures still but the Weatherman says a cold front headed our way……No, no, not that cold!….. It'll just dip us down into the 90's for a few days. But, that'll be just fine with all of us…..Sure beats the sound of those triple digits. Electricity at our house off a few days ago for four hours…..A wonderful sound when that Air Conditioner Compressor suddenly kicked on when they got the juice back flowing! A few days ago I was describing how folks used to combat heat before AC was the norm….My folks were all farmers in a very rural area……I well recall, before the invention of Igloo type insulated water cans, wrapping burlap sacks around a one gallon glass jug with baling wire, filling it to the top, capping it, and then, and this is the important part, dipping the whole thing down in a water trough, getting the burlap completely saturated with water, and letting whatever breeze would blow to evaporate the wetted burlap surface. The same process, less a fan motor, as an evaporative cooler……Folks, I don't know why I mentioned this, it just popped into my mind and my fingers started moving! Anyway, not nearly as cooling as having a big block of ice in the middle of the can, but it sure beat nothing at all. Those were the days of Bib Overalls, brogan shoes, floppy straw hats, two-cylinder green tractors, four cylinder red ones and Cokes came in 6 1/2 ounce bottles.

Dispatcher Retha shared a funny story…..A bagpiper in Kentucky was requested to play his pipes at a funeral service for a homeless man. This was in a very rural area with which he was unacquainted. He left for the service in plenty of time, fully kilted, knobby knees a-shining, but then got lost. Being a man, he refused to stop and ask directions…..He finally arrived, but the service had ended, the hearse gone, the Funeral Director nowhere in sight, only men with shovels, busily at work following the service. Resolving to perform as he'd said he would, he exited his car, puffed up the 'pipes and started playing those skirling, trilling tunes…..The men with the shovels already had the vault lid in place but ceased their shovelfuls of dirt as he approached, playing. Respectfully, they removed their hats, bowed their heads and stood as a group while the piper went through his chosen selections at graveside. The piper played out his heart and soul, despondent over missing the service at the graveside, trying to make it up as best as he could. He played his heart out. He closed out his repertoire with "Amazing Grace" and viewed the men gathered 'round begin to weep. The piper finished, walked slowly to his car and started putting his pipes in their carrying case. As he was closing the rear door he overheard one of the men say, " I never seen nothin' like that before and I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years!"

Until Next Week . . . RALPH BILLINGS