September 9, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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For 2010 Fairfield Eagles . . . War chant becomes part of victories

Fairfield Eagles footbal fans who attended the first two games of the 2010 season witnessed an addition to gridiron rituals, a Polynesian war dance at the end of the contest. More...

Wrestle with values drop . . . Dew ISD adopts budget

Budget savings from the prior year and proceeds from a maintenance bond combine to provide funding for Dew Independent School District which saw property values drop almost 25 percent this year. More...

Grief workshop set by hospice

Hospice is sponsoring a grief workshop in Buffalo beginning Sept. 16. With holidays approaching, they will be able to give valuable coping suggestions. For more info, contact Stewart Memorial Methodist Church in Buffalo. More...

News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, September 4, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 2,034 head. There were 189 sellers and 69 buyers. More...

Solicitation charge filed against man

Freestone county sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant Monday morning and arrested a man on two counts of online solicitation of a minor. The arrest took place at 8 a.m. at a residence on FM 416 near Richland- Chambers Reservoir. More...

Commercial steer project meeting set

An informational meeting will be held for any youth age 8-18 who would like to learn more and possibly participate in a commercial steer feeding project. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Thurday at the Texas Agrilife Extension office in Fairfield. More...

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Sports

Jv spikers play matches, tourney

Lady Eagles junior varsity spikers started last week strong, but faltered over the weekend. The jv played dual matches against Brownsboro and Hillsboro, then competed in the Centerville Tournament. More...

MAKING THE WORTHAM BULLDOGS

MAKING THE WORTHAM BULLDOGS varsity football team for the 2010 campaign are: front l-r, Chris Perez, Vernon Busby, Chris McDaniel, Cooper Warren, David Busby, Brandon Lansford and Trace Shirley; middl More...

Frosh, jv Eagles defeat Hillsboro

Fairfield high school Eagles junior varsity and freshmen football teams made it two in a row last week. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

MALIBOO I was sitting on the beach reading the Malibu newspaper to acquaint myself with their local concerns. More...

Dear Editor:

Since they were advertised as “non partisan,” I attended the first two local Tea Party meetings. When I heard the Republican speaker at the second meeting I knew this was, indeed, a very partisan group. More...

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In and around Fairfield . . . Active weekend on tap

Fairfield is the place to be this weekend with three events on tap, geared to shoppers, car enthusiasts and anglers. More...

HOWDY!

By Joe Reavis

Since school is now underway, my thoughts have turned to high school athletics—-football is the big draw—-but I have promised my wife not to write again about odd team names. She claims that I do it every year. More...

Eagles, Lions renewing rivalry

The unofficial football championship of Freestone county is renewed this week when the Fairfield high school Eagles head to Teague to face the Lions. More...

Lady Eagles varsity . . . Spikers split decisions

Fairfield high school Lady Eagles varsity spikers split results last week with a close loss to Brownsboro and a win over Hillsboro. The Lady Eagles hosted the Brownsboro Bears and played on the Hillsboro Lady Eagles home court. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Proudly sponsored by: The Fairfield Recorder More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) August 30 12:46 a.m.—Officer Gallegos and Cpl. Green to alarm at business. Officers found front door open with nothing missing. More...

Sheriff’s Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 505- Call comes into Dispatch advising of a 4-Wheeler wreck on FM-39, need help for medical needs, transferred to Limestone Co. S.O. FEMS to chest pains on Moody Street. Butler Firemen and FEMS to FCR-340, abdominal pains. More...

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Education

Retired teacher meeting slated for next week

Freestone County Retired Teachers will meet Sept. 14 at the Whitaker/Sessions training center at 10 a.m. Superintendents from Freestone county schools will be present. More...

School Menus

Sept. 13-17 Lunch Menu Monday – Mini corn dogs, green beans, macaroni and cheese. Tuesday – Chicken nuggets, cheesy ranch potatoes, whole wheat roll. Wednesday – Pizza, fresh veggies and ranch, golden corn. More...

Project Grad starts new year

Project Graduation will be holding its first meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 at the new Fairfield Intermediate School, starting at 5:30p.m. All junior and senior parents are encouraged to attend. More...

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Letters

Dear Editor:

I would like to thank the writer of last week’s Letter To The Editor for the history lesson she so eloquently shared with us. I am disappointed, however, that there were giant gaps in her version of the history of our country. More...

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Obituaries

CHARLES RIKARD

Funeral services were held Friday at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague for Charles Rikard, 54, of Teague who died Tuesday, Aug. 31 at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. Interment followed at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County. More...

FLORENCE SMITH

Memorial services were held Saturday at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague for Florence Smith, 89, of Teague who died Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Fairfield Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Smith was born Sept. More...

N.B. FRANKLIN

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Capps Memorial Chapel in Fairfield for N.B. Franklin, 79, of Oakwood who passed away Sunday in Palestine. Interment with military honors followed at Mayes Cemetery near the Lone Star community. Mr. More...

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