The Teague Lion 2018 Homecoming Court has been named. Representing the senior class, middle back are Haylee Young and Graysie Myers. Representing the junior class, each side back, are Macey Guerrero and Jaucelyn Gibson. Representing the sophomore class, middle front, are Mallory Steen and Aby Young. And representing the freshman class, outside front, are Lyndi Lane and Kennedee Stroade.

Photo by Shelly Pope/The Teague Chronicle

By Shelly PopeStaff Reporter

The Teague City Council met Monday, Oct. 15 to dis-cuss the possible demolition of the 8th Avenue City Park Pavilion.

Before the council began discussing agenda items, res-idents Mike Gregory and Bill Bowers spoke to the council regarding the pavilion and the hopeful alternatives to tearing it down.

“With the big events com-ing up, Park Fest and Christ-mas in the Park, we would like for you to consider post-poning demolition until af-ter the Christmas holiday,” Gregory said. “Demolition at the time of the City’s two big-gest events in the Park could be detrimental to the events themselves.”

Bowers spoke from an historical avenue.

“I am a fourth genera-tion Teague resident and my parents played around that pavilion,” Bowers said. “This structure has been around for more than 100 years and is a historical site. If we had a marker on it, it couldn’t be torn down. Please consider any alternative to tearing it down.”

Teague City Administra-tor Theresa Prasil reported to the council that there were five engineers consulting on the condition of the pavilion and they all recommend that the structure be removed.

“The structure is a safety hazard,” Prasil said. “To be within code, we will need to consider demolition within 30 to 60 days and we need to expand the fence to, at least 12 feet beyond the structure to make sure no one gets hurt.”

Councilman Ron Ras-beary made a motion to de-velop a committee of, at least, two council members and the Mayor and City Administra-tor will decide who will fill the other committee seats.

“We need to form this committee to see what it will take to tear it down, what steps need to be taken to make sure it is safe and to make any final decisions regarding the structure,” Rasbeary said. “Lets see if we can design a structure after the original pavilion. We all know what the pavilion means to the city, but we have to protect the city and make sure the residents are safe when using the Park and its facilities.”

In other business, after a 40-minute executive session, the council authorized Prasil to negotiate with the Rodeo Association to discuss an al-ternate lease agreement for the rodeo grounds.

The Teague City Council will conduct a joint council meeting with the City of Fair-field Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Tri County Coun-try Club and a regular meet-ing of the Teague City Coun-cil will take place Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

By Shelly PopeStaff Reporter

Teague Lion senior, Lizette Aguilera, took her fourth district championship af-ter the Elkhart District Cross Country Meet Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Lizette has advanced to state competition every year of her high school career and has finished better every year since her first run in state meets.

“My freshman year, I finished 24th, sophomore year I finished, 21st and last year I moved up to finish 16th,” she said. “I am hoping to work up to a top five finish this season.”

From the beginning of the season, Lizette has shaved about 45 seconds off of her best time as she finished 10 seconds faster Tues-day with a time of 12:36.

“My goal is to work up to the mid 11’s,” Lizette said. “In order for me to be compet-itive in the state meet, I’ll have to improve about a minute from where I am now.”

She added that she is playing volleyball right now and running. She is slowly getting back into running form.

“While practicing and playing volleyball I haven’t been running like I should,” she said. “But I love to run. It gives me time to focus and think and it just makes me feel bet-ter all around.”

While running, Lizette thinks about a lit-tle bit of everything.

“It is a type of therapy,” she said laugh-ing. “I can get the stuff that doesn’t really matter off my mind and get down to the real issues.”

Lizette has not yet decided what she wants to do in her future, but she is hoping to have colleges pay attention to her in order to be offered a scholarship.

“I am working on my time and hope to improve enough to finish in the top five at the state meet,” she said. “In order for a college to seriously look at me, I have to be at the top of my game.”

Lizette not only runs cross-country, she also competes in the 2-mile, mile and 800 meter run and has had great success in these

events in each of her high school seasons.Last season, she advanced to regionals in

the mile event as well. In the 2-mile event, she finished third and fourth in the 800 meter.

“They take the top two positions in each of these events,” Lizette said. “We have a re-ally tough region to compete.”

Lizette states that she needs her peers in order to do well in these meets.

“My favorite moments in high school have been running, but it takes all of my friends for me to do really well,” she said.

Teague Lion 2018Homecoming Court

The pavilion may have to come down

Aguilera takes fourth district championship

Football is for everyone

Cross country runner Lizette Aguilera stands next to her coach, Chris Nickle-berry, while wearing her fourth district championship medal held at Elkhart Dis-trict Cross Country meet on Oct. 9.

Photo by Shelly Pope/The Teague Chronicle

HomecomingEventsRead on Page 8,9

Lions defeat Goats

Read more on Page 16

Lady Lions 9-0

Read more on Page 14

Funeral services for Georgia Neta Black (Pruitt), 89, took place Saturday, Oct. 13.

Read more on Page 2

Patricia Nell (Pat) Bon-ner, 84, of Fairfield, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

Read more on Page 2

The Texas House Com-mittee on Appropriations met Oct. 9 to hear ideas on improving school safety in the aftermath of the May 18 Santa Fe High School shooting

Read more on Page 7

Inside

Weather

news@teaguechronicle.comPhone: (254) 739-2141

PO Box 631319 Main Street

Teague, TX 75860

Contact UsThis newspaper

is recyclable. Do your part to

protect our future.

Page 2 Editorials/ObituariesPage 3 Local NewsPage 4 County/AG NewsPage 5 School/CalendarPage 6 Church/Devotion

Page 7 State NewsPage 8 Homecoming EventsPage 9 Homecoming EventsPage 10 Class of 1968Page 11 Class of 1969

Page 12 ClassifiedsPage 13 ClassifiedsPage 14 SportsPage 15 SportsPage 16 Sports

SAT 67/5110/20

WIND NNE 9 MPH37% PRECIPSHOWERS

THUR 59/5010/18

WIND ENE 10 MPH58% PRECIPAM SHOWERS

FRI 61/5410/19

WIND NNE 6 MPH57% PRECIPLIGHT RAIN

SUN 68/5110/21

WIND NE 9 MPH3% PRECIPPARTLY CLOUDY

Vol. 112 No. 15 Thursday, October 18, 2018 — Teague, Texas 16 Pages

TEAGUE CHRONICLETEAGUE CHRONICLEteaguechronicle@sbcglobal.net

www.teaguechronicle.com75¢

THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE THE TEAGUE CHRONICLETHE TEAGUE CHRONICLETHE

publisher@teaguechronicle.compublisher@teaguechronicle.com

Each time the Lions scored the Teague cheerleaders threw mini footballs into the stands. This toddler did not have to work so hard to celebrate the occassion while attending the district game Teague vs Groesbeck on Oct. 12 in Groes-beck.

Photo by Tim O’Malley/The Teague Chronicle

See AGUILERA, Page 3

Obituaries/editOrial

Outstanding Hearing Aids... Outstanding Results

CALLA trusted name for over 75 years

Beltone Hearing Center208 E. Rusk, Mexia (254) 562-7771

FREE HEARING TESTS

REPRESENTATIVE:Brian D.Bowers

739-2511

Senior Center NewsBy Vonda Brooke

We were closed Monday, Oct. 8 For Columbus Day.

Started off Tuesday with tasty cupcakes furnished by David Root, Verna Boze-man’s grandson-in-law. He brought Fall spice cupcakes with icing to us twice in one week. Thank you to Joyce Teer, a very helpful and ded-icated volunteer who again brought us a fresh baked pineapple cool whip cake last week.

Thanks to Sue Allison for filling in last minute notice for us Wednesday.

Wow! Guardian Home Health and Hospice of Cor-sicana really blessed us with not only their monthly vis-it and blood pressure checks, but also brought bingo prizes for that day.

They really go the ex-tra mile. It was good timing since our other sponsor did not show. La Rhonda and Cami took extra time to talk to our folks and are always so helpful with much needed medical advice. We always are so glad when they come.

They come every second Thursday between 11:15 and noon. Mark your calendar. We were so glad to have Son-ya Bibby back Thursday. We continue to pray for those on Rt.1 and Rt. 2 who are ill and pray they will be back home really soon.

Thanks to Mr. Charlie Richardson for letting us bor-row his battery operated card shuffler for bingo. We are cer-tainly uptown now.

Thank you Nancy North-cutt for the beautiful home-made coasters and key chains.

Park Fest is around the corner, Oct. 27.

Congratulations to the Teague Lions on their win last Friday night.

We are so thankful for our

rain this weekend. Although, we could have done without the tornado scare.

We have much to be thankful for and no room to complain when you see the devastation in parts of Flori-da. Continue to pray for these victims. There are no words capable of explaining or feel-ing their loss.

We will celebrate our Oc-tober birthdays Tuesday, Oct. 30. Not sure about Halloween Oct.31. It may be very inter-esting.

We look forward to the precious children from daycare and preschools in Teague. We will be open ear-ly and have lots of goodies.

Again, I invite you to stop by to pick up a menu and come visit us for lunch. Bingo is every Thursday after lunch. We serve at 11:30 a.m.

Remember to keep our military men and women in your thoughts and prayers along with our country and community leaders

Next weeks menu is....

WednesdayLasagna, Broccoli, Garden

Salad, 1 Garlic Stick, 1 Sugar Cookie

ThursdayHamburger Steak, Confetti Hominy, Collard Greens, 1 slice Cornbread, Chocolate

Mousse

FridayChicken Spaghetti, Peas and Carrots, Fresh Salad, 1 Garlic Stick, Granola Bar

MondayChicken Patty Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Steak Fries, 1 Cinnamon Cookie

TuesdayMeatloaf, Whipped Potatoes,

Stewed Tomatoes, 1 slice White Bread, Butterscotch

Pudding

Page 2 • The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018

The TeagueChronicle

P.O. Box 631 • 319 Main StreetEstablished in 1906(USPS No. 535320)

Telephone: (254) 739-2141Fax: (254) 739-2144

Email News:news@teaguechronicle.com

Email Advertising:ads@teaguechronicle.com

Email Billing:publisher@teaguechronicle.com

Website:http://www.teaguechronicle.com

Published every Thursday at Teague, Texas 75860, in Freestone County. Periodical Postage paid at Teague, Texas. POSTMASTER Send Form 3579 to Box 631, Teague, Texas 75860.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

MEMBER 20152018

Ad Composition Heather McCarty

Share a story idea orrequest event coverage

Call publisher Tim O’Malley at 254-739-2141 or send e-mail to publisher@teaguechronicle.com. Please leave the basic story information as well as contact information.

Submit a news storyand photo

We welcome story and photo submissions of local events for publication consideration. Digital pictures should be a minimum of 4 1/2 inches wide at 200 dpi to reproduce well in the paper. Other photographs may be brought by or mailed to the office.

Letter To The EditorLetters on topics of local interest are welcomed from readers. Letters should be signed with the author’s name and city of residence, should include a tele-phone number for verification of authorship and should be limited to approximately 300 words.The Chronicle reserves the right to edit or refuse letters for any reason. Letters will not be used as a battle-ground for repeated argu-ments between opposing parties.

Calendar of EventsSubmit important information such as date, time, place and a short description.

Obit, Birth,Engagement or Wedding

AnnouncementCall the office at 254-739-2141 and ask for Tim O’Malley to receive the rates or email to publisher@teaguechronicle.com. The obit, birth, engagement, or wedding annoucement deadline is noon Monday for the next issue date.

Purchase aphoto reprint

You can purchase a print of any photo taken by a person on staff that is published in the newspaper. Call us with the issue date, page number and description, as well as the size you prefer--5”x7” or 8”x10.” The image will be printed and available within one week.

Place anadvertisement

Call the office at 254-739-2141 and ask for Kevin Felle to receive the advertising rates or email to ads@teaguechronicle.com. The display and classified advertising deadline is noon Monday for the next issue date.

SubscribeGo to teaguechronicle.com, call 254-739-2141 , e-mail publisher@teaguechronicle.com, or come by the of-fice to order a subscription. The annual cost to subscribe is determined by the mailing address and is due before the publication is delivered.

THE DEADLINE FORALL ADVERTISING

AND SUBMISSIONS ISMONDAY AT 10:00 AM

FOR THE NEXTISSUE DATE

HOW TO:

All submissions should include contact

information in the event that we have questions.

Georgia Neta Black (Pruitt)Funeral services for

Georgia Neta Black (Pruitt), 89, took place Sat-urday, Oct. 13 at Bowers Funeral Home.

Bro. Roy Prath-er officiated. Interment followed Greenwood Cemetery in Teague. Georgia Neta passed away peacefully on the evening of Oct. 4, 2018.

She was born July 1, 1929 to Alfred Baily Black and Rosa Mae Dyson Black in Kerrville.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at 9 years old at the Gloryland Pentecostal Church in Ker-rville, and was baptized in the Guadalupe River.

Her family later moved to San Antonio where she spent her formative years, becoming fluent in Spanish and graduating from Edge-wood High School.

Later she moved to the

SE Houston area, where she began a long and inter-esting career with South-western Bell, eventually retiring from the phone company.

She spent her later years in Teague with many friends and family mem-bers in the area.

Georgia will always be

remembered as hardwork-ing and very responsible, raising three sons Harold Pruitt, James Pruitt and Gerald Pruitt, all of whom carry her penchant for hard work and responsibility.

She always loved and doted on her grandchildren (Preston Pruitt, Jennifer Pruitt Hassan (deceased), Katrina Donielle Pruitt, Ja-mie Therese Pruitt, James Preston Pruitt III, Crystal Alvarez, Justin Pruitt and Kaylen Rose Pruitt), her great-grandchildren (Zoy Wright, Zacharia Hassan, Meghan Pruitt, Ryan Pruitt, Pruitt Alaina Combs, Con-ley Jewell Combs and Simone Lantier), and one great-great-grandson Thay-er Samuel Olivo.

Visit bowersfuneral-home.net to sign the memo-rial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.

Patricia Nell (Pat) BonnerPatricia Nell (Pat) Bon-

ner, 84, of Fairfield, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services took place 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Capps Memo-rial Chapel with Bro. Don Suits, II and Bro. Ricky Missildine officiating.

Interment followed at Fairfield Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Dustin Bon-ner, Aaron Bonner, Brian Bonner, Winston Herndon, David Feuer and Brian White. Honorary pallbear-ers were L. J. Simmons, Willie Simmons and Doug White.

Pat was born Decem-ber 14, 1933 in Personville to parents William Elmer Henry and Christine Eliza-beth Moore Henry.

She was a lifetime area resident and married D. A.

Bonner on March 6, 1953. She was a member of

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fairfield.

Pat enjoyed bingo, cooking and shopping.

In addition to her par-ents, two brothers and two sisters, a son-in-law, Tim

Johnson and a great-grand-son, Ethan Travis Bonner, preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband D.A. of Fairfield; five chil-dren, Donnie Bonner of Fairfield; Randy Bonner of Roscoe; Sharon John-son McCain and husband, Forrest (Lefty) of Fairfield; Tommy Bonner and wife Helen of Streetman; Jim-my Bonner and wife Wen-dy of Teague; one brother, Carl Henry of California; two sisters, Joy Poole and husband Don of Houston; JoAnn Douglas of Hous-ton; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

To view an online obit-uary, send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, visit cappschapel.com.

By Jerry Turner

It’s that time of the year when a lot of folks spend more days in the woods than any time of the year.

The few days before deer season starts, the high-ways are loaded with off-road vehicles carrying all manners of gear to make the hunting season more comfortable and above all, more productive.

But before one ventures into the woods, Deer of the Southwest - A Complete Guide to the Natural His-tory, Biology, and Manage-ment of Southwestern Mule Deer White-Tailed Deer written by Jim Heffelfinger published by Texas A&M University Press must be read.

Many hunters have not

read a book since school, but this book will be a very valuable resource to you. After all, one must know their enemy and Heffelfin-ger gives all the skinny on both the mule and white-tailed deer.

If you know the an-swers to these questions, then you are smarter than the average Nimrod.

Can deer see color?What do they eat?When is rut?Are “antlered does” re-

ally does?Each chapter in Deer of

the Southwest focuses on a specific aspect of under-standing deer.

Its clear, specific, de-tailed table of contents will help the reader flip right to the section that he or she wants to investigate.

The Texas Department

of Parks and Wildlife calls Deer of the Southwest “one of the most significant con-tributions to the field of deer biology and manage-ment in years.”

I’m not a hunter, but I enjoyed the dickens out of the book.

It will be appealing to anyone who likes the long-legged critters. There are few sights any more enjoy-able than to see a doe car-ing for her fawns.

It is really fun if she has twins.

Get a copy of Deer of the Southwest, it is the most readable biology book, I’ve seen in a long time. The book can be ordered from Texas A&M University Press 1-800-826-8911 or any bookstore.

Deer of the Southwest might be the Bible of deer hunters

By Frank W. Steele

Sometimes it’s hard to grow up and be responsible. When you are a kid there is not a great penalty to doing frivolous activities because adults often overlook these mistakes and straighten things out for you. However, there comes a time when you have to be more careful be-cause there are no adults left except for yourself.

That is sort of where the world finds itself today. American power, money and influence, for 75 years, has overseen the world and oth-er countries could do stupid things in the full knowledge that America would straight-en things out. At one time, with less than five percent of the world’s population, we produced over half of the world’s gross economic out-put. If another country went broke, the World Bank or the

International Monetary Fund, dominated by America could get you back on your feet. If your country created a civil war, America had enough aid and military force to broker a peace.

Now, however, the rest of the world has developed modern economies and creat-ed power in their own right, but deep down they still think America will step in and save them from stupid mistakes. Saudi Arabia just publicly killed a journalist critic that worked for the New York Times. Italy tried to approve a budget that left spending out of control and even here we think we can run a trillion dollar budget deficit during boom times. When Ameri-ca ruled the world there was enough power to paper over actions like these. However, times have changed and de-cision makers can’t depend on Uncle Sammy’s power to make everything all right.

Observances: Depending on Uncle Sam

By Shelly PopeStaff Reporter

Bring your nerves of steel to enter at your own risk the Halloween Haunted House sponsored by Christ-mas in the Park at the Cub Den at 520 Main Street, Teague.

The first day of the haunted house will be Sat-urday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 11 p.m. and will continue

through Halloween night.Friday through Sun-

day, Oct. 26 through 28 the haunted house will be open Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.

The last day for the event will be Halloween night Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 7 to whenever everyone has a chance to go through.

Admission will be $5 per person and all proceeds will go to Christmas in the Park.

Halloween haunted house scheduled Oct. 20-31

Heartfeltand

sinceresympathy

is extendedto all

who have lost loved ones.

Become a Volunteer.Join the Teague Historical Preservation Society.

Goals are to preserve & restore historic landmarks in Teague.Please call 903-388-9855. Leave a message if no answer.

– Jo Nita Cannon, President –

LocaL News

254-739-2541884 US Hwy 84 West Teague, TXwww.teaguenursingcare.com

“Changing the way you think about long-term care.”An Equal Opportunity Employer

• 5 STARS Overall DADS Rating!• Private Rooms Available NOW!

• Medicaid Certified• Medicare Certified

• Rehab to Home Program!

• Compassionate care for the health of your family

• Primary care for everyday health needs, illness or injury

• Specialist care during special hours

• Cardiology

• General surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Podiatry

• Neurosurgery

Call us today at (903) 389-2181 to schedule your routine care appointment or for information on specialist appointments.

Freestone Health Clinic Is Here

Honoring the past, embracing the future, serving the community.

Freestone Health Clinic, the rural health clinic 734 West CommerceFairfield, TX 75840

(903) 389-2181 www.FreestoneMC.com

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 3

AGUILERAContinued from Page 1

“When I have people cheering me on and pushing me, I finish better. Alone, I don’t seem to be quite as motivated. The push for better is something I need.”

Lizette has set a goal for herself to finish in the top five at state, but she has to get passed the regional meet first.

“Lizette is a machine,” Lion cross country coach Chris Nickleberry said. “Her goal is definitely possible and she is the type of person that will work until she makes it reality.”

Over the last four years, Lizette has found herself in this familiar position and she looks forward to making the most of this last high school opportunity.

“She is one of the most gifted runners I have had the pleasure of working with,” Nickleberry said. “The talent is there, she will work and meet her goals, and I have no doubt.”

Lizette hasn’t made a decision regarding her future af-ter high school, but she knows she wants to work with chil-dren in some manner.

“I want to help children,” she said. “There are so many fields that I can enter into that will allow me to do that, I just have to decide how I want to accomplish that.”

With the end of her high school career looming, Lizette looks back at the things she will miss about these years.

“I love being a part of a team,” she said. “I have made memories that can never be replaced. I will miss all of the faces, but look forward to getting to know new faces and I can’t wait to experience new things and challenge myself all over again.”

Lizette will compete in Huntsville Monday, Oct. 22 for her fourth regional meet.

The Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District will be conducting a Board Meeting on Tues-day, Oct. 23. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be in Centerville at the Leon County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 130 E. St. Mary St. This meeting is open to the public and ev-

eryone is invited to attend. Additional information re-garding the meeting agenda or other information about your Groundwater Conser-vation District can be found on the District’s website at www.mideasttexasgcd.com, or by contacting the District at 936-348-3212.

Mid-East TGCD will meet Oct. 23

COMMERCIAL PRINTINGBUSINESS CARDS • LETTERHEADS • BUSINESS ENVELOPES

SMALL BOOKLETS • INVITATIONS • STATEMENTS • PROGRAMS

The TeagueChronicle

The Teague Chronicle 319 Main Street P.O. Box 631 phone: 254-739-2141 fax: 254-739-2144

teaguechronicle@sbcglobal.net www.teaguechronicle.com

By April WalkerStaff Reporter

A line of storms moved in Saturday evening, Oct. 13, bringing several confirmed tornadoes in both Freestone County and Corsicana. Re-ports began rolling in about 4 p.m. Saturday of a tornado sighting about eight miles northwest of Buffalo, south-east of Teague, moving at 30 miles per hour. Dew ISD officials opened the campus for area residents to take shel-ter. A tornado also reportedly touched down in Limestone County north of Mexia. Fair-field residents Kelly and John Salter were out running er-rands during the height of the storm warnings Saturday. While in Wal-Mart in Corsi-cana, they were instructed to take shelter. “Walmart made us go to the middle of the store for about 10 minutes,” Kelly Salter said. “I was actu-ally a little perturbed to start with, ya know? If I wanna take a chance and get my stuff and get out of there it should be my choice. I was thinking, ‘I’m pretty sure canned goods flying around at warp speed will be just as dangerous as running for the car!’ Then, after we were gone I saw a post about that tornado and

realized we were in there at the time. I wasn’t scared at all, but after realizing the tor-nado was right there I should have been.” The Salters head-ed back to Fairfield and since they had a Dickie’s coupon, decided to stop at the new

restaurant at the Fuel Maxx truck stop. “We had just sat down and took two bites and they are hollering for us to hit the bathrooms,” Salter said. “I didn’t argue that time.” Kirvin resident Robin Wood-all also was forced to hunker

down Saturday at the Corsi-cana Wal-Mart. “I was frus-trated,” said Woodall, “but I understood it was a safety is-sue and they were just trying to keep up safe. It was a little nerve-wracking at one point when the wind was blowing though.” According to local weatherman Barney Leach, the storms produced approx-imately 2.96 inches of rain at his home east of Fairfield on Saturday. “Some areas re-ported over five inches,” said Leach. A cold front blew in Sunday night, Oct. 14, drop-ping temperatures to the mid-50s during the day and low- to mid-40s at night. The cool-er weather is expected to stick around for a while with sever-al showers in the forecast. No major damage was reported in the county; however, Pct. 3 Commissioner Mike Daniels said a number of trees had been uprooted along County Road 402 and it was closed to traffic over the weekend.

Night of the twisters in Freestone

A low shelf cloud settled over Fairfield last Tuesday night, Oct. 9. This photo was taken be-tween the Fairfield junior high and high school campuses at around 7:30 p.m. that night after a day filled with rainstorms and high winds.

Photo by April Walker

Guy with tree cutline: Precinct 3 crews worked Saturday night to remove several fallen trees on County Road 402 in Freestone County.

Facebook photo

Page 4 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 County/AG news

Texas crop and weatherDrought and untimely late-summer rains likely will mean a

subpar 2018 growing season for many Texas cotton producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Dr. Gaylon Morgan, AgriLife Extension statewide cotton specialist, College Station, said Texas cotton producers dealt with a myriad of challenges in 2018, including cool spring temperatures, summer drought and late-summer rains.

Three cold fronts early in the season put cotton fields be-hind and caused some poor emergence and considerable re-planting, Morgan said. But summer sun and high temperatures provided enough heat units, and drought actually pushed cot-ton maturity to initiate harvest earlier than normal in South and East Texas this year.

However, much of the dryland cotton in many parts of the state was starved for moisture due to the dry summer, Morgan said. In South and East Texas, where dryland fields did survive, cotton yields were below average or not worth harvesting.

As the season progressed, hopes were renewed with scat-tered timely rains and plenty of heat units needed for cotton to develop in the Upper Gulf Coast, Morgan said.

“We got off to a rough start, but had a good looking crop in the Upper Gulf Coast before the rains set in in September,” he said. “Now there’s been a month of off and on wet weather at the wrong time for the remaining cotton in the Upper Gulf Coast and irrigated cotton in the Blacklands.”

Morgan said fields in cotton-producing areas in the low-er two-thirds of the state have received continuous rains and much of the Southeast and Coastal Bend is saturated, making accessing fields impossible. It’s the third year in a row that producers around the Upper Gulf Coast and Brazos bottom regions have faced detrimental late-summer rains, including Hurricane Harvey last year.

In many of these areas, harvest is at a standstill, he said. Continuous rains are hurting fiber quality and seed quality in the field, and delays are causing problems such as cottonseed sprouting.

Morgan also said many producers in the rain-soaked parts of Texas had applied defoliant before rains set in and the de-lays will mean spending more money on harvest aids to bring remaining cotton in.

Harvest in the Rio Grande Valley was complete, Morgan said, and 95-98 percent of cotton in the Coastal Bend was out before the rains hindered producers. But this wet weather has also prevented destruction of post-harvest cotton stalks, which growers are required to do for

continued success of the boll weevil eradication program.In the Upper Gulf area, including Matagorda County,

around 25-35 percent of the crop was still in fields, and 60-70 percent of fields in the Brazos Bottom were still awaiting harvest, he said.

Cotton fields in the Southern Plains and Panhandle should be ready for harvest toward the end of the month, he said. Most dryland cotton in the Southern Plains and Rolling Plains was lost to drought, and producers were beginning to apply harvest aids to early maturing fields.

“We’re looking at an average irrigated crop (in the South-ern Plains and Panhandle) because of the heat and irrigation

limitations with little to no precipitation all summer,” he said.According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, 25 percent

of the Texas cotton crop had been harvested, 5 percent ahead of the five-year average, Morgan said. The report also rated the statewide cotton crop at 6 percent excellent; 22 percent good; 34 percent fair; 28 percent poor and 10 percent very poor.

Morgan said areas that needed to dry out in South and East Texas received additional rain this past weekend, which means continued delays and reduced fiber quality. Cottonseed produc-tion typically covers ginning costs for producers, but sprouting seeds mean farmers will incur additional ginning costs on top of decreased fiber quality.

Two years ago, somewhat similar conditions and discounts reduced farmer harvest income by 8-10 cents per pound of fi-ber, Morgan said. However, the cotton remaining in the fields in South and East Texas will likely see lower fiber quality than two years ago, because the extended exposure to weathering.

“All the acres that needed to be harvested were delayed more,” he said. “Everything that remains in the field will get worse until they can get it out.”

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the follow-ing summaries:

CENTRAL: Good moisture allowed for growth of grass-es, but more sunshine would boost late-season growth as producers look to cut once more for winter grazing. Cotton harvest continued throughout the district, though most fields were complete. Pasture conditions were decent and improving. Cattle remained in good body condition. Armyworms were widespread across the district. Volunteer oats were beginning to come up for producers. Most counties reported good soil moisture. Overall crop and livestock conditions were good in nearly all counties, and rangeland and pasture conditions were fair in nearly all counties.

ROLLING PLAINS: The district received good rains, and more precipitation was in the forecast. Irrigated cotton looked fair to good. Dryland cotton was fair. Wheat was being sewn, and some producers were spraying for fall armyworms, which continued to cause significant damage. Recent rains and cooler temperatures continued to create a perfect environment for fu-ture armyworm egg lays and infestations. Hay producers were working hard to salvage a last cutting of hay. Pastures were beginning to green up and looked good again.

COASTAL BEND: The first cold front of the year brought heavy rains throughout the district, adding to already saturat-ed fields. Most cotton left in fields had sprouted. Many round bales of cotton remained in fields because conditions were too wet to move them. Cotton stalk destruction was becoming an issue because it was too wet to get any field work done. Wet conditions were also delaying hay harvest. Armyworms were becoming a problem for hay producers with fertilized pastures. Winter pastures, including oats, wheat and ryegrass, were be-ing planted as weather allowed. Some producers were con-cerned that surface water continued to be short despite rains. Weaning of calves was starting. Livestock were doing well.

EAST: Rain showers continued to create productive soil moisture levels throughout the district. Gregg County ponds were still low from the drought. Jasper County had a surplus of rain that caused problems for hay producers. Most producers in Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Houston, Panola, Shelby, Smith, Wood and Angelina counties reported new in-festations of armyworms. Smith County reported producers were scared to plant winter pastures because of armyworm devastation. Wood County reported products for armyworm control were difficult to find due to stores selling out. Army-worm control in Houston County was halted by rain. Many Cherokee County producers began to wrap haylage instead of putting up dry hay due to rainfall and armyworm infestations. Sabine County’s lower temperatures hurt producers’ efforts to cure and bale hay. Panola County’s late summer forages con-tinued to come back strong despite ongoing outbreaks of ar-myworms. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to good in most counties. Sabine County reported excellent pasture and rangeland conditions. Subsoil conditions were adequate throughout the district. Topsoil conditions were adequate for all counties except for Polk County, which reported a surplus. Livestock were in fair to good condition. Gregg County cat-tle prices were up a bit, and the market for feeder calves was strong in Houston County due to a strong wheat outlook. Shel-by County reported good numbers at the sale barn with sol-id calf prices, but slaughter cow prices continued to be weak. Henderson County reported large areas were damaged by wild pigs.

SOUTH PLAINS: The district received rainfall again this week ranging from 1-3 inches. The recent moisture improved subsoil and topsoil moisture levels. In turn, it slowed down harvest season. Peanut harvest was halted due to moisture.

Area cotton crops continued to finish out. Producers had not reported armyworm infestations yet. Cotton strippers were ex-pected to be running as soon as conditions dried enough to start harvesting. Silage was still being harvested. Winter wheat growth should improve with the recent moisture. Pastures and rangelands improved. Cattle were in good condition.

PANHANDLE: Much of the district received scattered showers, which improved subsoil and topsoil moisture levels. Corn and soybean harvests continued, as did wheat planting. Earlier planted wheat was emerging nicely. Grain sorghum and cotton was still maturing through much of the district with har-vest expected to begin in the next week or two. Boll openers and defoliators were being applied to cotton, and the majority of fields were rated as fair to good. Some areas were report-ing lower yields on corn and were expecting the same to be true in sorghum and cotton due to extreme hot, dry summer conditions. Rangeland and pastures were beginning to mature and dry down. A cool front was beneficial to livestock perfor-mance.

NORTH: Most counties reported adequate subsoil and top-soil moisture due to recent rains. Reports of armyworms were coming in from farmers who said this was the worst they’ve seen in 50 years. Some farmers were spraying to curb army-worms as much as possible to allow them to plant winter pas-tures. Wild pigs were active. Cotton and soybeans were decent. Livestock were doing well, and calves were near weaning.

FAR WEST: Temperature highs were in the low 90s with lows in the high 40s. Rainfall averaged 0.25 of an inch to 2 inches. Cooler temperatures continued along with heavy cloud cover. Although the district was still very dry, conditions for field crops improved significantly. Cotton bolls were opening slowly, and early pecan varieties should be finishing out soon. Producers continue to feed livestock and wildlife.

WEST CENTRAL: Rainfall amounts ranged from a trace to almost 2 inches. Forages looked good with plenty of sun-ny, warm days. Armyworms continued to be an issue in hay, oat and wheat fields. Livestock body conditions continued to improve with good forage availability in most places. Field preparation and planting continued for small grains, but some producers were electing to delay planting until the threat of armyworms passes. The cattle market continued a strong ac-tive run with stocker steers and heifers selling $5 higher per hundredweight. Pairs, bred cows and feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Packer cows and bulls sold $3 lower per hundred-weight.

SOUTHEAST: Conditions were very wet in some parts. Some areas received scattered showers, while other areas re-ceived additional heavy rains. Harvest progress with remain-ing rice was very slow due to rain. Field conditions were nasty. In Walker County, conditions were good following the rains. However, additional rainfall may create excess situa-tions. There was water standing in low areas, and it was not draining quickly due to saturated soil. Armyworms continued to be a concern, but some producers reported lower numbers. Cool-season forage plantings should begin with great success when fields can be accessed. Livestock looked healthy. Range-land and pasture ratings were excellent to poor with fair rat-ings being most common. Soil-moisture levels ranged from adequate to surplus with adequate being most common.

SOUTHWEST: Mild temperatures and good soil moisture made grasses green up. Recent rains increased rangeland and pasture conditions considerably. Armyworm infestations were causing problems, and some producers were spraying pastures. Hay was ready to cut, but some producers were waiting for conditions to dry a little. Producers should start wheat, oat and ryegrass planting within the next two weeks.

SOUTH: Temperatures were mild with adequate soil mois-ture levels in most areas. Eastern parts of the district reported wet conditions and surplus moisture. Some counties reported rainfall, while others were dry this reporting period. Webb County reported 3-6 inches of rain, while Zavala County was dry. The benefits of recent rains were apparent around the dis-trict. Live Oak County received 4-17 inches of rainfall in Sep-tember. Atascosa County producers reported damp conditions were delaying some cotton harvesting, which should wrap up quickly once producers can access fields. Some areas reported the need for additional rains. Peanuts were ready to be har-vested, and fields were good to excellent in some areas, but fungicide applications were being made due to recent rains. Rains helped livestock producers, but they were monitoring reports of armyworms in some counties. Rangeland and pas-ture grasses, including Coastal Bermuda grass, were making good growth and improving in quality. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to excellent, and some producers were no longer providing supplemental feed. Some early wheat and oat planting started, but the majority of producers were holding off until armyworms move on. Body condition scores on cattle remained good. Harvests of vegetable crops like watermelons and cantaloupes were almost complete. In Zavala County, dry conditions allowed cotton harvest to resume, and planting of oats, wheat, spinach and cabbage was underway. Watering tanks were full in most areas.

By Barney Leach

Our summer drought end-ed with above normal rainfall for September. We had 3.97 inches of rain with 11 days of measurable rainfall, and a greatest one-day total of 1.03 inch on Monday, Sept. 3. Rainfall for eight of the 11 days was less than half an inch. We had a weather oddity in September in that the National Weather Service forecast rain for every day of the month; however, they did back off on two days in the last week of September. Nor-mal rainfall for September is 3.06 inches. Our total rainfall for the year now stands at 24.06 inches, while normal rainfall totals through Sep-tember is 30.67 inches. Tem-perature-wise, September did

cool down somewhat without any triple-digit temperatures. We had a high temperature of 99 degrees on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and a low of 59 degrees on Friday, Sept. 28.

Rainfall by the monthn January – 0.74 inches

received; 3.62 is the normn February – 4.58 inches

received; 3.36 is the normn March – 5.83 inches re-

ceived; 4.33 is the normn April – 1.18 inches re-

ceived; 3.30 is the normn May – 3.86 inches re-

ceived; 4.59 is the normn June – 0.78 inches re-

ceived; 4.03 is the normn July – 1.99 inches re-

ceived; 1.95 is the normn August – 1.13 inches re-

ceived; 2.43 is the normn September – 3.97 inches

received; 3.06 is the norm

Looking ahead to OctoberOctober is normally our

wettest month of the year. Temperatures tend to cool down somewhat in October and we have had frost in the past. Normal rainfall for Oc-tober is 5.30 inches. The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac calls for normal temperatures and above normal rainfall for Oc-tober. Normal rainfall values currently used were derived from averages over the 20-year period from 1997-2016. The above rainfall and tem-perature data was recorded by Barney Leach, former co-op weather volunteer for the National Weather Service and former weather volunteer for Channel 8 in Dallas, Channel 10 in Waco, and radio station KNES in Fairfield.

September rains end summer drought

DAVIS DERMATOLOGY111 W. Main Street, Fairfield

214-363-3376LanceDavisMD.com

Also see Dr. Davis in

Corsicana • Ennis • Dallas

GUNS, KNIVES, AND MORE

CRICKETT® MUDDY GIRL SERENITY 22 LR

TEAGUE TACTICAL & SPORTING GOODS839 US Hwy 84, Teague, Texas

254-739-2551

RUGER® AMERICAN NOMAD 30-06

CENTURY ARMS® AK-47 7.62X39mm

BUCK® & REMINGTON®

Knives

Veterans MFG.Back Pack

SizedArmor Plates

Ultra Light Series

15” x 10”TSA Approved FAIRFIELD HOMES

1101 W. Hwy 84Fairfield

903-389-9117

Let us help to make your Dream of owning your own

Home a Reality!

Receipts from Anderson County Livestock Auction showed 300 head of cattle with 25 buyers and 34 sellers, on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.

Steer/Bull Calves & Yearlings

Some Plainer, hard to place calvesbelow these figures

Up to 300 lbs....................1.30-2.00300-400 lbs....................1.25-1.90400-500 lbs....................1.10-1.80500-600 lbs....................1.05-1.65600-700 lbs....................1.00-1.40700 lbs. & Up ...................0.90-1.25

Heifer Calves & YearlingsSome Plainer, hard to place calves

below these figures

Up to 300 lbs....................1.25-1.75300-400 lbs....................1.20-1.65400-500 lbs....................1.10-1.60500-600 lbs..................1.00-1.40600-700 lbs....................0.95-1.35700-800 lbs....................0.80-1.25

SlaughterCows...................................30-55Bulls....................................60-80

Cow/Calf Pairs& Stocker Cows

Stocker Cows.................475-1200Pairs..............................875-1400Goats.................................25-100

Receipts from Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Inc. shows a total of 2110 head of cattle with 250 sellers and 60 buyers on Oct. 13, 2018.

Slaughter CowsCutter Cows.......................47-60Fat Cows............................45-55Canner Cows.....................25-48 Slaughter BullsHeavy Bulls.......................60-72Light Bulls.........................75-92Cow/Calf Pairs & Bred Cows

Choice Pairs.........................N/AGood Pairs............................N/APlain Pairs....................875-1150Bred Cows 3-6 Yrs.......750-1625Steer/Bull Calves & Yearlings

150-200 lbs....................160-200200-300 lbs....................145-198300-400 lbs....................140-196400-500 lbs....................135-180500-600 lbs....................130-165600-700 lbs....................120-152700-800 lbs....................115-148 Heifer Calves & Yearlings150-200 lbs....................145-200200-300 lbs....................140-190300-400 lbs....................130-180400-500 lbs....................120-169500-600 lbs....................115-150600-700 lbs....................110-137700-800 lbs....................105-130

Receipts from Groesbeck Auction and Livestock Co. consigned 434 head of cattle with 65 sellers and 26 buyers on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.

Slaughter Cows & BullsHigh Dress

Boners.................................53-56Cutter....................................54-58Canner...................................36-42Thin......................................28-35 Bull Yield Grade 1 & 2.................79-83Bull Yield Grade 3 & 4.............70-76

Stocker CowsYoung Bred Cows.............800-1000Older Plain Bred Cows............750-900Good Choice Pairs....................N/ACommon Med. Pairs.................N/A

Stocker & FeederCalves & Yearlings

Steers Good & Choice300-400 lbs........................175-215

400-500 lbs........................170-197500-600 lbs........................155-175600-700 lbs........................135-160700-800 lbs...............................N/A

Heifers Good & Choice300-400 lbs........................150-195400-500 lbs........................140-170500-600 lbs........................130-150600-700 lbs........................120-145800-900 lbs..............................N/A

Livestock Auction Reports

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 5Clubs/sChools

Community bingo at Teague Nursing & Rehab

Teague Nursing & Rehab have their community bingo at 2 p.m. every third Wednes-day at Teague Nursing & Re-hab. Prizes and refreshments provided. All free. Everyone welcome.

VFW Monthly MeetingThe Veterans of Foreign

Wars of America will host their monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at Sam’s Restaurant in Fair-field at 6 p.m.

Year Books for BRIThe BRI Museum is

working on completing their library of high school year-books for their reference shelf in the Teague School Room of the museum. Missing are THS yearbooks for the years 1922-1937, 1939-1947, (we have been told there were no yearbooks for the years during WWII) 1949, 1951-1953, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1989, 1994, 1998, and 2000. For BTW schools, we have a yearbook for the years 1954 and 1962 only. Anyone with yearbooks for these missing years that they are willing to donate to the museum for its collection may contact Pam Stuver at 254-739-0747, Sal-ly Gregory at 903-388-0587, or bring them by the museum during the hours of 1-4 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday.

THS Class of 1966 Reunion

The Teague High School Class of 1966 will meet at the home of Brenda Mandeville Ballew, 610 Spruce St. at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 to visit and have lunch.

THS Class of 1967 High School Reunion

THS Class of 1967 will meet at Randy Stack’s house on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. The address is 301 N. 9th Street, Teague.

THS Class of 1968 High School Reunion

Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m., the Class of 1968 will meet at the home of Judy Lucas, 300 Barger Road, Teague, for the 2018 Home-coming activities. This will continue the 50-year cele-bration. The class will have a float ready for the parade Saturday afternoon. There should be plenty of time to chat and reminisce. There will be a pot-luck lunch. Also, the parade float will have a lot of room for all to ride Satur-day afternoon. Other events are scheduled for the week-end. There will be a reception Friday, Oct. 19 starting at 10 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m. at the Citizen State Bank, for-mally the site of Teague High School. Also, as a class, we want as much representation from the Class of 1968 as possible to attend the Home-coming Banquet Saturday night. Call or email Judy at 254-563-5404 judy75860@sbcglobal.net or Joe at 936-581-5565 jths_68@yahoo.com as soon as possible to allow the food committee to make preparations. In addi-tion, you should be receiving an invitation packet from the Teague High School Ex-Stu-dents Association to register for activities.

THS Class ReunionsThe Classes of 73, 74, 75,

76, 77 and 78 will meet at La-Donna Turners residence at 706 Hwy. 84 Saturday Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. for lunch then ride in the parade at 2 p.m. For more information contact LaDonna Turner at 903-388-5869.

THSR to meet in Jewett Oct. 23

Texans Against High Speed Rail is hosting the Leon County High Speed Rail Opposition Rally and Fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Jewett Civic Center, 111 Rob-inson Road in Jewett. The lat-est news and information on the High Speed Rail and how you can protect your property will be discussed.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Chris Salcedo, WBAP radio host and director of the Conservative Hispanic Soci-ety, is headlining the Massey Foundation of Texas’ Tacos with a Side of Salcedo at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Kosse Community Center in Kosse. The main topic of the Skype event is the mid-term elections and any pertinent

current event of the day. Ev-eryone is invited to partic-ipate, question and learn through this event. A taco lunch will be served. Space is limited so reserve your tickets by Oct. 22 via email to jean@masseyfoundationtx.com.

“Spooktacular” event Oct. 27

The Confederate Reunion Grounds invites the public to join them for a “Spooktacu-lar” event Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Confederate Reunion Grounds SHS, 1738 FM 2705. The site is located ap-proximately six miles south-west of Mexia at the inter-section of FM 1633 and FM 2705.

Plans for the event in-clude a Pumpkin Carving Contest beginning at 2 p.m. and a Costume Contest be-ginning at 3 p.m. There will also be face painting, Hal-loween crafts, spooky story-telling, a picture booth and candy. If anyone would like

to participate in the Pumpkin Carving Contest, please bring your own pumpkin. Pump-kins may be pre-painted or pre-cut.

The cost for the event will be $5 per family.

Moody-Bradley, Fairfield History Club Fundraiser

The Fairfield History Club and Moody-Bradley House will host an outstand-ing benefit concert to raise funds for some much needed work on the Moody-Bradley House, a registered histor-ic landmark built in 1860. 7 Bridges, The Ultimate Eagles Experience will take place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Twisted Vines, 198 VFW Lane in Fairfield. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at 7bridgesband.com, Texas Outfitters and Ac-cessories Etc. For more infor-mation call 903-390-1863.

Community Calendar

407 E. CommerceMexia, TX

254-562-7117

DAR awards good citizensStaff report

The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, NSDAR, awarded three area students with this year’s DAR Good Citizens Award at their recent meet-ing. Taking home $50, a cer-tificate, and a U.S. Constitu-tion Handbook were:

n Jashaughn Hatcher – Fairfield

n Haylee Young – Teaguen Ty Stephen Hale –

Groesbeck DAR Regent Nancy

McSwane welcomed the students and their families. The Good Citizen program is open to all high school se-niors in Freestone and Lime-stone counties and recognizes outstanding young people who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their home, schools, and commu-nities. Winners are selected for the following qualities:

n Dependabilityn Truthfulnessn Honestyn Punctualityn Cooperationn Helpfulnessn LeadershipIn other DAR news, Reg-

istrar Billie Bournias wel-comed new member Claudia New of Mexia. Carole Lowe

presented the program on Stitching for Children. Any item that can be stitched will be received for silent auction, raffles, or purchase.

Lowe told during the last administration the group do-nated to Ft. Hood USO who received the monies raised for the items. It has been a great success with DAR daugh-ters gathering in their homes to work on crafts. Some of the money purchased books, which the soldiers record-

ed onto a tape, then sent the book and tape to their child.

This next year the mon-ey raised will go toward the DAR schools. Lowe intro-duced Pamela Freidman who is also on the committee. Any woman 18 years or older, re-gardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor who aided in achiev-ing American independence is eligible for membership.

Three local students, Jashaughn Hatcher of Fairfield, Haylee Young of Teague and Ty St-phen Hale of Groesbeck were recognized as Good Citizens by DAR Registrar Billie Bour-nias.

Contributed Photo

Band Students of The Week

Teague Lion Band Members of the week for the week of Oct. 1 are Jacob Gonzales and Keeley Wright.

Contributed photo

Teague Lion Band Lead-ership Member of the week for the week of Oct. 1 is Monica Contreras.

Contributed photo

Teague Lion Band Mem-bers of the Week for the week of Oct. 8 are Raul Medina and Kendall Clater. Leadership Team Member of the Week is Maegen Quinn.

Contributed Photo

A new member, Claudia New, left, of Mexia was welcomed into the Jonathoan Hardin Chapter DAR recently by DAR Registrar Billie Bournias.

Contributed Photo

Page 6 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 Devotional

Get the best of both worlds!Combine the

e-edition of

The Teague Chronicle,

and the print edition

for a FULL year!

Call us today 254-739-2141

Take Time To Pray and Attend The Church Of Your Choice

Antioch Baptist Church610 N. Denton, Mexia

Rev. Cleo V. High, PastorRev. Louis Peoples, Associate Pastor

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship, 11 a.m.;BTU, 5 p.m. Bible Study,Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Antioch-Asia PrimitiveBaptist Church

Washington Ave., Teague, 75860Lonnie R. Pelton, Pastor

Sun. Sch., 10:15 a.m.; Worship, 11:00 a.m. Bible Study, Wed., 6:00 p.m.

Calvary Full Gospel600 Elm Str., Teague, 739-2986

Pastors John & Deanna RobertsonSunday morn., Bible Study, 10 a.m.

Church Serv., 11 a.m., Sun. Night, 6 p.m., Wednesday Night Serv., 7 p.m.

Caney Baptist ChurchKirvin, Texas • Rev. Don Vail

SS, 10 a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m.Cedar Creek Baptist

430 S. FM 80 • Bro. Johnny VerettoSunday School, 10 a.m.;

Worship, 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m.;Wednesday., 6 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church505 E. Commerce, Mexia

Worship .10:30 a.m.Vicar: Rev. Dr. Ray Bagby

www.christchurchmexia.org

— AREA CHURCHES —

THIS PAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SUPPORT OUR RIGHT TO WORSHIP FREELY

Hometown StoreUS Hwy 84 E • 909 E. Milam St.

Mexia, TX • (254) 562-9555

Rachel Anderson, Broker / Ownerwww.RachelAndersonRealEstate.com

415 Main St. Teague (254) 739-2942

CITIZENSSTATE BANK

722 Main St. in Teague(254) 739-0500

Visit www.citizensstatebanktx.com

“JOIN US”

105 FCR 740, Teague, TX 936-348-1987

FREESTONE COWBOY CHURCHWednesday’s @ 6:30 pm & Sunday’s @ 10:30 am

Josh Gafford

884 US Hwy. 84 West, Teague, TX 254-739-2541www.teaguenursingcare.com

TEXAS BURGER / SUBWAY

677 Hwy. 84Fairfield

903-389-3914Open Daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Moore’s Angelic Funeral HomeEd & Shirley Moore

Owners406 Monroe Street

254-739-2399

e-mail: funeraldirector62@att.net

205 N. McKinneyMexia

254-562-3843

218 South Hall, Fairfield,TX 903-389-2238

Eagle Insurance ServicesPERSONAL * COMMERCIAL * PROPERTY

* CASUALTY LIFE & HEALTH

www.eagleinsservices.com

Bowers Funeral Home900 U.S. Hwy. 84, Teague

254-739-2511www.bowersfuneralhome.net

Church of ChristSeventh Street at Mulberry • Teague

Church of Christoff Hwy. 84 on old Teague Hwy.

For more information,call (254) 739-3341

Church of ChristFreestone, Texas

Ken Henbest, MinisterTeague Church of Christ

1001 N. 8th Ave. • P.O. Box 207254-739-2092

Minister: Rev. Jared MallockSunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.;

Assembly 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday., Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints1209 Hinchliffe Rd, Mexia, 562-2363

Sacr. meet., 10 a.m.; Sun. Sch., 11 a.m.; Priesthood, Young Wom. & Relief Soc.,

noon; Wed. 7:30 p.m. Bible & Ancient Amer.

Scrip. study, Young Wom. & Boy Scout activ.

Corinth Missionary Bapt.FM 489 • Dew, TX

Sunday School, 10 a.m.Morning Service, 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night, 7:00 p.m.Nursery Provided

Cowboy Heritage Churchof Freestone County

309 Hwy. 84 West, Teague, 739-5575Wed., 6:30; Sun., 10:30 a.m.

Team Roping 1st & 3rd Wed. of mo.Dew Grace Tabernacle

149 FM 489- Dew, TexasPrayer Line: 903-389-4476Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Night Service, 7:00 p.m.

Live streaming on facebookDew

United Methodist ChurchPastor Paula Behrens

Morning Worship, 8:30 a.m.Thurs. Social / Pot Luck Din, 6:30 p.m.

DonieMethodist Church

Rev. Rich CromwellMorning Service., 8:30 a.m.

Eighth Avenue BaptistS. 8th @ Elm St.254-739-2450

Pastor Roy PratherSunday School, 9:45-10:45Worship, 10:55 & 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Church, 3 yrs - 4th grade, 10:55Wednesday. Worship:

AWAHA for Children, 6:00 / Youth, 6:00Adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.

Episcopal FellowshipHighway 84 • Fairfield

Rev. Clay PlattSunday Service, 5:00 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church2 miles west of Teague on Hwy. 84

Rev. Charles KimbleSunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.Fundamental and Independent

Faith Hope Love Church1152 S. Fairway, Fairfield

903-389-6500Pastor Russell D. Betts

Sunday Morning. Worship 10:50;Wednesday. Bible Study, 8 p.m.;

Broadcasts: KNES 99.1Sunday., 9-9:30 a.m.

& Northland Cable, Chan. 7,Sunday, 8 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church401 S. Hwy. 14 • Mexia • 254-562-7756

Vicar Jody Hall, PastorSunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday. School / Bible Class, 11 a.m.First Assembly of God

1016 North Fourth • 739-3867Sunday School., 10:00 a.m.

Worship, 11:00 a.m.Sunday Night Service, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service,6:30 p.m.First Baptist ChurchDonie • Dr. Robert McDougal

311 Worthy St. (behind Fire Dept)254-359-4332

Sunday School., 10:00 a.m.Preaching 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist ChurchBro. Scott Matthews • 254-739-2353

209 6th Ave. • TeagueSunday School, 9:40 a.m.,

Worship, 10:50 & 6:30Wednesday., AWANAs, 5:55 p.m

Wednesday. Service & X-treme (youth),6:30 p.m.

First Baptist ChurchNorth Teague

Grayson Street, 254-739-3309Rev. Larry L. Rose, PastorSunday Service, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.First Baptist Church

South TeagueCorner of Monroe & J.A. BrookeRev. Rodney K. Jackson, Pastor

11 a.m. Service, 2nd & 4th SundayDeacon Claude Philpott

First Christian ChurchDr. T. Wayne Robinson

501 Main Street • Mexia1st United MethodistRev. Steven Diaz, 254-739-2095420 Walnut St. at 5th St., Teague

Worship, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Freedom Missionary Bapt.932 Hwy 171 - MexiaPastor L. Peoples, Jr.

Freestone Bapt. ChurchPastor Paul Heuermann, 739-5664

738 FM 80 S, Teague-DonieSunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Spanish Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night, 6:30 p.m.Freestone Cowboy Church

105 FCR 740, TeagueJosh Gafford, 936-348-1987

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Grace Baptist ChurchKirvin • Independent

Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, 7:00 p.m.Grayson Chapel M.B.

Rev. Randell F. Forge, PastorBro. Kerry Jackson, Deacon

FM 1365 • Teague • 254-739-2139Bible Study Thurs. 6:00 p.m.; Sunday:Morning. Worship, 1st & 4th Sunday;

Evening Worship, 2nd & 3rdSunday School., 9:30 a.m. ea. Sunday

Grove Island AME 561 CR 901/FM 1365- Mexia

Pastor Stanley JohnsonWorship service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 4:00 p.m.House of Prayer Church

112 Cypress, TeaguePastor Imogene Owens

Sunday Sch.ool 9:45 a.m.Worship. 11 a.m.

Children Mondays 6 p.m.Wednesday. Service 7 p.m.

Independent Methodist Church of Wortham

Old Wortham Hospital, S. Hwy. 14Wesley W. Byas, Pastor

Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.Inspiring Word

Christian Center300 E. Hwy., Fairfield • 903-389-3528

Pastors James & Cynthia GreenSS 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.Wednesday. (Youth) 6:30;Thursday. (Adults) 6:30

99.1 FM Radio, 1st & 3rd Sunday 9-9:30Outreach, 1st & 3rd Saturday. noon

Jerusalem Bapt. Church290 Freestone CR 661, Rev. Jerome

McDowell, Pastor; Sunday School 10 a.m.Sunday. Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday,

6 p.m.Jones Chapel UMC

360 Church St., Fairfield903-389-3451 • Cell 713-876-4450

Conrell Lockett, PastorSunday School. 9:30 a.m. • Worship 11

a.m.Kingdom Fellowship

Bible Church858 W. Hwy 84, Teague,

254-739-5030Findingfellowship.org

(KFBC)@facebook.comWayne Williams, PastorSunday Worship, 11 a.m.Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

Mercy Seat UnitedPentecostal Church

101 CR 720, TeagueRev. Roger D. Murphy

903-390-8562Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.Mision Bautista Hispana

511 W. Fannin Street, MexiaPastor Alejo Salas, 254-562-7903

casa, 254-562-5793 IglesiaDomingo: Escuela Domincal 9:45 a.m.

Servicio 11 a.m., Jueves, 7 p.m.New Life Tabernacle

1679 W. HWY 84, Mexia 903-431-1864 Pastor James Thomisee

Sun. 1:00 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.Peace Ministries

812 N. Fourth Ave., Teague 75860254-221-0944

Prayer Line Tue. 6 PMPastor Bob & Helen Sullivan

Sunday. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m.Kids in the Park - Wednesday 6p.m.

Pleasant HillMissionary Baptist

Rev. Harry Thompson Jr., PastorSimsboro Com., 741 FCR 930, 254-739-

2661Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m.

Wednesday., 7 p.m.Rock Island Full Gospel

1101 N. 8th • Pastor Earl BellShiloh Church of Christ

Shiloh, Hwy. 39, Chuck Durham, MinisterSunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship,

10:30 a.m.Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday., 7 p.m.The Sound Ministries

201 Atwood, Teague 75860Pastors Chris & Jennipher Crowley

Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Evening 6 p.m.

St. Bernard’sCatholic Church

630 W. Main, FairfieldSaturday, 5:30 p.m English.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. English 12 noon Spanish.

St. James UMCRev. Walter Franklin,

421 W. Tyler St.Lay Leader: Doris Nealy

Dr. E.V. Moore, Minister of Music1st & 3rd Sundays, 11 a.m.2nd & 4th Sundays, 9 a.m.

St. Mary’sCatholic Mission

609 Cedar • Sunay 12:15 pm (Spanish)St. Paul AME Church

Rev. Ardis Crenshaw, 1st & 3rd Sunday

Corner of Monroe Str. and Busby Ave.St. Paul

Church of God in ChristJackson St., Billy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday School, 9:40 a.m., Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Teague Bible ChurchFM 553, Teague, Across from THS

254-203-0489Jimmy Petty, Pastor/Teacher

Bible Study (all ages) 9:30 a.m.Worship 10:45 a.m.

The Light of the WorldPentecostal Church

352 S. Fairway, Fairfield, 903-389-7456Pastor, Raymond J. Penigar, Jr.

Sunday. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Tuesday. & Thursday. 7 p.m.

Titus ChapelElder Elnora Nunnally,

Pastor, A.S., B.S., Ms Div., 300 FM 1365, Teague

2nd & 4th Sundays, 9 a.m.Trinity Lutheran ChurchHwy. 84 East, Fairfield, 903-389-4005

Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship., 9 a.m.Vicor Jeff Salomon

True Vine ChurchFairway & Dogan, Fairfield

903-389-3046Pastor Daniels & Pastor Strawther

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Westside Church of Christ401 Jefferson, TeagueJoseph Tinsley, Minister

Sunday School, 10 a.m., Worship11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Please help support this pageby advertising here.

Call Teague Chronicle at254-739-2141

This spot is just$20 a week

Please help support this pageby advertising here.

Call Teague Chronicle at254-739-2141

This spot is just$12 a week

The way we treat othersBro. Mark Munson

A few of the men in my

Sunday School class shared with the class about some in-cidents, rather comical, that had happened to them, even this past week. Well, I think I can add to their incidents. I had a strange and some-what comical incident that happened to me. I’ve been nursing a little sinus con-gestion in my throat that has caused me to cough a time or two, so I thought I would go to the store and buy some cough medicine, you know, over the counter kind of stuff. Along with my regular Luden’s Wild Cherry cough drops, I bought some cough medicine to help relieve the congestion and coughing. When I came to the count-er to check out, the young man said to me apologet-ically, “I’m sorry, sir, but with this medicine I have to do an I.D. check.” I looked at him like a dog looking at a new stump, thinking to myself, “This guy has got to be kidding?” And I told him, “I’m sixty seven years old! (I had to stop and think about that. Am I really sixty seven? Yeah, that’s right. I’ll soon be sixty eight!) Don’t I look like I’m old enough?” He said, “Yes sir, you do. But I’m sorry, I have to do an age check.” I guess I should have been flattered. I mean, maybe the guy thought I looked like I was twenty or something! (Yeah, right!) So I showed him my I.D. and said, “There it is. I was born in 1950.” He again apologized, and I walked out with my merchandise in tow. I know he was doing his duty, but, do I really look like a young kid?

Well, how we treat one another makes a great deal of difference for our Chris-tian witness. I was in Wal-

ly World on Friday, that’s Walmart for all you lay people, and I noticed a fel-low as I was coming in who looked familiar to me, and I could tell that he was think-ing that I was familiar to him as well. However, nei-ther one of us could place where we’ve seen each oth-er. We didn’t speak then, but as I was picking out some light bulbs, he specifically, came around to my aisle and asked, “Who are you? I know I’ve seen you some-where before, but I can’t place where?” I told him the same thing. “I know I know you, too, but I’m not sure from where as well?” Then I questioned him about a few possible places where we might have met one another, but to no avail. So neither one of us can place the oth-er, but we know we’ve seen each other, somewhere! Surely! When I was leaving his presence, I turned and said, “Be sure and give your family my love!” And we both laughed.

On the next aisle, I was looking at some items for our bathroom, even though I had already bought what I needed at Woodson’s, and there was a young man who turned to me and asked me if I could help him pick out a fixture that he needed for a running commode. He was looking at the major stuff, the kind of stuff that a plumber would be called in to fix, which he didn’t really need. So after he explained his problem, I steered him to a cheap but workable flap-per. Why spend for some-thing you don’t need when something cheaper would suffice? Anyway, I told him to start with something sim-ple before he bought the se-rious stuff, and he thanked me and left. I could tell he didn’t know what he was doing, and being the expe-

rienced plumber that I am, ahem, ahem, he went on his way with pleasure that I was able to help him.

The Bible teaches us to do all things as if we were doing them unto the Lord, a good policy to live by. And I guess we could throw in the Golden Rule here, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” If you treat someone with kind-ness, you will more than likely get kindness in return. And consequently, if you treat someone with harsh-ness, you will get harshness in return.

There is a law that God set into motion when He created this old world. Paul speaks about it in Galatians 6:7, 8, “For whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap.” No matter what area of life that you apply it to, from agriculture, to financ-es, to relationships, to spir-itual and moral matters, this law will never change. It will always be true. Ar-chaeologists in Egypt found some wheat seeds in an Egyptian tomb that had sat in that tomb for five thou-sand years. Wondering if these seeds were still any good, they planted some of them. And do you know that those seeds produced more wheat after all these years? No watermelons were grown, no oranges or apples, only wheat. After five thousand years, these seeds had not forgotten what they were, wheat seeds, and from these wheat seeds, came more wheat. Isn’t that amazing?

So folks, no matter where you are, at Walmart, your local grocery store, the gas station, at home, your church, or your place of work, remember that the Golden Rule still works. It’s the law of reciprocity.

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 7State NewS

The Texas House Com-mittee on Appropriations met Oct. 9 to hear ideas on improving school safety in the aftermath of the May 18 Santa Fe High School shooting that left eight stu-dents and two teachers dead and 13 injured.

“It’s an unbelievable reality that shootings in schools are occurring more frequently,” said state Rep. John Zerwas, chairman of the powerful, state bud-get-writing committee. “As a Legislature we must do what we can to ensure our schools are places of learn-ing and not places of fear.”

During the four-hour hearing, the committee heard invited testimony from representatives of the Texas School Safety Center

at Texas State University, the Texas Health and Hu-man Services Commission, the Texas Education Agen-cy, the Office of the Gover-nor, the Legislative Budget Board and others. Santa Fe Independent School District Superintendent Leigh Wall testified that federal and state grant funds are being spent in his district on items such as:

— Architectural rede-signs to accommodate metal detector units;

— Panic buttons and au-tomatic locks;

— Mental health ser-vices;

— Staff training; and — Adding security per-

sonnel.

Safety grants are awardedTexas Education Com-

missioner Mike Morath on Oct. 8 announced the Tex-as Education Agency has received two federal grants under the Students, Teach-ers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act

Both grants, worth $1

million each, will be used to support mental health training for Texas school districts, as well as estab-lish effective campus threat assessment practices across the state.

“Texas remains com-mitted to providing a safe learning environment for every student on every pub-lic school campus across our state,” Morath said. “By focusing on these two key areas of mental health and preventative measures, we strengthen our state’s ongo-ing commitment to school safety.”

Anti-drug funds to comeDrug deaths in Texas

have been increasing and nearly half of them are at-tributed to opioid overdose, according to the Texas De-partment of State Health Services.

On Oct. 9, the DSHS announced the receipt of a $2.66 million grant to help fund the expansion of the state’s public health re-sponse to opioids over the next year.

The grant comes from the Atlanta, Georgia-based U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The funding will help lo-cal health departments and health care providers pre-vent overdose deaths, en-hance the available data on opioid use in Texas and ex-pand the prescriber network for medication-assisted treatment.

The funds will improve the state health depart-ment’s ability to track opi-oid-related illnesses and other conditions being seen in emergency rooms around Texas. It will also provide researchers and the public with more information on opioid use and its conse-quences via the DSHS Tex-as Health Data website, al-lowing access to more data more quickly down to coun-ty and ZIP code levels.

“Having more informa-tion on where opioids are being used and their effects on communities will let state agencies and our part-ners in cities and counties focus their efforts where the

needs are most pressing,” said DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt. “Using data to better understand and respond to the opioid crisis will ensure that resources provide the most benefit for the people of Texas.”

Additional funds will be used to train public health personnel at the community level on when and how to properly administer nalox-one, a drug that may be ad-ministered to prevent some-one who has overdosed on an opioid from dying.

Fraud unit makes arrestsTexas Attorney General

Ken Paxton on Oct. 12 an-nounced that four individu-als have been indicted on 30 felony counts of voter fraud and arrested following an investigation by his office’s Election Fraud Unit.

The defendants, Paxton alleged, were paid to tar-get elderly voters in certain north-side Fort Worth pre-cincts in a scheme to gener-ate a large number of mail ballots and then harvest those ballots for specific

candidates in 2016.“Ballots by mail are

intended to make it easier for Texas seniors to vote. The unfortunate downside is their extreme vulnerabil-ity to fraud,” Paxton said. “My office is committed to ensuring that paid vote har-vesters who fraudulently generate mail ballots, steal-ing votes from seniors, are held accountable for their despicable actions and for the damage they inflict on the electoral process.”

Tax revenue will be sentTexas Comptroller

Glenn Hegar on Oct. 10 an-nounced he would send cit-ies, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts some $736 million in local sales tax allocations for the month of October.

The amount, Hegar said, is 11.4 percent more than his office reported in October 2017. Allocations are based on sales made in August by businesses that report tax monthly, he added.

Panel hears about what’s being done to ‘harden’ school campuses

Groesbeck Auction &Livestock Company

Hwy. 164 E, Groesbeck * 254-729-3277

sale every thursday12 noon

Advertise monthly in the Business and Professional Directory for only $18 per week for 12 month contract. Your business will be featured with a larger ad—FREE OF CHARGEas weekly scheduling rotatesall participating businesses.Call Kevin today, 254-739-2141 or email at ads@teaguechronicle.com

(Frequency of your free featured ad will be determined by the number of businesses in the directory.)

Support Your Local BusinessesLet Us Help You Get the Word Out There In The Teague Chronicle

Buffalo LivestockMarketing., Inc.

Buffalo, TexasSale Saturday, 12 noon

903-322-4940Owners: Russ DeCordova, Cody DeCordova

and Ty DeCordova

Stephanie Burns Insurance942 W Hwy 84 • PO Box 97

Teague, Texas 75860Bus: 254-739-2591 Fax: 254-739-2215

Stephanie Burns, Agent

F A R M E R SLife/Auto/Home/Commercial/Health

JERRY L. McCOMBS, ODTheraputic Optometrist

Serving the Tri-County Area for Over 30 Years

Complete Family Vision Care, Including Eye ExamsContact Lenses ~ Quality Fashion Frames

JERRY L. McCOMBS, ODTheraputic Optometrist

Serving the Tri-County Area for Over 30 Years

Complete Family Vision Care, Including Eye ExamsContact Lenses ~ Quality Fashion Frames

Therapeutic OptometristServing the Tri-County Area Since 1981

Complete Family Vision Care, Including Eye ExamsContact Lenses ~ Quality Fashion Frames

(254) 739-2020 | 313 Main St, Teague, TX 75860

Place your Business Card Here

for $18 per week

with committment of 12 months

Reduce Roof Damage From Overgrown TreesFREE ESTIMATES ALWAYS! CALL NOW!

RUFUS JACKSON & SONS TREE SERVICE(H)254-562-2375 (C)972-890-7800

Residential/Commercial “Tree Trimming is our business”

•Property Clean Up •Pasture Shredding•Senior Citizen/Veteran Discount

Place your Business Card Here

for $18 per week

with committment of 12 months

Ed SterlingCapital

Highlights

State Inspection M-F 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

and 1 to 2 p.m.311 CEDAR 739-2761

WelcomeT.H.S. ex-students

Homecoming2018Friday & Saturday Oct. 19th & 20th SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 17, 20188:00 p.m. ..................... Bonfire .......................... Teague High School

Friday, October 19, 20188 a.m..............................Golf Tournament.................Tri-County Golf Club at the Vineyards10 a.m............................Greeting on the Grounds... Lawn in front of Citizens State Bank1 p.m. ............................ Registration.......................Old Teague Hotel-201 Elm Street1:30 p.m........................ PEP Rally...........Lion Stadium or Varsity Gym (Stand Alone Gym)4:30 p.m........................Volleyball Game...................Varsity Gym (Stand Alone Gym)6 p.m..............................Reception for Ex-Students...THS Cafeteria7:30 p.m........................ Football Game......................Teague Lion Stadium8 p.m. ...........................Friday Night Social.........................Old Teague Hotel

Saturday, October 20, 20189 a.m. ............................ Registration ................. Old Teague Hotel- 201 Elm Street2 p.m. ............................ Parade........................... Main St., Teague5:30 p.m.........................Business Meeting................THS Theater6:30 p.m........................ Dinner Banquet.. .......... THS Cafeteria8 p.m.- 12 a.m. ............. Mix-n-Mingle ................ Tri-County Golf Club at the Vineyards

Beat McGregor! Look To Home!

Officers For Homecoming 2018President ....................................Will Steen (Class of 2000)

Vice President .................Andrea Hamilton Roller (Class of 2002) Secretary .............................Kaley Judd Copeland (Class of 2002) Treasurer ...........................Amber Hanesek Black (Class of 2001)

Teague High Alma MaterDear old Teague High, Alma Mater — We salute your might,

We’re your sons and we’re your daughters — Lead us always right.

To you we will always be true — For you we will fight,We’ll go marching with your colors — Hail dear Orange and White.

Written by Annie Minnie Stiles, Class of 1919

Former Teague High SchoolHomecoming Queens

1954 -- Martha Harris Gilliam1956 -- Nelda Barger Childs1958 -- Lynda Knight Benton1960 -- Lana Massey1962 -- Beverly Roberts Farris1964 -- Sue Bond Hull1966 -- Kathy Harris1970 -- Meda Stacks Beaird1972 -- Jill Lancaster Harryman Esther Levels Abrams1974 -- Lucy Black Collins Dorothy Levels1976 -- Kelly Pickens Patricia Jones1978 -- Karri Posey Minifee1980 -- Ginger Gilliam Gilmer

1982 -- Traci Whitaker Williams1984 -- Patti Allison Taylor1986 -- Tina Steen Anderson1988 -- Paula York Morris1990 -- Lana Steen Satterwhite1992 -- Amber Karpiak Gonzales1994 -- Lindy Lawrence Stacks1996 -- Stacie Griffin Aclin1998 -- Brittnee Bates Stroade2000 -- Stephanie Griffin Teer2002 -- Jamie Wright2004 -- Pam Hurst2006 -- Jenna Crutsinger2008 -- Keisha Hill2010 -- Katie Burleson2012 -- Kristen Gore2014 -- Jasmine McQuirter2016 -- Katelin Bodine

RANDY TURNERSERVICES, LLC

Backhoe, Dozer, Dumptruck • Sand & Gravel111 FM 80 South • P.O. Box 268 • Teague, TX 75860

Office: 254-739-3013 • Mobile: 903-388-4147

CLASS OF 1971

Teague Insurance AgencySUSAN RAWLS — THS 1979KRISTI HARRIS — THS 1997

318 Main Street, P.O. Box 28Teague, Texas 75860

254-739-2652teague_insurance@sbcglobal.net

This Homecoming Salute Is Made Possible By The Following:

TeagueChamber of Commerce

316 Main • 739-2061

The Donie BankA Division of

Alliance Bank Central TexasMember FDIC • (254) 359-4216

SAND & GRAVEL

Ken Sessions • KDT Construction, Inc.P.O. Box 344 • Kirvin, TX 75848 • Mobile 903-388-5339

Backhoe, Dump Trucks, Dozer, Trackhoe,Septic Systems, Driveways

903-599-2319Tina ChaseSessions, ‘85

Welcome Exes!

407 Main, Teague, 254-739-3401

Rick & CompanyBarber Salon

BRIGHTON HEART STOREMon-Sat

10am-5pm309 E. Milam, Mexia, TX 76667

254-562-2582 • Fax 254-395-4045

Legacy of Caring

887 West Hwy 84, #A Teague, TX 75860254-739-2600, 866-891-2552 254-739-3226 Fax

This Homecoming Salute Is Made Possible By The Following:

Special hours for Homecoming:

Sat., 1-5 • Sun., 1-5254-739-2153

B-RI Railroad Museum

BUCK BONNERCONSTABLEFREESTONE CO.903-879-0015

ALAN’STire and Service

819 W. Milam M-F, 7:30-5:00Mexia, Texas 76667 Bus. 254-562-9399

BF Goodrich•Michelin•UniroyalComputerized Alignment • Brakes

Rt. 1 Box 113Donie, TX 75838

Office (254) 739-3444Mobile (903) 388-0901

CRAIG OAKESFreestone County Commissioner

Precinct 2

Michael D. Collins, D.D.S.Orthodontics for Children & Adults

300 N. Sherman, Mexia • (254)562-9301www.collinsandteam.com

Kiddie PatchDay Care

State Licensed • Hrs: 6:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.Hwy. 179 & FM 553 • 254-739-5180

Carpet • Vinyl • Wood • Ceramic Tile

Bi-StoneBuilding Supply

910 E. Milam, Mexia • 254-562-9341

Home is where healing begins

CIRCLE HARDWARE

221 MAINTEAGUE, TX

254-739-3557

Cholopisa General DentistryRobin L. Cholopisa, D.D.S.300 N. Sherman, Mexia

254-562-5347

LOOP 255 • TEAGUE, TX • 739-5230A Celebration of Family & Community

Stephanie Burns Insurance942 W Hwy 84 • PO Box 97 • Teague

Bus: 254-739-2591 • Fax: 254-739-2215

Life/Auto/Home/Commercial/Health

F A R M E R S

sburns@farmersagent.com http://www.farmersagent/sburns

Iva Carroll ‘53Glendon Ray ‘73

LaDonna Carroll Turner ‘76Trent Turner ‘01

Buck Jones Class of ‘72

254-739-2541

www.teaguenursingcare.com884 Hwy. 84 W,

Teague, TX

Rachel Anderson Broker/ OwnerRachel Class of 1991

Hannah Class of 2016Caleb Class of 2020415 Main

Teague, TX 254-739-2942

Lena’s Groom &Board Resort

Hwy. 84, West of Fairfield 903-389-5300

Lena Beth Bodine ErwinClass of 1977

CHARLIE ALLEN’SBURGERS & GRILL

Belinda Baker Beldin ‘79Bobby Beldin ‘72

April Beldin Wilson ‘09Stephen Beldin ‘99

Stephanie Beldin Farris ‘99901 E. Milam in Mexia 254-562-6444

Dale SwinburnConcrete

“Over 30 Years Experience”

254-747-0218Dale Swinburn Class of ‘68

118 W. Commerce, Fairfield903-389-6206

954 West Hwy. 84, Teague254-739-5402

Robinson Law OfficeRegina Frederick Robinson

Class of ‘83129 S. Mount, Fairfield

903-389-2203

415 Main St.(254) 739-2574

www.withrowfurniture.comwithrowfurniture@gmail.com

Donie, Texas • 254-359-4200

Turner Feed& Fertilizer

Don Turner Class of 1957

Class of Class of2003 2002

404 Main Street(254)739-8166

melsatterwhite@yahoo.com

MelissaKenny

C 4 CComplete Service 4 Your ComputerJulie Whitten Norton ‘78Dylan White ‘04

211 W. Main, Fairfield • 903-389-6942

CALL 4COMPUTERS

FreestoneCredit Union

Teague 613 Main Street (254) 739-2594

“Where You Come First”

Your savings fully insured to $100,000 by

National Credit Union Admin., a US Gov. AgencyNCUA

Fairfield480 E Main 903 380-3351

DeAnne Long Harris 1983René Sanders Thompson 1983

Kim Teer Terry 1985Barbara Cullison Persons 1989

Jessica Foster 2009Kelly Mushinski 2011Laynee Plemons 2015

Kela Cook Crowell, BrokerClass of 1984

2380 E. Hwy 84, Mexia254-716-3486254-237-1205

P.O. Box 133Teague

254-739-2399

Welcome Exes!

Moore's Angelic Funeral Home

309 Main StreetTeague, Tx 75860

Welcome Exes! Welcome back Exes!

950U.S. Highway 84 W

Teague, Tx75860

722 Main St. in Teague(254) 739-0500

Visit www.citizensstatebanktx.com

Buffalo * Teague * San Angelo903-389-3263 www.longindustries.us

Welcome Exes!

Tommy Neale - 1959 Bill Bowers - 1967Tom Neale - 1980 Brittany Brown - 2009 Sarai Diaz - 2018

Go Lions!!!

Pharmacy PlusYOUR GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

The Burlington Rock Island Rail-road Museum will feature a special exhibit Oct. 19-21 of homecoming weekend. During this special week-end, the museum will be celebrating 100 years of Teague students by dis-playing memorabilia from the classes of 1918, 1943, and 1968, recognizing the 100, 75, and 50 year history of these classes. These special exhibits will be on display in the main lobby of the museum.

On exhibit will be volumes from the museum’s collection of the Teague High School newspaper, the Orange

and White, and displays from the classes of 1913 through 1955. Visi-tors will have an opportunity to visit the Teague School Room on the sec-ond floor of the museum during that time.

The museum will also have a spe-cial display honoring William (Bil-ly) McSpadden, a graduate of the Class of 1939, who passed away in May 2018 and served on the board of directors of the museum for many years.

The B-RI Railroad Museum is housed in the 1906 Trinity and Bra-

zos Valley Depot building and is list-ed in the National Register of His-toric Places. It was officially opened in 1970 as a result of the hard work and dedication of many citizens of Teague and of the City of Teague.

The museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21 and is located at 208 S. 3rd Ave, Teague.

For information, contact Pam Stu-ver at pstuver@sbcglobal.net or call 254-739-0747, or 254-625-2097.

B-RI To Have Special Exhibit During Homecoming

Page 8 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 9

State Inspection M-F 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

and 1 to 2 p.m.311 CEDAR 739-2761

WelcomeT.H.S. ex-students

Homecoming2018Friday & Saturday Oct. 19th & 20th SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 17, 20188:00 p.m. ..................... Bonfire .......................... Teague High School

Friday, October 19, 20188 a.m..............................Golf Tournament.................Tri-County Golf Club at the Vineyards10 a.m............................Greeting on the Grounds... Lawn in front of Citizens State Bank1 p.m. ............................ Registration.......................Old Teague Hotel-201 Elm Street1:30 p.m........................ PEP Rally...........Lion Stadium or Varsity Gym (Stand Alone Gym)4:30 p.m........................Volleyball Game...................Varsity Gym (Stand Alone Gym)6 p.m..............................Reception for Ex-Students...THS Cafeteria7:30 p.m........................ Football Game......................Teague Lion Stadium8 p.m. ...........................Friday Night Social.........................Old Teague Hotel

Saturday, October 20, 20189 a.m. ............................ Registration ................. Old Teague Hotel- 201 Elm Street2 p.m. ............................ Parade........................... Main St., Teague5:30 p.m.........................Business Meeting................THS Theater6:30 p.m........................ Dinner Banquet.. .......... THS Cafeteria8 p.m.- 12 a.m. ............. Mix-n-Mingle ................ Tri-County Golf Club at the Vineyards

Beat McGregor! Look To Home!

Officers For Homecoming 2018President ....................................Will Steen (Class of 2000)

Vice President .................Andrea Hamilton Roller (Class of 2002) Secretary .............................Kaley Judd Copeland (Class of 2002) Treasurer ...........................Amber Hanesek Black (Class of 2001)

Teague High Alma MaterDear old Teague High, Alma Mater — We salute your might,

We’re your sons and we’re your daughters — Lead us always right.

To you we will always be true — For you we will fight,We’ll go marching with your colors — Hail dear Orange and White.

Written by Annie Minnie Stiles, Class of 1919

Former Teague High SchoolHomecoming Queens

1954 -- Martha Harris Gilliam1956 -- Nelda Barger Childs1958 -- Lynda Knight Benton1960 -- Lana Massey1962 -- Beverly Roberts Farris1964 -- Sue Bond Hull1966 -- Kathy Harris1970 -- Meda Stacks Beaird1972 -- Jill Lancaster Harryman Esther Levels Abrams1974 -- Lucy Black Collins Dorothy Levels1976 -- Kelly Pickens Patricia Jones1978 -- Karri Posey Minifee1980 -- Ginger Gilliam Gilmer

1982 -- Traci Whitaker Williams1984 -- Patti Allison Taylor1986 -- Tina Steen Anderson1988 -- Paula York Morris1990 -- Lana Steen Satterwhite1992 -- Amber Karpiak Gonzales1994 -- Lindy Lawrence Stacks1996 -- Stacie Griffin Aclin1998 -- Brittnee Bates Stroade2000 -- Stephanie Griffin Teer2002 -- Jamie Wright2004 -- Pam Hurst2006 -- Jenna Crutsinger2008 -- Keisha Hill2010 -- Katie Burleson2012 -- Kristen Gore2014 -- Jasmine McQuirter2016 -- Katelin Bodine

RANDY TURNERSERVICES, LLC

Backhoe, Dozer, Dumptruck • Sand & Gravel111 FM 80 South • P.O. Box 268 • Teague, TX 75860

Office: 254-739-3013 • Mobile: 903-388-4147

CLASS OF 1971

Teague Insurance AgencySUSAN RAWLS — THS 1979KRISTI HARRIS — THS 1997

318 Main Street, P.O. Box 28Teague, Texas 75860

254-739-2652teague_insurance@sbcglobal.net

This Homecoming Salute Is Made Possible By The Following:

TeagueChamber of Commerce

316 Main • 739-2061

The Donie BankA Division of

Alliance Bank Central TexasMember FDIC • (254) 359-4216

SAND & GRAVEL

Ken Sessions • KDT Construction, Inc.P.O. Box 344 • Kirvin, TX 75848 • Mobile 903-388-5339

Backhoe, Dump Trucks, Dozer, Trackhoe,Septic Systems, Driveways

903-599-2319Tina ChaseSessions, ‘85

Welcome Exes!

407 Main, Teague, 254-739-3401

Rick & CompanyBarber Salon

BRIGHTON HEART STOREMon-Sat

10am-5pm309 E. Milam, Mexia, TX 76667

254-562-2582 • Fax 254-395-4045

Legacy of Caring

887 West Hwy 84, #A Teague, TX 75860254-739-2600, 866-891-2552 254-739-3226 Fax

This Homecoming Salute Is Made Possible By The Following:

Special hours for Homecoming:

Sat., 1-5 • Sun., 1-5254-739-2153

B-RI Railroad Museum

BUCK BONNERCONSTABLEFREESTONE CO.903-879-0015

ALAN’STire and Service

819 W. Milam M-F, 7:30-5:00Mexia, Texas 76667 Bus. 254-562-9399

BF Goodrich•Michelin•UniroyalComputerized Alignment • Brakes

Rt. 1 Box 113Donie, TX 75838

Office (254) 739-3444Mobile (903) 388-0901

CRAIG OAKESFreestone County Commissioner

Precinct 2

Michael D. Collins, D.D.S.Orthodontics for Children & Adults

300 N. Sherman, Mexia • (254)562-9301www.collinsandteam.com

Kiddie PatchDay Care

State Licensed • Hrs: 6:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.Hwy. 179 & FM 553 • 254-739-5180

Carpet • Vinyl • Wood • Ceramic Tile

Bi-StoneBuilding Supply

910 E. Milam, Mexia • 254-562-9341

Home is where healing begins

CIRCLE HARDWARE

221 MAINTEAGUE, TX

254-739-3557

Cholopisa General DentistryRobin L. Cholopisa, D.D.S.300 N. Sherman, Mexia

254-562-5347

LOOP 255 • TEAGUE, TX • 739-5230A Celebration of Family & Community

Stephanie Burns Insurance942 W Hwy 84 • PO Box 97 • Teague

Bus: 254-739-2591 • Fax: 254-739-2215

Life/Auto/Home/Commercial/Health

F A R M E R S

sburns@farmersagent.com http://www.farmersagent/sburns

Iva Carroll ‘53Glendon Ray ‘73

LaDonna Carroll Turner ‘76Trent Turner ‘01

Buck Jones Class of ‘72

254-739-2541

www.teaguenursingcare.com884 Hwy. 84 W,

Teague, TX

Rachel Anderson Broker/ OwnerRachel Class of 1991

Hannah Class of 2016Caleb Class of 2020415 Main

Teague, TX 254-739-2942

Lena’s Groom &Board Resort

Hwy. 84, West of Fairfield 903-389-5300

Lena Beth Bodine ErwinClass of 1977

CHARLIE ALLEN’SBURGERS & GRILL

Belinda Baker Beldin ‘79Bobby Beldin ‘72

April Beldin Wilson ‘09Stephen Beldin ‘99

Stephanie Beldin Farris ‘99901 E. Milam in Mexia 254-562-6444

Dale SwinburnConcrete

“Over 30 Years Experience”

254-747-0218Dale Swinburn Class of ‘68

118 W. Commerce, Fairfield903-389-6206

954 West Hwy. 84, Teague254-739-5402

Robinson Law OfficeRegina Frederick Robinson

Class of ‘83129 S. Mount, Fairfield

903-389-2203

415 Main St.(254) 739-2574

www.withrowfurniture.comwithrowfurniture@gmail.com

Donie, Texas • 254-359-4200

Turner Feed& Fertilizer

Don Turner Class of 1957

Class of Class of2003 2002

404 Main Street(254)739-8166

melsatterwhite@yahoo.com

MelissaKenny

C 4 CComplete Service 4 Your ComputerJulie Whitten Norton ‘78Dylan White ‘04

211 W. Main, Fairfield • 903-389-6942

CALL 4COMPUTERS

FreestoneCredit Union

Teague 613 Main Street (254) 739-2594

“Where You Come First”

Your savings fully insured to $100,000 by

National Credit Union Admin., a US Gov. AgencyNCUA

Fairfield480 E Main 903 380-3351

DeAnne Long Harris 1983René Sanders Thompson 1983

Kim Teer Terry 1985Barbara Cullison Persons 1989

Jessica Foster 2009Kelly Mushinski 2011Laynee Plemons 2015

Kela Cook Crowell, BrokerClass of 1984

2380 E. Hwy 84, Mexia254-716-3486254-237-1205

P.O. Box 133Teague

254-739-2399

Welcome Exes!

Moore's Angelic Funeral Home

309 Main StreetTeague, Tx 75860

Welcome Exes! Welcome back Exes!

950U.S. Highway 84 W

Teague, Tx75860

722 Main St. in Teague(254) 739-0500

Visit www.citizensstatebanktx.com

Buffalo * Teague * San Angelo903-389-3263 www.longindustries.us

Welcome Exes!

Tommy Neale - 1959 Bill Bowers - 1967Tom Neale - 1980 Brittany Brown - 2009 Sarai Diaz - 2018

Go Lions!!!

Pharmacy PlusYOUR GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

The Burlington Rock Island Rail-road Museum will feature a special exhibit Oct. 19-21 of homecoming weekend. During this special week-end, the museum will be celebrating 100 years of Teague students by dis-playing memorabilia from the classes of 1918, 1943, and 1968, recognizing the 100, 75, and 50 year history of these classes. These special exhibits will be on display in the main lobby of the museum.

On exhibit will be volumes from the museum’s collection of the Teague High School newspaper, the Orange

and White, and displays from the classes of 1913 through 1955. Visi-tors will have an opportunity to visit the Teague School Room on the sec-ond floor of the museum during that time.

The museum will also have a spe-cial display honoring William (Bil-ly) McSpadden, a graduate of the Class of 1939, who passed away in May 2018 and served on the board of directors of the museum for many years.

The B-RI Railroad Museum is housed in the 1906 Trinity and Bra-

zos Valley Depot building and is list-ed in the National Register of His-toric Places. It was officially opened in 1970 as a result of the hard work and dedication of many citizens of Teague and of the City of Teague.

The museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21 and is located at 208 S. 3rd Ave, Teague.

For information, contact Pam Stu-ver at pstuver@sbcglobal.net or call 254-739-0747, or 254-625-2097.

B-RI To Have Special Exhibit During Homecoming

Page 8 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 9

T.H.S. Class of 1968Congratulations On Your 50th Anniversary!

Roy Lee Allen Allen Allison Raymond Banks Judy Kay Barger Karen Marie Barger Mickey BarkerKenneth Allen L.D. Barnes

Clifford Paul Beaver Dean Beldin Linda M. Biggers Celinda Ann Bloxom Mary Sue Boles Vicky Margo Bonner

Rutha Mae Barnes

Rutha Nell Bostic Brenda Watson Browne

Helen Ruth Burks Annie Delois Burrell Ida Mae Burrell Nancy Claridge Tom Collins

Joy Brown

Joseph Keith Connell Melvin Jean Cunningham Beauford Lee Daniel

Jim Davidson Alford Dixon, Jr.William Howard Davis Nancie Anna English

Andrew Brian Cox

Philish Marie Dunbar Sharan Sue Fulcher Janie Gonzales Gail Gregson

Peggy Holland Buford E. Huckaby Francine Huckaby

Marilyn Yvonne Fred

William Robert Hunt Frances Jackson

This page is brought to you by these well wishing sponsors:

Class OfficersPresident ...........................................Joe Connell

Vice-President..........................................Paul BeaverSecretary.............................................Sherry FulcherTreasurer............................................Sharon SartorHistorian...........................................Mary Sue BolesSponsors....Miss Louise Forke & Mr. Buddy Lowe

Lonnie E. Jackson Thomas Lee Jefferson Pamela Susan Jernigan Cheryl Jean Knight

Lavera Levels Sedalia Levels Cathy McCoslin Wyman E. McWilliams Cheryl Jan Moore Robert Hugh Moore Fred Neale Gloria Jean Nemons Jesse Lee Nemons

Jackie Pickens Kay Lynn Pickens Paula DeShazo Pickens Walter Pickens Rose Marie Porter Don Ray Pruitt Dorsey Roblow Scip Ross Deborah Russ

Sharon Gayle Sartor Josie Ann Scott Janice Smith Robby Smith Glenda Diane Stark Dale Swinburn Jerry Tackett Wesley Tutt Jim Vance

John Vance Joe Glen Walker

Class of 1968Class Colors:

Blue and WhiteClass Flower:

CarnationClass Motto:

“What we are is God’s gift to us and what we become is our gift to God.”

Carolyn Joyce Watts Cicero Watts, Jr. Mary Wertz Johnny Lee Williams James Wilson General D. Womack Jr. William James Womack

Page 10 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018

See Us For All Your Printing

Needs

DEADLINE FORSUBMISSIONS:

MONDAYS AT NOONP.O. BOX 631, Teague, Texas 75860-0631

teaguechronicle@sbcglobal.netwww.teaguechronicle.com

Call Us For Your Advertising Needs 254-739-2141

T.H.S. Class of 1969Congratulations On Your 50th Anniversary!

Class OfficersPresident ............................Susan Sheppard

Vice- President............................Danny WebbSecretary......................................Cathy HarrisTreasurer......................................Jeanie VestalReporter.......................................Wayne Scott

This page is brought to you by these well wishing sponsors:

Class of 1969Class Colors: Blue & White

Class Flower: CarnationClass Motto: “With faith in God - and trust in man”

415 Main, Teague

WithrowFURNITURECOMPANY

254-739-2574

Allen Beene Linda Beldin Martha Boyd Ethel Marie Boykin Chester Brooks Edmond Scott BrownNettie Ruth Austin Linda Brown

Portia Deneice Busby Sible Carter Bobby Chandler Ida Nell Chandler Valera Ann Cody Linda DanielMary Laruth Burks Candace CurryDavid Crundewell

Rita Edwards Robert Evans Jerry HagenGary Maurice Gage Todd Gaudin Donna Kay GillespieVernell Dunbar Jimmy GlascoDiann Johnson Finley

Mike Harris Jo Ann Hedrick Charles Henson Aaron Holleman Kaella Huckaby Brenda JamesCathy Harris Donald Johnson

Roger Jones Hortense Levels Loy H. McCollum Bill McNutt Marron M. McWilliams Roy MillerLeon Johnson Marvenia Mims

Bonnie Mae Nellum Lillie Mae Nemons Kenneth Owens Dawn Padgett Robert Parmes Billy PoseyCathy Moore Delilah Powers

James Sartor Wayne Scott Susan Sheppard Kay Allen Smith Christine Steen Connie StoverGay Rutherford Ricky Strader

Mary Beth Taylor Ann Thomas Felton Thornton Jeanie Vestal Celinda Walker Danny WebbBettie Ann Taylor

Mike Brown

Harry Johnson

David Montgomery

Albert Lee Rice

Jean Fogleman Tackett

Darla Willliams Teresa Blanchard Winfree

Mark Wood Alicia YieldingElaine Withrow

Freestone Credit Union 254-739-2594 or 903-389-3351 Serving Teague & Fairfield

Congratulations to the Classes of

1968 & 1969 NCUA

BreadsCookiesMuffinsScones

BiscottiCheesecakesGranolaSnack Mixes

Nicol O’Malley361-235-2220

Happy 50th Anniversary

Alyssa’s Flower Shop

514 Main St.(254) 739-3002

alyssasteen@yahoo.com

Class of 2004

722 Main St. in Teague(254) 739-0500

Visit www.citizensstatebanktx.com

Welcome Exes!

Tommy Neale - 1959 Bill Bowers - 1967Tom Neale - 1980 Brittany Brown - 2009 Sarai Diaz - 2018

Go Lions!!!

Pharmacy PlusYOUR GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 11

House for Lease

Acreage for Sale

Call 281-657-5663

Driver WantedSmall local truckingcompany looking tohire experiencedCDL driver.

n Local runsn Home every nightn Tanker endorsement required

PUBLIC NOTICE

Teague Independent School District will hold a public hearing to distribute their 2017-18 School FIRST (Financial In-tegrity Rating System of Texas) Rating. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, 5:15 p.m., at the Teague ISD Administration Building, 420 North 10th Avenue, Teague, Texas.

HELP WANTEDRed Hat Rentals is

looking for a yard hand.Can apply in Fairfield at

751 E. Main St.

For Lease: 2 br/2 bath or 3 br/3 bath; Newly remodeled townhouse with attached 2 car garage. No lawn to mow. 19 Mimosa Lane in Teague. $1,400 per month for 2 br. $1,600 per month for 3 br. Application and credit check required. Call 739-2563 M-W, 9-11 and 1-4 or email ricky@glade.net. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Apartment For Rent: 4 bd/1ba in Teague area. Water and trash pick-up included, no dogs. $450/mo with $200/dep. Contact 254-739-0026 or cell 903-388-1362.

New Listing in Teague. Remodeled and Updated 3B/2B Brick with 2 Living Areas, detached carport , man cave, storage building, and workshop on 10 acres. $350,000 Oak Tree Realty 903-389-5263

For Sale: 16.75 acres (=/-) off FCR 930, surface only, beautiful trees, electricity, $42,000. North of and close to Teague. Call 254-739-2513

HELP WANTED-Ranch hand must be able to feed and operate all types of farm equipment. 254-747-0563.

Garage Sale: Shoes, clothing, home decor, kitchen items, lots of everything. Friday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at 1400 E. Main Street, Teague on the corner of Webb and Hwy. 179.

Subscribe today to our print

or online editions, or both!

www.teaguechronicle.com

Carry-On Trailers located in Mexia, TX

is currently hiring Welders &

General LaborersHealth insurance/life/vision/dental/401K/

paid holidays & paid vacations

Applications are being accepted Monday through Friday 8-5 at

935 Industrial Blvd. Mexia, TX 76667 or call 254-562-9024 for more information.

EOE

Long Industries, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading providers of storage tanks and surface equipment to the Oil and Gas Industry.

NOW HIRING:

CRANE OPERATOR PLATE ROLLER

GENERAL OFFICE/ENTRY LEVEL PAINTERS

TANK AND VESSEL WELDERS WELDER HELPERS

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER

Salary for all positions is based on experience.

High school diploma or GED preferred for all positions.All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and physical.

jobs@longindustries.usApply in person at

105 FCR 413, Buffalo, TX 75831Main Office: 903-389-3263

Fax resume to: 903-389-3800

Help Wanted for the following positions:

Full-Time Cook($500 Sign-on Bonus)

House Keeping Apply in person

501 E. Sumpter,

Mexia

Having a garage sale?

Let our readers know!Call 254-739-2141 to advertise today

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NOTICE

General Employment

General Employment

General Employment

General Employment

General Employment

General Employment

Public Notice

Public Notice

The Teague Chronicle makes no claim as to the accuracy or authenticity of advertisement content. And does not accept liability to any person for relevance and accuracy of its content.

Teague Chronicle ClassifiedsDEADLINE: NOON, MONDAYS • CALL 254-739-2141DEADLINE: 10 AM, MONDAYS • CALL: 254-739-2141

Page 12 • The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018

Minute Story – Bell-Shaped CurveBY RIX QUINN

There seems to be increasing emphasis for companies to recruit “above average” people. This clearly eliminates 50% of the population, who fall on the left side of the “bell-shaped curve.” And what is this “curve?" Let’s say, for example, we want to graph “intelligence,” although why we’d want to graph anything is beyond me. (This also explains where I rank on the graph.) The left slope of the graph represents those who fall “below av-erage.” The descending slope means “the further the drop below average, the fewer people in that category.” You with me so far? Next, think about a mountain. I don’t care which mountain. OK…the right side of the descending curve represents “above average intelligence.” This means the lower you fall on the right slope, the smarter you are. And the smarter you are, the fewer people will grasp the meaning of five-syllable words you spout. Here’s the point: Do you want to be so smart you scare people? Or do you want to feel free to enter a “burp the alphabet” contest in any state? Remember, the closer you fall to “average” in all categories, the more opportunities. You can buy clothes off the rack…expect to live about 74 years…raise 2-1/3 children (that 1/3 child can be tricky)…and understand the vast majority of silly jokes friends e-mail you. But if you get too far above average, people will expect great things. You’ll expend so much effort reaching your potential you won’t have time for fun stuff, like painting your moustache red for the holidays or getting your leg hairs professionally styled. Yes, it’s good to be bright…but a dim bulb lasts longer, and doesn’t waste near as much energy. Want Rix to record Minute Stories for your company? For de-tails, e-mail him at rix@rixquinn.com or call him at 817-920-7999.

****************************

Minute Story -- GoldilocksBY RIX QUINN

To be frank (although Frank’s not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track. First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-sto-ry deep in the woods. How many bears do you know with credit ratings good enough to qualify? Now, these beasts wake one morning, choose porridge instead of raw animal parts, then go for a walk while the porridge cools. Obviously, rich bears can buy expensive furnishings like silver claw clips.Yet they leave an unlocked door to tempt intruders. In walks Goldilocks, undoubtedly a destructive truant with great curiously, a huge appetite, and narcolepsy. First, she samples some mismatched chairs. She finds one two hard, one too soft, and the third just right…so she breaks it. What is that about? Next, she tastes the first porridge and finds it too hot. The sec-ond bowl’s too cold. Why? Who cooked this stuff, anyway? But the third bowl’s just right, so she devours it faster than a hyperactive cannibal gulps ladyfingers at a tea party. Bloated and sluggish, she wanders upstairs. She tries Mom's and Pop’s twin beds (they sleep separately, like on old black-and-white TV shows), then passes out in Junior’s bunk. About this time, the bears return, find her asleep, shake her awake, and scare heck out of her. She races out, and the bears forget to get a name and address, so they can send a bill for the busted furniture. Does this story make sense to you? I’d sure like to change it. And one other thing: If three bears startled me from deep slum-ber, I’d need to change the sheets, too. Want Rix to record Minute Stories for your company? For de-tails, e-mail him at rix@rixquinn.com or call him at 817-920-7999.

Apartment for Rent

House for Sale

Help Wanted

Landscape Services

Unlimited lawn and Tree Services. Cut & haul off

trees, property clean up, & demolition. Insured. Call 254-203-4721 cell,

254-562-9155 home

GOLIONS!

GOLIONS! Garage Sales

See Us For All Your Printing

Needs

DEADLINE FORSUBMISSIONS:

MONDAYS AT NOONP.O. BOX 631, Teague, Texas 75860-0631

teaguechronicle@sbcglobal.netwww.teaguechronicle.com

Call Us For Your Advertising Needs 254-739-2141

SUBSCRIBENOW

The Teague Chronicle

This subscription is new renewal gift❑ ❑ ❑PLEASE PRINT

Name_________________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City__________________________________________

State, 9-Digit Zip Code__________________________

If gift, given by_________________________________

Enclosed is my check for:Freestone and adjoining counties........................$20.00Other Texas counties.............................................$23.00Outside Texas.........................................................$26.00

P.O. Box 631 G 319 Main StreetTeague, Texas 75860-0631

(254) 739-2141 phone G (254) 739-2144 faxteaguechronicle@sbcglobal.net G chronicleoffice@sbcglobal.net

www.teaguechronicle.com

Call The Teague Chronicleto reserve this ad space. 254-739-2141

SEE!ADVERTISING

WORKS!

TexSCAN Week of October 14, 2018

ACREAGE21.9 acres, Duval County. Heavy south Texas brush cover. End of road privacy. Deer, hogs, turkey, quail, doves. Additional tracts available, some w/water and electric. $3560 down, $589/mo. (9.9%, 30 years). 866-286-0199, www.ranchenterprisesltd.com.

AUCTIONSTop Notch 2018 Production Sale – Angus Genetics Vol. II, Sat., Oct. 20, 7H Sale Headquarters in Wheeler, TX. 7H Angus 806-334-0558, MJM Angus 580-374-3052, Zybach Ranch 806-255-6904.

Huge Estate Auction – Tue., Oct. 23, starts @ 8:47 a.m. : 6105 E 480 Road, Claremore, OK. 60+ Year Collection. Classic vehicles, 1000+ Ford car parts, gas pumps, oil & gas memorabilia, guns, coins, horses, hay, shop tools and more. For listing & pictures: www.chuppsauction.com, 918-638-1157, 918-630-0495.

Estate & Real Estate of Jimmy Adams, Fri. & Sat, Oct. 26 & 27, 9:33 a.m., 16200 Co. Rd. J, Wheeler, TX. 320+/- acres of improved ranchland and home. Fri.: guns & ammo, Polaris Ranger, safes, shop tools, riding mowers. Sat.: Real estate, antiques & collectables, fur-nishings, etc. www.loydsauction.com, 806-334-0407.

EVENTSParis, TX – Oct. 20, Mannequin Night, Halloween Themed; Oct. 27, Festival of Pumpkins; Nov. 17, Christmas Tree Lighting, Events held in historic downtown Paris, TX. Find more online at www.paristexas.com.

LEGAL ASSISTANCERoundup®, a common weed and grass killer, may be linked to the development of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in farm workers and employees in garden centers, nurseries, and landscapers. Call 800-460-0606 for professional insight or visit www.RespectForYou.com/NHL.

OIL AND GAS RIGHTSWe buy oil, gas & mineral rights. Both non- producing and producing including non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI). Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation. 806-620-1422, LoboMineralsLLC@gmail.com. Lobo Minerals, LLC, PO Box 1800, Lubbock, TX 79408-1800.

SAWMILLSSawmills from only $4,397.00 – Make & Save Money with your own bandmill – Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship! Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com. 800-567-0404, Ext.300N.

TRUCK DRIVERS$1,000 Sign on Bonus! Be Your Own Boss! Choose Your Own Routes! Quality Drive-Away is looking for CDL Drivers to deliver new trucks all over the country, starting in Laredo, TX. www.qualitydriveaway.com, 574-642-2023.

WANTEDFREON R12 WANTED: Certified buyer will PAY CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 312-291-9169; www.refrigerantfinders.com.

Texas Press Statewide Classified Network 283 Participating Texas Newspapers • Regional Ads

Start At $250 • Email ads@texaspress.comNOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop.

Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaRoundup®, a common weed and grass killer, may be linked to the development of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in farm workers and employees in garden centers, nurseries, and landscapers. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, contact us today as time may be limited.

1-800-460-0606www.RespectForYou.com/NHL

PRINcIPaL oFFIce IN cameRoN, Texas

Tough • ExpEriEncEd • TrusTworThycappolino | dodd | KrEbs L

LP

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUSBe Your Own Boss, Choose Your Own Routes!Looking for CDL drivers to deliver new trucks all

over the country, starting in Laredo, TX.Experience preferred. Must have DOT physical and bewilling to keep logs. No DUIs in last 10 years, cleanMVR.

Apply Online atwww.qualitydriveaway.com

or call 574-642-2023

CLASSIC VEHICLES, 1000+ FORD CAR PARTS, GAS PUMPS,OIL & GAS MEMORABILIA

— 60+ Year Collection—HUGE ESTATE AUCTIONTuesday, October 23, 2018 STARTS @ 8:47 A.M.Location: 6105 E 480 Road • Claremore, OK 74019Directions: From Owasso, OK, at the Jct of Hwy 169 & Hwy 20, go East on Hwy 20 for 5 miles.Turn left (North) onto E 480 Rd and go ½ mile. Auction is on the left. From the West Side of Claremore,take Hwy 20 West apprx 4 miles to the top of Keatonville Hill to S 4092 Rd. Turn right (North) and go ½mile to the stop sign. Turn left on E 480 Rd and go ½ mile. Auction is on the right. Watch for signs.

For More Info & Pictures:www.chuppsauction.com

GUNS, COINS, HORSES, HAY, SHOP TOOLS, ANTIQUE TOOLS,HOME COMFORT GRANITE STOVE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES,

ANTIQUE FURNITURE & LAWYER BOOKCASES, HOOSIER,METAL & PORCELAIN SIGNS, PEDAL CARS

RUNNING2 – 3 RINGSALL DAY!

Auctioneer’s Note: Due to the passing of Don, Martha is selling their personal property and collection of classic cars. Donretired from American Airlines after 34 years at the age of 55. For the next 27 years, he enjoyed his classic cars, car shows and be-longing to the V8 car club. With his 60+ year collection, this is an auction you won’t want to miss!! Just about everything you willneed to build a classic Ford car. Lots of items to still be uncovered! Cars will sell @ 12:33 pm. Auction will have 2-3 rings all day.Pasture parking. Please follow us on Facebook for updates or visit our website for pictures at www.chuppsauction.com.

Estate of: DONALD ROBBINS, SR. Owner: MARTHA ROBBINS

TERMS: Cash – Credit Cards – Check with Proper ID – OK Sales Tax Applies unless exemption is shown.NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ADVERTISING.

CHUPPS AUCTION CO. Stan Chupp Dale Chupp, Realtor (918) 638-1157 Coldwell Banker Neokla Select E. J. Chupp (918) 630-0495

Find more online at www.paristexas.com

➤ Festival of Pumpkins

October 27

Travel to Paris ... Texas for these

➤ Christmas Tree LightingNovember 17

UPCOmiNg EvENTs➤ mannequin Night

Halloween ThemedOctober 20

Events held in historic downtown

Paris, Texas.

WE BUY OIL, GAS, & MINERAL RIGHTS

Both non-producing and producing including Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI)Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation.

CALL TODAY: 806.620.1422 LOBO MINERALS, LLCPO Box 1800 • Lubbock, TX 79408-1800LoboMineralsLLC@gmail.com

For All YourCommercial Printing

Needs, CallThe Teague Chronicle

254-739-2141

Acreage for Sale

Upcoming Events

Legal Assistance

General Employment

Estate Auctions

Wanted to Buy

Sawmills for Sale

Freon R12 Wanted

TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN TexSCAN

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 13

STATEPOINT CROSSWORDTHEME: CIVICS LESSON

ACROSS1. Leprosy colony inhabitant6. Pendulum's path9. Vegan's protein choice13. Friend from Mexico14. H in HMS15. Challenges16. Pocket bread, pl.17. "____ to Joy"18. Subside19. *____ election for choosing a party representative21. *Alternative to electoral23. Am is to I as ____ is to we24. At the summit25. ____-been28. *One is a quarter of a Pres-idential term30. Serfs of ancient Sparta35. Lode deposits37. Fireplace conduit39. Stitch again40. It's hard to resist41. Relating to certain Hindu philosophy43. #33 Down, alt. sp.44. Somer____46. EU money47. "As ____ on TV"48. Eye cover50. What libraries do52. Not decaf.53. Kind of cola55. Deborah, to friends57. One who destroys61. *Group of 538 electors65. A variety show66. ____ Baba68. Dog-____ pages69. Weather advisory, e.g.70. Giant pot71. "Give me your ____, your poor..."72. Cremation pile73. Lamb's momma74. Glorify

DOWN1. Nordic native2. ____ of Qatar, or Prince of Qatar3. Rigatoni relative4. Old World lizard5. Prayer beads6. Call to matey7. *As opposed to blue8. Moved like ivy9. Not to be mentioned10. *Like the citizenship Oath of Allegiance11. Cheese on Peloponnese12. One on drugs15. ____ Dan, olden-day hair pomade20. Full of corals22. Expression of amazement24. Salad green25. *Lower chamber of Con-gress26. Orderly arrangement27. Smooth transition29. Soothing plant gel31. Classic game show "____ Make a Deal"32. Willow twig33. Conical dwelling34. *____ state36. Unload38. Michael Collins' country42. Owned apartment45. *Party's list of candidates49. Buck's mate51. "Get rid of" button54. Desire something56. Inflammatory swelling57. Sandwich alternative58. Bank on59. At any time60. "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" band, The ____61. Give a traffic ticket62. Makes mistakes63. STEM enthusiast?64. Whirlpool67. *Rule of ____

BUSINESS CARDS • LETTERHEADS • BUSINESS ENVELOPESSMALL BOOKLETS • INVITATIONS • STATEMENTS • PROGRAMS

The Teague Chronicle Does

C O M M E R C I A L P R I N T I N G(254) 739-2141

TRIGH NOW

Page 14 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 SportS

In Celebration of

Freestone Medical Centeris offering a special!

$75For Screening Mammograms

(including the Radiologist interpretations)Payment is due at the time of service.

To Schedule Your Appointment Please Call

903-389-1625

Veterans DayNovember 11Photos Wanted

The Teague Chronicle and Fairfield Recorder are recognizing local veterans for our annu-al Veterans Day section to be published in November.

Freestone County residents are encouraged to send in photos of family members who served in any branch of the military, along with name, rank, branch and years of service.Photos can either be emailed to publisher@teaguechronicle.com or news@teaguechronicle.com or dropped off at the news office.

The deadline to submit photos is Wed. Oct. 31.

319 Main Street - Teague

By Timothy J. O’Malley

The Lady Lions showed what they could do when all things seem to be against them after defeating Buffalo in five sets at home on Oct. 9.

The first game was slow to start as each team gauged for weaknesses. The score stayed close exchanging one point for another. With the game tied at 11-11 the Lady Lions started to use finesse and smart plays to score. Teague capitalized on the Lady Bison’s errors extend-ing their lead 17-13. Des-tanee Roblow made some great plays landing the ball at choice spots for points increasing the score 20-15. Reagan Heggins made a great block followed with a tip. At 23-18 Macy Guerre-ro planted one to extend the lead 24-18 before Buffalo lost with an error 25-18.

The second game both teams scored from errors, that was until the score was 10-8. Buffalo picked up the tempo and Teague followed suit. Guerrero made a nice block to extend the lead 15-11 and the wave followed. Roblow planted a few more for the Lions. At 17-12 Buf-falo played Teague with a nice little push mid-court, but it only set fuel to the fire as Roblow fired two spikes back-to-back. The team quickly realized Roblow’s hot streak yelling out the next play, “Make it three” pushing the score 20-13. Teague started to fall back with errors allowing the Lady Bisons to close the gap 24-18. Zaryea Nelms sealed the game with a tip to the middle for the Lion’s second win 25-18.

Game three was hectic with several questionable calls from the referees. When the score was 5-5 Teague had some funda-mental errors setting them

back 5-8. The officials made some bad calls to ex-tend Buffalo’s lead 7-10. Teague’s volleyball coach Ashley Montalvo made sev-eral attempts to point out the bad calls from the officials until they yellow carded her to sit on the sidelines. The assistant coach stood up to coach the team in her place and was also instructed to sit on the sidelines. The game resumed and the offi-cials took away a few more points scored with bad calls extending the Buffalo lead 11-18. Montalvo called for a time out. She explained to her team that they must play their game and that this is doable. Several more poor calls were made against Teague pushing the score 13-20. The lady Lions fought back as Montalvo yelled out, “One point at a time.” Teague closed the gap with smart plays and with great discipline, 20-22. Buffalo won the game with

errors 20-25.Teague was fierce in

game four to start taking a strong lead 10-4. However, the Lady Lions allowed 17 points in errors giving the game to Buffalo 25-27.

In the final game Teague only gave up three points to errors while taking the game 15-9 securing their place for play-offs and their eighth win in district.

That following Friday, in Groesbeck, the Lady Li-ons swept the Lady Goats in three: 25-11, 25-16, and 25-21. Guerrero had 7 kills, 19 assists, 7 digs, 2 bocks; Lay-la Knight 10 kills, 16 assists, 3 digs, 1 block; Roblow 17 kills, 3 digs, 5 blocks; Tori Skinner 5 kills, 2 aces, 8 digs, 1 block; Carson Car-roll 1 kill, 1 ace, 9 digs, 1 block.

The Lady Lions are 9-0 as they will have met with Westwood on Oct. 16 and will play Elkhart at home this Friday, Oct. 19.

Lady Lions undefeated Beat Buffalo,Groesbeck

Reagan Heggins and Tori Skinner jump up to make a wall to block against Buffalo at home on Oct. 9. Heggins made the block and the point.

Photos by Tim O’Malley/The Teague Chronicle

Tori Skinner makes a dig during the homegame against Buffalo on Oct. 9.

Carson Carroll makes this dig while playing Buffalo at home on Oct. 9

A time to celebrate after Destanee Roblow made a kill shot aginst Buffalo at home on Oct. 9.

Layla Knight pounced this one through against Buffalo on Oct. 9 at home court.

See UsFor AllYour

COMMERCIALPRINTING

NeedsBUSINESS CARDS

LETTERHEAD

BUSINESSENVELOPES

SMALL BOOKLETS

INVITATIONS

STATEMENTS

PROGRAMS

TheTeague

ChronicleP.O. Box 631

319 Main StreetTeague, TX 75860

ph (254) 739-2141fx (254) 739-2144

teaguechronicle@sbcglobal.net

SportS

RALLY WITH SID MILLERAg COMMISSIONER - OCT. 20

10:00 am - Limestone Co. Fairgrounds

VOTE REPUBLICAN*Secure the Border *Safer Schools*Stronger Economy * More Jobs*Drug Enforcement * Keep our Guns

Pd. Pol. Adv. by Limestone County Repubilcan Party

The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 • Page 15

Have a Great School Year & GO LIONS!

Stop in throughout the month of August, if you purchase one of the items below,

you will receive a free pocket hand sanitizer! Perfect for your kids backpack!

Everything YOU EXPECT AND SO MUCH MORE!

We honor all major insurance and prescription programs. We match major pharmacy chains’ prices on prescriptions.

Be ready for Flu Season!LOCAL DELIVERY

Legacy Tile & FlooringShowers • Baths • Flooring

Granite • Marble • StoneWood Floors • Vinyl Plank

Kitchen BacksplashCall 903-641-8060

For more InformationShowroom coming soon at 208 E Commerce St.

in Fairfield!

Freestone County Title Company has been providing title insurance, examinations, and closing

services in East Central Texas for twenty years. Our o� ce is conveniently located in the Freestone

County seat, allowing us to provide customers with fast, reliable service in a friendly, technologically

advanced atmosphere. Call us today and let us handle your real estate transaction.

121 E. Commerce, Fairfi eld903-389-5357 • www.freestonecountytitle.com

By Shelly PopeStaff reporter

It is Homecoming time in Teague and the Lions will face the McGregor Bulldogs for the big night after a big win against Groesbeck Fri-day, Oct. 12.

According to Dave Camp-bell’s Football Magazine, the Bulldogs are predicted to fin-ish fifth behind Teague and Groesbeck respectively.

The Bulldogs will have a fight on their hands returning only two offensive and three defensive starters from the 2017-2018 season.

McGregor lost 20 seniors from last year’s team that ad-vanced to the bi-district round of the playoffs in head coach, Judd Thrash’s first year at the helm.

Senior running back, Cade Zacharias, had 173 yards and 115 tackles for the 2017-2018 season and after seven games brings 152 yards on 39 carries into the fold for this season to date.

The big name for this Bulldog team is sophomore quarterback, Veandre Mc-Daniel.

McDaniel comes into this game with 1,698 pass-ing yards on 236 attempts and 131 completions with a 55 percent completion rate. McDaniel is also a threat on the rushing side carrying the ball 59 times for 381 rushing yards for this season.

McDaniel stands a six-foot tall and 165 pounds and has the ability to rocket the ball downfield with his lon-gest pass measuring 78 yards against Whitney on Sept. 28.

McDaniel has a lot of sup-port with one of his favorite receivers Tanner Ledesma who has received for 657 yards on 48 receptions. Mc-Daniel also finds Jhobe Smith for 357 yards on 16 recep-tions, Gabe Koerth was found by the quarterback for 346 yards on 24 receptions and Cameron Hill for 267 yards on 21 receptions.

The Lions are going to have to cover four great re-ceivers in order to stop the passing game Friday night.

Zacharias and Smith are the go to rushing players with Smith bringing in 157 yards on 28 carries and Zach Wil-liams with 120 yards on 30 carries.

The passing game will be the big challenge for the Lion team.

As a team, the Bulldogs have put up 1,904 passing yards, 735 rushing yards and 1,889 receiving yards.

The team, led by Noah Jenkins, has seven sacks with Jenkins taking five by him.

Ledesma is also a threat on special teams returning kickoffs and punts for 112 yards averaging 22.4 yards per return.

This Bulldog team spreads out the scoring with McDaniel taking the ball into the end zone five times, but Ledesma has found the end zone eight times to lead the Bulldogs in scored points. Smith has found the end zone seven times three rushing and four receiving.

Koerth has found the end zone with four receiv-ing touchdowns; Zacharias has three touchdowns rush-ing over the goal line. Caleb

Jones found the end zone twice and Hill, Michael Lella, and Williams once for a total of 32 touchdowns on the sea-son.

Smith has also proven to have a decent arm with 186 yards on 16 attempts and sev-en completions. Smith has also proven good accuracy with his longest pass making it 50 yards downfield.

On the defensive side of the ball, Zacharias and Jen-kins have the stopping pow-er with 38 solo tackles each with Zacharias totaling 59 and Jenkins 62. They have a good bit of help along the line with Williams taking 37, Alli-son taking 35, Campbell Mc-Cauley with 27 and 18 solos, Koerth with 25 and 11 solos and Preston Forsburg taking down 24 with 17 solos. The team has a total of 442 tackles averaging 63.1 per game and a total loss of 27 yards.

“We are a much more physical team than these guys,” Teague Athletic Direc-tor and Head Football Coach Donnie Osborn said. “Their running game is lacking, but they have a quarterback that can throw long downfield.”

According to Osborn, the McGregor team is not as big up front as some of the teams the Lions have played so far.

“They will throw the ball every chance they get,” Os-born said. “Tanner Ledesma is 60 percent of McGregor’s offense. If we can stop this part of their game, we can win the football game.”

Watch the Lions against the Bulldogs Friday night for a big Teague Homecoming at 7:30.

Football preview:

McGregor Bulldogs

First district title in school history

By Shelly PopeStaffReporter

The Dew Bulldogs traveled to Mount Calm, to compete in the District 27-A Cross Country meet.

“Both teams did exceptionally well,” Head Cross Country Coach Terry Potter, said. “There were two girls that made it to the top 10.”

Rebecca Coker came in 7th place and Taylor Bell who came in 10th place.

The girls finished in 3rd place as a team. The boys team had three top 10 finishers with the first being Aaron Valentin who fin-ished in 6th place, Kaden Adams who came in 9th place and Joshua Owens who came in 10th place.

The boys overall finished in 1st place in district capping off the first district title in Dew High School history.

“I am so extremely proud of both teams and all the hard work that they put in from day one,” Potter said. “I told the kids on the 1st day of practice that they are a special group of kiddos and I can’t think of a group of kiddos that deserve this success more than these kids. I want to give a special thank you to our superintendent Mr. Darrell Evans and the faculty and staff of Dew ISD as well as Dew ISD school board. Without their com-mitment and support of Dew Athletics we would not be able to accomplish the goals that we have set out. Thank you to all of our parents, family and fans for the support all season long and we look forward to building on this success for years to come.”

The Dew Bulldogs Boys Cross Country team took the first district championship in the school’s history. The girls team finished third. These runners have a lot to look forward to as they advance to the next level.

Contributed Photo

By Shelly PopeStaff Reporter

After a successful dis-trict meet in Elkhart Tuesday, Oct. 9, the varsity Lady Lion Cross Country Team finished 3rd overall and advance to the regional meet in Huntsville Monday, Oct. 22.

“This is the first time as head coach that we haven’t gotten a district title,” Lions Cross Country Head Coach Chris Nickleberry said. “I am so proud of these kids. They are young and continue to im-prove every meet. They will be a force to be reckoned with as they grow.”

The team came in third, but senior runner, Lizette

Aguilera, to the top spot in the Elkhart meet bringing her a fourth district title and a place in the regional compe-tition individually.

Aguilera finished in 12:37 with Groesbeck runner, Wil-low Johnson, just behind her with 12:55.

Brooklyn Thompson fin-ished in 15:13, Chloe Clear-ley 15:31, Hayley James 15:43 and Kadience Russell in 15:52 giving this team the third place team finish.

The varsity Lion runners didn’t fair quite as well but had good finishes in the dis-trict meet Tuesday.

Payton Faulk finished in a time of 23:16, Bryceson Black 23:35, Chance Moore

24:53 and Caleb Gaunt fin-ished in 26:42.

The boys team did not advance, but this team will return for the 2019-2020 sea-son with more experience and a few junior varsity runners moving up.

Junior varsity girl Taylor Nichols finished sixth in her race with a time of 18:06.

“These girls continue to improve on their own times every day,” Nickleberry said. “I couldn’t be more proud of their progress and I look for-ward to their future success.”

The Lady Lions will com-pete in the regional cross country meet Monday, Oct. 22 in Huntsville.

Lady Lion runners advance to regionals

Junior varsity runner, Taylor Nichols, finished sixth in the Elkhart district cross-coun-try meet Tuesday, Nichols is shown here with Head Coach Chris Nickleberry.

Contributed Photo

Lizette Aguilera fin-ished first in the district cross-country meet in Elkhart Tuesday, Oct. 9. This is Aguilera’s fourth dis-trict title. Aguilera is shown here with Lion Cross Coun-try Head Coach Chris Nick-leberry

Contributed Photo

The Lady Lions Cross Country team finished third in the Elkhart district cross-country meet Tuesday and advance to the regional cross-country meet in Huntsville Monday, Oct. 22. Shown here, from left back, Brooklyn Thompson, Coach Chris Nickleberry and Haley James, from left front, Kadence Russell, Lizette Aguilera and Chloe Clearley.

Contributedf Photo

Go

Dew

Bulldogs

Working together to make things happen.• Increase Teacher’s Pay and Education Funding • Address Security in Educational Facilities• Enforcement of Second Amendment • Ban Automatic Weapons• Term Limits at the State and Federal Level • Address Rural Needs & Healthcare• Fair Immigration Laws

Early Voting October 22General Election

November 6www.Ratcliff2018.com

Advertisement paid for by Wesley Ratcliff

VOTE

Page 16 - The Teague Chronicle • Oct. 18, 2018 SportS

By Shelly PopeStaff Reporter

The Teague Lions took the field against the 4-1 Groes-beck Goats for their second district game of the season Friday, Oct. 12 in Groesbeck and won by a score of 27-21.

“I am so proud of the team,” Teague Lion athlet-ic director and head football coach Donnie Osborn said. “There is still a lot of work to do with consistency, but they are coming together and play-ing better football.”

The first quarter began as the Lions won the toss and deferred to allow the Goats to receive and begin the game.

Goat Zach Wilson re-turned the kickoff to the 49-yard line for great field posi-tion at the start.

In the first play of the drive, quarterback Ty Hale handed off to running back, Ameer Lee for a big run to the Teague 2-yard line. A penalty flag was thrown for a horse collar against the Lions to set up the first score of the game for the Goats.

For the next three plays the Lions held them out of the end zone and they were fourth and goal and the one-yard line.

Hale kept the ball on fourth down and found his way across the goal line and the score was 7-0 with only two minutes out of the first quarter.

With the Goat kickoff, Lion Dayveon Dixon re-turned the ball back to the 34-yard line. Quarterback, Zack Satterwhite, kept the ball in the first play of the drive and fumbled, but recovered quickly and the Lions contin-ued the drive. This drive end-

ed in a punt and the Lions put the tame in the Goats taking over at Groesbeck’s 42-yard line.

During the first run Z. Satterwhite went to Gelico Green for an 11-yard run and the first down. The Goats held the Lions putting Z. Satter-white in the position, under pressure, to make a big run to the Groesbeck 10-yard line. However, the possibility of a touchdown was killed by a holding penalty against the Lions placing the ball back at the line of scrimmage and a 15-yard penalty. With the Lions sitting at second down with 21 yards to go, they knew they needed big plays to make it down field.

Z. Satterwhite went with a keeper and then a hand off to Drew Satterwhite to the 29-yard line. At fourth and two, Z. Satterwhite handed off to Green to the 25 and the Lions had the first down and a little momentum to get them into the end zone.

As Z. Satterwhite passed to Connor Smith, the Lions could see the goal line and af-ter a few broken plays and an-other fourth down situation, Z. Satterwhite gave the ball to Green and he took the ball the last eight yards for the Lions first touchdown of the game. After successfully kicking for the extra point the game was tied at 7-7.

On the next drive, the Goats could not find the 10-yard mark and had to punt the ball away.

The Lions took over on their own 46-yard line and Z. Satterwhite went directly to Green for a 9-yard gain. As the seconds counted down to end the first quarter, Z. Sat-terwhite backed up and saw Smith down field. The pass hit Smith right in the numbers

and he carried it straight into the end zone for a quick Lion touchdown. The score was 14-7 Lions at the end of the first quarter.

The following drives by both teams ended in a punt and the Goats took over on the 40 with 4:20 left in the half.

In the second play of the drive, the Goats fumbled the ball and Brady Welch came up with the ball to set the Li-ons up for another score.

Green, Dixon and Z. Satterwhite made their way down the field of Groesbeck green and Z. Satterwhite found Rodney Kukynedall for the third score of the night for the Lions. PAT was good and Teague extended their lead 21-7.

It took no time for the Goats to fire back. At their own 35-yard line Hale made pass after pass to put the Goats within scoring distance before the end of the half. The Goats, at second and two at the nine-yard line, they could smell the end zone. The Lions had to stop them in or-der to keep the lead into the half. With eight seconds left the Lions stopped the Goats at the Lion 5-yard ending the first half 21-7.

At the kickoff, Dixon re-turned the ball to the 41-yard line. Z. Satterwhite and the Lions made two successful drives to get the ball within scoring distance. Green ran the next three plays and an-other Lion touchdown. The extra point was missed and the score was 27-7 Lions.

The Goats answered on the very next drive as Hale and Lee marched down field. The Goats found themselves in a fourth down situation, but a Lion personal foul put the Goats in good shape to

score. Hale went to Lee and he broke through the tough Lion line for the second score 27-14 for the Goats.

The Lions kept possession of the ball for three drives down the field and dominated control of the ball throughout the majority of the third quar-ter.

With 5:46 left in the game, Hale kept the ball for three plays then directly went into passing mode to move the ball and find Jake Pring-le in the end zone for another Goat touchdown bringing the score to 27-21.

The Lions fumbled the ball in the next drive and with 2:02 left in the game. The Goats recovered and had an-other chance to score as well as move ahead to possibly win the game.

The Lions went into over-drive to stop the Goats and they took over on downs with 54 seconds left in the game.

Z. Satterwhite took a knee

and claimed the second victo-ry of the season.

“This was a good win for the team,” Osborn said. “We can go into the remainder of district play with a win under our belt and a little more mo-tivation and confidence for the rest of the season.”

The Lions put up 349 total yards for the night with Green taking 134 of those yards on 26 carries and Smith bring-ing in 56 of the 100 receiv-ing yards on two receptions. Z. Satterwhite also had 120 rushing yards on 18 carries and 100 passing yards total on nine attempts and six com-pletions with a 67 percent passing rate with his longest hitting downfield 46 yards.

D. Satterwhite brought in 16 receiving yards with one reception and Kuykendall had the 18-yard reception re-sulting in a touchdown on the one reception he had for the night.

The Goat defense took

Dixon out of the equation by limiting him to a loss of five yards rushing and only two yards receiving for the night. Dixon was a force to be reckoned with on special teams. On kickoff return and punt return he ran for at least 10-yards each time.

The defensive players of the night were Santos Es-trada with 12 tackles, Reese Young with 11, Azaya Patrick bringing down nine, D. Sat-terwhite stopped eight, Isaiah Bell seven, Brady Welch six, Ty Abram and Nemier Herod took down five, Dixon four, Green and Travis Lemmons three, Diego Gandara with two and Luke Stacks, Jere-miah Redic, Chandler Rogers and Roberto Escobedo with one each to round out the Lion defense.

The Lions will take on the McGregor Bulldogs for a Teague Homecoming Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Lions take Goats by six

This Groesbeck receiver fumbled the ball after a successful catch while Lions Azaya Pat-rick and Reese Young scramble to recover the ball. Young recovered.

Photo by Tim O’Malley/The Teague Chronicle

Gelico Green made several breaks through the line of scrimmage and shook off several opponents in their attempt to take him down during district game against Groesbeck on Oct. 12 away.

Photo by Tim O’Malley/The Teague Chronicle

#56 Travis Lemons provided a path for teammate Gelico Green through the line of scrim-mage during district game against Groesbeck in Goat territory on Oct. 12. Teague won 27-21.

Photo by Tim O’Malley/The Teague Chronicle