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TEXAS Hand-cut Steaks. *~ENDS* The Freshest Ingredients. ~~ 115 South Madison St. • On the square • Madisonville 936-348-3927 texaslegends.net Beloved MCISD teacher passes By Campbell Atkins Aide at the high are with her family . I know Gilbert, Talara Johnson and istrator and have gone on to campbell.atkins@ school . she is in a better place and I LaQuitta Lister . be very successful . If everyone madisonvillemeteor.com “A good lady know she will be able to look Smith got to know some of had a mother like Vernice, the and a tragic, tre- down at both the children she her children through coaching school business would be a lot Longtime Madisonville mendous loss to worked with at the school as and as an administrator while easier than it is .” High School educator and be- the district and well as her own children and they went through the district . Taylor’s position as In loved mentor Vernice Taylor the children she VERNICE be proud of the job she has “(Taylor’s children) were School Suspension Aide meant passed away Feb . 19 at the age worked with,” TAYLOR done .” such easy kids to work with in she watched over the children of 69 . said Superin- Taylor is survived by her school because they had such who had been asked to leave Taylor was in her twentieth tendent Keith Smith, who husband, Earnest Taylor, and great parents,” said Smith . class as a punishment . year working for MCISD as an knew Taylor nearly 30 years . their children Earnest Tay- “They were always supportive In School Suspension (ISS) “Our thoughts and prayers lor II, Chris Taylor, Sharee of me as a coach and admin- see TAYLOR page 10 Election results on Meteor website Staff Reports

The Madisonville Meteor went to press before polls closed Tues- day, but the staff of the newspaper will put up results from the county primaries on www madisonville. - meteor com. as soon as they are available . According to Elections Admin- istrator Janet Boone, Madison County saw 1,128 early voters and 132 Mail ballots returned for a total of 1,260 as of Monday after- noon . All local races will be decided by Tuesday primary vote, as all candidates filed as Republicans . Les Neeley, Bobby Adams, Billy Reeves and Jon Stubblefield shared the stage in the most visi- ble race, the four-way contest for county sheriff . If no candidate re- ceived more than 50% of the vote, the top vote-getters will face off in a May 26 run-off . There are no local races on the Democratic ballots this year . Other county officials with oppo- sition all filed in the Republican Campbell Atkins primary; incumbent tax asses- The Madisonville Police Department seized nearly seven pounds of MDMA, 60 bottles of Promethazine, a firearm, $3,000 in cash sor-collector Karen Lane, facing and less than two ounces of marijuana during a traffic stop near the 144-mile marker on I-45 North in Madisonville early Saturday. a primary challenge from Shanah Grisham; and incumbent Precinct 1 county commissioner Ricky Driskell, facing fellow Republican BUSTED Matt Post . If Tuesday’s vote results in a Madisonville police nab suspects traveling I-45 with load of narcotics run-off, those who voted in the Democratic primary will not be By Campbell Atkins stop on Interstate 45 north- ounces of marijuana . “This is a pretty massive allowed to vote, per state law . campbell.atkins@ bound early Saturday, recov- The suspects include hit right here,” said MPD madisonvillemeteor.com ering nearly seven pounds of 28-year-old Jonathan Chief Herbert Gilbert . “The MDMA, commonly known Gomez, 27-year-old Arthur understanding is that this is The Madisonville Police as ecstasy, 60 bottles of Pro- Martinez, both of Dallas, and not stuff that was going to Department arrested three methazine, a firearm, $3,000 27-year-old Clarence Mal- individuals following a traffic in cash and less than two lard of Humble . see BUSTED page 10

Area to get boost in broadband by 2023 By Roy R. Reynolds for Mid-South, said the rollout Program, created to provide publisher@madisonville should take about three years more high-speed digital access meteor.com and give access to 100 mega- to rural areas . The ReConnect bits per second (Mbps) . Program launched in Decem- Madison County and sur- “The timeline is approxi- ber 2018 with up to $600 mil- rounding counties will re- mately 3 years for our electric lion in loans and grants, then ceive a substantial increase in distribution system to be con- expanded on Dec . 19 to offer rural broadband speed under nected with fiber optic cable, another $200 million . a three-year plan by Mid- Stapleton said via e-mail . “As The program came under South Electric Co-op, which with most construction proj- fire on Feb . 26, when U S. . Sen- announced Friday that it had ects, weather plays a large role ator Ron Wyden (D-Ore ). sent received a $6 18. million grant in how quickly we can make a letter from him and other from the U S. . Department of progress . senators to USDA secretary Agriculture for the project . “One of the major motiva- Sonny Perdue, suggesting that The grant will allow the elec- tions of the USDA and Mid- the agency has blocked many tric cooperative to deploy fiber South is to provide the same rural areas of the country from optic cable across its network advantage of high-speed inter- access to the program because of utility poles across Grimes, net to students that live in rural they had previously received Walker, Waller, Brazos, Madi- areas . Rural students often funds from the Federal Com- son, Montgomery, and Waller drive into town to use free in- munications Commission Courtesy Photo counties, according to a press ternet at a fast food restaurant to build out satellite-based Madisonville FFA students pose together at FFA Day at the state release from the company . to complete schoolwork .” broadband . capitol building in Austin Feb. 25. Justin Stapleton, division The grant fell under the US- manager of Member Services DA’s Broadband ReConnect see BROADBAND page 10

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www.madisonvillemeteor.com Page 2 The Madisonville Meteor March 4, 2020 Governor gives update on actions to combat coronavirus AUSTIN — As the Association and state uni- The others returned on a sign and enhanced secu- ing-related healthcare worldwide threat of novel versity systems to provide State Department flight rity features. The driver’s costs must be enforced. coronavirus increased, educational materials and for passengers from the license and ID cards also The U.S District Court state agencies already the latest developments Diamond Princess cruise have visible and discrete for the Eastern District of were working together in research and treatment ship quarantined in Yoko- identifiers on the front. Texas rejected Reynolds’ to ensure the health and methods for the virus. hama, Japan. The individ- The DPS said that pre- argument that selling ac- safety of all Texans, Gov. And, relevant agencies uals will remain isolated at viously issued driver’s li- quired brands included Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. will implement disinfect- medical facilities until they censes are still valid until in the settlement nullified After a briefing from ing measures at places test negative for the virus the expiration date listed its obligation to Texas state and federal health such as driver license and are no longer at risk on the card and, beginning taxpayers, declaring that officials on coronavirus offices and schools and of spreading it. The CDC Oct. 1, travelers will need a “Reynolds remains as lia- (COVID-19), Abbott pro- ensure that high-risk pop- has the latest information valid passport, U.S. mili- ble today as it was when it vided an update on steps Capitol Highlights ulations such as those in on the number of people tary ID or a REAL ID com- entered into the Texas Set- the state is taking. He said Ed Sterling day-care centers, nursing under quarantine who are pliant driver’s license (one tlement in 1998.” the Department of State homes, assisted living as- infected and is updating with the gold star) to travel “I applaud the court Health Services has acti- sociations and health-care its national numbers each on commercial airlines or for holding tobacco com- vated the State Medical of the spread of the virus. facilities are prepared and Monday, Wednesday and enter federal facilities. panies accountable to the Operations Center to serve Abbott said multi-level properly cared for, Abbott Friday. terms of the settlement to as a touchpoint for any re- and multi-agency coordi- said. PAXTON WELCOMES which they agreed. Texas quests from local entities. nation and communica- Meanwhile, the U.S. NEW CARDS BEING RULING taxpayers are owed sub- The center also ensures tion efforts are practiced Centers for Disease Con- ISSUED Texas Attorney General stantial back payments consistent collection, daily to ensure up-to-date trol and Prevention has The Texas Department Ken Paxton on Feb. 26 ap- and we will not allow any tracking and reporting of information is flowing be- confirmed multiple cases of Public Safety on Feb. 27 plauded a federal district company to shirk their public health activities and tween federal, state and of COVID-19 in people announced that it is now court ruling holding that a obligations to the people data. local partners. under federal quarantine issuing redesigned, tam- 1998 comprehensive set- of this state,” said Paxton. Also, DSHS is prepar- Furthermore, DSHS at Joint Base San Anto- per-resistant Texas driv- tlement agreement with “No matter how large the ing state laboratories with is coordinating with the nio-Lackland. The first er’s licenses, identification R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company or how long the testing capabilities for the Texas Department of was a traveler who re- cards and license-to-carry Company and other to- fight, my office will -con novel coronavirus and is Emergency Manage- turned on a U.S. State De- cards. bacco companies stands tinue to fight for the com- updating public health re- ment, Texas Hospital As- partment-chartered flight The cards have a new and the agreed payments pensation that taxpayers sponse plans in the event sociation, Texas Medical from Wuhan City, China. look with an updated de- to the state for smok- are owed.”

We’re Looking Obituaries Out for You in 2011. music above all else. die and Tanner. Nolan Allen He was a Nolan is survived by A viewing will be held caring fa- three sons and their fam- on Sunday, Marchh 1, Young ther and ilies, 10 grandchildren, from 1-3 p.m. at the Cy- Nolan Allen Young, 91, grandpa two great grandchildren, press-Fairbanks Funeral passed from this life on who es- several nieces and neph- Home. Services will be Feb. 25, 2020. He was born pecially NOLAN ALLEN ews, and friends, includ- held at 11 a.m. on Mon- in the Loma Community in doted on YOUNG ing his childhood friend day, Marchh 2 at the Grimes County, Texas on his grand- Jackie (Thomas) Alford, Jersey Village Church of Nov. 8, 1928. Nolan was a kids. Other who helped him enjoy his Christ, followed by a 4 loving husband to Bonna, than the love for his family later years of life. He was p.m. interment at Ten- his wife of 62 years, who and God, he enjoyed sing- preceded in death by two Mile Cemetery in Madi- preceded him in death ing and playing country great grandchildren, Mad- son County.

Call or visit us online today for a free, no-obligation policy review and rate quote! lehem shirts. Baking also was a fa- and husband, Wade, of Karen Lutheran vorite hobby. She loved bak- Normangee; five grandchil- | Auto | Motorcycle | Home | Cemetery. ing from scratch and would dren, Elice Regini and hus- Quality Coverage + Fast Claims + Friendly Service Holmes Pall- bake each person their band, Cody, Taylor Creel Funeral services for bear- own pie for Thanksgiving and husband, Russell, Cul- Karen Holmes were held ers: Ross and Christmas. There was len Douget, Jacob Schmidt ARIGHTINSURANCE 10 A.M., Saturday, Febru- Holmes, KAREN HOLMES never a shortage of sweets. and Trent Schmidt; three ary 29, 2020 at Bethlehem Jacob She loved to sing, especially great-grandchildren, Kim- MGENCY Lutheran Church in North Schmidt, hums with her mother. She ber, Ryann and Lilly; three 404 C N MMay StSt. Zulch, Texas. Pastor of the Trent Schmidt, Dennis loved caring for others and brothers, Earl Theiss and church, Randall Smith, Theiss, Lorne Theiss, Cul- fostered fifty-five children wife, Peggy, Robert Theiss Madisonville, Texas 77864 len Douget in her home with CW. and wife, Linda and Daryl officiated the service. In- 936-348-2241 • www.arightins.com Lynda Karen Holmes Karen was preceded Theiss and wife, Brenda, as terment followed in Beth- was born May 13, 1955, in death by both of her well as many nephews and to Alton and Lina Theiss parents. She was known nieces-in-law, cousins and in Westfield, TX. She was by many names. Wife, dear friends. called home to be with Momma, Mom, Maw and In lieu of flowers me- her Lord and Savior, Jesus friend were just a few. She morials can be made to Christ, on February 26, is survived by her husband, the Bethlehem Lutheran 2020. She was sixty-four Carra Wayne Holmes of Church Cemetery Fund or years old. Normangee; sons, Joseph Hospice Brazos Valley. Karen had a passion Schmidt and wife, Molly, Arrangements were for sewing and crocheting. of Normangee and Ross under the direction of Mad- She loved to sew elabo- Holmes of Normangee; isonville Funeral Home in rate dresses, costumes and daughter, Terressa Douget Madisonville, Texas.

Cemetery by Rev. March ews. Melvin McClanahan of First Mutt joined the U.S. United Methodist Church Navy as a member of the “Mutt” R. of Normangee, Texas. Seabees serving for two Mutt was preceded in years in the Philippines. Spillars death by: Parents: Dee and He was discharged in No- Born: August 27, 1922 Sudie Spillars vember of 1945. He and in Madison County Brothers: Norman and Crystol married in 1947 Marchied: Crystol J.D. Spillars and moved to Pasadena, Kelton December 20, 1947 Sisters: Cora, Velma, Texas where he worked in Madison County, TX Vera Standley and Era for Atlas Bradford Com- Died: February 24, 2020 Berrier. pany until he retired in in League City, Texas at 97 Survived by wife of 72 1985. They later moved to years and 6 months years, Crystol Spillars, sis- Kemah, Texas. Mutt was Graveside services per- ter, Betty Jo and husband blessed with a long healthy formed on February 27, Jimmie Earl Gilbert and life and will be missed by 2020 at 11:00 AM at Park many nieces and neph- his family.

D’Eva Jean Turner D’Eva was preceded in D’Eva Turner passed away February 21, death by both of her par- Grave- 2020 in Tomah, Wisconsin. ents; husband, Bo Turner; side ser- She was born December sister, Roxann Peterson; vices for 16, 1942 in Baytown, Texas brother, Lifford Luthringer D’Eva to Lifford Samuel & Evelyn & sister-in-law, Betty Lu- Turner, Marchuerite (Littlefield) thringer. She is survived by age 77, Luthringer. D’Eva had sons, Tim Turner of Camp were held D’EVA TURNER worked as a public school Douglas, WI and Greg Ben- 10 A.M., teacher for Huntsville nett of Pittsburg, PA and Friday, I.S.D. and a newspaper grandchildren, Tessa, Bree February 28, 2020 at Mad- reporter for the Baytown & Micah Turner, as well as isonville Cemetery. A me- Sun. She was also a de- numerous nieces, nephews, morial service followed at voted homemaker to her extended family & friends. 11 A.M. at Madisonville family. D’Eva was a mem- Arrangements were Funeral Home in Mad- ber of First Baptist Church under the direction of isonville, Texas. March in Madisonville and had Madisonville Funeral #1 SUPER DUTY DEALER Trichel officiated the ser- lived in Wisconsin for the Home in Madisonville, IN THE NATION vices. past eleven years. Texas. 3 YEARS RUNNING! David & Rose (Chambers) Hardy. She is survived by *based on 2019 New Car Sales Report Daphne Brown Brown. Daphne was raised daughters, Teresa Keefer in North Zulch. She lived of North Zulch and Kim- Saculla in Bryan for over thirty berly Seay (Jimmy) of Daphne years before moving back Bryan; sister, Della Carroll Brown Sac- to North Zulch. of Bryan; grandchildren, 737 I-45 South ulla, age Daphne was a hair- Colton Roberts (fiancé, 73, passed dresser for forty years. She Kristy), Kevin Keefer (Con- Huntsville, Texas 77340 away Feb- was also a craftsman and nie), Kyle Keefer & Jacob ruary 23, a jack of all trades who Seay & seven great-grand- 2020 in DAPHNE could do anything she had children. www.billfickford.com Madison- BROWN a mind to do. Daphne also Final arrangements ville, Texas. SACULLA enjoyed fishing. are under the direction She was She is preceded in of Madisonville Funeral 800-559-4295 born September 12, 1946 death by both of her par- Home in Madisonville, in Madisonville to Allen ents and sister, Barbara Texas. March 4, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 3

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dent of College Station, Morse codeover voice a number of years. Then, Shirley Michaels; by his Herbert passed away Wednesday, transmission. He also initially hired as a pilot daughter, Rachel Ford; Lawrence February 19, in the care acquired an old Model A for Trailite, he ended up by granddaughters Sa- Alan of Hospice Brazos Valley Ford, and by the time he as a company president. mantha Neva-erin House Albert Farris at Riverwood Nursing was old enough to get a Throughout all this and Rebecca Anne Ford; Lawrence Albert Farris Michael Home in Madisonville. driver’s license, he had time he remained ac- and by grandsons, Aaron was born June 10, 1920 in Born September 26, taken it apart and put tive in the amateur radio Adesla Luther, Nicholas Normangee, Texas. He Luther 1939, he was the son of Dr. it back together again community. For over 50 Lee House, and John Mil- passed Private graveside ser- and Mrs. H. A. Luther. He several times. While still years he was a member ton Ford. Also surviving away Feb- vices for Herbert Alan attended A&M Consoli- in High School he be- of the American Radio him are sister, Beatrice ruary 21, Michael Luther, age 80, dated High School (1957) came the telegraph op- Relay League, helping Bloom; brother, March 2020 in were held and earned a BA in En- erator on the Texas A&M out where needed in Luther; nieces, Sylvia Willis, 3 P.M., glish (1965) and an MBA oceanography vessel. He communication in times Bloom and Elena Bloom; Texas. Saturday, (1968) from Texas A&M. was next engaged out of disaster, often the only and nephew Scott Luther. Law- February On his 11th birthday at Easterwood airport means of communica- In lieu of flowers, me- rence was LAWRENCE 22, 2020 Mike built his first radio, maintaining the radio tion before the internet morials may be made to preceded ALBERT FARRIS at Wil- a crystal set with a round equipment on a fleet of was available. Hospice Brazos Valley at in death lowhole oatmeal box as the core. leftover WWII planes. Although Mike never https://www.hospicebra- by his parents, Lawrence Cemetery HERBERT A few years later he had That led to flight lessons, lived anywhere but Col- zosvalley.org/donate. Newton & Ivy (Northcutt) near North ALAN MICHAEL joined the Texas A&M and eventually to being lege Station, the world Arrangements were Farris and wife, Georgia Zulch, LUTHER Amateur Radio Club, and a flight instructor during was always at his finger- under the direction of Juanita Farris. His survi- Texas. was “contacting” other the Vietnam War period. tips. Madisonville Funeral vors include daughters, Herbert Alan Michael operators all over the He was a technician at He is survived by his Home in Madisonville, Barbara Campbell of Wil- Luther, lifelong resi- world, always preferring radio station, WTAW, for partner of many years, Texas. lis, Patricia Cummins of Anderson & Marcharet Ann Gregory of Hewitt; stationed at Duren, Ger- Currently, Vernice was in and brother Clay “Bubba” and Delisa Saxton (Tony) eight grandchildren and Vernice many. They traveled all her 20th year of employ- Scarlett. of Brenham and grand- numerous great-grand- over Europe together until ment where she worked Those left to cherish children, Karisma, children and great, (Patterson) she returned to the states as the In School Suspen- her memories are hus- Mackenzie, Chaeli, Cy, great-grandchildren. in 1971. sion personnel at Madi- band, Earnest Taylor; Nevaeh, Aniyah, Kaiden, Lawrence was born in Taylor Vernice obeyed the sonville High School. children, Earnest L. Tay- and Christian. Normangee, Texas. He Vernice (Patter- gospel in 1989 and was Vernice was a devoted lor, II of Ft. Worth, Chris- A homegoing cele- worked for Shell Refinery son) Taylor was born in an active member of the wife, mother, grand- topher Taylor (Patricia bration was held 9 A.M., in Deer Park as a pipefitter. Somerville, Texas October West Main Church of mother, and friend. She Scholz) of Spring, Sharee Wednesday, February 26, He moved to Madisonville 13, 1950 to Christ. She served her enjoyed spending time Gilbert (Christopher) of 2020 at North Madison from Houston in 1979. Henry & Lawrence loved collect- community by participat- with her family and re- Houston, Talara John- Church of Christ in Mad- Henrietta ing stamps and coins. He ing in the summer lunch searching her family’s lin- son of Madisonville, and isonville. Interment fol- (Scarlett) also enjoyed being out- program. Vernice worked eage and origin. LaQuitta Lister of Austin; lowed at 1:15 P.M. in the Patterson. side. In his younger years, as an educator for Madi- Vernice Vernice passed brothers, Elijah “Jackie” Houston National Ceme- Lawrence enjoyed fishing. married sonville C.I.S.D. She through the heavenly Scarlett (Synthear) of Gal- tery, 10410 Veterans Me- Lawrence was a faithful Earnest loved the students that gates to meet her Lord veston, and Russell Scar- morial Dr, Houston, TX member of Bethlehem VERNICE entered her classroom February 19, 2020. She lett of College Station; 77038. L. Taylor (PATTERSON) Lutheran Church in North in 1968. TAYLOR and served as a mentor was preceded in death by sisters, Brenda Moore Madisonville Funeral Zulch. The two who provided sound wis- her parents, Henry and (Robert) of Spring, Erma Home in Madisonville, Funeral services for moved to Germany in dom and unconditional Henrietta Patterson and Brown of Brenham, Bar- Texas was entrusted with Lawrence were held 11 1969 while Earnest was (sometimes tough) love. Elijah and Carrie Scarlett, bara Anderson of Killeen, arrangements. A.M., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Bethlehem Lu- theran Church in North her daughter, Hayleigh dria Wallace-Bonaby, 2020. A celebration of High School. She was a Zulch, Texas. Pastor of the Kari Sarina loving wife to her hus- Kari’s life is scheduled Torres; her grandmother, Henry Wallace-Harris, church, Randall Smith, band, Juan and a loving for noon on Saturday; Judy Blackwell; and a Tristan Bonaby, Beverly officiated the service. -In (Hall) February 29, 2020 at mother to her daughter, great group of family and Smith, Whitney Smith, terment followed in Plain- Cross Baptist Church Hayleigh. Kari loved friends: Bridget Farmer, Ava Smith, Shelby Smith, view Cemetery. Torres in Iola, TX. Bro. Josh to laugh, she loved to Paige Willis, Brandon Layla Smith, Shaunna Pallbearers: Scott Kari Sarina (Hall) Tor- Schwarz will officiate. travel, and she loved Hendrix, Eric Farmer, Dilorio, Brayden Dilorio, Campbell, Matthew res; 32 years, 2 months, The burial will follow bright colors! Most of all, Kimberly Farmer, and Aubrey Dilorio. Kocurek, Zachery Camp- 8 days; of at Cross Cemetery in she loved being with her Heather Elliot, Ashley Serving as pallbear- bell, Steve Jones, Sam Madison- Iola, TX. The visitation husband, daughter, and Langham, Adan March- ers are: Jason Rivera, Johnson, Lorne Theiss ville, TX; is scheduled for Friday; friends. inez, Carmen March- Casey Rivera, Henry Madisonville Funeral passed February 28, 2020 from Kari was preceded in inez, Tyler Marchinez, Wallace-Harris, Tyler Home in Madisonville, away at 5-7pm at Day Funeral death by her great grand- Samantha Marchinez, Marchinez, Eric Farmer, Texas was in charge of ar- her home Home Chapel in Madi- mother, Fannie Hall and Jackie Johnson, Dean- and Adan Marchinez. rangements. sur- sonville, TX. her great uncles, Bobby rounded KARI SARINA Kari was born on Hall, Elmo Hall, and by her (HALL) TORRES December 17, 1987 in Jerry Hall. family and Huntsville, TX and grad- Kari is survived by her friends on February 25, uated from Madisonville husband, Juan Torres; Our CD rates compare well to others.

Tolbert went to work ville; granddaughter, Re- Tolbert W. at Huntsville National becca Nash of Huntsville; Come on in and check them out today! Bank until 1979. Thy re- grandson, Parker Nash & Nash, Jr. turned to Leona where wife, Yulia of Pflugerville Tolbert W. Nash, Jr., he was once again in- and two great-grand- born September 26, volved in ranching, a sons, Will & Danya, who 1926, in Leona, Texas, member of the Leona always brought Tolbert a At Normangee State Bank, our was the Volunteer Fire Depart- big smile. CD rates are comparable to any only child ment and served as the The Nash family of Tolbert City Treasurer. would like to thank the financial institution around. Come W. Nash & Tolbert always had staff of Madisonville Care by today and let Dena Stewart Elizabeth a knack for making old Center and CHI Madison (Leath- things new again. He St. Joseph Health Center and the friendly hometown folks ers) Nash. and his son, Tolbert, for the loving care given at Normangee State Bank help Tolbert TOLBERT W. III “Tol” built a trailer to Tolbert. NASH, JR. gradu- and restored old family Funeral services for you get a better return on your ated from items. Their last proj- Tolbert will be held 1 money with a CD! Leona High School in ect was restoring a Ford P.M., Saturday, February 1944, served in the U.S. Bronco. Unfortunately 29, 2020 at Walters Fu- Navy during WWII and Tolbert wasn’t able to neral Home in Center- Current CD Rates graduated from Sam see it finished, but Tol ville, Texas. Interment Houston State University will finish it for him. will follow in Leona as of Feb. 5, 2020 in 1950. Tolbert was born in Cemetery in Leona, In 1951, he married the home he lived in Texas. The Nash family Rate% Yield% Jennie Marche Clute until he was hospital- will receive friends Fri- 3 months 0.65% 0.65% of Madisonville, Texas, ized. day, February 28th from and they lived in Leona He is survived by his 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the fu- 6 months 1.25% 1.26% farming, ranching and wife of sixty-nine years, neral home. 12 months 1.60% 1.61% operating a general mer- Jennie Marche Nash of Arrangements are chandise store. Tolbert Leona; son & daughter- under the direction of 18 months 1.65% 1.66% & Marche moved to in-law, Tolbert, III & Cay Walters Funeral Home 24 months 1.75% 1.76% Huntsville in 1959 when (Cannon) Nash of Hunts- in Centerville, Texas.

lowing at St. Francis de Milton Waldrip and Ben Thomas Sales Cemetery #1. Waldrip. He is survived by Scotty was a World Come see Dena Stewart at Scott two sons, Thomas Scott War II veteran, a grad- Waldrip, Jr. “Scotty” and uate of Sam Houston Waldrip wife Christine Pellegrin State University with a Normangee State Bank Thomas Scott Waldrip Waldrip of Houma, Tim- degree in Agriculture, “Scotty”, 87, died Mon- othy Waldrip and wife and a parishioner of St. day, February 24th, 2020 Brenda Bell Waldrip of Francis de Sales Cathe- today, and check out at 1:45 Madisonville, Texas, one dral. He was actively PM. Born, daughter, Sheri Waldrip involved in the Knights December Smith and husband Ken- of Columbus, the St. Jo- our most recent CD rates! 8, 1932 neth Smith of Houma; seph Italian Society and he was his grandchildren, numerous Marchi Gras a native March Waldrip, Angelle organizations. of Madi- (Jordan) Smith Baugh, The family would like sonville, THOMAS SCOTT Jennifer Smith, Caley to thank the staff and Texas, and WALDRIP (Robbie) Smith Krug, nurses of Haydel Hos- Normangee resident of Sara Smith; four great pice as well as his many Houma, Louisiana. grandchildren, Evan & caregivers. A visitation will Emma Baugh, Georgia & In lieu of flowers me- be held on Saturday, Smith Krug. morial donations may Marchh 7, 2020 from 9:30 He is preceded in be made to The Society State Bank AM until service time death by his wife of 50 of St. Joseph, Husband at The Cathedral of St. years, Frances Dagate of March; 500 Goode St. Main Street, Normangee • 936-396-3611 Francis de Sales. A Mass Waldrip; parents, Ben- Houma, LA 70360. of Christian Burial will jamin Waldrip, Sr. Ordoyne Funeral www.normangeestatebank.com begin at 11:00 AM at the and Birdie Ruth Scott Home is in charge of ar- Member FDIC church with burial fol- Waldrip; two brothers, rangements. Page 4 The Madisonville Meteor March 4, 2020 Opinion

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The girls following criteria: defrost my nose hairs and from church while I held would then disdainfully • Letters must be signed by the writer and include a purchase a designer toilet each suit up to the light to order me back out of the telephone number where the writer may be reached brush, I noticed that they determine whether I could dressing room (to my great for verification of authenticity; this information already had an array of see through the fabric. relief) and tell me to look will not be published. Unsigned letters will not be skimpy women’s swim- After gathering a few for another size, color, considered for publication. The Madisonville Meteor suits on display, which unlikely options, the next shape, style, texture, etc. reserves the right to edit any letter for brevity and dredged up some disturb- phase of the ordeal in- Apparently, they weren’t content. ing memories for me. volved my daughters’ open to something made • Letters that are considered by management to If you’ve ever won- attempts to wedge their of burlap. be libelous or in poor taste will not be published — dered how awkward it Guest Column bodies into these perfo- Eventually, my wife and this includes letters that attack private individuals might be taking adoles- rated sausage casings in I were able to find a few and businesses. Letters praising a business will be cent daughters shopping Jase Graves the dressing room. My task fairly modest swimsuits reviewed and published on a case-by-case basis. for swimwear, imagine would be to evaluate each that I could tolerate (once that you’re taking ado- I’ve never understood suit modeled by one of my I’m dead). And the pro- • Letters endorsing or denouncing political lescent daughters shop- the apparent gender bias daughters and, inevitably, cess was no more painful candidates are discouraged and will not be published ping for swimwear. That of swimwear. Bathing suits return to the swimwear than having a chimpanzee after early voting has begun. should do it. For fathers for males typically look section (exactly one mile remove my spleen with a • Letters from political candidates will not be of girl children all over like long gym shorts, and from the dressing room) popsicle stick. published during election season. the world, except maybe most of the girls’ suits I to look for something with These days, our swim- in Saudi Arabia, bathing was looking at would have more coverage. suit approval process is suit shopping is a task made J-Lo blush. What- Each time I returned done mostly through text DEADLINES that ranks right up there ever happened to those to the dressing room, I message since I’ve now with taking an armload of nineteenth-century bath- first had to knock on the been banned from partic- feral cats down a waters- ing machines that were door and identify myself, ipating in-person. (Thank B Section – sports and school news, retail ads due lide. rolled down to the water which always resulted in the sweet and merciful For me, this harrow- screams and giggling–and Lord!) And despite my on- noon Friday. Word ads due 10:30 a.m. so that no one could get ing event with all three of not just from me. Then going disappointment that Monday. a glimpse of female skin? my daughters took place the girls would castigate their bathing attire choices a couple of years ago on I guess Target has some- me for opening the door don’t more closely resem- A Section – news 5 p.m. Friday (unless it happened thing against history. over weekend). Announcements (birthday, a Sunday afternoon in too widely. When I man- ble hazmat gear, I really Marchh, ALL Sunday af- My main criteria was aged to squeeze into the am proud of the mature weddings, etc.) 4 p.m. Friday. Retail ads 4 p.m. ternoon. When we hit Tar- that any suit we purchased dressing room through young ladies my girls have Friday. We can accept late-breaking get’s swimwear section, I exposed only enough an opening almost large grown to be. obituaries until 4 p.m. Monday. first noticed that each suit anatomy to allow for the enough for my left earlobe, I trust that their matu- was designed to reveal intake of oxygen. Eyesight the real agony began. rity will show itself again everything except one and hearing would be op- The room looked like when I surprise them with shoulder blade. I actually tional. the aftermath of an Olym- my plans to move us all to LEGAL DISCLAIMERS thought we might have Surrounded by bikinis, pic Swim Team slumber the Middle East. Burkinis, strayed into the first aid tankinis, monokinis, and party. As the girls modeled anyone? section and were looking other suits with important the suits, my wife had them Graves is an award-win- The Madisonville Meteor is published weekly by at a new line of colorful segments missing, I was in squat, stoop, and contort ning humor columnist Madisonville Newspapers, Inc., 205 N. Madison St., ACE bandages. a constant state of paranoia themselves into various from East Texas. Madisonville, TX 77864-1509. Periodicals postage paid at Madisonville, TX 77864. Send address changes to The Madisonville Meteor, P.O. Box 999, Madisonville, TX 77864. Final pitches mark end of 2020 Texas primaries The entire contents of each issue of The t’s great that the presi- on the ballot below the even with that, they see Madisonville Meteor, including editorial and dential candidates are national candidates are those candidates far more converging on Texas, starving for attention, try- than most of the state and advertising copy, are protected under the I but it’s like nobody told ing to win enough voters local contestants. Fed­eral Copyright Act. Reproduction of any some of them that the to their causes to either Still, the timing of these por­tion of any issue will not be permitted election has been under- win a nomination or get visits, the local appear- without the publication’s express permission. way for almost two weeks, them into a runoff in May. ances of the political ani- and that a lot of the people For weeks now, mals we’ve been watching The opinions expressed in The Madi­son­ville they’re talking to have al- down-ballot candidates from afar, is a reminder that Meteor do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the ready voted. with tight budgets have Tuesday is election day. staff, management or publisher of The Madisonville That’s the normal pat- been stuffing mailboxes, Everybody knows about Meteor. tern here. Local get-out- hanging literature on the importance of early the-vote efforts — the Guest Column doors and talking to voters, voting in Texas, but the turnout operations that trying to put together the national candidates aren’t The Madisonville Meteor make or break local and Ross Ramsey backing that will advance dipping into Texas to per- regional campaigns and them to the next round. suade anyone to come to Est. 1894 2020 USPS 325-380 ® can spell the difference Texas is a wholesale Even if you throw out their side. They’re here to www.madisonvillemeteor.com in statewide races — are political state, not a retail the ubiquitous mailers close the sale, to get late staggered throughout one. The door-to-door and ads from Michael voters to the polls no mat- the early voting period. stuff looks good on the Bloomberg, who has been ter what those voters have SUBSCRIPTIONS And national candidates news, but getting votes a dream candidate for heard about results and rely more on the media here for candidates in the television stations and for momentum. Today’s the $42 per year in Madison County; $45 per year in Bra- attention that goes to a big races isn’t like getting commercial printers, and last day of early voting. And zos, Le­on, Grimes and Walker counties; $50 per year presidential race than on votes in places like New from other presidential this is the last chance for elsewhere in Texas; $63 per year out of state. touching every voter in Hampshire and Iowa. Vot- candidates, the presiden- candidates to make one last huge states like Texas. ers in those places want to tial race has dominated push before election day. AFFILIATIONS The Democrats vying see the candidates, talk to the political conversation. After Tuesday, you won’t for their party’s presi- them, shake their hands, It gets national news cov- see most of them for a good The Madisonville Meteor is a member of dential nomination have watch them eat corn dogs. erage. It’s the marquee while unless you’re the sort the Na­tional Newspaper Association, the been busy in other states, The retail races are the contest, even when voters of person who gives a lot of Tex­as Press Association, the South Texas Press no doubt about that. And ones you already know are faced with deciding money to campaigns. Most a couple of them had about — if they’re hap- dozens of congressional, of the national candidates Association and the Madison County Chamber enough money to get on pening in your area and legislative and local races. will be out of the race soon of Commerce. television here, even to if you or someone in your Most Texas voters only enough, and the winners excess. house is on some candi- see the national candidates won’t be back until it’s time But their Texas visits in date’s list of active voters. on TV, where it doesn’t re- to raise money and support these last few days before Campaigns use those lists ally matter if they’re in Fort in advance of the Novem- Super Tuesday are win- to figure out which doors Worth or Las Vegas, Man- ber general elections. dow dressing. to knock on. Candidates chester or Des Moines. And Enjoy it while it lasts. March 4, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 5

Jail Log

The following persons nard, court commital • Doying, Amber Ni- Scott, unauthorized use • Lotts, Laeve Lekitt, • Stewart, Barnell were arrested or booked • Carswell, Lisa Jo, as- cole, burglary of vehicle terroristic threat Leve, child support into the Madison County sault • Emerson, Joshua • Jensen, John Rem- • Manning, Emmanuel • Stewart, Marchue, jail. All persons are pre- • Carter, Adam Rex, Wayne, tampering or ington, motion to re- Joseph, harassment driving without license sumed innocent until aggravated assault with a fabrication of physical voke • Moore, Thomas Pat- • Taylor, Grady Mat- proven guilty in a court of deadly weapon evidence • John, Angelo, posses- rick Jr., tampering or fab- thew, assault law. • Chargois, Darius Oc- • Farris, Joseph Deme- sion of a controlled sub- rication • Toland, Brandy Lo- tavius, possession of a trius, aggravated sexual stance • Reed, John Weldon, rine, possession of a con- • Barton, Robert controlled substance assault • Jones, Marchion Bob warrants trolled substance James, theft • Cox, Douglas Wil- • Gonzalez, Adriana, III, possession of a con- • Rogers, Milton Rose, • Turner, Lafelix Alex- • Beavers, Jospeh liam, sex offender possession trolled substance possession of a controlled ander, court committal Scott, terroristic threat • Curtis, Cornelius, • Hannigan, Elizabeth • King, Herman III, substance • Weaver, Richard • Brown, Tina, posses- tampering or fabricating Marche, bond revoke possession of a controlled • Shedd, Paula Gay, Ezra, possession of a con- sion of a controlled sub- with physical evidence • Herd, Kevin Ndifon, substance theft trolled substance stance • Davis, Jessica Mitch- forgery • Lara-Torres, Leop- • Shepherd, Brian • Wheaton, L.C., ter- • Cage, Demetrius Ber- ell, public intoxication • Herring, Jeremy aldo, warrant Kyle, possession roristic threat

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Love is in the air! Community Calendar HAPPY BEDIAS CEMETERY Jocquavian (Joc) Hawkins of VALENTINE’S ASSOCIATION the Full Gospel Holy Temple FROM ALL in Dallas, an Easter egg hunt COME, NOW ANNUAL MEETING and surprises for children OF US AT The Bedias Cemetery and refreshments. Guest IS THE TIME TO MISS RITA’S Association will hold their churches include Two Mile WORSHIP! annual meeting at 10 a.m. United Methodist Church, PLAYSCHOOL Marchh 7 at the Bedias Civic Wilson Chapel Church of God Center. For more information, in Christ and other churches SUNDAY contact president Steve in the surrounding area. For Bible Study 9:30am Woodall at 979-248-4439. more information, contact Brenda Sueing Armour at Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. LANIER STEVENS’ 214-794-7980 or Juanita Evening Studies 5 p.m. MEMORIAL Nealey at 903-344-2072. Evening Worship 6 p.m. GOSPEL SINGING FORT BOGGY WEDNESDAY The Midway Church of Christ will host The Lanier STATE PARK Adult, Youth & Children’s RAINBOW TROUT Events 6:30 p.m. Stevens’ Memorial Gospel Singing, Marchh 10 in the FISHING church’s Fellowship Hall. TELEVISED ON CABLE CHANNEL 5 Fort Boggy State Park has Finger food will be served at been stocked with over 2,700 & BROADCAST ON 100.5 FM 6 p.m. and singing will start rainbow trout from Texas shortly thereafter. Dennis Parks and Wildlife Fisheries. Infant Program • Preschool • Before & After-School Programs Joshua Crutch eld, Ivey will be hosting the event Park gates will open from Pastor and anyone who likes to sing, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 114 York Drive • Madisonville play an instrument or just Entrance fee is $3 per person (936) 348-2686 listen to gospel and country (13 years and older) and no 936-348-5558 music is invited to attend. Curtis & Donna O’Brien, Owners P.O. Box 159, 300 S. Elm St. fishing license is required. Fort Boggy is a participant 936-348-0276 Madisonville, Tx. 77864 CHAMBER OF in the Angler Education COMMERCE “Tackle Loaner Program,” Where we LUV your children! www.madisonvillefbc.org which means individuals can ANNUAL/ borrow rods, reels and tackle MONTHLY boxes with hooks, sinkers MEETING and bobbers during office UmbrellaWord Find THISDAY IN ... The Madison County hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Chamber of Commerce will p.m., Wednesdays through hold an annual/monthly Sundays. Findthe hiddenwords in thepuzzle. meeting Marchh 11, noon to 1 p.m. in The Kimbro Center. MADISON COUNTY DROPS OUTSIDE RAIN To RSVP, contact 936-348- LIBRARY SPRING 3591. DRY OVERHEAD SUNLIGHT STORYTIME GLARE PRITTECT THUNDERSTORM Spring Storytime for MIRACLES IN babies, toddlers, and HANDLE PUDDLE UMBRELLA ISTOR MADISONVILLE preschoolers begins Thursday Living Truth Church, 1100 and continues through April THNDQMDMSIEG • 1&:36: THE ALAMO May St. in Madisonville, will 30. There is no story hour R FALLSTO MEXI CAN host Miracles in Madisonville, on Marchh 26 during the H A A A A Z U S D F L FORCES. a four-day program featuring Spring Break Holiday. The Jeff Taylor, Marchh 15-18. program begins at 10 a.m. for UQXNOENNIARA Events include a service a 30- to 45-minute program N X C P D L H S T X P R • 1967:JO SEFSTALIN'S at 10:30 a.m. Marchh 15, that includes stories, songs, DAUGHTERD EFECTSTO a 7 p.m. healing service fingerplays, movement D P S D I L T R C T K E THEUNITED STA TES. on Marchh 16, a 7 p.m. activities, poems, rhymes, impartation service on Marchh feltboard activities, and a ELVGZUEVEZKK 17 and a 7 p.m. prophetic craft. Call 936-348-6118 for RRHJOQSVTVX I • 1984:ASTRIKETHAT service on Marchh 18. more information. Only new WOULDGO O NFOR attendees need to register.

STPUDDLEOBOX ALMOSTA YE ARB EGINS FREE MAMMOGRAMS DAR WORLD WAR TLLQNCEMRKML WHENWO RKERSWALK II PROJECT OUTAT A COLLIERY IN The Texas Cancer 0 Y U C P O F V P S J L Screening, Training, The Captain John THEUNITED KIN GDOM. Education and Prevention McAdams Chapter of the R N R Z B E A K D H Y D Program, or Texas C-STEP, Daughters of the American will offer free mammograms Revolution is compiling for MPCDALLERBMU from their mobile unit Marchh publication the preservation 18 at Madisonville First of Madison County history Baptist Church. C-STEP is a during World War II. Members program conducted through are calling for people in the Get Scrambled the Texas A&M Physicians county to research and write a Family Medicine Center true story of how World War II Unscramblethe words to and funded by the Cancer affected their family during the Prevention & Research difficult time. Submit stories to determinethe phrase. Institute of Texas. The free the designated box location in mammograms are offered the lobbies of local banks, the to uninsured women in the Madison County Library, the ARNI ROSDP Madison County area, age Madison County Museum, the fHEFIRSf RECORD EDU SE 40-49 who haven’t had a Madison County Courthouse mammogram in one year and Walker’s Café by July 31. OFAN UM BRELLATOOK PLACE and age 50-74 with no For more information, contact INTHI SCOUNTRY. mammogram in the past two Patsy W. Strawther. DRENCH years. Appointments must be scheduled by Marchh 4 by HEAD START calling 979-436-0453 or 979- to make BVCAP Head Start is 436-0443. a preschool program that verywet provides comprehensive sdruaU/lJH ."Ji1MSU\f MIDWAY CITYWIDE educational social services .kl)..93~ 3MGNV CLEANUP to eligible children. Head The city of Midway and Start provides a rich, Waste Connections will join developmentally appropriate for the Spring 2020 Citywide educational curriculum, social Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. services to help with everyday Marchh 21 and noon to 5 p.m. needs of life, mental health on Marchh 22. Dumpsters services and nutrition services. will be staged in the Church The facility is at 901 B W. of Christ parking lot across Trinity St. in Madisonville. Call from the Midway City Hall (936-348-3915. and there will be assistance for residents to get items PARENTING CLASS into the dumpsters. Freon, Safe Families of Brazos paint, tires, oils, batteries, Valley hosts a parenting class EIIGLISH:Wet hazardous waste and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton chemicals are not allowed. Catholic Church for adults 18 For more information, contact years or older. SPAIIISH:Empapado THEW ORD" UMBRELL,A;' COMESF ROM city hall at 936-348-6800. The class continues every Thursday until May 16, and THELATIN WO RD"U MBROS,"MEANING TANYARD meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Topics IIALIAII:Bagnato include communication, family SHADEOR S HADOW. UMC EASTER fun, problem solving and CELEBRATION more. Dinner and childcare FREIICH:Mouille Can you guess what Tanyard United Methodist provided. Church, 9866 Ranyard Lane There is no cost. For more the bigger picture is? in Midway, will host an Easter information and registration: GERIIAII:Nass program at 2 p.m. April contact Noemi Prado at V113~91'1n=~ 3M5NV 12 featuring speeches, an (979-458-0325 or by email at Easter message from Minister [email protected]. March 4, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 7 B & J Machine Works, Inc. CNC and Manual Machining • Sheer Screws llliil~ Custom and General Manufacturing 304S. May• Madisonville , TX77864 “Quality Manufacturing” 936-348-9190 Church Directory Plant: (936) 348-6371 • Fax: (936) 348-6942 866-617-6853 P.O. Box 568, Madisonville, Texas 77864

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In fact, St. Patrick would go on to become of television, the Irish could see the revelry taking place in the official “protector” of the city’s maize fields in this Span- America. Eventually, the country took note and started cele- Darrell Streater, Agent ,N iu u.Nc \. 305 N. May B. • P.O.B ox 743 • Madisonville, Tx 77864 ish garrison town. This seems to have been more of a festival brating in a similar fashion. 936-348-2684 than a parade, though it certainly predates celebrations and St. Patrick may have been the patron saint of Ireland, [email protected] 335N. May I P.O . Bax967 I Madisonville, TX77864 parades that took place in Boston and New York in 1737 and but the fanfare of St. Patrick’s Day traces its roots to North 936-348-2661 Lik e a good neighbor , State Farm is there. 1762, respectively, and oddly links St. Patrick with both Irish America. Deep Root s. New Ideas . .. ~r CHI St. Joseph Health This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these Imagine better h.alth .• 100 W. Cross Street, Madisonville OF MADISONVILLE businesses, which encourage all of us to attend the church of our choice. A D ,vi3ion u( Finr Nuiunal Bank of Hunt6villc 936-348-2631 936-348-3777 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pool Chapel Missionary Baptist METHODIST www.chistjoseph.org Iii www.fnbhuntsvilletx.com -·~ First Assembly of God 1008 McIver, Madisonville; D.F. Johnson, Bedias United Methodist 812 E. Main St., Madisonville; David Norton, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m., 3202 Main St., Bedias, Ann Worrell, Pastor; he adisonville Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. 936-395-0300, www.bediasumc.org., The Madisonville T M S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. APOSTOLIC Primera Iglesia Bautista de los Hispaños Meteor Wed. prayer svc. 6 p.m. Meteor Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Joshua Refuge Apostolic Church 506 S. Elm St., Madisonville, 936-581-9892; Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 1922 Hwy. 75 North, Madisonville, TX 77864, Sylvester Mendez, Minister; W.S. Sun. 5 p.m.; 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 First United Methodist 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3783. Pastors Larry and Dorothy Willis. Wed. 7 p.m.; all Spanish 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 102 S. McIver, Madisonville; Bible Study, Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m.; Sunday Rock Prairie Baptist School, 10-11 a.m.; Morning worship, 11:30 a.m. Rev. Jim Jackson; 936-348-2691; CENTEX SUPPLY 9085 Oxford Cemetery Road, Madisonville; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 8:30 & 11 a.m. Olan Weaver, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & Yourhom etown oilfieldsupp ly store Madisonville Apostolic Church 601 N. May St. in Madisonville; Greg Roberts, 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. 936-348-9500 Pipes, Valves, Fitting s, Tanyard United Methodist TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 7 p.m. 9866 Tanyard Church Lane, Midway; 1610 E. Main • Ste. 133 Meta l & Plastic Culverts Sand Prairie Baptist BAPTIST Off Hwy. 39 on 1452W in George Community; Bro. Regina Greenwood, Minister; Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM - 9:30PM 348-3627 Hwy. 75 N. Bedias Baptist Larry Andrews, Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; 1st Sunday; W.S. 11:30 a.m. Fri & Sat 11AM - 10PM W.S. 11 a.m., Bible study 5 p.m., Worship 5:30 3729 Main St., Bedias, 936-395-2311; Nathan Food, Family and Fun Glyna & Ray Brown, P.C. Hoke, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.,5 p.m.; W.S. 10:45 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Two Mile United Methodist Certi fied Public Accoun tant s Hwy. 977, Leona; Regina Greenwood, Minister; Helpslocal schools andcommunity a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist m [email protected] PO_Rox 357 2nd & 4th Sunday; S.S. 10 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. FM 1696, Panky Community; Joe Gray, 710 $_ Madison Christ Chapel Baptist G.M: Maggie Garcia Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 936-348-5677 Madisonville, Texas 77864 11574 Hwy 21 E., by Midway post office, Zion United Methodist 2602 East Main - Madisonville, TX 77864 (936) 348-2705 Simon Goncharenko, Minister; W.S. 11 a.m., Shiloh Missionary Baptist Apply to: Iola, 936-394-2614; Beverly Tune, Minister www.McKinneymcd.com Glyna l3rown, CPA Ray Urown, CPA 936-348-6400 205 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; Madisonville; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Edward Collins, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Jt: 1G ' Home • Auto • Life Cross Baptist 1 W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. V•1°Sf.JJ.~!1JaRanch • Co mmerc ial Hwy. 39, Cross; Monroe Rice, Pastor; MORMON ~rake's ~ervice REYGANFARRIS RICHARDSON S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Sweet Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ center, '7nc. Farris Insurance 305 Bogan Street, Madisonville; 936-245-7470; of Latter Day Saints Manager/Agent Elwood Baptist Rev. Tony Green; S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.; Bible 1205 E. Main, Madisonville, 936-348-3116, AUTO REPAIR & WRECKER 602S. Madi sonSt. I Madisonville,Texa s 7786 4 OSR, Elwood, 936-348-3337; Glenn Connor, study: 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Branch president Virgil Landry; W.S. 10 a.m.; 2303 E. Main• Madisonville, TX 77864 (936)34 8-230211eyg [email protected] Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., S.S. 11:15 a.m. 936-348-6419• Fax 936-348-9291 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Union Baptist FM 2289, Normangee; Kerry Stroud, Minister; S.S. Faith Baptist PENTECOSTAL The Madisonville 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Awana Club meets Free Pentecostal House of Prayer Hwy. 90, Madisonville 936-348-3259; Wed. 6 p.m JohnR. Bankhead Meteor www.faithmadisonville.com; Mike Cousins, 716 W. Main, Madisonville; Elder James Davis, Attorneyat Law Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., CATHOLIC 110W. Cottonwood • Madisonville, TX77 864 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Wed. 7 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Office:936 -348-}WORe sidence:936-348-3816 100 S. Tammye Lane, Madisonville; Mark Mission Pentecostes First Baptist of Madisonville 902 S. May, Madisonville; Antonio Torres, 300 S. Elm, Madisonville 936-348-2686; Kusmirek, Minister; 936-348-6368; Confessions 11 a.m. Saturday; Mass in English 9:30 a.m. Minister; Dom. 6 p.m.; Mier. 7 p.m.; Vier. 7 p.m. Joshua Crutchfield, Pastor; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; he adisonville W.S. 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting, Sunday; Mass in Spanish 1 p.m. Call for daily T M • ~A~lt~8 United Pentecostal E NT E RPR ISES Wed. 6:30 p.m. services. Lobeside 507 E. Magnolia, Madisonville; Don Grigs by, Meteor ~'(/(S -@- Restaurant Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 //li!l'J:'iir MAOISOHVlLLE. TX WA'.. First Baptist CHURCH OF CHRIST Minister; W.S. 10 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. ~ fSTl973 T 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 POB 10, North Zulch; 254 Madison Ave., Antioch Church of Christ 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 (936) 348--3703 102 N Madison St 936-399-2331; Pastor, Chip Parmer, S.S. 9:45 15821 Hwy 21 E., Midway; Howard Watson, REFORMED a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Pleasant Grove Reformed Church Durham School Services Service, Youth and Teamkids 28277 Pleasant Grove Rd, North Zulch; Ryan Top Line Rental Bedias Church of Christ Dansby, Minister; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 a.m., Top Line Rental DURHAM 3475 Hwy 21 E School Services Freedom Missionary Baptist 22058 Hwy. 90 North, Bedias; 936-295-2004, Wed 6 p.m. 936-399-2227 Madisonville, TX 77864 CHARTER SERVICE Madisonville; O.L. Leveston, Minister; First S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Offi ce 936.348.5800 10 TO 1000 WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU Sunday of each month; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Fax 936.348.5802 Affordable and Safe NON-DENOMINATIONAL Delivering Children Safely Every Day! W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m. Highway 90 Church of Christ [email protected] 936-348-2133 Brazos Valley Power Center 1115 S. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-8448; 105 N. Madison St., Madisonville; 903-344-2769 Free Will Baptist S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., or www.thepowercenter.net Tim and Sheena PARTS MA D I SO N V ILL E 365 Zulch Ave., North Zulch; Warner Collier, Min- Wed. 6 p.m. ft ,J. 1 Doern, Pastors; W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. r-'l.US ., Au T □ PARTS Walmart) ( ister 936-399-2800; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 s.ve money L vt bett er I p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Midway Church of Christ ==z~=~ 610 E M ain St . 10 mi. east of Madisonville on Hwy 21; Lanier Church of Hope Madisonvi lle, TX Grace Baptist Stevens, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 20260 Hwy 90 North, Bedias 936-395-7033 936 - 348 - 2'733 Store44 6• 1620 E.Main• Madi sonville, TX, 77864 7171 Fm 1372, North Zulch; Don Sem on ski, 936-348-3715• Fax: 936-348-3152 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Dewitt Rowe, Minister; W.S. 6 p.m. Sat.; Mo n-Fr i 7-5 :30 I Satu rda y 7-12 Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Prayer 10 a.m. Tues.; Teens 7 p.m. Fri. Hispanic Baptist Mt. Tabor Church of Christ The Madisonville 310 N. May, Madisonville; Pablo Palomino, 8 mi. N. of Madisonville on Hwy. 75; Stuart Cornerstone Bible Church The Madisonville Carter, Minister; W.S. 9:30 a.m., 936-348-6331 “Changing the world by being his church” eteor Minister 936-348-2319; Dom. 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., eteor M Mierc. y Vier. 6 p.m. 3058 Johnson Ln., Madisonville, TX; M Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 North Madison Church of Christ 979-324-3619; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Hopewell Missionary Baptist 402 N. Madison, Madisonville; 936-348-3517; Sunday evening 6 p.m., Wednesday night 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 12695 FM 247, Midway; Kenneth Donalson, S.S. 10:50 a.m.; W.S. 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Sr. Pastor: David Medina, Associate 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & Pastor: Jerry Huff LEE’S AUTOMOTIVE 4th Sunday North Zulch Church of Christ James Lee 323 Zulch St., North Zulch; 936-399-2351; Cross Roads Cowboy Church Owner Im Lake View Baptist Fred Keefer, Minister; S.S. 10 a.m.; TEXASP!!!~3 !~~!~~RS Certifi ed 1207 S. Madison St, Madisonville; 936-349-4401; (936) 348-3536 416 N. Short St., Madisonville; 936-348-9288; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Fax 936-348-7554 (936) 348-3376 Fax 10 a.m. Sun., Wed. 7 p.m. Charleton Greene, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; 1115 1-45 North 1307-B North May Street W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wed. 6:30 p.m.; West Main Church of Christ Madisonville, Texas 77864 Living Truth Church Madisonville Missionary Soc. Wed. 5:30 p.m. 804 W. Main St., Madisonville; 1100 N. May, Madisonville; Lon McVeigh, Freddie Anderson, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m., Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & Little Rock Missionary Baptist JubiLE W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. ~~•LLC F.M. 1428 south of S.H. 21, Connor com munity; The Madisonville 401 North May Street Danny Baker, Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Southside Church of Christ New Life Church Meteor Madisonville,Texas 77864 W.S. 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sunday 6050 FM 247, Midway; Bro. Mack Bailey Sr., 11969 Hwy 21 East, Midway; Terry Bry an, Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 (936) 241-5121 minister. Bible Study 9:30-10:15 a.m., Minister; S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Lone Star Missionary Baptist 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Gus Wehmeyer (936) 348-3376 Fax W.S. 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Sales Manager (936) 662-8768 Cell 22426 Gin Tank Rd., Bedias; 1st & 3rd 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 Sunday, 11 a.m. Salem Disciple of Jesus Christ Ministry EPISCOPAL Church The Madisonville Madisonville Christian Fellowship Holy Innocents Episcopal 600 N. McIver, Madisonville; 936-348-2034; 22470 Leon St., Bedias, TX eteor 3973 Hwy 21 East, Madisonville; 936-348-3923; Rev. David Burns M S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., We now W.S. 10:30 a.m Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1894 Sunday school 10:30 a.m., have Spanish translation for our 10:45am Worship service 11 a.m. 205 N. Madison • Madisonville, TX 77864 Sunday morning service. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL 936-348-3505 • 936-348-3338 St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal The Dwelling Place Mesquite Hill Baptist 201 N. Texas St., Madisonville; 979-549-2876 2185 Waldrip Rd. (I-45 N. & Waldrip); 7401 Rocky Ridge Lane, Madisonville; Ben Lyons, Minister; services on Sundays and 1-45 at Exit 116 ALEX CANN ON Glenn Campbell, Minister 936-348-2772; Daniel Vines, pastor; S.S. 10 a.m.; Wednesdays; call for times. W.S. 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m. service at House of Hope, Across from Home Depot W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 901 W. Trinity St. REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LUTHERAN Bus 936-348-3253 I Fax 936-349-3835 New Life Baptist Church Bethlehem Lutheran Victory Bible Church 936-291-7500 P.O. Box 387 I Madisonville, TX 7786 1508 E. Collard, Madisonville; Lloyd Jones, 5058 Church Lane, North Zulch; 936-399-5563; 3707 S.H. 21 W., Madisonville; John Weeks, www.wiesnerhuntsville.com Minister; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. S.S. 8:30 a.m.; W.S. 9:45 a.m. Minister. W.S. 10:45 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Page 8 The Madisonville Meteor March 4, 2020 Here’s My Card

Keep the numbers of these locally owned businesses on hand for all of your service and shopping needs. Joel Douget • 936-438-0252 Business Spotlight Douget’s Spray On Spray Foam SPRAY ON SPRAY FOAM INSULATION, LLC and help me start doing right. The good Lord changed my life and made me a spot.” Residential ~ Commercial ~ Agricultural Douget and his employees love being in Madisonville [email protected] where they know everybody and vice versa. I believe in the old way,” said Douget. “I believe in the power of a handshake, honesty and fairness. We’ve tried to stand by those ways in building up this business.” Lopez’s Expert Douget stated that the best advice he’s ever gotten was to keep God first and trust in him. He tries to showcase in Tree Service these values in interactions with his employees as well as 25 yrs. of Experience in Tree Removal and Insured his customers on a daily basis. • Free Estimates “I love the fact that we’re here for our customers and • Stump and Tree Removal always just a phone call away,” said Douget. “I’m not going • Clean-Ups and Haul-Offs Douget’s Spray On Spray Foam Insulation has been anywhere. We’re not a big business and we don’t want to • Pruning and Trimming • Mowing active now for two years in Madisonville and is run by Joel be. We love the hometown feeling.” Contact: Douget and his wife Tammy. Douget’s will work everything from residential to Juan Lopez “I was at a tough spot in my life before this business commercial buildings in an effort to help reduce heating (936) 828-6176 | (936) 662-9248 was born,” said Joel Douget. “I asked God to find me a path and cooling costs. Call today for a quote.

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(“Entergy Texas”) filed an Application and 80¢ each for 5057 FM 2289 with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) for an accounting or- additional words. Normangee, der establishing the regulatory accounting treatment applicable to the tax effects Texas. ALSO IN- AllAll shifts, shifts, Must be non-liv- resulting from a mark-to-market tax accounting method election ETI proposes to CLUDED: Vehicle ing item, only one make with respect to its purchase power agreements (“PPAs”) (the “ETI MTM Tax allall positions, positions, and ATV sale. Position”). This filing was made pursuant to Sections 14.001, 14.151, and 32.001 of item per ad. Min- the Texas Utilities Code. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 50540 to the anyany availability availability imum 5 ads per GARAGE SALE Application. quarter. ADVERTISING – Garage sale In its Application, Entergy Texas seeks an accounting order that specifies that all Apply in-person at ads are $16 for ADIT balances and all FIN 48 liabilities associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position Apply in-person at 25 words. Addi- are to be disregarded for ratemaking purposes. In addition, ETI seeks approval of 301301 W MainW Main Street Street • Madisonville, • Madisonville TX , TX tional words are a Sharing Arrangement as a reasonable methodology for sharing with customers LOCAL HAUL- the benefits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position. Under the Sharing Ar- 80¢ each, this ING. Michael rangement, ETI proposes to provide customers with $12 million in Net Guaranteed includes running Upfront Credits associated with the ETI MTM Tax Position regardless of the final Clopton, LLC. on www.madi- determination on that tax position by the taxing authority. Moreover, to the ex- Sand, topsoil, fill sonvillemeteor. tent the taxing authority ultimately accepts ETI’s MTM Tax Position, the Company dirt, mulch, and com. Permits are would provide customers with additional credits pursuant to the terms of the Shar- 2,000 SQ FT, 4 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: mushroom dirt. now required for a bedroom, 3 bath, All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to ing Arrangement. the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise Contact 979- 676- garage sale in the fireplace, kitch- “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, 3237 for estimate. City of Madison- Effect on Customer Classes en island, granite color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination.” Familial status ville, you will need All of ETI’s Texas retail customers will ultimately be affected if the Commission downstairs bar includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or one before you grants the relief requested in this Application, although the requested relief will have located in quiet legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing cus- ADVERTISE!! place your ad with neighborhood in tody of children under 18. no immediate effect on ETI’s rates. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising the Madisonville Crystal Beach, for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read- 936-348-3505 Meteor. Contact Information Tx by School. For ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 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1702 E. Main St. • Next to Mustang Car Wash Madisonville, Texas • 936.348.9977 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker • Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Realtor • Terri Lalli, Realtor • Zulma Cuevas, Realtor

Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 145 education entities & one education HOMES wooded with fence, cross fence, and high FM 2346 Midway: fence across the back. $10,500/acre. 4 Acres with FM road frontage service center in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the 1304 Main St., Updated 3/2.5 Brick Home on $60,000. Large Corner Lot with Detached Carport and CR 3455A Lovelady, Houston FM 2158 & FM 1428 Midway TX: following: Extra Parking. $285,000. County 10+/- Wooded Acres $5900/Acre. 10+/- Acre Lots with paved road frontage 208 N Woodrow Frame 3/1 Fixer Upper or Kennard, Houston County 14.79+/- $168,500 each. Possible Owner Finance. Acres Surrounded by National Forest CATEGORY/OPENING DATE/TIME/AWARD Investment. $65,000. $85,000. $379,000 FM 1372 North Zulch 459 Madison Ave., NZ Rocky Ridge Ln. 3/2 Barndominium with loft on 17+/- Acres. Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies/March 19, 2020/1:30 PM Hardi Plank 3/2/1 (CP) on corner lot with fence. Custom Cedar 3/2 home on approx. 30% Workshop, stalls, fence & pond. $115,000. open/70% wooded 15+/- Acres with workshop/ Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce/March 19, 2020/1:30 PM carport, fruit orchard, fence, creek, and pond $350,000 New Listing: 1606 Eastridge, 3/3.5 Brick Home Hwy 21 W Old Farmhouse & Mobile Home $399,000. Athletic Equipment & Supplies/March 26, 2020/1:30 PM on 2 Acres with large workshop. $319,000. on 5.00+/- Acres with 2 outbuildings. Great 10+/- Acres great for Hwy 90: CR 134 Leona: residential and/or commercial location!! General Office Supplies & Furniture/March 26, 2020/1:30 PM 3/2 MH on .94 Acres with large Workshop recreation, bow hunting!! $65,000. FM 977 Leon Co: $99,000. Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice/May 5, 2020/1:30 PM 205.268 Acres with picturesque views!! $75,000 Leon County Rolling hills, 2 ponds, fence and crossed Secluded 2/1 MH on 3.5+\- acres Food Service/May 5, 2020/1:30 PM fence, paved road access, excellent approximately 2 miles of the Trinity River. This Week’s Feature Classroom Calculators/May 12, 2020/1:30 PM Great weekend getaway!! exposure and fi ve miles to I-45. $3950/ Acre. Copy Paper/May 12, 2020/1:30 PM HOMES/ACREAGE Hwy 75 Madison County: FM 977 Marquez: 3/2 Custodial Supplies/May 12, 2020/1:30 PM MH on 20+/- Mostly Wooded Acres with Unrestricted 63+/- Acres with 2 sides Workshop on Slab. $244,000. of frontage and high visibility from Library Books & Supplies/May 12, 2020/1:30 PM I-45. Great for development or hunting. FM 2289 Normangee $715,000 for all. Owner will divide.. Classroom Furniture & Supplies/May 14, 2020/1:30 PM Hardi PlankUNDER 2/2/2 (CP)CONTRACT with 30x30 Shop, 7870 Youngs Hill Rd., Midway, TX Guest House, and Pond on 10.5 Acres. $875,000 Midway Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies/May 14, 2020/1:30 PM $345,000. $358,000 10 acres with Hwy 21E and FM 2158 Construction, Building & Supplies/May 19, 2020/1:30 PM FM 2446 Robertson County Beautiful East Madison County Home located on Historic frontage. Brick 3/1.5 on 74.2+/- Acres with OSR with 10 Acres Available. Pristine, updated English COMMERCIAL Electrical Supplies/May 21, 2020/1:30 PM paved road frontage and 2 ponds. 1.5 story home featuring 2612 SF of living space, 4 Corner Lot at Hwy 75 N and OSR; Approximately 30% open/ 70% wooded. bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car attached garage. Interior 2.838 Acres with high visibility and ready Plumbing Supplies/May 21, 2020/1:30 PM $569,000. features include granite countertops, large walk in pantry, for development. $50,000 Educational Activities & Supplies/July 7, 2020/1:30 PM 26056 Bankhead Dr. 7.5 +/- Acres, 30% built ins, hardwood fl oors, recessed/art lighting, fi replace, Open - 70%UNDER wooded. CONTRACT $89,000. loft, and 22’ beamed ceiling allowing for lots of natural Mustang Loop light. Exterior features include handsome Chicago Mobile Home Park (land only) on 3.6 Uniforms: Athletic; Band; Performance/July 7, 2020/1:30 PM Pee Dee Ln., Madisonville reclaimed brick, impact resistant Decra System roof, 12 2/1/1 (CP) brick home on 50.50 acres Acres with 6 Hook ups; income producing zone sprinkler system, fl oored attic and large outdoor Contracted Services/July 9, 2020/1:30 PM with barn and 1.5 ponds. Great for cattle, property. $139,000 patio that is perfect for entertaining. The acreage is mostly horses and hunting; all owned minerals to Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies/July 14, 2020/1:30 PM open with fence, cross fence, 3 stall barn/workshop, and Riverside, TX: convey. $450,000. well house. This property is located within the Houston/ Used Car Lot & Portable Builiding Sales Computer Hardware & Supplies/July 14, 2020/1:30 PM Busa Rd., North Zulch Business on 6.7 Acres. UNDER CONTRACT Dallas corridor and provides easy access to I-45. If you $650,000 7.5 Acres $79,000. Network Systems & Supplies/July 16, 2020/1:30 PM are looking for an impressive home with enough acreage New listing!! 2 Commercial 3/3 with 40x60 workshop on for your horses or 4-H projects; this is it. ML# 90211420 Lou Bee Ln.,UNDER CONTRACT buildings on nearly 1/2 acre ready for Printing & Printing Supplies/July 16, 2020/1:30 PM 14.9 Wooded Acres. $359,000. your new business!! Bldg #1 has 2926 sf; Vocational Equipment & Supplies/July 16, 2020/1:30 PM Centerville 3/2 MH New Listing: FM 1119 #2 has 1972 sf (cad) along with an additional on 20+/- Acres with Guest House, Pond, Leon County 49.00+/- Acres with paved Road shed. $110,000 Paint & Painting Supplies/September 8, 2020/1:30 PM Workshop, Shed, Storage Bldg., Fence/Cross Frontage $318,500 (6500/AC). Fence, Abundant Wildlife and Beautiful Views. $475,000 New Listing: Mustang Loop 21+/- Acres on Spur 67 & I-45. Residential, Copy Machines/September 8, 2020/1:30 PM $329,000. 2.5 Acres mostly open ready for your custom or Ranch and/or Commercial. FM 1452 E Madison County mobile home!! $55,000. Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease/September 10, 2020/1:30 PM 54+/- Acre Horse Ranch: Gated Entry Property $350,000 New Listing: New Listing: Midway Hwy 21 W Old Farmhouse on 5.00+/- Acres Special Education & Supplies/September 15, 2020/1:30 PM featuring 4/3/2 stone and brick home with 359.7 Acres with 2 ponds, fence, old Mobile Ho fi replace and porches. Amenities include a 9 with 2 outbuildings. me & FM 247 Frontage $5,995/acre. Grounds/Athletic Fields Maintenance, stall horse barn, workshop, 2 implement barns, storage shed, loafi ng shed, 2 ponds, fence/ New Listing: Owner Financing Available!! LOTS Equipment & Supplies/September 17, 2020/1:30 PM cross fence and abundant wildlife. $980,000. FM 2158 Land Available: 1-3 tracts of 700 May St., Madisonville 3.328 Acres with restricted acreage (20+/- acres each) offering high visibility $49,000. Computer Software & Supplies/November 10, 2020/1:30 PM CR 132 Centerville unlimited opportunity for those wanting a 3/2.5 Metal Home on 21+ Acres with Pond & 2 Lots, approx .40 acre together on Holly permanent country residence or weekend Science Supplies/November 12, 2020/1:30 PM Barn. $395,000. Springs in Hilltop Lakes. retreat. Tracts present varying degrees of $2500 each!! Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Newport Ln., Midway openness but all are excellent choices for New Listing: Settlers Ln. RecreationalUNDER 12.44 CONTRACT +/- wooded acres with hunting and/or agricultural purposes. This Acre Lot $20,000. Equipment & Supplies/November 17, 2020/1:30 PM creek. Bring your RV and Bow!!! $5,000/acre. property is easily accessible with paved road RENTALS Pearson Rd., Midway 90+/- frontage and electricity is available. No mobile Transportation Maintenance & Supplies/November 19, 2020/1:30 PM Commercial Acre Ranch Available!!! Features include homes or multifamily dwellings per restrictions; 303 A & 303 E Madison St; Rentals Instructional Catalog/November 19, 2020/1:30 PM Homesite area, fence, cross fence, creek, 2 2677 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres $210,000 $600/month. ponds, and heavy cattle pens. Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing/December 1, 2020/1:30 PM $449,000. 2803 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres $210,000 Madisonville - 3 Commercial Lease buildings Bedias Dr., Bedias TX 2885 FM 2158 - 20+/- Acres $210,000 located on Hwy 90, just off the square. 303 C, UNDER CONTRACT Supplemental Food Services/December 1, 2020/1:30 PM 21+/- Acres with Cabin, Water & Electric Owner Financing Available: FM 1428 & FM 2158 683 SF & includes kitchenette; 303 E, 1718 SF, $159,000. with 6 different tracts to chose from. Features has large open space & built-in desks; 301 Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, (903) 988-6859 FM 1428 Midway 38+/- include new fence and mature trees!! Select C&D, 2400 SF w/ 2 bay doors & offi ce area. Recreational Acres approx 60%open/40% your tract today!! $168,500. Call for Details. or [email protected]. Hardcopy bids will be opened at the ESC on each opening date and time. Electronic bids will be opened online at the ESC on each opening date and time. Region 7 reserves the right to make final decisions as to View all our listings at Accepting new Like us on Facebook the best interest of the Cooperative. www.dblrealestate.com listings Page 10 The Madisonville Meteor March 4, 2020

a defective license plate, ac- BROADBAND BUSTED cording to MPD officials. The 144-mile marker is located Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 halfway between the exits for State Highway 21 and State “USDA’s current policies deny land in Madisonville or Mad- Highway 75. funding to service providers that ison County, they were just The bust comes just over wish to serve geographic areas that ARTHUR CLARENCE JONATHAN passing through. But that is a month after a number of have previously received FCC fund- MARTINEZ MALLARD GOMEZ not to say this stuff was not MPD officers attended a ing for satellite service, even though going to be distributed.” Highway Interdiction Train- USDA does not consider satellite According to MPD offi- Some of the pills were delivery of a dangerous drug ing Specialist (HITS) Inc. service to be sufficient,” the letter cials, the street value of the believed to be laced as they and possession of marijuana course in San Antonio, which said. “This USDA-imposed restric- ecstasy is estimated between tested positive for meth as (less than two ounces). dealt with criminal patrol tion - which is not required by law $250,000-300,000 with the 60 well as ecstasy. Gomez, who was driving methods and drug interdic- - prevents rural communities across bottles of Promethazine an Promethazine is an anti- the white 2008 Cadillac Esca- tion on major roadways. the country from receiving their estimated $20,000. histamine often mixed with lade, was also charged with “They utilized the train- share of over $500 million in federal “(Ecstasy) is not a drug the opioid codeine to help the unlawful possession of a ing they learned (during the funding for high-speed broadband, you really see frequently, it create the popular recre- firearm and driving without HITS course), and it paid which is vital to reducing the digi- is more of a party drug,” said ational drug known as ‘Lean’. a license. tal divide and harnessing important off,” said Sgt. Lawrenz. “Our MPD Patrol Sergeant Jona- Due to risk of misuse, Pro- All three individuals were opportunities in telemedicine and Chief allows us to work drug than Lawrenz. “According to methazine is illegal without released on bond Saturday. online education, and the high­ interdiction to get busts like some DPS buddies, the state a prescription. Bail for Martinez snd Mallard paying jobs that come with them.” this.” police have not had this large Each suspect was charged was set at $35,250 while Go- In the press release Friday, Mid- “We have four major of an ecstasy bust in about South said its project could expand with manufacture or delivery mez’s was set at $35,750. highways that come through rural broadband (defined as 10 two years. Most smaller of a controlled substance, The vehicle was stopped Madisonville,” said Gilbert. Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps up- agencies do not get hits like penalty group 2 (four grams near the 144-mile marker “Our plan is to send all of our stream, according to the USDA) for this.” or more but less than 400), on I-45 North as a result of officers to (HITS).” more than 25,000 members of the co-op. couple times, that she just had positive outlook on life,” said a way of reaching them. She “As technology advances, we TAYLOR to give a child that look,” said Brown. “As the pastor said at was someone you enjoyed continue working to make our dis- Smith. “Those roles are kind of the funeral, she never missed visiting with because she tribution system smarter and more Continued from page 1 the unseen roles, but they are church unless she had to, and was very wise, very kid-cen- robust,” the company said in the very important to the devel- she approached her work the tered and worked well with release. “Being able to add fiber “(ISS students) are not opment of our children and same way. I always knew if students and staff.” across our utility network will allow bad kids, just kids who got in us to modernize operations and en- trouble,” said Smith. “It is an the academic programs they she was not at work, some- All three individuals hance our awareness about what’s important and difficult job. serve. We will miss her, as I one made her stay home. greatly admired Taylor’s ten- happening across our system. This She was excellent at making know all her loved ones will.” “The MHS faculty and staff dency to step in and guide a enhances our response times during sure the kids not only learned “(Taylor) loved her stu- will miss Vernice, but she will student she believed needed outages and improve reliability.” the lessons the teachers were dents and worked to make a always be with us as we keep her assistance. Stapleton said the fiber optic net- sending them while they difference in their lives ev- her in our hearts and minds. “It was not just a matter work will be able to offer more than were in ISS, but also life les- eryday,” said MHS Principal We will strive to live up to the of them having to sit there,” currentFind high-speed outoptions. sons that she could impart Heath Brown. “Even in the example she set for us.” said West. “They had to deal “Satellite internet offers speeds to them. She was really good most trying circumstances, Like Smith, MCISD Assis- with her mothering a little between 10Mbps to 100Mbps but with some of the children a she saw good in her students tant Superintendent Keith bit, whether they wanted it also has latency, reduced upload lot of people had a hard time and knew they could turn West knew Taylor for a num- or not, and that was a posi- speeds andwhat can lose service during dealing with.” their actions around.” ber of years and offered tive thing.” inclement weather,” he said. “Our Smith praised Taylor’s Brown admitted he had similar sentiments on her A service to honor Tay- fiber internet option will offer ability to instantly connect a difficult time relaying the personality and work ethic. lor’s life was held at North speeds of 100Mbps, 500Mbps and with a misbehaving student news of Taylor’s passing to “She was instrumental to Madison Church of Christ 1Gbpsall at lower pricesyour than satellite and get them to focus on the high school staff. any success we had,” said in Madisonville Feb. 26. 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MidSouth Fiber Internet their work. “In the short time I have West. “She dealt with kids was interned in the Houston will also give users the same upload “It was pretty easy to tell, known Vernice, I have come who were not always the eas- National Cemetery later that and downloadfriends speed.” once you were in that room a to admire her work ethic and iest to deal with, but she had day. are talking Crossword about NOTICE OF SALE Answers STATE OF TEXAS § BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE MADISON COUNTY § § and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Madison County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on February 27, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2020, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the North Door, Madison County Courthouse of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Madisonville, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Madison and the State of Texas, to-wit:

Sale Cause No# Acct # Style of Case: Legal Description: Adjudged # Judgment Date Order Issue Value Date 1 14-13631-4 34173 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 7.635 acres, more or less, situated in the Arter Crownover $68,800.00 01/13/20 FEBRUARY 27, LINDA SUE DIXON, ET AL Survey, Abstract 13, Madison County, Texas, as described, 2020 as Tract Five, in deed dated November 14, 1998, from Mary Sadie Mele, et al to Sandoral Lurie Proctor, et al, in Volume 488, Page 260, Official Records of Madison County, Texas.(#34173 #34174, #34175, #40957) Find out 2 15-14194- 18219 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 105.00 feet by 136.20 feet, containing 0.3283 acre, more $46,350.00 YOUR NEWS. 012-04 FEBRUARY 27, WINNIE WILLIAMS or less, situated in the J. S. Collard Survey, Abstract 10, 02/04/19 2020 Madison County, Texas, described in deed dated October what 18, 1943, from Charley Williams et ux to Frank Williams, in Volume 64, Page 58, Deed Records of Madison YOUR WAY. County, Texas. 3 16-14573 45793 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.014365 Royalty Interest in the Floyd Unit (01), Lease $12,540.00 all your 09/09/19 FEBRUARY 27, CHARLES DRAKE JR, ET AL #0025565, CML Exploration., and being assessed on 2020 the tax rolls of Madison County, in the name of Charles Drake Jr., and Wendy Drake.

friends 4 16-14573 46201 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.011814 Royalty Interest in the Drake-Andrews Unit (01) $22,630.00 09/09/19 FEBRUARY 27, CHARLES DRAKE JR, ET AL (02), Lease # 0025977, CML Exploration LLC., and being 2020 assessed on the tax rolls of Madison County in the name are of Charles Drake, Jr., and Wendy Drake. 5 18-15035 24059 MADISON COUNTY, ET AL VS. All that certain tract of land situated in the H. W. $16,100.00 01/13/20 FEBRUARY 27, FLORENCE WILEY Bozeman Survey, Abstract 260, Madison County, Texas, 2020 described as 3.00 acres, more or less, in deed dated July talking 18, 1980, from Oscar Wiley to Florence Wiley, in Volume 236, Page 454, Deed Records of Madison County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.50 acre tract described in the Dedication in Volume 923, Page 210, about Deed Records of Madison County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 2.50 acres, more or less.

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Madison County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with Follow us on interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Facebook Dated at Madisonville, Texas, February 27, 2020 ______for easy Sheriff Travis Neeley Madison County, Texas

access to THE By ______Deputy MADISONVILLE Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, METEOR the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is YOUR NEWS. the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN YOURTheMadisonvilleMeteor WAY. BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 872-3096

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TheMadisonvilleMeteor March 4, 2020 The Madisonville Meteor Page 11 Depression programs helped save the county’s soil (Editor’s note: This could accomplish. Soon livered a speech deliv- The year 1940 did not the CCC in Volume I of the second in a pair of their neighbors came to ered over NBC radio and bode well for the CCC. Madison County his- columns about Madison see the corpsmen’s work aimed at the corpsmen. Budget cuts were aimed tory. Other local names County during the Great and began inquiring how He opened with “To the at the CCC, angering have popped up, and Depression and related to join in. When one million and a half young farmers. Six Texas CCC anyone that has more to New Deal programs.) applied for information men and war veterans camps were eliminated. add, please let folks at the on the program, a camp who have been, or are Hitler’s war was raging Museum know. Luther The Civilian Conser- technician walked over today, enrolled in the in Europe. The Depres- Hensarling first came to vation Corps at Camp the property in ques- Civilian Conservation sion was vanishing, with Madison County, after Sam Houston provided tion, made suggestions Corps Camps, I extend American factories mak- receiving a degree in civil dental and medical care, for procedures, and esti- greetings on this third ing war supplies and engineering, to work at the jobs, and schooling, but mated some costs. When anniversary of the es- armaments. Madison camp. Ross Madole and also offered sports, rec- Museum Musings details were worked out, tablishment of the first County’s CCC corpsmen Vernon Farris were some reation, and entertain- Laura Ann the landowner signed CCC Camp…” In Mad- stayed busy in their fields. of the first assistant leaders ment. When not working, Cannon an agreement to be part isonville, the corpsmen There was talk of it closing appointed here. Luther corpsmen played pool, of the program. Control crowded around the the camp. Lyndon John- Taylor, Nathan Gent, and ping pong, dominoes, lief rolls. If their families measures were applied radio in the mess hall to son, in the U.S. House Gus Utecht spent time in baseball, and softball. were not on relief, the in the first two years, and listen. of Representatives, and Camp Sam Houston. There were lively boxing worker could keep the assistance was available In an interview in July President Roosevelt The roadside marker I matches and Saturday $30. Those in leadership for a five-year period. of 1973, local business- backed the continuance mentioned last week isn’t night dances. With music positions received from The farmers received free man Cleo Singletary re- of the CCC. They were the only thing remain- by the Blue Boys from $36 to $45 a month. Men labor, expert informa- called, “When the speech unsuccessful, and on July ing regarding the CCC. Hearne and a truckload were expected to work 40 tion, planning, supervi- ended, the fellows left 24, 1941, the Camp Su- Jimmy Anderson lives or two of girls from town, hours a week. sion, and other services. the mess hall determined perintendent announced on Highway 75 south of the mess hall vibrated Now, back to the work Not all farmers could to do a better job for the that Camp Sam Houston town, and he recently to the tunes of country at hand. Madison County take part due to lack of CCC and their Presi- would close the next day. said there are is some music and shuffling feet. had not reached the equipment, teams, tools, dent.” Roosevelt was an It did. brick work that the CCC The “picture show” Grapes-of-Wrath stage, and money, but many idol to many CCC corps- In the final report on installed still visible by in town offered enter- but a lack of interest in learned from observing men. One amusing inci- the CCC, the Madison- that highway. I have tried tainment, even during land improvement was their neighbors. dent occurred during the ville Meteor pointed out to make my granddaugh- the week. If at least six debilitating the soil and The Madisonville Soil election of 1936. Some that the CCC had treated ter learn about the same corpsmen agreed to at- impoverishing the peo- Conservation Association boys told how the Repub- 70,000 acres of land on kind of brickwork in one tend, the theater manager ple. There was a serious hosted its first annual licans had bribed them to 295 farms during its six of our pastures. If any- would pick them up in his lack of farm tools and meeting on Dec. 27, 1935. vote Republican, against fruitful years in Madison- one wants to provide in- old panel truck and take equipment. Most cultiva- Guests were treated to Roosevelt. They took the ville. formation on other CCC them back to camp when tion was done by horses barbecue and a tour of bribes but then voted for Much of the above in- relics, please contact the the movie ended. They or mules, and there were the camp. Speeches Roosevelt, the Democrat. formation was derived Museum. got in for half price, so it approximately 75 yoke and the tour stressed the By June of 1936, more from the Master of Arts amounted to a nickel each. of oxen pulling plows CCC’s accomplishments Madison County im- Thesis entitled “The Mad- Madison County Mu- The CCC furnished on farms near the CCC in the four short months provements were re- isonville Civilian Conser- seum, at 201 N. Madison most of the corpsmen’s camp. since the corpsmen’s ported. Over 85 miles of vation Corps”, written by St., is open to the public necessities, because eco- The Soil Conservation arrival. A Madisonville terraces, or gentle sloped W.W. McWhorter, sub- Wednesday through Sat- nomic conditions were Program’s success de- Meteor article of Jan. 2, areas to slow runoff, mitted in January 1976. urday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. severe then. Each basic pended on farmers and 1936, published progress had been built. 116,778 He shared a copy with Museum curators Sharon corpsman was furnished landowners permitting reports, including a list of square yards of steep the late Garvice Risinger, Foster and Karen Foster food and clothing and the CCC to improve their the work done, and said banks had been sloped with these words, “May welcome your visits. Me- paid $30 a month, of land. Dr. J.A. McKay and “The staff also has about so also slow runoff. Other the words of this The- morials or donations may which $25 was sent to Mrs. L.P. Raney joined the 14,000 acres mapped and beneficial actions had sis reflect upon that era be mailed to the Museum his family. That money projected immediately. 7,000 acres under agree- been taken. Those num- when life was simple and at P.O. Box 61, Madi- made it possible for many After a few weeks, their ment for work.” bers continued to grow choices were few. You sonville, TX 77864. The enrollees to remove their farms showed evidence On April 17, 1936, and more improvements and I were there.” telephone number is 936- families from public re- of what the program President Roosevelt de- were added. There is an essay about 348-5230.

FISH DAY! Abbott demands better CDC protocols IT’S TIME TO STOCK YOUR POND DELIVERY WILL BE: Wednesday, March 11 after release of San Antonio patient • Huntsville 4:30-5:15 @ Huntsville Feed & Farm Supply Thursday, March 12 By Sami Sparber “It appears to be a case of and our expectation is released,” Abbott said. he had a conversation • Crockett 7:30-8:15 @ Texas Tribune negligence with regard to those people will not “That was one of the mis- with Vice President Mike Crockett Farm & Fuel Center Friday, March 20 allowing this person who be allowed to go home takes here, because what Pence, who is overseeing • Shiro 11:15-11:45 @ Shiro Feed & Fertilizer Gov. Greg Abbott de- had the coronavirus to today.” happened here, there the coronavirus response • Anderson 12:15-1:00 @ manded that the Cen- leave the Texas Center for Local health agencies was a third test that was for the White House, and Grimes Co. Feed & Farm • Iola 1:15-1:45 @ ters for Disease Control Infectious Diseases and are working to identify, conducted on the woman that his office has had Standley Feed & Seed go back into the general contact and test every per- • Madisonville 2:15-3:00 @ and Prevention halt the who was released, she multiple discussions with Standley Feed & Seed scheduled Monday re- population.” son who the San Antonio was released before the federal staff. • Normangee 3:30-4:15 @ Standley Feed & Seed lease of a group of pa- Abbott’s office is de- patient came into contact test results came back, Currently, there are 11 • Franklin 4:45-5:30 @ tients being quarantined manding that people not with after leaving quar- that third test showed people remaining at the Standley Feed & Seed FISH WAGON at Lackland Air Force be allowed to leave quar- antine, Abbott said. To that she in fact did have San Antonio quarantine To Place an Order Call Base, noting that a day antine at Lackland “until prevent another person the coronavirus, and so who have tested positive 1-800-643-8439 earlier the federal agency the CDC can guarantee from being released too our demand in here is for “very mild cases of www.fishwagon.com released a person who that they have no trace of soon, Abbott said the CDC that going forward, the the coronavirus,” Abbott was later found to have coronavirus and pose no should perform an addi- CDC will do three tests as said. No one in Texas has t Likeus on a “weakly positive” test threat to the expansion tional test for the virus. opposed to two.” tested positive for the result for the new coro- of the coronavirus any- “The protocol before Abbott’s office said the virus outside the quaran- navirus. where in the country.” now has been … if there state made its requests in tine. facebook “What happened in “There were some peo- were two consecutive a letter sent to the CDC San Antonio and what the ple who were scheduled negative tests, mean- by John Hellerstedt, com- CDC did is completely to be leaving Lackland ing that the person was missioner of the Texas unacceptable,” Abbott Air Force Base today and showing no suggestion of Department of State said at a press confer- going back home,” Ab- having coronavirus, they Health Services. At the ence Monday morning. bott said. “Our demand would be subject to being same time, Abbott said Mid Tex Livestock Receiving Station Hwy 90 South 2 miles from the square on the right. Baseball team strikes out hunger ,_, .... ' . -, By Campbell Atkins food drive for seven years Son-Shine Center) is al- scheduled to take place campbell.atkins@ while coaching at La Ver- ways in need of supplies, at MHS between now YOUR CATTLE WILL BE madisonvillemeteor.com nia ISD, jumpstarted the so this is our way of giving and April 10 include: Buf- project during his first back.” falo, March 10; Caldwell, WELL TAKEN CARE OF! The Madisonville season at the helm in Suggested items pro- March 19; Taylor, March Fresh Hay and Water Provided baseball team is once Madisonville last year. vided include canned 24 (Little League Night); Wednesdays 8AM - Dark again striking out hunger “I try to teach these protein, such as tuna, Fairfield, March 27; Rusk, this Lenten season with a kids the importance of chicken, chili, soup, March 31; Palestine, April Thursdays 8AM - 11 AM food drive to benefit the giving back to the peo- PB&J, dry goods, such 7. Son-Shine Outreach Cen- ple that give to you and as sugar, crackers and Contact Gus Andrews ter in Madisonville. to help the community flour, boxed meals, such For further details, or For the second straight out as much as we can,” as hamburger or tuna to arrange a drop off or today for your livestock needs! season, the team will be said Borgfeld. “We are helper and canned vege- pick up, contact Coach 936.348.8826 Cell accepting non-perishable blessed, so this is one way tables. Borgfeld at aborgfeld@ donations during home to help out. I know (the The current matchups madisonvillecisd.org. games between now and - April 10. A container for the donations will be set up at the gate upon entry. SAVETIME. STRESS LESS.CALL TODAY! The drive officially began NOW LEASING with the team’s season opener against Malakoff Feb. 24. Coach Adam Borg- feld, who ran a similar

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The Madisonville varsity women’s track team took first place at the Tiger Re- lays in Centerville Thursday along with the men’s junior varsity team while the men’s varsity squad recorded a fourth place finish. The women’s varsity squad took home four first place finishes including Raegan Olvera (100 M Dash, 12:57), Roy’Kia Moffett, Kenndie Moffett, Farrah Moffett and Kristen Tolliver (400 M Relay, 49.39), Daiona Johnson, Roy’Kia Moffett, Olvera and Tolliver (1600 M Relay, 4:21.39) along with another top finish from the group of Roy’Kia Moffett, Kenndie Moffett, Farrah Moffett and Tolliver (800 M Relay, 1:44.52). Other top finishes came from Monique Berry (Sec- ond, 100 M Dash, 12.90), Zoee Newton (Third 1600 M Run, 6:03.63; Third, 800 M Run, 2:37:02) and Madi Caperton (Second, 3200 M Run, 13:39). The women’s team earned an overall score of 111.5 to take home the top prize. The men’s side com- piled 59 total points for a fourth place finish. The 400 M and 800 M Relay teams each took first place in their respective events. The 400 group was timed at 44:26 and consisted of Tyrese Brown, Jer’Mal Hol- Campbell Atkins land, Devin Wheaton and The Madisonville baseball team won three games at a tournament in Palestine over the weekend with victories over Elkhart, Bishop Roderick Holiday. The 800 Gorman and Leon. (Pictured: Rayce Hudson) M group included Brown, Holland, Wheaton and Donovan Young. Holiday also placed MadVille second in the 100 M Dash Lady Mustangs compete in Caldwell (11.13) while Young placed third in the 200 M (23.77). By Campbell Atkins hoops The junior varsity men’s campbell.atkins@ team took first place in the madisonvillemeteor.com event with 87 total points falls to and top finishes in the 400 M The Madisonville Relay (Logan Klentz, Bless- softball team competed Carthage ing Ngene, Andres Lopez in a number of contests and Jer’Marcus Holland; over the week, includ- 45.96) and the 800 M Relay ing a tournament in (Klentz, Ngene, Holland Caldwell Thursday and Austin Ogg; 1:38.82). through Friday, in Holland and Lopez also which they finished in took second and third place which they picked up in the 100 M Dash with a handful of losses and times of 11.51 and 11.88, a tie. By Campbell Atkins respectively. Lopez placed The Lady Mustangs campbell.atkins@ third in the 200 M Dash dropped contests to madisonvillemeteor.com (24.82). Thrall (7-2), Lexington Klentz, Ogg, Kenyen (13-2), Rogers (15-0) The Madisonville Wheaton and Daniel and Troy (8-6) in Cald- basketball team was Bodenhamer took third well before tying with eliminated from the place in the 1600 M Relay the hosts in Saturday’s postseason with a 79-49 (3:58.00). final game by a score of Bi-District loss to Car- Madisonville will play 8-8. thage in Rusk Feb. 25. Campbell Atkins host to the Mustang Relays The offense strug- “We knew going into at MHS Thursday, followed gled with just four runs Madisonville’s Kyndall Creighton delivers a pitch during a Lady Mustangs home the game that we were by the junior high school in the opening three game at MHS. in for a good challenge athletes Friday. games of the tourna- against Carthage,” said ment before scoring six in the bottom of the first and Maegan Anderson a two-RBI double off head coach Chris Reid. For results from the Mad- and eight times in their after three straight sin- for the team’s first runs the bat of Martia Tyler “They are a really good isonville junior high track final two matchups. gles to start the frame. of the game. to culminate the five- program and a well- team’s performance in Cen- Madisonville jumped Kyndall Creighton Brinna Sims then run frame. coached team that won terville, visit www.madison- out to an early advan- reached on an error to singled to plate Grace villemeteor.com tage by posting five runs score Brynlee Urbantke Williamson, setting up see SOFTBALL page 14 see HOOPS page 14

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Campbell Atkins Madisonville’s Andrea Hinojosa advances the ball during a Madisonville home game. Lady Mustangs look to rebound By Campbell Atkins had a full week off to pre- The Lady Mustangs campbell.atkins@ pare for Westwood and also defeated Mexia madisonvillemeteor.com the second half of district and Crockett in the play. Madisonville de- first round of district to Campbell Atkins The Madisonville feated Westwood in their contribute to their 3-1 Madisonville senior Kody Nye discusses strategy with freshman Rayce Hudson women’s soccer team district opener Feb. 14 at mark. Two of their final during the team’s home opener at MHS. fell 10-0 to Palestine at MHS in a shootout after three matchups to con- MHS Feb. 25 to drop Brinna Sims evened the clude the season will to 3-1 in district before game with a late goal. take place at MHS. beginning the second “The main thing “Overall, I think we round of league play at we need to focus on is have done quite well,” Westwood Tuesday. playing simple,” said said Rasbeary. “We “I think the biggest Rasbeary. “Even in the have definitely showed thing that was exposed Palestine game, early we have the ability to (against Palestine) was on, we were able to move the ball well, and that we do not always move the ball on them I believe it will all come start off full speed,” said and take a few shots on together in this second head coach Travis Ras- goal. As the game pro- round and we will find beary. “They scored two gressed we had a few the net more.” on us early and it was breakdowns and they Madisonville will very hard to come back were able to capitalize, host Mexia Friday and and we found ourselves which made us play a Crockett March 10 be- in a deep hole, which little frantic and begin fore concluding district we dug for ourselves.” forcing the ball instead play in Palestine March The Lady Mustangs of playing simple.” 17.

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An important part of keeping your heart healthy is Campbell Atkins developing habits over your lifetime that support and improve your Madisonville’s Vladimir Morales competes for the ball during a Mustangs home game overall health. “Diet quality, physical activity, use of tobacco products, at MHS. body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose and mental illness are some factors that can all aff ect your heart health,” Soccer splits district bouts said Dr. Jessica Ohaju, primary care physician at CHI St. Joseph Health “It’s important to work with your healthcare provider to keep up with By Campbell Atkins Goals were scored in Entering play Tuesday, routine screening to understand and manage your risk for heart campbell.atkins@ the victory over New Wa- the Mustangs were fourth madisonvillemeteor.com verly by Chase Couch, in district behind Pales- disease.” who scored three, Gabriel tine, Mexia and Crockett The Madisonville Aceves, Vladimir Morales and ahead of Westwood To maintain your heart health through every age and stage of life, Dr. men’s soccer team split a and Juan Bedolla. Assists and New Waverly. Ohaju recommends: • In your 20s and 30s -- Develop healthy habits pair of district matchups were recorded by Ryan After Tuesday’s sec- that can be maintained throughout life, such as exercising regularly, with an 11-0 loss at Pal- Kinsey, Jovany Silva, ond matchup against estine Feb. 25 and a 6-2 Juan Torres, Aceves and Westwood, the Mustangs eating a heart healthy diet, getting seven to nine hours of sleep per win over New Waverly to Morales. will conclude their sea- night and managing stress as well as prioritizing mental health. bring their overall district In the first round of son with games against record to 3-3. The Mus- district play, Madisonville Mexia, Crockett and Pal- In terms of exercise, aim for about 150 mins of moderate physical recorded wins over New estine, all of which will tangs traveled to West- activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity) each week. A wood Tuesday in search Waverly (6-1) and West- take place at MHS. of their second straight wood (6-0) before falling Madisonville will host heart-healthy diet would consist of limiting saturated and trans fats, win to start the second to Mexia (2-1), Crockett Mexia Friday at 5:30 p.m. sodium, red meat, sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages, while round of league play. (1-0) and Palestine (11-0). at MHS. paying attention to portion size. Moderation is key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to continue seeing your primary care physician to maintain focus on disease prevention and health promotion. • In your 40s and 50s “In your 40s and 50s, it’s important to continue prioritizing your overall health so you can be healthy in MUSTANG RELAYS later years,” said Dr. Ohaju. “Annual physical exams with screening for obesity, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cancer, tobacco use, alcohol misuse and mental health concerns, for instance, helps to identify medical problems, start treatment and delay or even prevent complications from the disease.”

This is also a great opportunity to review a patient’s comprehensive review of systems, social and family histories to identify relevant risk factors. Not only does this strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and provide a medical home for the patient. It can also potentially lessen patient worry about their overall health. • In your 60s and beyond – The patient’s risks for heart attack and stroke are elevated. To help prevent them, it’s importance to continue with comprehensive health maintenance screening as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the above-mentioned screening in the younger decades, it’s also important to discuss any concerns about cognitive decline, risk of falls and polypharmacy (simultaneous use of multiple medications to treat a single condition). The focus not only centers on preventive care but also proactive medical management. One of the best things you can do for your heart health and longevity is to develop a relationship with a primary physician or cardiologist. Find a Campbell Atkins provider at chistjoseph.org, click on “Find a Doctor,” and make your Kenndie Moffett competes at the Mustang Relays in 2019. appointment today.

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HOOPS Continued from page 12 Sanders earns Player of the Week their district. They are aci Sanders National Junior College so athletic and more shook off a slump Athletic Association Divi- physically mature M to earn herself a sion I players with 14 sto- than us. We went in weekly conference honor. len bases. She was caught there and I felt like the The Northern Texas once. boys played hard and Junior College Athletic She has been playing competed. They gave Conference named the second base, where she it a good fight, but we Normangee High School had an .868 fielding per- were just kind of out- graduate its softball centage in 38 chances. matched.” co-position Player of the Her five errors are de- Carthage won Week for Feb. 18. ceiving because of her their district with a The Grayson College The Next Step range. “She’s going to record of 7-1. They freshman was cited for get a few more errors be- were eliminated Fri- hitting .640 with seven Barbara cause she’s going to get day with a 70-50 loss runs batted in and six Boxleitner to a few more balls,” said to China Spring in the stolen bases in six games. McBrayer. Area. Her offensive break- work past it,” said Sand- He likes her at second Dylan Stanley led out came after the leadoff ers about the rough start. base instead of her pre- the Mustangs in scor- hitter opened the season “I just realized I needed ferred shortstop, because ing with 13 points batting .176 through five to focus more. I was try- “the majority of foul balls and was followed by games. ing to pick (the pitch) land behind first base” Wayne Roundtree “It was just a timing up out of their hands and her speed allows her with 11 and Armando issue, not getting at-bats quicker.” to get to them. Juarez with nine. on a daily basis,” said In addition to pitch Madisonville played Grayson head coach Mi- recognition, she tweaked MEN’S RODEO Carthage close in the chael McBrayer. “It’s kind her hitting approach. Previously at Mad- opening quarter be- of typical of a freshman. “I had to change the isonville High, Brad fore falling behind in They start slow and try to way I use my legs,” said Roundtree of Wharton the second. figure everything out.” Sanders. “I started lean- County Junior College The Mustangs con- The week she was hon- ing back on my back leg placed seventh in team clude the season with ored, Sanders had multi- more and to drive the roping header at the Trin- a record of 8-24 after a hit efforts in six games, ball.” ity Valley event. fourth place finish in including two doubles Through 14 games (7- district (2-6). and two singles in four 7), Sanders hit .434 with Send updates about “There was a lot at-bats against Pratt. one home run and nine area athletes to Barbara of instability the first Courtesy Photo “I got a little discour- RBIs. Entering Thursday, Boxleitner at jdanddoc@ half of the season with Maci Sanders aged but knew I could she tied for 11th among gmail.com. some key changes, and that is never easy to deal with,” said Reid. “But I thought before back-to-back sonville an 8-3 lead. fensive charge against liamson at .550. They the boys adapted and SOFTBALL RBI singles from Sidnie Caldwell, however, Onalaska with four RBIs were followed by Smith adjusted well. They Smith and Urbantke, exploded for five runs in and three hits apiece Continued from page 12 (.438), Tyler (.333) and had a very positive at- along with an RBI-dou- their own in the top of in the matchup. Each Creighton (.286). titude and positive ap- ble from Anderson, the fifth inning to even player also recorded a Anderson and Wil- proach to every game. Despite an impressive offensive showing in the evened the score. the game at eight as the triple. Smith and Urab- liamson also led the way They played hard, The trio struck again matchup’s allotted time ntke also recorded a in RBIs with 13 and nine, never gave up and first, the Lady Mustangs in the top of the fourth expired. pair of RBIs each while respectively. competed. I am proud scored just one more run to give Madisonville the The Lady Mustangs Grayson Bennett added The Lady Mustangs of them for that. I defi- in an 8-6 loss. Troy retal- nitely think the expe- iated with six runs in the lead. Back-to-Back Smith also saw offensive suc- another. were scheduled to com- rience gained by the top of the second inning and Urbantke doubles cess in a standalone The Lady Mustangs pete in a tournament kids this year will help to regain control over the turned a tie game into a matchup against On- trailed New Waverly in Franklin Thursday going forward.” Lady Mustangs. three-run advantage be- alaska Feb. 25, despite a Monday night, but the through Saturday. They Madisonville’s var- Madisonville posted fore a Caldwell error on 16-13 loss. The team was game was not concluded. will also compete in sity roster consisted another five-run inning an Anderson grounder able to fight back into According to max- a pair of standalone of seven freshmen or in the tournament’s final grew the lead to four. the game with nine runs preps.com, as of Mon- matchups against Shep- sophomores in 2020. matchup against Cald- Sims then capped in the fourth and fifth in- day night, Anderson led herd and Navasota be- Stanley and Elijah well Saturday. off the inning with an nings. the Lady Mustangs in fore beginning district Nauls were the team’s Caldwell led 3-0 en- RBI-single to plate An- Anderson and Wil- batting average at .556, play against Mexia at two seniors. tering the top of the third derson and give Madi- liamson each led the of- closely followed by Wil- MHS March 17. TAX TIME SAVINGS EVENT

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