Vavra claims grand prize in football contest

Tim Vavra of Tea claimed the grand prize, a 40" HDTV, this week at the conclusion of the second annual Tea Weekly/Lennox Independent football pick 'ems contest. Read about his big win and see who else earned enough points this year to still be in the running for first place in the last week of the 17-week contest.

Also in this week's issue:

—Auxiliary's longtime efforts yield new Tea Fire sign

—Teen's joy ride damages city property

—A look at how Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family celebrated a new year on the prairie

Plus sports updates, fitness tips and more! A full schedule of games for the Jan. 2 & 3 Boys' Sanford Pentagon Classic is available on page 8.

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