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Santa Anna Prepares for World Championship Bison Cookoff May 18-19
Annually on the third weekend in May, this year on the 19th, cookers from all over the Lone Star State test their recipes and their reputations-- not just on beef or chicken or pork but on BUFFALO. That’s right, the famous Funtier Days World Championship Bison Cookoff brings fifty of the best cookers from all over the Southwest to Santa Anna, Texas—no, not the Mexican general but the Comanche war chief whose people used the twin peaks above the town to scout the surrounding plains for the mighty creatures that sustained them.
Those same twin peaks served as visual guides for Texas Rangers trailing the Comanche Indians who tracked the great herds of buffalo that once roamed “short-grass country.” In the heart of the Texas Forts Trail, Santa Anna’s peaks were also the historic training ground for the Comanches’ most elite warriors—the Dog Soldiers.
Celebrating this unique history, the first Bison cook-off was created by the Santa Anna Historical Development Organization in 1994, hosting 18 cookers. The most recent event hosted an even 48 cookers, so points earned counted toward the Kansas City Nationals and the Jack Daniel’s Invitational cook-offs.
Bison is naturally flavorful and tender and can be prepared much the same as beef. The meat is naturally leaner, since buffalo are typically grass-fattened and not fed in a feedlot. Comparing bison to beef, the numbers are impressive: 2.4 grams of fat to 9.28, 143 calories to 211, and 82 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams of cooked lean meat to 86 for beef.
The Texas Bison Association Board of Directors also sanctions the judging of the bison cook-off, encouraging cookers to treat bison meat as a specialty, not just a common beef brisket. Winners’ secrets make for some delicious meat.
Don’t miss this chance to taste Texas’ history—and live a little of it in the here and now. Come join us on the third weekend in May!
Funtier Day 5K Fun Run
Funtier Day is just about here. Before you enjoy the festivities, why not join us in the 5K Fun Run? The run starts at 8 AM near the armory. The pavement course is flat so it is great for first-time runners. Food and water will be provided after the race. Those who pre-register will also receive a goodie bag and a t-shirt. Registration is $15 per participant. Kids and walkers welcome. No pets or strollers, please.
For additional information and to register visit http://www.santaannatex.org/Funtier/funtier.html. You can also pick up a form at The Body Shop in Santa Anna or register online at: http://www.active.com/running/santa-anna-tx/santa-anna-5k-funtier-fun-run-2012. Registration closes May 13th.
FM 1176 Closed During Santa Anna Funtier Days 5K Run on Saturday, May 19th
On Saturday, May 19th, part of FM 1176 will be temporarily closed for the Santa Anna Funtier Days 5K Fun Run. The run will start at the intersection of Bannister and Ave C, heading south to Bowie Ave. The runners will take a left on Bowie, following FM 1176 for about 1.4 miles. Then the runners will turn around and follow the same route back. All public access to the race route will be closed from 7:30AM-9:30AM.
If you are interested in running the race, you can register starting at 7AM the morning of the race, at Funtier Square, in Santa Anna. The cost is $15 per runner.
Thanks for your cooperation,
Santa Anna Park and Armory Committee
Ready to Play
Santa Anna Park and Armory Committee volunteers prep the park for this weekend’s big Funtier Day party. Volunteers are shown here preparing the sand volleyball court for the tournament. Approximately a dozen individuals spent Tuesday after work picking up, cleaning up, and sprucing up the area. The group has had all the playground equipment, fences, and picnic tables refurbished and painted this spring. A big time will be had by all!
Santa Anna Park and Armory Committee
Notice of Closing of Road
When the Bannister Street railroad crossing was closed in 1998, the city of Santa Anna formally closed the section of road from Bannister Street around to the intersection of Houston and South Santa Fe. It is no longer open to through traffic. Barricades have been placed to warn drivers not to proceed as it is no longer a public street. The map shows in black the area in reference.
2012-2013 Santa Anna Varsity Cheerleaders
The 2012-2013 Santa Anna Mountaineer Varsity Cheerleaders are Hannah Hartman, Kourtney Guerrero, Courtlyn Lishka, Jessica Robertson (Mascot), Heather Wetsel, Destiny Davis and Kynedi Bradley.
Spring Accomplishments
Submitted by Coach David Garcia
South of Abilene and East of San Angelo, you will run into a small town with a gas station, a couple of family restaurants, and two traffic lights. The people are hard working and as nice as could be.
During the summer days, kids flock to a friend's pool, and during winter, they bundle up to stay warm.
In the fall, the lights at the small, 6-Man football field welcome the visiting teams and give them direction on where to go to find the field. The gym is old, but is still considered the "new" gym and it is packed for home basketball games. Family, friends, and students cheer on for their teams as they compete against the opposing teams that step foot into the gym for volleyball and basketball.
Christmas break comes around and the kids and teachers alike are excited and ready for a much needed break, but there is something around the corner. SPRING.
This past spring, students, teachers, coaches, families, friends, community members, dogs, cats, and even the pet parrot saw something happen to the small school in the small community. The town grew with every passing day. The population stayed the same, but the town grew in pride, and it was a true showcase for the entire Big Country.
The girl's basketball team advanced deep into the play-offs once again, and claimed the Regional Quarter Final Championship. In only its second year, the softball team was crowned the 2012 Bi-District Champions. The tennis team produced several regional qualifiers. Track had an amazing stand with 5 freshman competitors, a Jr. boy, and a lone junior girl who received a third place metal at the state competition.
It didn’t stop there. The Academic One Act play team advanced, and advanced, and advanced, and gained the support of an entire school. The complete UIL Academic team showed unity as over 60% of the participants advanced to the next level. But there is more. The mighty band earned sweepstakes and put on a great show at their spring concert with a standing room only crowd.
Spring also brings graduation. There are a handful of students that are ready to walk across the stage and turn the page to their next chapter in life. They have the support of the school and town. They leave behind not sadness nor regrets, but memories and achievements. The town and school wish them the best of luck with the new world they will face head on.
The flowers are in bloom. The temperature is starting to rise. Spring showers are doing the best they can before they get defeated by the summer heat. But through it all, one thing remains. This amazing town, the people, the school, they all remain. Spring. I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in Santa Anna, Tx.
SAHS Lady Mountaineer Hannah Hartman Claims Bronze at State
Contributed
The morning sun broke through soggy overcast Austin skies Friday morning just in time for the beginning of the 1-A girls state pole vault competition. As the announcer called each of the nine competitors by name and school she raised her hand, saluting the crowd. Last called, and smallest of the group, SAHS Lady Mountaineer Hannah Hartman waved to the cheering spectators.
But when the winners stepped up onto the stands only ninety minutes later, slight little Hannah Hartman mounted the third place podium. Two short years after picking up a vaulting pole for the first time, Hartman proved to the world that she was a state-class pole-vaulter.
Six of the nine girls went out in short order. Then Hartman and her two main competitors all cleared the bar at ten feet. At ten feet six inches, a height Hartman cleared to win third at regional, she failed to clear the bar on her first attempt. On her second attempt, the wet track and water in the vaulting box caused Hartman to tumble wildly to the right of the box, drawing a red flag from the official---a “miss”. A rattled Hartman stepped onto the approach track for her last attempt and missed on her final try. The girls from Evant and Water Valley each cleared ten-nine, but failed to clear any higher.
An all-around athlete, Hartman is varsity volleyball setter, competed at the national level in gymnastics, and placed eighth in 100 meter hurdles and fifth in 300 meter hurdles at Regional this year. An academic star also, Hannah is a member of National Honor Society at SAHS.
Santa Anna Band Concert
If you have only heard the Mountaineer Band play at pep rallies and games, you don't know what you're missing!
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30, in our auditorium, our talented kids will treat you to some fun stuff!
Rock Around the Clock
My Girl
Pirates of the Carribean
Beatles medley: Hey Jude, Ticket to Ride, Get Back
Gershwin medley: Strike Up the Band, Summertime, Rhapsody in Blue (the United Airlines commercial)
Disney themes: Mickey Mouse, It's a Small World, Pirates Life for Me
These tunes are very elaborate, and show off some serious musical abilities!
And the 6th graders play several tunes; you will be convinced they've been playing more than 9 months!
The whole thing will run one hour or less. Please come if you can!
SANTA ANNA ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTION RESULTS
2 AT LARGE POSITIONS
DENISE MONTGOMERY 80
RAY JONES 64
MIKE PRITCHARD 61
Hannah Hartman Takes 3rd Place at State
Congratulations to Lady Mountaineer Hannah Hartman Receiving a Bronze Medal for Third Place at State Track & Field in the Pole Vault. Great Job Hannah, We are Proud of You!
Santa Anna students recieve American History awards from Woodmen of the World
Woodmen of the World presented American History awards to two Santa Anna High School students currently studying American History. The awards were given to Junior student Dakota Enriquez and 8th grade student Maria Juarez.
They are pictured with Roland Nicholas of the Woodmen of the World.
Santa Anna Student's Receive Academic Awards
Santa Anna High School recently presented the Delta Omicron Cup and the Phillips Cup to the highest ranking boy and girl in grades 7-9. Presentation of the the Delta Omicrom cup went to Jaylie Jones. This award is given to the highest ranking girl in grades 7-9 for the current school year. It had previously been awarded to Genia Jones for the last two years the sister of Jaylie. Presentation of the Phillips cup went to 9th grade student Slater Isbell. This award is given to the highest ranking boy in grades 7- 9 for the current school year.
(Pictured is Principal Mr. Robinett with 7th grade student Jaylie Jones)
(Pictured is Principal Mr. Robinett with 9th grade student Slater Isbell)
Rainfall
I had one inch in the rain gauge from the rains last weekend and added another inch over Thursday night May 10th.
Praise the Lord for the wonderful thirst quenching rains and cooler temperatures.
Lady Mountaineer Hannah Hartman Send Off
Send Off Thursday morning at 9AM for Lady Mountaineer Hannah Hartman who will be competing in Austin at State Competition in Pole Vault on Friday Morning at 9am. Send off will begin in SAHS Gym Parking Lot then proceed through downtown Santa Anna. Good Luck Hannah!
Awards Day
The annual awards ceremony for grades 7-11 will be held Thursday, May 10, at 1: 00 PM in the high school auditorium. This year’s ceremony will have special recognition for the eighth graders. Everybody is invited to attend.
Lady Mountaineer Softball
From Coach Garcia: Routed. Beaten. Flat-Lined. Those were all words used to describe by media outlets how we were against Haskell. My words...we fell. As soon as we fell, we picked each other up. There were no tears, no regrets, and no giving up. There was motivation, determination, and excitement. We may have lost the series, but we won. We won due to the fact that the team is different than this time last year. The girls have matured as a team and it showed during the season. I think that our softball program is going to grow and only get better. We are losing one senior (Aspyn King), but we are gaining her little sister (Kynedi Bradley). The next few years are going to be great for Santa Anna Softball. I would like to personally thank Aspny, Kindsey, Christina, Jennifer, Kourtney, Shelbi, Genia, Destiny, Caitlyn, Courtlyn, Taylor, and Jordan. They are a great team. Thank you to all the administration, faculty and staff, students, community, and the family and friends that came out to support the Mountaineers on their historic journey. A huge thank you to santaannanews.com and the great things that have done for us.
All District Awards and Achievements
All District Honorable Mention
Freshman-Jordan Deleon
Sophomore-Destiny Clements
All District 2nd Team
Junior-Kourtney Guerrero
Sophomore-Courtlyn Lishka
All District 1st Team
Senior- Aspyn King
Junior- Kindsey Holland
Sophomore-Genia Jones
Freshman-Taylor Hogue
District 2 1A Defensive Player of the Year
Junior-Kindsey Holland
District 2 1A Pitcher of the Year
National Max Preps Team Player of the Year
Max Preps Texas Top 10 Pitchers of the Year
Max Preps National Top 100 Pitchers of the Year
Sophomore-Genia Jones
See you at the game.....Next season
Lady Mountaineer Softball Send Off
Lady Mountaineer Softball Send Off Friday 3:30pm Downtown Santa Anna. Wear your black & gold, bring your signs & show your Mountaineer Spirit. Good Luck Lady Mountaineers! We are proud of you!
Lady Mountaineer Hanna Hartman Vaults into State Competition
Speed, strength, agility, body awareness and control, together with a sometimes disturbing fearlessness, are the characteristics of that special group of athletes called pole vaulters. On a Saturday that saw temperatures soar into the “parboil” range, Santa Anna Mountaineer pole vaulter Hannah Hartman found just the right combination of those qualities and turned in one of the best performances of her career.
A junior at SAHS, Hannah began vaulting only last year, but she has progressed rapidly. With a career best of eleven feet, Hartman was a contender from the outset.
When the winners took the stands late Saturday night, the announcer called the winning heights: third, ten feet, six inches; second, ten feet, six inches; first, ten feet six inches. Hartman took the third place based on number of misses.
While only the top two vaulters in each Region advance to State competition, Hartman’s vault of ten-six was the best third place vault in the state, so she will advance to Austin on a “wild card.” Based on the entire season’s performances, she is seeded number one.
Lady Mountaineer Softball
Friday's Lady Mountaineer softball game will be played live on the radio. Abilene's Country Radio Station, Big Country 97.1, has informed Coach Garcia and Santa Anna that this Friday's Area Playoff game against Haskell will be live on the radio. First pitch is set for 6pm, Friday May 4th. You can find the game on Abilene's Best Big Country FM97.1 or AM1400. Can't get it on the dial? Not a problem. Tune in on the internet at www.kvrp.com and click on streaming audio FM97.1 on the upper right hand corner.
Lady Mountaineer Softball
The Santa Anna Mountaineer Softball team are Bi-District Champs. The Mountaineers traveled to Big Lake on Monday to face the Van Horn Eagles and came home with a 13-1 victory. The girls were accurate on defense, and devastating with their bats. Coach Garcia was once again very aggressive with the base running giving almost every girl the green light to steal. They stole and stole often. Sophomore Genia Jones controlled the pace of the game on the mound only allowing one hit through 5 innings. She also lead the team in hits for the night's game. Kindsey Reyes was a wall behind the plate and very aggressive throwing down girls on 1st and 2nd base. From the get go, the girls Never Gave Up, nor did they let up.
From Coach Garcia: I am a very proud coach right now. Many parents, teachers, and members of the community came to congratulate me, but all the credit goes to the girls. These girls are amazing and have learned many things in our season. They have learned to be a team. They have learned that hard work, team work, and an NGU attitude will go a long way, not just on the field, but also in life. All of the wins in a season would not add up to the remarkable leaps they have made in their attitude. The girls deserve to be in this spot, they have earned it.
On Haskell: I hear they are a good team, but that is what I heard about Van Horn, and our girls took care of business. If we focus on the things we need to get done, we will be fine. I believe in these girls and they believe in themselves. With that being said.....See you at the game.
Game information:
Best of 3 Series vs Haskell
Dates and Times
Friday, May 4th @6pm
Saturday, May 5th @ 10am and 12pm (if needed)
Location: Jim Ned
Central Texas Conservative Groups Team Up To Form
Central Texas Constitution Alliance (CTxCA)
Several conservative groups in Central Texas have joined together and created the Central Texas Constitution Alliance (CTxCA). The purpose of the Alliance is to represent the voices of small constitutionally oriented Central Texas organizations that otherwise would have their voices overshadowed by the influence of larger metropolitan areas within the state. The mission of CTxCA is to educate, energize and inspire all citizens to promote the values of individual liberty, limited government and fiscal responsibility – at all levels of government; local, state, and national.
The founding members of CTxCA include the Fredericksburg Tea Party (Gillespie County); the Highland Lakes Tea Party (Portions of Burnet and Llano Counties); the Mason Tea Party (Mason County); the San Angelo Tea Party (Tom Greene County); and the Spicewood Tea Party (Burnet County). Leaders of all of these conservative groups have been working for months to define the right structure which would support CTxCA’s mission while at the same time retaining each group’s independence, autonomy and individual leadership.
Founder and coordinator Bill Hussey, Llano, Texas, reports that while CTxCA is neither a non-profit nor a PAC its organizational structure and membership base allow the Alliance to accomplish its mission as a single cohesive unit. As each group retains its own unique identity, autonomy and control, they individually decide to participate, or not, in any sanctioned initiative sponsored and conducted by the Alliance.
The Alliance Leaders agree that there is power and strength in numbers! CTxCA expects to grow by combining efforts and resources in Central Texas. Members will reach out to encourage and expand its number of members and increase the number of conservatives in the Texas Legislature and the Republican Party.
Central Texas Constitution Alliance consists of 30 counties in Central Texas, from the North (Eastland), South (Medina), East (Burnet) and West (Crockett) and invites all conservative groups in those areas to consider becoming part of the Alliance. Conservative organizations interested in finding out more about the Central Texas Constitution Alliance may contact any of the current member groups by going to our website www.ctxca.org, selecting a member organization and requesting information. Sponsorship from an existing member group will be required to become part of the Alliance. Contact bill.hussey@ctxca.com.
The challenges our Country faces are real – If we are to reclaim our Nation, we must reclaim our History and our Constitution.
Cattle Trail
The GREAT WESTERN CATTLE TRAIL ASSOCIATION (GWCTA), Texas Branch, just held their Spring meeting in Alice, TX. The group promotes the history of the trail that passed through Coleman and Coleman County and they also encourage history-based travel up and down the trail.
Paul Noack, president of the Texas Chapter of the GWCTA called and said that the Texas Chapter is planning to have its June 6th meeting in Coleman. Tentatively, they are looking at a meeting room at Hidalgo’s. Their meetings usually begin at 11 a.m., recess for lunch at noon, and end by 3 or 4 p.m.
This is an opportunity to both share Coleman County’s rich Western history and to generate more tourism dollars for County businesses.
All interested people in the area are invited to attend and take part in the effort enjoyed by folks between Brownsville and Doan's Crossing on the Red River.
If you are interested in attending, contact Mary Griffis ASAP at the Coleman County Chamber of Commerce 325-625-2163 / chamber@colemantexas.org so that she can get a head count.
For more info on the GWCTA, visit www.TheGreatWesternTrail.com
Lady Mountaineer Softball
Santa Anna Mountaineer Softball has started. The girls are selling Softball T-Shirts for $15. If you are interested in ordering a softball t-shirt, please contact one of the softball girls, or Coach Garcia. For more information on this year's team, please go to www.maxpreps.com and search for Santa Anna.
SANTA ANNA FEATURED IN REGIONAL GUIDE
Santa Anna is one of 42 communities featured in the 2012 Texas Midwest Guide. The 17th edition of the annual publication is now in circulation and showcases quality of life and points of interest in the region. Participation in the regional marketing guide is sponsored by the Santa Anna Economic Development Corporation.
The Texas Midwest Guide includes community information, attractions, recreation, lodging, regional calendar of events, unique shopping and dining opportunities and much more information about the Texas Midwest region. Distribution of 70,000 copies goes to Texas Travel Information Centers along the State’s borders, chambers of commerce, CVBs, hotels & motels and advertisers throughout the region.
An online turn-the-page version of the guide is at texasmidwestguide.org. All websites on community pages and ad spaces have hot links from the online version.
For more information about Texas Midwest Community Network, visit the website www.texasmidwest.org
Mountaineer Super Store
The Lady Mountaineer Softball team welcomes the Mountaineer Super Store, GOLD RUSH. You can purchase anything and everything Mountaineer. Items include: hats, caps, shirts, shorts, wind suits, hoodies, and more. Show off your school and community spirit with GOLD RUSH. Find us on the web @ gtmteamstore.com/samathletics.
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