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Coleman County Historical Commission

The Coleman County Historical Commission met Thursday Jan 4th in the club room of the 1st Coleman National Bank. This was the first meeting for the new officers.

Elected in December were: Eric Joffrion, Chairman; Bill Shields, Vice Chairman; Wanda Ragsdale, Recording Secretary; Tex Wright, PR and Promotions. Other offices were filled with the previous holder. At the meeting on Thursday, discussion was directed to the upcoming Coleman County Sesquicentennial. The county became official on Feb. 1, 1858.

The Coleman Chamber, Santa Anna Chamber, and other groups are planning a year long celebration with each event becoming a sesquicentennial event I.E. Fiesta would become the Sesquicentennial Fiesta De La Paloma. The event would kick off on Saturday, February 1, 2008 with events countywide. The group also discussed a web-site to promote the County Historical Commission, old buildings in the county, and other points of interest.

The next meeting of the CCHC will be Feb. 1 at 7:00PM. We will meet in the 1st Coleman National Bank Clubroom. We welcome all interested parties and visitors. If you have a historical event or person in your family tree, please let us know. We would be glad to have you tell us about it.

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Santa Anna Stock Show Results

Submitted by David Henderson

Gov. Perry Orders Flags at Half-Staff In Memory of Former Texas Speaker Bill Clayton

Jan. 09, 2007

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today directed that Texas flags be flown at half-staff in memory of Bill Clayton, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

“We will lower our flags in remembrance of an influential Texan, who exemplified leadership and true public service as a member and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives,” Perry said. “Anita and I extend prayers of comfort to Speaker Clayton’s family during their time of grief.”

The governor’s directive applies to the flag of the State of Texas. Texas flags will be lowered immediately to half-staff on the state Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and upon all state buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state until sunset on the day of his interment, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007.

Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.

On Dec. 27, Gov. Perry ordered all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state be lowered to half-staff for 30 days in memory of former President of the United States Gerald R. Ford.

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Comptroller Combs' biennial revenue estimate

Jan. 08, 2007

“The Comptroller’s announcement of a historic budget surplus is welcome news that will help ensure Texas can fully fund property tax relief, and pay for priorities like border security and education.

“This surplus should reinforce our commitment to the principles and policies that helped create it. State leaders must continue to be fiscally disciplined, we must continue to set clear but limited priorities, and we must remember that every expenditure affects not only those who receive a government service, but also the taxpayers who pay for it.”

Stock Show

Well I am not sure exactly what happened. I missed the Santa Anna Stock Show. Usually somebody asks me if I am going to be there to take pictures and reminds me.

I should have known by how cold it was on Saturday that it was stock show time. Oh well... maybe somebody else will share some results and pictures.

4-H Reminders

by: Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCS

Goat Shearing
Tuesday, Jan. 9th - Coleman High School Ag Shop

On Tuesday, January 9th 4-H and FFA students will have an opportunity to shear their goats indoors in preparation for the 2007 County Stock Show. We will begin at approximately 12:00 noon and continue until all animals are completed. There will be equipment available for those of you who do not have your own. If you need assistance getting your projects ready, please come.

We do ask, however, that all animals are clean before the clippers are used. If you have your own tables, clippers, etc.. bring them with you. If you have any questions, you may contact the Coleman County Extension Office at 325-625-4519, or Cindy Dockter, Coleman High School at 325-625-2156.

Four Leaf Photography Club - is scheduled to meet January 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Anna Computer Lab. If you are interested in attending these photography club meetings please feel free to do so. For more information contact Tex Wright, Club leader, at 325-348-3655.

Food Fair - Reminder
FOOD FAIR EXHIBITORS - this is your reminder that your entries are due THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH . Bring your baked items between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to the Bill Franklin Center to be checked in. If you have any questions, contact the County Extension Office at 625-4519.

STOCK SHOW REMINDERS

Listed below are County Stock Show Reminders. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY ! If you have any questions about any of the rules of regulations for the County Show, contact the Superintendent of your show, your Ag Science teacher, or the County Extension Agent.

* NO PASS. NO SHOW. Each exhibitor must be academically eligible.

* Rabbits are to be brought to the grounds for judging on Sunday for the County Show, taken home after the show.

* You must be present for weigh-in and sifting your animals at the county stock show. See the show schedule for details. If you miss weigh-in, you will not show.

* 4-H members are required to sell their own animal at the county sale.

* ALL EXHIBITORS ARE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO STAY AFTER THE SALE & HELP CLEAN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS !

* Once livestock are on the grounds at the County Stock Show, they cannot leave without permission of the superintendents. EXCEPTION - Swine may leave Sunday morning for washing.

* SWINE SHOW - Show weights are 150 to 270. In order to consign your pig to the floor, it must weigh 225 to 270 with a 5 pound variance on the TOP only.

* All lambs must be slick shorn by no later than December 31st, in order to show in the Coleman County Stock Show. Lambs & goats may be washed for the county show as long as it is done before arrival on the rodeo grounds.

* All 4-H members must have exhibitor signs on their pens at the County Show. These are available from the County Extension Office or you can find them out in the show barns during the event.

* STEERS - This will be a blow and show exhibition. No adhesives.

* MANDATORY - YOU MUST CLEAN OUT YOUR PEN(S) BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STOCK SHOW GROUNDS AFTER THE STOCK SHOW IS OVER.

2007 County Stock Show Schedule

Friday, January 12, 2007
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Steers weigh-in at Coleman Livestock Auction Barn

Saturday, January 13, 2007
3:00 p.m. All livestock must be in place for the County Show
Sift for swine, lambs, goats will begin.

Sunday, January 14, 2007
12:00 Noon Swine Show
1:00 p.m. Weigh-In for Rabbits
2:00 p.m. Rabbit Show Begins
Little Britches Goat Show - Following Rabbit Show (Approx. 3 PM)

Monday, January 15, 2007
8:00 a.m. Steer Show
Lamb Show Immediately following Steer Show
Meat Goat Show Immediately following Lamb Show

Tuesday, January 16, 2007
12:00 Noon County Stock Show SALE at Bill Franklin Center

Little Britches Goat Show - Sunday, January 14, 2007

Each year the Little Britches Goat Show is a great success with many youth involved. This show will again be part of the county's stock show events. ENTRY FEE IS $1.00. You can enter just prior to the show on Sunday, January 14, 2007. If you have a little brother, sister, cousin, grandson, granddaughter, who is not old enough to be a member of 4-H or FFA, and would like to get them started in the show ring - get them involved at the County Show in the Little Britches Goat Show.

There are 2 classes:
1) Under 5 years of age - This is a COSTUME Contest. Both the animal and the contestant can sport a costume.

2) Ages 5 to 8 years of age - Contestants will go through a showmanship class. Contestants in this class should wear stock show attire.

4-H Calendar

JANUARY, 2007
1 HAPPY NEW YEAR !
3-6 Odessa Stock Show
6 Santa Anna Chapter Show
6 Novice Chapter Show
9 Four Leaf Photography Club Meeting
12 Panther Creek Chapter Show
12 Weigh-In for Steers @ Coleman Livestock Auction, 4-6 PM
13 Coleman Chapter Show
13 Weigh-In for County Show (All Livestock) beginning at 3:00 p.m.
14 COUNTY STOCK SHOW (Swine, Rabbits, Little Britches Goat Show)
14 Little Britches Goat Show
15 COUNTY STOCK SHOW (Steers, Lambs, Meat Goats)
16 COUNTY STOCK SHOW-SALE - Bill Franklin Center
24 - Feb. 2 Ft. Worth Stock Show

The Coleman County Extension Office wishes for you a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season.

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