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Friday
I didn't get home from work until late Thursday so I am afraid I don't have much for your Friday.
There is a high school track meet in May Friday. Don't forget the City Wide Cleanup Saturday.. see below for details.
Have a good weekend and we will see you back here on Monday!
Santa Anna One-Act Play Advances
The Santa Anna One-Act Play advances in their first competition; the Conference A - District 15, (East) Zone 2 One-Act Play Contest held in Santa Anna on Wednesday. Santa Anna ISD Superentendent, Roger Walker was the Contest Director and the Critic Judge was Lynn Murray who has been a long time participant and supporter of UIL One Act Play and Texas educational theatre. Santa Anna competed against plays from Panther Creek, Paint Rock, Novice, Lohn, and Rochelle. Santa Anna, along with the play from Lohn, will advance to the District contest to be held in Bronte next Wednesday, March 29th.
This year's Santa Anna one act play is titled "Pinocchio Commedia", a Commedia Dell' Arte Adaption of Carlo Collodi's Classic by Johnny Simons.
This year's cast includes Raelee Watson, Tasha Zarate, Jarod Jones, Caylie Robinett, Michelle Wetsel, Terrence Jackson, Jelisa Kirven, Mayra Dean, Ryan Guerrero, LeeAnda Bennett, Adelaida Dean, and Chris Morris. This year's crew is Bianca Dean, Becca Fellers, Kristle DeLeon, and Monica Cortez. It is directed by Kathy Walker and she is assisted by Orabeth McIver and Jessica Morgan.Those from Santa Anna recieving individual recognition were: Ryan Guerrero - Best Actor, Raelee Watson, Tasha Zarate, Mayra Dean, and Jelisa Kirven - All Star Cast and Jarrod Jones - Honorable Mention.
Its Time to Walk Across Texas Again - Kick-off Thursday Night!
By Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCS
The eight-week Walk Across Texas Campaign will begin Sunday, so get out your walking shoes. We will have a Kickoff tonight, March 23, at the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Find out just what to do to walk your way across Texas, right here in Coleman. Then we will plan to walk around the courthouse parking area 5 times to make our first mile. If you can't make it to the Kick Off, you can still be on a team. Walk Across Texas! Is a fun and flexible way to exercise. Just get on a team with seven other people - friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family members - and start walking, jogging, or even biking. You can walk together or individually, outside or on a treadmill or stationery bicycle, any way that fits your schedule and lifestyle. You keep track of your miles, to see if you and your teammates can walk the 800 miles "across Texas" in 8 weeks. Report your totals and see how your team measures up! By the end of the 8-week Walk Across Texas! Program, you'll have a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. Then in June, we will celebrate with a picnic at the park.
Many of you have already been walking for some time. I see you out there. Good for you! You can still join a team and count the miles you walk, ride or jog. We have several teams already eager to compete.
For more information, call Debbie Hailey at the County Extension Office at 325-625-4519, or look up Walk Across Texas! on the internet at walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu.
Educational programs of Texas Cooperative Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Serving our Country
SantaAnnaNews.com sending out a big thanks and hello to Ruben Frausto. Ruben, a 1990 SAHS graduate, is the son of Joe and Magdalena Frausto of Santa Anna and has been serving our country in the US Army since graduating. Ruben and his wife Elizabeth Martinez Frausto live in Lawton Oklahoma. He is stationed with the 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery, 75th BDE, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
The unit, described as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) battalion in the 75th Field Artillery Brigade and III Corps Artillery, was deployed in mid September to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait to provide logistical support such as housing, MWR(Morale, Welfare, Recreation) activities, and ensure force protection for Joint Forces stationed at the camp.
New Great Nephew
Cindy and I got a new little great nephew this last week.
Xander Blaine, born at 5:22 AM on March 10th at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio to our niece, Stephanie Turner of San Antonio. He weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long.
Xander joins a big sister, Bridgette, and Grandparents, Bill and Danna (my big sister), and Aunt Britany Smith of Fredricksburg, Great Grandparents, Tex and Pat Wright of Santa Anna, and Great Uncle Earl and Great Aunt Alys (my little sister) Ellis, also of Santa Anna.
Rain!
Some much needed rain fell on Santa Anna over the weekend. It was one of those slow soaking rains for the most part and I am sure it helped some of the stock tanks that were looking pretty bad.
Tex and Pat Wright reported getting an inch and a tenth through Saturday and another two and eight tenths through Sunday afternoon. It was still raining when I talked to Mom Sunday night so I am sure we will go over the 4 inch mark for the weekend.
A great start for Spring with all the trees budding out and grass starting to grow again.
City Wide Cleanup
Spring is just around the corner and it is time for Spring cleaning. Community Sanitation is sponsoring a citywide cleanup for Santa Anna this Saturday, March the 25th.
There are a few guidelines to follow in order for them to pickup what you have:
Hazardous materials (oil, paint, batteries, etc.) will not be picked up.
Junk iron, tires, and appliances with freon will not be picked up.
Brush and limbs should be cut in lengths of 3ft and tied.
Everything set out to be disposed of should be placed in a manageable container such as a trash can or cardboard box and placed at your regular garbage pickup location.
TURNING TURTLES INTO CASH
There is no such thing as easy money. But that depends on your definition of “easy”.
Trapping turtles is a fun way to create extra family income. But that depends on your definition of “fun”.
Bob Popplewell, also known as “Bayou Bob”, offers an interesting and unique opportunity for the adventuresome of heart. His turtle company, USTART (U. S Turtles and Aquatic Resources Technologies) ships between 2,000 and 6,000 pounds of turtles a week to various markets around the world. “The bad part is”, he said, “we need more.” Thus, he is searching for turtlers.
Popplewell claims to have a way to help folks get rid of stock tank turtles and make some money in the process. Owner of Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch, a familiar roadside tourist stop on I-20, he studied herpetology while earning a degree from Stephen F. Austin University and knows what he is talking about when it come to snakes, lizards and turtles.
Through his work in buying and selling snakes and lizards, Popplewell discovered a large Asian market for live turtles. It seems that the popularity of turtle soup has led to over harvesting and the near total demise of local turtle populations in many Asian areas. Now they are buying live turtles both for breeding stock and for consumption.
“Most people think this is the craziest thing they’ve ever heard of,” he said, “but who couldn’t use an extra $500 a week by setting a few traps in stock tanks?”
So, why would it not be easy to trap turtles? Cold water, mud, snakes, chiggers, turtle bites and other problems can face the aggressive turtler. Carrying 90 pounds of turtles a quarter of a mile from trap to truck can also be a challenge.
Popplewell notes that there are no protected turtle species that are native to this area and that collecting turtles in unlimited numbers is legal as long as the collector has two permits, hunting and non-game collector.
Everything one needs to know about the details and profitability of trapping turtles can be learned from Popplewell on March 23 when he conducts information seminars at the Region 14 Education Service Center on Hwy 351 in Abilene. The hour & a half session will be held in the Taylor Room and is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. Sessions are free and open to interested entrepreneurs. For more information call 940-769-2626 or 800-845-3563.
Texas Cooperative Extension to Offer Food Protection Management Training Course
Submitted by Debbie Hailey - Coleman County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences
Eating out has never been more popular. Almost half of the money we spend on food is spent away from home. Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 1 in 4 Americans will get sick from eating contaminated food at home or at food service establishments. This spring in Coleman County, Texas Cooperative Extension is offering training to reduce those numbers of illnesses.
The Food Manager Certification Training Program, called "Food Safety: It's Our Business" seeks to reduce the risk of food borne illness. By taking the course, food service managers can receive the latest information on personal hygiene, how to use thermometers, how to store food safely, how to prepare and serve food properly and how to keep the food preparation areas clean and sanitized. Participants can fulfill requirements for Food Manager Certification if they pass the certification exam offered at the end of the course.
The training session for this area is April 17 & 18, 2006 at Coleman Housing Authority High Rise Community Room. The cost is $ 79.00. Registration deadline is April 3, 2006. For more information, contact Debbie Hailey, County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, at 325-625-4519.
State Nature Tourism Seminar Scheduled in Albany
A $5 BILLION dollar industry in Texas alone, Nature Tourism is growing. Mark your calendar and plan to attend a full-day Nature Tourism Seminar & Tour titled "The Nature of Everything: Integrating Public Desire for Nature with Your Tourism Product." Sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA), the Texas Nature Tourism Council (TNTC) and Texas A&M Cooperative Extension (TCE), the workshop will be held on April 19, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Stasney's Cook Ranch in Abilene. Just $35.00! Includes Lunch & Transportation from Abilene!
The workshop focuses on providing attendees useful market information for integrating the public's desire for nature related activities with existing or potential tourism products. Expert presenters from across Texas will provide market data, success stories and helpful planning resources.
Convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce private landowners, business people, marketing organizations and anyone interested in increasing economic development through nature tourism are invited to attend and participate.
The workshop is being held at the same time as the Texas Department of Transportation's annual Travel Counselors Conference. Those attending the nature tourism workshop may also sign up to attend TxDOT's evening dinner after the workshop (additional fee required).
Please contact Jennifer Roush or Rose Koosman at the TTIA office for more details, to register or for answers to any questions, 512-476-4472, http://www.ttia.org/.
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