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Starting off with Class 3A - Divison I, Abilene Wylie will play Andrews in Sweetwater at 6:30 on Friday. Connie Culpepper Massey's son, Cody Williams, is a Senior at Abilene Wylie this year and is a starting Defensive Tackle for those Bulldogs at 6'3" and 265 pounds.

In Class 3A - Division II, Dick Smith's Wimberly Texans will face Rusty Buzzard's old team at Cuero Saturday at 6 in Seguin.

In Class 2A - Division II, Rusty Buzzard's Coleman Bluecats will face Canadian at Frenship ISD stadium in Wolfforth near Lubbock.

In Class 1A, my home away from home, Goldthwaite, Tom Guthrie's Eagles will face Windthorst in Stephenville Friday night.

On my way to work, the Early Longhorns will take on Littlefield again in Class 2A - Division I in Midland at 6. Early lost to Littlefield last year in the playoffs.

Also on my way to work, those Zephyr Bulldogs will face Gustine in Comanche Friday at 6 in 6-Man - Division II. I wonder if Jerry Don Culpepper is still a Zephyr Bulldog fan? Maybe he is now a Wylie Bulldog fan...

What game to watch? Don't take my word for times and locations! See the UIL's Playoff page for the playoff brackets for all divisions and past results.

I could spend the night with the Kerrs in Stephenville and watch Goldthwaite but I think as close as I am to Lampasas at work, the game of the week for me just might be a battle of undeafeated's in 6-Man Division I between defending State Champion Richland Springs, ranked at #1 again, vs Calvert, ranked #3. Richland Springs at 11-0 is picked by 21 over 12-0 Calvert. Kickoff in Lampasas at 7:30.

See you at a game... maybe?

Santa Anna Merchants Prepare for "Two Nights of Christmas"

The Santa Anna Retail Merchants Association invites everyone to "Two Nights of Christmas in a Small Town" Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1.

The 4th annual event will feature extended dining hours as well as shopping throughout Santa Anna for items such as antiques, jewelry, home furnishings, wood creations, iron sculptures and Texas music.

A wine tasting will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on both Friday and Saturday. Santa Claus will be making the rounds and will take photos with the kids on a wagon or on a live Longhorn steer.

Other events include the "Christmas Tour of Churches" featuring Santa Anna's oldest church, the First Christian Church.

The weekend ends with a Saturday night dance featuring "80 Proof" from 9:00pm to 12:00 midnight at the Armory. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, BYOB with a $15.00 cooler charge.

A Christmas Tour of Churches

The Santa Anna Ministerial Alliance And Local Merchants Proudly Presents:

A Christmas Tour of Churches

Saturday, December 1st from

4pm to 7pm.

Tickets are by donation.

Visit churches in any order, we suggest saving the First Christian Church for last where refreshments will be served.

Pick up map of churches at Downtown Businesses

Coleman Lions Club Pancake Feast

The Coleman noon and Evening Lions Clubs will get together for their annual Pancake Feast on Thursday, December 6 and Saturday, December 8. Tickets will be $5.00 per person and can be purchased from any Lions Club member or at the door.

The location is the old Berry Hardward building (west of the Courthouse). The Lions will be flipping pancakes, serving ham, coffee, milk, and water, starting at 5:00 pm on Thursday evening, a great way to enjoy supper before or after the lighted Christmas parade.

On Saturday, a Pancake Breakfast will start at 6:00 am.

Proceeds allow the local chapters to help in various ways in their own community.

DECEMBER CEU OPPORTUNITY

Contributed by Luther Dunlap CEA-Ag/NR Coleman County

The annual fall CEU conference will be held December 13, at the Taylor County Extension Office in Abilene, beginning at 7:30 AM. The session will award 5 CEUs to holders of a Texas Department of Agriculture Applicator License. These include: 3 General, 1 Integrated Pest Management, 1 Laws & Regulations and 1 Drift Minimization. If preregistered by December 7, the cost will be $20.00. After this date and at the door, the cost will be $30.00. Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration.
7:30 AM Registration
8:15 AM What is IPM & What is Not IPM Dr. Edsel Bynum, Extension Agent, IPM
9:15 AM Texas Herbicide Laws Jan Hatler, Inspector TDA
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM What is Drift Minimization & How to Prevent It Dr. Billy Warrick, Extension Agronomist
11:30 AM LUNCH
12:30 PM Minimizing Ag Chemical Exposure to Wildlife Dr. Dale Rollins, Extension Wildlife Specialist
1:30 PM Accurate Recommendations - Where Do I Find Them? Dr. Allan McGinty, Extension Range Specialist

To register, send a check, made payable to Program Council, to:
Taylor County Extension
1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602

Please include name(s) and address(es) of those who will be attending. For additional information call the Taylor County Extension office at 325-672-6048.

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aid or accommodation are asked to contact the Taylor County Extension office one week in advance of the program.

PRESENTATION ON COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID SCHEDULED

On Monday, December 3, Jim Glossbrenner, a college financial aid consultant, will present information on the financial aid process that you and your child will begin next month. The workshop will be held in the SAISD library beginning at 6:30 p.m. This information will be relevant to all levels of education, technical school to four-year University. Topics to be addressed include the Pell Grant Application form, scholarships, loans and the loan procedure, and financial aid scams. The program should last approximately one hour, with time for individual help and/or questions to follow. Refreshments will be provided.

This workshop information will be applicable to any school, university, or training program after high school. It will be especially helpful in reference to the Pell Grant application, which is the common starting point for all financial aid. Also information will be available concerning area colleges and universities. If you have questions about this important workshop, please contact the counselor at 348-3136, during school hours.

Gouldbusk Community Thanksgiving Dinner a Great Success

Submitted by Lynn Corbett

The Gouldbusk Homemakers Club hosted a community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Gouldbusk Community Center on Sunday November 18th. The ladies provided turkeys, ham and trimmings, members of the community brought side dishes and desserts. Over 80 people attended, from long time residents to the young and the new. A good time was had by all as people renewed old acquaintances as well as new. Everyone enjoyed checking out the improvements made to the facilities since last thanksgiving.

We would like to thank everyone who attended as well as those who helped make this community event a success. The monies that were donated will be used to buy a hot water heater as well as to maintain and improve the building. We would like to thank Dave and Vicky Stewart for their generous contribution of a new refrigerator and Danella McBrayer and Mona Wilson for their attention to the day to day maintenance of the building. Thanks also to Danella, Pat Pool, Mona and Virginia Jamison for the lovely decorations, which helped make the Community Center look truly festive.

We hope that many within the community will use the Center during the upcoming year. Thank you too to all those who helped throughout the year whose names I haven't mentioned, you know who you are and how much you are appreciated. We at the Gouldbusk Homemakers Club look forward to helping make our community a happy and healthy place to live.

Thanksgiving

Friday Night Lights - Scoreboard

Starting off with Class 3A, Division I, Abilene Wylie defeated Burkburnett 28-6. Connie Culpepper Massey's son, Cody Williams, is a Senior at Abilene Wylie this year and is a starting Defensive Tackle for those Bulldogs at 6'3" and 265 pounds.

In Class 3A, Divison II, Dick Smith's Wimberly Texans roll on after defeating Lytle 42-6.

In Class 2A, Rusty Buzzard's Coleman Bluecats defeated Crane 33-22.

In Class 1A, my home away from home, Goldthwaite, is still in there after defeating Albany 27-15. Trying to earn his wings, Tom Guthrie tells me the Eagles will face Windthorst next.

In Six-Man action Calvert blanked Blanket 58-0, while defending the State Champion Richland Springs Coyotes defeated May in a shootout, 93-43.

On my way to work, the Early Longhorns are shining with a 24-12 victory over Kermit. Wow! Who let those Zephyr Bulldogs out? Zephyr defeats Iredell 90-56! Zephyr will face Gustine after their 70-64 win over Lohn Thanksgiving Day.

More on this week's playoff matchups and locations as the week goes on.

Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

The Haskell Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be held on December 8th at 6p.m in downtown Haskell TX. Lighted floats, high school bands and Santa Claus will be wishing young and old a very Merry Christmas Season. Area merchants will be open for holiday shopping, while visitors enjoy Christmas stories, Carolers and Santa on the Square. For more information please contact Sally Rueffer at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 940 864-2477.

COLEMAN CAREER CENTER
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

CLASS	DAYS	TIMES
Work Skills Assessments	Mon & Tues	5:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Work Skills Training	Mon & Tues	5:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Career Skills	Mon & Tues	5:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Basic Computer Skills	Mon & Tues	5:30 - 8:30 P.M.
English as a Second Language	Tues & Thur	4:00 - 5:30 P.M. Updated
English as a Second Language	Wed	7:30 - 9:00 P.M.Updated

All classes are located in the Coleman High School Technology Annex Building. Please contact the Coleman Career Center for further information to register for these classes.

Phone: 325-625-2658

**The Coleman Career Center will observe all Coleman ISD Holidays

ATTENTION 4-H & FFA SWINE EXHIBITORS

By: Luther Dunlap, CEA-Ag/NR

If you did not get your pigs State Validated on the 7th, 8th, or 10th of November, there will a clean up validation on Wednesday, November 28th at the Rodeo Grounds from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can no longer validate pigs for the County Stock Show, but you have one more chance to State Validate. So if you did not validate on those earlier dates, make be sure you come on Wednesday, November 28, 2007

If you have any questions please call the County Extension Office at 625-4519 or contact your Ag science teacher. Thank you, and see you there.

1st Annual Sheep & Goat District Showmanship Clinic

News Release
By: Luther Dunlap CEA-Ag/NR

Saturday, December 1, 2007

The District 7 Sheep & Goat Project Development Committee will present the 1st Annual Sheep & Goat District Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Tom Green 4-H Center Arena in San Angelo (3168 N. U.S. Hwy. 67).

Members of the Project Development Committee will assist with lunch as well as hands on activities during the showmanship practice. Subject matter will be presented by various County Extension Agents and experienced show individuals.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. November 28th to the Tom Green County Extension Office by calling 325-659-6522.

Schedule of Events
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Arrival and Registration
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Quality Counts Program
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Selection - Exercise, Fat Cover, Feed & Nutrition, Health management
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Shearing and Preparation for Show Time
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Adjourn Program - Lunch Provided $5 each
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Hands on Showmanship Practice
2:30 p.m. Dog Handling - Exercising Demonstration

4-H Reminders - November 2, 2007

By: Luther Dunlap, CEA-Ag and Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCS

DISTRICT 7 4-H BEEF MANAGEMENT & SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC

Saturday, December 1st , 2007
G. Rollie White Complex - Brady, TX
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

There will be a 4-H Beef Management and Showmanship Clinic in Brady on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be qualified instructors to inform exhibitors about feeding, management show day preparation and showmanship skills. Classes will include information on market steers and breeding beef heifers.

There is a Registration Fee of $5.00 per individual (payable the day of the event). For more information you may contact the Brown County Extension Office at 325-646-0386.

Cattle Women's Christmas Ball Dec. 8th at Bill Franklin Center

The Circle C CattleWomen's organization is completing plans for the annual Cattlewomen's Christmas Ball, to be held Saturday evening, December 8th at the Bill Franklin Center (Rodeo Grounds) in Coleman at 6:30 p.m.

Crystal Rae is general chairman of the Ball, which is a popular event for many area people and a major fundraiser for the women's organization. Proceeds of the event are used by the CattleWomen's organization to help promote and support beef through various local projects such as donating scholarships to Coleman County High School graduates who apply and are majoring in Agriculture; and awarding money to each beef exhibitor in the county 4-H livestock shows. They also support local area brisket cook offs such as the Fiesta De La Paloma and the Santa Anna Frontier Days. The CattleWomen also sponsor National CattleWomen's Beef Certificates, Beef for Father's Day at Shoppin Basket and other projects.

The dinner will be catered by Home Creek Cookin' of Valera, with special desserts provided by ladies of the organization. The popular Kelly Spinks & the Miles of Texas band will play for dancing and entertainment following the meal.

Also included in the evening's entertainment will be an auction of special items and a silent auction of different gift items and specialty Western goods.

Tickets to this fundraiser event are $30.00 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Coleman Chamber of Commerce or from any Circle C CattleWomen member. Only 250 tickets will be sold so make sure you get yours before they are all gone. Be sure to note the last day to purchase tickets is November 30th, so find a cattlewoman quickly to make sure you don't miss this great event.

Everyone in the Coleman County and the surrounding area is invited to attend this special event. Hope to see you there.

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