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Friday Night Lights

A whole new way of keeping score as the first District game for the Mountaineers is Friday night.

The 5-1 Santa Anna Mountaineers will take on the 1-5 Rising Star Wildcats Friday night in my old Coach, Roger Goodwin's, Twinkle Town.

The Mountaineers dropped to 24th in the combined rankings and 19th in Division I this week and are picked to win by 45 over the Rising Star Wildcats who are ranked 96th overall and 57th in Division I according to SixManFootball.com.

Dave Cambpell's 2007 Texas Football magazine lists the players to watch as Justin Breedlove, Faustino Aguilera, Raymond Sutton, Lucko Self, Robert Samora, Jonathan Hubbard, Chris Lee, and Adrian Greenfield.

Who they have played:
Beat Lueders Avoca 50-19
Lost to Strawn 14-60
Lost to Gordon 8-58
Lost to Lometa 14-60
Lost to Rochelle 0-46
Lost to Brookesmith 20-27(Santa Anna Beat Brookesmith 57-12)

Rain

Tex Wright reports .80 of rain and no bugs fell in about an hour Thursday morning before lunch.

I came home from work to find an inch or so of rain in my gauges and puddles on the sides of the streets.

THE ALBANY MAINSTREET PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS:
"ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE"

Written and originally directed by Ted Swindley, based on a true story.

AT THE BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN AZTEC THEATER IN ALBANY, TEXAS

PRESENTED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 @ 2:00 P. M. AND 7:00 P. M. AND ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 @ 2:00 P. M.

FEATURING: TWYLA FOREMAN AS PATSY CLINE
PAM DAVIS AS LOUISE SEGER AND THE ORIGINAL BODACIOUS BOBCAT BAND

ALL TICKETS RESERVED. $12.00. CALL 325-762-2048 OR COME TO THE ALBANY MOTOR INN TO PICK OUT YOUR SEATS

COME JOIN ALL THE FESTIVITIES FOR ‘BACK TO ALBANY DAY’ ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20.

2007 Santa Anna Ex Student Honorees

This year's Santa Anna Ex Student honorees were recognized during pregame ceremonies before last Friday's Homcoming football game.

The Game

And what a game it was. Terry Thompson, that old Bluecat still trying to earn his Eagle wings, says I need more pictures and less talk... here ya go Terry...

For more game photos including pregame and halftime click on the Duncanville game score on The Sports Page or just click right here! I took over 275 photos at a one half game not that they are any good so be sure you have plenty of time... get to work Terry!

2007 SAHS Homecoming Queen Crowned

This year's Homecoming Queen was crowned during halftime ceremonies Friday.

Homecoming Parade

The Santa Anna Ex Students Association would like to thank all those that participated in the 2007 Santa Anna Homecoming Parade, Betsy Jones for helping organize, the Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department for blocking traffic and the fire trucks for the football team to ride on, to the Santa Anna ISD, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Robinett for letting school out early, Mr. Mitchell for the doing such a great job with the Mountaineer Band, to Nancy Wylie for getting permission from the City of Santa Anna and TXDOT for letting us have it, to all those that helped with floats and decorated cars, the parade judges, and especially to the following Santa Anna Homecoming Parade Sponsors:

Santa Anna National Bank
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative
Glenn's Car Sales
Cen-Tex Land
Double H Family Dining
Coleman County Woodshop
That Santa Anna Store
Cool Creek Outfitters
Simmons Feed and Seed
Sunnie's
Santa Anna Grocery
Quilter's Patch

The Parade winners were:

Coleman County Historical Commission

Oct. 4, 2007
The October meeting of the Coleman County Historical Commission was held in Santa Anna. We met in the Phone Company Meeting room at 801 Wallis. Chairman Eric Joffrion opened the meeting at 7:00Pm. He then called on Russ Fisher to give the invocation. Since the secretary was absent there was no reading of the minutes. Chairman Joffrion said we would have a mass reading of minutes missed one of these days.

The Chairman brought forth two pieces of state Historical Commission business. The first of these dealt with widening of Hwy 283 and rebuilding of the bridges and culverts north of Coleman. The commission agreed that there was no significant historical interest in these areas and decided to tell the state to go ahead with their work.

The next item was the reexamination of the Jim Ned bridge on CR 140(?) . This was simply an update and required no action by the commission.

The next item of business was an update on the Coleman County Sesquicentennial part in 2008. Clyde Severance of the Coleman 150 group gave the update and talked about some of the plans of the group and the need of help from any Coleman County Citizen of anyone with knowledge about the different areas of the county.

After this small amount of commission business, Chairman Joffrion introduced the speaker, Mr. Lane Guthrie of Santa Anna. Mr. Guthrie’s first action was to ask every outside. He then pointed out the points of the Sand plant operation and the “Cut” where the mining ceased.

Mr. Guthrie, upon returning to the meeting room, gave some facts and explained about the operation.

In 1904 a sample of the limestone from the Santa Anna Mountain was entered in the St. Louis Exposition (world’s fair). This Limestone was judged to be the best example of limestone at that time. This gave much acclaim to “the Mountains” of Santa Anna.

The sand mining began in 1911. The operation ceases before WWII, and started again in 1946. It ceased finally in 1964 when the plant was sold to a company in the northern states. The sand was very popular as it was about 98% pure silica. Sand was shipped from this plant to many states and Mexico.

At this time the group watched an old home movie that had been put on DVD about the operation of the sand plant.

Mr. Guthrie then talked about the glass plant that opened here in 1930. It had several owners over the period of its operation. The only one he could state for a fact was a Mr. Knapp and a Mr. Coleman. The plant employed 60 people and produced up to 52,000 bottles per day.

Mr. Guthrie said that he wasn’t sure of some of the facts in this information. As this was during the depression and milk bottles sold for $6.00 to $8.00 each.

The Santa Anna plant turned out milk bottles, vinegar bottles, and beer bottles (at the end prohibition)

Other items known to have been made in the plant were: a glass cane and an insulator, both owned locally, and small glass flowers. The glass flowers were made from excess melted glass at the end of the work day.

Mr. Guthrie talked about and explained many other points of the glass work, and from a collectors view point, the glass production.

Tex and Pat Wright provided a snack table and drinks, all done in Halloween style.

About 20 people were present.

Weather

Well the weather was good for Homecoming as far as rain and storms, maybe just a little on the warm side in the afternoons. We certainly need the rain but it doesn't cooperate well with parades and Homecoming hairdos or crowning of Homecoming Queens.

It was a pretty good Homecoming, a little lighter than I would like for Exes attendance, but overall a good Homecoming.

I am not sure exactly what is going on, but for some reason I was a little under the weather and woke up the last four days, starting the Friday of Homecoming, with a fever, chills, and sweats at 4:00 AM. Which doesn't help the fact that I went to bed at 1:00 AM after the game and class get together on Friday and the dance on Saturday. Maybe it is stressing over putting everything together for Homecoming or maybe it is my pecan trees. About this time of year they start turning loose of the leaves and pecans and just like when they bloom and shed blooms it really messes me up.

Either way I am afraid I haven't felt like working on the News, but I did get to send a few pictures to the Coleman paper.

I will try to get more Homecoming news up a little later this week.

Some of you have thought maybe I had a little too much fun at Homecoming and maybe a little too much to drink... well, I wish that I had that way I would have had a good reason for feeling like this!

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Friday Night Lights

The Santa Anna Mountaineers took on the Duncanville Christway Chaparrals Friday night and came away with a 76-18 victory with the game ending at the half with the 45 point rule.

I will get the game photos up a little later this week.

Bluegrass Just Around The Corner

THE ANNUAL Pecan and Bluegrass Festival sponsored by the Clyde Chamber of Commerce is coming up on Oct.13th. A great slate of bands have been booked and we are looking forward to a wonderful show.

If we had to pick one band to list as the headliners it probably would the Herrin Family from Fort Worth. They have been nominated for numerous awards. They were named the fellowship of Christian Music Band of the year in 1999 and nominated for band of the year in 2002.

The new Bluegrass combination from Duffau TX. are sure to provide a unique adventure in traditional original Bluegrass sound. Along with Salt Creek from Abilene. Salt Creek has it's debut cd album Iberis Cemetery Road on the market. New Bluegrass combination also has a cd album available.

Pleasant Run Valley from Buffalo Gap have become a fixture at the Festival. Ronnie and Diane Gill are well known throughout the Big Country for their crowd pleasing Bluegrass Sound. Ronnie and his Banjo take a back seat to no one.

Clyde's very own Four and More featuring Si Tucker and Clint Kniffen will kick off the day's entertainment at around 11:00am. Local entertainment also includes the praising with puppets Youth Ministry Team from Bible Baptist Church.

The Festival will be held in the Pecan Grove west of Bulldog Stadium, there will be a Parade Downtown at 10:00am to start the day full of activities.

The Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors and Parade entries, if you would like to rent a food booth or an arts and crafts booth, please contact the Clyde Chamber of Commerce at 893-4221, or come by the office at 614 North First Street. Also, please let us know if you plan to be in the Parade.

The keepers car club will be having their annual car show in front of the Junior High Auditorium, which is close walking distance to the Festival grounds. The OE Country Quilters are having a quilt show on the same day at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center.

If you have any questions or need more information, Please contact the Clyde Chamber of Commerce at 893-4221

NRCS Texas Accepts Applications for EQIP Funding

Submitted By: David L. Dunlap CEA-Ag/NR

Temple, Texas – Texas agricultural landowners interested in participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) need to apply by Nov. 16, 2007, if they have not already done so to be eligible for the next round of funding, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“Although EQIP is a continuous sign-up program, some producers may not have signed up yet,” said Don Gohmert, NRCS state conservationist for Texas. “We will rank all eligible applications received by the end of the ranking period on Nov. 16 for 2008 funding. There is a strong possibility that EQIP funds will become available in October.”

EQIP promotes agricultural production and environmental quality. Through EQIP, farmers and ranchers receive financial and technical assistance to help install conservation practices and to implement management systems that promote conservation. Financial assistance is on a cost-shared basis with the producer. The technical assistance is provided at 100 percent of the cost by NRCS. According to Gohmert, there are a few changes in EQIP for 2008.

NRCS is adding another statewide resource concern to the program at the recommendation of the State Technical Committee. Funding will be provided in 2008 specifically for conservation practices that improve habitat for the pronghorn antelope in west Texas.

Also new in 2008 will be a process to streamline payments. Instead of the traditional percentage-of-cost rates, NRCS will offer flat-rate payments based on a schedule for each conservation practice.

“Landowners will know up-front what the payment in dollars will be,” Gohmert said.

“One important component of EQIP that remains the same is the input needed from the local level to make EQIP address the most pressing resource concerns there,” Gohmert said. “Our local offices may be holding program development group and local working group meetings very soon to gather that input.” NRCS offices and local soil and water conservation district officials will have more information about local meetings.

To sign up for EQIP or to get more information, contact the NRCS office serving your county. Look in the phone book under “U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture,” or find your service center on the Web at http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app.

You can also get information about Texas NRCS conservation technical assistance and programs at www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov.

TEXAS MIDWEST CONFERENCE
VALUABLE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

What is the challenge in your community? Tax base needs a boost…school enrollment dwindling… housing shortage… businesses need stable workforce… local citizens need to be inspired? Solutions and suggestions to address these issues and others will be offered at the 14th Annual Texas Midwest Conference, Oct. 17, at the Abilene Civic Center.

Community leaders will receive information related to community development, tourism, economic development, workforce issues, and healthcare. Features of the annual conference include solution seminars, information expo, live entertainment, luncheon catered by Perini Ranch Steakhouse and community awards.

Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is the featured speaker for the awards luncheon during the conference.

State agencies participating in the Info Expo include Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA), Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Also participating are USDA, Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, Big Country Area Health Education Center, Hendrick Health System, West Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Solutions of Concho Valley and of West Central Texas, Journal Communications and Texas Forts Trail.

For complete details on solution seminar topics and speakers offered at the conference go to the Texas Midwest website at texasmidwest.org.

Pre-registration for the conference is $35, which covers all activities and the conference luncheon. Walk-in registration is $40. A discount for 5 or more from one community or organization is also available. For information call 325-676-0329 or e-mail tmcn@tmcn.org.

TMCN member cities include Abilene, Albany, Anson, Aspermont, Baird, Ballinger, Brady, Breckenridge, Bronte, Brownwood, Buffalo Gap, Cisco, Clyde, Coleman, Colorado City, Comanche, Cross Plains, De Leon, Dublin, Early, Eastland, Eden, Goldthwaite, Gorman, Hamilton, Hamlin, Haskell, Knox City, Merkel, Munday, Ranger, Robert Lee, Roscoe, Rotan, San Angelo, Santa Anna, Snyder, Stamford, Sweetwater, Throckmorton, Tye, and Winters.

4-H News... Extra

September 12, 2007
By: David L. Dunlap CEA-Ag/NR and Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCS

ASU Block & Bridle Fall Expo

October 14, 2007

Angelo State University Block & Bridle Club announces their Fall Expo which will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at the Tom Green County 4-H Building; same location as JMGSC Double Pointed Show on Saturday. This includes two Junior Meat Goat Show Circuit Sanctioned Shows and two JMGSC Sanctioned Showmanship opportunities for exhibitors.

Entry Deadline: Friday, October 5th, 2007

SHOW A
Judge: Will Hartnett - Veribest Ag Science Teacher, MS Animal Science, Angelo State Univ.
Show Time: 9:00 a.m.
Weights: Official 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Entry Fee: $20; Late Entry: $10

SHOW B
Judge: Marty Gibbs, Runnels County Extension Agent
Time: Immediately after Show A
Weights: New goats only, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $20; Late Entry: $10

Mail Entries to: ASU Fall Expo
Box 10888, ASU Station
San Angelo, TX 76909

Contact: Corey Owens
Phone: 325-942-2027, Ext. 285; or 325-224-8062
E-Mail: corey.owens @angelo.edu

Texas 4-H Center - 4-H Camps in November

The Texas 4-H Center at Lake Brownwood would like to announce two upcoming camps. "Camp Character - Military Style" for Junior age members(ages 9 to 14) and "Do It For the Dance" for Senior 4-H age members (ages 14 to 19). Registration for each of these camps may be made using the 4-H Connect system. Read below for more information for each of these camps:

"Camp Character - Military Style", Junior Leadership Retreat - November 9 -11, 2007
Cost - Junior age youth (ages 9 to 14) $110, Adult Chaperones $74 ; Registration includes 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, snacks and program supplies.
Who - Junior age 4-H members ages 9 to 14 and adult sponsors
Objective & Purpose - This Junior Leadership Retreat was designed to utilize Texas 4-H Council members who will teach leadership development to younger 4-H members allowing 4-H members to develop communication, teamwork, cooperation and leadership skills.
Service Project - 4-H members who attend this retreat are asked to bring one "Huggable" (small stuffed animals) for distribution to children who have a family member who is deployed.
Theme - Camp Character Military Style recognizes the commitment and leadership of our U.S. Military.
Theme Dance on Saturday - Boot Camp! Don't forget your costume!
Registration opens on 4-H Connect September 15 through November 2nd, 2007

"Do It for the Dance" - Learning to Serve at the Texas 4-H Conference Center
Fall Leadership Retreat - November 16 - 18, 2007
Cost - Senior age youth (ages 14 to 19) $110, Adult Chaperones $74. Registration includes 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, snacks and program supplies.
Who- Senior age 4-H members ages 14 to 19 and adult sponsors
Objective & Purpose - This state-wide leadership development opportunity will focus on basics in communication skills, leadership, impromptu speaking, team building, etiquette, service learning how to manage groups, and more.
Service Project - To commemorate the 100th birthday celebration of Texas 4-H, the Fall Leadership participants have an opportunity to "leave their mark" on the 4-H Conference Center. During this service learning activity 4-Hers will assist in renovating the common area of nine dormitories ( painting, polishing, sewing and re-decorating). 4-Hers can earn a "Do It For the Dance" t-shirt during this weekend retreat.
Registration opens on 4-H Connect September 15 through November 2nd, 2007

For a tentative event schedule and other important information regarding these two camps, come by the County Extension Office, 2nd floor County Courthouse.

Gouldbusk Play Day and Ranch Rodeo

The Gouldbusk Rodeo Association will hold a Play Day and Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, October 27th at the Gouldbusk Arena. The Play Day will be held in the afternoon preceding the rodeo. Play Day events will include: barrels, poles, and flags with divisions for all ages. The Ranch Rodeo will be held that evening and will include events as follows: penning, branding, wild cow milking, steer saddling, and doctoring. The teams will consist of 5 member teams with 4 participating at a time. Entry fees will be $100 per event. At least 6 teams are needed for the rodeo to be held. It was initially announced that only Coleman County teams would be taken but the rodeo has been opened up to out of county teams. For more information contact Aaron Loyd at 325-669-3467 or 325-357-4918 or ranch_hand2000@hotmail.com.

4-H News - August 30, 2007

National 4-H Week - October 7 - 13, 2007

National 4-H Week is an excellent time to promote your club or tell others what you have been active with in 4-H. We encourage each of you to make a contribution to your club during the week. Here are just a few ideas that are considered to be Leadership in 4-H that you can do for your club, your community, your country, and your world.
* Attend the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet
* Write an article for the local newspaper on What 4-H Means To You or what others should know
* Decorate store windows
* Recruit 4-Hers
* Talk to groups or organizations about 4-H

......In other words, let*s tell everyone about 4-H. If you have any questions about National 4-H Week, contact the Coleman County Extension Office at 625-4519.

LAMB & GOAT VALIDATION

October 20,
1:00 p.m.,
Coleman Rodeo Grounds

4-H Calendar

October
7-13 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK
10 Panther Creek 4-H Club Meeting
11 Coleman 4-H Club Meeting
20 County-wide Lamb & Goat Validation

Check This Out !!! TEXAS 4-H INTERNET PAGE has a new look. It*s bright, colorful, very easy to use. The web address is: texas4-h.tamu.edu .

4-H is a community of young people across America, who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills !

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