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Mountaineer Football

The Santa Anna Mountaineers will take on the Robert Lee Steers in Robert Lee Friday night.

The 2-0 Mountaineers are a four point underdog to the Steers who are 0-1.

Last year the Mountaineers lost a close one to the Steers 48-50.

The Steers are ranked 14th ahead of the 15th ranked Mountaineers according to SixManFootball.com.

Dave Cambpell's 2007 Texas Football magazine picks the Steers to finish first in Division I District 3 which includes Ira, Highland, Water Valley, and Westbrook. Players to watch are Junior Josh Gallegos who rushed for over 2000 yards last year, Cameron Hodge, Brody Dillard, Chase Roe, and Taylor Perciful. Prospects are: Thurman, Martinez, and Martin.

Who the Steers have played:
Lost to #4 Rankin 68-22.

Mountaineers, go get a Steer!

4-H Back-To-School Bash

The Coleman County 4-H Council would like to invite 4-H Members and interested individuals to the First Annual 4-H Back-To-School Bash, to be held in memory of Cynthia Philpot. The “Bash” will be a dance at the Bill Franklin Center on Saturday, September 22, from 8:00 till 11:30 p.m. There will be a charge of $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. All proceeds will be donated to the new "Expo Center" on the Coleman County Youth Activity Center grounds in memory of Cynthia Philpot, a 4-H mom and volunteer, who recently lost her fight with cancer. We would like to thank the Youth Activity Center Board for the use of the Franklin Center for this event.

For more information, call the County Extension Office at 325-625-4519.

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.

Missing Dog Found!

Little shitzu puppie, Sophie, went missing from the 600 block of Ave C in Santa Anna on Wednesday the 12th.

She was a birthday present to her owner, Karlee Bradley.

Sophie was found by Kayli Robinett and her friends and returned home late Wednesday night.

A special "Thank You" to Kayli and her friends for finding Sophie and bringing her home to Karlee.

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.

Rainfall

I poured over an inch of rain out of my gauges from the rains on Monday.

Mountaineer Football

The Santa Anna Mountaineers took on the Eden Bulldogs in Eden Friday night and came a way with big win 54-22 to send the Mountaineers to 2-0 for the 2007 Season.

The Mountaineers will face a tough team this Friday, on the road again this time to Robert Lee.

Friday Night Lights of a Different Sort

I had to decide between going to Eden to watch the Mountaineers and going to Arlington with the boys to watch the Rangers Friday night.

Jessica got some tickets to the Rangers and Oakland A's game during registration at Tarleton and let us boys have a shot at them before she tried to eBay them!

It was only my third Rangers' game and it had been a while since I had been. Patrick had only been once before and it was Jayden and Dawson's first time.

The Ballpark at Arlington is such a magnificent place and since I don't get too many chances, especially to go with the boys, the choice was clear.

Gouldbusk Play Day and Ranch Rodeo

The Gouldbusk Rodeo Association will hold a Play Day and Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, October 29th 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.

Coleman County Historical Commission Meeting

September 7, 2007
Chairman Eric Joffrion called the meeting to order at approx. 7:00Pm on Sept. 6th, 2007.

He started by saying that we would dispense with the reading of the minutes from the last meeting, as the secretary was out of town. Tex Wright would be taking the minutes.

No old business was brought before the group.

Under new business, Chairman Joffrion brought up that this was “celebrate Archeology Month”. He also stated that the Texas Historical Commission was offering a $1,000 grant to small museums to help fund projects of their county history. These would be matching grants.

Chairman Joffrion then offered in new business that he would be submitting his resignation as chairman to the County Judge in the coming weeks. He said that it appeared that due business demands, he was not able to commit himself to his business or the Historical Commission as fully as was thought necessary, so it was affecting both. He did say that he would hold the position until changes could be made and the commission could fill the position.

Chairman Joffrion then introduced the evenings speakers, Randy Turner and Sarah Beal, Co-Chairs if the Coleman County Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Mr. Turner started by giving names to positions. He said that there had not been an education chair established, but that there were plans to involve the youth in everything possible.

A meeting with the committee chairs will be held at the Bill Franklin Center on Monday September 17. They will be discussing the responsibility of each position and going over plans. The committee chairs will be given plans that have been formulated to date.

Ms. Beal said that the purpose behind the celebration is to educate as well as to entertain the general public. It will also be used to promote tourism, bringing visitors and tourists to Coleman County.

Ms. Beal said that she had been approached about having a tractor pull and was very excited about the prospects of this. It would bring in guests from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and other places outside Texas.

Much discussion about events and places to hold events was then held.

Everyone present enjoyed refreshments provided by Virginia Powell

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4-H News - August 30, 2007

STATE SWINE VALIDATION TAG ORDERS

Due Mon., Sept. 17th, 2007 by Noon

Attention 4-H SWINE EXHIBITORS !!! It is time to order STATE validation tags in order for you to be able to exhibit your Swine project(s) at major shows. Please call the Extension Office A.S.A.P. and let us know HOW MANY STATE VALIDATION TAGS YOU WILL BE NEEDING for the upcoming year. State tags will cost $7.00 each. County tags will cost $1.00 each. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS Monday, September 17, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.

4-H END OF SUMMER BASH

All 4-Hers, parents, and interested persons are invited to attend. Bring a friend and help promote the 4-H program in Coleman County. More details to come !!!....

4-H Meetings Begin NEXT WEEK!

CALLING ALL 4-Hers.....old and new ! 4-H meetings will soon begin in your area. County 4-H Club Leaders and club officers have been busy planning the 2007-2008 4-H year and are eager to get your clubs started. Below is a listing of the Community Clubs that will be meeting in September. Please remember - EVERYONE needs to sign up each year to be enrolled in 4-H.

If you are interested in joining 4-H, please feel free to attend a club meeting, or contact the Coleman County Extension office at 625-4519 for more information on the 4-H program.

Santa Anna 4-H, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Santa Anna High School - Ag Class Room

Panther Creek 4-H, Monday, Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m. Home Ec Room, Panther Creek School

Coleman 4-H , Tuesday, Sept. 11, Bill Franklin Center, 5:30 p.m.

4-H COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING - Tues., Sept. 11, Bill Franklin Center, 7 p.m.

COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL

There will be a County 4-H council meeting on Tuesday, September 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bill Franklin Center immediately following the Coleman 4-H Club meeting. Agenda items include : preparation for the 2007 Achievement Banquet, selecting adult leader awards, and assign youth speaking parts for the script. ALL County Council members need to be at this VERY IMPORTANT meeting.

STOCK SHOW SCHEDULES

West Texas Fair (Abilene) www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com

JUNIOR STEER
Arrival Time: 12:00-6:00 PM, Thurs.,Sept. 13
Weigh In: 9:00 AM, Friday, Sept. 14
Show Time: 8:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 15
Release Time: One hour after entire show is complete

OPEN JACKPOT SWINE SHOW
No new entries will be accepted, nor may arrive, after 9:00 PM, Friday, September 14
Arrival Time: Friday, Sept. 14 beginning @ 2:00 p.m.
Show Time: 8:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 15

YOUTH & OPEN RABBIT SHOW
Arrival Time: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m., Sat. Sept. 15
Show Time: 9:00 a.m., Sat. Sept. 15
Release Time: One hour after show

State Fair (Dallas) Schedule - http://www.bigtexlivestock.com

BARROWS Judge: Ryan Sites, OK
Arrival: Mon., Oct.1, 8 AM - 8 PM , Gate 15
ALL Weight cards:Tues. Oct. 2, 8 AM -1 PM
Show Time: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8:00 AM (BOPB, WOPB, Hampshire, Yorkshire)
Thursday, Oct. 5, 8:00 AM (Duroc, Cross)
Release: Terminal Sale: Friday, October 5, 10:00 a.m.

LAMBS Judge: Keith Berry, IA
Arrival: Monday, October 1, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Gate 15
Classification & Weight cards turned in : October 2, by 10:00 AM
Show Time: Wednesday, October 3, 2:00 PM
Begin Release / Relocate: Wed., Oct.. ,5 PM
Sale: Friday, October 5, 10:00 AM

GOATS Judge: Brian Faris, NC
Arrival: Mon.,Oct. 1, 8 AM - 8 PM , Gate 15
Weight cards: Tues. Oc.r 2, by 12:00 PM
Show Time: Wed., Oct. 3, 8:00 AM
Begin Release / Relocate: Oct.r 3, 2:00 PM
Sale: Friday, Oct. 5, 10:00 AM

STEERS Judge: Randy Daniel- GA
Arrival: Tues. Oct. 2, 8 AM - 6 PM, Gate 15
Classification, Hair Check, Weight cards: Wednesday, October 3, by 10:00 AM
Show Time: Thursday, October 4, 8:00 AM
Begin Release / Relocate: Thurs.,Oct. 4, 5 PM
Sale : Friday, October 5, 10:00 AM

4-H Achievement Banquet

Sun., Sept.30, 2007, 2 PM
Application for Recognition Awards due by Thursday, September 20

The Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet is set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, September 30th , 2007 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Coleman. All 4-Hers and families are invited to attend - so please mark this special event on your calendars. 4-Hers, this is an annual event at which we recognize you for your 4-H achievements for your project work during the past year. If you*re new to 4-H, please join us not only for fellowship, but good food too, and to see Coleman County 4-Hers share their experiences. AGAIN THIS YEAR - - - Families are asked to bring a DESSERT . 4-H Council will provide paper goods and ice tea, etc

Each 4-Her that completed a project during the 2006-2007 year will receive a 4-H Project Pin at the Banquet if, and only if, you complete a recognition application form. It only takes a few minutes to do and we need those back to us by Thursday, September 20, 2007. A project is something you did and can think of six (6) learning experiences you had. ( Example: Goats 1. Feeding and Nutrition 2. Health Management 3.Fitting 4. Showmanship 5. Hoof care 6. Exercise ) Each 4-Her can receive one pin per year. Also, we will be recognizing all those who participated in District and State 4-H events by presenting certificates of completion. This includes: Roundup, judging teams, Food Show, Fashion Show, Consumer Decision, shooting events, Horse show, etc. ,etc., etc.

Awards to be presented during the banquet will include: Gold Star, Silver Star, Danforth "I Dare You" Award, project medals and project certificates. See below:

Project Certificates: This award is given to all 4-H members who have completed a project.

Project Medals: To receive a medal, the 4-H member must submit an application in a project completed under the supervision of a 4-H leader or compete in a multi-county, district, or state -H organized event.

Gold Star Award: The Gold Star Award is the highest county achievement award presented to a deserving 4-H member based on the following criteria: 1) Must be an active 4-H member and regularly attend club meetings. 2) Must be at least 14 years of age as of August 31 of current year. 3) Complete a current 4-H Record Book. 4) It is also recommended that the 4-H member participate in three different project areas and participate in one or more activities. The members should have demonstrated leadership skills by serving as a 4-H officer or committee chairman and/or as a junior or teen leader in an activity or project with/or/under the supervision of an adult leader. The member should have participated in one or more community service projects.

Silver Star Award: This is the highest county achievement award presented to Junior 4-H members. Similar criteria apply as the Gold Star except the members must be under 14 years of age as of August 31 of current year.

Danforth "I Dare You" Award : The 4-Her must be an active 4-H member and regularly attend 4-H meetings. Members must be at least 14 years of age as of August 31 of current year and have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.

If you have any questions about the Achievement Banquet event, call or come by the Extension Office. 4-Hers....Please make every effort to attend. Hope to see you there !

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

September
10 Panther Creek 4-H Club meeting
11 Coleman 4-H Club meeting
11 4-H COUNCIL Meeting
7-15 West Texas Fair (Abilene)
17 STATE Swine Validation Tag Orders Due to Extension Office
20 Deadline for 4-H Achievement Banquet - Award Applications
22 4-H End of Summer Bash
30 4-H Achievement Banquet

October
1 - 6 State Fair of Texas (Dallas)
4 Santa Anna 4-H Club Meeting
6 Fiesta de la Paloma
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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