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The Santa Anna Mountaineers will take on the Eden Bulldogs in Eden Friday night.
Dave Cambpell's 2007 Texas Football magazine picks the Dogs to finish fourth in District 15 behind Richland Springs, Brookesmith, and Rochelle but ahead of Veribest.
Campbell lists four offensive and four defensive starters returning from their 2-8/1-4 in district inaugaural six-man season. Players to watch are Rucker, Kincheloe, and Jackson with prospects in Harper, Robles, and Ogle.
SixManFootball.com picks the currently 16th ranked(23rd preseason) 1-0 Mountaineers as a 35 point favorite over the currently 32nd ranked(54th preseason) 1-0 Dogs.
Who they have played:
Beat preseason 14th ranked(33rd currently) Lorenzo 25-18
The Dogs upset of Lorenzo last week and the Mountaineers 63-30 victory last year may leave the Dogs looking for some defense of their home turf so I think it will be a little closer game with this former eleven man foe.
Older Adults and Diabetes
By Andrew B. Crocker, Extension Program Specialist - Gerontology Health
Contributed by Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCS
Diabetes is a serious disease at any age but is especially serious for older adults. It happens when the level of sugar in your blood, also known as glucose, is too high. High glucose levels may be managed to help control the disease and prevent or delay future problems.
Your body changes the food you eat into glucose to feed the cells that make up your body. The cells cannot process the sugar alone so you produce a hormone called insulin to help. People with diabetes either do not make insulin, do not use insulin properly or both. As a result, they often feel tired, hungry or thirsty; they may lose weight, urinate often or have trouble with their eyes. It may also cause heart disease, strokes and even the need to remove all or part of a limb.
There are two types of diabetes. In Type-1 Diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. In the other kind of diabetes, the body produces insulin but does not use it in the right way. This is called Type-2 Diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes.
Diabetes tends to run in families but other factors may add to the risk of developing diabetes, such as being overweight and/or underactive. There are many unknowns surrounding diabetes and research is constantly looking at what causes diabetes and how best to manage it. While questions continue to persist, there is a lot that is known. For example, we know that careful control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol can help prevent or delay diabetes and its complications.
Research shows that some increase in blood glucose levels often comes with age. This may be caused by weight gain, especially when fat builds up around the waist. Many people withType-2 Diabetes have few or no symptoms. For some people, feeling run down is their only symptom. Other people may feel thirsty, urinate often, lose weight, have blurred vision, get skin infections or heal slowly from cuts and bruises. It is very important to tell your health provider right away about any of these problems.
Your health provider may diagnose diabetes by reviewing your symptoms and checking your blood glucose levels. One test measures your blood glucose level after eating or drinking nothing for at least 8 hours, usually overnight. In another test, your blood glucose is checked and then you drink a sugary beverage. Diagnosis is confirmed after a repeat test on a different day.
There are many things you may do to take control of your diabetes, among others:
1. Meal planning and eating correctly are key to managing blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. To plan meals and eat right, you need to understand how different foods affect your glucose levels. Ask your health provider to help you plan your meals or find another professional who can help you.
2. Physical activity is very important in dealing with diabetes. Taking part in a regular fitness program may improve blood glucose levels. A health professional may help you plan an exercise routine.
3. Medications may also be central to controlling diabetes for many people. Your health provider may prescribe oral medicines, insulin, or a combination of both.
You should regularly check blood glucose levels and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol. Additionally, there are some other checks your health provider should perform regularly.
Eye Exams. People with diabetes should have an eye exam every year. Finding and treating eye problems early can help prevent more serious conditions later on.
Kidney Check. A yearly urine test for a protein called albumin will show whether your kidneys are affected by diabetes.
Foot Care. Diabetes can reduce blood supply to arms and legs and cause numbness in the feet. People with diabetes should check their feet every day and watch for any redness or patches of heat. Sores, blisters, breaks in the skin, infections, or build-up of calluses should be checked right away by your health provider.
Skin Care. People with diabetes can protect their skin by keeping it clean, using skin softeners to treat dryness and taking care of minor cuts and bruises to prevent infections and other problems.
Teeth and Gums. Working closely with a dentist is very important. Teeth and gums need special attention to avoid serious infections.
Medicare may cover tests to check for diabetes. Medicare may also cover supplies such as glucose monitors, test strips and lancets. It may also pay for educational programs, foot exams and other services for diabetics. For more information about coverage, call 1.800.MEDICARE (1.800.633.4227) or visit Medicare’s website: http://www.medicare.gov .
For more information, contact County Extension Agent Debbie Hailey at 325-625-4519. You may also visit the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: http://www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov .
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I was a little under it Wednesday so the News is a little light.
I did pour out half an inch of rain out of my gauges. I think I forgot to tell you about the half inch I poured out last Saturday... I am not sure where it came from!
More Friday Night Lights
Speaking of Friday Night Lights, I think that Santa Anna's Shawn Harper may be working on the show. He is a bigtime sound man in the movie business working with the likes of Tommy Lee Jones who also has a ranch near San Saba.
There was an article in the Goldthwaite Eagle last season about the little boy named Bo that lives next door to the Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights. The little boy is some kin to the the Heads from around Goldthwaite I think.
I mentioned Homecoming in Mondays' Lights and it is now less than a month away and will be here before we know it.
With the start football, school, and the passing of Labor Day, comes other Autumn things like shorter days and leaves falling which I have noticed recently. I also saw five acorns on our Chinquapin oak in the backyard. I know that isn't much to talk about but it was a big deal for me... Cindy wasn't as excited as I was either! It is our first babies on that tree that we planted a couple of years ago...
#84 - Taylor Wardlow
Taylor Wardlow, the son of Brad Wardlow, SAHS Class of 82, is a Sophomore and the 6-6, 230 pound starting tight end for the Rice Owls. Taylor played football, basketball, and ran track for Grapevine High School.
Taylor is featured in Dave Cambpell's 2007 Texas Football magazine as the Owl's "Breakout Player" with a photo and this writeup:
"Taylor Wardlow The sophomore tight end, one of Rice's best NFL prospects showed flashes of potential as a true freshman following an injury to starter Will Moss. He's tall (6-6), athletic, (37-inch vertical) and growing (he's put on 25 pounds since his arrival). He excels at turning upfield after making the catch, a plus in the spread offense."
The Owls fell to Nichol's State in a close one, 14-16 Saturday. They have some tough games ahead as well as they take on Baylor in Waco this Saturday followed by Texas Tech and Texas.
He must have Brad's athletic ability and smarts as he has a 3.75 GPA, and I think he has Brad's hair too! See: Taylor's Player Profile
Taylor was also named to the 2006-07 Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll.
I know Brad is very proud of him and we are too... Good Luck Taylor!
Friday Night Lights
Well the Mountaineers opened up the 2007 football season with a sound defeat of the Coolidge Yellow Jackets. The Mountaineers put on quite a show for the hometown crowd by defeating the Jackets by a score of 53-0 at the half.
It seems like I have been late for a the past month and this past week is no different. I missed Meet the Mountaineers and then I was late for Friday's game.
Coolidge game photos are on the Sports page in a game photo album.
Speaking of Friday Night Lights, the new NBC hit TV series by the same name had a marathon Saturday night to get us all ready for the next season which starts on Friday October 5th, which just happens to be the same night as this years Santa Anna Homecoming game. Thank DirectTV for DVR!
A bit of advice to the producers of the show... "Move it to some other night of the week besides Friday night!"
4-H News - August 30, 2007
By: Debbie Hailey, CEA-FCSLuther Dunlap, CEA-Ag/NR
LAST CHANCE - Have you ordered your State Sheep & Goat Tags for the 2007-2008 year???
If you have not yet ordered your 2007-08 STATE Sheep & Goat tags, please call the Extension Office NOW at 625-4519 and let us know how many you*ll be needing. Cost for tags is $7.00 each and is payable at time of ordering. After Sept. 5th tags will cost $20.00 each!!
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
Saturday September 22, 2007 at the Bill Franklin Center from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.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
YOUTH MEAT GOAT
Health Certificates Required
Arrival Time: 1 hour after Boer Goat Show until 8:00 p.m., Sat., Sept.
8
Weigh In Deadline: by 7:30 PM, Sat., Sept.8
Show Time: 8:30 AM, Sunday, Sept. 9
Release Time: One hour after show
OPEN MARKET LAMB
Health Certificates Required
Arrival Time: 12 Noon-5PM, Fri., Sept. 7 AND 5 PM to 6PM, Sat., Sept.
8
Weight Cards to Supt. by 6 PM, Fri., Sept.7 AND 7:00 PM, Sat.,
Sept. 8th
Two Show Times:
8:30 AM, Saturday, Sept. 8 AND 8:30 AM, Sunday, Sept. 9
Release Time: One hour after show or at discretion of superintendent
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
West Texas Fair - Modern Living Mall Entries
The 2007 West Texas Fair and Rodeo is coming up in September, and you can enter items for competition in the Modern Living Mall (Taylor County Expo Center). There are a great many Youth and Adult Division competition areas including: Clothing, Fine Arts, Canned Foods, Cookies, Candy, Cakes, Breads, Crafts, Photography, Needlework, Bubble Gum Contest. All exhibits (such as clothes, quilts, purses and pillows, and other crafts) must be the work of the exhibitor and made within the past 12 months except where Special Department Rules require otherwise. You can enter your items according to the following schedule:
Non-perishable items must be turned in on Tuesday, September 4th between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.
Perishable food items must be submitted on Saturday, Sept. 8th from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
ALL items MUST be picked up on Monday, September 17, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There is a 2007 West Texas Fair catalog in the Extension office, if you would like to come in and browse. You may also access the fair catalog on-line at: http://www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com There are $$money$$ prizes for the first six places. Let*s show West Texas what a talented group of folks we have in Coleman County.
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
4 Santa Anna 4-H Club meeting
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 !
Texas Cooperative Extension to Offer Food Manager Certification Training Course
Submitted by Debbie Hailey - Coleman County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences
Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 4 Americans will become sick, 1 in 1,000 will become hospitalized, and 5,000 will die due to a foodborne illness.
During a recent legislative session, a statute was amended that allowed the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to require each food establishment to have one certified food manager.
Recently, the Texas Board of Health adopted rules to implement this statute. Many of you have already received a letter from the Texas Department of State Health Services regarding this. Under these new rules, each food establishment permitted by the Texas Department of State Health Services must have one certified food manager. New Food Manager Certificates will be valid for 6 years, as long as the Food Manager renews it every 2 years..
Texas Cooperative Extension, Coleman County, is offering a Food Manager Certification Training Course. This program will be offered for $89 on September 17-18, 2007, at the First Coleman National Bank Hospitality Room, 100 S. Commercial Ave, in Coleman. Cost includes training, materials, and the State food manager certification examination. Instructors will be County Extension Agents Debbie Hailey of Coleman County, Angela Hughes of Brown County, Jane Holubec of McCulloch County, and Carolyn McDowell, of San Saba County. Registration forms will be available at the County Extension Office, and participants will need to mail them to Texas Cooperative Extension by September 3.
This program is designed to not only prepare foodservice managers to pass the certification examination; it will provide valuable education regarding the safe handling of food. Almost 50 cents of every dollar Americans spend on food is spent on meals prepared away from home. Therefore, careful attention to food safety will help keep customers safe and satisfied.
Foodborne illnesses are estimated to cost thousands of dollars in lost wages, insurance, and medical bills. With these statistics, knowledge of how to prevent foodborne illness is essential. The benefits of improved food safety include:
Increased customer satisfaction
Improved relationships with health officials
Prevention of bad publicity and law suits due to foodborne illness
By attending the course, foodservice managers will learn about:
identifying potentially hazardous foods and common errors in food handling
preventing contamination and cross-contamination of food
teaching and encouraging personal hygiene for employees
complying with government regulations
maintaining clean utensils, equipment and surroundings
controlling pests
Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by following simple food safety practices. For more information about the Food Manager Certification Training course of Texas Cooperative
Extension, called Food Safety: Its Our Business, call Debbie Hailey at 325-625-4519, or email: drhailey@ag.tamu.edu.
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