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Olfen ISD Basketball Camp
2010 Football Program
Artists Invited to Enter
Anything Goes Show
Runnels County 4H Gala
Parish Festival
September 12, 2010
The Festival includes: Come join us and have some fun for the day. All are welcome.
Become and Advocate for Abused
& Neglected Children
Rowena Historical Preservation
Society
St. Joseph's Bi-Monthly Blood
Drive
The Life and Times of the
Raindrop
Ballinger Art Workshop This is an acrylic and watercolor class and will be experimental in content, surfaces - gessoed, gel medium, canvas, paper and collage. Jo requests each artist bring reference photos or drawings to work from. Supply list will be sent once registration is made. Email Jo at JOBECK@DISHMAIL.NET, or call her at 1-254-675-8723.
Golf Tournament
School Supply Drive
3rd Annual Curing Cancer Dance
Raffle
SPJST Lodge #49 Historical
Marker Dedication Left to right, Beverly Teplicek, President of SPJST Lodge # 49, Rowena, Texas, Melanie Zavodny, SPJST Editor/Director of Communication, Temple, Texas, Ruth Cooper, Chairperson Runnels County Historical Commission, Winters, Texas-RunnelsCounty, Brian Vanicek, Supreme Lodge President, Temple, Texas.
Olfen ISD Notification
Computer Training Available at
Coleman Public Library
There will be two classes each Monday for six weeks. Day classes
will start at 10:00. Evening classes will start at 6:30. The classes
will be from 1 to 1-1/2 hours long. Subjects are as follows: The 6-week course can be paid for one at a time at $20 each. Or the whole six weeks can be paid for at a discounted rate of $100. If you sign up for the morning class, you are welcome to audit the evening class at no charge, or vice versa. A paying student can bring one friend/spouse at no charge, but only one computer will be assigned. Fifteen days of telephone problem-solving assistance are also included following the classes. Jo Ann Eddleman will be the tutor and an assistant will be available to provide one-on-one help as needed. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Coleman County, which also serves Runnels County with discounted spay/neuter vouchers. To
sign up, please drop by the Humane Society Thrift Store Thursdays -
Saturdays, or call or email Jo Ann at 325-625-1642,
hscc@verizon.net.
West Texas Centers Evaluates Cuts to
the Public Mental Health System
Immunization Clinic
Adams-Hooker Wedding Announcement
Olfen ISD Camp Price Reduced!
Thanks from the Park Board The Ballinger Park Board held a dance and auction at the airport July 17. Bands performing included local favorites Rough Country and Lariat. We wish to thank the following businesses who contributed to the live and silent auctions:
Thanks you goes out to the following businesses who donated supplies for the dance: Tractor Supply Motion Music Fulton’s Rent All Quarry Creek Sound Ballinger Masonic Lodge Piece-A-Work BBQ Budweiser First United Methodist Church Ballinger Chamber of Commerce We appreciate all those who came out and supported Imagination Station!
Winters VFD Annual BBQ The Winters Vol. Fire Dept. Will hold their annual BBQ on Sunday Aug. 15 at the Winters community center. Meal consists of, brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, desert, and drink. We will serve from 11 A.M. till 2 P.M. Plates will cost $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids 12 and under.
Junior Lady Cat Basketball Camp - REMINDER! For ages K-6th Grade
Wed., July 21st-Fri., July 23rd Ballinger High School Gym Cost: $35
Includes: Lady Cat Camp T-Shirt
Camp Adventure Camp Adventure August 23rd - September 3rd, Ballinger Elementary K- 5th Grade, 3pm - 6pm $100.00 per student, Family discounts available. Registrations
taken Aug. 3rd and 5th 4:00 - 6:00pm in the Elementary Cafeteria Please Bring to
Registration:
Forage Tour The Runnels County Ag & Natural Resources Committee will host at Forage Tour at the Glen Halfmann Farm in Miles on Friday, August 6th beginning at 8:00 a.m. near Miles. The program will begin with a tour of the Forage Sorghum Variety Test Plot on Hwy 67 North. Dr Ricky Rice will discuss the varieties and lead the tour of the forages. At approximately 9:45 a.m., the tour will move to Wetherby Hall in Miles where several guest speakers will talk including: Dr Alan McGinty, AgriLife Extension Range Specialist, “Chemical Brush Control options for Mesquite and Pricklypear”, and Jan Hatler, Texas Department of Agriculture, “Laws and Regulations for Pesticide Applicators”. A complimentary noon meal beginning at approximately 11:00 am. Three hours of continuing education credits will be given to pesticide applicators in attendance. For more information or to register for the meal, call the Runnels County Extension Office at (325)365-2219. Agenda Runnels County Forage Tour 8:00 Meet at Glen Halfmann Farm - Hwy 67 north out of Miles 8:15 Forage Sorghum Variety Test Plot - Ricky Rice 9:45 Meet at Wetherby Hall in Miles Chemical Brush Control Techniques for Mesquite and Prickly Pear Dr Alan McGinty Laws and Regulations for Pesticide Applications Jan Hatler 11:00 Complimentary Noon Meal provided by B & H Services
Immunizations August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to catch up on their vaccinations. Parents are enrolling their children in school, students are entering college, and healthcare workers are preparing for the upcoming flu season. Why are immunizations important? Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated wild poliovirus in the United States and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases. But despite these efforts, people in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases. By staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, their families and friends and communities from serious, life-threatening infections. When are immunizations given? Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, most vaccines are given during the first five to six years of life. Other immunizations are recommended during adolescent or adult years and, for certain vaccines, booster immunizations are recommended throughout life. Big Country Immunization Coalition will sponsor three immunization events in Abilene in recognition of NIAM and to support the families who have children needing immunizations to start school. July 28,2010 from 2pm – 6 pm at the Mall of Abilene look for 3 mobile immunization units outside of the entrance by El Chico’s offering free vaccinations. Children will be screened inside the mall and then step out into the kid friendly Care Van’s to receive their immunizations. This is collaboration between the Dallas Care Van, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing and San Angelo Department of Public Health the newest member of BCIC. August 5, 2010 from 5-7 at the Medical Care Mission the Abilene Care Van will be offering Free immunizations at their regular clinic the 1st Thursday of the month August 19, 2010 from 5-7 at the Medical Care Mission the Abilene Care Van will be offering Free immunizations at their Regular clinic the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Rio Grand NASHVILLE – Rio Grand, the hardworking Curb Records trio of Texas singers and songwriters whose high-energy shows have made them dancehall and club favorites for years, have a country hit on their hands this summer. “Beckett’s Back Forty,” an uptempo novelty tune recorded in Nashville, has quickly rocketed Rio Grand into the Top 5 on the Texas Regional Radio Report, whose 89 country stations combined to play the song more than 1,000 times the week ending July 18. “The response to the song has been awesome. The bookings are coming in like crazy,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Danny Rivera. “This has been a dream come true.” That Rio Grand dream is very much a Texas story. All three band members are from the Lone Star State (Rivera from Mission, bassist/vocalist Tommy Rennick from Corpus Christi, and lead guitarist/vocalist Fred Stallcup from Odessa). Their manager and co-producer is Herb Graham, the Odessa-based owner of the Graham Central Station chain of clubs. “Herb has been like a father to all of us,” Rennick says. “He knows a heck of a lot about the music business.” Stallcup says: “Odessa was just booming when I was growing up there. Honestly, it was a really good music scene with lots of clubs to play music, like Dos Amigos and Ziggy’s.” Dennis Money, the East Tennessee product whose production clients also include San Antonio’s veteran hitmaker Moe Bandy, produced “Beckett’s” with a little of a danceable Waylon Jennings feel, highlighted by guitar work by one of the late Waylon’s former guitarists. “Beckett’s” has also helped raise Rio Grand’s profile in Nashville with their label, Curb Records, also the label home of Tim McGraw and Texas’s LeAnn Rimes. In June, Curb arranged a TV appearance filmed by ESPN for Rio Grand with a trio of NASCAR drivers the day before the Nationwide Series Race at Nashville Superspeedway.
The single is available for download
thru iTunes for 99 cents on the band’s Web site, RioGrand.net.
9 Year Old Cowboy 
Travis Nolan is a 9 year old Ballinger ISD student who rides rodeo
calves and is going to be riding in the State Finals July 23 through
the 25. Travis will also appear in the Youth Bull Riding World
Finals, Aug 3 through the 7. He is currently Reserve Champion in the
West Region and he rides for Texas Youth Bull Riders association.The World Finals is just like being a Pro for these young riders. They have meetings and interviews just like the big time professionals and they are also being filmed as they are getting on and riding their stock. This appearance at the World Finals will be Travis' 3rd! Travis says he rides for kids that are sick. A portion of the money raised by entry fees and membership fees goes to the leukemia foundation at Cooks Children's Hospital Mr. Nolan says that he also rides for his brother. Travis' brother cannot participate in physical activities so Travis does them all for his brother. Every single time he gets on a calf, he says, "this one is for my brother. BallingerNews.com would like to wish him Good Luck at these two events.
Ballinger Chamber of Commerce Sends Thanks The Ballinger Chamber of Commerce would like to Thank the following for another successful Fireworks Show and Barbecue cook-off. Buddy's Plant Plus - Mueller, Inc. - The City of Ballinger - Kit Hurt and Family - The Ballinger Fire Department - The Ballinger Police Department - The Chamber Directors and their family - The Businesses of Ballinger and Surrounding Communities, (for their donations) - KRUN-AM Radio Station - Ballingernews.com - Agriplex Flyer - Ballinger Ledger - Abilene Reporter News - San Angelo Standard-Times - The Ballinger Youth Baseball Association Runnels County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Each of these individuals and businesses were instrumental in putting this event together and without them, it would not have been possible. Thank you again for all that you do for the "Greatest Little Town in Texas".
Summer League Finale July 30th , 31st , & August 1st (Depending on number of teams) Ballinger High School Gymnasiums Divisions: Boys and Girls Junior High, Freshman/Junior Varsity, Varsity Cost: $200 per team (10 players max), Three game guarantee, Deadline to enter is Wednesday July 28th TASO officials Concho Valley Chapter For more info or to enter contact Jason Battle @325 365-5810, 325 234-2708 or email westtexaspallets@verizon.net Proceeds to benefit Melinda Clayton medical fund
7/12/2010 The Paint Rock Junior High Cheerleaders will be selling brisket burritos for $2.00 along with a bake sale this coming Saturday, July 17th, at Tractor Supply in Ballinger. Sales will start at 8:00 a.m. and last until sold out. Come out and enjoy fresh hot brisket burritos with homemade salsa and something from the bake sale for dessert.
Carnegie Library Golf Tourney  The
Carnegie Library held its annual Golf Tournament at the Ballinger
Country Club June 26-27. This tournament is the library’s biggest
fundraiser each year and its success relies on the generosity of
sponsors, area businesses, and the participants. Despite the heat
the turn out was wonderful and the weekend was a success bringing a
net profit of approximately $10,000. We would like to say a special
Thank You to those who contributed to the success of this year’s
tournament.
Grand Opening Doug Little, State Farm Agent, will be hosting a Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting by the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday the 14th from 11AM - 2PM. There will be Pizza and cake along with soft drinks and give-aways. Everyone is invited! Phone for more info: 325-365-5533 or email: doug.littlerx8b@statefarm.com also on the web at: www.agentlittle.com Party is located at 410 Hutchings Ave in Ballinger.
First Baptist Church VBS It is that time again for The First Baptist Church of Ballinger to have their Vacation Bible School. So Come Set Sail with us on August 2nd – August 6th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We will have lots of fun sailing through God’s word. Come along and it will be a High Sea Adventure you will never forget. If you have any questions please call the Church office 365-3565.
Come Meet, Greet and Eat with Area Authors a Book Signing Fundraiser Authors: Randall
Conner, Elaine Coleman, Jason Dry, Jack Hatler, Barbara Rollins, The
Runnels County Historical Commission The area authors
will give a brief review of their books. Books will be for sale.
Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County Upcoming Dates of
Interest SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County, Inc. has dates of interest for the community scheduled in the next few weeks. ·
Support for Parents! Beginning July
22, 2010 and running 10 weeks:
Family Enrichment Services
of the
Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County
presents "The
Parent Project®.
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty raising an
adolescent child, we encourage you to share this information.
The Parent Project®
is a program designed specifically for parents with strong-willed or
out-of-control children and has been successful in providing parents
with the tools to identify, intervene, and prevent some of the most
destructive of adolescent behaviors. This supportive & educational
program is presented by trained professionals and help to increase
healthy communication in the family, while providing parent focused
services and youth life skills · August 7, 14, and 21st: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of the Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County presents Saturday training for anyone interested in becoming a CASA. We need your help. If you want your direct actions to help an abused or neglected child, please call us at 325-653-HOPE (4673) or email info@cactomgreen.org for more information as to how you can make a difference. What do CASA volunteers do? CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence—the one adult who cares only for them. Volunteers get to know the child and meet with the people who are important in that child's life: family members, teachers, medical professionals and others. Their research informs the decisions of the judge and ultimately helps the child to find a safe, permanent home. Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. So what
does it take to become a CASA volunteer
If any young ladies are interested in YMCA cheerleading for the 2010-2011 YMCA football season please call Tasha Keesee @ 325-365-2079. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
I can’t think of too many things that benefit a small community more than a City Park. A park creates a safe, fun, imaginative place for children to play. It is one of the few places a parent can take a child that a child wants to go that has no cost involved. We will never know the number of pirate treasure hunts or astronaut rocket ship trips into space in the imaginations of children thanks to local parks. The Ballinger City Park Board has set a goal of creating a handicap accessible community built playground that promotes active play, stimulates imagination and provides play opportunities for all children regardless of ability. While a group of adults came up with the idea of designing a new park, we left it to the imagination of children within the community to design the park. Children from our Elementary School drew their ideas on paper and described what they wanted. A playground specialty company took those ideas and laid out detailed plans. In order to make their dream park a reality, we need financial and physical help. The Park Board has applied for grants and has had several fund raisers, including raffles, bake sales, a fashion show/luncheon/auction, a softball tournament, and picket and component sales. We enlisted help from the children of the community who will get the most good out of the park to help with fund raising efforts by asking them to ask family members for financial support We also are planning a dance (click here for dance info) and auction on July 17. These events will bring many from within the community to support the project. But we are far from reaching our financial goal. When it comes time to build the park, we will ask for volunteers , both young and old, rich and poor, experienced and un-experienced. For five days, neighbors from all of Runnels County will work side by side, hammering and painting, but more importantly creating….creating memories, creating confidence, and creating an escape. Building this park creates the opportunity to change a town. We will see new friendships formed, grow confidence and empathy in people, and strengthen bonds between parents and children. By having volunteers from all walks of life, we hope to teach when it comes to the dreams of our children, it doesn’t matter who has the nicer car, fancier house or better job. We all have something to offer and by working together, we will make a difference in the lives of the children in our community. The current playground equipment is not handicap accessible. By including accessible equipment, not only are we giving children who have never otherwise had opportunities to play, we teach all children the importance of playing side by side with all children. This project will boost the confidence of our youth. For our Elementary students, we are allowing their ideas to become a reality. From this point on, those involved know they are capable of making a dream reality by getting involved. Junior High and High School aged teens aren’t often handed a hammer and told to build something. By doing so on this project, we tell them we believe in their ability and we need their help. For the parents, this project offers a way to not only tell our children we love them, but demonstrate it in a way that won’t be forgotten. A child working on this project will never forget working side by side with his mom or dad. Years from now, this park will still be standing, and the children involved today will be able to bring their children tomorrow. The Park Board is personally asking for your help. We need volunteers willing to work. We need you. You may have never hammered more than a picture on the wall, but with a little direction you too can build a rocket ship. We desperately need financial support. So far we have raised about 20% of the $125,000 necessary. No matter how much or little you have to give, please contribute something and play a part in making this park a reality. Construction is scheduled to begin October 6, 2010 and last 5 days, with completion at noon on October 10, 2010. If you can help in any way, please contact Terilyn at 365-2516 or Stacy at 977-1596. For a list of components still available, click here. Also, see the new page added under Columns in the menu bar above for "Imagination Station"!
Benefit Softball Tournament - Rescheduled What: Raymundo Gonzales Tournament Co-Ed Softball Tourney When: Stay Tuned for more info Where: Rowena, TX Entry Fee: $10 per person For more info, contact Hugo Peña - 325-718-8285
Marker Dedication The Runnels County Historical Commission is proud to announce the dedication of the Historical Marker at the SPJST Lodge # 49 in Rowena, Texas. The program will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 17, 2010. The public is invited to attend the marker dedication. Please call Beverly Teplicek at 325-442-4841if you plan to attend. The Runnels County Historical Commission will meet briefly following all of the marker activities.
7 on 7 Tournament Pools Click here to view the Division 1 pool info, and here for the Division 2 pool info. You will find the most recent pool match-ups for this weekend’s FOX Sports Southwest 7-on-7 State Championship presented by Adidas and Academy Sports & Outdoors in College Station, Texas. Daily results from the tournament will be available at www.state7on7.com and www.FoxSportsSouthwest.com . You may also obtain tournament results by following us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/state7on7.
2010 TTAB Freshman District Tournament The Ballinger Youth Baseball Association will be hosting the TTAB Freshman District Tournament this year at Davenport Field. Games will begin Monday, July 12 and continue through Thursday, July 15. Gate fees will be as follows: • Children ages 5 and under are free • Day pass for minors age 6 to 18 is $3.00 • Day pass for adults is $5.00 • Week pass for minors age 6 to 18 is $8.00 • Week pass for adults is $12.00 Admission gates will open at 3 pm each day with games starting at 4 pm and continuing until approximately 10 pm. Our concession stand will be open and serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausage wraps along with our normal concession items. In addition, a Dippin’ Dots stand will be set up and cost will be $3.00 or $5.00 depending on serving size. Our quilt will be on display with tickets available for purchase along with two sets of two Colts tickets that will be raffled off during the tournament. Neck tie coolers and tournament shirts will be available for purchase as well. As always, all profits will benefit the Ballinger Youth Baseball Association and the youth of our community.
The Computer Guy - Grand Opening -
August 20th With school starting on August 23rd, The Computer Guy has decided to move the grand opening date back one day, to Friday August the 20th. Here are some of the items that
will be given away as door prizes that day: Other prizes will include – a new 1 terabyte external USB hard drive, a new 18” flat panel monitor, a new wireless keyboard and mouse, 16 gig flash drive (also called a thumb drive, or jump drive), and a “Survivor Hand Powered Emergency Kit” (comes with, AM/FM/SW Radio with Dynamo Hand Crank Power Generator, a Flashlight with Flex Grip Power Generator, a Mobile Phone Charger with Dynamo Hand Crank Power Generator, a Water Proof Case ideal for storing cash, credit cards, ID, important documents, a whistle/compass and a carrying case to neatly store all these essential emergency items!) Hours will be from 9 A.M. until 6 P.M. Drawings will be held starting at noon, and every hour on the hour until we close that day. *All entries must be made in person.
We Now Have A Local Number! The Computer Guy is opening a computer repair & retail shop at 155 N. Main, Winters, TX on August 9, 2010! Grand Opening will be held on August 20, 2010! Stay tuned for more details! Friends of the Library Carnegie Library of Ballinger has stood proudly as one of our own unique pieces of history for almost 100 years. As a community of friends and neighbors it is our job to preserve and protect our history for future generations. Currently, our Library is in need of the support from its community and is once again organizing a Friends of the Library Group. Friends of the Library serve in a variety of ways based on the talents and gifts of its members. A Friend of the Library sees the value in a lifetime of learning through books, the value of a Library to its community as well as the beauty of our own Library’s history. Aristotle described Friends of the Library when he wrote, “Friendship is essentially a partnership”. Please consider partnering with the Library by joining the Friends of the Library Group. For more information contact Julie Gray at 365-3616.
Storm Basketball  The
San Angelo Storm Elite 6th Grade basketball team was two for two in
tournament play during June. The team took first place the Abilene
Primetime Tournament June 19 and 20. The team went 4-1 in
preliminary play and was seeded 1st in bracket play. They had
victories over Abilene Wylie, Jim Ned, Wall, and Swish. The
championship qualified the Storm team for the Primetime National
Tournament to be held in Dallas later this month. On June 26 and 27
the girls played in Big Spring and again won the championship
trophy. Ballinger Junior High students who are team members are
Taylor Bowman, Mattie Dixon, Brianna Fuentes and Allie Ueckert.
Rainwater Harvesting Read the rest of the column by following the the link under Columns on the menu bar above to "On the Level".
Matschek Benefit Shayann Matschek, Kirsten McCoy and Katy Matschek took their turn along with the other Matschek graddaughters to sign up organ donors as well as acting as hostesses during a Benefit for their grand  father
(PoPo) Charles Matshcek, Jr., held at St. Joseph Parish Hall,
Rowena, on June 27. The Matschek grandsons helped with meal
clean-up and the auction. The benefit drew family members, friends and neighbors from scattered areas of West Texas and The Hill Country. The meal and auction were a huge success. 775 
meals were served and the auction had approximately 200 items
donated by local merchants, family and friends. Mid-way through the
auction, the six children of Charles and Helen Matschek took the
stage to extend their heartfelt thanks to those attending and to all
who had helped in anyway in making the benefit a reality. Clifton
Matschek, speaking for brothers, Brian, Bruce, Brad and Scott, and
sister, Cindy, also encouraged people to consider becoming an organ
donor. A moment of silence was held to remember the donor who
literally "saved our Dad's life."
2010 Fox Sports Southwest 7-on-7 State
Championship Tournament Update QUALIFIERS SET TO COMPETE -- The field is set for the 13th annual FOX Sports Southwest 7-on-7 State Championship presented by Adidas and Academy Sports & Outdoors and the fourth annual FOX Sports Southwest 7-on-7 Small School (Class1A-3A) State Championship. The state tournament is slated for July 8-10 at the Penberthy Intramural Fields on the Texas A&M campus. The 2010 state tournament will be comprised of 64 teams from throughout the state of Texas. High schools from all University Interscholastic League classifications may qualify for the tournament at one of the 32 state qualifying tournaments held during the months leading up to the championship tournament. The 64 teams will divide into 16 groups of four teams each and compete in pool play (three games per team). The top two teams from each pool advance to a 32-team single elimination championship bracket, while the remaining 32 teams are entered into a single elimination consolation bracket. The state championship tournament is scheduled to begin pool play at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9. The consolation and championship games will be played at Kyle Field and are tentatively scheduled at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. (Schedule subject to change.) New this year is the expansion of the small school tournament, as FOX Sports Southwest will host a separate state championship tournament comprised of 64 teams from University Interscholastic League Class 1A-3A. Teams may qualify for the small school tournament at one of the 30 state qualifying tournaments held during the months leading up to the championship tournament. The 64 teams will divide into 16 groups of four teams each and compete in pool play (three games per team). The top two teams from each pool advance to a 32-team single elimination championship bracket, while the remaining 32 teams are entered into a single elimination consolation bracket. The small school state championship tournament is scheduled to begin pool play at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8. The consolation and championship games will be played at Kyle Field and are tentatively scheduled at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9. (Schedule subject to change.) WHAT IS 7-on-7? -- 7-on-7 football was designed as an off-season workout program for Texas high schools to promote and improve the quality of quarterbacks, receivers, secondary players and linebackers. Schools throughout Texas organize teams and participate in a summer league that culminates with a state championship tournament in July. To comply with UIL rules, active coaches are prohibited from instructing players during games. The fast-paced, high-scoring, offense-oriented competition is as exciting for the fans to watch as it is for the players and coaches who participate in the league. The game emphasizes passing using a 45-yard field and a one-hand touch for a tackle. All players, except the center, are eligible receivers. The game is played in two 20-minute continuous halves. Uniforms consist of shorts and T-shirts with no pads or helmets. TELEVISION
COVERAGE – HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT, FOX Sports Southwest’s
weekly program devoted entirely to Texas high school sports, will
recap the tournament with scores and highlights on Sunday, July
18 at 4:30 p.m. CT. The new season begins Sunday, August 8 at
noon CT. (Check local listings.) In addition, UNDER THE LIGHTS –
7-on-7 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010, a 30-minute recap special, will air
Sunday, Aug. 1 at 10:00 p.m. CT. (Check local listings.)
Southern Rolling Plains Summer Crops Conference Southern Rolling Plains SUMMER CROPS CONFERENCE Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 8:00 am Ballinger, Texas 8:00 am Registration at New St. Mary’s Hall, Ballinger 8:20 am Travel to Ballinger High School Ag Farm 8:30 am Tour and Discussion on Safflower and Grain Sorghum Dr. David Drake, Texas AgriLife Extension Agronomist Rick Minzenmayer, Texas AgriLife Extension IPM Agent 9:30 am Return to St. Mary’s Hall 9:45 am Moderator—Richard Pelzel, President Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association “FSA Program Updates” Byron Bauerlein, Runnels County FSA Director 10:00 am “Why Did the Bottom Fall Out of the Wheat Market?” World Supplies? Protein? Weather? Dr. Robert Duncan, State Small Grain Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension, College Station 10:30 am “Storing Grain in Bags, Any Concerns?” Dr. Roy Parker, Texas AgriLife Extension Entomologist, Corpus Christi 11:00 am “Wheat Production and Varieties—A Farmer’s Perspective” David Holubec, Grower and Wheat Seed Dealer 11:15 am “Cotton Fertility—Soil and Tissue Testing” TBA 11:45 am “Cotton Issues Affecting Producers” Jimmy Dodson, Chairman, American Cotton Producers, Corpus Christi 12:15 pm Lunch Courtesy of Supporting Agri-Businesses in the SRP The SRP Summer Crops Conference is sponsored by the Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association, Texas AgriLife Extension, USDA—NRCS, Runnels County Ag Committee, and Runnels Soil and Water Conservation District. CEU’s will be given to those who attend the entire conference.
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unveiled the Historical Marker and read the inscription. Patricia
Vancil led the group in the singing of patrotic songs. 
