BURSTING IN AIR – The Chamber of Commerce fireworks show at the Fourth of July observance in Sanderson Saturday brought to mind the
“bombs bursting in air” in the lyrics to the National Anthem. Francis Scott Key saw the bombs over Fort McHenry during the War of
1812, which inspired him to pen the words for the Star Spangled Banner.
SANDERSON – Except for a couple of small “glitches,” the Fourth of July celebration was one of the most successful in recent memory
Saturday.
In many ways, it resembled the highly successful Centennial celebration of 2005.
No official count was possible but the American
Legion and Legion Auxiliary ran out of chicken early and pre-packaged setups not long after that as hungry celebrants
lined up for the annual barbecue.
Legion adjutant Bill Hawn said they fed 330 people before running out of food and had to turn about
40 away.
Both chicken and brisket were offered but the some 55 pounds of chicken sold out in the first half hour, he said.
“I
couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout,” Hawn said. “It was all very well done, very well.”
Hawn said cooks included J.C. and Bobbie
Hicks, Glenn Andrews, John Ed Robbins and Dean Autrey. Clyde Autrey collected money.
Albert and Sheri Thorn donated “all the ice”
for the luncheon, Hawn said, something that was very helpful on a hot July day.
The temperature reached 93 degrees Saturday with an
almost East-Texas-like humidity hovering around 80 percent, causing some discomfort during the day.
There was at least one minor case
of heat exhaustion as people lined up for the luncheon and the fireworks display went off about 45 minutes before it was advertised.
Brewster County Judge
Val Beard
P. O. Box 1630
Alpine, TX 79831
432/819-2412
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson
201 W. Ave
E.
Alpine, TX 79830
432/837-3488
County Commissioner
Ruben Ortega
P. O. Box 233
Marathon. TX 79842
432-294- J 096
Marathon
ISD Superintendent Conrad Arriola
N. 5th Street
Marathon. TX 79842
432/386-4431
Terrell County Judge
Leo Smith
P. O. Box 4810
432/345-2421
Terrell County Sheriff
Clint McDonald
P. O. Box 320
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2525
Terrell County
ISD Superintendent
Gary Hamilton
P.O. Box 747
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2515
Port board offers plan to Court
SANDERSON – The Terrell County Airport Board Wednesday approved a final set of recommendations
to county commissioners in an effort to get the
SANDERSON –
He also will take the field in the
He was chosen All Around Most Valuable Player for the Sanderson Eagles’ 2008 football season.
Lascano also was chosen All District First Team running back,
Read more...Tax seminars offered
Industry grant OKd
SANDERSON – A $200,000 Rural Business Enterprise mat-ching grant that would help business development in
‘Wise Up’ fiscal seminar offered
SANDERSON – Texas AgriLife Extension Family and Consumer Affairs Agent Evans Foster will host a four
part, financial education workshop called “WiseUp Wednesday” from 12 noon to 1 p.m. starting Wednesday, July 15, at the
By KIM RAPP
News Leader Production Manager
SANDERSON – There was a true “alibi” for those at the Terrell County Courthouse Lawn at the Fourth of July celebration Saturday.
Read more...By ARLENE GRIFFIS
ALPINE – This is the third article in a series focusing on the Alpine Rotary Club’s Way Out West Texas Book Festival.
Read more...By KIM RAPP
News Leader Production Manager
SANDERSON – The Fourth of July always brings visitors and this year seemed to have brought
more than usual.
There were several reunions going on. One was at the home of Alicia Salazar & Chano Lomas.
Read more...Basketball camp planned
ODESSA – The first annual scholarship established in honor of Joe V. and Zulema F. Alvarez of Sanderson and Fort Stockton went to a 2009 Kermit High School graduate last month.
Read more...Bids let for drainage program
SANDERSON – Work on drainage ditches along Pine and Hackberry between Fifth and
‘Cocina Alegre’ back
SANDERSON -- The Cactus Health Clinic and Texas AgriLife Extension Service have announced times and programs for the summer Cocina Alegre cooking program, starting Monday, July 13.
Read more...Hunting rule changes offered
Free weekends still on
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Applications due for BB Leadership
ALPINE – The deadline is Aug. 1 for applications for the 2010 class of Leadership Big Bend. The Leadership mission is to develop leaders for the tri-county region.
Read more...TINY ATV – Elizabeth McClellan of
AN ALIBI – Sharon Verlander helped provide an alibi for some last weekend as she sang for the band Texas Alibi at the street dance
Saturday night.
VERY LONG CAR –
INSPECTION – Stefanie Lozano, 9, and Araly Garza, 4, got a close-up- and-personal look at
SUMMER VISITORS – Sandi Solum, left, posed with granddaughter Shania, son Kevin and grandson Chevy. The kids were here for the
Fourth, visiting Dad and Grandma.
IN MEMORIUM – The first annual Joe V. and Zulema F. Alvarez Memorial Scholarship Award went to 2009
ONE OR TWO – Frank Arredondo, left, decked out in hat and apron, fired up the grill on the Fourth with brother David standing watch. He was one of many Sandersonites showing their spirit last weekend.
Photo by Teresa Brotherton
IN YOUR FACE –
LONG WAY HOME – Honored for coming the longest distance for the annual July Fourth celebration in Sanderson this year was Keith Mitchell,
Jr. Mitchell came from his home in
A ‘diamond’ history
By STEVE LANG
Sul Ross News and Publications
ALPINE – Donnie Randell seamlessly alternated his thoughts between
two former collegiate conference championship teams he coached and the professional team he now manages.
History and baseball form a pleasant blend and, for Randell, history has been revived at legendary Kokernot Field here.
Read more...Enrollment up at SRSU
ALPINE – Final Summer I enrollment at
A
total of 836 students were enrolled on the Alpine Campus at the end of first session classes Friday, July 3.
This compares to last year’s headcount of 767. Semester credit hours rose 4.8 percent, from 3,601 to 3,774.
Read more...Outing set for Davis Mountains
FORT DAVIS – The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve will be open for hiking, trail riding, backpacking and other outdoor activities from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The event is free and open to the public.
Read more...Park seeking ‘darker’ skies
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MARACA MAKER – Mason Cavness decorated maracas at last week’s Summer Reading Program by the
‘Open Preserve’ at NCT Oasis
PERENNIAL “OLDEST” – Polo Calzada of Sanderson, at 98, is the perennial winner of the “Oldest Man” at the Old Timers Hour during the
Sanderson Fourth of July observance on the Courthouse Lawn. This year, sister Olivia Salinas of
SWEET KIDS – Luke Carroll, left, won the youth division at the homemade ice cream contest Saturday and twin sister Lauryn won second.
Presenting the award was Culture Club President Page Mitchell.
KEEPIN’ IT COOL – Emma Carrasco, left, Noel Carrasco and Rachael Serna kept cool during the parade sitting on a trailer representing‘Tis the Reason.
WHOA, DOGIE – Cade Schneeman of Iraan, left, and Jo Bob Hayter of
