Catch This Week's Little League All-Star Games.

Richard Torres goes for the ball during Junior All-Star Practice.

All-Star time is upon us and several local Bobcat Little League teams will compete this week for the district title. The Minor Bobcat All-Stars, ages 9-10, suffered a defeat to Woodsboro Saturday but bounced back for a win over Ingleside Sunday in the double-elimination tournament. Manager Tryne Mengers said the team looked sharp in their last game and hopes to fight their way back up through the losers bracket. The Minors will face their next opponent at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Tuleta. The Major All-Stars, managed by Ed Wilson, will face Woodsboro in their tournament opener, also scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday, in Woodsboro. The Bobcat Little League Junior All-Stars, managed by Ronnie Petrus, received a bye and will go up against the winner of Taft vs. Refugio Friday, July 2nd in Portland. Good luck to all three teams in their quest for the district title!

Update: Game schedules and locations above may change due to rain outs. Wednesday's Major Boys game has been moved from Woodsboro to George West.

DuBoses Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mavournee DuBose addresses guests at the Beeville Country Club.

A virtual "who's who" of past and present Skidmore-Tynan I.S.D. administrators, teachers, and students attended the 50th Anniversary of Wayne and Mavournee DuBose at the Beeville Country Club Saturday, June 19th. The DuBoses spent the vast majority of their 50 years together right here in Skidmore educating generation after generation of local youth. Jacque DuBose Kosmin and David DuBose served as hosts for the event and yes indeed, it was a swanky affair! Guests enjoyed a buffet meal, drinks of their choice, cake for dessert, and lots of camaraderie and "catching-up" between old friends and mentors. In lieu of presents, guests were asked to submit written anecdotes for a "Golden Memories" album. Here's wishing Mr. & Mrs. DuBose many more years of golden memories and hearty thanks for their dedicated service to our community.

BB Guns

If there is one thing every man or boy in rural Texas has in common, it's a fond memory of receiving his first "Red Ryder Carbine Action Two-Hundred Shot Lightning Loader Range Model Air Rifle." Edwin Wallek Jr. shares his own BB Gun stories in Historical Notes.

2004 Bobcat Little League All-Stars

Bobcat Little League announced its All-Star selections on Monday and Tuesday. The league will field three teams in All-Star play this season including Minor Baseball, Major Baseball, and Junior Baseball. Congratulations to all those who made the team.

Minor Baseball: Austin Berry, Jonathan Hernandez, Dustin Chambers, Brandon East, George Garcia, Lucas Glew, Zach Guerra, Rene Jimenez, Zach Mengers, Salvador Soto, Sebastion Hernandez, and Chance Schirmer.

Major Baseball: Woodrow Herrera, Joe Manuel Casarez, Joshua Chambers, Lawrence Glew, John Arrisola, Dual Herzog, Cody Wilson, Rudy Hernandez, Alejandro Perez, Emilio Hernandez, Hollis Stubenthal, and Sonny Hernandez.

Junior Baseball: Cody Chambers, Coleman Mengers, Ricky Gutierrez, Alex Gonzales, Avel Garcia, Jose Lopez, Jacob Perez, Josh Petrus, Zach Petrus, Chris Patrova, Richard Torres, and Gilbert Rosales.

FBC Vacation Bible School

If your children are already getting bored and restless after a few weeks of summer vacation, here's your chance to fill all that extra time with some wholesome activities. The First Baptist Church of Skidmore is hosting a Vaction Bible School. Read all about it in Church News.

Skidmore Figures Prominently in "Back Thru Time" History Trail

Stop #14 along the "Back Thru Time" History Trail

Several area businesses and organizations took part in Saturday's Highway 181 "Back Thru Time" History Trail. Stageline Furniture, Chisholm Trail Cafe, Papa's Market, the Skidmore Museum, and the Hen House were listed as stops 11 thru 15 on the official event map. Historical Society volunteers were on hand both days to greet visitors to the museum. According to Carol Dubois, most of the action in the two day event occurred Saturday with few people braving the heat Sunday afternoon. Along with the permanent memorabilia on display were a few temporary items including a rare "S. A. & A. P." spittoon provided courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Wallek Jr.

Bonnie Aguilar created this turtle along with several other fanciful cakes for the Historical Society Bake Sale.

The Skidmore Historical Society held a bake sale in conjunction with the event, raising over $200 on behalf of the museum. The Historical Society will hold its last meeting Tuesday June 8th, before taking its annual summer break. All who are interested in local history are encouraged to attend. Regular meetings will resume in September.

Gone Fishing

Edwin Wallek, in his latest installment, writes about the days when real men fished bare handed - that and a few other creative and highly questionable methods of bringing home supper. Read all about it in Historical Notes