Attendees of Friday night's varsity football game versus the Odem Owls were treated to an excellent display of coaching and athletic prowess. Skidmore entered the game as the underdog and emerged victorious in a hard fought battle that ended in overtime. With the score tied 14-14 at the completion of the fourth quarter, Skidmore won the toss and elected to allow Odem to receive the ball first - an action that raised a few eyebrows among Skidmore fans. Sure enough, Odem scored and, with an extra point kick, took the lead 21-14. Our boys weren't about to give up however. A quick first down put the Bobcats in scoring position where the S-T coaches decided to "go for 2" and the win. At 4th and goal, a deflected pass from Blake Stautzenberger sent a triumphant cheer from the Odem sidelines that was quickly silenced by the appearance of a penalty flag. Pass interference was the call giving Skidmore one more opportunity to score. This time, the ball was handed off to Matt Mantei who put Cats over the top quite literally by diving over the Odem defense into the end zone for the winning touchdown. A second triumphant cheer erupted, now from the Bobcat side of the Stadium as Odem spectators could only watch in stunned silence. Final score 22-21. What a game!
Monday, September 27, 2004
Great Game Friday Night
Attendees of Friday night's varsity football game versus the Odem Owls were treated to an excellent display of coaching and athletic prowess. Skidmore entered the game as the underdog and emerged victorious in a hard fought battle that ended in overtime. With the score tied 14-14 at the completion of the fourth quarter, Skidmore won the toss and elected to allow Odem to receive the ball first - an action that raised a few eyebrows among Skidmore fans. Sure enough, Odem scored and, with an extra point kick, took the lead 21-14. Our boys weren't about to give up however. A quick first down put the Bobcats in scoring position where the S-T coaches decided to "go for 2" and the win. At 4th and goal, a deflected pass from Blake Stautzenberger sent a triumphant cheer from the Odem sidelines that was quickly silenced by the appearance of a penalty flag. Pass interference was the call giving Skidmore one more opportunity to score. This time, the ball was handed off to Matt Mantei who put Cats over the top quite literally by diving over the Odem defense into the end zone for the winning touchdown. A second triumphant cheer erupted, now from the Bobcat side of the Stadium as Odem spectators could only watch in stunned silence. Final score 22-21. What a game!
Request for Help in Hit and Run
Late Saturday night or early Sunday morning on the weekend of September 18-19, someone struck a small blue car parked on 3rd Street between Sullivan and E. Patricio. The vehicle was traveling north towards Corrigan road, veered right off the roadway and struck the parked car with enough force to spin it around completely. The vehicle's owner is requesting help in locating the hit and run driver. The parked car was completely totaled and the owner had only liability insurance. Paint left on the totaled vehicle suggested it was struck by a white or light colored car or truck. Based on the damage it is likely the offending vehicle would have damage to the right front grill and traces of blue paint from the car that was damaged. Please contact the Skidmore Signal if you have any information.
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Skidmore Gets a Head Start
Head Start, the popular pre-school program for low income families, is coming to Skidmore in the 2004-05 school year. As only 31 children will be allowed into the program, parents are encouraged to sign up early. Applications are available at the S-T Elementary Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Children 3 years of age as of September 1, 2004 are eligible. Parents must supply the child's birth certificate and proof of income over the past year. For more information, contact Gracie Botello at 358-0583, extension 26.
Picking and Ginning
Another cotton picking story about the olden days courtesy of Edwin Wallek Jr. See "Picking and Ginning" in Historical Notes. This is part 1 of a 3-parter so keep an eye out for the rest of the story over the coming weeks.
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Water Board Receives USDA Grant
Jake Sheeran of the Texas Rural Development Office delivered welcome news during Tuesday's Skidmore Water Supply Corporation (SWSC) board meeting. Mr. Sheeran announced that SWSC would be the recipient of a $509,250.00 USDA grant. Funds from the grant will be used to cover the cost of hooking local residents up to the new water and waste-water lines currently being laid throughout the Skidmore township. Low income families were already covered under a previous ORCA grant and now, thanks to the USDA grant, local residents, regardless of income, can count on being connected into the new system.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Lions Punt, Pass & Kick Trophies to be Awarded at Friday's Football Game
Donato Salinas gives it his best shot.
Children ages 7 to 12 participated in the Lions Club Punt, Pass, and Kick competition Saturday. Just under 30 participants registered for the event. The field was a bit wet from morning dew when the competition "kicked off" but the children didn't seem to mind. The Lions thank S-T ISD Athletic Director Adam Arroyo and members of his coaching staff who volunteered to help run the contest. First, Second, and Third Place trophies will be presented prior to Friday night's high school football game versus Aransas Pass.
Monday, September 13, 2004
Pet Adoption - Low Cost Rabies Clinic
The Beeville Humane Society will host a Pet Adoption and Reduced Price Rabies Clinic Saturday, September 25th at Flournoy Park in Beeville. Adoptable pets will be on display from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Rabies Clinic, sponsored by South Texas Veterinary Clinic, will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit the new shelter being built by The Beeville Humane Society. For more information call Terry at 358-7463. The Humane Society asks that you "Please bring all dogs on leashes and all cats in carriers. We do not wnat any escapees this time!"
Friday, September 10, 2004
S-T ISD Trustees Invite Public Input
The S-T ISD Board of Trustees will hold two Special Sessions prior to Monday night's regular Board Meeting. The first session at 6:30 pm is a Public Hearing to discuss the 2004-05 Tax Rate. The second session will be an overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas). Skidmore-Tynan ISD's rating will be announced at which point the meeting will be open for public comment. The Regular Meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.
Discussion Items:
• Review of Updated (LEGAL) policies and Conduct First Reading on Updated (LOCAL) Policy 73.
• Financial Update Regarding 2004 Bond Election, Southwest Securities.
Action Items:
• Consideration and Possible Action to Ratify Budgeted Wages and Pay for Specific Employees as Recommended by a Level 2 Grievance Designee and by Administration (Rick Olivares).
• Consideration and Possible Action to Rescind the Tax Rate Ordinance of August 9, 2004, and Adopt the New Ordinance for a Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2005.
• Consideration and Possible Approval of Revisions to and Adoption of Board Policy DED (Local).
The next meeting of the S-T ISD Board of Trustees will be held Monday, October 11, 2004, at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Lions Club Hosts Annual Punt, Pass, & Kick.
It's that time of year again - time for children ages 7 through 12 to punt, pass, and kick their way to district in the annual Lions Club competition. Those of you who participated in previous years will be glad to hear that the Lions chose to begin this year's competition earlier in the day in hopes of avoiding the afternoon heat. The contest will be held Saturday, September 11th with 8:00 am registration at Bobcat Stadium and competition beginning at 9:00 am. Trophies will be awarded prior to Friday night's football game on the 17th.
Friday, September 03, 2004
Sports Pics
Beautiful skies over Friday's Varsity football game. Note 1st Quarter score 21 - 0.
The Bobcat defense closes in on a Woodsboro runner. Final score 38 - 14.
Stand By...
The Signal is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Stay tuned for further updates.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Sports Pic
Frank Flores struggles to escape an Eagle defender in Thursday's 8th Grade game vs. Woodsboro
An Indian Tale
By Edwin Wallek, Jr.
A few years ago, while on vacation, we stopped at an Indian trading post. There was an old Indian man a Chief from the looks of his dress sitting outside a teepee. Over his pants and shirt he wore a wide beaded belt, with a beaded breechclout in front. He had on a feathered war bonnet, with a string of feathers down below his waist. He charged three dollars to pose for a picture. Our youngest son, Patrick, wanted his picture with the Chief.
The Chief said, “Come, sit here and I will tell you a story.”
His story; One summer many, many, moons ago, the people in a village did not have much food left to eat. It was very hot and it had not rained for a long time, so the water holes were dry and the wild game they had not killed had left in search of grass and water. Each day they had to roam farther and farther from the village in search of game. They had already moved the village three times that summer. The village was now in the bend of a river, near a deep pool. The river was not flowing, but the pool had water.
There were not many braves in the village. One was sick and could not leave his teepee and another was injured in a fall from a horse, chasing a buffalo that the other braves later killed. That left only three braves to hunt. Running Deernamed because he could run fast and kill a deer. Another called Falling Rock because he was hit by a falling rock and Bear Claw who wore a necklace of bear claws, from all the bears he killed.
The buffalo was the last meat brought to the people. That was many days ago and it was all gone. They had even boiled the bones and broken them to suck out the marrow. Now everyone was hungry, the children were crying for food and the three braves vowed not to come back without game.
The next morning when the sun had just touched the dry grass, they left the camp, each riding their best horse and leading an extra. Bear Claw went to the west, toward the mountains, because he knew that is where more bears were. Running Deer went to the east into the prairie where he hoped to find a deer or an antelope. Falling Rock went north because they had come from the south, he knew there was no game there.
The sun beat down relentlessly, no wind was blowing. The water in the pool was almost gone. Soon, they would have to move down river. There were only two dogs left to eat for the others had already been killed. If the braves did not return soon, they would have to start eating the horses to survive.
The boys caring for the horses had to go farther from the village every day, to find grazing. One day they were far west of the village when they saw Bear Claw coming with a loaded pack. They were overjoyed and raced back to camp to tell everyone and found that Running Deer had arrived with a horse loaded with buffalo meat. He had news of a small herd many days ride to the East. The people had a feast and much dancing that night.
The next few days were used in preparation for moving the camp, but all wondered when Falling Rock would return. Many days after they reached their new camp and killed many buffalo, Falling Rock had not returned. They knew he could follow their trail.
They now had plenty of meat so they sent scouts to follow the trail of Falling Rock but all returned without finding him. Every where they went, they looked and everyone they talked to they asked, if they had seen Falling Rock. They asked other tribes to watch for him. They are still looking for him to this day. The white eyes are looking for him also. Perhaps you have seen the signs. They are everywhere. As you drive the highways, the signs are there, WATCH FOR FALLING ROCK!
Patrick & the Chief
A few years ago, while on vacation, we stopped at an Indian trading post. There was an old Indian man a Chief from the looks of his dress sitting outside a teepee. Over his pants and shirt he wore a wide beaded belt, with a beaded breechclout in front. He had on a feathered war bonnet, with a string of feathers down below his waist. He charged three dollars to pose for a picture. Our youngest son, Patrick, wanted his picture with the Chief.
The Chief said, “Come, sit here and I will tell you a story.”
His story; One summer many, many, moons ago, the people in a village did not have much food left to eat. It was very hot and it had not rained for a long time, so the water holes were dry and the wild game they had not killed had left in search of grass and water. Each day they had to roam farther and farther from the village in search of game. They had already moved the village three times that summer. The village was now in the bend of a river, near a deep pool. The river was not flowing, but the pool had water.
There were not many braves in the village. One was sick and could not leave his teepee and another was injured in a fall from a horse, chasing a buffalo that the other braves later killed. That left only three braves to hunt. Running Deernamed because he could run fast and kill a deer. Another called Falling Rock because he was hit by a falling rock and Bear Claw who wore a necklace of bear claws, from all the bears he killed.
The buffalo was the last meat brought to the people. That was many days ago and it was all gone. They had even boiled the bones and broken them to suck out the marrow. Now everyone was hungry, the children were crying for food and the three braves vowed not to come back without game.
The next morning when the sun had just touched the dry grass, they left the camp, each riding their best horse and leading an extra. Bear Claw went to the west, toward the mountains, because he knew that is where more bears were. Running Deer went to the east into the prairie where he hoped to find a deer or an antelope. Falling Rock went north because they had come from the south, he knew there was no game there.
The sun beat down relentlessly, no wind was blowing. The water in the pool was almost gone. Soon, they would have to move down river. There were only two dogs left to eat for the others had already been killed. If the braves did not return soon, they would have to start eating the horses to survive.
The boys caring for the horses had to go farther from the village every day, to find grazing. One day they were far west of the village when they saw Bear Claw coming with a loaded pack. They were overjoyed and raced back to camp to tell everyone and found that Running Deer had arrived with a horse loaded with buffalo meat. He had news of a small herd many days ride to the East. The people had a feast and much dancing that night.
The next few days were used in preparation for moving the camp, but all wondered when Falling Rock would return. Many days after they reached their new camp and killed many buffalo, Falling Rock had not returned. They knew he could follow their trail.
They now had plenty of meat so they sent scouts to follow the trail of Falling Rock but all returned without finding him. Every where they went, they looked and everyone they talked to they asked, if they had seen Falling Rock. They asked other tribes to watch for him. They are still looking for him to this day. The white eyes are looking for him also. Perhaps you have seen the signs. They are everywhere. As you drive the highways, the signs are there, WATCH FOR FALLING ROCK!
Patrick & the Chief
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