Steer Roping Raises Funds for Skidmore-Tynan FFA

FFA members Jose Lopez and Joshua Petrus manned the chute.

Local FFA students, under the guidance of instructor Domingo Garcia, learned the ins and outs of the rodeo business Saturday as they helped manage the S-T FFA Steer Roping fund raiser. The event was held at the Bee County Coliseum Arena and drew ropers from miles around. Proceeds from the roping will benefit the S-T "Supervised Agricultural Experience Program."


Team ropers Bubba Petrus and Johnny Bownds go after a steer.


Ben Mengers and Jason Bevly round up another batch of steers.

Rain Forces Rescheduling of Little League Tryouts

Bobcat Little League tryouts, originally scheduled for Saturday, have been moved to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2005. Minor and Major age boys and girls will tryout together at this time. The Little League board will hold a special meeting afterwards to appoint the remainder of league managers.

Sports Pics - Aguilar, Stautzenberger, Dual Shutouts

Adam Aguilar pitched a shutout in Friday's Junior Varsity baseball game versus Orange Grove...


...and Blake Stautzenberger did the same in the following Varsity game.

Scouts Announce Annual Barbecue Feast

Vickie Stubenthal informs the Signal that local Skidmore-Papalote Boy Scout Troop #456 is gearing up for its annual Barbecue fundraiser. The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6th, 2005 at the Skidmore Fire Station. Brisket plates with all the trimmings are a bargain at just $5.50. Scouts honor!

Bobcat-Ladycat Basketball Season Ends in Playoffs

Both the girls and boys basketball teams have completed their 2005 season. The Varsity Bobcats were defeated in Bi-District play by Santa Rosa, ending the season with a 7-5 District record. The Ladycats, after winning their Bi-District game versus Rivera, were defeated in Area playoffs by Nixon-Smiley. The Ladycats went 9 and 2 in District play. Congratulations to both teams on their winning seasons.

S-T Track and Softball Schedules Online

Ladycat Softball and High School Track schedules have been posted to the S-T ISD website. As always, schedules are subject to change with little or no notice. Go Bobcat and Ladycat student athletes!
Varsity Softball • JV Softball • Varsity Track • JV Track

Caller.com: Small School 2005 Softball Capsules

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times has an overview of area High School Softball teams including Skidmore. Check out Small School 2005 Softball Capsules

Soggy Fun at Bobcat Little League Tryouts

Trayce Howard races to cover a pop fly

Light rain falling Saturday morning failed to put a damper on Bobcat Little League Player Tryouts. League officials and managers graded each player on bunting, batting, fielding, and throwing. The statistics gathered will be used to determine placement on Minor, Major, and Junior League Baseball and Softball teams.

Players will be drafted first to the Major League level, managed by Ed Wilson, with the remaining players drafted between two Minor League teams managed by Toby Salinas and a second yet to be named Minor manager. No draft will be necessary at the Junior level as there are only enough players signed up for one team.

Since player turnout was light at Sunday's second day of tryouts, Player Agent Wanda Wilson scheduled a third tryout date for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 26, for Minor and Major girls and boys only. Player drafts will follow Sunday, February 27, at The Rock Church.


Sonny Hernandez prepares to lay down a picture-perfect bunt.

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Congratulations to UIL Winners

The results of two recent UIL Competitions have been posted to the S-TISD website. The Signal congratulates the students who placed in their respective events.

Skidmore-Tynan placed an impressive 4th overall in competition against 23 other schools at the Brackenridge High School UIL Invitational. Twenty seven S-THS students participated in the January 15, 2005 event.

Chris Lozano -1st Place Literary Criticism team
Megan Stridde -1st Place Literary Criticism team
Darcy Curnette -1st Place Literary Criticism team
Chris Lozano - 1st place Literary Criticism
Megan Stridde - 4th place Literary Criticism
Lucy Espinso - 3rd Place Spanish II
Isidro Luna - 6th Place Spanish II
John Salinas - 3rd place Spelling team
Joe Rey Gonzales - 3rd place Spelling team
Eric Pena - 3rd place Spelling team
Ricky Gutierrez - 3rd place Spelling team
Richard Torres - 3rd place Spelling team
John Salinas - 6th place Spelling
Megan Stridde - 8th place Headline Writing
Ashley Hernandez - 10th place Social Studies
Ashley Hernandez - 8th place Persuasive Speaking
Tori O’Brien - 6th place Informative Speaking
Ashley Crumbley - 2nd place Social Studies team
Darleen Castenada - 2nd place Social Studies team
Ashley Hernandez - 2nd place Social Studies team
Katy Casas - 2nd place Social Studies team
Lucy Espinosa - 2nd place Social Studies team
Brandon Burgess - 2nd place Social Studies team

Twenty-five students traveled south February 1st, 2005 to the Calallen High School UIL Invitational. The following students excelled on behalf of S-TISD:

Chris Lozano – 6th place Literary Criticism
Darcy Curnutte – 7th place Literary Criticism
Megan Stridde – 1st place Headline Writing
Rob Boscamp – 3rd place Headline Writing
Lucy Espinosa – 5th place Social Studies
John Salinas – 6th place Spelling

UIL Coordinator Gwynetta Hoelscher extends "a great big thanks" to everyone who participated in the recent academic competitions.

Sports Pics

Freshman Ricky Gutierrez fires one in hard and fast in the Friday, February 18, scrimmage versus Orange Grove.


Blake Stautzenberger steps into a pitch.

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Skidmore's GML Imports Building to be Demolished

Yet another Skidmore landmark is currently in the process of being razed. The GML Imports building on Hwy 181 is the latest of a series of old-time structures facing oblivion from the acts of nature or man. If you have information about the history of the GML Imports building, please contact the Signal.

Ladycats Advance to Area Basketball Playoffs

After an exciting and hard-fought 57-51 Bi-District win over Rivera Tuesday night, the Ladycats advance to Area competition versus the Nixon-Smiley girls. The game will be played Friday, February 18 (tonight), at 7:00 p.m. in Pleasanton. Senecia Mengers described Tuesday night's game as "unbelievable." Read all about it at Caller.com: Bobcats play big in final quarter.

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The Signal is Hot Off the Press!

February 15th, 2005 issue of the Skidmore Signal.

That's right. The latest issue of the Skidmore Signal hit local newsstands on Tuesday. This month's issue features Edwin Wallek's "Superstitions, Homilies, and Home Remedies" along with a new column by Jo Kreis entitled "Miscellaneous Ramblings." Buy two copies for twice the news!

Little Leaguers to "Show Their Stuff" at Weekend Tryouts

Players and parents who missed signing up at Saturday's late player registration will have one final chance during Bobcat Little League Tryouts to be held Saturday and Sunday, February 19th and 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tryout schedule is as follows:

Saturday, February 19, 2005
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10-12 year old boys
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10-12 year old girls
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 13-16 year old boys
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 13-16 year old girls

Saturday, February 19, 2005
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10-12 year old boys
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10-12 year old girls
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 13-16 year old boys
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 13-16 year old girls

Tryouts are always lots of fun and could make the difference in your child making the post season All-Star team. Players should show up at least 15 minutes before their scheduled tryout time and will need to bring their own cap, bat, glove, and water.

Bobcat Little League will hold a regular meeting of its Board of Directors at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15th, at the Skidmore Fire Station.

Little League Bake Sale Rakes in the Dough

Joshua and Caleb Salinas enjoy a couple of unique cookies.

The Bobcat Little League Bake Sale, held Saturday, February 5th, raised $272 for the league. The League thanks area residents for supporting the sale and Papa's Market for hosting the event.

Sports Pics

Bobcat Junior Varsity basketball player Trey Dodson blows past an Odem opponent.


Henry Herzog gets some air time in Friday's Varsity game versus Odem. The Varsity Bobcats pulled off the win despite a significant half time deficit. Check Rob's Digital Photography for more great shots of the game.

In Memory of Brett Michael Huser

Friends and family of Brett Michael Huser collect trash from a section of Rogers Ranch Road in San Antonio.

On February 6th, 2004, Brett Michael Huser and another young man, Jon Luke Brooks, were killed on Loop 1604 in San Antonio when the vehicle they were riding in crossed the median and struck an oncoming pickup truck. Exactly one year later, on Sunday February 6th, 2005, friends and family joined together again to honor Brett and Jon’s memory by clearing trash from a section of Rogers Ranch Road near the site of the fatal accident. With the support of Brett's former employer, Starbucks, clean-up participants raised approximately $1,000 for the Asian tsunami relief effort.

Brett's mother, Desiree Huser, writes "We are going to try and adopt the same highway for another year. We plan to schedule highway cleanups every three months and are really excited about doing this for another year. It will give us all an opportunity to continue to keep Brett's memories alive while doing something nice for others. The money that we raise doing these clean-ups goes to different charities. We were able to send two children to summer camp through the Y.M.C.A., helped raise money to build a playground for abused children, and raised funds for three benches at our son Ty's elementry school playground. We hope this next year will be a continued success."


A Channel 12 news crew interviewed Mrs. Huser during the clean-up. In the year since Brett's passing, there have been many deaths on Loop 1604 under similar circumstances where a car has crossed the grass median into oncoming traffic. In fact, 37 year-old Jose Gutierrez was killed on the very day of the cleanup on the section of highway that has become known as the "Deathloop."

Beeville Humane Society Adoptable Pet

KOKO is a Chihuahua/Rat Terrier Mix. She is about four years old. Although she is a bit shy at first, she warms up to people quickly and loves to be held and petted. She would be ideal for an older person who lives alone and enjoys adoring companionship. Koko is up to date with routine shots and has been altered. For more information, email Terry at the Beeville Humane Society or phone 358-7463.

Bee County Junior Livestock Show Results

Jordan Haws accepts a belt buckle award for his Grand Champion lamb. For a complete photo history of the event, go to "Life's Proud Moments" courtesy of event photographer Ed Hall.

After months of preparation by Skidmore-Tynan FFA and 4H members, the Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemaker Show is now a happy memory. Here follows a list of local students fortunate enough to make Saturday's Special Sale.

Steers
Class 1 - Place 1: Katlynn Mengers, Skidmore 4H
Class 5 - Place 1: Megan Stridde, Skidmore 4H
Class 8 - Place 1: Taylor Clevenger, S-T FFA
Class 2 - Place 2: Jason Bevly, S-T FFA
Class 5 - Place 2: Will Stridde, Skidmore 4H
Class 7 - Place 3: Hollis R. Stubenthal, Skidmore 4H
Class 8 - Place 3: Coleman Mengers, S-T FFA
Class 8 - Place 4: Ben Mengers, S-T FFA

Lambs
Grand Champion - Jordan Haws
Class 3 - Place 1: Belinda Garcia, Skidmore 4H
Class 2 - Place 2: Brandon David, Skidmore 4H
Class 4 - Place 2: Patrick Dougherty, Skidmore 4H
Class 2 - Place 3: Correy Lynch, S-T FFA
Class 2 - Place 4: Timmy Crow, S-T FFA
Class 5 - Place 4: Amanda Boscamp, Skidmore 4H
Class 6 - Place 4: John Boscamp, S-T FFA

Hogs
Class 1 - Place 1: Amanda Doubrava
Class 5 - Place 1: Jonathan Huser, Skidmore 4H
Class 9 - Place 1: Wes Rix, ST-FFA
Class 11 - Place 1: Ty Huser, Skidmore 4H
Class 7 - Place 3: Gilbert Rosales, S-T FFA
Class 10 - Place 4: Joshua Petrus, S-T FFA
Class 6 - Place 5: Ashley Gamel, S-T FFA
Class 4 - Place 7: C J Schindler, S-T FFA

Goats
Class 1 - Place 2: Trey Dodson, S-T FFA
Class 3 - Place 2: Heather Kopplin, S-T FFA
Class 1 - Place 3: Roberta Rosales, Tynan 4H
Class 1 - Place 6: Zachary Mortensen, Skidmore 4H
Class 8 - Place 6: Jessica Urquizo, Tynan 4H
Class 7 - Place 7: Nicholas Avila, Tynan 4H

Rabbits
Class 1 -Place 2: Jeff Hudson, Tynan 4H
Class 2 - Place 4: Courtney Hudson, Tynan 4H

Broilers
Class 1 - Place 5: Emily Mengers, S-T FFA
Class 1 - Place 8: Kevin Lussier, S-T FFA
Class 2 - Place 10: Rachel Mengers, S-T 4H
Class 2 - Place 6: Zachary Mengers, Skidmore 4H

Food Items
Pound Cake, Class 6 - Place 1: Rachel Mengers, Skidmore 4H
Corn Bread, Class 7 - Place 1: Will Stridde, Skidmore 4H
Quick Breads, Class 11 - Place 1: Cindy Martinez, Tynan 4H

Our buddy at Rob's Digital Photography managed to sneak a few shots of the judging portion of the event. Album password is "able"

Sports Pics

James Garcia out maneuvers a pack of Bulldogs in Friday's varsity game versus Three Rivers.


Greg Gutierrez goes one on one. Rob's Digital Photography took some pretty amazing shots of the evening's games.

OBITUARY: Rose Falcon David

Rose Falcon David, born November 21, 1915 in Skidmore, Texas, passed away January 27, 2005 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband Mike G. David, a sister Ms Ellie Falcon Rios, and her parents Blas G. & Maria Falcon.

Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law Horatio F. and Lupe Garcia; brothers & sisters-in-law Blas & Vicky Falcon, Joe & Gema Falcon, and O. Reeys Falcon; sisters Celia Soliz, Frances Hernandez & Pam Doubrava; grandchildren & their spouces Max & Nancy Garcia, Diana & Albert Castilo, Xavier & Liz Garcia; 15 great-grand-children; & 2 great-great-grandsons.

Arrangements were by CastleRidge Mortuary in San Antonio, TX. Visitation and the rosary were Monday January 31. Father Paul celebrated the Holy Mass Tuesday morning, February 1, at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church. Entombment followed at the San Fernando Cemetery Mausoleum. You are invited to log on to CastleRidgeMortuary.com to sign the guest book of Mrs. David.

Sports Pics

Clint Isaacs takes the opening jump in Tuesday's Freshman game versus Taft.


Joel Solis goes for two down under.

Last Chance to Sign Up Your Little Leaguer

Bobcat Little League will hold late player registration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12th at the Skidmore Fire Station. If you have a child who will be 5 or older as of July 31st, 2005, don't miss this opportunity to sign them up. See prior story "Bobcat Little League Announces Player Registration Dates" for age and division guidelines.

Lindsie O'Neill Named Show Queen

The Signal congratulates Lindsie O'Neill who was recently named 2005 Bee County Junior Livestock & Homemaker Show Queen. The Bee Picayune Online has a nice photo of Lindsie and Show Princess Ashtin Brannon.

The Sky is Falling

As evidence continues to mount, anyone who doubts the reality of global warming should read the Guardian Limited article "How we put the heat on nature." Particularly interesting is its comparison of the global warming controversy to past controversy over the dangers of smoking where corporate and media interests conspired to deny what scientists and health officials knew to be the truth.

S-T Long Ball Contest & BBQ Fundraiser Rescheduled

The softball fund-raiser scheduled for January 29, 2005 was canceled due to rain and has been rescheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the S-T softball field. The long ball contest is a fund raiser for the Softball Program. Please help the program by sponsoring a player and pledging for each foot on the longest ball she can hit. Each player will have 10 tries to hit the ball out of the park (200 feet). Parents and spectators are welcome to give it a try after the girls are finished. A $5.00 donation will get you five balls and five opportunities to hit it over the fence! Bar-B-Que plates will be available for $4.50 and all proceeds from the event benefit the S-T High School Softball Program.