Centennial Post Note

The Rotan Centennial was a success, and I took two good photos, this one of the parade girls and one of Monte Morrow's mural of the cowboy sitting on his horse looking at the Double Mountains. I'll post this one and you can check out Monte's and the other artists' work at the Fisher County Forum. If you know the name of this group on horses, please email me from the contact link at the right.

Rotan Centennial

Hey, you still have time to celebrate Rotan's 100th year! It's goin' on today, and let me tell ya, it's a heck of a deal. We were there early this morning to work our time in the school booth, and the streets were filled up with people. The parade at 10 a.m. was pretty spectacular. There's lots of food and things to buy, I really liked the metal things just as you pull into town from the south on 70. There are benches, trellises, stars, suns, ducks kissing, just all kinds of stressed metal objects that are very desirable to own. Oh, and my favorite little Country Store is open today, down in the old bank building.

Be sure to go by the booth on the west side of the Newspaper Office (also open). They're selling water balloons, and as hot as it already was at 10:30 a.m., the balloons will be all the rage. I'll try to post photos tomorrow, I've been having connection problems, so, no promises.

Go celebrate!

Rotan Advance / Roby Star Record May 24, 2007

Graduation for Roby and Rotan High Schools were held on May 25th. Fisher County Honor Students for the Class of 2007 are:

• Bethany Clements, Rotan Valedictorian
• Adrian Daniel, Rotan Salutatorian
• Sophia Scott, Roby Valedictorian
• Alyssa Hood, Roby Salutatorian

Other news from this issue:

• Roby School Board Minutes, James Rodgers & Company hired for 2007 Audit
• Longworth Coop Gin Board of Directors President Reid Cave announced the purchase of Terry's Gin by LCG
• All District 3-A Baseball Team Selected
• Texas Dept of State Health Services Essay & Art Contest Winners Announced (photo)
• Zachary C. Reyes Graduates from Angelo State University
• Wedding Selections at the Newspaper Office for Lacey Michelle Moore, Bride Elect of Cory Rains, Shower Date June 9th
• Western Swing Festival in Snyder Continues through June 9th
• Rotan School Board Minutes, Superintendent Mickey Early Reported an attendance of 364 students
• Two Letters to the Editor
• Seven Moore Brothers Memorial Day Tribute (photo)
• Rebecca Rueffer & Dorothy Johnson Named Rotan Yellowhammer Drum Majors
• New Subscription Rates: Fisher & Bordering Counties - $26; In State - $28.50; Out of State - $31.00
• Obituaries for Charles K. Black, J.F. (Sonny) Dozier
• Joy Walker's Fisher County Round-Up
• District 7 JR/Intermediate 4-H Photography Results
• Pvt. Karl D. Smith Completes Training at Fort Sill
• Recipe Corner: Avocado Salad from Mary Helen Nunn Hendrix
• Memorial Day Tributes to Frank Cross Ferrel & Marion Gray Hughey (photos)
• Fisher County Art Association News, call 776-2806 or 776-2600 if you are interested in participating in the art show to be held in the Cockrell Building during the Rotan Centennial, June 23rd
• Rotan Grad Jackie Reese Participates in NJCAA Championship (photo)
• Photos & Bios on all the Fisher County High School Graduates