The Elusive Hour Returns

One of the reasons fall is my favorite time of year is that I get my hour back. I can start getting to places on time, again. I feel better rested and more productive. I seemed so industrious this morning, making breakfast at 7 a.m., anticipating the returning hunters. Okay, it's probably all in my head, but it makes me a happier person, anyway.

I'm happy to announce that Hobbs School throws are now available for purchase. The throws belong to the Hobbs Exes and proceeds will be used to continue keeping Hobbs Homecoming as inexpensive as possible. You can contact Peggy Vernon or Mac Etheredge for more information. There are images of the old school, the primary building, the agriculture building, the home economics cottage, the Hobbs Gin, and the new school on the blanket, and also a large Hobbs Panthers logo in the center. It is blue and beige with a fringe all the way around. This would make a great keepsake or you could use it to keep the chill off when you're watching TV or reading. Very nice!

I'd like to give a big hello! to Joe Duncan of Norway. He was a teacher from 1965-1982 at Roscoe High School, and also a school bus driver who traversed the terrain of the 18 Ranch as part his route that ran from north of Roscoe to the Claytonville area. He sent me five documents regarding the Grady Cemetery, including a hand-drawn map that identifies those buried within. It's invaluable information and I appreciate it greatly.

Also, here's a shout out to the Roscoe Boys Club. Hey, ya'll!

Now for the Rotan Advance / Roby Star Record headlines from the November 1, 2007 issue:

• Roby Volunteer Fire Dept. Turkey Shoot today!
• District Attorney Mark Edwards Not Seeking Re-election (very good article) (photo)
  
• Brooke's Cafe Now Open in Rotan (photo)
• Rhenda Ragan Named New Rotan Postmaster (photo)
• Immunization Clinic Set for Nov. 7
• Filing for Local Offices Opens Dec. 3
• Tuesday Nov. 6 Vote for Amendments
• Frank Conard, Sweetwater Attorney, Announces for District Attorney (photo)
• Obituaries for Clinton A. Edwards, Floy Lou (Headstream) Pursley, and Pauline (Elrod) Holleman
• 2007 Maberry Reunion Report
• Default Judgement on $50,780 Issued by 32nd Judicial District Court
• Letter to the Editor in reference to the Rotan ISD Board meeting where the issue of boys shirt-tails was discussed
  
• Fisher County Sheriff's Report
• Nowlin / Terry Engagement Announcement (photo)
• Joy Walker's Fisher County Roundup
• Legal Notice from the Fisher County Hospital District
• Storage Lien Sale at Rotan Motors
• News Briefs: Farm Bureau Member Appreciation Day; Fisher County Hog Fest Cookbooks available
• Recipe Corner: Chicken Frito Pie
• Shower Selections for Lindsey (Howard) May at the Newspaper Office, 735-2562
• Classified Ads
• Rotan Yellowhammers Sports Report (photos)
  
• Roby Lions Sports Report (photos)
• Recruiter of the Year (photo)
• Lucy Ragan Alls Cheerleading Competition Photo
• Roby Gamma Tau members Host Program On Reading Recovery (photo)
• Roby Lighted Christmas Parade to be Dec. 1
• Roby & Rotan Schools Weekly Calendar
• Big Country Pecan Show to be Held Nov. 16
• Mitchell County Livestock Auction now open Saturdays

That's all for today! Enjoy this beautiful day and weather. You know, when it's been dry this long, rain is just around the corner!