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| State Representative Stan Lambert speaks at the STEM Meeting on Monday. |
The meeting began with research-poster presentations, one by a group of Roscoe 4th graders and another by 5th graders. The presentations demonstrate the methods used in the elementary grades to introduce students to scientific research in Roscoe’s and Edu-Nation’s P-20 program.
Then Dr. Sushil Paudyat of Texas A&M spoke of his collaboration with Roscoe students in using 3-D printers for agricultural purposes, in his case with producing prosthetic devices for dairy cattle. He also spoke about the increased use of robotics in the dairy industry and explained how the use of new technology is revolutionizing the field.
Dr. Kim Alexander then updated everyone on recent developments with Roscoe’s P-20 program in this area and elsewhere, pointing out that representatives from three school districts adopting the program were present: Hamlin, Throckmorton, and Stratford.
State Representative Stan Lambert of Abilene praised Roscoe’s program and spoke of actions benefiting education in the recent 2019 Texas Legislative Session. He said state revenues came in well over estimates and that much of this money would be used to increase funding for education, including raises in teacher pay.
Morgan Martin, assistant coordinator of Continuing Education at Roscoe, spoke of the recent introduction of collegiate programs that allow locals to earn bachelor’s degrees without ever leaving town. These include collaborative efforts with Texas Tech, West Texas A&M, and Brandman Universities.
Dr. Ian Shepherd, a marketing professor at Abilene Christian University, discussed methods of increasing the commercial aspects of RCISD programs such as Edu-Vet, Edu-Drone, Edu-Weld, and Edu-Make It. He emphasized the importance of advertising, particularly on-line advertising on social media, effective use of search engines, and other online methods of reaching potential customers.
Dan Boren of RCISD spoke of current initiatives in creating and selling student-produced products using the school’s 3-D printer, CNC router, and plasma cutter. These products include yard ornaments, signs, and other similar products, even embroidered ones such as logos and custom designs that go on caps, jackets, and elsewhere.
Edu-Vet’s new veterinarians, Dr. Rebecca Barnhart and Dr. Russell Kutner, a husband-and-wife team, introduced themselves, and along with Alfonzo Islas spoke of current Edu-Vet offerings, including embryo production, artificial insemination, and aspiration of cattle, as well as medical treatment for ailing and injured animals, both large and small. Drs. Barnhart and Kutner are now available at Edu-Vet Monday through Friday.
The meeting closed with a panel discussion led by Drs. Glen Shinn of Global Consulting Solutions and Gary Briers of Texas A&M. Dr. Briers mentioned that Roscoe’s P-20 program has been adopted by five new school districts in West Virginia and that each has received a 10-year, $1 million-dollar grant to help develop their programs along with other funding. He urged Advisory Committee members to spread the word to other area schools so that Texas wouldn’t fall behind West Virginia in adopting the new, improved methods of education for rural areas.
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The Roscoe Community is hosting its annual Thanksgiving meal this Sunday, November 3, from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
This is a free meal to our community! Come join us for a day of Fellowship and Thanksgiving!
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LATE SURGE LIFTS HASKELL OVER PLOWBOYS 49-21
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| Kolten Hope (7) tackles the Haskell runner as Zachary Jordan (25) moves in. |
The Plowboys received the opening kickoff, and on the first play from scrimmage Junior Martinez threw a wobbler that was intercepted and returned to the Plowboy 19-yard line. Two plays later, the Indians completed an 18-yard pass to the end zone, and before many fans had settled into their seats, Haskell was already ahead 7-0. Following the kickoff, the Plowboys started on their own 21 and moved down the field on a long 15-play drive that ended with Martinez going over from the four. The kick was good, and the score was tied 7-7. Haskell then responded with a long drive of their own and scored on an 8-yard pass to go up 14-7 right before the end of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Plowboys drove to the Haskell 16 before turning the ball over on downs. On their next possession, however, Martinez hit Ryan Highsmith on a 9-yard pass to the end zone, tying the game at 14-14, the score at halftime.
The Indians received the second-half kickoff and drove to the Plowboy 34, where a run up the middle went all the way for a touchdown, putting them up 21-14. The Plowboys then drove to the Indian 31, where Martinez hit Jaythan Coale on a scoring strike to tie the game at 21. Neither side was able to move the ball for a couple of possessions, and both punted for the first time in the game. Then, after taking over on the Plowboy 31, Haskell drove down to the 4-yard line, where they scored on a quarterback keeper to go up 28-21, the score at the end of the third quarter.
As the fourth quarter began, the Plowboys continued to move the ball, and it looked like they were about to once again tie the game. But on a 4th and 4 at the Haskell 9-yard line, a Martinez pass fell incomplete, killing the drive and shifting the momentum to the Indians. Five plays later, Haskell had moved 90 yards and scored on a 1-yard run to go up 35-21. The next Plowboy drive was stopped by an interception, and two plays later the Indians scored again, this time on a 33-yard run that put the game out of reach for the Plowboys. Haskell then increased the lead to 49-21 with a final TD on their next possession to win by 28 points.
Scoring by quarters:
1 2 3 4 T
Haskell 14 0 14 21 49
Plowboys 7 7 7 0 21
For the game, the Plowboys actually gained more yardage than the Indians with a total of 400 to the Indians’ 374, and the number of first downs was almost even with Roscoe’s 17 to Haskell’s 18. However, the Plowboys had 4 turnovers to the Indians’ 2, and Haskell converted 3 of 4 fourth-down tries, while the Plowboys failed on both theirs.
On offense, Junior Martinez completed 19 of 31 passes for 250 yards and 2 TDs with 3 interceptions. Ryan Highsmith and Jaythan Coale led the receivers. Highsmith had 7 receptions for 95 yards and 1 TD, while Coale had 5 receptions for 95 yards and 1 TD. Vidal Aguayo caught 2 for 19 yards, Zachary Parrott 2 for 18, and Antonio Aguayo 2 for 16. Martinez led the rushers with 21 carries for 124 yards. Gunner Helm had 4 carries for 18 yards, and Highsmith 1 for 4.
Vidal Aguayo led the defense with 8 tackles and 5 assists, Garrett Bowers had 5 tackles and 3 assists, Highsmith 4 and 2, Antonio Aguayo 3 and 1, Martinez 2 and 3, Brayan Medina 2 and 3, Parrott 2, and Helm 1.
The Plowboys have another bye this week. Originally, this was the week to play Baird, but Baird dropped out of the district, leaving a hole in the schedule. In any case, the break will give the Plowboys a chance to lick their wounds, rest up, and prepare for their final district game next Friday, November 8, with Cross Plains at Plowboy Field.
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CROSS-COUNTRY REGIONAL MEET RESULTS
Plowgirl Itzel Ortega-Solis finished 34th in a field of 176 runners, missing qualifying for State by 16 spots. Her time for the 2-mile run was 13:20.
Three Plowboys competed in the 3-mile boys’ run. Tyler Guelker finished 85th in a field of 144 runners with a time of 20:08.1. Aidan Hermosillio finished 89th with a time of 20:18.6, and Caleb Reed finished 116th with a time of 21:29.3.
Complete results are available by clicking here.
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WEATHER REPORT: COLD, FIRST HARD FREEZE TONIGHT
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| Friday's sunset. |
Since last Thursday, mornings have been decidedly chilly, dropping into the low thirties every day except Sunday, when the low was 48°. This morning’s low was 33°, and tomorrow morning is supposed to be 22°, which would be an all-time record low for October 31. The current record, according to the Weather Channel website, is 26°.
Although the past week’s weather has been below normal, it really wasn’t that bad. The mornings were chilly, but during the day the weather warmed up to 68° on Thursday and into the seventies on Saturday and Sunday. Monday’s high was only 48°, however, and yesterday’s only 39°.
The forecast is for a warming trend starting tomorrow with a high of 54° and increasing to 69° Friday when the wind shifts to the southwest. However, it will come from the north again on Saturday when the high will be only 55° and back to the south on Sunday with a high of 66°.
After the sky clears this morning, there is no possibility of rain in the forecast until the middle of nest week—and not much then—10% on Tuesday and Wednesday and 20% on Thursday.
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† JANELLE (FAUST) ORMAN
Janelle was born March 7, 1933, in Roscoe to the late Jesse A. and Vicie (Seago) Faust. She married Arlon Wayne Orman October 12, 1950, in Roscoe. A lifelong resident of Roscoe, she was a homemaker, member of the Roscoe Church of Christ, graduate of Roscoe High School, a great cook, loved to paint, and had a green thumb in growing flowers. Janelle was devoted to her church and family.
She is survived by her children: Janice Stuart of Sweetwater, Lonnie Orman and wife Leola of Roscoe, and Arlene Hartman of Sweetwater; sister, Cecilia Thomas of Sweetwater; grandchildren: Tammy Stracener of Colorado City, Dustin Orman of Sweetwater, Christianson Hartman of Roscoe, Angela Andel and husband Matt of Sweetwater, Eden Baker and husband Jeremy of Roscoe, Landon Orman and wife Victoria of Colorado City, and Jacoby Johnson and wife Lauren of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Austin Freeman of Sweetwater, Charlie Hartman and Scarlett Hartman both of Roscoe, Justin Gardner, Kolby Evans and Jaxon Andel, all of Sweetwater, Jaycee Baker and Elyn Baker of Roscoe, Maren Johnson and Cayden Hardin; and great-great-grandchildren; Zamelia Freeman and Desmen Carrasco.
Janelle was preceded in death by her husband, Arlon Wayne Orman, on June 19, 2015, and a brother, Jesse Faust, Jr.
Pallbearers were Joe Brazil, Christianson Hartman, Landon Orman, Austin Freeman, Matt Andel, Justin Gardner.
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† MAXINE (PETERSON) HAYGOOD
Maxine was born January 26, 1935, in Loraine to Leonard and Marie Reid Peterson. She graduated from Loraine I.S.D. and married Garland Y. Haygood, June 10, 1953, in Loraine. She worked for the Nolan County Justice of the Peace as a court clerk for many years. She also worked at the Inadale Co-op Gin and the Roscoe Gin. Maxine was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Roscoe and a lifelong resident of Nolan and Mitchell counties.
She is survived by her husband, Garland Y. Haygood; daughter, Charlotte Cave and husband Reid of Rotan; four grandchildren, Heather Hardman, Jaecob Hardman and wife Hannah, Savannah Cave, and Derek Jacks and wife Racheal; five great grandchildren, Morgan Hardman, Rayleigh Hardman, Layton Hardman, Cooper Jacks and Haethen Creed Hardman; sister, Dianne Williams; and brothers, Lynn Peterson and Jimmy Peterson.
Maxine was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Jacks; parents, Leonard and Marie Peterson; and brothers, Tommy Peterson and Jack Peterson.
The family suggests memorials be made to Samaritan's Purse, c/o First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 626, Roscoe, Texas 79545.
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