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Remember Those Who Serve
The list of those serving our country continues to grow.
Please remember these Santa Anna folks that are serving our country in combat, training, or support: Brandon Beloat, James Culpepper, Eddie Dawson, Kristle Deleon, Glen Donham, Reuben Frausto, Misti Graves, Bobby Hale, Patrick Kerr, Heather LaChance, Truman Matthews, Jeff Rivera, Josh Rivera, Michael Ruth, Marty Siller, Zach Tobin, Allen Tucker, Lance Vasquez, Austin Voss, Scott Watson, and Shane Watson.
Special thanks also to Montie Guthrie for helping me out with this list. Montie tells me that Brandon Beloat is headed to Iraq for another tour with the National Guard.
Please help me with others by sending their names, photos, or whatever you want to me at news@santaannanews.com or use this convenient form
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Lot 44 From Mills County , Texas
This story has been going around in e-mails and I have seen it several times, and I still can't read the whole thing, but I received it for the first time with some photos from Dianne and Charles Wetsel, still Santa Anna folks to me, but now from Cisco... and I think this story is worth the reprint...
For three weeks each February, the city decks out in cowboy finery to host the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, complete with top notch entertainment every night in the AT&T Center arena, from bronc riding, to Mutton Bustin’, to Extreme Bulls, followed by concerts from some of the best performers in Country music. Out on the grounds you can find petting zoos, a carnival, unique shopping experiences in the exhibition centers, and every kind of festival food one could hope for. There are plenty of spots to get a drink, listen to some local live music, watch pig races, try some kettle corn or Texas barbeque, or buy some Western art. Voted the number one Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year for the past five years in a row by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is a first-class entertainment thrill ride with something, literally, for everyone.
However, not as well known is the fact that we are also home to the largest Junior Livestock Auction in the world. The barns overflow with thousands of animals brought by children from around the state, hoping to qualify for a place at the auction. On the last weekend of the rodeo the auction barn fills with the rowdy sounds of buyers bidding, auctioneers calling and the crowds cheering for the kids as they present steers, poultry, pigs, goats, and sheep. The buyers are the business leader “Who’s Who” of San Antonio , wealthy individuals, and representatives of the various committees which raise funds and who believe in and want to support the youth of Texas .
The media likes to buzz about Extreme Bulls, the entertainment line-up and talk about record attendance at the rodeo. They will sometimes mention a piece about the Grand Champion Steer and the amazing price it brought. We wonder, though, if people know that the real purpose of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is educating the youth of Texas , awarding scholarships and providing college funding for these kids. We wonder if while the cowboys are busting broncs and the crowds are loving Toby Keith and Tim McGraw, people know the reason for all of it is right there in the auction barns, where bidders’ awards often provide the sole source of college funding for these Texas youth. The San Antonio Livestock Exhibition website describes our historic contributions to educating the youth of Texas , but stories such as this one, about Lot 44 from Mills County , Texas , usually don’t make the local paper.
On Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2010, a young boy brought his goat to the auction. Dustin Mangus drew Lot #44, slightly less than halfway through the 100 Lots going to auction that night. It was not a particularly advantageous or unlucky draw, but ordinarily might have been a place in the program that wouldn’t have commanded much attention, much less a record purchase price. The auctioneer, however, took time to reign in the frenzied crowd and tell Dustin’s story:
Early in the morning on December 8, 2009, Dustin, his younger brother and sister, and their father, David Mangus, were in a rollover accident near their home in Mullin, Texas. Their truck’s roof was crushed when it crashed into a tree, and David Mangus was killed at the scene. Dustin’s brother and sister suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the hospital. Dustin, though, was in critical condition from his injuries, and underwent several surgeries to save his life and reconstruct his face. The first surgery was to remove a part of the truck’s dashboard that had lodged in his head, and to reconstruct the eye socket that was damaged as a result.
The little boy who stood before us on the auction block, holding his goat while we heard this story, smiled at us from a beautiful, innocent face that showed little sign of his tragedy or his loss. Had someone not shared his story we never would have been allowed to ponder this young man’s ability to overcome adversity. We never would have had the privilege of comprehending his incredible achievement. To have been able to continue to raise that animal and be ready for a stock show in February, he had to have gotten right back up and kept on living the minute they let him out of the hospital.
The auctioneer asked every bidder who had already pledged funds to this boy to stand, and every top buyer in the room stood. When the bidding opened, the price for Lot #44 was already at $20,000. Then, a true miracle began as the people of San Antonio opened their hearts for Dustin and his family. Corporation after corporation added on another thousand here, another two thousand there, another $5,000, and the price went to $60,000 at record speed. Leaders of San Antonio businesses started making personal contributions out of their own money, and the price kept climbing. Individual spectators and those in the audience began coming down one, by one, giving personal contributions and pledges to this family. It was one heck of an altar call, and the only thing flowing faster than the money was the tears.
Dustin’s little brother joined him on the block and the two of them smiled their sweet smiles while the money kept coming in, and we feel certain they had no idea what those numbers meant. Dustin’s grandpa came down from the audience to stand with the boys and choked back tears, while people in the room who weren’t registered bidders started coming forward to make personal contributions. When the price hit $110,000, one of the top buyers announced he had partnered with another to add on to make it an even $150,000 for Dustin. The gavel came down on the highest priced goat at this year’s Junior Livestock Auction while everyone cheered and cried at the same time. Dustin’s grandpa was openly crying when he took the microphone to thank the crowd in a shaky voice, with no real ability to impart his gratitude more than his tears communicated…. He simply said “Thank you. I don’t know what else to say. Thank you.”
We all know there is no amount of money that heals the pain of losing your Dad. Not one of us gave to this cause imagining there was any way it could ever make up for what Dustin and his family lost. This was our way of reaching out to a family in need, in tragedy, in suffering, and offering them something shining and positive and good to help them on the road that lies ahead. Dustin has already had to overcome more adversity at the age of 10 than some of us will ever face. What the people of San Antonio did for Dustin and his family was truly amazing, but even more amazing is the spirit Dustin embodies, in showing up with his goat to do what he set out to do. With a smile on his face and with his family by his side.
This demonstration of generosity, kindness and support is what the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is really about. We are investing in the future of our country by investing in the lives of our country’s children. We are raising money to help provide educational opportunities for as many children as we can reach. And sometimes, we are witnessing miracles.
You had a part in Dustin’s story, and every other story that came through the auction this year. We hope one day very soon, you will come see it for yourself. Thank you for your contribution to our efforts. You and Dustin are our heroes.
From the bottom our hearts,
The Raffle Committee
Also see "Record Price for Goat at San Antonio Stock Show" below...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
States, FTC Reach Agreement with ID Theft Protection Provider Over Misleading Advertising and Sales Practices
LifeLock Inc. resolves allegations of exaggerated consumer protections
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 34 other states and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today resolved their investigation of a leading provider of identity theft protection services.
Under the terms of today’s agreement, Arizona-based LifeLock Inc. agreed to more accurately describe its ID theft protection services and provide $11 million in restitution to eligible customers. The joint investigation by the states and the FTC revealed that LifeLock unlawfully exaggerated its range of services and ability to prevent ID theft.
LifeLock claimed its services were guaranteed to protect customers’ personal information and prevent criminals from using that sensitive information to open accounts. Thus, customers were given the impression that identity thieves would be absolutely prevented from stealing LifeLock customers’ identifying information.
State and federal authorities were also concerned about LifeLock marketing materials that improperly claimed that customers faced a heightened risk of ID theft – despite the fact that LifeLock had no basis for its claims. Under today’s agreement, LifeLock is prohibited from making false claims about potential customers’ identity theft risk profile. In addition, LifeLock must not misrepresent that it:
• Protects against all forms of ID theft;
• Eliminates the risk of ID theft;
• Constantly monitors activity on each of its customers’ consumer reports;
• Always prompts a call from a potential creditor before a new credit account is opened in the customer’s name.
Texans have a variety of tools at their disposal to protect themselves against ID theft under state and federal laws. Individuals who suspect they could be possible ID theft victims may place free fraud alerts on their credit reports by contacting one of three major credit reporting agencies. In addition, Texans may obtain free copies of their credit reports to review their own credit histories and identify errors. Under the restitution program, the states and the FTC will send letters to eligible LifeLock customers notifying them of the agreement with instructions on how they can opt-in to participate in the settlement.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Consumer Alert: Parents Should Keep Children Away From new Video Chat Web Site Chatroulette.com
An increasingly popular Web site poses a threat to Texas children by giving users – including dangerous sex offenders – an opportunity to conduct live video chats with randomly selected participants.
Armed with only a Web camera and Internet access, www.chatroulette.com users are paired with a random stranger for a video chat. Neither a login nor registration is required before young users can be face-to-face with a total stranger. Worse, users who simply click “next” are shuffled to a new video chat partner.
An undercover investigation by the Cyber Crimes Unit revealed startling results. Nearly half of the randomly selected users encountered by Cyber Crimes investigators immediately exposed themselves and conducted sexually explicit acts on camera.
In light of the serious threat that children will be exposed to graphic sexual conduct, Texas parents should prohibit their children from accessing www.chatroulette.com. Although site users are supposed to be at least 16 years old, the rule is not clearly enforced – which means parents’ preventative role is particularly important.
Attorney General Abbott reminds parents to closely monitor their children’s Internet activities by using the following safety tips:
• Place the computer in a public room at home so that parents can monitor their children’s Internet use. Do not allow computers in a child’s bedroom or permit the use of Web cameras.
• Make sure children know never to agree to a face-to-face meeting with someone they meet online and never to divulge personal information to an Internet stranger.
• Stay informed. Surf the Internet with children or at least talk to them about the Web sites they are visiting.
• Establish ground rules for children’s Internet usage, including the hours they may surf and the kinds of Web sites they may visit. Post the rules near the computer.
Little Dribblers Basketball Tournament
Santa Anna Youth Association hosted a Little Dribblers Basketball Tournament March 4-6, 2010. Twenty-five teams from 3 surrounding counties entered the tournament.
There were 4 divisions: 3rd/4th Grade Girls, 3rd/4th Grade Boys, 5th/6th Grade Girls, and 5th/6th Grade Boys.
The Lady Mountaineers, 5th/6th Grade Girls, played for Consolation and fell short to the Bangs Sting Rays with a final score of 11-6. Our Mountaineers, 5th/6th Grade Boys, played the Brady Bulldogs for 1st place and fell short with a score of 27-18 receiving 2nd place medals.
The tournament was a wonderful fund-raiser for the Youth Association and the money raised will go towards benefiting the youth in our community that are interested in playing fall/spring sports. A special thanks to all of those that helped make the tournament run so smoothly!
The 5th/6th Grade Boys will be playing in the Zephyr Tournament the week of March 22 while the 5th/6th Grade Girls will be playing in the Early Tournament and all four of our teams will finish up the season playing in the Brookesmith Tournament the week of March 29.
Santa Anna Youth Association is now taking registration forms for softball/baseball. All forms are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and are to be turned in to Mrs. Darla Perry at Santa Anna Elementary.
REGISTRATION FORM-baseball.doc
REGISTRATION FORM-softball.doc
The Santa Anna Youth Association has a monthly meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the First Baptist Church CLC. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
NOTICE: "FUNDS FOR HAITI" YARD SALE - AGAIN!!!!
(We had SO much donated we could not put everything out!)
TIME: Sunday, March 14, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION: The Learning Center, 213 Pecos, Coleman, TX (One block west of the Shoppin' Baskit grocery store at the corner of Pecos St & College Ave.)
ITEMS: Kitchen/Deco-Appliances-Tools-Clothing-Misc Electronics /Printers + MORE
PURPOSE: To raise FUNDS FOR HAITI selling donated items.
LIVING WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Each year, an estimated two million Americans undergo arthroscopic surgery on their knees, shoulders, and on many other joints. The results, however, depend to a great extent on the patient’s observance of certain guidelines, both before and after surgery. With support from some of the world’s leading arthroscopy specialists, the American Arthritis Society has compiled some useful and practical tips for self-care. Each tip is easy to follow and can be helpful in preparing for your operation. These and many more suggestions regarding osteoarthritis can be viewed online at: www.americanarthritis.org.
Attorney General Abbott Observes National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
AG warns Texas teens about social and legal dangers of sexting
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today warned Texas teens and parents about the dangers of sexting. Attorney General Abbott’s comments came during a visit to the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (NTDAH). Based in Austin, NTDAH offers troubled teens the only 24-hour help line in the country where trained teen advocates counsel fellow teens about digital harassment.
Attorney General Abbott also encouraged Texas teens to contact NTDAH when they encounter peer pressure to participate in sexting. Sexting is the emerging practice of teens electronically sending sexually explicit messages or images, primarily between cell phones. Attorney General Abbott, as part of National Teen Dating Violence & Prevention Month, warned young Texans and their families that sexting can lead to embarrassment, regret, and even legal dangers, including possible prison time.
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“Fortunately, NTDAH and its trained teen advocates are working to counsel young Texans and help fellow teens learn to avoid the peer pressure, shame and damages associated with sexting,” Attorney General Abbott said. “Young Texans should never send a revealing or explicit picture of themselves. Once an image has been sent, it cannot be controlled. A single instance of bad judgment can lead to long-term regret, embarrassment or worse. Anyone who possesses sexually suggestive pictures of a minor faces criminal investigation and up to 10 years in prison.”
Attorney General Abbott reminded young Texans that a message’s sender cannot control the message’s distribution. A recent survey by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy found that nearly 20 percent of sexting recipients have passed the image to a third person – who the original sender may or may not know. Suggestive photographs also can be transferred to a computer, posted on public Web sites or printed and distributed.
Before pressing “Send,” teens should consider five tips:
• Do not assume anything sent or posted is going to remain private.
• Anything sent or posted in cyberspace will never truly go away.
• Do not give in to the pressure to do something that causes discomfort, even in cyberspace.
• Consider the recipient’s reaction.
• Nothing is truly anonymous.
The attorney general also warned teens that sexting can be a crime. The owner of a computer or cell phone containing images of nude or semi-nude minors can be investigated and prosecuted for possessing and distributing child pornography charges – a felony. Teens in possession of sexually suggestive images of classmates or companions under 18 face up to 10 years in prison.
Attorney General Abbott added: “Growing up can be a difficult learning process, so it is important for parents, counselors and even fellow students to help prevent teenagers from making bad decisions. Often, it helps to remind someone about consequences – which in the case of sexting can range from humiliation to suspension from school, bans on athletic participation, job loss or college scholarship revocation. We’re asking young Texans to think twice before sexting – but don’t take it from us, just ask a fellow teen by calling NTDAH.”
The most important source of prevention and education is active parenting. Texas parents must have frank conversations with their children about the potential for embarrassment and the legal ramifications of sexting. If teens do not want a photo or text message to fall into the wrong hands – including strangers, potential employers, teachers or college admission officers – they should not send it.
Attorney General Abbott concluded: “No teenager should succumb to peer pressure and be convinced that sexting is harmless or okay. It is not. When you are young, it is sometimes hard to understand the lasting implications of your actions, but the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline can provide our children with the positive encouragement and guidance they need to respond to these challenges.”
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline can be reached at 1-866-331-9474.
March into Spring with a Blood Donation
Spring will arrive in a matter of weeks. March into spring with a blood donation. Your one donation can save up to three lives and will build the blood supply right here in our community. Only five to six percent of the eligible population donates which is why we often face blood shortages. Help increase those percentages and stop blood shortages by making an appointment to donate today.
Brownwood Rotary
Blood Drive @ AgMart
Saturday, March 6th
10 am – 1:45 pm
Bloodmobile @ 2400 Hwy 377 South
All donors will get their choice of a travel mug or a ball cap. You’ll also earn Hero Rewards points which can be used for items like movie tickets, dvds and ice cream.
Make your appointment now. Go to www.bloodhero.com. Enter sponsor code: bwrotary or call United Blood Services toll free. That number is 1-800-756-0024.
United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1956 and serves patients in 11 surrounding counties. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the AABB.
Record Price for Goat at San Antonio Stock Show
You may recall my story in December about an auto accident near Mullin that took the life of a Mullin father... well his son recently showed a goat in the San Antonio Stock Show that sold for a record $150,000. I can't hardy type this... read the story about the record sale.
And here is a repeat of my December story:
Mullin Man Killed in Accident
As I headed to work Monday in the cold damp weather I began to pass a number of emergency vehicles, DPS, ambulances, Goldthwaite Fire Department, and other volunteers headed in the opposite direction between Mullin and Goldthwaite.
I have seen this a few times over the nine plus years of driving this road daily and I always selfishly hope that someone I know is not hurt.
I did not know 34 year old David Mangus of Mullin who was taking three of his children to school in Zephyr when he lost control of his big Chevrolet pickup truck a couple of miles West of Mullin on a farm to market road. Just a mile or so from one of my bosses, Shawn Calder, and Cindy's step aunt and uncle Barbara and Bill Grady who live across the road.
Mangus was killed in the accident when the pickup rolled over and hit a tree. His three children, ages 7, 9, and 10, were taken to the Brownwood Hospital and treated and released except for the 10 year old who was taken to Cook's in Fort Worth. See: KXXV News Channel 25's article and BrownwoodNews.com's article for more details of the accident.
My boss, Shawn, is a volunteer fireman in Mullin and one of the first on the scene of the accident just down the road from his house. The father of two about the same age and owner of a similar pickup truck I think he was a little shook up having worked the accident. I work with some really good people.
Cindy called me at work later that morning and asked me about the wreck. She told me that David Mangus was a nephew of Ronnie Hartman's. Cindy works with Ronnie.
One of my friends was concerned about the miles that I drive to work and the danger. The worst part really is the two lane road between Zephyr and Goldthwaite and espcially the other side of Mullin where there are no passing lanes on that section of US HWY 84. That friend now drives to work farther than I do and I worry about him.
Please remember the Mangus family in your prayers.
ORDER OF ELECTION FOR SANTA ANNA ISD
An election is hereby ordered to be held on May 8th, 2010 for the purpose of:
School Trustee Election
Applications for a place on the ballot shall be filed by:
March 8th, 2010
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at:
701 Bowie Street, Santa Anna, TX 76878
between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm beginning on April 26th, 2010
and ending on May 4th 2010.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Katrina Guerrero
701 Bowie Street
Santa Anna, TX 76878
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on
April 30th, 2010.
Incumbents Paul Martin, Grady McIver, & Roger Guerrero Jr. have refiled.
Lois Harper has also filed her application for place on the Santa Anna ISD Trustee ballot.
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