This has been a productive season for Ryan cross country. The young runners in Jr. High School show improvement constantly and the High School boys seem to shave time off with each passing meet, but the High School girls have taken cross country to a new level here in Ryan. This last week the Cowgirls have won their third team title in a row, Lilybet Harmon won her third individual title in a row and the Cowgirls have had five of the top ten finishers for the third time in a row. Next weekend the cross country team will be competing at regionals. At 12:30 this Saturday, we will all have the opportunity to watch this team in action at Waurika. Basketball season will be starting soon. To be honest, I have never really followed the sport. I’m short, slow and uncoordinated, so it is easy to figure out why it’s not my sport. In an effort to be fair I may give it a try this season, if nothing else it will give me a chance to see the new/old gym. The football game this week will be against long time rivals Waurika Eagles. This rivalry spans many decades and having witnessed it from both sides, I am glad to see that the modern version is much more genteel than it was in the old days. Come out to the game and see some good football. Game time is at 7:30 friday night at the Bob Givens Sports Complex. If you play your cards right you might be able to get some supper as well.
This next Sunday, October 20th from 11:00-2:00 there will be an Indian Taco dinner to raise funds for some of the community projects that are happening around Ryan. It will be at the Sr. Citizens Center and the cost will be donations only. I understand that they still need desserts if you would like to donate some sweets. Take outs are available and Heather Casebolt guarantees that the food will be delicious.
If you have been paying attention, you will have noticed that dirt work is going on out on the highway across from the football field. They are coming along with the future home of the next dollar store for this area.
Fall weather is finally upon us and it is wonderful. Not to appear ungrateful but we could have done without that freeze the other night. Ah well we have to take the bad with the good. I am starting to see mums and pumpkins around town, decorating street corners and porches. With the fall colors a, pumpkin flavored everything and the cool air, it seems that the main part of football season is here. GO IRISH!!!
Christmas On the Trail is coming up and we will be having another meeting on the 25th of this month. If you are interested, you can attend or you can call or come see us with your ideas. We are still looking for vendors and volunteers. We are adding games and activities every week.
I am sitting here listening to Adele sing about setting fire to the rain. I’m not sure the lyrics make a lot of sense but she sure can sing. Until next week.
