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Canes’ valiant effort falls painfully short Manatee played their hearts out but, but it was not meant to be. We can all look at different things that happened, bad calls etc. But in the end it was Plant who took command in the first half and did not give way till the end. A second half effort by Manatee fell short as they lose 21- 14. Twice in the red zone and we came out with zero points. A 4th and inch in the closing of the game was the final stab wound to our hearts. The Jumbtron and 5 thousand Manatee fans saw what was a first down, with room to spare. But once again the Manatee game was decided by referees. Are we surprised ? "Don't think so as I just continue to think about our luck in Lee county". Well there will be another time, my heart goes out to the Seniors who have dreamed a dreamed only to see it fade. Congrats to all the kids, coaches and fans. Thanks for a great year and get ready for next season it will be here sooner than you think. Have a Bless day ...

OOH-RAH! Marines overseas salute Canes Marines serving in Iraq and Afghanistan salute their Canes This just how strong the tradition at Manatee High School. It never changes it goes from generation to generation. Manatee plays Plant High School tonight in the Citrus Bowl for the State 5A Championship. Talk about tradration, Manatee has been playing Plant for years. Back in the 50's Manatee was the smallest high school in the Western Conference. That conference included the like of Plant, Jeffereson, St. Pete and Hillsbourgh. We use to beat them like a drum, it will not change tonight. Manatee will have its 5th state championship, "Go Canes"! “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),” ( Luke 1:68-70 )

“Tis” the season to be busy, I think! Seems the days are flying by and I am getting slack on my Blog. Last night Pat and I went to the Marvin’s church and watched the grandkids in a Christmas play. Tyler was a reader and Luke was a Sheppard. They both did a great job and it was enjoyed by everyone. Today was the annual Christmas luncheon for the class of 1957 (my class). It was at Tara Country club and it was very nice. Seems as though we are all getting a little bit older, “duh”. I did get some news that startled me a little. George Henderson who was the best running back on our football team shared this. He said that he was in the band, and I never knew that. The outside painting of our home started today. It is really going to look nice and I hope that is the last time. The final inspection on the room was done today. Now the only thing we have left is to carpet it and put it back together. Be Blessed today and be a Blessing to someone. “ But after he had considered thi...