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January 24, 2008 Issue
Front Page
Submitted by Judge Byron Theodosis
Please note that San Saba County, along with most of its neighboring counties, is still under a burn ban and will remain so until we receive significant and county wide rainfall. We wish that there was a way to lift the ban for short periods in response to small amounts of precipitation that offer short windows of opportunity for safe burning but that is not possible.
There are outdoor burns such as for planting or harvesting, burns under a certified prescribed burn manager, and firefighter tr ...
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Its been said that there is nothing like the heart of a volunteer. Those dedicated to service above self, with the willingness to step up and make a committment which includes hours of training, classroom review, repeated hands on in specialty techniques and written testing, and most of all the choice to fill a 12 hour shift and assist in providing a necessary service.
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Stan Weik assumed the position of City Manager of San Saba, in December, 2007. Mr. Weik came to San Saba from Angleton, Texas where he served as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Prior to his service at Angleton, he served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Brazoria, Texas.
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This past Sunday afternoon, around 4:30, officers from the San Saba Police Department carried out a search at 501 West Pierce Street in San Saba. Chief Riggs, along with Officers Brown, Barclift, Shaw, and McGehee, and Deputy Boswell, conducted a search of a residence in an attempt to shut down another illegal methamphetamine lab.
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Monday morning everyone near the Bend woke up to a cloudy damp morning and light mist. Sunday it was freezing cold with a brisk wind which made it feel colder than it really was. When you see the weather conditions that are going on around other parts of the country, the weather here doesn’t seem so bad after all.
The electricity went off on the San Saba side of the Colorado river in Bend Monday morning about 6:00 a.m., and didn’t come back on until 8:00 a.m.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
If you’re tired of hearing about losing weight, you’re not alone. Magazines, newspapers and television are bombarding us with dieting options.
It’s amazing that this same scenario happens every year. The holidays arrive. We’re surrounded by tempting tidbits. We busy ourselves with pre-and post-holiday activities instead of exercise. We indulge ourselves.
What’s the solution?
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Paul Bordner had surgery at Scott and White in Temple last Friday. He is home and doing well.
Marvin Foster is ill. He will probably have surgery in Fredericksburg this week. James Foster was here this weekend visiting with Pat and Marvin.
Coby Randolph from San Antonio spent a few days with his Mom, Nettie Jean Randolph.
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We have had a little hint of rain but nothing measurable so far in January. Our last rainfall was .3 on December 15th. We have been having some of those cold temperatures which I do not like. We just have to keep in mind, the Lord has a reason for all of the seasons.
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Submitted By Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:
Boone, A Biography, Robert Morgan -
Particular events define a life that becomes a legend. For George Washington, it was the winter at Valley Forge. For Benjamin Franklin, it began with a key on a kite string. For Daniel Boone, it was finding his way through the wilderness to that narrow mountain gap into Kentucky in 1775, guaranteeing that the nation about to be born would extend to the west.
Born in 1734 in Pennsylvania to English Quaker colonists, Daniel Boone led ...
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By the time this edition of the “News” hits the street & stands, the 1st month of this new year will just about be in the books. We’ve had a bit of ol’ Man Winter around our parts this past week with the likelihood of more to come. I think R.
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Receipts totaled 1730 head for the week. The market was active and demand was good. Stocker steers and heifers all sold steady and the feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $1 higher.
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Rep. Sales
Williams Ranch-San Saba-4 Steers-213@175.00
Edgar Leonard-Brownwood-1 Steer-400@117.00
Lange Ranch Co.-Llano-5 Steers-531@112.00
Edwin T Tickle-Eden-3 Steers-523@111.00
Lange Ranch Co.-Llano-4 Steers-590@110.50
Jim Alcorn-Fort Hancock-12 Steers-530@109.00
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It’s Sunday and I promise you I have only stuck my nose out of doors to go to church. This kind of weather is good for sleeping and snuggling up with a good book under a warm comforter! My daughter-in-law gave me Joel Osteen’s book for Christmas. Wayne Powell said he read a book about God’s Love that he received for Christmas and he was a different man from this morning’s service.
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By Anne Sanford, Reporter
The City Council of San Saba held its regular monthly meeting on January 14th. Mayor David Parker, Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Riggs, Aldermen Ken Jordan, Shawn Oliver, Oleta Behrens, and Martha Leigh Whitten; and City Manager Stan Weik were present. Also present were Cindy Stafford, Administrative Assistant; Charlene Lindsay, City Treasurer; Marcia Dyer, CTHRR Local Rep; and Roger Gordon, Bovey & Bojorquez Rep.
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By Anne Sanford, Reporter
The Commissioners' Court of San Saba County held its regular monthly meeting on January 14th in Judge Byron Theodosis' Chambers.
Those present were Judge Theodosis, Kim Wells, and Commissioners: Otis Judkins, Ricky Lusty, and Kenley Kroll. Commissioner Roger McGehee had a personal appointment. Others present were: Gayla Hawkins, Marsha Hardy, Doug Clancey, David Williams, and Cathi Miles.
Judge Theodosis called the meeting to order and Mr.
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The San Saba Property Owners Association will host a forum open to all citizens providing a chance to meet and listen to political office candidates. The forum will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2008 in the Senior Center located at the corner of E. Storey and Water Street.
State candidates running for the offices of U.S.
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Chris Sears, 55, of San Saba passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008. She was born in Worchester Ohio, the daughter of William Frontz and Sally Warnes. In 1974, Chris Frontz and Del Sears were married in Bay City, Texas. In 1974, she became a licensed dental hygienist from the University of Texas dental school in Houston, Texas.
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Margie Hale, 70, of San Saba, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at her home in San Saba. She was born January 7, 1938 in Cyclone TX the daughter of George Zucha and Vlasta Janicek Zucha. In 1955 Marjorie Magline Zucha and Bobby Higginbotham were united in marriage, he later preceded her in death.
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Michael Lee (Mike) McPherson, age 67, of Llano, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008. He was born August 5, 1940 in Llano to Samuel Grant McPherson and Ruby Mozelle (Cooper) McPherson. Mike was a body shop owner in Llano for over 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army, having served two terms overseas.
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O.F. (Soap) Hardman, 82, of San Saba, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Tx. He was born February 18, 1925 in Holt, Texas, the son of William Wesley Hardman and Mattie Wilburn Hardman. On June 7, 1947 Obert Frank Hardman and Opaline Underwood were married in Brady, Texas.
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On January 15th, the Ballinger Bearcats came to town. At that time they were undefeated in District play. As of January 21st, they are still undefeated at 7-0. The Armadillos played 3 quarters of pretty good basketball, but in the 3rd quarter, the Bearcats got the best of us and ended up beating us by a score of 66-51.
At the end of the 1st quarter, the score was tied at 16.
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Girls’ basketball coach Tony Dodson and the Lady Coyotes are off to a 3-2 district start. Boys’ basketball coach Harley Ethridge and the varsity boys are off to an 8-0 start and are 4-0 in district. Varsity action continues this Tuesday against Lohn at Richland Springs and Friday against Lometa at Lometa.
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San Saba High School News
Thurs. 1-24 Herff Jones – Graduation invitation orders – 11:20 – Armadillo Arena
Friday, 1-25 Girls BB (JV,V) Coleman – Here 4:00
Boys BB (F,JV,V) Coleman – Here 4:00
Friday, 1-25 3-week grades due
Sat. 1-26 Boys BB- F, JV District Tourney – Ballinger TBA
Girls BB – JV District Tourney – Coleman TBA
Sat.
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We have been fortunate to have unseasonably warm weather, but February, March and even early April could bring us some winter storms. What does the school do in case of bad weather and how do the parents and students get notified of school cancellations or late starts? Basically, the type of bad weather event determines the district’s response.
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