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January 29, 2009 Issue
Front Page
Justin Stewardson (pictured at left) accepting the Joe Ragsdale Employee of the Month Award for the month of January from City of San Saba Councilman, Charles Peeler.
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Richland Springs 2009 Stock Show Exhibitors - Front row (L-R) Valerie Gossett-4H Coordinator, Reagen Lenz, Chandler Lusty, Hutton Lusty, Jordan Burkhart, Trevor Tinney, Bralei Lewis-Vogel, Gerald Mckee-Ag teacher. Middle row (L-R) Ashlyn Grady, Brooklyn McGinty, Thomas Fowler, Masen Huddleston, Miranda Soto, Cheyenne Tharp, Joe Avila, Taylor Jones. Back row (L-R) Don Fowler-Principal, Emily Smith, Ben VanCleave, Joe Tomlinson, Brennen McGinty, Andrew Fowler, Haustin Burkhart, Neal McMillan, Ana ...
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The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court met Monday, January 26, 2009 in the County Judge’s Chambers. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order followed by Kenley Kroll with the invocation and everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Judge Theodosis recognized that newly elected or appointed county officials were in attendance.
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The Blood Drive scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th has been rescheduled for Monday, February 16th. The new date in April is April 16th. Blood Drive dates in July and October will remain the same.
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John 15:18 If the world hate you, Ye know that it hated Me before it hated you. "Ye are not of the world, I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you."
John 17:14-15 "I have given them Thy word: and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
Newly released physical activity guidelines may be the roadmap to better health for you and your family. Despite increased evidence that physical activity is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle, surveys show that few Americans have increased their activity levels in decades. This reality has contributed to the increased weight and associated healthcare problems our society has witnessed.
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There will be a chili/stew supper at the Cherokee School at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday night. It will be a benefit for Shaden Rogers. Shaden was in a car wreck last Fall. Please try to come.
Doug and Cyndi Suggs and Don and Carol Ann Burdine went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
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Last week my wife and I were cruising the Gulf of Mexico. We left on Thursday afternoon and returned on Monday morning. The water was very choppy and the ship that we were on rocked back and forth. Fortunately, none of us were very sick, but there were a number of people who were not able to get out of their cabins because they were so ill.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
50 Years Ago
Jan. 29, 1959
Mrs. James E. Biggs, president, and Mrs. Wardine Broyles, publicity chairman of the San Saba county Council for Retarded Children, attended a meeting of the State Legislative Committee of the Texas Association for Retarded Children in Austin last Saturday, Jan. 24.
Tommie P. Golding was elected the 1959 president of the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce by the flip of a coin after a tie of 79 votes each for him and Ross Stoker for the office.
W.C.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: One Ranger Returns, H. Joaquin Jackson with James L. Haley.
No Texas Ranger memoir has captured the publics imagination like Joaquin Jackson's One Ranger. An instant success when it was published in 2005, One Ranger became one of the fastest selling books in the history of the University of Texas Press.
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If you might have been waiting for a cold spell from a really “good” Norther, then I think you might have finally gotten your wish. At this writing, we are not quite sure as to how much moisture is included with this front, but any is certainly welcome. We dislike the fact of this type of weather being so hard on all the livestock, but maybe the precipitation will make it worthwhile in the long run.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met January 22, 2009 for PLAY DAY! Isn’t it great to live in Texas where you can play golf in January! It was a beautiful day. Six ladies played golf: Jo Anne Hardy, Jo Ann Snow, Sandee Hartley, Dorothy Sterner, Anita Miles, and a very special guest, Kay Sterner Barclay, daughter of Dorothy Sterner.
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Well, we have ended our second week and we have been just as busy as in our first. The field deputies are rocking along and we have been working on not only keeping up with our calls for service, but also drumming up new business through traffic, patrol, and general information that leads to contacts.
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This is the time of year that most of the stock shows are in full swing and it gives the adults and kids lots to do and to think about. There is a lot of hard work that goes into getting the animals ready to enter and to practice on their showmanship.
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It happened last week and it is estimated that more than 1,400,000 people attended even though it was very cold. It was the inauguration of our 44th president.
I was not there but I watched it on the Television. As you looked away from the inaugural stand all you could see was wall to wall people.
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I dragged myself out of bed on Saturday to attend the benefit for Jerry Benton. What a magnificent show of community love and generosity!
Jerry and Shirley have left a little of themselves in many of our houses, including mine. I’d like to think that we gave them back a little love and encouragement this Saturday.
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Jillian & Olivia Lebow are excited to announce the arrival of their new baby brother, James Graden Lebow. Graden was born on December 30, 2008 in Round Rock, Texas. He came into this world at 2:43 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long.
Proud parents are Grady and Brandy Lebow of San Saba.
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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Saba River Chapter, is participating in the 2009, DRT’s Texas History Awards Contest.
The purpose of this contest is to stimulate interest in the early history of Texas for students in the 4th and 7th grades.
Essay subjects are: 4th grade “Jose Antonio Navarro” and 7th grade “Angel of Goliad”.
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The new statewide Twogether in Texas healthy marriage initiative is offering $60 off San Saba County couple’s marriage license fee. All the couple has to do is attend a free eight-hour healthy marriage workshop. The workshop will be held at the San Saba Health Services Center (Dove Project), 2005 West Wallace, Suite 5, San Saba, TX, from 8 a.m.
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The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School-February 10 and 11 at Gatesville High in Room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, February 4, in Room 22 at Gatesville High from 5-7:00 pm. You need to bring with you your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $65.
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Britny Joy Lehmberg and Kelley Wayne Fowler were joined in marriage on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. It was an afternoon ceremony at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin, Texas.
Britny is the daughter of Mark and Judy Lehmberg of Mason. Kelley is the son of Don and Barbara Fowler of Richland Springs.
The bride wore a dress by Maggie Sottero in diamond white.
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On Wednesday, January 7, 2009 the members of the Richland Springs First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) met for their monthly meeting in the fellowship hall of the church. Before our meeting we were served a delicious meal by Paula Shannon, Mary Kate Adams and Winnie Shannon.
At 6:40 p.m., President Georganna Sonnenberg called the meeting to order.
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Receipts totaled 2667 head for the week. Packer cows and bulls sold $5 higher on a very active market. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady while feeder steers sold $1-$2 lower and feeder heifers sold steady to $1 lower compared to last weeks increase.
Rep. Sales
Steve Scoggin-Brownwood-1 Steer-415@114.00
Triple S Cattle-Goldthwaite-14 Steers-509@109.50
Triple S Cattle-Goldthwaite-7 Steers-581@98.00
R S Ranch-Comanche-4 Steers-601@93.00
Troy Mitchell-Rising Star-7 Steers-608@92.00
Bobb ...
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David McPherson, 68, of San Saba passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Llano Memorial Hospital. He was born August 25, 1940 in Hamilton, Texas, the son of Forrest McPherson and Frances Rudd McPherson. David worked as a Livestock Inspector. He attended the Church of Christ.
David is survived by his wife, Mary McPherson of San Saba; his mother, Frances McPherson of Hamilton; one brother, Rex McPherson and his wife Susan of Poteet; two sisters, Nancy McPherson of Salado; Winnie Marie and her ...
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Glenda Colwell Ragland, a long time residnt of San Saba went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas. She fought a good battle with Myleodysplastic Syndrom for the past two years. Glenda was born December 23,1941 in San Saba, Texas, the daughter of William F.
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Joyce Bogard Boynton, 91 of San Saba passed away Wednesday January 21, 2009 at a local care facility. Joyce was born on May 14, 1917 in Richland Springs, Texas, the daughter of John Henry Bogard and Frances Stafford Bogard. Joyce worked as a hairdresser. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and attended the First Baptist Church.
Joyce is survived by one son, David Brinkley and his wife Mary of San Saba; five grandchildren, Lori Vega and her husband Richard; Michael Brinkley; Gary Brinkley; Ji ...
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Opal Jane Scott, 86, of San Saba passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Opal was born October 30, 1922 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Myers and Pearl Graham Myers. Opal attended the Baptist Church.
Opal is survived by one daughter, Anna Wilson and her husband Ralph of San Saba.
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Robert Owen Cook, 50, of Andrews passed away Sunday December 28, 2008 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday December 30, 2008 at Andrews Church of Christ. Rev. Phillip Golden of Denver City, Texas officiated. Graveside services were held at 11:00 AM Wednesday December 31, 2008 at Holt Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Owen was born October 31, 1958 in Hobbs, NM.
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Yancey Neveda Clopton, a resident of Llano for most of his life, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 in Llano, Texas at the age of 44. Yancey was born on October 15, 1964 to Emma (McCown) and James Clopton in Georgetown, Texas. Mr. Clopton was a rancher and of the Baptist faith.
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January 22, 2009
"A" Team
San Saba Coleman
1st 6 14
2nd 2 7
3rd 4 6
4th 6 21
Total 18 48
San Saba Individual Scores:
Ryan Guidroz-6pts; 3FG,0-3FT
Aaron Perez-4pts; 2FG
Russell Lowe-4pts; 2FG
J.T. Mathis-2pts; 1FG
Russton Ellis-2pts; 2-2FG
Sean Argote-0pts; 0-2FT
Michael McKinnerney-0pts; 0-2FT
Coaches Comments: We did not have a very good night shooting. Even the easy lay-ups did not go in. Coleman is very quick and athletic, but not making shots allowed them to dominate the ...
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By Shay Easterwood, Powerlifting Coach
Last Saturday, the San Saba High School Power lifting team competed in the Brownwood power lifting meet. The Dillos competed extremely well and we should be proud of their accomplishments.
We took 5 lifters and scored 17 points as a team. 4 of the 5 lifters we took got a point for the team.
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Last Friday ended the 3rd week of the 4th six-week grading period. Student notices of concern will be mailed this week. School picture retakes and basketball pictures will be Thursday, January 29. Picture packets are available in the high school office. The 2007-2008 yearbooks are available for $20. See Pam Starr to purchase one.
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On Saturday, the San Saba High School Power lifting team competed in the DeLeon meet. The team increased in numbers and increased in weight totals from the Brownwood meet, thus showing great improvement.
The San Saba Boys team finished 4th out of 14 teams. 6 of the 8 lifters that competed received individual medals for their accomplishments.
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The San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (6th grade girls) began the 2009 season with a 31-6 victory over Lampasas. The Lady Dillos opened up with a sluggish 8-0 first quarter lead and then came alive and added 14 points in the second quarter to take a 22-0 halftime lead.
Tori Bauerschlag led the Lady Dillos in scoring with 10 points followed by McKenna Maxcey with 8 points and Ashlyn Turner with 7 points.
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The San Saba Lady Dillos captured two victories last week at the hands of the Dublin Lady Lions and the Bangs Lady Dragons. We traveled to Dublin last Tuesday and really played well. This was the type of game I was hoping for as we jumped on the Lady Lions really early and we also shot the ball well from the perimeter.
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Correction:
5th Grade A & B Honor Roll
Should be Emily Esquivel,
not Brooke Esquivel
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January 22, 2009
San Saba Coleman
1st 7 9
2nd 7 4
3rd 6 11
4th 6 16
Total 26 40
San Saba Individual Scores:
Kelan Verette-11pts; 4FG, 3-4FT
Jordan Watson-8pts;4FG
Kolton Ellis-5pts;1x2 1x3FG
Geryn Young-2pts;1FG
Coach's Comments: This group hung around close and let Coleman pull away at the end. Lack of hustle and rebounding were the top two reasons why. Next game is Monday, Feb. 2, at Brady at 5:30.
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The Jr. High girls lost to Lohn last Monday. The Jr. High boys won their game against Lohn.
The Lady Indians defeated Paint Rock last Tuesday. The Indians lost their game against Paint Rock.
The Lady Indians and Indians both lost their games to Veribest last Friday.
The basketball teams have an open date this Friday.
Saturday, Jan.
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by Leigh Ann Glaze, SSISD Superintendent
I am writing to you from Austin where I am attending a state-wide conference of school administrators, college professors, legislators, and educational leaders from across the state of Texas. This annual conference is a place where school district personnel find out the latest programs, initiatives, and legislative actions that are finding their way to school districts across Texas.
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By Missy King, Prevention Specialist Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Inhalants are volatile substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled through the nose or mouth to induce a psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect. Although other abused substances can be inhaled, the term “inhalants” is used to describe a variety of substances whose main characteristic is that they are rarely, if ever, taken by any route other than inhalation.
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