1 CORINTHIANS 13:9-12 "Now we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part is done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became as a man, I put away childish things.

Children’s Reaction to Disaster: The following are common reactions that children may exhibit following a disaster. While the descriptions are typical, some children may exhibit none of these behaviors and others may behave in ways not mentioned here. Birth through 6 Years: Although infants may not have words to describe their experiences, they can retain memories.

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. In 2002, President Bush proclaimed February American Heart Month. It is during this month that we should review the risk factors for heart disease, the warning signs of a heart attack and check our personal habits to assure we are doing everything possible to keep our hearts healthy.

Doug and Cyndi Suggs went to LaPorte last week-end to watch their granddaughter, Sydnie in a musical. Sydnie’s friends Robert and Ali were also in the musical. While there they also saw Tiffany, Jeff and Payton Suggs and Monica and Samuel Baisden. Tifanie and Natisia Jackson’s grandmother died in Abilene last week.

When you hear the word above what comes to your mind? Are you reminded of the “razor sharp” memory you possessed as a youth (if you are mature in years?) Does some moment in the past come to mind of a happier day? Do you remember what it was like to have a youthful body that was able to leap over tall buildings?

50 Years Ago Feb. 12, 1959 The four boys who ran away from the Cherokee Home for boys were found by a rescue plane out of Brownwood. The pilot located the boys in the Stewardson pasture about 2 P.M. Friday, Feb. 6th, and local officers went by car to the spot where the boys were hovered in a group, cold and hungry.

We finally registered a little rain Sunday night when the front came through. We received .5 here in Richland and .4 out at Elm Grove. We are still in dire need of stock water. Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Busy Bee quilting day. The club will be working on the quilt for the VFD raffle.

Reading Recommendations: Captured, A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier, Scott Zelch. On New Years' Day in 1870, ten year old Adolph Korn's life as the son of a poor German speaking farmer ended, and his life as a Comanche began. On that day, an Indian raiding party kidnapped the boy from his neighbors pasture in the Texas Hill Country.

It is on this Saturday, February 14, Valentines Day that we remember or think of the people that are special to us. It may be for a certain special someone or a wife or husband. It could be for a child, grandchild, family member, relative, friend or it might be for all of the above. Many years ago it started with little love notes sent in the shape of a heart and secretly passed on to that special person.

You will recall that ol’ adage of “All good things will come, in time”, so I’d suppose some finally did. Speaking of the rain, shower, or whatever you’d like to call it, that we got earlier in the week, was nearly a tad too late for a lot of our purpose, however, still very welcome.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association held it’s monthly business meeting February 4, 2009 at the San Saba River Golf Course with the following members present: Nell McHorse, Hattie Rogers, Jo Ann Snow, Jo Anne Hardy, Sandee Hartley, Dorothy Sterner, Bobbie Churchill, and Anita Miles. The President, Anita Miles, called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer by the Club Chaplain, Nell McHorse.

Dear Editor, San Saba County EMS... Looking Back and Moving Forward. It is often said that in order to know where you are going, you must know where you have been. This is an old adage that applies equally to organizations and individuals alike. It is likely that you will see in the coming future, if you have not already done so, flyers, brochures, and articles, concerning our local EMS service and its urgent needs.

At the height of the War between the states, in his Proclamation for a National Day of Fasting Humiliation and Prayer, Abraham Lincoln addressed the spiritual amnesia that was spreading across America. Hear his words. "We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity.

Well for once the weathermen predication came through for us. R.J. Henniger reported that he had received seven tenth’s inches of rain early Monday morning. If the weather stays warm just maybe, some green stuff will start to show up in the pastures. At least the dust has been settled for the next week or so if the winds will die down and not dry up the moisture. Bad Bob’s Bend store has started their regular store hours this month.

You can be assured I have had an exciting week. I’ve been introduced to the EMT service and the Brownwood Hospital. Country ambulances are a little different from their city cousins. You don’t have to avoid silly deer who become fascinated with flashing lights! I must take the time to thank the team with Nancy Ragsdale, who came out to my place Thursday, in the wee hours of the morning to rescue me.

“Stitches in Time,” the annual fundraiser for the Keystone Square Museum, will be held Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, from 10 am to 4 pm both days at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The Needle Art and Quilt Show will feature artist Zell Cook, who will demonstrate different ideas for crazy quilts.

The veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 will meet Friday, February 13th, 2009 at the Legion Hall. The building will be opened at 5:30 PM for fellowship and a meal of barbeque ribs and chicken will be served at 6:30 PM. Members are asked to bring a complementary side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

Precious is she and oh so sweet, tiny hands and adorable feet. Given to us by God above, a darling daughter for us to love. Britton and Kynda Edmondson welcome home Bryli Kristine Edmondson, born on January 30, 2009. Bryli weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20 and one half inches long.

Central Texas Communications will have FREE Computer classes in San Saba on Tuesday, February 17th. The classes will be held at the Rylander Memorial Library, 103 S. Liveoak, across the street from the Courthouse in San Saba. You can register on-line at www.centex.net for the class you would like to attend, or call the office and ask for Claudia at (800) 535-8904.

Llano Main Street, the Llano Chamber of Commerce and the Llano County Journal are sponsoring the 4th annual Desserts of Llano. The event will be held Saturday, February 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. We have eleven participants that will be serving their specialty desserts at various business locations in town.

LCRA will be repositioning some of the buoys on Lake Buchanan to help improve overall safety and minimize confusion for night boaters. Input from boaters who frequently use the lake at night helped LCRA with the marker repositioning project. LCRA Water Surface Management staff will place a lighted and numbered marker at each lake/river mile.

On February 4, 2009 the members of the Richland Springs First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) CWF met for their monthly meeting. The meeting was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Before the business meeting they were served by Christy Crisp, Martha Bush and Vicki Eden. At 6:35 p.m.

Once again we are staying busy in every area of the county. We are ahead of schedule at the jail on our first phase of construction and are repainting the entire jail, metal bars and all. Chief Deputy Bill Price has been working closely with the Commissioners and new showers are being fabricated and installed to meet jail standards, as well as new rules. When you come to the jail do not expect to find things as they were.

Robert Carroll-2009 Assistant Fire Chief. Robert has been a member of the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years. He has worked for the City of San Saba for approximately 8 years.

Mission Presbytery, members, friends and community welcomed the student Supply Pastor, Fred Baker and his wife Mindy at a reception on February 8th from 1-2:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. The Baker’s look forward to moving to the San Saba area to be close to their new congregation who have been so loving and they have already felt at home to the area.

Receipts totaled 2906 head for the week. The demand was good and the market was active on a choice offering of cattle. After the last 2 weeks of sharp increases, the market was steady on all stocker and feeder cattle except for heifers which sold $2-$3 higher. Packer cows and bulls all sold steady with last weeks higher prices. Rep.

Joyce Faith 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 and Frances Stafford Bogard. Joyce worked as a hairdresser. She was a member of the Eastern Star and attended the First Baptist Church. Joyce is survived by one son, David Brinkley, and his wife, Mary of San Saba; daughter-in-law Rosalind Brinkley of Cameron; three grandchildren, Lori Vega and her hu ...

Sue Young, 68, of Richland Springs passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1940 in Richland Springs, the daughter of Ross Crane and Robbie Elliot. In February 1960 Huey Pierce Young and Sue Crane were married in Odessa. Huey preceded Sue in death on March 12, 1993.

Thomas L. Edmondson, 92, of Victoria, passed awayThursday, January 15, 2009. He was born March 8, 1916, in San Saba, to the late S.D. and Addie Bell Carter Edmondson. He was a retired soil conservationist, a past deacon in the Baptist Church, and a member of the Fellowhip Bible Church. Thomas is survived by his wife of 73 years, Hazel B.

Vernelle Thaxton, 88, of Cherokee passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Hill Country Health Care in Llano. She was born October 2, 1920 in Cherokee, the daughter of James Bowman and Betty Bickley Bowman. Vernelle worked as a Professional Seamstress. In 1940 George Henderson Thaxton and Vernelle Bowman were married.

On Tuesday, January 30, the Armadillos hosted Early. Early won the contest 55-35. At the end of the 1st quarter, the Dillos led 9-7. After two quarters, the score was tied 19 all. In the 3rd, the Longhorns outscored the Dillos 19-4 and took the lead 38-23. In the fourth, Early outscored the Dillos 17-12.

The first round of TAKS testing begins March 3rd. In just 14 school days, students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 9 will take the reading tests. Students in grades 4 and 7 will take the writing tests. Students in grades 10 and 11 will take the English Language Arts tests. The 2007-2008 yearbooks are available for $20.

The San Saba Lady Dillos made history last Friday night as they captured the District Championship by downing Comanche, 59-49. We started off a bit slowly and were tied 12-12 at the end of the first quarter. We scored eighteen points in the second quarter and took a 30-22 lead in at halftime.

Franky Soto placed 9th in the Fort Worth Stock Show with his light weight American Breeds and Crossbred. Miranda Soto placed 6th in the Fort Worth Stock Show with her light weight Angus steer.

Angelo State University conferred 370 bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 364 graduates during 2008 Fall commencement exercises December 13 in San Angelo, Texas. Receiving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology was Rosemary Soto of Richland Springs. Rosemary graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Alpha Chi, the national honor society that recognizes the Top 10% of junior and senior classes.

February 1, 2009 San Saba Brady 1st 7 12 2nd 10 10 3rd 14 10 4th 16 11 Total 47 43 San Saba Individual Scores: Kelan Verette-24pts; 8FG, 8FT Jordan Watson-15pts; 6FG, 3FT Geryn Young-4pts; 2FG Cosme Diaz-4pts; 2FG Coach's Comments: Sluggish 1st half, came out hard and won in 2nd half.

"A" Team San Saba Brady 1st 6 3 2nd 9 11 3rd 8 5 4th 10 6 Total 33 25 San Saba Individual Scores: J.T. Mathis-10pts; 3FG, 4FT Ryan Guidroz-10pts; 4FG,2FT Russton Ellis-4pts; 2FG Isaac Zepeda-4pts; 2FG Michael McKinnerney-3pts;1FG,1FT Sean Argote-1pt; 1FT Aaron Perez-1pt; 1FT Coaches Comments: Good Hustle "B" Team San Saba Brady 1st 14 10 2nd 7 8 3rd 9 10 4th 8 8 Total 38 36 San Saba Individual Scores: JoeLindsey-21pts;10FG, 1FT Luis Vega-15pts;(1x3)6FG Aaro ...

We only played one game this week since Tuesday was a bye for us. We traveled to Comanche to play one of our last games of the season. We started off a little rocky in the 1st quarter and continued to look the same way in the 2nd quarter. At halftime I tried to settle the girls down and tell them we just need to play “our” game and we would be right back in the game.

The San Saba Tennis Team played in the San Angelo Tennis Tournament on Friday, February 6. There were six teams playing in the tournament, San Saba, San Angelo JV, Lakeview JV, Wall, Ozona, and Reagon County. Tayler Hibler swept through the A Girls Singles winning all three of her matches to win the Girls Singles Championship.

As we approach the end of the regular season of basketball for our high school and Junior High students, I want to spend some time thanking the student athletes who participate, the parents and the coaching staff. Basketball season is long and hard on everyone involved. Dedication of students and coaches must be in place in order to survive the regular season.

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