Luke 11:1 "His disciples said unto Him, Lord teach us to pray." Luke 11:2: And He said unto them, "When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth." These scriptures to be our text for a Biblical Gem to follow are probably thought of and partially spoken, millions and millions of times, by millions of people every day.

If your family is apart during an emergency, a communication plan can help you contact each other. Part 1: Pick 2 meeting places. Choose a place where everyone will meet if you all have to leave your home quickly. It should be near your home, but a safe distance away. For example, choose a streetlight a few doors down or a mailbox on the corner.

Children love to play in the dirt. There just seems to be something about getting a bowl, putting dirt in it, adding a little water and then baking mud pies. Yum, Yum! You do remember those days don’t you? Making the pies were the fun part; eating them got a little nasty.

The best news of the week is the good rain which we received last week. Altogether we had 3.8 inches here in Richland Springs and my rain spotter at Elm Grove tells me we had 4.1 inches up that way. It sure was welcome. The vegetation is already getting greener and some of the tanks caught at least a little water.

A whole host of folks should be absolutely elated by the fact that it rained before St. Patrick’s Day. You see, it’s been said that once it rains a lot of people will try to take credit for the rain coming to our fair Valley of the Pecan. St. Patrick’s Day & the Irish are fabled for the “Luck”, so we certainly feel a lot more lucky than we were prior to precipitation. St.

Dear Editor, Well, here we are, nearly a week into daylight saving time and most of us have adjusted about as well as we're going to. The point is, we shouldn't have to adjust. Everyone that I've heard express an opinion says we (they) should just pick a time and stick with it.

It was a cold winter morning and we had a long way to go. She kept lagging behind the rest of the sheep. I got close enough to where I could see and there was an old woolly ewe with one of the sweetest looking newborn lambs. We traveled in thick underbrush and at other times climbing up and down the steep rocky hills but she was being very careful to keep it with her and protect it.

What a blessing that rain was last week! We received over four inches. It didn’t run too much water; the land was way too dry and thirsty, but it soaked down into the soil. Now my fruit trees will grow and the oaks may live through the summer. I can remember just laying quietly listening to the beautiful sound on the roof.

Micaela Marie, age 3 1/2 and Emily Michelle, age 1 1/2, welcome their little sister, Kennedy Elaine, home from the hospital on 2-12-09. The girl's parents are Crispin and Melissa (Norris) Gipson of Fort Worth, Tx. Little Kennedy weighed 7.9 lbs and was 18 in. long. These three little girls are the granddaughters of Rodney Norris of San Saba and Patsy McKneely-Johnson of Comanche, Tx.

Ladies of Richland Springs First Baptist Church have invited the Fellowship of Christian Women to their fellowship hall next Thursday, March 26th, for a Spring Salads and Veggies Luncheon. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. ladies in their 30’s will be treated this month and do not need to bring food to share around the serving tables.

JC’s (Jesus Christ’s) Kids is a team of young boys who signed up to participate in the upcoming San Saba Relay for Life on Friday, May 2-Saturday, May 3rd at Risien Park. Three boys, Wyatt Deans, Colt Carlisle and Logan Guidroz are the founders of this team and they are asking for your contributions to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Other boys on the team are AJ Paredes and Julian Zapata but more young volunteers are needed to join the effort helping raise moni ...

Duke and Michelle Lindsey are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kari, to Tyler Owen, son of Tammy and Randy Henderson of Cherokee and Les Owen of Los Molinos, California. Kari is a 2004 graduate of San Saba High School and a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned her B.S.

John W. Norris, 2005 San Saba High School graduate was accepted into the Aerospace Engineering program at UT of Arlington, TX. John transferred from Texas Tech University engineering program with a 4.0 GPA to further his education by pursuing an engineering degree in aerodynamics, propulsion and flight mechanics. John's parents are Rodney Norris of San Saba and Patsy McKneely-Johnson of Comanche, TX.

The Extension Education Council and the Family & Consumer Science Committee invite you to a Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 25th 12 noon at the Civic Center. Featured speaker will be Kelly Tarpley, Dietitian at the Llano Memorial Health Care System. Tarley will be discussing It’s All About You! Family Fun, Food & Fitness.

Judy McCown of Brownwood, and Jason Carlisle of Early announce their engagement to be married July 11, 2009. The bride is the daughter of Roy and Joyce McCown of Cherokee. She is currently employed as a teacher at Victory Life Academy in Brownwood. The groom is the son of Terry and Brenda Carlisle of Early.

The Richland Springs One Act Play Cast and Crew will present their competition play for the public on Monday night, March 23rd. The evening will begin with a Spaghetti Supper at 5:30 p.m. During the evening, attendees will be able to purchase tickets for a raffle drawing at the end of the play.

The Richland Springs Preservation Society met Monday night at 7 p.m., February 23, 2009 in the Church of Christ Community room. Those present were Tom & Ann Alston, Ruth Lewis, Becky McPherson, Naomi Smith, Donna Hill, and new member Lynn Green. President Ann Alston called meeting to order at 7 p.m. and asked Tom Alston to lead in a prayer. Secretary, Becky McPherson, read the minutes of January 23, 2009 meeting.

The San Saba County Commissioners Court met on Monday, March 16th at 2 p.m. in the County Judge’s Chambers. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order as he welcomed everyone. Commissioner Kenley Kroll gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. The Commissioners discussed the TAC Health Plan presented by Kelly Kolodzey.

Keith Shahan representing the San Saba High School Alumni Association presents $1,000.00 to the San Saba High School BCIS II class to help with the cost of an inflatable run-through tunnel. The class has now raised $2,095.00 with a goal of $8,000.00 by May 31st. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

The Pierian Study Club met March 12, 2009 at San Saba High School for their annual treat of viewing the One Act Play. This has been a tradition for several years and everyone looks forward to supporting the youth and enjoying their special talents. Hostesses for this meeting were: Zolly Jones, Paula Barrier, Loy Nell Behrens, Shannon Merriwether, Elsie Millican, Polly Womack, and Louise Williams.

Receipts totaled 1035 head for the week and were limited because of the good 3 to 5 inches of rain that Central Texas received. Stocker steers sold $4 higher with heifers $3 higher. There were not enough feeder steers and heifers on hand to test the market but the ones selling sold on a steady market.

Eunice Taylor Miller, 88, of Hillsboro died March 6, 2009 at Hill Regional Hospital. Eunice was born to Charlie and Arrilla Carver Taylor on March 2, 1921 in Knox County, Texas. At the age of two her family moved to San Saba County. Eunice graduated from San Saba High School in 1938.

Funeral services for Helen Ida Ingram, 92, Lawrence, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday March 14, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Helen died Monday, March 9, 2009, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born Jan. 4, 1917, in Independence, KS., the daughter of Walter Joseph and Ida Mae Fletcher Murray.

Team Scores Bronte - 337 Belton Freshmen - 350 Hamilton - 359 Ballinger B - 364 San Saba - 372 Christoval - 372 Ballinger A - 347 Coleman - 387 Lampasas - 426 Comanche - 432 Rising Star - 441 Killeen High - 3 medalist Bangs - 3 medalist Medalists Paul Toby, Hamilton - 80 Dakota Rawls, Bronte - 81 Jason Horton, Bronte - 81 San Saba Scores Braden McBee - 89 Ranuk Patel - 90 Jack Whitten - 90 George Long - 103 Jordan McBee - 105 Corey Rixse - 112

The Varsity and JV Dillo baseball teams started district play this past Tuesday. The JV Beat Dublin 12-2, with good pitching,offense and defense. Ryan Pannell got the win on the mound while the offense and defensive effort was handled by all the Dillos including Luke Cox,Will Sloan, Michael Zimmer, Clayton Perry, Tanner Wyerts,Cody Hurd, Isaac Jimenez, Zack Davis, Josh Wright and Tanner Hawkins.

Most Valuable Player: Shelby Hardy, Sr., San Saba Defensive Player of the Year: Bailey Harris, Jr., Early Newcomer of the Year: Keirstin Williams, Fr., Bangs First Team All-District Selections: Sydney Skeen, Sr, Early; Haylee Oliver, Soph, San Saba; Tresta Donahoo, Jr, Early; Hillary Evans, Soph, Bangs; Calea Turner, Sr, San Saba Taylor Beck, Sr, Bangs; Jessica Morales, Jr, Coleman; Kim Spivey, So., Dublin; Ashley Roberts, Jr, Comanche; Tylene Middleton, Jr, Ear ...

A fast pitch pitcher performs almost 85% of the work on the defensive side of play. Without a good pitcher and competent back up pitchers a team cannot hope to compete. Fast-pitching softball is a very precise and rigorous task. If improperly performed, it can cause serious injury. A long-time girls softball pitching instructor from Llano, Rex Wootan, has now stepped forward to offer training to San Saba girls who are interested in the most important position on the field, the pitcher spot. ...

On Saturday, the San Saba High School Power lifting team competed in the Regional Power Lifting meet in Waco. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments this week and their accomplishments throughout the year. If you see any of these lifters, please congratulate them on their awesome performance at the Regional meet. The San Saba Boys team finished tied for 5th out of 31 teams in the entire region 2 and we finished above most 2A schools in the meet and in front of most of our district opp ...

On Tuesday, March 10th, the Lady Dillos battled the Lady Lions of Dublin. The Lady Dillos fell short of the victory by the score of 15-0. Tarah Crosby handled the pitching duties. Overall the defense played one of the best games of the year. Kristen Jordan and Silvia Jimenez were the defensive standouts.

San Saba ISD took the opportunity to participate in the 1st Annual San Saba Awards Recognition Banquet to recognize some of the ISD's outstanding employees. The staff receiving awards were recognized by their colleagues. The categories were determined by the superintendent and each staff member had the opportunity to nominate their colleaguesfor the categories.

The San Saba Tennis Team played in the 2A & Under State Team Tennis Tournament on March 13-14. Teams playing in the State Tournament this year were Mason, Comfort, White Oak, Shallowater, San Saba, Rice, Crane, Kirbyville, Wall, Knippa, Floydada, Brock, Krum, Franklin, Somerville, and Reagon County. Friday’s play was completely rained out so the Armadillos had to play 4 teams on Saturday.

Team Scores San Saba - 368 Ballinger B - 445*5th man score Lampasas - 445 tiebreaker* Coleman - 450 Rising Star - 466 Priddy - 483 Ballinger A - 494 Comanche - 512 Hamilton - 3 medalist Bangs - 3 medalist Killeen Shoemaker - 3 medalist Killeen High - 1 medalist Medalists Shelby Hardy, San Saba - 74 Jessica Ramirez, Bangs - 86 Nina Paredez, San Saba - 89 San Saba Scores Shelby Hardy - 74 Nina Paredez - 89 Nikki Lindsey - 100 Taylor Smith - 105 Johnna Reavis - 109

San Saba ISD is pleased to welcome Mr. Richard Taylor to San Saba ISD and San Saba High School. Richard Taylor is a veteran educator who has assumed the position of interim principal for San Saba High School. Former SSHS Principal, Mr. Dave Underwood, served his last day in the District on Friday, March 13, 2009.