EZEKIEL 33:11 “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked: but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways: for will ye die, 0 house of Israel ?” This verse was spoken by Almighty God to His own people concerning the spiritual and eternal death.

It is actually easier than you think to make SAFETY a way of life for you and your family. Regularly review and practice your emergency plans.That will help everyone respond more safely and calmly if an emergency occurs. Stay informed and alert.Having access to reliable information is one of the best ways to be ready for an emergency.

Most of us might think we can do without sleep – or at least that we can adapt to having less of it. Our 24/7 society seems to demand more of us, with round-the-clock business and entertainment. A single night spent out on the town or surfing the internet may not be detrimental, but added up over time, the consequences of being sleep deprived are numerous and detrimental…while the benefits of sleep can be the difference in health, performance, and quality of life. Though sleep is typically ...

DiAnne Scott spent last week-end in Sweetwater with her brother and sister-n-law, Joe and Helen Oliver and had a booth at the Rattle Snake Round-Up. The week-end of March 28th DiAnne will have a booth selling jewlery and crosses at the Johnson City Chili Cook-Off. Robert Baugh took several elementary children to a youth rally at the Georgetown Church of Christ March 7, 2009.

Last week the children’s home spent a few days at the Heart of Texas Bible Camp in Brady, TX. One of the days Rick Dugger came over and gave a shooting demonstration. Debra was suppose to come but, sadly, she was sick that day. Later that evening a chuck wagon came and we ate food prepared from the chuck wagon.

50 Years Ago March 26, 1959 Mrs. A.G. Harker, who lives near Bend, reports she and her husband have a Southdown ewe that gave birth to triplet lambs last week. She said they had several sets of twin lambs but this is the first trio in their herd. She was a visitor in San Saba Monday, March 23. Parker Pharmacy was entered by one or more burglars sometime late Wednesday night, March 19, or early the next morning, according to Worth Parker, the owner.

We have been enjoying some pretty weather after the good rains of last week. The trees are leafing out nicely but I don’t expect very many wildflowers this year. The snakes are crawling. One of our neighbors has already killed a little rattlesnake in his yard. Marilyn and Michael Suber and I attended the wedding of Danielle Snoddy and Reed Williams in Brady last Saturday night.

Reading Recommendations: Massacre at Mountain Meadows, Ronald W. Walker is an independent historian and writer of Latter-day Saint history living in Salt Lake City; Richard E. Turley, Jr. is Assistant Church Historian for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Glen M. Leonard is former Director of the LDs Museum of Church History and Art. On September 11, 1857, a band of Mormon militia, under a flag of truce, lured unarmed members of a party of emigrants from their fortified encampme ...

The giddy, grateful feeling following the rain of week before last is finally fleeting, somewhat. Although the dry, rub-board County roads received a long needed maintaining, they are beginning to show some dust trails following the bumpy, bouncy vehicles. At this writing, there seems to be a bit more humid touch in the air, and the forecast for the next couple of days gives us a chance of rain.

Dear Editor, Concerning the recent article in the San Saba News and Star under the title "Beveridge Bridge". In reading this article one is led to believe that the Flinn-Moyer Co. of Weatherford was the primary reason for the existence of the Beveridge bridge and much attention was given to the Flinn family.

Last week was spring break and my family and I went to a lake for a few days. It was good for us just to be together and just hang out. We tried our luck at fishing but the fish did not want to cooperate so we finally resorted to extreme measures.

Have an uneasy feeling that what you just did is not quite right? It’s a guilty conscience. This guilt is very real. Guilty consciences are the result of ignoring God and going our own way. A lot of people carry around unbearable loads and burdens of guilt. There is an alternative.

The burn ban went back on last Friday. There were reports of fires in different parts of the county. There was a promise of rain Tuesday and by the time you read this, you will know if it is true or not. Let us all hope it is true. It sure looks like Spring is here to stay, as the mesquites and some of the pecan trees are leafing out, but then they have been fooled before.

What a great week of beautiful weather we had over Spring Break! My grandgirls and I spent some sweet time together. Danielle is 12 and Sarah is 9, it won’t be too long before they won’t want to spend time out in the country with Granny. I missed having the San Antonio kids because their break was the week before mine.

The 2nd quarter San Saba County/Scott & White blood drive will be held on Thursday, April 16th from 1-6pm at the Middle School Gym. Remember your basic guidelines for eligibility: a PICTURE ID is required, you must be at least 17 years old, you must weigh a minimum of 112 pounds, it’s always a good idea to eat a good meal [as in lunch] before donating, drink lots of water or juice before and after donating.

Michael and Heather Sweeney of Dallas are proud to announce the birth of their son, Luke Jensen Sweeney, who was born February 20, 2009 weighing seven pounds and five ounces. Luke was welcomed home by his big sister, Sadie Caroline. Proud grandparents are Bonnie and Tom Lockry of Dallas and Cynthia and Vernon Sweeney, Jr.

Brownwood Regional Medical Center is once again seeking to honor one of its nurses with the Patient Choice Award, which recognizes the quality care, comfort and compassion demonstrated in his or her daily work. Continuing the tradition of the last few years, the hospital is asking for input from the community, and one nurse chosen from the nominations will receive the Patient Choice Award at Brownwood Regional Medical Center during Nurses’ Week, May 6-12. Brownwood Regional Medical Center as ...

Navy Airman Joseph W. Cox , son of Rosemary and Ross J. Cox of San Saba, Texas, recently reported for duty with Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 45, Naval Air Station, San Diego. Cox is a 2006 graduate of San Saba High School of San Saba, Texas and joined the Navy in March 2008.

The Friends of the Rylander Memorial Library have scheduled their Spring Book Sale for Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th. This year the sale will be using the meeting room at the Library on the east side of the square. The doors will be open from 8:30 to 5:00 on Friday and 8:30 to 3:00 on Saturday.

Llano Memorial Healthcare System (LMHS) and St. James Lutheran Church of Llano have partnered together for a health fair Thursday, April 2nd from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. The health fair will be held at Schorlemmer Hall, the corner of Ford Street and College Street in Llano. Screenings for cholesterol, PSA (prostate specific antigen), blood sugar, hemoglobin (anemia screen) blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, and body mass index will be offered.

On the first Friday in January of 1936 a large group of ladies gathered on the third floor of the San Saba Courthouse to discuss the organization of a garden club in San Saba. Alma (Mrs. Lawrence) Hamrick had invited several ladies from the Brownwood Garden Club to discuss and outline what the procedure might be to form a new club in this district.

The 2009 Llano County Lawn and Garden Show will take place April 4, 2009 at the American Legion Hall in Llano, from 10:00a.m.to 2:00p.m. Admission is free and in addition to door prizes, free trees and herb and native plant sales, there will be local vendors featuring various gardening related products.

San Saba, Texas based actor and filmmaker, L. Christian Mixon played three roles in the feature film, Exterminators, though only two appeared on the screen. Mixon was the Transportation Coordinator for the film, Picture Car Coordinator / Precision driver as well as an actor in an on-screen role with Sam Lloyd, best known as Ted the Attorney on ABC’s Scrubs.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual Fish Fry-Bake Sale on Friday, March 27th. Each year at this time lodge members and the OES come together to raise funds for the Lamar Medal Scholarship Fun & Seniors Banquet. This year the banquet will be held on Monday, May 4th at 6:30 p.m., for the senior classes of Cherokee & San Saba.

Receipts totaled 1299 head for the week. The market was very active with stocker steers selling $3-$4 higher and stocker heifers $5 higher. Feeder steers were steady and heifers $2 higher on a limited offering. Packer cows and bulls were $2 higher. The pairs sold $75 to $150 higher and bred cows were $50 to $100 higher. Rep.

Emma Laura Ellis Arhelger, 100, of Kerrville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, surrounded by family and friends at her home. Services were held Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Kerrville. Burial followed at Garden of Memories cemetery. Emma was born July 19, 1908 at Sloan Community near San Saba, Texas to J.R.

Students, faculty and staff arrived back at school on Monday, March 23 after a week of spring break. Most were glad to be back at school. Many were sore from overexertion during the holidays. Students and faculty returned to a busy schedule of events. Junior high tracksters under the direction of Coach Nelson Smith and Coach Shawn Rogers competed at May on Monday, March 23.

This past week the Armadillo Varsity baseball team played 2 district games over spring break while the JV played 1 game over the break. On Tuesday, March 17th the Varsity took on Brady winning the game 10 to 0 in 5 innings. This was our second district game and second 10 run win. George Long got the win on the mound going 5 innings giving up 1 hit and striking out 12.

San Saba’s GED class needs students and needs them now. The class meets every Monday and Tuesday nights from September until the end of May, except for holidays. Monday, March 30, is the last day to enroll in the GED class this year. Students enrolled earlier in the year are welcome to come back to class, but must be committed to attend.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School - April 7 and 8 at Gatesville High in Room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, April 1, in Room 22 at Gatesville High from 5 - 7 p.m. You need to bring your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $65.

Shelby Hardy (Sr.) and Haylee Oliver (Soph), were recently honored by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), by being named to their All Regional Team. The team consists of 20 players from Region 1, which includes 8 districts and 52 teams. Haylee was the only sophomore in the region to be honored and Shelby was also named to the TABC 2A Academic All State team and to the All State Team by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met for their monthly business meeting March 5, 2009 with the following ladies present: Jo Ann Snow, Jo Anne Hardy, Bobbie Churchill, Nell McHorse, Becky Hardin, Pat Ribb, and Hattie Rogers. In the absence of the President, Anita Miles, the Vice President, Nell McHorse, called the meeting to order and Hattie Rogers opened the meeting with prayer.

It was a busy spring break for the Lady Dillos. We played 3 games in 3 days. On Monday, we traveled to Early to play the Lady Longhorns. Katy Davis started the game and Tarah Crosby came in to relieve her. Both girls pitched well, and the defense was solid, but the Lady Dillos couldn’t get the bats going.

The SUPER 7 ventured west over Spring Break and scored 88 points to capture third place at the Mertzon Relays. I was extremely proud of the girls for their commitment to training and running over Spring Break. Not many people nowadays would give of their time over a holiday but these girls were committed to the cause and did a great job.

RICHLAND SPRINGS 2009-2010 CHEERLEADING SQUAD - Bottom row (L-R) Brooke Bennet, Brooklyn McGinty, Marsha McMillan. Top row (L-R) Emily Smith, Courtney Herbert, Stormi Davee, Kensie Green. (Photo by Pam Starr)

Stephen Fowler and Brennen McGinty will travel to the University of Texas in Austin to compete at the state academic meet in Cross-X Debate. (Photo by Pam Starr)

The San Saba Tennis Team hosted the annual San Saba Tennis Tournament on March 18-19th. There were 7 teams in the tournament. The teams were Llano, Waco Robinson, Liberty Hill, Florence, Goldthwaite, Brady and San Saba. Tayler Hibler won first place in A Girls Singles. In B Boys Singles, Diego Gonzales won first place, Marshall McIntosh won second place and Reid Casco won third place.

San Saba is fortunate to attract highly qualified and talented teachers. I am often asked by those outside of education how we recruit teachers to come to our beautiful, rural community. Many times, the larger metropolitan school districts do have an advantage over us in that they offer signing bonuses in most content areas as well as higher salaries.