HEBREWS 8; 10-11 “ For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, sayeth the Lord; I will put My laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God; and they shall be unto Me a people: (9).

Fruits should be an important part of your daily diet. Why? They offer alot of nutrients and fiber. Here are some ways to help you add morefruits to your diet. 1. Make fruits within easy reach. Place a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen cabinet and keep pieces of cut-up fruit on the top shelf of the refrigerator. 2.

Michelle, Matt and Megan Murray just spent a few days in San Antonio visiting grandparents and great-granddad. Doug and Cyndi Suggs went to La Porte to visit their children and grandchildren. They celebrated 4 birthdays while there. Sydnie has committed to LSU in the fall. She is excited and happy. Dad is a little sad! Danny and Janiece Duggan, Valerie and Delton McGuire spent several days last week in Tulsa, Oklahoma at a World Evangelism Workshop.

Have you noticed the dormant vegetation is coming back to life? The trees, flowers, etc. that are seasonal have begun to bloom. In the back of our property there is a red bud tree that always has beautiful blooms on it when the weather warms up. Soon the blooms will give way to leaves that will be full and green.

25 Years Ago March 29, 1984 A "Million Dollar Rain" on Friday morning March 23 gave county new life. Accompanying the rain was pea and marble-sized hail which was reported in the Pecan Grove and Locker Communities. Because the rain fell in a matter of minutes, tanks in the county are full, some for the first time in several years. The owners and employees of the San Saba News & Star send a GREAT BIG Happy Birthday wish to Winnie Q Brown and take this opportunity to thank her for the 44 years ...

Reading Recommendations: When Will there Be Good News?, Kate Atkinson. On a hot and beautiful day in the English countryside, six year old Joanna Mason witnesses an appalling crime. Thirty years later, the man convicted of the crime is released from prison. Sixteen year old Reggie works as a nanny for a doctor devoted to her new young son.

Dear Editor, As an American I am grateful for the rights we have. As the mother of a soldier again in Iraq, I know the meaning of worry. As the daughter of a racist father I learned how to forgive and not be as judgemental. As a wife I have experienced what racism is first hand.

About a hundred years ago there was a candlestick maker who often stopped at a market and bought fish for his evening meal. It was wrapped in ordinary paper which became soggy, and the passengers on the street car always complained about the odor. One morning he dipped the paper in molten wax.

“Hey, Dr. Derrick,” said a young woman, “I saw your picture in the paper. I didn’t know you were into astrology.” Trying not to grimace, I replied, “I’m into astronomy,” to which she quickly corrected herself, “Sorry, astronomy.” When confused with astrologers, most astronomers bristle as if they’ve been insulted, even if unintentionally.

The salvation planned by God and worked out by Jesus Christ is not only negative. It is positive. It is not only salvation from sin. It is salvation to eternal life. To be rescued from the consequences of sin is not enough. Such rescue simply brings us back to ground zero.

People from around the Bend woke up Sunday morning to a light frost and some light ice on the bird baths. Some vegetables were nipped and some made it through without any problems, not too sure about the fruit. Mebbie Eckhoff reported that they had ice on the windshields of their pickups and Leon thought that the ice wasn’t that bad. Lola Morris had beans up and the frost nipped some of them, but still had some that was okay. Mebbie also had a report about her grandson's gymnastic accompli ...

Another crazy spring week safely under our belt! The Saturday frost/freeze warning just about sent Russell through the Richter scale. He can’t figure out why these weather guys can’t get the weather straight. I ran out and covered plants with his help, but I was just too sure we were going to lose my baby garden and fruit!

We were busy feeding the sheep and I did not notice when he walked up. He stayed with the other baby lambs while their mothers were eating. Maybe it was the pure snow white color or maybe his size because he was a couple of inches taller than the other lambs.

“Boots” Patton has loved making music since he was a boy. He is a self-taught, bass guitar player and plays with several local bands every week at local churches, nursing homes and at bigger events like Llano’s Old Time Fiddlers Contest. He says that making music helps him feel younger and helps him stay active, too.

“The Big Four” - Police Chief, Ray Riggs; County Sheriff, Allen Brown; General Manager of KBAL Radio, Skeebo Norris and Missy King with the Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse join forces to promote the month of April, 2009 as “Alcohol Awareness Month”. Their objective is to promote Awareness of Alcohol Abuse through a contest, involving the students of San Saba County by having students create and produce a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA).

Cibolo Nature Center to host its 19th Annual Mostly Native Plant Sale and Green Living Fair sponsored by Culligan Southwest Water at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne on Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the Mostly Native Plant Sale and Green Living Fair are expanding to focus on additional ways to be friendly to the environment.

I get asked this question a lot: How can I be sure that my home is as safe as possible? THE ANSWER: Be sure to have Smoke Detectors: Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation, maintenance and testing. In general, you need to have at least 1 smoke detector for each level of your home [and that includes a basement] and outside each sleeping area.

The Church of the Open Door will hold a dedication Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2366 N. Hwy 16, San Saba. Worship through music and praise by Baggy Bottom Boys at 10:00 a.m. and sermon and dedication at 11:00 then stay for lunch at the church.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crosby of San Saba proudly announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Hannah Marie, to Justin Morgan Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Barker, also of San Saba. Hannah’s grandparents are Russell and Donna Crosby of Gatesville, and the late Wilbur and Nita Davis. Justin’s grandparents are Richard and Peggy Barker, Neal and Kay Crain and Owen and Linda Parks, all of San Saba.

Mark and Jackie Dyer of San Saba happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeri Ann Dyer, of Abilene to Michael Lewis Allen of Abilene, son of Jane and Keith Lane of Cisco and Randy and Lisa Allen of Bangs. Jeri is a student at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene. She is the granddaughter of Frances Bonner of Whitney and the late Bill & Jonnie Dyer.

We have had no rain this past week. The vegetation is a little greener but there is still a lot of dry grass and weeds. I notice the burn ban is back on. March is going out like a lion, however we have not had as much wind as usual in March.

Jason Nix is shown being congratulated by his brother, a Master at Arms Chief, upon graduation from the Great Lakes Navy Training Center. Jason, like his brother, is the family’s third generation to proudly serve with the U.S. Navy. During training, Jason received his unit’s Bravo Zulu and marksmanship awards.

Robert and Loveta Faye Lewis of Richland Springs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Tuesday, March 31, 2009. They were married on March 31, 1949, by Rev. Van O. Martin at the First Baptist Church in Richland Springs. Their attendants were Venita Joyce Newby (Nolan), sister of the bride; the late Georgia Shropshire (Lewis), matron of honor.

Winona was my sister-in-law and my friend for sixty-three years. I married her eldest brother George in 1946. She and Lloyd married a year later. We were fortunate to live in the same towns through most of the years. Our children were close in age to one another and very close emotionally as they grew up.

Richland Springs Preservation Society met Monday night, March 23, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. in the Church of Christ Community Room. There were eight members present. They were Tom & Ann Alston, Loretta Moore, Paul & Jewell Larimer, Becky McPherson, John Earl McPherson and Ruth Lewis. President, Ann Alston, called meeting to order and asked Tom Alston to lead in prayer. Minutes of February 23, 2009 were read & approved. The Secretary reported she mailed out the Annual Newsletters & notice of dues. ...

The San Saba Multi-Service Senior Center, 705 E. Storey, provides activities and services that meet the diverse needs of mature adults in the community and seeks to assist them in maintaining healthy and independent lives through programs that enrich the body, mind and spirit. Sign up for an exercise class, join the book club or get involved in community outreach projects.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will meet Saturday evening, April 4th at the lodge hall in San Saba. Members, their ladies & Order of Eastern Star are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, salad, bread or dessert. A meal of barbeque ribs & chicken will be served at 6:30PM.

Super S Foods, a family owned supermarket business with 48 independent stores located in Central and South Texas, is rapidly leading the way in helping its market communities “Go Green!” From the fresh grocery products and environment –friendly household items it offers, to its own in-store recycling programs, Super S Foods takes its responsibility seriously. “We’re doing our part to help the environment and helping our customers and communities ‘Go Green!’ This is very important ...

Elva Hulme, was honored with a surprise birthday party, March 21st, by her children. Elva was born March 12, 1923 in Oklahoma City, to Robert Lee Berry and Nancy Lauderdale Berry. She was honored with the presence of her children, Nancy and Paul Wright of Del Rio; Douglas and Pat Hulme, of Richland Springs; Jessie and Bobby Gossett, of San Antonio; Dewey Hulme of Jarrell; Carolyn Boswell and Wilma Geary, both of Tow. She was honored with 11 grandchildren , including a granddaughter, Stephani ...

The Sew & Sew Quilters will be selling tickets for this Sampler quilt on the Square Saturday. The money raised in this raffle will be given to the EMS. The winning ticket will be drawn at noon on May 2nd during Pecan Capital Trades Day.

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

Mrs. Wallace Owen Park's Victorian cottage on Dry Street was the scene of a Wedding Coffee, Saturday, March 28th honoring Miss Corrie Jo Schulze, bride elect of Shane Michael Dyson. Arriving guests approached the home through exquisitely landscaped grounds, stepping up to the shaded porch, furnished in white wicker and painted garden furniture, accented with ferns, potted pink begonias, geraniums, and mixed spring flowers. Mrs.

Effective January 15, 2009, Mr. Jackie Brister of Bend, was appointed to represent subdivision 5 of the San Saba Soil and Water Conservation Board #250. He fills the unexpired term of Alan Dale Brown. The SWCB #250 headquarters is located in San Saba. Mr. Brister operates a livestock and pecan production on his farm and ranch.

The board of directors of the Central Texas Farm Credit, ACA, which serves a 20 county area in Central and West Texas, has announced that it has declared another cash patronage distribution to eligible association borrowers for fiscal year 2008. This marks the sixteenth consecutive year the association has returned excess capital to its borrowers.

The Central Texas Pecan Short Course will be held in Goldthwaite on Monday, April 6 at the Mills County Civic Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be four (4) Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) provided for individuals with a Private Pesticide Applicator License.

We’ve made our way through March, rain, Ides, & all, & find ourselves coming close to Easter, with all it’s flowers, greenery & gardening. One very common aspect among the attitude of gardeners that I’ve come to expect after 41 years of interacting with them from an educational & vocational sense is their lack of patience.

Receipts totaled 819 head for the week. The market was active with stocker heifers selling $1 higher and stocker steers were steady after last weeks big advances. Feeder heifers were $1 higher and feeder steers were steady. Packer cows and bulls sold $2 higher while stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand. Rep.

It seems like more and more cases are reported every day of contamination to our food supply. The recent case of Salmonella found in peanut butter products is just one example of this potentially dangerous problem. While the media coverage about these outbreaks typically centers on the human food supply, there is also a danger to the food we feed our pets as well. Dr.

Chad A. Coburn, Agriculture Extension Agent for Sterling City, Tx, judged the market goats at the 2009 Houston Livestock Show on March 10 and 11. Chad has been featured in Purple Circle and Ranch and Rural Living magazine. He has enjoyed judging cattle, sheep, goats, and swine throughout Texas, including Dallas-market goats and San Antonio open sheep show of this year.

Arthur L. Cook, 73, of Richland Springs passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Brownwood. He was born February 13, 1936 in Lometa, Texas, the son of Charlie Cook and Anges Campbell Cook. On July 3, 1979 Arthur L. Cook and Sharon Ann Steffey were married in Bangs. He worked as a rancher and he attended the Baptist Church. Arthur is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann Steffey of Richland Springs; his sons, Joe Cook and his wife, Laura of Comanche; Melvin Fleming of Hudson; Charles Fleming an ...

Audrey Faye Judkins Peterson, 89, of Austin, TX, passed away of an extended illness, March 19, 2009, at Cornerstone Hospital, Austin, TX. Faye was born August 24, 1919, in Fort Chadburn, TX, Runnels County, to parents Matilda Greer Shell Judkins and Horace Ellis Judkins. She grew up in Richland Springs, TX.

Gerald Lynn “Peepaw” Montgomery, 80, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009. He was born in Beeville, Texas on May 29, 1928 to Ruby and William Montgomery. Gerald served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He also served in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also St.

The Jr. High Lady Dillos had a very good day at the Hill Country Jr. High Relays in Mason last Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Considering the girls had been on spring break the previous week and had only one day of work out, they did a great job. In some events it was obvious we were not up to par yet, but teamwise it was sufficient even though the individual did not do as good.

Student successes and school happenings are normally discussed in this column. However, this week I would like to discuss the future of many small West Texas schools, like Richland Springs ISD, in an ever-changing Texas. Residents of Richland Springs are concerned and need to become informed on the financial health and future of our district.

This past week the Armadillo baseball teams each played 2 games. Monday the JV baseball team beat Fredericksburg Heritage 14-1 and this past Friday we beat Comanche JV 6-3. The JV is now 5 and 1 on the year and 3-0 in district. The JV consists of 10 players all of which are doing a great job.

Date: March 24th, 2009 Place: Par Country Club on Lake Proctor Team Scores Place: Par Country Club on Lake Proctor Jim Ned "A" - 341 Early - 350 Goldthwaite - 354 -tie Cisco - 354 San Saba - 355 Brady - 359 Baird - 365 Clyde - 383 Comanche - 386 Bangs - 395 Rising Star - 431 Jim Ned "B" - 435 Priddy - 450 Zephyr - 545 Lipan -3 medalist Medalists Tom Nicks - Cisco =75 Jace Avery - Jim Ned =79 Brandon Doremus - Early= 79 Seth Booseman - Brady=79 San Saba Scores B ...

The San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (21-7) picked up a third place finish in the Early basketball tournament this past weekend. The tournament was by far the largest tournament of the year as it hosted 17 teams in the girls 5th/6th grade division. Brownwood was the tournament champion with Comanche finishing second, San Saba third, Bangs fourth, Stephenville fifth and Coleman sixth. En route to their third place finish, the Lady Dillos reached a major milestone that is very rarely achieved in lit ...

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met March 26, 2009 for play day with the chair for March, Anita Miles, calling for a game of play the ball from the red markers on par fives, the white markers on par threes, and the gold markers on par fours. She awarded Low Gross which went to Sandee Hartley and Low Net which was a tie between Anita Miles and Hattie Rogers.

Par Country Club on Lake Proctor Team Scores San Saba - 373 Baird - 381 Goldthwaite - 417 Clyde - 418 Jim Ned - 419 Early - 473 Comanche - 479 Cisco - 483 Medalists Shelby Hardy, San Saba - 69 San Saba Scores Shelby Hardy - 69 Nikki Lindsey - 98 Nina Paredez - 98 Johnna Reavis - 108 Taylor Smith - 118

It was a very windy day on Friday, March 27th when the Lady Dillos played Comanche. It was a closely contested match up for most of the ballgame, but Comanche pulled ahead for good in the 6th inning. The final score was 22-11 in favor of Comanche. Bianca Dawson started for the Lady Dillos and went 3 innings, giving up 4 earned runs, before she was knocked out of the game by a linedrive that was hit off of her foot.

The Lady Dillos didn’t bring home as much hardware as we did from Mertzon but nevertheless we competed well against much stiffer competition and the biggest opposition of all- MOTHER NATURE!!! It was very cold in the morning and the wind blew all day which hurt our Lady Dillos. I could’ve sworn one time that I saw Toto and Dorothy come zooming by.

The San Saba Softball Mens team recently won 1st place in the Mason Relay for Life Softball tournament last Saturday. In the front row, L to R: Chevy Saldivar, Jac Lackey, Eric Morgan, Charles Martinez, Zach Wallace. Middle Row, L to R: Cody Mann, Casey Phillips, Johnny Saldivar, Joe Bill Wallace.

On Saturday, March 28th two members of the San Saba High School Power lifting team competed in the State Power Lifting meet in Abilene for the first time in school history. 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 State meet.

The 83rd Annual Richland Springs Alumni Banguet will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in RSISD Cafetorium. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and a barbeque supper, catered by Mac's Barbeque will be served. The class of 2009 will be honored along with the classes of 1919, 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989, and 1999.

On Tuesday, March 24th the 7th and 8th grade boys competed in a track meet at Mason. These young men should be congratulated on the fine job. Both teams made huge improvements in time and distance from the previous meet, and they should be commended for their outstanding performance. Every one of them competed to the best of their abilities and as coaches we were very proud of them.

The San Saba Lady Dillo Golf Team will be riding on a two tournament win streak as they head into the first round of district golf this Wednesday at the San Saba River Golf Course. The Lady Dillos captured their second tournament victory last week at the Comanche Invitational held at PAR Country Club.

The San Saba Tennis Team played in the Fredericksburg Tennis Tournament on March 26-28. There were 20 teams playing in the tournament. The teams were Blanco, Brady, Dripping Springs, Eden, Floresville, Fredericksburg, Ingram, Junction, Lubbock Cooper, Mason, Medino, Menard, Rochelle, Rocksprings, San Antonio Health Careers, San Antonio Highlands, San Antonio John Jay, San Antonio Marshall, San Antonio Taft, and San Saba. The tennis team came home with 4 medals.

‘Tis the season of TAKS testing! The month of April is definitely the month of testing. Please be aware of the following upcoming TAKS dates: April 6/7; April 27 through May 1 and May 19. Please make every effort to have your kiddos in school on these dates. Please remember that passing the TAKS at grades 3, 5, 8 and 11 determines promotion to the next grade level and/or graduation as well as state and federal accountability is determined from the scores and participation in all grades tested ...

When many people think of alcohol abusers, they picture teenagers sneaking drinks before high school football games or at unsupervised parties. However, alcohol abuse is prevalent within many demographic groups in the United States. People who abuse alcohol can be: · College students who binge drink at local bars. · Pregnant women who drink and put their babies at risk for fetal alcohol syndrome.