Acts 23:14 and 21 "And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, we have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. +But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee." This is just one of the many scriptures which reveals where the Jewis ...

The American Dietetic Association recently did a national telephone survey. They asked Americans reasons why they failed to have a balanced diet. The most common reason they gave was they did not want to give up foods that they liked. This answer reflects a belief that healthy eating means giving up certain foods.

San Saba Youth Begin Participation in International Pennies for Peace Campaign with Book Donation His Helping Hands has joined hands with tens of thousands of other children around the world who share the vision and dedication to empower communities through education in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The youth are embarking on a Pennies for Peace campaign to broaden their cultural horizons and become members of a global family dedicated to peace.

A few weeks ago the Kentucky Derby was completed for another year. Mine That Bird won this year's Derby. The amazing thing about this was that the horse and rider were far back in the pack at one point. After being so far back, you would think that they would not have a chance to win, especially when it was a 50-1 odds to win.

50 Years Ago May 14, 1959 Miss Marcelyn Gates, who is employed with the want ads sales force of the San Angelo Standard Times, spent the Mother's Day in San Saba with her mother, Mrs. Thelma Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fielder and son, Pat, of Fukuoka, Japan, are visiting in San Saba with her mother, Mrs.

We woke up Saturday morning to cloudy, rainy skies, but we went ahead with the Elm Grove Picnic anyway. It was nice and cool and we had to eat in the building but there was plenty of room. The crowd was somewhat smaller, I guess the rain scared them off.

Next Monday will be Memorial Day and we are planning a special service at our local cemetery to honor those who have given their lives in war for our country. It was originally called Decoration Day and started after the American Civil War. In 1886, May 30 was designated as the day to honor them but in 1971, it was changed to the last Monday of May.

The News office will be closed Memorial Day; deadline for all articles and ads is Friday at 5 pm.

The area around the Bend received a half inch of rain Saturday and cooler weather, which was nice. The rain came at a good time as it was beginning to get dry once again. Casey Lobstein and Arrell Hopper of Abilene were in this past week visiting Lola Morris and Elo Henniger in Lampasas.

This is the second time I have written this report tonight. I just finished the last one and the power went out. My document is out there somewhere but my computer doesn’t want to cough it up! I’m not sure why the lights went out, but here I am starting over! Our scenery is absolutely breathtaking after all this rain.

The May Event last Wednesday was the venue for the Extension Education ladies’ annual cultural arts exhibition and competition. The exhibit included beautiful items completed during the past 12 months. All May Event attendees were asked to vote on their favorite artistic piece in each category. The first and second place winners who are members of the EE state organization will send their items to the district competition in August.

Mr. & Mrs. Leif Haug of San Saba, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Ms. Leslie Ann Haug to Mr. Courtney E. E. Hamilton, son of Ms. Heather Hamilton of Battle Creek, Michigan and Dr. and Mrs. Pat Hamilton of Kingston, Jamaica. Leslie is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Rose Elizabeth Adams and Joe Luis Tamez, Jr., both of Dublin, are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Rose is a graduate of Stephenville High School and Tarleton State University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management at Tarleton and is employed by Stephens Healthcare in Dublin.

Residents of Eventide Nursing Home of San Saba and Hill View Manor Nursing Center of Goldthwaite gathererd at Mill Pond Park on May 12th, to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.

May 17-23 is National Emergency Medical Services week. This is our opportunity to honor the men and women who respond to life threatening emergencies in our community. Most people don't really think about EMS until they have to make that 9-1-1 call, and then they are relieved to find that EMS arrives with equipment and training to take control.

In 2008, the DPS Motorcycle Operator Training Program trained a record-number 41,000 motorcycle operators, up from 33,697 in 2007. But all that training isn’t enough to ensure the safety of motorcycle operators. Drivers of other vehicles, who share Texas roadways with 908,665 licensed motorcyclists, must make a conscious effort to look for motorcyclists. Almost 400 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2007; preliminary fatality reports for 2008 also indicate an increase in fatalities.

Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans today have forgotten the meaning and the traditions of Memorial Day. People often confuse the day with Veterans Day (November 11th), and make mention of their sacrifice. Still others think the day is to honor all of the dead.

Community Volunteers work hard on Mission San Saba's 2008 project. Another home extreme makeover is planned for June 7-13. Come join the fun!

A large crowd of family and friends gathered at the San Saba County Historical Museum Sunday afternoon to honor San Saba native Charles Taylor McDowell. The Invocation was given by Brother Alvino Valdez, Minister of Church Life at the First Baptist Church. Jason Howard, SSHS band director played To The Colors while Tanner Hawkins and Brian Rodgers of Boy Scout troop 55 presented the colors.

On Wednesday evening, May 6, 2009, the members of the Richland Springs First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) CWF met for their monthly meeting in the fellowship hall of the church. Before the business meeting we were served by Martha Bush, Christy Crisp and Vicki Eden. At 6:55 p.m., president, Georganna Sonnenberg called the meeting to order.

The 2009 Texas Reading Club, Libraries Deep in the Heart of Texas, provides opportunities for children ages 5 through 10 to enjoy reading. It begins on June 2, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Rylander Memorial Library. This free program, sponsored by the Friends of Rylander Library and LCRA, will continue on June 9, 16, and 23.

It has been very busy and I am sorry for not having anything in the paper. Everyone has been working overtime to keep up with the new changes at the Sheriff's Office, but with the changes on the streets as well. These numbers are rough but these cover individuals booked into the county jail from 4-1-09 to 5-17-09. There were a total of 64 individuals booked into the county jail during that period of time.

His Helping Hands has joined hands with tens of thousands of other children around the world who share the vision and dedication to empower communities through education in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The youth are embarking on a Pennies for Peace campaign to broaden their cultural horizons and become members of a global family dedicated to peace.

Louise Oswald and the Sew & Sew Quilt club present Darrel Spinks, EMS president, $1100 to help purchase the new ambulance. The ladies wish to thank everyone who bought tickets for the sampler quilt and supported the EMS.

The Sharon Club met on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Glenetta Sanderson's home for meeting and induction of officers for 2009-2010 by Gaylee Smith. They are: President-Charlotte Holland; Vice President-Merlane Poole; Secretary-Jymmie Linzey; Treasurer-Glennetta Sanderson; Parliamentarian-Barbara Riggs; Reporter-Dorothy Gage. Members in attendance were Alice Jane Allen, Zelda Campbell, Dorothy Gage, Charlotte Holland, Oralia Huron, Sylvia Juarez, Josephine McBride, Betty Miller, Merlane Poole, Fern ...

Pictured left, Joe Stewart and Randy Couch from Richland Springs, with a 50 lb. yellow catfish they caught in the Leon River.

We are fairly sure that most folks we know have probably never really seen the Garden of Eden, but have to rely on the written word description from the “Good Book.” Some folks might think that it was probably located somewhere over around Mesopotamia, but I’d offer that it might well have been somewhere about like our Fair Valley of the Pecan considering the appearance of present day conditions.

The Hill Country Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (HCASWCDS) will meet May 28th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Bandera United Methodist Church in Bandera for its annual spring tour and business meeting. The meeting will begin with a 10 a.m. scheduled tour of a new fiber products processing and manufacturing plant in Bandera. Joe Cantu, a partner in the new plant said, “This new business venture will process and market by-products of cedar.

Receipts totaled 1060 head for the week. Packer cows sold $1 higher and packer bulls sold steady. Feeder steers and heifers remain steady from last week while stocker steers sold steady and stocker heifers were $2 lower. Rep. Sales Rafter Cross Ranches, Ltd.-San Saba-1 Steer-510@120.00 Tommy Allen-Llano-17 Steers-554@115.00 Tommy Allen-Llano-4 Steers-660@112.00 Little Company, Inc.-Llano-4 Steers-681@110.00 Little Company, Inc-Llano-8 Steers-774@101.00 Gary Swanson-Round Rock-1 Heifer-40 ...

Ida Jeanne Kuykendall Bryden, 90, of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. Jeanne was born in Cherokee on October 9, 1918 to William Scott Kuykendall and Pinkney Josephene Green. Jeanne graduated from San Saba High School. She moved to Fort Worth and went to work for the Naval Air Station in Grand Prairie.

Graveside services for Jim B. Spurlock, age 55, of Brownwood, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 16, 2009, at Locker Cemetery with David Schum officiating, interment followed under the direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home. Mr. Spurlock passed away May 13th in Brownwood. Jim was born, August 7, 1953, in Austin, Texas to the late Bobby Brian Spurlock Sr.

Richland Springs ISD is proud to announce Mr. Andrew Fowler as Valedictorian and Mr. Nigel Bates as Salutatorian. Richland Springs will graduate 10 seniors (one in abstentia) on Friday, May 29th at 7:30 p.m. The seniors are sponsoring a Project Graduation fish fry this Friday, May22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Richland Springs Fire Hall.

On May 12th the Dillos traveled to take on Mason. This game started out super for the Dillos with Sean Argote, J.T. Mathis, Ryan Guidroz, Micheal McKinnerney, and Russell Lowe all scoring in the 1st inning. On defense the Dillos did not let up getting the first 3 batters 3 up 3 down.

On May 5th, the 8th grade Gifted and Talented class from San Saba Middle School visited Risien Park to conduct their monthly tests of the San Saba River for LCRA as part of the Colorado River Watch Network volunteer program. The participants included Karlee Cromer, Joannah Crosby, Jeffrey Hoyt, Kayla Kutin, Lane Schultz, Jared Steger, Heather Wilcox, and their teacher, Judy McCoy.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met May 14, 2009 for play day with Becky Hardin, in the absence of the Chair for May, Bobbie Churchill, calling for a game of playing the traveling 4-ball point system, one point for boggie, two points for par, three points for birdie, plus your handicap. First Place went to Jo Anne Hardy, Second Place to Sandee Hartley, and Third Place to Jo Ann Snow.

The San Saba Middle School Tennis Team played in the District Tennis Tournament on May 15, held in San Saba. The 7th Grade Boys Team were the co-champions with Brady. Taking first place were Joely Haverland in 7th grade girls singles, and Gunner Hibler and Daniel Calderon in 7th grade boys doubles.Winning second place medals were Joannah Crosby in 8th grade girls singles, Kolton Haverland and J.

The News office will be closed Memorial Day; deadline for all articles and ads is Friday at 5 pm.

Shelby Hardy was unsuccesful in defending her state title in golf this year. Shelby played her heart out, but seemed to have no luck at all. The Tournament was held at Roy Kizer Golf Course in Austin on Monday and Tuesday, May 11th and 12th. Shelby shot 2 over par 73 on Monday.

The NHS Induction Ceremony will be at 2:20 p.m. this Friday, May 22nd, in the gym. The UIL awards assembly will follow. Haley Lohrke will be participating in the UIL Academic State Meet in Austin in Poetry Interpretation. Monday, May 25th is a school holiday. Remember those who have served and fought for our freedom on Memorial Day.

Thank you fans and citizens of San Saba!!! San Saba ISD has thrived this year thanks to our wonderful staff, school board and your extraordinary support of this school district. We have had a spectacular spring both academically and athletically. TAKS scores have just arrived and the preliminary analysis is very positive!

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds.¹ And drugs, alcohol, and driver distractions increase teens’ crash risks. Despite what you may think, parents are the most important influence on their teen when it comes to risky behaviors, including substance abuse and driving.² So as teens take to the roads to celebrate the end of the school year, you can make a difference by talking about the dangers of drugged, drunk, and distracted driving. Set limits for y ...