1PETER 1:13 "Wherefore gird up the loins of your minds, be sober and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (16) Because it is written: Be ye holy; for I am holy. (18) Ye know, ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, but with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, as a Lamb without blemish and without spot."

If you were unable to make any of the H1N1 Novel Influenza town hall meetings, here are some of the questions and answers: What is Influenza? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu VACCINATION each year. What is the difference between Seasonal Flu and the Novel H1N1 Flu? Seasonal: Viruses have been circulating in human populations for several ...

Americans love having options. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, we relish making our own choices based on our preferences and what is best for ourselves and our families. Health care should not be an exception. Yet the proposals put forward by the Obama administration and the Democratic Congressional leadership would create a massive government plan for health care and crowd out the choices Americans expect. A federal government takeover of our nation’s health care will limit, if n ...

Ana Uribe is displaying her photography at the Fuel Coffee House in Llano. Her work will be there until the middle of October and will be available for purchase. Jane Randolph is spending the month in Plano with David and Sabra Roberts. Jane is having physical therapy. Her address is 3112 Vermillion Drive Plano, Texas 75093-1900.

Most of us enjoy receiving mail. For most, a daily trip to the mail box becomes a necessity. We may be looking for a check that was sent. We may be in anticipation of a card on a birthday, anniversary or some other special occasion. We do not go looking for those bills, yet they continue to come.

50 Years Ago October 1, 1959 The San Saba County Commissioners Court struck a blow against the blackbird population inhabiting the trees around the courthouse this week. The birds were fed grain in the trees and on the courthouse roof and then filled the feeders with grain mixed with poison. More than 8,000 blackbirds died as a result of the feeding under the supervision of Billy F.

After having several warm days, a cool front came through today and cooled things off again. We are starting another new month and we are three months away from Christmas! The 42 tournament will be at Elm Grove on the 10th and the Busy Bee quilters will meet on the 13th.

Reading Recommendations: On The Divinity of Second Chances, Kaya McLaren How did it come to this? It's a question Jade keeps asking herself about her family. Besieged by menopause, Jade's mother spends her time painting still lives of wrinkled raisins and sleeps outside on a lawn chair at night. Dad has simply checked out since retiring, lost in a world of cabinet rearranging and hardware alphabetization, while Forrest, Jade's brother, carries a terrible guilt that threatens to crush him.

It takes place on almost all livestock operations and some times it is fun other times it is a real chore. One thing I have learned in working livestock is that there usually is some that want to breakaway from the herd. No matter how hard you try or no matter how good of a horse you have they still get away.

Dear Editor, Landowners in San Saba County have begun to organize to fight Oncor’s plans to construct a 345KV Transmission Line thru San Saba County. This transmission line with planned towers that are 150 feet tall and 160 feet wide, are intended only to carry electrical power from West Texas Windmills to metropolitan markets such as Austin, and Dallas instead of serving our local community, and would be a blight on the wild Colorado River at its crossings, not to mention the negative impac ...

It took Noah about 120 years to build the ark. During that time he warned the people around him to turn from their wicked ways. They sneered back, “A flood? That’s ridiculous! Such a thing will never happen!” We too may wonder why the flood was so long in coming. The Bible tells us, “The patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah” (1 Peter 3:20).

Bill and Jo were attending the RSVP volunteer’s luncheon Tuesday at Gage’s Bar-B-Q along with others. Jackie and Charlene Brister also attended and Jackie Brister reported that his granddaughter Lauren Brister, who lives at Palacios was returning home from Houston where she is attending school and she had an accident.

“Say it ain’t so, Joe” is an oft-cited quote attributed to a young fan following several Chicago White Sox players’ admission to “rigging” the 1919 World Series. Historians generally consider it a mythical quote directed to “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, whose stock plummeted from greatness to “goatness” with revelation of the scandal. True or not, it is a reminder of baseball fans’ collective gasp of disbelief…. * * * * * Our disdain fails to rise to this level, but hordes ...

What a fun week I had last week! You could say I was in the pink, (I dyed my hair pink for my students.) You could also say I was standing on end, (my hair was glued into a Mohawk,) both of those statements would have been correct. I did take it down for the Women’s Luncheon on Thursday, but Friday was the last required day for my unusual looks.

The American Cancer Society gratefully acknowledges the following memorial gifts. To contribute contact JoAnne Hardy at 372-5478 or mail to JoAnne Hardy at P.O. Box 33, San Saba, TX. 76877. Anne Parker: Bill & JoAnne Hardy; Shay, Betty & Shelby Hardy; Grant & Patsy Hall; John R. & Joycelyn McRorey; Keith & Christine Bessent; Nettie Oma & John Carpenter; Will Adams; Anita Miles; Randy, Darby & Russell Nicholas; Don & Gay Woodruff; Barbara Sloan, Fred & Linda Hardy; Raymond & Paula Barrier; Cind ...

Coach Jerry Burkhart and his son, Haustin Burkhart, are known for their prowess on the football field. During the past six years, Coach Burkhart has put three state championships, two trips to the semi-finals games and a trip to the first level of play-offs under his belt. Haustin Burkhart has racked up a few honors of his own, including 95 rushes for 1398 yards (average 14.7 yds per rush) which resulted in 30 touchdowns as well as completing 101 passes out of 155 attempts for 1903 yards and 34 ...

Friends and family gathered recently at the Walker Ranch in Cherokee to celebrate the 100th birthday of Gene Walker, a resident of Buchanan Dam. The festivities were held in the same house where Mr. Walker was born on September 23, 1909. Graduating from San Saba High School in 1927, he went on to attend Southwestern University in Georgetown and the University of Texas, before teaching school in Richland Springs.

Affordable Computer Services is now part of the iFix Technical Support Team. Hill Country Telecommunications, LLC (a subsidiary of Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc.) is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Affordable Computer Services. This exciting acquisition brings together two companies whose reputations have been built on innovation, customer service, and flexibility.

Holt Cemetery working Saturday, October 3rd. The business meeting will begin at 9:30 AM. Bring your tools and water. Tell your family and friends to please attend.

In our previous article, it seems the wording referring to curbs around graves was misleading. We will not be taking curbs out at our own discretion. Family members and/or plot owners will be contacted and advised of damage and permission will be requested to be allowed to remove any damaged curbs.

San Saba County Extension Education Clubs were represented at the annual TEEA (Texas Extension Education Association) State Convention in SAN ANGELO September 15-17 by: Sherri Cradduck, Faye Currie, and Mary Jane Dennis. Others attending were: Lynn Blankenship, Imogene Hawkins, Fran Hulgan, Carol Littlefield, and Betty Wilson. County agent Carolyn McDowell also attended. Members who arrived early could take advantage of Early Bird Workshops.

San Saba County/Scott & White Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20th at the courthouse, 1:00- 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Marsha Hardy at 325/372-8570.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No.612 will hold their stated meeting on Saturday evening, October 3rd. A meal of barbeque brisket will be provided by Junior Past Master Neal A. Watt. Supper will be served at 6:30 P.M. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered dish, bread, salad, or dessert.

The Heart of Texas Regional Today's Girl Youth Development Program will continue to accept donations through October 10th for their community service project. The girls will have a booth at the Pecan Trades Day on the Courthouse Square in San Saba on Saturday, October 3rd from 8am-2pm. The organization will be collecting new twin sheet sets (XL or dorm size), pillows, bath towels, shampoo, body wash, laundry soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet tissue, and cash donations to purchase items fo ...

The Live Oak Extension Education Club met at Alamo Pecan and Coffee Company on September 21st for their monthly meeting. A timely and informative program on Pandemic Flu Preparedness was presented by Susie Nettleship. President, Dorothy Gage, conducted business for the month including electing new officers for the upcoming year and hearing reports of committees.

The Llano Country Opry will be staged on Saturday, October 3, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. The show begins at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computer in Kingsland or by calling (325) 247-5354. Country singer/songwriter/guitarist Tony Booth will headline the monthly show.

On Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m. a meeting was held to give information about the HlNl Influenza (Swine Flu). Eighteen people, including the speakers, attended the meeting in the County Courtroom. Representives from the Regional Office of State Health Services Region 7 in Temple presented information. They were Carol Davis, Dr.

Landowners and hunters alike will want to attend an educational tour and workshop sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The multi-topic educational event will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at the Phillips Ranch north of Lohn. Registration will begin at the ranch headquarters at 8:00 am and the program should conclude around 4:00 that afternoon.McCulloch County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources, Vance Christie says, “The program will present numerous optio ...

We have been into the Fall season for upwards of a whole week now, and it surely is being most enjoyable. There have still been some attempts of several scattered showers and the weather has cooled off quite considerable, I’d say. It’s fairly easy to tell when good Fall weather has gotten here by the fact of J.

Receipts totaled 2109 head for the week and were limited due to the wet weather. Stocker steers and heifers all sold steady and feeder steers sold steady to $1 lower with feeder heifers steady. Packer cows and bulls sold steady with a very firm tone. Rep. Sales Wesley Adams-Brookesmith-4 Steers-389@119.00 Cutbirth Cattle Co.-Brownwood-7 Steers-451@114.00 Mays Ranching Co.

We’ve all heard the grim news about hard times, recession and high unemployment across the nation, but the news is much better here in the Lone Star State. According to a recent Forbes Magazine article, eight of the top 20 cities for jobs are located right here in Texas. San Antonio, the Austin-Round Rock area, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area, the Fort Worth-Arlington area and Dallas-Plano-Irving area are the country’s top five large areas for job growth.

The Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association (HCLRA) along with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Llano County, will be hosting a Wildlife Management Program on Friday, October 16, 2009. The program will be held at the American Legion Hall in Llano with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the program starting at 9:30 a.m.

Mrs. Jack (Jewel) Smithhart, 94, of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in San Saba, TX. She was born May 26, 1915, the daughter of William and Ethel Higginbotham. Jewel Higginbotham and Jack Thaxton Smithhart were married on December 18, 1931. He preceeded her in death on October 16, 1990.

Jimmy Lee Watson, 54, of San Saba, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in San Saba, TX. He was born March 23, 1955 in San Saba, TX, the son of B.J. Watson and Pearly King Watson. He worked as a carpenter and attended the Baptist church. Jimmy is survived by his brothers, Lucky Steven Watson and his wife, Donna of Burleson; Johnny Ray Watson and his wife, Debra of San Saba; his sisters, Mary Joyce Stacks and her husband, Robert of Brownwood; Patsy Burnett and her husband, John of Glasgo ...

Robert Lee Wooley, 77, went to be with his Lord Thursday September 24, 2009. Robert was born November 8, 1931 in Tarzan, Texas to Arthur Lee and Alma Myrtle Wooley. He enjoyed family, friends, and life more than anything. He was “Uncle Bob” to everyone. He was also the glue that held our big family together.

San Saba's 8th grade Dillos used a diverse attack on offense and a stingy defense to capture a 24-8 victory over Dublin in Dublin last Thursday night. Dublin kicked to the Dillos to start the game. Kelan Verette returned the kick 10 yards. The Dillo offense was slow to start. Jordan Watson ran for 4.

The San Saba Armadillos defeated the Dublin Lions 35-6 last Friday night at Memorial Stadium in Dublin. The win marks the first time since 2003 that San Saba has won 4 games in a season, had 2 road wins in a season and won consecutive road games. San Saba received the opening kick.

The Indians Varsity had an open date last week so the JV borrowed some players off of the Varsity and played the Brookesmith Mustangs JV last Thursday. The Indians scored twice in the 1st quarter. Freshmen starting quarterback Stephen Austermann threw a beautiful pass to Damion Cooks who took it to the endzone to complete the 46 yard TD reception.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met September 24, 2009 for play day with the Chair for September, Sandee Hartley, calling for a game of playing the par threes from the white tees, the par fours from the gold tees, and the par fives from the red tees, less your handicap.

The next GED Test at Gatesville High School will be given October 13 and 14. Individuals wishing to take the test October 13 and 14 must complete registration some time between 5 and 7 pm on October 7. Be prepared to spend 3 minutes to an hour when registering. You need to bring with you a current state or federal photo ID, Social Security Card, and $65 fee for the test.

Richland Springs Coyotes, now there’s a PROGRAM! Since the year 2000, the Coyotes have tasted defeat nine times. Nine times in nine years. How many of you would accept one loss a season on the average over the last nine seasons? I think I failed to mention that Richland Springs has won 111 games during these nine seasons I am discussing. Try this on for size.

Band Boosters Steak Dinner will be held Oct.16th. before the home game from 4:30- 7:30 p.m. Discount tickets on sale now and can be purchased from any band student. Tickets higher at the dinner. Dinner will be on the lawn of the Methodist Church.

On September 23, 2009, the San Saba Cross Country teams traveled north to Cisco to participate in their Cross Country meet. This was San Saba’s first meet since the San Saba meet was canceled because of rain and mud. This was a very large meet as there were 20 teams present.

The Jr. League (18 & under) will play on Monday, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Men & Women will play Tuesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Association is holding a raffle for a new tennis racquet as a fundraiser. Tickets may be purchased from any member. Donations of old racquets are welcome.

San Saba Elementary Oct. 5-9 Monday Breakfast: Cereal/ Toast, Cereal Bars, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Tuna Chef Salad, Chili/Cheese Hot Dogs, Celery/Carrot Sticks, Seasoned Corn, Tossed Salad, Mixed Fruit, Choice of Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Cereal/ Toast, Pancake Pup, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch: Ham Chef Salad, Chicken Rings, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Fresh Oranges, Choice of Milk Wednesday Breakfast: Cereal/Toast, Scrambles Eggs, Fruit, Juice Milk Lunch: Crispy Chicken Salad, ...

The JV Indians defeated the Brookesmith JV Mustangs 46-13 last Thursday night. The 1st 6 Weeks or as it is now called, Cycle 1, ended Wednesday. Report cards will go out soon. October 1st, the Jr. High plays at Mullin at 6:00. October 2nd, the Indians host Mullin at 7:30. School pictures are scheduled for Oct.

How about those ‘Dillos! Congratulations to Coach Pannell, the entire coaching staff and of course, the Armadillo Varsity Football Team on the win of their District opener against the Dublin Lions. We hope that everyone will join us at our Homecoming Game this Friday against the Bangs Dragons. Welcome alumni, and we hope you will take time to come by the Central Office or one of the campuses for a visit.

The San Saba Dillos Pee Wee League Wins Again! A close game against the Badgers was played on Saturday, Sept. 26th. The Dillos had an offensive struggle the whole game. They won 6-0 scoring in the last 2 seconds. Offensive players of the week: Chase Turner, Elisha Cisneroz & John Welch.

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting - but can also be fraught with worry and stress. From finding people to sit with at lunch to mastering a new schedule, and balancing homework, jobs and school activities, September can be a tough time for teens. According to a recent survey, 43 percent of 13- to 14-year-olds say they feel stressed every single day; by ages 15 to 17, the number rises to 59 percent.[1] A certain amount of stress can be helpful as a way of keeping your teen mot ...