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November 26, 2009 Issue
Front Page
On the morning of November 15th, Deputy Sheriff Todd Milster of the San Saba Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a child not breathing. San Saba County EMS then arrived on scene and transported the child to Brownwood Regional Hospital where the child was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The San Saba Sheriff's Office, Texas Rangers, District Attorney's Office, Brownwood Police Department and Child Protective Services are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the chi ...
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Submitted by John Northern
Come one, come all, to the San Saba Community Thanksgiving lunch at The Father’s House Church Reception Hall from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
It looks like we’re going to have a beautiful fall day with a forecast being sunny and 68 degrees. Bring yourself, a friend, the whole family, or the whole neighborhood for a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
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Two local 4-H members from San Saba County were among 31 youth honored during the Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s District 7 4-H Gold Star Banquet. The annual event was held November 2, 2009 in the Cactus Hotel in San Angelo. The honorees were Ron Gerhart of San Saba and Sara Hedley of Richland Springs.
Ron is the grandson of Sandy Perry and the son of Brian Gerhart.
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Submitted by Craig Whiting, DO San Saba County Health Authority
The Texas Department of State Health Services has provided a limited quantity of vaccine for the H1N1 influenza strain to our county. Those at greatest risk for complications of this type of influenza are children (infants through adolescents), young adults (18 to 25 years-old), pregnant women, and middle-aged adults who have health issues (asthma or other lung disease, diabetes or other diseases that cause compromised immunity).
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The 54th Annual Pecan Food show will be held Friday morning, Dec 4th at the San Saba County courthouse.
Over $600.00 worth of prizes will be given away. The Grand Champion in each division; Club, Non Club, and Youth, will take home $100.00 and the Reserve Champions $50.00. The first place winner in each category will also take home a prize.
Think you could never win so you won’t bother to enter?
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Submitted by: Kaylean Mullings, Director S.S.H.S.
Childrens Learning Institute (CLI) and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas are proud to announce the Lampasas Community area recipients of Texas School Ready Certification. Kline Whitis Elementary, Lampasas Head Start, First Baptist Preschool, San Saba Head Start, Hamilton Head Start and Gatesville Head Start have been awarded Texas School Ready Certification for 2009.
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Koran 9:11 "For it is written that a son of Arabia will awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle will be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo; while some of the people trembled in despair, still more rejoiced: for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah: and there was peace."
Dear friends, I have written a tremendous volume of Biblical Gems over a period of many years covering hundreds and hundreds of Bible subjects and all from the Christian Bible.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
The holidays are just around the corner. Take a look at your local farmer’s market or grocery store and note the various types of fall produce available – pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, and bright red and juicy cranberries!
Cranberries pack a nutritional punch and are loaded with phytochemicals, Vitamin C, and fiber.
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Morgan Hardman celebrated her 2nd birthday. Special guests were Skylar, Paige, Dustin & Sammi Lewis, Ethan & Chasity Gonzales, Amber Everett, Charlotte Holland, Dennis, Teresa and Caelob Hardman, Audie Jo & Ben Henniger, Steven and Shanda Bates, Robert & Sue Broyles, Andy & Susan Broyles and Uncle Colt. Uncle Wes, Aunt Rosie, and Jonathon stopped by too.
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I like a good meal. I have one of the best cooks in Cherokee. I enjoying eating all kinds of foods. Soon we will be sharing in a thanksgiving meal. Many people will have turkey and dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls of some kind, pies, etc. My mouth is watering just thinking about it (I also believe I gained a pound).
Jeremiah was a spokesman for God.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
50 Years Ago
November 19, 1959
Four members of the Mozart Jr. Music Club met on Saturday, Oct. 31 in the studio of Mrs. R.E. Coleman. Performing on the piano were Paula Murphy, Peggy Walker, and Sandra Riggs. Vicki Chrane performed on the accordian.
William F. Lackey, boatswain's mate third class, USN, son of Mr.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: True Compass, a memoir Edward M. Kennedy
The youngest of nine children born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, he came of age among siblings from whom much as expected. As a young man, he played a key role in the presidential campaign of his brother John P.
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I know I’m just 37 and haven’t "seen it all", but being the son of a coach/superintendent and an elementary teacher (each of 30 plus years), I feel I have experienced my fair share of educational/athletic experiences. This is my 15th year in education and I have another 15 or so to go, but I don’t think I will ever see again what has happened here in San Saba, Tx., since Aug.
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By Michael A. Guido, Metter, Georgia
A little girl came to church crying. "What's wrong?" asked the pastor.
"The Lord's gone!" sobbed the girl. "I dialed 'The Lord' on the telephone and the operator said, 'There's nobody at that number.'"
Cheer up, little girl. The Lord isn't gone. You're simply on the wrong line.
He promises, "Call upon Me, and I will answer Thee."
You can call upon the Lord when you have a sudden need and receive a swift answer.
You'll always find the Lord waiting to an ...
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Many countries do not celebrate it but it has been a great tradition in our country. Many times it is upon us and we hardly have time to catch our breath. We hurriedly try to buy groceries and prepare the food or throw some clothes in a bag and jump in the car to go visit relatives and in the turmoil we do not get time to reflect on our lives.
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By Dr. Dennis J. Prutow, Sterling, Kansas
We live in an adrenaline driven world. This is true in our work and when we wind down. It is true in our avocations and athletics. Adrenaline enters our blood streams to heighten our awareness and focus our energies to help us through the fights of life. We depend on adrenaline at work and at play.
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The old weatherman was right on target once again, as the rain came as predicated leaving over 2 ½ inch of rain around the Bend. North of Bend on 580 reports of 1.8 inch was all that fell. The cool cloudy weather that followed was nice for the hunters as the deer seemed to be up and moving.
LaNell Daniels reported that Thomas and Sheila Smithhart donated a large Christmas tree to the Bend Community Center, complete with lights.
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This is going to be one quick column. Granny has a house full of grandkids. I’m not sure who’s happier, me or the kids. What a joy it is to know your grandkids like to come and visit you. All three are going to go to school with me tomorrow.
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It’s getting closer to the time for making this Christmas a little brighter for children-in-need by supporting the annual "Angels Unaware" program of San Saba County’s Child Welfare Board. Shortly after Thanksgiving, they place a Christmas tree decorated with little red and green "angels" in the atrium of the Arrowhead Bank building in San Saba.
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On November 14, 2009, a Memorial Service was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in San Saba Texas, for Seaman Augustine Martin Vasquez. He served in the United States Navy and entered the service from Texas. He was a seaman second class and he died on Sunday November 13, 1942.
Augustine was memorialized at Manila American Cemetery in Fort Boniface, Manila, Philippines.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning parents across the state to be aware of efforts by Mexican cartels and transnational gangs to recruit Texas youth in our schools and communities. These violent organizations are luring teens with the prospect of cars, money and notoriety, promising them if they get caught, they will receive a minimal sentence.
The Mexican cartels constantly seek new ways to smuggle drugs and humans into Texas are now using state based gangs and our you ...
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Santa is busy making his list and we want to make sure you are not left off!
The San Saba News & Star is collecting letters to deliver to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Students in the San Saba, Richland Springs and Cherokee schools are reminded that we need to have your written letters turned in to the News office, or mailed to P.
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The Pierian Study Club met November 8, 2009 at the lovely ranch home of Jane Randolph. Jane has been in the catering business for years and into decorating; therefore, her home is just simply a show place of excellence and unusual beauty! Co-hostesses for this event were the Project Committee: Anita Miles, Sandy Smith, Jeri Jones, Barbara Hardy, and Janiece Duggan.
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Salon 111, a beauty salon and spa located on Highway 16 South in San Saba, Texas, is proud to announce new additions to their salon family. They are, Ashley Kirby, a licensed massage therapist, and Jan Anderson, stylist and make-up artist. Both these ladies will bring additional services to the already exciting Salon 111 menu of salon and spa services.
Mrs.
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November 16, 2009
San Saba Dublin
1st- 7 2
2nd- 2 11
3rd- 3 8
4th- 10 3
Total- 22 24
San Saba Individual Scores
Jordan Watson-8pts; 4FG
Cosme Diaz-6pts; 2x3FG
Gunnar Hibler-4pts; 2FG
Ruben Aguirre-4pts; 2FG
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First off, we are going to say "excellent job Dillos". I know that the Dillos came up a little short Friday night in that exciting game against Cisco, but man did they represent San Saba proudly. It's one thing to coach winning and losing, but it's another to put on the display of sportsmanship that the Dillos have put on their entire year.
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Once upon a time there was an incredibly special place called San Saba. There was no place else on the planet quite like it. San Saba was blessed with rolling hills, magnificent views and flowing water. Two special rivers crossed the County and an unbelievably huge natural spring flowed right through the middle of town.
San Sabans treasured their unique environment.
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The produce was stocked to the hilt; the aisles were clean, clear and shiny; the shelves were full and organized; the employees were all in place at Super S for their annual year store walk.
The main office personnel in San Antonio started their annual hometown holiday tour on November 11th to tour all 50 stores in the district and end November 20th.
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The Heart of Texas Country Music Association sponsored "Country Cruisin’ 2009' to Key West Florida, Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas last month.
Three hundred and ten guests from the Brady, Llano, Marble Falls, Mason, San Saba, Austin and San Antonio area along with fifteen other states and Canada participated in the seven day cruise.
The association staged four special on board shows with Ferlin Husky, Leona Williams, Tony Booth, Justin Trevino, Darrell & Mona Mc ...
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The Wallace Creek Extension Club met Thursday, November 19th at the clubhouse.
Lynn Blankenship called the meeting to order. The roll call question was "What doctor are you thankful for?" Each member has a special doctor they are thankful for. The minutes were read and approved. Noma Fitzgerald gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Imogene Hawkins.
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Most of you that have perused the pages of the "News" and have looked at "Highlights" for the past 12-15 years have probably noted that Fall is the favorite season of the year with many folks of the Hill Country. In case you have happened to notice, it is the only season that I give the distinction of capitalizing, regardless of what "spell-check"
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Receipts totaled 2815 head for the week. Packer bulls sold $2 higher and packer cows were $1 higher. Stocker steers were steady while stocker heifers sold $1 to $2 lower. Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $1-$2 lower
Rep. Sales
Roy Shannon-Richland Springs-1 Steer-490@111.00
Larry Sammons-Brady-10 Steers-435@108.00
Terry Schenkel-Sonora-1 Steer-520@105.00
Whitehead Ranches-Menard-2 Steers-535@101.00
Ross Rowlett-Brownwood-6 ...
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San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis, reminds eligible ranchers and livestock producers of the Dec. 10th deadline for applying for benefits under the provisions of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for losses incurred during calendar year 2008. For losses incurred during the 2009 calendar year, the deadline to apply for benefits is Jan.30, 2010.
LFP provides payments to eligible livestock producers that have suffered livestock ...
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Carolina Coronado, 72, of San Saba, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Metroplex Hospital in Killeen, Texas.
Mrs. Coronado was born January 21, 1937, the daughter of Yldifonso Hernandez Sr., and Manuela Martinez Hernandez. She and Bernabe Coronado Sr. were married on March 25, 1950 in San Saba. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2001.
Mrs.
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William C. "Bill" Jones, age 56 of Frisco, Texas passed away on November 18, 2009 in Frisco. He was born on September 21, 1953 in San Saba, Texas to Noel Worth and Cornelia (Marthaguion) Clark who preceded him in death. Bill married Sylvia Hinojosa on January 14, 1978 in Brownwood, Texas.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sylvia Jones of Frisco, Texas; his daughter, Jesse Jones and partner, Melanie Lofgren of Frisco, Texas; his son, Michael Jones and his wife, Lauren of Frisco, Texas; gr ...
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The Cisco Lobos defeated the San Saba Armadillos 35-27 last Friday at Longhorn Stadium in Early in the area round of the playoffs. The loss ended the season for San Saba at 9-3. It was the most wins for the Dillos in 18 years. Cisco remained undefeated and will play the Crane Golden Cranes this week in San Angelo.
San Saba won the toss and deferred giving the ball to Cisco.
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Richland Springs’ elementary and junior high students will have district UIL academic competition when they return from the Thanksgiving holiday. When students return from the Thanksgiving break, 6
Richland Springs’ varsity Coyotes won the area football championship with a 70-22 victory over Saint Jo. Richland Springs plays Strawn next in a state quarter-finals game at 7:30 p.m.
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The next GED Test at Gatesville High School will be given December 8 and 9. Individuals wishing to take the test December 8 and 9 must complete registration some time between 5 and 7 pm on December 2. Be prepared to spend 30 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.
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This year our JV Lady Dillos have got off to a fantastic start. The following girls are on the JV team this year: Taylor Smith, Anita Gamboa, Paige Chambers, Paige Faught, Ashley Pruitt, Joannah Crosby, Alexa Maxcey, Kayla Kutin, and McKenzie Hibler.
Our first game of the season was against Brownwood on November 10
We traveled to Llano last Tuesday night for a battle against them.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met November 19, 2009 with the Chair for November, Hattie Rogers, calling for a game of holes beginning with the letter T and F less half your handicap.
First Place went to Patsy Tieken, our guest from the RV Park, who visited with us last week and also won first place for that week.
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WHEW!!! What a past week. Like Mr. Stewart said in an email that he sent out to the teachers, "Isn’t it great to be a GOLDEN ARMADILLO"!! The Lady Dillos had a great week as they captured a big win on the road at Llano and then defended their crown as the CHAMPIONS of the Hill Country Classic.
We ventured over to Llano last Tuesday and defeated the Lady Jackets by a score of 49-38.
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Lucy Jimenez of San Saba has earned a place on the President’s Honor Roll for the 2009 summer semester at Texas State Technical College Waco.
Jimenez, a student in Media Communication & Information Technology is among those recognized with a scholastic achievement of a 4.0 grade point average for the semester.
Texas State Technical College, the only state-assisted technical college system in Texas, offers specialized, hands-on instructional courses.
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A group of students at San Saba Middle School are learning how making just a few simple changes in their families’ energy habits can save natural resources and money through participation in the PowerHouse ™ energy investigation program sponsored by the City of San Saba. The PowerHouse energy investigation program was sponsored for sixth-grade students in Kristi Rankin’s science classes.
"I liked learning how much energy we use and how much we can save if we start t ...
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November 12, 2009
San Saba Comanche
1st- 0 5
2nd - 0 6
3rd- 0 6
4th - 6 4
Total- 6 21
San Saba Individual Scores
Garrett Welch
Joel Franco-2pts.
Nick Guerrero
Joseph Messer
Juan Gonzales
Gabe Zimmer
Emiliano Zapata-4pts.
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San Saba Dublin
1st- 1 6
2nd- 3 8
3rd- 8 9
4th- 5 12
Total- 17 35
San Saba Individual Scores
Garrett Welch-4pts
Joel Franco-2pts.
Gabe Zimmer-2pts.
Emiliano Zapata-6pts.
Joseph Messer
Will Cooley-3pts.
Ridge Smith
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November 21, 2009
Season Record 0-3
San Saba Priddy
Total- 19 35
San Saba Individual Scores
Garrrett Welch-12pts
Joseph Messer
Joel Franco
Gabe Zimmer
Emiliano Zapata-4pts
Nick Guerrero-2pts
Juan Gonzales-1pt
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November 16, 2009
San Saba Dublin
1st- 0 4
2nd- 0 2
3rd- 2 8
4th- 0 4
Total- 2 18
San Saba Individual Scores
Nick Guerrero-2pts.
Jantzen Bell
Saul Cervantes
Cristian Guerrero
Juan Gonzales
Caleob Hardman
Luis Macias
Saul Cervantes
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November 12, 2009
San Saba Comanche
1st- 2 2
2nd- 2 4
3rd- 0 4
4th- 0 0
Total- 4 10
San Saba Individual Scores
Will Cooley-4pts
Jantzen Bell
Caleob Hardman
Cristian Guerrero
Saul Cervantes
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San Saba Dublin
1st- 7 2
2nd- 2 11
3rd- 3 8
4th- 10 3
Total- 22 24
San Saba Individual Scores
Jordan Watson-8pts; 4FG
Cosme Diaz-6pts; 2x3FG
Gunnar Hibler-4pts; 2FG
Ruben Aguirre-4pts; 2FG
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November 21, 2009
Final Round-Priddy Tournament
San Saba Priddy
1st 18 3
2nd 13 4
3rd 4 4
4th 4 3
Total 39 14
San Saba Individual Scores
Kelan Verette-20pts; 9FG, 2FT
Jordan Watson-8pt; 4FG
Kolton Ellis-4pts; 2FG
Cosme Diaz-3pts; 1FG, 1FT
Gunnar Hibler-2pts; 1FG
Dallas Caldwell-2pts; 1FG
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The Jr. High girls beat Lometa last week but lost to Lohn this week.
The Jr. High boys lost to Lometa last week but beat Lohn this week.
The Lady Indians finished 3
Nov. 30, the Jr. High plays at Rochelle. Tipoff is 6:00.
Dec. 1, the Indians host Faith Academy at 6:30.
Dec. 1, the Jr.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
What a GREAT time to be an Armadillo! Although our football season ended with the loss against Cisco, the excitement and pride that we have all experienced has revitalized our school and community. The football players, coaching staff, cheerleaders, Dilloettes, band, booster club, parents, community members and everyone should feel good about what has happened this fall in San Saba.
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