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January 21, 2010 Issue
Front Page
By Craig Whiting, DO San Saba County Health Authority
San Saba has been blessed with a very light influenza season so far, and the H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") has not been as wide spread as feared. Much of the credit for this goes to our citizens who took the warnings to heart such as attention to hand washing, covering their coughing/sneezing, and the hundreds who took advantage of the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines.
Nonetheless, there continues to be a risk for influenza - both seasonal and H1N1, especially during this part of winter ...
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Submitted By: San Saba County Sheriff's Department
Since the first of the year we have seen a very high number of felony arrests for methamphetamine here in San Saba County. Sheriff Brown stated that he believes that with the addition of more aggressive criminal patrol and better interagency cooperation, we will be seeing a lot more of these type arrests to come.
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The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, January 18th in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Mayor Ken Jordan announced a quorum present. Martha Leigh Whitten gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.
Scott Glaze, Public Works Director and Council member Martha Leigh Whitten presented the "Employee of the Month"
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There were 372 entries in this year’s San Saba County Youth Fair. The Youth Fair was held at the Senior Center on January 14th and 15th. Should you happen to see one of these young people, give them some words of praise – they did a GREAT JOB!
We would like to remind the public that the Youth Fair is open to all of the young people in San Saba County and is held during the County Stock Show week.
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ISAIAH 44:6 "I AM THE FIRST AND I AM THE LAST: Beside ME there is no GOD."
ISAIAH 45:18 "I AM THE LORD: AND THERE IS NONE ELSE."
ISAIAH 45:21 "I am the LORD GOD, and a SAVIOR there is none else besides ME."
ISAIAH 46:9 "I AM GOD, and there is none else, I am GOD and there is none like ME."
ISAIAH 43:10 "Before ME there was no God formed; and there will be none after ME; I even I am, the LORD; and there is no SAVIOR besides me."
ISAIAH 45:6 "I am the LO ...
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Cherokee Junior High will be having a one day tournament this Saturday. Please come and support the Indians.
Kendall and Brady Johnson were given a birthday party by their parents last Saturday. Everyone seemed to have a great time.
Mayzelle Bagley hosted the monthly Ladies Night Out at her home. There were lots of ladies, food, fun and fellowship.
Wayland Dobbs has been in Louisiana training for the Ropes Course.
Danny and Janiece Duggan have been in West Tex ...
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The employees were standing around talking one day and making fun of their supervisor. One of them especially was imitating his mannerisms and speech. What he did not know was that his supervisor was standing behind him, listening to his words.
Have you ever done this? Have you ever imitated another person?
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We had some rain last week. We received about 1/2 inch and the ground was pretty muddy. My rain spotter out in Elm Grove reports that we registered 23.3 inches for 2009. For the first part of January we had record low temperatures and now they are record highs. That is Texas weather for you.
There were only five members present at the Busy Bee quilting last Tuesday.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: My Life in France, Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme
Julia Child single handedly awakened America to the pleasures of good cooking with her cookbook Mastering The Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, but as she reveals in this best selling memoir, she didn't know the first thing about cooking when she landed in France.
Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, she spoke no French and knew nothing ...
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Wonder if yall are having as much trouble still writing the "10" on checks & bills as much as some of us. You know one thing for sure; just about time we get used to something, they seem to change it. Guess it might have something to do with advancing age.
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Jumping horney toads, has it been busy. If this is a sign of things to come in 2010, man am I already looking forward to 2011. Since the first of the year everyone has been busy. We have seen an increase in cases all the way across the board, we are pushing toward the end of the construction at the jail, transports of prisoners seem to be everyday and district court had the largest docket I have ever seen.
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Michael A. Guido Metter, Georgia
A sign on a wrecked car amused me. Above the bent fender were the words: "My wife did it."
And that's what Adam said.
In order to excuse himself, he had only the woman, the serpent, and the Lord. So he said, "The woman."
But today we have family, society or poverty.
But God puts the blame where it belongs-on the sinner.
With Him there's only one way to find forgiveness.
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You can not really tell the real nature of a dog when he is sleeping. Over the years I have walked up to many yard fences or knocked on many a door and I have learned to look very carefully to see if there is a dog there. There may be and he may be sleeping very peacefully but you go in the yard and halfway to the front door the dog awakens and that sleeping dog becomes a roaring, snarling lion and it is getting harder for me to run like a speeding train or leap over yard fences.
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I keep trying to type in 2009. I think it’s because 2009 went by so quickly that I’m sure we dropped a month or two along the way to 2010. I’ve always heard that the older you get the more quickly the years go by, but this is just too ridiculous!
My sister Dee and Brother-in-law Dave are getting better weather now that our cold snap has passed by and returned to the North where it belongs.
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Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual San Saba Awards Recognition Banquet to be held March 11, 2010.
The theme of this year's banquet is "Let's Go to the Hop."
Tickets are available at City Hall for $10.00, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Only 400 tickets will be sold.
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Brownwood Regional Medical Center (BRMC) Chief Executive Office, Matthew Maxfield, has been appointed, by Governor Rick Perry, for a six year term to the Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC). The Council promotes the development of a well-educated, highly skilled workforce for Texas, and advocates for an integrated workforce system to provide quality, relevant services to address the needs of Texas business and workers.
The Council assists the Governor and the Legislature with s ...
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Emma Johnson, a longtime resident at Eventide, was as SPRY and QUICK WITTED as ever, as she gave out slices of her GIGANTIC cake, brought by her family, to MANY admirers and visitors in celebration of 102 years of life! In addition, she received lots of beautiful flowers, cards, and phone calls!
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Ladies at the First United Methodist Church invite the ladies of the county to the first Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon for 2010. The "Ladies Choice" luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. next Thursday, January 28th, in the fellowship hall downstairs.
Ladies in their 70’s will be treated and other ages are encouraged to bring any covered dish to share around the serving tables as fellowship is enjoyed.
A nursery can be available if you call Sharon Hayes in advan ...
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Dear Editor,
It is almost time to vote. But where are we going to vote? You may lose the luxury of having your polling place near you. A lack of interest in volunteers, in both parties, to man the polling places may necessitate the closing of these respective boxes. You may have to drive 16 or 17 miles to vote.
The county chairs have stringent rules from the Secretary of State and their respective political party headquarters as how to hold an election.
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Navy Seaman Kevin E. Jones, Jr, a 2005 graduate of Cherokee High School, Cherokee, Texas, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Jones completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.
An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
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The Pierian Study Club met January 14, 2010 at the gorgeous exotic ranch home of Cherry Kay Lange. The spacious home sits high on a hill where the panoramic view is exquisite. The Western theme of the home is portrayed throughout the house with decorations of windmills, western art, ropes, saddles, brands, a mounted buffalo head adorns the fireplace wall and the mantle decorations are completed with a fox and bobcat and the great room has deer mounts and other memorabilia.
Co-hostess ...
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An inch of rain was received over a couple of days this past week. It was a slow gentle rain that soaked in with no run off. If everything goes as predicated we will be having some Spring like weather this week. The warm weather after the severe cold will be very welcome.
Jolene Lively wasn’t as injured as first reported.
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Faithweavers Friends, the Wednesday afternoon Bible Study at the Methodist Church, starts its Spring 2010 session this week. Last Fall, more than 30 kids attended.
We asked some of the kids why they like Faithweavers and here’s what they said:
Reason #5—The coolest kids in San Saba come to the program. Plus, there’s not much else to do on Wednesday afternoons.
Reason #4 – The after-school snacks are great and they’re ready and waiting as ...
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Receipts totaled 4350 head for the week. The market was active and demand good on a choice offering of cattle. Stocker steers and heifers all sold $2 to $3 higher. Feeder steers sold $3 to $5 higher and heifers were $3 higher. The weaned calves sold mostly $6 to $10 higher on the 650 lb.
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Texas AgriLife Extension Service Sheep and Goat Specialist, Dr. Frank Craddock, will present a general sheep and goat program on Tuesday January 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Rylander Library.
Dr. Craddock will discuss facilities required and flock health concerns as well as the different hair sheep breeds and their attributes. Many landowners in San Saba County have small sheep and goat flocks on their property.
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Al Behrens, age 85, of Austin, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was born on September 17, 1924 in Wallace Creek Community, San Saba County, Texas to Louie A. and Helene Dodzuweit Behrens. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tommie, and son Richard Behrens.
Many years of his life were spent in the construction and excavating business building roads, streets, and sub-divisions throughout Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties.
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Mr. Carl Gene "Liberace" Hamilton, age 72 of Lampasas, died Saturday January 16, 2010 at Regal Nursing and Rehab in Lampasas. Carl was born February 22, 1937 in Burnet County, Texas, the son of Leroy Hamilton and Nattie Mae Minton Hamilton. Carl was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked for Fulton Brown many years and continued working for Burke Brown at the feed store.
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Carmen O. (Billy) Taylor, 97,of San Saba, Texas, passed away on Monday, Januray 11, 2010 at Songbird Lodge in Brownwood, Texas. He was born July 6, 1912 in Locker, Texas, the son of Emmett Taylor and Beatrice Woods.
He is survived by his daughters Linda Anderson and her husband Don of Rockwall, Texas and Olena Reid and her husband Bob of Richardson, Texas; his sister Lavon Clark and her husband Jack of Rockdale, Texas; his grandchildren Christi McKnight and her husband Keith, Jason A ...
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Georganne Loudamy, age 57, joined the angels in heaven on January 12, 2010. Georganne, or "Doo" as her grandsons and their friends called her, fought a long and courageous battle with diabetes and its complications.
Georganne was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Always supportive of her husband's career with Johnson and Johnson, she relished the opportunities and adventures associated with living in San Angelo, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Palo Alto, C ...
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James T. Kelly passed away on December 21, 2009 in Bakersfield, California. He was born on September 28, 1920 in his family ranch house in San Saba, Texas. Daddy spent many happy years raising prize winning heifers. His family also had a small dairy where he got the nickname Buttermilk.
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Johnny Myers, 73, of San Saba, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. He was born September 2, 1936 in Richland Springs, Texas, the son of John A. Myers Sr. and Lula Mae Graham.
He is survived by his wife Betty Myers of San Saba, Texas; his son Shane A.
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Thomas Doyle Christian passed this life to be with his Lord on January 13, 2010.
Doyle was born March 18, 1942, in Port Arthur Texas. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High, he moved with his family to San Saba, and later received a BA from Southwest Texas State University in Math/Physics.
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On January 12, the Armadillos traveled to Comanche for another 8-AA district game. The Indians were undefeated in district play at the time of this game and they still are. Comanche has a very good team this year and I knew it would be a tough challenge for us, but as always, our kids showed up and gave their best effort.
Comanche is a pressing, fast paced team, and it wasn’t any different when they played us.
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By: Don Fowler, RSISD Asst. Superintendent
Boys basketball coach Shawn Rogers and the varsity boy’s basketball team are off to a red hot 9-1 start (4-0 in district). Girls basketball coach Tony Dodson and the Lady Coyotes are off to a 12-10 start (2-4 in district). Varsity action continues this Tuesday against Eden at Richland Springs, and Friday against Rochelle at Rochelle.
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The San Saba Lady Dillos captured two wins last week as they downed the Comanche Maidens and the Coleman Bluekatts. This ended the first half of play and we’re currently one game up on Bangs and two on Early. I had an idea that the Comanche game would be a struggle for us and it actually was for a half as we only lead by four, 21-17.
We had a good first quarter and had a nine point lead late in the second but we gave up a three towards the end of the quarter and went in with a ...
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A Honor Roll
1st Grade:
Brighton Adams
Gilberto Baez
Justin Beck
Katelyn Bohensky
Levi Brown
Mekalia Castro
Logan Glover
Vrenda Macias
Ryan Mathis
John Meador
Risien Shahan
Landin Short
Madilyn Stewart
Damian Van Bibber
Lesly Vega
2nd Grade:
Enrique Davila
Anjelica Diaz
Jacob Faught
Nayeli Gonzalez
Daniel Herr ...
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8th Grade A Honor Roll
Mikayla Eden
Kristen Isham
Morgan Jimenez
Aaron Krueger
Ashton Krueger
Allison Nettleship
Brian Rogers
Candace Saldivar
Reymundo Valdez
Kelan Verette
Jennifer Watkins
Jordan Watson
8th Grade A & B Honor Roll
Marissa Anaya
Kaylie Braja
Daniel Calderon
Dallas Caldwell
Jairo Casco
Allison Christian
Mik ...
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The Armadillo Arena was the site for the 20 year reunion of the SSHS 8AA Varsity Basketball Team on Friday night, January 15th, during the high school games. Former SSHS basketball coach Mike Meredeith introduced the team during halftime of the last game. This SSHS team eventually got to the Regional Tournament in Abilene that year after capturing the District, Bi-District and Area Championships.
Coach Meredeith said, "The year before I was in San Saba, the basketball team went 8-22.
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Submitted By Missy King, Prevention Specialist Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
What is text messaging?
Text messaging allows short (around 100-character) messages to be sent and received discretely via cell phone. Messages are typically sent from one phone to another by addressing the message to the recipient’s phone number. For example, you could text your teen (see personal cell phone instructions) with a short note saying, "B home @ 10P,"
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