2 Samuel 6:6-7 "And when they came to Nacchon's threshing floor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ARK of God, and took hold of it: for the oxen shook it. (7) And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ARK of God." One of the most interesting and most exciting subjects in your Bible is a study of the "ARK of God."

Snacking has a reputation for being bad. Snacking isn’t necessary bad. Eating several small meals a day can be good. A snack can be a great energy booster, provide a good source of nutrients and help us to stay focused. Contrary to what many believe, snacks can even be part of a healthy weight loss plan.

The Cherokee Home For Children spent several days in camp at Brady. The Office Staff was in charge of the food and entertainment. Funeral services for Leroy Slaughter was held at the Baptist Church last Monday. Burial in the Cherokee Cemetery. Roger Wisdom is in the Heart Hospital in Austin. Jay Parr is in the North Austin Hospital in Austin. Cherokee School is on Spring Break this week. Kevin, Mary and Jaze Randolph from Gustine visited Richard and Je ...

Last week, Scott & White Hospital had their blood mobile set up in our parking lot. Many people came on this day to donate blood. They wanted to have about 20 and had over thirty. Way to go Cherokee! The poster that was made for the occasion stated, "Give the gift of life." If you have ever been in the hospital and needed blood, you should appreciate those who are willing to do this.

Just when we think winter has moved on, Mother Nature brings us some more cold weather. The weatherman says we have had the coldest winter in ten years and it just keeps hanging on. It has been cold all day today (Monday). We were sorry to hear of the passing of Mode Mask, age 89, of Richland Springs.

Reading Recommendations: Fit To Be Tied, The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs, Robin Lee Hatcher Cleo Arlington dresses like a cowboy, is fearless and fun loving, and can ride, rope and wrangle a horse as well as any man. In 1916, however, those talents aren't what most young women aspire to. But Cleo isn't most women.

Last week I went by a small farm with a beautiful stand of green oats. In the middle of that green stand of oats was a small bunch of sheep and goats. That bunch of sheep and goats were so busy eating that they paid little or no attention to what was going on around them.

A mother asked, "How can a God of love allow His children to suffer?" "Do you remember," I asked, "when the doctor pulled a fishhook from your hand?" "I do," she said, "for it hurt terribly." "Wasn't your father there?" I asked. "He allowed it, even though he loved you." "Are you saying," she wondered, "that because God loves me, He allows me to hurt?" "Yes,"

The Gospel is the Good News that God’s Son, Jesus Christ, came into the world. He lived a life of sinless perfection to become a perfect sacrifice for sins. He died on a cross to pay the penalty due to others for their sins. He was raised from the dead to prove His sacrifice was acceptable. The Bible teaches "that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures"

March has been, well you can just say it has been a typical March month so far. Wind, wind and some more wind, but it is to be expected in March. Some rain and promise of more this week. Sunday was a beautiful day, and there is a promise of rain Tuesday. All of the fruit trees are in full bloom and with the up and down weather we have been having it is a toss up as to whether another frost will get the fruit.

Signs of spring are everywhere. We have the cutest little purple flowers growing all over the pasture. I’m trying to identify them, but I’ve come up with very little so far. They might be related to the Bluet, but they are very tiny. The kids are all out this week, and I’m glad they are getting good weather!

From the Alamo to Big Bend to Cowboys Stadium, the number of bragging rights Texas holds is almost as vast as the size of our great state. Now Texas has something else to brag about: For the fifth year in a row, the Lone Star State takes top honors as the No.

The Bend-Chappel Extension Education Club met in the home of Ginger Underwood on Monday, March 8, 2010. The meeting started with a program given by our own multi-talented member, Phyllis Poehlmann of Lometa. Phyllis had members participating in the making of seed cakes. Seed cakes are made of newspaper soaked in water until they turn to mush.

Angie Vaughn brings many attributes to our home, as she is wonderful at multi-tasking. Her official title is Medical Records, (which she is wonderful at) and she is always eager to lend a hand in any department that needs her help. She is organized and professional, but is also very personable. When time allows, she loves to be with the residents and they love to talk to her. Favorite thing about living in Texas?

When growing up, what did you do for fun? When I wasn't hoeing the garden, I would have been fishing for crawfish or playing in the play house with my sister. What is a good piece of advice that you have for this generation? Slow down from such a fast pace and try to live within you means. What is the motto that you live by?

Ladies, let’s all go to Richland Springs to the Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon next Thursday, March 25. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. down in the basement fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church, Richland Springs. Ladies of this church encourage us to bring Spring Salads and we will be treating our youngest ladies in their 20’s.

Nashville recording artist, Dee Vickery, will be the speaker at Abundant Life Ministries, 1005 South High St. (First AOG building), on Sunday, March 21st at 6 p.m. Dee is an Ordained Minister, Conference Speaker, Founder and President of Off The Beaten Path Ministries, and lives in San Saba.

This past week, Mr. and Mrs. Escoubas celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. Although John resides at Eventide Nursing Home and Janie does not, it doesn't stop them from being closer than ever. She visits our home daily, spending much of her time with her husband, and eating most meals with him.

The Pierian Study Club met March 11, 2010 to view the One Act Play at the High School Cafeteria with the following ladies acting as co-hostesses: Susie Nettleship, Gail Bruner, Jeri Jones, Zolly Jones, Connie Adams, and Debbie Shahan. Other members present were: Ann Allison, Donna Baker, Loy Nell Behrens, Paula Barrier, Millie Burnham, Sharon Clawson, Kathleen Hawkins, Joycelyn McRorey, Anita Miles, Dorothy Miller, Patty Shaw, Sandy Smith, Geanne Taylor, Martha Roe Terry, Martha Leigh Whitte ...

Mike and Debbie Pierson of Trinidad, Colorado, announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica of San Diego, California, to Buddy Bishop of Austin, Texas, son of Dwayne and Mikie Bishop of San Saba. The bride is a graduate of San Marcos High School, Abilene Christian University, Texas State University, and The University of Texas.

Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Rodriguez, Sr. of San Saba, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Christina Elizabeth Rodriguez, to Michael Todd Whitley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Yates, and Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Whitley both of San Saba. He is the grandson of Sonny and Wanda Boswell, and Reta and the late Jody Whitley all of San Saba.

Joey and Estella Soto of Richland Springs, Texas announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rosemary Soto of San Saba, Texas to Jack D. Huff also of San Saba. Jack is the son of Wanda Huff of Mertens, Texas and Jody and Stephanie Huff of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Joe A.

At this writing, it appears that we’ve not lost our "rabbit’s foot" regarding rain in our fair valley of the Pecan. I’m not particularly informed on how much we were forecast, but it doesn’t take much the keep things wet, in regard to recent moisture conditions. If you happen to doubt the amount of moisture & mud we have around the County, take a trip around some of the County roads, as well as noticing the ponds, tanks, Creeks & Rivers while you out & abo ...

Receipts totaled 1262 head for the week. The market remains active with strong demand. Stocker steers sold steady with stocker heifers selling $2 higher. Feeder steers sold $1 lower and feeder heifers sold steady. Packer cows and bulls all sold steady. The 40 Simi and Simi/Angus bulls off the Cattleman’s Kind sale were in strong demand selling from $1800-$3200 with an average of $2350. Steers: choice lightweight calves 120-142.50, choice medium weight calves 110-139, choice hea ...

Bartus Lorene Watters McElroy was born on February 23, 1924 in Grosvenor, Texas, to the late Thomas and Minnie Watters. She peacefully passed away on March 3, 2010. Mrs. McElroy was a homemaker. She grew up in Grosvenor and Coleman, Texas, where she met and married Billie McElroy, on May 11, 1945.

Lauren arrived a happy baby on May 18, 1988 in Lufkin, Texas and she departed to live with Jesus on Sunday, March 7, 2010. She lived her life in Lufkin and graduated with honors from Lufkin High School in 2006. Lauren was currently attending Stephen F. Austin State University pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management and was scheduled to graduate in August.

Leroy Slaughter, 94, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Sterling House in New Braunfels. Leroy Slaughter was born in San Antonio, Texas, January 30, 1916. He is preceded in death by his wife, Floyce Slaughter; parents, Hugo and Alwina Slaughter; and brother Elroy, Slaughter. They had two children, Kenneth Roy Slaughter and his wife Cathy of Haltom City, Texas; and Susan Aleene Ullevig and her husband Mike of New Braunfels, Texas; and five grandchildr ...

Mode C. Mask, 89, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood, Texas. Mode was born October 2, 1920, in McCullough County, Texas, to James Ard Mask and Bessie Foster Mask. He married Emily Kasper on March 18, 1957, in Miles, Texas. He is survived by his wife Emily Mask of Richland Springs, Tx.; a son, John Mask and his wife, Michelle of Richland Springs, Tx.; a daughter, Kari Reichenau of Brownwood, Tx.; and g ...

This past week was a busy week for Armadillo baseball. On Tuesday the Dillos opened district play with both the Varsity and JV losing to the Bangs Dragons. I feel like Bangs is the team to beat, and we will get better and more confident before we meet them in the 2nd round. This past Thursday-Saturday was the Mill Pond Classic.

Spring is always a busy time for staff and students and parents. Traveling and participating in events such as Little Dribblers basketball, baseball, tennis, track, UIL academics, UIL one act plays and assorted meetings seems to leave little free time. Spring break is always a welcome event where students, faculty and staff can rest and revitalize for the remainder of the busy school year.

March 11, 2010 was a fun day! The Ladies Golf Association met for play day and Hattie Roger’s 80th Birthday, which was March 10. Pat Ribb not only welcomed all the ladies to her beautiful home but prepared a delicious Mexican dish of Tallerina. All during play day there was whispering and plans as the idea was to surprise Hattie!

This past Thursday we ventured to a place I had never been before in twenty one years of coaching. We traveled to Holland which is near Belton and Salado. We did very well despite some crazy weather. A ton of wind and even some rain which lasted for about 5 minutes.

Competition will begin next week for the Richland Springs One Act Play students. They will be performing their entry for the public on Monday night, March 22nd in the RSHS Cafetorium. A spaghetti supper at 6:00 will be followed by the performance of Close Ties by Elizabeth Diggs at 7:00.

A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Gilberto Baez, Katelyn Bohensky, Levi Brown, Logan Glover, Timothy Grant, Cody Knight, Mirene Limones, Ryan Mathis, John Meador, Bladen Riggs, Maria Robles, Risien Shahan, Landin Short, Madilyn Stewart, Damian Van Bibber, Christopher Watson 2nd Grade: Jorden Berryman, Jacob Faught, Jetta Gomez, Nayeli Gonzalez, Daniel Herrera, Jett Hibler, Westin Lackey, Shyann Martinez, Krysta Matscherz, Jordan Messer, Vicctoria Moreno, Jackson Nelson ...

The San Saba Tennis Team won consolation at the State Team Tennis Tournament held on March 12-13. San Saba lost in the 1st round to Krum 11 to 8, then bounced back to win their next three matches by defeating Comfort 17 to 1, Franklin 15 to 4 and Industrial 14 to 5.