continued from last week..... Ron Wyatt who God permitted to make these discoveries has since died, but while on his death bed, he was interviewed and said he knew the real reason the Israeli government sealed the find. He said he was told so many young Jews would revolt their religion and convert to Christianity; it would cause total collapse of the Israeli government.

"Steamroll": to crush or dismiss anyone or anything that might stand in the way; to move something forward in an aggressive way that does not tolerate opposition. To push through their health care agenda, the Congressional Democratic leadership has resorted to extraordinarily aggressive tactics. Despite the American people’s overwhelming opposition, President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have chosen to st ...

Health Professionals for several years have been advising Americans to eat less fat, sugar, salt and to eat more fiber. The USDA’s MyPyramide.gov website based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005) reflects these guidelines. Perhaps a change to some cooking methods may be in order. Modifying or changing a recipe can produce a product that doesn’t meet traditional expectations.

Change is the word of the day or perhaps even the year. But change what, why and how? Change for the mere sake of change can be meaningless and sometimes destructive. Without a defined purpose, change is a hollow word. One definition of change means to become different. It doesn't specify whether the difference will be for better or worse. This is probably why some say beware of change simply for the sake of change.

Jane Randolph was a guest at the Prairie Mountain Easter Luncheon that was held at Jean Renfro’s home in Fredericksburg last Wednesday. Conley Hanley and Crystal Mendl hosted a Family Baby Shower for Roddy and Lindsey Maddox and Kaden at the home of Roddy and Barbara Maddox on Sunday Afternoon. Those coming to shower gifts on the new baby girl that is expected to arrive in September were Ricky and Chris Maddox and David, Mickey and Conley Hanley with Payton and Preston, Crystal ...

Recently the children’s home went to Brady for a few days on a retreat and the game of hockey was played. Fortunately, we were not on ice or roller blades and injuries were kept to a minimum. Lea Jenkel, Howard and Carmen’s niece, tripped (or was tripped), and fell on the concrete and hurt her knee but has recovered nicely. One of the rules of this game was, that a player was not allowed to bring the hockey stick above his/her waist.

50 Years Ago - March 10, 1960 The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce has taken the first steps towards forming an industrial foundation for the county, announced Harry Shapiro, chairman. The suggested name is San Saba County Economic Development Association, and will have three officers and eight directors, with terms of office to be staggered. The Maultsby family of San Saba have been chosen as Texas Cured Cancer Family for 1960.

Reading recommendations: American Lion, Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham Andrew Jackson created the modern American presidency as we know it today. A backwoods orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, Jackson ushered in a new era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics.

Last year Count Desmond of Mobile, Alabama swallowed seven swords. The blades, coated with ammonia window cleaner, were between 23 and 26 inches long. But there's a more pleasurable and profitable exercise than that. The Bible says, "Take the sword of the Spirit-which is the Word of God." Take it as your power for conflict, your preservative from evil, your premium for victory. Our Lord took it and with it He defeated the devil.

Donald Wood freely admits that things didn’t go as planned when he and his wife, Kimberley, were looking to adopt children seven years ago. "We were looking for younger kids between 8 and 12, but the twins we actually ended up adopting were 14 at the time," said Wood, who works for the Department of State Health Services in Austin.

Texas is home to a long line of strong, independent women who blazed trails in every area – from ranching and education to the arts and aviation. Names such as Lady Bird Johnson, Ann Richards, and Barbara Jordan are widely recognized across the country for their tremendous accomplishments. March 2010 marked 30th anniversary of National Women’s History Month, which celebrates the many historic achievements of women.

The weather has been really great, some wind, but nice and comfortable outside. There seems to always be that dreaded Easter freeze, but maybe this year will come and go without the drastic freeze we have had in the past. The mesquites and the pecan trees haven’t leafed out and until they do things can still get bad. The first humming bird was spotted Monday at noon.

If memory serves, and often it doesn’t, the question was first posed to open TV newscasts. With piercing eyes and a facial expression as serious as a tax audit, the announcer slowly repeated these words: "It’s ten o’clock….Do you know where your children are?" In those days, most parents smiled knowingly, confident that their answer was a no-brainer.

I’m sitting here at the window watching the sun sink to the horizon. The wind is blowing plastic bottles over the yard, so I can only presume that my recycle bin has blown over. The Oak tufts are feathering out. They look like little green cotton ball tufts on bare brown branches.Maxine Robbins told me if it blows in March, it will be calm in April and May.

It started on December 7, 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. The war in the Pacific raged until August 14, 1945 when the Japanese accepted an unconditional surrender. There were over 60 million people killed during World War 11 and of that 60 million 22 to 25 million were soldiers and it was one of the bloodiest battles in history.

Baby boomers are retiring. And with most of the baby boom generation in its 50s and 60s, many are searching for just the right place to start their next great adventure. I hope they look no further than Texas because our state is being called "the new Florida" when it comes to desirable retirement destinations. Texas is currently the No.

The board of directors of the Central Texas Farm Credit, ACA, which serves a 20 county area in Central and West Texas, has announced that it has approved another cash patronage distribution to eligible association borrowers for fiscal year 2009. This marks the seventeenth consecutive year the association has returned excess capital to its borrowers.

JC’s Kids is back again this year and proud to be a part of the San Saba County Relay for Life. Their name has changed to JC’s Cru but we still have several of the original "Kids" on board. They are Wyatt Deans who is the co-captain and also Garrett Welch, John Welch, Logan Guidroz and a newcomer John Faught.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will hold their stated meeting on Saturday evening, April 3rd. A main course meal of barbecue chicken will be provided by Past Master Benton W. Miller. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert.

The teams participating in the San Saba County Relay for Life were asked to provide at least one item for a silent auction as another way to raise monies for the American Cancer Society. They were succesful in getting lots of great items for your bidding thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and their team members. These items will be on display at the Arrowhead Bank beginning Thursday, April 1st through April 15th.

What a beautiful week we have had so far. I have been really looking forward to some real sunshine and man has it been nice. Yet living in Texas I have learned one thing, if you don't like the weather wait about 30 minutes and it will change, so I'm ready for the snow. Just want to remind everyone that those school zones are not an area that you want to be daydreaming in.

If you are in the market for a new home, you may still be able to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Congress recently passed The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act Of 2009, extending the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and expanding who qualifies. Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit and the qualifications you must meet in order to qualify for it. 1.

The deadline for jobless Texans to file for emergency unemployment benefits has been extended from February 27 to April 3, 2010, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced today. This new filing deadline allows long-term claimants to continue receiving unemployment benefits. Congress approved this deadline extension before qualified claimants faced a gap in receiving benefits.

Spring is a great time for cleaning and pitching in with the Keep San Saba Beautiful’s plans for Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. The event, organized locally by Keep San Saba Beautiful, is part of a nation’s largest cleanup, beautification and community improvement program. Everyone is invited to join in the activities on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the San Saba County Courthouse and help make San Saba a more beautiful and safer place to live. ...

It appears that a lot of folks in the area have really been warming up to the spring weather we’ve been enjoying , off and on, the past 10 days or so. Unless you are a tourist, you are well aware of what it means when I said "off and on".

Receipts totaled 1208 head for the week. Packer cows sold $4 higher while packer bulls were $3 higher. All classes of calves and yearlings sold steady in a strong market. Stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand. Steers: choice lightweight calves 128-157.50, choice medium weight calves 118-143.50, choice heavyweight calves 110-125 Heifers: choice lightweight calves 112-145, choice medium weight calves 108-123, choice heavyweight calves 100-108 Yearlings: choice ligh ...

According to the New York Times, one of the most beneficial veggies is the lowly Cucumber. This little veggie contains most of the vitamins that we need every day, just one Cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5 and B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

It’s the middle of the night and your phone rings. Your dog has gotten out and was hit by a car. What do you do? When our kids or our significant other gets sick or hurt we have a pretty good idea of how to take care of them. Unfortunately, most people are not prepared to handle these occurrences in our pets. To help pet owners deal with emergency situations, April has been designated as National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Dr.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County is hosting a Private Applicator Training Class on April 27, 2010 for those individuals wanting to obtain a pesticide license. A Private Applicator License enables you to purchase and use restricted use chemicals. The training is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building Conference Room (409 S.

Texans are known for their creative and masterful hand-quilted work. To showcase these talents, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is declaring "Texas Wildlife: Adventure Awaits" the theme of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2010 quilt block competition. This theme highlights Texas’ abundant wildlife resources and activities related to Texas wildlife. The theme was chosen to spotlight one of TDA’s newest programs, the GO TEXAN Wildlife Initiative, designed t ...

The San Saba Soil and Water Conservation District, along with LCRA, recently sponsored an essay contest and poster contest for the local schools. San Saba High School students participated in the essay contest "What Soil and Water Conservation Means to Me." The first place winner was Jack Whitten; second place winner, Tarah Crosby, and third place winner, Audrey Pierce.

The Texas Brigades is currently accepting applications for its summer 2010 camps; both youth and adult are due April 1, 2010. Youth are taught leadership skills and natural resources conservation at the camps, each of which are limited to 20-30 students from ages 13 through 17, said Dr. Dale Rollins, AgriLife Extension Wildlife Specialist at San Angelo and the concepts originator. "The camps are designed to develop life skills such as critical thinking and team-building throu ...

Annie Vaughn, 97, of San Saba, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Eventide Nursing Home. She was born February 15, 1913, at Wallace Creek Community, San Saba County, Texas, to Edward Green Alexander and Biddy Donia Pittman Alexander. She married Sterling Vaughn in San Saba County on July 18, 1928.

Erma Monroe, 36, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 211 West Logan, Round Rock, Texas. She was born on July 24, 1973, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Manuel Soto, Sr., and Chavela Medellin Soto. She married Brian Keith Monroe, in Ft. Worth, Texas, on October 6, 1989. Erma is survived by her husband, Brian Monroe of Round Rock, Texas; her mother, Chavela Soto of Round Rock, Texas; maternal grandparents, Eliseo and Lucille Rodriguez of Round Rock, Texas; and mother-in-law, Martha Monroe of ...

Harriet J. Weese, 77, of San Saba passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1932, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Charles and Mervyn Johnson. She married Jim Weese in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 30, 1997. Harriett is survived by her husband, Jim Weese of San Saba, Texas; two sons, Jimmy Weese and his wife Jean of Auburn, Alabama; and Roy Weese and his wife Pam of Palo Alto, California; two daughters, Sheila Turner of Jacksonvill ...

Lonette Taff Wilton, 71, of Richland Springs, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Northwest in San Antonio, Texas. She was born March 17, 1939, in San Saba County to Albert Leon Taff and Eva Harkey Taff. She married John Robert Wilton on June 2, 1956, in Brady, Texas Lonette was a member of the First Christian Church of Richland Springs. Lonette is survived by her husband, John Robert Wilton of Richland Springs, Texas; one son, Russel ...

Thomas Arthur Moody, age 79 of San Saba County, Texas died Friday, March 26, 2010. He was born December 29, 1930 in Danbury, Connecticut. He was the son of Joseph Moody and Carrie Wood of Brewster, New York. He was married to Martha Sue Hoffmeyer of Tyler, Texas on August 17, 1957. Thomas is survived by his wife, Martha Sue and son, Thomas of Quitman, Mississippi; Daughter, Elizabeth and son, Matthew of San Saba, Texas; daughter-in-law, Theresa Moody of Quitman, Mississippi and a son ...

The One Act Play advanced Wednesday, March 24 at the Zone Contest in Rochelle. They competed at Coleman on Wednesday, March 31. Recipients of individual awards at Zone on March 24 are these students: Honorable Mention to Marsha McMillan and Brooklyn McGinty; All Star Cast went to Sara Hedley and Kelyn Green; and Best Actress went to Emily Smith.

Team Scores Brady 346 Coleman 348 Bangs 353 Goldthwaite 365 Dublin 394 Hamilton 423 Early 446 Deleon 452 San Saba 457 Medalists Roger Martin 75 Coleman Treavor McClure 77 Bangs Crockett Junedds 78 Brady San Saba Scores Jeffrey Hoyt 105 Kolton Haverland 101 Aaron Rixse 124 Jare ...

This past week the San Saba Armadillo Varsity Baseball team played a non-district game vs. Johnson City here on Tuesday. We lost 10-5 against a good Eagle team. We had it 5-5 in the 5th and then it got away from us. We did some good things, pitched well early, put the ball in play and played good defense.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School - April 13 and 14 in room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, April 7, in Room 22 from 5-7:00 p.m. You need to bring with you, your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card and $65.00 The candidate will also need to bring the ID to the test.

Team Scores Goldthwaite 431 Coleman 432 Hamilton 456 12 schools total Medalists Sara Fulfer 80 Huckabee Kelsey Guidaz 91 Rising Star Niki Lindsey 94 San Saba San Saba Scores Niki Lindsey 94 Nina Paredez 103 Taylor Smith 115

The Lady Dillos traveled to Comanche this past week to take on the Maidens. This was the first meeting between the two teams all year. Tarah Crosby started in the circle for San Saba. The Lady Dillos made great contact but just couldn’t get very many balls to fall for hits.

The Lady Dillo Tracksters competed last Thursday in windy Jarrell, America. The Varsity Girls scored 148 points. This Thursday we will run in Goldthwaite, America. Results are below: Pole Vault- Haylee Oliver; 1st High Jump- Haylee Oliver 1st and Tayler Hibler- 3rd; 3200- Danessa Vasquez- 1st, Rebeca Paredes- 2nd; 400 Relay- Karlee Cromer, Johna Reavis, Bianca Zepeda, Tayler Hibler- 4th; 800- Alexa Maxcey- 2nd;100 Hurdles- Karlee Cromer- 3rd 100- Jennifer Anaya- 2nd; 400 Kayla Kutin- 3rd; 80 ...

Haylee Oliver, a 5’10" Junior from San Saba High School received post district honors for basketball. She was named All West Texas and All West Texas Super Team. To be named All West Texas Super Team, she was compared to players from all levels (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A). She was named to the All Region Team by The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).

Five Games In Five Days On Tuesday, March 23, our JV baseball team played at home against the Johnson City Eagles. The Armadillos started the game quite well and was holding on to a three run lead late in the game. The Eagles rallied and scored enough to tie the game at 4 all.

When we hear the term or initials "UIL" we think mainly of how this organization governs our athletic events. However, the UIL – University Interscholastic League, does so much more. Throughout the academic year, the SSISD student body including students from elementary, middle and high school compete in academic contests governed by the UIL.

CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS "But Dad, It’s Only Pot!" A teen son and father disagree about the seriousness of marijuana use. Advice on discussing the risks of marijuana, your own past drug use and setting limits. What the Experts Say: Did Chris’s Dad make a mistake in disclosing his past drug use? It depends. Here’s some guidance: •Take the temperature of your relationship.