Matthew 24:21-22 "For then shall be great tribulation, since as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened; there should no flesh be saved." The Bible was written a long time ago to warn of the many world troubles we are seeing right now.

Summertime is warm sunny weather, relaxing vacations, fun times with the kids and of course plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and fiber needed for good health. The nutrients in fruits and vegetables give you the power to fight and prevent disease and maintain or achieve a health weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend an average individual consume two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables every day.

A bridal shower was given Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church for Amanda Austerman. Amanda got many lovely and useful gifts. Football practice started this Monday Morning. Head coach is Phillip Martin and the assistant coach is Jim Simpson. The Cherokee Church of Christ had VBS last week. A group from Katy Church of Christ helped with the VBS. Sheriff L.A.

This time of the year is a time of reaping. Many of you planted gardens and have been eating out of them for a while. The fruit trees are bearing fruit that is delicious to taste. On my desk there is a peach that I will have very soon (by the time you read this I will have devoured it).

We have had no rain for the past two weeks and the vegetation is showing the effects of the lack of moisture. It looks like we will have good weather for the rodeo beginning this Thursday night. It will continue on Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 8:00 PM each evening.

Peace, a novel, Richard Bausch Italy, near Cassino. The terrible winter of 1944. A dismal, icy rain continuing unabated for days. Guided by a seventy year old Italian man in rope-soled shoes, three American soldiers are sent on a reconnaissance mission up the side of a steep hill that they discover, before very long, to be a mountain.

A husband announced, "From now on, I'll cook breakfast every morning. Where's the recipe for oatmeal?" The wife gave it to him, and he read, "Measure it. Use the small saucepan. Stir it. Time it, serve it. In washing the pan, soak it, scrub it, then put it away." He wrote underrneath, "I like the flavor, but not the labor.

Are you weary from the daily drudgery of work at the office or from keeping house? Are you laden with care, financial or otherwise? Do you have a heavy heart or a burdened conscience? Jesus Christ says to you, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

The rain is gone and the heat is on and the Bend news is next to nothing this week. The fishing has slowed because of the heat, but some catches of catfish are still being brought in. The lack of the fish biting hasn’t slowed down people coming to the fishing camps and visiting the Colorado State park as every weekend the traffic, campers, boats and all sorts of recreation vehicles are seen going down the road to the recreation spots. On the west side of the Ben ...

I have to admit I grimaced when I typed the date. I can’t say I am quite ready for school to start. I’ve been in and out taking care of business, attending workshops and rearranging my room, but that was on a my schedule basis. In just two short weeks, I shall have to get up bright and early and head out to work.

The annual B.A. and Dora McCoy Cook family reunion was held July 17, 2010 at the Lake Victor Community Center in Burnet County. Those attending were: Dale Turnipseed and William Turnipseed from Steilacoom, WA.; and Elizabeth and Lee Eliason from Lakewood, WA.; Ruth Newberry from Nixon; Maxine Briggs from Waxahachie; Tim and Jeanie Kropp from Mesquite; Jeff Woodman and Alayna Frazier from Glen Rose; Adam Frazier from Natalia; Nancy, Robert and Kenlyn Merkey from Oklahoma City, OK.; Jo ...

Big brother Gareth and big sister Mia, are proud to announce the birth of baby brother, Colton Charles Tobias. Colton was born Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:55 p.m. at Seton North-West Hospital, Austin, TX. He weighed 8 lbs. and 12 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Nels and Michelle Tobias of Pflugerville, TX.

Did you notice the activity in the new LCRA park along Highway 190 last week? If so, you might have seen an old house moving east along 190 and wondered why anyone would want to move that old building? The House was built by E.E. Risien in 1879. A cabinet maker by trade and significant contributor to the pecan history of San Saba, Mr.

The descendants met at the Senior Center on Sunday, August 1st for the 86th Reunion. The following people attended. Joe and LaVerne Vogel of Dallas; Gary and Sharon Vogel of San Saba; Angela Bradley and Sharon Beth and Caleb James of Brookesmith; Carolyn and Thomas Stiles of Temple; Maribel and Martin Hoke of El Campo; Doug and Vicki Smith of Richardson; Maren Smith of Noblesville, IN.; Bettye McLaughlin of San Saba, C.

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter written by Jeff Cheek of Medford, Oregon and his disgust at the First National Flag of the Confederacy. I would like to address each issue he raised one by one. 1. The Confederacy was never recognized by any foreign country. What happened was, most European powers adopted a policy of neutrality, meeting informally with Confederate diplomats.

Parkview Baptist Church would like to introduce our new pastor, Brother Curtis Chandler. He and his wife Lorena have a sweet 8 month old baby girl, Elizabeth. The Chandlers come to us from the Bastrop area and are excited about being here in San Saba. The Chandler's would like to say thank you to everyone in the community who have welcomed them with open arms and friendly smiles.

Horseshoe Pitching 1st Place - Richard Garcia, Eddie Watson 2nd Place - Casey Gossett, Charlie Tharp 3rd Place - Mike Teel, Lance Newby Washer Pitching 1st Place - Mike Teel, Wade Smith 2nd Place -Storm Teel, Justin Hallmark 3rd Place - Shelly Shannon, Trey Sharp Parade Medals Tractor - Stacy Green, 37 Mud Buggy ATV - Tracy Moreno & Co., Coyote One Stop

The Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 will meet Saturday evening, August 8th at the lodge hall in San Saba for regular stated meeting. Senior Warden Jan K. Huffstetler will provide a main course meal of Mexican food, which will be served at 6:30 PM. Members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish, salad, bread or dessert. Lodge will begin about 7:00 PM.

Well, the temperature was a wee bit more cool this Monday morning on the back porch, showing a low of 73 degrees at a little after 7:00 a.m. Not having checked the official means & extremes of the temps. as of late, I’m a bit hesitant to report on those.

Receipts totaled 1680 head for the week. The market remains strong with packer cows selling $5 higher while packer bulls were $3 higher. Stocker steers sold $3 to $5 higher and stocker heifers sold $3 higher in an active market. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Steers: choice lightweight calves 130-167.50, choice medium weight calves 120-147.50, choice heavyweight calves 113-121 Heifers: choice lightweight calves 120-140, choice medium weight calves 112-137.50, choice h ...

Alice Louise Freeman, 72, of Kempner passed away July 30, 2010 in Temple, Texas. She was born April 3, 1938 to Albert and Nellie Belle (White) Greenwood in Abilene, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Evelyn and Wilma. Alice took great pride as a homemaker raising a loving family.

Francisco Rodriguez, 67, of San Saba, Texas passed away August 1, 2010. He was born July 14, 1943 to Robert and Espetacion (Partida) Rodriguez. He was the caretaker at Harris G. Park, was a member at St. Mary's Catholic Church in San Saba, Texas. He was also a member of the NRA and the North American Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife Augustina (Perez) Rodriguez, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. A graveside service was held by the fami ...

A memorial service for Reva Katherine (Sullivan) Jackson, age 86, of Tyler, was held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 2, 2010, in the sanctuary of Marvin United Methodist Church, Tyler. Services will be conducted by Dr. Charles R. Millikan, son-in-law of the deceased, and Dr. John Robbins. The family will receive friends at a reception in Pirtle Hall of Marvin United Methodist Church immediately following the service. A private burial will be held at Jackson Family Cemetery under the ...

Macy Martin won the All Around Cowgirl Buckle for the 13-15 year old age group at the Lometa FFA Jr. Rodeo 2010. Macy is the daughter of Cade and Tammy Martin. Granddaughter of Lorenzo and Maxine Esquivel and Randy Martin of San Saba, Texas and Carol Martin of Forney, Texas.

REGISTRATION for Cherokee ISD kindergarten students will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. REGISTRATION for all other NEW students will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the same day. These students will need to bring their birth certificate, social security card and immunization record.

The Richland Springs Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 2, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room in the cafetorium. The Board of Trustees met with architect Mike Nelson of NR2 Architects. Mike Nelson explained the full services of his architectural firm to the present board, along with information on current building costs.

Parents and students of SSHS, Allow me a moment to correspond with you before school starts and try to make the start of school and the transition to a new campus principal as complete and seamless as possible. My name is Woody Martin. This will be my 31st year in education and I really look forward to serving the community of San Saba.

The Economic Development Corporation along with San Saba ISD recently renovated the Track at Mill Pond Park. It is a great facility, but We Need Your Help! Please help us keep Mill Pond Track and Field in good shape by following the guidelines. Playing Field Use: •The playing field is open to the public on SATURDAY AND SUNDAY unless a school event is scheduled.

Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Richland Springs ISD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast cost -0-; lunch costs $2.00 for K-5 and $2.25 for 6-12. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is -0- for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch. 1.

San Saba Cross Country will begin on August 9, 2010. The practices will begin at 7:45 a.m. at the parking lot of the Civic Center. Everyone needs to be sure to provide any paperwork required. Eleventh, Ninth and Seventh graders must have physicals.

The SSHS Cheerleaders attended UCA Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas the week of June 21. The girls received superior scores on their Home Fight Song Routine and Home Dance Routine. The girls spent the week working on building techniques, dances and of course cheers and chants. The squad received Superior Ribbons in all evaluations and brought home an All Superior Camp Trophy. Three girls were named to the All-American Team; Tarah Crosby, Courtney Pryor and Nickie ...

The San Saba ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-priced meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The Food Service Office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria is currently being reviewed according to the 2009-2010 requirements.

The San Saba Independent School District has scheduled student registration for the three campuses. If you are new to the District please feel free to register with the Elementary (PK - 4) Middle School (5 – 8) or High School (9-12) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm in the campus office.

San Saba ISD will be hosting a substitute orientation for individuals interested in substitute teaching on San Saba ISD campuses. The substitute orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 beginning at 6:00 pm. The training will be held at the San Saba High School Cafeteria. Please plan to attend this training if you are interested in substituting as orientation is required prior to being called as a substitute.

The San Saba Tennis Association hosted the 28 Medal winners in each division are as follows: 10 Girls Singles 1 2 10 Boys Singles 1 2 3 4 12 Boys Singles 1 2 3 4 14 Boys Singles 1 2 3 4 14 Girls Singles 1 2 3 4 16 Boys Singles 1 2 3 4 16 Girls Singles ...

Ask the Experts My teenaged daughter is involved with a known drug user who has had a devastating effect on her. I know that she doesn’t do drugs due to very open dialogue and past conflicts regarding the boyfriend but I can’t seem to give her enough information to come to the rational decision.