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August 26, 2010 Issue
Front Page
On the morning of August 21st, a group of individuals broke into the hardware store in Richland Springs. The San Saba Sheriff's Office was notified and arrived on the scene by 8:30 a.m. of that morning and began an investigation.
The suspects entered through a rear 2nd floor window and exited through the back door, taking numerous items.
The Sheriff's Office was able to recover all of the items stolen and five individuals are being charged with burglary of a building.
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The San Saba County Commissioners Court met on Monday, August 23, at 9 a.m. for a Special Meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to propose a tax increase. The Commissioners approved unanimously the proposed tax increase and set up the following public hearings and to announce the meetings in the newspaper: September 7th, 9 a.m.; September 13th, 6 p.m.
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COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK GRAND OPENING - Friday, August 20th 2010, Richard Menchaca and staff at Commercial National Bank held their Grand Opening. They invited the public to come and enjoy hot dogs, Dr. Peppers, giveaways and to also attend the ribbon cutting held by several of the directors of the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce.
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The Richland Springs Coyotes will hold a Pep Rally and Hamburger Supper Friday, August 27th at 6:30 P.M. at Coyote Field. The cost is $5.00 a plate and a Cake Auction will also be held.
All proceeds will go to the Richland Springs Youth Association.
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On the morning of August 21st, in Richland Springs, the home of T.E. and Virginia Parson was burned and was a total loss. When San Saba County Sheriff's deputies arrived on the scene the home was fully engulfed in flame. Richland Springs, San Saba and Elm Grove fire departments, along with numerous citizens fought the blaze to keep it from spreading, and their efforts were successful on that count, but the Parsons lost their home and two motor homes in the fire.
The Sheriff's Office ...
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Submitted by Chief Ray Riggs
From August 14, 2010 until August 20, 2010, four buildings have been burglarized in the City of San Saba. On Sunday, August 22, 2010 an adult male was arrested and charged with the burglary of the First Baptist Church, Second Time Around, La Plaza and Gage Bar-B-Que.
An investigation into the possible involvement of a male juvenile is continuing.
The arrest is due to a joint effort by the San Saba Sheriff's Department and the San Saba Police Department.
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By: Leigh Ann Glaze, Superintendent, SSISD
The long awaited day for San Saba High School students to receive their Apple Macbooks came on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. The students attended a general session from 8:00 – 9:00 am where they viewed podcasts and iMovies made in the prior school year by SSHS students. These projects were made with just one Macbook per classroom, so the students were challenged to take their excellent work further in the coming year when every student, approximately 200 laptops would be present on campus ...
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GENESIS 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."
Your Bible teaches God created the Heaven and the earth and all that in them is. It took God seven days to do it all.
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By: Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
A snack is a lot of times a spur of the moment decision. Having some healthy or easy snacks around can help people make better choices. Kids want to grab a snack when they get home from school. Most people don’t take time to prepare a snack ahead of time.
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Ellen Jones reported that she has a new grandson. Dalton Ray Shafer was born to Jenna and Stacy Shafer on August 11. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Congratulations Jenna and Stacy!
The Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department is selling chances on a Benelli Nova 12 gauge Pump Shotgun.
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By: Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
The Richland Springs Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the budget and tax rate on August 23, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room in the cafetorium. During the regular meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted a balanced budget, and set the tax rate at $1.17 Maintenance and Operations (M & O) for the 2010-2011 school year.
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I like to read mystery novels. All through the book you are introduced to different characters, any one of whom may be the culprit. Just when you think you have it figured out, a new twist is thrown in and now you are not sure who "done" it.
Life is like that, isn’t it?
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50 Years Ago - August 25, 1960
A mass meeting of all citizens of Richland Springs and surrounding communities, and others interested in the reestablishment of the People's State Bank at Richland Springs will be held at 8 p.m., Monday August 29, in the Richland Springs High School auditorium.
The annual Locker Homecoming will be held Sunday, Aug.
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We have had no rain for several weeks and we really need some! It has been so hot, but there are cooler temperatures in the forecast for later in the week. The burn ban is back in effect.
There were 14 present at the community meeting last Saturday night. Monica Edmondson, with the help of Gloria and Jerald Weatherman, told us about their mission trip to New Mexico where they spent time with the Navajo Indians.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Promises to Keep, a novel by Jane Green
Callie Perry is a successful family photographer living in tiny Bedford, New York. She adores her children, has great friends, and actually doesn't mind that her workaholic husband gets home at 9 p.m. every night, since it gives her some blissful quiet time to herself as well.
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A couple of my favorite television shows are "House" and "Bones." The title characters in each of these shows are very highly educated, very intellectual people. Both of them are basically atheists. House is a cynic who believes that faith, love, or any other tender human emotion are just signs of weakness.
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Lord have mercy, has it been hot! We have been luckier than most though with a few small showers of rain, but it's still hot! I don't know about the rest of you, but I am so looking forward to some cooler weather.
Well, let's get to it and see what's been happening around the county.
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Michael A. Guido, Metter, Georgia
Napoleon went to Egypt to wage a campaign. When he came home, he was faced by an alliance of four countries that was about to destroy him.
He recruited 40,000 men and met the enemy at Marengo, Italy. The battle went against him. "It is lost!" cried an officer. "Yes," said Napoleon, "but there's time to win another."
Inspired by his faith and courage, they fought and won.
You may have lost battles with Satan and sin.
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By Dr. Dennis J. Prutow, Sterling, Kansas
The people of Israel had no drinking water. They grumbled. They harangued. They challenged Moses. "Why, now, have you brought us up from Egypt, to kill us and our children and our livestock with thirst?" (Exodus 17:3). God told Moses, "Take in your hand your staff with which you struck the Nile, and go.
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Some of the lucky people around Bend received rain. Dickie Eckhoff was one of the ones that received the most rain. He received just more than three inches at his ranch, the Stinnett ranch received more than 2 inches and the Meischen place well over an inch and on the Phillip Morris place nine-tenths and south and west didn’t receive but 6/10 down to 3/10 inch.
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Well, how’s everyone doing with our attempt to break the temperature record? All you folks, who have to work outdoors, please be careful. I feel sorry for the young men involved in football. Even if you wait until a bit later in the afternoon, it doesn’t help. I’m sure the coaches are being careful with their athletes.
The teachers attended a workshop in Brownwood.
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By Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples
Texas recently received its annual obesity report card from Trust for America’s Health. Texans’ grade? "F," and not as in "fit."
Obesity trends are heading in the wrong direction in our state and country. Last year, adult obesity rates increased in 23 states, including Texas; we are the 14th most obese state in the nation.
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Listen to Abundant Blessing on 106.1 FM or KNVR 1410 and now www.sansabaradio.com with Gwen Rogers every Sunday morning.
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The number of drivers and passengers who use seat belts has been climbing nationwide, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and "Click It or Ticket" campaigns.
National seat belt use has jumped from 58 percent in 1994 to 84 percent in 2009, due in large part to high-profile campaigns and enforcement.
If only drivers nationwide would stop texting on cell phones while on the road, which greatly increases risk of accidents.
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The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum will celebrate its 10
The festivities will include an afternoon Matinee Concert at 2:00 PM followed by the Dance on Saturday night beginning at 8:00 PM.
Tickets are on sale by calling (325) 597-1895 or will be available at the door the day of the performances.
The entertainment this year will be full of Traditional Country Music legends including The Survivors: Darrell McCall, Tony Booth and Curtis Potter with special guests Geo ...
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Dear Editor:
In response to Welton Watson's letter last week concerning the up coming election, I would like to submit the following: Let me begin by saying that I have known Welton for most of my life and have respect for him and his views. With him being a member of the clergy, I certainly understand his opposition to the election (on-premise consumption of alcohol).
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Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Anthony celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 23, 2010 with a trip to Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, given to them by family and friends. Wallace Anthony and Christine Haines were married July 23, 1960 in San Angelo, TX. They are the much loved parents of Judy Reneau and Janet Boatright.
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The San Saba Senior Center has started a recycled greeting card project as a fundraiser. The proceeds will fund an even bigger project, the San Saba Senior Center Memorial Gardens. The card project called Recycled Creations, utilizes donated all-occasion greeting cards to create beautiful "new" cards. Volunteers meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
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John Calvin is the focus of a six-week study being led by David Williams, beginning August 25 at the First Presbyterian Church of San Saba. The first session begins at 5:30 p.m. and the public is cordially invited.
John Calvin was the 16th Century Reformer whose teachings and writings began a movement which became the Reformed tradition, and helped to create many Protestant churches, including what became the Presbyterian Church.
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08-03-2010 thru 08-24-2010
08/03/10 Jimenez, Alejandro DWLII-SO
08/04/10 Blackburn, Patrick DWLI-SO
08/04/10 Argote, David AGG. ASSLT. W/DEADLY WEAPON-PD
08/05/10 Garcia, Gabriel RECKLESS DRIVING/ICE HOLD-PD
08/05/10 Bass, Terrance PI-SO
08/07/10 Soto, Jonathan DWI-SO
08/07/10 Garcia, Simon PI/ICE HOLD-SO
08/07/10 Garcia, Cirilo PI/ICE HOLD-SO
08/07/10 Lopez, Santiago PI/ICE HOLD-SO
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By the looks of the calendar, it appears that we have about a week left of this hot month of August. September should be welcomed by most all the folks around our parts. Several reasons that readily appear in my estimation would include the beginning of Dove season, some cooler days, football on all levels, more enjoyable fishing weather, and cool fronts coming down that might bring rain.
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Receipts totaled 1872 head for the week. Stocker heifers were steady while stocker steers sold $2 lower. Feeder heifers remain steady and feeder steers were $3 lower. Packer cows and bulls sold steady on last week’s increases. Stocker cows and pairs are selling in good demand.
Steers: choice lightweight calves 130-149, choice medium weight calves 120-138, choice heavyweight calves 110-119
Heifers: choice lightweight calves 118-136, choice medium weight calves 110-123, c ...
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The Sheep & Goat Predator Management Board (S&GPMB) is busy preparing for another biennial election to elect one director from each of their three districts. Directors whose terms expire in 2010 are: Dwight Childress from District One, Jason Bannowsky from District Two, and Robin Giles from District Three.
Start thinking about who you would like to see as a director to represent your District.
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Harvey Galloway, 87, of San Saba passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Harvey was born November 11, 1922 in Winters, Tx., the son of Hubert Galloway and Beluah McDonald Galloway. Harvey was a tow boat captain and a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy.
On February 14, 1983 Harvey married Annie Faye Young in Lampasas.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Annie Faye Galloway of San Saba; one son, Mike Gallow ...
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Sarah Naomi Richardson, 87, of Lampasas TX passed away August 17, 2010. She was born June 18, 1923 to Fredrick and Minervia Richardson in Adamsville TX.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Minerva Mae Richardson; Freeda Ruth Rush; and Mary Alice Roberts; also two nephews, Bill Richardson Jr.
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Steven Aubrey Spears of San Saba passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010. Steven was born October 10, 1955, the son of Audrey A. Spears and Hallie Lindsey Spears.
Steven was a CASA casework supervisor. He was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, the First Baptist Church of San Saba, and the child welfare board.
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Parents and Students, classes for the 2010-2011 St Mary’s religious education classes will begin on Wednesday, September 1st at 5:30pm in the Religious Education Building! Registration forms are available at the church or you may register on Wednesday, August 25th from 5-6pm in the church hall. All students in grade 6 and below will receive free reading books if they register on or before September 1st!!!
St.
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As summer ends, the children at Cherokee Home for Children enjoyed a day of water fun activities at the campus in Cherokee last week. A number of generous donations were made to the home recently requesting a special event for the children. With the funds, two water slides were rented for the day, the one shown here being multi-story in height.
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San Saba County 4-H clubs are gearing up for a new year. Here are some frequently asked questions about 4-H to help youth and their parents understand what 4-H is all about.
Who can join 4-H? Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H if they are 8 and in the third grade and have not reached their 19th birthday on or before August 31, 2010.
How do I join?
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 12, 2010 with the Chair for August, Anita Miles, calling for a game of Traveling 4-Ball Point System, three points for birdie, two points for par, one points for boggie, plus your handicap. First Place was a tie between Dorothy Sterner and Janet Hoyt and Second Place was a tie between Jo Anne Hardy and Sandee Hartley.
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The team of Zack Haydon, Abby Dellis, and Jarred Haydon placed tenth in the team penning at the State 4-H Horse Show held in Abilene, Texas the week of July 27th. There were 64 teams. This team represented San Saba and Burnet County. Congratulations for a job well done. For more information on the San Saba County 4-H program, please contact the San Saba County Extension Office at 372-5416.
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SSISD Principal Martin at one of the summer mandatory meetings.
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The Board of Directors of Operation Orphans, Inc. has selected five dates for doe hunts during the forthcoming whitetail season. They are the following Saturdays: October 30, November 20, December 4, December 11, and January 8. The November date will be an all girl's hunt, while the remaining dates will be all boy's hunts.
This is the 51st year of the "Take a Child Hunting"
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Are you ready? … I said ARE YOU READY??? Two-a-days are over, scrimmages done. That can only mean one thing. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??? A regular Friday night party!!
This Friday opens the 2010 season for the San Saba Armadillos. The opponent is the Ballinger Bearcats in Ballinger. The Bearcats have won the last 7 meetings.
San Saba is considered one of the top 2A division 2 schools in the state.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent Leigh Ann Glaze
The year has officially started! Much is to be celebrated…first, let me congratulate the staff and students of San Saba High School. These students and staff members posted extraordinary marks during the 2009-2010 testing season and have been named a Recognized Campus by the Texas Education Agency! Congratulations to both students and staff.
Other items to celebrate include our technology upgrades.
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This past week The San Saba Armadillo football teams scrimmaged Comanche. Both the JV and the Varsity did many good things and we continue to work on many things.
The players and coaching staff would like to thank everyone that made the huge crowd at Meet The Dillos and the scrimmage.
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Texas AgriLife Extension Services annual Silver Clover Recognition Banquet celebrated its 43rd year Aug. 12 at the Zentners Daughter Steak House in San Angelo.
This years event recognized 31 individuals who are instrumental to the success of AgriLife Extensions West Central District 4-H youth program.
San Saba County honorees were Valerie Gossett (pictured above) and Jeffry Osbourn (not pictured).
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Submitted By Missy King, Prevention Specialist, Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Ask the Experts
My son is a junior in high school and I just found marijuana, whiskey bottles and unknown pills in his room. I called the police and will see my pediatrician to get drug testing. What else can I do?
Dear Parent,
You have correctly perceived that your son is in trouble, but I’d like to know more about why you reacted by calling the police and the pediatrician first.
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