The tenth chapter of Luke contains several outstanding messages in your Bible concerning service and acceptance of Christ in your spiritual life. Jesus chose 70 men and sent them out into the world to serve HIM. They came back with joy proclaiming how the evil spirits were subject to them in CHRIST'S name, and how they could heal all the sick and show Jesus as Savior.

It was late and dark when we got home and we had groceries to unload. My wife started for the front door but I told her to wait until I could shine some light on the sidewalk. She said, "that’s ok I can see where I am going" about that time a big rattle snake that had been stretched out on the sidewalk tried to coil and strike her.

Want some ideas to cut down the cost of eating? Then follow these suggestions: 1. Eat breakfast. What is the most important meal of the day? If you answered breakfast, you were correct. It’s also the cheapest and fastest meal to prepare to do at home. Eating breakfast is important as it has been 10 hours since you last ate. 2.

The Fall Festival will be held on the Cherokee Football Field Saturday night; pumpkin carving and meal at 5:00 p.m.; costume judging 5:30p.m.; carnival 6:00p.m. There will be many booths and great food in the concession stand. The children will also be doing their Trick or Treating on Saturday night. Relay for Life Kick-Off Dinner will be on Monday, November 2, at the San Saba Church of Christ.

In all areas of our lives we have rules that we must live by. Sometimes we resent these rules. At other times we are glad they are in place for us. If there were no rules anyone could do anything one wanted and it would be okay, with no harsh consequences. Take, for instance, the rule that the laws of the land have stated about driving while drinking.

40 Years Ago October 22, 1970 Orders for The Call of the San Saba, a History of San Saba county, written by Mrs. laurence (Alma Ward) Hamrick, contine to come in with 44 ordered since last Thursday, Oct. 15. The Cherokee first and second grades explored the Inner Space Cavern near Georgetown, Wednesday. Hubert E.

Reading Recommendations: The Sweet By and By, a novel, Todd Johnson Among the longleaf pines and family farms of Eastern North Carolina, days seem to pass without incident for Margaret Clayton and Bernice Stokes until they discover each other in a friendship that will take them on the most important journey of their lives.

Dear Editor: I appreciate the fact that we still have freedom of speech. Other important freedoms have been taken away. For example, God has been voted out in many places. First, let me make it clear that I am not an ax-weilding Carrie Nation out to rid the world of alcohol. Found in the bible, which is truth, are some examples of beneficial drinking, but many more references to the sin of over-indulgence.

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It’s been a good week, but a very busy one. We seem to have been from one end of the county to the other during the weekend and this week is starting out the same. The weather has been good, but we still need some good rain to soak up the ground.

An Eskimo fisherman taught his two dogs to fight on command. The townspeople would watch them fight, and the fisherman would take bets. One Saturday the white dog would win. The next Saturday the black dog would win. "What's the secret?" asked a friend. "I starve one and feed the other," he said.

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To encourage them, before Jesus went to the cross, to the grave, and then to heaven, He made a promise to His weary and heartbroken disciples. "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth"

Jackie Brister has already been busy gathering pecans this year. It is getting that time for everyone who has pecans. Some will wait until the frost comes and the leaves drop before shaking the trees, but some early varieties are ready now. The crows that love pecans know when the early variety is ready for easy pickings. Lola Morris reported that her nephew from Eola received two and sixth-tenths of rain Saturday .

Hold your breath everyone. This year is passing so quickly that if we breathe too deeply it may be over before we let the air out! It seems to be a chaotic year as well. That may be due to the poor economy, or the dry weather conditions, or even the out of control government conditions.

The Wallace Creek Extension Education Club met Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the club house. The business meeting was conducted. Plans were made for our projects for November. November 2, Tuesday, will be the Health Fair at the Civic Center, also the day to Vote. November 6, Saturday, will be the Pecan Trade days at the courthouse square, come by and see the afghan to be raffled.

The Friends of Rylander Library are excited to present Nancy Robinson Masters on Monday, November 15th. Mrs. Masters will speak at 2:00 p.m at the Library. Nancy Robinson Masters is an author and popular inspirational speaker for schools, businesses, organizations and events. Nancy is a pilot and an author of 35 books.

Pantera Levanna welcomes home new baby sister, Leona Jean Lively. Leona was born on September 27th at 7:15 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Melanie and Austin Lively. Proud grandparents are Travis and Alma Alcorn and Shannon Hampu and Willard Lively.

Lylah Kathleen Mills was born September 17, 2010 at 9:36 p.m. at Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital in Fort Worth, TX, to Stephanie and Chase Mills. Lylah weighed 6 pounds, 13.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed at the hospital by proud grandparents, Patsy and Grant Hall and Kathy and Joe Ellis, Jr.

Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will be taking to the street in celebration of Halloween this week. Amidst the Halloween festivities, parents need to take steps to ensure the safety of their children and teens. Homeowners expecting to dole out treats, not tricks, also need to take steps to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters. "Making sure your child follows a few basic safety rules and that your house is a safe haven for trick-or treaters, will ensure that your Halloween is a safe and ...

Live Oak Texas Extension Education Club met October 18th at Live Oak Club House. Dorothy Gage presided with each member answering roll by telling their favorite Halloween candy when they were growing up. The most popular one was Popcorn balls. Six members present were Dorothy, Faye Currie, Amanda Jackson, Shana Paddie, Suzanne Walters, Kim Wells and Betty Wilson. Faye and Suzanne attended the Lunch and Learn meeting on Friday, October 15th, and reported it was enjoyable and informati ...

The Rotary Club of San Saba was recently invited to visit the Rotary Club of Sheridan, Wyoming for a weekend filled with hunting, fishing, sightseeing and, fellowship. Eight local Rotarians, including Jimmy Shook, Deryl Hoyt Sr., Mike Thomas, Harold Yates, Donny Smith, Deryl Hoyt Jr., Ramiro Cisneroz, and Michael Deans accepted the invitation. The group drove the twenty-two hours to Sheridan which is located in the north central part of Wyoming about fifteen miles from the Montana bo ...

Register today at Salon 111 for a promotional "gift basket giveaway." Salon 111 is an upscale beauty salon and spa located on Highway 16 South in San Saba, Texas. The drawing for the gift basket, which will include a variety of Kenra beauty products, will be held at the salon on Saturday, November 6 th.

The descendant of the late John Reece Smallwood and Almira Woodward Smallwood met at the home of Ann and the late J.M. Bearden Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 for their annual reunion with their children, Mary and Jerry Williams, and Jymie and Byron Reno and Chuck and Karla Bearden as hosts. Family members began gathering for the reunion early Sunday morning.

We know what time of year it is by what vegetation is doing. Thanks to the Tropical Storms we received so much rain that now we have Maximilian Sunflowers, Gay Feathers, and lots of other native plants blooming away. Unfortunately we also have the dreaded insidious KR Bluestem. This grass KR Bluestem is so difficult to mow that you either have to set your mower real low to almost scalp your lawn or pastures or you have to mow over again and again.

Receipts totaled 2234 head. The market was active and demand good with stocker steers selling steady to $2 higher and heifers were steady. The feeder steers were $2 to $4 higher and feeder heifers were $2 to $3 higher. Packer cows were $1 higher and bulls were $2 higher. Steers: choice lightweight calves 125-167.50, choice medium weight calves 110-136, choice heavyweight calves 100-109.50

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Lampasas County and Texas Parks and Wildlife have teamed up to present the Lampasas County WhiteTailed Deer Management Workshop, beginning with registration at 8:30 am on Oct. 28, 2010 in Lampasas, at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Building (1793 N. Hwy 281). Participants will receive information on many aspects of whitetailed deer management including: deer diets and supplementation strategies, genetics and harvest strategies, the importance of a ...

Doris Arnim Bryant 92, of San Saba passed away Wednesday, October 20,2010 at Eventide Nursing Home. Doris was born December 05,1917 the daughter of Edward O. Arnim. She was a Methodist and was a retired Farmer’s Home Adminstration Civil Service worker. Doris is survived by one niece, Velma Saunders. A graveside service for Doris was held on Saturday, October 23,2010 at the San Saba Cemetery with Rev.

Eugene A. Walker, 101, of Cherokee, Tx, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010. Eugene was born September 23, 1909, to James Allen Walker and JoDella Walker in Cherokee, Tx. Eugene and Mildred Walker were united in marriage on November 26, 1936. He was preceded in death by her on August 19, 1985.

Jewell Faye Faught, 77, of New Braunfels, Tx, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels. Jewell was born May 2, 1933 to Carlton R. Harris and Ollie Rawls Harris. Clyde Faught and Jewell were united in marriage on September 26, 1950 in San Saba, Tx.

The 7 The game started off as a defensive battle with strong plays by Emilono Rocha, John Watson, Holt Oliver, Nathaniel Rutherford, Joey Salinas, Ramiro Coronado, Carter Eden and Ehren Thomas. There were numerous sacks with Emiliono Rocha, Joey Salinas and Nathaniel. The Dillos played hard and played well; it was a good defensive game.

San Saba's 8th grade Dillos spotted the Coleman 8th Bluecats 14 points in the first quarter at Rogan Field. The Dillos came roaring back to take the lead and never gave it up for a 48-22 victory. Gabe Zimmer had a great night with 318 yards rushing. Coleman kicked to San Saba to begin the contest.

The Cherokee Jr. High Indians routed the Lohn Jr. High Eagles 46-0 last Thursday evening. Ashton Pittman scored 2 TDs and had 2 fumble recoveries. Victor Wisdom scored 2 TDs and had 2 fumble recoveries. Baylor Jordan scored 1 TD and 1 PAT. Nick Lopez scored 1 TD and had 1 fumble recovery.

The senior year in high school always seems to fly by quickly. Our 2011 seniors were recognized at the last home football game on October 21st. Senior students are Brooke Bennett, Ember Burns, Stephen Fowler, Tommy Hollon, Taylor Jones, Krista Maultsby, Brennen McGinty, Neal McMillan, Emily Smith, Franky Soto, Stephen Soto-Thornhill, Elbert Thomas, Bryan Torres, and Kiya Wood.

The San Saba Armadillos defeated the Coleman Bluecats 48-6 last Friday night at Rogan Field to keep their district title chances alive. The win coupled with a loss by Sonora to the Ozona Lions keeps the title chances for four schools in doubt. The Harper Longhorns beat Junction to stay tied with San Saba and Sonora at 2-1 in district while Ozona went to 3-0.

October 10th and 11th, the FCCLA local officers traveled to Dallas at the Hilton Anatol for "Peer Education." This was quite an honor for our local San Saba group to participate in this special training. This training is made possible through a grant from our Lt. Governor Dewhurst and the Texas Education Agency. There were only 700 students from across the State that were selected to be a part of this student-training program, which is a peer-to-peer outreach initiative. Stud ...

1 st quarter scoring for the Indians began with EJ Borchers taking the opening kickoff 55 yards to paydirt. Cham Fox kicked the PAT. The next TD was a 50 yard pass play from Tucker Corsi to Josh Brown. Fox added the PAT. After recovering an Eagle fumble, Corsi got the next TD on a 2 yard run.

EJ Borchers and Andy Dozier qualified for the Regional Cross Country meet to be held in San Antonio Nov. 6. EJ placed 7 th and Andy finished 10th in the District meet held in Junction.

Richland Springs Junior High beat Brookesmith Junior High 28-6 at Coyote Field last Thursday night. Execution was the key to this game as the Coyotes ran through their entire playbook and performed flawlessly. Center Jeremy Martin triggered every play with near perfect snaps. Storm Teel, the sure-handed quarterback, handed off...pitched....and threw passes with precision all night long.

Four ladies, Sandee Hartley, Becky Hardin, Shirley Hardin, and Janet Hoyt attended the monthly traveling 4-ball tournament in Fredricksburg on October 21, 2010 with Sandee being on the First Place team and Shirley’s team won one ball. The weather was beautiful and the ladies had a great time at the Lady Bird Course. Jo Anne Hardy and Anita Miles had a round at the San Saba River Course that day, as they were unable to attend the 4-ball tourney and Anita was Low Gross and Jo Ann ...

The story here is not in the stat sheet or even in the score itself. The story is that the Brookesmith Mustangs even bothered to play the game at all. Officially, a forfeit, as the Mustangs have been plagued all year with UIL eligibility issues. They had every reason to bow out and not play against the DII #1 ranked Coyotes.

The month of October is Bully Awareness Month and the San Saba High School FCCLA students have been working hard all month to prepare special events for all the students, K through 12th grade. "We wanted to make sure that everyone was included in our project because we felt that it was such an important topic."

Last week our San Saba JV football team travelled to Coleman to play a district ballgame. The Dillos received the ball and began to march down the field with runs of 16, 12, 12, 11, and 11 by Kelan Verette. He was following great blocking by Nathan Amstead, Dusty Parum, Aaron Perez, Brian Rogers, and Dylan Rosales.

In September I was selected to be a participant in the Lamar University Superintendent’s Academy. This group provides superintendents with intense training that further prepares them for the role of the superintendent and the ever changing dynamics of the position. Most of our sessions for this academy are held on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, but the most recent session took us to New York City.

Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. Camarena worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a police officer. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it.