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January 20, 2011 Issue
Front Page
The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, January 17th at 9 a.m. in the County Judge’s Chambers. County Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Commissioner Kenley Kroll gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.
County Sheriff, Allen Brown, gave comments regarding the security for the courthouse.
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San Saba County Judge Byron Theodosis has been honored by the Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile to be prepared to handle his duties as county judge.
Judge Theodosis was inducted as a Fellow in the Texas Judicial Academy November 18, 2010, at a reception in Austin, Doubletree Hotel, during the 2010 Fall Judicial Education Session.
The Academy, a partnership between the Texas Tech University School of Law and the Texas Association of Counties, names as Fellows eac ...
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At the first meeting of the New Year, the SSVFD held its annual elections. They also honored the fireman they felt did an outstanding job of working the fire scene with his fellow firemen and representing the SSVFD in all its other functions. Eric Morgan has only been with the Department for a couple of years, but because of his hard work and dedication, he has become a true public servant and an excellent fireman.
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The Museum is in the midst of a makeover and, when it’s finished, you’re gonna like what you see.
The impetus for the makeover began several months ago when the Board looked at the extraordinary beauty of Mill Pond Park and decided we wanted the Museum to be a full partner with the City and the Garden Club in making this park one of the best in Texas.
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By Alvino Valdez, Treasurer, San Saba County's Ministerial Alliance
We are pleased to announce that the Mobile Food Pantry is moving to a new location! Beginning on January 26, 2011 Capital Area Food Bank of Texas will be distributing food at the San Saba Civic Center located at Mill Pond Park – 1190 South Thomas Dr., San Saba, Texas 76877.
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Revelation 11; 7-8 " And Satan as Antichrist was given power to make war with the saints and to overcome them: And power was given him over all kindred, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life, slain from the foundation of the world."
If people are reading their bible as the ought: it will equipt them to know a lot about what will be seen in the future of this world age.
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By Carolyn McDowell,CEA-FCS San Saba County
When it comes to managing mealtimes – What kind of a parent are you? Managing what food to put on the table is challenging enough without having to manage who is around the table. According to Dr. Sharon Robinson, Associate Professor and Nutrition Specialist, with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, "There are three approaches to parenting that influence children’s eating behavior: parent centered, child centered and balanced".
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Traveling can be fun. It can be tiring. And, you can learn lessons as you travel.
On our way to Russia we left Atlanta for New York and a Jewish family of eight came on board and six of them were children. I knew they were Jewish because of the way they were dressed.
While traveling the father got out a book and began to teach one of his sons from the book.
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From the San Saba News & Stars Archives
25 Years Ago
January 16, 1986
During a Public Meeting on Friday, January 10, called by San Saba County Commissioner, approximately 165 city and county residents, including commissioners, members of the City Council, hospital employees and staff members, and officers of San Saba National Bank met in the district Courtroom to discuss the fate of San Saba Hospital which at present is owned by San Saba National Bank.
Last week a man wh ...
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We have had no rainfall this past week, just cool, cloudy days and finally some sunshine today. We wound up the year of 2010 with 31.35 inches of rain in all.
There were only three members for the Busy Bee quilting last Tuesday due to the cold weather. Fay and Gloria Lusty and Irene Hammett got together and finished a quilt for the VFD and put in one for Gloria.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:
Three Ranches West
, A True Story of John S. Chisum, the Cowman Who Opened the West for Cattle Trade by Clarence S. Adams and Tom E. Brown, Sr.
More than a hundred years ago in a valley as wide as a long-legged steer could graze in a day, in a valley known as the "valley of the Pecos", there was a spring-fed meadow interspersed with cottonwoods; the area was known as "Bosque Grande", which is Spanish for "Big Trees"
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James Johnston, Minister 2nd & Wallace Church of Christ, San Saba, Texas
2 Timothy 1:7: "
Fear keeps so much from being done. Much of our fear is false. We imagine dangers or rejection that may never happen.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14: "
God gives us confidence to be like Him. He fills us with His power. God speaks and works through us to grow His kingdom.
Don’t let fear defeat you.
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Dear Editor:
I heard that someone wanted to stop Texas from receiving federal medicaid. Perhaps that person does not have a loved one who depends on medicaid.
Our lawmakers need to see that our aging and disabled are important and should not be neglected. If our lawmakers knew how short staffed the nursing homes, state supported living centers and group homes are and how the care giving staff are under paid, they would raise the pay rates of all ca ...
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Fiction:
Buttons and Bones
by Monica Ferris
Awakened
by P. C. Cast
What the Night Knows
by Dean Koontz
Home Free
by Fern Michaels
To Have and to Kill
by Mary Jane Clark
Virals
by Kathy Reichs
Non-Fiction:
Studio Secrets Mosaic
by Verdiano Marzi
Cleopatra
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On a per-pound basis, the winter wren generates more song for its weight than any other North American songbird. This stubby-tailed, chocolate-brown mouse of a bird frequents wooded streamside habitats and coniferous forests, both in winter and summer. The long burbling song can be given from an exposed treetop perch in spring, or from inside a jumble of logs and tree roots when the wren takes a break from foraging.
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Several months ago my wife and I bought two young rabbits for our grandchildren to play with when they come to visit. Well, it was not long until those two rabbits became eight rabbits. The female rabbit had six babies. Those little baby rabbits were so cute to watch when they finally got big enough to come out of the little nest that their mother made for them.
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By U.S. Senator John Cornyn
"Have you looked at the moon through a telescope lately? Driven a go-kart? Fished with worms? Talked openly about your fears?"
These are questions Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow recently asked his readers in a column about his Little Brother.
Not his biological brother, but the 12-year-old boy he mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas (BBBS).
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By U.S. Senator John Cornyn
"Have you looked at the moon through a telescope lately? Driven a go-kart? Fished with worms? Talked openly about your fears?"
These are questions Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow recently asked his readers in a column about his Little Brother.
Not his biological brother, but the 12-year-old boy he mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas (BBBS).
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A report of over a half of an inch was reported from different areas around the Bend and a promise of warmer weather and a new cold front which will be here by the time you read this. Old Man Winter has come to stay around for a while. If you can believe in the Farmer’s Almanac there will be cold off and on for some time and some good news more rain sometime in February.
The home of John and Wilma Jo Byrd was a busy place this past weekend.
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Millions of people—on these shores and others—are counting the hours until the 45
For the "get ready" planners, my hair hurts and my brows furrow. They are in fate’s hand, hopeful that Murphy will inflict his law on some other planet come February 6.
I wish them luck, the blind hog kind or whatever.
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Mikayla Cisneroz and Morgan Jimenez would like to thank all who have supported them in their Mission Trip fund-raiser. They will be going to New York with Global Expeditions this summer. A few months ago, they had a bake sale and reached their goal of $300 each for their deposit.
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The Bend-Chappel Extension Education Club held the first meeting of the new year on January 11, 2011 in the home of Winnie Lou McCoury. The meeting was called to order by club president Mary Jane Dennis. There were eleven members to answer roll call.
We were saddened with the fact one of our long time members is no longer with us.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the Highland Lakes Area released 2010 data relative to the abused and neglected children the agency serves.
"We served 255 children in 2010," said Michael Melneck, CASA’s Executive Director. "129 volunteers advocated for that very fragile population. 87 new children came into care in our five county region (Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties).
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The Marble Falls Opry will stage two shows on Saturday, January 29, at the Uptown Theater in downtown Marble Falls. The matinee show begins at 2:30 PM and the evening performance will start at 7:30 PM. Admission is $15.00 each and tickets are on sale at the Uptown Theater in Marble Falls, Livley Computers in Kingsland and KNEL Radio in Brady.
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Texas drivers can now order their driving records online and print them out immediately instead of waiting to have the record mailed to them.
"We are pleased to offer this new service, which is available 24/7 to our customers. The convenience of ordering your driver record online and then printing it out yourself will save everyone time and money,"
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Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas is warning local businesses of phony calls coming from unknown numbers claiming to be from BBB. BBB offices have received several complaints where callers claiming to be BBB employees are aggressively asking business owners to verify and update their company contact information.
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The Pierian Study Club met January 13, 2011 at the elegant home of Kay Nettleship. Kay, being the gracious lady that she is, opened her home for the meeting even though she was out of town on a holiday with some family members. Her daughter-in-law, Susie Nettleship, filled right in and hosted the event in her own charming way, along with the other hostesses Linda Sloan, Sandy Kuykendall, and Geanne Taylor.
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Fellowship of Christian Women will be gathering for the first luncheon of 2011 next Thursday, January 27th in the fellowship hall of Parkview Baptist Church. Ladies of this church give all the ladies of our county a very special invitation beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheon features Winter Ladies Choice, so look for something warm to share around the serving tables.
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Submitted by Carol Lee Littlefield
Anna Wilson called the first San Saba Garden Club meeting of the year to order on Jan. 11th. Members attending were Trish Fullerton, Lynn McHenry, Becky Burgess, Glynda Everett, Dorothy Miller, Anna Wilson, Gayle Bruner, Jeanne Sauer, Marcie Cooper, Clione Rochat, Marcia Chown, Bonnie Harkey, Connie Ballinger, Aileen Robert, Carol Littlefield.
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Joshuah Whitley brings in the New Year with his first 10 point buck. Joshuah killed this 10 point buck on New Year’s day while hunting with his grandfather, Harold Yates. Joshuah had taken several deer earlier in the season but had been hunting for a ten point all year. He finally connected on the last weekend of buck season.
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San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis, announced that the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program sign-up began on Jan. 10, 2011. SURE is a disaster program that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers who have experienced losses caused by natural disasters.
"Natural disasters can turn what would be a profitable crop year into a year of hardship and financial loss,"
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Here we are over half way through the 1st month of the year, and it’s still rather difficult to write ’11 in the date-line and on checks.
Advancing age might have something to do with that as it seems we might be a bit more resistant to change as we get into our senior years.
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Receipts totaled 3262 head for the week. The market was active and demand strong with the futures hitting all time highs after breaking last week’s records. Export demand is very strong and with the smallest cow herds on record, the market has continued its upward move. This week we saw stocker steers $5-$8 higher and heifers $5 higher with one set of 400 pound steers bringing $1.72/lb.
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John M. Walker, 83, of The Woodlands, TX, died January 10, 2011, surrounded by his family. Born January 30, 1927, in San Saba County, Texas, John was the son of Maud and Arthur Walker, the youngest of 5 children. He graduated from Texas A&M University, Class of 1949, with a degree in Agricultural Administration.
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Best toga honors went to the following (L to R): Savanah Rios, Gisella Roderiguez, Ana Karen Guerrero, Sean Argote, McKenzie Hibler, Joannah Crosby and Jenna Sloan.
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English II and English II Honors students studied the famous speech by Mark Antony from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Students memorized and modernized the well known speech which begins, "Friends, Romans, Gentlemen lend me your ears..." Students wore togas to present memorized lines and projects. Elizabeth Chambers, who teaches the class, said of the group, "The kids always amaze me.
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Submitted by Coach Thiebaud
San Saba Goldthwaite
1st 7 3
2nd 8 6
3rd 17 9
4th 10 5
Final 42 23
San Saba Individual Stats:
McKenna Maxey: FG4,FT1, Total pts.9
Ashlyn Turner: FG8, FT4, Total pts. 21
Joy Trujillo: FG2 FT1, Total pts. 6
Tori Bauerschlag: FG2, Total pts.4
Hailey Osbourn: FT2, Total pts.2
Fantastic All-Around Performance!
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Submitted by Coach Thiebaud
San Saba Brady
1st 7 2
2nd 8 0
3rd 8 5
4th 7 11
Final 30 18
San Saba Individual Stats:
McKenna Maxey: FG1,FT2, Total pts.4
Ashlyn Turner: FG4, FT3, Total pts. 12
Joy Trujillo: FG1,Total pts. 2
Tori Bauerschlag: FG4, Total pts.8
Lauryn Tatsch: FG1,Total pts.2
Great Hustle!
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Submitted by Coach Thiebaud
San Saba Hico
1st 7 4
2nd 14 1
3rd 8 4
4th 7 2
Final 36 11
San Saba Individual Stats:
McKenna Maxey: FG2, Total pts.5
Ashlyn Turner: FG1, FT1, Total pts. 3
Joy Trujillo: FG6, FT1,Total pts. 14
Tori Bauerschlag: FG4, FT2 Total pts. 10
Hailey Osbourn: FG2,Total pts.4
Great Team Defense!
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Submitted by Coach Thiebaud
San Saba Comanche
1st 3 8 2nd 7 8
3rd 4 10
4th 4 8
Final 18 34
San Saba Individual Stats:
McKenna Maxey: FT1, Total pts.1
Ashlyn Turner: FG2, Total pts. 4
Joy Trujillo: FT1,Total pts. 1
Tori Bauerschlag: FG5, Total pts.10
Shellby Buttler: FG1,Total pts.2
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The Pecan Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday February 5
We are encouraging teams consisting of men, women, co-ed and teens (with parental consent).
Assemble your team of players for $100. These funds will help support the Pecan Valley Chapter services that include Disaster Relief, Military Communications, Health/Safety Training, Aquatics and Preparedness Education.
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The Armadillos had two good showings last week. They notched two district wins, defeating Hamilton and Coleman.
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Dillos hosted Hamilton. The Bulldogs had previously defeated the Armadillos in the Hamilton tournament earlier this year. Hamilton jumped out to a first quarter lead of 17-8, with the aid of four 3-pointers.
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The Board of Trustees of the San Saba ISD met for a Special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on January 12th in the Central Administration Office.
The following agenda was discussed:
1. Presentation by Government Capital regarding building projects.
2. Discussed building and bond options.
The meeting was adjourned and the Board enjoyed a meal from SSISD Central office staff in recognition of School Board Month.
Board President, Darrin Barker, called the regular me ...
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
San Saba Comanche
1st 2 2 2nd 2 7
3rd 2 1
4th 7 9
Final 13 19
San Saba Individual Stats:
Garrett Welch: FG2, Total pts. 5
Luis Macias: FG1, FT1,Total pts. 3
Ridge Smith: FT1, Total pts. 1
Caelob Hardman: FG2, Total pts. 4
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Girls’ basketball coach Pam Starr and the Lady Coyotes are off to a 1-5 district start. Boys’ basketball coach Shawn Rogers and the varsity boys are off to a 5-0 district start. Varsity action continued this Tuesday against Eden at Richland Springs, and Friday is an open day with no game scheduled.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met January 13, 2011 for the monthly business meeting. The meeting was called to order by the President, Anita Miles, and opened with prayer led by Jo Anne Hardy. The Secretary, Jo Anne Hardy, read the minutes and they were approved as read. The Treasurer, Bobbie Churchill, gave the financial report.
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The San Saba Lady Dillos captured two wins last week
downing Hamilton and Coleman to end the first half of play
in District with a 4-3 record. We’re currently in fourth, a game behind Comanche for third. We’ve got seven games left so we’ll "keep on keep’n on" and see how the smoke clears.
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
San Saba Comanche
1st 9
2nd 6
3rd 10
4th 13
Final 38 8
San Saba Individual Stats:
Faught: Total pts.15
Oliver: Total pts.4
Welch: Total pts.4
Guidroz: Total pts. 4
Aguirre: Total pts.8
Eden: Total pts. 2
Watson: Total pts. 1
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
San Saba Hico
1st 9 5
2nd 4 4
3rd 9 0
4th 8 9
Final 33 18
San Saba Individual Stats:
John Faught: Total pts.12
Holt Oliver: Total pts.8
Carter Eden: Total pts. 4
John Welch: Total pts. 4
Logan Guidroz: Total pts. 4
Yason Aguirre: Total pts.4
The 7th grade Dillos finished 3rd in the SS tournament.
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
San Saba Goldthwaite
1st 5
2nd 4
3rd 5
4th 8
Final 22 29
San Saba Individual Stats:
Faught: Total pts.8
Oliver: Total pts.2
Welch: Total pts.3
Guidroz: Total pts. 4
Aguirre: Total pts.5
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
San Saba Comanche
1st 4
2nd 6
3rd 1
4th 1
Final 12 22
San Saba Individual Stats:
Roberto Coronado: Total pts.2
Ramiro Coronado: Total pts. 2
Omar Argote: Total pts. 5
Emiliano Rocha: Total pts.1
Ricky Villa: Total pts. 2
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
San Saba Hamilton
1st 2 6
2nd 2 3
3rd 2 6
4th 3 20
Total 9 35
San Saba Individual Scores:
Nick Guerrero- FG2; 4 pts
Garrett Welch- FG1; 2 pts
Caelob Hardman- FG1; 2 pts
Luis Maclas- FT1; 1 pt
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First off, my apologies to the JV Dillo fans for not having an update in last weeks paper. The blame is all mine as I failed to complete my article by the newspaper deadline.
The Dillos have played 4 district ballgames since the last update. On Tuesday January 4
th, our teams traveled to Dublin.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent Leigh Ann Glaze
The month of May is just around the corner and it will be time to hold school board elections. Recently we spoke about the time and dedication given to our District by our school board of trustees. It is a job without monetary compensation, but one rich with rewards when we see our students, campuses, staff and District be successful.
What does the school board election calendar look like and what are the key dates?
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I’m sitting here typing next to the little heater I plugged in a moment ago; I love my sun room, but as Russ keeps telling me; I have too many windows. Now I do disagree with that, but it does get cool in here. I hope we get a warming trend soon.
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