2 CHRONICLES 7:14 "If My people which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sins, and heal their land." This is one of the most comforting promises that can be found in your Bible and was spoken directly from the mouth of God.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of people with diabetes has increased by 3 million in 3 years to a new high of 24 million. This means that almost 8 percent of people in the U.S. have diabetes. Almost a quarter of people over 65 years old have diabetes.

Travis Shannon is on the Angelo State University meat judging team that returned Monday night after spending ten days in Denver, Colorado, where they participated in the 2011 National Western Intercollegiate Meat Judging contest. They will leave Tuesday for Fort Worth for another contest. Susan Perry has begun her student teaching.

Last Friday ended the 3 The Lady Coyotes are 2-5 in district play. The varsity boys are 5-1 in district play. The boys are now in a 3-way tie for first place in the district race, and are ranked 16rd week of the 4th six-week grading period. Student notices of concern will be mailed this week.

I’ve spent hours, days and sometimes years consumed by worries, fears, anger, sadness, disappointment and depression. But lately, I’ve become determined not to waste my energy on things that I personally can’t change or do anything about. Have I become apathetic? I don’t think so. At least, I don’t think so in the way I generally define apathy. I wouldn’t say I’m indifferent or uninterested in politics, for example, or without concern ...

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.

50 Years Ago January 26, 1961 Three diphtheria cases were admitted to San Saba Memorial Hospital early this week and Dr. R.C. Felts, county health officer, advises persons to take a booster. All three cases are adults and from the same family in Richland Springs. District Judge Jack Miller has made the call for a jury commission to select a grand jury and three petit juries for the Spring term of court in March.

Reading recommendations: Solomon's Oak , a novel, Jo-Ann Mapson Glory Solomon, a young widow, holds tight to her memories while she struggles to hold on to her central California Farm. She makes ends meet by hosting weddings in the chapel her husband built under their two hundred year old white oak tree, known locally as Solomon's Oak.

Do you know what it might feel like to have worked so hard to reach the Olympics then to have a misstep, a fall, injury or a bad start? When they miss their mark, they have to wait four years to redeem themselves. They had such hopes and aspirations, then suddenly their gone.

We have had a lot of chicken and dumplings weather this year have we not? To be honest, any weather can be chicken and dumplings weather, but when it’s cold, damp, and dreary, a bowl of chicken and dumplings seems like manna from heaven. Forget all the rules of nutrition and proper presentation—what is supposed to be required to make food appealing—things like color and interesting flavor combination.

"Ouch," cried Mrs. Lofting while dewing. "Every time I sew and try to get this needle through coarse cloth, I pierce my thumb." Her sypathetic husband became interested, and he fashioned a bell-shaped covering. Jokingly, he called it a "thumb-bell." In just a little while women began ordering his cap, which is now called a "thimble,"

San Saba ISD is so fortunate to have GREAT students. In today’s educational system students are required to be able to do a great deal. On a social level, they must know how to communicate with children their own age and with adults and to do this well. additionally, they must know how to use technological gadgets that many adults do not know how to use.

Folks around the Bend woke up to another hard freeze Monday, but promise of warmer weather for a few days before another cold front comes in. Folks it is Winter! The folks up North certainly don’t have to be told that, as the temperature there is really low and has been for some time as they have had lots of snow and in some places still have more than their share of the white stuff.

When God created the heavens and the earth, He also created living life forms and mankind was at the top, ( Genesis 1:1, 20-22, 24-25, 26-31). God made the earth, the sky, the air, the water, the plants, and the animals for mankind to enjoy. But one of the greatest gifts was the ability for each to reproduce after its kind.

I’m ready for some warm weather! I’m also ready for a good frog strangling rain! Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for the rain we have received, but the land is still very thirsty. I would love for God to send us some more. Another problem I see with all this cold weather is the food.

When I was a youngster, we visited Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Once inside a huge subterranean cavern, our guides turned out the lights. There was deep darkness. We could not see our hand in front of our face. The guide struck a match. We stood amazed at how such a tiny light pushed away the heavy black veil of darkness.

A member of Congressman Mike Conaway's staff will be in San Saba to visit personally with constituents in the Council Chamber of San Saba City Hall, 303 S. Clear, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Tuesday, February 1, 2011. This meeting will allow you to share concerns, request help on a federal issue or to ask any questions you may have.

Presidential candidate John Davis will be visiting San Saba on February 1. He will have a short press conference at the City Hall Council Chambers at 3:20 p.m. He has announced to run for President on the Republican ticket in 2012. Mr. Davis formally announced his candidacy for President of the United States of America on October 11, 2010.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event.

Members of The Colorado River Chapter 2655 United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the home of Lucille Ellis on January 9 to welcome the 91 years young newest and honored member to the chapter. Currently the eldest member of the chapter, Lucille welcomed the ladies into her beautiful home of 69 years.

The Wallace Creek EE Club met Thursday, January 20 at the home of Imogene Hawkins. Lynn Blankenship called the meeting to order. The 2011 yearbooks were issued to each of the members. The minutes were read from the November 2010 meeting. There was not a December meeting. The treasurer's report was given.

The Llano County Extension Education Association will present Yogi Bear this Friday night, January 28 at 7:30 and Saturday 29 at 4:00 and 7:30. The Extension Association is comprised of members of the five Extension Clubs in Llano. The Association has awarded $24,800 in scholarships to graduating 4’H members since 1980, and donates annually to the Llano Food Pantry.

The Capital Farm Credit Board of Directors recently approved a total patronage refund of $105 million. Of that, $32 million is a cash patronage that will be paid to stockholders in April. The remaining $73 million is in the form of allocated equities and will be eligible for future cash payouts. The declaration, which was based on 2010 earnings, continues a longstanding tradition by the rural lending cooperative of sharing its earnings with its customers.

You know, if you catch yourself complaining of the colder weather that we’ve been having as of late, you might need to put your own self in the shoes of our neighbors "up North" and empathize with them a bit. Seems like we used to get a cold spell every now & then and then it would warm up for a few days prior to the next one coming down.

Receipts totaled 3572 head for the week. The market continued its strong tone after the last 2 weeks large advance with stocker steers and heifers selling steady to $2 higher and feeder steers and heifers steady to $2 higher. Packer cows and bulls were $2 higher. Top packer cows brought 76 cwt and top packer bulls sold for 89 cwt.

Beginning stargazers are often frustrated when trying to tell a friend how far a night sky object appears to be from another. Just how far apart do Polaris and the Big Dipper seem to be? Inches? Feet? Miles? Without a common frame of reference such measures are meaningless. Nor is it helpful to know actual distances, like an object is 20 light years from another. Fortunately an easy-to-use method employing degrees to measure angular distances is helpful, not only in expressing distan ...

Charles Jones of Brownwood passed away on January 22 at Oakridge Manor Nursing Home in Brownwood, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and will be sorely missed by his family. Charles Wilborn Jones was born December 14, 1919, in Lampasas County, Texas, one of the 12 children born to Fannie Tatum Jones and Hugh Justice Jones.

Danny Duggan, 59, of Cherokee, TX passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin,TX. Danny was born on September 3, 1951 in Pecos, TX to Jerry and Mary Duggan. Danny and Janiece were married on August 7, 1970 in Waco, TX. Danny was the Executive Director of Cherokee Home for Children and was a member of the Cherokee Church of Christ.

Nancy E. King, 80, of Wichita Falls, TX passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at her residence. Nancy was born on September 15, 1930 in Preston, Iowa to Edward Janssen and Esther Butterworth. Nancy graduated from the Iowa State Teachers College in 1951 with a degree in Physical Education. She taught in Oelwein, Iowa for three years where she met John Mason King.Nancy and John were united in marriage in Preston, Iowa and remained married for fifty three years until December 23, 2 ...

Funeral Mass for Phillip J. Martinez, age 64, of Brownwood was held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Clear Creek Cemetery. A rosary was held on Monday January 24 at 7:00pm at Blaylock Funeral Home. He passed away Friday, January 21 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Phillip was born January 16, 1947 in San Saba, Tx to Doroteo and Socorro Jimenez Martinez.

The Armadillos faced the number one and two teams in the district last week. On January 18th, the Armadillos traveled to Hico (7-0). Hico is a well balanced team with height inside and a couple of good guards outside, and plays very good man-to-man defense. The Dillos struggled with their shooting and only shot 15% from the field.

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, the San Saba High School Power Lifting team competed in the San Saba meet. The team has increased in participant numbers from last year. This year we had 24 boys compete. The san Saba Boys team finished 1st out of 6 teams. This is the first time in school history for a power lifting team from San Saba to finish first in a meet.

The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, February 8 and 9 in Room 22. You must register to take the test, Wednesday, February 2, Room 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. You need to bring your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $65.00.

The San Saba Lady Dillos went 1-1 last week losing to Hico (44-42) but rebounding to down Comanche (50-47). We lost both of these games in the first round to these teams and they were close losses so I figured that in the second round these two would be close affairs.

Madison Miles, daughter of Mike and Cathi Miles, was named to the Angelo State University Dean’s List for the 2010 Fall Semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled fulltime at ASU and must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Also, Madison was nominated to join Kappa Delta Pi.

San Saba Hamilton 1st 9 0 2nd 11 3 3rd 5 3 4th 2 1 Final 27 7 San Saba Individual Stats: McKenna Maxey: FG1, FT1, Total pts.3 Ashlyn Turner: FG3, FT1, Total pts. 7 Joy Trujillo: FG1,Total pts. 2 Tori Bauerschlag: FG4, Total pts.8 Hailey Osbourn: FG2, Total pts.5 Lauryn Tatsch: FT2, Total pts. 2

The San Saba County 4-H is recruiting new members for their spring 4-H Shooting Sports Project. The project will begin with the Hunter’s Safety class on Sunday February 6th, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Deadline to register for the class must be done by Friday February 4th at 5 p.m.

The JV boys had a good week this past week with wins over two of our district opponents. On Tuesday the 17 On Friday January 21 All the San Saba teams will be back in action this Tuesday night when we all travel to Early. Friday night our teams will be at home as we host Dublin. th, our teams were in action in Hico.

The Most Important New Year’s Resolution You May Ever Make – PART 2 Breaking free from nicotine dependence is not the only reason to quit smoking. Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals and chemical compounds, many of which are toxic or carcinogenic (i.e., cause cancer). Cigarette smoke can cause serious health problems, even death. Fortunately, people who stop smoking can greatly reduce their risk for disease and premature death.