Matthew 5:5-6 "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst; for they shall be filled." The leading churches of the world have united in an effort to determine the status of today's Christianity vs other religions. The result is very disturbing to project over 43 million Christians and Jews have been martyred: often by torture, since the crucifixion of Christ.

The sudden spike in oil prices set off by political instability half a world away is causing energy costs to surge to record levels in America. With gas hovering around $3.50 on average, Texas families are spending $40, $50, $60 or more to fill up their cars and trucks! As a possible "solution"

Recently the 2010 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released. These guidelines are meant to provide information about healthy eating patterns for Americans. Along with several other key recommendations, the guidelines included recommendations related to milk and milk products. As many of you know, milk and milk products are rich in nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and potassium.

The children at Cherokee Home had an on campus retreat at the start of Spring Break. A group from the Bridgewood church of Christ in Fort Worth came down to help with the retreat. Several of the children were able to go visit with familylater on in the week. Dan and Esther Cox attended their son, Lyle’s wedding last weekend.

The world has had another tragedy. Japan was shaken by earthquakes and a tsunami. Our hearts go out to the people of Japan. The final death count has not been discovered and many people are homeless. It seems that more things are happening that are out of our control. Some of these things are tragic, as was the earthquake in Japan. Over the years there have been many earthquakes and many other tragedies that have hurt mankind.

25 Years Ago March 27, 1986 David Davidson, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor has named Amy Ware as Press Secretary for his campaign. Amy is a 1981 graduate of San Saba High School and the daughter of Wynne Lou Ware of Richland Springs and the late Clyde Ware. She is a 1986 graduate from Baylor University, Waco, and a recent graduate of the Republican national Committee School of Communication. Sheriff Bill Williams enco ...

We are still waiting for that much needed rain with only a small chance for the weekend. Spring officially started last Sunday and the Mesquite trees are leafing out so it would appear that winter is over. However, Easter is still a month away and we quite often have a cool spell for Easter.

Reading Recommendations: The Distant Hours , a novel, Kate Morton Edie is an only child of respectable if dull parents who, when she was growing up, did little to nurture her natural love of words or mystery. But now, a letter that should have been delivered fifty years earlier arrives for her mother and sends Edie on a journey into the past.

Leo Durocher was once asked who the all-time favorite baseball player he had coached was. He named Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes was a little known pinch hitter, not a really big name player. Durocher was asked, "What was so special about Dusty Rhodes?" He replied, "In a tight game when I looked down the bench for a pinch hitter, some players would avert their gaze and refuse to look in my direction.

Fiction Toys by James Patterson Live Wire by Harlan Coben Rock Bottom by Erin Brockovich Hearts Aglow by Traci Peterson Non-Fiction Keeping Bees by Ashley English Company We Keep True Life Spy by Robert Baer

The Spring T.O.S. meeting will be held in Junction, Texas. This is a great opportunity for bird enthusiasts to sharpen their skills and see some beautiful country that is only a short drive from the San Saba area. Meeting events will be held at the pastoral Texas Tech-Junction campus along the South Llano River.

I think this week I want to start out bragging on our San Saba people and all the work that they do to make San Saba what it is. In the last two weeks, I have seen a lot of individuals who sacrifice a lot of their time for the needs of others.

A little girl broke a treasured vase and cried, "Oh, mom, I'm sorry. Please forgive me." "I know you're sorry," said the mother. "I forgive you. don't cry anymore." Sweeping up the pieces, the mother threw them into the waste basket. But the little girl picked them up and came sobbing, "Mom, I'm so very, very sorry!" "Destroy those pieces,:"

Well Spring Break is finally over and most of the visitors have all gone home. The population around the Bend increased by the hundreds this past week. Visitors came from all over to fish, visit and just enjoy the nice weather. All the camps were full to overflowing and some people had to be turned away as all the spaces were taken.

Recently we had a church fellowship/dinner and I took a dish that I usually make, candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top. I put the sweet potatoes in a pot to boil but one looked a little different and shriveled on the end but I cooked it anyway. After cooking them I peeled them and tasted each one to see how they tasted, hmm good.

If cruise ships were circuses, there’d be no tents large enough for their hundreds of intriguing rings, many of them up and running at all hours of the day. The "big top" for vacations on the high seas is the sky. This analogy came to mind as we sailed toward the Caribbean Sea from Florida’s Port Everglades on Holland America’s Zuiderdam for a 10-day cruise to the Panama Canal.

Spring break is over. I can hear the lamenting of students and parents combined with a few teachers. Now is last minute time for TAKS preparedness. It has been a great week for being out of school. The weather has been very pleasant, and the spring winds have blown the cobwebs out of winter minds, I hope.

Maintaining a family farm or ranch for 100 years or more takes a lot of hard work and true Texas grit. At the Texas Department of Agriculture, we're proud to recognize the families who have remained committed through the Family Land Heritage Program and a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol. This year, farms and ranches established in 1911 or earlier are eligible to be honored.

Angelo State University set a new all-time record for enrollment for the 2011 spring semester taken on the 20 ASU President Dr. Joseph C. Rallo said, "Our spring enrollment totals once again reaffirm that Angelo State is on a proper course as we look toward the future and our goal of a 10,000 enrollment by the year 2020.

One booming business in the fading U.S. economy is email fraud. Online criminals are using concern about the economy and chaos in the financial markets as an opening to defraud worried consumers. These new scams typically offer anxious consumers relief from tax bills or an alleged chance to protect their savings from loss or seizure. The scammers send emails in which they pose as a financial institution, government agency, or credit counseling service.

Precious is she and oh so sweet, from her tiny little hands to her adorable little feet. Robert Felan and Eloise Saucillo welcomed home Anelise Isabel Felan on February 10, 2011, at 12:25 AM. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19½ inches long. Helping to welcome her were proud grandparents Louis and Isabel Naomi Saucillo of San Saba, and Ruben Felan, Sr.

High Valley Baptist Church located in Bend off the 501 will be having revival meetings March 25-27. The services on Friday and Saturday evenings (March 25-26) are at 7:00 PM. The services on Sunday (March 27) are at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Our speaker will be the Reverend George Watts, Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Texas. For any additional information please contact Pastor Michael Taylor (325-205-2877). All are welcome – come a ...

On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, the K.S.S.B. (Keep San Saba Beautiful) Commission met for a luncheon at the Civic Center to be certified as a Keep America Beautiful affiliate presented by representatives from Keep Texas Beautiful, Cathie Gail and Anne Cunic. The luncheon was catered by Betty Ann Johnson. It ’twas not thee luck o’ thee Irish that they were certified, it was the community, sponsors, and everyone working together.

Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the US, accounting for more than one-third of deaths among women each year. An estimated 42 million women in this country are living with some form of heart disease. Heart disease includes a number of problems that affect the muscle and blood vessels in the heart, such as heart attack, angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart doesn’t get enough blood), and arrhythmias (flutters or changes in the heart beat that can cause dizz ...

It started out on a beautiful morning at the Mill Pond Park pavilion. Registration began at 8 am and all participants were given T-shirts. Over 160 participants signed up to walk and run. Reeta Wilson led the group in a warm-up routine followed by some instructions and motivation by Tony Guidroz.

Brother T. A. Murray allowed the lodge to meet at one of his empty buildings over the next fourteen months. Murray was a local banker and never charged the lodge to use his building. At the called meeting of 22 March, there was a rather large attendance and much business was discussed.

The Sheriff's Office was very busy during Spring Break 2011, but there were no major injury accidents in the county and minimal arrests. Sheriff Brown stated that "all of the fishing camps were full to overflowing, as well as the state park and the traffic was heavy, but no one was injured and very few went to jail." Brown also stated that while there were several situations that had to be dealt with, but for the majority of the week everything went smooth and most of the contacts wi ...

The Wallace Creek Extension Education Club met, Thursday, March 17, at the clubhouse. Lynn Blankenship called the meeting to order. The members answered the roll call to "Tell about your most dreaded task." The minutes were read from the February 17 meeting. The treasurer's report was given. Lynn gave the council meeting report: May Event will be held May 11 at the Methodist Church registration starting at 9:30.

The annual Central Texas Pecan Short course will be conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Mills County on March 29 with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and program presentations will begin at 9:00a.m with conclusion at 3:00 p.m. The program will be held at the Mills County Civic Center located at 1103 Cline in Goldthwaite. This program will educate producers on the best management practices available.

Valerie Cortinovis, Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in San Saba County reminds producers that the deadline to sign up for the 2011 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) program is June 1, 2011. Payments are calculated using base acres and payment yields established for each farm. Eligible producers receive direct payments at rates established by statute regardless of market prices.

April 18, the 2010 federal income tax filing deadline, is just around the corner. For Texans trying to wade through their federal income tax return, it can often be challenging. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) stand ready to assist taxpayers with information on preparations services. A new service offered this year is Free File, a free, federal income tax preparation and electronic filing program for eligible taxpayers.

On March 26-27, 2011 Silver Spur Shows will bring their Spring Gun & Blade Show to Brownwood at the Brownwood Coliseum. Kim Sansom, founder of Silver Spur Shows, has a twenty-two year history of promoting gun and knife shows in Central and West Texas. Mrs. Sansom indicates exhibitors from throughout Texas will be at this Brownwood Gun & Blade Show.

Private water wells should be tested annually. The Mills County Office of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Fox Crossing Water District are sponsoring a water well screening day for area residents on Monday April 4, 2011 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the Mills County Court House Annex Building located at 1003 Parker in Goldthwaite. Samples from private water wells will be screened for possible contamination from common contaminants including fecal coliform bacteria, nitr ...

Receipts totaled 3322 head for the week. The market was active and demand good with several consignments of replacement females being offered with the good young pairs bringing from $1250 up to $1800 and some of the medium quality and pairs carrying less flesh bringing from $1050 up to $1300.

Charlotte Kay Conley, 64, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Charlotte was born on February 16, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Robert and LaVerne Huff. On December 24, 1963 Charlotte and Paul R. Jones Jr. were united in marriage and remained married until Paul’s death on February 26, 1986 in Richland Springs.

Connie Ballinger, 62, of San Saba, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Connie was born on September 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Riley and Bonnie Harkey. On October 1, 1994 Connie and James Ballinger were united in marriage in San Saba, Texas.

Henrietta Wolma, 94, of Alto, Texas passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Arbors Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rusk, Texas. Henrietta was born on May 31, 1914 in San Saba, Texas to Henry and Amanda Behrens. Henrietta is survived by many nieces and nephews that love her very much and will miss her greatly.

Larry Cook, 64, of San Saba, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba. Larry was born on April 9, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas and Annie Cook. Larry is survived by his sons, Larry Gene Cook, Jr. and his wife Janie and David Lloyd Cook; his daughter, Diana Cook-Kelly; his sisters, Madelyn Sauer and her husband, Mark and Vivian Orth and her husband Melford; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pamela Johnson, 64, of Cherokee, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Pamela was born on November 25, 1946 in Lovington, New Mexico to James David and LaRue Erwin. On June 10, 1978 Pamela and Bill Johnson were united in marriage in San Saba, Texas. Pamela made a living working as a Government Loan Specialist.

Wilmetta June Dye Williams, age 74, of Marble Falls Texas, died on Sunday, March 20 of an extended illness. Born on Jan. 24, 1937 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Leeman and Nina. Mrs. Williams graduated from Siloam Springs High School, attended Hillcrest Medical Center School of Nursing, and served in the United States Air force. June is survived by her husband, Robert Williams of Marble Falls, Texas; her daughter, Twyla Brown and her husband Bill of Round Rock, Texas; her son, Randy ...

Students, faculty and staff arrived back at school on Monday, March 21 after a week of spring break. Students and faculty returned to a busy schedule of events. Junior high tracksters under the direction of Coach Michael Brand competed at Zephyr on Monday, March 21. One Act Play presented August: Osage County at a dinner theatre Monday night for the community at the Richland Springs cafetorium.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met March 17, 2011 with the Chair for March, Dorothy Sterner, calling for a game of playing the holes starting with the letters T and F less half your handicap. Anita Miles won First and scored the Low Gross and the Low Net for the day, Becky Hardin was Second, and Jo Anne Hardy was Third.

I’m going to combine a few more tidbits of basketball along with our first track meet from Holland with this Lady Dillo report. First of all a big congrats to Danessa Vasquez on her selection to the MayPearl Roundup All Star game. Coach Pannell and I ventured over to Maypearl and watched Danessa play.

It’s been an action packed two weeks for the Lady Dillos as we kicked off District play. We opened district with Hico and won 9-8 in 8 innings in an exciting game. We then traveled to Comanche and lost 11-1. We played Early at home and lost 10-2, and then this past Friday traveled to Dublin and won 5-1.

On Friday March 11th the San Saba Middle School Boys traveled to Zephyr for a track meet. At the track meet the 7th and 8th grade boys combined to finish 2nd. With an athlete in every event including the field events all have or will receive a ribbon. The relay teams improved their times by almost 4 seconds from the previous times.

Medalists: 1.Kinsey Colegrove - Brownwood - 88 2. Nina Paredez - San Saba - 92 3. Mackenzee Moore - Brownwood - 94 4. Courtney Mason - Brownwood - 95 4. Kayla Bufe - Goldthwaite - 95 Team Scores: 1. Brownwood - 379 2. Goldthwaite - 408 3. Hamilton - 449 4. Coleman - 467 5. Early - 472 6. Comanche - 509

What is a school bond election? A bond election requires the voter to express support for or against the district selling school bonds. If the bond is approve the district sells the bonds at the time funds are needed and uses the bond proceeds to pay for special projects or expenses.

What is a school bond election? A bond election requires the voter to express support for or against the district selling school bonds. If the bond is approve the district sells the bonds at the time funds are needed and uses the bond proceeds to pay for special projects or expenses.

The JV Lady Dillos kicked off district play in Comanche. The Lady Dillos fought hard but were downed by the score of 15-1. Kayla Kutin went 2-3 with 2 singles. Elizabeth Bryant, Jacey Martinez, and Falyn Rainwater each added a single. Mikayla Eden scored the Lady Dillos only run on a passed ball. The second district ballgame was in Dublin against the Lady Lions.

It was difficult to decide what to write about this week.. It is easy look at the calendar and see that we are in for a busy spring. It will be unbelievable! Academics at the forefront; it is important to cherish every minute. There will be plenty of other events: baseball, softball, golf, tennis, academic UIL, track and field, tennis, band events, power-lifting, book fairs, OFYP.

I was out of town last week so I didn’t get a report in on the state team tournament, but Mr. Bohensky did write an article on the state tournament and I want to thank him for that article. The tennis team came in 6 I would like to give a big thanks to Mrs.

We are in the last 9 weeks stretch! I can’t believe that this school year is coming to a close so quickly. Normally, we would be experiencing high anxiety because of all the things that have to be completed before this school year ends. I keep apologizing to the principals and the central office group for my "TAKS Anxiety"

Young people from San Saba High School and the PALs Group are joining thousands of kids across the country who are taking part in Kick Butts Day, a nationwide initiative that makes kids leaders in the effort to stop youth tobacco use. As part of the Kick Butts Day celebration, PALS students are putting on various programs within the school district. Throughout the year, young advocates take part in a variety of activities to protect kids from tobacco, including working with elected o ...