Are you wanting to lose weight? If so, you need to add a good night’s sleep to your diet plans. A study by the National Center for Health Statistics showed that irregular sleep patterns contribute to obesity. Not enough sleep can destroy a person’s intentions of consuming a healthy diet.

Esther Cox was in Midland over the week-end visiting with her grandchildren. The ladies from Cherokee Home for Children took the Sojourner ladies out for lunch and antique shopping last Tuesday. Doug and Cyndi Suggs were in Fredericksburg again last Saturday visiting with Jeremy and Sheila. Monica Suggs Baisden had her wisdom teeth removed last Friday in Houston. Robert Baugh is in San Antonio for training. Kasey Dobbs Lucerno has been in Cherokee visi ...

There are different ways we approach life. For instance, there are some who are wealthy and can afford to buy anything they want. To them, everyone and thing has a price. They have the riches to get what they desire. There are some who have been blessed with good looks. Others have had their looks altered to keep them looking young.

60 Years Ago April 12, 1951 R.A. Carrell has purchased the station and market on West Wallace street formerly owned by Andy Wallace, and also the Dean Warren residence on West Wallace opposite Shires Cafe. Applications have been approved for growing 400 acres of castor beans in San Saba county. The castor bean is expected to provide a new cash crop for farmers in this area.

We had a nice surprise in the form of a thunder storm blowing through Sunday night. Along with some really strong wind and thunder, lightning and a little hail, it delivered 1.1 inches of rain here in Richland and an even inch at Elm Grove. It was most welcome and we are very thankful! There were three tables of 42 players at the tournament last Saturday night.

Reading Recommendations: Jeff Davis's Own, Cavalry, Comanches, and The Battle for the Texas Frontier, James R. Arnold In 1855, a unique crisis demanded a unique response. The government's relocation of eastern North American tribes and the increasing encroachment of settlers threatened the survival of the Great Plains tribes, most notably the Comanche.

The WWII Mark XIV torpedo was flawed from the beginning and was the US submarine’s standard fleet torpedo. It was designed in the 1930’s and not until many misses and duds that the reliability of the torpedo was questioned and even then the complaints were rejected. It looked good and in some minor tests it exploded but in combat it failed many times.

Luke 16:13: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." Years ago the gospel was preached to a number of tribes in Central Africa. Many people responded to the message and became Christians.

Two weeks ago, this column was about the idea of doing a mental cleaning and simplifying—making sure that thoughts and actions are based on the simple truth. I mentioned how it seems our current culture is based on the clutter of untruth and manipulations. My observation is that all of us are prone, at some time or another, to invest our time, energy, and emotions into various ideas that we accept as facts, without ever investigating their validity.

Fiction The Land of the Painted Caves by Jean M Auel Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann The 5th Witness by Michael Connelly The Judgment by Beverly Lewis Non Fiction : Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo Bio. And Furthermore by Judi Dench Story’s Guide to Raising Meat Goats by Maggie Sayer

Red Eyes Q: Why do so many birds have red eyes? I’ve noticed common loon, western grebe, Cooper’s hawk, and spotted towhees all have red eyes. I know of no mammal or reptile with red eyes. What is the evolutionary advantage of red eyes in birds? A: Color qualifies as one component in the realm of biological information known as "nonverbal communication": the exchange of information between two or more individuals but without the use of sound.

Years ago a sailing ship was blown off course. They ran out of fresh water, and the passengers were dying of thirst. In their darkest hour a ship approached them. Frantically they signaled, "We need drinking water." Back came the answer, "Lower your buckets. You're in fresh water!" What was true of the water is true of the Word.

April showers finally arrived Sunday night leaving 7/10 inch of rain around the Bend. The wind was up and blowing Monday, which means the little bit of moisture will be dried out pretty fast. The little bit was enough to wash off the cars and settle the dust for a day or two and clean the air which really smelled good Monday morning. Still, a lot of fishing going on in the river with some good reports of yellow cat fish and some channel being caught. Bobby and Kit Clark of Ro ...

Our only pet—a three-year-old "mostly Jack Russell terrier"—escaped death row when food and keep were offered at our home back in ’09. She takes me on walks. Sadie is 70 years my junior—10 in dog years—so maybe we can grow old(er) together. I’ll try to do my part. During a recent "Komen on Deck for the Cure"

What a week we’ve had! Everyday has been a display of the power of the wind. It sucks the moisture out of the air and land as it passes. Someone said Sunday that they knew the source of the hot, dry wind; it was coming from the politicians in the East.

With Texas being a national leader in cattle production, I recently coordinated an effort with 15 other state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture to oppose federal proposals that could devastate the nation's livestock and poultry industries, and in turn, put our consumers at risk of becoming reliant on a food supply produced outside our borders.

"The Bible Buddy Puppets" will be performing a musical at The Church of the Open Door, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. If you really want to make a point with children and adults, make it with puppets! Teaching great biblical and life truths has never been so much fun. The program is under the direction of Jana Childers and the performers are children of The Church of the Open Door and help from others.

The San Saba A&M Club will be holding Aggie Muster Thursday, April 21, down at the open air pavilion in the RV Park by the Golf Course. Activities will begin at 6:00 p.m.,with a re-acquainting period, followed by a steak supper and the Muster Ceremony. San Saba will be among the 300 sites observing the Muster Tradition & Ceremony world-wide. You may RSVP for the meal to Dick Miller, 372-4400, Martha Leigh Whitten, 372-5275, or Dwight Harkey, 372-5656.

In 2010, CASA for the Highland Lakes Area advocated on behalf of, and facilitated therapeutic and legal resolution for 225 children. Since January 2011, we have received 29 new children into care. CASA volunteers provided a voice for abused and neglected children in the five counties of Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba.

Llano Main Street will sponsor Rango at the LanTex this Friday night April 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday April 16 th at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The computer animated film stars (the voices of) Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant, Ned Beatty and Alfred Molina and is directed by Gore Verbinski. A pet chameleon, voiced by Johnny Depp becomes accidentally stranded in the Mojave Desert after his terrarium falls from his owner’s car.

Three Years later there were eight charges brought before the lodge by a member's wife. Brother I.N.M. had left for San Antonio, married in 1918, then moved to Dallas. The charges were basically for adultery, verbal and physical abuse to his wife and failure to provide for his family. While in Dallas he had also belonged to the (second era) Ku Klux Klan, and similar charges were brought to that organization without result in 1924.

The San Saba Garden Club meeting on April 5th featured an informative slide presentation and discussion by Dr. Jack Stanford, Professor Emeritus from Howard Payne University, who was handily assisted by his wife Gilda. In his discussion we were impressed to learn about the abundance and diversity of wildflowers found in our county.

Sharon Grumbles was honored with a surprise birthday party given by her children, Jody and Michelle, on Saturday, April 2 nd at Brownwood State Park. Celebrating with Sharon were family members: Jody Eden and Baylee Hudnell of Alvord; Michelle, Kaylei and Brayden Cole of Itasca; Barrett Eden of Llano; Jim Eden of Lake Buchanan; Jerry Eden and Marisa Burleson and Ashley, Wes and Logan of Lake Brownwood; Bill and Janet Sanguinet of Lampassas; Justin and Heather Miller of Aust ...

Receipts totaled 2267 head for the week. The market was active and demand good. We are beginning to see several light weight new crop calves coming to town due to the price and the dry conditions and are carrying more flesh than some of the dried out cattle we have been seeing for the past several months.

Clydene Oliver, a retired school teacher, is the San Saba FSA County Committee Advisor and has held the office for six years. Clydene’s knowledge of local farming practices and pecan production greatly enhance the work of the County Committee. Ms. Oliver’s participation as advisor on the County Committee helps ensure all producers receive equitable and fair treatment in USDA programs. Clydene is also involved in farming and ranching operations outside of the Committee in ...

Mrs. Betty Hillin, age 100 of Lometa died Tuesday April 5, 2011 at Brister Care Home. Betty was born May 24, 1910 in Anaheim, CA the daughter of Otto Leffler and Minnie Fellbaum Leffler. Betty married E.G. Hillin in 1941 and had been a resident of Lometa for the last 60 years.

Henryetta Long, 67, of San Saba, TX passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Henryetta was born on December 25, 1943 in San Saba, TX to Henry and Merle Dufner. Henryetta was an LVN. On March 6, 1969 Henryetta and Martin Long were united in marriage in Burnet, TX and remained married until Martin’s death on July 28, 1988. Henryetta is survived by her daughters, Renee Woodward and her husband David of San Saba; Mitzi Long and her husband Sipriano Saucillo of San Saba; he ...

Marion Harper, 83, of Houston, Tx passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Memorial Hermann North East in Humble, Tx. Marion was born on February 28, 1928 to Henry and Effie May Keele. Marion was a hairdresser and was a member of Christadelphian Church of San Saba. Marion is survived by her son,Keven Harper of Houston and grandsons, Robert and Steven Harper; her daughter, Andrea Corey Doerr and her husband Larry and granddaughter Jennifer Doerr of Houston; her brothers, Darrel ...

This past week, the San Saba Armadillos went one and one in their baseball games against Comanche and Early, respectively. Tuesday, April 5, the Comanche Indians came to our place for a game. Ryan Pannell was the pitcher for the day and started the game off right by striking out the first batter.

Good attendance is so important to student success. Please urge your child to be at school each and every day. There are only six weeks of school remaining. Here is a schedule of some of this year’s remaining events at Richland Springs: High School Track Area Meet High School UIL Academic Regional Meet One Act Play R ...

San Saba Scores Jeffry Hoyt, Par 92, San Saba 84 Jack Whitten, Par 94, San Saba 86 Jason Wells, Par 104, San Saba 99 Aaron Rixse, Par 123, San Saba 114 Kristen McCoury, Par 118, San Saba 102 Jaren Steger, Par 126, San Saba 119 Girls Team Coleman, Par 449, San Saba 462, Total 911 Hamilton, Par 448, San Saba 463, Total 911 Early, Par 464, San Saba ...

Four San Saba ladies, Jo Anne Hardy, Anita Miles, Sandee Hartley, and Jo Ann Snow attended the Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament at Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet, Texas on April 6, 7, and 8, 2011. In the past we have had as many as nine ladies attending. So many ladies asked about Hattie Rogers, as she is always there and all the women love Hattie.

San Saba ISD is proposing the construction of a new elementary school. The election to be offered to the voters is scheduled for May 14,2011. The elementary school that is proposed and presented in the two designs here provides for the students of San Saba Elementary School to be housed under one roof.

The May 14, 2011 RSISD Bond Election Proposition will include the construction of a new elementary school building. The project being proposed for the bond election is centered around Richland Springs ISD’s need for new facilities. The District’s highest facilities priority would be to construct a brand new Elementary School Facility.

On Thursday, April 7th we competed in our own meet. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people that helped to make the meet a trmendous success. Without your help we could not have had such a fine track meet. Our kids competed against some very stiff competition and did a fine job.

San Saba Cub Scout Pack 55 held its Spring camping trip 18-20 March 2011 at Barefoot Camp & RV Park. I want to thank Jackie & Charlene Brister for their support of Cub Scouts. They always make our trips memorable and heavily discount park use fees. Their facilities are excellent and ensure a safe and pleasant camping trip.

The San Saba FCCLA has 26 students headed to State Competition this week on April 14 - 16 in Houston, Texas. Diana Landeros, Bridgett Maldonado (not picture), Ana Karen Guerrero, and Courtney Pryor (not pictured) will be competing in LEO’s which test their knowledge about FCCLA. Gennie Hamilton and Wesley Gates will be competing in Focus on Children by giving a presentation over their Bully Awareness issues they shared with the elementary school and high school. Kristin ...

The Conference 2A - District 6 UIL Competition for 2011 was hosted by Hico ISD on March 22 - 23, 2011. Six students from San Saba High School will advance to the Regional Meet in Odessa on April 15 and 16. The Accounting Team made up of Allan Hale, Ashley Pulatie, Tanner Weyerts and Kristen Jordan placed 1st and will advance to Regional competition.

Last Saturday, April, 9,2011 the Jr. High Lady Dillos traveled to Bangs for the district track meet. The seventh grade scored 49 points and came in 7th while the eighth grade scored 75 points and finished 4th. On a hot, windy day the tracksters had only half the time to rest between events and also had field events after their running which was highly unusual.

The Armadillo JV baseball team hosted a game against Comanche last Tuesday, April 5, and travelled to Early for a game last Friday. We were pleased with the player performances and the outcome of the two games which added valuable experience to the program overall. In our game against Comanche, our offense got off to a great start.

Do you understand the purpose of a brochure? The San Saba ISD kindergarten students do! Last week the San Saba kindergarteners invited Mrs. Glaze to their classroom to present their San Saba Brochures! You know there are really a number of benefits of coming and visiting (or setting up and tent a staying awhile in) San Saba.

The San Saba Varsity Cheerleaders will be selling raffle tickets for an autographed basketball to be signed by the 2011 state semifinalist San Saba Lady Dillo Basketball Team. The cheerleaders will be selling tickets at the townhall meeting / band concert to be held at the practice field on Monday April 18.

In their final tournament before the Southland Conference championships, the Sam Houston State women’s golf team finished as runners-up in the Houston Baptist Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday, April 4th & 5th. The tournament was played on the par 72, 6,138-yard course at the Sienna Plantation Golf Club. The Bearkats’ Shelby Hardy won the individual medalist championship, firing a four-over total of 73-72-75—220.

Grants – many of us have been involved in applying for or being the recipient of a grant in our work, private or volunteer life. Grants come in all types. San Saba ISD has been fortunate to be the recipient of a variety of grants. The largest grant the ISD has received was a $1,000,000 repair and renovation grant that provided for the renovation of San Saba High School several years ago.

A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that 5.9 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 14 drank alcohol in the past month, and that the vast majority of them (93.4 percent) received their alcohol for free the last time they drank. About 317,000 (44.8 percent) 12 to 14 year olds who drank in the past month received their alcohol for free from their family or at home.