2 TiMOTHY 3:1-5- 1"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

Summer vacation has begun for students across our state. Their thoughts have turned from studying for tests to swimming at the neighborhood pool (unless there’s a summer job!). Summer reading lists and math review packets keep learned skills honed until school begins again in August. These students represent the future of our nation and our state.

Cham Fox has gone with his sister and dad to Cambodia for a visit. Cham and his sister were born in Cambodia and adopted when they were very little. Delton McGuire has been hired as the new Executive Director of Cherokee Home for Children. Delton and wife Valerie have been a part of Cherokee Home for Children for around 7 years.

One thing my grandmother would always ask my brother and me if someone gave us something no matter how big or small was, "did you say thank you?" I can still here her words today or am still reminded of what she would make us do. If we did not she would take us back to the person who gave us something even if it was our parents and wait for us to, "thank you".

Occasionally I get them in the mail. They are promotions trying to get me to purchase their product or to use their credit card. I did not ask for these to be sent to me but they were sent. I will confess that there have been times I have fallen for their sales pitch and taken the promotion.

25 Years Ago June 6, 1986 Country Charm, a unique gift shop, opened May 27 in San Saba. Owned by Lisa Adams and Cathi Miles and located at 109 W. Wallace, the store offers a large selection of Gold and Silver jewelry as well as new and handmade items for the home. Andrew (Mose) Kinmon, was presented a plaque and gift by City National Bank Chairman of the Board, Pat Murray, Friday, May 30, for his years of dedicated service to the b ...

Still no rain to report from the northwest corner of the county and it is plenty hot and dry! The Busy Bee quilting has been postponed until June 21st due some conflicts. The Elm Grove VFD fundraiser will be this Saturday night, June 11th, at the fire station. It will be a fish fry with all the trimmings followed by an auction.

Reading Recommendations: Doc "The year is 1878, peak of the Texas cattle trade. The place is Dodge city, Kansas, a saloon filled cow town jammed with liquored up adolescent cowboys and young Irish hookers. Violence is random and routine, but when the burned body of a mixed blood boy named Johnnie Sauders is discovered, his death shocks a part time policeman named Wyatt Earp.

Psalm 110:1: The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." We would like to think that we don’t have an enemy in the whole world, but Jesus came to teach and save the lost, and encountered a host of enemies.

If you read my column two weeks ago, you know I have been riding trains again. Like a lot of folks, I first became interested in trains as a child. Amtrak ran on a track not too far from my house, so I was frequently sitting in the car with my mom at a railroad crossing watching all those passenger cars go past.

Fiction: Summer Rental by Mary Kay Anderson Hit List by Laurell Hamilton Hell is Empty by Craig Johnston Trader of Secrets by Steve Martini Hope Rekindled by Tracie Peterson Non-Fiction: Bio-SEAL Team Six by Howard E. Wasdin Healthy eating for Lower Blood Pressure by Paul Gayler The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

This week’s news will more than make up for the lack of news last week. George Dennis and Bill Price from the Bend area joined the members of the Wiley B. Murry Post No. 27, at 7:00 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the Jalapeno Restaurant in San Saba to honor all the veterans present and past.

When he’s invited to be a guest at the Lions Club, Mort eagerly accepts. "Free meal" registers as ear music to my uncle, who has shied away from numerous invitations to join the civic organization. He always gives it some thought, and sometimes fills out application forms. The last page, though, does him in.

Well, I’ve been here in Germany four days and I’ve managed to visit three castles in two countries, if those numbers don’t get you, try being seven hours out of schedule! Russ turfed me out of bed at midnight Monday and poured me into the car to head for Dallas, I managed to get a few hours sleep, but DFW showed up far too soon.

When the umpire shouts "Batters up," at a baseball game in San Saba, you may be sure that either playing on the team, coaching the players or among the fans will be a member of the Marvin Riggs family. Blond, 36, strapping six-footer, weighing around 190 pounds, Marvin was a co-manager of the Champion Little League team last year.

Hayley Lynn Poe was born March 24, 2011, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, Texas. She weighed 8 pounds - 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her proud parents are John and Christan Poe of Bedford. Grandparents are Paula and Jerry Wright of Morgan Mill and Tina and Mike Poe of Richland Springs.

Harmony Ridge Cemetery Association Dilloette Hamburger Sale Elm Grove VFD Fish Fry 73rd Annual Rodeo and Parade Rodeo Tickets Democratic Women’s Association of Lampasas Father’s Day Brisket Plates PandaMania Vacation Bible School HOT Co-Ed Softball Tournament Impact 2000 Plus Fireworks Display ...

Debra McIntire will be offering classes all week at the Performance Talent Boot Camp in Advanced and Beginners Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Tap and Ballet. The 4th Annual Performance Talent Boot Camp is set for June 18th - 25th. Debra Has over 30 years experience teaching Dance, Cheer & Gym to boys and girls ages 2 to Adult.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Luna are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their son Christopher P. Luna to Maeren L. Farmer of Brighton, CO. Maeren's parents are Mr. Terry Farmer and Mr. & Mrs. Orlo Peterson. The wedding will take place in Brighton, CO. Both Christopher and Maeren are employed by Great Lakes Airline.

The June meeting of the Hill Country CattleWomen will be held in Menard on Tuesday, June 21 This will be our last meeting before the summer break and we have lots of business to wrap up so we are looking forward to a good attendance. Husbands and interested guests are welcome to join us at our meeting. Reservations should be made by Tuesday, June 14 st at the Menard Multipurpose Center.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met for the monthly business meeting June 2, 2011 with the following members present: Sandee Hartley, Dorothy Sterner, Becky Hardin, Jo Ann Snow, Jo Anne Hardy, Hattie Rogers, Janet Hoyt, Bobbie Churchill, and Anita Miles. President Anita Miles called the meeting to order and called on Hattie Rogers for the opening prayer.

Dear Editor: I'm writing in support of Dell Becker-Sagebiel, whose letter appeared in the June 2 issue of the Star. She expressed the wish that those who "lost" the booze and bonds elections not express their disappointment by throwing beer bottles (!) in her yard or bad-mouth her and her husband behind their backs.

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Miles are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison Griggs Miles to William Clay Lindsey, son of Denna Lindsey and the late Bill Lindsey of Rankin, Texas. Madison graduated from ASU and has accepted a Special Education teaching position with Meade School District, at Sturgis Elementary School.

Make plans to attend this summer’s PandaMania Vacation Bible School at the First United Methodist Church. Beginning at 9am on June 20 Kids enrolled in PandaMania will also participate in a hands-on mission project, through a program called Operation Kid-to-Kid, that will let the kids in our community show God’s love to children in Latin America. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us in the VIP section each day at 11:35am in the sanctuary, becau ...

It’s almost time for the June 21 summer solstice, the beginning of the summer season and longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Solstice, meaning "Sun stand still," occurs twice each year – at the summer and winter solstices – and was noted and named long ago by the ancients.

The Summer Reading Program, sponsored by the Friends of Rylander Library & LCRA, continues each Wednesday in June (June 8 Shelia Meader and her friend Teddie are providing fun, crafts, and encouraging those present to read, read read this summer. There is no cost for the program. All youth grades kindergarten to 4 For more information call the Rylander Library at 372-3079. th, 15th, 22nd, 29th).

The Summer Reading Program, sponsored by the Friends of Rylander Library & LCRA, continues each Wednesday in June (June 8 Shelia Meader and her friend Teddie are providing fun, crafts, and encouraging those present to read, read read this summer. There is no cost for the program. All youth grades kindergarten to 4 For more information call the Rylander Library at 372-3079. th, 15th, 22nd, 29th).

The Llano Junior Woman’s Culture Club will offer the movie THOR this Friday night, June10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. The movie proceeds will go toward their projects, one of which is Coats for Kids. Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of superhero, THOR.

To a waterfowl hunter, a duck band is a treasured find. Affixed to a duck call lanyard, these rare small metal rings become testaments of the hunter’s skill or luck and reinforce the conservation success story they represent. Banding is an integral component for management of all game birds that travel across North America without regard for state, provincial or international borders.

SAN SABA - Receipts totaled 1842 head on Thursday. The market on a whole was stronger this week with demand good. A lot of light calves are coming to town along with a lot of cows due to the dry conditions. Stocker steers and heifers all sold on a steady market with the feeder steers and heifers selling steady to $1 or $2 lower.

In the Lone Star State, agriculture employs one in seven working Texans. Our farmers and ranchers are responsible for supplying us with the safest, most reliable and most affordable food supply in the world. However, with the average Texas farmer being 59-years-old, and the world population expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, filling the boots of retired farmers should be of concern to all Texans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is in the process of recruiting new farmers on-line.

Kirk Doss Jones, 49, of Big Spring, TX passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011. Kirk was born on September 22, 1960 in Key West, Florida to Edward and Annie Faye Jones. Kirk was a Laborer and was a member of Full Gospel Church. Kirk is survived by his wife, Rose Zane Martin of Nebraska; mother, Annie Faye Galloway of San Saba; daughter, Jennifer Jones of San Saba; grandson, Leo Milton Amaro Jr.

Melvin "Sunny" Hunt, 68, of Austin, TX passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Seton Hospital in Austin. Melvin was born on January 3, 1943 in San Saba, TX to David and Lula Hunt. On December 21, 1964 in Fort Worth, TX Melvin and Cheryl Hunt were united in marriage.

Pauline (Dee Dee) Gregg Stewardson, age 81 of San Saba, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Dee Dee was born in San Saba County on April 18th, 1930 to Lawrence Hamilton Gregg and Pauline Gray Gregg. Dee Dee and Roger Boyd Stewardson were united in marriage on June 23rd, 1950 in San Saba.

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Summer! Just the mere thought of it excites most students, yet concerns many parents (and for good reason). Summer is a known time for increased alcohol, marijuana and other drug use, including first-time experimentation. What sets this season apart? Increased-Unsupervised-Free-Time. At this transitional age, our children naturally seek their independence and our trust.