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August 18, 2011 Issue
Front Page
Preparation for the 2011-2012 school year is in full swing at San Saba ISD! Teachers new to the District attended their first day of in-district training on Friday, August 12. These teachers met with their campus principals, were given an overview of the technology software programs and procedures requiring software applications, and were treated to a BBQ lunch.
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The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor, Ken Jordan called the meeting to order, and announced a quorum with all members present. Councilman Shawn Oliver gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.
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The Texas State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a free event for rural small business owners and for anyone contemplating starting their own business. "An Evening with the Texas State SBDC" will include information about resources for starting or growing a business, expert advice on business plan best practices, the five things small business owners need to know before talking to a lender, and an opportunity to network with a business advisor as well as other ...
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2 CORINTHIANS 19:3-5 " For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds: (Casting down imaginations, and everything that exalteth itself againist the knowledge of God; and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ)."
Please pause and study this scripture before reading further.
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I grew up in a house where intelligence was rewarded, education the most important attainable goal and under achievement was worse than being born stupid. My mom spoke five languages and my dad spoke three; I spoke two, gibberish and Texan. I have three older siblings and three younger and I suppose I thought being in the middle it was my job to break things up a bit, you know, keep things from being boring.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
What makes you a good grocery shopper? Is it getting the cheapest price on a certain food item? Not always. It involves more than that although that is a good start. Check out the following list and see how many of these tips you also follow:
1. Plan menus before shopping.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
The 2011-2012 school year at Richland Springs begins August 22
The Texas Education Agency has released the accountability ratings and Richland Springs ISD is Academically Acceptable. All areas of TAKS scores have improved since academic assessments in the 2002-2003 school year. The 2011 data shows 89% of all students passed the reading portion of the TAKS assessment, 88% passed the writing, 91% passed the social studies, 88% passed the math, and 81% passed the science.
The
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Years ago when my wife and I were newly weds we would visit my mother-in-law quite frequently. One reason, she was a good cook and she usually had homemade bread or cinnamon roll, (my favorite) and we usually managed to arrive around mealtime. One thing I remember was that she had a grass burr problem in part of her yard.
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If any of you have been on Face book lately you have seen a number of "growing up in…" or "remembering when …". There is one for Cherokee and it has drawn some attention. There are pictures of our town when it was at a different day. Many recall the events of the past including people who did certain things and lived during a certain era.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
25 Years Ago
August 15, 1986
A significant part of the San Saba business district since 1939, ownership of Harry's Department Store and Ladies Store was transferred this week to long-time store employees Lorena Terry and David Parker who purchased the business.
The 1986 Club Champs for the San Saba Golf Association are repeat winners, David Potts, who's won the title 7 times, and Judy Campbell, who has best all the women 4 times.
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We have heard reports about good rains all around us, but none here. It is still hot and very dry.
We have lost two more cousins in the past week. Leonard Gober, age 97, of San Angelo passed away and his services were held in San Angelo. James Hardman, age 82, of Houston also passed away and his services were held in Houston.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:
Banister Was There
John R. Banister, As A Texas Ranger
A lover of horses, of good livestock, a devoted family man, and of law observance.
Banister Was There
More can be said about him and that is why this book was written to tell some of the things that he did to help build the west.
And now about Leona Banister Bruce, the author.
Daughter of a Texas Ranger who served also as a Treasury agent, insp ...
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1 Tesalonicenses 5
1 Pero acerca de los tiempos y de las ocasiones, no tenéis necesidad, hermanos, de que yo os escriba. 2 Porque vosotros sabéis perfectamente que el día del Senor vendra asi como ladron en la noche; 3 que cuando digan: Paz y seguridad, entonces vendrá sobre ellos destrucción repentina, como los dolores a la mujer encinta, y no escaparán.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met August 11, 2011 for play day with Sandee Hartley, in the absence of the August Chair Anita Miles, called for a game of "Best at Something" where you earn points for being in the fairway on your drive, having a one point, or being on the green in regulation and subtract a point for a three putt, lost ball, or being in a hazard.
Our Ms Hattie Rogers had her day in the sun tying for first place with Sandee Hartley and winning the putt pot!
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The historic LanTex Theater has been providing entertainment in Llano since 1927. For many years, it was the place to be for local entertainment. Movies have always provided an escape in a weary world. Kids have enjoyed the Saturday westerns, cartoons, and serials, and through the years, has provided many first run movies.
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I once read a book that was about organizing for creative people. In fact, that may have been the title of it. It was based on the idea of brain sided-ness, in other words, left-brained people tend to have more linear ways of thinking while right-brained people tend to think in a more global, everything-at-once way.
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Fiction
Back of Beyond by C. J. Box
The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston
Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenton
The Accident by Linwood Barclay
Non-Fiction
David Crockett by Michael Wallis
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Michael A. Guido Metter, Georgia
He's a fellow that's going far - always one step ahead of his creditors.
One day the doctor said to him, "I'm sorry to tell you, but you have a contagious disease - scarlet fever."
"Great," he answered. "Now I have something to give my creditors."
But the Living Bible says, "Pay all your debts except the debt of love for others - never finish paying that.
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Talk about lucky! Some of the residents around the Bend received 7/10 inch of rain one day this past week, while others didn’t even get as much as a sprinkle. Most of the rain and wind were on the southeast part from LaNell
Daniels place back south and east received the moisture.
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What a beautiful relief this weekend turned out to be. Saturday morning I sat on the porch watching the birds cavort about in the water fountain. A cool breeze allowed me to sip my tea in peace and clouds filled the sky. I believe there is a passage in the Bible that talks about the bitter disappointment that comes with unfulfilled dreams.
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By Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples
You have an opportunity to make your voice heard on what appears on your favorite restaurant's wine menu. The Texas Department of Agriculture recently launched a new program called GO TEXAN or Go Thirsty. The initiative is designed to allow you to promote Texas wines, and convince more Texas restaurants and retailers to serve vintages from the Lone Star State.
Texas is the fifth largest wine-producing state in the nation, behind California, New York, Washington and Oregon.
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Submitted by Mike Millican
Now, being a kid back in the 40’s, and I guess before, took a lot of creativity. Nobody had money for store bought toys back then or at least not very many so we had to make our own, or if we were lucky enough to have a grandpa or some other old man that liked to whittle, perhaps we could talk them into making us something we could play with.
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Annual Sales Tax Holiday runs Aug. 19 – 21
The 13th annual Sales Tax Holiday, or Tax-Free Weekend, begins Friday and runs until Sunday. Consumers can expect to save approximately $8 for every $100 they spend on most clothing, footwear and school supplies priced less than $100. A full list of items that qualify can be found on the Texas Comptroller’s website here.
According to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, Texas expects shoppers to save $62.1 million this weekend on tax-exempt items.
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Laptop Roll Out -
Fall Gardening Ideas
Senior Adult Fun Day
San Saba County Livestock and Wildlife Assn.
Fellowship of Christian Women
Bend Methodist Camp Meeting
Little Dillo Cheer Camp -
Eventide Family Council
State Lamb & Goat Validation Tags
SSHS Student Mentoring Program
Cheer Buddy ...
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Tarleton State University named Carol and Brenda Gibson to the Spring 11' Distinguished Students List.
Carol and Brenda Gibson are enrolled at the university’s Stephenville campus, and are majoring in Ag Services and Developement op. 3 and Agronomy and Range Management.
Students on the list include freshman and sophmore students who have a minimum 3.25 grade point ratio and no grade lower than a ‘C,’ and juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPR with no ...
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Austin Texas’ Lone Star Soccer Club 96 Red team won the National Championship in the ECNL Regional III Premier League finals in Denver, Colorado in July. Mason Everett, team captain, plays defender. Mason started playing soccer at 4, and along with her team, has assembled a long record of achievements and championships.
Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) is a national youth soccer league of girls teams for the purpose of providing the highest level of competition and the best d ...
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The Presbyterian ladies are planning the August Fellowship of Christian Women’s luncheon and extend a cordial invitation to all the ladies in the county to come next Thursday, August 25th. We will gather in the downstairs fellowship hall at 11:30 a.m. to enjoy a "Cool Recipes" meal. It has been so hot we thought it would be great to create cold dishes to bring and stay away from the stove.
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A tribute to the Texas Rangers was held on July 2, 2011, during the opening ceremony of the 87th Annual 4th of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo at the Expo Center in Belton, Texas. Texas Ranger Marquis Cantu, along with three fellow Rangers were included in the presentation.
The spectacular event began with an historical portrayal of the legendary cowboy ranger.
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Jim and Sharlene Martinez of Stephenville, are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Martinez to Heath Hardman, son of Dianne and Joey Hardman. The bride-elect is a graduate of Pecos High School and a 2007 graduate of Tarelton University. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Brady High School.
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The Mason Country Opry will be held on Tuesday, August 23, at the Odeon Theater in downtown Mason. The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is $8.00 per person. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Heart of Texas Recording Artist Justin Trevino and Startex Recording Artist Dottie Jack will headline the bi monthly show.
Heart of Texas Recording Artist Justin Trevino began entertaining from the bandstand when he was only thirteen years old.
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Submitted by Kay Shackelford
San Saba Elementary is ready for students! Meet the teacher will be Friday, August 19 from 2:00 – 3:00. Class lists will be posted on Friday morning, and school will start bright and early on Monday, August 22, 2011. We are excited about the 2011-12 school year.
ARRIVAL: Please remember that students can be dropped off in front of the elementary no earlier than 7:20 each morning.
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Submitted by Post Adjutant
The veterans of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 will meet Monday, August 22nd at the Legion Hall in San Saba for their stated meeting. The building will be opened at 5:30 p.m. for fellowship and refreshments. At 6:30 p.m. a pot lunch meal of Mexican food will be served.
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Receipts totaled 9538 head for the week. The market advanced again this week with the stocker steers $3 to $4 higher and heifers steady. The feeder steers were $2 higher and heifers were steady. A large number of the packer cows, bulls and replacement females went to out of state buyers in Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.
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Stress, stress and more stress is what our trees and our yards are feeling as we move into the hottest time of the year. The good news is that this can be helped tremendously by foliar feeding (spraying the leaves) with a mixture of a cup of aerated compost tea, an ounce of fish emulsion, an ounce of liquid seaweed, an ounce of molasses placed in a gallon of water.
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Submitted by Texas A&M University
Q: This has been a very dry summer. What’s the driest place on Earth?
A: That would have to be in the country of Chile, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. "A small town called Arica in Chile has gone as long as 14 years without any measurable rain," McRoberts reports.
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Alfreda D. Castro, 90 a lifetime resident of Llano, Texas passed away Monday August 8, 2011. She was born March 19, 1921 to Florence and Eddie Maple in Manchester, New Hampshire. Alfreda was married to F. Richard Castro, he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her sons, Walter (Peanut) Castro and Robert Joe Castro and sister, Katherine Maple.
Survivors include son, Richard Castro and wife Jane of Llano, Texas; daughter, Deanna Parisher and husband Rick of Cherokee, ...
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David Lee Foster passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in Richland Springs, Texas at the age of 55. He was born October 12, 1955 to David Lloyd and Margaret Elaine (Womack) Foster in Beeville, Texas.
When David was young he helped his father feed the cattle and ride horses. He attended the First Baptist Church in Johnson City during his childhood but was unable to attend later in life.
He is survived by his mother, Elaine Foster of Richland Springs; two sisters, Beverly Gunn an ...
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Minnie Kathrine Litton passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 in San Saba, Texas at the age of 89. She was born in San Saba to Buster Theodore Sutton and Martha (Blackwood) Sutton on December 27, 1921. Kathrine married John Litton on April 22, 1939 in San Saba. Fishing was her passion and she enjoyed playing bingo.
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Our beloved Nettie Lucile Myers-Bourke passed away Friday, July 29, 2011, in Arlington at the age of 90.
Lucy was born March 27, 1921, in Richland Springs, to Thomas Jefferson Myers and Enola Erma Swails-Myers. She was the first born child and the older sister to Orman, Ward, Wayne Douglas (Cotton), Erma, Ray and Jean.
Lucy grew up in San Saba County and attended school in San Saba.
Lucy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny; her parents; brothers, Ward ...
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Daylon Wayne Smith, 6 year old son of Joe Pete and Danna Smith, recently competed in the Concho County Youth Rodeo Series in Eden, Texas. He was the proud winner of the CCYR 2011 Reserve All Around title. Daylon was also named Top Cowboy for his age division at the Richland Springs Jr.
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HS Bareback Bronc Riding:
HS Tie Down Roping:
Pee Wee Barrels:
GS Boys Calf Riding:
GS Girls Barrels:
GS Boys Breakaway Roping:
HS Wild Horse Race:
HS Girls Goat Tying:
GS Girls Goat Tying:
HS Ribbon Roping:
HS Girls Barrels
HS Bull Riding:
2011 All Around
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By Jeff Pannell, Head Football/Athletic Director
Thanks to everyone for coming out to watch the Dillos scrimmage Hico, we had a great crowd. We felt like after watching the film that we did a lot of good things, and have a lot of things to work on. We still need to increase our effort, be more physical, and execute better.
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HOUSE-HOLD SIZE YEARLY MONTHLY WEELKLY
1 $20,147.00 $1,679.00 $388.00
2 $27,214.00 $2,268.00 $524.00
3 $34,281.00 $2,857.00 $660.00
4 $41,348.00 $3,446.00 $796.00
5 $48,415.00 $4,035.00 $932.00
6 $55,482.00 $4,624.00 $1,067.00
7 $62,549.00 $5,213.00 $1,203.00
8 $69,616.00 $5,802.00 $1,339.00
Each additional person $7,067.00 $589.00 $136.00
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San Saba medalists at the 29th Annual San Saba Junior Tennis Association Tournament held July 29th and 30th
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Subitted by Richland Springs ISD
Children need healthy meals to learn. Richland Springs ISD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs -0-; lunch cost $2.10 for grades K-5 and $2.35 for grades 6-12. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced price is -0- for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch.
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Submitted By Missy King, Prevention Specialist Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
As another school year approaches, you are no doubt making a back-to-school checklist so that your child can start the school year off right. New shirts, new shoes. Check. Pencils, erasers, notebook paper. Check. Questions to ask your child about drugs and alcohol? Get it on the list!
As you prepare your child for a new school year, it is a must to include conversations about substance use, including your "zero tolerance"
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