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November 10, 2011 Issue
Front Page
San Saba River Golf Course Club Ladies Champions Debbie Lee (left) and Runner-up Sandee Hartley.
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Winners of the San Saba River Golf Course Championship held October 15th & 16th. Pictured above is David Harrell, Men’s Club Sr. Division Champion (left) and Bo McCoury Jr. Men’s Club Champion.
Winners of the San Saba River Golf Course Championship held October 15th & 16th. Pictured above is David Harrell, Men’s Club Sr.
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This Thursday evening, November 10, 6:30 p.m. a playoff pep rally will be held for the San Saba Armadillos downtown. Come help celebrate the San Saba Armadillo Varsity football team as they prepare to play Stockdale at Canyon Lake on Friday, the 11th in the first round of playoffs. The pep rally will feature the San Saba Dilloettes, Cheerleaders and the award winning Golden Armadillo Band.
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Veterans Day is this Friday, November 11 and several groups are collaborating to offer a variety of celebration opportunities.Appreciation Breakfast for Veterans:The festivities get underway at 7:00 am with a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast sponsored by San Saba ISD. All veterans are invited. The breakfast, which will be served in the Cafeteria of the Elementary School, will be followed by a patriotic musical program presented by the students.
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The annual Community Thanksgiving meal, sponsored by the Friends of San Saba, assisted by many local residents, will be on Thursday, November 24th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Fathers House. Plan to enjoy this free meal with family and friends. Please call Joan or Jessica Hunt at 325-205-0861 or 325-205-2828 for home delivery orders.Naomi Ragsdale needs help ahead of time and people to bake desserts.
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Submitted by Ross J. Cox, Sr.
The veterans of the American Legion will meet Friday morning, November 11th for a Veterans Day celebration. Members of the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 will be special guests of the students of San Saba Elementary School. A special musical program will be given in their honor. All members are encouraged to attend.
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The San Saba City Council held a Public Hearing prior to their regular meeting on Monday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.Mayor, Ken Jordan called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and announced a quorum present with Shawn Oliver and Oleta Behrens absent. Martha Leigh Whitten gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.The Public Hearing was for all citizens, particularly low and moderate income residents, ...
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All three San Saba County Schools will be represented in the State High School Playoffs.The San Saba Armadillos will play the Stockdale Brahmas in Canyon Lake at 7:30 this Friday.The Richland Springs Coyotes will play the Buckholts Badgers in Richland Springs at 7:30 this Friday.The Cherokee Indianswill play the Calvert Trojans in Evant at 7:30 this Friday.All three San Saba County Schools will be represented in the State High School Playoffs.The San Saba Armadillos will play the Stockdale B ...
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Submitted by San Saba Sheriff's Office
Charles Pearce, 70 of Pottsboro, Texas was killed Sunday in an apparent hunting accident just off of CR 224. Sheriff Brown stated that the victim was in his hunting stand and died of a single gunshot wound to the chest.Justice of the Peace Les Dawson pronounced Pearce deceased and the victim was taken to Blaylock Funeral home pending funeral arrangements.Brown stated that the investigation into the accident continues and asks that everyone please pray for the victim's family.
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Wabbit season! Duck season! Wabbit season! Duck season! Wabbit season, “shoot him now!” I always adored Looney Tunes and felt a real kinship with both the name Looney and Daffy. (okay guys, you can stop nodding your heads in the affirmative anytime) I inherited my love of cartoons from my dad and I adored that a man who could speak three languages, play the violin and compose classical music could also belly laugh at Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, The Road Runner, and Daffy Duck.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
It’s football/basketballl season, and we Texans love to root for our teams! The Texas Department of Transportation Game Day campaign, Know When to Pass, will emphasize the importance of passing your keys to a sober, designated driver if you plan to drink alcohol on game day. While it’s a lot of fun to tailgate or watch a ballgame at a friend’s house, if you choose to drink, designate a sober driver ahead of time, stay put, or call a friend or family member for a ride.Texas ...
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
60 Years AgoNovember 1, 1951
Joe Edmondson and Myles McDowell were re-elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the San Saba County Farm Bureau at its annual Family Night meeting, Monday in the school lunchroom. A.J. Brister was named to succeed Mrs. Sterling Smith as secretary-treasurer of the organization.Mrs. T.M. Sofge of Locker reports having received from one-half to one inch of rain on their acreage Tuesday night, and reports from three-tenths to on ...
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We have had no rain this past week but the temperature feels like the fall weather is here. We had frost last Friday morning and it got most of our plants. Our morning glories are gone. We do have a good chance for rain in the forecast. We start a new month.
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James Johnston, Minister 2nd & Wallace Church of Christ, San Saba, Texas
Our relationship to God cannot grow and thrive apart from reading the Bible and hearing it taught. 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” In the Bible, God tells us who He is, who we are, and how we are to live.
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Sometido por Rosa Arredondo
Salmos 111:1-10: Alabare a Jehova con todo el corazon En la compania y congregacion de los rectos. Grandes son las obras de Jehova, Buscadas de todos los que las quieren. Gloria y hermosura es su obra, Y su justicia permanece para siempre. Ha hecho memorables sus maravillas; Clemente y misericodioso es Jehova.
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Dear Editor:
On behalf of the San Saba Festival Association, officers and board of directors, please accept our deep appreciation for the strong community support of the inaugural San Saba River Pecan Jam. With over 2,400 attendees, most of whom came from out of town, our local community rose to the occasion with their hard work and energy.Many thanks are in order, but most importantly, praise God for His blessings.
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All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
11-2-11 Pane, James, DWLI w/previous conviction, - SO.11-2-11 Holloway, Olan, Evading Arrest/Detention w/Vechicle, DWI, DWLI, - SO/PD.11-6-11 Alcorn, Paul, Assault BI FV - PD/SO.11-6-11 Landeros, Manuel, Evading Arrest Motor Vehicle - SO.11-6-11 Smith, Floyd, DWI 1st - SO.11-7-11 Jordon, Dennis, DWLI, - SO.11-2-11 Pane, James, DWLI w/previous conviction, - SO.11-2-11 Holloway, Olan, Evading Arrest/Detention w/Vechicle, DWI, DWLI, - SO/PD.11-6-11 Alcorn, Paul, Assault BI FV - PD/SO.11-6-11 La ...
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Michael A. Guido Metter, Georgia
An evangelist pitched his tent to hold a revival, and some bullies decided to close it down.One knocked him to the ground. He got up and pointed to the other cheek. The rascal hit him again.Clenching his fist, the ex-boxer said, "The Lord didn't give any further instructions." Smack! He hit the man, but missed the point.The child of God should consider his responsibilities, not his rights.
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By Dr. Dennis J. Prutow Sterling, Kansas
Advanced technology enhances communication. We can crunch data and make calculations heretofore thought impossible. Men went to the moon with computers far less powerful that today’s average desktop or laptop. Where will we go next? What will we do for an encore? Increased knowledge in medicine pushes back boundaries. Cures for disease become possible as well as replacement body parts.
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The first frost last week did most of the more tender plants in, but the pecan trees still have green leaves. It may take another frost to get them.A couple of cool days and now back up into the 70’s with a promise of rain, but then you just never know.
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Last while in town I pulled up to a drive up window at one of the local banks. A voice came over a small loudspeaker asking me what I wanted. I told them I needed to cash a check. The girl said to sign the check and put it along with my drivers license in the little plastic tube outside my pickup window.
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I awoke bright and early Saturday to the sounds of the season; deep booming sounds of rifles. Hunting season has started! The kids were all a-dither Friday, planning and plotting their first big hunt of the year. Our hunter, C.B.King, is an old veteran of hunting and soldiering. He is a good and careful hunter.
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“Nine year old Joshuah Whitley bagged this outstanding 10 point buck during the special Youth Season hunting weekend of October 29-30. The special Youth Season allows hunters 16 and younger to try their luck before regular hunting season opens November 4th. Joshuah who is a fourth grader at San Saba Elementary connected while hunting with his father, Michael Whitley on a Yates Farms Ranch.
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Alyssia Torres daughter of Jason and Ashley Vogel part of the San Saba Head Start "Spook Parade" that visited Eventide October 27th.
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This buck was killed by Robert Pulatie on Oct. 7 2011, near Bend. It scores 148 B/C with 12 scoreable points.
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The annual Community Thanksgiving meal, sponsored by the Friends of San Saba, assisted by many local residents, will be on Thursday, November 24th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Fathers House. Plan to enjoy this free meal with family and friends. Please call Joan or Jessica Hunt at 325-205-0861 or 325-205-2828 for home delivery orders.Naomi Ragsdale needs help ahead of time and people to bake desserts.
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Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 words or less. If they are too long they will b
Richland Springs VFD Toy Drive -November 10 - December 18 - Newborn to 10 years old, Drop off at Skelton’s Hardware, Coyote One Stop, Stagecoach and Yellow Duck Restaurants. Mark gifts boy or girl and age, prefer unwrapped. Call Doc Fisher for information 325-372-8232.San Saba County Historical Museum - open on Veterans Day November 11, from 11 a.m.
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On Thursday, October 27th, the little Ghouls & Goblins from Head Start paid a visit to the Eventide residents.Residents handed out Halloween cookies to all, provided by our Volunteer of the Year, Sandra Key.On Friday the Spook Parade contestants came in all of their unique costumes.The residents provided goodie bags for all 86, and enjoyed it thoroughly.In addition, the home had a costume contest as well as the annual door decorating contest.The winners of the costume contest were 1st pl ...
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County Chairmen Marcia Dyer, Republican Party and Pat Grusendorf, Democrat Party announce New Dates
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 San Saba Republican County Chairman Marcia Dyer and Democrat County Chairman, Pat Grusendorf issued an advisory for all precinct chairs, elected officials and announced candidates with an update on the 2012 primary election filing period and changes to the election calendar over the next several weeks and months.Said Chairmen Dyer and Grusendorf, “As a result of a court order from a federal panel of judges in San Antonio, the new filing period for the March 20 ...
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Plans are coming together for the November Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon in Cherokee’s First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Ladies of this church give the ladies of San Saba county a very special invitation to Cherokee next Thursday, November 17th, maybe even carpool. Please mark your calendars for ONE WEEK EARLY.
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With Texas still mired in a record-breaking drought and no real relief in sight, hunters and other outdoorsmen must be especially careful when heading out to take part in their favorite pastimes.Dangerous wildfire conditions are expected through the fall and into the winter, which means a wildfire easily could be ignited by just one spark from an unattended campfire, lit cigarette, muzzle of a gun or even a hot exhaust pipe on a car left running — or parked — on the side of the r ...
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Submitted by Carol Littlefield
November 21st at 2 p.m. Rylander Memorial Library will host Janice Hamrick from Austin, TX.Hamrick is the author of "Death on Tour," "a classy whodunit" which also "offers a trove of Egyptology and a wealth of humor! Agatha Christie's characters were never this smart-alecky." (The Richmond Times-Dispatch) "A passport not needed to enjoy Hamrick's ditzy debut, the first new cozy series and the winner of the 2010 Mystery Writers of America/Minotaur Books First Crime Novel Competition."
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Submitted by Tracy Pitcox
The Llano Country Opry will be staged at Lantex Theater in downtown Llano on Saturday, November 12. There will be two performances with the Award Winning Bellamy Brothers beginning at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Admission is $20.00 per person. Limited tickets remain on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland and KNEL radio in Brady.
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Submitted by Richland Springs VFD
The Richland Springs Volunteer Fire Department will host a Toy Drive for Christmas beginning November 10th and running through December 18th. Toys for children ages newborn to 10 years may be dropped off at Skelton's Hardware, Coyote One Stop, Stagecoach and Yellow Duck Restaurants. It is preferred that gifts are unwrapped and should be marked boy or girl and age.
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Submitted by Jymmie Linzey
The Sharon Club met at Barbara and Marvin Riggs home November 1st. We had our traditional Thanksgiving meal. There were 11 members present and 2 guests. Roll call was answered with "Our Favorite Thanksgiving Food." In lieu of food baskets this year, it was decided to help an individual family with money.
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The 2011 fall meeting of District V, Zone I of Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. was held on November 1st at the idyllic setting of Soap’s Place on Highway 190 near San Saba. Members of the San Saba Garden Club, under the leadership of co-chairs Ella Burton-Pavich, PhD and Anna Wilson, welcomed members of clubs from Brownwood, Goldthwaite, Gatesville, Temple, Killeen, Kempner, Lometa and special guests.
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The Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A.F.&A.M., takes this opportunity to recognize its military veterans.Thomas L. Alston, Max G. Ashley, James D. Ballinger, H.M. Boswell, William R. Brockman, James B. Brumley, Arthur E. Campbell, Dewey Mack Cason, Martin D. Edmondson, Franklin W. Churchill, Ross J. Cox, Sr., Trenton Hamrick, George Hunter Hibler, Olin Burt Holland, Burleson A.
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Temperatures are dropping and the holidays are around the corner. Danger – We are now entering what is often referred to as “The Heart Attack Season.” “In addition to the cold weather restricting our blood circulation, most of us do things during the holidays that are very hazardous to our health, especially if we’re in poor shape to begin with,” says Dr.
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Courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Submitted by Ross J. Cox, Sr., Adjutant
World War I - known at the time as "The Great War" - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
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Mason - San Saba November 3, 2011
Receipts totaled 3823 head for the week. The market was very active and demand strong on all classes with the stocker steers selling $5 higher and stocker heifers $5 to $6 higher. Feeder steers were $3 higher and feeder heifers were $3 to $4 higher. The weaned calves all sold from $8 to $15 higher with very strong demand.
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Texas WeatherWell here it is the first of November and we have already had a light freeze here in the Hill Country. That first freeze was about three weeks earlier than the average first freeze date of November 15th in the Hill Country. Naturally the weather rebounded from earlier freezes back into the 80’s so all the vegetation is saying “Ah yes we are in Texas”.Cedar Fever SolutionThe male Ashe Junipers (Cedar Trees) are still not loading up with their pollen that causes ...
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Coy Simerly died at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was buried by Heritage Funeral Home in a private service at Harris Cemetery on November 7, 2011. He was 82 years of age. He was born on November 7, 1929 in Strod, Oklahoma.Coy Simerly died at Eventide Nursing Home in San Saba on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
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Mabel Louise Ledbetter, age 73 , passed away on November 6, 2011, in her home. She was a homemaker and owned Mabel’s Happy Curls beauty shop. Mabel was born October 9, 1938 to John and Lometa Blair. She lived in San Saba most of her life. She was married to Delbert Ledbetter on December 7, 1957.
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Mike Granados, 90, of Richland Springs, Texas, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in San Saba. He was born December 27, 1920, in Cuidad Victoria Coah., Mexico to Jose Granados and Antonia Gallegos. Survivors include his daughters, Linda (Glen) Ratliff, Isabela (Marcelino) Martinez, Graciela Granados; sons, Mike Granados, Jr., Richard Granados, and Roger ( Danielle) Granados; sisters, Antonieta Ceniceros, Francisca Chavez, and Manuel and Enriqueta Sanchez; brothers, Joel Granados, Paulino Grana ...
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Funeral services for William E. “Bill” Stirman, age 65, of Brownwood were held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 2 PM at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ with Ted Kell and Mike Hayes officiating. Interment followed at Eastlawn Memorial Park. The family received friends Sunday, November 6, at the funeral home.
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Sophomore Libby Lasley made Cherokee history this past Saturday when she won the Region 4 cross country meet at San Antonio with a convincing lead and an amazing time of 12:37. Libby will run at the State meet this Saturday at Round Rock at 11:40. The bus will be leaving at 6:45 a.m.
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Submitted by Drew Escamilla
The 7th grade Dillos went to Junction last Thursday and defeated a tough Junction Eagle team. The game started off with a great drive led by the blocking efforts of Aj Paredez, Alan Martinez, Kutter Isham, Daniel Aragon, Zayne Rhodes and Jesus Vega, great job. At the end of the drive Elisha Cisneroz scored the touchdown, then the 2pt conversion was good with a pass from Chase Turner to Wyatt Deans to go up 8-0 in the game.
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Jeff Pannell, SSISD Head Football/ Director
The San Saba Football teams finished the regular season with the Junction Eagles this past week. The 7th grade beat Junction 16-14 to finish the season 7-1-1 over all and 4-1 in district. The 8th. grade lost 14-0 to finish the season 5-4 over all and 3-2 in district. The JV won 34-16 to finish the season 4-5-1 over all and 3-1-1 in district.
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Behind another outstanding ground game, the San Saba Armadillos secured a playoff berth for the third consecutive year defeating the Junction Eagles 55-7 in Junction last Friday night. This is only the second time in school history the Armadillos have made the playoffs in three straight years. The other time was 1987-1989.
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The Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club held their 4th Annual Chili Supper & BINGO fundraiser this past Saturday night. It turned out to be the biggest & most successful yet! There was an overflow crowd in the schools cafetorium and extra folding chairs and tables had to be brought in to seat the huge crowd.
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The Indians are going to the playoffs! For the second year in a row, the final district game has been the deciding factor between who goes to the playoffs and who begins their basketball season. The Indians definitely aren’t ready for round ball as they soundly defeated the Mullin Bulldogs 78-32.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
This Friday brings an end to the second six-week grading period. This means that roughly one-third of the school year has gone by. Please look for report cards next week. Make sure you see your child’s report card. Call the school at 452-3427 if you do not receive a report card.
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Submitted by Mike Easterwood
The young Dillos closed out their season in a big way by defeating Junction by a score of 34-16. They finished the season at 4-5-1 and 3-1-1 in district play. We were very pleased by their effort this season and enjoyed coaching these young men.Playing well against Junction were Kolton Ellis, Kelton Brown, Garrett Hartranft, Jordan Watson, Brian Rogers, Dylan Rosales, Ruben Aguirre, T.J.
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
The Junction 8th grade Eagles defeated the San Saba 8th Armadillos by a score of 14-0 in Junction last Thursday night and was the season finale for both teams. It was a hard fought contest on both sides. The young Dillos came a long way this season. They were few in number but played hard and had a winning season of 5 wins and 4 losses.
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Submitted by Michael Cohn
“Back to back, they faced each other.” The Coyotes and Indians are back in the same spot as 2010, first and second place in Division II District 15 and will take on the same opponents as last year. The District Champion Richland Springs Coyotes draw the runnerup team in District 16, the Buckholts Badgers, and the Cherokee Indians once again will take on the District 16 Champion, Calvert Trojans.
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"A"5th GradeAshlyn CashBrenna ChambersBrenden ChildersVictoria GarciaSakima HerreraSavannah JohnsonKatherine JordanCasey Mathis Linzey MaxceyMahaila McCouryAudrey NagleHannah OsbournSamantha RoachOlivia Short6th Grade Analyn BohenskyMadison FreeJoshua LambertDynasty Saldivar7th GradeBerkely BarfieldWyatt DeansKassidy EllisLexie HayesHannah HiblerBraiden JohnsonRaley KirkKimeri MooreBrooke NagleRaylee PannellDaniel RosalesBailie SanteufemiaJohn ShortChase TurnerShayna Underwood8th GradeMicah ...
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Wow, what an awesome couple weeks it has been for the San Saba cross country members. On Oct. 24th we traveled to Coleman for district. We competed extremely well overall, and I was very proud of the kids’ accomplishments. In junior high girls, we had a bunch compete and do well.
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FRESHMEN
Alcorn, Donovan C.Bauerschlag, Tori C.Bell, Jantzen T.Combs, Hunter N.Daniel, Drew D.Estrada, Magali C.Gamboa, Amaranta J.Guerrero, NickHardman, Caelob D.Jimenez, Andrea N.Johnson, Payton C.Martinez-Scott, ChristianMeador, Meredith D.Mejia, EricaOsbourn, Hailey R.Riggs, Bryon A.Riggs, Leigh L.Rixse, Britney A.Rojas, Rubi A.Turner, Ashlyn N.Vega, NimoVega, VicenteWelch, Garrett F.Zapata, Emiliano J.
SOPHOMORE
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MONDAYBREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Chicken nuggets, scallop potatoes, peas & carrots, mandarin oranges, bread, milkTUESDAYBREAKFAST: Cinnamon rolls or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Chili, pinto beans, salad, crackers, pears, milkWEDNESDAYBREAKFAST: French toast sticks or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, rolls, milkTHURSDAY BREAKFAST: Muffins or cereal w/gra ...
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MONDAYBreakfast: Eggs, sausage and biscuit, cereal, fresh fruit, milk, juice.LUNCH: Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, lettuce and tomato, mexi-corn, choc pudding, milk.TUESDAYBreakfast: Cinnamon rolls, cereal, fresh fruit, milk, juice.LUNCH: Hot dogs w/chili, baked beans, broccoli w/ranch, salad w/spinach, chips, pineapple, milkWEDNESDAYBreakfast: Pancakes w/syrup, bacon, cereal, fresh fruit, milk, juice.LUNCH: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, salad, roll, strawberry ca ...
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Submitted by Nettie Oma Ragsdale Carpenter
The Armadillo Arena was the scene for the reunion of the San Saba High School Class of '49 held on October 15th.Robert Arhelger, class salutatorian, and Ova Jean McDaniel Hutson, Class secretary, presided over the registration table, receiving donations to meet expenses for the celebration.There were pictures of past reunions, newspaper articles pertaining to achievements of class members and other articles for attendees to browse through as they enjoyed coffee, cookies, coffee cakes and fru ...
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By Kristin Reynolds - FCCLA Public Relations
FCCLA members went trick-or-treating for canned food items on Halloween. Not dressed in costumes but carrying recycled grocery bags, students went door to door asking local residents to donate canned food items for our local food bank. There were 26 FCCLA members and friends that participated in the event. Students collected 524 canned food items from many generous people in town.
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Submitted By Missy King, Prevention Specialist Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
When teens drink it’s difficult for them to make healthy, smart decisions.Hello Fellow Parents & Caregivers,I’m Lisa Frederiksen, researcher, writer, speaker and consultant — and proud mom of two young adults.Today, let’s talk about sex. You might not want to think so, but sex, drugs and alcohol are linked in several ways for today’s teen-agers.According to a Kaiser Family Foundation study, among 15-17 year olds, 51% say that they are personally concerned th ...
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