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December 1, 2011 Issue
Front Page
Submitted by John Northern
It was an absolutely glorious day! The weather was somewhat between perfect and spectacular, and fall weather never had it so good.Days of preparation culmin-ated in a feast for the multitudes, at "The Fathers House" Reception Hall as anyone with an appetite was satisfied to the fullest. The menu included smoked turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, an incredible dressing and gravy, cranberry sauce and an array of pies, and other desserts that would make every sweet tooth in the county green ...
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Submitted By David Williams
It’s time again for our local communities to make Christmas a little better for children-in-need by supporting the annual “Angels Unaware” program sponsored by the San Saba County Child Welfare Board (CWB). Shortly after Thanksgiving, they place a much worn Christmas tree in the atrium of the Arrowhead Bank building in San Saba decorated with little paper Christmas ornaments.
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Next Thursday, December 8th ladies of the First United Methodist Church are hosting our Christmas Luncheon for Fellowship of Christian Women. Hope you will make your plans to join us at 11:30 that morning. The luncheon will feature Christmas Holiday Foods so please bring any of your favorite holiday foods to the downstairs fellowship hall to share around the serving tables.
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Pecan Food Show BAKE SALE Friday, Dec. 2nd San Saba Co. Courthouse 1:00pm - 5:00pmPecan Food Show BAKE SALE Friday, Dec. 2nd San Saba Co. Courthouse 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Coming soon to a neighborhood near you…the 2011 edition of the ever-popular San Saba Garden Club Christmas Tour of Homes! Scheduled for Sunday, December 11th, from 3 – 7 pm, the walking tour will include seven decorated homes at the west end of Commerce Street in San Saba. The street will be blocked from automobile traffic to give the tourists safety as they walk up and down the street, enjoying the holiday spirit of those who live here.
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Patches gave me his letter to Santa tonight...it read as follows...Dear Santa, I am the best dachshund on the planet, just ask me. The first thing I need you to do this year is to please get rid of that thing that lives behind the door that keeps meowing. Second, I have found I really, really, really love hard boiled eggs and so you need to send me a nice mom who not only cooks them but allows me to eat them (I am sure dad won’t mind, but make her a red head just in case) Third, could ...
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise us to limit our consumption of added sugars. After all, almost half of all the added sugars in the average American’s diet come from soda and other sugary drinks. (JADA, 2000). Here are 5 ways to lower your beverage calories:1. Make better coffee choices.Some beverages pack as many calories as a meal!
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Recently I went through the new nature trail that LCRA has built in San Saba. As I was walking through it, it had sprinkled some that afternoon. RD Williamson was giving me a short tour and telling me some about his “growing up days” in San Saba. The leaves were falling from the trees and turning different colors.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
25 Years AgoNovember 20, 1986San Saba County Commissioners opened bids for the elevator installation and removal of architectural barriers in the courthouse at a special session on Wednesday, Nov. 5. A total of five bids were submitted and reviewed with the winning bid awarded to Lansford Company, Inc., with a bid of $69,894.Kenneth Kuykendall received a Certificate of Honor from the San Saba/Brady Soil & Water Conservation District for his 25 years of dedicated service as Director of th ...
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We received just a trace of rain in the last few days and a whole lot of wind! It was pretty nippy this morning with some frost. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Dale Buttler. He was a friendly face at The Little Yellow Duck Cafe which he ran with his wife, Nell, and the rest of the family.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: The American Heiress, a novel, Daisy Goodwin"Cora knew that it was her money that produced that little pocket of hush which preceded her whenever she walked into a strange room. It was her money that triggered all those sideways covert glances, the conversations that faltered when she approached.
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James Johnston, Minister2nd & Wallace Church of Christ, San Saba, Texas
Romans 12:7-8: 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
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Isaias 45:20-25 Reunios, y venid; juntaos todos los sobrevi-vientes de entre las naciones. No tienen conocimiento aquellos que erigen el madero de su idolo, y los que ruegan a un dios que no salva. Proclamad, y hacedlos acercarse, y entren todos en consulta;quien hizo oir esto desdeel principio,y lo tiene dicho desde entonces, sino yo Jehova?
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Last week we really had a great time because we got to spend time with some friends and family. Our children, grandchildren and even the newest grandson that was born just before thanksgiving got to be with us. We spent time together doing different things. Some worked on puzzles, others were outdoors exploring in the woods and one afternoon my wife and son took the grandchildren to a dirt tank to fish.
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Submitted by College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Protecting Pets from Winter ColdThere are many precautions people take when the cold weather rushes in for the winter. Pets can also be heavily affected by the drop in temperatures and so it is important to take note of these precautions.Prior to the first freeze, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for a checkup.
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What crows and ravens lack in bright colors, they make up for with amazing and interesting behavior. They are not yellow, red, or blue, but they sure are clever! The corvids are perhaps the most intelligent of all North American birds. Ravens are birds that, when you get close to them and look at them, their eyes tell you that they know what is going on.
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Michael A. Guido, Metter, Georgia
A lovely Christian mother was rubbing lotion on her face, and her little girl said, "Now I know how to be beautiful.""How?" asked the mother."By rubbing beauty lotion all over," she answered.No, it's not lotion on the outside that makes one truly beautiful. It's the Lord on the inside.When you yield yourself to the Lord within, others will see His loveliness without.Instead of an expression that reveals anger, there'll be affection.Instead of eyes that radiate sourness, there'll be sweetness ...
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The turkey wasn’t the only thing stuffed this Thanksgiving as everyone talked about all the food they had to eat over the holiday. Everyone had a surprise Thursday night when 2/10 inch of rain fell. Then woke up Monday morning with a chilling 20 something degree weather and a heavy frost, and after all the wind over the weekend that seemed like child’s play.
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In a life chapter just a few pages back, “occupy” was a term usually oozing with courteous and thoughtful consideration of others. Maybe it was printed on a sign placed on an airline seat, or in a crowded restaurant.The word had a tough side, too, sometimes noting that an enemy stronghold had been occupied.Today, it has a whole ‘nuther application by significant numbers of folks caught up in societal restlessness, poverty and/or a long list of causes.
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The term "it’s all down hill from here" is coming to life! I know it was the beginning of November a few days ago and now it’s December! It seems as if we’re on a huge toboggan slope headed for the end of the year. I tried to skip past my birthday, but those who love me dearly just wouldn’t let me get by without a little celebration.
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Submitted by Texas A&M University
Q: Nov. 30 is the end of hurricane season. Why do some years have many hurricanes and other years seem to have very few?A: That’s a question that a lot of people are asking, says John Nielsen-Gammon, professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University who also serves as State Climatologist.
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It was a wise person who divided the year into 12 months. I really do not know who came up with this idea but let me go on record in saying that it was a good one. Each month seems to have its own peculiar value. Some months are better than others.For example, I'm not a member of January’s fan club.
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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.The Friends of Rylander Library- will host Story Hour at 10 a.m.
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Daylon Wayne Smith, six year old son of Joe Pete and Danna Smith, was a very happy hunter after harvesting this nice five point buck on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Congratulations Daylon!
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The Eta Omicron Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma International, will have a Christmas Brunch on December 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in the home of Carolyn Butts at 1003 West Third Street in Lampasas. We will be putting together Christmas goodie bags for our seven Reserve/Life members and enjoying some fellowship.
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Submitted by Marilynn Johanson
The San Saba Historical Commission has announced the Alma Ward Hamrick Texas Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, Saturday December 10, 2011, at the San Saba Garden Club Center at Mill Pond Park. The event ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.Visitors are welcome.
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Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will present a special Christmas concert Friday, December 2, at 8:00 p.m., in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. The students will perform many Christmas favorites. Selections include: “Holiday Overture,” by Kenneth Soper; “Emmanuel Variants,” by Robert Foster; the March from “1941,” a reminder of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and a tribute to our military; “Gloria Fanfar ...
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The Carol of Lights, Lampasas’ annual Christmas festival and one of the premier events of the Central Texas holiday season, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm in the historic downtown Courtyard Square District of Lampasas. Carol of Lights Co-Chairpersons Dianna Hodges and Jim Rutland expect a large turnout of local and area visitors, and several activities have been planned for the official start of Lampasas’ Christmas season.
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Market your unique items for Christmas shoppers as the Main Street program will sponsor our fourth Christmas Market, Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p. m., a 12 x 12 space will be $25.00. This year it will be held in Grenwelge Park. The same day we will sponsor a City Wide Sidewalk Sale.
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Saturday, December 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Inside San Saba Civic Center
Performance Talent and Singers will be singing Christmas Songs Brisket Plates will be sold
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Joe Ragsdale and wife, Naomi oversaw the coordination and cooking of Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner-2011.
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Some of the approximately 500 persons eating or carrying out food at the Father's House-Thanksgiving 2011.
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Checking the status of the meat.
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Some of the volunteers at Thanksgiving day, 2011.
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Super S-donating all 35 turkeys.
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Steve Boyd would like to announce his intention to run on the Republican ticket for the position of Sheriff-Tax Assessor Collector in San Saba County. Steve has recently retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety where he served as a Texas Ranger in order to seek the office of Sheriff.
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Pat and Cristy Alexander of Laredo and Jud and Drinda Cheuvront of Seminole recently learned about the role they can play in shaping the policy that affects this country's farmers and ranchers. They were among 28 young agricultural producers selected to attend the 2011 Farm Credit Young Leaders Program. As members of Capital Farm Credit, which is part of the Farm Credit System, the couples interacted with government, financial and agricultural decision-makers and got an inside look at how th ...
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Everyone looks forward to this time of year – including burglars. With people away, visiting friends, or just out of the house shopping, there are many good prospects for break-ins. Experts agree that it is a very vulnerable time for homeowners. “People are busy and distracted” said Ray Palermo, Director of Public Relations for Response Insurance.
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Submitted by Valerie Cortinovis
San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Valerie Cortinovis urges producers who want to purchase coverage through the Non-insurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to do so before the sales closing date of December 1, 2011.NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields/grazing loss, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to normal disasters.
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The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.•Wife bags her first buck…Not! Terrell County Game Wardens Saul Aguilar and Kenneth Stannard entered a hunting camp on Oct. 5 and noticed a tagging violation on a hanging 10-point white-tailed buck. As the wardens talked with the couple staying at the camp, they noted the man’s wife was particularly excited about her first buck.
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San Saba, TX - The general hunting season begins November 5 and hunters will be doing their part to alleviate hunger in Texas through the Hunters for the Hungry program. Food assistance agencies such as food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters count on venison from Hunters for the Hungry to help stretch agency budgets and provide a nutritious source of protein to the people they serve.
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Seven girl's homes came to Camp Gene Ashby to participate in the "Take a Child Hunting" program with Operation Orphans, Inc., Friday, November 11. Boys & Girls Country, Hockley; Methodist Children's Home Main Campus, Waco; Cherokee Home, Cherokee; Texas Baptist Home, Round Rock; Presbyterian Children's Home, Waxahachie; and Don & Nadine Hughes Foster Home, San Angelo brought 19 girls to go deer hunting Saturday, November 12.
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J. Wendell Smith passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011 in San Antonio at the age of 84. Wendell was born in San Saba, Texas on November 6, 1927 and was raised in Robstown, Texas. He was married to his beloved wife Lillian LaVerne “Sally” Smith and celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing last year.
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Martha Ellen Moore was born September 25, 1930 at the Moore Farm near Balmorhea, Texas. She was the youngest of five children born to Cora (Splittgarber) and Albert Moore, Madera Valley pioneers. Ellen attended school in Balmorhea, graduating from BHS in 1947 as valedictorian. She then attended Sul Ross University in Alpine for a short time before returning to her hometown.On the anniversary of her Splittgarber grandparents and her brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Martha Moore, Ellen ma ...
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In last week's edition of The San Saba News & Star it was incorrectly reported that the San Saba ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Micky Pannell. The correct report should have stated The Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Mickey Rundell effective at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
The Lady Coyotes basketball team is off to a good start and they are 4-1 on the season. The Lady Coyotes played Jonesboro this past Tuesday and will play in the Gustine Tournament December 1-3. The junior high girls and boys played at Menard this past Monday. The varsity boys will be idle this week as they are still involved in state football playoff action.
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Six of the seven Mexican Cartels have established command and control networks in Texas and they are recruiting Texas students to support their drug, human, currency and weapon smuggling operations on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border. These Cartels and their operatives are extremely violent, torturing and killing thousands of people in Mexico, and they use transna-tional and Texas prison gangs to further their criminal operations in Mexico and the U.S.
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The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School- on December 13 and 14 in Room 22. You must register to take the test Wednesday, December 7, in Room 22 at Gatesville High from 5-7:00 p.m. You need to bring with you your Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, Social Security card, and $75.
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It was a short week at Cherokee ISD due to the Thanksgiving holidays. On Monday, the junior high Indians traveled to Menard. Both teams fought hard but came up short of a victory. Also on Monday, the high school Lady Indians hosted Victory Life. The Lady Indians won 87-2. This week the Indians and Lady Indians will travel to Gustine for their tournament.
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The Richland Springs Coyotes donned their hardhats, strapped on their toolbelts, punched the time clock, and went to work at 4:00 PM in Hico last Friday afternoon. The Coyotes earned no overtime, making short work of their task, defeating the Calvert Trojans at halftime via mercy rule, no lunch pails needed.
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5th GradeBrailen BarfieldAshlynn CashBrenna ChambersVictoria GarciaSavannah JohnsonCasey Mathis Linzey MaxceyMahaila McCouryKira MooreAudrey NagleHannah OsbournSamantha RoachJuan Saldivar
6th Grade Analyn BohenskyJoshua LambertSydnie NorrisDynasty SaldivarRaney Wilson
7th GradeBerkeley BarfieldKassandra Luria-CervantesWyatt DeansKassidy EllisKarina EstradaJose GuerreroLexie HayesHannah HiblerAbigail IngramRaley KirkKime ...
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Submitted by SSISD Assistant School Superintendent Michael Bohensky
Do we really want to compete? Sure we do! You can see it in our players and fans. We support the athletic teams and travel all over the state to see our teams excel on the playing field. We love our Dillos! How can this be replicated in the classroom?
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
Season RecordWin-Loss0-3
San Saba Coleman1st 2 2nd 2 3rd 1 4th 8 Total 13 40
San Saba Individual Scores:
Elisha CisnerozTotal pts 5Dalton PierceTotal pts 3Braiden Johnson Total pts 2Chase Harris Total pts 1Season RecordWin-Loss0-3
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Submitted by Coach Escamilla
Season RecordWin-Loss1-2
San Saba Coleman1st 4 22nd 4 23rd 4 14th 3 2Total 13 43
San Saba Individual Scores:
Ramiro CoronadoTotal pts 7Roberto CoronadoTotal pts 6Season RecordWin-Loss1-2
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
Season RecordWin-Loss1-2
San Saba Coleman1st 2 122nd 4 123rd 7 114th 6 4Total 19 39
San Saba Individual Scores:
Logan Guidroz FG 2 FT 2 Total pts 6Yason AquirreFG 2 Total pts 4John Watson FG 2 Total pts 4Holt OliverFG 1 FT 1Total pts 3
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1st Grade
Lexy AmthorVirginia DiazAddyson EasterwoodTaylor Ann Ellett-GravesChristian GarciaZuriel HerreraCorban HillTyler JohnsonRamiro LaraOlivia LebowKristi MaciasJaxzen MaskRussell MasonCaroline McHamDamaris PatinoNathaniel RackleyChristian RamirezRene RamirizTegen SaizChris SealyMadison ShahanZachary StokesColby TorresMattea Zavala
2nd Grade
Kailey BrooksBraden CumminsKaylee Eidson Jaycie Eve ...
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MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Stew, salad, diced pears, crackers K-5, cornbread, milk
TUESDAYBreakfast: Funnel cake or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Chicken spaghetti, salad, mixed fruit, breadsticks, milk
WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLUNCH: Chili mac, pinto beans, peaches, crackers, milk
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
Watch out!!! On Thursday, December 8, 2011, San Saba ISD will be flooded with additional students!!! On this date, San Saba Middle School will be the host to the District 6AA UIL Academic Contest for grades 6 – 8. This is a very important event and it takes the entire high school and middle school facility to host the large number of students.
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Submitted By Missy King, Prevention Specialist Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Know! Parent Tips are designed to educate and empower parents of middle school students so that they will have sufficient, accurate, and relevant information to have conversations with their child about the risks associated with substance abuse. Visit HelpThemKnow.com to sign up to receive the twice-monthly Know! Parent Tips.Know! The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic PerformanceActive youth who participate in team sports are less likely to smoke tobacco or marijuana or use other illicit drugs, ...
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