Well it is 5:14 a. m. on Monday morning and under normal circumstances I would already have my article for the paper written and ready to email to the paper but when should I ever expect life or circumstances to be normal around this house? A few weeks ago I talked about my computer crashing and the not so magic extended warranty buy some stores sell you.

When a person has been outside on a hot, dry, dusty day, they usually become thirsty. On a day that is very hot a glass of cool water or tea refreshes like nothing else. Most of us have experienced this in our lives. Our mouth becomes so dry we think we have cotton in them soaking up all the moisture.

After the good rains last week and the warm sunny days we are having, the countryside is really getting pretty and green. I wonder if the Algerita bushes are blooming, yet. We are kicking off another new month starting with Ground Hog Day on the 2nd. Maybe old Phil won’t see his shadow and spring will be just around the corner.

Reading Recommendations: Jacqueline Kennedy Historic Conversations on the life of John F. Kennedy. Interviews with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. 1964. Forward by Caroline Kennedy. Introduction and Annotations by Michael Beschloss.From Forward by Caroline Kennedy "In 1964, as part of an oral History Project on the life and career of John F.

So whose expectations are we living by? Romans 12:2: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world”. When we let cultural expectations become our standard, we leave little room for Christ. We live in a culture that wants to tell us how to act, how to think, how to look, and how to talk.

Mateo 18:21-35 Entonces se le acerco Pedro y le dijo: Senor, cuantas veces perdonare a mi hermano que peque contra mi? Hasta siete? Jesus le dijo: No te digo hasta siete, sino aun hasta setenta veces siete. Por lo cual el reino de los cielos es semejante a un rey que quiso hacer cuentas con sus siervos.

We are in for a beautiful Spring full of those precious wildflowers that we love so very much. The rains in late December and the rains this week in late January were just in time to insure that we would have a gorgeous Spring with a big splash of color.

One of the news shows on Sunday morning was addressing a new trend for the titles of all sorts of books in your local bookstore to contain curse words. I actually own one of the books they showed, a knitting book entitled “Stitch and ***.” The surprising thing is that some of the books they were showing had much worse words in the titles of what appeared to be children’s books.

The whooping crane – the tallest bird in North America (5 feet tall with a wingspan of 7.5 feet) and one of the rarest – is the leading symbol of wildlife-conservation efforts in the United States. In 1941, the species’ total population had dwindled to 15 cranes, discovered wintering on the Texas coast.

01/19/12 - Johnson,Gabriel, Purchase furnish alcohol to Minor, SO.01/21/12 - Davila, Ernest, PI/DOC, SO.01/24/12 - Wood, Roy, DWI 3rd or More, SO.01/25/12 - Gatliff, James Brian, Wrt DWI 1st, PD.01/26/12 - Benavidez, Ricky Joe, DWI 3rd or More/DWLI, DPS. 01/27/12 - Guerrero, Udelia C, Wrt TBC, SO.01/28/12 - Stevens,Taylor Ryan, Poss Prohibited Weapon, DPS.01/28/12 - Fisher, Robert Elwood, Poss Marij <2 oz, SO.

The rain came again last week leaving over two inches of rain around the Bend. It came at a good time and was very much appreciated. The weather has been something else it seems to go up come down and go back up again. In the 70’s down in the 50’s and of course colder at night with some heavy frost in the mornings.

My neighbor called and asked if I saw the cow he left in my pens by the highway. My wife and I and grandchildren were dressed and on our way for a evening swim at the windmill. I had on flip flops and bathing suit, anyway to the pens I went.

My life and conversations are full of “Glenn”. That little fellow is keeping me busy. The column may be a bit short this week. It seems somewhere in my puppy play, I have strained a wrist. I can’t even begin to think how, but it is extremely uncomfortable. He is one smart little fellow.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Whitten are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Whitten to Brian David Henslee, son of Mr. & Mrs. David Henslee of Wichita Falls, Texas. Margaret is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University where she completed a B.B.A. in Accounting and an M.S.

Connie and Buddy Adams are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Timothy David to Kimberly Sue Miller of Belton ,Texas. Kimberly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, US Navy, Ret. of Virginia Beach, Virginia and is currently a student at Texas A & M University and is also employed at Wildfire Trailers of Salado, Texas.

Better Business Bureau warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry.According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls.

30 Years AgoJanuary 28, 1982Five ladies played golf Thursday, January 21. Dean Kirk won low gross and Gladys Stewart won low net. Other players were Jeanette Askey, Wallace Parks and Dorothy Sterner. New yearbooks can be picked up at the clubhouse.George Amthor III and Jack Miller met with commissioners court at their January meeting and discussed applications for state funds to lengthen the air strip at the city-county airport.

Friends of Rylander Memorial Library will present best selling and award winning author W.C. Jameson. Jameson has written more than seventy books and over 1,500 articles and essays. In addition, he is an accomplished songwriter and performer, having recorded five albums of his original music and acted in five films.

Dear Editor: Citizens Awareness Report (Response to The Sheriff's Department Article) by San Saba Police Department All disturbances and prowler calls in the City of San Saba are responded to and handled by the San Saba Police Department. The confession by this suspect to the two vehicle burglaries given to Sheriff Brown occurred after the suspect was contacted by Chief Riggs and Sergeant Shaw of the Police Department.

So you think you know Texas?What does the Scottish Rite, the University of Texas, and a German WWI cannon have in common?The CannonJust before World Ward I (1914-1919), the German military developed a weapon that they believed would be the "knock out" weapon to break sieges and turn the tide of any battle.

Today I am officially announcing my candidacy for San Saba County Attorney. As a rancher in the Richland Springs area for over twenty years, I have come to know and love San Saba County and believe now is the time I can contribute to our county. My father gave me the words of wisdom by which I live my life “Courage and enthusiasm are contagious and a hard combination to beat”.

Who do you depend on most?Myself. Favorite dish to cook/eat?Jalapeno Poppers What do you enjoy doing as family?Barbecuing, just spending time together. Most traumatic ER visit for you or your family?Thanks to God, I have never had one. Something about you that we may not know?That even though I don't smile a lot, I really am a nice person when you get to know me. Hidden talent?T ...

The Simpson Creek Extension Education Club met Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the home of Barbara Porter. The meeting was called to order by President Louise Oswald. By the roll call we had 8 members and 1 guest present. The minutes from our December meeting were read and approved, and the treasurer’s report was given.

The Capital Farm Credit Board of Directors recently declared a total patronage refund of $126.6 million. Of that, $38.4 million is in cash to be paid to stockholders in March, and $88.2 million is in the form of allocated equities and is eligible for future cash payouts.The refund, based on 2011 earnings, continues a long-standing tradition by the rural lending cooperative of sharing its earnings with its customers.

San Saba County was declared eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) disaster emergency loans on January 3, 2012. Generally, that means that farmers who have lost at least 30 percent of their production due to damages and losses caused by drought, excessive heat, high winds and wildfires beginning January 1, 2011 and continuing, are eligible for FSA loans.

Receipts totaled 1249 head for the week. Receipts were lighter today at 510 head due to the good rains that fell over the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. The market was strong with stocker steers $2 higher and stocker heifers steady to $1 higher. Feeder steers were steady to $1 higher and heifers were $3 higher.

The Texas Brigades is gearing up for the newest addition to their family, the Waterfowl Brigade. The camp will start this summer near Palestine, Texas. It will focus on teaching youth about managing land to benefit various waterfowl species and the importance of wetlands management. The Texas Brigades hosts five camps each summer: two Buckskin Brigades, two Bobwhite Brigades, Bass Brigade and its newest addition, Waterfowl Brigade.

Barbara Adams Heimann, age 71, of San Saba, passed away on January 23, 2012. Barbara was born on July 24, 1940 to Arthur and Alma Wooley in San Antonio, Texas. She was a long-time resident of San Saba County where she worked for awhile at Eventide Nursing Home. Barbara will best be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Paula Lewis Melton, age 50, of Iowa Park, Texas passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2012, at a Wichita Falls, Texas hospital.Services were held Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Interment followed in the Archer City Cemetery.Paula was born February 28, 1961 in Burnett, Texas to Randall Shelly Lewis and LaDonna Doraine Morrison Lewis.She was raised in the San Saba, Texas area and moved to Graham, Texas in 1983 and worked there as a nail technician for more ...

William Dean Wise, “Bill” as he’s known to us, arrived kicking and screaming on February 19, 1957, and passed quietly from this life December 27, 2011, at the all too young age of 54. Preceded in death by father, William H. Wise and mother, Dorothy Ann Taylor Wise. Bill leaves behind Marlene, his wife of 31 years; sister, Lori Wise Adams; uncle, Raymond Wise; cousins, Frank Taylor, William Taylor, Robert Taylor, and Gary Wise along with several nieces, including Staci Patte ...

On Jan. 24, the Dillos hosted the Early Longhorns. This was an exciting game and it came down to the wire. In the first quarter, the Longhorns started out started out hot from the 3-point line hitting one on their first three possessions and took a 9-2 lead. We handled their press pretty good and took a 20-15 lead after one quarter.

Expect a late start and finish for the 2012-2013 school year at Richland Springs Independent School District. The school board will vote February 9th to approve school starting Aug. 27 and ending May 31, 2013, after Memorial Day. The current school year began Aug. 22 and will end May 25.

Last week was another full week of activities in Cherokee! On Monday, the junior high traveled to Rochelle. Both teams went into overtime and, unfortunately, both teams lost. On Friday, our varsity teams hosted Lohn. The Lady Indians came out strong and never wavered, winning the game convincingly. The Indians followed suit, defeating the Eagles.

The next GED Test at Gatesville High School will be given February 7 and 8, 2012. Individuals wishing to take the test in February must complete registration sometime between 5 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1. Be prepared to spend 30 minutes to an hour when registering. You need to bring with you a current state or federal photo ID, Social Security Card, and $75 fee for the test.

The JV Boys had two good games this past week. This past Tuesday evening, the JV boys hosted the Early Longhorns. The Early JV gave the JV Dillos their only district loss this season back on New Years Eve, winning that game by 12. This time San Saba lead pretty much the whole way, surviving a late rally by the JV Longhorns.

01-30-12 San Saba Hico1st 16 62nd 15 53rd 12 64th 12 1Total 45 18 San Saba Individual Scores: John FaughtFG 5, 1x3, Total pts 13 John WelchFG 2, 3x3 Total pts 13Jason Aguirre FG 4, FT 3 Total pts11Logan Guidroz FG 2 Total pts 4Carter EdenFG 2 Total pts 40

The Tennis Association will be having an alumni match against the current players on Saturday, February 4. The match will start at 1:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to play in the match needs to contact Coach Cox by February 2 either by phone or email. Phone number is 325-372-8725 and email address is rcox@san-saba.net.

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Ravioli, Mexican casserole (6-12), corn, salad, pineapple, crackers, milk TUESDAYBreakfast: Pancakes or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Enchiladas, pinto beans, rice, crackers, pears, milk WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin orange ...

Know! Parent/Child Cell Phone AgreementIT’S A FACT: Seventy-five percent of 12 to 17-year-olds own a cell phone. Like it or not, it is the number one communication tool among our nation’s youth.Ninety-eight percent of parents polled in a recent survey said that when it came to that first cell phone purchase for their child, it had everything to do with personal safety and being able to reach their child at all times.