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March 1, 2012 Issue
Front Page
San Saba ISD Elementary February Student s of the Month - Jake Faught, Sean O’Keefe, Shyann Martinez, Jillian Whitman, Anjelica Diaz with School Board Member Misty Everett, and Principal Kay Shackelford.
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San Saba ISD High School February Students of the Month - Joannah Crosby and Sean Argote, with School Board Member Misty Everett and Principal Woody Martin.
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Submitted by Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service
Do you feel like you need to know more about how to take care of your type 2 diabetes? If you were recently diagnosed or you have had diabetes a long time, you can benefit from learning the latest things about taking care of yourself so you can reduce your risks for complications, such as reduced vision or nerve pain.
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San Saba ISD Middle School February Students of the Month - Brooke Nagle, Audrey Nagle with Principal Vicki Key, and School Board Member Misty Everett.
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San Saba Independent School District has been awarded the Texas Literacy Initiative Grant from the Texas Education Agency to improve school readiness and success in the areas of language and literacy. SSISD was one of 30 districts in the state to be awarded the grant statewide. The initial award is for $259,600 with an eligibility to receive three additional years of funding.The objectives of the Texas Literacy Grant include: increase the oral language and pre-literacy skills of participatin ...
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Submitted by Lodge Secretary
The Freemason of San Saba Lodge NO. 612 will hold their monthly stated meeting Saturday evening, March 3rd. A meal of Mexican food will be provided by the Worshipful Master, Jan K. Huffstetler. All members are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert. Supper will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Songwriter, author of “San Saba River” returns to San Saba
One of the performers at the First ever “San Saba River Pecan Fest” returns on this Saturday to play at the San Saba Trade Days downtown from ten to noon, and then takes the stage at The Bar D Brewhouse from seven to nine that evening.Known for his electrifying Stage Presence (he teaches Seminars on the subject) Tony blends his acclaimed Songwriting with familiar favorites by Merle Haggard, Jim Croce, and Roger Miller, and modern masters like Walt Wilkins and Robert Earl Keen.His ...
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Cole and Sarah McDowell are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Macye Catherine McDowell. Macye was born January 11, 2012 at 1:33 a.m. weighing 9.06 lbs. and was 20.25" long. Grandparents are Tom and Cathy McDowell of San Saba, Leroy Yarbrough of Lampasas, and the late Linda Yarbrough of Evant.
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The Llano Band Boosters will show “Joyful Noise” at the LanTex, Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. The small town of Pecashau, Georgia has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition.
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Dear Editor:
San Saba Retired & Active School Personnel are in a fight to save Retirement Plan:Most retirees are aware of the need to keep up with the current situation in our world in order to make sure we have what we need for the retirement years of our lives. The over-60 group of the Texas population is one of the largest and fastest growing groups in the state.
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Mary Nell Millican ThamesBill Owen, Jr.by Bob Millican
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Submitted by San Saba Sheriff's Office
On Wednesday the 22nd, at around 5:30pm, San Saba Sheriffs deputies, City Police, EMS and San Saba Fire Rescue responded to a one vehicle crash on the Old San Saba Highway or CR 204. The vehicle, which had five occupants had been traveling east bound on the old San Saba Highway or CR 204, when it lost control and rolled over.
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Submitted by Gay Gorman Lampasas County Museum Foundation
The Needle Art and Quilt Show will be held on Friday and Sat-urday, March 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse, downtown Lampasas. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. A bake sale will be held at the Keystone Square Museum, 303 South Western Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
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Submitted By Renice Burnham
These are good deeds done without provocation or encouragement from others in order to randomly help someone. I believe I have witnessed this action and feel it is worth sharing with others. I know it has inspired me to do more for others and has filled me with hope that children sometimes take the lead and take action when they see a need.
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HSU has an enrollment of approximately 2,300 undergrad and graduate students from 29 states and 19 countries. HSU has a 13:1 student faculty ratio with a campus that sits on 209 acres. Seventy-nine percent of HSU's faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.Seven undergraduate degrees encompass 70 major fields including: athletic training, criminal justice, social work, counseling, psychology, molecular biology, biochemistry, environment science, religion, music, art, teaching, h ...
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Well it has been another busy week here in the Sheriff’s office and let’s get right to it with some housekeeping. I want to apologize to Bob from the Bend Store for the article in the paper last week. The way that I wrote it left some to believe that the intoxicated individual arrested out there last week, came from his store.
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Well it has been another busy week here in the Sheriff’s office and let’s get right to it with some housekeeping. I want to apologize to Bob from the Bend Store for the article in the paper last week. The way that I wrote it left some to believe that the intoxicated individual arrested out there last week, came from his store.
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02/12/2012 - Riggs, Donald Ray, Bench Warrant, SO.02/23/12 - Jones, James Glenn, Conviction, State Jail, SO.02/24/12 - Cromeans, Mariah C, Poss C/S >1g<4g w/Int to Del, SO.02/24/12 - Lopez, Matthew, Poss, C/S>1g<4g w/Int to Del, SO.02/24/12 - Torres, Antonio, Theft, SO.02/25/12 - Herd, Cody, Wrt. Lampasas Co, SO.02/25/12 - Adams, John Patrick, DWI 2nd, SO.02/25/12 - Martinez, Francisco, No DL/Unrestrained Child ICE Hold, SO.02/26/12 - Sutton, Dusty Wayne, Poss Marij<2oz, Poss ...
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Saturday night, February 25 the team of Performance Talent Camp sponsored "Search for the Stars Talent Contest" at the San Saba Civic Center. Concessions were provided by the team Fantasy Island.Proceeds in the amount of $1166.00 were donated to The American Cancer Society.
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Marble Falls resident Steven Todd has recently announced that he is entering the race to be the next District Attorney by seeking the Republican Party Nomination for the 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Currently, the Republican primary is scheduled for May 29th, 2012. Sam Oatman, the current District Attorney is retiring after 28 years of service.
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Submitted by San Saba Sheriff’s Office
Matthew Joe Lopez and Mariah Cromeans, both currently of San Saba were arrested on Friday the 24th and charged with Possession of a Controlled substance (methamphetamine) > one gram but < four grams with intent to deliver. Sheriff Brown stated that while investigating a disturbance reported by management at the Executive Inn, the two suspects were located inside the hotel room and as a result of the investigation; both were arrested and charged with the selling of methamphetamine.
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Carl Gray (Pete) Hamrick, Jr., of Belton, Texas, (formerly of San Saba, Texas) passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, in Park Place Manor, Belton, Texas. Mr. Hamrick was born in San Saba on October 25, 1925, to Carl Gray Hamrick, Sr. and Maude Florence Bowers Hamrick. Pete spent his childhood in San Saba County and joined the Navy during World War II when he turned 18.
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Clarence W. Vaughn, 94, passed away on February 17, 2012. He was born to Willie and Flora Vaughn on March 30, 1917, in Bell County. He lived most of his life in San Saba County where he worked on the Deep Creek Ranch and then Leonard’s Farm. He worked on the Leonard’s Farms for 48 years after which he retired at the age of 85.
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Edward J. Gonzales was born June 30, 1943 in San Saba, TX to Mr. Cruz Gonzales and Ms. Cruz Cardenas and passed away February 22, 2012 in Seagoville, TX. Edward was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Josefina Elizondo and Herminia Gloria. He is survived by his sons, Edward Gonzales, Jr.
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James M. “Jim” Havel, age 67 of Hunt, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 in a Kerrville hospital. He was born August 3, 1944 in West, TX to Adolf and Dorothy Havel. Jim was a retired Game Warden and an Air Force Veteran. He served as a Game Warden in Matagorda Island, Kerr County, and in San Saba with Jack Reynolds.
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Jean Sowers, 87, of San Saba, TX. passed away Monday, February 27, 2012. Funeral Services are pending at Blaylock Funeral Chapel, San Saba.
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Each San Saba Elementary third grader received a dictionary, courtesy of the Rotary Club. Each year, the Rotary Club provides dictionaries for students. Rotarians Kevin Shahan and Dora Miller presented the books, and Mrs. Miller also shared some fun “dictionary facts” with students. San Saba Elementary is appreciative of this thoughtful gift from our Rotary friends!
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Each San Saba Elementary third grader received a dictionary, courtesy of the Rotary Club. Each year, the Rotary Club provides dictionaries for students. Rotarians Kevin Shahan and Dora Miller presented the books, and Mrs. Miller also shared some fun “dictionary facts” with students. San Saba Elementary is appreciative of this thoughtful gift from our Rotary friends!
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The San Saba 3rd/4th Grade Junior Lady Dillos wrapped up the 2012 SSYB League Championship by going undefeated in league play, 5-0. Team members are (left to right): Jaden Owens, Jetta Gomez, Callie Hammett, Jillian Whitman, Tori Moreno & Courtney
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The San Saba 5th/6th Junior Lady Dillos wrapped up the 2012 SSYB League Championship by going undefeated in league play, 6-0. The Lady Dillos are averaging 25.8 points per game while holding their opponents to less than 8 points per game. Team members are (front row): Hannah Osbourn, Savannah Johnson, Linzey Maxcey, Brenna Chambers, Dynasty Saldivar, (back row): Casey Mathis, Kirsten Jimenez & Ashlynn Cash.
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Submitted by Scott Mathis
The San Saba Armadillo baseball team kicked off their season by playing five games spread out over six days. They won one more than they lost giving them a 3-2 record to start the season.Last Monday, February 20, the Dillos hosted the Brady Bulldogs under some damp conditions due to appreciated heavy rainfall.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met February 23, 2012 on a beautiful day for play day. The ladies played heads up golf, awarding prizes to First Low Gross - Sandee Hartley, Second Low Gross - Anita Miles and First Low Net - Hattie Rogers and Second Low Net - Dorothy Sterner.
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It was a short week for Cherokee students. Students and staff enjoyed a four-day weekend as Cherokee elected not to take a full week off for Spring Break this year. Some like the days being spread throughout the spring semester, while others aren’t used to not having a full week off.
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The next GED Test at Gatesville High School will be given March 13 and 14, 2012. Individuals wishing to take the test in March must complete registration sometime between 5 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. 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.
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This past week the San Saba High School tennis team played three 3A schools in team tennis matches in preparation for the region V team tennis tournament on March 2-3. San Saba played Llano, Bellville, and Waco Robinson. On Monday, February 20, the tennis team defeated Llano 20 to 2.
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Submitted by SSISD Assistant School Superintendent Michael Bohensky
The San Saba ISD Parent Academy is nearly here! There will be some great information available. The hamburger and hotdog meal will start at 5:00pm in both cafeterias. At 5:30pm in each cafeteria, information about how parents can be involved in their children’s education will be shared. There will be a number of resources available for parents to take with them.
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MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Soft tacos, pinto beans, salad, pineapple, crackers, milkTUESDAYBreakfast: Pancakes or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Lasagna, salad, mixed fruit, bread sticks, milkWEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Fried chicken legs, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, bread, milkTHURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice ...
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
By the time this article comes out in the San Saba News, SSISD will only have fifty-six (56) school days left. To put it in our students’ terms, OMG! Oh my gosh, is right! I can’t believe that the school year has flown by so quickly. These last 56 days will be filled with so much it will be hard to keep focused on what is most important.
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