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April 12, 2012 Issue
Front Page
Veronica Correa and Gloria Mendiola (pictured below) were San Saba ISD's Middle School March Employees of the Month.
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Hollee Ragsdale was San Saba ISD's Middle School March Student of the Month.
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Honor and Remember at Relay for Life, at Risien Park, April 13th and 14th. Special guest speaker will be cancer survivor, Angela Ganter, who will speak Friday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m.Enjoy delicious foods prepared by the Relay Teams, beef or chicken shish kabobs, sausage wraps, and sweets of all kinds.Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 17th, from 1-6 p.m. will be the 2nd quarter San Saba County/Scott & White Blood Drive on the east side of the Courthouse. In April, ALL donors will receive a FREE 16oz. Acrylic Tumbler, a FREE Cow Squeezie (the theme this month is MOOOOre Donors Needed!), a coupon for a FREE small ice cream from Maggie Moo’s in Temple, and the chance to win a $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card.
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Submitted by Sandy McHorse
The 74th Annual San Saba County Professional Rodeo is scheduled for June 1st and 2nd and the Rodeo Parade is returning to the 5:00 p.m. time on opening day of the rodeo. This year's theme is RETRO: Remembering the Good Old Days and it is the hope of the Parade Chairman, Sandy McHorse, that every business, club, bicycle and motorcycle group, church, golf cart owner, cowboy and cowgirl, whether original or drugstore, will participate.
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The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, April 9th at 9 a.m. in the County Judge’s Chambers. County Judge, Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the court. County Commissioner, Kenley Kroll gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.The following County Official and Departmental reports were approved subject to audit: County Clerk, County Treasurer, Justice of the Peace, and County S ...
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Submitted by Debbie Shahan
The San Saba Garden Club members are enjoying many beautiful displays of greening and flowering plants this spring due to the blessings of rain the past few months! The Yard of the Month Award for April goes to the home of Mrs. Dixie Hewitt of 1107 W. Commerce St. Mrs.
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The San Saba Tennis Team dominated District 6-AA, qualifying 12 out of the 16 spots for regional. The girls team took all 8 spots and the boys took 4 of the 8 on the boys side. Early qualified 3 boys and Comanche took 1 boy spot. Lauren Dawson won 1st place in Girls Singles by defeating teammate Joely Haverland who came in second place.
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A little one poses for a photo with the Easter Bunny.
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Saturday’s Impact 2000+ easter egg hunt was such a great success! There were four grand prizes, all bikes given away and lots and lots of children attended!
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The Brady HOT Red Hat Ladies came to San Saba on Tuesday, April 3rd to enjoy shopping and eating at a local restaurant. Pictured are left to right: Sue Davenport, Ouita Bratton, Bobbie Williams, Janabeth Hanson, Nancy Lane, Cookie Underwood and Yvonne Lilly.
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The buddy system always works even at the Easter Egg Hunt.
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The Easter Bunny and friend.
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The prize table was filled with lots of great toys and games the kids got to choose from if they found a prize egg.
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This lucky guy got the purple and gold basketball with his prize egg.
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Winner of the boys bikes, age 4-8 group.
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Winner of the girls bike, age 4-8 group.
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Winner of the learn 2 ride bikes in the babies up to age 3 group.
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Winner of the learn 2 ride bikes in the babies up to age 3 group.
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The San Saba A&M Club's annual Muster event will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the RV Park Pavillion going into the San Saba Golf Course. The evening's activities will commence at 6:00 p.m. in the area around the Burn Ring below the Recreation Center.The program will include a steak dinner and refreshments, introduction of our San Saba future Aggies, and observance of the Muster Tradition.
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Submitted by Doug Suggs, President San Saba Child Welfare Board
April is Child Abuse Awareness month. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected - don’t count on someone else to do something - report it to the Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or online at TxAbuseHotline.org. On Wednesday, April 11th, we will have a “Go Blue” day and are asking everyone in our county, children and adults, to wear something blue on this day to help us all be aware that child abuse and neglect is a problem.
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On Saturday, March 31, many friends and family members gathered at Eventide Nursing Home to help Sara Maultsby celebrate her 90th birthday. One table was decorated with a card basket that filled up in a hurry. Also there were pictures of Sara in first grade, a recent picture, her and her children, all of her grandchildren, and one of her and her best friends - "The Golden Girls."Another table was decorated with a beautiful flower arrangement made by her granddaughter, Heather Bourke.
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If you’ve been on a walk through San Saba’s new LCRA River Nature Park since last week, you might have been surprised by the newly planted area at the beginning of the path around the grounds. Now planted in the ground and tenderly watered are the young plants for our new Butterfly Garden!
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Submitted by Michele Whitley
A Luminaria Ceremony for cancer survivors (anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer) and in memory of those lost to the disease will take place Friday, April 13th at 9:00 p.m. at the 2012 San Saba County Relay for Life. Bags containing lit candles will be placed around Risien Park, while participants walk a lap by the light of hundreds of candles.
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The Cowboy Cemetery Association will hold their annual workday and meeting at the Historic Cemetery on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Members and interested parties are asked to bring their own tools and to wear work clothes. A barbecue lunch will be provided by the association at 12:00 noon. The association will provide the ice, food, plates, eating utensils and condiments.
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30 Years AgoApril 8, 1982
A picture was sent to The News when Don Sloan and James Judkins posed with their catch of fish in 1960. They caught 50 pounds of crappie in 3 hours at Gorman Falls. Harold Johanson, reporter, Cherokee News - Welcome to a new business... Bud Lockhart has opened the old Fina Station and says he does tune-ups and the works.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:Defending Jacob, a novel, William LandayAndy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: His fourteen year old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student.Every paternal instinct ...
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Dear Editor:
As a Senior citizen, I want to express my thanks to the Volunteer Fire Department, the Sheriff's Department, the EMS and the Police Department for helping to make me feel safe 24/7.
Sincerely yours,Suzanne WaltersSan Saba, TX
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Keep San Saba Beautiful along with ATMOS announces, "Mill Creek Clean-Up Day", Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Keep San Saba Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful for four years.All groups, individuals and organizations in the city/county are invited to meet at 8:00 a.m.
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When did you start working for Eventide?I started in 1989.Favorite snack food?Sunflower seeds are my favorite snack.What are your hobbies?I like to go shopping and eat out.How many kids and grandkids do you have?I have 6 kids and 20 grandkids.Favorite Spanish actor?I like Vicente Fernandez.What two colors are your favorite?Blue and pink are my favorite colors but more blue than pink.Where were you born?Guanajuto, Mexico.What is your favorite food to fix?Rice and chicken and molé.When did ...
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Don’t Squish the Caterpillars
Flame acanthus puts out a welcoming feast for hummers and butterflies, just one of the reasons why it was included in the new butterfly garden at the San Saba Nature Park that was planted by of volunteers last week. The first time caterpillars swarmed our flame acanthus, my husband snipped off the infected branch and relocated it elsewhere.
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All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
03/28/12 - Harkey, Bruce, Criminal Solicitation (Capital Offense) SO. 03/29/12 - Klinkvosky, David, Criminal Trespass, PD. 03/30/12 - Sanchez, Daniel, UUMV, SO.03/30/12 - Lord, Kali, Wrt Out of County, SO.03/31/12 - Banks, Dustin, DWLI w/PreviousConviction, SO.03/31/12 - Clark,Jerry, DWI, SO.04/04/12 - Henderson,Glen, Wrt Llano Co., SO.04/04/12 - Pierce, Jerome, DWLI w/Previous Conviction, DPS.04/05/12 - Barfield, Derek, Wrt Llano Co., DPS.04/06/12 - Williams, Nicholas, PI, SO.04/06/12 - Whi ...
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Well Easter has come and gone and its one of my favorite times of the year. I always look forward to not only the holiday and what it represents, but to the changes to the hill county as well. We live in a beautiful place with lots of God’s blessings all around us every day that most don’t get to see.
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At the regular monthly meeting of the San Saba Garden Club on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, bird, bat, butterfly and gardening enthusiasts and experts John and Jimma Byrd of the Sloan Community in San Saba County, entertained, amazed, and informed those present with a virtual tour of their certified organic farm.
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Submitted by Ashlyn Turner
On Monday, April 2, Angela Johnson's High School Mentor group volunteered and raised supplies for the San Saba Animal Shelter. The students include Joy Trujillo, Kayla Kutin, Shelby Butler and Ashlyn Turner. Angela and her students would like to thank everyone in the community who donated and supported them. The project was a success because many animals lives were saved.
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The children were soooo excited to see the easter bunny arrive.
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Scott & White Hospital—Llano recently received notification the hospital has achieved a Silver Award from the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Awards committee. The Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Awards recognize Texas hospitals that have undertaken quality initiatives to improve outcomes in patient care. The award acknowledges hospitals for improving care related to acute myocardial infarction or AMI (heart attack), heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.Representa ...
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Submitted by Dorothy Gage
The Sharon Club met at St. Luke's fellowship hall April 3rd with Josie McBride as hostess. Other members brought food and we had a good meal.We all brought our favorite herb and discussed what they are used for. We elected officers for the coming year.President - Jymmie LinzeyVice-President - Gay Lee SmithSecretary - Zelda CampbellTreasurer - Glennetta SandersonReporter - Charlotte HollandParliamentarian - Dorothy Gage.
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The Tocker Foundation of Austin has awarded a $20,125 grant to fund a traveling trunks program for San Saba County. The project is a partnership of the Rylander Memorial Library, the San Saba County Historical Museum and the Friends of the Rylander Memorial Library.The project is the brainchild of an innovative team of retired teachers, home school parents and other volunteers who sought to leverage the resources of the Library and the Museum—essentially creating a library and a museum ...
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Submitted by Carolyn McDowell, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Securing your children properly in age and size appropriate child safety seats - in the back seat of your vehicle - is the most effective thing you can do to protect them in the event of a crash. In fact, in motor vehicle crashes, child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers.That's why Texas AgriLife Extension agent, Karen DeZarn, is urging all parents and caregivers to attend the child safety seat and booster seat checkup event ...
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The Hill Country Cattle Women, a chapter of the Texas CattleWomen, are pleased to announce their 28th Annual Spring Style Show and Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center, located at 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas. Members are inviting guests to attend and enjoy the latest in spring and summer fashions presented to us by area boutiques, a great beef lunch, and lots of fun.
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Receipts totaled 1398 head for the week. The market remains active with packer cows selling $2 higher with the top cow selling for 93.00 and packer bulls sold steady with the top bull bringing 108.00. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady in an active market. Feeder steers sold steady to $3 lower while feeder heifers sold $2 to $3 lower.
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STUDENTS AT RICHLANDSPRINGS ARE PROUD OF THEIR STATE RINGS AND PENDANTS - Hard work pays off with a state championship ring for Richland Springs students.
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Services for Ila Mae Boren of San Saba are pending at Heritage Funeral Home, San Saba.
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Larue Harkey Brooks of Hawkins, TX, was born on September 1, 1936 in Richland Springs, TX to Charles Arthor and Josie Floree Tucker Harkey and passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Big Sandy, TX. She was a homemaker and a member of Summit Height Church.Mrs. Brooks is survived by her son, Randy Brooks of Las Colinas, TX; daughter, Melody Kay Binns of Upland, CA; grandchildren, Monica Ashley Higgins, J.T.
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RICHLAND SPRINGS COYOTES RECOGNIZED IN THE U. S. CONGRESS - Nancy Watson, representing Hon. K. Michael Conaway, read a proclamation of the Congressional Record proclaiming the Richland Springs Coyotes as 2011 State Champions. (Photo by Pam Starr)
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The 3rd & 4th grade San Saba Junior Lady Dillos wrapped up a very successful 2012 season.Despite only carrying six players, the Lady Dillos finished up with a 10-3 record which included first place finishes in the San Saba Basketball League, Cen-Tex Basketball Tournament and the Goldthwaite Tournament. At the beginning of the school year, these girls also participated in the San Saba Fall Basketball League on separate teams.
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The 5th/6th grade San Saba Junior Lady Dillos (15-4) will be wrapping up the 2012 season with an appearance at the Lampasas April Showers Basketball Tournament in Lampasas this weekend. The Lady Dillos will tip-off at 10:05am on Saturday morning against Gatesville Excel and then later in the day, the Lady Dillos will take on Austin Lady Magic at 3:30 pm.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
Good attendance is so important to student success. Please urge your child to be at school each and every day. There are only seven weeks of school remaining. Here is a schedule of some of this year’s remaining events at Richland Springs:High School District Tennis at Mason- Monday, April 9 & Tuesday, April 10.Area H.S.
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Last week the Richland Springs Coyotes competed very well at the District 30 track meet in Kerrville. It was the last district meet for seniors Denim Reeves, Ben VanCleave, and Tra Williams. Others who competed were Chance Bush, Gunner Mann, Thomas Fowler, Trevor Tinney, Patrick Phillips, Ty Mann, Dillan Parker, Jacob Cohn, and Taylor Terry.
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Courtesy of southland.org & gobearkats.com
Sam Houston State’s Shelby Hardy earned her second individual medalist championship of the 2011-12 season and the third title of her Bearkat career Tuesday, April 3rd. The junior took individual honors at the Houston Baptist Husky Invitational played on the par 72, 6,026-yard course at River-bend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas.
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Ugh! I realized I left out some info.!!!I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. Below are results from recent events and a list of upcoming events. Be sure to check the marquee and school website for any updates. JH track participated at Zephyr’s meet and everyone came home with ribbons!
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First GradeTyler GrantBrandon StewartSecond GradeZane CappsMatthew ColemanLane GarciaEmyris MimsLanie NorrisCollin PoeMackenzie StevensSierra TharpThird GradeEmaly AllenLandon BurkhartZachary CappsRebecca FaughtFourth GradeJaianna SmithSixth GradeJordan BurkhartNinth GradeJacob CohnEleventh GradeThomas FowlerKatelynn TeelCheyenne TharpTwelfth GradeKensie Green
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First GradeKeston LustySecond GradeJadeyn BryantNicholaus NilsonDiego SanchezThird GradeChase GossettT.J. ...
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This past week our varsity baseball team took on and beat two quality opponents to begin the second half of district play. Last Tuesday, we were in Comanche and the game went well.We jumped out to an early 4-0 lead as Luke Cox and JT Mathis each singled in runs and two wild pitches allowed two more runs to score.
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By Shaina Seaborn, San Saba FFA AST
April 2nd, San Saba FFA horse judging team went to Coleman and participated in the Panther Creek Judging contest. Out of 58 teams they placed 4th with Russton Ellis being 3rd high point individual and Abby Dellis being 13th high point individual. April 2nd, San Saba FFA horse judging team went to Coleman and participated in the Panther Creek Judging contest.
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Submitted by SSISD Assistant School Superintendent Michael Bohensky
San Saba ISD was awarded a Texas State Literacy Grant in February. Twenty members of the team traveled to Houston last week to collaboratively work on creating a literacy vision for the San Saba community. Members of the team included San Saba teachers, administrators, and Head Start, Three members from the Region XV Service Center also attended as part of San Saba’s Literacy Team.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
San Saba ISD has many long-standing and interesting traditions. How about Rogan Field, what about having the only Armadillo public school mascot in the state of Texas, or the ‘Dilloettes, and of course, we can’t forget SSISD’s RICH tradition of having outstanding tennis players. This week I would like to highlight our tennis coach and tennis program led by Ralph Cox.
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