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May 3, 2012 Issue
Front Page
The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, April 30th at 9:00 a.m. in the County Judge’s Chambers. County Judge, Byron Theodosis, called the Court to order and welcomed everyone. County Commissioner, Rickey Lusty gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.Two concerned citizens addressed the Court.
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Submitted by Sandy McHorse
If you like Comedy-Rodeo Style, then make plans now to be at the San Saba Rodeo Arena on Friday and Saturday, June 1st and 2nd for comedy Gizmo McCracken Rodeo Style! The 74th Annual San Saba Pro Rodeo Days will be hosted by the newly formed San Saba Rodeo and Livestock Association, with Gizmo as the featured Rodeo Style Comedy act.Gizmo has been the nominated "Coors Man In The Can"
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Tanner Hawkins, 12th Grade, Cornet/Trumpet, San Saba High School was nominated by Band Director Brian Sours to receive the Texas Music Scholars Award. Tanner has been selected by the awards committee to receive the award at an awards banquet on May 1, 2012.Students are nominated by their directors and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs.Last year fewer than 1,500 students were named as Texas Music Schola ...
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Submitted by San Saba Sheriff's Office
Shellie Dawn Haley, 21 years of age of Lampasas was killed in a one vehicle roll over just southeast of the Bend Store on Wednesday the 25th. Haley was leaving the fishing camps with two friends when the accident occurred and she was ejected from and pinned under the vehicle.
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Local wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter, of Spring Creek Outdoors, along with representatives from the North American Deer Farmers Association and Texas Deer Association recently visited our nation’s capitol to discuss deer related issues with representatives of Congress. In the photo above, Macy is seen fourth from right, along with San Saba County Representative Mike Conaway.”
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Nathan Daughtery and Mark McEwin(ATMOS)
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San Saba High School Mentoring Program volunteers
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Strangest trash found at KSSB Clean-Up was a bowling ball
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Libby Lasley will represent Cherokee High School at the State track meet on May 11th.
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A joint election for The City of San Saba and San Saba ISD will be held May 12, 2012. Early voting is April 30th to May 8th. Early and election day voting will take place at San Saba City Hall Council Chambers at 303 S. Clear St. in San Saba.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
30 Years AgoMay 6, 1982
Plans are underway for the Arts and Crafts Fair which will be held on Saturday, June 19 in conjunction with the Cow Camp Cookoff and the Old Fiddlers Contest during the 4th Annual San Saba PRCA Rodeo.Thomas Bowden has some "strange" items for sale over KBAL's Trading Post.
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May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to take extra precautions around motorcyclists on Texas streets and highways, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month begins May 1.“Motorcyclists face unique safety challenges on Texas roads because they are smaller, more difficult to see and less protected than cars and trucks,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw.
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The San Saba Co. Extension Education Clubs will host their annual May Event on Wednesday, May 9th at the San Saba Civic Center. Each year the E. E. Clubs offer a varied program to enlighten and entertain the audience followed by lunch served by the Extension Club Members. This year Valarie Cortinovis will be demonstrating and teaching us All About Spinning.
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FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) will host Mirror Mirror this week-end. This PG movie will show on Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Mirror Mirror is a fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend and features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:
Steve Jobs by Walter IssaacsonBased on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years, as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues, Walter Issaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and seemingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers ...
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May 5th8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.On the Courthouse Square
Booth spaces available (on sliding scale)325-372-8291May 5th8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.On the Courthouse Square
Booth spaces available (on sliding scale)325-372-8291
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Submitted by Lodge Secretary
Saturday, May 5th, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 will hold their monthly stated meeting. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and all Masons are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert. The main course will be baked ham provided by G.
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The San Saba Bands Spring Concert/Awards banquet will start at 6:00 p.m. Thursday May 3, 2012 at the First Baptist Church. 5th grade, 6th Grade, 7th grade, and High School bands will be performing. Parents and community members are encouraged to come listen to the award winning San Saba band program present our annual spring concert titled “A Spirited Spring.” We would greatly appreciate if you would stay for all the bands performances as our audience is our inspiration!
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Every day more and more of the summer bird residents are taking their places among the permanent residents as this is a busy time of the year for all birds. The males are trying to establish their territories, defend the territory from intruders and seek a mate while the females are looking for nest sites, adjusting their diets to produce healthy eggs and, like the males, looking for attractive mates.
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04/17/12 - Ayala,Modesta, DWLI w/Previous Conv., DPS.04/18/12 - Mair,Virginia, WRT Burnet CO/WRT Llano CO, SO. 04/18/12 - Pierce,Jerome, Agg Assult BI FV, PD.04/18/12 - Berkley,James, UUMV, SO.04/19/12 - Gomez,Domingo, Hold SAFP, SO.04/20/12 - Miller,Rodney, WRT/Precept DWI 3rd or More, SO.04/20/12 - Butler,Stanley, Assault Class C, SO.04/20/12 - Lopez,Estella, DWI 2nd, DPS.04/20/12 - Torres,Antonio, WRT Theft, SO.04/22/12 - Alcorn,Daniel, WRT MTR DWI, SO.04/25/12 - Beckom,Don, DWLI w/Previo ...
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Another tragic motor vehicle crash occurred this past week here in our county. Shellie Dawn Haley, of Lampasas County, just 21 years of age lost her life in a one vehicle accident out in the Bend. Haley and two friends were out at the river enjoying the day when on the way home she crashed and was thrown from her vehicle and killed.
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Submitted by Sharon Hayes
At the peak of bluebonnets blooming along the county roads, the quilting club, San Saba Sew-N-Sews, followed Joy Smith out to her home south of San Saba. Ten ladies from San Saba and Bend traveled together enjoying the beautiful green scenery and flowers blooming everywhere. When we arrived she gave us a tour of their recently remodeled home, and we even saw the “Man Cave,” an apartment especially for the family and guests.
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Submitted by Neal Alexander, CEA-AG, Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Mills County will conduct at Quail Appreciation Day from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 10 in the Mills County State Bank Community Room in Goldthwaite. “Bobwhite quail are an important part of our region’s wildlife resource, but unfortunately, like the rest of the south, we’re seeing fewer and fewer wild birds these days,” said Tom Guthrie, AgriLife Extension agent in Mills County.
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Receipts totaled 1547 head for the week. Stocker steers sold $2 to $3 lower while stocker heifers sold steady from last week. Feeder steers sold $2 to $3 lower and feeder heifers sold $3 lower. Packer cows and bulls sold steady with the top selling cow at $94 and the top selling bull at $111.
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San Saba County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Valerie Cortinovis, announced that orchardists and nursery tree growers who experienced losses from natural disasters that occurred from January 1, 2008, through September 30, 2011, could still be eligible for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). “Producers who experienced a loss from a natural disaster that occurred before September 30, 2011, must report the loss within 90 calendar days of when the loss was first apparent ...
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Bobby Dee Sunday, 64, of Houston passed away on April 21, 2012. He was born on January 15,1948 to Jeb and Rose Survoc Sunday in Galena Park, Texas. He later served two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict. Bobby loved the outdoors and enjoyed coming to San Saba. He thought that San Saba was very peaceful and looked forward to spending more time here.
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Submitted by Warren Spivey, Secretary/Treasurer
Memorial gifts in memory of:Bill Owen, Jr.Mary Nell Thamesfrom Mr. and Mrs. J.W. WarrenMemorial gifts in memory of:Bill Owen, Jr.Mary Nell Thamesfrom Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Warren
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Funeral Service for James Richard “Dick” Low, 78, of Alto was Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 AM in the A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church with Dr. Randy Fitzgerald and Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Burial was held in the Low Family Cemetery under the direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Directors.On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Mr.
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Zachary Vasek grandson of Jackie & Charlene Brister of Bend signed with Hill College to play baseball. Zac’s parents are Penny & Stephen Vasek of Rosenberg. Jackie & Charlene are proud grandparents but could not be at the signing.
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A week ago last Monday, April 23, our varsity team travelled to Hico for the last game of the regular season. Having a lead in the standings for second place by a couple of games, our second place position in district and our spot in the playoffs was secure no matter the outcome of the game.
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
Richland Springs ISD is proud to announce Sara Hedley as Valedictorian and Kensie Green as Salutatorian of the 2011-2012 class.I would like to congratulate the students on 100% attendance during last week’s STAAR/TAKS testing. Thanks to the staff and faculty the week of the state assessment testing went smooth-ly. Elementary and middle school students are taking the bulk of their STAAR tests this week, but the passing standards for those exams won’t be released until the fall.
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Submitted by Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS, Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service
The District 7 4-H Junior/Intermediate Photography Contest was held recently in San Angelo. 4-H’ers in the 23 counties that make up district 7 enter. It is always a very competitive contest. Five San Saba County 4-H’er entered the junior/intermediate contest. One 4-H’er entered the State Photography Contest. The results for it are available till June.
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Submitted by Michael Bohensky, SSISD Assistant Superintendent
San Saba ISD will host the 2011-2012 Federal Programs Evaluation Meeting on Thursday, May 10th at 5:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Funding information and program requirements will be covered during this meeting. Parents, please make plans to attend. The meeting will not conflict with the Rotary Banquet scheduled for the same night.
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Submitted by Barbara Huntley, GED Chief Examiner
The GED test will be given at Gatesville High School, May 8 and 9. Test candidate must register to take the test, Wednesday, May 2 in room 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. and will need to bring Texas Drivers License or State or Federal Photo ID, social Security card and $75.
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
April 30th the Junior High Golfers competed at Mason in a 9 hole tournament at Comanche Creek Golf Course. Results were as follows:
Boys Results1 - Brady #1 2022 - Sonora #2 2113 - Sonora #1 2194 - Mason 2235 - San Saba 2276 - Brady #2 2427 - Ingram 2478 - Llano 270
Boys Medalists1 - S. Parker - Mason 462 - Cash - Brady 473 - Isia Lira - Sonora 494 - B.J.
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Libby is once again STATE BOUND!!!Libby Lasley won the 3200m race at the Regional track meet on Friday at Judson’s D.W. Rut-ledge Stadium. She placed 3rd in the 1600m race on Saturday. Talli Morrison performed well in the discus event. As one of the youngest athletes in the event, it’s great to know she’ll be back in the competition next year.
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Courtesy: GoBearkats.com / southland.org
Shelby Hardy earned All-Southland Conference honors for the third time and Meghan Musk picked up her first post-season honor as the two Sam Houston State student-athletes earned berths on the 2012 women’s golf all-league team. Hardy is one of five first team selections. Musk was named All-Southland honorable mention. Hardy also was a second team all-league pick as a freshman in 2010 and was voted to the first team in 2011.Hardy earned her third all-conference honor after finishing tied ...
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It’s pre-registration time at San Saba Elementary! We would like to invite parents of students who will be in Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, or kindergarten to come to San Saba Elementary for pre-registration on May 7. Registration hours are 9:00 – 5:00, and registering on this day will put your child’s name in a drawing for a $50 gift card!
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Submitted by Keith Shahan
The San Saba High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce the presentation of an honorary membership to Ken Jordan. This award will be presented at the Rotary Club Honor Banquet to be held on May 10, 2012. Ken Jordan is continuing the livestock business his family began more than 60 years ago.
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MONDAY Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green peas, pineapple, bread, milk
TUESDAYBreakfast: Waffles, or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Baked potato with chili, broccoli, cheese, peaches, crackers, milk.
WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Crispy tacos, bean, salad, mandarin oranges, crackers, milk.
THURSDAYBreakfas ...
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
Have you ever given thought to the value of our teachers? The old adage of “those who can’t do, teach” is the most absurd comment I have ever heard. Until a person has actually served as a teacher, it is truly hard to understand the complexities of the profession. The teaching profession is more than a profession; it is a passion and a way of life.
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The Mustang Heritage Foundation gave the San Saba High School Equine Science class a chance to participate in their Youth Program. The Youth Program gives younger people a chance to connect with the Mustangs and their legends. The Mustang Heritage Foundation wants to get the word out about American Mustangs and would like more people to know about these horses and how they need more support.
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