Thomas Smithhart with his first picking of tomatoes this year.

50 Years AgoMay 10, 1962 36 votes were polled at Sloan May 5th. Ward Ellis Jr. (Goob) got 32 votes to carry his home box by a large majority. Mrs.Ledbetter received one more vote than her opponent, Ray Harris, and Bill McDoniel, six votes above Oris Golden.Owen Parks and P. Higgs have contracted to buy the Sloan Sisters, C.C.

Martha Couch has been named Eventide Nursing Home's Employee of the Month for May 2012. Top three fears?Losing my eyesight and not being able to read, roller coasters, even small ones make me sick and confined spaces, I am claustrophobic.Favorite TV commercial?Wendy's "Where's the beef?" from 1984 with the little old lady driving her car.Summer tradition?Getting out of the heat, going to cooler places in the mountains or hills.Things you struggle with the most?Time consuming paperwork as a n ...

Next Thursday, May 17th, Fellowship of Christian Women will be gathering in Cherokee for “May Favorites” Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Ladies of the First Baptist Church in Cherokee give the ladies of the county a very special invitation to come and share one of your favorite recipes around the serving tables.

Reading Recommendations:Dune Road, a novel by Jane Green.Set in Connecticuts' tong Gold Coast town of Highfield, Dune Road tells the story of Kit Hargrove, whose divorce has granted her a new lease on life. No longer a Wall Street widow with the requisite diamond studs and Persian Rugs, Kit revels in her clapboard with the sea green shutters and sprawling Impa-tients.

In 1967, while still an infant, Gary Talley began his career as lead guitarist for the Grammy-nominated group, The Box Tops. Their “blue-eyed soul” hits like “The Letter,” and “Cry Like a Baby” hit the charts like a tornado, selling millions of copies, and they continue to sweep across the country on radio stations today.

A part of Mr. Harris' questionnaire was inadvertantly left out last week. We appologize to Mr. Harris and the reader and present his answers in their intirety this week.Keith Harris I was born in Kerrville, Texas in 1969 and went through the Kerrville ISD until my parents moved to a ranch outside Center Point during my Sophmore year.

Dear Editor: I would like to say "hats off to Brian Sours" and his leadership of the San Saba Bands. Under his direction, they have made great accomplishments this past year. I attended the concert on Thursday night. I was so impressed by the 5th grade band and amazed at the progress as each grade performed.

The Republican and Democratic Primary Election will be held May 29, 2012, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.The polling locations for the Republican Primary are:Precinct 1 2B 3B 4A - First Baptist Church, San SabaPrecinct 2A - Community Center, Richland SpringsPrecinct 3B - Church of Christ, Cherokee Precinct 4B - Methodist Church, Bend All Democrats (Boxes 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B) will vote at the Arrowhead Bank in San Saba.

Of all the Neotropical migrants that pass through Texas, the lovely scissor-tailed flycatcher is probably the most welcome of all. Few birds have the appeal of this charismatic flycatcher. It not only is one of our most beautiful and gregarious birds, but it seems to prefer a relationship with humans, nesting on utility poles and in trees often surprisingly close to our homes and other structures.

05/05/12 - Hald, Peter, MTR Harrassment, PD.05/05/12 - Carpentar, Bryan, Poss Marijuana, SO.05/06/12 - Aarons, John, Wrt McCulloch Co, SO.

Wow what a night, got to love that rain no matter what comes with it right now. I was cold, wet and smiling while we were out moving limbs and guarding downed power lines, but not complaining one bit. Thank you Lord for the rain and bring on some more, just if possible maybe a little less wind this time.

Members and guests met at the San Saba Garden Clubhouse in Mill Pond Park at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, but there was no cause for a May Day alarm. With President Ann McElroy presiding and Jo Colonetta, of Georgetown ready with her Floral Design presentation, the last meeting of the spring season was off to an enthusiastic beginning.

The Scottish Rite Club will hold their quarterly meeting on Monday, May 14th, at the Masonic Lodge Hall in San Saba. A meal of barbecue chicken and pork ribs, baked potatoes and red beans will be provided by the officers and served at 6:30 p.m. All members are asked to bring a complimentary covered side dish of dessert as a large crowd is expected for the program.

I am Susie Senior and I want to speak for the seniors at San Saba Senior Center.All of us miss our former director, Linda. She had a big place in all our hearts.We welcome our new director, Jennifer Saiz. She is making her own place in our hearts and we love her.We also want to brag on our kitchen crew.

The Sharon Club met May 1st in the home of Jymmie Linzey. A delicious salad supper was enjoyed by all. Betty Miller installed the new officers for the coming year. Jymmie Linzey as new president, gave out the committees for the coming year. We will have a float in the rodeo parade and we will be selling history books at County Peddler's Day.As this is our last meeting until September, we revealed our Secret Pal and drew for the coming year.

The United Methodist Women will sponsor The Three Stooges 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.The Three Stooges is a 2012 American slapstick comedy film based on the early to mid-20th century shorts by the Three Stooges comedic trio.

Join us at Rylander Library on Monday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. to hear Mike Kearby (born 1952), an American novelist and inventor. Since 2005, Kearby has published eight novels and one graphic novel.Kearby was born in Mineral Wells, Texas and received a B.S. from North Texas State University in 1972.

San Saba is within the 30 county Region 7 of the Texas Department of State Health Services.There were 43 laboratory confirmed animal rabies cases reported in the first quarter ending March 31st, 2012, in our region. Region 7 staff also investigated an additional 23 non-negative rabies test result incidents for a total of 66 rabies related case investigations.Rabies was confirmed in HSR7 in 21 skunks, 15 bats, 4 raccoons, 2 cats and one coyote.

Receipts totaled 1755 head for the week. The market was active and demand was good. The stocker steers and heifers all sold steady to $2 to $3 higher. The feeder steers sold steady to $1 higher and the feeder heifers sold steady. The packer cows were $1 higher with the top cow at $94 and packer bulls were $1 to $2 higher with the top bull at $115.

The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a Business Plan for Fiscal Year 2013 that cuts $39.8 million in expenses and frees up other money to pay for the development of new water supplies over the next five years.The plan is based upon two LCRA goals: - Develop 100,000 acre-feet of new water supplies by the end of fiscal year 2017.- Hold the nonfuel rates LCRA charges its 43 wholesale electric customers flat for the next four years.“I’m very pleased that the LCRA Board a ...

Glenn Lewis, 64, of Llano, Texas passed away Tuesday May 1, 2012. Glenn was born June 21, 1947 to Robert Gordon Lewis and Amanda (Purcell) Lewis in Spicewood, Texas. Glenn married Jeanette Jones on January 17, 1980 in Llano, Texas; she preceded him in death on February 9, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wanell Haydon.

Lois Ann Ramos, 54, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was born on August 12, 1957, to Chuck and Virginia Sewell, and she lived most of her life in and around San Saba County.Lois Ann loved to be with family and friends. She enjoyed the laughs and stories that were told when all were together.

Payten Dewayne Vaughn, age 18 of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1993 in Abilene, Texas and attended Albany I.S.D. before moving to Cherokee where he was a senior at Cherokee High School. Payten was a member of the Cherokee F.F.A., played basketball, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Cherokee ISD students participate in peer tutoring - Sixth grader, Ethan Martin, pauses during a recent visit with Kindergartner, Matt Murray, where Martin and classmates participated in peer tutoring. (Photo submitted by Shawna Martin)

Emily Esquivel entered this picture in the4-H District 7 Photography Contest-plant/flora category and received a blue ribbon. The picture was on display during the District Round-up recently. Emily has participated in two photography workshops conducted by Vieney Krueger of Photography by VNA. Congratulations to Emily!

San Saba High School Students participated in UIL Regional Academic Competition at Odessa College on April 21, 2012. Pictured above back row: Ethan Ingram, Tanner Weyerts, Hector Paez. Front row: Lauren Dawson, Kristin Jordan, Ashley Pulatie, Allan Hale, Joannah Crosby (6th place in Ready Writing) and Nickie Ortiz.

The SSHS Cheerleaders for the 2012-2013 school year are: back row: Nickie Ortiz (Co-head), Kristen Isham, Mckenna Maxcey, Marissa Anaya, Candace Saldivar, Allison Nettleship, Micah Cox. Front row: Joannah Crosby, Karlee Cromer (Head) and Alexa Maxcey. The girls are busy planning for camp, pep rallies and other spirit activities and decorations.

.On Monday, April 30th, the Freemasons of San Saba, Order of Eastern Star & the Scottish Rite Club hosted their annual Seniors Banquet. The 2012 senior classes of Cherokee, Richland Springs and San Saba high schools were in attendance. Eighty-six people were present and enjoyed a meal of fried fish, fries and hushpuppies.

On April 24th, San Saba Bird and Nature Club sponsored a birding event in the LCRA San Saba River Nature Park. San Angelo’s Concho Valley Bird Banders and volunteers from SSB&NC helped more than 250 people increase their appreciation of the natural world we all share. After seeing the announcement in this month’s Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, folks from as far away as Leander, Arlington, and Belton attended.

Richland Springs ISD is proud to announce Elizabeth Avila as 8th grade Valedictorian. Bralei Lewis is 8th grade Salutatorian. Congratulations to both young ladies on outstanding accomplishments.The 2012 Junior/Senior Prom was a success. Thanks to sponsors Nelson Smith and Pam Starr who helped decorate the cafetorium for the gala event.Each year the Rotary Club honors our students, school board and faculty at the annual Rotary Honor Banquet.

Last Tuesday, May 1, we travelled to Clifton for a practice game. It had no bearing on our standings or what was set for us in the playoff situation. We hit the ball well against some quality pitching and held an extremely good hitting team in check for about half of the game.

Saturday, May 12, the Richland Springs Alumni Association will hold its annual “Alumni Banquet” in the high school gym. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m., and all former students, teachers, staff, administrators, and friends of the Richland Springs schools are invited to attend. The graduating seniors of 2012 will be introduced, honored, and welcomed into the association, and all classes that graduated in a year ending with a “2” will be honored: 1942, 1952, 1962, 19 ...

Saturday, May 12, the Richland Springs Alumni Association will hold its annual “Alumni Banquet” in the high school gym. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m., and all former students, teachers, staff, administrators, and friends of the Richland Springs schools are invited to attend. The graduating seniors of 2012 will be introduced, honored, and welcomed into the association, and all classes that graduated in a year ending with a “2” will be honored: 1942, 1952, 1962, 19 ...

"A"Grade Lexy AmthorJasmine DavilaVirginia DiazAddyson EasterwoodTaylor Ann Ellett-GravesJazmin Guteirrez-DavilaZuriel HerreraTyler JohnsonRamiro LaraOlivia LebowKristi MaciasJaxzen MaskCaroline McHamDamaris PatinoNathaniel RackleyCristian RamirezRene RamirezTegen SaizMadison ShahanDaylon SmithZachary StokesMattea Zavala2nd GradeMaritza AguirreMiriam CorreaBraden CumminsJoseph EstradaJaycie EverettVictoria GalindoLandri GloverAngelica GuardadoRachel HarrisMia KilmanJohn Klinkovsky-SpenceTimo ...

San Saba High School prom pictures are up on Donna Shahan's website at: www.dshahanphotos.zenfolio.com

This past Saturday, May 5, a group of five students and three adults travelled to Abilene for the Special Olympic Track and Field events for this area. The events were being held at Elmer Gray Field on the campus of Abilene Christian University. Each participant is allowed to compete in one running or walking event, and in one field event.The boys did their running first while girls competed in the field events.

On April 14 our Middle School Tennis Team after 3 days of practice played in the Lampasas tennis tournament. Teams in the tournament were San Saba, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, Marble Falls, Brownwood and Brady. We competed well considering the lack of practice as the other teams had been practicing since Sept.

Seven young men, because of their hard work and dedication made the trip to the 1-2A Track Meet. We as coaches are very proud of these young men. They conducted themselves as gentlemen and competed to the best of their abilities. San Saba should be proud to have had these young men represent them at this meet.

MONDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Fish, coleslaw, mac & cheese, diced peaches, milkTUESDAYBreakfast: Funnel cake or cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, mixed fruit, bread sticks, milk. WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milkLunch: Nachos, pinto beans, salad, pineapple, crackers, milkTHURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, ...

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.

The End of Course Exams will take place over the next two weeks. San Saba ISD will give the End of Course Exams during the testing window for May 14-25 according to the schedule below: Wednesday, May 9, 2012: United States History (Field Test for enrolled in US History)Thursday, May 10, 2012: Biology and Biology Modified for all 9th graders enrolled in course.