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May 17, 2012 Issue
Front Page
The 74th Annual San Saba Pro Rodeo Days will return Friday and Saturday, June 1st and 2nd. In the barrel will be legendary funny man “Gizmo McKracken." The county roping starts on Thursday night, and so does the E & B Fun Time Rides Carnival. Every night is Wristband Night, pay one price and ride it all.
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Officials, private citizens and LCRA representatives were present on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the LCRA/San Saba River Nature Park. Abeautiful new plaque was unveiled, commemorating the two year process between the LCRA Board of Directors and the City of San Saba to create the park, with the City taking over the operations last Fall.The park is beautifully landscaped with almost two miles of paved trails that wind through 40 acres of pecan trees and creek frontag ...
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City of San SabaMayorKen Jordan - 179City CouncilMartha Leigh Whitten - 151Oleta Behrens - 125Deryl Hoyt Sr. - 105San Saba ISD Board of TrusteesKim Kirk - 215Michael Deans - 227Marcie Maxcey - 169Keith Harris - 134
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Last Friday, May 11, 2012, on his last jump and the next to last jump of the competition, Luis Vega came sprinting down the runway putting together three good jumps to go into first place by 2 inches. The celebration only lasted a minute as the previous leader, Corban McDonald of Post, prepared to take back the lead on his last jump.
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The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, May 14th in the County Judge’s Chambers. County Judge, Byron Theodosis called the Court to order and welcomed everyone. County Commissioner, Kenley Kroll gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.County Sheriff, Allen Brown, reported on the following:A.
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The San Saba County Friends of NRA will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, June 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the San Saba Civic Center. Dinner tickets are $25.00 each and may be purchased at Arrowhead Bank, online at friendsofnra.org, or call 956-346-5676. Table packages are available. Everyone is invited to attend.The upcoming banquet will feature a bar-b-que meal and an opportunity to win numerous items including: firearms, firearm accessories, art, and more.
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The San Saba Garden Club Yard of the Month for May 2012 is the residence of Mrs. Clione Rochat, 303 W. Dry Street. The home, which is sometimes called the B.R. Russell House, was built in the late 1800s and was built as a wedding present for Miss Armour Fentress who married Judge John I.
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2TIMOTHY 3:1-5 “ In the last days perilous times shall come. Men shall be lovers of themselves, disobedient to parents, unthankful,unholy, without natural affection,traitors, lovers of themselves, and lovers of pleasures more than lovers of GOD. From such, turn away.(Please read this text. It is abreviated to save space.) Your Bible mentions in several places where GOD has brought evil nations against HIS own people to punish them when they became so wicked they deserved no mercy, And ...
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Saturday evening the air was a mix of cool Spring and the promising mist of shadowy uncertainy. Billowing dark clouds sat in the distance like bouncers waiting at the door of a nightclub, ominous in stature but silent, stoic and not really threatening. The ground at Risien Park was damp, squishy from the recent rains and received our feet like marshmallows as we stepped across the grass to find a suitable area to put our chairs.
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Saturday evening the air was a mix of cool Spring and the promising mist of shadowy uncertainy. Billowing dark clouds sat in the distance like bouncers waiting at the door of a nightclub, ominous in stature but silent, stoic and not really threatening. The ground at Risien Park was damp, squishy from the recent rains and received our feet like marshmallows as we stepped across the grass to find a suitable area to put our chairs.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
USDA has a series called “Eating Better on a Budget” . It gives 10 tips to help you stretch your food dollars. Stretching our food dollar is important to all of us. There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars.
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She is one of the most precious people that we will ever know. She is a person who is selfless and caring. She makes sure that the needs of her family are all met. When there is never enough to go around she is the one who gives up her part so others can have what they need.
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We are experiencing cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Maybe we will get some more rain to add to the 2 inches of last week. Bobby Mask and Butch Webb took home first place in the 42 tournament last Saturday night and Andy Cummings and Larry Griffin won second. The next tournament will be in Richland Springs.
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James Johnston, Minister Church of Christ
Once a little boy asked his mom what was meant by the song that they sing at church: When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. The mother compared the Heavenly Roll-call to that of his school, when the teacher calls the roll. When we get to heaven, and the roll is called, we’ll be there.
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Sometido por Rosa Arredondo
2 Tesalonicenses 2:1-16 - Pero con respecto a la venida de nuestro Senor Jesucristo, y nuestra reunion con el, os rogamos, hermanos, que no os dejeis mover facilmente de vuestro modo de pensar, ni os conturbeis, ni por espiritu, ni por palabra, ni por carta como si fuera nuestra, en el sentido de que el dia del Senor esta cerca.
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The rain reports were all good around the Bend. Tuesday one and seven-tenths was reported and on Thursday one and nine-tenths was reported. Jane Clark reported that their rain gauge for the week showed five inches. It was a very welcome rain as it was badly needed.Lesa Preece gave a report on all her activities this past week.
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Last Friday my wife and I were invited to a small county churches’ evening of singing, fellowship and a meal. We had a great time but there was something unusual that caught my attention. An elderly man was there who was partially paralyzed from a stroke. It is hard for him to walk so he parked his pickup close to the fellowship hall entrance.
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What a blessing the weather has been this week. The rain replenished my tank and the cool made recess time at school much more pleasant. I guess our spring flowers will appreciate it as well. I don’t have much grass growing in the pasture, but I have a ton of flowers showing off their colors.
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Christine Bessent representing the San Saba Bird & Nature Club was happy to accept a generous donation from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (l-r Evelyn Horsman, Patsy Stewart, Rosemary Cox) in support of their recent activites in the new Nature Park.
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The 2nd Annual Blue Bell/Bluegrass Classic Car Show and Festival, scheduled in Llano on Memorial Day Weekend, is shaping up to be just what the doctor ordered for families seeking a "Staycation" weekend. The festival has something for every member of the family with activities planned from Friday evening, May 25th till Monday afternoon, May 28th.
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Renew your license or ID early or use Texas.gov to renew online
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is advising residents to avoid the summer rush at driver license offices across the state by renewing their license or identification card early or online. Residents can beat the rush and avoid longer lines during the summer – the busiest time of year at driver license offices – by renewing their driver license or identification card before the summer begins.
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Submitted by Dan Cox, Director of Development, Cherokee Home for Children
(Editor's Note: This article was submitted to regional media and is printed as it was submitted.) The community of Cherokee, Texas thinks you may be interested in a story about a class of 11 high school seniors who gave away all of their project graduation money (approximately $4000) to defray the cost of a funeral and other expenses for one of their graduating classmates killed in an auto crash on May 6th.
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Submitted by Sandy McHorse
A large crowd gathered Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. for the Community Garden ground-breaking ceremony at the Senior Center located at 704 E Storey St. in San Saba.Sharon Hayes, representing the San Saba Garden Club, opened the ceremony with the invocation, followed by opening remarks from Tama Shaw, Executive Director of Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc., recognizing officials responsible for making the Earth-Kind Garden a fruition.LCRA awarded a $24,700 grant and the City ...
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The Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) would like to announce their office will begin assigning 9-1-1 addresses to the rural area of San Saba County beginning May 29th. Anyone needing a 9-1-1 rural (county) address should contact our office at Toll Free 888-889-1910.Please be advised it may be two to three business days before you will receive a reply.
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The San Saba Unit 2012 of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice held a Fallen Officer Memorial on Friday, May 11th at 10:30 a.m. The Honor Guard “Posting of Colors” was by Officers Daniels, Ledesma, Rainwater and Uhler. Tanner Hawkins, an Eagle Scout, and a Senior at San Saba High School played “Taps.” Warden R.
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The baccalaureate service derives from the medieval European custom of presenting the candidates for the degree of Bachelor (bacca) with laurels (lauri) of sermonic oration. The Baccalaureate ceremony is a service of worship in celebration of and thanksgiving for lives dedicated to learning and wisdom.The service is believed to have originated at the University of Oxford in 1432 when each bachelor was required to deliver a sermon in Latin as part of the academic requirement.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:Promises to Keep, a novel by Jane GreenCallie Perry is a successful family photographer living in tony Bedford, New York. She adores her children, has great friends, and actually doesn't mind that her workaholic husband gets home at 9 p.m. every night, since it gives her some blissful quiet time to herself as well.
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Dear Editor:
Today I was thinking about all the outpouring of love, time and attention that I have had the opportunity to witness since I took the D.O.N. position in January 2012. I have always felt that people generally have good in them, but since I have started at Eventide, my feelings have been confirmed.
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Misty will be offering private vocal lessons, a kids vocal clinic, songwriting classes as well as performing a "Songwriter's Night" concert for Performance Talent on June 29th during the annual Boot Camp.Misty Rae is an associate voice teacher for vocal coach to the stars, Renee Grant-Williams (Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood).
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The Republicanand 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.Early voting for Republicans and Democrats is May 14th - 25th at the San ...
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The Llano Country Opry will be held on Saturday, May 19, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is $15.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers or by calling (325) 247-5354.Rex Allen Jr.
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New York’s Best Sellers List at the Rylander LibraryThe Wind through The Keyhole, by Stephen KingThe Innocent, by David BaldacciCalico Joe, by John GrishamThe Witness, by Nora RobertsCrystal Gardens, by Amanda QuickThe Beginner's Goodbye, by Anne Tyler Defending Jacob, by William LandayThe Cove, by Ron Rash Stay Close, by Harlan Coben Kill Shot, by Vince Flynn Aunt Dimity And The Village Witch, by Nancy Atherton Gypped, by Carol Higgins Clark Dorchester Terrace, by Anne Perry
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05/09/12 - Gilger, Julie, Brown Co., Warrant, SO.05/09/12 - Verette, Bobby Joe, Brown Co., Warrant, SO.05/10/12 - Skaggs, Cheyenne, Asslt BI FV, SO.05/10/12 - Skaggs, Tommy, Asslt BI FV, SO.05/11/12 - Parrish, Melinda, DWI 1st, SO.05/12/12 - Davila, Ernest, Asslt BI, SO.
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Many birders cringe when they are trying to identify sparrows, the family of birds affectionately known to birders as “those little brown jobs.” Sparrows can be difficult to identify even with long good looks at them; however, the identification problem is compounded if the birds are secretive and provide only quick looks before they disappear from sight.
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A regular session of the San Saba City Council was held Tuesday, May 8th at the Council Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the meeting to order and announced a quorum present with alderman Charles Peeler absent. Mayor Jordan gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.Luis Rios was announced as the Employee of the Month.
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Submitted, by Barbara Porter
The San Saba Extension Education Club’s May Event was held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the San Saba Civic Center at Mill Pond Park. There were approximately 50 to 60 guests and members present at this annual presentation. The program was named “Totally Texas” and was enjoyed by all participants.The first program was presented by Valerie Cortinovic who presented a very delightful and interesting demonstration “All about Spinning” showing various types of wool an ...
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The May 20 new Moon will produce a solar eclipse visible over the western half of the U.S. Those in a narrow band from the Texas panhandle to northern California will see a rather rare annular eclipse while the rest of us will see an impressive sunset partial eclipse.As the Moon orbits our planet each month, new Moon is the point at which it passes between the Sun and Earth.
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The opportunity for Texans to save money on energy efficient appliances is fast approaching. The state’s annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is from Saturday May 26 through Monday May 28, 2012. “As Texans focus on their household budgets, they can save twice on energy efficient appliances purchased during Memorial Day weekend,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said.
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Submitted by Kevin Shahan, Rotary Club President
The Rotary Club of San Saba held its 30th annual Rotary Club Honor Student Banquet on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the San Saba Civic Center. All high school students from San Saba County, including San Saba ISD, Richland Springs ISD, and Cherokee ISD, that maintained a 90 or better average for the academic year were invited.
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Submitted by Charlotte Holland
On May 2, 2012, Betty Miller installed the 2012-2013 officers to The Sharon Club as follows:
President - Jymmie LinzeyVice-President - Gaylee SmithSecretary: Zelda CampbellTreasurer:
Glennetta SandersonReporter: Charlotte HollandParliamentarian: Dorothy Gage
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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is planning for the future following a major computer equipment replacement project in all 254 Texas counties. The upgrade is a step toward a more efficient registration and titling process for Texas drivers.Over the past seven months, TxDMV and its vendors installed more than 2,600 new workstations, including PCs, monitors, printers, routers, keyboards, mice and cabling in about 500 offices from one side of Texas to the other.With this new equi ...
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Congratulation to Linda Morris, a teacher at Richland Springs Independent School District, for winning the $500.00 give away sponsored by the Richland Springs Volunteer Fired Department
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Receipts totaled 5789 head for the week. The market was very active and demand strong as the beef industry looks toward Memorial Day and we move further away from the pink slime debate. A choice offering was on hand with stocker steers selling $10 higher and stocker heifers $1-$2 higher as good rains throughout a large area gave hope to more grazing this summer.
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1st and 2nd graders proudly strut their stuff for “Western Day” under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Lewis.
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A huge explosion bathes spectators in “lava” to the delight of everyone around.
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A violent eruption gets a variety of astonished expressions.
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Addison Coburn placed with her steer, "Wrangler" at the Houston Stock Show in Houston, Texas. Pictured left to right is Chad Coburn, Traci Coburn, Addison Coburn and Gunner Coburn. Addison is the daughter of Chad and Traci Coburn and sister to Gunner of Sterling City, Texas. Proud grandparents are Winfred and Katherine Coburn of San Angelo, Texas and Roger and Glenda McGehee of San Saba, Texas.
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Cherokee High School Honor Students
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Family and friends stand by as the 1st-5th grade get ready to set off a series of 46 volcanoes. The event was a huge success!
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Richland Springs High School Honor Students
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
Twelve honor students were recognized from Richland Springs at the annual Rotary Honor Banquet. Congratulations to Thomas Fowler, Katelynn Teel, Cheyenne Tharp, Kensie Green, Sara Hedley, Jose Avila, Jacob Cohn, Melanie Hedley, Nicolas Moore, Stormi Davee, Brooke Vaughn, and Brooklyn McGinty who received honor student recognition from the Rotarians. Sara Hedley was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Rotary Club.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met May 10, 2012 for play day with the Chair for May, Anita Miles, calling for a game of “Nine” - where nine points are given for each hole, according to the lowest score and down, divided by the three players on the team.
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Submitted by Tracey Thomas
A group of students from San Saba High School is about to set out on a great adventure as they travel to Europe this summer. Ten students in Mrs. Tracey Thomas’ Spanish class requested to go to Spain and see all the magnificent old world sites they had learned about.
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Congratulations to Libby Lasley, who got 6th place at the State track meet! Libby ran a great race and is to be commended for her hard work.The 2nd and 3rd graders performed Doc Doc Goose on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Thanks to Mr. Seider for taking on this task. Everyone enjoyed seeing these young thespians perform.
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San Saba High School Freshman Class Honor Students
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San Saba High School Sophomore Class Honor Students
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San Saba High School Senior Class Honor Students
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San Saba High School Junior Class Honor Students
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
San Saba ISD participated in a program Monday, May 14 presented by the San Saba Scottish Rite Club. This event provided staff and parents with an opportunity to connect with certified dyslexia trainers and therapists from Austin. Many times, it is very hard to recognize the signs of dyslexia and school teachers and staff often do not always feel equipped to make that call that a student does exhibit dyslexic tendencies.
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Two San Saba High School students received the “Texas Student Achievement Award” from the Texas ACT Council for their performance on the PLAN (the Pre-ACT) Assessment. These students are on target to meet or exceed ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks by graduation. ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks are empirically-based and identify the level of achievement necessary in English, mathematics, reading and science to have a successful college freshman experience.
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