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May 24, 2012 Issue
Front Page
Juan Montoya, Center, accepts the Supervisor of the Quarter Award from Scott Glaze, Public Works Director, left, and Mayor Ken Jordan, right, at the City Council Meeting May 8th.
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Submitted by Jeff Pannell
Ryan Pannell- Dist. 6-2A Co-MVP Luke Cox- Dist. 6-2A Co- Defensive Player of the Year Clayton Perry- 1st. Team Infield Zack Davis- 1st. Team Infield Ryan Guidroz- 1st. Team Pitcher Russel Lowe- 2nd Team Outfield Tanner Weyerts- HM DH Isaac Jimenez- HM Outfield Kelan Verette-HM Outfield
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Submitted by Sandy McHorse
Excitement is mounting as we're just a week away from the 74th Annual San Saba County Rodeo. County Roping gets everything started Thursday night with the concession stand open and plenty of Bull Burgers available. Events continue Friday with the Parade at 5:00 p.m. Look for the accompanying map on page 4 which shows the lineup order, which will begin at 3:00 p.m.
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Submitted By Tony Guidroz
The City of San Saba presents San Saba Pecan Capital Street Dance VI Series, a free to the public event in historic downtown San Saba. Dance under the stars to Grammy Award winning national and international touring artist Bobby Flores & The Yellow Rose Band bringing you the best in Traditional County and Western Swing music featuring their trio fiddle line.
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Saturday, May 26th8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.On the Courthouse Square
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Cherokee High School Valedictorian Brittany Morgan Cavness
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Cherokee High School Salutatorian Evelyn Yvette Torres
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Richland Springs High School Valedictorian Sara Hedley
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Richland Springs High School Salutatorian Kensie Green
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Keith Harris, Head Golf Professional at San Saba River Golf Course, was among the forty-four graduates who recently advanced through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted May 8, at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 9,192 graduates.
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The San Saba High School Alumni Association will hold its eighth Annual Meeting at the San Saba River Golf Course Pavilion on Saturday, May 26th at 12:00 noon. The meeting will include reports from several committees as well as the election of directors and officers. The meeting will be followed by a golf tournament at 1:00 PM at the San Saba Golf Course open to any interested persons who wish to play.The annual meeting is being held on May 26th this year to help promote the street dance bei ...
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The News Office will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Next week’s deadline is Friday, May 25th
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GENESIS 2:7 “ And the LORD GOD formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” A detailed Bible study has given me information concerning life in the flesh that I believe many Christians may not know.
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I loved making mud pies when I was a kid but I never asked my siblings or friends to eat them because I knew they weren’t real pies no matter how beautifully I constructed them. I enjoyed the feel of the wet earth in my fingers as it would squish in and out and made my hands feel gritty and yet somehow smoother when I ran water over them.
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By Carolyn McDowell, CEA-FCS San Saba County
This marks the 11th year of the Click It or Ticket campaign in Texas and stepped-up enforcement of seat belt use. Over the years efforts have saved an estimated 2,843 lives in Texas and prevented more than 48,000 serious injuries resulting from car crashes.While the campaign has been extremely successful in reminding Texans to use their seat belts when they ride in a vehicle, one group of drivers and passengers continues to lag behind in seat belt use.
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We received another .9 inch of rain last Monday making a total of 2 inches recently. My yellow flowers have really responded to it. I know I keep commenting on the yellow flowers, but I just think they are so pretty. We had a good last Saturday for the Homecoming Picnic.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations:The Money Class, Learn to Create Your New American Dream, Suze OrmanWhat does it take to create your New American Dream?Suze Orman, the woman millions of Americans have turned to for financial advice, says it's time for a serious reconsideration of the American Dream, what promise it still holds, what aspects are in need of revision, and how it may be refashioned to fit our lives so that we can once again have faith that our hard work will pay off and that a secure an ...
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James Johnston, Minister, Church of Christ
Proverbs 4:23: Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. The problem with being too busy is that you lose your sense of self. In the race to get it all done, you give up the experience of being fully engaged in anything. The joys of life, such as a meaningful conversation or a healthy, home-cooked meal, become hassles or impediments to getting other things done.
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Sometido por Rosa Arredondo
1 Timoteo 1:1-20 Pablo, apóstol de Jesucristo por mandato de Dios nuestro Salvador, y del Señor Jesucristo nuestra esperanza, a Timoteo, verdadero hijo en la fe: García, misericordia y paz, de Dios nuestro Padre y de Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor. Como te rogué que te quedases en Éfeso, cuando fui a Macedonia, para que mandases a algunos que no ensenen diferente doctrina, ni presten atención a fabulas y genealogías interminables, qu ...
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Dear Editor,
On behalf of the San Saba County Child Welfare Board (CWB) I would like to say thank you to Skeebo at KNUZ radio for giving us the opportunity to talk about the CWB and for promoting child abuse awareness and prevention month in April. Also, we want to thank the San Saba News and Star for the space you gave to our board and the articles you published each week in April during child abuse awareness and prevention month.
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Once upon a time my daughter called me telling me she was to cook dinner for a friend and asking if I had any recipes to suggest. I told her to try ketchicola chicken. Once I explained to her what it was, she responded the same as everyone who has never tried this recipe, “That sounds disgusting.” I am one of those people who will taste almost anything once, so it does not sound “disgusting” to me, but I admit it does sound odd.
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New York’s Best Sellers List at the Rylander:
Robert B. Parker’s Lullaby —Ace Atkins The Fiddler—Beverly Lewis 11th Hour—James Patterson The Last Boyfriend—Nora Roberts Deadlocked—Charlaine Harris Afraid to Die —Lisa Jackson Home-Toni Morrison Stolen Prey-John Sandford The Shoemaker’s Wife—Adriana Trigiani The Road to Grace— Richard Paul Evans
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If you live in the Texas Hill Country, I am sure that you have seen Wild Turkey hens wandering around alone during the days in early spring. After spending about eight months of the year in flocks, the hens strike out on their own to find hiding niches to establish their nests, lay clutches of eggs and incubate the eggs.
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This last week another 7/10 inch of rain fell around the Bend.Charlene Brister reported that she and Jackie attended church on Mother’s Day and then went to Cedar Park to enjoy a lunch prepared by her grandson Bryan Benningfield for both Charlene and his mother Shari. She reported that her niece Sidonie Thorton had an accident at her school in Brownwood and broke her leg.
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Hold on to your hats everyone; it’s the last week of school. I don’t know who is crazier at the moment, the teachers or the kids. I think the hardest task of all is for the high school students who have to stay focused and complete final exams! I can’t even imagine trying to make a decent grade with all the distractions of the last week of school.
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Years ago my wife and I used to raise horses. One of the things I enjoyed the most was halter breaking, teaching the young colts to lead. Each one was different and you never knew how they were going to turn out. We spent a lot of time with them and every now and then we would get an exceptional one.
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Solar eclipse taken May 20, 2012 at sunset from a high ridge about five miles west of Bend near the old Gregg homestead in Bend. (Photo submitted by Bob Davis)
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Thirty-two golfers will take over two local country clubs and tee off at dawn on June 11th, 2012. They will complete 100 holes of golf in one day! Most importantly, they will be part of an exciting event that will raise money to meet the growing needs of operating the Family Services Center in Brownwood, a non-profit service for strengthening families in seven counties, including Brown, , Comanche, Coleman, Eastland, Mills, McCulloch and San Saba.To raise the money, each golfer has agreed to ...
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Submitted by Mance Bowden, Volunteer Coordinator for CASA Highland Lakes
Kingsland CASA for the Highland Lakes Area is forming its third training class of 2012. CASA is a non-profit organization that speaks up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, and San Saba counties. A CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge to provide factual information on behalf of a child caught in a difficult legal process.
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Submitted by Sandy McHorse - Parade Committee
1. Horses - vacant lots at Elementary School. Wagons, Carriages - 6th, 7th, and Church Streets.
2. Club Floats, Decorated Cars - Parking lot between the old gyms - 9th and Commerce Streets.
3. Bicycles, Golf Carts, ATV's, Motorcycles - 10th and Wallace Streets.
4. Implements - Each side of the street - 10th, 11th, and Commerce Streets.
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From the San Saba News & Star Archives
50 Years AgoMay 24, 1962A fire, which started in the ceiling of the City Drug Store at Richland Springs about 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, did some damage to the storage areas of the store due to water and smoke.Five San Saba county school girls have entered the ticket race to the San Saba County Rodeo for the honor of being the 1962 Rodeo Queen.
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Submitted by The American Legion, Post No. 27
The American Legion of San Saba will meet and hold a prayer breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at El Jalapeno Restaurant, next to the old L&L Hotel, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th. Rev. Tom Brand of San Saba will present the program.Brand was born in Dallas, Texas and was raised in the north Dallas area, where he attended R.L.
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Melanie Smith will conduct classes in theatre games and advanced acting for the Performance Talent Boot Camp. She holds a BA degree from Rice University and an MA from Howard Payne University. Certified in six teaching fields, including Theatre Arts, her studies emphasized the works of Shakespeare and other important playwrights.
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Submitted by The American Legion, Post No. 27
Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans today have forgotten the meaning and the traditions of Memorial Day. People often confuse the day with Veterans Day (November 11th), and make mention of their sacrifice. Still others think the day is to honor all of the dead.
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It is great to welcome Luke and Janice Whiting to San Saba for a visit. Luke is the son of Dr. Craig and Karen Whiting. This Saturday, Luke and his family will be at Trade Days, selling hamburgers, drinks and popcorn to raise funds for their living expenses while serving as missionaries in Portugal.
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The Richland Springs Preservation Society held an open house on May 12th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.People from Richland and San Saba came to view the bank from the inside and out. We would like to invite people to join us in our effort to refurbish the bank.Cookies and punch were served to guests by Donna Hill, Vera Ralston, Jewell Larimer, Naomi Smith, and Tom and Ann Alston.Berniece Adams and Floyd Gossett each won a hanging flower basket given as door prizes.
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Submitted by Ann McElroy & Rebecca Whitley
On May 11, 2012, the Pierian Study Club met for the annual guest evening at the Fiesta Winery. This year’s theme was “Tuscan Evening in the Hill Country.” Co-hosting the event were Entertainment Committee members, Donna Baker, Sharon Clawson, Jane Randolph, Patty Shaw, Debbie Shahan, Linda Sloan, Anna Wilson and Loy Nell Behrens, Chair.
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The San Saba Sew-N-Sews quilting group invited several quilting groups from around our county to meet May 15th at the First Presbyterian Church for some quilting inspiration. We enjoyed fellowshipping first with cookies and coffee, as we got acquainted. At these types of events, quilters can always find ideas and share ideas just sitting around the tables, but Sharon Hayes had invited Mrs.
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To all who have been so generous, supportive, and helpful, the members of San Saba County EMS extend their sincere appreciation. Gifts and donations, etc.HPFM Branch 138 - cash donation
Russell CrosbyDorothy Long & Raymond LongMabel LedbetterAnita Miles & Will AdamsMary Sue HinyardHamrick's Automotive Center, Inc. and EmployeesMike & Gale IvyLige Ann StewardsonMary Sue HinyardHamrick's Automotive Center, Inc.
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From May 21 through June 3, including the Memorial Day weekend, thousands of state troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies across the Lone Star state will be on the lookout for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up or whose children are not properly restrained. Throughout this two week-long enforcement period of the Texas Department of Transport-ation’s annual Click It or Ticket campaign, drivers and passengers who choose not to fasten their seat belts could be p ...
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Receipts totaled 1113 head for the week. The numbers were reduced due to the 3 to 5 inches of rain that the Central Texas area had over the past week. Demand was strong on all classes of cattle this week after last week’s advance. Stocker steers and heifers all sold steady with some choice calf crops that were weaned sold $2 to $3 higher.
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Texans are urged to use caution while celebrating the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend – and when doing any outdoor activity that can cause a spark. Although many areas have received significant rainfall, much of the state is experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.On Memorial Day weekend last year, local fire departments and Texas Forest Service responded to 363 fires that burned almost 18,000 acres.
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Submitted by Neal Alexander, CEA-AG Texas AgriLIFE Extention Service
Private water wells should be tested annually. The Texas Well Owner Network, in partnership with the Mills and San Saba County Offices of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the Upper Colorado River Authority, the Texas Water Resources Institute, and with support from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board is providing a water well screening day for area residents on June 4, 2012.
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Ernest Martinez Huron, 74 of San Saba, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at his residence in San Saba. He was born January 12, 1938 in Pleasanton, Texas, the son of George Huron and Maryann Martinez Huron. Ernest Huron and Oralia Flores Huron were married October 4, 1963. Ernest worked as a farm laborer in the pecan industry for the Leonard Enterprises for 35 years before his retirement.Ernest is survived by his wife, Oralia Flores Huron of San Saba; one daughter, Ozella Sandoval of Br ...
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James Ward Harkey, 93, of Coleman, died Monday, May 14, 2012 at Coleman County Medical Center.Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Moore officiating. Burial followed in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.James Ward Harkey was born March 5, 1919 in Dennison, Texas, the son of Ed Harkey and Carrie Simmons Harkey.
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Coach Schulze’s Final Victory: Pictured is the San Saba Middle School boys golf team that was victorious in the Llano Golf Tournament. This competition marks Coach Schulze’s final victory before his retirement from public schools. Student athletes pictured include Ricardo Garcia, Logan Guidroz, Holt Oliver, John Faught, Carter Eden, Chase Harris and Colt Carlisle.
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The Dilloettes are proud to announce their new members for 2012-2013. Along with the officers, the girls will be led again this year by sponsor KayCee Thiebaud. Please help support our Car Wash scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, from 10-2, in the Armadillo Arena parking lot. Thanks again for your continuous support!
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By Don Fowler, RSISD Superintendent
Richland Springs will present the 2012 senior class with diplomas at graduation ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 25th at Richland Springs First Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Thanks to the First Christian Church for hosting Baccalaureate Services last Sunday, and providing refreshments for our graduating seniors and guests.
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Cherokee ISD has been awarded a loss prevention grant of $2000 for the 6th consecutive year from the Texas Association of School Boards' (TASB) Risk Management Fund. Grant monies help implement loss prevention and safety initiatives to raise awareness of safety issues and reduce the potential for property losses and on-the-job injuries.
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Submitted by Coach Schulze
The San Saba Middle School Golfers ended their golf season with a win at The Llano Invitational played at the Llano River Golf Course on Wednesday, May 16th. Colt Carlisle defeated teammate Ricardo Garcia and Henry from Llano in a card play-off as all three tied for first at 50 for a 9-hole score.
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Well, it’s hard to believe but it’s the last week of school! The longer I teach the quicker the years seem to fly by. FFA had a successful banquet last week. Officers decorated the tables and everyone enjoyed their time with the students and getting to know what all FFA has done this year.
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The style show was sponsored by Harry's.
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Mekalia and MC Dora Miller
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The Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD held a Regular Meeting on May 14th in the Central Administration Office at 7:00 p.m. Board President, Kim Kirk called the meeting to order, welcomed visitors and established a Quorum present with Board member Suzie Nettleship and Assistant Superintendent, Michael Bohen-ski absent.
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The San Saba High School Alumni Association (SSHSAA), as part of its ongoing effort to honor former students, presented its seventh Spring Sports Alumni Award at the Spring Sports Awards Program to an alumni athlete who excelled in a spring sport. The SSHSAA is pleased to have given this award this year to Sam Pledger.
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News from San Saba ISD Superintendent, Leigh Ann Glaze
Parents, your children may have come home telling you about a new course that is available at SSMS and SSHS. That new course is AVID. What is AVID? Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness system for elementary through postsecondary students that is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance.
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