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June 28, 2012 Issue
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City of San Saba and Impact 2000+ present San Saba's 4th of July Celebration at Mill Pond Park and Cowboy Capital Hay Lofters Variety Show at 7 p.m. - Free Admission
BBQ Sandwiches from 7-9 p.m. benefiting San Saba Athletic Booster Club (Minimum $7.00 Donation)Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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The San Saba County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, June 25th in the County Judge’s Chambers at l:30 p.m. County Judge, Byron Theodosis called the Court to order and welcomed everyone. Commissioner, Rickey Lusty gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags.Marsha Hardy, County Coordinator/Indigent Director, gave a report about the Indigent program stating the funds allocated for the program have been depleted.
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On Sunday, July 1, the pulpit of the First United Methodist Church will be filled by its new pastor, the Reverend Dan Harrington. He comes to San Saba from Austin where he has served as Associate Pastor at Manchaca First United Methodist Church. Rev. Harrington graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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The San Saba City Council met for a called session on Friday, June 22nd at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the meeting to order, welcoming visitors from LCRA, Keep San Saba Beautiful Commission, and Alderman Oleta Behrens' grandchildren from Round Rock, Texas. Also in attendance were Shawn Oliver, Mayor Pro-Tem; Aldermen Mark Amthor, Oleta Behrens and Martha Leigh Whitten; City Manager, Stan Weik, City Secretary, Gale Ivy; Keep San Saba Beautiful Director, Susie J ...
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Submitted by Lodge Secretary
On Saturday, June 2nd, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A.F. & A.M. elected new officers for the 2012 - 2013 Masonic Year. These are: Worshipful Master - Jan K. Huffstetler, Senior Warden - John D. Rhoades, Junior Warden - Douglas H. Merritt, Treasurer - Dr. Joseph J.
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Deadline for all articles, ads, columns and photos is Friday, June 29th. The paper will go to press on Monday, July 2nd, and mailed out and delivered to stores on Tuesday, July 3rd.
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Harold used his new barbeque pit for the first time last week to smoke a brisket. He had not prepared one in over fifteen years because while he loves eating it, he has no desire to consume an entire slab of meat all by himself. I cannot tell you guys how many times we have been out shopping and he has stood in front of the beef counter with longing in his eyes and turned to me to say: “You know, if you weren’t a stupid vegetarian, I could buy something here, bring it home and pu ...
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A piece of wood. That’s all it was. There was nothing fancy about the wood but it would turn out to be useful. It had designs in it after he was through with it. Who would have ever thought that a plain piece of wood would look so beautiful? The Scriptures teach that Jesus was “the carpenter’s son.” Joseph was His earthly father.
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We have had no rain lately other than the .5 of an inch over a week ago. Wish we could get just a little of the 25 inches Florida is expecting off the hurricane. The heat is just almost unbearable and the vegetation is suffering from the hot wind and the grasshoppers.
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Submitted by Nancy Bannister
Reading Recommendations: Washington: A Life, Ron ChernowIn Washington: A Life, celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one-volume life of Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the reader through his troubled boyhood, his precocious feats in the French and Indian War, his creation of Mount Vernon, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army, his presiding over the Constitutional ...
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The drought has taken it toll and it is a sad sight to see. In driving through some of those stricken areas you can see where many trees and small bushes have already died. Yet there other trees right beside them that are green and still alive. It has a lot to do with the root system of the tree and if they have found moisture.
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James Johnston, Minister San Saba, Texas
“This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” William ShakespeareA social psychologist estimates that the average American tells 200 lies a day.What does the Bible say about honesty? Proverbs 23:23: “Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.”John 8:31-32: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to My teaching, you are real ...
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Santiago 5:1-12 !!Vamos ahora, ricos! Llorad y aullad por las miserias que os vendrán. Vuestras riquezas están podridas, y vuestras ropas están comidas de polilla. Vuestro oro y plata están enmohecidos; y su moho testificará contra vosotros, y devorará del todo vuestras carnes como fuego. Habéis acumulado tesoros para los días postreros.
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We were so glad to welcome Dawn and John Felts back for lunch. Also joining us was Wilton Martin. He drives the China Creek Road to have lunch with us.We are glad to have Violet Brown back where she belongs.More good news. Dell Castleberry is recovering from an injured shoulder and a broken wrist.
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Submitted by College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
As we welcome the joys of summer such as swimming, barbequing, and baseball, we have to greet the Texas heat. As temperatures are increasing—highs this week were in the low- to mid-90s—it is vital to take the necessary precautions to protect pets from heat exhaustion. Although there is not a set temperature that is considered too hot for animals, temperatures in the high-80s and above can pose problems for pets, Dr.
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When we think of bees, we usually think of honeybees. What many may not know is that honeybees are a relatively recent introduction to North America. While the first European colonists brought honeybees here in the 1600s, Texas actually hosts hundreds of other bee species that are native. These bee species were here long before the honeybee and play critical roles in Texas’ diverse ecosystems.Of all the state’s native bees, bumblebees are among the most familiar.
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It seems summer weather has now arrived as this past weekend it was really too warm out and Monday was no different. Everyone is still hoping for rain.The Bend News will not be in the next edition of the San Saba news as Jo will be taking next week off, but there should be plenty of news after the 4th.
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I am a conflicted person. I don’t mind admitting that in the least little bit. For my daughter-in-laws sake I have been praying that the time will just fly by so that Scott can get home sooner. On the other hand, I find my summer is flying past as well, and I have too many things to accomplish before school goes back!
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On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the Wallace Creek EE Club and the Simpson Creek EE clubs held a joint meeting at the Wallace Creek Club house.There was not a formal meeting; several items were discussed. Roll call "Name a hint for conserving energy", everyone gave their conserving idea. The May Event report was given, which was very successful.
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Glen Grumbles proudly displays his Super Beef Steak tomatoes that have grown to weigh up to 3 lbs. Regrettably this may be the last year Mr. Grumbles has his garden of delectable vegetables. But this year these tomatoes are going to Dorothy Gage minus one that was generously given to me, Phillice.
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On June 1st, the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce’s float won “Best of Show” in the San Saba Rodeo Parade and on June 2nd, joined in the Llano County Rodeo Parade and won 1st place in their catagory. The 2011 Pecan Queen’s Court,Queen Sara Hedley, Courtney Pryor and Paige Faught rode on the float and will also be participating in the Richland Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration Parade on July 7th along with local veterans.The float will travel to Lampasas and ride i ...
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Sam Tisdale with Gwen Rogers at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Saba. Yes folks, Sam is back in good old San Saba. Come by the nursing home for a visit. He would love to see all his old friends.
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The boys are pictured, with this large sow that was taken one evening with a Savage .17 HMR from about 75 yards.
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The San Saba Chamber of Commerce recently won 1st Place in the Llano Parade. Pictured is Pecan Queen Sara Hedley (left) and Courtney Pryor. The barrels depict Texas wine and Texas Pecans.
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The San Saba Girl Scout Troop #4291 took part in a gardening service project on May 19th at Mill Pond Park. Farrel Whitley agreed to come out and teach the girls about the flowers in the park and how to plant and maintain the flowers. We began the project with an introduction to what flowers were planted at Mill Pond and ended with the girls getting to plant flowers down by the water.
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Wilson Johnson (10 year old son of Brady and Anna Johnson) along with his friend Walker Sine, spent last week at Grandma Eleanor and Grandpa Jerry Johnson’s home fishing and hunting on the San Saba River. It was a very successful week as the boys caught several really good fish including this pair of nice yellow cat weighing 15 and 13 pounds.
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This week, June 24-30, is the 12th Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Since the campaign began, the average number of lightning deaths in the U.S. has decreased from 73 to 54. That’s great progress, but lightning continues to be one of the top storm-related killers in the United States. In addition, lightning injures many more people than it kills and leaves some victims with life-long health problems.Join us in becoming “A Force of Nature,” and follow these steps to increase ...
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A benefit account has been setup at Commercial National Bank for Charlie and Tina Capps. Charlie has been recently diagnosed with cancer and will start treatments at M.D. Anderson soon. Anyone that would like to give to the Capps family during this time of need please drop your donation by the bank.
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30 Years AgoJuly 1, 1982
A Ft. Hood helicopter crashed at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, approximately 28 miles southeast of the San Saba City limits near Bend. The crash claimed the lives of two Army personnel and sent seven others to hospitals in serious to critical condition.The home of Reuben and Patricia Senterfitt, located at 1403 W, Dry in San Saba, was burglarized on Wednesday June 16 between the hours of 2:45 p.m.
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Dear Editor
I just want to say how much I enjoyed the article you ran on the Hibler twins. I think of all the precious memories that came back as I read the things they talked about. They were identical in most every way. The only way I could tell the difference in them was when they were together.
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TJ Smith, the Singing and Vocal Impressionist, formerly of Rockbox Theater in Fredericks-burg, will be performing at the Lantex Theater in Llano on July 8th at 7p.m. TJ has performed over 1000 shows since 2007. TJ performs throughout the Hill Country with shows scheduled in Fredericksburg, Ingram, Kerr-ville, New Braunfels and Marble Falls.
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Wade Ledbetter, son of Macy & Cathy Ledbetter of San Saba and a member of the San Saba 4-H Club, entered three photographs in the State 4-H Photography Contest. The contest is a part of the State 4-H Round-up in Lubbock. In the Animals-wildlife he received a blue ribbon and also got a blue ribbon in the details-macro category.
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Receipts totaled 1167 head for the week. Demand remains good with stocker steers and heifers selling steady from last week while feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $2 lower. Packer cows sold $4 higher with the top cow at 94.50 while packer bulls were $3 higher with the top bull at 112.00.
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Frances Harriett Stewart Parks, 90, of San Saba passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Eventide Nursing Home. Visitation was held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Heritage Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Services were held on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
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Homer Lawrence Smith, 75, of George West, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 5, 1936 in Cherokee, Texas. He was a retired school teacher and coach in George West for 25 years. He coached a variety of sports and always loved attending the games even after he retired.
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Garrett Ratliff, son of Joel & Betty Ratliff of Cherokee, placed 8th at State 4-H Round-up Share-the-Fun Solo/Band Performance in Lubbock recently. Garret played his guitar and sang Columbus Stockyard Blues by Bill Monroe. He also performed with his dad Joel at the National Rifle Association Banquet.
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Robert Allen Pulatie II, son of Robert and Penny Pulatie, graduated from Tarleton State University on May 12, 2012. He received a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology. He is currently employed as a ranch foreman in South Texas. He is the grandson of the late Dillard Brown and Julia Wilson and Tommy and Mitzi Pulatie.
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Sara Hedley, daughter of Mark & Michelle Hedley of Richland Springs, was named a 2012 Houston Stock Show and Rodeo scholarship recipient at the State 4-H Round-up in Lubbock Texas. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has a long-standing history with Texas 4-H. The first Texas 4-H Scholarship was presented by the Show in 1959 through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation.
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The Richland Springs Jr. High Cheerleaders is thrilled to host a Dodgeball Tournament Saturday, June, 30th at 1:00p.m. in the R. S. Coyote Gym . This fund-raiser is to help support the Jr. High Cheerleaders with the cost of their uniforms and summer camp! This is an Open Double Elimination Dodgeball Tournament, open to ALL ages.Cost is $60 per team with a minimum of six players per team.
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The San Saba Ladies Golf Association held their Four Lady Pecan Classic Tournament on June 24, 2012 with all four San Saba teams competing in the money. Our own, Shelby Hardy, who is playing on the golf team at Sam Houston, competed for the first time in our ladies tournament and she was impressive along with her teammates, her mother, Betty Sue Hardy, her teammate Laura Reynolds, and Sandra Baskin.
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Is it really the last week of June already? Wow, I guess time does fly when you’re having fun!Students and community members are revving up their lawn mowers, lacing up their running shoes, and polishing their go carts, trailers and horses in preparation for this Saturday’s 4th of July Celebration festivities.
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The San Saba Sophmore baseball tean won 1st place in their division this season. They played against teams such as Goldthwaite, Comanche, Eastland, Early and others. The Dillos came out on top with a winning record of 11-3. They will advance to compete in the district tournament July 9th in Early.
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