MATTHEW 24:6-8 "And JESUS said ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass; but the end is not yet. 7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, (drouths), and earthquakes in divers places.

Well another summer has come to an end and the school year has begun. Early evenings to bed and even earlier mornings for sleepy headed children who only a few days ago thought homework perhaps meant making sure their bedrooms were straightened. Parents normally enjoy the start of school, whether they work or stay at home, because it provides structure, sports and an ease of schedule.

Q: How much sodium does the average person eat in a day?A: 32000 mg.Q: How much sodium is recommended for us to eat in a day?A: 1500 mg.Q: What are the benefits for reducing your sodium intake? A: Lowered blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease/stroke, reduced risk of gastric cancer.Q: What percentage of your sodium intake comes from processed foods?A: 75%Q: How much sodium is found in a teaspoon of salt?A: 2300 mgQ: Can food be high in salt without tasting salty?

Last week I was mowing and cutting down some vines that had grown up in our trees. I do not know what kind of vines they were but they had grown way up in the trees and were choking them. Some of the vines were skinny and had lots of stickers while others were big and had grown up the trees looking like a giant snake.

During the Great Depression a good man lost his job, exhausted his savings, and forfeited his home. His grief was multiplied by the sudden death of his precious wife. The only thing he had left was his faith, and it was weakening.One day, he was combing the neighborhood looking for work.

50 Years Ago Today August 30, 1962 San Saba County is listed among eight counties for the Fort Hood Maneuver area land acquisition. According to the Army Post information office at Fort Hood, 650 owners with 238,000 acres in San Saba County have agreed to the use of their acreage.Capt. Louis Rochat, Jr.

We are hearing about rain all around us. During the last week we have only received about 1/2 inch here in Richland. My rain spotter out at Elm Grove reports 2.6 for the month out there. There was a lot of thunder and lightning last night west of Elm Grove and this morning they received 1.7 inches.

Reading Recommendations: Tall Poppies, a novel, Janet WoodsDorset, 1917. If it's not enough that a girl from a good background is forced to work as a maid, Livia Carr is then violated by the master of the house and becomes pregnant.Her only course is to marry the son of the house, Richard Sangster, a World War One hero who has returned home an invalid.

Revelation 21:6-7: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End....He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son."The children of a royal family ventured outside the castle walls for a walk in the forest. A boy of 10 and a girl of 8 took no thought of their whereabouts until night fell and they realized that they were lost.Knocking on the door of a cabin, they asked for help.

2 Pedro 1:12-21 Por esto, yo no dejaré de recordaros siempre estas cosas, aunque vosotros las sepáis, y estéis confirmados en la verdad presente. Pues tengo por justo, en tanto que estoy en este cuerpo, el despertaros con amonestación; sabiendo que en breve debo abandonar el cuerpo, como nuestro Señor Jesucristo me ha declarado.

I read an interesting little book over the weekend, “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon. In the book, Kleon lists ten items to help you on the road to being more creative in your life. Now, you need creativity in your life no matter who you are or what you do—whether you are artistic in any way or not.

New York Best Books Creole Belle-James Lee BurkeGone Girl - Gillian Flynn Sweet Talk - Julie GarwoodWhere We Belong-Emily GiffinThe Light Between Oceans-M. L. StedmanThe Fallen Angel-Daniel SilvaI Michael Bennett-James PattersonYou Don’t Want to Know-Lisa JacksonBackfire-Catherine CoulterBiog. The Jefferson Lies-David BartonNew York Best Books

In the birding world, it seems that late summer and fall get neglected as a prime season. Winter and spring get all the hype; winter for its gulls, waterfowl, and swarms of songbirds flocking to backyard feeding stations, and spring for its array of colorful, hormone driven songsters that constitute the heart of migratory action.

The rains have been all around the Bend area, but all that happens here is thunder and lightening. A good opportunity for rain was missed Sunday night, but there was lots of lightening and thunder and little else just five one-hundreds inch of rain.School has started and kids will be riding the bus or walking to school so just be careful and watch out for them and be prepared to stop for school buses stopping to either pick up or let kids off.Warren Spivey has written an autobiography and me ...

Could you hear all the moans and groans on Monday? There was no national tragedy, only the first day of school for our kids. Although in fairness to the kids, they don’t mind coming back that first week or two of school. They look forward to getting together with their friends and swapping summer tales.

Once upon a time you met and shared much love and laughter. May your engagement continue the fairy tale Happily Ever After! The parents of Sadie Singleton and Dusty Sutton are pleased to announce their engagement. The couple will exchange vows on October 6th, 2012. The parents of Sadie Singleton and Dusty Sutton are pleased to announce their engagement.

Three times the love three times the joy, introducing our third little boy! Stone and Tripp are very excited to announce the birth of their baby brother Roddy Everett Ketchum. Roddy was born on June 13, 2012 at 7:40 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 1/2 in.

6 whole doves (preferably plucked) 6 slices bacon 1 T. butter or margarine 1/4 C. lemon juice 1/2 C. hot water 1/3 C. mushrooms-chopped 1/2 C. Onion – chopped Toast or Rice & Gravy Bacon wrap each bird, securing with skewers or toothpick. Place wrapped Doves in shallow, buttered baking dish or pan.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase DWI patrols from August 19 – September 5, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend. DPS troopers will focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. The enhanced patrols that target impaired drivers are funded through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Electronic books have been downloaded and read on e-readers, tablets and cellphones for several years. So it’s natural that eBook libraries would follow. Rylander Library is excited that it NOW offers this service to patrons of the library. Why do people like eBooks? There are several reasons. First, it is very convenient as you can check out books anywhere you are as long as you have a computer.

The San Saba Dairy Queen is among the first in a new wave of locations in the State to install new equipment to produce Orange Julius beverage products at Dairy Queen; thus including a product that, for a long time, was available only in freestanding Orange Julius facilities.Reintroduction to the 86-year old formula product is ongoing throughout area DQs owned by The Richeson Group.

Last Friday was a special day at the home. We had “Glamour Shots” and it was so much fun for the residents. They got to get all dressed up and have their pictures made. The ladies had their makeup and hair done for them and then were adorned with hats, boas and jewelry of their choices.

On Saturday, September 1st, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 will hold their monthly stated meeting. Supper will be served at 6:30p.m. and all Masons are asked to provide a complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad or dessert. The main course will be a pot roast supper provided by Senior Warden John D.

The Llano Country Opry will be staged on Saturday, September 8, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. There will be two shows with the matinee to begin at 2:30 P.M. and the evening show to start at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are now on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers, Heart of Texas Records Office or by calling (325) 247-5354.

Receipts totaled 1670 head for the week. Demand was good and the market active with the stocker steers and heifers selling on a steady market along with the feeder steers and heifers selling steady as compared to last week. The real light weight steers and heifers sold $2.00 - $4.00 higher.

Farm and ranch families and citizens living in rural areas can help protect their property during potentially severe wildfire seasons by taking precautions before fires break out. Fire experts advise keeping grass mowed within 30 feet of your home. Minimize shrubbery near your home and prune lower branches of trees to help prevent surface fires from spreading into tree crowns.Make sure the areas beneath utility lines are clear of brush, tall grass and trees to reduce the risk of losing utili ...

Charles B. Martin, Jr., of Plainview, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2012 in Plainview. The funeral service was held at 10:30a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Travis Hart officiating and Dr. Tim Marrow assisting. Burial followed in Plainview Memorial Park, under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.Visitation was held Friday, August 24, 2012 from 6:00p.m.

Funeral services for Faye McCurley Bishop are scheduled for 10:00 am Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel in Gainesville. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will take place at the funeral home from 9:00am - 10:00am on Tuesday, just before the funeral.Mrs.

John Earl McPherson, Jr. passed away on August 25, 2012 in Richland Springs, Texas. He was born in Llano, Texas on April 20, 1951 to John Earl, Sr. and Rosemary Treadwell McPherson. John was a very faithful person, a loving husband, father and friend who cared deeply about others. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Richland Springs, the Masonic Fraternity, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Richland Springs Preservation Society.John is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Chr ...

John W. Robertson, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Scott & White Hospital in Llano, Texas. Services for Mr. Robertson were held at San Saba's First Baptist Church on Monday, August 27, 2012, at 2:00p.m. with Bro. Sam Crosby officiating.John was born on March 16, 1941, in Pensacola, Florida.

A celebration of life for Mary Frances Glaze was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in San Saba, Texas. First Baptist Church Pastor, Brother Sam Crosby officiated the service. Mary passed from this life on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehab where she resided since June of 2012.Mary Frances Area was born on July 4, 1930 in the city of Kanona, in Decatur County, Kansas, to Jess and Mary Wilda (Stinson) Area.

Thanks to everyone who went to Comanche this past Thursday to support the Armadillo football teams. It was our last scrimmage and we witnessed tremendous improvement. We were real proud of all the players. We were able to get 88 plays with our JV and 108 plays plus a live quarter with our Varsity.

The San Saba High School Golden Armadillo Band, under the direction of Brian Sours, completed a collective three weeks of summer camp this past week. Summer camp started the last week in July and wrapped up with 3 weeks of full band on August 17. This year’s summer camp was by far the most productive and in-depth in the band’s history!The kids had positive attitudes, high excitement, and an eagerness to learn that made each day of camp productive.

The 2012-2013 school year at Richland Springs began last Monday. Thanks to the teachers and staff and students, we had a great first week of school. The teachers and staff had a great week of in-service training. Thanks to Brownwood ISD for hosting training through the Region XV Service Center for our teachers and staff on August 21st.

Registration for the girls fall basketball league will be Tuesday, September 4 in the lobby of Armadillo Arena from 4pm to 6pm. League is open to all 3rd grade thru 6th grade girls. Registration fee is $35. Contact Marcie Maxcey (372-7938)or Oscar Zepeda (372-5918) for more info.

Sandra Baskin 2012 Ladies Club Champion! This past weekend the San Saba River Golf Course held the annual Club Championship Tournament. It was such a fun event. Sandra has been the Club Champion several years and is an outstanding lady golfer. Flossie Woodward did give her a run for her money by starting the second day play with two birdies.

The 3rd and 4th grade Little Dillos used runs of 90 yards by Ryan Mathis and 45 yards by Logan Glover, in addition to a 60 yard touchdown strike from Risien Shahan to Logan Glover to win 18 – 0 versus the Llano Yellowjackets this past Saturday at Mustang Stadium in Marble Falls in the Hill Country Youth Football League!

Pick out the clothes and load up the backpacks. It’s back to school time! Teachers and staff members had a work-filled week of in-service last week. Meet the Teacher and Meet the Indians was a successful event last Thursday evening. It was great to see so many new faces. One new face to the staff is not a new face to most.

San Saba County 4-H is teaming-up with the Stripes store for a fundraiser. Customers who enter the Stripes Store at 1306 W. Wallace will be given the opportunity to purchase a mobile for $1.00 along with their other purchases. Almost all of the mobile money will go to support the San Saba County 4-H program.

Parents of students in grades pre-K through 12 are invited to a 6:30 p.m. orientation and meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in the Richland Springs Cafetorium. Topics to be discussed will be the migrant program, Title 1 program, parent involvement program, and the 2012-2013 school year. Parent input for the school year is welcomed!

School has started. The departing smiles of students have been followed by the welcomed exuberance of parents. This symbolizes yet another beginning school year. There are a number of different things happening in the month of September at the San Saba ISD. Athletic events, literacy events, and preparations for the October Parent Academy will be taking place.

MONDAY –––––Holiday––––– TUESDAYBreakfast: Breakfast pizza or Cereal w/graham cracker, juice, milk. Lunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, baby carrots, salad, mixed fruit, bread sticks, milk.WEDNESDAYBreakfast: Bacon or sausage with biscuit & gravy or cereal w/ graham cracker, juice, milk.Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, pinto beans, salad, pineapple, crackers, milk.THURSDAYBreakfast: Muffins or ...

San Saba ISD celebrated the return of Armadillos on Monday, August 27! It was a joy to see the 731 smiling faces return to school after a long summer break. The students returned to 18 new staff members, a new science lab, renovated classrooms, changed buildings for some especially at SSES and returned to teachers who were anxious to have them back for the start of another GREAT year at SSISD!Each year schools across the state face many changes at the beginning of school year.

It is time to kickoff the 2012 season. Friday night sees the Tolar Rattlers coming to Rogan Field for the first meeting between the two schools. The Armadillos have 15 returning lettermen and 16 seniors on the 2012 squad.Taking over at quarterback is junior Kelan Verette. Last season, Verette was 2-7 passing for 52 yards and 1 TD as the backup for Ryan Pannell.