We had a house full of guests this weekend, Shawn, Minna, Pete, Merja, Lani and Roy all came from the Houston area to listen to music, sample food from the various vendors and to enjoy Pecan Jam 2012. So there is no confusion to the puzzle of names I just threw at you, Shawn, my son, is going to marry Minna, and Pete and Merja are her parents.

My Plate tells us that one fourth of our plate should be grains and also half of our grains should be whole grains. What exactly are grains? Any food made with wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another grain. Some examples would be bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas and grits.

I saw a cartoon the other day that I thought was just great! There was a large crane on those stilt-like legs and it had a frog in its mouth. Now you would certainly think that a frog in the mouth would mean the utter destruction for the poor creature.

Reading recommendations: The Light Between Oceans, a novel, M.L. StedmanAfter four harrowing years on the western front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day's journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel.

The story is told of an old man who lost a coin one day at breakfast. When a friend came by later, he found him in the yard searching the ground."What are you doing, Joe?" he asked."Looking for the coin I dropped," he answered."Where did you lose it?""In the house...""Then why are you out here?""Because,"

1 Juan 2:18-29 Hijitos, ya es el último tiempo; y según vosotros oísteis que el anticristo viene, así ahora han surgido muchos anticristos; por esto conocemos que es el último tiempo. Salieron de nosotros, pero no eran de nosotros; porque si hubiesen sido de nosotros, habrían permanecido con nosotros; pero salieron para que se manifestase que no todos son de nosotros.

It is my husband’s favorite holiday—the opening weekend of deer season. Truthfully, it is the kickoff to the holiday season for my family. Thanksgiving, the kickoff holiday for most people, has turned into another deer camp event, but with a really, really nice meal or two included. This plan is convenient for me in that it spurs me to get my Christmas shopping done very early.Opening weekend has grown and grown over the years.

My husband (somewhat of a dust devil himself ) and I were driving down the county road the other day and saw several dust devils which reminded me of what the old cowboys used to say - if it turned a certain way it meant rain and if it was spinning the other way it meant drought, but I couldn't remember which way was which.

The news is non existing this week. Just have two birthday announcements and one anniversary to report. It would seem everyone is hiding or too ashamed to report what they may have been up to. Who knows? Maybe next Monday will be different.No report on the results of the hunting trip that Jackie and Charlene Brister went on last week.

The skies are gray here in Richland, but so far no rain has blessed our area. I do love the weather though. Those cool nights and warm days are a joy. The Phoebes are back in town. I hear them just before sunrise calling to one another. I have another visitor as well.

One of the neatest things the founders and crafters of our country did was design our government to be for and by the people. That means we have a say in who our leaders will be. Very shortly we will be faced again with the decision of which candidates to vote for.

The 1st Annual Blanco Western Showcase is proud to present Jack Dagger and Dan Mink as two of the entertainers who will be at this exciting event November 2, 3, and 4, 2012, hosted by Buggy Barn Museum.Jack Dagger is also known as the "King of Fling" and is a world renowned knife throwing comedian.

In conjunction with the San Saba Chamber of Commerce, the 9/11 Traveling Trunk team, the God Bless the USA and San Saba Texas t-shirts sales and many others, $800. was raised for the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department. A God Bless the USA and San Saba Texas T-Shirt was also presented to each fireman.

Llano Main Street will host Trouble With The Curve this weekend at the LanTex Theater. This PG-13 movie will be showing on Friday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 27th at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.Clint Eastwood stars as Gus Lobel who has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him.

The Courthouse Steps Quilters 21st annual quilt show in Goldthwaite was a big success. Quilters from Hawley to Houston, Plainview to Plano, and from all areas in-between were in Goldthwaite this past Saturday for the quilt show.The show consisted of four categories: Antique, Theme, Contemporary and Wall Hanging. There were a total of 94 entries with Joy L.

30 Years Ago October 21, 1982The murder of 77 year old Marie Clark is still unsolved as local authorities wait for pathologist and lab reports to return from Austin. Mrs. Clark's body was found at approximately 2:20p.m. Monday, October 11 in the back room of her shop by a customer.

Although domestic violence is usually seen as a human rights violation and primarily affects woman worldwide, there has been a lot of information brought forward that shows a direct impact on the economy. There are costs for health care, replacement of damaged property, unemployment benefits, social services, welfare services, criminal justice services, legal services, transportation, housing, education, and more.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are joining forces to remind Texans of simple measures to help protect their homes and families from fire. October is Fire Prevention Month – and a good time to rake leaves, remove dead or dying vegetation and trim tree canopies.

Dear Editor, My wife and I are retired and full time RVers. Some other RVers told us San Saba was a must stop. We arrived planning on staying one nite with just enough time to “see” the town. The first day we started at the San Saba River Nature Park.

Pecan Valley Nursing & Rehab is getting ready for Hallo-ween. We have had a door decorating contest and pumpkin painting contest. Thursday the 25th will be the regular monthly birthday party for all those born in October then Friday the 26th San Saba Middle School will come for a Halloween Costume Parade.

The idea of using rail as an option to address highway congestion moves one step closer to reality this month as the Texas Department of Transportation kicks off a two-year study to explore the possibility of passenger rail service from Oklahoma City to South Texas.The study will examine best possible options for the development of passenger trains that will connect metropolitan areas such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio, and compare different types of services such as existing ...

The grave site of former Texas Ranger, Capt. N.D. McMillin, will be marked with the Texas Rangers Memorial Cross Sunday afternoon, October 28th at 2:00p.m.in the McMillin Cemetery in northeastern San Saba County. Local county officials, family members and former Texas Rangers will participate in the commemoration ceremony.A vital part of the Former Texas Rangers Association (FTRA) is to preserve the true history of the Texas Rangers and to provide landmarks relating to the Texas Rangers.

The Texas Department of Transportation will begin a bridge rehabilitation project on CR 204 at the San Saba River in late October.The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning Oct. 24 and will remain closed until the project’s completion. Work is expected to take about eight months, and traffic will need to take alternate routes during that time.

Charlie Henry and her Pecan Nut Roll took first place at the Pecan Candy Challege at the San Saba River Pecan Jam on Saturday.

Lenny Fries and his Microwave Pecan Brittle placed second at Saturday’s Pecan Candy Challenge in Risien Park.

Kelli Hubbard took third place with her Texas Millionaires at the Pecan Candy Challenge on Saturday.

It won’t be long until all the lil’ Hobgoblins will be trekking up & down the streets, going from house to house filling their lil’ Pumpkin baskets with all sorts of treats so as the folks won’t get “tricked”. Anyhow, the end of October is right around the corner & it seems as if it was only a couple of weeks back that we were enjoying the Labor Day weekend.

Receipts totaled 1865 head for the week. The demand remains strong and the market active with stocker steers and heifers selling firm as compared to last week’s higher prices. Feeder steers sold $1.00 higher while feeder heifers sold $2.00 higher. Packer bulls sold $2.00 higher with the top bull weighing 1920 @ $100.00 and packer cows sold $1.00 higher.

AUSTIN – Just in time for fall hunting season, the Operation Game Thief wildlife crimestoppers program has a new tool expected to increase the number of tips received as well as game law violation convictions.Effective immediately, in addition to calling the OGT 24-hour tip hotline at 800-792-4263 (GAME), anyone wishing to report a possible game law violation will be able to provide information via texting that could still qualify for a possible cash reward.Called Tip 411, the new prog ...

Charles W. Pierce, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 with family by his side at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Charles was born October 2, 1952 to John Laurence Pierce and Bobbie Estelle Myers of San Saba, Texas. After being drafted and serving in the U.S. Army for four years Charles was Honorably Discharged in 1973.

Clyde Faught, 91, passed away on October 16, 2012, in New Braunfels, Texas. Visitation was held at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba at 12:30—2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 20, 2012, with services following at 2:00 P.M. Interment was in the China Creek Cemetery.Clyde Faught was born on April 11, 1921 to Alonzo and Mary Baethge Faught in Doss, Texas.

Euna Belle Frost Everitt, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother left this life to go see Jesus on Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Brownwood, Texas at the age of 98. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Early, Texas with Rev. Eddie Ailshie officiating.

John Wiley Ellis, Sr. passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was from San Saba, but lived in Austin, Texas. Memorial Service for John Wiley Ellis, Sr. will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 10:00a.m., at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6709 Circle “S” Road, Austin, Texas 78745.John Wiley Ellis, Sr.

Cheerleaders Kaytlin Shannon, Ashlynn Ake and Lexi Wagner.

High School Boys' Cross Country - Back: Coach Lasley, Jose Robles, Ridge Smith, Hector Paez, Coach Perry. Bottom: Jantzen Bell, J.D. Martin, Daniel Garcia, Vincent Vega.

High School Girls' Cross Country - Back left to right: Coach Lasley, A.J. Gamboa, Gasela Rodriguez, Alexus Saldivar, Andrea Jiminez, Coach Perry. Bottom: Shea Scott, Shellby Buttler, Alexa Maxcey, Liberty Lasley, Yicelle Cuevas, Katy Ingram.

J.D. Bell runs into the end zone.

Kellen Everett heads for the end zone.

Kellen Everett heads for the end zone.

Middle School Cross Country - Back left to right: Coach Lasley, Bailey Williams, Alexa Vaughn, Hanna Hibler, Raylee Pannell, Shayna Underwood, Coach Perry. Middle row left to right: Katelyn Blackshear, Daniel Rosaless, Abigail Ingram, Raylee Kirk, Kelly Ott, Analyn Bohensky. Bottom left to right: Baliegh Santefemia, Savera Vasquez, Kimeri Moore, Dynasty Saldivar, Jauna Macias.

On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, eighteen new members were inducted into the San Saba Chapter of the National Honor Society. These students have exhibited great character, leadership, scholarship and service and will join together with the current members to form this group. Pictured below, top row: Jordan Watson, Kolton Ellis, Russell Lowe, Dylan Rosales, Jeffery Hoyt, Hector Paez.

The Homeschoolers spent an enjoyable morning with James and Linda Brozo of the newly opened San Saba Olive Oil Company. The kids learned about the process that gives us their great product, some interesting trivia on the olive tree and other uses for the by product produced during the olive oil making process.

The San Saba County 4-H Food Show was held Sunday October 21st at the courthouse. Receiving blue ribbons and the right to advance to District Food Show on November 17th in Abilene were: (bottom row l to r) Hank Perry, Intermediate Protein; Emma Martin, Junior Fruits/Vegetables; Kendall Johnson, Junior Protein; (middle row) Brooke Esquivel, Senior Dairy; Courtney Hull, Senior Fruit/Vegetable; Melanie Hedley, Senior Grains; top row Emily Esquivel Senior Protein.

Cherokee 4-H Club had its regular monthly meeting this past week. New officers were elected and everyone enjoyed having a hand in making butter. Four members participated in the San Saba County Food Show. Hank’s meatloaf, Kendall’s meatballs, Courtney’s soup and Emma’s fruit dip all advanced to the District Food Show that will be held in Abilene in November.

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Thanks to parents who had conferences with teachers last Friday afternoon. Parent involvement is key to student success. This Friday is also the end of the 3rd week grading period of the second six-week grading period. Look for notices of concern from teachers in the mail. If you do receive a notice of concern, please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher.Teachers and staff were trained in CPR/AED use last Friday.

This week the Dillo football teams crank back up after the open week. Thanks to all the fans that traveled to DeLeon to watch the Armadillos defeat the DeLeon Bearcats 41-0 and start district 1-0. Congratulations also to the MS and JV teams for big wins. Congratulations to this weeks Franks Trophy Shop player of the week Diego Montoya for his outstanding effort in the DeLeon win.

After a physical battle in the trenches during regulation, the Little Dillos unfortunately came up short in their bid to score a touchdown in their overtime possession versus the Lampasas Badgers this past weekend. Coach Shahan and Glover were very proud of the effort this week against a very strong and talented badger team.

The Cross Country teams had their final meet prior to District this past Monday. All runners had improvements and are ready to run. The District meet will be held at Eden’s golf course on Wednesday. HS runs at noon and JH runs at 4:01. The JH Indians hosted Gustine on Thursday.

This year’s Cindy Hayes Memorial Food Drive was a great success. Cherokee FFA is very proud of the community support that was shown. Cherokee was able to donate two big boxes of non perishable items to benefit San Saba Ministerial Alliance. The food drive was held on Friday October 12 from eight to two.

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On October 15th, the San Saba Cross Country Team traveled to Goldthwaite Golf Course to compete in the Priddy invitational. Of the fourteen High School teams registered for the meet, four upper classification schools Stephenville, Ballinger, Clyde and Bangs, all who had defeated San Saba were among the competitors at the Priddy meet.

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Things are still off to a great start at San Saba high school. The students, staff and administration are working hard to make sure that this year is a great success. I really am expecting great things for the rest of the year.I want to tell about our Veteran’s Day observance here at the school.

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The San Saba Armadillos had their open week last Friday. The teams took the extra time to get ready for the next game against the Hico Tigers. San Saba will enter the game with a 3-4 record and 1-0 in district play. Hico comes into the game with 6-2 record and 2-0 in district.This gives us the opportunity to look back on the season so far.

The San Saba Tennis Team took on the Lions from Brownwood on October 16. The Armadillos lost their first match of the year to a very strong AAA varsity team from Brownwood 21 to 3. San Saba is now 2 and 1 for the year. Brownwood started off sweeping all the doubles matches to go up 8 to 0.

This week’s column is dedicated to the hardworking director, booster club, volunteers and of course talented musicians that make up the amazing Golden Armadillo Band. This history making group marched on to the Brady field Saturday ready to take charge and show the judges just what this powerful 1A band can do.