I dreamed that I was in a very large gathering of many people. And we had all brought large square patches to put in a quilt that would represent our present life. And I saw an angel that sat at a large table who was sewing those quilt patches together to make a huge quilt.

Howdy friends and neighbors, Patches here! I am wearing a surgical mask because everyone in this house has been sick and with a nose like mine germs within thirty feet can find their way into my nasal passages! I had to be creative and tie the strings to my back teeth because they kept slipping off my ears.

Do you know when you should “toss” or “keep” food? Take this simple test to find out. Questions1. Tacos left on the kitchen counter overnight? KEEP TOSS2. Meat thawed all day on the kitchen counter? KEEP TOSS3. Cut or peeled fruits and vegetables left at room temperature MORE than 2 hours?

Sandy came ashore in New Jersey the other night and the devastation was immense. Many states have suffered because of the storm that blew in from the Atlantic. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and the clean up will take a long time.One area that was hit was in Breezy Point, N.Y.

50 Years AgoOctober 29, 1962The Elm Grove Community meeting was well-attended Saturday night. We cooked mulligan stew outside and you know any food tastes better cooked and eaten in the good old outdoors. The committee for November will be Mrs. Edith Gossett, Mrs. Edgar Bollinger and C.B. Wood.Sam G. Boynton, President of the San Saba County chapter of the American Cancer Society, was re-elected as one of the directors of District IV at Coleman on October 12.

Reading Recommendations: The Jefferson Lies, Exposing the Myths You've Always Believed About Thomas Jefferson, David Barton, Foreword by Glenn BeckDidn't Thomas Jefferson father the child of his slave girl? Wasn't he an anti-Christian secularist who rewrote the Bible to his liking? Doesn't the evidence prove he was just another racist, bigoted colonial?

1 Juan 3:11-24 Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. No como Caín, que era del maligno y mató a su hermano. ¿Y por qué causa le mató? Porque sus obras eran malas, y las de su hermano justas. Hermanos míos, no os extrañéis si el mundo os aborrece.

Dear Editor,This past week, a friend and I set out on a motorcycle ride from Sunnyvale Texas to the Texas hill country. Although our destination was Leakey, TX, we planned our ride through San Saba to enjoy a little culture and countryside. As we rode into San Saba, we stopped in a parking lot across from what I recall was the A&B Grocery on Hwy 16.

I have attended the Houston International Quilt Festival for all but one of the past eight or nine years. This year was the first time I attended alone (I usually have my BQF Earleen Brister with me), and the first time I have taken the classes that are offered before and during the festival.

NY Best SellersThe Racketeer—John GrishamThe Bone Bed—Patricia CornwellSleep No More—Iri JohansenSins of the Mother-Danielle SteelThe Casual Vacancy—J.K. RowlingPigeon Pie Mystery—Julia StuartBlack List-Brad ThorNon-FicThe Duct Tape Book—Jolie DobsonAmelia Earhart- Susan Wels

If a mysterious trill catches your attention in the night, bear in mind the spooky sound may come from an owl no bigger than a pint glass. Common east of the Rockies in woods, suburbs, and parks, the eastern screech owl is found wherever trees are, and they're even willing to nest in backyard nest boxes.

Recently my wife and I took a few days off and went to the mountains. As I sat outdoors in the still, cool, crisp air looking at the mountains, I was impressed with their grandeur and beauty. All the stunning colors of the leaves was like looking at a picture painted by a great artist that was put on a living canvas.

The weather has been more like Spring than Fall. Cool early in the morning and warm days, just right for some folks. The time change has some still running on the old time. It is really hard on the body to get used to the change. The computers are about the only thing that doesn’t seem to have a problem.

We have had quite a week of changing weather. I regret to say it has not been a week of rain. My grandson said it rained on him Saturday on his trip home from San Saba, but not a drop here. Mike Phelan said he had a little, but not enough to count.

Mekalia Terry took her Cross Bred Gilt ,Gretal, to the State Fair of Texas on September 30, 2012. She placed Gretal 4th in the light weight cross class.

Tyler Grant of Salado TX shot two nice 8 point bucks during the youth deer season at the ranch owned by his Uncle Michael Brister in Bend. Tyler is a sophomore at TTUISD in Lubbock and is the nephew of Michael & Gennifer, and the son of Guy & Jennifer Grant of Salado.

Although Veterans Day is officially on Sunday, November 11, 2012, San Saba will celebrate and honor all veterans on Monday, November 12th. There will be events throughout the day.•Breakfast for all veterans and active military will be hosted by the San Saba Independent School District. Breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m.

The Friends of the Rylander Memorial Library invite you to hear Jan Devereaux on Monday, November 12th. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. she will give you the true story about one of the Wild West’s most fascinating women, Lottie Deno who is said to be the real life basis for Gunsmoke’s Miss Kitty.

Mark & Lisa Lewis of Grantham, NH are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Peyton Faye Lewis; welcomed home by older brother, Chase Daniel Lewis. She was born on October 22, 2012, at 6:31p.m. She weighed 7lb. 4oz. and 18" long. Also welcoming her are her very proud grandparents Darwin & Patty Lewis of San Saba, TX., and Dan & Cindy Carbone of Epping, N.H.

Cherokee Baptist Church Ladies are planning the November Fellowship of Christian Women’s Luncheon One Week Early for next Thursday, November 15. We will be gathering in the fellowship hall at 11:30 a.m. for a “Thanksgiving Favorites” Luncheon. Ladies in their 80’s and 90’s will be treated this month, other ages are encouraged to bring any favorites that you might like to eat for a Thanksgiving meal.

Friday, October 26 was an exciting day for the residents at Pecan Valley. The San Saba Middle School students presented their annual Costume Parade. The young people were dressed up from pretty little princesses to ugly ghouls. The residents thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them and would like to thank them all for coming to visit.

The San Saba 5th and 6th grade team traveled to Lampasas this last Saturday for the 1st round of the playoffs against the Llano Yellow jackets. The little dillos played their hearts out, but came up on the short end of the stick 11-8. The armadillos did a great job of controlling the ball and had a “bend but not break” attitude on defense.

A few able-bodied members from the San Saba High School Classes of '48 and '49 met Oct. 27th at Pepperbelly's private room. Arnold Hayes and wife, Tommie, greeted members and guests, treating them to various eye-opening beverages. After everyone got their eyes focused and memories jogged, they began visiting and reminiscing.Arnold reported on the responses he had received from the members of the '48 class and Nettie Oma Carpenter gave a list of the '49 class members who had sent in their reg ...

In recognition of Veterans Day, the Freemasons of San Saba Lodge No. 612 A.F. & A.M., takes this opportunity to recognize its military veterans.Thomas L. Alston, Max. G. Ashley, James D. Ballinger, H.M. Boswell, William R. Brockman, James B. Brumley, Arthur E. Campbell, Dewey Mack Cason, Martin D. Edmondson, Franklin W.

On Saturday morning, November 3rd, Ben Burns, Leander, Texas was the first customer for the 2012 General Season for White-tailed deer at Hibler & Sons Slaughter & Processing in San Saba. Ben hunted 5 miles west of San Saba where he has been hunting for six years. With a Tikka T3 30-06 he shot an 8 point buck at 100 yards and a short time later was surprised to find two cub bobcats and shot them at 15 yards.

Who is your role model; who inspires you?My grandfather G.A. WaltersWhat was the last thing you dressed up like for Halloween?The DevilWho is your favorite GOULISH character?Herman MunsterWhat is the best book you have ever read?It would have to be books in The Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls WilderWhere is a place that you go to reflect?My Church sanctuary.What is the biggest difference, in your opinion, in the world today compared to when you were a youth?Through televi ...

SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) is proud to announce its endorsement of the newly introduced ‘Texas Model,’ the first wildlife model specifically published for the state’s successful combination of wildlife management needs and private land ownership. The new 21st Century Landowner Guide Texas Model was a collaborative work by five of the most respected wildlife professionals in Texas — Macy Ledbetter, Robert Zaiglin, Mickey Hellickson, Horace Gor ...

For 14 years, it was by word of mouth only that each December a truck would arrive with the wreaths from Maine at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia… always at dawn…always dignified…with so little fanfare, it was almost a Christmas surprise. The image is unforgettable…green Christmas wreaths clad with hand-tied red bows, adorning stark white headstones.

Receipts totaled 6088 head for the week on a choice offering of calves and yearlings with a lot of weaned cattle being offered. Demand was very aggressive on all classes of cattle with stocker steers and heifers steady up to 2.00 higher with some of the weaned cattle selling 8.00 to 10.00 higher.

Jesse Lynn Childers, 58, of San Saba, Texas passed away October 28, 2012. A private celebration of life was held for family and friends. Survivors: wife Jana Childers of San Saba,;sons, Brandon and wife Tamara of Van Horn, Texas, Shane and wife Lynette of Abilene; grandsons, Brenden and Caleb; one brother and four sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home, San Saba, Texas.

Ollon Ray Hamrick, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.The funeral will be held Wednesday November 7, in Greenwood Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. Ray graduated from San Saba High School. He attended Tarleton State and graduated from TCU. He served in the U.S.

Some of the items I made in the Indigo Magic class at the International Quilt festival.

The Tigers Junior High utilized a huge advantage in size and weight to hand the Coyotes JH a rare loss last Thursday night at Tiger Stadium in Blanket. Thursdays’ game was a stark reminder of how important offensive and defensive execution really is in the six-man game of football. The younger Coyotes were facing a hefty and athletic Tiger team, and could ill-afford to miss tackles or be out of position on defense.

16 seniors of the Class of 2013 were introduced at last week’s last home game. The senior year always seems to fly by quickly for graduating seniors. It was nice listening to the seniors’ biographies and learning what students plan to do after graduation. The Football Sweetheart and Football Beau were also announced at last week’s game.

We played an outstanding game on Thursday and as a result we were victorious.The final score was the Dillos 28 and the Eagles 0. This was our 7th victory this season and our 6th shutout in a row. Our record now stands at 7 and 2.Playing well for the Dillos were Garrett Welch, Dallas Caldwell, Kristian McCoury, Ismael Ramirez, Wesley Gates, Bryon Riggs, Emiliano Zapata, Caleob Hardman, Daniel Calderon, Holt Oliver, Joel Franco, John Welch, John Faught, John Watson, Emiliano Rocha, and Roberto ...

Thanks to the great crowd that followed us to Goldthwaite. We were very disappointed in the outcome, but we were very pleased with our effort. We will continue to work and get better for the play-off run. I am proud of our team for making the play-offs for the 4th consecutive year.

The Goldthwaite Eagles won the annual “Battle of the River” over the San Saba Armadillos 28-14 last Friday night at Eagle Field in Goldthwaite. The Armadillos gained 161 total yards and 123 on the ground. Goldthwaite gained 372 yards rushing in the contest.San Saba won the toss and deferred. Rodney Ortiz kicked the ball deep and the return got to the 20 yard line.

The San Saba Ladies Golf Association met November 1, 2012 for the monthly business meeting with the following ladies present: Jo Anne Hardy, Peggy Jones, Jo Ann Snow, Hattie Rogers, Dorothy Sterner, Janet Hoyt, Sandee Hartley, and Anita Miles. President Anita Miles called the meeting to order and the meeting was opened with prayer by Hattie Rogers.

A 16-year drought was ended Friday night with the Indians’ decisive win over the Prairie Lea Indians, securing the 2012 District Championship! The Indians’ started off strong with Burnam Sloan recovering Trey Shan-non’s onside kick to begin the game. The Indians drove the ball and Sloan scored with 8:05 on the clock.

Richland Springs hosted the Blanket Tigers last Friday night at Coyote Field in Richland Springs. On the field, the Coyotes proved to be not very gracious hosts, sending the Tigers home early with yet another halftime mercy rule victory. The Tigers were big and pretty fast, but were no match for the machinelike offensive execution and hard hitting, smash-mouth defense of the Coyotes.

The San Saba High School Cross Country Teams left San Saba last Friday, Nov 2, traveled across five county’s; woke up Saturday the 3rd, laced up their shoes and lined up against the best twenty-four Cross Country Teams in Region II. The Lady’s main competition was the Hamlin Pipers, who before Saturday, were undefeated and according to most of the Coaches in the State were going to win the Region running away.

The San Saba Tennis Team defeated Mason 9 to 6 on October 30. The win brings the Armadillo record for the fall to 3 wins and 2 losses. The tennis team will next play Jim Ned at Early on November 13 at 4:00 p.m. The match of the day against Mason was in girls doubles as Joannah Crosby and Joely Haverland took on Jordan and Canfield from Mason.

After catching a pass from quarterback Chase Turner, #12 Kadyn Saiz crosses the goal line for a 2 point conversion.

#20 John Welch makes a spectacular catch for a 2 point conversion.

#88 John Faught makes a big tackle late in the game.

Quarter Back Garrett Welch celebrates as #21 Dallas Caldwell runs for a touch down, with the help of a block from #88 John Faught

#21 Garrett Hartranft runs for a touchdown early in the second half.

Just outside the reach of the Goldthwaite defender quarterback #12 Kelan Verette catches a halfback pass to set up the Armadillos’ first touchdown.

The Middle School Armadillos Tied the Eagles 14-14 last Thursday.With great defense by our Armadillos we held them all night.The Eagles had a hard time with the aggressive Dillo Defense. Defensive standouts were Elisha Cisneroz, Kadyn Saiz, Josh Lambert, Eduardo Vega, Dalton Pierce, Matthew Burkhart, Damon Ramos and Josh Free.

San Saba ISD to Honor Veterans – On Monday, November 12, 2012 SSISD will honor our local veterans for their past service and honor those who are currently serving our country. The veterans and service men and women will be treated to breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m. and a program will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Gulf Shores, Ala — Senior Shelby Hardy became the all-time “winningest” women’s golfer at Sam Houston State by bringing home the individual medalist trophy at the Alabama-Birmingham Fall Beach Bash. The tournament was held October 29th & 30th at the par 72, 6023 yd, Peninsula Golf Club. Hardy took medalist honors with a four-over score of 76-72=148, one stroke ahead of Juliana Herrera of Southern Mississippi.The tournament victory was the fifth of Hardy’s co ...