September 4, 2008

It was great to see so many folks interested in rainwater harvesting and turn out at the Burnet Library to hear more. To those folks that gave up most of their Saturday morning, I thank you very much.

Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. Grief is a typical reaction to death, divorce, job loss, a move away from friends and family or loss of good health due to illness. Each type of loss means the person has had something taken away.

The Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department will have their Fish Fry/Bar-B-Que, Saturday night starting at 6: 00 p. m.

Recently all eyes were on Michael Phelps in the swimming competition at the Olympics. In the last Olympics he won six gold medals in the events he participated in. This year he set as his goal to participate in eight events with the possibility of achieving eight gold medals.

100 Years Ago September 3, 1908 G.

We registered 2. 6 inches of rain for the month of August, compared to 2. 8 last year.

Reading Recommendations: The Legend of Colton H.

Looks like we finally made it into September, & this one is surely looking forward to the 1st Norther or cool spell. Not that we really need an excuse for the first pot of Chili for the season, but it seems to coincide with cooler temps.

Receipts totaled 4415 head for the week. The market was very active with stocker steers selling $2 higher while stocker heifers sold $1 higher. Feeder steers sold $1 higher and feeder heifers showed no change.

A fellow got frightened during a battle. He ran behind a tree and started to cry. One of his friends said to him, "Don't be a baby!

This last week was really nice because of all the rain that was received around the Bend. There was more than 2 inches of rain recorded by some. It came down slow enough to have time to soak into the ground with very little run off.

Guess what, everyone? It's football season! The Coyote Classic took place this last weekend.

And we’re not talking about cancer or heart disease. We’re talking about your child’s drug or alcohol use.

Many foreign countries do not give the people a choice of who their leaders will be. Countless times the rulers gained office by killing many people and taking control of the country with guns and they appoint their successor. He stays in office because if you voice disagreement you are imprisoned, beaten, shot or suddenly vanish.

As Texas school children prepare to head back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety reminds all drivers to watch out for children walking to school or waiting for school buses—and to obey all traffic laws related to school buses. “DPS has zero tolerance for vehicles that pass stopped school buses,” said Col.

Brownwood Regional Medical Center (BRMC) has announced the names of fifteen select women who will lead the advisory council for the hospital’s newest program – Healthy Woman. Set to kick off on October 28th, Healthy Woman will feature a monthly series of free seminars, health fairs, education programs and interactive events focusing on women.

Mr. & Mrs. John Cayce Felts of San Saba proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Dawn Felts, to Mr.

The descendants of George and Evie Gatliff held their annual reunion at the Civic Center in San Saba on August 23rd. There were 98 in attendance, including George Gatliff's family and three from Tom Gatliff's family who came to visit.

The Freemasons of San Saba Masonic Lodge No. 612 will meet Saturday, September 6th for their regular stated meeting. A meal of brisket will be provided by Past Master Joe R.

Starting Labor Day, builders and remodelers must have the fruits of their labor inspected at least three times, if the project does not require inspection by a city building official. House Bill 1038, passed by the 2007 Legislature, created a County Inspection program for all homes built or remodeled if the work was performed in unincorporated areas or in cities that do not offer municipal inspections.

On Friday, August 22, Richland Springs hosted its first annual debate workshop. Mrs. Geneva Ethridge, widely-known and respected debate consultant, was the presenter.

Displaying the American Flag on major holidays and special occasions plus the Armadillo High School Flag on Football Fridays has been a proud tradition of the San Saba Rotary Club for 18 years. The Rotary Club has been joined by 110 civic minded business and citizens in supporting this program in 2008.

After a Saturday, August 31st score of 73, Michael Whitley posted a score of 77 on Sunday and won his second San Saba Golf Club Championship. Michael previously won the championship in 2005.

The City Council of the City of San Saba met on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at 6: 00 p. m.

The San Saba Property Owners Association began its 38th year of service to taxpayers of San Saba County with election of officers at its August 26, 2008 Meeting. Harold Yates was elected President, Keith Shahan Vice President and Clovia Ketchum Secretary Treasurer. The purpose of the Property Owners Association is to provide a forum for the presentation of issues that are important to city and rural citizens of San Saba County.

The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce is raffling off a Weatherby Vanguard 22-250 rifle with a Bushnell 3-9 scope and carrying case. This is a fundraiser for the Chamber.

Estela G. Aguire passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on August 27, 2008. Estella was born on November 1, 1922 in Uvalde, Texas.

Jim Jack Martin, 90, of Anderson, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Bryan, Texas. He was born May 16, 1918 in the Bowser Community in San Saba County, the son of Homer Dudley Martin and Josie Miller Martin. On November 6, 1941, Jim Jack Martin and Perry Lou Ann Coughran were married in New Orleans, LA.

The first week of school was busy! Teachers were well-prepared and the week went smoothly. On Friday, there were 146 students enrolled at Richland Springs.

The Cherokee Indians started their ’08 football campaign last Friday night at Star. The Indians took the opening kickoff marched down the field, taking almost 5 minutes off the clock, before Nieves Solis passed 5 yards to Dillon Epperson for the first touchdown of the season.

San Saba 4-H Shooting Sports is recruiting new youth to participate in the project. The safety class is mandatory for all new participants. It will be held on September 9th and 16th 6:

The first cross-country meet of the year was Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Llano. What turned out to be a very humid, warm day plus a very soft hilly course turned into a very good test for the runners.

9-4 Thursday JV Football vs. Mason-Here 6:

The Board of Trustees of the San Saba School District held a Called Meeting at 12: 00 p. m.

San Saba Dilloettes attended Showtime International Camp in Lampasas this summer. The girls learned 12 routines in three days. On the final day, they competed against much larger drill teams and came home with many awards.

The San Saba High School's Junior Varsity football team defeated the DeLeon Bearcats Thursday night at Rogan Field. Allan Hale scored four touchdowns for the Dillos behind the blocking of Isaac Jimenez, Wil Sloan, Morgan Gilger, Tanner Weyerts, Cody Herd, and Dominic Rosales.

Parents, guardians and caregivers…. . one of the most important things that you can do for your child and for your school is to have that child attend school each and every day.