July 23, 2009

July 28th at the San Saba Middle School Gym from 1-6 p.m. All July donors will receive: a free blood donor t-shirt, a free water bottle, and the chance to win a pair of Houston Astros baseball tickets. For more information or to sign up, please contact Marsha Hardy at 372-8570.

Thanks to a collaboration with Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. the 60% deficit in funding for the Dove Project will be met for the months of July and August. HCCAA received notice of extra funding from President Obama’s Stimulus package to underwrite an expansion of their Case Management Program.

With funding approved by the San Saba Commissioner's Court on July 2, 2009, the San Saba Co. Sheriff's Office was able to purchase five new TASERS. Each device is integrated with digital video cameras, a holster for each officer and training materials in order for them to become certified users. On Wednesday, July 15, 2009, members of the San Saba Co.

The City Council of the City of San Saba met for a regular meeting Tuesday, July 14th at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the meeting to order and announced a quorum present. Councilman Charlie Peeler gave the invocation followed by everyone joining for the pledges to the American and Texas flags. The July Joe Ragsdale Employee of the Month award was presented to Eric Morgan.

San Saba Independent School District was recently notified that the ISD is the recipient of a $500,000 competitive technology grant. The Technology Immersion Strand of the Vision 2020, Cycle 2 Grant Program will provide San Saba High School with a variety of technological enhancements. Included in the technology products will be a laptop for teachers and a laptop for all high school students.

In an effort to streamline bus routes and effectively manage transportation costs, San Saba ISD has redrawn bus routes and reformed ridership pickup locations. At the June SSISD School Board meeting, the Trustees approved a new route plan that will save the District 25,000 miles and cut three route positions.

THE A. J. WALKER, SR. DECENDENTS held their annual reunion Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at the Senior Center at Mill Pond Park. “89” family members and friends had a wonderful day of visiting, looking at pictures, playing games and “42”, having a lot of fun with a Silent Auction and a Bidding Auction for the children.

Rusty and Tiffanie Wright of Odessa are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Lillian Ruby, born at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa on July14, 2009. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and is 19 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Gay Gagner of Tucson, Az.; and Mick Mobley of Odessa.

City Skate Nite at the San Saba Civic Center this Friday **Date: July 24, 2009 **Time: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. **Rent Our Skates: $5.00 **Bring Your Own Skates: $4.00 **Games, Races & Limbo** Concessions Available ~~Ages 10 and Under MUST Be Accompanied By Parent/Guardian~~ NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK

A family council is an independently organized group consisting of families, legal guardians, and friends of residents in the same nursing home or assisted living facility. The family council works to improve resident nursing care; become informed on the regulations governing nursing homes; and lend support to family members. Council members have a voice in making suggestions to staff and facility administration and owners on policies and the care of their residents.

The statewide Twogether in Texas healthy marriage initiative is offering San Saba County couples $60 off their marriage license fees. All a couple has to do is attend a free eight-hour secular healthy marriage workshop. The workshop will be held at San Saba City Hall Chambers, 303 S. Clear, San Saba, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 1st.

The descendents of Maurice J. and Cora Ell Spears Lusty and Harry G. and Pearl Lusty met Sun., July 19th for an annual barbecue lunch, followed by a an auction of family items. We had 58 descendents present. Several absent due to illness and were sorely missed. One family member had just returned from Stroud, England with new pictures of our ancestors homestead-thanks to Ann Rea. The oldest family member was Violet Lusty Brown and youngest was Nelda and Daryl Daniel's great grandson, Kaidn Mik ...

On Friday, July 17th the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce Directors Cynthia Weatherby, Marcia Dyer, T. Noel Wood and Patsy Kirk visited the 2009 rodeo sponsors to present them with a certificate of appreciation for their participation in the 71st annual Pecan Capital of the World Rodeo. Not pictured are: Ben E.

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Here’s a tax break for the busy summer. Many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. A popular solution—with a tax benefit—is a day camp program. “Unlike overnight camps, the cost of day camp may count as an expense towards the Child and Dependent Care Credit,” said Clay Sanford, an IRS spokesman in Dallas.

Wildseed Farms announces it’s 3rd annual Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival this summer on July 24, 25 & 26th in Fredericksburg, Texas. Wildseed Farms, known for its flowers, has planted several fields of peppers: chilis for ristras and drying, specialty and ethnic peppers, sweet and hot peppers, southwestern style chilis, ornamental peppers and more. Some of the great music lined up include The Fabs on Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Will Taylor and Strings Attached, performing at the Odeon Theater in Mason, will bring with them a light projection show produced by Austin light master Charles Beard. The light show is choreographed to the musical tribute to the Beatles. Other surprises and announcements will be part of the last concert of the spring/summer concert series.

GENESIS 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." ISAIAH 45: For thus sayeth the Lord That created the heavens: God Himself That formed the earth and made it: He hath established it, He created it not in vain, He formed it to be inhabited: saying: "(I am the Lord; and there is none else)". DEUT.

Last week, we discussed the National Flood Insurance Program, which San Saba County participates in - - this week, we’ll discuss Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulation Background Information: In order to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), local communities must adopt and enforce local floodplain management regulations that meet or exceed the NFIP’s minimum criteria.

Who wants to heat up the kitchen during these hot summer days? But what can you fix for a hungry family without using the oven? Here are some suggestions to get you started with some ideas. Certain pieces of equipment lends itself very easy to cool cooking. It is easily used instead of your oven.

Robert and Sue Broyles spent the day in Gatesville Friday visiting with Will and Sarah Broyles and the twin great-grandchildren, Lily and Leslie. The twins are keeping mom and dad busy day and night. The second Super Saturday in Cherokee is in the making. Mark your calendars for October 24, 2009 to come and enjoy the day in Cherokee visiting, eating and shopping the arts and crafts booths.

When you think of it, words are very important. What one says, as well as the way one says something, tells us a lot. Sometimes our words can be very pleasant. At other times we may raise our voices and just scream at another person. And of course there are words that no person should ever utter—foul, curse words, words of deceit, words that harm.

50 Years Ago July 23, 1959 A county-wide meeting for all San Saba county livestock producers will be held in the District Courtroom at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 to discuss the new brucellosis law, and seven other livestock laws that become effective on Sept. 1, announces Billy F. Kidd, county agent. A total of 19 youths have registered for the two life saving courses which will begin on Monday, July 27, announced Buddy Priest, who will be the instructor for the courses.

Did you know? • 1 in 3 teens’ reports knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped or physically hurt by their dating partner. • Violent relationships begin at an average age of 15. • Dating violence isn’t an argument every once in a while or a bad mood after a bad day.

Today (Monday) has been a cloudy, rainy day. I don’t know how much it measured, probably not very much. The temperature has remained under 100 degrees and is supposed to stay that way until later this week. There were 13 of us in attendance at the community meeting last Saturday night.

Reading Recommendations; A Terrible Glory-Custer and The Little Bighorn-The Last Great Battle of the American West, James Donovan June 25, 1876. The air is filled with smoke, arrows, and the roar of hundreds of rifles. George Armstrong Custer and five undermanned companies of his famed seventh cavalry are trapped on a hill overlooking a river called the Little Bighorn.

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An Eskimo fisherman taught his two dogs to fight on command. The townspeople would watch them fight, and the fisherman would take bets. One Saturday the white dog would win. The next Saturday the black dog would win. "What's the secret?" asked a friend. "I starve one and feed the other," he said.

Reports of rain all around us, but so far nothing except for a drop or two, just enough to give you the smell of rain and get your hopes up. Maybe someday it will cloud up and pour down enough to measure in the rain gauge. The Indians used to have a rain dance to make it rain.

Years ago, when I was in college I found a second job pumping gas in a service station. One thing that amazed me was the amount of gas people put in their cars. Some people would drive up in a not so new car or an old clunker and they would want me to put five or ten dollars worth of gas or fill it up.

You might have a pretty good notion when you walk into your house, with the AC temp. set on 80 degrees & it feels really cool, that it definitely might be pretty hot outside. Though we’ve certainly had our fair share of torrid temperatures so far this summer, our fair Valley of the Pecan has enjoyed some cooler days earlier in the week.

Receipts totaled 2091 head for the week. The market was steady on the better stocker steers and heifers with the fleshier and plainer kind selling $1 to $2 lower. Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $1 lower. Packer cows and bulls sold $2 to $3 lower. Rep. Sales Max Mahan-San Saba-7 Steers-553@108.50 Ross Rowlett-Brownwood-4 Steers-603@104.00 Alex Wittenburg-Lampasas-5 Steers-620@102.00 Barnes Keith Ranch-Cherokee-19 Steers-722@99.00 Barnes Keith Ranch-Cherokee-11 Steers-816@94.50 E ...

The Lone Star State takes pride in being a leader, but now we’re No. 1 in an area where I would prefer to be last. Sadly, Texas leads the nation in the number of children under 18 who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Recently, the non-profit group, Feeding America, reported that more than 22 percent of Texans under 18 don’t have enough nutritious food to remain healthy.

Larry Cowart Denman, 65, of Tulsa, OK. died at his home on June 27, 2009, after an extended illness. Larry was born on July 11, 1943, in Ft. Worth, TX., to Hurley and Lorraine Charlotte (Cowart) Denman. He began school in Richland Springs, TX and graduated from Forest Park High School in Forest Park, GA.

Thelma Chandler Wilson, 93, of Stephenville, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Stephenville. Funeral services were at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18th at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Steve Hogard officiating. Burial followed at Bishop Cemetery in Erath County. Visitation was at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday at Stephenville Funeral Home. Thelma was born September 8, 1915 in Parker County to the late Joseph Stanley and Nora Trotter Chandler.

July 10th and 11th, San Saba Youth Baseball/Softball Association held their fundraiser co-ed softball tournament . There were a total of 11 teams from San Saba county and one of them from Coleman. The Midnite Madness Tournament started at 6 p.m. Friday night and lasted through 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

On July 16, 2009 the San Saba Ladies Golf Association hosted the monthly Traveling 4-Ball Tournament with 25 ladies participating from clubs in the Central Texas area. I am happy to report that all nine of the San Saba ladies scored their points! Janet Hoytt, our newest participant, scored the maximum of 40 points!

The San Saba Elementary School will hold Pre-Kindergarten 3 year old and 4 year old registration on August 4, 2009 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm in the San Saba Elementary School Cafeteria. Kindergarten registration will also take place at this same time and place. Parents are welcome to come at their convenience between this time to register and complete necessary forms required to check qualifications.

The Board of Trustees of San Saba ISD met Thursday, July 16th in the Central Administration Office. President Darrin Barker called the meeting to order at 7p.m. and gave the invocation followed by the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Amanda Hines, a representative of theTexas Association of School Boards, gave important information for Board Members.

One of the most enjoyable things to do as a family during the summer is purchase new school clothes. It’s a great time to spend together looking for that “just-right” outfit for the first day of school. As you and your children plow through the racks of clothing, please keep in mind the appropriate dress code guidelines specified in the San Saba ISD Student Handbook.

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All Ex Dilloettes are invited to attend: *SSHS Pep Rally at Armadillo Arena, Friday, Sep. 4th at 3 p.m.! Kyla Duncan is preparing a cute simple routine! Come practice at 4:30 p.m., August 5th, at Armadillo Arena (HS Gym). *Friday night game, Sep. 4th, meet us at the west side of the First Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m.

(StatePoint) Adolescence is a challenging time that is full of changes, during which some teenagers may experience a debilitating illness known as depression. It is important for parents to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition, and to know that help is available. Dr. Graham Emslie, professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, answers some ve ...