August 6, 2009

The San Saba River Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Memorial Marker Dedication on June 6, 2009 at the historic Wright Cemetery near Henderson, Texas. Members of the John Tilley Edwards Chapter of Longview and the Charles G. Davenport Chapter of Tyler also participated in the event. Citizens recognized at the dedication were Hansel Wright (1773-1856) his wife Elizabeth Prichard Wright (1774-1853), their son Thomas Lewis Wright (1816 - Bef.

Attending the Texas Farm Bureau’s 46th annual Youth Leadership Conference held at Angelo State University, June 22-26, was Brennen McGinty. Brennen was sponsored by the San Saba County Farm Bureau. He joined more than 330 high school juniors and seniors from over 150 counties across the state. The purpose of the conference is to provide the students with a better understanding of their American heritage, the capitalistic free enterprise system, and to inspire leadership development, accordin ...

RIVER CITY PAINT HOLDS OPEN HOUSE - River City Paint owners, Angie and Reagan Burnham, held their open house on Friday, July 31, 2009, at their new location at 110 N. High Street in San Saba. Their phone number is (325)372-6067. Pictured at the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting are, left to right Tony Guidroz, Martha Burnham, McKenna Andrews, Kristin Reynolds, Reagan Burnham, Renice Burnham, Angie Burnham, Fern Reed, Patsy Kirk, Kristen Millican and Winston Millican.

The City of San Saba & The San Saba Police Department would like to invite you to San Saba’s version of “National Night Out” on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mill Pond Park. “National Night Out” is an event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighb ...

It will be a busy weekend at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds in Fredericksburg on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, when two days of live pari-mutuel horse racing are combined with a wine tasting and live-stock judging. The gates open at 11 a.m. and post time is 1 p.m. for the live pari-mutuel racing on Saturday and Sunday. "

The Church of the Open Door was host of Vacation Bible School July 13-17, 2009. The theme was Australia Down Under. A special blessing for V.B.S. was, we had Tamara Childers as a teacher and she lived in Australia until recently. She was able to explain first hand about the animals, vegetation, & ECT. The children were taught how to follow God, confess God, serve God and obey God.

Free school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last) at the Back to School Health and Safety Fair on Friday, August 21st from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at the Civic Center. There will be fun booths, activities and snacks. This fair is for San Saba County school children only.

Plans are underway by the Bend UMC to host the 151st camp meeting at the Methodist Camp Grounds on Cherokee Creek at Chapel. Dates for the meeting are August 13-16 with evening services at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday. Refreshments will follow each evening service. Sunday morning there will be Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Toby and Gemma Parisher of Cedar Creek, Texas wish to announce the birth of their daughter, Kiana Mae, born April 29th, 2009. She is welcomed by older sister Kaela. Grandparents are John and Betty Parisher of Cherokee, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Pedro J. Siervo of the Philippine Islands.

FRIDAY NIGHTS 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. NEXT CITY SKATE NITE: August 7, 2009 ~~ RENT OUR SKATES: $5.00 BRING YOU OWN: $4.00~~ GAMES, RACES AND LIMBO ** CONCESSION AVAILABLE** AGES 10 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN **NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES - SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK **

A double anniversary celebration honoring Woodrow & June Riggs on their 63rd anniversary, and Marvin & Barbara Riggs on their 60th anniversary was held at The Father’s House Fellowship Hall on Sunday July 26, 2009, from 1:30 till 3:00 p.m. The two Riggs brothers and their wives were both married in San Saba.

The Llano Country Opry will be staged on Saturday, August 8, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. The show begins at 7:30 PM and tickets are now on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland or by calling (325) 247-5354. Grand Ole Opry Star George Hamilton IV will headline the monthly show.

The family held the 85th consecutive family reunion on Sunday, August 2nd at the Senior Center. The first Sunday in August was selected because it would be the closest Sunday to "Grandpa's" birthday. W.T. (Dubis) Vogel, Jr. (oldest person there); Jodie Vogel from Burleson; Anita Crosby from San Saba; C.W.

No local post office locations appear on the July 28 list of nearly 700 potential candidates being considered by the Postal Regulatory Commission for closure. Thirty six post offices located in Texas are included on the list of possible closures, including one each in Dallas, Irving, Lewisville and Arlington; two in Lubbock; four in Austin, El Paso and Houston; eight in Ft.

The Texas State Historical Association is proud to announce the acquisition of its newest publication, the Texas Almanac, previously published by The Dallas Morning News. First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac has been the ultimate resource about life in Texas for 150 years. Now published and distributed by the Texas State Historical Association, the 2008-2009 Texas Almanac is offered at historic savings.

We will be meeting at the Homecoming Football game Friday, Oct. 2nd and will also have BBQ lunch at Riesen Park Saturday, Oct. 3rd. beginning at 10 a.m. We will need classmates email addresses and phone numbers. Please contact Dani Hardy Gilcrease at gilcrease@hillsboroisd.org or Beth Johnson Bragg at bethannbragg@gmail.com.

The San Saba County Historical Museum in the Mill Pond Park is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30- 4:00 p.m. There is no admission fee.

For all the wives, daughters and girlfriends who have wrung their hands over the health habits of the men in their lives, science is beginning to back up their argument. Men’s notorious reluctance to see a doctor may be contributing to a growing gap in cancer rates between men and women. According to a recent study, men are more likely to develop and die from cancer than women – even those cancers affecting both sexes.

ECCLESIASTES 8: "There is no man that hath power over the spirit: neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war: neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it." (8) "But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days which are as a shadow: because he feareth not God." There have been millions and millions of people who have lived in this flesh and blood life prior to our existence, and not even one has been able to prolo ...

Today, driven by the incredible pace of innovation and the pressures of global commerce, demand for broadband, or high speed Internet access, is sweeping the nation and changing the way we live. Small businesses that once relied solely on walk-up business and local customers may now offer their goods and services in the worldwide marketplace through the Internet.

School sports are starting back up. What is the best fuel for athletes? Carbohydrates. Either simple sugars (such as naturally occurring sugars in fruits and juices) or complex carbohydrates (the starches in whole grain products, rice, cereal, oatmeal and other plant foods). These carbohydrates provide not only energy but also important vitamins and minerals.

Doug and Cyndi Suggs joined Keith, Keri, Kayla and Carissa Davis on a camping trip to Inks Lake for a few days. It was hot but fun was had by all. Danny and Janiece Duggan, Tommy, Kaci, Talli and Tori Morrison went to a family reunion in Fort Davis, Texas.

Last week Cyndi and I took a couple of days off and went camping with the Davis family. We didn’t go far—to Inks Lake. That is a beautiful state park with many activities and things to do. Part of our time was spent at a place called Devil’s Hole. Maybe you are asking what a preacher would do at Devil’s Hole.

50 Years Ago August 6, 1959 L.C. Ward, chairman of San Saba county's Savings Bonds committee, reports that June Bond sales in Texas were 11.4 percent greater than May sales. Bond sales in San Saba county totaled $1,541,687 for the first half of 1959. This represents 55 percent of the year's goal for the county. The Fire Boys were summoned to put out a fire when a grain truck parked near the county warehouse caught on fire.

We had several rainy days last week. We received 2.7 inches here in Richland Springs and I heard they got over 2 inches in Elm Grove. I believe it rained out the rodeo here on Saturday night. This is rodeo week in Elm Grove. It starts on Thursday night at 8:00 P.M.

Reading Recommendations: Eve, A Novel of the First Woman; Elissa Elliott It is the world's oldest tale: the story of Eve, her husband Adam, and the tragedy that would overcome her sons. In this luminous debut novel, Elissa Elliott puts a powerful twist on biblical narrative, boldly re-imagining Eve's journey. At once intimate and universal, timely and timeless, this unique work of fiction blends biblical tradition with recorded history and dazzling storytelling.

A group of soldiers was trying to push a loaded wagon up a hill, when a rider on horseback came along. A corporal in charge was shouting,"Push harder!" But they were unsuccessful. "Why don't you help them?" asked the rider. "Because I'm a corporal," he answered. Getting off his horse, the stranger helped the men, and together they pushed the wagon up the hill. He said, "The next time you have a job too big for your men, send for me, General George Washington." Graciousness is the key to g ...

Have you encountered God’s love? It’s something you need to confront and experience. Perhaps you have not known God’s love because you do not understand what it’s all about. There are two important aspects to the love of God. On one hand, we have the historic objective demonstration of God’s love.

The best news from the Bend is the wonderful rain that was received this past week. Friday a light rain and then Saturday a down pour that made the total for last week over three inches. The bad news is the high temperatures are returning. Kristi Messer and Jane Clark attended a baby shower held at the Father’s House for Dana Perez of Austin.

Back in the day, students in their final year at most smaller high schools in Texas looked forward to their “senior trips” as capstones of their educational pilgrimage. They typically raised the funds, with the final figure dictating the type and length of trip, destination and mode of travel. Some have flown to foreign destinations, living it up in four-star hotels. Our senior trip was made to the Texas Gulf Coast in a “yellow dog” school bus, with our superintendent at the steering ...

Well, I can guarantee a few prayers have been answered this week! We had three beautiful rains to bring a little relief to our parched land. Our total was a little less than two inches, but several folks received that in the Saturday night downpour. I was blessed to drive to San Angelo in the Thursday rain, and we were driving back from Houston on Saturday.

More and more Texans are discovering farmers’ markets, where farmers sell their crops directly to the public. The friendly atmosphere and fresh produce from local producers are big draws for many consumers. According to USDA, about 60 percent of farmers’ market customers say one of the things they value most about the venue is supporting local agriculture.

Recently I attended a seminar at church on financial freedom, strength and getting out of debt. It is much needed in these times. Not only did it teach you how to get out of debt but how to stretch your dollar or make it go farther. The Bible talks about prosperity and being well off not only in the pocket book but in all areas of life.

The Board of Directors of Operation Orphans, Inc. has selected five dates for doe hunts during the forthcoming whitetail season. They are the following Saturdays: October 31, November 21, December 5, December 12 and January 9. The first date will be an all girl's hunt, while the remaining dates will be all boy's hunts. This is the 50th year of the "Take a Child Hunting"

Most of you will readily agree that we are still experiencing our fair share of summer weather, even though we got to enjoy some cooler than usual days the latter part of last week with the 3-4 days of intermittent thunder showers. The afternoon temp. is still getting up around the hundred degree mark, but the mornings have seemed a bit more crisp the past couple of days & the low spots are cooling a bit more around dark.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Brown County office has scheduled a hunting lease program for 6:00 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Brown County Fairgrounds located on Hwy. 377 South in Brownwood. “Hunting season is just around the corner, so we have designed this program to serve as a checklist for the coming season,” said Scott Anderson, AgriLife Extension agent in Brown County.

Receipts totaled 1680 head for the week. Stocker steer and heifer calves all sold steady and feeder steers sold $1-$2 lower and heifers were steady to $1 lower. Packer cows sold $2-$3 higher and bulls sold $2 higher. Rep. Sales Ken Milburn-Carlton-1 Steer-625@105.00 Forrest McGregor-Lometa-8 Steers-633@102.50 Bennett Creek Ranch-Llano-12 Steers-535@102.00 Jim Foster-Llano-1 Steer-735@95.00 Whitehead Ranches-Menard-1 Steer-830@91.00 Elsidean Boyd-Lometa-3 Heifers-553@103.50 Jim Foster-Ll ...

In a world full of filthy streams and polluted airways, concerned inhabitants are looking to change their ways to better the environment. The “green” movement is encouraging people to minimize their carbon footprints and recycle to eliminate excess waste. However, many don’t know that their pets can also contribute to the destruction of the environment.

Lawns throughout the Lone Star State are dead and dying. While drought is the main suspect, other forces may be at work, according to Texas AgriLife experts. “Chinch bugs thrive in hot, dry weather and feed primarily on St. Augustine grass, but can also damage Bermuda and zoysia grass, although this is rare,” said Molly Keck, integrated pest management specialist with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Bexar County.

June Kirkpatrick, 73, of San Saba, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 in Giddings, TX. She was born September 9, 1935 in San Saba, Texas, the daughter of Riley Norman Terry and Jessie Dean Bennett. June Terry and Bill Kirkpatrick were married on October 6, 1956 at the First Baptist Church.

Norman Grelle of Mills County, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the age of 47. Norman was born November 15, 1961 in San Saba, Texas, to Elvis Grelle and Faye Dufner Grelle. Norman graduated from Priddy High School. He and Tina Heflin were married on June 23, 1989 in Mullin, Texas.

Many of our local 8 to 10 year olds will have a new favorite book very soon. The Way To Go, a beautifully illustrated volume expressive of moral values, is being made available in certain local schools as a gift to 8 to 10 year olds by local business leaders who are concerned about the future of our children. A copy of the volume goes home with the child to become his or her very own.

Haylee Oliver, an incoming junior at San Saba High School, played basketball this summer for the Texas Ambassadors select team. The team consisted of players from Goldthwaite, Hamilton, Meridian, Burnet, Mertzon, Wall and Austin. The Ambassadors played tournaments in Houston, Dallas, Denton, Bastrop, Austin and Las Vegas.

Lady Dillo Basketball Camp will be August 10th-12th. The camp will be in two different groups. Group 1 will be for INCOMING 1st through INCOMING 3rd graders and they will have camp from 9:00 -10:30 A.M. Group 2 will be for INCOMING 4th through INCOMING 9th graders and they will have camp from 9:00 A.M.

The San Saba Junior Tennis Tournament was held on July 31-August 1. There were over 100 players entered in the tournament from 20 towns. Playing in the tournament from San Saba were Tayler Hibler, Marshall McIntosh, Reid Casco, Lauren Dawson, Houston Casco, Joely Haverland, Kolton Haverland, Gunnar Hibler, Daniel Calderon, Sarah Watkins, Emiliano Zapata, D.J.

District Fashion Show was held July 21st in San Angelo. Elizabeth Bryant received a blue ribbon in the Intermediate Buying —Dress category. Marissa Coffman received a participant ribbon in the Intermediate Construction —dresses category. Also participating in the non apparel category were: • Elizabeth Bryant Intermediate Other category participant • Abby Dellis Intermediate Other category particpant • Jennifer Watkins Intermediate Apron red ribbon • Sara Watkins Intermediate ...

Cross Country workouts for San Saba cross country runners will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009. Runners should have their paperwork done for the coming school year. The first meet will be in San Saba on Saturday, September 12, 2009. We will meet at the parking lot of the Civic Center.

The San Saba Armadillo football team started their 2009-2010 season on August 3, 2009 with two a day practices. The boys work out at the San Saba track in the mornings from 7:00-10:00 and in the evenings from 6:00-9:00. The boys are working very hard to represent San Saba this season.

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.

San Saba ISD will be hosting a substitute orientation for individuals interested in substitute teaching on San Saba ISD campuses. The substitute orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The training will be held at the San Saba High School Library. Please plan to attend this training if you are interested in substituting as orientation is required prior to being called as a substitute.

I just wanted each of you to know that you should be so proud, Many, many is the time you pleased a cheering crowd! It wasn’t all easy, each one of you know this is true. You performed when it was hot, and then so cold you’d turn blue. Think of all the hard work and all the cakes you had to sell. There’s all ages of you represented, and the tales you could tell. I’m only a mom that sat back and listened and I watched it all. I’ve watched you all grow and change and a few things ...