84th Annual San Saba Rodeo August 19 & 20

The San Rodeo & Livestock Association is excited to announce this year’s annual UPRA-CPRA sanctioned rodeo produced by Johnny Hoyle’s Cadillac Rodeo Company. Performances will begin at 8:00 p.m. each night. Professional rodeo contestants will be competing in the traditional events.

Mutton Bustin’ competition will be during the performance as well. Children eight years old and under 80 lbs are invited to compete for prizes. This year there will be an entry fee for each child entering the Mutton Bustin.’ Once again, we are very fortunate to have the legendary rodeo clown, Leon Coffee, coming to entertain fans.

Bicycles will be awarded to winners of the calf scramble each night by Capital Farm Credit.

The Texas Spirit Riders of Winnsboro, Texas, will be performing Friday and Saturday night with their high energy choreographed maneuvers on horseback. Their motto is to “Look good. Ride Fast. Dazzle the crowd.”

The San Saba County Young Farmers will be providing the concessions with a delicious menu and treats. Their proceeds go to helping the annual livestock show for the youth of San Saba County. Please help support their efforts.

The county team roping will be on Wednesday night, August 17, and includes competitors from San Saba and all adjoining counties. Contact Morgan Gilger for further information at 325 372-8654.

The rodeo parade will be on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We would like to encourage local participation of exhibitors, horseback riders and parade spectators. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of categories. Please contact Sara McCoury for information at 325-372-1550.

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Leon Coffee - Legendary Rodeo Clown Praying with The Enemy by Steven T. Collis - Amazon Review:

Based on the true story of an American POWduring the Korean War and a North Korean soldier who become unlikely allies united in their shared faith in God during a daring escape to freedom.

When pilot Captain Ward Millar is forced to eject over enemy territory in North Korea, the ejection explosion snaps both of his ankles. Unable to walk, he is easily captured by North Korean and Chinese soldiers who interrogate, threaten, and starve him for strategic wartime information. He feeds the enemy false information while plotting his escape. But it's only a matter of time before they discover his lies. He knows it will take a miracle to gain his freedom, but his previous self-reliance on his own capabilities has never included appealing to a higher power. If only he had faith like his wife, Barbara, whose firm belief in Rodeo, Continued from Page 1

There will be a dance immediately following the Saturday night rodeo. Grammy Award winner, Rick Trevino, will be playing, and your rodeo ticket will also be admission to his performance. This event is sponsored by Hoff- God can move mountains.

North Korean soldier Kim Jae Pil was raised to believe in the power of prayer, but, knowing the Communist Party's views on religious groups, Kim and his family must keep their Christian faith secret. He is desperate to escape the army, return to his family, and then flee to South Korea.

With Millar imprisoned and unable to walk, and the North Korean army increasingly suspicious of Kim's actions, it seems impossible that either man will find the freedom they so desperately desire. But when these wartime foes cross paths, they find in each other an unlikely ally. Despite speaking different languages, Millar and Kim find common ground in their fragile faith and must rely on each other to undertake a daring escape. Praying with the Enemy is a story of courage, determination, unlikely friendship, and enduring faith. pauir Ranch and Supply.

Plan to bring friends and family out to enjoy the tradition of rodeo at the 84th annual San Saba Rodeo and parade.

Proceeds from the rodeo are used to promote higher education of county youth.