40 Years Ago May 10, 1984
Band officers, solo and ensemble participants and seniors, Susan Barrier, Pam Kirkpatrick and Michele Prater, were honored at the San Saba High School Band banquet. The Louis Armstrong Award was presented to Tina Harvell and the John Phillip Sousa Award went to Susan Barrier.
The three top students at Richland Springs Junior High School include Dena Harlow, valedictorian and Stacie Newman salutatorian and James Lane, was recognized as the boy with the highest grade average for the year.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bearden held a birthday dinner in their home honoring his aunt, Amy Lucas, on her 90th birthday.
Will Robertson and Zane Weyerts from the San Saba FFA Chapter were selected to receive the State Farmer Degree, the highest degree awarded in FFA work, at the 30th Annual Area Convention.
Quail Dobbs who is known throughout the world as one of the best Rodeo Clowns will be appearing at the San Saba PRCA Rodeo in June. Dobbs, a rodeo clown for some twenty years, has seen a lot of changes take place on the Professional Rodeo Circuit.
In the first Democratic Primary San Saba County Sheriff Brantley Barker was defeated by a narrow margin by his opponent Billy C. Williams. In the close race Williams received 751 votes to Barker’s 723. The new sheriff, who will take office in January of 1985, stated that he was “thankful for a clean race” and that he wasn’t surprised at the narrow margin victory.
10 Years Ago May 8, 2014
The San Saba High School UIL accounting team placed second at the regional academic meet in Abilene. Members are Allison Nettleship, Allison Christian, Hailey Osbourn and Joely Haverland. Hailey Osbourn placed first individually on the Regional UIL Academic accounting test. She advances to the State UIL academic contest in Austin.
The Richland Springs One Act Play, The Rabbit Hole, placed 4th at the Regional OAP performance held at Brenham High School. Bryan Salinas and Melanie Hedley received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, and Brooke Vaughn was named to the All-Star Cast. It was stellar year for the One Act Play cast and crew and directors!
Randal Hawkins presented Tracey Thomas a “Special Service Recognition Award” at the recently held Boy Scouts Troop 55 Blue and Gold Banquet. The award plaque stated, “Venturing Crew 55 - Outstanding Crew Member 1994-2006.”
The San Saba homeschoolers and a great group of kids from Rochelle enjoyed an educational morning at the Spiral Horn Apiary learning about the life of the bees. The very knowledgeable Hedley family discussed the life cycle of the bee, the process for acquiring the honey, and the many products that can be made with the bees’ wax. They also have some great teas! A big hit was the glass bee hive, where one could really see the bees in action. If you are interested in the Apiary’s products they are available locally at the Mercantile by the traffic light and G&R Grocery on the square. A big thanks to the Spiral Hone Apiary for an enjoyable morning!