Coast Guard Seaman Geddy T. Ladd, son of Laura J. and John R. Ladd of Spring Branch, Texas, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. During the eight-week training program, Ladd completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs and courtesies, seamanship skills, first aid, fire fighting and marksmanship.

Judge grants anti-toll road group new hearing The “Keep Texas Moving” advertising campaign funded by the Texas Department of Transportation continues to be challenged by Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF). Travis County State District Judge Orlinda Naranjo on Oct. 18 granted TURF’s request for continuance and a new hearing in 90 days. For months, the group has sought to stop TxDOT from spending state funds to promote the TransTexas Corridor, a multibillion dollar, multidecade ...

Planet Terror Keith–Much like Death Proof a few weeks ago, Planet Terror has that Tarantino feel to it, mostly because the director Rodriquez is one of his influences. Rodriguez shows us in this film why he's still one of the best at this game. Planet Terror isn't as slow as Death Proof and blends great comedy and violence to the zombie genre and delivers a great movie if you like this sort of film (I loved it!).

As a young boy my favorite toys all involved shooting – Tonka trucks and Hot Wheels included, as they made really good targets. Christmas morning, age nine, I acquired my all-time favorite – the coveted Daisy BB gun. I honed my marksmanship on soda cans and any unlucky multi-celled organism that entered the backyard (unlucky in the figurative sense as my 1960’s technology, precision-made instrument of death was only slightly more accurate than a medieval catapult).

The Blanco County Historical Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Byars House (next to Oso’s) in Blanco. Plans will be started to help with the celebration of Blanco County's 150th birthday, which is in 2008.

The Blanco Chamber of Commerce held its Fall Mixer last Thursday at Yett Park. The mixer was a big success due to generous sponsorships by Adams Automotive, Benson Body & Paint, Blanco Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Bobby Mack, Cattleman’s National Bank, Hill Country Liquor, Ingram Ready Mix, Napa Auto Parts, Paragon C & D Builders, Texas Hill Country Financial Services, The Business Card Source and the Yett Park Committee. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Bobby Mack, accompanie ...

"We're hookers, you know," joked Jane Olson. She has been coming to Blanco every October for the past six years to teach rug hooking. Jane, who now lives in Los Angeles, has been hooking since the 1930s. Hooking enthusiasts from all over the area come to Jane's classes. This past week, the Blanco Church of Christ hosted the group in their fellowship hall.

You might recognize a familiar face at Blanco Regional Clinic. Jovawna Hubbard, who worked as charge nurse for eight years at the clinic, left four years ago to attend graduate school at Texas Tech. Jovawna, now an MSN (Master's of Science in Nursing), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), and FNP-BC (board-certified family nurse practitioner), has returned to Blanco Regional Clinic as a family nurse practitioner.

Riders for the LiveStrong Challenge coasted into Blanco's "Power Stop" on October 14. At least 200 participants, of about 3,500 who came through the area, stopped at The Deustch Apple. Blanco was the sixth stop and mile 52 of the 90 mile trek–there were also 10-mile, 40-mile, and 60-mile treks.

By Arnella Calhoun Victor Dunning has been helping to start churches and has pastored in the U.S.A.and U.K. He has traveled to many other countries, including Scandinavia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. He was sent out into full time ministry from South Chard Christian Fellowship, U.K. where he served as an elder and pastor.

I’m talking about God’s Gift of Jesus, and His Holy Spirit, that He gave to us when Jesus ascended into heaven. John 15:26; Acts 1:8; and Acts 2:1-5. When you have something or someone precious to you, don’t you check it out often? Like a new born baby while they’re sleeping, you check on them often.

The Water of Life Church on the corner of 9th and Elm Street invite you to a last training session on: 20 and 27 October 2007. (All Faiths building) from 2 – 4 pm. Pastors Bill and Helen Shobe have been co-directors of the Healing Rooms in Washington DC. They have been part of the Healing Rooms worldwide network that is growing across the world.

Does Jesus Christ have the preeminence in your life? Are you living a spirit-lead life, or a flesh-lead life? Have you understood yet, that as a Christian, your life is not your own? It’s not yours to do with as you please. 1Cor 6:20 tells us that we have been bought with a price; the precious Blood of Jesus.

Wonderful women of Blanco, Johnson City, and the Hill Country, I bless you, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and wish to call you, the wonderful women of Blanco, The Hill Country, and women of all nationalities to come together and have a fun time of teaching and fellowship with other women from many denominations and with those still living in the world.

Catherine Sherman Weidner, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Boerne, Texas on October 14, 2007, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rhode Island but made Boerne, Texas her home for the past 40 years. She was a Retired Manager of the Winn’s Store in Boerne where she worked for many years until the store closed. She is survived by her husband, Errol Weidner; her two sisters, Edna Sauriol of Rhode Island and Linda Straker of Georgia; her son, Kenneth Raymond Sherman and his ...

In celebration of the life of our Dear One… Evelyn was born May 16, 1931 to Walter and Bertha (Delvige) McFarlin in Lee County, Texas. She moved to Blanco at the age of six. She graduated from Blanco High School and attended Durham Business College in Austin, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Funeral Services were held for Elma Kaderli at 10:00AM on Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas followed by burial at the Twin Sisters Cemetery. Mrs. Kaderli was 93 years old and was loved by all who knew her.

Johnson City, TX – Want to harvest some pecans for your holiday baking? The public is invited to gather pecans at the LBJ Ranch Pecan Orchard every Saturday in November. Individuals will be allowed to gather one gallon of pecans per day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center is offering several options this year for flu shots. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the center will be conducting its annual Flu Shot Drive-Through at the EMS Building, 221 Friendship Lane in Fredericksburg. For those who miss the drive-through, flu shots will be available at the Wellness Center Mondays through Thursdays from 1:30p.m.

Blanco FFA member Kaleigh Anderson did very well with all four of her steers this past weekend at the Kendall County Prospect Show in Boerne. Kaleigh exhibited the Champion and Reserve Champion Charolais, as well as the Reserve Champion Brahman and a second place Chianina. There were more than 100 steers in the show.

The Blanco Panther volleyball teams faced the Comfort Deer on Tuesday, October 16 in Blanco for their second matchup of the season. The ninth grade started out the night as they fought a tough battle but came up short in a three game match. Next up was the JV team who took a victory after winning two out of three.

Following a hard fought 18 to 13 victory over the visiting Brady Bulldogs this past Friday, the Blanco Panthers are all alone in first place in District 8-AA at 2 and 0. Although most had been accustomed to seeing the Panthers light up the score board as of late, it would prove to be the Panthers’ defense that would put on the show for the homecoming crowd holding the Bulldogs potent offense to just two scores and 261 yards in offense. Although the game was the Panthers’ second lowest poi ...

The Blanco Panther JV team took to the road on Thursday, October 18 for their first road district game. The Panthers traveled to Brady to face the Bulldogs. Corey Dowlearn scored for the Panthers in the first quarter to give Blanco a 6-0 lead. Defensively JJ Pepper was strong on the defense and Kevin Vizcaino recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards.

The Blanco Panther Band traveled to Giddings High School on Saturday, October 20, to compete in the Texas University Interscholastic League Music Region 18/26 Marching Contest. Eight class AA high schools were competing in this contest for the coveted first division award and the biannual right to advance to the UIL Area D Marching Contest to be held in Belton on October 27.

The BYFL JV Gold team took on the Johnson City Eagles in their final regular season game Saturday. The Panthers started with a bang, as Colton Elrod received the kick off and broke several tackles en route to a 72 yard touchdown run. The conversion attempt failed and the Panthers were up 6-0.

The Blanco Panthers Middle School football teams faced the Brady Bulldogs on Thursday, October 18. The first to take the field was the seventh grade teams. The Panthers hit early and strong as they went on to take the victory with a final score 30-0. Darren White and Jessie Ruiz both had one touchdown while Tim Goodman had two touchdowns. Ian Ray, Sam Isenberg and Jessie Ruiz each had a two point conversion. Isenberg also had an interception and Goodman had a fumble recovery. The eighth gr ...

Cool weather is creeping up on us. It’s time to prepare to bring house plants inside. Some will need to be trimmed and repotted. Check for insects and treat before bringing them inside. Have the correct size of saucers to set them in; it will save the floor and carpet. Remember: this is the best time to plant container grown landscape plants.

A baby shower was held for Mysti and Shane Johnson on October 13. Loads of people were there and a good time was had by all! Deb and Lyle Yorgensen just got back from Arizona where they attended a wedding and saw friends, but best of all, they got to see their kids and grandkids! The Live Oak School Reunion was held Oct 6th at the Masonic Lodge.

Public records information is compiled by Charles Willgren from reports filed at the Blanco Police Department, Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Blanco Volunteer Fire Department, Blanco County Clerk, District Clerk, and Justices of the Peace offices. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Criminal Cases Convictions will not appear this week. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Criminal Cases These convictions were filed between October 5, 2007, and October 22, 2007. • Mark Andrew Skeans, of ...

Births October 20, 1967 Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Poenisch are the proud parents of a 10 pound, 3 ounce baby boy, Carl Robert, born October 12, 1967, in Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Poenisch and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schmidt of Blanco. The great-grandparents are Mrs.

If your property isn’t selling while others in your neighborhood are moving like hot cakes, it might be time to take a good look at the price. Better yet, give serious thought to setting a realistic price before you put your home on the market. Overpricing homes for sale is one of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make when selling, and the consequences are often difficult to overcome. For example, buyers may not even consider your home if they think it’s out of their price range; prosp ...