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November 7, 2007 Issue
Front Page
League City-based ERF Wireless Inc. announced Monday that the company has completed the acquisition of the assets and operations of TSTAR Internet Inc. The transaction, which closed on October 31, is the tenth acquisition by EFR of a Texas-based wireless Internet service provider and includes all current customers and network infrastructure equipment of TSTAR, including approximately 22 tower locations.
Three weeks ago, ERF acquired Momentum Online Internet Services Inc.
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At a meeting on October 25th, the Blanco County Historical Commission voted to initiate the 2008 celebration for Blanco County with an event to commemorate the formation of Blanco County in March of 1858. We will celebrate our history with displays, stories, music, and a pageant as a tribute to this event in March 2008.
It is hoped that the year will be filled with activities and events by the schools, merchants, and various groups and organizations of the entire county.
A meeting is planned ...
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Texas Recycles Day (TRD), which takes place annually on November 15, aims to raise public awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of recycling. The theme for this year’s Texas Recycles Day is “It All Comes Back to You.”
The Recycling Alliance of Texas is motivating Texans to make recycling part of their everyday lives.
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It started as an idea between two friends who wanted to open a local venue for their novel homemade products. When all was said and done, five women, each with unique businesses of their own, opened a charming boutique, The Vintage Cottage, just off the square in Blanco.
Jill Hunter, owner of Texas Lavender Hills, and Rebecca West, owner of Baby Bella, were already selling their products on-line, but they wanted a way to promote them locally.
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Tejas Art Club has planned a day of fun and entertainment for Saturday, November 10, 2007, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Local artists will have their art displayed for sale at the old Blanco Courthouse grounds. The Blanco Youth Theatre will preview their Christmas production, A Rocking Christmas Tune, at 12:30.
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Audit shows hurricane relief funds largely unspent
Now the public has information about what's been happening with federal funding Texas received to help recover from hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.
The State Auditor's Office on Nov. 1 released a report showing that most of the $523.7 million in disaster funding received by Texas has not been spent.
Two state agencies, the Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Office of Rural Community Affairs, are responsible for administ ...
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With Video Shak’s Keith and Noel Morgan
Spiderman 3
Keith–Spiderman 3 tries to catch us in its web this week with the third installment of Peter Parker and friends. I loved the first two films but critics weren't as sold on this film, so I viewed it with reserved enthusiasm. I have to say that I liked this film a lot.
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Thank you, Blue Bike Riders, for having fun and checking out the blue bikes!
The Blanco Blue Bikes have had quite the workouts with many of the bikes returned to the shop for some hardcore repairs. Jeff Renard, Bike Mechanic and Teacher for Bike Repair classes, nodded as I expressed sadness that the bikes were not being treated with more respect.
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Progress continues toward rekindling interest in “lighting up Blanco” for the Christmas holidays. Members of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce, together with other interested citizens and businesspeople, met again on Tuesday, and enthusiasm is building for the annual Courthouse lighting, “Lighting of the Square”, a lighting contest sponsored by Yucca Garden Club, and a “Shop Local” theme with special retail hours and pricing.
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November is the month to give thanks and what better way to give than by donating the gift of life. Your blood donation is a simple 30 to 45 minute process that includes a mini-physical.
Donate blood at this upcoming South Texas Blood & Tissue Center blood drive in Blanco:
Blanco National Bank
Thursday, November 29; 9:00 am until Noon in the back parking lot; 416 Main St.
All presenting donors will receive a gift!
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In a continuing effort to better serve the sellers and buyers of Blanco County, the Realtors of Blanco county met again Friday for refreshments and property tours. This week’s gathering was hosted by United Country J. Myane Realty and Guardian Title Co., Inc. Realtors from all over the county met early for coffee and orange juice and tasty treats from Blanco’s well known Deutsch Apple and Fredericksburg’s Dietz Bakery.
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From the Blanco County Master Gardeners Association
Please join the Blanco County Master Gardeners at their next meeting where the featured speaker will be Tim Thompson, Manager of the Garden Center at King Feed and Hardware in Wimberley.
After developing a genuine love of gardening in a family of gardeners, Tim Thompson supported his stint in college and graduate school at the University of North Texas working in nurseries.
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At the October general meeting of the Blanco Good Samaritan Center, Treasurer Lucy Uselton reported that 72 families in Blanco County had requested and been given aid in September.
Officers elected for the year 2008 were Whitey Uselton, president; Irene Baird, vice president; Pam Ridlehuber, secretary; and Lucy Uselton, treasurer. The Food Committee will be composed of Terry and June Carmichael, Arlyn Cook, and Doug Johnson.
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On Saturday, November 3rd, Green Home Outfitters held their Grand Opening at the corner of 8th and Pecan St, the location of Blanco’s newest specialty store. Charlotte and Alan Lovett and Stanley and Julie Dill are the owners of this new store specializing in products for the home that are non-toxic green products.
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Century 21 Town Creek Properties is pleased to announce that Michelle O’Rear has joined its firm as a sales associate. Michelle will specialize in residential property sales in the Blanco/Spring Branch area.
“We are thrilled to have Michelle join our team,” said Joe Stewart, “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 System as we increase our market presence in the Blanco area.”
Michelle just successfully completed extensive training and licensing through Austin Institute Of ...
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For senior citizens who are looking for a place to live, Blanco now offers The Henry House Senior Living center. The 15,000 square foot facility, located on the southeast corner of 3rd and Elm, is now open and is ready for new residents.
The Henry House was known locally as the Old Mill Nursing Home and has been completely renovated in the past year and a half, and is essentially a new building inside and out.
The 21-apartment facility is now open for seniors who are looking for a low-maintan ...
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Veterans Day originated in the Armistice Day holiday commemorating the November 11, 1918, armistice at 11 a.m. (hence “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”), which suspended active hostilities and effectively ended the First World War.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919, the first Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the coun ...
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The feature this week from the Blanco Film Society is "Conversations With God," from the book of the same name.
This film tells the true story of author Neale Donald Walsh, who, at the lowest point of his life, gets really angry with God and begins asking God some very tough questions.
Surprised, he starts getting answers.
These answers he received from God and from himself became the beginning of an internationally-acclaimed book series, selling more than seven million copies and translated ...
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By Pastor J.D. Link, Abundant Grace Fellowship Church, Blanco, TX
Eph 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” I often quote verses eight & nine, along with several others, in order to prove that salvation is utterly and completely a gift from God.
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When members of a wagon train headed west on the Oregon Trail, they were confident and optimistic. Dreams of owning land, breaking new ground, abundant harvests, building new homes with their own hands and raising their families far from troubled, crowded, cities filled their minds and fueled their strength. Anticipation of good things to come brightened their days and made the long journey worthwhile.
Then reality arrived.
Water became hard to find.
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Proverbs 4:20-27 - “20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight, kep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Make level paths for your ...
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The Southwestern Texas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at their September council meeting sanctioned New Hope Lutheran of Blanco as a Synodically Authorized Worshiping Community.
Currently serving as the Synodically Authorized Minister for New Hope is Mary Louise “SKIP” Brasher. She received her Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest.
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Luke F. Sheppard III, 47 years old, died on November 2, 2007 at his parent’s home near Blanco after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his parents, Luke Jr. and Margaret Sheppard of Blanco, brother, Walter Sheppard Jones of Friendswood, Texas, aunts and uncles Bob and Mildred Sheppard Jones of Blanco, Texas, Edith Smith of Leaky, Texas, and Emma Lee Smith of Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Tillie LeDoux was born Matilda Emily Weirich at Morris Ranch near Fredericksburg to Alvina Hilker and Henry Jacob Weirich. She attended school at Morris Ranch until her family moved to a Johnson City farm in 1920.
Tillie was one of seven children, four boys and three girls. She was the eldest daughter, born July 3, 1912.
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Dear Editor,
The purpose of this letter is to register a strong complaint against our Commissioners Court regarding their mis-handling and mismanagement of the replacement windows for the Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City. The “cost” of their mismanagement to our County could be in the millions of dollars.
Why? First, the FACTS:
• State law requires that the Texas Historical Commission (THC) be consulted before modifications to designated historical buildings such as our Court.
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Dear Editor,
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has embarked on a risky investment venture in hedge funds, real estate, private venture capitol, and even toll roads. $29 billion of the TRS funds will be used.
Thomas Harris, chief investment officer, came on board with a salary of $402,000 and, eight months later, a salary of $904,000.
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The Junior League of Austin, Jack Brown Cleaners, KASE 101 and KVUE need your help to wrap Central Texas children in warm coats this holiday season. Sign up now to assist in sorting and preparing coats for distribution beginning Monday, December 3, through Friday, December 7, or sign up to help children and families choose their coats on Distribution Day, Saturday, December 8.
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The holidays are fast approaching. Traditionally the holidays are a time of great joy, anticipation and celebration. But for some who are grieving due to the loss of a loved one, the holidays bring back memories and feelings that can be surprising in intensity. Loneliness, anxiety, numbness, apprehension or feeling out of place are just a few of the many feelings that may be experienced during the holidays by someone who is grieving.
Here are some ways to manage holiday grief:
Plan ahead for ...
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Fredericksburg, TX–Veterans Day at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas will be a day of honor and respect - memories and inspiration.
The first event of the day will begin with a program in the Memorial Courtyard at 311 East Austin Street. The Medina Regional Special Ops Center will open the 11:00 a.m.
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In grateful appreciation of their service to our country, Blanco Elementary invites all veterans to enjoy a musical program and luncheon in their honor.
Friday, November 9th beginning at 10:30 in our auditorium at the elementary school, the first grade will present a collection of patriotic songs.
Following the musical program, veterans are encouraged to join us for a turkey and all the trimmings luncheon in the cafeteria.
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On Friday, November 2, the Annual Project Graduation Spaghetti Dinner was held. Over 160 plates were served. The Graduation committee was pleased to see so many people come out and support this class in their efforts to raise money to host a “safe night” after graduation. Other fund-raisers to come are the Powder Puff Football game, Christmas Gift Wrapping, Candle Sales, Bake Raffle and Sales, Celebrity Dinner, Mr.
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By Amy Petri, FCCLA Advisor
The Blanco High School FCCLA Chapter recently sent a team of officers to participate in a special opportunity—the chance to be part of the national movement of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapters that are “taking on” youth violence prevention. STOP the Violence –Students Taking on Prevention is a peer-to-peer outreach initiative that empowers young people to recognize, report, and reduce the potential for youth violence.
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Austin wins the 2008 Gran Prix Circuit opening Tennis Tournament held at Oak Hills in San Anontio on October 27-28.
Corrola won four matches - three matches were against Madison High Shcool Varisty Tennis team members.
Tournament director - Michael Timoskevich awards Corrola his 1st place trophy. The next tournament will be at Sonterra in San Antonio on November 17-18.
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The Blanco Volleyball team traveled to Stockdale Thursday night to take on Rice Consolidated in a Region IV Area playoff match. The Panthers were minus a starter most of the game due to injury (Mackenzie Ray). The Rice Lady Raiders took advantage with a barrage of hits and huge blocks.
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As a result of their dominating 41 to 0 win over the visiting Sonora Broncos, the Blanco Panthers have clinched the 2007 District 8-AA Championship. In posting their second straight shutout, the Panthers limited the Broncos to just 125 yards while forcing a turnover deep in Panther territory on Sonora’s only threatening drive of the night.
Blanco would find the end zone in every quarter with Kevin Gray leading the way with a 17 yard run in the first quarter.
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Blanco Middle School Panthers took on the Sonora Broncos on Thursday, November 1.
The seventh grade started out the night as they took an easy victory with a final score 22-0.
Tim Goodman made two touchdowns and Darren White scored one.
Two point conversions were made by Sam Isenberg, Tim Goodman and Jessie Ruiz.
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Where did October go? Here it is November and my to do list for October isn’t finished.
Prepare potted plants to be moved inside-hibiscus and bougainvillea can be cut back to fit inside; Plumeria needs to be moved when the temp reaches 40°. If the stalk freezes it won’t come back the next season.
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Last Tuesday afternoon, residents of Live Oak Medical center were guests at a party given by the Fall group at Trinity Lutheran church for the October birthdays of Joyce Marie Shinn, Helen McIntyre and Jack Burks. taped music was played while everyone enjoyed visiting with the hostesses, Medora Beckmann, MariaAnna Lindeman and Pam Ridlehuber.
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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
The following fines were filed on November 5.
• Jennifer Jai McGuire, of Burnet, was fined $198 for ...
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Child Center invites all to open house
November 4, 1977
The Blanco Child Development Center Volunteer Committee will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, November 8, 1977 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The reason for this event is to encourage community citizens to visit our center and help them to learn ways where they could be of service to our children.
Refreshments will be served.
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By Waymond Lightfoot, RE/MAX Genesis
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s important to think in terms of value – that is, the value that you get simply from owning a home. Much of that value comes from the structure itself and general property values in your area. But a great deal of it also comes from what you do to the house – and what you don’t.
Some remodeling choices add value to homes; others subtract value.
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