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November 21, 2007 Issue
Front Page
A class-action lawsuit, member demands, and a state senator’s continued pressure have finally forced the Pedernales Electric Cooperative to pry open the doors of secrecy that have surrounded its business for decades.
On Tuesday, the PEC disclosed that General Manager Bennie Fuelberg’s 2006 compensation was more than twice the figure touted by the co-op during the summer and fall.
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November 19, 2007–In a unanimous vote, the Blanco County Commissioners Court voted to accept the settlement offer of the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and pay a $70,000 fine.
After meeting in a closed executive session for 52 minutes, the court reconvened into an open session to discuss the matter publicly and accept the recommendations of their attorney, Mr.
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Plans for an expanded police station on Blanco Avenue were aired at the November 13 meeting of the Blanco city council. As explained by officer Gary Pittman, the plans drawn by local contractor Jack Allen will incorporate the current annex in the first phase of construction, adding a wall so that the department can move to that site from the current cramped location on the square.
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On September 24, Dennis Heffington, an exterminator with Oasis Pest Control and Lawn Care, found several artifacts hidden under the floor of the Old Blanco County Courthouse. Heffington was hired by the Preservation Society (OBCCPS) to spray for termites, including down in the very tight crawl-space under the floors.
Not many people have crawled around under the floors, other than to run wiring, through the years; Heffington had to clear out debris before spraying, disturbing ground that other ...
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The Blanco Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, and the Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society (OBCCPS) are completing preparations for the annual Lighting of the Courthouse and the Blanco Town Square, this coming Friday, November 23rd.
Festivities will begin at 5:00 PM with the first carriage rides and the gathering of singers on the north steps of the Old Blanco County Courthouse.
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For the second straight year, the Panthers defeated the Reagan County Owls to claim a bi-district championship and advance to the second round of the state play-offs. Although the Owls would dominate on paper, Blanco would force four turnovers and cause the Owls to turnover the ball on downs two more times to stop any scoring threats as the Panthers would pull out a 24 to 14 win.
Offensively, the Panthers would score in each of the first three quarters of play with Kevin Gray and Eric Collin ...
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Herman and Mildred Riba celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 27th, at the Live Oak Medical Center in Blanco, where Mr. Riba is a resident. Hosting the celebration were their children - daughter, Patsy Lewis of Johnson City, and son, Joe D. Riba of Blanco.
The anniversary cake was a three-tier white confection accented with a bride and groom.
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The Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration on Nov. 13 released a 1,072-page "draft environmental impact statement" for the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor/Interstate 69 project.
The draft statement examines a 650-mile long area stretching from far south Texas to extreme northeast Texas that someday could include a matrix of new roads, rail and utilities.
Existing highways will be considered first when it comes to choosing where the project might be routed, TxD ...
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With Video Shak’s Keith and Noel Morgan
Live Free or Die Hard
Keith–The fourth installment of the Die Hard series is, hands down, the best since we first discovered John McClain in the awesome 80s original. This is a fast-paced action frenzy with plenty of laughs, which are usually directed at bad guys as John is sending them into the afterlife.
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This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way – by stealing your gifts, purse, wallet, packages, or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside your vehicle. Every 2 minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas with its contents stolen. Obviously, these crimes escalate during this time of year when people increase shopping and don’t take the necessary precautions to protect personal items left in a vehicle.
“We know that auto burglars scout malls and other large parking lot ...
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Mark your calendars and plan to attend this year’s Annual Holiday Parade to be held December 8th. We have a great line-up of floats and community groups. The Dirt Works float will be bringing Santa Claus to Blanco again this year. If you or your group would like to participate, please contact Paulette Stepp at 833-0343 or call the Courthouse at 833-2211 to sign up.
The parade route will start at the Blanco Cemetery.
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The Board of Directors of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Tuesday announced long-awaited plans to initiate a number of changes in its governance and business practices.
The changes approved by the PEC Board and detailed in a letter sent to the cooperative’s members, include changes to the election process, management, and business practices to be implemented over the next several months.
Management changes include plans for Board President Bud Burnett to retire from his position as p ...
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In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day holiday to give thanks for the things one has at the end of the harvest season. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November; the period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season", and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day.
History of Thanksgiving
What is the history of Thanksgiving in the United States?
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Members of the literature department of the Blanco Woman’s Club sponsored true-crime writer Diane Fanning at their November 14th meeting, held at Gwen Risinger’s home. Fanning, an Edgar Award finalist, did not begin her writing career until she was fifty, but as she told club members, “I’m making up for lost time .
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"..... I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mt. 28:20 (in part)
Jesus said in John 4:24 - "24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Paul said in Ephesians 4:3-6 - " 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
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Hearing the screams of a woman, James ran to a parked car, thinking the woman was being taken advantage of. James was prepared for the worst. What he found was a young woman about to give birth in her front seat. Being in the middle of nowhere, James crawled in the car and assisted in the birthing of a 6- pound baby girl.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, Abundant Grace Fellowship Church, Blanco, TX
In 2Tim 3:1-5, the apostle Paul gives a list of characteristics that will describe how mankind will be in the last days. Of course men have always been like this to some degree, but it will increase to be the rule in the end times. If you will read that list, there should be no doubt that we are in that time.
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John Alexis Fortune of Blanco was born March 15, 1921, in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away on November 17, 2007, on his Blanco County scenic rural property.
In the Navy during World War II, John flew in a PBY to rescue pilots in the South Pacific; he then was a patriot in the Air Force for 20 years.
John, predeceased by his wife, Jean Hall, whom he married on June 6, 1945, in San Antonio, is dearly labeled “Daddy” and “Grandpa” by family.
Survivors include children Shirley Powell, ...
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Romie Bennett was born, lived her 88 years, and passed away November 14 on the ranch she loved near Spring Branch. She is survived by her two sons; S.L. Bennett of New Braunfels and Pat Bennett and wife Sandia of Comfort. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanne Vogel Mershon.
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Preserve Our Water Commends Groundwater District
Dear Editor,
At its November meeting, held Thursday the 15th, the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District (B-PGCD) took action to protect and conserve our water resources and did so in an exemplary manner. Preserve Our Water offers its appreciation and commendation to the Directors and their staff for this action.
A couple of weeks ago it came to our attention that the owners of the Rockin’ J Ranch had filed an application wi ...
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By Todd Swift, Blanco County Extension Agent - Agriculture
The line of red and white shirts line up on the square in Reliant Stadium as one of the wildest and most heartwarming events at Rodeo Houston begin! With the drop of a hat, 14 calves race away from 28 youngsters armed with only a rope halter and a dream.
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Hill Country Karate’s Juniors and Adults classes meeting at the Blanco Community Learning Center closed out the fall session with rank up testing in November. Hill Country Karate (HCK) is a division of the American Society of Karate. The primary goal of HCK instructors is to develop students mentally, as well as physically, by focusing on attitude, respect, and discipline.
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The Blanco Lady Panther’s took to the road for their first road game of the season on Tuesday, November 13. The Panthers traveled to Marion where they faced the Bulldogs which made it to the 3A Regional Quarterfinals last season.
The freshman team was the first to take to court. It was a close game with each team equally balanced on the court with a final score of 8-10 in favor of Marion after the first period.
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The eighth grade boys basketball team took on the Comfort Bobcats on Monday, November 19 in Comfort.
The Panther ‘B’ team took a victory over the Bobcats with a final score 17-9.
Steven Lieck was high scorer with a total of six points followed by Doug Coats who had five points.
Devon Magee finished the night with three points followed by Kellam Nabers who had two points and Mikey Simon who scored one point.
The ‘A’ team was next to take to the court.
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After such a hard fall against the Bulldogs last week, the JV Lady Panthers struggled once more as they went up against the Wimberley Texans on Monday, November 19.
The Texans started strong and needless to say, they finished strong as the Panthers found it almost impossible to get the ball into the net.
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The Varsity Lady Panthers took to the court against the Wimberley Texans on Monday, November 19 in Blanco. This was not the same team that played Marion less then a week ago. This Panther team meant business, and you could definitely tell when they stepped out onto the court in their shiny new white jerseys.
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The eighth grade Lady Panther Basketball teams swept the Comfort Deer Monday night in Blanco. The ‘B’ team won 10-6. Highlights include Maggie Dennis who scored six points, Andrea Torre and Mica Reyna both finished with 2 points each.
The ‘B’ team is currently 1-0.
The ‘A’ team defeated Comfort 30-22.
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The Blanco seventh grade boys traveled to Comfort on Monday, November 19. The ‘B’ team took to the court to earn a win over the Bobcats with a final score of 16-13.
Tyler Brown and Gilbert Rodarte both finished the night with six points. Steven Fuller and Lane Hoelting both scored two points.
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It’s time to plant annual ryegrass and overseed established warm-season grass with perennial rye. Don’t overseed St. Augustine that is in the shade; it may be too much competition for the lawn in the spring.
Fertilize cool-season grasses, such as rye grass and fescue; use a high-nitrogen fertilizer, about 1.2 strength if you are fertilizing overseeded warm-season grass.
Continue to feed pansies, snapdragons, violas, and other fall flowers every two weeks with a balanced plant food (20-20- ...
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Spoke to Ada Cooley Saturday. It was nice to hear from her.
I haven't heard many goings-on around town this week, but I am sure there will be lots to share after Turkey Day.
Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, from me and mine to you and yours!
Potpourri: 830-833-1218.
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Texas Highway Patrol of Llano County and Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a possible suspect or suspects who on October 14, 2007 ran a white Harley Davidson motorcycle off Ranch Road 3014 close to Nana’s Café just after lunch October 14, 2007.
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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
Convictions will not appear this week.
Blanco Police Reports
These reports were filed between Nov 8 ...
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Laura Walser art display
November 18, 1977
Blanco artist Laura Walser is participating in a two woman art show at the Southwood Theater in Austin. Participating in the two week show with Mrs. Walser is Mary Alderson from Austin.
The show began on November 12 and will run through November 26.
Births
November 17, 1967
Sp-4 and Mrs.
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By Waymond Lightfoot, RE/MAX Genesis
The Thanksgiving holiday marks the start of the busy holiday season—chock full of social obligations, last-minute work projects, shopping, visiting friends and loved ones, and cooking those big holiday meals with leftovers that seem to last for weeks.
But along with all that merriment comes the possibility of food poisoning, houses that are perfect targets for burglars, and car trips gone awry.
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