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August 20, 2008 Issue
Front Page
Although Dr. Jon Buck Ford is well-known to parents and students at Blanco Middle School, he will be wearing a new hat this year as superintendent of the Blanco Independent School District, replacing Cliff Gardner, who resigned in June. A native of Port Neches, Texas, Ford received a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Lamar University in 1977 and a Master’s degree in School Administration in 1979.
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In the aftermath of a recent traffic fatality at the intersection of Highway 281 and Blanco Road, local resident Anna Barker, supported by several neighbors, spoke to the governing body of Blanco at their regular meeting on August 12 in support of a traffic signal. Acknowledging that TxDOT is responsible for traffic signals on main highways, Barker said that she has spoken to TxDOT representative Terry Brussel, Representative Patrick Rose, and county commissioner Paul Granberg to enlist their s ...
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The Blanco Lions Club will sponsor a community effort to help the kids who will be starting school in a couple of weeks. The Blanco ISD will provide us with a bus on Saturday, August 23rd. The bus will be parked on the Square across from the bank (north side on the courthouse) from 9:00a.m.
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United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., recently announced that United Country – J Myane Realty of Blanco, Texas, has earned the company’s Master Salesman Award based on closed sales volume for the first half of 2008.
“I’m proud of our team,” said Jerry Myane, owner/broker. “Our results are directly related to their positive outlook and dedication to hard work, as well as the many tools our home office provides, and we’re looking forward to helping even mor ...
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Toler Family!!! United Country J. Myane Realty listed and sold their property within two months.
Ms. Rankin, the new owner, is from the Metroplex area and plans to retire to the Hill Country in a few years. She plans to build on her new property.
Participating agents Margo Davis and Michelle O'Rear wish the Tolers the very best on their relocation to Florida and welcome Ms.
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P. J. Pearson, retired U. S. Forest Service manager, will speak to the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas on “Wildfire Danger in the Hill Country and Protection Efforts in Place” on August 26 at the Gillespie County Historical Society Building, 312 W. San Antonio Street in Fredericksburg, beginning at 7:00PM.
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Noel-
I would have never voluntarily rented this movie but, if you've noticed, there haven't been a lot of great, or even good, movies out for rent in quite a while. So, since pickings were slim, this is what we decided to watch and review, and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
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AUSTIN - In 2006, Texas lawmakers rolled back school tax rates for maintenance and operations by one-third over the next two years in an initiative that was to provide $7 billion in annual property tax relief.
A study released Aug. 14 by Texas Taxpayer and Research Association shows how Texas taxpayers actually did get $7 billion in property tax relief.
The study, Property Tax Relief: The $7 Billion Reality, by the non-profit non-partisan association’s research arm, concludes that “The av ...
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Dear Sheri Stockman,
It was a pleasure to read your response. It would be an understatement to say that your response exudes passion. I feel that it is important for readers to know just how much heart and serious research should be involved in making decisions regarding your family. What ever your decison may be; make it your own.
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Manuel Telles is suffering from serious injuries after losing his step from atop his two-story home located off of west Highway 46. He is currently being taken care of at University Hospital in San Antonio.
At this time, his condition is not good. He is a diabetic and is now paralized from the waist down.
He is the nephew of Mario Chalico.
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The Blanco County Realtors toured four properties in Johnson City, and two properties outside of the City. We started with a two bedroom home followed by a four bedroom home – both in the City and the prices were a reflection of the number of bedrooms. Next we went out in the country to view a weekend home on four acres with fantastic views.
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Blanco Middle School was rated “Recognized” by the Texas Education Agency in its release of accountability ratings last Friday. Blanco Elementary, Blanco High School, and Blanco ISD received “Acceptable” ratings.
Jennifer Seales, Blanco Middle School Instructional Specialist, said, “The Middle School is excited to achieve Recognized status. Improvements have been made in all areas.
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August 22, 2008
• Friday Night Sunset Talk: “Scat And Tracks of Blanco State Park” — Animals leave behind clues that can tell us all about them, we just have to know how to read the signs. Come learn how to be an animal detective with our interpretive ranger. Appropriate for all ages.
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BLANCO, Texas – Children who regularly play outside do better in school, are more content and have higher self esteem. This fall Blanco State Park will be offering outdoor classes to help expose young children and their families to the enormous benefits of being in nature.
According to research compiled by the Children and Nature Network (www.cnaturenet.org) and the U.S.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services has yet to decide whether or not to revoke Mark McMain’s EMS certification. In a phone interview with Emily Palmer, a representative for the office of Doug McBride, the Press Officer, she said that as of Monday, August 18, no decision had been made.
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Adult Grief Support Group No one needs to suffer grief alone; everyone can benefit from care and support. CTMC Hospice Care provides a safe and comfortable environment through its grief support groups to express the feelings you may experience due to the death of a loved one. These services are available at no cost to the participant as a community service.
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Hazel Hanvey was born in North Mississippi and grew up in the Mississippi delta. She was the middle daughter of Joe and Frances Logan. Growing up on a small farm with a loving family, she played in the school band and sang in chorus. Hazel always loved art because her older sister was an accomplished artist, even in high school.
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1 John 5:13-15 - "13I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. 14 And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 15 And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for."
Verse 14 says we can be confident we receive what we ask for, when we ask for what pleases Him.
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"YOUTH LASAGNA DINNER"
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 6:30 pm
All Blanco middle and high school students are invited. Dinner will be followed by dessert and a NOOMA DVD! A new short film that touches on issues that we care about, and that we want to talk about, in a way that is real and powerful.
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“Look for the silver lining,” advises an old song, adding, “There’s a silver lining behind every cloud you see.”
One struggling sufferer said if all clouds are supposed to have silver linings some of his clouds must be defective.
Is there really a reason to expect good things to develop out of our trials?
While writing his best-selling book, “Strength of Soul,” Phillip Keller became so convinced that positive things can develop out of negative situations that he wrote: “There ...
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Miscellany rules as summer winds down, and the Olympics heat up. Observations herein were gathered from “hither and yawn.”
With Beijing’s “smogginess” roughly six times that of Los Angeles’, it’s a good bet that the “air condition” is a major topic of conversation among Olympic participants. Two women, reportedly members of the USA’s curling team, offered hair spray when they heard two others bemoaning a “bad hair day.”
What a misunderstanding!
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Vacation Bible School at the Trinity Lutheran Church was A BLAST! Children from kindergarten through fifth grade stepped into The Power Lab every morning, each day learning a new and wonderful power they possess through Jesus.
From opening the day with song and dance, each of the twelve groups would make their way to one of the five stations to learn more about the bible verse and the power they received that day.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, abundantgracefellowship-blanco.com
2Co 13:4 says "For though He was crucified through weakness, yet He liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you." The world’s definition of weakness is often the opposite of God’s definition.
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Bernice Enderlin Domsch of Poteet passed away on Tuesday, August 12th at her residence at the age of 78 years.
Bernice Domsch is survived by one daughter, one son: Donna Elder of New Braunfels and David Domsch of Poteet. Four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, brother and spouse: Hans Carl and Lola Enderlin Jr.
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Graveside services for Elvera Pehl, age 83, of Austin will be held Friday, August 22 at 2:00p.m. at the Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Texas with Alfred Pehl officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Crofts Funeral Home of Blanco.
She was a member of the congregation of the University United Methodist Church in Austin since 1958.
Elvera was born in Blanco on December 28, 1924 to Alfred and Clara Haufler Pehl at their farm and ranch home on the Rocky Road.
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Dear Editor:
I would like to personally and publicly express my appreciation to the Blanco City Council for their actions on August 12, 2008 in approving a budget request for matching funds to employ a professional architect to develop Design Guidelines for the City of Blanco. Design Guidelines are the heart and soul of the Visionaries in Preservation (VIP) project as well as the City of Blanco’s Comprehensive Master Plan, both of which have been developed over the past several years with su ...
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The Blanco Panther football team will host its annual “Tidy Bowl” scrimmage this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm vs the Mason Punchers.
For admittance to the game we ask our fans to please bring laundry detergent or towels and leave them in the box provided by the admission gates.
Please come out and support the 2008 version of the mighty BLUE and GOLD.
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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
• Richard Reynolds Purpura, of Blanco, was fined $196.00 for speeding on Jul 13 (DPS).
• Jeremia ...
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Upshaw signs with SAU
August 17, 1988
Robert Upshaw, a 5’8", 175 pound running back from Blanco, Texas has been signed by Southern Arkansas University Head Football Coach Rob Hicklin to play for the Muleriders.
Upshaw, brother of Cleveland Indians star Willie Upshaw, was named to the AA All-State Football and Baseball teams while playing for Blanco.
Coach Hicklin is looking forward to having the 1988.
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The good news: You just landed your dream job that’s paying you more than you asked for in the city your family has always wanted to live. The bad news: You’re supposed to start the new gig in less than a month, but your current home hasn’t sold. You’re running out of time.
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