Flattery looks like friendship, just like a wolf looks like a dog. - Author Unknown There’s a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot. - Steven Wright Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage. - Woody Allen Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.

Keith- Prom Night slashed its way into our hearts last week with the terrifying scenario of an escaped serial killer coming to finish the job at none other than a high school prom. I don’t want to give too much away like Noel did last week with Penelope (she told the entire story), but this movie will have you jumping in a few areas and is relatively good compared to some of the other lower budget horror flicks as of late.

AUSTIN - The Office of the State Auditor on Aug. 28 released an audit report on the Texas Department of Transportation’s Financial Forecasting and Fund Allocation. The overall conclusion was that “ineffective internal communication, a complex reporting structure and misunderstanding of reported data led TxDOT to overschedule $1.1 billion in planned contract awards for fiscal year 2008.” And, the audit specified, “although the [TxDOT] has made organizational changes that should help re ...

The Blanco Bowling Club represented Comal County in the Senior Men’s Tri-County bowling tournament on August 17. The 9 pin Tri-County bowling clubs are from the three counties of Comal (which Blanco isa part of), Bexar, and Guadalupe. Tournaments are held at each county, and the winner represents that county at the Tri-County competition.

September 3, 2008 •Wednesday, September 3rd at the Blanco Library: Back to School "Teen Glamour Party" from 4-6pm. For girls ages 13-18. "Mychelle" expert Libbey Aly will be there to demonstrate skin care and make-up techniques for teens and will give away free samples. Bring your own make-up and glamour kits as well as a mirror.

The 11th Annual Empty Bowls event, benefiting the food pantry and related social services of Dripping Springs Helping Hands, is one of the most outstanding examples of neighbors helping neighbors in our community. This popular event will be held Sunday, October 12, at Sunset Canyon Pottery, 4002 E. Highway 290 in Dripping Springs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bill Lindemann, area naturalist, will present a program, “300 Million Years of Predation: Dragonflies and Damselflies,” on Tuesday September 9th at the Gillespie County Agricultural Extension Service Building, 95 Frederick Road in Fredericksburg, beginning at 7:00PM. This presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center as part of their nature series; the nature series begins its ninth year of programs on all topics related to nature on the second Tuesday of the ...

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.

Quilting as an art form will be the focus of the Blanco Library during the month of September. The public is invited to a Brown Bag Luncheon on September 10th, which will also be the opening of the Storybook Quilt Project Exhibit. Paula Conley, president of the Wimberley Valley Quilt Guild, will introduce the exhibit of storybook-inspired quilts designed by guild members.

Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 4 Americans will become sick. 1 in 1,000 will become hospitalized and 5,000 will die due to a foodborne illness. If under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction each food establishment is required to have one certified food manager on site.

AUSTIN, Texas - September 2, 2008 - The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is seeking nominations for the positions of 2009 and 2010 State Poet Laureate, State Musician, State Two-dimensional Artist and State Three-dimensional Artist. Any Texas citizen may make up to three nominations per artist category; however, self-nominations will not be accepted.

Stonewall, TX —Visitors to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s LBJ Ranch will have the opportunity to see a unique exhibit of Vietnam-era aircraft and meet with the pilots who flew them on Saturday, September 6 when the International Bird Dog Association (IBDA) teams up with the Johnson family and the National Park Service to coordinate an invitational fly in and viewing. The aircraft, after landing on the private LBJ Ranch airstrip, will be on display from 10 a.m.

The Wimberley Valley Art League (WVAL) announces its 2008 Artist Studio Tour on September 19 & 20. The Studios of eleven nationally-known area painters, sculptors, and pottery artists will be featured. Each Studio has been selected because it represents a creative approach to the use of space for art activities.

When our children were in their teens, a high school senior friend (a daughter of a local pastor) was involved in a serious auto accident that threatened her ability to ever walk normally. Doctors predicted her chances to recover completely were only about one percent. Undaunted by these precarious percentages, our youngest daughter gave this unforgettable response: “God can do a lot with one percent.” What about this kind of faith? Is it sensible to pray about situations that seem impos ...

Blanco United Methodist Church kicks-off a new season by celebrating special people in our lives at both services, 8:30 and 10:55a.m. We invite the community to join us for any of these special events either in person or in spirit. We extend to all a healthy, successful, and blessed school and work year!

My child . . . You may not know Me, but I know everything about you...Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up...Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways...Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered...Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in My image...Genesis 1:27 In Me you live and move and have your being...Acts 17:28 For you are My offspring...Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived...Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation.. ...

Good preachers, bless ‘em, are made of sturdy stuff. They are sitting ducks for criticism, and, as moving targets, usually can’t move fast enough. In life’s shooting gallery, their battered canvases would be pock-marked by arrows and broadsides. Such persons are called upon to be “all things to all people.” Perhaps there are no tougher assignments…. * * * * * Oh, this goes for “fair” preachers, too.

Faith is absolutely necessary to receive from God. Our God is not a need God; He is a faith God. Right standing (acceptance) with God comes through faith (trust & confidence). The Bible says that by two or three witnesses, every word shall be established (Dt 19:15, 2Cor 13:1). Well, here are four witnesses to establish this truth: Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Stonewall, TX - Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall is extending an invitation to the public to join in their annual Rally Day and Barbecue celebration this Sunday, September 7, 2008. Activities begin at 9:00a.m. with Sunday School for children as well as adults. The classrooms will be open and the new study materials will be on display. Worship is scheduled for 10:10a.m.

The 2008 Presidential Election is just over nine weeks away, and as we near Election Day our local party chairmen will present each candidates view on the following issues: Economic Stimulus - Sept. 1 Education - Sept. 8 Immigration - Sept. 15 Energy - Sept. 22 Health Care - Sept. 29 Social Security - Oct.

Dear Editor: Support Blanco EMS During the past few months several individuals have expressed opinions of incidents related to Mark McMain and the Blanco EMS. I for one will miss Mark and the position he held as much as anyone. The Blanco EMS has attended to my wife, my son, various employees and their families and friends.

Calling all Republicans: We will be hosting the September Republican Club meeting with Guest Speaker Matt Young. Matt Young is running for State Representative, District 45. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the PEC Auditorium, 201 S. Ave. F, in Johnson City on Sep 9th . We are inviting all interested residents to come and hear Matt Young speak.

Now is a good time for evening stargazers to view four of the five naked-eye planets. The easiest is Jupiter which dominates the southern sky in the early evening. Far outshining all stars, Jupiter is the third brightest night sky object behind only the Moon and Venus. While Jupiter appears as a bright star to the naked eye, most binoculars can reveal its disc-like shape.

Labor Day weekend proved to be very successful for some local FFA members, as they competed and placed very high at the annual Kendall County Fair steer show in Boerne. Senior Katie Baker would lead the way winning champion honors in both the British and Chianina divisions, while also taking reserve champion with her Maine-Anjou.

Pedernales Electric is now accepting entries in the 2009 Youth Tour Contest. All participants will receive a 64-megabyte flash drive just for entering. PEC’s Green Works initiative and the 100th birthday of Lyndon B. Johnson are the inspiration for this year’s contest. During his presidency, LBJ signed into law almost 300 pieces of environmental legislation.

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 • Dustin James Weber, of Blanco, was fined $279.50 for issued inspection certificate for vehicle wit ...

Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real Estate State Minimum Warranties according to TRCC (Texas Residential Construction Commission) on a new home are defined below. The commission adopted a set of limited warranties and building and performance standards. The adopted limited warranties include: • a one-year workmanship and materials warranty; • a two-year mechanical and delivery system warranty; • a ten-year structural warranty; • and a ten-year warranty of habitability. Parts ...

Two Blanco Co. Men Get Masters Degrees August 30, 1968 Wilton W. Smith, Blanco and Norman O. Deike, Hye, have completed work towards their Masters Degrees, Mr. Smith a Master of Education degree and a Master of Arts for Mr. Deike. The August total of 545 receiving diplomas is nearly 100 more than last summer’s 448 graduates. Dr.

What’s small, has wings and causes more destruction and property damage than fire and storms combined? That’s right, it’s the termite. In fact, a study by the Congressional Research Service, a part of the Library of Congress, estimates that termites cause $1 billion in damages every year, wreaking havoc on homeowners trying to protect their investments. Any kind of termite or other wood-destroying insect eating your home can mean thousands of dollars in damages before you even know there ...