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June 17, 2009 Issue
Front Page
While the numbers are not all in yet, it’s a safe bet that the 2009 Lavender Fest far exceeded those of all previous years. This weekend Blanco donned its Lavender suit again and demonstrated why it has earned the title “Lavender Capital of Texas.”
From Friday through Sunday, downtown was bustling with activity.
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In November 2001, 30-year-old Christina Stewart was shot once in the head and killed in Round Mountain. On Wednesday, June 3, Doyle Weeks, 44, of Blanco County turned himself in after being indicted for first-degree murder.
The case, which was inactivated a year after Stewart was killed, was reopened after Sargeant Bob Shelton, the deputy in charge of the criminal investigations division for the Blanco County Sherriff’s Office, joined the sheriff’s office last year and started going throug ...
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BLANCO – June 12, 2009 – The Blanco Independent School District (ISD) in Blanco, Texas, is implementing a comprehensive package of facility enhancements designed to improve operations, comfort and efficiency in its elementary, middle and high schools, and administrative facilities. TAC by Schneider Electric, the building management and energy services business of Schneider Electric, will complete the work as a performance contract with the district.
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At its first regular meeting after the May election, the Blanco city council, led by newly-elected mayor Tina Gourley, voted to re-appoint several city officials. By a unanimous vote, Ron Houston was re-appointed mayor pro tem; Don Barnett was re-appointed municipal court judge; and Beverly Burris was re-appointed municipal court clerk.
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The Peyton Colony Heritage Foundation will be hosting the Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2009. It will begin at 11:00am, and the food will be served from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. Lawrence Coffee will be cooking the brisket, Patty Coffee will do the beans, Robert and Gary Lynn will be cooking chicken, sausage, pork, Esther and Joyce will do the potato salad, and many others will be cooking all the trimmings.
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There is perhaps one moment in almost everyone’s life when they come across a baby raccoon, squirrel, or even deer fawn, which seems to be helpless and alone. We tend to think that the only way these cute little animals will survive is with our tender loving care. Other times, our culture considers it trendy to own a wild animal as a pet.
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George Washington, unlike Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, and Hamilton, was not a learned man. He was not an intellectual. Nor was he a powerful speaker like Patrick Henry. What he was, above all, was a leader—he was a man people would follow. He was not chosen by his fellow members of the Continental Congress to be commander-in-chief because he was a great military leader.
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Brad Pitt stars as Benjamin Button, a man who ages backwards. He is born as a tiny, elderly man; after his birth, his own father is disgusted by the sight of his son and attempts to drown him, but at the last second has a change of heart and leaves him on the doorstep of a home for the elderly.
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AUSTIN — It’s bill signing and vetoing time for Gov. Rick Perry. He suffered a broken collar bone in a June 9 bicycling accident near his residence, but exercised his pen with a pile of legislation awaiting his signature.
On June 11, he signed one of those bills, SB 643, enacting emergency reforms for Texas’ state-supported living centers, formerly referred to as “state schools.” The legislation increases oversight and protection for residents of centers and for those enrolled in comm ...
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San Antonio, TX – Dale Moore is an avid recycler. As a computer programmer owning a consulting firm with about 500 customers, he routinely recycles computer and technology equipment. As a 25 gallon blood donor, he recycles life.
Dale first donated blood 20 years ago when a friend was in need.
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Is there a child, grandchild, niece, or person in your life that needs help with reading? Dr. Ann Hall will meet with interested parents and citizens Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Blanco Library at 6:30pm to demonstrate effective ways to tutor struggling readers. Additional sessions may be set up if there is sufficient interest.
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Present through July 31, 2009
•Free Lunches and Breakfast for Kids 1-18: Breakfast served from 7:30 to 8:00am, each day at Blanco Elementary and High School. Lunch served at noon. All kids are welcome!
June 17, 2009
•Summer Fun at First Baptist Church: Every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, all children entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade are welcome to join us for fellowship, Bible Study, swimming, bowling, camping, eating, playing, cooking, learning, laughing, singing, and much more.
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Dok-It Online, LLC has opened an office at 18534 Forty Six Parkway, Ste 1A, Spring Branch. The ribbon cutting was held on June 4th with the Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commmerce. Dok-It Online, LLC, owned by Billy & Janette Johnson, is a web-based, fully secure site for maintaining an inventory of your home or business valuables and assets.
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SAN MARCOS – Homeowners interested in learning about the maintenance of their home septic system are invited to attend a free Texas AgriLife Extension Service workshop from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 23.
The “Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Workshop” will be held at the AgriLife Extension office for Hays County, 1253 Civic Center Loop in San Marcos.
“The workshop will be of interest to homeowners who want to learn more about the operation and maintenance of their on-site septic syste ...
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The Blanco Historical Preservation Commission celebrated with Laura and Keith Williamson the arrival of their National Register Plaque. Mayor Tina Gourley spoke about the significance of the plaque to the history of Blanco and how the integrity of the building has been kept. Julie Dill of the Chamber talked about the pride of the community and how all businesses should take pride in their buildings.
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The Youth Summer Reading Program started off last Friday, with Maggie Goodman and her tales of Texas. She began her program with how Texas was colonized by Austin and ended with a tale of Texans and bears. After the stories, the kids helped draw murals, which will be on display in the large conference room at the library for the duration of the program.
For this week’s program, Dave “The Birdman” McKelvey will be at the library at 10:30 Friday morning with his performing bird.
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Without a doubt, the Uptown Blanco Art Center presented an astoundingly successful event Friday, June 5th, with the Opening Reception of their Fine Art Show. The turnout was amazing. Best estimates are that there were between two and three hundred guests in attendance. Included were many of the artists whose exceptional art works are on display.
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I know we were working our way through the footstool of Judaism in the past three articles, but my experiences around Texas at the beginning of June were too good to not share right now.
My best friend Elaine came to visit at the beginning of June. Her visit lasted just over a week and included her father; he traveled with her and participated in our adventures around Texas.
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Submitted by C.A. Rust III and Sam McDougall, FBC History Committee
“Hear, ye children, the instructions of a father.” Proverbs 4:1
In the year 1957, Walter L. McFarlin was designated Father of the Year by First Baptist Church of Blanco; the only such honor in the church’s 150 year history.
Brother McFarlin would rise with the dawn to arrive at church. On cold winter mornings, he would build a fire in the old wood stove (those where the days of the pot belly stove) so as to have the building warm for Sunday School and church.
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“7And they asked Him, Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when this is about to occur?
8And He said, Be on your guard and be careful that you are not led astray; for many will come in My name [appropriating to themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me], saying, I am He!
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Submitted by Phil Thompson
In an incredible series of teachings called “The Truth Project” Dr. Del Tackett of Focus on the Family reveals in the Word of God the reason Jesus came in the form of finite man to dwell among the living dead.
John 18:37 “You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
My wife and I recently made a visit to the Grand Canyon and on a five night backpacking trip hiked from the North rim to the South rim. At a local bookstore on the South rim we purchased the book, 'Grand Obsession', which is the story of Harvey Butchart's exploration of the Grand Canyon.
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Charles William Rothenbach, age 62, passed away at his home on Sunday June 14, 2009. Born in Milwaukee, WI, on July10, 1946, he was the son of William Ray Rothenbach and Josephine Ludolf Rothenbach Lawhon. Charles attended public schools in Boerne and Blanco and later joined the U.S. Army where he served from 1966 thru 1969.
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Dear Editor,
I would personally like to take the time to express my appreciation for all of those who helped make the 5th Lavender Festival a huge success. As the Co-Chair of the event, I could not have done it without the support of the board, our committee chairs, and the volunteers; including our mayor, Tina Gourley, who worked the whole time.
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Dear Editor,
The starting time has changed for the Spending Protest at the Courthouse that was scheduled for 5:00pm on the Fourth of July. It will be moved to 2:00pm continuing until 4:00pm.
Charley Pemberton
Blanco, TX
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What a tremendous weekend for Blanco. The festival was great. One of the exciting things, for me, was to look toward Bindsiel Park and see the park full of people eating, sitting, walking and listening to the music being played by various bands in the theatre area. It was worth the many hours of work by the volunteers to make the park what it was this weekend.
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Bolieu Family Reunion - The Louis Bolieu family gathered in LaGrange at Yale and Jean Smith’s ranch on June 13, 2009. The day was spent getting reacquainted with family members, sharing old photographs, remembering events of the past and fishing. Bob and Bernice Kendrick, along with their daughter Kerrin, provided the family with a barbecue lunch that consisted of brisket, chicken, and a variety of side items.
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Blanco Police Department Reports
These reports were filed between May 26 and June 8.
May 28
• 281 S (Keller Trading Post) . 10:06 AM. Motorist Assist
• 893 Narrows Rd. 12:57 PM. Lost Property
• Main St and Catholic Church. 12:58 PM. Traffic Stop
• 893 Narrows Rd. 2:33 PM. Lost Property
• RR 1823 (Immels Dairy).
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By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real Estate
What is a Green Building?
A green building is good for your health, your pocketbook and the earth. It is energy and water efficient, sited to take advantage of existing trees and transportation options, and uses materials that are recycled, recyclable and non-toxic.
Why go green?
Green homes provide substantial savings in utility and maintenance costs and are more comfortable to live in.
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Births
June 13, 1969
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin of Corsicana are the proud parents of a baby girl, Lauri Lynn, who was born on June 4.
The baby weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs, J. Martin of Alba and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Waggoner of Blanco.
Morris Cox Scores High
June 15, 1979
San Antonio – The number one pistol shot in the Patrolman Division, of the City of San Antonio’s Park Ranger Division is Blanco native, Morris E.
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You'd be surprised how many people sign real estate documents without ever reading them. Then again, maybe you wouldn't. Perhaps you've even put your signature at the bottom of a contract or form that you merely skimmed over. I strongly advise against this.
What's written counts
From beginning to end, a real estate transaction will present you with more forms, disclosures, contracts and applications than just about any other activity you'll ever undertake.
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