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September 16, 2009 Issue
Front Page
A public hearing was held September 8 at 6:00pm prior to the regular meeting of the governing body of the city of Blanco. Comments were invited on the proposed city budget for 2009-10 and the proposed tax rate of .2583 per $100 valuation of property. No citizens gave input; and in the regular meeting council members voted unanimously to approve the budget, the proposed tax rate, which remains the same as last year’s, and the property tax increase reflected in the budget.
After calling the mee ...
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PEC Press Release - The PEC office in Blanco is undergoing repair and will be closed for approximately four to six weeks. We realize that many members prefer to pay their electric bills locally; therefore, the drive-thru payment drop box will continue to be checked daily.
For security purposes, cash payments should only be made in person at one of our other offices.
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At their regular meeting September 14, trustees of Blanco ISD heard a presentation by Tom Cozzi on the updated school website developed by Kay Campbell and himself. Calling it “the brainchild” of financial officer Kay Fraser, Cozzi showed off new features designed to fulfill District Goal #3: “Blanco ISD will ensure effective communication between the District and its students, parents, employees, media and the community as a whole.” Links to the three libraries’ card catalogs, menus ...
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Brown sugar, raw potato, peanut butter, garlic and white bread. Ingredients for an exotic cake or sandwich of some kind? Hardly. But you will find these items packed into the hamper of a well seasoned competition chili cook. Not exactly ingredients, these are more like first aid supplies.
First off, you have to understand that competition chili is not what you would feed your friends and family on a cold winter day.
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative filed a petition of review against the Blanco County Central Appraisal District to challenge a drastic increase in the assessed value of PEC’s property. PEC’s petition specifically challenges the BCCAD on five pieces of property on which the estimated taxes increased 92 percent from about $120,000 in 2008 to almost $230,000 this year.
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I suppose I’m not unlike many people who have a couple of favorite college football teams. I follow a couple of teams each week during the season thereof. I like to see how each one fares on a given Saturday afternoon.
I was recently cleaning out some old files and came across some correspondence by some avid football fans.
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With Video Shak’s Keith & Noel Morgan
This movie is loosely based on the old Escape to Witch Mountain and only uses a few aspects of the 1975 movie. Let's get one thing clear, this is a movie that kids will love and you will be bored if your age is above... well lets see, ten maybe.
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AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry on Sept. 10 announced teams of Texas Rangers and Texas National Guard counter-drug forces have been assigned to help other law enforcement entities to address burglaries of rural homes, ranches and hunting camps in the Texas-Mexico border region.
The specific number, composition and location of these “Ranger Recon Teams” will not be disclosed in order to maintain operational security.
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By Debbie Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real Estate
We are in some tough times and everyone is looking for work. When disasters hit, lots of people want to do construction too. You have to protect yourself. So here are a few simple tips to follow, prior to hiring that person or company to do your work.
Ask the company/individual how long they have been building, remodeling, or how long they have been a general contractor.
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Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Blanco Ranch Rodeo and Dance to be held on September 26, 2009, at Yett Memorial Park. This annual Hill Country event promises plenty of family fun, good food, great music, and a real ranch rodeo. Kids will enjoy participating in the mutton-bustin’ during the rodeo.
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September 20, 2009
• Diez Y Seis Fiesta , 11:30am - 5:00pm at St. Ferdinand's Church, Blanco. Activities include: Enchilada Plate Dinner; Mexican Food Booth; Cake Booth; Loteria; Children's & Teen Games; Volleyball ; Horse Rides; Music. Come Celebrate! Maria Villegas 833-5433
September 26, 2009
• Saturday Night Hill Country Praise will be held at the Blanco United Methodist Church featuring Gene and LaVada Triesch.
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Hospital welcomes Dr. Clegg to medical staff
Hill Country Memorial Hospital welcomed dermatologist Cynthia Olfers Clegg, MD, to its medical staff.
Dr. Clegg is associated with Michael W. Braden, MD, and Michael J. Majors, MD, at Hill Country Dermatology.
She graduated valedictorian from Fredericksburg High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University.
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On September 15, 2008, Blanco received a new addition to the square. This year, “Business is growing every day. I am proud to be a part of the business community of Blanco,” says owner Debbie Triesch.
Over the last year Goin’ Postal was involved in several events. They promoted a couple of local authors’ book signings, including Gene Triesch’s book, Truth or Consequences, The Church in a Rearview Mirror, and last Saturday they hosted Jim Pepper’s book, Not Your Ordinary Hunting Sto ...
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church Men’s Club in Johnson City is holding its First Annual “Deacon Jack Murrell” Golf Tournament at the Valler Creek Golf Club, three miles south of Blanco, on September 26 at 9:00am.
The late Deacon Jack loved the game of golf. This honor to him with the game he loved will provide support to the church he loved.
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Wayne Salem, President of Salem’s Jewelry in Marble Falls, has donated a beautiful Lorenzo sterling silver with 18 karat gold blue topaz and peridot necklace and earrings set to the Wild Game Dinner, Saturday, October 3.
One hundred $20 “Bauble in a Bubble” chances will be sold at the Sale Committee’s annual fundraiser in Johnson City.
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In a meeting open to members, Pedernales Electric’s recently formed Governance, Bylaws and Legal Committee met in Johnson City on September 8, where it approved a committee charter for full Board consideration and discussed other items. The committee is chaired by District 7 Director Dr. Patrick Cox and includes District 4 Director O.C.
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By Pat Owens, Texas Master Gardener
We learned in elementary school how the water cycle goes. The amount of water we have on and above earth is all there is. The clouds gather moisture, rain falls to the ground and runs off into creeks, low water crossings, and eventually rivers swell. Oh yes, some of it gets into the ground to migrate into the aquifer.
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site will offer an event September 26-27, 2009 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, inviting children to be involved with outdoor activities, and encourage their involvement with nature. Children and their families will be supplied with indigenous wildflower seeds and given the chance to plant the seeds in designated areas of the park.
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The acting company, Second Act Troupe, will open its second season at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 3, at the Learning Center Theatre (814 11th Street, opposite the Elementary School) with a performance that will benefit the Friends of the Blanco Library.
The production will feature the world premiere of a one act play, Ashes to Roses, written by former Wimberley resident Dorey Schmidt.
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I had a dream one time, years ago, about the state of Israel. I was at an assembly of the United Nations and they were deciding whether or not to annihilate the state of Israel. I was surrounded by faces ranging from sober to irate. I pleaded with them to allow Israel to remain in existence as a safe place for Jews, etc.
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Submitted by Pastor Phil Thompson, Ark Revival Ministries
Pastor Bruce Gunkel recently shared a message at the Ark on our value. Shortly afterward while ministering to someone who was thinking about suicide there were two of the many statements that blessed him. The first was even though he was a branch with no fruit; he was still a branch connected to the True Vine Jesus Christ.
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Jesus said “I am the Door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” John 10:9
A preacher said rejecting Jesus is blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and Jesus said in Mark 3:29 “But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.”
Is something hindering your belief?
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
Jesus said, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5). The word translated 'meekness' is the regular word for a animal being domesticated. For instance a horse answers to it's reigns and thus becomes useful. A horse brought under control is just as strong as it was when it was unbroken, but broken it becomes useful to it's owner.
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In its fifth year, Hill Country Praise is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, in the courtyard at Blanco United Methodist Church. This event began its tradition to provide greater fellowship within its own community of faith and the community at-large. Hamburgers will be served at 5:30pm with gathering music provided by The Driftwood Gospel Band.
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Zaden O. Lee, Colonel USAF Ret., passed away in the early morning hours of September 10, 2009. Zaden was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 10, 1921. He served his country in the United States Air Force in WWII, the Berlin Air Lift, and in Korea, as well as on tours in Vietnam.
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Dear Editor,
Until today’s paper came, it seemed that there were no Obama supporters in Blanco County. Thank you, Ms. Evans and Mr. Arnosky, for your letter to the editor. While Ms. Evans is unknown to me, I have long admired Pam and Frank Arnosky as model parents, successful farmers, and energetic dancers.
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Dear Editor,
The recent onslaught of letters regarding reforms prompted me to share some thoughts of my own.
One writer suggested that everyone in the Hill Country should have health insurance and be free of the worries that illness may cause. We can all agree with that. Perhaps everyone who can should adopt an uninsured individual or family to relieve their suffering.
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7th Grade Bashes Buffaloes in Opener
By Paul Elrod
What was supposed to be the opening game of the season turned into a scrimmage at the request of Florence, but the outcome either way was clear. The Panther defense held Florence to minus 14 yards of offense on the day, and was highlighted by an interception from Logan Dodd and QB sacks from Grant Calzoncit and Alex Juarez.
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A great young Texas high school football star – Layton Dworaczyk – has been recognized today as the Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for Class 2A.
The Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week program honors a Student-athlete in six of the state’s athletic classifications every week during the high school football regular season for his accomplishments on and off the field.
The only thin ...
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The Blanco Junior Varsity Football team clinched a win against Florence on Thursday, September 10. On a rain drenched field, the Panthers beat the Buffaloes 16-0.
Striking first for the Panthers, Colton Childress ran 12 yards for the touchdown. On a quarterback keeper, Sam Isenberg ran the ball for the two point conversion colliding with a Buffalo at the goal line in a spray of rainwater.
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Blanco faced a determined Florence team this past Friday as the Panthers had to battle the elements and a very determined Buffalo team to escape with a 22 to 14 win and improved to 2 and 1 on the season.
The game started with a bang for the Panthers, as QB Tanner Rogers connected for a 45-yard scoring toss to TE Travis McClinton, who was making his first start of the season after returning from an injury.
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“Fall is for planting” will be the most popular slogan that you see for the next two months. There is a lot of work ahead to prepare for fall and winter
1. Prepare soil for crops, and add compost, fertilizer, and mulch.
2. Remove weeds, grass, and plants that compete for nutrients.
3.
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We have had a lot of articles in the paper about recycling over the past several months and years. I would like to get back to the basics today.
What is recycling? Recycling is processing an item into a new item either identical to the first item or as a completely new item.
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For all you Judy and Bobby Brewer fans, those who have been wondering what the dynamic duo has been up to, word just in - they arrived home Sunday evening after spending two weeks in Cloud Croft, New Mexico.They really enjoyed the cool weather and did lots of hiking and relaxing.They were glad to get home and were really glad to see that it had rained.
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Whether you are buying or selling property, choosing the right real estate agent is an important part of the process.
If you’re selling your home, you need to find a Texas Realtor who will be the most effective in marketing your home. If you are looking to purchase, it’s important to find someone who knows the area and can match you with your needs and wants.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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