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April 7, 2010 Issue
Front Page
The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies on this Saturday, April 10. It’s perfect weather for spring cleaning, and KBB and the City of Blanco are holding the 11th annual Blanco Trash Off and fourth annual River Clean Up on that day. You can help keep Blanco beautiful by cleaning up your yard, garage, carport, and property.
The day begins at 8:00am when the gates open at the city yard on Jones Ave.
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Peyton Colony School is in a settlement nine miles east of Blanco, on Peyton Colony Road, off RR 165. The settlement was first called Freedmen’s Colony by white settlers but was always known as Peyton’s Colony by the Blacks.
The Blacks attended the school up until the eighth grade, and then they had to finish school in Austin.
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Blanco, Tx - On April 14, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Uptown Blanco Arts and Entertainment will host the unveiling of the new Texas Hill Country Trail Region brochure, the final publication in a series of ten Texas heritage travel guides. Uptown Blanco Arts and Entertainment is an arts, entertainment and dining complex located in downtown Blanco, a city featured in the new brochure.
The guides are the premier publications of the Texas Heritage Trails Program (THTP), the Texas histori ...
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Blanco Project Graduation will host the 5th Annual Blanco River Run on Saturday April 17 at 9:00am on the Square. The 5K Run/Walk winds through the State Park before ending on the Square, where food and drinks will be provided to participants. Over 90 Medals will be awarded thru three places in five year age groups starting at ten and under, going all the way to over 75.
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As I write this, it is 5:00 a.m. and I have just had a rather vivid dream. I was driving a rented car—a big yellow one. I had just turned a corner onto a street in a nice residential area. For some reason, I pulled up alongside the curb, opened the car door and stepped out, leaving the motor running and the car in gear.
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This week’s movie review is Blind Side. We both like true stories and this is a great story of hope and how people can make a difference in someone's life. Sandra Bullock, along with Tim McGraw, give strong performances along with some not so familiar names in this movie that were great as well.
Any football fan can appreciate the enthusiasm of the game portrayed in this movie, but the story is deeper than that.
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Even though it's often brighter than the brightest stars, Mercury is always a challenge to spot. Being the planet nearest the Sun, its elusiveness derives from its proximity to our blindingly bright star.
While we might tend to forget it, the daytime sky is just as full of stars as the nighttime sky.
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AUSTIN — The federal government’s passage of health care reform legislation in late March will have a big impact on Texas, as an estimated 6 million Texans have been going without health care insurance.
Reforms are expected to return billions of dollars to Texas through health insurance tax credits for middle class and low-income Texans and Medicaid coverage for the poorest citizens.
“Medicaid expansion to cover working poor parents of children on Texas Medica ...
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Aggies unite for a distinctive tradition, former students of Texas A&M University will assemble in Johnson City on April 21 for the annual Texas Aggie Muster to honor all Texas Aggies who have passed away within the last year, announced Muster Chair Waymond Lightfoot.
Various Muster activities, including a catered meal and the traditional Muster Ceremony, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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Austin, TX — The ancient live oaks and pecan trees are budding and wildflowers blooming in the Texas Hill Country town of Albert, where its Albert Ice House, already a well-loved hangout for locals, is enjoying new, longer spring/summer hours as well as offering another reward for the must-see destination: barbecue and all the trimmings by Riley’s Bar-B-Q.
Albert Ice House, with those live oaks shading it and the surrounding patio-beer garden, is now open on Thursdays (3 p ...
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Arts Fest 2010 will be an extraordinary celebration of Arts with an S in beautiful Wimberley. Almost one year in planning, the event is scheduled Saturday April 24, 2010 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm on the square in the center of town, rain or shine.
Now exhibiting 67 artists, representing Wimberley Valley Art League, sponsor of Arts Fest, and additional invited area leagues.
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The Bulverde Community Center invites you to its 60th Annual Spring Chicken Festival on Sunday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come enjoy some delicious Barbeque Chicken and Sausage prepared by members of the board and volunteers on the pits behind the center. Plates are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children.
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Ola Armstrong (GVTC Foundation Board President) founded The Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program four years ago and has been the lead facilitator from the beginning.
The program, consisting of one class per month for nine months, has been highly successful in providing skills and information for the participants to become more effective community members.
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Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Patients count on volunteer blood donors, just like you. Take a few minutes of your time to make a life saving donation. Six hundred units are needed daily to meet the needs of hospital patients in South Texas.
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The eighth annual “Healthy Living—Hill country Style!” conference will be April 16th from 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church.
The seminar includes lunch catered by Andy’s Steak and Seafood Grille and a keynote address by Inspirational Speaker, Kim Auer on how to enjoy life every day.
Registration begins at 8:30 with exhibits and screenings until noon.
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Ever thought of going in to business growing tomatoes, watermelons, or other horticultural crops? The Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Blanco County invites you to participate in a webinar, focusing on Small Acreage Horticultural Crops, mainly Vegetable Crops.
Vegetable Crops
April 13, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The goal of this program is to assist in identifying and evaluating diversification strategies for risk ...
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Blanco County Master Gardener, Jim Meadows, recently completed a three day course to be certified as an Irrigation Efficiency Specialist. Subjects covered the legal aspects of water conservation, sprinkler systems and drip irrigation systems.
Jim is now available to conduct free audits of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. He will examine your sprinkler system, make suggestions on how to reduce water use and provide instructions on how to properly set your system controller.
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The Stonewall Heritage Society is conducting a search for old quilts (made prior to 1950) on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10:00am until 4:00pm at the Peach Country RV Park’s Recreation hall in Stonewall. The park is located at 14781 US Hwy. 290 E. $50 will be award to the oldest and best-preserved quilt found during this search.
Take time to look for quilts your family made!
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Allen Strandtman, the son of Brian and Yvonne Strandtman, has been selected to participate in the Lott Leadership Institute this summer.
A junior at Blanco High School, Allen was one of 20 students in the southern United States chosen to attend session one of the Institute.
The selection process was highly competitive and took into account GPA, difficulty of curriculum, activities and personal essays.
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If you could help a disaster victim cope with his troubles just by letting him tell you his story, would you do it?
If you would, we’ve got an opportunity for you.
The State of Texas says people willing to be “sympathetic ears”are critically scarce right now, so the Blanco County Disaster Response Group is bringing the four-hour NOVA training course to the Hill Country, and is offering it to you, free.
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Pedernales Electric encourages members and employees to take its Earth Day Pledge to conserve electricity and make environmentally friendly choices. In taking the pledge, members and employees promise to do all they can to reduce their electric use on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. Reducing electric use can help conserve natural resources, reduce pollution and save money.
“PEC has several ongoing efforts to promote environmental responsibility, conservation activities and the us ...
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By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com
John 20:24-25 says, “But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” What happened to Thomas?
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There I was at one of my favorite places doing one of my favorite things: standing on the shore of a nearby lake fishing. Pauline had given me a new casting reel and I was giving it a workout, enjoying how quiet it functioned and how far I could cast as the day moved too quickly to a close.
Soon the sun would sink down over the horizon behind me and I would head home to polish a few more pages on a book I was writing.
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The world is filled with different religions and ways of life and of course all these evolve with time. Over the weekend I'd been reflecting on how Judaism doesn't seek to convert other people to our traditions. And that caused me to wonder why this is. How did Judaism ultimately become a religion that didn't seek to convert others?
On one hand, many believe when you have the "good news"
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On April 17, Good Shepherd Catholic Church will be having a Kids Mini-Carnival Fundraiser to raise money for their new building project – a New Religious Education Building. The whole community is invited to come out and enjoy some fun, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn – and for the kids, a moon bounce, “The Zone”, carnival booth games, face painting, cotton candy… and so much more.
Again the date is April 17 and the event will be from 10:00am to 3:00pm at ...
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Recently I wrote how the Lord healed me from a debilitating disease, and how I actually felt it leaving my body. It’s true; it happened just that way and I’m healed from that affliction. So, why did the oak pollen affect me last week and cause me to lose my voice, run fever, and suffer from pharyngitis/tonsillitis for more than an entire week?!
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
The Hebrew writer said, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful" (Hebrews 10:23).
A.D. represents the Latin words, Anno Domini, which are translated, "in the year of our Lord". Some have mistakenly believed that they mean 'after death', thus after the death of our Lord.
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Spring Branch Baptist Church, 11750 US Hwy 281 N, is excited to announce their next monthly Gospel Sing on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 6:00pm. They have invited a young sibling group known as the Seale Sisters, who have turned heads everywhere they sing! Ages 16 to 25, the four sisters share a busy concert schedule and won the 2009 South Texas Gospel Music Association Horizon Award.
The Seale Sisters, Hannah (25), Elisabeth (22), Deborah (18) and Abigail (16) have been singing togeth ...
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Glen R. Barnard, 91, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 31, 2010. He was born November 12, 1918 in Smithville, MO, son of Landie and Nell Barnard. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of Blanco, TX, one sister, Doris Sultemeier of Albuquerque, NM, son, Greg Barnard, Florida, son, Mike Barnard of Alvin, TX, stepchildren; Pam Mandel, Guffey, CO, Mike Kitchen, San Antonio, Howard Kitchen, Branson, MO, and Diane Vest, San Antonio, 27 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was a ...
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Dear Editor,
During such a time of trying to change our Religious Beliefs and American Beliefs, I should like to take this moment to reflect on an unusually wonderful ray of hope and sunshine I experienced Friday morning, April 2.
Not knowing for sure what the hours at our Blanco National Bank were for the Easter weekend, I called and recieved a most precious message.
For those who did not hear the message, I am so sorry, as it was in such profound str ...
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For the 10th consecutive year, the Blanco FFA Chapter finished in the top 10 schools overall in sweepstakes at The Tarleton State University Invitational Career Development Events in Stephenville on Thursday, March 25. Blanco is the only school in the state that has consistently finished in the top ten sweepstakes rankings each year in what has proven to be the largest judging competition in the world.
Overall this year, Blanco was the only school recognized for placing as a team in f ...
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The Hill Country CattleWomen would like to announce their annual scholarship program for 2010. HCCW is a chapter of Texas CattleWomen and represents fourteen counties in the Hill Country. Applicants from Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Real, and San Saba are welcome to apply.
Each applicant should be college-level juniors and above with 60 hours or more, and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
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The Blanco softball team defeated Johnson City, 7-1, on Tuesday, March 30.
Angel Williams got the Panthers moving with a double in the second inning, bringing home Lacee Hunter and Hayley Fishbeck for two RBI’s. In the third inning, Leslie McClinton took first base after getting hit by a pitch. Hunter then nailed a triple to bring McClinton in for the run.
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Submitted by Caroline Turney
On Monday, March 29, the Smithson Valley High School Lady Rangers Golf team played in a 36 hole "Tuff Girls" match with Regan, New Braunfels, and Johnson. The match was held at Pecan Valley Golf Course in San Antonio; tee times started at 7:30 a.m. and the second round started at 1:00 p.m.
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The Blanco Alumni defeated the varsity 7-6 last Saturday. The Alumni could only manage four hits on the night, but all were timely hits. Keaton Dodd and Grady Childress combined for a four hitters and striking out seven. Pepe Mancha, Eddie Calzoncit, Neill Upshaw, and Ross West had all the hits for the Alumni.
Ethan Evans and Blake West Were both 2 for 3 for the Panthers.
The Varsity still has the edge winning 14 out of 22 games.
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This past week proved victorious for the Panther baseball team with key wins over strong district opponents. On Tuesday, Blanco traveled to Johnson City with hopes of avenging last year’s 18 to 0 defeat at the hands of the Eagles. After a quick two run first for the Panthers, Blanco would see Johnson City answer with five of their own in the bottom half of the inning.
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Gentle readers,
This has been a sad/joyful week or two... we had a glorious Easter, but we also lost a wonderful gentleman by the name of Glen Barnard on Wednesday.
Glen could play the saw like anything! and my favorite memory of him will always be at the Relay for Life talent show a few years ago, when he and his wife Ruby played Adam and Eve to Darlene Kiernan’s Dr.
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Engagement Told
April 3, 1970
Sgt. Major and Mrs. Lester Tolliver of Killeen announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Gay, to Stanley E. Morgan Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Morgan of Blanco.
Miss Tolliver is a senior at Southwest Texas State University, majoring in Elementary Education. Stan Morgan is currently stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Kansas.
A September wedding is planned.
Expres ...
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