Air Force Airman Kerby J. Barbe graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son ...

Nell Krueger (left) celebrated the first of her birthday meals at Uptown Blanco Restaurant on Friday, October 1. Nell turned 25 years old (plus 60). Lunching with her were Shirley Cage, Edythe Knox, and Lorie Stetler. Photo by Charles Willgren.

AUSTIN — Voter registration ended Oct. 4, and now, less than a month remains until the general election on Nov. 2. The 10-day period to early vote in person runs Oct. 18-29. Election polls show incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry continuing to hold a margin of 6 points or so on Democratic candidate Bill White, the former mayor of Houston. Meanwhile, the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News and KLRU-TV in Austin, are sticking with t ...

Blanco County 4-H members are looking for ways they can give back to the community on Saturday, October 9, in gratitude for the many years of support that 4-H has enjoyed locally. “Texas 4-H is more than 100 years old, and we know we wouldn’t be thriving in this county without the help of many of our friends and neighbors, past and present,” said Gretchen Sanders, Blanco County’s Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. ...

Have you thought what living in the 1800s was like? Would you go to the barn and milk the cow, gather eggs, or go to the old smokehouse just to get ham or bacon for your breakfast? Yes you would if you lived in the 1800s because a refrigerator just did not exist yet!

Sunny Mondays for kids! Kids ages 4-12, please join us every Monday 3:30-4:30 and read to Sunny the Poodle at the Blanco Library! Visit blancolib.org for hours.

October 6, 2010 •Blanco All Sports Booster Club will move our regular Monday night meeting to Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 in the Blanco Junior High Cafeteria. October 7, 2010 •Dance Lessons at Gem of the Hills: Two-Step and Jitterbug, four lessons - October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7-8:30pm. Limited to 20 persons per class.

“Texas Wilderness,” paintings by Wimberley artist Lona Flocke, will be on display at the Redbud Café in Blanco through November 30. The oil paintings in the “Texas Wilderness” show are based on images the artist has encountered while hiking the undeveloped lands of Central and West Texas. For more information about the artist, visit her website at www.lonaflocke.wordpress.com.

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: ’Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson On September 1, 1999, Texas became the first state to require that all new voting systems be accessible to voters with disabilities and provide a practical and effective means for voters with disabilities to cast a secret ballot.

Romans 5:17 and 20 says, “For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” Some verses that further talk about abundant grace are Rom 5:15, 2Cor 4:15, and 1Tim 1:14.

With a heavy heart, did I go to my Lord, to ask Him why we suffer so, Why is it so hard to let go of those who leave us to go where we don’t know? Why do we cry when we think we know that person we love will soon be with Him, I wondered, I prayed, I thought real hard, and then quickened within was the answer to why, He said “Have you done all that you can?

Each religion has its sacred books; for Jews, the Torah is the sacred books of Judaism. I thought I’d write a few articles about the holy texts of the Jewish people for those who want to become better acquainted with Judaism. So this sounds like Judaism 101, but let’s start with the Torah.

Every person faces temptation. Even our Lord was “tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). When we choose to follow the example set by our Lord and apply some key Biblical principals we have the ability to be successful in facing our temptations. One of the keys that will be effective is humbleness of heart.

A Wisconsin minister who had resigned as pastor of a church he had served for eleven years shared his sad story with me. During his time as pastor, the church had grown from only a few members to a large thriving congregation. He had enjoyed his work for more than a decade but then a few of the members of the church began to criticize him, finding fault with his preaching and pastoral work.

Corrine F. Raesener Parker Langston, born February 1, 1920 in Lexington, Texas went home with the Angels on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in Boerne. She lived a long full life surrounded by a loving family and many friends. She was a retired Civil Service employee, very active for many years in her Church and the Order of Eastern Star in Round Rock, Austin, and Blanco serving as Worthy Matron in Blanco 3 times. She is preceded in death by her parents Otto and Augusta Raesener, brothers ...

Glenn Alan DuBois, 61, passed away September 12, 2010, in Austin. He was born in Mason, MI to Rex George DuBois and Irene Schultis DuBois. Glenn served his country with the U.S. Navy Reserve as well as the U.S. Army. He attended the Houston Police Academy, briefly worked with HPD, was a Harris Co.

Lester Yett, age 58, of Blanco, Texas, formerly of Marble Falls, Texas, died September 28, 2010. He was born July 30, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. Lester was a faithful volunteer at the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Blanco, Texas. He was also an active Juneteenth Community Member in Marble Falls.

Dear Editor, Technology has given us a new tool that promises to change the national political picture. The threat is to the two political parties, and the change may be the only constructive innovation made by Obama. In the 2008 Presidential Election, Obama used the internet to his great advantage in political contributions.

Dear Editor, Since moving back to Blanco in ’95, it’s been a rare occasion that we’ve missed a football game. The support this town has for our team is tremendous, and it’s also the ‘norm’ for us fans to discuss past success’s and compare the current year team to those of previous years. It is amazing what people do and do not remember about the 2000 team.

The Kendall County Area Democratic Women (KCADW) will host its annual Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner on Friday evening, October 15, at the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. KCADW is pleased to announce that Eleanor Roosevelt herself - as portrayed by actress Alice O’Grady - will appear. In addition, Mrs. Andrea White, wife of gubernatorial candidate Bill White, will attend and discuss her husband’s campaign for governor. Ms.

Spring Branch Baptist Church (SBBC) invites the community to their last 2010 Gospel Music free concert on Saturday, October 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Featured this month is Paul’s Journey. Something special happens when four male voices join together in unsurpassed harmony, blending their voices in many great anthems of praise.

The past two weekends have seen almost 1,000 animals exhibited at the Annual Medina County Fair in Hondo. Several Blanco FFA members were among the hundreds of exhibitors that took part in the steer, heifer, sheep, and goat shows. The first weekend of the fair consisted of more than 300 head of cattle exhibited in the steer and heifer shows.

(L-R) 6th grader Jehrome Bates, 7th grader Alex Requenes, 8th grader Payton Savarino. These students are Blanco Middle School Proud Panthers for the 1st six weeks. They are elected by their grade level teachers for being outstanding students who strive hard to be successful.

The 7th Grade Panthers may have been a little nervous at the onset of the first quarter playing in front of their home crowd this past Thursday; however, once the boys settled in the crowd got what they came to see… Blanco Football. This was the 7th Grade Panthers’ first home game this year and, for some, the first opportunity to play on the High School field.

The Hawks from Mountain Valley swooped into Blanco, intent on handing the 8th graders their first defeat. The Hawks received the opening kick-off, and converted on four 4th down attempts in keeping the ball until the second quarter. Blanco’s defense bent but never broke, finally getting the ball over on downs in the second quarter.

The Blanco Lady Panthers traveled to Harper for a district clash with the Lady Longhorns on Friday, October 1. The Panthers started strong, winning the first set 25-19, but the Longhorns rallied the next three sets for the win. Junior Abbey Weaver led the team with 14 kills and 6 blocks.

The level 5 Achievement and 6 Placement VIP team athletes competed in their third competition this fall season at Capital Gymnastics in Cedar Park September 25 and 26. The VIP Team included Level 5 Achievement gymnasts Kimberly Bosque, Carissa Clancy, Marlee Dockery, Hailey Haby, Colbi Maurer, Reagan Reed, Jacklyn Schumann and Sophia Whitney. Level 6 Placement gymnasts included Colleen Clancy, Alyssa Kunkel and Kendall Sanders. Both teams are coached by Angie and Casey B ...

My reading audience, I made a major faux pas when I misspelled TD and Leona Smylie’s last name - I thought I knew theirs as well as I know my own - guess not! It is not, and never has been, spelled Smiley. They were very forgiving about my error, but I want to say, once again, I am sorry!

If you would like to create a play room for your children, or remodel an existing one, then you are in luck. Remodeling the play room doesn’t take a lot of work and the end result will be spectacular. The best place for a play room is the basement. The basement allows for children to be in an area where they won’t bother anyone else in the home if they begin getting noisy and disruptive.

October 7, 1966 Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Houck, Editors and Publishers An open house was held at the new elementary school building. Grades one through seven were moving in to start classes. • Milton Scharnhorst and L.M. Mobley were honored by the Blanco FFA chapter by being awarded the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree and a plaque at the Annual Award Night Banquet.

Many people use the word Realtor to describe someone who is a real estate agent or broker. However, you should know there is a difference between a real estate agent or broker who is a Texas Realtor and one who is not. As a Realtor myself, I believe there are significant advantages for clients who hire a Texas Realtor. Ethical practices All real estate agents and brokers must be licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission to assist property owners in buying an ...