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December 15, 2010 Issue
Front Page
After being found guilty by a Gillespie County jury of third degree theft, money laundering and misapplication of fiduciary property, former PEC manager Bennie Fuelberg was sentenced to a fine of $30,000 and probation, the terms of which will be decided by Judge Dan Mills in January. The panel, made up of nine women and three men, gave Fuelberg a $10,000 fine and 10 years on each of three charges, to be served concurrently, but probated the prison terms in favor of community supervision.
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Be on the lookout for the two newest additions to the Blanco Police Department–shiny, new (to us) police cars. On October 22, city council approved the purchase of the used police cars from the Houston-Galveston Acquisition Coop, a government entity that the city has used before.
The city had equipment installed by a Marble Falls company, including radios and video cameras.
Sporting new “Blanco Police,” city logo, and “Call 911” decals, the vehicle ...
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Auditor Keith Neffendorf gave good marks to the BISD in his report to trustees at their December 13 meeting, calling it “a good clean audit.” He reported a general fund balance of $2,656,000 and net assets of over $10 million as of August 31, 2010. However, he cautioned trustees that last year’s deficit of $507K and the necessity of using reserve funds could “eat away” at the fund balance, and that it could be gone in five years with the present trend in the eco ...
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At its regular meeting on December 14, the Commissioners Court of Blanco County banned certain fireworks in unincorporated areas of Blanco County. This was instituted for the Christmas/New Years period upon the recommendation of Fire Department personnel.
The banned fireworks include “skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with fins.” The Order reads, “No person may sell, detonate, ignite, or in any way use fireworks classified under 49 C.F.R.
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Just a friendly reminder from Johnson City Police Chief Randy Holland and the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office: this is the season for car burglaries. Here are some tips to deter thieves and ways to keep your property in vehicles protected.
1. Never leave items of value in plain view.
2. Lock your car doors when vehicle is left unattended.
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Saturday morning, an Austin newspaper story said a church there hoped 1,800 people would attend its Christmas pageant this year.
Saturday night, in Blanco County, the Johnson City First United Methodist Church’s Living Nativity Pageant finished its Christmas season with 1,844!
“That doesn’t just break our old record,” said pageant director Dale Hardy, “it smashes that record and stomps on the pieces!”
Attendance has climbed steadily ov ...
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The annual Christmas Parade made its way through downtown Blanco on Saturday, December 11. The parade was coordinated by the Blanco Chamber of Commerce and was held on the same day as the Christmas Market Day, providing the spectators with quite a few shopping opportunities all around the Square.
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A Timeless Building Material, part 3 of 3.
Last week learned that fixing the wood windows problems are not hard to fix. For decayed and rotted wood you can make repairs with a specialty epoxy penetrants called consolidants, replacing trim boards with a good hard lumber, applying primer and a good coat of paint.
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We had grown into a major high school with almost 3,000 students—but our new gymnasium was still under construction. We were to play our cross-town rivals at home with the district basketball championship riding on the outcome. Our little gym, however, only held about 440 spectators—standing room only—and the head coach from the rival team insisted that we move the game either to his gym or to a neutral site.
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AUSTIN — In order to address a projected state budget shortfall that could total more than $20 billion, state agencies must hunt for ways to make even deeper cuts.
Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus on Dec. 7 signed and sent a letter directing each state agency to identify an additional 2.5 percent that can be cut from their original general revenue and general-revenue-dedicated appropriations for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year, which en ...
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In August of 1994, the United States Congress passed legislation designating December 7 of each year as national Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The legislation also directed the flag to be flown at half staff until sunset. On Tuesday, December 7, at 8:00am, members of Blanco County’s American Legion Memorial Highway Post 352 stood at attention in near freezing weather as taps was sounded and the flag flown in front of the Old Blanco County Courthouse was lowered to half staff.
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An audience gathered at Blanco First Baptist on Sunday night, December 12, for a children’s Christmas musical directed by Vickie Pautz, titled “How Far is it to Bethlehem?” This was the first year Pautz has tried a full length Christmas musical, using the fall semester to get the kids singing as a group and working on musical and vocal skills.
“I could not be happier with the outcome of the musical,” Pautz said.
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The American Red Cross knew it was welcome in Blanco County, but didn’t expect a whole parade. The ARC was scheduled to distribute electric heaters to the needy at the Good Samaritan Center in Blanco Saturday morning but, just as they opened the truck, ready to begin handing out heaters to those scheduled to pick them up, the giveaway stopped before it began.
The Good Samaritan Center was right on the Christmas parade route, which started at the same time.
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The annual Blanco Woman’s Club Silver Tea was held on Wednesday, December 8, at Diane Turner’s lovely new home on River Bend Drive. There were 27 members present as well as two associate members, Louise Koch and Maryella Vause, and two guests, Carol Davidson and Rachelle Willgren. Guests were greeted at the door by hostesses Kathee Copeland and Candy Cargill Wenzel.
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The Swing for First Responders golf tournament at River Crossing Club on December 6 raised more than $17,000 for local emergency service groups including the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, Bulverde/Spring Branch EMS, and the Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department.
Several local businesses and individuals contributed time and resources to the event, including RCC member and retired NBA player “Iceman” George Gervin.
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As 2010 comes to an end, the Blanco Chamber would like to reflect back on the exciting year. The 2010 Annual Banquet welcomed over 100 attendees to hear key note speaker, former Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson. Quarterly Mixers were hosted by Healing Arts Community Health Center, Blanco Luxury Suites and Ranches of Brushy Top.
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Hanukkah is behind us and Christmas is rapidly approaching for my Christian friends and neighbors. The majority of people I encounter assume I celebrate Christmas and the ones who learn that I don’t simply can’t understand why not. I know this time of year must be entirely different for Jews who reside in Israel.
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Greek meta tauta, after these things (used in John 5:1). This Greek phrase is used at the beginning and at the end of this verse thus: “After these things (after writing the things concerning the churches of Revelations 2 thru 3). I looked … a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice … said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be after these things”, that is, after the churches (Rev.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
In Ephesians 5:1 the apostle Paul called on the saints of Ephesus to "be imitators of God, as beloved children." The same thought is also found elsewhere in I Corinthians 11:1 where Paul says, "Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ." The subject matter in the context of these passages should be of special interest to each child of God since we are being called upon to become like the Father in heaven.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com
2Timothy 2:3 says, “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” This week we will look at the third trait of a Christian soldier of fortune, which is enduring hardness. Our text for this series being 2Timothy 2:1-7, we have already covered the first and second traits, which are being strong and being faithful.
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Ara Adnee Jones passed away on December 11, 2010 in Fredericksburg at the age of 81. She was born and raised in Blanco. Services will be held on Saturday, December 18 at 1:00pm at the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Peyton Cemetery.
A complete obituary will follow in next week’s paper.
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Isabel Rodriguez, 67, passed away November 24 at a San Antonio hospital. She was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico February 28, 1943. She worked for Klepac Greenhouses in Blanco.
She is survived by her husband, Jesus Rodriguez of Blanco, a son; Jaime and wife, Mary Rodriguez of Stonewall and two grandsons.
A visitation and Rosary were held Saturday morning, November 27 at Crofts Funeral Home.
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The PTO Poinsettia Fundraiser was a success! Our net income was $3492.98 this year. Key in our local endeavor, Klepac gave us a wonderful deal on the poinsettias and came to our rescue to get us the extras we needed. We couldn’t have done it without them and their beautiful product.
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The Lady Panthers blasted the Randolph Ro-Hawks 55-22 on Tuesday, December 7. Lindsey Jenkins scorched the hoops with 16 points, followed closely by Micaela Klein with 13 points. Abbey Weaver and Leslie McClinton scored 8 points each. Felicia Skillman and Elise Edmondson each added 4 with Susannah Campbell making 2.
On Thursday, December 9, the ladies traveled to Canyon Lake to play in the Canyon Lake High School Tournament.
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The Panthers scored a 65-50 victory over the Austin Royals on Tuesday, December 7. The Panthers led 37-24 at the half-time break, stretching the lead by 17 points in the third quarter. Lighting up the nets for Blanco were Austin Carrola with 17 points and Ian Ray with 16. Tanner Rogers and Colton Childress each pumped in 8 points, while Zach Barnes added 7.
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When you purchase or receive Christmas plants, such as cacti, poinsettias, cyclem, or azaleas, remove the foil wrapping or container around them. Set the plant in the sink and water it thoroughly. Let it drain and set it back in the container or foil. Check the water in the plants every two to three days.
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Case reports for November 2010 for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Blanco County.
• Andrew Tyson Adams, speeding (78 MPH).
• Arlene Dee Almaleh, speeding (81 MPH).
• Bruce Evan Anton, speeding (70 MPH).
• Valerie L. Babb, speeding (83 MPH).
• Paul Edward Bawa, speeding (80 MPH).
• Michael Curt Beaugh, speeding (71 MPH).
• Carol Denise Bernhard, speeding (83 MPH).
• Denny Dwayne Boles, s ...
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December 9, 1966
The First Baptist Church in Johnson City was completely destroyed by fire. The fire was discovered around 8:15 pm and the Johnson City Fire Department was joined by fire trucks from Blanco, Stonewall, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and the Air Force Crash Truck from the LBJ Ranch. They were able to keep the fire contained within the concrete block walls of the building and there was no damage to adjacent property.
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