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May 18, 2011 Issue
Front Page
Senior Austin Carrola and Sophomore Kelsey Schwind have played singles through their school years, but this year friends, family, and coaches convinced the pair to team up for mixed doubles. Early season wins at Canyon Lake, Wimberley, and Fredericksburg cemented the plan to play doubles in the District 8AA tournament played in Junction on April 6.
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As many as 200 restored cars, trucks, and other vintage vehicles will be displayed on the grassy banks of the beautiful Blanco River starting at 10 a.m. You can also see pre-1949 classic sedans, limos, and vehicles that traveled our Texas highways before the advent of the Interstates. The event is free to walk-in visitors wishing to view the show and there is ample parking near Blanco State Park.
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Natural disasters are all over the news this month...tornadoes across the south, floods through the Mississippi Valley, wildfires all over Texas... and Blanco County is jumping into the relief effort with an interfaith used clothing collection Memorial Day weekend.The collectors will accept donations all three days of the holiday weekend, from 9 to 5 Saturday, 1 to 5 Sunday, and 9 to 5 Monday, in the Activity Building of the First United Methodist Church in Johnson City.Some ot ...
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Part two of the annual membership meeting of the Blanco Historic Cemetery Association was held on Monday night, May 16, at 7pm at the Masonic Lodge. The previous meeting, held April 25, was cut short when slow progress and arguments caused the meeting to run against the 8pm closing time at the Blanco Library.Board members Dennis Moore, Diane Hostetler, Gail McClellan, Rebecca Howerton, Tina Gourley, and Connie Russell were present as the meeting began.
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After a brief public hearing, members of the governing body of Blanco heard plans from local child care provider Peggy Berryhill for a new child care facility to be built on her property at 13th Street and Greenlawn Parkway in Blanco. Identifying herself as the only certified child care provider in Blanco, Berryhill informed council that she housed a daycare center in her home for 20 years, and for the past two-and-a half-years has operated a facility in the former parsonage at t ...
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Chuck Homan has been re-elected as Mayor of Blanco. On the city council, Danny Ray retains his seat and challenger Maria Guerrero replaces Bobby "Mack" McClung. Tim Nance has won Place 1 on the Blanco ISD School Board, taking the seat Mary Ann Stromeyer is leaving.
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On Wednesday, May 18, the Friends of Blanco State Park organization will host a historic celebration to unveil the Texas Historical Marker for the state park. Everyone is invited to attend the event, which will be held in the group pavilion at 6pm.The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), original land donors, and Ira Caswell will be honored.Jennifer Oines pointed out to Jo Nell Haas that work on the park began in June 1933 and the park was completed on May 18, 1934. T ...
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Now in its fourth year, Bicycle Sport Shop presents the Real Ale Ride, which rolls through the hills of the scenic Texas Hill Country on May 21. This year the Ride will begin and end at the Real Ale Brewing Co. grounds for a spirited celebration of local beer, music and food. The Real Ale Ride is fully supported and designed for all levels of cyclists, with route distances of 15, 30, 50, 65 and 80 miles.
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The first annual Bands for Band Music Festival will be held on May 21, 2011 at Yett Memorial Park in Blanco, Texas. Blanco High School Band Boosters and band members have set out to raise money to purchase new uniforms for next year’s marching season.The event begins at 2:00 pm and concludes at midnight.
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The class of 1949 had a class reunion on the 5th of May at the Bowling Alley Cafe. Oh my! Eating lunch with a bunch of eighty-year-olds was fun.It was our 62nd reunion. When we graduated, it was a class of 23 members. Nine members have passed away; only seven came.
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Pedernales Electric is recognizing and supporting local organizations throughout its service area with $1,000 donations through its annual Light the Way program. PEC has been offering valuable community support for several years to groups that assist neighbors, enrich communities, render aid and provide safe environments for seniors.
“These organizations receiving donations ‘light the way’ by providing community support,” said PEC Community Relations Manager Toni Reyes.
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Pictured is a recent commercial shoot for Mountain Dew soft drinks that was shot on the Blanco River at the Fischer/Pehl Ranches on Ranch Road 1888. A large bicycle ramp was constructed next to the waterfalls on the river, and professional bicyclers from around the country rode bikes down the ramp, shooting up into the air and then down into the Blanco River. The national commercial is set to run on several stations in about two months.
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Family and friends are holding a benefit on Saturday, May 21, at the Blanco County Fairgrounds for David and Karen Freer. David and his wife, Karen, are long time residents of the Johnson City area. David is a rancher and Karen is recently retired from PEC. David has been battling with leukemia and has been approved for a life-saving stem cell transplant at M.D.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
The Hebrew writer tells us that the blood of Jesus "speaks better than the blood of Abel" (12:24).The blood of Jesus speaks to us of fulfilled prophecy. Passages like Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 spoke centuries ago of the coming Christ and the shedding of His precious blood on the cross.
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Chapter 7 of Hebrews begins with “1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” 3 without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continua ...
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By Rev. Dr. Bobby W. Leggett
Mark writes, Mark 16:1-8, about faithful women who went to finish the work of anointing Jesus body on Easter morning. They had expected Jesus to be dead and by now that “Rigor mortis” would have set in. “Rigor Mortis” is Latin for “stiffness in death.”On that Sunday morning Jesus would have been crucified three days ago by Jewish counting of days.
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Come find out the answer at Blanco United Methodist Vacation Bible School, which will be held Sunday, June 5 through Thursday, June 9 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. We will have a grilled hamburger dinner for parents and children with registration on Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:30 p.m. All children will be given a free T-shirt. There is no charge for attending Vacation Bible School. The VBS theme is “Hometown Nazareth Where Jesus was a Kid.” Children ...
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FREDERICKSBURG – The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present its annual Hill Country Multi-County Hair Sheep and Meat Goat Field Day on May on 26 at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg.Registration will be from 5-5:30 p.m., with the program presentations from 5:30-8 p.m. “This program rotates annually between Blanco, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr and Gillespie counties, and this year it is set for Gillespie,” said Decky Spiller, AgriLife Extension agen ...
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AUSTIN — Rarely does final passage of a state budget turn out to be anything other than an end-of-session frenzy. This legislative session is shaping up to be no different.Lawmakers have until May 30 to pass that all-important document, the state’s financial blueprint for the 2012 and 2013. If they don’t make the deadline, the governor may order a special session.Now, to achieve completion in the present, Republicans, who hold numerical majorities in both House and Senate ...
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Blanco High School students received the “Texas Student Achievement Award” from the Texas ACT Council for their performance on the PLAN (the Pre-ACT) Assessment. These students are on target to meet or exceed ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks by graduation. ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks are empirically-based and identify the level of achievement necessary in English, mathematics, reading, and science to have a successful college freshman experience. Sophomore students tak ...
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Front row: Alli W., Makenzie W., Cami M., Justin W., and Joshua N. Middle row: Tyler M., Jacob L., Cheyenne L., Carlie K., Taylor K., Hannah K., Jackson H., Chance H., Lyndoll H., Esperanza G., and Ernesto G. Back row: Ethan G., Brandon F., Dillon D., Shane C., Collin C., Eddie C., Karley B., AJ B., Lily A., and Jesus A.
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Front row: Bowie W., Hunter W., Savannah W., Carlie W., Daniel V., Austin V., and Adelyn S. Middle row: Landry R., Lindsay R., Maritza P., Nuri L., Morgan L., Kade K., Brayden H., and Angela G. Back row: Danny’l G., Clarissa F., Christian F., Aaron D., Malinda C., Adrian C., Landon B., Jacob B., Laurel B., and Joseph A.
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Front row: Kaileb W., Madilyn T., Alexandra S., Lauren S., Rafael R., Carly R., Kaiden P., Julian P., Shanon O., Danielle M., Joshua L., and Jessie K. Back row: Chayn K., John H., Savannah G., Gabriel G., Brandon G., Rhealene F., Stefhany D., Toni D., Lexi C., Dawson C., Anna B., Marisol A., and Ty A.
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Front row: Ella W., Lucas V., Christopher V., Michael T., Preston T., Catherine S., Cameron S., Logan S., Camren S., Alan R., Jacob R., Hayden R., Conner O., Macy M., Wesley M., Saul M., and Kyra M. Back row: Gryffin L., Jack J., Martin J., Brandi J., Langston H., Sarah H., Joseph H., Jaycie G., Alondra G., Wilhemina F., Sydney E., Cynthany C., Rayne C., Justin C., Ashlinn C., Brody B., and Christian A.
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Front row: Julian Z., Alexandria Y., Ethan W., Elora W., Charles W., Nathan T., Cassidy S., Isabel S., Cristina S., Ricardo P., Fernando P., Natalie M., Brodrick M., Christian M., and Chloe L. Back row: Emily L., Armaan L., Cadence G., Natalie G., Allyson G., Rains F., Madison F., Madison F., Riley E., Townes C., Kirstin C., Laci C., Andrea C., Adeline B., and Jayden B.
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The Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board held their essay and poster contest for the students of Blanco County in an effort to promote an awareness of child abuse. The students were divided into five age group categories, with winners placing first through third in each category. The youngest children created posters and the older children were given a choice of essay topics.The winners in the Pre-K through second grade category were: Shelby M.
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Abbey Weaver, Abby Beard, and Meaghen Seales traveled to Austin to compete in the State track meet on Saturday, May 14. Weaver took home 3rd place in Pole Vault, Beard took 5th in the 800 meter run, and Seales placed 5th in the 1600 meter run.
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Blanco won game one with a score of 11-4 behind the arm of senior Clint Dreyer. Dreyer went the distance, striking out three and scattering five hits.Weston Copenhaver had the big stick going 3 for 4, scoring two runs and knocking in three. Colton Childress went 2 for 3, with four RBIs.
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Tom Philips spent a day picking up trash along the Blanco River in the state park. His haul, shown here, is from his voyage along half the river in the park and accumulated over a two-week period since he last picked up trash. Tom also picked up a record (for him) number of bobbers.
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I, fortunately or unfortunately, live very close to Blanco High School. Fortunately – I can walk to football games and, if I can’t make the game in person, I know the result of every play and touchdown by the roar of the crowd. Unfortunately – when the wind blows (and it has done this a lot lately) loose papers and debris wind up at my fence.Our society is quite concerned about privacy. Medical records are closely held. We are warned about divulging our soci ...
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Things to do in May: Cut back Spring blooming plants that have finished flowering. If you plan to install a new lawn, this is a good time. Use sod or seed.Delmar is a good St. Augustine grass; it handles shade better than the other varieties and it resists fungus. Bermuda and Buffalo grass are excellent for sunny spots.
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During my first year as principal at a large El Paso high school, I was invited to attend the yearly induction ceremony of the National Honor Society. The sponsor seemed pleased when I told her I would be honored to be in attendance.I arrived a few minutes early expecting to find a seat somewhere in the audience. The sponsor met me at the door to the packed auditorium seemingly relieved that I had made an appearance. She quickly ushered me to a seat almost directly behind ...
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May 23, 1969Blanco Motor and Car Wash opened for business on Highway 281 in the south part of town. Owned by I.C. Caswell and Dean Caswell, the car wash was operated by Jim Latham. • The music pupils of Mrs. B. R. Gloor presented a piano and organ recital at the First Baptist Church.
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