By Bill Luedecke Gardening here is not for the faint of heart. We have already had triple digit weather from May forward plus those insidious high winds. Seeing as tomatoes and other veggies do not like weather above 90 degrees, couple that without rain and it sure makes gardening a challenge.

On Saturday July 23, 2011, the Blanco County Relay for Life is hosting a dinner/dance benefit, “Fiesta Relay.” All Blanco County survivors are invited and will be our guests of honor. The “Fiesta Relay” will take place at Blanco’s Gem of the Hills Senior Citizen Center from 5:00-to 9:00 p.m.

Three Blanco County 4-H members recently attended M.A.S.H. Camp at Texas A&M University, College Station. The camp is a hands-on learning experience that allows youth in Texas to learn about the health, medical and safety career fields. During the three day camp the girls participated in activities with the Texas A&M Athletics Training Facility, College of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Health Science Center and Texas Engineering Extension Service’s Disaster City.

In March of 2004, the Blanco City Council voted to enter into a contract with LCRA to develop a Blanco Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) and at the same time to make application for the Visionaries in Preservation program (VIP) with Texas Historical Commission. The VIP plan would work along side the CMP. The Blanco Historic Preservation Action Plan (BHPAP) is the product of three years of work on the application for the VIP, plus the seven months of meetings by many volunteers who worked togethe ...

Just a few more programs left for the Summer Reading Program – Gardening Magic, Historical Tools, and Giggling Game Day! Programs are every Wednesday from 2-3:30. Keep reading until August 5, kids! We have an adult computer class this Friday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for computer and internet basics.

In last week’s article, we inquired about a military insignia that is found on the tombstone of Laura Hazel Harmon. Laura Hazel Harmon was a WAVE in the U.S. Navy. Lonie Ethridge gave us contact information for family members who shed light on the matter. Rebecca Howerton said she will install a flag at the gravesite.

Local Realtor Michelle O’Rear with J. Myane Realty received the Central Texas Region 2011 Five Star Professional Award. Texas Monthly Magazine formed a partnership with Five Star Professional to find out which Real Estate Agents have the most consistently impressed their clients. Five Star Professional surveyed by mail and phone all Austin, San Antonio and Central Texas region residents who purchased a home more than $100,000 within an 18-month period (February 2009 to August 2010) and 20,000 ...

On July 8, the Lunches of Love recipients were treated to a Greek luncheon provided by New Hope Lutheran Church at the Gem of the Hills. Most of the participants were brought to the Gem by CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System). For more information about CARTS, please call 1-800-456-7433. HouseCall for Primary Care Physicians brought delicious cookies for dessert and presented a brief program.

Following morning worship services and a BBQ lunch, the young cowboys and cowgirls once again saddled up and rode for the Brand of Jesus. After a Blessed day under the hot Texas sun, they loaded their horses and hit the trail home, anxiously looking forward to their next Play Day on August 7. Colossians 3:17....”And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.”

Think of the cares that would be cancelled if we could escape anxiety about our tomorrows. Most find little difficulty feeling safe for one day, but facing tomorrows can be tough. Tomorrow the house payment is due. Tomorrow is the final day of grace on the insurance premium. Tomorrow is the day of your appointment with the doctor.

A small child looked up at her gray haired and aged granddad and asked him if he was in the ark with Noah. Granddad laughed and said, "No hun, I wasn't with Noah in the ark." The child looked puzzled and after a long pause said, "then how come you didn't drown?"

Psalm 100 says, “A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Everyone has one (a past)! Some may be harboring a grudge against someone (unforgiveness), and/or still suffering the pain from being hurt; or may be miserable, with feelings of discontentment, worry, anger, anxiety, fear, guilt, depression, regret, remorse, condemnation, restlessness, sleepless nights and uncontrollable thoughts about the past. I’d like to share some Scriptures of God’s Word with you.

Ima Jessie Hobbs, 97, passed away July 7, 2011 in Fredericksburg, TX. She was born on August 7, 1913 in Blanco Co. to Jessie Edwin Sublett and Lillie Ethel Edwards Sublett. Ima was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister, husband of 32 years, Harvie Monroe Hobbs, son, Delbert Van Hobbs, and infant son, Henry Hobbs.

Dear Editor, There is a continued wonderment as to why there are signs coming in to Blanco that call for a certain speed limit. No one seems to pay any attention to them, be they coming from the north or south. I pulled out of the Super S parking lot a few days ago and a fancy car shot past me, I guessed at 65 mph, crossing the 35 mph sign and the south bridge, then slammed on the brakes and whipped in to El Charro’s.

AUSTIN — A new rule announced July 6 by the U.S. Environmental Protection puts new controls on energy-related industries in Texas. The EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule requires 27 states including Texas to improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions that contribute to ozone and/or fine-particle pollution in other states, the agency stated. Gov.

In 1972 while I was employed in Mexico City, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir arrived to perform at the Auditorio Nacional located in beautiful Chapultepec Park. In advance of the tour, choir leaders sent a technician from Utah to make sure that the auditorium organ was in tune and functioning properly.

May 2011 cases for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Nora Barker, fail to yield ROW • Christopher Barnett, no valid inspection certificate • Michael Bushey, public intoxication • Felipe Castillo-Soto, DL when unlicensed • Jared Chastain, fail to maintain financial responsibility • Theresa Deane, drive with out of state driver license m/than 30 days • Theresa Deane, possess drug paraphernalia • James Dollahite, defective stop lamps • James Dollahite, exhaust system location • A ...

Undertaking to remodel a room or section of a house can be a giant undertaking. Each step of the process requires a large amount of attention to detail or the remodel may end up needing to be remodeled. This is the case when cutting baseboards to go along the floor side of the wall.

July 14, 1967 There would be a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Housing for the Elderly, Saturday July 15, 1967 in Johnson City to which the public was invited. There would be 44 units for the elderly and 6 units for low income families. In all, there would be a total of 181 rooms and a community center for the project.

If your property has been sitting on the market for a while, don’t blame buyers. Re-evaluate your strategy. Take a look at what you’re offering and see how you can make your home more attractive and increase your chances of a sale. Is it overpriced? Overpriced properties discourage potential buyers, who may not even view the property if they think it’s worth much less than the asking price. This doesn’t mean that you should underprice your home, but you should put some thought into p ...