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November 2, 2011 Issue
Front Page
With a district title on the line, the Blanco Panthers hosted the Lago Vista Vikings in a crucial district game with play-off implications as well as control of the district crown. Although the game proved to be a back and forth affair with several lead changes, the Vikings scored with just seconds remaining and left town with a controversial victory.
The first quarter opened with the Panthers driving 58 yards in 4 plays to score on a 45-yard pass play from QB Tanner Rogers to Weston Copenhave ...
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Blanco National Bank held a Pet Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 29. The three winners are pictured!
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It's coming... the Veterans Parade will be November 12 in downtown Blanco followed by the American Legion Post 352 Chili & Bean Chuckwagon Fundraiser Dinner.
This years Grand Marshall will be Spc. Thomas Broyles, U.S. Army. Thomas is a member of Post 352. He just recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan.
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Light Night was held at Blanco First Baptist on Monday evening and attracted nearly 400 children for festivities.
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The Texas State Climatologist says the current drought could last another 15 years.
John Nielsen-Gammon is not predicting it will be 15 more years. He says the drought probably will last at least ‘til this time next year, the period about which climatologists have good confidence, and could last another five years, and 2025 is within the realm of possibility.
“The point is not to try to make a firm prediction, like predicting tomorrow’s high temperature,” Nielsen-Gammon added, “but ...
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Judy and Bobby Brewer got an early start wandering the city in festive gypsy costumes on Halloween Monday.
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The Hill Country has already experienced its first cold front of the season. With temperatures in the low 30s, the American Red Cross Winter Heater Program began on November 1, supplying local residents with space heaters to stay warm during the upcoming months.
Last year, the chapter distributed one hundred seven heaters to local families.
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Blanco Elementary's 5th Grade Art Class celebrated Halloween with their teacher, Ms. Meg Davis.
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The Texas Clogging Council held its Great Texas Hoedown at the Old Blanco County Courthouse on Saturday, October 29, from 9am to 5pm. Jeff Driggs, a clogging instructor and caller, educated the 75 assembled dancers in new routines, as well as the history and evolution of American Clogging. The Blanco County News last covered the Great Texas Hoedown in 2007.
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Blanco County held a tour of the newly opened Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday, October 25. The public was allowed to tour the new facility and enjoyed refreshments.
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The ribbon cutting on October 21, 2011, for the new antique section of Rain Bird Gallery, called Downtown Blanco Antiques and Furnishings was indeed festive. Participating in the ceremony are (front row left to right): Nelson Broyal, Liz Waller-Broyal, Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Pat Vallone, Esther Thetford, Maureen Bester, Director, Betty Brandt, Becky Walker, Owner, Marcy Wescott, Amos Ramirez, (back row left to right) Russell LeBlanc, Retta Martin, Linda Turley, Joseph Pena and Manuel Carrillo.
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Due to the difficult economic times, many more local citizens are reaching out for help, especially during the holiday season and the Samaritan Center really needs our help.
On Saturday, November 12, we are holding a Community Yard Sale/Bake Sale in front of Security State Bank, Hwy 281 starting at 8:00am.
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Joshua Neill took this 10-point buck Saturday morning at the start of youth weekend with his 223 at about 100 yards. Joshua had been seeing this buck since the start of school in the mornings on his ride in to school and soon learned his habits. He knew just when to catch him Saturday morning crossing a particular open area and got his trophy.
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Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett stopped by on his way through Blanco on Friday. Willett was first appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas in August 2005 and was elected to a full term in November of the next year.
Supreme Court justices have six-year terms and it’s time for Willett to hit the campaign trail.
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Acacia Medical Mission, a volunteer medical ministry serving uninsured and underinsured low-income adults residing in Comal and Blanco Counties opened in August. The clinic is open every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 353 Rodeo Drive (in the new Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS station) to receive those seeking medical assistance.
The clinic is dedicated to serving the uninsured and underinsured who cannot afford basic healthcare.
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Gladys Barr Reeves was looking through her belongings and found this photo of the first and second year Spanish classes at Blanco High School. The students were part of the 1936 and 1937 graduating classes. Miss Otelia Costly was their Spanish teacher. Many of the family names are well-known around Blanco and have a rich history.
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At their regular monthly meeting on October 17, Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors voted to distribute more than $13.4 million in capital credits to the membership. This amount represents the maximum PEC is allowed to distribute according to the Cooperative’s bond indentures.
Capital credits reflect member ownership in PEC, and the Cooperative uses members’ capital to fund operating activities and reduce borrowing, with the intent of later repaying that capital back to ...
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By Pastor J.D Link, agf-blanco.com
This week we will take a break from our series on Christian relationships, and revisit my first article published in the BCN about six years ago. We will continue next week with our current series.
There seems to be a common belief among Christians and non-Christians alike that if you are “basically” good, then you will be received into Heaven.
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In John 16:33 Jesus said “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Please allow me to share a concern that has changed our lives without us realizing it, and I believe if we’re not careful, we could get comfortable (if we’re not already) and become complacent; and when we’re chastised by God, we’ll think it’s the devil tormenting us instead.
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By C.A. Rust, III, FBC History Committee
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.” –Psalms 37:5
The chorus “Lord, make me a living sanctuary for Thee” captures the essence of those faithful present on Sunday, November 6, 1859, as First Baptist Church was first constituted. We are to make Him our guide and to submit everything to Him.
With a profound sense of history and anticipation of the future, Sunday, November 6, 2011, marks the church’s 152nd anniversary.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
A woman stated to her counselor, "I pray for wisdom that I might understand my husband, I pray for love that I might forgive my husband, I pray for patience to deal with his moods, but I dare not pray for strength, for I am afraid I would beat him to death!"
In regards to spiritual strength and growth, prayer plays a very important role in the process.
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Wallace left this world to go to that great roundup in the sky with his Lord and maker on October 29, 2011, after a brave, year-long battle with cancer. Wallace was preceded in death by both parents, Francis Robert Hinnant and Martha Young Hinnant.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Rankin Hinnant of Blanco, and daughters Mae Beth Hinnant Taylor and her husband Bryan of Boerne, and Jenni Lee Hinnant of Blanco.
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Dear Editor,
We were very pleased and proud of our science department at the BISD Elementary when the “Weather Bug” station for our zip code, 78606, was Blanco Elementary School.
We appreciated having the forecast and the stats right on our door-step… not to mention the valuable earth science lessons provided for the students.
Sadly, that station is no longer in service.
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AUSTIN –– All three members of the Texas Railroad Commission last week followed suit with the governor, lieutenant governor, House speaker and state attorney general in protesting a federal air pollution rule proposed in August.
The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule is meant “to reduce interstate transport of ozone and fine particle pollution from the air.” If it takes effect in its present form, the rule would tighten operating methods and oversight of industries in Texas and other state ...
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The 2011 Blanco Youth Football League has come to a close, and although the young Blanco Junior Varsity team was unable to pull out a win, each game of the season showed progression for each of the players.
Coached by Sean Arredondo, Frank Hodge, Kevin Smith, Danny Webster and Daniel Gonzales, as well as help from Tray and John Hodge, the team improved each week, learning plays and perfecting skills.
Exciting plays kept the parents on their feet every game.
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The Lady Panthers are set to play the Holliday Eagles in an Area playoff clash on Thursday, November 3, at 6:30pm at Hamilton High School. Blanco finished the District 8-AA race as the runner-up team.
Last Tuesday, October 25, the Lady Panthers traveled to Ingram to take on the Lady Warriors in their final district game.
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The District 8-AA Cross Country Meet was held in Comfort on October 26. Meaghen Seales, Rance Dollahite, and Courtnie Schroeder competed in the high school level race.
Seales placed second with a time of 13:53 in the two mile run and will advance to the Regional Cross Country Meet on November 5.
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The JV squad traveled to Lago Vista to take on the undefeated Vikings, and was prepared for the home team and refs, but ran into an unexpected surprise as well; Lago’s JV featured a senior tailback, who transferred from 4A Cedar Park and wasn’t eligible for varsity yet. Nonetheless, the Panthers dominated on both sides of the ball, and only the scoreboard at the end would show differently.
Blanco received the opening kick but turned the ball over on downs.
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On October 27, the 7th grade Panthers fought the Lago Vista Vikings in a close, high-scoring game.
The Vikings scored a touchdown and 2-point conversion run in the first minute of the game to set the pace for the match-up. Lago then kicked an on-side kick to take possession on the 40 yard line.
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The 8th grade Panthers hosted Lago Vista Vikings this past week. The Panthers had to settle for a tie the previous week but, with a little help from the 7th grade band drum line, that wasn’t going to happen this time.
The Panthers kicked off to the Vikings first but a tough defensive stand, which included defensive back Jarred Mayfield knocking down a pass that would have been a big gainer for the Vikings, allowed the Panthers to take over on downs at their 48 yard line.
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A miracle on 4th Street or just some hard work? The corner of 4th and Elm looks terrific. A big thank you to those responsible for the clean-up. Empty lots and uninhabited houses in Blanco do not need to look abandoned and neglected. Private property should not be allowed to be a danger to the safety and health of Blanco’s citizens.
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In November we begin to think about the holidays and doing the necessary chores to prepare for winter.
This past winter and summer were very confusing for plants and people. My redbud trees are full of blooms, but it should bloom again this spring.
It is time to harvest new potatoes. If our weather stays dry, potatoes may be left in the ground after the first killing frost, for a time.
Complete moving the house plants inside.
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I had a coach in high school who told his team that as long as he was yelling at us everything was alright. “It’s when I quit yelling at you that you need to worry because when I stop yelling at you, I have lost confidence in you.”
Minerva Teichert (1888-1976) had a similar experience.
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Don't forget the BUMC Bazaar and the Kendalia BBQ this weekend. Wurstfest starts this weekend as well. Next weekend there will be a plethora of things to do, and so on and so forth, on into the end of the year (which isn't that far away).
This is the first weekend of deer season, so I am told, so watch out for fleeing deer and chasing hunters!
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November 1, 1963
A number of Blanco people inspected some of the flood control sites on the York Creek watershed in Hays and Comal Counties. Interest seemed to be revived in obtaining such a project on the Blanco and Little Blanco River watersheds. Considerable interest was shown several years ago in controlling flood waters around here but technical reasons prevented them from obtaining the highly desirable lakes.
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Even though the real estate market in Texas is doing relatively well, the condition of the national housing market has caused scam activity to spike across the country. These schemes are designed to make the perpetrators rich and leave someone else, maybe you, holding the bag.
Scams can range from simple solicitations to file your homestead exemption for a $40 fee (the homestead-exemption process is free in Texas) to mortgage fraud and equity stripping that can reach into the millions of dolla ...
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