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January 18, 2012 Issue
Front Page
Blanco Masonic Lodge #216 hosted its annual Take Time To Read awards dinners this week for students and their parents who participated in the program.
“Reading is the key to everything,” said Lodge Master Sam Mowery when talking about the program. “Once a person can read, then the whole world is opened up to them.
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At their regular meeting January 10, members of the governing body of Blanco voted to order the election May 12, 2012, for places currently held by Rebecca Howerton, Martin Sauceda, and Al Turner. The term of office is two years. Information on filing can be obtained by calling city hall.
In the Public Comments portion of the meeting, resident Mary Ann Millard complained about the poor quality of paving on Blanco Avenue and Jones Avenue.
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The Harlem Ambassadors will be taking the court in the Blanco High School gym on Thursday, January 26, bringing dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks, and hilarious family-friendly comedy. The show basketball team will be going up against the Blanco All Stars and raising money for Blanco Volunteer EMS and Blanco Chamber of Commerce.
“The opportunity to bring entertainment on a level that Blanco hasn’t seen before...
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Blanco State Park holds a special place in the hearts of Blanco residents, as well as those who return year after year to camp beside the beautiful Blanco River. In a recent interview via e-mail, it was heartening to hear the optimism of recently-hired Park Superintendent Ethan Belicek, who was greatly influenced by the public support of the park when he made the decision to relocate here from South Texas with his family.
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The Subway burglary in Johnson City has been solved, reported JCPD Chief of Police Randy Holland. A confidential agreement has been made between the restaurant owner, Robin Gilliland, and the person or persons responsible for the theft of $1,024.
Chief Holland investigated the burglary and reported his findings to Gilliland. Gilliland made the decision not to prosecute at this time, knowing that he has five years to proceed with filing charges and prosecution in what would be a felony case of ...
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The 74th Blanco County 4-H and FFA Youth Show begins Thursday, January 26, at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. This year there are more than 550 entries. These leaders of tomorrow put in many hours, and often times, a lot their hard-earned money working towards a successful project and show.
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Max Joseph Sanders was born in San Antonio on December 21, 2011, at 1:20pm. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 3/4 inches long. He is welcomed by his parents, Kelly and Gretchen Sanders of Blanco; big brother Jake; and grandparents Jim and Marla Sanders of Blanco, and Jerry and Frances Leist of Angleton.
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From Blanco Chamber of Commerce
The Blanco Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business member and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hanks, Wallace & Associates, LLP, located at 700 4th St., on Friday, January 13. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, everyone stuck around for wonderful refreshments and met the members of this fine professional team that has joined the business community here in Blanco County.
Hank, Wallace & Associates, LLP is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the State of Texas.
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Friends and family surprised Vi Ramsour with a birthday celebration at Live Oak Medical Center on Sunday, January 15. Vi celebrated her 93rd birthday. Pictured are Vi (bottom center) with her family in attendance: Bob, David, Andrew, Caleb, and Betty.
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From Blanco United Methodist
Our local toy drive, Tots Need Toys, was a huge success this year, thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Blanco County. The event was organized by members of New Hope Lutheran, St. Ferdinand’s Catholic Church, and Blanco United Methodist Church.
This year we served 182 children who reside in Blanco County.
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Welcome to the new year! We at the Blanco Library appreciate all who helped us raise over $350 for our Angel Tree, sold all of our salsa, and collected over $250 worth of food.
If your New Year’s resolution was to make more friends or pursue a hobby, consider our Chair Yoga Class, Blanco Writers’ Group, Fourth Tuesday Investment Club, art classes, or book clubs.
If your resolution was to expand your technological horizons, we will be having more computer classes throughout the year.
We w ...
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You have a great chance to learn the latest information on how to help your creeks and river be healthy water systems. On Tuesday, January 24, at 6pm at the Blanco Library, Steve Nelle will be presenting a free program on healthy creeks and rivers. Steve is a recently retired Wildlife Biologist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service where he served for 35 years in Central, South, and West Texas, helping private landowners plan and carry out comprehensive range-wildlife-watershed manage ...
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If you own a plot in the Blanco Cemetery, you’re a member.
The board of the Blanco Historic Cemetery Association has posted the proposed constitution and bylaws at the maintenance building on the cemetery grounds.
The association members will be asked to vote on the new documents at the annual meeting to be held on February 25.
The new documents are also available on www.blancoguide.com and printed copies can be requested by mailing PO Box 640, Blanco, TX 78606 or by calling President Gail ...
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They looked like a bunch of Eskimos, bundled up against the freezing temperature and brisk wind, but a group of Blanco County's wheelchair ramp volunteers went to Marble Falls Thursday to help the crew there build a 44-foot ramp. These builders included Jack Ragsdale of Marble Falls, left, Harry Conger of Blanco and Pastor Lee Romero of the First United Methodist Church in Johnson City.
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Gem of the Hills hosted the Lunches of Love recipients on January 13. They enjoyed potato soup provided by Tanja Thomlinson and New Hope Lutheran Church. Susan Marshall played beautiful harp music. Phil Parker was gracious enough to give transportation and potato soup ingredients.
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Have you ever awoke feeling angry at the world, including yourself? Never happy, always complaining, never a good word to say about anyone, or to anyone? Sounds like a life without God.
Well, if you want to really be happy; if you want your life to change, the following Scriptures are for you to eat, masticate, swallow, and get down in you.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
A preacher gave an unusual sermon using a peanut as a visual aid as he talked about evidence of God in creation. One of the members greeted him at the door and said, "Very interesting, preacher, I never expected to learn so much from a nut."
Paul the apostle was one of the great teachers of New Testament times.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com
Proverb 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding (knowledge, wisdom). (6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct (make straight or right) thy paths (roads in life).” This week I would like to talk about how to know God’s will and live in it.
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AUSTIN – The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 9 heard oral arguments on the merits of the state House, Senate and congressional redistricting plans enacted by the Texas Legislature last spring and the remedial plans drawn up by a panel of three San Antonio federal district court judges.
A transcript of the hearing shows the attorneys for appellants Rick Perry, governor of Texas et al.
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The local Blanco FFA Chapter hosted the 15th Annual Blanco FFA Chapter Livestock Show on January 6 and 7. With more than 150 animals exhibited, this proved to be one of the largest shows to date.
On Friday, the show began with the lambs, where senior Alex Gustafson won Grand Champion honors with her Champion Medium Wool.
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The Blanco powerlifting teams demonstrated their strength at the Southland meet in San Antonio on January. The team lifted their way to first place for the boys and third place for the girls.
Winning a first place in their individual weight classes were Phil Alvarado, Mason LeBlanc, Cody Perez, Noah Tresselt, Erica Flores, Monica Flores, and Katherine Biggs.
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Middle school girls vs. Junction – The MS girls’ teams played Junction on January 12. The 7th grade team lost 18-24. Scorers were Andrea Calzoncit with 10 points, and Gracie Edmondson and Hannah Hulber with 4 each. The 8th grade team lost 1-26.
Middle school boys vs. Junction – The boys’ teams also played Junction on January 12.
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The Blanco varsity girls’ team had a cold shooting, losing 35-45 to the Junction Eagles on January 10. It seemed as though the Panthers were saving the points for the trip to Comfort on January 13, where the out-scored the Deer, 77-59.
In the loss to the Eagles, Lindsey Jenkins and Leslie McClinton led the team with 8 points each.
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The boys’ basketball rivalry between Blanco and Comfort has grown to resemble the football rivalry more and more. While the football team routinely chalks up wins in October, the boys’ basketball team has now taken six of the last seven games after years of frustration. The Panthers were able to extend their streak Friday night in Comfort behind a 19-4 run to start the game en route to a 52-33 victory to open district play.
Junior Ian Ray got things rolling in the early moments of the game ...
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Hayden C. shot his first buck just before his 13th birthday while on a hunting trip with his uncle, Bo Williams. He shot the 8-point buck (18 inch spread) from 224 yards in Ozona, Texas, on January 14, 2012, using a 6.5x47 Lapua.
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The Roman Empire’s Justinian Code laid the foundation for much of Riparian Rights, setting forth the idea that water is a public good and should not be diverted from its natural course (nor abused in any way).
Are you an owner of riparian land? Don’t know? A person who owns land adjacent to a body of water is considered to be a riparian owner.
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This week we will report on 4C. There are several unknowns in this section. There are also more old headstones and markers that are very close to unreadable.
A very old funeral marker is laying in the back of this section that says “The Hombach’s”. Does anyone remember this family? In this row we also have Sample Brown (1872-1915) and Alice A.
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By Maryella Vause, BSN, RN, FNP (ret) , Wellness Consultant
“The fat you eat will soon become the fat you wear!” states John McDougall, M.D. After years of learning to treat fat as the enemy, it’s strange to hear nutritionists advocate that we put some fats back into our diets. Recent studies show that we actually do better if we augment our diets with moderate amounts of healthy unsaturated fats.
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The Christmas decorations are down but they are not put away. With the help of the city, we purchased a building from Jeanette and Bobby Fishbeck. It was moved into the park on Wednesday. We still need to add shelves and pegs in order to store decorations.
It’s time to sharpen the tools and prepare for spring planting.
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It was almost 7 p.m. in Mexico City, 1968. One and a half hours earlier the winners of the 26 mile Olympic marathon had crossed the finish line. It had been a grueling hot day as the 7,000 foot altitude took its toll on all the athletes.
The sky was beginning to darken and most of the stadium was empty.
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There was a fantastic turnout for Al Turner's benefit at Redbud Friday night. I hope, from the majorly positive response, that Al knows now how much we all care about him and how important he is to Blanco.
“Dry River Gang” played from 6:30 until 9:00pm, offering an eclectic mix of tunes.
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By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real Estate
So, you want to start preparing for the design of your home. Where do you start? Ask yourself these questions: Will I build on my current land or need a different parcel? When will I want to start and complete my home? What size of home and garage do I want?
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January 17, 1964
Almost 100 people were present at the school lunch room to attend the joint 25th anniversary Charter Night of the Johnson City and Blanco Lions Clubs. Robert McKinney of Johnson City, serving as master of ceremonies, called the group to order. Group singing, pledge of allegiance, and invocation led by the Rev.
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Submitted by Waymond Lightfoot
There’s certainly no shortage of real estate Web sites. If you spend time online looking for real estate advice or searching for properties, you know that.
This is mostly a good thing because more information makes for more educated consumers. But it can be a challenge to wade through all of the information available and determine which sources are credible.
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