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February 29, 2012 Issue
Front Page
At a special meeting of the Blanco County Commissioners Court on February 28, Chief Deputy Bob Morgan was appointed to complete the unexpired term of former Sheriff Bill Elsbury who passed away unexpectedly on February 20.
The motion to appoint Mr. Morgan to the position of Sheriff was made by County Judge Bill Guthrie and his motion was seconded by James Sultemeier.
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It was the little things that mattered most. On a night when the Panthers couldn’t throw the ball into the ocean from a pier, they did just enough of all the little things that coaches chirp about incessantly to pull out a Bi-district playoff win against Grape Creek in San Saba last Tuesday.
Junior Colton Childress started the game off by attacking the rim, scoring a couple of buckets early on, but perhaps more importantly, drawing fouls on the Grape Creek big men.
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The Blanco Historic Cemetery Association held their annual membership meeting on Saturday, February 25, at the Blanco Masonic Lodge. This year's meeting went smoother than the last and without as many raised voices; last year's meeting had to be split into two sessions to get through the agenda. The subject of contention this year was the association's new constitution and bylaws.
Board members Rebecca Howerton, Clara Gourley, Connie Russell, Gail McClellan, and Diane Hostetler were present as ...
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From the Steven Todd Campaign
Marble Falls resident Steven Todd has recently announced that he is entering the race to be the next District Attorney by seeking the Republican Party nomination for the 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Currently, the Republican primary is scheduled for May 29, 2012. Sam Oatman, the current District Attorney, is retiring after 28 years of service.
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Cub Scout Pack 497 was invited to attend the Pushmobile Derby in Harper, Texas, this past Saturday. The event was hosted by Pack 139 and attended by Spicewood Pack 287 and Blanco Pack 497. Five Cubs attended from Blanco and they won six trophies, including First Overall for the Pack.
A Pushmobile Derby is a relay race using cars built by the Cub Scouts and their parents and powered by the Cubs.
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The directors are still seeking brands used on ranches in Blanco County. Please give us a brief description or drawing of the brand with an explanation of how the brand was developed. For instance, my grandfather’s brand was a J with an L for John Lawhon, JL. He would cut a v-notch in the ears of his horses, goats, and sheep.
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Members of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce are invited to the monthly mixer at Yett Memorial Park to join the Texas Star Trail Riders for a Mexican dinner. Chamber members presenting a business card to the boot will be eligible to win a crocheted blanket valued at $200, plus other various door prizes.
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As winter ends and gives way to spring, prepare for the good weather by collecting household trash and recyclables as part of your spring-cleaning! This year, Blanco County will accept household waste and recyclables at the IESI Transfer Station located at 377 Transfer Road, Johnson City, Texas. The event will be from 8 a.m.
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From Blanco County Voter Registration Office
In response to concerns from the public and to various erroneous emails that are circulating, that while ongoing litigation regarding state redistricting plans has delayed the mailing of voter registration certificate renewals, the expiration of voter registration cards on December 31, 2011 will not prevent citizens from voting in upcoming elections.
The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has issued this additional information: As a result of ongoing redistricting litigation, the mailing of n ...
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Starting in March, we will begin our First Friday Creature Feature story time for kids. Members of our wonderful Blanco State Park will be hosting a special reading time on the first Friday of every month featuring an animal that you might see in your backyard. We have story time every Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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By Belinda Nagy, Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
What a great night it was! The evening began with recognition of a fine man, sheriff, friend, dad, husband and family member… Bill Elsbury, who has left us but will never be forgotten. Next was a blessing provided by Pastor Lee Romero, who dressed in period Old West preacher garb, as did his wonderful wife, and danged if we didn’t feel like we had slipped back to a moment in the 1800s.
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Bobby Berger, world champion saddle bronc rider and bull rider, will be at the Arena of Peace Cowboy Church, located at 107 Lincoln Smith Road in Round Mountain. Come join the worship service at 11:00am on March 4 to hear Bobby give his testimony.
Bobby qualified for the National Finals Rodeo thirteen times.
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You are invited to a spectacular and dramatic presentation of scripture, light, and movement when Michael Reardon prayerfully and powerfully proclaims The Gospel of Mark, directed by Patrick Lane. This is a contemporary translation of scripture, proclaimed in the oral tradition of the early church, designed with music, lighting, and costuming.
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I went to a funeral on Thursday this week. Saturday, just two days later, I went to another funeral. When we got home from the second funeral, we received a visit from two officers who came to tell me my son had been killed in a vehicle accident. I had been mourning for and with others, and now it is me who has lost my son, Jason.
I look to God my Father for help.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com
Rev 3:14-19 - And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
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First Baptist Church of Blanco kicked off the lenten season on Thursday with the first lenten luncheon of the year.
The lunches support the Blanco Ministerial Alliance and are held at noon during lent and include a special message. A $5 donation is suggested, which goes to the alliance funds.
Luncheon Schedule: March 1 @ Trinity Lutheran, March 8 @ United Methodist, Kendalia Community and Mt.
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R.H. "Bud" Murrah departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Services will be under the direction of Crofts funeral home in Blanco, Texas.
Visitation will be at Crofts Funeral Home in Blanco on Friday, February 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held this Saturday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m.
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Jason E. Cortez, son of Patty Henarie Coffee and Eddie Cortez, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Services will be under the direction of Crofts Funeral Home in Blanco, Texas, and will be held Friday, March 2, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the Crofts Funeral Home.
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Dear Editor,
I would like to thank you for the articles you have been publishing recently in Health & Wellness by Maryella Vause. It is nice to have a local health professional share her knowledge, knowledge that benefits the local community. I certainly hope she continues writing these and I thank you again for seeing fit to publish them.
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AUSTIN – A Texas Supreme Court opinion delivered last week in the case Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day can be boiled down to this: the rights of property owners to the water under their land outweighs governmental control of access to that water.
Justice Nathan Hecht, author of the opinion dated Feb.
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Blanco Project Graduation appreciates the community’s support during the Pancake Supper last week. The Tuesday Night Supper Club at the Blanco United Methodist Church made a generous donation and the Blanco Lions Club sponsored the event at Trinity Lutheran Church. Approximately 100 people were served pancakes with the help of the Lions Club, several Project Graduation parents, and about thirteen seniors.
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Pedernales Electric is extending the deadline for area high school and home-schooled seniors to apply for $50,000 in scholarships. Applications are now due Friday, March 23. This extension will give students more time to prepare and submit their applications and related materials.
PEC will provide 30 scholarships — 25 worth $1,000 and five worth $5,000 — to deserving seniors.
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The Blanco Panther Band performed three concert pieces at the Blanco High School open house on February 27. The theater department followed with a performance of The Elephant Man.
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Hanna Garrett won 2nd place in the medium weight division with her Chester White Barrow at the 2012 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Hanna will now travel to the Houston Livestock Show with her steer "Noodles" and her Dark Cross Barrow "Buzz" to finish up her show season.
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The varsity softball team defeated the Llano Lady Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday, February 21. Callie Culton pitched five innings, striking out nine batters with three walks and four hits. Meaghen Seales pitched the final two innings with one strike-out, no walks, and no hits. Leslie McClinton, Callie Culton, and Deanna Sevilla each hit 1 of 2.
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The Panther Relays were held in Blanco on Thursday, February 23. Results are as follows:
Varsity boys – 6th place
Relay results: 5th place 800m relay and 6th place 1600m relay.
Individual results: Layne Lassberg – 5th place long jump and 3rd place 800m; Tyler Brown – 4th place high jump; Byrun Mabry – 1st place shot put; Rance Dollahite – 5th place 3200m and 5th place 1600m; Ed Alvarado – 6th place 3200m; Turaj Benford – 1st place 110 hurdles; and David Palos – 4th place 100m ...
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By Maryella Vause, BSN, RN, FNP (ret), Wellness Consultant
I'm sure there are very few of us who think about sitting down to a plate of phytochemicals or antioxidants. Yet, if there are fruits or vegetables on your plate, that's exactly what you're doing. The miracle of antioxidants is all contained in the foods found in the produce department of your grocery store.
The most studied antioxidants are the ACE vitamins.
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Have you noticed how many of the redbud trees are in bloom for the second time this season? It has to do with the warm winter and the wonderful rains we have experienced.
I have had many questions concerning roses, so I hope this information will be helpful.
It is time to prune and feed the roses.
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One day at his elementary school my youngest brother, Dale, was hit in the shin with a baseball bat. It was painful but it didn’t warrant staying home from school the next day. But even with time, the pain didn’t go away. One day Dale was sent home from school in tears, the pain having become almost unbearable.
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Don’t go it alone
Are you considering selling your home soon? Maybe you’re thinking you don’t need a realtor. You can just do it yourself … how hard could it be, right? Well, if you remember when you bought your home, you may recall how intense the process was. Certainly there is more to it than just putting a for sale by owner sign in your yard.
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