June 18, 2009

LBJ HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 pm at the LBJ Middle School Band Hall. For more information contact 512-924-5881 or send email to lbjbandboosters@live.com. EARLY BIRD 4-H CLUB meets second Tuesday, Pleasant Hill School. Call Texas Cooperative Extension, Blanco County for more information, 868-7167. HILL COUNTRY SPURS 4-H CLUB meets third Tuesday, Blanco County Fairgrounds Riding Arena, 6:30 pm and focuses on the 4-H Horse Project.

Amanda (Fields) Koplos, daughter of Greg and Jenifer Koplos of Johnson City has recently received her license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. This license is only given after a candidate earns additional college credit beyond a bachelor degree, passes a four-part test, takes classes and a test on the ethics of the profession and earns work credit by working under another CPA for at least one year.

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) June 15, 2009 - Texas State University-San Marcos has announced that the following students were among the graduates during spring commencement ceremonies at the university: * Andrue P. Rountree of Hye (78635) received a Bachelor’s degree in Management * Christopher Ross Zurovec of Johnson City (78636) received a Bachelor’s degree in Geography - Resource and Environmental Studies * James D.

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) June 15, 2009 - Texas State University-San Marcos has announced that the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester: * Leslie A. Saxton of Johnson City (78636) * John C. Clanton of Round Mountain (78663)

Justin R. Mace, a 1995 Johnson City High School graduate, was promoted to the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force on May 29, 2009. Following are the words from Colonel Barker upon Justin’s promotion. “Good morning, I would like to thank everyone for joining Justin on this special day and celebrating his promotion to Captain.

Two trips will have Hill Country Memorial Hospital Passport 55 members enjoying a patriotic play in Kerrville July 9, and just three months later, Oct. 5 – 13, traversing the fall foliage and lighthouse landscapes of New England. Linda Davis is in charge of the hospital Passport 55 program. “These are two exciting trips,” she said.

Effective with August 2009 bills, Pedernales Electric is revising its rates to more clearly reflect the Cooperative’s service availability charge, delivery charge and power supply cost. All rate classes and customers will be affected. Included in this rate revision is a change to the Line Extension Policy. PEC also will redesign its electric bill to reflect these changes.

DENTON (UNT), Texas - The following University of North Texas students from your area were named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 spring semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, undergraduates must complete at least 12 academic hours with a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9. Johnson City 1.

Wow. 36 kids, 15 adults, a 7 hour bus ride to the ranch 5 miles west of Alpine, two hikes, a 3/4 mile trip back to the bus standing in a stock trailer, Pizza Hut in a hail storm, an hour bus ride to the Observatory (straight uphill except for the hairpin curves), heavy cloud cover, then the skies allowed the gemini twins to peek out, then Saturn, then a brilliant clear display of millions of stars with each of us peering at the heavens thru giant telescopes.

Well here we are at the porch again. One thing is for sure and that is people have been staying inside a little more than usual due to hot weather. The porch gathering sometimes is a yell to each other. My hospital stay was short and I will return tomorrow for my check up.

There are lots of book series about quilters or quilting. Two of my favorites are by Emilie Richards and Jennifer Chiaverini. Jennifer’s series is about an old plantation home made into a quilting camp where quilters can go for weeks and learn to make quilts from some great ladies. Each of the stories is about a found quilt or one of the owners or teachers of the camp.

The Internet is amazing, not that I’m telling you anything you don’t already know. It’s just that I’m constantly reminded of it. By posting a website — something that requires minimal resources and expertise — one is stepping onto a world stage and becoming available to anyone with access to the Internet.

Yes, I know what the acronym SNAFU means so don’t go assuming that I do not. The acronym SNAFU originated in the military, if you didn’t know that, and it goes like this; “Situation normal, all ——— up.” (expletive deleted!) It has been softened to read “Situation normal, all fouled up.” Wikipedia says the definition is something that is hopelessly and completely confused.

*****Friends entertained Bonnie Holland with a trip to PoPo’s restaurant near Comfort and a side trip to Comfort in search of the famous corn muffins they make there but alas it was the ‘closed’ day for the bakery so they just looked through the shops. Did I say it was Bonnie’s Happy Birthday? *****Recently, Blanco Master Gardener’s Peggy Welch and Susan Hamm attended the State MG Convention in Marshall, Texas.

Join The Celebration. The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce & all the co-sponsors would like to invite you to participate in the 2009 7th Annual Fourth of July Spange Dangle Parade. The parade will kick off an evening of celebration and fun filled activities for the entire family on July 4th.

In November 2001, 30-year-old Christina Stewart was shot once in the head and killed in Round Mountain. On Wednesday, June 3, Doyle Weeks, 44, of Blanco County turned himself in after being indicted for first-degree murder. The case, which was inactivated a year after Stewart was killed, was reopened after Sargeant Bob Shelton, the deputy in charge of the criminal investigations division for the Blanco County Sherriff’s Office, joined the sheriff’s office last year and started going thro ...

Judge Dan Mills, of the 424th District Court in Blanco County, ruled a bank account held in Texland Electric Cooperative’s name at Cattleman’s National Bank belongs entirely to the venture. “We have always maintained these funds belong to Texland,” said Kathryn Scanlon, Texland board president and Pedernales Electric Cooperative District 3 Director. PEC and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative formed Texland in the 1980s as a joint venture to build coal-fired generation plants.

On June 16th and 17th, Jay Seifert, co-founder of LoneStart Wellness, will present the LoneStart Employee Wellness Challenge to Llano Memorial Healthcare System employees. The program kicks-off the hospital’s own commitment to lasting, long-term health and wellness. Kevin Leeper, CEO at Llano Memorial Healthcare System, says the LoneStart program is important to the hospital because it “promotes what we’re all about-taking a proactive approach to health and wellness.

The Pedernales Electric Board of Directors authorized attorney Jimmy Williamson to work with PEC General Manager Juan Garza in settlement of claims against former Cooperative legal partner Clark, Thomas & Winters. “Discussions have reached a critical point,” Garza said, “and I remain committed to upholding our fiduciary responsibility to the membership while pursuing actions that will allow us to focus on our core business: providing safe, reliable electric service at the fairest rates po ...

John Tyler Winans, a 2007 graduate of Johnson City High School, qualified for the National College Rodeo Finals in Team Roping as a heeler, that are being held this week in Casper, Wyoming. He is also the only student at Southwest Texas State Jr. College from the Rodeo Team that qualified for finals.

On June 8, 2009 Blanco County 4-H members gathered together at the PEC Auditorium in Johnson City for the 2008-2009 Awards Banquet and covered dish dinner. Guest speaker, Loni Wooley, a member of the Texas Tech University Ag Ambassadors and former Texas 4-H President, encouraged local 4-H members to participate in 4-H beyond the local level.

A recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) helped confirm what county Farm Bureau leaders across Texas have known for some time. “Ethanol production has no significant impact on food prices,” says Blanco County Farm Bureau S & T Adrian Schulze. “That’s what the CBO report found and that’s what we’ve been saying from the start.

On June 6, 2009 at the Llano Lester Meier Open Rodeo, Sierra Hodge of Johnson City set an arena record for the Llano arena in the Ladies Breakaway Roping. Sierra roped her calf in 2.5 seconds to secure the win. She beat the record by 0.3 of a second. She was awarded with a hand-made trophy belt buckle, a gift certificate to Cavendars, and winning prize money.

On Thursday, June 11 Mycala Jordan and Nancy Jordan, along with County Extension Agent, Gretchen Sanders attended the Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station. The Mother-Daughter 4-H Team created a 4-H Quilt for the Texas 4-H Quilt Challenge. The competition was sponsored by the Texas 4-H Clothing and Textiles Advisory Board.

I always thought it was called Rainwater Collection. There are many people who collect rain and use it in their homes and/or for garden irrigation. So what is this harvesting all about? Collection is an accumulation of gathering together in a mass or pile. Harvesting is to gather in a crop for use.

Elmer Lee Terry, 85, passed away June 9, 2009 in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Terry was born in Huckaby, TX to James Mark Terry and Dessie Le Bailey Terry. Elmer proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and was an active member of the Masonic Lodge in Johnson City, TX.

Lula Bell McFerrin, 84, passed away June 13, 2009 in Cypress Mill, TX. She was born in Coleman, FL to W.A. Barnhill and Bessie Nauman Barnhill. Lula Bell spent most of her life in Florida before moving to Phoenix City, AL in 2001 and in 2003 she moved to Cypress Mill, TX.

Martha Schulze, age 75, of Temple died Thursday, June 11, 2009 in a local hospital. Services and burial will be held at a later date. Mrs. Schulze was born August 13, 1933 in Johnson City to Reverdy and Estella (Klaener) Gliddon. She was reared and educated in Johnson City and graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor of fine arts degree.

Each semester Blanco County Aggie Moms provide delicious treats for our Aggies during finals. The spring semester was no different. All of the moms sent goodies...some were homemade, some bought, some were fun, non-edible items! Moms Nickie Cox, Tricia Hartmann and Mary Walker brought the bags to the Aggies and enjoyed seeing the big smiles and grins as the students picked up their bags!

LBJ Elementary School’s 2nd and 3rd graders studied how to shop for food. This included what is good for our bodies, what to look for in value, and how to determine what product is best. They arrived at Super S with $5 each to purchase food. They proceeded to make their selections to be donated to the Johnson City Food Pantry.

The fifth annual Johnson City Open Championship Golf Tournament was held this past week-end at The Legends Golf course in Kingsland. Forty five golfers from the Johnson City area participated in the event. Founders of the event felt that it would be a great way for local residents to get to know who in JC actually plays the game since they do not have a local course to gather and play.

LBJ High School put on their annual summer basketball camp last week at the LBJ High School gym. The camp tied last years record attendance mark with 66 campers attending the 2 sessions. Students who were in grades kindergarten through 4th grade attended the morning session while students who were in grades 5 thru 8 attended the afternoon session.

The Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors voted unanimously at its June 15 meeting to implement a revised rate structure based on recommendations submitted by C.H. Guernsey & Company. “This is the most open and transparent process for setting a new rate structure in the history of PEC,” said PEC General Manager Juan Garza.