June 24, 2010

The following student received a degree from Sam Houston State University in May 2010. Robin Nicole Lewis, from Round Mountain, Texas, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas.

Darrell and Pam Sultemeier are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Whitney Sultemeier to Ty Walston, son of Tom and Marilyn Walston. The wedding will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Johnson City on September 4, 2010. Whitney earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Tarleton State University in 2009, and Ty has attended Sul Ross State University. After their marriage, Whitney and Ty will reside in College Station, wher ...

Dr. A’Lann Truelock, Assistant Superintendent of Johnson City Independent School District, recently attended the 81st annual Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha State Convention held in Waco, Texas on June 17-19th where she was installed as President of Nu Chapter. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an educational organization established in 1929 to promote professional and personal growth of key women educators and excellence in education guided by seven Purposes: To Unite women educators ...

Have you ever wondered what would happen during the holidays if all of the non-profit organizations, suddenly became so overwhelmed with the workload and lack of volunteers that they couldn’t continue to operate? What would happen if organizations such as: Toys for Tots, Operation Blue/Brown Santa, the Salvation Army, Angel Tree, or Christmas J.O.Y.

Johnson City Food Bank......A bag of pasta here, a bottle of cooking oil there, and eventually the boxes fill up for the once-a-month distribution of food for hungry families. Most of the work is done personally by Betty and Jerry Charniak, who manage the food pantry from the county storage warehouse behind the annex.

The Round Mountain Education Extension Club held their June meeting on June 16 at Swope Hall, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, in Cypress Mill at 2:00 pm. Barbara Wilson called the meeting to order and read "God’s Cake". It told of how all things in our life mixed together are better than each separate thing..

The older kids have started strength and condition camp here in town. Shay and Mac are participating in basketball camp this week. I have been trying to exercise on a regular basis for about two years. So our household is on a sort of health kick. Not dieting, just exercise and trying to be in shape enough to go out and play with the kids when they ask me to.

Our Bible Study is doing really good. When this was first put together I had my doubts as to whether or not people would come. It took others to start the Bible Study and make it happen before the rest of us starting appreciating the essence of what we have accomplished.

Scrap Management-We all have fabric scraps and what do we do with them....I have been saving mine for a friend in Stash Class in Fredericksburg. She uses the tiniest of scraps to make the most wonderful things. Here are some tips to make your scraps useable. First sort them and press them if you are really energetic.

I may have covered this subject before so if I have forgive me for digressing. My daddy always told me to step lightly and watch where I walk. You see, we have always lived in rather snaky country. First in Southeast Texas where there are not only rattlesnakes but legions of water moccasins, coral snakes and every kind of snake imaginable, and then we moved here where rattlesnakes abound.

*****Thom and Jackie Erbaugh along with Laurie and Alyssa Rush went on a Educational Tour of the Galapagos Islands with San Antonio Christian School. Ten students and five adults went on an amazing adventure. They stayed on a yacht and watched sharks off the side of the boat, snorkeled three times seeing penguins, sea lions, and sting rays.

The Fourth of July is almost here and boy do we have an event for you. The Fourth of July SPANGE DANGLE EVENT, presented by the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, is ramping up for this years festivities. It will begin with the Washer Pitching starting at 1 pm. Not only will the winners receive the normal payouts but they will also receive a $500 ‘Add On’ sponsored by the Chamber. The 2010 Spange Dangle Parade will begin at 6 pm starting at the First United Methodi ...

County Judge, Bill Guthrie, along with many other county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the construction site for the new law enforcement center and jail. The county has been working on this project for a few years and were excited to see the project come to life.

While it probably went unnoticed by most folks, Blanco took a major step towards determining the future of the county last year. The Blanco County Economic Development Committee formed and filed for a 501(c)(3) designation as the Blanco County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC). This was a significant move. The economic development landscape in Texas is extremely competitive these days.

Blanco, the Lavender Capital of Texas, successfully celebrated all things lavender last weekend with a huge crowd of Blanco residents and visitors from all across Texas, during the 6th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival on the grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse. The event is sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Go Texan program — "taking Texas bragging rights to new heights"

Even with the best of intentions, there’s a fine line between being helpful to a disabled or handicapped person, and being insulting. But where’s the line? The American Red Cross will tell you Saturday in a free, day-long class, "Serving People with Disabilities Following a Disaster". The class is specific to disasters, but the principles apply anywhere, anytime.

The Pedernales Electric Board of Directors announced today that Luis Garcia, PEC’s General Counsel, will be the Cooperative’s interim general manager effective July 1. The appointment is subject to ratification at the July meeting of the Board. Garcia joined the PEC team in 2002 and since that time he established the Legal Department, and has acted as Human Resources Manager and I.T.

Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend, William Carlyle McLeod passed away June 21, 2010 at his home in Blanco County. He was born July 9, 1938 in Houston, Texas to William Alonzo and Audrey B. Wade McLeod. He leaves behind wife Grace, daughter Stacey Greene and son-in-law Jim, daughter Kelli Garnhum and son-in-law Marc, daughters Nancy Oncken and Cathy Franks.

Edgar Lloyd Gerhardt, 79, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Riverside, CA to Otis Richard Gerhardt and Eunice Pearl Leeper Gerhardt. Mr. Gerhardt was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary Frances Gerhardt. He is survived by his brother, James Richard Gerhardt of California; son, Albert E.

Lillian Juanita Wideman, 84, passed away Sunday evening, June 20, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Blanco, TX to Emil Edgar Uecker and Alma Spangenburg Uecker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Wideman, and her brother Gilbert "Pete" Uecker. Lillian is survived by three sons, James Douglas "Jim"

Dear Editor, I would like to express my disgust at the current state of the Johnson City Masonic Cemetery. I recently traveled back home for the funeral of my great uncle. Upon entering the cemetery for the graveside portion of his service, I was awe-struck by what I saw. The grass in the cemetery was upwards of a foot tall in most areas, the road and other features of the cemetery were in utter disrepair and there was trash on the ground.

Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Reports These reports were filed between Jun. 11 and Jun. 14. Jun. 11 • HOME Church Parkling Lot. 1:20 AM. Suspicious Person • US 281 North of Blanco. 2:43 AM. Citizen Assist • 601 Stone Gate. 9:23 AM. Suspicious Vehicle • 536 Scenic Dr. 9:24 AM. Close Patrol • 819 Pecan St. 4:00 PM.

Glory Girls to Meet On Tuesday, June 29th at the First Christian Church. "Honoring our Fathers" It’s been awhile and the Glory Girls are getting together on Tuesday, June 29th at the First Christian Church in Johnson City. Bring a covered dish to share, and a treasured story about your father.

Introducing his study on going through difficult times, titled "When the Going Gets Tough," Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, says getting through a season of trouble is a lot like surviving a roller-coaster ride—except that we do not volunteer for trouble and trouble was never intended to be fun, adding: "Trouble is filled with stomach-wrenching drops, dips, and sudden curves.

Twelve members of the LBJ Eagle boys basketball program took part in the Texas State University Team Basketball Camp June 18 & 19 at Texas State in San Marcos. The Eagles played in 8 games over the 2 day camp finishing with a record of 5-3. They placed 2nd in group play in the small school division.

Fredericksburg held their machine pitch tournament this past Friday and Saturday, June 18th and 19th. Participating teams included Johnson City, Center Point, Fredericksburg Red, Fredericksburg Gray, Wimberley, Mason, Llano and Comfort. Johnson City Eagles took 2nd place. Congratulations to the coaches and players. Way to go Eagles!

Johnson City, TX (Grassroots Newswire) June 22, 2010 - Many people dream of buying their first home or trading up to a new home that will better suit their changing needs. However, as the market begins to climb out of one of the most challenging economic downturns in recent history, the current state of the real estate market may be in question in many peoples’ minds.