Announcements

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 ...

Helping a person with a disability or handicap is a challenge for most of us. What does this person need? How do I approach him? What if she doesn’t want my help? Am I being insulting just by offering? The answers are in an American Red Cross course, "Serving People with Disabilities Following a Disaster", but while the course is specific to disasters, the lessons apply at home, in business, at church, or wherever you encounter someone who may — or may not — need yo ...

For the past several weeks, Tuesday nights have slowly turned into "Guys Night Out" in Johnson City. Each Tuesday, at 7 pm, the HOME Church gym has been opened for some friendly five-on-five basketball games. Personally, I thoroughly enjoy team sports, and I saw the HOME Church gym as providing the perfect place for filling a need in the community.

Johnny Solis of Johnson City (78636) was named to the Spring Semester 2010 Dean’s List. Johnny received Second Honors, with a GPA of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 scale. "Reaching the Dean’s List at Georgetown is a distinct accomplishment, and I congratulate Johnny for this honor," said Georgetown University President John J.

Diplomas were awarded to a record 6,250 graduates Texas A&M University graduates during spring commencement ceremonies. Among those receiving degrees were: Name: Bonn, Clint A. Class: SENIOR Hometown: Johnson City, TX Zipcode: 78636-0443 Degree 1: Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering Name: Felps, Jamie L. Class: SENIOR Hometown: Johnson City, TX Zipcode: 78636-0146 ...

Shayla Marie Smith, daughter of Kay M. Lusk of Johnson City and the late Donald E. Smith of Round Mountain, will wed Lucas Michael Henderson, son of Robyn L. Henderson of Johnson City and George Henderson of Cleburne Texas, on August 6, 2010. Miss Smith attends ACC where she is working on her degree in Literature with the intent to teach and Mr.

Don and Andrea Shannon of Normangee, TX, and Jan Christensen of Johnson City and Jim Christensen of Cortlandt Manor, New York wish to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Katie Marie Shannon and Keith Edward Christensen. The couple will be married on June 19 in College Station, where they will reside.

Ken and Kathleen Neely are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Ben, to Caitlan Roden. Caitlan is the daughter of Randy and Jaime Roden of Grandview, Texas. Ben was a 2006 graduate of LBJ High School, and Caitlan was a 2006 graduate of Grandview High.

John Kelso, political humorist for the Austin Statesman and author will be at The Benini Studio & Sculpture Ranch Sunday, June 20th to autograph copies of his latest book, Texas Curiosities, 3rd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. For a Rites of Summer Celebration, the Beninis are hosting the event that starts at 2:00 p.m. More details in next week’s Record Courier!

The Blanco County Democrats will meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the Johnson City Library, 209 Nugent Avenue. If you need more information, contact Barbara Ann Hudson, 830-868-4219 or 512-784-0246. We have signs, bumper stickers and information on candidates available. Please plan to attend.