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Blanco County Celebrates 150 Years The Blanco area was first settled in 1853 when Captain James Hughes Callahan, Eli Clemens Hinds, and their families moved into the valley. Captain Callahan had first visited the Blanco Valley years earlier, on his way to an expedition in Mexico, and decided to return to the area to live. The pioneers built homes along the Blanco River and, by 1854, other settlers had arrived. Several formed the Pittsburg Land Company with General John D. Pitts. The company laid out the town of Pittsburg across the Blanco River from the present-day City of Blanco. 150 years ago, Blanco County was formed and about 120 acres of land left to the Land Company in Captain Callahan's will was used to establish the City of Blanco for the county's seat. The city grew around its town square, and eventually annexed the town of Pittsburg. The hill country is an attraction to many, and more settlers came to Blanco County. About 15 miles north of Blanco, Johnson City was established and began to grow. The historic courthouse on the town square, the third courthouse built in town, was completed in 1886. The creation of new counties south of Blanco changed the shape of this county. The courthouse served only four years as the courthouse before an election in 1890 moved the county seat to the more central Johnson City, named after an ancestor of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Blanco County is primarily a farming and ranching region. Cotton and sheep were first introduced to the area by Eli Hinds. As with many small towns, tourism has become a major part of the economy. Thanks to the local climate, lavender grows well and Blanco is host to the Lavender Festival of Texas. Johnson City celebrates its abundance of wildflowers every year with a festival. The citizens of Blanco County are coming together this year, 2008, to celebrate the sesquicentennial. With the help of many volunteers, events highlighting the county's past have already taken place and more are planned throughout the year. Blanco County is an easy drive from both Austin and San Antonio, and is known in Houston as an enjoyable Hill Country destination. Both cities are located along US Highway 281, with US Highway 290 running east-west through the county to connect Austin to the Hill Country city of Fredericksburg. In addition to the restaurants and shops in the cities, visitors also enjoy Blanco State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, and Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park. Í For more information, visit blancocounty150.com. For a listing of events, see pages 16-17. For LBJ centennial events, see pages 34-35. Our Founding Fathers ­ To commemorate Blanco County's 150 years, events such as this re-enactment of the founding of Blanco County, which was performed during March 8's sesquicentennial events by these men in the Old Blanco County Courthouse's courtroom, will take place around the county. Mayor Pro-Tem and City Councilmember Ron Houston, standing on the left, narrated the play, with (front row) Rob Jones as James H. Callahan, Blanco County Municipal Court Judge Don Barnett as John D. Pitts, Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie as State Senator Henry E. McCulloch, Bill Noonan as State Representative W.J. Howerton, (back row) Blanco ISD School Board President Matt Herden as Andrew Lindsey, Carl Homeier as E.C. Hinds, Steve Edmondson as William E. Jones, Dr. Clinton DeWolfe as Christoph Rhodius, T.D. Smylie as Jacob Watson, Vic Hinze as John L. Hodges, and Marc Mabrito as F.W. Chandler. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 5 

A New Home for the Blanco Library By Jan Redmond The Blanco Library, located at 1118 Main St., has come a long way from its humble beginning in 1938 when it opened in Fulcher's Drug Store with two hundred books and a reading table. After several more moves, it is now a 6,320 square foot facility serving over 4,000 patrons. Forty volunteers, a Director of Library Services and an Assistant make up the staff. Due to a need for growth, both in physical space and services provided, land has been purchased and an architectural firm acquired to begin the process of building a new library. So, once again, the Library will be on the move. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 7 

Artwork on display from local young artists. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 9 

Blanco County CR 101 CR 102 CR 103 CR 104 CR 105 CR 106 CR 107 CR 108 CR 109 CR 110 CR 111 CR 111A CR 112 CR 113 CR 113A CR 201 CR 202 CR 203 CR 204 CR 205 CR 206 CR 207 CR 208 CR 209 CR 210 CR 211 Little Blanco Rd. Kendalia Rd. Trainer Wuest Rd. Crabapple Rd. Rocky Rd. McKinney Loop Maenius Rd. Cooley Ln. Cottonwood Rd. Deer Haven Ln. Clear Creek Rd. Fox Fire Rd. River Run Big Creek Rd. Country Ln. Pedernales Falls Rd. Yeager Creek Rd. Miller Creek Loop Flat Creek Rd. Rocky Rd. Hye - Albert Rd. Maenius Rd. Odiorne Rd. Stanton Rd. Towhead Valley Rd. Klett Ranch Rd. Road Numbers and Names County roads in Blanco County are numbered by precinct but also possess names. The list below will help you find the road you're looking for, whether by name or by number. CR 402 CR 402A CR 402B CR 403 CR 403A CR 404 CR 405 CR 406 CR 406A CR 407 CR 408 CR 409 CR 410 CR 411 CR 412 CR 413 CR 413A CR 413B RR 1323 RR 2766 Koch Dr. North Loop Dr. South Loop Dr. Narrows Rd. Forest View Dr. Lindeman Ln. Tejas Trail Cox Rd. S Cox Rd. Chimney Valley Rd. Red Corral Ranch Rd. Payton Colony Rd. Middle Creek Rd. McCall Creek Rd. Ludlow Ln. Glenn Crest Dr. Glenn View Dr. Kothmann Dr. Sandy Rd. A Robinson Rd. CR 212 CR 213 CR 214 CR 214A CR 214B CR 215 CR 215A CR 217 CR 217A CR 217B CR 217C CR 217D CR 217E CR 301 Old River Crossing 281 Loop Lost Oak Trail Lewis Clark Trail Canyon Rd. Miller Creek Cemetery Rd. Schneider Rd. Liveoak Canyon Bluff Trail Canyon Dr. Rabbit Run Turkey Dr. Whitetail Dr. Cypress Mill Rd. CR 302 CR 303 CR 304 CR 305 CR 306 CR 307 CR 308 CR 309 CR 309A CR 310 CR 311 CR 312 CR 313 CR 401 Old Spicewood Rd. Fall Creek Rd. Shovel Mountain Rd. Old Marble Falls Rd. Lincoln Smith Rd. Round Mtn - Sandy Rd. Smith-West Ranch Rd. Lynn Hardin Rd. Moss Rd. Althaus Davis Rd. Bird Ln. Alta Vista EE Ranch Rd. Loma Ranch Rd. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 11 

Sculpture Ranch Has Much to Offer By Lorraine Benini Marathon, the longhorn, is fast becoming a landmark for Blanco County. When the Preserve at Walnut Springs purchased the sculpture two years ago, the owners moved it from The Benini Sculpture Ranch to the corner of Highway 290 and Flat Creek Road, for the enjoyment of the public, and to help visitors find the turn for the Preserve and The Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch. It is now likely the most photographed public art sculpture in the Hill Country. Marathon was created by Bettye Hamblen Turner who lives in a small town in west Texas. To date, she has completed four longhorns, each unique, welding with different materials including chrome, stainless and carbon steel. She is one of 30 sculptors whose pieces are displayed on the hillsides of the Benini Sculpture Ranch, near Johnson City. The project began as a study center for Benini's work. Benini was born in Italy, and lived in 12 different countries, but he loves Texas like a Texan. He and his wife Lorraine moved to the Hill Country in 1999. He has had 160 solo exhibitions of his paintings worldwide, and continues to paint every night in his studio on the ranch. The galleries and Sculpture Ranch were opened to the public several years ago to provide an arena for access and study of contemporary paintings and sculpture, open free of charge to anyone who chooses to visit. The project regularly hosts high school, university and art tours throughout the year. Photo by Roland Haydel. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 13 

Master Gardener Association By Susan Hamm, President of Blanco County The Master Gardener program first came to Blanco County in 1997 under the leadership of Todd Swift the County Extension Agent. This program offered by the AgriLife Extension Service is a volunteer group established to increase availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural projects. This goal is particularly important in less populated counties such as Blanco which cannot afford a staff horticulturist. Each Thursday morning from 8:00 am till noon volunteer, Jim Meadows a Master Gardener, staffs the AgriLIFE office to answer horticultural questions. Our many outreach projects include advice and plantings in Viola Bindseil Park, LBJ Settlement Grass Exhibit, Junior Master Gardener programs to 4th graders, landscaping the Johnson City Fire Station, landscaping the Habitat for Humanity home and holding an open forum plant discussion at the JC Festival Days. Coming 2008 Outreach Programs include: · Seminar on Landscaping with Native Plants Tuesday, August 19 from 9:00 am till noon. Held in Exhibit Hall at the Fair Grounds in Johnson City. · A Reception Celebrating Our Grassland Heritage: Art and Nature Tuesday, October 14 from 5:00pm till 7:00pm. Held at LBJ National Historical Park Settlement Event Center in Johnson City. Í Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 15 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS August August 27 ­ Johnson City LBJ's 100th Birthday October 10-12 ­ Johnson City Pig Roast August 14-16 ­ Johnson City Blanco County Fair & Rodeo Tammy & Chris Liesman, 830-8687111 October 19 ­ Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Christmas Music, 5:00pm, shops on the square open late with food, music and shopping specials. Old Blanco County Courthouse, 830-833-2211 Peyton Colony ­ 11:00-? Lawrence Coffee, 830-833-4183 December December 13 ­ Blanco Christmas Parade, 10:00 a.m. Paulette Stepp, 830-833-0343 September September 27-28 ­ Blanco Blanco County Birthday Party and Fireworks. Heritage Days, Dance at night, Food Booths, Chuck wagon, Blacksmith, Storytelling, Music. Yett Memorial Park. Dennis Moore, 830-833-4706 November November 28 ­ Johnson City Let There Be Lights/Parade December ­ Johnson City Lights Spectacular November 28 ­ Blanco Old-Fashioned Friendly Christmas Courthouse Lighting Ceremony and December ­ Johnson City A Timeless Christmas October October ­ Johnson City Fall Festival Blanco Events For a full listing of all that's going on in Blanco, see www.BlancoChamber.com or call 830-833-5101. Johnson City Events October 4 ­ Johnson City Wild Game Dinner For a full listing of all that's going on in Johnson City, see www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com or call 830-868-7684. Locally Owned & Operated for 36 Years Sure-Lock Storage 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x30 Across from the Blanco Veterinary Clinic 830-833-4913 Open 10 am to 9 pm Monday thru Saturday Spirits · Large Selection of Texas Wines Real Ale Brewing Company Ales (made in Blanco) Cigar Humidor & Cigarettes · Zippo Lighters Flasks · Gift Certificates 806 Main St. (8th @ Hwy 281) Blanco Hill Country Liquor on Loop 163, Blanco 830-833-5140 FRIENDLY SMALL TOWN SERVICE WITH BIG CITY SELECTION Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 17 

nual Blanco Classic Car Show Every year, on the third Saturday in May, classic cars arrive from all over the State of Texas to line up along the grassy banks of the Blanco River. The Blanco Masonic Lodge hosts the annual Classic Car Show, an event now in its 20th year, in the Blanco State Park. Saturday, May 17, 2008 On the grassy banks of the Blanco River in the Blanco State Park. Gates open at 8:00am with Awards @ 3:00pm Call (830) 833-5348 or email benson@moment.net for more information. Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 19 

Artist John Bittick Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15 2008 Free Tours of Local Lavender Farms 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit beautiful Blanco in the heart of the Texas Hill Country for the 4th annual Blanco Lavender Festival. A Lavender Market will be held on the grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse featuring arts and crafts and local lavender products. Tour many local lavender farms where you will experience the beauty of lavender in the fields and the unique vision of each farmer. Classes, Demonstrations, & Cut your own Lavender Speakers Pavilion Lavender Market · 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat. / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun. · Art, Craft & Food Vendors , Music · Featuring local lavender farms · Texas Wine, Local Beer & Gourmet Foods · Presentations on Growing Lavender · Cooking Demonstrations · History of Lavender & Aromatherapy · Jeannie Ralston Book Reading & Signing Blanco Chamber o f C o m merc e : 8 3 0 . 8 3 3 . 5 1 0 1 w ww .bla ncolaven d erfes ti val.com Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 21 

Fourth Annual Festival Visitors from far and wide are spellbound by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. They travel the roads for the rugged vistas, bountiful wild flowers, and unique shopping experiences. Many folks can't stand it and finally pull up roots and move to the Hill Country to spend the rest of their lives among the Texas hills. Now the town of Blanco has created just one more reason to visit the Texas Hill Country: Lavender! Some years ago, an enterprising Hill Country couple returned from France where they had discovered the lure of lavender. They also noted the similarities in the hills of France and the Texas Hill Country. They tried lavender on their Hill Country acreage and the experiment in lavender began a new agricultural adventure for Texas. This, in turn, inspired the Blanco Chamber of Commerce and the Blanco Lavender Grower's Association to join together to host one of the most unique and fun festivals in Texas. Blanco, now the Lavender Capital of Texas®, invites everyone to celebrate the beginning of the lavender bloom season at the Fourth Annual Blanco Lavender Festival. You won't want to miss it! The entire town of Blanco and the surrounding countryside will be bathed in lavender during the Lavender Festival. The Lavender Market, on the grounds of the historic Blanco County Courthouse, is always a must-see highlight. Each of the participating lavender farms will be on hand with booths selling lavender and lavender-related pleasures. In addition, selected vendors and artists from across the Hill Country will offer treasures from some of the State's finest craftsmen. Set for June 14th & 15th From Blanco Chamber of Commerce Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 23 

der Queen." Jeannie will give a reading and then will be available to sign her new book. Sunday's speakers begin at 11:00 AM with Chef Christopher Stonesifer. Christopher has been featured on the Food Network and is a Timmeron Culinary Cooking instructor. At 12:30 PM will be noted speaker and Master Gardener, Sarah Harkinson. Sarah traveled and enjoyed lavender in England and France, only to return to the states and discover lavender in the Texas C M Hill Country. She will discuss Lovely Lavender and aromatherapy. The 2:00 PM speaker will be Sibby Barrett from Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farms. Sibby has a wonderful selection of Onion Creek products, including the popular Salsa Verde Italiano and Juniper Provence, a blend of rosemary, lavender, and bay. The final speaker of the day will be at 3:30 pm and features Chrissy Omo, owner of CKC Farms and maker of fine Texas Goat Cheeses. Yum! Lavender lemonade, available at the Lavender Market and Lavender Farms, is always a favorite of thirsty guests on a hot Hill Country afternoon, as are the Lavender Snow Cones. Merchants will offer lavender merchandise and restaurants will serve lavender-flavored dishes. Across the street from the Lavender Market, Uptown Blanco and the Lavender Festival will feature an indoor Fine Art Show featuring some of the Hill Country's finest artists. This event will kick-off with a reception from 5-8pm on Friday, June 13. Their art center will also offer art instruction and activities using lavender during the two day festival. The Uptown Blanco Courtyard will sport a Bistro and their first Uptown Blanco Lavender Croquet Tournament! This is a 9-wicket event with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for singles and doubles. Call 830-833-1579 to register. Neighboring Johnson City will join Blanco in this festive weekend by hosting "Johnson City Lavender Evenings with Arts and Music" Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th. Events will include Music in the Park, entertainment and dancing, with art galleries and shops ad_vertical_0408.pdf 4/3/08 6:06:07 open until 10. Be sure and take in the PM National LBJ iscover for yourself organically grown lavender wrapped around hillsides, spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country, all-natural and simply designed lavender products -- all of this and more awaits you at our blooming new lavender farm and market in Blanco, Texas. Our products are now available at The Vintage Cottage in downtown Blanco, 508 4th Street. Come by! D Y CM MY CY CMY K 830-833-5169 or on the web www.texaslavenderhills.com telephone Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 25 

nic blanket and wine to enjoy! You are also invited to shop at the lavender market at the farm, which includes a full range of all natural, simply designed lavender products. Many of the products are carried in Whole Foods Market, Four Seasons Spa in Austin, and Hyatt Lost Pines. The market is nestled in the valley below the lavender-covered hillsides amongst oak trees. A shady nearby oak grove will be used for picnic lunches and relaxation. Over 4,500 lavender plants (of various varieties) are planted around the hillside, which will be available for cut-your-own lavender blooms. Texas Lavender Hills Farm & Market will open to the public beginning May 3rd, for weekends only, (Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4), and beginning June 2nd will open Wednesday -- Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4. Please call to book tours and picnic lunches for large groups. lopes) for that special person. Fee for either project is only $6.00. Her art will be available for sale all day, both days. P.O. Box 1266, Blanco, TX 78606 830-833-2294, www.hillcountrylavender.com Locations: McCall Creek Farms for Cutting Season; Brieger Pottery for Retail Outlet Year Round, 830-833-2860 The distant vista from the field at Hill Country Lavender, the first commercial lavender farm in Texas, is a spectacular panorama of undulating land and beautiful live oaks. But it's the close-up view that's most stunning. More than 2,500 lavender plants spread in neat rows across a twoacre hilltop. This year will mark Hill Country Lavender's eighth season open to the public and its third year at the current location--behind McCall Creek Farm's Store on U.S. 281, 3.5 miles north of Blanco. Robb Kendrick and Jeannie Ralston started Hill Country Lavender in 1999, after Kendrick, an award-winning photographer, traveled to Provence to shoot a lavender harvest for a National Geographic story on perfume-making around the world. In 2001, Jeannie, a magazine writer, opened the lavender field to the public for viewing and harvesting, and a new agricultural industry in Texas was born. Since its founding, Hill Country Lavender has been the subject of numerous articles and TV features. Blanco native Tasha Brieger, who came to work for Robb as a photo assistant in 1999 while a high school junior, was later recruited by Jeannie to help with the growing laven- Hill Country Lavender Miller Creek Lavender 8453 Miller Creek Loop, Johnson City, TX 78636 512-934-1616, www.millercreeklavender.com Festival hours Sat. & Sun. 8:00 -- 6:00, Fri. 9:00 - 3:00 Miller Creek Lavender grew from a passion for gardening and a love of turning natural elements into beautiful crafts and products. The farm offers 3 acres of lavender, variety garden with over 50 different varieties of lavender, picnic tables, butterfly garden, gift shop, u-pic blackberry patch, plenty of benches and parking. Festival activities include: · U-PIC Lavender · Gift shop offering lavender food products including our lavender margarita mix, lavender peach salsa, lavender raspberry chipotle sauce, lavender jalapeno jelly, bath & body, arts & crafts, and a variety of lavender plants. · Food served Sat. & Sun., beginning at 11:00 AM, featuring lavender smoked sausage wraps, lavender chicken salad pitas, Texas gourmet food basket, bottled water, and strawberry lavender lemonade. · Live music both days -- Dave Wiant all day Sat. Mostly Gospel Blues Band and CJ Brandt on Sun. · U-PIC Blackberries · Continuous Wand Making, 9:00 -- 10:00 Sat. & Sun. Come join Karen and learn the art of wand making -- $10.00 per person includes all supplies and lavender craft book ($6.00 if you don't want the book) · John Bittick, 10:30 -- 11:30 Sat. & Sun. Artist of this year's official Blanco Lavender Festival will be available to sign prints, tee shirts, and programs. His artwork will be available for sale. · Cooking Demonstration, 12:00 -- 1:00 Sat. only. Executive chef Thomas Ciapi of Westwood Country Club shares his love of cooking with lavender -- www.thomasciapi.com. · Continuous Art Collage Class, 1:30 -- 2:30 Sat. & Sun. Artist Lavender Lil (aka Marilyn Lindholm) will bring her handpainted papers and other art material to help you decorate a "gift card holder" or 2 greeting cards (with enve- Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 27 

Picnic with an Herbalist at 12:30pm. Purchase a lovely box lunch to enjoy under the shade of spreading oaks as you take in the sights and smells of our Lavender field. As you enjoy a nutritious meal, you will be treated to an overview of the uses of Lavender for your body care. All classes are limited to available space and supplies. Reservations accepted. 625 N. Nugent Avenue, Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-7450, www.chantillylacesoaps.com Chantilly Lace Country Inn is located in Johnson City, Texas, the crossroads of the Hill Country, a short drive to Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Marble Falls, Austin, and San Antonio. Visit all the beautiful sites of the Texas Hill Country and return at night to the peaceful beauty of the Chantilly Lace Country Inn Bed & Breakfast. The Inn offers six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens including our new lavender farm. Located in the middle of a small town, the Inn offers a beautiful setting for relaxing outdoors. Herb gardens and perennial Lavender at Chantilly Lace Country Inn ­ beds are connected with winding paths that lead to private benches, perfect for enjoying tea or for quiet reading. Three porches and a pavilion are available for our guests, offering the opportunity for intimate conversation. Comfortable furnishings, including a porch swing provide an array of seating for our guests. Overhead, a unique variety of mature trees provide cooling shade in the summer. A gentle breeze may bring the sound of wind chimes. In the spring and summer, there is an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds that make Chantilly Lace Inn their home. Stay at the Chantilly Lace Inn Bed & Breakfast and enjoy our lavender farm. We have a gift shop where we sell handmade soaps, made on the premises by co-owner Sylvia Dunnaway, as well as other lavender products. We also sell lavender and other native Texas plants in our garden center. Chantilly Lace Country Inn years ago. He will have some of these handcrafted arrowheads available for sale. Please bring your camera ­ a blooming field of lavender makes a beautiful picture. The farm details will be posted on our website by May 1. An item of interest to some is that we are in the process of converting our more than 100-year-old home into a Bed & Breakfast. We plan to be ready to share our place with others by late summer. The farm house was built in 1899. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and we can accommodate 6 people. We can provide a baby crib and/or a "pack & play" for the little ones. A hammock is hanging from the backyard oaks for those lazy summer days, along with a playscape for the kids. We have river access on our property for you to enjoy sitting in a lawn chair while your feet are cooled by the flow of the clear water. We have enjoyed many picnics on the river on lazy summer evenings, which would also be available to our B&B guests. A major feature of the property is the dinosaur tracks in the river. You can actually sit in the river with your feet dangling in the tracks. We have photos of our grandchildren as they are playing in the tracks. It is an awesome sight. For those of you not familiar with our location, the drive time to Austin airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, San Antonio Airport is 1 hour and the popular hill country town of Fredericksburg is 35 miles. We think you will find our place comfortable with that sort of "down home" feel. We will rent by the week or weekend. Check our website for review photos and the opening date. SOUTHWEST CENTER On Hwy 281-Mid way between Johnson City and Marble Falls Round Mountain, Texas Blanco River Lavender Company 4136 Ranch Road 1623, Blanco, TX 78606 830-833-4494 Opening May 24 through bloom season. Sat 9 AM­5 PM and Sun 1­5 PM. Festival hours Sat & Sun 9 AM­6 PM. The Blanco River Lavender Company will be open for the Festival Tour again this year. Our country store will feature many of the same items, and we will offer a few new items as well. You can cut your own lavender bundles for $6 or we will offer pre-cut lavender for $7. Ice cold lavender tea will be available for purchase by the glass. Sit under the Live Oak trees, sip your tea, and enjoy the lavender. There will be some special features on our farm this year. We will host a birding tour for the bird enthusiasts. In addition, there will be a craft class in the new barn ­ call to make your reservations for these events. Mr. Bill Maloney, our good friend and flintknapper, will be with us again this year. He skillfully creates beautiful arrowheads that look much like the originals the Indians left here so many Will Moursund (830)825-3233 Ingrid Moursund (830)868-7191 Mary M. Moursund Llano, TX (325)247-5737 Law Offices of Admitted to practice before the United State Tax Court ALCPA Accredited Personal Financial Specialist Round Mountain (830)825-3236 Fax 830-825-3276 Llano (325)247-5737 Fax 325-247-3501 Rory A Boatright Moursund Land Titles, Inc. Ingrid Moursund Round Mountain (830)825-3233 Johnson City (830)868-7191 Jay Frasier, Agent Tara Calzoncit, Agent (830)825-3237 Moursund Insurance Agency, Inc Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 29 

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Park City ch ch ch 2008 Events Lyndon Baines Johnson Centennial Celebration Join Us in Celebrating LBJs "Can-Do" Spirit This year, 2008, marks the Lyndon Baines Johnson Centennial, commemorating the 100th birthday (August 27, 1908) of the 36th President and a year-long tribute to the LBJ legacy. The Centennial website, www.lbj100.org, is live, and ready for visitors to learn about the 36th President, special events that are scheduled across Texas and in Washington, D. C., and the seven LBJ-affiliated organizations that are participating in the Centennial salute. Centennial partners are: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and Texas State University - San Marcos. Lynda Johnson Robb, LBJ's daughter: "Daddy loved celebrating ­ especially his birthday. When the Texas legislature contemplated making his birthday a state holiday, Mother said that Daddy would want everyone to instead work twice as hard on that day. He was a "Can-Do" man." Luci Baines Johnson, LBJ's daughter: "I believe that the birthday present Daddy would have wanted most is for us to thoughtfully address what still needs to be done for a more just America and get about doing it." The Centennial website has several significant features including "On This Day" which will document daily activities of Johnson's life and public career using telephone conversations, photos, and videos. The "Calendar" section will have the latest information on Centennial activities. Í Blanco County Visitors Guide Í 35 ch ch City ch City ch ch City ch City City ch Rev 2-8-08