October 5, 2017 Issue
Round Mountain is slated to be the home of a rock crushing plant unless local protestors are successful in getting the permit denied next week.
Local land owners, business owners and ranchers from Round Mountain, Marble Falls and the surrounding area lined US Highway 281 last Saturday and Sunday at the site where Asphalt Inc.
Johnson City, City Council was back to their regularly scheduled meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 3. They met to discuss and hold a public hearing on possible impact fees for future developments. They voted to approve a lease agreement with HC Wireless which could lead to free wireless internet in the city parks and library.
The Johnson City Eagles concluded non-district play with a shutout of the Ingram Tom Moore Warriors, final score Johnson City 51, Ingram Tom Moore 0.
The powerful Eagle defense was led by Linebackers Tony Medrano with 6 tackles, Garrison Wood with 5 tackles, Ethan Heinen with 4 tackles, and Defensive End Jaron Pearce with 7 tackles.
The lady Eagles had Tuesday night off after defeating the Lady Warriors from Ingram High School last Friday.
The match was decided in three games, Johnson City reaching 25 points before Ingram could break 20. Scores were 25-19, 25-15 and 25-12.
Aleigh Wessels hit ten kills for the night. Also leading on offense was Paige Dalland with nine kills and Bella Mae Swafford with seven kills.
Sixty years ago, 14 young men and women crossed the stage in the E.J. Hyatt Gym to receive their diplomas from “Johnson City High School.” Since then, we have lost three of our classmates, Charles Ahrens, Denton Sharp, and James Schumann.
On Friday, September 15, 2017, five of the remaining eleven got together at the home of George and Rosie Danz for food, fun, and fellowship.
I COULDN’T RESIST: The chalkboard hanging on a school administrator’s office door said, “Leave a Note.” When I work as a Dripping Springs ISD bus driver, I take a short break inside the school and pass by her office. Yes, I left a note….
On Monday I wrote a simple message: “Jesus wants you!
One of the most memorable of my Boy Scout adventures was when I, as an adult leader, along with others, took fifteen Scouts to explore an underground river deep in the heart of Mexico. We, in turn, were led by an experienced guide who was well acquainted with the terrain.
Organizers of the Wild Game Dinner are looking forward to serving a delicious variety of game to a large crowd this Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City.
This year’s fare includes fried Axis, wild game chili, whole roasted hog, wild boar BBQ, alligator, gumbo, jambalaya, fresh homemade sausage, boiled and fried shrimp, fried pork, brisket, fried taters, along with bacon-wrapped dove and quail.
On Tuesday October 17 at 6:00 pm, David and Susan Hamm will present the Third Tuesday program at the Johnson City Library. In August Susan and David traveled to Wyoming to view the total eclipse. Their presentation will include what that was like, the science of eclipses, but also the awesome task that states go through to get ready for thousands of eclipse visitors.
Ten members of the Round Mountain EEA traveled all the way to Horseshoe Bay Resort September 12-13 to attend the 90th TEEA State Conference. Surprise, surprise – Elvis made a Guest Appearance!
He sang all of their favorite songs – Jail House Rock, Love Me Tender, and he brought the house down with Glory Halleluiah.
Hill Country Memorial announces the fall schedule for its Cardiac Support Group for anyone interested in heart health, including those affected by heart issues like congestive heart failure, heart disease or heart attack.
The Cardiac Support Group will meet on Thurs., Oct. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in the HCM Learning Center.
