February 15, 2018 Issue

Commissioners met on Tuesday morning for their first regular meeting of February. The Blanco County Historical Commission gave a presentation on their plans to improve the county’s historical sites and displays. Commissioners also approved a proclamation to name Feb. 22 George Washington Day. Blanco County Historical Commission Linda Howard gave a presentation on the Blanco County Historical Commission. After taking a leadership role in the commission, Howard completed a yearly survey ...

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND HOURS HOURS AND LOCATIONS: Johnson City Courthouse Annex 101 E. Cypress Johnson City, TX 78636 Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - Friday, February 23, 2018 REGULAR COUNTY CLERK BUSINESS HOURS - 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday, February 26, 2018 – Friday March 2, 2018 EXTENDED HOURS 7:00AM – 7:00PM WEEKEND HOURS: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday, February 25, 2018 – 11:00am-3:00pm NEW LOCATION – SOUTH BLANCO ANNEX – 402 BLANCO ...

“This year, we saw more utilization of the Recycling Center,” Granberg said. “Every year it grows in use.” Granberg noted that some of the commodities change in amount recycled and value, but overall utilization continues to increase year-over-year. 2017 Regional Solid Waste Reduction & Recycling Report Total amount of material diverted: 559.09 tons Amount of glass diverted: 181.64 tons Amount of metal diverted: 85.72 tons Amount of plastic diverted: 28.92 tons Amount of ...

Before opening the Johnson City School Board meeting, a public hearing was held for a presentation on the district’s 2016-2017 annual performance report. During their regular meeting session, the school board approved the May 5, 2018 school board election. They also approved a new calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. Performance Report The public hearing opened with a presentation on the district’s performance during the 2016-2017 school year. According to test scores all grades ...

Johnson City departed for Lago Vista Friday to battle the Vikings. Three wins made the return voyage a joyous one, as JV-B won 55 to 18, the JV A-Team won 38 to 33, and the Varsity won 61 to 55. The Varsity Boys came out flying, scoring seven unanswered points by the time Lago got their first basket.

The Dessert Extravaganza and Bingo sponsored by the Johnson City Women’s Civic Club, is revealing the raffle ticket prizes donated by community members. 1) Pictured is Myron Uecker with the beautiful side table he crafted from Walnut with Turquois accents. This table can be used as an occasional table or a small bench with dimensions of 36”L x 16”W x 22”H. 2) Also pictured are Queen-size Quilts hand quilted by Janice Thompson.

We will be providing a GriefShare Program starting Tuesday March 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the First United Methodist Church in the Activity Center in Johnson City. GriefShare is a program to help people who are grieving from the loss of a loved one. It helps heal and gives hope to the grieving person.

If one of your resolutions for 2018 is to look younger, feel better and live longer you won’t want to miss the upcoming program on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the library. This program was postponed last month because of the ice storm. Our guest presenter Brian Leaf is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the U.S.

Hill Country Memorial will host a free “Red in Johnson City” presentation about heart health on Wed., Feb. 21 at the Johnson City Public Library (501 N. Nugent Ave.). A complimentary lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. followed by a presentation on the connection between diabetes and heart health. The presentation includes a question-and-answer session with Dr.

Individuals considering joint replacement surgery are invited to a free “Destination Restore” presentation with dinner at the Blanco Library (1118 Main St.) on Tues., Feb. 27. A complimentary dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., with a presentation to follow. Hill Country Memorial Restore Program Coordinator Marilyn Berry and orthopedic surgeons will discuss types of hip, knee and shoulder replacement implants, treatment options and information about pre-operative classes and coaching.

Gem of the Hills Senior Citizens Community Center (GOTH) is planning its first fundraiser since its founding in 1984. The Board of Directors and volunteers of Gem of the Hills invite the community to “Indie Film Nite” in Blanco Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. GOTH is partnering with Hill Country Film Society (HCFS) to offer a slate of Film Shorts in Blanco.

The emergency room doors banged open and a father, closely followed by his sixteen year-old son, ran through cradling the unconscious form of his eight year-old boy. The ER personnel responded quickly and whisked the boy away into the bowels of the big hospital leaving the two to pace back and forth in the waiting area. The boys had left Mom at home to go on a weekend outing with their Dad to do some camping and fishing and to just spend some quality time together in the great out-of-doors.

“NO PROBLEM.” I hate that phrase. Hate it! Don’t you hate it, especially when you are finishing up a meal at a fancy restaurant? You pay the bill, leave a large tip to your server and express heartfelt gratitude for her service. “No problem,” she says, stone-faced, expressionless, with that thousand-mile stare perfected by teen-age daughters the world over.

Wills are difficult to write, but by making the tough decisions you will ease the burden off your family. I have seen many great families torn up by children, and spouses trying to decide the person’s wishes, or what is fair after someone is gone. If people have remarried later in life, making your wishes known, and in writing, ensures your wishes are carried out.

Last week’s column addressed five ways to keep your computer more secure. 1. Keep your software up to date. 2. Install anti-virus software. 3. Manage your passwords. 4. Be careful what you click on. 5. Protect your personal information and data. Here are five more tips for keeping your personal computer secure. 6.