June 16, 2021 Issue

The JCVFD held a business meeting on June 9. President Ray Bible called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The minutes of previous meetings and financials for May were approved. FRO, Equipment Updates According to member Danny Alba, completion of requirements for JCVFD to be licensed and certified as a State of Texas First Responder Organization (FRO) for the first time in the history of the department have been underway.

After issues--some of which remain unresolved--arose with Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline, folks have wondered if there will be other pipelines running through the Blanco County in the years ahead. “Whether or not another pipeline comes through Blanco County is anyone’s guess,” said Blanco County Judge Brett Bray. “Other county judges tell me about the many pipelines crisscrossing their jurisdictions and that pipeline projects happen all the time.

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed last week at a border security summit to build a barrier to slow the flow of migrants through the state’s southern border. Abbott said details would be forthcoming for the wall, which would be part of a new enforcement plan administered by several state agencies, ranging from the governor’s office to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Family Fun Day The Harvest Point Church in Johnson City (across from Stripes) will host a free family fun day on Saturday, June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a water slide, bounce houses, as well as food and refreshments. There will also be face painting and free drawings.

Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course not, but it happened over 5,800 times last year across the nation. More than 5,800 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2020. To highlight the enormity of this serious issue, the U.S.

This is a topic I have discussed before, but it is a message that needs to be repeated. Simply put, for the health and sustainability of the local ecosystem, native plants are essential and non-native plants are either mildly or severely detrimental. Unfortunately, most of us grew up and learned whatever we know about plants and gardening without any regard to the distinction between natives and exotics.

JCISD met in a regular meeting on June 14. Vice President Brit Odiorne called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the absence of President Shelly Wenmohs. Recognitions and Public Comments Superintendent Richard Kolek recognized the members of the Wildlife Judging Team: Mason Roberts; Brett Sultemeier; Brinley Portie; Collin Shoemaker; Walter Johnson; Ryan Smith; Clayton Sultemeier; and Cage Hurlbut. “This team tested on biological facts, plant ID’s, habitat evaluation and managemen ...

Art Kowert, long-time editor and publisher of the Fredericksburg Standard, once wrote a story about the time a visitor to Fredericksburg asked an old-timer, whose first language was Town Creek German, for directions to a certain place. “Sure,” the old-timer said. “Go the street down, drive the bridge over, turn the corner around and there you are.” Believe it or not there was a time not so long ago when finding your way from one place to another, even in a small town, was a little ...

“Do you have time for this?” my husband, Peter, asked. Peter almost never questions what I’m doing unless I’m doing something particularly stupid. Yesterday, I had a meeting on Zoom. I figured I could finish my work, take my walk early, then run downtown and get my errands done all in time for my meeting. “Sure!” I assured him.

American Black & Tan Coonhound Association Scholarship: Justin Bacon $500 Austin Board of Realtors Foundation: Brett Sultemeier $2,000 Bilger Family Vineyard Scholarship: Hannah Steele $1,500, Brett Sultemeier $1,500 Bill Watson Memorial Scholarship: Bethany Scott $2,000 Blanco County 4H and FFA Youth Council: Millie Pletcher $1,500, Bethany Scott $1,500, Hannah Steele $1,500, Brett Sultemeier $1,500 Blanco County 4-H Council: Hannah Steele $1,000 Blanco County Aggie ...

JCISD met in a regular meeting on June 14. Vice President Brit Odiorne called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the absence of President Shelly Wenmohs. Recognitions and Public Comments Superintendent Richard Kolek recognized the members of the Wildlife Judging Team: Mason Roberts; Brett Sultemeier; Brinley Portie; Collin Shoemaker; Walter Johnson; Ryan Smith; Clayton Sultemeier; and Cage Hurlbut. “This team tested on biological facts, plant ID’s, habitat evaluation and managemen ...

Family Fun Day The Harvest Point Church in Johnson City (across from Stripes) will host a free family fun day on Saturday, June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a water slide, bounce houses, as well as food and refreshments. There will also be face painting and free drawings.

George F. Gott passed away peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2021, at home in Round Mountain, Texas. He was born October 23, 1935, in Pershing, Iowa to Kenneth Gott and Mae (Perron) Gott. George went to many schools growing up. He acquired many life skills and talents along the way that would prove to be useful throughout his life.

I was in the eighth grade in the old American School of Monterrey, Mexico. It was located right in the heart of the city and, except for the street entrance, was closed in on all sides by high adobe walls. A little kindergarten building was located on the gravel playground apart from the main building. Next to the door on the outside of that little building was a stovepipe.

Dear Editor, Our only source of drinking water in Johnson City, and the primary source of water for northern Blanco County, is the Ellenburger Aquifer. I believe the future of this aquifer is incredibly important. Don’t you agree? Five years ago, the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District (BPGCD) deemed our aquifer “Non-Relevant for Planning Purposes.” The board is proposing to keep it that way.

To the Editor: I’ve got opinions about water supply, water demand, and conservation. My opinions might bore you especially if you don’t agree with them. Would you be more interested if we talked about the facts? If those facts came from a source you trust, would that help? In 2019, Republican State Comptroller Glen Hegar issued a report called Texas Water: Planning for More.

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed last week at a border security summit to build a barrier to slow the flow of migrants through the state’s southern border. Abbott said details would be forthcoming for the wall, which would be part of a new enforcement plan administered by several state agencies, ranging from the governor’s office to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course not, but it happened over 5,800 times last year across the nation. More than 5,800 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2020. To highlight the enormity of this serious issue, the U.S.

This is a topic I have discussed before, but it is a message that needs to be repeated. Simply put, for the health and sustainability of the local ecosystem, native plants are essential and non-native plants are either mildly or severely detrimental. Unfortunately, most of us grew up and learned whatever we know about plants and gardening without any regard to the distinction between natives and exotics.

I was in the eighth grade in the old American School of Monterrey, Mexico. It was located right in the heart of the city and, except for the street entrance, was closed in on all sides by high adobe walls. A little kindergarten building was located on the gravel playground apart from the main building. Next to the door on the outside of that little building was a stovepipe.

Art Kowert, long-time editor and publisher of the Fredericksburg Standard, once wrote a story about the time a visitor to Fredericksburg asked an old-timer, whose first language was Town Creek German, for directions to a certain place. “Sure,” the old-timer said. “Go the street down, drive the bridge over, turn the corner around and there you are.” Believe it or not there was a time not so long ago when finding your way from one place to another, even in a small town, was a little ...

“Do you have time for this?” my husband, Peter, asked. Peter almost never questions what I’m doing unless I’m doing something particularly stupid. Yesterday, I had a meeting on Zoom. I figured I could finish my work, take my walk early, then run downtown and get my errands done all in time for my meeting. “Sure!” I assured him.