Announcements

Married June 12, 1948, Harvey Eugene Green and Mary Kathryn Jones became one. On Thursday, June 12, 2008, their 60th year together, a ceremony was conducted by Pastor Rusty Hicks of Blanco’s First Baptist Church, where Gene and Mary Kathryn renewed their wedding vows. Attending the small private ceremony were Deborah and Wayne Dworaczyk, daughter and son-in-law, Crissy, Torrey, Hunter and Brianna Toler, granddaughter, grandson-in-law,and great grandchildren, all of Blanco.

Kelly and DeDe Eiland, and grandparents Bob and Joe Eiland would like to announce the Graduation of Amanda Eiland with Bachelor's of Nursing Degree from Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. Amanda is a 2004 graduate of Blanco High School

Brett Benjamin Pilon was born to (Father) Benjamin David Pilon and (Mother) Merannda Lou Button, both of Blanco, on Friday, May 23rd at 7: 48 pm, weighing 8 lbs. , 12 oz.

Congratulations to Chad and Mary Byrne. The couple married at the Blanco Church of Christ on Saturday, April 26 2008, with Brother Pete Wilson performing the ceremony. Family and friends were present to celebrate with them.

May 2008 (KANSAS CITY, Mo. ) – United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. , announced recently that United Country – J Myane Realty of Blanco, Texas, has earned the company’s Founder’s Award.

Bonnie Dworaczyk and Richard Palmer, Jr. were united in marriage on March 15,2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blanco, Texas. The two families became one at a ceremony and celebration on April 19, 2008.

Trey and Kary Phipps happily announce the birth of their son, Trent Matthew. He was born April 18, 2008 at Seton Southwest in Austin, TX. Trent is welcomed home by his sister Kristy of Austin, brother Jerrick, grandparents Roy and Doris Phipps, great-grandparents Anna Phipps, Vernon and Hilda Schmidt, Uncle Brad, Aunt Kim, DJ and Brandon Phipps all of Blanco.

Caroline Scout Seymour came into this world on February 22, weighting 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She was anxiously welcomed by big sisters Addy and Catherine, who giggled because she was small enough to fit INSIDE her Easter basket!

Gerald and Margaret Wilke proudly announce the birth of their fifth grandchild, Kendall Margaret, born in the Methodist Hospital on March 13, 2008. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her parents are William and Kristin Jung, and her big brother is Tyler, all of San Antonio.

Judge Bill Guthrie issued the proclamation that April 2008 is Child Abuse Awareness Month in Blanco County. This was requested by Diane Beagle, Chairwoman of the Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board.