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PAGE 4A
THE BOERNE Star
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011
The BOERNE Star
Online Poll
How would you like the county to celebrate its 150th
anniversary?
• Big one day celebration
■ One week of festivities
• Smaller events all year
63%
31%
6%
Results of 16 votes cast as of Thursday noon.
Visit www.boernestar.com and cast your vote today
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PO Box 820 Boerne, TX 78006
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Worth Quoting ...
Laughter is the closest distance
between two people.”
-Victor Borge
Bible Verse ...
“Every house is built by
someone, but God is the
builder of everything.”
- Hebrews 3:4 (NIV)
WRITE *EM!
KENDALL COUNTY
JUDGE GAYLAN SCHROEDER
204 E. San Antonio
Boerne, Texas 78006
830-249-9343
Commissioners
ANN REISSIG
GENE MIERTSCHIN
DARRELL LUX
KENNETH RUSCH
204 E. San Antonio 830-249-
9343
STATE BOARD
OF EDUCATION
District 5 - 205 W. Travis
Fredericksburg, TX, 78624 830-
997-9759
STATE SENATOR, DIST 25
JEFF WENTWORTH
1250 NE Loop 410 St. 925
San Antonio, Tx 78209
210-826-7800
RER LAMAR SMITH
Congressman Lamar Smith
2409 Raybum House Office Bldg.
(Washington, D.C. 20510
202-225-4236
San Antonio Office
Guaranty Bank Building
1100 NE Loop 410, Ste. 640
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-821-5024
lamarsmith.house.gov
VIEWPOINTS
Reading between the Stars and Stripes
Last year on Veterans Day, I had
the privilege of speaking at the
National Museum of the Pacific
War’s annual ceremony in Fred-
ericksburg. In attendance were
veterans and their family members
representing virtually every major
military conflict in the past seven
decades, including the oldest mem-
ber of the audience, U.S. Navy
veteran Sam Sorenson - born in
1916.
We were gathered in the muse-
um’s Memorial Courtyard, a
beautiful space spotted with large
oak trees and surrounded by old
limestone walls that hold more
than 1,000 plaques honoring indi-
viduals, ships and units that served
in the Pacific during the Second
World War.
The program included a musi-
Letters to the Editor
TEXAS TIMES
1 John Cornyn
A US SENATOR
cal performance, the Presentation
of the Colors and remarks by
my good friend General Michael
Hagee, 33rd Commandant of the
United States Marine Corps and
current CEO and president of the
Admiral Nimitz Foundation. After
I delivered my remarks, I had the
chance to meet many of the veter-
ans in attendance.
As I took in the setting - the dedi-
cated plaques and park benches,
the memorials, the veterans and
their families, and the many local
residents who took the time to
attend - I was moved by the sense
of community, pride and patriotism
that marked the ceremony.
As the event concluded and I
made my way to the exit, one of
the museum’s staffers reminded
me of the new George H.W. Bush
Gallery, which had been completed
since my last visit to the museum.
With a little time to spare, I gladly
accepted the invitation to tour the
new wing.
The gallery was exceptional. As
the son of a World War II B-17
bomber pilot, I could have eas-
ily spent hours there, examining
each carefully assembled exhibit
in detail. One exhibit, however,
caught my attention and stayed
with me long after I’d left the
museum.
It was a battle-worn American
flag, which, along with its incred-
ible story, was donated to the
museum by Marble Falls resident
Pat Spain. In 1942, while serving
in the U.S. Army on the island of
Mindanao, Spain’s husband Paul
and fellow soldiers Joe Victoria
and Eddie Lindros were ordered to
burn the U.S. flag at the Del Monte
Airfield to prevent its capture by
the approaching Japanese.
Before they carried out their
orders, however, the three soldiers
removed the flag’s 48 stars' and
hid them in their clothing. Over
the next 42 months, the men were
transferred to several POW camps
and eventually to Japan. All the
while, they kept the stars hidden.
As the war came to a close,
the men began receiving parachute
drops with food and aid, which
signaled that their liberation was
imminent. Spain, Victoria and Lin-
dros wanted to make the U.S. troops
feel welcome when they arrived,
so they set out to sew the stars
back together, using material from
the parachutes and other scraps of
fabric, an old pedal-driven sewing
machine they managed to find, and
a rusty nail, which they converted
into a sewing needle.
When the American troops
arrived at the camp on Sept. 7,
1945, their “new” flag was flying
proudly over the camp.
Today, as we prepare to mark
another Veterans Day, I’m
reminded of the stars of the flag
from Mindanao and the story of
three brave service members who
risked their fives preserving the
very fabric of our nation.
It is because of these men, and
the generations of Americans who
served before and after them, that
we enjoy our freedoms, our way of
life and our safety.
I hope we can show our gratitude
and support to our veterans and
the greater military community not
just on Veterans Day but on every
day of the year.
CITY OF BOERNE
MAYOR MICHAEL SCHULTZ
402 E. Blanco
830-249-9511
STATE RER, DIST 73
DOUG MILLER
Room E1.216, Capitol Ext.
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-0325
MEETING TIMES
BOERNE CITY COUNCIL
7 p.m. second and fourth
Tuesdays, City Hall, 402 E.
Blanco, Boerne.
BOERNE ISD
Interim Superintendent
JACK COCKRILL
123 W. Johns Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
830-357-2000
FEDERAL LEVEL
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20000
COMFORT ISD
Superintendent
JOHN CHAPMAN
232 High St., Comfort 830-995-
3664
STATE LEVEL
GOVERNOR RICK PERRY
State Capital, Room 200
Austin, Texas 78701
512-463-2000
KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
703 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5922
145 Duncan Dr., ,Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78226
210-340-2885
KENDALL COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
9 a.m. second and fourth
Monday, Kendall County
Courthouse, 204 E. San Antonio,
Boerne
BOERNE ISD TRUSTEES
6:30 p.m. third Monday, BISD
boardroom
‘In God We Trust’ should stay is a plan in place to continue to reduce our bond commitments by retiring
This week the House of Representatives passed a resolution offered by the school bond obligations early.
Congressman Randy Forbes of Virginia reaffirming “In God We Trust” Another past indicator of quality performance and management by BISD
as our national motto and encouraging its display in all public buildings, was when the state legislature enacted equalization of school funding by
public schools, and other government institutions. This resolution passed forcing a portion of our school tax dollars to be sent back to the state to
by a vote of 396 to 9. P help less fortunate distncts on an annualized basis (Robin Hood). With •
In recent years our national motto and other public acknowledgements the loss of tax revenues, our district has been proactive and has managed
of religion, such as the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, the shrinking resources while still maintaining our educational perfor-
have been under attackmance effectiveness. It is my understanding that the continued limiting
Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote °f resources, however, is taking a toll in providing the same standards for
“God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be upcomingchildren in our growing district.(Over $10 million will be sent
thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction from BISD this year alone)
in the minds of the people that these liberties are the Gift of God?” In my opinion this proposed BISD bond made up of three propositions
I spoke in support of this resolution on the House floor to demonstrate has taken into consideration the diversity of the district at all levels as
that we still believe and recognize this same eternal truth, decided by a task force °f parents, community leaders, both mayors and
As we face challenging times, it is appropriate for Members of Congress teachers °n a Long Range Planning Committee. Some of the priorities
and our nation to firmly declare our trust in God, believing that it will needed are technology upgrades (the average age of a BISD computer is
sustain us for generations to come 8 years old)’ better learning environments and library expansion, safety,
- Congressman Lamar Smith workforce readmess programs (expanding the CTE program for graduates ,
6 Texas 21st District who will not be attending college but will be trained for a career through 1
this excellent program), campus curriculum realignment, energy-savings 1
and needed facility expansions and improvements to name a few. 1
BISD not like nation Our children have to compete in a demanding global educational systems
Much of what we hear in the media about our political institutions, once they leave high school and it seems we as a community should give I
representatives, current leadership, state of our national economy and the them the opportunity to be competitive with the very best education and 1
quality of the national educational system is frustrating, discouraging and technology available. Especially when we can achieve this goal with no j
often wasteful. We are fortunate here in Boerne to have community lead- net tax increase. ,e
ers, parents, educators, BISD Board members and superintendents who My children, a BHS graduate of 2008, a BHS graduate of 2011 and a 1
care about our children and their education at all levels. Results speak for sophomore at Boerne Champion High School have been direct recipients 1
themselves in that the Boerne Independent School District is a highly rated of a quality, involved educational environment that has prepared and
school district with a great track record of exemplary performance that equipped them for higher education. As my family has reaped the benefits
graduates over 99 percent of all seniors of decisions made by past voters, I would ask that you look at this oppor-
Over the years, I have watched the school district put the student first, by tunity closely and join my family and many others supporting families in
managing student growth, curriculum development and campus expansion, our community for the contmued growth and excellence of Boerne ISD.
Unlike the norm in Washington, this has been done with fiscal discipline A "Vote Yes” for Propositions 1, 2 and 3 is a vote for Boerne and a vote
and financial responsibility. I look at past practices as an indicator of future for our children.
performance. Looking at the 2004 Bond, the BISD Board has retired debt
and paid off bonds early. Has all of debt been retired? No, however, there
- Blake Custer, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
See LETTERS, page 5A
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Copy Editor
Staff Writers
U.S. SENATOR
JOHN CORNYN
Russell Bldg. Rm. 179
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2934
COMFORT ISD TRUSTEES
7 p.m. second Monday in the
board offices
COW CREEK GROUNDWATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
second Monday at the District
Office. 216 Market Ave., Ste. 105
Boerne
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS
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Sharon Benedict, Mary Alice Dell, Dr. James Dobson, Ellen Damstra, Tom Harris,
Tom Lanier, Kathy Senkbeil, Ron Warden, Connie Clark, Kevin Thompson,
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STAR Rewind
From the pages of The Boerne Star
Nov 6, 1941
U. S. attitude
toward Russians
There is an old saying that poli-
tics makes strange bedfellows. This
is even more accurate with respect
to war. When one is fighting for
his life, and someone comes to
fight by his side, there is no place
for concern about the motives of
the ally, his past performances or
whether one thinks he has poor
taste in architecture. He is there,
for the time being, and one is very
glad he is there. One hopes that he
will land some good socks on the
common enemy’s nose.
Of the 60 to 80 percent (at least)
of our people who want to see
Adolph Hitler smashed, a very
large majority, perhaps more than
90 percent, feel just that way about
Russia’s part in this war. These
persons, who, it is conceded, are
a majority of all the people in
the United States, like hardly any-
thing about Russia. They don’t like
Communist economics. They don’t
like Communist attempts to spread
their doctrines to other countries,
including the United States, and
they don’t like the Soviet’s attitude
toward religion. But all of them
are delighted every time they hear
that the Red army has taken terrific
toll of Hitler’s forces in a strategic
retreat.
Notice
Due to the national defense pro-
gram, it has become very difficult
for me to secure enough coat hang-
ers to carry on my business. If you
will return the hanger, if conve-
nient, or if you have any that you
do not use, I would appreciate it if
you would call me and I will pick
them up. Norris Tailor Shop.
Nov. 8, 1951
Democracy in
action -Oh Yeah!
Where are those sixth grade
fathers who were asked to volun-
teer their services in furnishing
and serving the refreshments at the
all male program given by the men
of the Boerne P.T.A. at the High
School Auditorium, Monday, Nov.
12, 8 p.m.?
Is you is, or is you ain’t - going
to step forward and admit you are a
6th grade father? Or will it take the
“Gestapo” to come and get you?
We assure you we have a list of
every 6th grade father and know
where you can be found at any
time - even though you may not be
at home. Such are the workings of
the Boerne Grapevine.
We assure all men immunity for
anything they may say or do in
making this meeting the great-
est success in the history of the
Boerne P.T.A., thereby giving
the ladies something to shoot at.
We urge all citizens of Boerne to
attend and be the judge of just how
good the men can be when they are
on their own.
Boerne to have
public library
A new public service, the Boerne
Public Library, so named by its
sponsors, the Boerne Grange, is
being born. The new venture is
being started on a shoestring and an
abundance of faith, plus diligence.
The most important ingredients,
the books, are already in the pro-
posed library building next door to
the fire house on Main Plaza. The
north portion of the building has
been leased and construction of
temporary shelves is to be started
immediately. Volunteer librarians
will be on hand three afternoons a
week to open the library on dates
to be announced when catalog-
ing has been completed. Nearly
four hundred volumes have already
been donated, including three sets
of reference books.
Taxes cost more
than food
According to the president of the
Grocery Manufacturers of Amer-
ica, Americans now pay more in
taxes than he pays for his food. In
1940, the nation spent $17.1 bil-
lion for food and paid $12.7 billion
in taxes. Last year, by contrast, the
food bill was $53.5 billion arid the
tax bill was $57 billion. ^
Pigskin
passengers
A passenger train will go through
Boerne about 5 p.m. Friday after-
noon. The train is taking the
Burbank football team and follow-
ers from San Antonio to Kerrville
for a game there.
Nov 9, 1961
New law will
restrict Texas
shopping on
Sunday
A new law went into effect Tues-
day which virtually means the end
of Sunday shopping for a list of 42
different items. It is the Saturday
or Sunday closing law which is
commonly known as “Blue Law.”
The law is admittedly aimed at
discount stores, many owned, by
out-of-state interests. It says sim-
ply that 42 items cannot be offered
for sale more than six days a week.
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