The KBB volunteers who worked on the Treetops Ranch fund raiser are ready to return to our efforts to "Make Blanco Beautiful and Keep Blanco Beautiful". It has taken a few days to wrap up and rest and now we are
ready to role up our sleeves and go back to work.Let's get back to the Blanco City Ordinance #231, (Junk Motor Vehicle) . There are penalties and fines in this ordinance.
In our articles we explained what the violations are with the hope that the illegal vehicles around town would be moved voluntarily. In driving around, it does not appear that one illegal vehicle has been moved.
The ordinance provides for enforcement by the Blanco City Police with notices, citations, abatement and fines. After going through the enforcement process with the City, the offender can be fined up to $200.00 if the vehicle is not removed.
It is the responsibility of our city government to enforce this ordinance. As citizens, it is our responsibility to elect mayors and council members who are willing to govern with the existing laws, ordinances and codes.
Texas Recycle Day - November 15, 2006.
Our KBB volunteers and the Blanco County Recycle group will meet at the schools for our 7th annual event to weigh the bags of aluminum cans.
The cans will be given to the Blanco Lions Club to sell. The Lions Club uses this money to assist people who are in need of eye glasses.
The winning class will receive special recognition in both schools.
We have always had a lot of fun with the elementary kids at lunch when the "Can Lady", Rebecca Howerton,
dons her apparel, decorated with aluminum cans, and gives a few cheers. She helps the school with education about recycling in a way that the kids understand.
Remember, parents, grandparents and neighbors to save your aluminum cans for the kids to bring to school on November 15.
