Last time we discussed four tools to help you live with someone who is coping with Alzheimer’s. We will discuss six more today. Remember it is difficult to maintain a normal life with someone who is living with this disease, so do not get discouraged. These tools will stop a problem from escalating and bring peace to the home, allowing you to keep your loved one at home as long as possible. On Thursdays, Hill Country Health Care, located at 507 E.

Dark Shadows is coming to Llano this weekend! City volunteers will run the concessions, and proceeds will benefit the Llano Food Pantry and New Horizons. This PG-13 movie will show on Friday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 16, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. To get deep into the Dark Shadows mood, dress up as your favorite vampire character for a costume contest (with prizes!) held at both evening showings. Johnny Depp stars as Barnabas Collins, an 18th century fishing magnate, who had been tr ...

AUSTIN, Texas—The Texas Historical Foundation, a 58-year old preservation organization, has announced preservation grants to Llano and Valley Springs for restoration and renovation of historic structures. First, the Friends of Llano Red Top Jail received funds to help stabilize the foundation of the city’s 1895 jail structure, which was used until 1982.

The first official meeting of Texas Hill Quilters was a great success.  Over thirty quilters (men and women) were present.  These quilters came from Burnet, Marble Falls, Cherokee, Tow and Llano.  Members brought either a completed project or one that is in process.  The quality of work exemplifies the talent that lies in the minds, hands and hearts of these crafts-folks!

The Liberty Hill Garden Club put together “Notes for Hill Country Gardeners” which they made a gift to me when I spoke there a couple of years ago. Here is a short list of Annuals that loves the Summer heat; purslane, petunias, marigolds, cosmos, pentas, copper plant, zinnias, vinca (periwinkle), portulaca (moss rose) and Joseph’s coat. Perennials that do well in the Summer heat are, cannas, lantana, verbena, plumbago, hibiscus, sage (Salvia), Mexican heather, Mexican firebush, coneflo ...

According to public records, the following individuals were booked into the Llano County Jail on the dates listed. Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence. June 4, 2012 Bobby Lee Gomez, 22, Granite Shoals; revoked PR bond possession of controlled substance, third degree felony; not released. Anisa June Gobert, 30, alias capias FTA theft property; Class B misdemeanor; prohibited substance corr facility – alcohol/drug/ ...

Don Bruhl Jr. of Marble Falls was born on January 15, 1937 in Fredericksburg. He died peacefully at Seton Hospital, in Austin on Monday, June 4, 2012. Don spent his youth in Llano where his dad Don, Sr. ran the local drug store. He was a member of the basketball team and his 1955 team is in the Llano Athletics Hall of Fame.

Earl Von Edmondson III, 54 of Llano, Texas was born September 28, 1957 to Earl Von Edmondson, Jr. and Juanda Kay Edmondson in Roswell, New Mexico. He passed away June 7, 2012 in Llano, Texas. Survivors are his sons, Earl Von Edmondson, IV, stationed overseas, Nicholas Adam McGriff, Phoenix, Arizona and Sean Kerri Drolshagen, Llano, Texas. In 1976 he married Jackie Lynn Gregg and in 1998 he married Janine Marie Caress. His father, Earl Von Edmondson, Jr.

Leroy Rode passed away Friday June 8, 2012 at the age of 84 years in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born October 14, 1927 to Ida (Dittmar) and Regu Rode in Fredericksburg, Texas. He married Margaret (Tatsch) Rode August 3, 1949 in Harper, Texas. Leroy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Castell, Texas.

David Lawrence Evans, 69, of Bluffton, passed away June 10, 2012. He was born to David Lawrence and Louise (Barnett) Evans on March 1, 1943 in Texas City, Texas. Mr. Evans proudly served for four years as a military policeman with the Texas National Guard. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Lynda Fitch on August 15, 1964.

Eugene Russell, 92, of Llano, Texas, joined his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2012. He was born March 10, 1920 in Del Rio, Texas to Rex and Myrtle Slaughter Russell. He died in his home in Llano that he and his wife lived for the past 56 years. Eugene graduated from Del Rio High School in 1939.

Dear Editor, I would like to express my appreciation to the dozen people who showed up to tear up the floors at the Red Top Jail last Wednesday. In five hours we were able to remove all of the tongue and groove flooring in two of the jailor’s bedrooms. It was hot and the work was hard, but we got all of the flooring removed that we could.

COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course will feature a New Mexico State University economist who will address the future of the cattle industry and economic trends during the Aug. 6 general session in College Station. Dr. Lowell Catlett, a Regents professor, dean and chief administrative officer in the university’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, will provide insights and an outlook on the agriculture industry, specifically beef-cattle product ...

Of all the creepy-crawlies Texans live among, ticks are the worst when it comes to the health issues of man and beast, said Dr. Pete Teel, Texas AgriLife Research entomologist at College Station. TickApp has information for medical professionals, homeowners, outdoor enthusiasts and livestock owners. “To complicate matters, Texas is home to 11 common species of ticks, all with their own brand of disease-carrying specialties, so it’s important to know what you’re dealing with and how to ma ...

In November 1936 voters approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution establishing the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and in 1937 TRS was officially formed. Originally it was formed to provide service and disability retirement benefits to teachers and administrators of the public school systems of Texas, but in 1949 the legislator expanded membership eligibility to all employees of public education institutions.

Members of Central Texas Electric Co-op Board District 4 (Llano County), met Monday, June 11th in the Llano High School Auditorium. The members were welcomed by the co-op’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Loth III. Mr. Loth opened the meeting by introducing members of the co-op’s Board of Directors in attendance.

There’s all this talk about whether Tiger is back or not. He loses a tournament, and he’s done. He wins one, like he did at the Memorial, June 3, and he’s not done. The debate rages—I guess rage is a little strong, but the Craig Slaughter Era doesn’t officially begin till August 31. Some guys, and women, too, I guess, in the media, act like no matter where Woods finishes, if he doesn’t win every week—or goodness, me, plays poorly—he’s a goner. The reason for that criticism, ...

MARBLE FALLS—Llano High’s 7-on-7 team is going to know as much about the Mustangs as Todd Dodge does once this summer league is over. Some might wish it to be 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The teams got together in Marble Falls once again, June 5, and the hosts won all three games.

Llano High has become either the graveyard of coaches or cradle of coaches. The incoming leaders hope it’s the beginning of, or continuation of, success. Those departing will try to turn their new schools into a cradle of golden memories. The latest to receive attention for his exit is Brad Harman, the Jackets’ head baseball coach for four years; his football duties have included the role of defensive coordinator the past two seasons.

It is June and the Llano All-Star teams have started with their tournament seasons. The Llano Machine Pitch All-Star teams recently had their first tournament in the Pride of the Hill Country Classic in Mason, Texas. Llano was represented by two teams from its machine pitch league, as the Llano Orange team consists of the 8 year old boys and Llano Black is made up of the 7 year old boys.

 Many people ask what the Chamber does and honestly after working for the Chamber this past year, I’m wondering what the Chamber doesn’t do?  The Chamber is a membership based non-profit organization with a mission to engage in projects and activities that have a positive economic impact on the community and / or serve the members of the Chamber.

Sunday, June 17, has been designated as Father’s Day. In choosing someone who historically represents what we perceive as admirable fatherhood, a man was chosen who was living in Llano County when it was created, who was a permanent citizen and died in Llano County after a lengthy life, who contributed greatly to the county as it developed, and who, of course, was the father of a large number of children, grandchildren, etc.