December 9, 2009

The Llano City Council took care of several routine business items at its meeting Monday night, but the most interesting items on the agenda will be need further study before any decision is made. Council members approved closing Berry Street between Ollie and Lampasas from noon to 5 p.m. on December 21 to accommodate the blood bank.

Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Van Pelt was injured and his patrol car wrecked when he hit a cow while responding to a call in southwestern Llano County Saturday night. The chain of events began with a one-vehicle rollover which apparently knocked down part of a fence along FM 2323 (Prairie Mountain Road).

Dense fog prevented a parachute jump at the Grand Opening of Fredericksburg’s newly-expanded Museum of the Pacific War, and the arrival of George and Barbara Bush was delayed for almost an hour when their plane was forced to land in Kerrville instead of Fredericksburg, but the crowd of more than 3,000 that filled Austin Street Monday morning greeted the former president and his wife exuberantly when they finally arrived to cut the ceremonial ribbon. For many of the visiting dign ...

On May 21, 1998, a Llano County jury found Bobby Wayne Woods guilty of murdering an 11 year old girl in Granbury. The judge sentenced Woods to death. On December 3, 2009, Woods was executed by the State of Texas. Woods was tried in Llano County on a change of venue from Hood County due to the publicity the case generated in the Granbury community. Woods’ conviction and sentence have been reviewed by appellate courts for various legal reasons over the past 11 years.

AUSTIN – Due to current drought conditions, the Lower Colorado River Authority will not lower Inks Lake this winter. Inks Lake is one of the smaller pass-through lakes in the chain of six Highland Lakes. Several lake-area organizations and residents submitted requests to LCRA in September for a drawdown to allow for dock repair and maintenance.

No one named Baker made the 8-3A All-District football teams, but a Baker’s Dozen from Llano won coveted spots on the first and second squads. It’s not actually 13 Jackets, because some earned double recognition. The envelopes, please. Seth Graham was one who made the first team on both sides of the ball.

How bad was the start? Tiger Woods didn’t start off any worse at 2:30 one morning. Jessica Jendrzey must have felt like Penn or Sanchez had used her as a sparring partner. Exaggerating? The team to be referred to as Llano or Lady Jackets opened with a quick basket against Boerne on the first night of December.

It was just a little ol’ contest in another non-district tournament, that offers more games to be played than there are days in the event. The 1:00 PM start time, December 3, was perfect for retirees and reporters who actually get paid to watch the action. It never means much; it’s only preparation for district which doesn’t arrive for about another year—literally. All of that is poppycock, a criticism I’ve received when I didn’t even admit to it, a ...

To be even a walk-on for sports in college is a big deal; to make the team is a huge achievement; to be honored as a First Team all anything is over the top. Kyle Hopf got his foot in the door and did it all. The Llano High School graduate of 2005 has been chosen as the All-South-Division punter in the Lone Star Conference.

We don’t know where the Llano Lady basketball Jackets spent Thanksgiving weekend, and we haven’t learned where they’ll use their passports during the Christmas break, but it can be told, some of the between-time was on location in Merkel, which is just west of Abilene. I know Merkel is not huge, but neither is its neighbor, Tuscola, and just think how much attention it will get January 7. Llano played five games, December 3-5, but none deserves as much attention as t ...

One of several things I forgot to write about last week was the historic celebration at the newly-expanded Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg. That turned out to be one of the highlights in an amazing week for me; please bear with me as I tell you about my adventures. I should interject here that I got an advance copy of Jenny Taylor’s new CD from her brother, Justin Simpson.

On the 24th of November, 2009, I impounded the following estrays: · 1 red & white spotted cow, 3-5 years old, 800 lbs., no brands or ear marks · 2 solid red cows, 3 - 5 years old, 800 lbs, no brands or ear marks · 1 solid yellow cow, 3 - 5 years old, 800 lbs, no brands or ear marks · 1 red/white face yearling heifer, 700 lbs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACT Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read. CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) ------------------------ Dist/Div: Austin Contract 6201-67-001 for SEAL COAT in LLANO County, etc will be opened on January 05, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate ...

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alfred Cade Fuller, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2009, in Cause No. 06466, pending in the County Court of Llano County, Texas, to: Betty Fuller All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Robert H.

Notice is hereby given that letters of independent administration for the Estate of BRYAN HENSLE CARTER, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2009 in Cause No. 06473 pending in the County Court of Llano County, Texas to DONNA LOGAN CARTER. DONNA LOGAN CARTER, Independent Administrator of the Estate of BRYAN HENSLE CARTER, has chosen that all claims be addressed in care of her attorney: JOHN H.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Creighton Quayne Roberson, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2009, under Docket No. 06471, pending in the County Court of Llano County, Texas to: Ouida Faye Roberson. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Wade Hutto Hutto, Lucksinger & Garrett, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P.O.

The owners of Lots 5 & 6, Carlson Addition, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 2, Page 18, of the Llano County Plat Records, will submit an application for a re-plat of said property to be filed in the office of the Llano County Clerk, in a public hearing on December 28, 2009 at the regularly scheduled Llano County Commissioners Court Meeting.

The owners of Lots 204 & 205, Rio Llano Unit 3, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 3, Page 49, of the Llano County Plat Records, will submit an application for a re-plat of said property to be filed in the office of the Llano County Clerk, in a public hearing on December 28, 2009 at the regularly scheduled Llano County Commissioners Court Meeting.

The owners of 0.93 Ac out of the JG Pfueffer Survey No 1, Abst 594 aka Lot 62 Shirley Williams Addition, according to the deed recorded in Volume 1401, Page 915, of the Llano County Official Public Records, will submit an application for a re-plat of said property to be filed in the office of the Llano County Clerk, in a public hearing on December 28, 2009 at the regularly scheduled Llano County Commissioners Court Meeting.

There will be a public hearing concerning a re-plat of Lots 22-24, River Valley Ranch Airstrip Project, recorded in Vol. 2, Pg. 7 of the Plat Records of Llano County, to be heard at the regularly scheduled Commissioners Court meeting held on December 28, 2009.

Frank A. Marceca, 37, of Austin was called to rest on Dec. 4, 2009 after a courageous battle with Traumatic Brain Injury. He was born to John Clarence and Karen Lee (McFiggen) Marceca on Jan.19, 1972 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Frank was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was a man of great artistic talent both in drawing and poetry.

Helen Julia Bauman Kuykendall at the age of 92, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2009 in Llano surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Valley Spring on August 12, 1917 to August Julius (A.J.) Bauman and Ella Goodman Bauman. She had one sister Anna Louise Bauman and one brother Douglas Julius Bauman. After graduating from Cherokee High School in 1934, Helen attended the University of Texas in Austin where she studied in business.

James Michael “MIKE” Jeffers, 53 years, died on Oct. 4, 2009 following a two-year hard fought battle with cancer. Mike was born on Sept. 26, 1956 to James and Frances Powell Jeffers in Austin. Following his high school education he entered and served in the U.S. Marines. After discharge, Mike was a self-employed carpenter. Mike enjoyed fishing, collecting knives, arts and crafts, wood crafting and riding his motorcycle.

Larry Lee Hutson, age 59 of Llano, Texas passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. He was born on May 24, 1950 in Miami, Florida to Robert Lee Hutson and Violet (Landry) Hutson. Larry married Judy Rovilla Lee Snyder on Feb.7, 1969 in Fort. Worth. He lived in the Llano and Kingsland area since 2001, having moving here from Cottonwood Shores, Dallas and Ft.

Marilyn E. Carter, 87 Years, died on Nov. 30, 2009 at her family residence in Llano surrounded by loving family. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 14, 1922 to Louis and Frieda Klinck Meyers. She graduated from high school and continued her education to obtain a masters degree and went on to become a pre-school/ elementary school teacher, having taught in Edinburg, Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. She and her husband, Forest came to reside in the Hill Country after retirement ...

Ralph Lewis Young, 94, of Horseshoe Bay, passed away Nov. 29, 2009. He was born to Lewis and Mable (McGuinn) Young on Sept. 10, 1915 in Salt Fork, Oklahoma. Mr. Young began his working life at the age of 10 as a butcher apprentice. Meat cutting was a valuable skill that he used throughout his life, helping relatives and friends selecting and cutting meat.

Referring to the Work Day on the Castell Road the previous week, The Llano News announced on January 20, 1916, that “Calloused Hands (are) a Badge of Honor.” “There were many sore men in Llano last Friday night,” the story reported, and “some have not yet recovered.” About 100 men and high school boys spent the day working with picks and shovels to repair the rough dirt road. Editor Wilkes announced sadly that reporter Wallace Wever had resigned aft ...

It wouldn’t seem like Christmas without Llano’s Annual Christmas Stroll, a holiday tradition started years ago by Llano’s Ministerial Alliance and sponsored by Llano Memorial Healthcare System. We invite you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season this evening. The Christmas Stroll takes visitors on a walk thru Llano’s historic downtown district stopping at several area churches where each church presents their own unique Christmas program and message.

The annual tradition of the Working Women’s Breakfast will continue this year. The 2009 breakfast will be held at Mom’s Café at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, December 15. All women who are working, or retired, are invited. Those who wish to may bring a small gift of $5 or less to exchange, and those who wish to have breakfast will purchase their own.

Doug and Cyndi Suggs would like to thank all those in the community for stopping by their open house. It was the biggest crowd ever. If you missed this year plan to come by next year. It is always the first Sunday in December. The Hill Country Toy Run was held last Saturday for the Children of Cherokee Home.

The Main Street Program compliments all the wonderful Llano merchants around the square who participated in the Christmas Store Front Contest. The entries were fabulous and made it very difficult to select winners. There were seventeen entries, which certainly made a community statement celebrating the Christmas season, along with the lighted decorations on our historic courthouse grounds.