February 3, 2010

In what appears to be a very positive development for the City of Llano, FEMA engineers have re-drawn the updated floodplain map using the estimated flow of the 1935 flood as its benchmark for a “100-year flood.” Due to advanced digital mapping techniques, there will be some changes from the old map, but most elevations will be within one foot of the old map, and the floodplain within city limits is only slightly larger than before. The changes came after Mayor Mike Reagor ...

A Llano couple has been arrested on felony charges of stealing over $20,000 in property from their employer, the Buttery Company. Mary Elizabeth Faircloth, age 31, has been an employee at the Buttery Company for eight years, and was arrested on Jan. 27 on a warrant by Llano Police and booked into the Llano County Jail.

At a well-attended candidate forum last Thursday evening, county chairman Ron Hewitt introduced candidates who are running unopposed, and gave 16 candidates in six contested elections the opportunity to introduce themselves and answer written questions submitted by the audience. Candidates were presented in order of their appearance on the ballot, so the first speaker was incumbent Justice of the Peace Richard Owen, from Precinct #1.

A Buchanan Dam woman was arrested Saturday night on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Llano County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS responded to a reported stabbing at 3758 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam at 10:23 p.m. on Jan. 30. Officials discovered a 45 year old man who had been stabbed once in the abdomen.

The Hill Country Higher Education Foundation (HCHEF) awarded scholarships totaling $1,620 to deserving Llano High School students taking dual credit courses. Students receiving the scholarships include Breandan Marines, Sarah Crowell, Isabelle George, Katie Gibson, Adrian Limon, Taylor Gonzales, Cara Mack, Janey Meitzen, and Stephanie Reiley. On behalf of the students, Llano High School and the Llano Independent School District, we would like to personally thank the members of the HCH ...

The Llano Hoerster Clinic began using a patient satisfaction survey last fall to help monitor and improve its service to the community. Results of the survey showed a strong approval rating for the clinic. Of the 962 patients who filled out the questionnaire at the end of their visit to the clinic, 99.7% said they would recommend the clinic to others.

It won’t be considered the greatest game the Llano girls have played this year, but it was a key win on the road, and it all but clinched a playoff berth for the 11th consecutive season. Call it workmanlike, one of the new clichés of recent sports pages: 51-39 over Vandegrift.

The start was terrible, but there was a window when the sun came through, or maybe the moon, and Llano made a remarkable comeback. Burnet, though, closed that window, not requiring the cool night air, and it offered its own cold shoulder and whipped the Jackets 55-31, January 26. “They’re real big,” head coach Shannon Taylor said.

One bad hole can spoil a round of golf; one bad inning—one bad pitch—can mean defeat in baseball; one miserable chukka can end the dreams of a polo pony; and, so, it’s no surprise that a bad quarter in basketball can erase the meaning of the other three. Llano was outscored 15-5 in the third stanza against Burnet, January 26, and dropped a 47-38 decision.

It took 17 games, three quarters, seven minutes and 20 seconds—and close to two years—for the Llano basketball Yellow Jackets to realize they were writing the final chapter on one of the most painful district-losing streaks in school history, but an 11-2 run in the last period got the job done for a 41-37 victory at Vandegrift.

It’s that time again. I’ve procrastinated enough that the upcoming deadline for the Spring 2010 issue of Texas Hill Country magazine is becoming an emergency situation. That, coupled with been writing too much the last few weeks (although I did not include the poetryreading event at Fuel Coffee House; it will be over by the time you read this), has convinced me to keep this week’s column as short as I can.

THE STATE OF TEXAS JP MORGAN CHASE BANK VS BRUCE DOUGLAS COOK & UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AUDREY COOK CAUSE # 16730 IN THE DISTRICT COURT 424th JUDICIAL DISTRICT LLANO COUNTY, TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF COOK, AUDREY F DEFENDANT, GREETINGS: NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issue ...

THE STATE OF TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS: To all unknown heirs of the Estate of DORIS EMMALINE REVADA, Deceased. Cause # 06500 You and each of you are hereby cited, required and commanded to appear before the County Court of Llano County, Texas, to be held in the County Courtroom in the Courthouse of said County in the City of Llano in said County, such appearance to be at or before ten o’clock A.M.

On the 26th day of January, 2010, I impounded the following estray: Kind of Animal: Cow Sex: Female Breed: Brangus or Angus Color: Black Age: 2-5 years Size: 1200 lbs. Brands, Marks, Identifying Characteristics: No brands or marks, stubby horns, #13 reddish ear tag left ear I filed a Notice of Estray in the Estray Book of Llano County, Texas. I have made a diligent search of the register of recorded brands in Llano County, Texas, ...

LLANO PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the City of Llano Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 18, 2010, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 301 W.Main Street, Llano , Texas. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: A request has been received to consider a Specific Use Permit to place a new manufactured home in a Single Family 3 (SF-3) District.

LLANO CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the City of Llano City Council will conduct a public hearing on March 1, 2010, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 301 W. Main Street, Llano , Texas. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: A request has been received to consider a Specific Use Permit to place a new manufactured home in a Single Family 3 (SF-3) District.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SRBV PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The City of Sunrise Beach Village Planning & Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on February 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fire House, 128 Sunrise Drive, Sunrise Beach, Texas. The Planning & Zoning Board will hear and rule on a request to divide Lot P, Granite Shoals Lake Estate Subdivision into four smaller lots of varying sizes.

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PATRICIA JANET TISDEL, Deceased, were issued on January 28, 2010 in Cause No. 06491 pending in the County Court of Llano County, Texas to ROBERT CHRISTOPHER TISDEL. ROBERT CHRISTOPHER TISDEL, Independent Executor of the Estate of PATRICIA JANET TISDEL, has chosen that all claims be addressed in care of his attorney: JOHN H.

The Lower Colorado River Authority hereby gives notice pursuant to Texas Water Code section 49.226 (c), that the following properties will be sold by private sale on or after February 10, 2010: A 0.94 acre tract of land more or less out of the Christian Lange Survey NO. 192, Abst. NO.

Lorene Mason Trant of Kingsland passed away in Llano Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Lorene “Lori” Mason was born in Dallas on Nov. 30, 1922. Lorene was married to Robert C. Trant on June 14, 1973 in Lake Dallas. In 1975, they moved to Palacios where Lori was a librarian for many years.

Sharon Frances Estes (nee LeMire) of Ellsworth, Wis. formerly of Stillwater, Minn. passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Jan. 31,2010. Sharon was born Feb.16, 1940 Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Donald G. and is survived by her children: Rick of Mahtomedi, Minn., Dawn Harris of Llano, Darcie, Nola and Naomi all of Ellsworth, Wis., her beautiful grandchildren: Calli, Jenna, William, Autumn, Tara, Chad, Maverick, Tiger, Ashley, Dalton, Cody, Kaley, Serett ...

Zore’ Childers Hall was born on Sept. 9, 1919 in San Antonio to Josephine (Childers) Hall and Bernie Hall. When she was ten years old she was baptized at Beacon Hill Baptist Church. While growing up she mastered the piano and loved to play all of her life. In Sept.

At the height of Llano’s “Iron Boom,” the Llano Improvement and Furnace Company financed the building of a magnificent hotel in the fields on the north side of the Llano River. It was named the Algona Hotel, for the hometown of two principal investors: F.R. “Frank” Malone, and his brother, George.

Llano Main Street will sponsor a showing of James Cameron’s epic movie, Avatar, this Friday night, February 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday afternoon February 6 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. The movie takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. The film is filled with action, adventure, and science fiction and was 10 years in the making.

A “Sweetheart Soiree” brownie judging will be held next Tuesday, February 9, at the Kingsland Library as an early celebration of Valentine’s Day. Anyone may enter a batch of two dozen brownies or dessert bars (one of last year’s contestants was just four years old), as long as they are made from a recipe, and not a pre-packaged mix; entries are due at 11 a.m.

Demystify financing a college education by attending a program at Llano High School on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Ultimate Money Skills: College Funding, formerly Making College Financial Planning Count, provides parents of all high school students with the overview they need to begin developing a college financing plan for their student. A workbook is provided for parents and students to use to follow along during the presentation and to take ...

A child safety program designed to teach child abuse prevention techniques is being hosted by the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, Llano Elementary and Packsaddle Elementary Schools this spring for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. The Yello Dyno program uses music and movement to teach children skills to help them avoid adults that might harm them.

Brrr! The weather has really been a surprise this year – surprising in that we are actually getting some “winter” weather. The word around the library from everyone that comes in is that they are ready for spring! There’s a lot of talk of gardening and yard work, possibility of great wildflowers thanks to the rain we’ve had, and of course, the return of the migratory birds. If you are a birdwatcher and/or you’re readying your birdhouses for this yea ...

Wednesday, January 27th, the pastors of the Llano Ministerial Alliance meeting agreed to begin a collection of new or used blankets and heaters for the the month of February. These will supply the people of Llano who have need with the means to stay warm during the coldest part of the year.

75 runners and walkers are registered to take part in the Llano Not So Fun Run, scheduled for Saturday, the 6th at Badu Park in Llano. “We are excited about the number of people who have registered in advance and look forward to a great first race,” said Mary Rhodes, Llano Memorial Healthcare System Community Relations Director.

On June 9, 2009, Theron Oatman graduated a Texas Game Warden after seven months at the new Texas Game Warden Academy in Hamilton, Texas. Oatman was among the 54th class of new wardens sworn in by Col. Peter Flores on the House of Representatives Chamber Floor in Austin. Oatman is the son of Sam and Diane Oatman of Llano.

Llano Main Street and the Llano Chamber of Commerce are hosting “Desserts of Llano” on Saturday, February 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Delicious and scrumptious dessert samples will be presented from participating local restaurants on an array of tables located in front of (or inside) our local businesses. This event is an excellent opportunity for our citizens, as well as tourists, to visit local businesses, as well as sample desserts.