May 5, 2010

After an inspection on April 28, 2010 indicated the sand and gravel mining at the Long Ranch along the Llano River was “out of compliance with the LCRA Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance,” the Lower Colorado River Authority issued a stop work order requiring “an immediate cessation of all Quarry/Mine Activity at the site.” On April 30, the stop work order was modified to allow sand processing and sales in a two acre area on the Long Ranch upland from the river ...

Mayor Mike Reagor opened the regular city council meeting Monday night with two proclamations. Three local pastors representing the Llano Ministerial Alliance joined the mayor as he proclaimed this Thursday, May 6, as “a day of prayer in our community.” A Noting that “our City has been blessed beyond measure,” the mayor announced a prayer breakfast for 7 a.m.

A crowd of students, parents, teachers and concerned citizens attended the drug awareness meeting hosted by the Llano Alliance for Drug Intervention at the LHS auditorium last Thursday. “It went really well,” said Counselor Cleo Cooper. “A good part of the community took time out of their busy schedules to help make this a very productive meeting.

People who live or own property or businesses along the Highland Lakes may sign up for a free floodgate notification service from LCRA. The service calls and/or e-mails residents and property owners about anticipated floodgate operations, which can cause higher, faster water flows along the Colorado River. The Floodgate Operations Notification Service (FONS) allows people to specify how they are notified: by e-mail, land line and/or cell phone.

Tell me, when was the last time you saw a pitcher strike out the side three innings in a row? Not too many hands are going up—there may be one in Tow, but he could be pointing to the Big Dipper. Estevan Aviles did it against Liberty Hill, fanned a dozen in all (in five innings), and Llano punished the Panthers (again), 10-0.

It always comes down to the playoffs, the postseason; it’s the most exciting segment of the long campaign. All the entrants have proven themselves, and the top prizes are still to be handed out. Llano, after spending 2009 on the sidelines, is on the guest list this month and will meet China Spring, May 6-7-8, at Harker Heights High School in the bidistrict round of the Class 3A baseball tournament.

LUBBOCK—Three seniors were in the arena during the sunset of their high school careers. The competitions were dwindling—in fact, this was it, unless they surpassed, in their events, all but one of some of the most talented athletes in the state. Making it to state was the goal, the prize untold thousands have sought in the hundred years the UIL claims to have been in existence. Cara Mack may have outdone her two male colleagues, and she wasn’t first ...

Oh, I’m sorry, I was so busy chasing after one new coach and pursuing one who was leaving, I completely missed the NFL draft. I really only got to it at all, because I was told there would be no springtime exam on the slot-T offense since it was being zapped for the 2010 season.

My name is Cheryl Crabtree. I have served two terms on the City Council and for that I am grateful to the citizens that put their trust in me by voting for me. I ask for your vote again for City Council. I enjoyed my time on Council and would love to serve this city again. My husband Jerry and I will have lived in Llano seventeen years as of November 23, 2010.

My military service included 15 years with Texas Army National Guard, rank of Captain. I served as Company Commander of Headquarters, Company A, 736 Maint. Bn, 36 Inf Div. I attended college at Southwest State University and Blinn Jr. College. I am an active member of Lutie Watkins United Methodist Church.

Let Me Introduce Myself – My name is Jeanne Puryear and I am seeking election to Llano’s City Council on May 8th, 2010. My husband, Teddy and I relocated here from Houston in January 2003 following our son Robby, his wife, April and our then, 15 month old granddaughter, Caroline. They opened the Llaneaux Seafood House in 2001 and without them, home in Houston, wasn’t quite the same.

It has truly been an honor to represent the fine folks of Llano serving as Alderman and Mayor Pro-Tem these past 2 years. Our great little town has had many accomplishments these past 2 years, large and small, with a modern day sewer plant, broadband finally reaching Llano with the city having 50% ownership. Lowering utility deposits and returning the deposits to the citizens in these hard economic times, and a collection station running much more efficiently.

The Relay for Life will begin at 7 p.m. this Friday at Yellow Jacket Stadium; I’m joining the Llano Memorial Healthcare System team (in case I have a heart attack), and plan to walk some laps after I get done taking pictures. I hope to see all of you there! A day earlier, Llano will be participating in the National Day of Prayer, a long-time American tradition that seems just as important today as in 1775 when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in for ...

INVITATION TO BID – COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS Sealed bids are now being accepted in the office of the Llano County Auditor for the design and construction of three communications towers. For a copy of the Invitation to Bid, which includes the minimum specifications, call the County Auditor’s Office at (325) 247-3783, or Bids may be picked up at 1447 E.

On the 22nd day of April, 2010, I impounded the following estrays: 1 solid red bull: 16 months old, 1000 lbs., no brands or ear marks 1 red/white bull: 16 months old,1000 lbs, no brands or ear marks 1 red/white face bull: 2 years old, 1200 lbs, no brands or ear marks 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, for the owner of said estray, but ...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY LANDLORD’S LIEN Sale is scheduled for 7 A.M. May 21, 2010 at the corner of Industrial and Skyline Drive in Kingsland, Texas. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Cleanup and removal deposit will be required. Seller reserves right to withdraw property from sale.

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY By virtue of a certain Writ of Execution issued by the Clerk of the 33rd Judicial District Court of Llano County, Texas on the 26th day of February, 2010, in Cause # 14001 wherein Ace Home Improvement, Inc. is Plaintiff, and Marvin Houghtling dba All American Welding is Defendant, in favor of said Plaintiff, for the sum of $33,223.73, together with $1000.00 attorney fees, and all costs of suit, that being the amount of judgement recovered by sai ...

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS 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 0320-04-023 for INSTALL FLASHING BEACONS in WILLIAMSON County, etc will be opened on May 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the State Off ...

NO. 06534 IN THE ESTATE OF DONNA GAIL WILDEY, DECEASED IN THE COUNTY COURT OF LLANO COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Donna Gail Wildey, Deceased, were issued on April 23, 2010, in Cause No. 06534, pending in the County Court of Llano County, Texas to: Daniel J.

There will be a Public Hearing on May 25th 2010 at Llano County Commissioner’s Court to place 35mph speed limit signs on Glass Rd in Kingsland, Texas.

The owners of Lot 316, a 40' x 25' tract and a 25' x 37' tract, Lakeside Heights Unit 2, will submit a replat of the said property to be known as Lot 316A, Lakeside Heights Unit 2 in a regularly scheduled Commissioners Court meeting on May 17, 2010.

The Lower Colorado River Authority hereby gives notice pursuant to Texas Water Code section 49.226 (c), that the following property will be sold by private sale on or after May 19, 2010: Approximately 0.4962 acres of land out of the Christian Lange Survey No. 92, Abst. No. 484, the Abraham Anglin Survey No.

Charles Ernest Phillips, age 90 of Llano formerly of Carlsbad, N.M. passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010. He was born Oct. 9, 1919 in Jollyville to Rowena Gertrude (Watts) and George Henry Phillips. He married Ethel Bell (Cox), March 31, 1941 in Round Rock. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. He was a lifelong member of the Moose Lodge and a member of the First Christian Church in Llano.

Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, an honest and wonderfully kind human being, Jim Russell, began his incredible journey on September 23, 1927 in Woodsboro, Texas. He completed his journey and went Home on April 20, 2010 at the age of 82, with his loving family at his side after a many year battle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

“I hope I inspired you” Kimberlee Rena Williams, age 34 of Tow, Texas was called to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was born on November 24, 1975 in Georgetown, Texas to James Courtney, Jr. and Valerie (Hoover) Courtney. Kimberlee married Gerald Williams on April 1, 2004 at Buchanan Dam.

Logan Kyle Roberts was born in Lampasas Sept.13, 1990 and moved to Tow in 1998 with his parents. He was self-employed operating heavy equipment and also worked on the F Bar Ranch. He enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, riding bulls, and hanging out with family, friends and his faithful companion “Quatro”.

Sam Weide, 69 years of age died on May 1, 2010 at his residence in Kingsland with his loving family present. Sam was born in England on Dec. 25, 1940. He lived in England until 10 years ago when he and his family came to the United States. Sam had worked during his lifetime in the ship building and repair business.

In 1943, when I was five years old, my mother and I moved to Llano, and lived with my grandfather, Sid Smith, and “Granny.” This arrangement was not unusual in those days because a woman living by herself was frowned upon by society, and could rarely make a living wage.

A promotional event for the 5th annual Texas Proud Festival will be held at noon this Saturday, May 8th. Bring the family by the LanTex theatre at noon to meet & greet some of the Brazos Bottom Cow’Ographers who will provide old west entertainment at the Festival during Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th - 30th.

This year’s Relay For Life is full of all kinds of entertainment to make staying up all night easier! Elliott Fikes will entertain Relayers from 8 p.m. till just before the9:30 p.m. Luminaria ceremony. He’ll be back on stage again after the ceremony ends. Think you can sing? Join Liz Sanders from midnight to 2 a.m.

In 1872 J. Sterling Morton founded the tradition of Arbor Day. He asked the state of Nebraska to set aside a day for the planting and care of trees and this holiday became Arbor Day. It was first observed with the planting of a million trees in Nebraska. In Texas in 1889, the citizens of Temple proposed and the Texas Legislature passed into law an Arbor Day Resolution.

The Llano Junior High Library will hold its spring Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, May 10, 2010 until Friday, May 14, 2010. The library will open daily at 7:30am and remain open until 4:30pm. The book fair will feature a wide range of books for young teens and adults, including mystery and adventure novels, fantasy trilogies, sports guides, manga, and the latest bestsellers from more than 150 publishers.

Beginning Thursday, May 6th the OB Department at Llano Memorial Hospital will be referred to as Perinatal Services. According to Kim Schroeder, RN, Perinatal Services Nursing Manager, the change in name more accurately reflects the services offered, “Staff in the department offer antepartum and postpartum care, newborn nursery, and lactation consultation”. Schroeder says the hospital is marking the change in name with an Open House Thursday, which also happens to be Nation ...

On June 26, 2010 the Community Club and the Restoration Committee is sponsoring a benefit fish fry, auction, and prize drawings; and we are asking for your help. This proud old building is in desperate need of repairs. Can you believe it was built in 1910? Having the place to have meetings, reunions and dinners or refreshments after a funeral at the near by cemetery, benefits many families. Please watch for details in your local paper of the planned fish fry.

The 2010 Llano County Relay for Life will be held Friday evening and Saturday morning, May 7 and 8. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.