April 2, 2008

Egg tempera, one of the earliest and most permanent forms of painting, will be demonstrated at the next meeting of the Llano Fine Arts Guild. The use of watercolor paints mixed with ordinary eggs will be demonstrated by Shirley Minzenmayer, of Winters, an artist well versed in this medium. This will be a hands on demonstration; however, participation is not required to attend the demo.

Miss Tiffany Merkel has been awarded the title of Miss Travis County USA. She will compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant on June 29 in Laredo, which will be televised state-wide. Tiffany is a 2005 graduate of Llano High School and a junior at the University of Texas at Austin.

In addition to choosing a new Llano High School Principal Monday night, the Llano Independent School District Board of Trustees made it clear they are committed to athletic facilities improvements and they will dig deep in the district’s pockets to get them. Daniel Vera, currently of Bangs High School in Bangs, Texas, will become principal of Llano High School for the 2008-2009 school year.

The Llano Hospital Authority Board of Directors meeting Thursday was the last before crossing a momentous dateline: April 1, 2008, the effective date of Scott & White’s management of Llano Memorial Healthcare System and the LMHS Hoerster Rural Healthcare Clinics becoming Scott & White Clinics. The board officially terminated Chief Executive Officer Kevin Leeper so that Tuesday he could become the system’s first S&W employee to manage the system and it’s members congratulated Dr.

Dr. Dan David Hoerster confessed to certain sentimentality Tuesday when Hoerster Rural Medical Clinics officially became Scott & White Clinics. “It was a little of a downer to think Hoerster Clinic would ride into the sunset,” said the former president of the 22-physician medical group. “Today I’m working for Scott & White.” Known to many as just “Dr.

Dr. Dan David Hoerster confessed to certain sentimentality Tuesday when Hoerster Rural Medical Clinics officially became Scott & White Clinics. “It was a little of a downer to think Hoerster Clinic would ride into the sunset,” said the former president of the 22-physician medical group. “Today I’m working for Scott & White.” Known to many as just “Dr.

When the john david Salon at 707 Ford Street opens Friday, it promises to be something of an instant tourist attraction. Not only will the new salon invite new Hill Country patrons, but some of the clients of John David Martin will be following him to experience the joys of exploring Llano.

The Llano Memorial Healthcare System Relay for Life Team is holding a book sale on April 3 and 4, from 1p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Hospital Lobby. According to Mary Rhodes, LMHS community relations, “LMHS has been a proud sponsor and participant in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for several years.” She added, “LMHS team captain, Pam Caraway, has done an excellent job coordinating fund raising efforts with the latest endeavor being a used book sale.

Diana King Hightower, 56, of Spicewood, passed away on March 29. She was born on April 5, 1951, in Houston, to Clarence King and Paula “Meeks” King. Diana was preceded in death by her father Clarence King. She is survived her loving husband of 27 years, Chrystopher Hightower of Spicewood; her sons, Craig Jackson and his wife, Valerie, and Scott Jackson and his wife, Jennifer, both of Spicewood; her grandchildren, Shelby Jackson, Emma Jackson, Clayton Jackson and Chrystopher Jackson all of Spicewood; her mother, Paula King of Spicewood; her sisters, Karen Raney and her husband, Paul, of Spicewood, Terresa Williams of Dallas, and Kathy Neal of Spicewood; also many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Diana met Chrystopher Hightower and married him in August of 1980 in Burnet.

The Rev. Watson Wade Lackey, 60, of Buchanan Dam, passed away March 27. He was born to William Rainey and Alenia Catherine (Ratliff) Lackey on October 18, 1947, in San Saba. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alenia Lackey and grandson, Zachary Wade Hogue. The Rev. Lackey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patty Lackey, of Buchanan Dam; his children, Laura Tatsch, of Llano, Alicia Murphy and husband, Tom, of Austin, Wesley Lackey and wife, Shannon, of Bertram; his grandchildren, Chris, Caden, Carter, Chanel, Victoria, Catherine, Kody, Payton, and Ethan; his brothers, Winston Lackey, Douglas Lackey, Fletcher Lackey; his sisters, Erma Avant, Patsy Telton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He married Patty Moore on Dec.

On Monday, March 17, a private Memorial was held for Charles “Charlie” Rowe at the Dogwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Blytheville, Ark. He was preceded in death by both parents Milford and Craig Rowe, of Ft. Smith, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Rowe; and one of his younger brothers, Henry Rowe and wife, Betty, of Fayetteville, Ark. Mr.

Few of Llano’s baseball faithful can remember that last time the Jackets 10-run-ruled Wimberley. The smiles on the faces of fans and parents indicated this one will not soon be forgotten. In the District 25-3A open, the Jackets shelled Wimberley, 13-2, scoring all 13 runs in the first three innings. Friday, Llano did the same to Ingram in five innings, winning 13-3 and improving to 2-0 in league play. Wimberley put four pitchers on the mound trying to cool Llano’s warm bats but it was to no avail. Llano went through the lineup twice in the third inning and finished the game with nine hits.

It’s the sign of a good team when the statistics aren’t quite satisfying enough, and these are the statistics: five runs in the first inning, a resounding 17 hits in the game, and a cake-walk, sweet-tasting, 11-1 softball conquest of Ingram, March 28. Geez, if THIS were disappointing, you wonder what the Warrior folks were thinking. “We started well-enough,” head coach Brian Cottle said, “but then we relaxed and lost focus, and you cannot do that until the game is over and the field is taken care of.” Cottle’s contingent did indeed take care of the basics with its first eight batters in the first inning.

The Llano Jr. High boys had quite a successful evening at the Bandera Middle School Relays Friday, March 28. Both the 7th grade and 8th grade boys won first place in their respective divisions. Each team is very proud of their plaques that read “Bander Middle School Pre-District Relays Seventh/Eighth Grade Boys Champion.” The teams hope they can improve on their outstanding performance next week at the 25-3A District Track Meet held at Jacket Stadium Friday, April 4.

It was double-or-nothing for several Llano track athletes, March 29, at the Bandera Bulldog Relays. Kallie Johanson won the shot put and discus; Lauren Parker said, “Just what exactly ARE these heavy metals?” And she went out and tossed them around before winning the 800-meter and 400-meter runs; and Cole Hoffman, the young man who prefers keeping to himself while running middle distances, would have galloped off into the sunset if there had been any sun, but he was content with blitzing the field (what else?) in the 3,200 meters and 1,600 meters. First on the podium: Johanson.

It was “just” a softball game, played on a patch of ground, city folks might say was “out in the country,” but it was seven innings of pure athletic drama. Those in the leading roles stepped in to halt a threat that would have erased this entire paragraph, broke out of a slump to slam two crucial doubles, extend an on-base streak absolutely critical to the victory, and come through under pressure most likely never felt before, as the last man up, to send everyone home after the best of finishes: the last-chance rally that turns defeat into destiny’s decision.

One of our western neighbors, Mason County, will be the focus of April’s session of the Kingsland Genealogical Society (KGS). The group will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Kingsland Library, 125 West Polk. Mason County is celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) this year, and the KGS speakers will be Jan Appleby, representing the Mason County Historical Commission; and Jane Hoerster, chairman of the Sesquicentennial activities. Jan Appleby is a fourth generation Mason County resident and retired elementary school teacher, now living on land her great-grandparents purchased in the late 1800s in the German community of Hilda, about 16 miles southeast of Mason.

Members of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce suggest you save on a ticket to Nevada and join them instead, on Saturday for Las Vegas Night at Buchanan Dam. Beginning at 6 p.m. visitors can enjoy Texas Hold ‘em, Black Jack, Craps, a Roulette Prize Wheel and 8-liners at Hill Country Hall.

Elementary Breakfast Menu 01-Orange juice, biscuit or pancake, assorted cereal, choice of milk 02-Assorted juice, French toast, breakfast bar, assorted cereal, choice of milk 03-Assorted fruit, porky in a blanket, flap stick, assorted cereal, choice of milk 04-Assorted fruit, blueberry muffin, apple muffin, assorted cereal, choice of milk 07-Assorted fruit, waffle, yogurt, assorted cereal, choice of milk 08-Orange juice, biscuit or pancake, sausage patty, assorted cereal, choice of milk 09-Assorted juice, French toast sticks, breakfast bar, assorted cereal, choice of milk 10-Assorted fruit, porky in a blanket, flap stick, assorted cereal, choice of milk 11-Assorted fruit or juice, blueberry muffin, apple muffin, assorted cereal, choice of milk 14-Assorted fruit, breakfast burrito, yogurt, assorted cereal, choice of milk 15-Assorted juice, biscuit, egg, assorted cereal, choice of milk 16-Assorted juice, French toast, breakfast bar, assorted cereal, choice of milk 17-Assorted fruit, porky in a blanket, breakfast pocket, assorted cereal, choice of milk 18-Assorted fruit, banana muffin, apple muffin, assorted cereal, choice of milk 21-Assorted fruit, waffle, yogurt, assorted cereal, choice of milk 22-Orange juice, biscuit or pancake, sausage patty, assorted cereal, choice of milk 23-Assorted fruit, French toast, breakfast bar, assorted cereal, choice of milk 24-Assorted fruit, porky in a blanket, flap stick, assorted cereal, choice of milk 25-Assorted fruit, banana muffin, apple muffin, assorted cereal, choice of milk 28-Assorted fruit, breakfast burrito, yogurt, assorted cereal, choice of milk 29-Assorted juice, biscuit, assorted cereal, choice of milk 30-Assorted juice, French toast, breakfast bar, assorted cereal, choice of milk Elementary Lunch Menu 01-Chicken patty, steak fingers, au gratin potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, vanilla wafers 02-Chef salad, breaded chicken, lettuce & tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, crackers, assorted fruit 03-Frito pie, chicken fajitas, ranch beans, assorted fruit, gelatin 04-Hamburger, parmesan chicken on a bun, potato smiles, burger salad, apple crisp or apple 07-Whole grain pizza, fish strips, seasoned corn, green peas, wheat bread, rosy applesauce 08-Breaded chicken, chicken parmesan, spaghetti noodles, green beans, bread stick, fresh fruit 09-Salisbury steak, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli/cheese, wheat roll, peaches 10-Taco nacho salad, fajita salad, refried beans, lettuce & tomatoes, pineapple tidbits 11-Hamburger, sloppy joe, tator tots, burger salad, reduced fat chocolate chip cookie 14-Whole grain pizza, ravioli, black-eyed peas, raw veggies, whole wheat bread, fruit 15-Steak fingers, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, chilled fruit 16-Chicken nuggets, Salisbury steak, cheesy potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, watermelon 17-Chicken enchiladas, soft tacos, pinto beans, lettuce & tomatoes, strawberries & bananas 18-Hamburger, swiss chicken burger, potato smiles, burger salad, fruited gelatin 21-Cheese sticks, sausage roll, seasoned corn, raw broccoli/carrots, assorted fruit 22-Earth Day-Oven baked chicken, chicken nuggets, baked potato, green beans, wheat roll, surprise earth day dessert 23-Spaghetti & meat, mini corndogs, green peas, breadstick, fruit, gelatin 24-Chicken quesadilla, tamales, Spanish rice, garden salad, strawberries & bananas 25-Cheeseburger, BQ on bun, oven fries, Burger salad, frozen yogurt cup 28-Whole grain pizza, egg roll, seasoned corn, tomatoes/cucumbers coins, blushing pears 29-Chicken tenders, BQ chicken, ranch style beans, coleslaw, wheat bread, lemon goldfish 30-Fish strips, corndog, macaroni & cheese, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit Menu subject to change; 1percent unflavored, chocolate and skim milk with all meals.

U.S. Savings Bonds and impressive Easter Baskets of gifts and prizes went home with a few lucky hunters at the 2008 Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt April 19. “What a great day for the children,” said chair of the event Chris Carl after the hundreds of families had left the sunny campus of Packsaddle Elementary School. A year ago, stalwarts that stayed until the prize drawings were huddled under umbrellas, clutching Easter baskets in a cold, biting wind. Winners this year included Michael Collins, Caleb Wilhite, Laellah Mraz, Callie Johnson, James McKay, Natalie Johnson, Steven Gallarob-Morris, Brandon Rob, Dani Rae Lehmann, Joni Rodriguez and Justice Willson. Carl extended a special thanks to sponsors of the event American Bank, First State Bank Franklin Bank, Security State Bank & Trust and Wells Fargo Bank, the Kingsland Lions Club, VFW Ladies Auxillary, Stone Construction, Ann Little of Hutto & Lucksinger, Reflections Day Spa, Putnam Funeral Home, NightScenes Corp., Highland Safety Center, Gray Insurance, Lake Time Realty, Kingsland Pharmacy, Attorney Chuck Lacallade, the Kingsland HEB Food Store, Munchkinland, Charlene Cummings and the chamber of commerce.

Three new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers were sworn in by 33rd Judicial District Associate Judge, Robert Hofmann, to begin their work in the aid of children in the five county regions of Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba. Volunteers are assigned as Guardian ad Litems to advocate for children in the court system that have been removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect.

Fifteen Llano High School UIL Academic students are looking forward to the Regional Meet in Kingsville on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, after qualifying over the March 29 weekend at the District Meet at Wimberly High School. All first, second, and third place finishers qualify for Regional competition, plus all first place teams. Leading the Llano qualifiers were the Spelling Team that won seven medals and the defending State 3A Championship Journalism Team, which also won seven medals.

It’s time to clean out those closets and garages for Spring cleaning. What better way to get rid of unwanted clutter than to bless someone else with it. In a final farewell to the youth house, the Methodist Church will be using it one last time in a rummage sale, to raise funds for upcoming summer youth events.

St. James Lutheran Church will hold a fajita dinner Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1401 Ford St. in Llano. There will be fajitas with all the trimmngs, beans, peach cobbler and drinks. This dinner is an effort to raise money for the church youth. Everyone is invited.