April 9, 2008

Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Bill and Phyllis Almond on April 13. You have taught us by your example and by your love. We feel so blessed and honored to be your children & your grandchildren.

Delta Kappa Gamma will meet Monday, April 14, in Burnet at the First Lutheran Church, Hwy. 29 W.

Llano Fine Arts Guild hosted an outstanding group of area artists at their Annual Juried Art Show on March 28-29 in their Gallery. Over one hundred entries sorely taxed the experience of judges Mike Jennings and Clinton Baerman as they worked to select the best of so many excellent pieces of art work.

The prospect of wind turbines lining up on Riley Mountain rallied a small group of landowners to attend a meeting of Save Our Scenic Hill Country March 29 at Joe’s Bar. No one at the meeting could imagine giving over his land to dense rows of 20-story wind towers, lighted for aircraft and throbbing 90-foot blades through the air.

Llano County Democrats were ecstatic last Saturday as delegates from all the county’s precincts crowded in to the county Ag building on SH 71. “We had well over 100 people and a full complement of 85 delegates that showed up from the precincts,” said Democratic chair Bill Jennings.

Monday’s City Council Meeting never got off the ground because three aldermen did not show up. Mayor Roger Pinckney called a no quorum saying that “two had prior engagements and one was sick.

Scott & White began this month managing the Llano Memorial Healthcare System, which includes the 30-bed Llano Memorial Hospital and related facilities, under a recently signed management agreement. Kevin Leeper, LMHS chief executive officer, has joined the Scott & White staff and will continue as the administrator for the system.

Benjamin Henry Bell, 85, of Kingsland, passed away Monday, March 31. He was born on Dec. 3, 1922 to Rema (Dyer) and Benjamin Boscom Bell in Glenmora, La.

Glynn Randolph “Randy” Henderson, 56, of Horseshoe Bay, passed away on April 2. He was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Altus, Okla.

Douglas L. Kring Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 2.

Bud Smathers of Waco passed away Sunday, March 23. Inurnment services will be at 3 p. m.

“Now hear this! Now hear this! Attention, attention, please:

Second place is too often maligned in the world of (winning is everything) sports, but second was a real achievement for both Llano teams in district golf: it meant they will head to regionals. This isn’t new for the boys but it’s a rarity for the girls.

The game may have lasted all seven innings but for the second consecutive time this season, Llano ripped Wimberley by 10 runs (11 to be exact) with a 13-2 shelling Friday night. In the district opener in Llano, the Jackets sent the Texans away in just five innings.

Cierra Thompson’s treatment of her softball guests from Bandera, April 1, was decidedly underhanded, and no April Fool’s jokes could have been more painful. Cierra was sensational in firing a no-hitter and striking out 17 Lady Bulldogs in Llano’s 4-1 win.

It was a Long Day’s Journey into a Third night, but Llano head track coach Dan Hughes was more than a bit pleased with the boys and girls who both finished second to Bandera in the district 25-3A meet, April 5 and 7 at Wimberley. “We’ve come a long way,” Hughes said, “and we’ve had to patch things together with a young team, but these kids ran their hearts out.

The Highland Lakes Republican Women will be meeting at the Library in Kingsland this month. Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a. m.

Buchanan Dam, April 5, Saturday, the Christ-Yoder Animal Shelter/Adoption Center hosted a ‘Spring Spruce Up Animal Fair’ to give pet owners in Llano and Burnet counties the opportunities of updating their pet’s vaccinations, having them microchipped, and groomed, or brushing up on their training and picking up a new collar or water bowl. Prices were low cost or set at a reduced suggested donation to benefit the homeless shelter animals.

The date of the Annual Buchanan/Inks Chamber Membership Dinner has been changed from April 8 to May 13. The event still will take place at 6:

Elvis Presley tribute performer Randy Henison wowed fans of “The Hillbilly Cat” Friday night when the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor their own at the Fabulous ‘50s 2008 Annual Awards Banquet. Ann Welder was honored as Citizen of the Year.

Elvis Presley tribute performer Randy Henison wowed fans of “The Hillbilly Cat” Friday night when the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor their own at the Fabulous ‘50s 2008 Annual Awards Banquet. Ann Welder was honored as Citizen of the Year.

Elvis Presley tribute performer Randy Henison wowed fans of “The Hillbilly Cat” Friday night when the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce gathered to honor their own at the Fabulous ‘50s 2008 Annual Awards Banquet. Ann Welder was honored as Citizen of the Year.

On Saturday, April 26 at 1 p. m. there will be a special tribute to all veterans buried in Round Mountain Cemetery on County Road 962 just north of highway 281.

Approximately 170 fifth grade students from Llano and Packsaddle Elementary Schools learned about being safe at home, at play, and in their communities at Llano County’s third annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on March 28 at the Llano County Community Center. The day started with a welcome from Dennis Hill, superintendent of Llano ISD, who emphasized the importance of learning about safety in order to prevent accidents that can have serious consequences.

The community is invited to join us in Kingsland on Friday, April 18, from 10: 30 a. m.

Llano’s Eighth Annual Crawfish Crawler 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, April 19. All ages are invited to participate.

On Sunday morning, April 6, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held for a new Family Life Center by Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Construction is expected to begin within a few weeks.

FRESHMEN A HONOR ROLL Barker, Katelyn Brooks, Rachel

The Financial Analyst with the San Antonio Department of Housing and Urban Development praised the Llano Housing Authority for being in the best financial condition in the jurisdiction. “Very seldom do we get a letter of praise from HUD,” Llano Housing Authority Executive Director Tiffany Saylor said.

Thanks to the volunteers who helped with The Spiderwick Chronicles at the Lantex, Saturday, March 29 sponsored by Llano Main Street. The individuals helping with the four performances were Chuck Slocumb, Frank Rowell, Patty Felts, Dwight Blaskowsky, Ron Anderson, Binky Morgan, Marilyn Hale, Janet Mason, Sharon Keilin, Peggy and Earl Theiss, Ovetra Hartman, Mara Dudley, Yolanda Jones, and LaNell McKinney,