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August 5, 2015 Issue

All members of Central Texas Electric Co-op are encouraged to make plans to attend their annual membership meeting on Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on Hwy 16 South in Fredericksburg, Texas. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Four Directors will be elected to the Board during the business session.
DALLAS—This is normally the time when hope springs eternal, as football borrows the phrase from baseball during Spring Training. There may be hope among Texas fans, but eternal, as a companion, must have lost its way to Columbus, Ohio. The Rogue Nation may have had more optimism in its 10-rounder with Ethan Hunt than diehard Horn backers have for their 2015 gridiron edition. The negatives include a contest for quarterback between Tyrone Swoopes, who did not prove himself last year, and Jerrod ...
About ten species of termites can be found in the semi-arid and arid regions of the Ameri­can Southwest. The desert termite, Gnatham­itermes tubiformans, is one of the most common spe­cies in western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. People often mistake desert termites for subterranean termites in the genus Reticulitermes. Although both live in the soil, only the Reticulitermes subterranean termite is considered a structural pest. Desert termites do not damage man-made struc­tures ...
What you do is important. How you do it may be even more important. Wise Solomon wrote: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Paul added: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Colossians 3:23). Jesus was the greatest example of one who gave Himself completely to every task.
This is the time of the year when rain is a frequent visitor, especially in the afternoon. It is then that a person is tempted to go outside and dance in the rain. One famous singer was so caught up with a rainy afternoon that he did his famous, “Singing in the rain.” At my age, the only dancing I do is the bathroom shuffle, which has become more frequent than usual lately. The early Native Americans used to do their “Rain Dance,” in the hopes that some rain would come their way and wat ...
An area of Llano County that began to be settled shortly after the county was created in 1856 was the northwestern part of the county. The main road west across Llano County began at Old Bluffton on the Colorado River and traversed across the upper section of the county into Mason County.
Loyce Rogers Majkszak was born March 19, 1936 to Lee and Merle Rogers in Llano County. She died August 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lige Majkszak, her son, Mark and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberlee (Wayne); son, Kerry (Jerrie Kaye); grandson, Daniel (Jennifer); great grandchildren, Remington, Kayelee and Raini; her sister, Joyce (Nolan), and nieces and nephews. Loyce enjoyed building a home and raising her family with Lige always at her side.
1928-2015
Howard Lee (Bo) Morris of Llano, Texas was peacefully called home to be with his Heavenly Father July 20, 2015. He was born in Liberty, Texas December 27, 1928 to Lee Howard and Nellie (Word) Morris. He was the youngest of six children. Howard graduated from Liberty High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He met his future wife, Bonnie Towler in 1950 and they were married on February 2, 1952.
Jack Maurice Talley, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary; daughters, Amy and Stacey; son-in-law Toby, and grandson Tyler; his brother William Roy and wife Debbie Talley and children James and Sandi; numerous great nieces and nephews; his uncle Jerry and wife Alberta Allred and Angela; his aunt Jean Talley and Linda. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack Leverett and Marilyn Louise Talley.
1930-2015
Charles Bird Upton completed his race and entered the glory of our Lord at age 84 after a long and full life leaving the world diminished and heaven richer. He died peacefully on July 23, 2015 in his home in San Antonio, Texas from natural causes. Charles was born on September 15, 1930 in Austin, Texas to James Bird Upton and May Bell Cantrell Upton.
Dear Editor, The devil is winning! Be sober and be vigilant for your adversary the devil roams about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Have you noticed the acceleration of evil? Biblical values are falling aside daily. The efforts to destroy God’s handiwork are moving faster and faster. The Lord reminded me that upon His death on the cross Satan rejoiced.
Dear Editor, What if . . . Some questions to consider as the media circus gets under way for the 2016 presidential election: What if Americans have no say in who becomes the presidential candidate for each major party? What if both political parties are controlled by a secret cabal of international bankers and war profiteers? What if this secret cabal controls the voting machines and counts the votes in secrecy? What if the election outcome is decided long before election time? What if thi ...
Dear Editor, The major consideration as to whether to trim expenses in the county’s JP courts is their case load – at least it is according to the Texas Judicial Branch that reports on this stuff. However, none of the JPs want to talk about it.  So I will. According to the Texas Judicial Branch’s “Annual Statistical Report for the Texas Judiciary Fiscal Year 2014,” there are 817 Justice of the Peace Courts in the State of Texas.  There are four in Llano County.
The Lantex Film Society is pleased to announce its upcoming movie – The Grove - on Friday August 7th introduced by its Austin based producer Lori Najvar. The movie tells the story of a dying small town 85 miles north of Austin that was bought up by retired National Guard Lt.
On August 2, 2015, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Officers with the Llano Police Department executed a search warrant at 1207 West Haynie St. in the City of Llano. The search warrant was obtained after an on-going investigation into a string of recent burglaries that occurred in the City. The search turned up numerous stolen items, primarily consisting of jewelry, coins, and tools.
Routing information for the 2015-2016 school year is now available on the Llano ISD website at www.llanoisd.org. Once you are at the website, go to the “Parents” tab, click on the bus schedule and then click on the school bus. This will take you to a web based service call infofinder i.
It's hard to believe that it has been six months since my swearing in as your Llano County Judge and so far, it has been an interesting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Here, I wish to provide Llano taxpayers with an update on the current condition of the county and announce some forward looking plans that I believe will ensure more efficient use of tax dollars and benefit to tax payers in various departments of our county government.
Advisory Boards are critical to any long-term success and efficiencies. Ad hoc committees are equally necessary, being short-term, single issue-specific and having a projectable finite life which is a function of the prescribed task. Advisory Boards – I would strongly encourage you to Google/Wikipedia such for a better understanding. Also Google “advisory boards” with respect to Texas cities/municipalities.
Because the TV Broadcast of the Republican Presidential Forum and Debate on FOX will occur on our normally scheduled meeting night the Steering Committee has agreed that our August 6 meeting should be canceled. Many of our members, supporters and others will be wanting to watch this important first debate. We believe it would be better for all to see the debate than to rush through a meeting to allow people to get home in time. We regret the last minute notice but after thinking about the ...
National Book Lovers Day is this Sunday on August 9 and your Llano Library will be open on that day – the only Sunday of the year to be open – and has the perfect way for you to celebrate books, reading, and libraries!  Join us this Sunday for the Annual Sundaes on Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. hosted by the Friends of the Llano Library.
The Llano B&B alliance will host an informative meeting on recent changes and proposals that impact the lodging industry at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10,2015 at the Dabbs Railroad Hotel located 112 E. Burnet in Llano. Reservations are requested as there is limited seating. Call Virginia Walker at 325-423-2581 to save your seat.
At the regularly called meeting of the City of Llano City Council held Monday, August 3, Council unanimously approved setting the proposed tax rate for the coming fiscal year at .43 cents per $100 assessed value of property. The rate, which is about three cents higher then the current rate, would raise approximately $647,464 in tax revenue for the City.
Following the 97th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Texas held recently at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaumont, Texas, Harvey H. Klee, was appointed Department Chaplain 2015-2016 by the incoming Department Commander, John McKinny. Chaplain Klee is a member of Frank Griggs American Legion Post 370 in Llano, Texas where he holds the position of Judge Advocate, Post S.A.L.
The Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center is looking for sponsors for the area’s oldest Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Burnet, Blanco, Llano and Lampasas: Don't miss out on supporting the Highland Lakes Crisis Center in their Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction coming up October 31, 2015 at the Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet. The purpose of this benefit tournament is to raise funds in order to continue services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Llano, Burnet, Blanco, and Lampasas counties. "We are seeking sponsors, donors, and underwriters,"
Llano County had no white men residing within its boundaries prior to 1847 when a small group of German immigrants left Fredericksburg and located along the western part of the Llano River near what became the Llano-Mason County line. When Anglo settlers began crossing to the western side of the Colorado River by 1852, Llano County was on its way to being officially created.
1961-2015
Rex K. Taylor passed away Thursday, July 16,2015, at the age of 54. Rex is survived by his wife, Lori Taylor of Fredericksburg; his parents, Frederick Nolan and Joyce Taylor of Llano; sister, Cynthia Taylor Lott and husband Rodney of Llano, and brother, Anthony Taylor and wife Jamie of Llano. For all who knew our dear Rex, he loved to entertain and make people laugh.
1944-2015
Harvey Spinks passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1944 to Harvey B. Spinks, Sr. and Marjorie Crow, in San Antonio, Texas. Harvey married Janice Neves, 33 years ago. They moved to Llano, from San Antonio, in 1987. He went into Army Reserves after high school and then worked in the freight business for over 20 years and retired from Ben E Keith in 2010. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, yard work, being outside, spending time with his grandkids, horseback riding ...
James R. Fergus, III of Cherokee passed away on July 12, 2015. He was born on November 7, 1969 to parents James R. Fergus II and Rosalee Fergus. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Heather Clancy, son, Dustin Fergus; sister, Judy; one granddaughter, Caylee Smith and nieces and nephews.
1923-2015
Ruth Nason Goodson passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at the young age of 92. She was born May 9, 1923 to Winford and Maggie Nason in Starksville, Mississippi. She moved to Llano in 1985 after the death of her husband Charlie J. Goodson to be close to her stepson Kyle and wife Carolyn Goodson. Ruth was an avid quilter making beautiful handmade baby quilts and quilts of all sizes.
All incoming 9th graders are invited to attend Llano High School Fish Camp on August 6, 2015, from 12:45 to about 5:00 in the LHS Auditorium. Fish Camp is an opportunity to ease the transition from junior high to high school. Before the beginning of the school year, the 9th graders will get to meet staff members and student leaders, have a chance to get to know their classmates a little better, and learn their way around the high school campus. The 9th graders will receive valuable information ...
All incoming 9th graders are invited to attend Llano High School Fish Camp on August 6, 2015, from 12:45 to about 5:00 in the LHS Auditorium. Fish Camp is an opportunity to ease the transition from junior high to high school. Before the beginning of the school year, the 9th graders will get to meet staff members and student leaders, have a chance to get to know their classmates a little better, and learn their way around the high school campus. The 9th graders will receive valuable information ...
Routing information for the 2015-2016 school year is now available on the Llano ISD website at www.llanoisd.org. Once you are at the website, go to the “Parents” tab, click on the bus schedule and then click on the school bus. This will take you to a web based service call infofinder i.
They used to say, “You can’t fight City Hall,” but several hundred friends of Joe Buck Simpson decided to try their hand at taking on the Llano ISD and discovered, “By golly, the pen is mightier than the sword.” Facebook, in this case, was the conduit of the pen. Superintendent Casey Callahan, to his credit, indicated, in an email, he was taking responsibility for replacing Joe Buck as the public address announcer for Llano High varsity football games.
DALLAS—This is normally the time when hope springs eternal, as football borrows the phrase from baseball during Spring Training. There may be hope among Texas fans, but eternal, as a companion, must have lost its way to Columbus, Ohio. The Rogue Nation may have had more optimism in its 10-rounder with Ethan Hunt than diehard Horn backers have for their 2015 gridiron edition. The negatives include a contest for quarterback between Tyrone Swoopes, who did not prove himself last year, and Jerrod ...
Because the TV Broadcast of the Republican Presidential Forum and Debate on FOX will occur on our normally scheduled meeting night the Steering Committee has agreed that our August 6 meeting should be canceled. Many of our members, supporters and others will be wanting to watch this important first debate. We believe it would be better for all to see the debate than to rush through a meeting to allow people to get home in time. We regret the last minute notice but after thinking about the ...
1923-2015
Ruth Nason Goodson passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at the young age of 92. She was born May 9, 1923 to Winford and Maggie Nason in Starksville, Mississippi. She moved to Llano in 1985 after the death of her husband Charlie J. Goodson to be close to her stepson Kyle and wife Carolyn Goodson. Ruth was an avid quilter making beautiful handmade baby quilts and quilts of all sizes.
James R. Fergus, III of Cherokee passed away on July 12, 2015. He was born on November 7, 1969 to parents James R. Fergus II and Rosalee Fergus. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Heather Clancy, son, Dustin Fergus; sister, Judy; one granddaughter, Caylee Smith and nieces and nephews.
1944-2015
Harvey Spinks passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1944 to Harvey B. Spinks, Sr. and Marjorie Crow, in San Antonio, Texas. Harvey married Janice Neves, 33 years ago. They moved to Llano, from San Antonio, in 1987. He went into Army Reserves after high school and then worked in the freight business for over 20 years and retired from Ben E Keith in 2010. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, yard work, being outside, spending time with his grandkids, horseback riding ...
1961-2015
Rex K. Taylor passed away Thursday, July 16,2015, at the age of 54. Rex is survived by his wife, Lori Taylor of Fredericksburg; his parents, Frederick Nolan and Joyce Taylor of Llano; sister, Cynthia Taylor Lott and husband Rodney of Llano, and brother, Anthony Taylor and wife Jamie of Llano. For all who knew our dear Rex, he loved to entertain and make people laugh.
1930-2015
Charles Bird Upton completed his race and entered the glory of our Lord at age 84 after a long and full life leaving the world diminished and heaven richer. He died peacefully on July 23, 2015 in his home in San Antonio, Texas from natural causes. Charles was born on September 15, 1930 in Austin, Texas to James Bird Upton and May Bell Cantrell Upton.
Jack Maurice Talley, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary; daughters, Amy and Stacey; son-in-law Toby, and grandson Tyler; his brother William Roy and wife Debbie Talley and children James and Sandi; numerous great nieces and nephews; his uncle Jerry and wife Alberta Allred and Angela; his aunt Jean Talley and Linda. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack Leverett and Marilyn Louise Talley.
1928-2015
Howard Lee (Bo) Morris of Llano, Texas was peacefully called home to be with his Heavenly Father July 20, 2015. He was born in Liberty, Texas December 27, 1928 to Lee Howard and Nellie (Word) Morris. He was the youngest of six children. Howard graduated from Liberty High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He met his future wife, Bonnie Towler in 1950 and they were married on February 2, 1952.
Loyce Rogers Majkszak was born March 19, 1936 to Lee and Merle Rogers in Llano County. She died August 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lige Majkszak, her son, Mark and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberlee (Wayne); son, Kerry (Jerrie Kaye); grandson, Daniel (Jennifer); great grandchildren, Remington, Kayelee and Raini; her sister, Joyce (Nolan), and nieces and nephews. Loyce enjoyed building a home and raising her family with Lige always at her side.
What you do is important. How you do it may be even more important. Wise Solomon wrote: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Paul added: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Colossians 3:23). Jesus was the greatest example of one who gave Himself completely to every task.
Dear Editor, I believe there are two types of people in the world: those who deal in opinion, and those who deal in fact. And that's a belief of mine, not an opinion. Kind of like we believe God exists, we don't just have an opinion on it. So it's a fact that if you drive over to the intersection of Hwy 16 and Hwy 29 you'll see a billboard with an offer to drill wells in granite for $12.50 a foot. It's also a fact that the ex-Mayor's million dollar City well project, about a thousand foot hole ...
Advisory Boards are critical to any long-term success and efficiencies. Ad hoc committees are equally necessary, being short-term, single issue-specific and having a projectable finite life which is a function of the prescribed task. Advisory Boards – I would strongly encourage you to Google/Wikipedia such for a better understanding. Also Google “advisory boards” with respect to Texas cities/municipalities.
Dear Editor, The major consideration as to whether to trim expenses in the county’s JP courts is their case load – at least it is according to the Texas Judicial Branch that reports on this stuff. However, none of the JPs want to talk about it.  So I will. According to the Texas Judicial Branch’s “Annual Statistical Report for the Texas Judiciary Fiscal Year 2014,” there are 817 Justice of the Peace Courts in the State of Texas.  There are four in Llano County.
Dear Editor, What if . . . Some questions to consider as the media circus gets under way for the 2016 presidential election: What if Americans have no say in who becomes the presidential candidate for each major party? What if both political parties are controlled by a secret cabal of international bankers and war profiteers? What if this secret cabal controls the voting machines and counts the votes in secrecy? What if the election outcome is decided long before election time? What if thi ...
Dear Editor, The devil is winning! Be sober and be vigilant for your adversary the devil roams about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Have you noticed the acceleration of evil? Biblical values are falling aside daily. The efforts to destroy God’s handiwork are moving faster and faster. The Lord reminded me that upon His death on the cross Satan rejoiced.
It's hard to believe that it has been six months since my swearing in as your Llano County Judge and so far, it has been an interesting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Here, I wish to provide Llano taxpayers with an update on the current condition of the county and announce some forward looking plans that I believe will ensure more efficient use of tax dollars and benefit to tax payers in various departments of our county government.
The Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center is looking for sponsors for the area’s oldest Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Burnet, Blanco, Llano and Lampasas: Don't miss out on supporting the Highland Lakes Crisis Center in their Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction coming up October 31, 2015 at the Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet. The purpose of this benefit tournament is to raise funds in order to continue services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Llano, Burnet, Blanco, and Lampasas counties. "We are seeking sponsors, donors, and underwriters,"
Following the 97th Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Texas held recently at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaumont, Texas, Harvey H. Klee, was appointed Department Chaplain 2015-2016 by the incoming Department Commander, John McKinny. Chaplain Klee is a member of Frank Griggs American Legion Post 370 in Llano, Texas where he holds the position of Judge Advocate, Post S.A.L.
All members of Central Texas Electric Co-op are encouraged to make plans to attend their annual membership meeting on Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on Hwy 16 South in Fredericksburg, Texas. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Four Directors will be elected to the Board during the business session.
About ten species of termites can be found in the semi-arid and arid regions of the Ameri­can Southwest. The desert termite, Gnatham­itermes tubiformans, is one of the most common spe­cies in western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. People often mistake desert termites for subterranean termites in the genus Reticulitermes. Although both live in the soil, only the Reticulitermes subterranean termite is considered a structural pest. Desert termites do not damage man-made struc­tures ...

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