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September 9, 2015 Issue

1946-2015
Sharon Hackworth passed away on August 28, 2015. Sharon was born on December 9, 1946 in Sonora, Texas. She grew up in San Angelo and met Billy Dan during an outing at The Rose in Llano. They married in 1968 and resided in Llano for the past 46+ years. Throughout the years she was employed by Lawrence Bruhl, the JP’s Office and Ratliff Chevrolet.
The Lady JV volleyball team was home this week for a rare double performance for the Llano faithful. On September 1, they took on the visiting Billies from Fredericksburg and on Friday the Harker Heights Knights. Fredericksburg brought in a team that was just a little too much for the Lady Jackets to handle, dominating from the first serve. At the net, the Lady Billies were just as dominant, but Llano won some battles. Freshman Kendall Wenzel muscled the ball past a Fredericksburg defender in t ...
Marble Falls was an innocent bystander—the team and the town—but it was the venue for a horrific incident that now resides in the hands of: the San Antonio John Jay school, its school district, the UIL high school governing body, two boys accused of the mugging almost everyone has seen on the internet, and the victim, a referee at the September 4 football game at Mustang Stadium. “I showed it {the video} to the {Llano} kids,” Jackets’ head coach Craig Slaughter told me Labor Day morni ...
Will Deflategate ever end? Will people like the man wearing the byline ever hush about this? Maybe not. Tom Brady adds this latest ruling of tossing out the four-game suspension to his four Super Bowl rings. He can wear one now symbolizing the Scales of Justice—or, better yet, possibly just a scale. I’ll never claim to know if Brady or the Patriots poked holes in footballs to help them grasp a lightweight pigskin, so they could win another heavyweight championship. I know this, though: what ...
It may not have been “all good,” but enough was plenty good, as the Llano Yellow Jackets unveiled new faces, new turf, a new result at home, new, dizzying defensive stats, and SportsCenter-esque highlights to Rock, Paper, and Scissor Bangs, 41-12, to even their record at 1-1. It was the first win at Llano Stadium since the 2013 season. “A feel good night,” said head coach Craig Slaughter, who may have felt the pressure of not just winning, September 4, but winning big in the unusual rol ...
In mid-September, Hill Country Memorial will open a convenient care center called Go Clinic at 1031 S. State Hwy. 16 across from the hospital. The new Go Clinic will offer quick and convenient care without a trip to the emergency room. The clinic will provide non-emergent care for a variety of conditions, including colds and flu, allergies and asthma, fever, minor work and sports injuries, skin problems, insect stings and general illnesses. Go Clinic will be open seven days a week from 12-8 p.m ...
Ever since I was a young lad, I have had a competitive spirit. Quite frankly, I like to win at everything I do. After all, who doesn’t. Being married has accelerated that competitive spirit, sometimes to my personal detriment. Overall, it has been a rather good run and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I just celebrated another wedding anniversary.
The first weekend of September has been set aside as a national holiday known as “Labor Day.” Although I’ve been aware of it all of my life, only recently did I wonder about its source. What I found out is that what the holiday represents to most people today is nothing like what was originally intended.
JUNCTION – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Kimble County will offer a three-part Educational Lunch Experience from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22-24 in the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction. “Participants can choose to attend one or all of the presentations,” said Sam Silvers, AgriLife Extension agent in Kimble County.
The Llano Country Opry will host a Tribute To Boxcar Willie by Boxcar’s son Larry Martin (Boxcar Willie Jr.) on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is $12.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Lively Computers in Kingsland or by calling (325) 247-5354. In 1985, Lecil Martin (aka Boxcar Willie) moved to Branson, Missouri and purchased a theater on Highway 76, or 76 Country Music Boule ...
Ruby Laverne Maynard passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 80. She was born October 17, 1934 in Georgetown, Texas to Mae (King) and Lloyd Newman. Ruby later married Buck Albert Maynard June 12, 1954 in Georgetown, Texas. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 317 in Jarrell, Texas.
Paula Powell Westbrook passed away on August 31, 2015. Paula was born on December 23, 1922 and was raised in Archer City with her beloved sister, Blanche. In 1943, she graduated from North Texas State with a degree in music, which she then taught for several years in Puerto Rico.
It is that time of year again! The Llano County Junior Livestock Show Association will be hosting the 6th Annual Wild Game Dinner on September 12, 2015, at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center. The facility is 25,000 square feet, climate controlled with restrooms and concession stand, located at 2200 Ranch Road 152, Llano, Texas.
1951-2015
Alan Ray Scott, age 64, of Llano, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at his residence in Llano. He was born July 28, 1951 in Austin to Jesse Herman “J.H.” Scott and Valeska Nora (Frederick) Scott. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a lifelong resident of the central Texas area, moving to Llano in 1993 from the Austin area. Alan was a highly skilled Journeyman Painter for many years working for many contractors in the area.
The Austin League of Women Voters Kick-off Annual Meeting, with Guest Speaker Gina Hinojosa, President of AISD Board of Trustees. Ms. Gina Hinojosa, President of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees, will be the featured speaker at the Austin League of Women Voters Annual Kick-off Meeting on Sunday, September 20th, 2:30-4:30pm, at Trinity Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin.
Llano High School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 15th from 5:30 – 7:00.  Parents and students are invited to meet the teachers and will have an opportunity to set up a conference time if needed.  This is a come-and-go Open House format. Parents may request a copy of their child’s schedule at the front office if necessary.
Registration for the PSAT exam is open at Llano High School for 10th and 11th graders through Wednesday, September 23, 2015. The PSAT exam provides preparation for the SAT reasoning test as well as feedback about critical academic skills. This is also the exam for juniors to potentially enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn issued a press release regarding a traffic stop in Kingsland on September 1 that resulted in an arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia. Barbara Galindo, 51, was arrested for the possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the press release, ‘additional drugs were found at the jail, and Galindo was charged with possession of 28.2 grams of methamphetamine.’ Galindo, of Marble Falls, was charged with possession of a controlled substance penalty group ...
Daughters of the Republic of Texas private property rights tossed aside by State
On August 24, 2015, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) as well as George P. Bush (son of Jeb Bush) in his capacity as Commissioner of the GLO. This action followed a morning where employees of the DRT Library arrived at work to find the locks changed, their computer hacked, and access to the DRT Library and the library collection they own blocked. In its motion seeking the TRO, the DRT notes that ...
These are exciting times at Colorado Bend State Park! After two years of planning and hard work the Tinaja Trail is open. The unique feature of the Tinaja itself is impressive – as are the vistas, native plants, and bird life along the trail. The overlook deck on the Tie Slide Trail has also been completed.
Llano, TX – Llano Feed & Supply is announcing their 2015 Purina® Check-R-Board® Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop by Llano Feed & Supply located at 203 E. Tarrant St. Llano, TX 78643 on October 16 and 17 during their regular store hours to register for a chance to enter a Grand Prize drawing as-well-as door prizes and refreshments throughout both days of the event.
With the temps still hovering around a hundred degrees, it’s hard to envision fall being just around the corner. You can already get a little feel of it when the mornings are cooler. Well, if you’re one to plant a fall garden or if you never have and want to learn more, there will be a great program at the Llano Library this month about fall gardening. Plan to come to the Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, September 16 at noon for a program by Jannie Vaught called “Roots & Shoots ...
On Friday, September 4, a group gathered to discuss the Llano River, the Llano Uplift, how to be promote it and how to protect it, the kick off to the Llano Eco Summit and precursor to the Sun Splash Moon Dance. Greg Klein was the visionary for the event, and with help from Master Gardener Marcus Hammons, it was brought to fruition. Klein introduced the purpose behind the event and the beneficiary, Llano EcoWeb.
Registration for the PSAT exam is open at Llano High School for 10th and 11th graders through Wednesday, September 23, 2015. The PSAT exam provides preparation for the SAT reasoning test as well as feedback about critical academic skills. This is also the exam for juniors to potentially enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Llano High School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 15th from 5:30 – 7:00.  Parents and students are invited to meet the teachers and will have an opportunity to set up a conference time if needed.  This is a come-and-go Open House format. Parents may request a copy of their child’s schedule at the front office if necessary.
It may not have been “all good,” but enough was plenty good, as the Llano Yellow Jackets unveiled new faces, new turf, a new result at home, new, dizzying defensive stats, and SportsCenter-esque highlights to Rock, Paper, and Scissor Bangs, 41-12, to even their record at 1-1. It was the first win at Llano Stadium since the 2013 season. “A feel good night,” said head coach Craig Slaughter, who may have felt the pressure of not just winning, September 4, but winning big in the unusual rol ...
Will Deflategate ever end? Will people like the man wearing the byline ever hush about this? Maybe not. Tom Brady adds this latest ruling of tossing out the four-game suspension to his four Super Bowl rings. He can wear one now symbolizing the Scales of Justice—or, better yet, possibly just a scale. I’ll never claim to know if Brady or the Patriots poked holes in footballs to help them grasp a lightweight pigskin, so they could win another heavyweight championship. I know this, though: what ...
Marble Falls was an innocent bystander—the team and the town—but it was the venue for a horrific incident that now resides in the hands of: the San Antonio John Jay school, its school district, the UIL high school governing body, two boys accused of the mugging almost everyone has seen on the internet, and the victim, a referee at the September 4 football game at Mustang Stadium. “I showed it {the video} to the {Llano} kids,” Jackets’ head coach Craig Slaughter told me Labor Day morni ...
The Lady JV volleyball team was home this week for a rare double performance for the Llano faithful. On September 1, they took on the visiting Billies from Fredericksburg and on Friday the Harker Heights Knights. Fredericksburg brought in a team that was just a little too much for the Lady Jackets to handle, dominating from the first serve. At the net, the Lady Billies were just as dominant, but Llano won some battles. Freshman Kendall Wenzel muscled the ball past a Fredericksburg defender in t ...
Llano, TX – Llano Feed & Supply is announcing their 2015 Purina® Check-R-Board® Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop by Llano Feed & Supply located at 203 E. Tarrant St. Llano, TX 78643 on October 16 and 17 during their regular store hours to register for a chance to enter a Grand Prize drawing as-well-as door prizes and refreshments throughout both days of the event.
The Austin League of Women Voters Kick-off Annual Meeting, with Guest Speaker Gina Hinojosa, President of AISD Board of Trustees. Ms. Gina Hinojosa, President of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees, will be the featured speaker at the Austin League of Women Voters Annual Kick-off Meeting on Sunday, September 20th, 2:30-4:30pm, at Trinity Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin.
1951-2015
Alan Ray Scott, age 64, of Llano, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at his residence in Llano. He was born July 28, 1951 in Austin to Jesse Herman “J.H.” Scott and Valeska Nora (Frederick) Scott. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a lifelong resident of the central Texas area, moving to Llano in 1993 from the Austin area. Alan was a highly skilled Journeyman Painter for many years working for many contractors in the area.
1946-2015
Sharon Hackworth passed away on August 28, 2015. Sharon was born on December 9, 1946 in Sonora, Texas. She grew up in San Angelo and met Billy Dan during an outing at The Rose in Llano. They married in 1968 and resided in Llano for the past 46+ years. Throughout the years she was employed by Lawrence Bruhl, the JP’s Office and Ratliff Chevrolet.
Paula Powell Westbrook passed away on August 31, 2015. Paula was born on December 23, 1922 and was raised in Archer City with her beloved sister, Blanche. In 1943, she graduated from North Texas State with a degree in music, which she then taught for several years in Puerto Rico.
Ruby Laverne Maynard passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 80. She was born October 17, 1934 in Georgetown, Texas to Mae (King) and Lloyd Newman. Ruby later married Buck Albert Maynard June 12, 1954 in Georgetown, Texas. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 317 in Jarrell, Texas.
Ever since I was a young lad, I have had a competitive spirit. Quite frankly, I like to win at everything I do. After all, who doesn’t. Being married has accelerated that competitive spirit, sometimes to my personal detriment. Overall, it has been a rather good run and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I just celebrated another wedding anniversary.
Daughters of the Republic of Texas private property rights tossed aside by State
On August 24, 2015, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) as well as George P. Bush (son of Jeb Bush) in his capacity as Commissioner of the GLO. This action followed a morning where employees of the DRT Library arrived at work to find the locks changed, their computer hacked, and access to the DRT Library and the library collection they own blocked. In its motion seeking the TRO, the DRT notes that ...
These are exciting times at Colorado Bend State Park! After two years of planning and hard work the Tinaja Trail is open. The unique feature of the Tinaja itself is impressive – as are the vistas, native plants, and bird life along the trail. The overlook deck on the Tie Slide Trail has also been completed.
JUNCTION – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Kimble County will offer a three-part Educational Lunch Experience from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22-24 in the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction. “Participants can choose to attend one or all of the presentations,” said Sam Silvers, AgriLife Extension agent in Kimble County.
In mid-September, Hill Country Memorial will open a convenient care center called Go Clinic at 1031 S. State Hwy. 16 across from the hospital. The new Go Clinic will offer quick and convenient care without a trip to the emergency room. The clinic will provide non-emergent care for a variety of conditions, including colds and flu, allergies and asthma, fever, minor work and sports injuries, skin problems, insect stings and general illnesses. Go Clinic will be open seven days a week from 12-8 p.m ...

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