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October 7, 2015 Issue

For those of us with children, the everyday care and responsibilities of being a parent can be challenging, even on the best of days: clothes to wash, meals to prepare, bodies to bathe, homework to check and the list goes on! But for parents of children with disabilities, the day to day tasks can be overwhelming.
Winning is more fun sometimes when so many setbacks precede the victory. That’s an observation of the Lady Jackets’ sweep of Lampasas on Homecoming Night. The triumph is Llano’s first in district play since 2013. “So excited,” said junior Lexi Lucas. “Great feeling.” “I was hoping for focus to be there,” stated head coach John Black, and, “I saw a focused team the whole game.” Serves by Angela Palmares and Meredith Moore, and a winner from Katelyn Blair led the Jackets to ...
To the Jackets’ credit, they absolutely never quit. Their resolve to rally was the reason they turned what would have been a bad setback into a 27-24, Homecoming victory over winless Salado. But…did they ever escape. In another era, you could have walked by a couple of guards and swam out of Alcatraz easier. Why the negativity?
The Llano 9th grade and JV football teams have each had a successful start to the season as they traveled to Salado this last week with both teams bringing home victories. The freshman record currently stands at 4-2 with victories over Brady, Sonora JV, San Angelo Lakeview and Salado. The JV record is currently also at 4-2 as they have defeated Brady, Bangs, San Angelo Lakeview and Salado.
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-to-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, in 2013, there were 2,614 teen (15-to-19 year old) passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes, where an estimated 130,000 were injured. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25 percent of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving.
The Llano Jr. High 7th and 8th grade football teams have had a successful start to the season as they hosted Salado this last week. All four teams were in action against the Eagles as they prepare for their first District games against Wimberley this Thursday. Good luck to the Daubers! Seventh Grade Llano Daubers White…16 vs.
The 14U Sting no longer sneaks up on teams as they have built the reputation in Select softball that they will “Bring it”! In the last two tournaments, the Sting played in two championship games against some of the best Select teams in Texas. They traveled to San Antonio first to play against teams from San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas. The Sting knocked off a strong Austin Storm team to advance to the championship game where they came up short by one run for a second place finish ...
Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence September 28, 2015 Jocelyn Rachel Cunningham, 33, Llano, Tx., Theft of Service; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. Ana Miriam Limon, 34, Kingsland, Tx.; Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. Michael John Sthele, 43, Llano, Tx.; Fail to Identify Fugitive; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. September 29, 2015 Michael James Coleman, 41, Tow, Tx.; Driving W/ Lic Inv W/ P ...
When Louis “Louie” Zamperini carried the Olympic torch near the end of its Japanese journey in 1998, he was only a short distance from the place where he had suffered indescribable torture as a prisoner during World War Two. The winter Olympics stretched the participants to their limits during the days that followed his run but none of them were put to tests of endurance that even came close to what he had experienced nearly fifty years earlier. When Louie’s story was told during the clos ...
You know when you have had enough of something and you do not want to see any of it anymore. Well, that is what I think about summer. I’ve had enough of summer and I want to move on with my life. It’s not that I dislike summer. I love summer.
The school song for Llano High School has been “L.H.S. Forever” since the school’s earliest days. The musical selection that accompanies it is called “The Director,” and its tune is the basis for hundreds of school songs throughout the United States. Some school songs are slow and pondering, but this one is quite lively and jovial, more akin to a fight song in many ways.
Fall weather means it’s time to recycle all that dusty junk cluttering up the garage just in time to take advantage of the Llano County Household Recyclables Collection Event this Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Llano County Annex at Fuzzy’s Corner in Buchanan Dam. Llano County Flood Plain Administrator Cristy Vaught is on the committee organizing this year’s event and invited all residents to “help keep Llano County beautiful” by participating in this annual event ...
Pothole Patching will begin in this order, catching all north & south blocks as they go: East Sandstone & Luce - 100 through the 1300 blocks (Ford to Mulberry) West Sandstone & Luce - 100 through the 1200 blocks (Ford to California) Cold Mix Level-up is planned for the following areas: East Granite Street - 400 & 500 blocks (Hickory to City limits) Landon Lane - along 100 block (Ford to Old Six Mile Road) Holden Street - 600 through 800 blocks (Tarrant to Young) For more informa ...
Mark your calendar for this informative and educational event. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in cooperation with Texas Parks and Wildlife will co-sponsor a Chronic Wasting Disease Program on Monday, October 26th at the St. James Lutheran Church Schorlemmer Hall, located at 1401 Ford St. in Llano. Registration is at 5:30 p.m.
It is called the most dangerous 8 seconds in sports, an often quoted saying about bull riding is, “It’s not if you get hurt, it’s when,” and nearly every bull rider can attest to the truth of that saying. Luckily, on Saturday night that were no serious injuries in the John L Kuykendall Arena that was cut in half to allow fans to get up close and personal to the action.
Dear Editor: I am writing this on behalf of Councilman Conner. I feel this situation should have first been talked about between the mayor, Mr. Conner and Mr. Ratliff. I honestly feel even though it probably was a joke in poor taste, it has been taken wrong. Since I have found there is a lot of Mr.
Dear Editor,  On Oct. 3 I was inducted into the LHS Hall of Fame.  When I first received the invitation I thought it was going to be an «empty room» ceremony.  I was shocked at the turn out for this event.  The room was packed.  I had the opportunity to see people that I had not seen in over 30 yrs.  It was very special indeed.  I am sure that most people in Llano do not appreciate what they have.  When I graduated from high school I did not want t ...
The Kerr County members will be hosting the October meeting. All ladies that are interested in joining are welcome to attend! They will be meeting October 20. The Social will begin at 10:00 am; the meeting will begin at 10:30 am with guest speaker and meal to follow. The group will meet at Buzzie’s Bar B Que, located at 213 Schreiner St, Kerrville.
In the 1850s, land here was wide open and free for the taking – with the condition that you live on it and make improvements to it. Sound easy, right? Well, the fact is, this was rough, rugged land and living here during that time presented challenges and dangers that we today cannot even begin to comprehend. The Llano Pioneers will be portrayed in the Annual Historical Cemetery Tour on Tuesday, October 20.
A search warrant executed by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office and Sunrise Beach Police Department on October 2 resulted in the arrest of a man in Sunrise Beach. Dana Joerns, 46, was arrested at 805 Circle Drive in Sunrise Beach, after officers found 3 and a half ounces of LSD and a firearm. Joerns was arrested and taken to the Llano County Jail where he remains. He was charged with Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, $50,000 bond, felon in possession of a Firearm, $1 ...
At the regular called meeting of the Llano City Council on Monday, October 5, Council approved commissioning the engineering firm of Steger and Bizzell to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a sand point well to be located in the Llano River behind the dam. The study, which is projected to cost around $5,000, will determine what type of sand point well would be better – temporary or permanent, what the cost would be, whether or not that type of well would prove to be beneficial ...
For those of us with children, the everyday care and responsibilities of being a parent can be challenging, even on the best of days: clothes to wash, meals to prepare, bodies to bathe, homework to check and the list goes on! But for parents of children with disabilities, the day to day tasks can be overwhelming.
The 14U Sting no longer sneaks up on teams as they have built the reputation in Select softball that they will “Bring it”! In the last two tournaments, the Sting played in two championship games against some of the best Select teams in Texas. They traveled to San Antonio first to play against teams from San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas. The Sting knocked off a strong Austin Storm team to advance to the championship game where they came up short by one run for a second place finish ...
The Llano Jr. High 7th and 8th grade football teams have had a successful start to the season as they hosted Salado this last week. All four teams were in action against the Eagles as they prepare for their first District games against Wimberley this Thursday. Good luck to the Daubers! Seventh Grade Llano Daubers White…16 vs.
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-to-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, in 2013, there were 2,614 teen (15-to-19 year old) passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes, where an estimated 130,000 were injured. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25 percent of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving.
The Llano 9th grade and JV football teams have each had a successful start to the season as they traveled to Salado this last week with both teams bringing home victories. The freshman record currently stands at 4-2 with victories over Brady, Sonora JV, San Angelo Lakeview and Salado. The JV record is currently also at 4-2 as they have defeated Brady, Bangs, San Angelo Lakeview and Salado.
To the Jackets’ credit, they absolutely never quit. Their resolve to rally was the reason they turned what would have been a bad setback into a 27-24, Homecoming victory over winless Salado. But…did they ever escape. In another era, you could have walked by a couple of guards and swam out of Alcatraz easier. Why the negativity?
Winning is more fun sometimes when so many setbacks precede the victory. That’s an observation of the Lady Jackets’ sweep of Lampasas on Homecoming Night. The triumph is Llano’s first in district play since 2013. “So excited,” said junior Lexi Lucas. “Great feeling.” “I was hoping for focus to be there,” stated head coach John Black, and, “I saw a focused team the whole game.” Serves by Angela Palmares and Meredith Moore, and a winner from Katelyn Blair led the Jackets to ...
The Kerr County members will be hosting the October meeting. All ladies that are interested in joining are welcome to attend! They will be meeting October 20. The Social will begin at 10:00 am; the meeting will begin at 10:30 am with guest speaker and meal to follow. The group will meet at Buzzie’s Bar B Que, located at 213 Schreiner St, Kerrville.
Pothole Patching will begin in this order, catching all north & south blocks as they go: East Sandstone & Luce - 100 through the 1300 blocks (Ford to Mulberry) West Sandstone & Luce - 100 through the 1200 blocks (Ford to California) Cold Mix Level-up is planned for the following areas: East Granite Street - 400 & 500 blocks (Hickory to City limits) Landon Lane - along 100 block (Ford to Old Six Mile Road) Holden Street - 600 through 800 blocks (Tarrant to Young) For more informa ...
You know when you have had enough of something and you do not want to see any of it anymore. Well, that is what I think about summer. I’ve had enough of summer and I want to move on with my life. It’s not that I dislike summer. I love summer.
When Louis “Louie” Zamperini carried the Olympic torch near the end of its Japanese journey in 1998, he was only a short distance from the place where he had suffered indescribable torture as a prisoner during World War Two. The winter Olympics stretched the participants to their limits during the days that followed his run but none of them were put to tests of endurance that even came close to what he had experienced nearly fifty years earlier. When Louie’s story was told during the clos ...
Dear Editor,  On Oct. 3 I was inducted into the LHS Hall of Fame.  When I first received the invitation I thought it was going to be an «empty room» ceremony.  I was shocked at the turn out for this event.  The room was packed.  I had the opportunity to see people that I had not seen in over 30 yrs.  It was very special indeed.  I am sure that most people in Llano do not appreciate what they have.  When I graduated from high school I did not want t ...
Dear Editor: I am writing this on behalf of Councilman Conner. I feel this situation should have first been talked about between the mayor, Mr. Conner and Mr. Ratliff. I honestly feel even though it probably was a joke in poor taste, it has been taken wrong. Since I have found there is a lot of Mr.
Fall weather means it’s time to recycle all that dusty junk cluttering up the garage just in time to take advantage of the Llano County Household Recyclables Collection Event this Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Llano County Annex at Fuzzy’s Corner in Buchanan Dam. Llano County Flood Plain Administrator Cristy Vaught is on the committee organizing this year’s event and invited all residents to “help keep Llano County beautiful” by participating in this annual event ...
A search warrant executed by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office and Sunrise Beach Police Department on October 2 resulted in the arrest of a man in Sunrise Beach. Dana Joerns, 46, was arrested at 805 Circle Drive in Sunrise Beach, after officers found 3 and a half ounces of LSD and a firearm. Joerns was arrested and taken to the Llano County Jail where he remains. He was charged with Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, $50,000 bond, felon in possession of a Firearm, $1 ...
Mark your calendar for this informative and educational event. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in cooperation with Texas Parks and Wildlife will co-sponsor a Chronic Wasting Disease Program on Monday, October 26th at the St. James Lutheran Church Schorlemmer Hall, located at 1401 Ford St. in Llano. Registration is at 5:30 p.m.
Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence September 28, 2015 Jocelyn Rachel Cunningham, 33, Llano, Tx., Theft of Service; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. Ana Miriam Limon, 34, Kingsland, Tx.; Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. Michael John Sthele, 43, Llano, Tx.; Fail to Identify Fugitive; MA; $2500 Bond; Released. September 29, 2015 Michael James Coleman, 41, Tow, Tx.; Driving W/ Lic Inv W/ P ...

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