January 6, 2016 Issue

Dan was born to John and Ruth Lee Eaton in San Angelo, Texas on March 21, 1938. He spent his early years in Sonora on Eaton Hill. After high school graduation, he went into the United States Army Reserve. From there Dan went to Abilene Christian College for his pre­dental studies.

The Jacket boys not only got a great comeback win over Goldthwaite as time was running out on 2015—see companion story—but they picked up a 49-42 decision against Lago Vista on the second day of the new year. “By far the hottest we’ve started {all season},” declared head coach Blake Sieck.

It’s hoped the Llano basketball girls had a better holiday than they had in a winless five-day stretch of games, as one month took on a new name, and one year took on a new number. “The last few weeks doesn’t matter,” head coach Joe Downey tried to emphasize. “What matters is focusing on district.” 25-4A play begins Friday, January 8, at home, against the league favorite, Liberty Hill. Day One The Jackets began their visit to the Burnet Holiday Classic, December 29, taking a 20-17 l ...

GATESVILLE—The basketball boys won only once here in four games, December 29-30, but they garnered a comeback victory very much like the Jacket girls registered, December 18, against St. Michael’s. Goldthwaite led Llano, 55-53, with time running out. “I didn’t score till the fourth quarter,” Jaden Napolez told me. “It was not my best {game}.” He’s forgiven—he made two free throws which sent developments into overtime. Much more trouble ensued.

The Hill Country Science Mill, a regional science center in Johnson City, TX, will host a family-friendly Snow Day on Saturday, January 9th from 11am-1pm. Snow will be delivered to the backyard of the Science Mill to create a winter wonderland in the Texas Hill Country. Activities will include using a catapult to launch snowballs through targets onto one of the building’s iconic silos, a snow pit for snow art and castle building, snowball throwing with radar speed checks, playing an ice ball ...

The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society of Texas is scheduled for Saturday, January 16th at the Marble Falls Library at 1:00 p.m. The topic is "Texas Milkweed for Monarchs." We have all heard the clamor to plant more milkweed, but is there really a shortage of milkweed in Texas? Many naturalists report seeing a lot of milkweed as they travel across the state.

Here we go again, tricked into thinking it is a New Year when there is absolutely nothing new about it. It is the same ole, same ole, Déjà vu all over again. The person who invented this “New Year” ought to be sued for defamation of characterization. I have seen more New Years than I can remember and have concluded that it is a misnomer.

Does it seem to you that the world, maybe even your life, keeps lurching from one crisis to another? How can we stay calm and content in crises? Paul, the apostle, claimed he had found the answer to this question: “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content,” he said (Philippians 4:11).

Juanita Kirklen Jarrett of Llano, Texas passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born March 9, 1924 to Margie (Perry) and Mack Willie Kirklen in San Saba, Texas. She loved her family, sewing and was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Llano, Texas. She is survived by her son Buddy Jarrett of Granite Shoals; brothers, Perry Kirklen of Big Spring,Texas and William Kirklen of Las Angeles, California; sister, Mary Constance Kirklen of Washington D.C., thre ...

Graveside Services were held Saturday, January 2, 2016, for William Holden Lindsay at the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels. Holden was born and died on December 28, 2015. Baby Holden was the son of Jason and Jennifer Lindsay of the Schertz-Cibolo area, the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Lindsay of Alexandria, Louisiana / Harlingen, Texas, and the great-grandson of Mrs.

In the last month or so, five homeowners received notice – either verbally, or via certified letter that they needed to install backflow prevention assemblies to their water meters, as per Ordinance 1267, the CIty’s policy for Cross Connection Control. The City, and all water utility providers, must have a policy for preventing cross connections to the public water supply so that the chance for contamination via backsiphoning or backpressure on the line is eliminated.

David Barthel Overbey, Sr., of Kingsland, Texas, formerly from Lincoln, Illinois, passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on December 29, 2015.  He was at home at the time of his death. Dave was born on July 20, 1943 in Elkhart, Illinois to Ira F. Overbey and Helen Laughner Overbey. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, father-in-law, mother-in-law, a sister-in law, and two brothers-in-law. Dave and his family moved from Lincoln, Illinois, to Kingsland, Texas, in March ...

Gregory Thomas Malik, 57, was born July 9, 1958 to Bennie Malik and Frieda Viet in Robstown, Texas. He was of the Catholic faith and liked to fish, hunt and do wood work. He has been a resident of Llano, Texas for 23 years. He is survived by his mother, Frieda Malik; his brothers Benjamin Malik and wife Sherry of Yokum, Mark Malik and wife Suzanne of Horseshoe Bay and sisters,Janell Malik of Llano and Jennifer Hoepfl and husband Paul of Houston. Greg is preceded in death by his father, Bennie M ...

Robert “Bob” Lee Glover was born December 16, 1940 in Van Zandt County, Texas to Leo and Adene Glover. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 1, 2016 at the age of 75. Bob graduated from Kountze High School in 1958 and earned his Masters of Education from Sam Houston State College in 1969.

The Llano Country Opry will be stage on Saturday, January 9, with two special performances at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. Grand Ole Opry Star John Conlee will headline the Llano Country Opry. The afternoon matinee begins at 2:30 PM and the evening performance begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $21.00 and tickets are now on sale online at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354.

I wrote an article a couple of years ago about our new Enhanced Learning Centers at Llano ISD. I decided to call this update about our ELC program “Maker Space” because our Enhanced Learning Centers share many features with the global Maker Space movement and I am hoping more people will make the connection between our ELC program and the great things that are going on in the Maker movement across the United States and the world. Our Enhanced Learning Centers are part of a larger initiative ...

By Briley Mitchell December 31, 2015, at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, a new tradition for Llano was unfolding. A night that would see dreams come closer to fruition. The dream of a zero-depth splash pad at Badu Park, the dream of an ADA compliant dock for fishing, kayaking, and canoing. Julie Leverett with the Llano Parks Project committee was excited as she talked about the first time event.

Beginning January 22, 2016, the Llano County Historical Museum, along with sponsorship by Llano National Bank, will present “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy”, a traveling exhibition created by the Witliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos. This exhibit is presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and made possible in part by a We the People grant. Featured in this exhibit is a col ...

An early Sunday morning collision just west of the Buchanan Dam left a Taylor man, dead, and a Buchanan Dam resident injured. Michael Lee Perry, 37, was pronounced dead on the scene by Justice of the Peace Era Marion at 4:43am on Sunday, January 2. The other driver, has not been identified, pending notification of next of kin.

I wrote an article a couple of years ago about our new Enhanced Learning Centers at Llano ISD. I decided to call this update about our ELC program “Maker Space” because our Enhanced Learning Centers share many features with the global Maker Space movement and I am hoping more people will make the connection between our ELC program and the great things that are going on in the Maker movement across the United States and the world. Our Enhanced Learning Centers are part of a larger initiative ...

GATESVILLE—The basketball boys won only once here in four games, December 29-30, but they garnered a comeback victory very much like the Jacket girls registered, December 18, against St. Michael’s. Goldthwaite led Llano, 55-53, with time running out. “I didn’t score till the fourth quarter,” Jaden Napolez told me. “It was not my best {game}.” He’s forgiven—he made two free throws which sent developments into overtime. Much more trouble ensued.

It’s hoped the Llano basketball girls had a better holiday than they had in a winless five-day stretch of games, as one month took on a new name, and one year took on a new number. “The last few weeks doesn’t matter,” head coach Joe Downey tried to emphasize. “What matters is focusing on district.” 25-4A play begins Friday, January 8, at home, against the league favorite, Liberty Hill. Day One The Jackets began their visit to the Burnet Holiday Classic, December 29, taking a 20-17 l ...

The Jacket boys not only got a great comeback win over Goldthwaite as time was running out on 2015—see companion story—but they picked up a 49-42 decision against Lago Vista on the second day of the new year. “By far the hottest we’ve started {all season},” declared head coach Blake Sieck.

The Llano Country Opry will be stage on Saturday, January 9, with two special performances at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. Grand Ole Opry Star John Conlee will headline the Llano Country Opry. The afternoon matinee begins at 2:30 PM and the evening performance begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $21.00 and tickets are now on sale online at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354.

Robert “Bob” Lee Glover was born December 16, 1940 in Van Zandt County, Texas to Leo and Adene Glover. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 1, 2016 at the age of 75. Bob graduated from Kountze High School in 1958 and earned his Masters of Education from Sam Houston State College in 1969.

Gregory Thomas Malik, 57, was born July 9, 1958 to Bennie Malik and Frieda Viet in Robstown, Texas. He was of the Catholic faith and liked to fish, hunt and do wood work. He has been a resident of Llano, Texas for 23 years. He is survived by his mother, Frieda Malik; his brothers Benjamin Malik and wife Sherry of Yokum, Mark Malik and wife Suzanne of Horseshoe Bay and sisters,Janell Malik of Llano and Jennifer Hoepfl and husband Paul of Houston. Greg is preceded in death by his father, Bennie M ...

David Barthel Overbey, Sr., of Kingsland, Texas, formerly from Lincoln, Illinois, passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on December 29, 2015.  He was at home at the time of his death. Dave was born on July 20, 1943 in Elkhart, Illinois to Ira F. Overbey and Helen Laughner Overbey. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, father-in-law, mother-in-law, a sister-in law, and two brothers-in-law. Dave and his family moved from Lincoln, Illinois, to Kingsland, Texas, in March ...

Dan was born to John and Ruth Lee Eaton in San Angelo, Texas on March 21, 1938. He spent his early years in Sonora on Eaton Hill. After high school graduation, he went into the United States Army Reserve. From there Dan went to Abilene Christian College for his pre­dental studies.

Graveside Services were held Saturday, January 2, 2016, for William Holden Lindsay at the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels. Holden was born and died on December 28, 2015. Baby Holden was the son of Jason and Jennifer Lindsay of the Schertz-Cibolo area, the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Lindsay of Alexandria, Louisiana / Harlingen, Texas, and the great-grandson of Mrs.

Juanita Kirklen Jarrett of Llano, Texas passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born March 9, 1924 to Margie (Perry) and Mack Willie Kirklen in San Saba, Texas. She loved her family, sewing and was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Llano, Texas. She is survived by her son Buddy Jarrett of Granite Shoals; brothers, Perry Kirklen of Big Spring,Texas and William Kirklen of Las Angeles, California; sister, Mary Constance Kirklen of Washington D.C., thre ...

Does it seem to you that the world, maybe even your life, keeps lurching from one crisis to another? How can we stay calm and content in crises? Paul, the apostle, claimed he had found the answer to this question: “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content,” he said (Philippians 4:11).

Here we go again, tricked into thinking it is a New Year when there is absolutely nothing new about it. It is the same ole, same ole, Déjà vu all over again. The person who invented this “New Year” ought to be sued for defamation of characterization. I have seen more New Years than I can remember and have concluded that it is a misnomer.

The Highland Lakes Native Plant Society of Texas is scheduled for Saturday, January 16th at the Marble Falls Library at 1:00 p.m. The topic is "Texas Milkweed for Monarchs." We have all heard the clamor to plant more milkweed, but is there really a shortage of milkweed in Texas? Many naturalists report seeing a lot of milkweed as they travel across the state.

The Hill Country Science Mill, a regional science center in Johnson City, TX, will host a family-friendly Snow Day on Saturday, January 9th from 11am-1pm. Snow will be delivered to the backyard of the Science Mill to create a winter wonderland in the Texas Hill Country. Activities will include using a catapult to launch snowballs through targets onto one of the building’s iconic silos, a snow pit for snow art and castle building, snowball throwing with radar speed checks, playing an ice ball ...