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August 30, 2017 Issue

Hurricane Harvey has battered much of the Texas Coastal Bend, while flooding has caused devastation throughout a large portion of the state. For those in and around Llano County, there are several immediate ways to help. Llano Elementary School is accepting donations of water (gallon jugs or cases of drinking water), diapers, wet wipes and canned goods through 8:30 a.m.
One man spoke at a brief public hearing on the Llano County tax rate Monday morning. Richard Maddern, who lives in the Kingsland area, was supportive of the proposed tax rate. “In my view, providing for a tax rate that meets the needs and services that are efficient as you can possibly make them, is the key job for the commissioners and the judge,” he said.
Held bi-monthly, the Fourth Friday Artwalk came of age this past Friday night. With stores participating all around the Llano Courthouse Square, and the Oldies but Goodies Car Show and Social Club, Llano was hopping on this warm August evening. The idea of the Art Walk was dreamed up by Valerie and Marcus Hammons from Calamity & Grace, who thought “this happens in other towns, let’s do this in Llano.” Now, over a year old, and this being its second White Linen night, if Houston and Ne ...
Students from Llano Elementary School viewed the eclipse on Aug. 21
The Women’s Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Llano will be holding the 13th annual Shannon Kaspar 5K for School Supplies on Saturday, Oct. 21. The race is held each year to raise money to purchase school supplies for students in our school district whose families need assistance in providing supplies for their kids.
He is a young man who grew up in a football mecca and played for the team. He played college ball and had one of the most successful assistant-coaching streaks you could have. And yet, he learned more when the numbers were reversed. Matt Green is now Llano’s head football coach, and we’ve had hints about his football philosophy—especially on offense—but this report—mainly a one-man show—is more about his time, thoughts, and observations on triumph and punishment before arriving ...
COMFORT—The volleyball Jackets won two out of three matches in the tournament here, August 24, and then were told not to return on the 26th because of rain and flooding spawned by Hurricane Harvey. You will read in the Sports Preview section that it says the Comfort tournament was cancelled. That was my assistant’s work; he’s on probation now.
Some people didn’t think it would take this long, but Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin had not named a starting quarterback by Tuesday morning, August 29. The opener is September 3 in the Rose Bowl against UCLA. “We’re going to wait,” Sumlin said in a June visit to talk to Aggies in Cedar Park.
Charlotte Ann Blessing went to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2017. She was born in Dallas on Feb. 6, 1937 to her parents, Harmon and Joyce Allen. She is survived by her husband Bill Blessing, three sisters and one brother, two children, two grandchildren, one great grand-daughter and dozens of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Dear Editor, I am frequently hearing the POTUS speak about the “bad, biased, and fake media” reporting that is taking place “out there” (where ever out there is) and to be honest I am becoming increasingly weary and annoyed at hearing that from him. It is my personal opinion that the United States press in as honest, respectable, and unbiased as it possibly can be today; and, I thank you for keeping your fellow Americans as current and informed as is possible and maybe most import ...
Dear Editor, In response to an ongoing left-wing conspiracy to destroy this great nation with the manipulation of the uneducated by the educated-beyond-their-intelligence, I say, “Raise the Confederate Battle Flag”; do not lower it even one inch! The Confederate Battle Flag is known world-wide, not for its association with racism, not for its association with hate, and not for its association with religious intolerance; the Confederate Battle Flag is a symbol of conviction, dedication ...
COMANCHE—A former quarterback led a superb trio of runners; a former JV QB has settled in at the controls; former Mustangs were everywhere doing their jobs; and, maybe the surprise of the night: a former trainer was a candidate for star of the game! The Jackets again showed off an excellent defense and shook off a slow start to whip Comanche at Indian Stadium, 20-6, August 24, in the second and final scrimmage.
You know how everyone says before a season begins, “Everyone’s 0-0.” The Llano High football team isn’t. It says here the Jackets are 2-0. “They’re two very dominant defensive players up front,” said head coach Matt Green about defensive ends (or tackles) Ray Dixon, 6’3” and 245 pounds and Daniel Sparks, 6-3 and 230.
Not too many of us thought much about who would be Llano’s kicker in 2017 until August 24 in Comanche. Diego Garcia was two-for-two on extra points that resembled the speed and power of The Orient Express. “He was an athletic trainer,” head coach Matt Green told me, but he wanted a chance to kick.
Covering the Llano High volleyball team in August, I think I heard the word “scrappy”—in praise of the squad—about as much as you hear “Netflix.” It is an unusual group: two girls—Skye Sanderson and Faith Manning—had played on varsity before workouts began August 1. The rest had spent time on sub-varsity groups.
The following is a collection of comments from coaches who faced the Jackets’ volleyball team in August. Shawn Heimann, Ingram: “We didn’t get the job done, but Llano did. Can’t take anything away from them.” Denise Ponder, Lampasas: “{They did well.} Know how to place the ball. {They were} moving, talking, getting the ball where it needs to be.” On Skye Sanderson: “Can really put it down, can read, knows the sport, real good player.” Heather Wilson, Johnson City: Sk ...
Not all the questions have been answered concerning the teams, but a number of individuals bring—well, they bring—hundreds of miles of experience and the medals of appreciation they’ve received. It’s a girl Meagan Riley closed out the track season this spring as the leader of the pack among the Lady Jackets. “As long as I keep telling myself I can do it, I’ll get faster and faster,” Meagan told me near the opening of workouts, which began August 1. Riley qualified for two ...

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