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The Llano News

September 13, 2017 Issue

Kay Kizer from San Antonio poses with John Wade, in his annual role as the Chicken Dinner mascot, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s yearly event last Sunday.
The Llano County Commissioners approved the property tax rate and budget at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The commissioners approved a property tax rate of $0.30212 per $100 in valuation. The rate is lower than the current year’s rate of $0.30459, but raises an additional $527,781 due to an increase in property tax valuations.
The Llano County Library gets a facelift on Saturday with volunteers from Llano Main Street and Friends of the Llano Library. Volunteers are Rich Houston, Ashley Hamm, John and Patty Bolgiano, Erin Green, Jeanne Puryear and Llano Main Street Manager Tex Toler and his wife Chris.
The Llano City Council approved the first readings of its proposed property tax rate and budget at the Sept. 5 regularly scheduled meeting. The preliminary tax rate is $0.71936 per $100 valuation. The rate is about 30 cents higher than last year’s tax rate, mainly due to the $5.285 million bonds approved by voters in May.
Saturday was a big day in Llano with nine events scheduled around the town, plus a couple others that popped us as the day went on. One of the largest happened on Main Street at the Lantex Theater with about 600 people packing the theater for two performances of the Llano Country Opry.
Local veteran James Bond turned 92 recently and was given a surprise birthday party by Diana Winningham, Nancy Watson and Hope Ware.
The theme late at night was, “No one wants to lose, but if you have to, then: this was the kind of performance—against a strong team—you can live with.” It included a record-setting number, and it was indeed a confidence builder for Llano. “We’re feeling much better about where we’re going,” said Llano head coach Matt Green, following the Jackets’ 42-28 loss to Sonora, ranked seventh in the state in 3A, Division II, by the Harris Poll. Llano was up, 21-14, midway through ...
MASON—She is the “comeback kid,” as far as I’m concerned. Hampered and frustrated for close to a year by an injured hip and foot—like Monet having broken fingers—junior Meredith Zyetz has fought through one disappointing race—autumn and spring—after another. Success and relief arrived here on the city golf course here, as Zyetz was runner-up in a field of 93 in the Punchers Cross Country Meet.
MASON—Whereas Meredith Zyetz, on the girls’ side, removed a year’s worth of demons in her grand gallop, September 6, Nic George, on the same course, within an hour, erased a memory, albeit painful, that lasted just a week. “One of the worst races I’ve ever run,” Nic told me, concerning his trip in Bandera, August 30, in which he suffered cramps.
The volleyball Jackets are learning what it’s like to be without some of their top players, and the program, in return, is giving an opportunity to some girls who probably would not have been on varsity till 2018. Llano lost its last non-district match of the year, September 5, at Lago Vista, and were beaten in their 19-4A opener three nights later by Salado. “Didn’t match-up well offensively,” head coach John Black said of the contest against Lago.
Janice Lucas Mckee was born in Llano on July 27, 1949 to John W. and Olga Lucas. She passed away in Bosier City, La., on Aug. 13, 2017. She is survived by one daughter, Tanya Crawford and husband Jay of Buchanan Dam. One son, Michael W. Jones and Roxanne Latronica of Cherokee.
Jeffrey Leon Hawkins, 52, of Haskell, perished Aug. 29, 2017. Jeff was born Jan. 5, 1965 in Odessa. His final days where spent happily with friends and family at his cabin on Lake Stamford. Jeff was an avid fisherman and capable builder. His dedication to his work and hobbies were an inspiration to all. Jeff’s unexpected death left an especially sharp sting in those who knew and loved him.
Dennis Peter Ahlert of Tow passed away on Sept. 1, 2017 at the age of 80 years. He was born to Peter and Ruth Bertot, on September 9, 1936 in Highland, Illinois. Growing up, he played High School football and went onto college at Marquette University. There he earned Big 10 All-American honors and wanted to continue with a career in pro football.
Walter Earl Post, 67, of Marble Falls, passed away Aug. 31, 2017. He was born to Walter Earl and Wilma Margaret (Larigan) Post on June 20, 1950 in Houston. Mr. Post was a retired electrical lineman and was a past state arm wrestling champion. In his earlier days, he enjoyed weightlifting with his friend, mentor, boss and neighbor, Keith Thurman who, has always remained one of his best friends.
Oscar Morales Sr., 76 of Llano, passed away on Sept. 3, 2017. He was born to Leocadio and Rafaela (Deleon) Morales on March 4, 1941 in Sabinas Coah, Mexico. Oscar moved his wife and children to Llano County in 1967. He fell in love with Llano after visiting friends and found employment soon after as a ranch hand to the late James and Emmie Rusche.
Dear Editor, Once again I am proud to pick up the gauntlet placed before me and accept yet another challenge from the willfully ignorant. In my last article in regard to the Confederate Battle Flag, I saw fit to list certain background information in support of my assertions on the topic. For that reason, “many points” had to be brought to the forefront as a basis for my argument(s).
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. Russell’s (first) letter regarding keeping the Confederate Flag and Confederate statues displayed in public places: He certainly has a right to express his opinion. However, is it not possible to express one’s opinion without name-calling? My great great grandfather was a colonel in the Civil War.

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