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January 10, 2018 Issue

Commissioners reinstate burn ban
The Llano County commissioners approved a request from the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation to build a pavilion at Llano County Park and reinstated the county-wide burn ban at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The commissioners voted unanimously to allow Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation to build a 30-foot by 50-foot pavilion at Llano County Park on Lake Buchanan. LBCC will pay for the cost, which Ron Abshier of LBCC estimates will be $25-30,000.
Statewide and regional candidates faced the public at a Llano County Tea Party forum held last Thursday at the American Legion Hall. Candidates or surrogates for several offices, including agriculture commissioner, land commissioner, railroad commissioner and U.S. Congress, made their pitch to voters and answered questions in front of a near-packed audience. The biggest fireworks came from two candidates who took common aim at the incumbent.
A Llano resident died last week after a medical incident in the Llano County Jail. A press release from the Llano County Sheriff’s Office said Cindy Lou Yonker, 56, suffered a medical condition while in the county jail at 8:36 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2017. Baylor Scott & White EMS responded and Yonker was transported by Air EVAC to Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin for treatment. Yonker died Jan.
Saturday was a night of firsts for Llano and the Lantex Theater as recording artist and local fan favorite, Jake Hooker performed for the first time in this venue. It was also a first in the fact that Jake promoted the show himself, it is usually brought by a third party, like the Llano Country Opry is brought to Llano by Heart of Texas Country Music Association in Brady.
January is School Board Recognition Month and Llano ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank these local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. School board members serve countless hours working to make public education the best it can be for every child.
The Llano basketball boys made two good comebacks—against Glenn and Burnet—but fell short of finishing the deal. Both performances, however, showed there is a spirit within the Jackets—and hardwood talent—that makes this bunch a special unit. The rally against the Grizzlies from Leander was similar to what Alabama did against Georgia, but unlike the Tide, the Jackets lost 65-56 on the first Tuesday night of 2018. “We talk all the time about answering the bell,” said head coach ...
The Llano girls made one good surge against Leander Glenn on the second night of the new year, but the visiting Grizzlies immediately returned the call and went on to post a 58-39 victory. “We were down by four {at the half},” observed head coach Jerry McSherry, “and hadn’t played that well.
Elmer “Sonny” Hitt went to be with his Lord on Jan. 6, 2018. He was born March 14, 1933 in Post to Elmer Lee and Gladys Elliott Hitt. He graduated from Southland High School and married his high school sweetheart, Novella Nixon. She passed away in October 1997. He married Wanda McCain on June 18, 1998 in Paris, Texas. Sonny was an electrician most of his life, he loved spending time with his family where they would play the guitars and make music. Sonny is preceded in death by his p ...
Everette Joyce Travis, 97, of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away on Jan. 1, 2018. He was born Dec. 21, 1920. He was one of three children born to Guy and Opal (Ragle) Travis. He is survived by a sister Ruth McCabe of Georgetown. His family moved to Lamesa in 1924 and resided there until he finished high school in 1938.
Cindy Lou Patterson-Yonker passed away Jan. 2, 2018 in Austin at the age of 56. She was born July 27, 1961 in Austin, to Arthur Patterson and Juannelle Chapmen who proceed her in death. Cindy is survived by siblings, George Patterson, Brenda Smith, Sandra Patterson and Karla Larson. Cindy has three children, James Stox, Mary Westbrook, Mark Beaver and six grandchildren. Services will be at Marble Falls Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, at 200 Via Viejo, on Jan.
Benjamin Isaac Cox, 29, of Llano, entered the Kingdom of Love on Dec. 31, 2017, to be reunited with his Papa (Calvin F. Cox). Benjamin was born on Veterans Day (11/11/88) in Llano. After high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Benjamin enjoyed serving his country, hunting, fishing, ranch work, traveling, and most of all technology. Benjamin is continually loved and will be greatly missed by his parents, Dean and Barbara Flint; siblings, Bethany Ashing and son Liam Spangler, and Bill ...
Julia B. Notestine, 64, of Llano, passed away Dec. 28, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Julia was born July 22, 1953 in Spencer, West Virginia to Jarrett and Alberta Board.   Surviving are her husband, Lamar Notestine of Llano; mother, Alberta Board of North Carolina; brother, Gregory Board of Tennessee; sisters, Debbie (Jim) Bryant of North Carolina, Kathy Brissenden of North Carolina, and Robin Board of North Carolina; step-daughter, Gwendolyn Notestine of Texas; nieces, Jami ...

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