April 3, 2019 Issue

On April 1, 2019 Mayor Gail Lang gave a proclamation at the Llano City Council Meeting, declaring the day as Abby Machuga Day. Fourteen-year-old, Abby Machuga, performed an act of bravery by bringing her three younger siblings to safety when a fire broke out at their home on the morning of March 12.

BURNET— On Wednesday, March 27 at approximately 1:40 a.m., 25-year-old Brandon Michael Jacque was shot and killed by a Burnet police officer in the 300 block of S. McNeil St. in Burnet. According to a statement given by Burnet Police Chief Paul Nelson, at 1:35 a.m. the Burnet Police Department received a dispatch in reference to a loud music call.

The Studios are Open Artists are a private group, often working alone, late or early morning hours, keeping to themselves while creating masterpieces for the world to enjoy. Their work place is their own domain; it is where they let their imagination take them away, and definitely a place of solitude.

The “Wildflowers in Bloom” Quilt Show, sponsored by Texas Hills Quilters, ended on Saturday with a warm glow of success! Nearly 700 people attended the show this year. Winners of the Viewer’s Choice awards were announced at the close of the show and ribbons were awarded. In the Novice category, Kathy Kennedy won First Place for her quilt entitled “Dreamscape” which featured Ira Kennedy’s paintings that are available on fabric.

The GOOD news is the entire Llano Library staff will be attending the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in Austin this year. The NOT SO GOOD news is the Llano Library will have to be closed for two days (Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17). The BEST news is your Library and the community we serve will greatly benefit from all the staff learns at conference.   The theme for TLA2019 is “Connecting to Innovate, Inspire, and Impact”.

The Gimbles big Texas Swing Band will be performing at the concert following the Llano Fiddle contest at the historic LanTex Theater in downtown Llano on April 6, 2019. The Gimbles is a mix of Western Swing, Swing standards from the 30s and 40s, some honkytonk and country blues, and a healthy sampling of Johnny Gimble’s own favorite compositions. The band will include Dick Gimble & Emily Gimble, Wes Westmoreland, Jason Roberts, Katie Shore, Dave LeRoy Biller, and James Gwyn & Kristopher ...

The Llano County Courthouse will be open for tours Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m. The tours and pictorial displays will be hosted by members of the Llano County Historical Commission. The current two-story courthouse was designed in a Romanesque Revival style by A.O. Watson and Jacob Laramour, also architects of Llano's 1891 Badu Building.

The Llano County Historical Museum has several exciting events planned for the coming months. Beginning in June, the Museum will host a Llano County Founders’ Day Celebration, scheduled for June 15. Some of the activities planned will include presentations on the early history of the communities of Llano, Tow, and Castell; family histories of some of the early settlers; photo displays from early Llano; children’s activities; and an evening meal. In August, the Museum will present an e ...

Grace Episcopal Church is proud to present, for the first time in the area, a Taizé Worship Service on April 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to experience this simplistic and meditative style of worship originating from the ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France. Located in the Bourgogne region of France, the monastery was created by a a Reformed Protestant monk in 1940.

The Highland Lakes Chi Omega Alumnae chapter celebrated the 125th anniversary of their sorority’s founding and enjoyed an intimate Eleusinian Luncheon on March 30th at Badu 1891 in Llano, TX. Founded at the University of Arkansas on April 5, 1895, Chi Omega has grown to include over 180 collegiate chapters, 240 alumnae chapters and 360,000 initiated members, making it the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world.

Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence. March 25, 2019 Bradley Scott Barnard; Austin, TX; 31; FTA – Poss Marij =1G= 1G=$100=$100=0.15; MA; Bond $2,500; Released. Holden Blair Ilseng, Cedar Park, TX; 26; Driving While Intoxicated; MB; Bond $1,500; Released. Amanda Cunningham Mayes; Kingsland, TX; 42; Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence; MA; Bond $2,500 Released. Garret Wade Moore; Marble Falls, TX; ...

Progress on the American Legion Post 370 in Llano is slowly being made as funds dribble in to go towards repairing the extensive flood damage done to the property. The money received goes immediately towards needed electrical work, reworking the air conditioning units, outer wall insulation, etc.  The reconstruction plans include building a new office dedicated to the County's Veteran Service Officer, Mike Sandoval.

Llano County Officials, including District Attorney, Sonny McAfee, Llano County Attorney Rebecca Lang, Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn, Llano PD Mike Scoggins, Sunrise Beach Police Chief Lori Brock, Horseshoe Bay PD Rocky Wardlow, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. The agreement acknowledges the importance of the multidisciplinary approach as the core of the CAC model.

There are so many new things happening in Llano that are good for the community and it is getting recognized all over the state. We have had visitors from all regions of Texas the past few weeks, many coming to see our beautiful wildflowers that seem to get better the closer they get to Llano, and many for our events.

Last week was a big week for the debris crew as they finished clearing the footprint of the bridge. The final obstruction that was at bent 12, drill shaft 1201, was removed.  The final outer casing was set at shaft 1201 on Thursday, March 25.    This week, the project team continues to pour the traffic rail on the bridge deck and has completed bent 11 drill shafts.  Bent 11 columns were poured on Monday, April 1 and all the casings are set in the remaining 6 shafts in the water.  Bent ...

And the four are gone. First it was Jarrett Vickers, then Craig Slaughter, followed by Bobby Williams, and now Clint Easley is putting aside football, but not Llano ISD. That group was led to the gridiron here by Slaughter, the Head Coach, in 2012. “It’s been on my mind for several years,” said Easley, the defensive coordinator.

The Junior Justins. JL and JL. Righties. And I won’t forget the bats in Llano High’s baseball lineup. Taking their show on the road, March 29, the Jackets belted Bandera, 6-0, for a 2-0 start in 28-4A. Justin Lange pitched a four-hitter, and he and Justin Low are on a combined scoreless-district streak of 13 innings. “Outstanding,” is Head Coach Todd Doucet’s favorite word, concerning this pair of aces.

AUSTIN—It is rare that you see Anna Casey near the back of the pack, but there are a couple of reasons not to panic, on top of the fact that I was instructed not to do so myself by coaches Golemon and Withrow. The Llano High sophomore, on Saturday March 30, was part of a stellar 92nd Texas Relays field—good redundancy there—and she ran a mighty fine 5:09.59 for the 1600 meters.

AUSTIN—Seven Llano boys got a feel for college athletic life, March 28-29, at the Texas Relays, as two Jacket teams took part in the high school 4x100 and 4x400-meter races. “I’m happy for the kids,” said Head Coach Ryan Priem. “What a cool experience to run the relays. We came here to compete, and that’s what we did.” No medals were won by Llano on UT’s splendid Mike Myers Stadium track, but the comments from the young men revealed how special the visit was. 4x4 Chris ...

And the four are gone. First it was Jarrett Vickers, then Craig Slaughter, followed by Bobby Williams, and now Clint Easley is putting aside football, but not Llano ISD. That group was led to the gridiron here by Slaughter, the Head Coach, in 2012. “It’s been on my mind for several years,” said Easley, the defensive coordinator.

The Llano High softball team, in Boerne, March 26, suffered its third one-run loss in district play and then was beaten, 8-3, against Fredericksburg, March 29. The Lady Jackets headed into the April 2 game at Wimberley with a 1-4 record at the halfway point of 28-4A play—14-6 overall. Boerne 11, LHS 10 “Ten ought to be enough,” said Head Coach, Beau Burnett, “but Boerne’s lineup is very dangerous—strong hitters and speed.” Llano opened with a 4-0 lead.

The Llano High softball team, in Boerne, March 26, suffered its third one-run loss in district play and then was beaten, 8-3, against Fredericksburg, March 29. The Lady Jackets headed into the April 2 game at Wimberley with a 1-4 record at the halfway point of 28-4A play—14-6 overall. Boerne 11, LHS 10 “Ten ought to be enough,” said Head Coach, Beau Burnett, “but Boerne’s lineup is very dangerous—strong hitters and speed.” Llano opened with a 4-0 lead.

On April 1, 2019 Mayor Gail Lang gave a proclamation at the Llano City Council Meeting, declaring the day as Abby Machuga Day. Fourteen-year-old, Abby Machuga, performed an act of bravery by bringing her three younger siblings to safety when a fire broke out at their home on the morning of March 12.

The GOOD news is the entire Llano Library staff will be attending the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in Austin this year. The NOT SO GOOD news is the Llano Library will have to be closed for two days (Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17). The BEST news is your Library and the community we serve will greatly benefit from all the staff learns at conference.   The theme for TLA2019 is “Connecting to Innovate, Inspire, and Impact”.

Joanna Elizabeth Lowry, 78, died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2019, after a long struggle with COPD and its complications. She was tenderly ministered to by her steadfast long-time friend, Vicki Cobb, for the last week of her life. Joanna was a highly regarded high school chemistry teacher for most of her professional life.

James Richard Von Krosigk of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 67. He was born in Prosser, Washington to Lavon (Hahn) and Samuel Von Krosigk on February 26, 1952. He married Donna Arpin in San Antonio, Texas November 8, 1988. James had many accomplishments.

Grace Episcopal Church is proud to present, for the first time in the area, a Taizé Worship Service on April 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to experience this simplistic and meditative style of worship originating from the ecumenical Christian community in Taizé, France. Located in the Bourgogne region of France, the monastery was created by a a Reformed Protestant monk in 1940.

I’d like to go over tomato growing tips and other interesting information. Let's start with size, cherry, grape, pear, and current. There are those little small pop in your mouth delicious intense flavor tomatoes. Their skin to seed ration is high as they lack a large amount of pulp. Next is the salad or two bite tomato.