May 8, 2019 Issue

The Llano County Commissioners Court met at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 6 to discuss and approve the resolution regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Analysis Branch Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) future map updates. FEMA sent three maps to the Court earlier this year to be considered. The main objection of the Commissioners Court is that these maps do not take the October 16, 2018 flood or the drift line surveys into consideration.

Dan Dalager, representative of Cox Paving, gave the City Council an update on the paving of the streets of Llano. He said they are about 60% finished with the paving. He explained that some people have expressed concern that it looks like some of the corners are not being paved and that there is a car that was paved around.

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been granted a $52,500 High Demand Job Training grant to match the $56,900 in funds provided by the Marble Falls, Burnet, and Llano Economic Development Corporations. This partnership will facilitate and support the training of licensed plumbers and electricians in the construction trades, certified medical assistants in the healthcare industry, as well as bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks throughout Burnet and Llano counties.

Mayor, City of Llano: (votes for candidate/ total number of votes) Gail Lang- 62.14% (343/552) Greg Powell- 37.86% (209/552) Alderman 2-Year Term: Kara Gilliland- 35.21% (326/926) Roper Mikulenka- 13.07% (121/926) Tory Virdell- 18.68% (173/926) Larry Sawyer- 33.05% (306/926) Alderman 1-Year, Unexpired Term: Kelli Tudyk- 56.89% (322/566) Faron Miller- 43.11% (244/566) Llano Independent School District Bond Election: Proposition A- “The issuance of $10,000,000 of bon ...

Much Needed Training Coming On Friday morning, the Llano, Marble Falls, and Burnet Economic Development Corporations came together at River City Grill in Marble Falls to accept a grant from Texas Workforce Solutions for $52,500 for High Demand Job Training in the area. Paul Fletcher, Executive Director of Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area was on hand with a number of RCA Board members and personnel.

Experiencing therapy as a child contributes to academic achievement by equipping them with communication, emotional, and behavioral skills. Developing these necessary skills helps support children to be successful in life. In an effort to assist students who are struggling emotionally or behaviorally, Llano ISD hired Christi Lundby as a mental health counselor.

Llano Parks Project, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is excited to update you on our current project, Llano Parks & Recreation Master Plan.  We are very fortunate for our donors, sponsors, and support of the community who helped us raise funds at our 2019 Antler Drop Gala to hire Halff & Associates, a professional firm who specializes in park & recreation planning.  Our plan will include ALL City of Llano parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces for the next 10 years and will be adopted ...

May 7, 2019 To all the clients, colleagues, and supporters of Heart of Hope Counseling and Mediation, PLLC (HOH) This notice is to announce that I as the owner of HOH, (Christi Lundby), has accepted a new position at Llano ISD. I will be developing a new mental health program for the entire district.

The Llano Rodeo Parade is exactly one month away, Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. It is a great way to get your business seen by the many people that are lined up to watch it. For profit, nonprofit, schools, churches, businesses, and organizations need to get signed up for the largest parade in Llano each year.

STONEWALL—Two rockets went up. One came down fine, while the other’s parachute did not open. Coffee beans made it back safely, but worms did not. There’s your overview of what happened with Llano High’s launch of rockets, May 4, not too far from President Lyndon Johnson’s ranch. Reaching a height of more than 4,000 feet made it a success for both aircraft—about five feet in length. “The kids did a really good job,” said physics teacher, Neville Triplett, “not only design ...

This year’s Llano County Beef & Range Field Day is set for Tuesday, May 28. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, located at 2200 Ranch Road 152, about 1.7 miles west of Llano. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and there is no charge to the participant.

The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation (LBCC) recently donated and installed a movable dock to the HARTH Foundation (Healing and Rehabilitation Through Horses). HARTH is located on the northeast shoreline of Lake Buchanan in the Council Creek area. The dock will benefit HARTH by making their beautiful shoreline area more useful to their clients.

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) provides links so that you can stay updated during inclement weather. Below are links to help keep the public informed: Flood Operations Report: www.floodstatus.lcra.org/ This webpage is updated frequently during flood conditions and is the best source of information regarding LCRA operations during floods. This page includes a summary of conditions throughout the basin, current and projected lake levels, and details on any ongoing or planned fl ...

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is still united with leaders of the House and Senate to deliver meaningful property tax reform and relief before the end of the session. Joined by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at the Friday press conference, Abbott said he's confident the chambers will pass legislation meeting this goal that he will sign into law.

Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network and 18 partner organizations announced Applications of Eligibility are now being accepted from farmers, ranchers and wildlife managers to take part in the $5.15 million pledge awarded by the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in July 2018. The funds are being offered as Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) funds as land stewardship financial assistance for qualified landowners actively managing ...

May 5-11 is national “Drinking Water Week,” which is a week dedicated to highlighting the essential role that water plays in our daily lives. The American Water Works Association has recognized “Drinking Water Week” for the past 40 years in an effort to educate the public and connect with professionals and the communities they serve.  Clean water is of immeasurable value to communities, and the United States is fortunate to have one of the safest drinking water supplies in the worl ...

On Friday, May 3 the Texas A&M Task Force -1 team was in Llano. This reporter was invited to meet with them and sit in on their conference call, where they discussed current weather conditions and where they might be needed next. This team consist of seven men. Most live in Washington County (Brenham).

STONEWALL—Two rockets went up. One came down fine, while the other’s parachute did not open. Coffee beans made it back safely, but worms did not. There’s your overview of what happened with Llano High’s launch of rockets, May 4, not too far from President Lyndon Johnson’s ranch. Reaching a height of more than 4,000 feet made it a success for both aircraft—about five feet in length. “The kids did a really good job,” said physics teacher, Neville Triplett, “not only design ...

A very nice showing in Game 2 of a doubleheader with Lampasas on the first night of May. I know it’s the passing game, so why I am leading with a linebacker’s chores? Well, folks, to remind you, this sport is also a drill for the defense, and Logan Duggar, one of four veteran LBs, had one of the best nights in the history of the game.

WIMBERLEY—The Ducks earned their upset triumph over Llano High and won the bi-district playoff, two games to one. The series, though, was bizarre. The following messages are not meant to be excuses—they are meant to explain some bizarre developments. “When you play a series like this,” Head Coach Todd Doucet said, “thousands of scenarios come down.” We won’t go through that many.

HORSESHOE BAY—The man got two standing ovations before he got to the microphone. No surprise, really. College basketball’s Coach of the Year, Chris Beard, heading into his fourth season at Texas Tech, said, “I thought this team could win a national championship,” after the Red Raiders lost to Duke, 69-58, December 5, at Madison Square Garden. Tech didn’t win, but it lost in overtime in the NCAA championship game to Virginia, 85-77.

Eric and Cheryl Kumerow are two of my heroes this week. Know why? They refused to be interviewed by Sports Illustrated for a story on Nick Bosa, a star defensive end from Ohio State, drafted second overall by the San Francisco 49ers. It seems that Bosa had a great-grandfather who was a big Mafia guy in Chicago, Tony Accardo.

May 7, 2019 To all the clients, colleagues, and supporters of Heart of Hope Counseling and Mediation, PLLC (HOH) This notice is to announce that I as the owner of HOH, (Christi Lundby), has accepted a new position at Llano ISD. I will be developing a new mental health program for the entire district.

Peggy Jordan entered her heavenly home and reunited with her loved ones on May 2, 2019. She peacefully passed away with family by her side after her battle with vascular dementia. Peggy was born on February 5, 1935 to Cecil and Ruby Chew at Bode Peak, Mason County in a rugged old three room home where they lived.

Doc was born August 11, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away May 3, 2019, at home, after a long fight with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Isabel Currie. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1963, after completing his undergraduate studies at Rutgers and Colorado State University.

Curtis Alvin Chapman, age 83, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, daughter and granddaughter on May 2, 2019, in Llano, Texas.  He was born on Oct. 24, 1935, in Eden, Texas. At the age of 19, he became a United States Marine and proudly served for eight years before being honorably discharged in 1962.

This year’s Llano County Beef & Range Field Day is set for Tuesday, May 28. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, located at 2200 Ranch Road 152, about 1.7 miles west of Llano. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and there is no charge to the participant.

The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation (LBCC) recently donated and installed a movable dock to the HARTH Foundation (Healing and Rehabilitation Through Horses). HARTH is located on the northeast shoreline of Lake Buchanan in the Council Creek area. The dock will benefit HARTH by making their beautiful shoreline area more useful to their clients.

On Saturday, April 27, Burnet County 4-H Rifle Club triumphs in District competition and broke an intermediate team record and junior individual record. Of the 15 first-place buckles awarded, Burnet County 4-H took home 10. Junior Division 1st Place Individual: Katie Peay - won with a score of 189, beating last year’s top junior, Weiss Stanley, by 2 points, and setting a new team record. 2nd Place Individual: Samuel Kaspar 3rd Place Individual: Payloe Horner 4th Place Individual: ...

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) provides links so that you can stay updated during inclement weather. Below are links to help keep the public informed: Flood Operations Report: www.floodstatus.lcra.org/ This webpage is updated frequently during flood conditions and is the best source of information regarding LCRA operations during floods. This page includes a summary of conditions throughout the basin, current and projected lake levels, and details on any ongoing or planned fl ...

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is still united with leaders of the House and Senate to deliver meaningful property tax reform and relief before the end of the session. Joined by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at the Friday press conference, Abbott said he's confident the chambers will pass legislation meeting this goal that he will sign into law.

Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network and 18 partner organizations announced Applications of Eligibility are now being accepted from farmers, ranchers and wildlife managers to take part in the $5.15 million pledge awarded by the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in July 2018. The funds are being offered as Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) funds as land stewardship financial assistance for qualified landowners actively managing ...

May 5-11 is national “Drinking Water Week,” which is a week dedicated to highlighting the essential role that water plays in our daily lives. The American Water Works Association has recognized “Drinking Water Week” for the past 40 years in an effort to educate the public and connect with professionals and the communities they serve.  Clean water is of immeasurable value to communities, and the United States is fortunate to have one of the safest drinking water supplies in the worl ...