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on delinquent tax roll
An explanation on a question about
delinquet taxes, roofing and shelving
bids and a discussion on custodian
duties were of prime interest to Llano
County commissioners meeting Friday.
December 23 in the Llano Courthouse.
The meeting, which only had a
12-point agenda, was presided over by
County Judge W.R. (Bill) Miller and
attended by commissioners Ross Bau-
man, Pete Overstreet. Rex King and
Leonard Grenwelge, Also attending
were county treasurer Margaret Har-
din, county tax assessor-collector Mar-
gie Jung and Vernon Dunagin repre-
senting Ledger Roofing of Belton.
A question was raised at the
December 12 meeting of the commis-
sioners court as to the actual amount of
delinquent taxes were: "Didn't we have
about $600,000 (delinquent taxes) on
the books? Wonder what's happen-
ing?”
Jung presented commissioners with a
complete breakdown of the statistical
report of Calamc, Linebarger and
Graham who hired to collect the
delinquent taxes and which do not
include the year 1982. The county
included $250,000 in delinquent taxes to
be collected in their 1983-84 budget.
Hardin reported earlier in the meeting
that she had received $76,759.17 in
delinquent payments so far this year.
"There are a lot of error factors,"
explained Jung. "Corrections are made
where people have an actual receipt.
There are also other errors.
Jung went through each report by the
law firm. Actual delinquent taxes listed
for the county were $287,594.87 plus
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The LLANO
NEWS
Llano, Llano County, Texas 78643
Volume 93 No. 9
Thursday, December 29, 1983
Deer Capital of Texas
Hammond, Crump retire
Thirty-third District Judge D.V.
Hammond and 33rrd District Attorney
Louis Crump have both announced their
retirement effective at the close of their
elected term. December 31, 1984.
At the same time, assistant district
attorney for the 33rd District, Sam
Oatman, has announced his candidacy
for the job of 33rd District Attorney.
Judge Hammond was elected to the
judgeship for the first term beginning
January 1, 1977, however he was
appointed to the office in December,
1976, upon the resignation of his
predecessor. Judge Jack B. Miller, of
San Saba. He was reelected for a full
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term of tour years beginning January 1.
1981, without opposition.
The 33rd Judicial District is compos-
ed of Blanco, Burnet, Llano, Mason and
San Saba Counties. Judge Hammond
stated that since he assumed the Court
bench the dockets have greatly increas-
ed in size due to the enlarged
population of the District, and that
redistricting will be a necessity by the
next legislative session.
Crump, in making his announcement
the same day (Tuesday) said it had been
generally known for the past three years
that he would not be seeking re-election
but that he thought it would be best to
make a public statement at this time
should there be anyone interested.
"My family and I are deeply grateful
for the support you have given us
during my years as state senator and
district attorney," Crump said. "Your
friendship and support has meant
everything to us. I will continue to serve
you to the best of my ability throughout
the remainder of my term."
Crump went on to say that during his
tenure as district attorney he enjoyed a
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ICE DECORATIONS--From the tree, on the clothes line and the shrubs, these are
just a few of the Ice decorations produced at the home of J.P. Ray, west of Llano
when he left the sprinklers on overnight. Llano Countv shivered under the coldest
December recorded throughout the state and nation.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR--Tradltionallv the New Year's Baby Marcus is the son of Walter and Eugenia Cooper of Llano,
is supposed to be just wearing a diaper but considering the He didn't think too much of the noise-makers at least not
cold weather in Llano County this December five-month- for now.
old Marcus Allen Cooper was allowed to keep warm.
Oatman files for DA job
Sam Oatman, currently serving as
assistant district attorney of the 33rd
District and associated with Oatman
Law Offices in Llano has formarly
announced his candidacy for the job of
33rd District Attorney following I he
retirement statement by district attor-
ney Louis Crump.
Oatman, 42. born and raised in Llano
was appointed to the job as assistant by
Crump and was sworn in September 27,
1982. He has been involved in felony
prosecution since that date and has
been lead counsel for the state. He and
his wife, Diana, have one daughter.
Jeannett.
"I am seeking this office because I
want to give something ol myselt to the
Highland Lakes area where I was born
and raised." Oatman said. "I have been
assistani district attorney for over a scar
and I know what the job requires and I
can do it I have the knowledge,
practical experience and the aggres-
siveness necessary for hie prosecution
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News, advertising deadline Friday
The Llano News has .moved all
deadlines up to Friday. December
20 at 5 p.m. for correspondents,
advertising and classified ads
because ol the New Year s
holiday.
Please make arrangements lor
s our cops to get to the nesvs office
since there will not by any mad
delivers Monday. January 2. and
all businesses will be closed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Llano 1983 — A year in review
Editor's Note: At the conclusion of
ich year It is the custom to take a look
ick through the months and recall
ime of the major events. The following
■c page one stories that attracted the
ost attention during each month.--FT
January
Increased population of Llano County
treed commissioners to divide the job
f county and district clerk. District
udge D.V. Hammond said he had
nticipatcd appointing Herman Racsner
) the District job btrt Rnesener chose <«* *
lay with the job of County Clerk.
Frank Vardcll won the $1.000 Savings
lond being given away by First Llano
ank. Winning the $500 bond was
lerniee Davis and Larry Sawyer won
he $100 bond. ,
Llano County Memorial Hospital
cquested the county commissioners to
pprovc a loan request of $21,301.56.
he hospital was wanting to purchase
Is own telephone system as a money-
.aving step.
The federal excise tax on monthly
telephone bills was being increased
from one percent to three percent.
Nine Llano High School students
were to make a trip to Washington D.C.
as part of the "Close Up Program" on
government studies.
Courtney Osbourn showed the Grand
Champion Steer and Tom Goodwin had
the Grand Champion Heifer in the
annual Llano County Junior Livestock
Show.
Mayor John Landon and County
judge w-R (BiurMfiiorcut fhe'ribboir
marking the opening of the Llano
National Bank. At almost the same time
the Kingsland National Bank was
having'its official opening.
Buttery Hardware hosted guests from
Japan which included the president of
the Kioritz Corporation and other key
officers which produce F.cho Chain saws
and other products.
Marie Inks was elected president of
the Lake Buchanan Chamber of Com-
merce.
Enough snow fell in Llano that there
was a lot of snowmen made by big and
little kids alike. By later afternoon most
of the snow had melted.
The hosptial board was appealing a
r request by Medicare to refund $62,074
claimed to be overpayments to the
hospital.
February
The Llano Chamber of Commerce
elected Darlene Birk to serve as its new
president. Ann Harrison was elected to
the "Hall of lame” andI R.L. Adams
was'narueif^'(YutstanJling Citizen." A
mcjwfifial award was presented to
Vfrsell Porterfield in memory of her
-husband Texas Ranger Troy Porterfield
who had been killed in an auto accident.
John.Waldrip took over dufes as the
new Texas Ranger to be stationed in
Llano. This was to be the first
assignment since joining the Rangers
January 15.
Wanda Osbourn was sworn in as the
new District Clerk for Llano County by
District Judge D.V. Hammond.
The new llano Elementary Library
was presented w ith a painting of the O.
Henry Building as it appeared many
years before. The artist was Jewel
Gregory and Llano Art Guild members
joined in the presentation.
Llano Cub Scouts received a new
I6mnt movie projector and began a
project of showing matinee movies
including cartoons for good family
entertainment.
The Llano Independent School Dis-
trict embarked on an energy conscrva-
fioh‘prograhrdesigned to save about 56
percent of the current energy consump-
tion.
Minnie Templeton Speck celebrated
her 100th birthday at Hill Country
Manor. About 200 family members and
friends attended the party.
A rash of burglaries and break-ins
were causing problems for Llano law
enforcement officers. Places hit include
Llano High School, several businesses
and private homes.
The City of Llano was delaying a rate
increase requested by Lone Star Gas
Company. Lone Star was asking for an
increase of.more than $24,(HK).
March
County commissioners split over the
proposed purchase of the office now
occupied by Justice of the Peace fanny
Stephenson at Buchanan Dam. Judge
Bill Miller broke the tic bv voting in
favor of the purchase.
Mayor John Landon signed a prtxla-
mation designating Clean-Up Month.
All rcsufcntk-wrrr bring urged Eg.thc-
Chahioer of Commerce to beautify their
own properities prior to the annual
Bluebonnet Trail.
The City of Llano hired a dog catcher
in an effort to get stray dogs off the
street and have better enforcement of
the city ordinance requiring animals to
be penned or on a leash.
Publisher of the Llano News Hal
Cunningham and his wife Hazel jour-
neyed to Washington D.C. for a vist
with President Ronald Reagan. Cunn-
ingham was serving as president of the
Texas Press Association this year.
Llano Girl Scouts celebrated their
71st birthday bv meeting at the Scout
Hut and eating "Sloppy Jtx's" made
over an outside fire. There were 78 in
attendance.
R.L. Adams announced his candidacy
for a seat on the City Council. Earlier,
Karen Long ot Kingsland announced for
a positiou on the Llano School Board.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife report-
ed a high deer kill for the 1982 season.
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which was the best harvest since
1975.
Pigglv Wiggly left Llano and in its
place came Sav-On. Levi Abeock was
named manager.
The Llano Ycllowjackct Band cele-
brated bv winning the coveted "Sweep-
stakes" title in UIL competition. The
band earned a division I rating in
marching and in concert and sight
reading contests. t
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