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The Llano News. Thursday, July 8, 1999
COMMUNITY
Public Notices
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Over time the LCRA has handled all sorts of tem-
porary service disruptions due to unpredictable
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1999.
JOHN H. BROWNLEE
Attorney for LOUISE C. PRICE
P. O. Box 609
Kingsland, Texas 78639
(915) 388-4522
JOHN H. BROWNLEE
State Bar No. 03227200
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by law. Bids should be received no later
DATED the 1st day of July, than July 21, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.
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partment will be offering the Basic
Boating Course on Saturday, July
17, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. at the
Sunrise Beach Community Center.
This is the cerficiation for Opera-
tion of Powered Watercraft which is
required for ages 13 years and older.
Learn Texas Boating Regulation
Rules for AU Watercraft, including
Personal Watercraft, receive Basic
Boating Certification and become
familiar with 1999 legislation. In-
surance discounts (depending on in-
surance carrier) qualifications and
BSA merit
There is a $15 per student (12
years and older) charge.
Call 388-6438 for reservatons
before July 16 deadline.
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the city free of charge and put
them up ourselves.”
At the court meeting, it was
suggested that the residents
form a property owners asso-
ciation that could take over op-
eration of the county park in
question. That association
could then outline rules for
use of the property.
Problems with litter in the
river, late night parties and
vehicle traffic sparked the
idea to take action. Hicks said
her only motive is to help pre-
serve the river and denying
vehicles to the riverbed will go
a long way to that end.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Llano County Com-
missioners’ Court is considering the
purchase of a 36 acre tract of land
from the Tom and Mary Phema
Moore Estate as a site for the pro-
posed Law Enforcement Center.
This tract is north of the city limits
of the City of Llano west of High-
way 16, and east of the city landfill
and transfer center.
The Commissioners’ Court in-
vites questions or comments about
the proposed purchase at the Regu-
lar Meeting of the Court at 9:00
A.M. the 12th of July. The
monthly scheduled meeting is in
the District Courtroom in the
courthouse. Anyone wishing to ac-
quire information prior to the
meeting are requested to contact the
office of the County Judge at 015-
247-5054.
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BID NOTICE
Llano ISD is taking bids for fresh
baked pizza to be used in the Na-
All persons having claims tional School Lunch Program,
against this estate which is cur- Specifications can be obtained at
rently being administered are re- the Llano ISD Administrative
quired to present them within the Building, 200 E. Lampasas, Llano,
time and in the manner prescribed Texas 78643.
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K’STAR Youth and Family Ser- open, to the public free of charge,
vices and Lutie Watkins Memorial youth from the community willbe
United Methodist Church, along invited to panic,pale ma theater
with Playhouse 2000 will present a workshop and may participate in
show "Acting Like A Family" on gshQW . « m c h
Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July f K STAR staff, Norma Sumrall,
31 at 7 d m from Llano offers an open invita-
Susan and Doug Ballentine, the- tion. for everyone to attend this
ater professionals, have written this origina presentation. K STAR of-
original production illustrating fers a variety ofservices to assist
problems facing families and solu- youth and families in Llano and
tions to these issues. The presenta- other counties in the Hill Country,
tion willuse drama, musie, slides. To contact Norma Sumrall at
puppets and comedy in the enter- K.STAR please call (915) 247-
taming and meaningful show. 5895 H ‘
Prior to the show, which will be
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS BID NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that NOTICE is hereby given that Llano ISD is taking bids for
original letters testamentary for the original letters testamentary for the submarine sandwiches to be used in
Estate of ZETHAL KINARD, De- Estate of LLOYD CARL PRICE, the National School Lunch Pro-
ceased, were issued on June 29, Deceased, were issued on July 1, gram. Specifications can be ob-
1999, in Cause No. 05107, pending 1999, in Cause No. 05104, pending tamed at the Llano ISD
in the Probate Court of llano in the Probate Court of llano Administrative Building, 200 E.
County, Texas to JO CARMEN County, Texas to LOUISE C. Lampasas, Llano, Texas 78643.
PATTERSON. PRICE. Bids should be received no later
JO CARMEN PATTERSON, LOUISE C. PRICE, Independent than July 21, 1999 at 2:30 p.m.
Independent Executrix of the Estate Executrix of the Estate of LLOYD
of ZETHAL KINARD, has chosen CARL PRICE, has chosen that all
that all claims be addressed in care claims be addressed in care of her
of her attorney John H. Brownlee at attorney John H. Brownlee at P. O.
P. O. Box 609, Kingsland, Texas Box 609, Kingsland, Texas 78639.
78639.
All persons having claims
against this estate which is cur-
rently being administered are re-
quired to present them within the
time and in the manner prescribed
by law.
DATED the 29th day of June,
1999.
JOHN H. BROWNLEE
Attorney for
JO CARMEN PATTERSON
SPREADING CHEER .... These participants in the Sonshine Camp, being sponsored by the
Methodist Church in Llano, traveled around town singing songs - and yes, they were dressed as
clowns. Camp Director Angela Hagar (right) is in charge of the four, week-long camps.
Texas comptroller Carole Keeton local sales taxes will be waived, pads, for instance, must pay sales
Rylander has provided preliminary cities, counties and other local tax- taxes. But the tax will be waived on
information to help retailers and ing entities will have the choice of athletic wear that is commonly
consumers understand the sales tax participating in the holiday or con- worn other than while participating
holiday scheduled for August 6 to tinuing to impose the tax. in an athletic activity, such as ten-
August 8. • • Most clothing and footwear nis shoes, baseball caps, and jog-
The tax break, which is expected priced at less than $100 will be ex- ging suits.
to save Texas consumers $69.2 empt from sales taxes. Customers . Also not included in the sales
million in state sales taxes and up will receive the break on individual tax holiday are accessories, such as
to another $15.5 million in city and items, regardless of the amount jewelry and watches; items that are
county sales taxes over the bien- they pay. For example, sales tax is carried rather than worn, including
nium, was approved by the 1999 not due if a customer buys six handbags, briefcases, and wallets;
Texas Legislature. shirts, each priced at under $100. and clothing that is rented, such as
Cutting taxes is one of the 10 But the full tax must be paid on a formal wenr nnd costumes
priorities I laid out for Texas in the shirt if it is sold for $110; the first The Comptroller’s Office has es-
twenty-first century," Comptroller $99.99 cannot be exempted, timated that the holiday will ac-
Rylander said. "The tax burden on • items that are sold in pairs can- count for 0.2 percent of annual
working Texas families is too high, not be separated and sold individu- sales tax collections. The cost to
The typical American family pays ally. If a pair oT shoes costs $150, the state will be $10.5 million in
more in total taxes than it spends each shoe cannot be sold for $75 in 1999 $28.7 million in 2000, and
on food, clothing and shelter com- order to qualify for the sales tax ex- $30 million in 2001. If every city,
bined. The tax holiday will provide emption. However, components county and other local taxing entity
Texans with some much needed re- that are normally priced as separate in the state participates in the sales
lief. ______ articles may continue:to be sold as tax holiday not only this year, but
Highlights of information to be separate articles and qualify for the also for the next two years, con-
included in a rule that will be pub- exemption if the price of an article sumers will save another $15.5
lished shortly in the Texas Register is less than $100. million in sales taxes.
are: • Clothing and footwear that are
• Starting this year, the tax holi- used primarily for athletic activities m • ■ ■
day will be held every year on the or for protective wear are not eligi- ” |I I 1 • A
first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of ble for the exemption.Customers ■ • I • • I C ■ I •
August. This year, both state and buying golf cleats and football
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P. O. Box 609
Kingsland, Texas 78639
(915) 388-4522
JOHN H. BROWNLEE
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Stephenson, Jimmy. The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1999, newspaper, July 8, 1999; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1603344/m1/15/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library.