The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 1, 1988 Page: 1 of 26
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The plan, as explained by Alexan-
der, would give the bank $25,000 on
its loan everytime the hospital bank
account had $175,000 on deposit
after all necessary bills have been
paid.
When it came to "write-offs" it was
reinforced that every effort would be
made to collect past due bills
regardless of how long they have
been ignored.
“A collection agency is working on
this,” Alexander said. “Some peop-
le have been surprised when they
have received notice on bills they
thought had been written off years
ago. Every effort is being made to
collect what is owed to the hospital.”
The final item on the agenda, an
executive session, was omitted be-
cause of the absence of two board
members. It will be rescheduled
when all are present.
By Debble Harmon
Llano Memorial Hospital’s third
annual Health Fest on August 20 was
quite a success, with well over 250
people attending, not including a
head count of children. Llano County
was well represented with people
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Bids
Two bids were received for pickup
trucks. Originally the county had
requested bids on two trucks — one
with air conditioning and the other
without. Grand Ford Truck of San
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By Jehm Kuykendal
Pork producers in Llano County will have an opportunity to vote in
a special referendum September 7-8, as authorized by the Pork
Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1985.
Purpose of the referendum is to determine the continuance of the
100 percent checkoff program which provides funds for pork research
and promotion to enhance the pork industry. The checkoff is at the rate
of 25 cents per $100 on all hogs and pigs as well as on all imported hogs
and pork products.
Referendum voting will be conducted in the County Extension
Office during normal business hours, September 7-8.
All pork producers who produced and owned porcine animals in
the U.S. for sale in commerce and who are subject to assessment
during the representative time period of November 1, 1986, through
September 6,1988, are eligible to vote. Also eligible are 4-H, FFA and
other youth who owned porcine animals and are subject to assessment
during the representative time period.
The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service will count
ballots, determine the eligibility of challenged voters and ballots, and
report referendum results.
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“Under the old contract, the tax
office paid us the amount collected
and we returned two percent in
navment for services provided,”
Ingram said. “It would expedite
things greatly if we could pay the two
percent in a lump sum. It would
eliminate a lot of bookwork.”
Technically, the cost would be
$10,035 if there were 100 percent
coming from all parts of the county,
and folks also visited from Burnet
and Gillespie Counties.
Many people were interested in
meeting with the three new physi-
cians, who found themselves much
in demand during Health Fest. All
three. Dr. Kelly Tucker, Dr. Janice
Pruessner and Dr. John Frederick,
were quite gracious with their time
and charm, and the crowd seemed to
enjoy the opportunity to chat with
them in an unofficial capacity.
Dr. Griffith Thomas, surgeon,
answered numerous questions about
breast cancer, and gave valuable
information to a number of con-
cerned women. His breast cancer
workshop cohost. Dr. James Cul-
lington, plastic surgeon, showed
videos and slides concerning recon-
structive breast surgery and also
availed himself to questions and
concerns.
A largen umber of parents with
reluctant little ones in tow showed up
for the free immunizations, which
were available thanks to the Public
Health Clinic. The parents seemed
pleased with the opportunity to
protect their children at no cost.
However, the children’s attitudes
differed considerably from that of
their parents!
The ever-popular free sonogram for
pregnant ladies once again drew a
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"This is not uncommon for this
time of the year,” Alexander said.
“From here on, occupancy will be
gradually increasing and should take
care of the problem.”
Visiting the board was Shawn
Salter, new head of the Llano EMS,
along with Kelly Oestreich. The two
urgently expressed the need for a
new ambulance, preferably the
modular type, as soon as possible.
To amplify the point, a recent
breakdown of one ambulance took
place while on an emergency run.
Llano County reportedly is includ-
ing fends for a new ambulance in the
current budget discussions.
No motion was needed, but the
hospital board agreed with the idea
of paying so much on a bank loan
when the cash flow at the hospital
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The LLANO County commissioners
approve KMUD contract
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The Llano Memorial Hosnital
board of governors purchased some
new equipment, reviewed delin-
quent accounts and put in motion a
plan to gradually pay off a bank loan
in their meeting held Thursday,
August 18.
As requested by the medical staff,
the new items purchased include a
gastroscope and colonoscope which
are used in standard diagnostic
procedures.
“The new machines have not
arrived as yet and there have already
been several opportunities to use
them here,” said Administrator
James Alexander. “The machines
should pay for themselves in less
than a year.”
Alexander reported to the board
that it was a slow month (July) which
resulted in a loss of $29,000 for the
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County commissioners had a short
agenda and time on their hands
while they waited for designated bid
openings which prevented them
from wrapping up their work more
quickly. There wasn’t any real need
to be in a hurry though as they ha 1 to
come back after dinner to finish he
paperwork with Southwest Securit es
of Sn Antonio, who changed their
job of financial advisors to that of
underwriting the $1,375,000 in
bonds for Llano Memorial Hospital
improvements and a new Llano
County Library.
KMUD Contract
Following the treasurer and audi-
tor reports, Charlie Ingram, mana-
ger of the Kingsland Municipal
Utility District presented a new
contract with the Llano County Tax
Appraisal District with a request for
KMUD to pay a flat, one-time fee of
$10,000 instead of a monthly fee.
Secendrwi GanyMenren, Ci Tedel, Cery Steval, Demml Dick, Randy ALL SMILES —Kara MMer to more than happy to get tags back to school.
Rovem, Roy Kentend Ceach Denny Steval.Thd rws Jnmes Prewitt, Cary Sha wM be attending the third grade dare of Kathy Gelatweldt at LIree
Spivey, Lone Batos, KIPP Hadow, Brea dm Drew at Weeloy Lucre. Back Elementary School thio year. Both are taking a look at ore of suveral
NWI Coach Ipsa Spivey, Bryan Freed, JM Simpeem, Hendo Overstreet, textbeohe ready and waiting for afl of the other students who attend their first
Tenner Mar toll is and Coach Kari MeCmarto day of echool today, September 1.
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Buckner, Walter L. The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 1, 1988, newspaper, September 1, 1988; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1585767/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Llano County Public Library.