Locals fetch prize at dog show
The Crow talks open carry
Tiger hoops take on Bobcats
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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 13
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Thursday, January 7, 2016
FEMA center to remain open until Jan. 15 SUBMITTED REPORT Due to the increase in registrations and visitors requesting information about the flood recovery process, FEMA determined that it will continue to operate its Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Hays County Government Center through January 15.
This after FEMA had planned to permanently shut down the DRC on Dec. 30. According to a Hays County press release, the DRC will be open during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hays County Government Center, located at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos. Residents and business
owners who had storm damage can register for FEMA assistance online at www. DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800.621.3362 toll free until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 800.462.7585 directly; those who use 711 or Video Relay
Service (VRS) should call 800.621.3362. All toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) daily. Assistance for eligible survivors can include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related needs, such as medical and dental expenses or funeral and burial costs.
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LAGNIAPPE DSCL annual children’s planning meeting
The Dripping Springs community is invited to the annual Dripping Springs Community Library children’s planning meeting on Jan. 7, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Idea people and possible volunteers are both needed. If you want a say in what is planned at the library, have a special talent that could benefit children, or might be interested in becoming a volunteer for kid’s programs, be sure to come by. Those who can’t attend should email marie@dscl.org.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Library at 956 FM 2325. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or some other form of dementia, please join us. This is an opportunity to discuss the latest information and to share with other caregivers who are traveling this same journey. For additional information, contact Linda Germain, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, at 512 924-3661.
Jacob’s Well reopened
Jacob’s Well Natural Area reopened Jan. 2, 2016 after being closed for flood repairs. Swimming reservations for spring and summer can now be made. The main entrance is located at 1699
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Low-interest disaster loans from SBA may be available to cover residential and business losses. Eligible survivors should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.
Hays County readies for new gun law SUBMITTED REPORT
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With a great leap from the side of the Founders Park pool, a handful of brave Dripping Springs residents took the plunge as they participated in the inaugural Dip in Drip Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Participants endured temperatures that hovered around 50 degrees, but were treated to the water of the heated pool. Below, a lifeguard, clad in cold weather gear, watches over swimmers who opted to stay in the warmer waters of the Founders Park pool on Jan. 1.
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Locals splash in the new year with swimming Tigers BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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entral Texans rarely experience freezing temperatures but some Dripping Springs residents brought in the New Year in Arctic-like waters. The Dripping Springs High School swim and diving booster club hosted the “Dip in Drip Polar Plunge” Jan. 1 at Founders Memorial Park pool. The club met all of its financial and event goals, said Linda Freeman, the booster club member who helped create the event. “We got the community engaged, everyone had fun and we made money,” she said. “The event exceeded our expectations.” The Plunge was the booster club’s first fundraiser for the team. The club was created in September when the district’s main booster club splintered into sections for each sport. Jennifer Reid, who is the swim club booster president, said funds will pay for better transportation and hotels for regional and state meets. “Being on a school bus for hours is really hard on the kids,” Reid said. “It’s something a little different in Dripping Springs and hopefully becomes an annual thing.” Freeman said the club held some concerns about what the turnout would be. By the end of the event 30 to 40 people had taken the plunge and donated to the team. “People responded so well and had a blast,” she said. “I think this is absolutely something the swim team will continue to do.” According to Freeman, many Dripping Springs residents drive to Austin and Barton Springs Pool to participate in a Polar Plunge. “It’s really a world-wide event,” she said. “Now there’s one close to home.”
“[The Polar Plunge]’s really a world-wide event ... Now there’s one close to home.” – Linda Freeman, swim team booster club member
Other avid swimmers, such as those from the master/adult swimmers class, joined in on the inaugural fun. “One lady I knew popped out of the water and said ‘This is a dream come true, I’ve wanted to do this for so long!’” Linda said. Linda said holding a swimming event not only brought the community together but also brought awareness to the team. Participants met with booster club members and the team members who weren’t volunteering as lifeguards. Olivia Freeman, captain of the Dripping Springs swim team, said she was excited to have a fundraiser that was more than a bake sale. “I can relate it more to the sport that we love,” Olivia said. “We are passionate about it and it’s nice to turn it into money we can use.” Reid said she was glad to have an event that let the swim team
have fun in the pool. Her two boys typically leave before the crack of dawn for practice and leave right after. “Both of my boys are excited about giving back to the community,” Reid said. “Now they’ll have the fun of getting into the pool without practice and with their friends.” While air temperatures were hovering at or around 50 degrees, the pool itself wasn’t completely frozen over. Founders Park pool was heated to a balmy temperature around 78 degrees. In addition, warm drinks and donuts awaited the brave souls who participated. “The water wasn’t freezing but it was cold when they got out,” Linda said. “So it did feel like a polar plunge.” Linda said the booster club will also hold a community meet on April 2. The Swim 4 Swim meet will be open to anyone and all skill levels.
Following opinions from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Hays County officials are readying the Hays County Government Center for licensed persons carrying firearms, concealed or unconcealed, to have access to appropriate areas of the building. The Government Center houses many administrative offices as well as criminal courts. Hays County had requested an opinion to clarify the Legislature’s intended relationship between courthouse security concerns and the rights of licensed handgun carriers. It comes after House Bill 910, which allows for the open carry of firearms, went into effect on Jan. 1. HB 910, which was passed by the Texas Legislature last summer, allows for persons to obtain a license to openly carry a handgun in a shoulder or belt holster in the same locations that allow a licensed concealed handgun. Following the AG’s opinions, the county will reallocate some of its screening areas so that licensed handgun carriers who want access to the first floor can have access while carrying their hand guns. Those visiting other floors can be screened separately and either leave their handguns in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office Security Detail while in the building or return their guns to their vehicles. “The AG’s opinions helped us determine how to structure access,” Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler said. “We now have a plan in place that no doubt we will refine as we move forward, but will allow us to be in compliance with the appropriate screening and signage when the building reopens January 4.” Cutler said that as of January 1, the public might see citizens who are not law enforcement officers openly carrying firearms based on the new law. According to Cutler, the Sheriff’s Office has been training for this legislative change. “As with any legislative change involving law enforcement, we will adjust as necessary to respond to circumstances based on the information available to us and the law in effect at the time,” he said.
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Opinion The Crow likes to shoot from the hip
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was born in the summer of ’58, back when Texas was still part of the Wild West. Ranches stretched from the Red River to the Rio Grande, and pasture land was commonplace just outside the city limits of most cities. Texas was cattle country, and where there were cattle, you would find cowboys. As a little toot growing up in Texas, I loved everything about the Wild West. Long before Willie warbled the song, my heroes had always been cowboys. Roy Rogers, Matt Dillon, the Lone Ranger and others captivated my attention as a youngster. With a pair of pearl-handle six-shooters strapped around my skinny waist, I fought Indians, bandits and the Yankee army alongside a couple loyal sidekicks for over a decade. As I aged into a teenager, I realized the frontier had been settled so I put away my guns. A half-century has passed since I first strapped on a holster, and much of Texas ranchland has been paved or turned into subdivisions.
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Cities expanded, filled to the brim with folks from foreign lands like California and Ohio. Unless you were on I-35, the Lone Star State had become civilized. Our western culture was dying a slow death until Gov. Abbott and his cohorts passed the Open Carry Law and returned Texas to the Wild West. If y’all are expecting some speech about gun control here, you’ve got a long wait. I have a small arsenal myself. Living on one of the few remaining ranches in this area, there are still some varmints out here that need a taste of lead, but I see no need of strapping on a sidearm before heading to H-E-B on a beer run. I have yet to find a coyote stalking some lamb chops or seen a rattler trying to mate with a bratwurst. Now what I am going to
propose concerning this Open Carry Law is that since we are returning to 19th century Texas, we should dress the part. With gun permits being issued to every Tom, Dick and Bubba, I think if they’re going to strap on a holster, they should have the complete ensemble. Cowboy boots and jeans are a must. I don’t want to see a Colt .45 tucked in a leather holster that is strapped around some dude wearing sagging sweatpants and Jesus sandals. I never once saw John Wayne wearing sweatpants. So, as a True Texan familiar with proper western attire, allow me to offer some fashion advice to all y’all pistol-packin’ pards out there. If y’all ain’t from ’round here and dress like some Yankee Doodle dandy, you’re gonna get laughed at, and if your panties are in a wad ’neath those golf shorts, there could a shootout in aisle 11. So let me give out some tips on how to dress like a gunslinger. First, you must wear blue
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DRIPPING SPRINGS Fraud 10:00 a.m. - 7XX Hwy 290 W - Dec. 31 Criminal Trespass 9:44 p.m. - XX Loop 165 - Jan. 1 Doc/Fighting 4:07 a.m. - XX Brookside St - Jan. 1 Assault 3:24 p.m. - 2XX Springlake Cir - Jan. 4 Burglary/Habitation 1:47 p.m. - 2XX Springlake Cir - Jan. 4 Deadly Conduct 6:28 p.m. - 1XX Peabody Place Dr Jan. 4 Interference/Child Custody 12:41 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - Jan. 4
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CHASE John W. Chase passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2015 in Austin Texas. He was born Jan. 27, 1945. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Ruth Goslin Chase Patterson; father, John Ivory Chase and step-father, William C. Patterson. John’s maternal grandparents, William C. Goslin and Dilla May (Polly) Harmon Goslin were longtime residents of Dripping Springs and Mount Gainer. In 1934 John’s maternal grandparents bought their family a home at 222 Mercer (originally Hwy. 290) in Dripping Springs where their four children, J.W.T. “Snooks”; Wilma Ruth; Edith Goslin Cauthen, and Harvey were raised. In 1941, his grandfather had the Goslin Drug Store known as the“rock store” built across the street at 316 Mercer Street. The store was also the town bus stop for many years. Buses from the Kerville Bus Line would stop on the way to Austin in front of the Goslin home so passengers could utilize the drug store for restroom breaks and refreshments. The store also housed dry goods where Polly sold fabric and other sundries. The store operated as several different businesses
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throughout the years. John served with the Army in Vietnam from May 1967 to April 1968. He was a member of the Airborne Unit and the First Calvary Division and was Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant E4. He earned the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal; Presidential Unit Citation Medal; Meritorious Unit Award; and the Sharp Shooter Badge (Rifle M-14). In 1969 John married Pam Forbes and lived in Austin for several years. In 1976, John and Pam returned to Dripping Springs, restored his grandparents home at 222 Mercer where he resided until his death. John was an avid reader, loved music, and classical cars. He and Pam enjoyed annual camping trips to Inks Lake with Pam’s sister, Penny and husband, Doug Fries, and their two daughters, Cathy and Kim. Several years later, John and Pam’s daughter, Lorri, and many of her friends joined in the fun where many, many wonderful memories were shared. He also loved and adored the family pet Shih Tzu, Bear, who provided John with many laughs and loving times. John is survived by his wife, Pam, and daughter, Lorri Elizabeth Chase. The family is grateful to the ICU staff at St. David’s North Austin Medi-
cal Center for their wonderful care and family support during John’s illness. Service were held at the United Methodist Church in Dripping Springs, Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Donations may be made to the VFW Post 2933, P. O. Box 216, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
SCOTT Bessie Elaine Ireland Scott, 80, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2016. Born on July 13, 1935 in Cedar Valley, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Dripping Springs. Bessie created a legacy in her community, caring for children in her home and at the First Baptist Church. For countless years she was also a dedicated 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Citizens. With a bold attitude and generous heart, she loved cooking Sunday lunches and thousands of birthday cakes for her entire family. Family was the light of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly adored. She will be missed dearly, but her family is at peace knowing she is free from her earthly pain and in heaven visiting her many loved ones who were waiting for her.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie (Rutter) Ireland; siblings, Josephine and Scott (Marian) Ireland; and two children, Patricia and Rick Scott. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William ‘Dick’ Scott; children, John (Samara) Scott, Susan (David) Hawk, and Robert (Diane Smith) Scott; and her eight grandchildren, Patricia, John Jr., Jessie, Austin (Amy), Kaylee, Janie, Luke, and Grace. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Harrell Funeral Homes-Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church-Dripping Springs. Burial will immediately follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes. com.
SPILLAR Steve Ray Spillar passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 23, 2015 at the age of 85 years while at the Alpine Terrace Nursing Home in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in Dripping Springs, Texas on July 9, 1930 and graduated from Dripping Springs High
School where he played on the District Championship football team. He served in the Army in Korea, was a deputy sheriff and the first Lake Patrolman on Lake Travis. He was a partner in Spillar Construction in Wimberley, Texas until he and his wife Ethel moved to West Texas in 1984 where he worked on several large ranches. Steve loved the mountains and Big Bend Park. He retired in 2005 to Rocksprings then moved back to Dripping Springs in 2014 and to Johnson City in 2015. He is survived by wife Ethel of 61 years who lives in Johnson City, daughter Sharon Haralson (Mike), son Marvin Spillar (Tracie), brother-in-law James "Shot" Glosson all of Dripping Springs, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Eula Spillar, brother Jay Spillar, sisters Dimple Cauthen and Nancy Glosson. A memorial service will be held Jan. 10, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park on Ranch Road 12. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Dripping Springs FFA (P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Care of Jordan Blount) or to the charity of your choice.
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Bizzy, a two-year-old toy poodle, and her grooming team work to prepare her for the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Dog Show in Orlando, FL. Bizzy’s handlers, Gordan and Alma King of Dripping Springs, have been showing their dogs in dog shows since 2012.
Happy tails after national dog show win BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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From Facebook to Twitter and everything in-between, just about everyone is on some kind of social network these days. For dog lovers in Dripping Springs, the best network around is at a dog show. In December, Alma and Gordon King of Dripping Springs competed at the American Kennel Club/ Eukanuba National Dog Show, the most prestigious dog show in the country. Their toy poodle, Bizzy, won an owners/ handler competition and was runner-up in her
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Tigers take on Bobcats at Spurs home court BY MOSES LEOS III
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For the second time in as many years, Dripping Springs senior Ty Johnson had to remind himself that no matter the venue, a game is just a game. Even if that venue is the AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs and future NBA Hall of Famers Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Such was the locale for the Dripping Springs Tigers game against the San Angelo Central Bobcats on Dec. 30. While there was a sense of awe, Johnson said the team quickly prioritized the task at hand. “We played here last year. We knew what to expect. When you walk in, you take everything in and realize where you are actually playing,” Johnson said. “But when it was game time, you get that out of your mind and it’s just another court.” While the Tigers eventually fell to San Angelo Central 58-51, the experience was one to remember. “It’s an incredible experience to be able to come to floor like this .. and for the guys to take shots where Tim [Duncan] shoots them, to be able to get baskets from where Tony Parker is going to get them, to me means more than anything,” Dripping Springs head coach Craig Swannack said. Getting his players ready for the game was a task Swannack developed when the team played at the AT&T Center last December. He said the team intentionally arrived “as late as possible” so his players wouldn’t get “awed by the floor.” But Swannack said he was proud of his team’s fight, and that they were ready to compete from the get-go.
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A Dripping Springs High boys soccer player dribbles the ball down the field during a game against the Georgetown East View Patriots during the 2015 season. Both the Dripping Springs boys and girls soccer teams begin their 2016 campaigns this week.
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Dripping Springs Tiger senior Jacob Hafner (2) has a shot blocked by San Angelo Central Bobcat 6’11” center Kolton Kohl (21) during the two teams’ non-district game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Dec. 30, 2015.
“They did a good job with it, but there are times when you look around and say, ‘wow, this is a huge stadium,’” Swannack said. They did so against a San Angelo team that held a distinct size advantage. Led by 6’11” senior Kolton Kohl, San Angelo Central had five players who were 6’3” or taller. Dripping Springs didn’t waste time or get caught
up in the moment in the early going. The Tigers took the initiative and attacked Kohl in the paint and aggressively took shots against their tall lineup. Johnson said teamwork played a vital role in the first half, as Dripping Springs found ways to generate offense in the paint. He said moving the ball around and “getting peo-
ple out of position” helped facilitate the offense. But getting Kohl out of the game early was the focus for Swannack. Johnson said initiating contact, and not letting Kohl set up in the paint was the key that led to success. Despite the taller San Angelo team, Johnson said the Tigers maintained their princi-
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Tiger 25-5A All District Team selects FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Offensive line Jacob Graner Running back Bobby Credeur Wide receiver Ethan Fernea
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive back Ethan Fernea Defensive end McKinley O’Neal Inside linebacker Ben Mikeska Outside linebacker Alex Dance
Feb. 5 @ Vista Ridge – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 9 vs. Vandegrift – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 12 vs. Georgetown – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 16 @ Leander – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 19 @ Cedar Park – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 23 vs. Marble Falls – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 26 @ East View – 7:15 p.m. March 1 vs. Vista Ridge – 7:15 p.m. March 4 @ Vandegrift – 7:15 p.m. March 8 @ Georgetown – 7:15 p.m. March 11 vs. Leander – 7:15 p.m.
Lady Tigers
Feb. 2 @ East View – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 5 vs. Vista Ridge – 7:15 p.m . Feb. 9 @ Vandegrift – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 12 @ Georgetown – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 16 vs. Leander – 7:15 p.m.
Defensive back Connally Wright
Wide receiver Nick Bever
Feb. 2 vs. East View – 7:15 p.m.
Jan. 29 vs. Marble Falls – 7:15 p.m.
Defensive back Brittain Howeth
Offensive linemen Carson Ikels Robert Miller
Jan. 29 @ Marble Falls – 7:15 p.m.
Jan. 26 @ Cedar Park – 7:15 p.m.
Outside linebacker Noah Orr
Linebacker Dalton Warren
Jan. 26 vs. Cedar Park – 7:15 p.m.
Jan. 21-23 Governors Cup Tournament
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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Jan. 14-16 @ Harker Heights tournament
Jan. 15 @ New Braunfels Canyon – 7:15 p.m.
Defensive lineman Alec Johnson
Quarterback Reese Johnson Tight end Keith Mitchhart
Jan. 12 vs. Wimberley – 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 7-9 Colorado Cup Tournament
Defensive back Josh Embry Defensive end Cullen Young
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Jan. 7-9 @ Hays Rebel Cup tournament
Feb. 19 vs. Cedar Park – 7:15 p.m. Feb. 23 @ Marble Falls – 7:15 p.m. PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Dripping Springs senior running back Bobby Credeur (2) speeds down the field as he runs past a Marble Falls Mustang defender during a game played in the 2015 season. Credeur was one of seven total Tiger players named first team All-District in 25-5A this season.
Feb. 26 vs. East View – 7:15 p.m. March 1 @ Vista Ridge – 7:15 p.m. March 4 vs. Vandegrift – 7:15 p.m. March 8 vs. Georgetown – 7:15 p.m. March 11 @ Leander – 7:15 p.m.
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Filing dates to be placed on the ballot in the May 9, 2015, Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees election are Jan. 28, 2015-Feb. 27, 2015. Application packets will
be available at the DSISD Administration Building (510 W. Mercer St.). Information also will be posted this month on the district’s website (www.dsisd.txed.net), under Board of Trustees (“Becoming a School Board Member”). Candidates for a
public school district’s Board of Trustees in Texas must: • Be a United States citizen; • Be 18 years of age or older; • Not be mentally incapacitated (as defined in policy); • Have not been
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convicted of a felony; • Be a resident of Texas and the district for a specified period of time (see policy); and • Be a qualified voter. This May, the current terms for trustees Shelly Reeves and Jon Thompson conclude.
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A group of approximately 40 Dripping Springs High School students took it upon themselves to clean up and beautify one of the campus courtyards. The students were mainly from student media, PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership team) and Interact. They met on two different work days for a total of about 8 hours to clear out weeds and dead bushes, create a wildflower bed and spread pea gravel to make a seating area. In the spring they hope to add pathways and tables. Their purpose is to create another space where students can spend off-periods to study or visit. The effort was coordinated by Jules Peterson, editor of the student newspaper.
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Continued from pg. 3 also the top poodle breeder in the country, saw how well they were doing and gave them another toy poodle named Bizzy to show. Then she gave them five more puppies. “You either have it or you don’t,” Carroll-Talley said. “The person does have to have a connection with dogs and bring the best out of the dogs.” Carroll-Talley said the couple has made the best and fastest connections with their dogs. Their bond and confidence is obvious when they show, she said. “It’s just so much fun,” Alma said. “We love it, they love it, and our whole lives have changed.” Gordon said they never foresaw having anything to do with dog showing. After his mother passed away, he and Alma had planned to travel. They now travel in a motor home with a pack full of dogs. Because their toy poodles only show in beauty competitions, the dogs have to stay groomed and primed to perfection. Each poodle typically has its own suitcase worth of equipment, Alma said. The handlers have to be trained as much as the dogs. Handlers must understand ring etiquette and train dogs in a certain way right after birth. “We didn’t know any of this, so poor little Charlie was learning everything wrong,” Alma said. “We had to reteach ourselves and then he learned in no time.” The year-long showing
petition. Once Gordon walked in, Bizzy’s confidence shot up and she was ready to waltz around the ring. Bizzy ended up winning first place in the owner-handlers competition but didn’t go much farther than that. But to Alma and Gordon, just going was enough to celebrate with their new social network. “All your life is about picking up poop and caring for dogs,” Alma said. “But it doesn’t matter because you love dogs and it’s really fun to see everyone come together with that in common.”
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Dripping Springs resident Gordon King shows off Bizzy, a two-year-old toy poodle, during the American Kennel Club/ Eukanuba National Dog Show in Orlando, FL.
season isn’t just for the dogs. Gordon said they have met all kinds of people while traveling across the country. “You go over there, show your dogs for a little bit and then go drink,” Gordon said. “We’re like dog gypsies.” The nomadic community again helped the team during their first Eukanuba competition. Since they couldn’t bring
all the equipment on a plane, some friends from Oklahoma brought extra tools and shared during the show. “You’ll have complete strangers ask, ‘I’ve got to go to the bathroom can you watch my dog?’ and they’ll take care of your dog,” Gordon said. “These people really love dogs.” It takes hours for Alma and her friends to get their dogs ready for com-
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Continued from pg. 2 jeans, and I’m not talking about those silly skinny jeans. Wranglers or Levis are most appropriate, and you sure shouldn’t wear those fancy French jeans with all that embroidery on the back pockets. What we Texans expect to see on the back pocket is a ring from a can of Copenhagen. Some folks wear jeans that are sliced up like a block of rat cheese. Real cowboys will have jeans ripped by barbed wire and stained with bovine excrement. (For you rednecks out there, that means cow crap).
As for boots, I prefer Tony Lamas or Justin Ropers mainly because they fit my big, flat feet right comfortably. Real cowboys don’t wear fancy footwear like Lucchese, partly because they are so dang expensive but also ’cause we don’t know how to pronounce “Lucchese.” If you really want your boots to look authentic, drop by my ranch and I’ll let you step in a fresh cow turd. As for shirts, pearl-snap western shirts are great, but we’ll accept plain T-shirts since it does get a bit warm here. And if you don’t want to wear a
cowboy hat, you need a gimme cap with either a tractor or beer logo printed on it. A sweat stain is a big plus, and if you desire this feature, drop by my ranch and I’ll let you cut mesquite brush. Better bring your gun, though, just in case you see a rattler. Ol’ Clint Younts has been known to try out his lead-spewer on varmints, including coyotes, armadillos and those nasty ‘possums that insist on dying under the house. crowsnest78610@gmail.com
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ples of moving the ball around. “It was fun. I love it. I love a challenge,” Johnson said on going up against Kohl in the paint. “He’s a great shot blocker.” Effective use of backdoor cuts also helped the Tiger offense thrive. Dripping Springs took an early 8-0 lead, which grew to 18-12 after a quarter of play. Dripping Springs led 28-20 late in the second quarter before the Bobcats stormed back. San Angelo Central cut the Tiger lead to 30-25 at halftime. But the Tigers were unable to corral Kohl and the Bobcats in the third frame. A three pointer
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“The thing I love about this team is their heart ... We’re still learning how to be champions ... The guys get out there and scrap. There is a lot of effort.” – Craig Swannack, Dripping Springs head coach
from Kohl with 6:07 left in the third quarter gave the Bobcats their first lead at 34-31. Kohl and the Bobcats soon began to impose their will on the Tigers as they built a 41-37 lead after the third frame. Their lead grew to 49-39 in the fourth quarter. “We were letting (Kohl) catch
the ball where he wanted to catch it. That was the worst part,” Swannack said. “We let him establish position and it made a lot of trouble for us to shut him down.” But Dripping Springs didn’t back down. The Tigers worked to fight back, using the offensive prowess of Johnson,
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Jacob Hafner and Nick Breen. Dripping Springs pulled to within three points at 51-48 with 100 seconds left in the game. Dripping Springs, however, was unable to close the gap. Despite the setback, Swannack was proud of his team’s fight, especially on the big stage. “The thing I love about this team is their heart. We play so hard and we play with so much fight and, honestly, we’re a young team; we’re still learning how to be champions,” Swannack said. “The guys get out there and scrap. There is a lot of effort.”
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All Abilities Chair Exercise Class
The Wimberley Village Library presents this new weekly class on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Your breathing and moving patterns affect every cell of your body. These classes will include the anatomy and physiology of breathing and gentle stretches to open your body. The class is taught by Lauren Robins, Registered Massage Therapist, MS, with 25 years of yoga and dance/ movement experience. Space is limited, please call the library to sign up at 512.847.2188.
Intro to Needle and Wet Felting
On Monday, Jan. 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. Toni Soetaert presents a hands on class featuring wet felting at the Wimberley Village Library. Bring a bar of soap and a towel for your lap, then practice your needle felting skills for a fun and relaxing evening.
Hays County Livestock Show
It’s that time of year again! Bust out your boots and head to Dripping Spring Ranch Park Event Center for the annual Hays County Livestock Show. The presentation of the queen will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 a.m. with the horse show to follow. The other
Dripping Springs Toastmasters
Every Tuesday, improve your communication and speaking skills while enjoying an hour of fun, growth and great energy. The Toastmasters meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Bank, 100 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. For more information contact Patrick Reznik, founder, at 512-773-9639 orpreznik@ braungresham.com, or Larry
Monarchs 101
Join Hays County Master Gardener Diana Black at the Dripping Springs Community Library on Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun informational session on attracting monarch butterflies. Please email suzanne@ dscl.org if you plan to attend.
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“Pickers” set sights on Hays BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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At Seton and Dell Children’s Medical Center, our Humancare doctors aren’t just writing prescriptions. They’re also creating innovative programs to care for people in and out of the hospital. You’ll find them all over the community, working to keep people out of the hospital in the first place.