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Brewery looks to farming, preservation page 3
DSHS senior wins state title page 5
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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 15
Serving Western Hays County, Texas since 1982
Thursday, January 21, 2016
The mudslinging begins...
Sheriff faces abuse allegations BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Former Hays County Sheriff Tommy Ratliff has announced he will run against incumbent sheriff Gary Cutler in a March 7 primary. At right, Ratliff on the Hays County Courthouse stairs publicly accuses Cutler of wrongdoing last Thursday.
News-Dispatch Reporter
PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Talk of conspiracy rang at the Hays County Courthouse steps Thursday as Tommy Ratliff put Hays County Sheriff incumbent Gary Cutler under the microscope. Ratliff’s allegations of a cover-up to a 2014 case led him to call for Cutler’s resignation roughly a month before the two square off in the March 7 primaries. “He abuses his position to ensure that cases are not moving forward any farther
than the sheriff’s office,“ Ratliff said. “He’s not trustworthy, not anymore.” The case Ratliff referred to involved former internal affairs officer Bruce Boardman and his family. The controversy began in February 2014 when Hays County deputies were called to a family violence issue where the wife allegedly hit her husband, resulting in a concussion. The couple was later identified as Jesse and Brittany Hedland in a July 20, 2014 incident report,
ALLEGATIONS, 7
LAGNIAPPE 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 to your garden. Please email suzanne@dscl.org if you plan to attend.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at DSHS
The Dripping Springs High School Theater presents “Fiddler on the Roof.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 22, 23 and 25 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 24. In addition to regular performances, there will be an opening night dessert gala reception after the show on Jan. 21. All performances are in the DSISD Performing Arts Center. Tickets are reserved seating and are $10 for students/seniors and $12 for adults, and may also be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/dsisd or at the box office one hour before curtain. All online tickets are $10. Go to www. dshstheatre.com for details.
Second annual BAMBI Awards
The annual Wimberley Village Library film festival and awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the Emily Ann Theater in Wimberley. The event will be complete with red carpet, ersatz champagne and popcorn for participants and
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PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
The 2016 Hays County Livestock Show excitement began with the announcement of the show duchesses and queen. These include, left to right, Hannah Fults, Makenna Hawkins, Avery Herron, Shamar Woods, Bailey Anderlitch, Kate McCallick, Grace Baxter and Queen Madison Hawkins. Not pictured: Taya Schwiening
Queen’s court, horses kick off livestock show BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
Hays County Livestock Show Queen Madison Hawkins begins her day around pigpens and makes sure her pigs get breakfast before she does. Following a long day at school, she does it all over again, spending hours washing, feeding and walking her pigs and lambs. But for the Hays High School senior, there’s nothing else she’d rather be doing. “I really wasn’t into dance and I wasn’t really into sports,” Madison said. “I get to be outdoors and I love showing.” Madison shows her four pigs and two lambs with 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA). While FFA is a great experience, she said, it’s only limited to high schools. 4-H is one of the largest youth development and mentoring organizations in the country. There are nine clubs in Hays County and anyone can join. Madison joined when she was eight years old. Madison, according to her mom, Betty, began by showing rabbits. “Rabbits were the girls’ first project and typically it’s a very short commitment, so we could see if they were interested,” Betty said. “Then we added on and now we have rabbits, lambs, pigs, chickens, you name it.” Madison wasn’t completely in the dark about showing. Both her parents showed in high school. In addition, the 4-H community always lent advice, anything from where to get feed to correcting showmanship in the ring. “We have project leaders, so whoever did rabbits in our club would help me,” she said. “Still to this day, I still have one of my friends who graduated help me and share tips.” Madison said the community and the advice they give is one of the greatest parts of 4-H as she correctly leads her lamb
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Marriott height variance granted BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
Dripping Springs’ next hotel could be right around the corner and taller than expected. By a 6-0 vote, the Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved a height variance for the number of stories and total height for a potential new Marriott Courtyard hotel. Mayor Todd Purcell was not in attendance. The potential Marriott Courtyard would sit between HEB and Home Depot. According to Sumay Parikh of DS Hospitality, LLC, the proposed hotel would hold 90 rooms and cater to the wedding industry. A conference center would also be constructed and be open for local businesses to use, he said. A full bar and restaurant would be in the center. “The whole idea of the courtyard is to have an organic concept where there are no walls,” Parikh said. “You can sit down in the lobby and get served there.”
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Fischer bridge ahead of schedule BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch Editor
Madison said. “I take that money and put it back into them.” Kima Coltharp, a Wimberley resident, said she got her sons involved because of the family involvement and the skills they learn. “It’s all about teaching your kids the basics of life,” Coltharp said. “And giving back to others.” Coltharp said 4-H is structured to help the kids and mentor them in any direction they go, whether it is by raising livestock, public speaking or other skill projects. One example was when members of the Buda Club encouraged a 7-year-old girl to participate in meetings when she wanted.
After months of waiting, residents who rely on the Fischer Store Bridge in Wimberley may regain the damaged thoroughfare sooner than anticipated. According to Hays County Precinct No. 3 Commissioner Will Conley, repairs on the bridge damaged during the Memorial Day flood could be completed as soon as February or March. The county had envisioned reopening the damaged bridge by the anniversary of the Memorial Day flood. Conley said that a partnership between the county and the state would get the bridge “open sooner rather than later.” It comes after Conley and other Hays County officials spoke with state officials and question of how the state could be helpful to citizens was posed. Conley said repairs to the Ranch Road 12 bridge in Wimberley, which also suffered damage in the storm, was one way to help. Having the state take on the design and the development of repairing the Fischer Store bridge was another factor. The bridge was completely washed away as a result of the historic Memorial Day flood that occurred on the Blanco
LIVESTOCK SHOW, 2
BRIDGE, 3
PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Madison Hawkins sets her lamb, Uno, in a showmanship stance in preparation of the Hays County Livestock Show. Hawkins and other Hays County students spend hundreds of hours caring for their show animals.
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Hays County Annual Livestock Show Jan. 26-28 at Dripping Spring Ranch Park Event Center See full schedule at www. hayscountylivestockshow.com.
with her bare hands. To prepare for shows, like the Hays County Livestock Show, Madison has to give the animals more attention and mix special feed. The extracurricular can get expensive. 4-H clubs and local shows focus on building the community. Most county shows are nonterminal, where the owners get to keep their animals. “We aren’t selling our animals, people are giving us money and sponsoring us,”
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What are the odds? W
ell, I didn’t win last week’s Powerball, and unless this newspaper finds its way into California, Tennessee or Florida, I’m guessing y’all didn’t win either. So far, a couple up in Munford, Tennessee has announced they were one of the winners, and they immediately discovered three dozen long-lost cousins camped on their lawn. I don’t know how many lottery tickets these Tennessee folks purchased, but I reckon it was well worth it, unlike the poor gal in nearby Cordova, TN who spent every last dollar she owned in hopes of becoming rich.Now she started a Go Fund Me account so she will have money to pay rent and buy groceries. Did she not understand the odds in winning the Powerball? I read that the odds of winning were 1 in 292 million. Now, I’m no math whiz, but I’ve bet on ponies a time or two, and I have donated money to various Native American tribes in Texas and surrounding states, so I have a good idea that 1 in 292 million is a longshot. I’m also smart enough to buy only two lottery tickets because the odds of me losing my money is a sure bet, and I still have to pay bills long after the Powerball drawing. Maybe, that poor gal in Cordova and many other broke losers just didn’t understand what those odds really meant.
From the Crow’s Nest
by Clint Younts
They’re just some confusing numbers that don’t make much sense to many folks. Since I’m not flying to some South Pacific island in my newly-purchased Lear jet and still have to work for a living, I thought I should inform those folks who never studied numerology what the chance of winning the Powerball is in terms they might understand. You’d have slightly better odds of getting struck by lightning while touring Carlsbad Caverns than winning the Powerball. You are more likely to see Troy Aikman come out of retirement and lead the Cowboys back to the Superbowl in 2017. There’s a higher probability that Donald Trump will build himself a modest home in Juarez, Mexico, and not put up a tall fence around the backyard. The chance of winning the lottery is like driving around Austin all day and seeing every car that is making a turn has its blinker on. You are more likely to photograph a Sasquatch trying on loafers at a Payless than actually winning the Powerball. There are similar odds that Bruce Jenner will make the cover of Sports Illustrated again, unless it’s the swimsuit issue. You’d have a better chance of being attacked
It’s slightly more likely that Bill Cosby will be invited to give the commencement address at a women’s college than your winning a billion bucks.
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Livestock Show: Kicks off Continued from pg. 1
“She would stand there with a senior officer while they talked … now she will talk in front of 150 people,” Betty said. “Her mom came up and said, I never would have thought my child would speak in front of people.” Speaking opportunities and developing a good work ethic is all part in preparing students for the real world, Betty said. After bathing and walking each pig for
30 minutes, Madison worked on her 4-H record book. The book is structured like a college application and most members solely use it for applying. “I’m seeing now the benefit beside the responsibility and the hard work,” Betty said. “It’s beneficial to have had the opportunities she’s had with 4-H to help her with the next things that come in life.”
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by a tiger shark while skinny-dippin’ at Hippie Hollow than winning the lottery. It’s more probable that during your first colonoscopy, the doctor doesn’t discover any polyps but does find that secret decoder ring that you swallowed when you were six years old. You’d have better odds in having a toothless vegan as a judge in a fajita cook-off than having the winning Powerball ticket. It’s slightly more likely that Bill Cosby will be invited to give the commencement address at a women’s college than your winning a billion bucks. What are the odds of me winning the Powerball? Similar to writing a year’s worth of columns and not once being politically incorrect. I’m no expert at beating the odds.Even at a coin toss, I’d have less than a 50-50 chance at winning. As some smart fella once said, if it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Does this mean I’ll never buy another lottery ticket? Aw, heck no! Who knows? I might just get lucky once in my life and win it all. Even a blind bull finds a pretty heifer sometimes. Clint Younts would love to win the lottery. He’d probably buy out the Lone Star Brewery and have beer delivered cold, directly to the Crow’s Nest. crowsnest78610@gmail.com
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Sheriff ’s Report
DRIFTWOOD
Burglary In Progress 2:01 p.m. - 137XX Evergreen Way - Jan. 13
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Assault/Family Violence 10:36 a.m. - 1XX Russell Ln - Jan. 14
WIMBERLEY
Credit/Debit Card Abuse 11:34 a.m. - 3XX Mission Trl - Jan. 13
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Obituaries BURBA Ella Louise Burba, 89, of Austin, Texas peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born June 2, 1926 in Laredo, Texas to Thomas and Ella Mussett. Ella Louise grew up in Conroe, Texas developing at an early age a devotion to music that lasted throughout her life; a devotion matched only by her love for God and her family. She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Music degree. There she met the love of her life B.C. “Buddy” Burba. They were married for over 66 years. Ella Louise was a longtime member of both the Austin District Music Teachers Association and the Texas Music Teachers Association. A mentor and friend to scores of her fellow teachers, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the ADMTA in 2005, served as both President and President-Emeritus of the TMTA, and received the TMTA Teacher of the Year Award in 1992. Having taught piano for over fifty years in both Austin and Dripping Springs, she is fondly remembered by her hundreds of students and their families for her grace, good humor, and the signature punch served at her Christmas recitals. Ella Louise is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Buddy. She will be sadly missed by her son, Ed Burba; daughter, Sharon Burba and husband, John DeAngelo; grandchildren, Andrea Burba Fiebiger and husband, Ryan and Jayton Burba; and great-grandchildren, Layla Pearl Fiebiger and Waylon Dean Fiebiger; sister, Marilyn Rhodes; numerous other relatives; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday,
No jest...
January 18, 2016 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/ Forest Oaks Funeral Home with Brother Albert Newton officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin at www.hospiceaustin. org, the Bluebonnet Auxiliary of Dripping Springs at www.greatnonprofits. org/org/bluebonnet-auxiliary, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.
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Jester King Brewery recently purchased 58 acres of land outside of Dripping Springs, most of which will remain undeveloped.
Brewery to preserve farm land by growing its own ingredients “The number one goal was to buy it and to leave it alone ... The location will be rural and rustic, a bit of an escape from the overgrowth that is going on around us.”
BY MOSES LEOS III
Hays Free Press Editor
Soon after starting up the Jester King Brewery outside of Dripping Springs, owner Jefferey Stuffings realized the rapid pace of growth experienced in the area. But with the purchase of 58 acres of land, Stuffings and his partners at Jester King hope to stave off development near their facility for as long as they can. “The number one goal was to buy it and to leave it alone,” Stuffings said. “The location will be rural and rustic, a bit of an escape from the overgrowth that is going on around us.” Stuffings said the rapid rise of development has “hit home” over the
PERRY Earl Houston Perry was born in Knox County, Tennessee on April 19, 1933, the youngest son of eight children born to Richard Alexander Perry and Lula Oglesby Perry. He passed away in Austin on Jan. 13, 2016 at the age of 82. Earl served in the Air Force at locations in Florida and Texas as well as Japan and Greenland. After leaving the service he moved his family to Texas and has lived in the Dripping Springs area since 1961. Earl learned to play music at an early age and was an accomplished instrumentalist. He played guitar, fiddle, harmonica, banjo, mandolin as well as several other instruments in a number of bands throughout his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Sachtleben Perry, brother Joe Perry of Dripping Springs, sister Louise Price of Knoxville, children Ann Hodges (David), Richard Perry (Robbin), and James Perry (Sharon), six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday Jan. 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home, Dripping Springs, TX. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled Veterans. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
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past two to three years, with the rapid population growth of the Austin metro area, along with Dripping Springs. They also began to notice more development and rumors of development, mostly residential, near their business on Fitzhugh Road. “Given the projected growth of this area, (development) would be inevitable,” Stuffings said, “the land would be developed somehow.” In order to combat
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development, Stuffings and Jester King opted to purchase the 58-acres, which cost the company roughly $1.67 million. While that amount could have gone toward paying off the financing used to start up Jester King, Stuffings felt it was better to “preserve the land and the character of what’s around us.” Stuffings said most of the 58-acre property, which is “tucked on the side of the brewery,” would be preserved “as is.”
Of the 58-acres purchased, Stuffings said only one to two percent of the land will be developed for the brewery’s purposes. Of that, only 20,000 to 40,000 square feet of actual building space is being planned. Not included within the one to two percent will be land used for livestock grazing. Stuffings said he plans to bring in cattle and goats to go along with horses and chickens that are already at the Jester King facility. Farming is also one aspect he anticipates to initiate within the 58acre property. Stuffings said that is “first on the agenda” this spring. According to Stuff-
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Bridge: Fischer Store Rd. repairs Continued from pg. 1
River in 2015. “Like usual, they (the state) were great partners from day one,” Conley said. “We formalized the deal through their processes and that of the county.” Conley said the state and county have signed the formal agreements and that the project has “cleared environmental and design” and is let. Contracts with the contractor in the construction project were strong in “liquidating damage.” Conley said that the contract ensured there was “some motivation” to move quickly and “get that open as soon as possible.” The permanent Fischer Store Bridge repair will follow the
old alignment, which was negotiated with the Texas Department of Transportation the morning after the flood. Getting the bridge operational is important to the “quality of life and safety” for people in the western part of Hays County, Conley said. Conley said some people’s lives have changed dramatically due to the absence of the bridge. Repairing the bridge would “mean a lot for the community.” Conley believes it could help boost morale in the Wimberley area. “We are excited and optimistic that we’ll be done ahead of schedule and back up and operating in the future,” Conley said.
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Sports
Vipers strike down Lady Tigers 49-37 BY BRIANA AMARO
News-Dispatch Reporter
A series of disconnected passes proved costly for the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers basketball team as they fell to the Vandegrift Lady Vipers 49-37 Friday at Tiger Gym. “We did not play our best basketball,” said head girls basketball coach Laura Joiner. “We came out flat, we turned the ball over, we didn’t execute, and defensively, we gave up some shots that we normally don’t give up.” The upset by Vandegrift (13-11, 3-4) is Dripping Springs’ (15-10, 2-5) third straight loss in a row. The start of the first quarter was focused on defense as neither team was willing to give in. Dripping Springs countered with a rebound to score the first basket just before the five-minute mark. Trouble for the Lady Tigers came in the form of fouls, but missed Vandegrift baskets kept Dripping Springs in the lead. The Lady Tigers led 14-10 at the start of the second quarter. While Dripping Springs tried to take advantage of its height, disconnected passes in the zone and missed layup opportunities led to several turnovers. That, in turn, allowed the Lady Vipers to rally back and take control of the game. Vandegrift led Dripping Springs 21-18 at halftime. Dripping Springs was overtaken next as Vandegrift’s heavy defense surrendered only a single
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Tigers take out Texans Dripping Springs’ Cruz Martinez (right) and an unidentified Wimberley player (10) battle for the ball in a non-district game on Tuesday, January 12. The Tigers won 3-0. Wimberley player rosters were not available at press time.
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Dripping Springs’ Head Coach Laura Joiner (background left) watches as senior Amanda O’Banan makes a two-point shot as Vandegrift’s Kallie Roush tries to block. O’Banan, who put in 9 points in the game, cut the Vipers lead 43-32 with 2:14 in the fourth period. The Lady Tigers lost 49-37.
basket to the Lady Tigers in the third quarter. Vandegrift’s defense gave their offense chances to
pad its lead, with the Lady Vipers eventually taking a 12 point lead. Things looked bleak
for Dripping Springs in the fourth quarter as
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Tiger powerlifters make waves at meet The Dripping Springs Tiger powerlifting team made its way to Hays High this past weekend to participate at the Hays Powerlifting Meet at Joe Graham Gym. Highlighting the Tiger team were Matthew Hemphill and Zach Reid, who both claimed first place individual honors in their respective weight class. The Dripping Springs boys team finished in fifth place overall, while the girls team finished seventh.
Feb. 25-27 Georgetown Invitiational March 3-5 Comal ISD Tournament March 10-12 Connally/East View tournament March 15 @ Cedar Park 7:00 p.m. March 17 vs. Cedar Park 7:00 p.m. March 22 vs. Marble Falls 7:00 p.m. March 24 @ Marble Falls 7:00 p.m. March 29 @ Georgetown East View 7:00 p.m. April 1 vs. Georgetown East View 7:00 p.m. April 5 vs. Vista Ridge 7:00 p.m. April 8 @ Vista Ridge 7:00 p.m. April 12 vs. Vandegrift 7:00 p.m. April 15 @ Vandegrift 7:00 p.m. April 19 vs. Georgetown 7:00 p.m. April 22 @ Georgetown 7:00 p.m. April 26 @ Leander 7:00 p.m. April 29 vs. Leander 7:00 p.m.
Lady Tiger softball
Individual results GIRLS
Olivia Perry (148 lbs. class) – 2nd Alyssa Buehler (148 lbs. class) – 5th
BOYS
Zyle Nance (123 lbs. class) – 3rd Ryan Davenport (132 lbs. class) - 3rd Zach Reid (165 lbs. class) - 1st Jake Cox (165 lbs. class) - 4th Matthew Hemphill (181 lbs. class) - 1st Michael Geary (181 lbs. class) - 5th
Tiger baseball
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Feb. 18-20 Feb. 25-27 March 3-5 March 8 March 11 March 15 March 17 March 22 March 24 March 29 April 1 April 8 April 12 April 15 April 19 April 22
@ Bryan/College Station Tournament @ Brittany Tuck Memorial Tournament Seguin Tournament @ Cedar Park 7:00 p.m. vs Marble Falls 7:00 p.m. @ Georgetown East View 7:00 p.m. vs Vista Ridge 7:00 p.m. @ Vandegrift 7:00 p.m. @ Georgetown 7:00 p.m. vs. Leander 7:00 pm. vs. Cedar Park 7:00 p.m. vs. Georgetown East View 7:00 p.m. @ Vista Ridge 7:00 p.m. vs. Vandegrift 7:00 p.m vs. Georgetown 7:00 p.m. @ Leander 7:00 p.m.
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Education DSHS senior Love wins state title in congressional debate SUBMITTED REPORT
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DSISD holds Secondary Science Fair
Carmen Rodriguez (left) and Caroline Manning share information about their science project “Super Hero Mulch Conserves Thirst” with a judge at the 2016 DSISD Secondary Science Fair. Their project tested different types of mulch to determine which conserved the most amount of water.
Trustee joins leadership study SUBMITTED REPORT
Dripping Springs ISD board trustee Barbara Stroud joined 34 other school board members from across Texas Nov. 1921 at the second session of the Leadership TASB class of 2016. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 1,000 to 159,000, and reflect a similar range of property wealth. Participants who complete all required elements of the study will graduate next year by earning Master Trustee status. This is the highest designation recognized by TASB. Meeting in Dallas, the trustees heard featured speaker Debra Fine, a nationally known motivational speaker and author of The Fine Art of Small Talks. On Saturday, the group
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Barbara Stroud, Dripping Springs ISD board trustee, is on the road to becoming a Master Trustee, thanks to the Leadership Texas Association of School Boards class.
heard keynote speaker Amy Lynch, CEO of Generational Edge. A nationally recognized expert on understanding
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generational differences, Lynch provided the group with insights into recognized communication strategies when dealing
with the general public who represent multiple generations. In addition to speakers, the participants visited Lancaster and Frisco ISDs. Other Leadership TASB sessions are scheduled for Corpus Christi, Feb. 25-27; Amarillo, March 31-April 2; and Fort Worth, June 30-July 2. Each session has a unique theme that builds on the previous session and features nationally recognized experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Teams also work throughout the year on extended learning assignments between meetings. Created in 1993, Leadership TASB has more than 700 graduates to date. TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local public school districts. Texas school board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.2 million students.
After two intense days of debate Jan. 12-13, DSHS senior Ryan Love won the 5A State Championship in Congressional Debate. Final rounds took place at the State Capitol. A total of 54 students from across the state competed in the event. Students are divided in to chambers and then received pieces of legislation, which are placed into a docket. Once the docket is established, the students elect a presiding officer and then debate on the individual pieces of legislation. As a junior, Love placed fifth in this event after qualifying as an alternate his sophomore year. He has earned many honors in various speech and debate competitions during his high school career. In 2015, he also was a semifinalist in Congressional Debate at the national Tournament of Champions, the National Speech and Debate Association
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competition, and the Harvard Tournament. The DSHS speech and debate program is under the direction of teacher Christy Trussell. This marks the second time in the past two months that Dripping Springs High School has claimed a state title; the Lady Tiger volleyball team captured that honor in late November. The last time that DSHS had a state champion in speech/debate was in May of 2013 when David Slater won top 4A honors in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
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Continued from pg. 4 power forward Amanda O’Banan fouled out of the game. Despite O’Banan’s absence, Dripping Springs found its second wind, but it was too little too late. Vandegrift kept its momentum, leading 37-20 with only minutes to spare. The Lady Tigers were able to rally for the last few moments, but Vandegrift’s skilled offense kept it together in the end to pull out the victory. “We played great in the last five minutes of the game,” Joiner said. “If (we) play with that
sense of urgency for the entire game, we’d be fine. I love their fight at the end, but we can’t wait that long.” O’Banan tallied nine points, while sophomore Danielle Northrup led the Lady Tigers with ten points. “We still have a chance of doing what we want to do as far as accomplishing our goals,” Joiner said, “but we’ve got to make some things happen and we’ve got to get some wins.” Dripping Springs’ next game will be Friday against the Leander Lady Lions. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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By order of the Village of Bear Creek City Commissioners, notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Driftwood Volunteer Fire Department, 15850 FM 1826, Driftwood, Tx 78619, the Village of Bear Creek City Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider Preliminary Plat Subdivide of Lot 41, Section 1, Bear Creek Oaks.
By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 26th at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Replat of the East Portion of Lot 15B, Hurlbut Ranch West
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Check the zoning regulations around your home’s property D ear Terese, Do you see an increase in “tiny houses” in the Hill Country? Madeline
Dear Madeline, The Senior Real Estate Professional magazine recently published an article addressing the tiny house movement, which is more than just living in small spaces –it’s a lifestyle and a philosophy. The definition varies – some say under 1000 square feet, others under 500 square feet! They cost less to buy or build than traditional homes, less to maintain, and offer owners some flexibility. Lower maintenance costs mean lower energy bills, repair costs, taxes, and insurance rates. However, in Central Texas, we see most of these tiny houses as vacation homes or rentals, not full time homes. In the country, different cities
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and counties may dictate challenges for water and wastewater services. With less space and “stuff”, a tiny house home owner may spend more time outside the home – such as traveling or working. Getting rid of clutter and downsizing may be a challenge for some, but for others, it may be ideal! Dear Terese, What is docusign? Lee Dear Lee, Docusign is an electronic software program many realtors and other professionals use to obtain electronic signatures via notification on your laptop, notebook, or even your smart phone! The software is secured
and digitized so that title companies and lenders will normally work with contracts signed with electronic signatures. It saves time for everyone and is especially useful for working professionals who may not have time to come into the office and sign in person. Dear Terese, How do I determine the zoning for vacant land around my neighborhood? Julie
Dear Julie, Contact the local government for the current zoning designations and current maps. Many are posted on city websites. In Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs City Hall has all the most recent zoning regulations. You may also want to discuss how many property owners can obtain a “variance” for
their property to change the zoning restrictions. Areas outside the city limits are in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. These areas may require approval on some aspects of development form the city and also Hays County. There also may be “donut” holes in areas where you would expect the city to have zoning, when in fact there are no restrictions. Tip of the day: There is nothing permanent except change. –Heraclitus Terese Peabody, Broker Associate, Stanberry & Associates GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES, CNE, GREEN, CLHMS 400 Hwy 290 W, B-101, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 terese@stanberry.com, www.tpeabody.com 512894-3488 office, 512-6997711 cell
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DRIPPING SPRINGS TO TAKE PART IN IMMIGRANT PROGRAM The council may also be taking part in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the program, created in 1990, focuses on stimulating the economy through job creation and investment through foreign investors. Representatives of the program said they expect to raise $2 to $3 million from foreign investors. The representative said money is checked properly before being applied to a project. “That money is vetted and we need to know where it is coming from,” the representative said. “We need to know if it’s safe, if it’s been counted properly and transported properly.” A large portion of the investment money goes into job creation, the investor said. Investors are required to create or preserve at least 10 permanent, full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. “You’re going to get
direct and indirect jobs,” he said. “Say the hotel is here and then a restaurant comes up next door.” Most investors come from China and may completely fund projects, such as the Omni Hotel in Dallas, the representative said. In return for investing into a commercial enterprise and creating jobs, investors become eligible to apply for a green card. “Investors don’t have to live here, they can live in New York,” he said. “Or wherever they choose to, because they don’t have any (direct) involvement.” Foreign investors place money in a fund that goes to developers and serves as a bridge loan, he said. The loan is for three to five years, which is typically the amount of time it takes to get a green card. Currently the program is working with economists to determine if the area would be considered rural and what the unemploment rate is. The program would continue studying the area if a business pops up near the hotel.
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(CUP) to meet certain health requirements. Planning Director Jon The Dripping Springs Thompson said unconCity Council ventional therapy also unanior pets “That money animals mously apdon’t always proved Hill is vetted and dictate the need Country Care for a permit, but to continue we need to the city requires using theraCUP because know where amost py chickens residents at its facility. have comproit is coming The facilmised immune ity has kept from ... systems. eight hens A similar We need to since last situation ocFebruary and know if it’s curred with a lets residents private school on feed and safe, if it’s Highway 290 that walk them ducks on its been counted kept said Debra property. Maddox, properly and “When anyone the facility’s a chicken director of transported handles they have to wash admissions their hands propproperly.” and local erly and follow marketing. the proper pro–EB-5 Immigrant “I know tocols,” Maddox Investor how friendly said. “That’s what Program the girls, the we do for a living, representative hens, are and we keep people I thought clean.” it would combat loneliness,” Maddox said. “The biggest danger for someone at a nursing facility is they can’t live alone.” According to Maddox, the facility last month was notified by the city sanitarian that it needed a conditional use permit
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Ratliff said. Brittany is Boardman’s daughter. Ratliff said no one was arrested in the incident. According to Ratliff, however, Jesse later tried to press charges but to no avail. “The sheriff’s office said, we don’t believe this caused you to have a concussion, overriding what a medical examiner said, and showed him the door,” Ratliff said. According to a February 2014 Hays County incident report, Sgt. Michael Briggs responded to a civil call at 698 Ranchers Club Lane, south of Driftwood. The complainant, Jesse, had allowed his then-wife to house-sit while he was in a California rehab facility. Ratliff said Jesse called Boardman to pass a message to Brittany. “Your daughter is at the house and I’m trying to sell it,” Jesse said. “She needs to stay out of the house and tell her to not go into the house.” Ratliff said Boardman became irate, threatened to kill Jesse and make him “disappear.” Four other people heard the conversation before Jesse called the Hays County Sheriff’s office to press charges.
“Gary Cutler is a witness to a crime in this county that anyone would have been arrested for ... That’s not the way a sheriff or an internal affairs officer should conduct business.” – Tommy Ratliff
“An officer gets to the scene and he is met by the internal affairs officer who is very agitated,” Ratliff said. “And (Boardman) says, get off my property you have no business being here.” According to the report, Briggs arrived at the couple’s residence first and talked to Brittany. She was heading to her parents’ residence after she learned Jesse no longer wanted her to stay there. The officer followed her to the home as a passing car made her nervous. Once Briggs arrived Boardman and his neighbor, Cutler, met him. The report further explained Boardman said he was agitated because
Jesse was abusive to Brittany. Ratliff said he obtained five affidavits stating Boardman threatened Jesse’s life but could not get the incident’s recording. “Gary Cutler is a witness to a crime in this county that anyone would have been arrested for,” Ratliff said. “That’s not the way a sheriff or an internal affairs officer should conduct business.” Ratliff said the officer’s submitted report was denied three times before it was taken as an information only report. “Gary Cutler conspired with others in his department to see that this case stopped right there,” Ratliff said. “He has violated the public trust, because this is indisputable.” According to the Hays Free Press archives, Cutler brought allegations against Ratliff in 2010 saying Ratliff assaulted his wife in 1988. Ratliff served as Hays County Sheriff from 20082010 after Sheriff Allen Bridges passed away. He ran as a Democrat in 2010 and is now running as a Republican. “This is not about my candidacy,” Ratliff said. “This is about what’s right and wrong.”
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Birds for your bucket list BY JERRY HALL
News-Dispatch Contributor
Let me suggest five birds for you to see before you die: Cock-ofthe-rock, resplendent quetzal, puffin, toucan and lilac-breasted roller. These are all avian masterpieces and quite unique. I’ve seen them all, and probably the cock-ofthe-rock was the hardest to check off my list. I saw a dull colored female, just briefly and not very well, on a trip to Peru. It took a journey to Panama before I finally saw the bright orange male, and then I saw several on a breeding lek, all very colorful and well worth the wait to see. The resplendent quetzal, a real beauty with electric greenblue feather plumes descending about 24 inches, was seen in a cloud forest in Costa
The beautiful and flashy resplendent quetzal can be found in Costa Rican cloud forests. (photo courtesy of Jerry Hall)
Rica. Pre-Columbian cultures reserved quetzal plumes for nobility and killing one was a capital offense. Makes sense to me. My first puffin was seen from a boat, off the coast of Maine. Later, I saw a colony of the birds in Iceland. It is said that if Walt Disney designed a bird, it would be the puffin. My first toucan, with that marvelous beak, was in Costa Rica and I took a photo which is now on my study wall. What a honker. Finally, I saw a lilacbreasted roller on a trip to Africa in 2005. Its name comes from its dramatic display flight, in which the bird swoops toward the ground, calling loudly while rotating its body and flapping its wings from side to side. It is one of the most conspicuous and beautiful of all African birds.
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Continued from pg. 1 attendees. The awards are called BAMBIs (for Best Amateur Movies by Indies), and will be gold fawns mounted in trophy-like fashion. In addition to the usual awards, a People’s Choice Award will also be given. Come out and support your local filmmakers.
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Coloring for Grownup Boys and Girls
The community is invited to this 2nd annual event at the Katherine Anne Porter School (515 FM 2325 in Wimberley) on Jan. 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family. Come out and try some of the best chili and cupcakes around. The winning cupcake will be featured at Sugar Shack Bakery in Wimberley. Call 512-847-6867 for more information.
Join a new adult coloring group which is forming and meeting at the Wimberley Library. According to psychologists, coloring is the best alternative to meditation. It’s a low-stress activity that allows an individual to unlock their creative potential. More importantly, it helps relieve tension and pent-up anxiety because it unlocks memories of childhood and simpler times. Join us and find out if this is the stress-busting activity for you. All supplies will be provided or you can bring your own. Light refreshments will also be provided. The group will meet Monday, Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hays County Livestock Show
The annual Hays County Livestock Show will be held Jan. 26-28. at Dripping Spring Ranch Park Event Center. Come out and see all the best pigs, goats, horses and more that Hays County has to offer. Visit www.
Flavor and Fire Chili Cookoff/ Cupcake Wars
‘Narnia: The Musical’
The EmilyAnn Theatre presents “Narnia: The Musical” Jan. 29-Feb. 21 at the Burdine Johnson Indoor Theatre. Narnia is a musical retelling of the first book from the seven volume series, “The Chronicles of Narnia,” by C. S. Lewis. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Wounded Warrior Casino Night Friday, Jan. 29, the Wimberley Community Center will host a casino night benefitting the Wounded Warrior & Family Program at Brooks
Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Enjoy a night of blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas hold ‘em and more. The program is presented by the Knights of Columbus. Advance tickets are 1 for $30 or 4 for $100. For more information and tickets contact Mike Regan at 916-838-7722 , Allan Pevoto at 512-9250676 or John Czop at 512-422-6079.
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 Dunlap at (512) 913-4804 or oneeyedlarry@gmail.com.
Wimberley Community Chorus needs singers
The Wimberley Community Chorus is calling all singers. Rehearsals will continue every Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 FM 2325. Their spring concert performances are scheduled for April 1-3.
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FEMA will continue to operate its Disaster Recovery Center at the ent Hays County Governm h Center (712 S. Stagecoac Trail, San Marcos, TX The 78666) through Jan. 15. DRC will be open during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents and business owners who had storm damage can register for FEMA assistance online at www. or DisasterAssistance.gov free call 800.621.3362 toll until further notice.
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homeowner Invasion suspect shot by BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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A suspect in a Dripping is Springs home invasion the expected to recover after Monday homeowner shot him night. The Hays County Sheriff’s home Office responded to the
at the invasion Monday night Stage 1400 block of Overland Road. Hays County Sheriff Gary was Cutler said the intruder Thomas identified as Randall Rock. Dorsett, 25, of Round bond on Dorsett was released County from the Williamson Jail on New Year’s Eve. er Cutler said the homeown
shot Dorsett in the abdomen and that he was flown by STAR-flight to University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin. Dorsett is expected to make a full
recovery. Dorsett has been charged with the burglary of a not habitation. Officers havehim e been able to interrogat or discover a motive. in Cutler said a woman with her mid-forties along and 14 9, her three children,
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Hays County Livestock Show
The annual Hays County horse show and presentation of the queen Jan. will be held Saturday, 16 at Dripping Spring Ranch Park Event Center. of the The other categories will annual livestock show be held Jan. 26-28. Come out and see all the best pigs, goats, horses and more that Hays County www. Visit offer. to has hayscountylivestockshow. on. com for more informati
Fiddler on the Roof at DSHS
The Dripping Springs High School Theater the presents “Fiddler on are Roof.” Performances 23 at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, Jan. and 25 and 2 p.m. on on 24. Since its premiere Fiddler 1964, in Broadway on the Roof has remained beloved one of the most musicals of all time, with Jerry an enduring score by ,” Bock featuring “Traditiona “Matchmaker,” “If I Were Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset. In addition to regular performances, there will be an opening night dessert gala reception after the show on Jan. are 21. All performances g in the DSISD Performin 290 Arts Center (940 Hwy TX, W., Dripping Springs, 78620). Tickets are reserved seating and are $10 for $12 and students/seniors be for adults, and may also purchased online at www. or seatyourself.biz/dsisd hour at the box office one online All before curtain. www. tickets are $10. Go to more dshstheatre.com for details.
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OPEN CARRY 2016
A tip on social media last s week helped lead authoritie man to identify and arrest a y who threatened Wimberle a with Volunteer firefighters sword in November. According to Hays County Police Lt. Jeri Skrocki, Austin GoodMiles Stanley arrested year, 49, on Jan. 8. Goodyear of was arrested on an “out to county felony”, according Travis County Jail records. Travis He is being held in the bond. County Jail on $25,000 original the Skrocki said Nov. incident took place on
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peoWhenever firearms and in d ple’s rights are mentione both debate, arguments from gunshot. sides can be loud as a t of Days after the enactmen carry the controversial open been have things law, however, quiet in Central Texas. The Hays County Sheriff’s one Office has received only said call related to open carry HCSO Lt. Jeri Skrocki. be “We didn’t think it would “It said. a huge issue,” Skrocki freakwas probably someone
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For many people, dreams everychange and reshape as day life happens. But for a bagel-loving mom, her dream quickly changedthat into a whole new business will break new ground within Springs. the city of Dripping Curbside Appetite, owned by Tasha Inkora and Dan a Bowers, was approved for (CUP) conditional use permit last week. With the permits issuance, Curbside becomes in
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Introducing...
Join us for an informational seminar and we’ll show you a smart, forward-thinking, healthy way of living for independent seniors.
Friday, January 22nd at 2 p.m. The Terrace Club, 2600 E. Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Refreshments will be served
We’ll discuss: • The experienced team behind this privately owned and managed development • The benefits of living in a new senior living community • Attractive residency options, exciting community amenities and exceptional services • Founders Club benefits for those who make an advanced reservation Be our guest and learn about this exciting lifestyle coming to Dripping Springs.
Feel free to bring a friend or family member. Seating is limited.
RSVP to: (512) 915-9042 or crd@LedgestoneSL.com If this date is not convenient, please call our Welcome Center at (512) 915-9042 to schedule a personal presentation.