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News-Dispatch Volume XXXVI No. 26
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LAGNIAPPE Three dead after RR12 accident
Caregivers Support Group Meeting
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers will meet this Thursday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325. This is an opportunity for caregivers to discuss the latest Alzheimer’s information and to share ideas as they travel the caregiving road together. Please join us. For additional information contact Linda Germain, 512 924-3661, volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas.
BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
A head-on collision four miles north of San Marcos on Ranch Road 12 killed three people and injured three others Tuesday morning. According to the Texas
Department of Public Safety, Tuesday’s accident occurred around 11 a.m. on Ranch Road 12 just south of Hugo Road. According to state trooper Robbie Barrera, a Dodge pickup truck traveling eastbound on Ranch Road 12 crossed the double yellow center dividing line and hit a Toyota Camry head on
in the westbound lane. The collision killed the male driver of the pickup truck. An elderly man and woman in the Camry were killed instantly. Authorities have also not yet released the identity of the man and woman in the Camry or the driver of the pickup truck. According to the release,
Man booked for child assault
First Thursday
Head to Mercer Street and Old Fitzhugh Rd. from 5-10 p.m. April 7 to kick off the 2016 season of First Thursdays. Come out for fun activities, live music, shopping and more. Downtown businesses come together to stay open late and provide a fun environment for late-night shopping. Visit www.firstthursdaydrippingsprings.org for more information.
BBQ Battle
Join the Wimberley Merchants Association for a BBQ Battle and a little taste of heaven April 9 around the Wimberley square. Come out for great prizes and even better barbecue. Contestants will be throughout town and live music will be at several locations. Visit www.wimberleymerchants. com for more information or to register.
WAG Rescue
WAG Rescue will have an adoption day on Saturday, April 9 at King Feed in Wimberley from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Concerts in the Park
The City of Wimberley invites you to Blue Hole Regional Park every Friday evening in April for free concerts in the park. Call the park office (512) 660-9111 for more information. www. cityofwimberley.com
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will perform
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three men in the truck were taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. The condition and identity of the three men has not yet been released. Barrera said a reconstruction report will be created. This story is developing. Updates can be found at www. haysnewsdispatch.com.
BY SAMANTHA SMITH
News-Dispatch Reporter
PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Chad Varnell banks right as he flies over Dripping Springs. Varnell provides sightseeing tours and helped search teams during the Memorial Day flood.
Building a business with a bird’s-eye view BY PAIGE LAMBERT
News-Dispatch Reporter
There is nothing quite like getting a bird’s eye view of the world during a flight. A Dripping Springs resident is giving people that opportunity on a local scale with his helicopter business. Chad Varnell created D-Tour Aviation a year ago, joining eight other helicopter pilots in Hays County. Varnell uses his helicopter for nonstop aerial tours around Dripping Springs and Austin. Before Varnell could even give a tour, he had to go through a year of training, along with learning over 30 emergency maneuvers and pass a series of tests, he said. “Aviation 30 years ago and aviation today are night and day different,” Varnell said. “Now they have everything so fine-tuned, they know what the failures are going to be and what is going to happen.” The FAA completes an inspection once a year for commercial helicopters and only allows certain parts to be used in each make and model, he said. Varnell said the rigorous standards have created a closeknit community of helicopter pilots. A few weeks ago, Varnell and a fellow pilot helped another after their master relay failed in Fredericksburg. “There was a spare (master relay) someone had in Seguin, so I went and picked it up and brought it over to him,” Varnell said. “They (pilots) will go a thousand miles out of their way to help you out.” Daniel Scott, who trained Varnell, said many pilots try to show that communal atmosphere when dealing with less than happy neighbors. Scott said many times he will notify households near an event or property that he will be flying over. “Most people just don’t understand that a helicopter is here for a few seconds and then it’s gone,” Scott said.
A Dripping Springs resident was arrested March 29 for attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child. According to a Hays County arrest affidavit, ALBA Christopher Alba, 28, of Dripping Springs Texas was arrested
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City plan update meeting April 14 STAFF REPORT
PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT
Chad Varnell triple checks his helicopter and cleans the windshield before another flight. Helicopter pilots have to meet strict standards and regulations before the can fly.
just leisure tours. Many use the “If they were educated the service to survey large tracts of ignorance would turn into land before buying, he said. understanding.” “People want to see what’s Varnell said people point around them,” Varnell out helicopters said. “A picture is more than small planes because “People want worth 5,000 words, but a flight is worth a they have to fly to see whats lot more.” very low. Pilots help Helicopter around them agriculture businesses pilots must fly ... A picture is by scaring birds and below 1,000 feet crows away. After a due to safety worth 5,000 helicopter chases concerns. A pilot words but a a flock of birds off must ask for clearance from flight is worth a field a couple of times, they learn a control tower a lot more.” to avoid that field, to fly at a plane’s Varnell said. airspace at 2,000 – Chad Varnell, ownThey can also help feet. er of D-Tour Aviation keep crops dry, such Varnell said as the peach orchards a pilot could in Fredericksburg. lessen the noise footprint by “We’ll fly over the top of flying higher and slower. It them very slowly and get all creates more noise for those in that moisture off,” Varnell said. close proximity but lessens the “They’ll have a higher crop widespread noise. production.” “(Neighbors) aren’t going to Helicopters have the complain if there’s a sense of flexibility to cover lots of community,” Scott said.“ It is a ground where boats or vehicles community service, and holy couldn’t reach. smokes, what a community After the Memorial Day service it is for you.” Varnell said he has served the community in more than HELICOPTER, 9
With a comprehensive plan update in the works, the city of Dripping Springs is holding the first of two town hall meeting to gather feed back from residents on what the plan could entail. The first Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive. City of Dripping Springs council members, staff and community leaders are currently updating the Comprehensive Plan for the City. A Comprehensive Plan helps cities develop a longterm shared vision for the future and a blueprint for achieving that vision. It is a city’s first step toward longterm planned community development. A steering committee of citizens, business representatives, property owners and interested area volunteers has been appointed by the city council to guide the process which includes the gathering of public input and an update of the city’s current plan. The first phase of the process included a community survey. More than 1,600 participants completed the survey which identifies goals and recommendations that embrace the values of the community as well as any concerns.
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Assault/Bodily Injury 8:06 p.m. - Nutty Brown Rd At Fm 1826 - April 1
DRIPPING SPRINGS Assault/Family Violence 11:48 p.m. - 1XX Garnett Ln - March 29 Fraud 12:07 p.m. - 13XXX Canyon View Rd - March 29 Narcotics 8:18 p.m. - Hwy 290 At Tractor Supply - March 29 Theft 6:08 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - March 29 Narcotics 8:32 p.m. - Springs Apt - March 31 Criminal Trespass 3:53 p.m. - Dripping Springs High School - April 1 Driving While Intoxicated 2:13 a.m. - Dairy Queen Of Dripping Springs - April 1 Public Intoxication 2:49 p.m. - Dripping Springs High School - April 1 Burglary/Attempted 12:45 a.m. - Cvs Pharmacy Dripping Springs - April 2 Criminal Trespass/Habitation 4:23 p.m. - 7XX Windy Hills Rd - April 2 Criminal Mischief 7:33 p.m. - 262XX Rr 12 - April 3 Criminal Trespass 8:05 p.m. - 1XX Creek Rd - April 3 Credit/Debit Card Abuse 12:07 p.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - April 4 Criminal Trespass 4:49 p.m. - 6XX Caliterra Pkwy - April 4
WIMBERLEY Assault/Family Violence 10:43 a.m. - 1XX My Joy Ln - March 29 Assault/Family Violence 8:50 p.m. - 7XX G W Haschke Ln B - March 29 Theft 9:36 a.m. - Wimberley Substation - March 29 Theft 1:37 p.m. - 9XX River Road Cir - March 29
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Continued from pg. 1 for the crime, which is a second-degree felony. The reason for the arrest warrant was based on victim statements, witness statements, and/ or documentation contained in Pflugerville police reports. An arrest affidavit, presented by Detective Tricia Mirabelle, cited that the incident occurred in June 2010 and involved a female child that was four to five years old. The child came forward at the Center for Child Protection in January 2015 wanting to talk about the incident
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Why you need to vote for an increase in EMS tax orth Hays County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1) is asking for residents of North Hays Co. to increase the amount of taxes from $2.52 per $100.00 to $2.57 with a tax ceiling of $2.59. The total taxes you pay depends upon your tax bracket. Your taxes are currently paying for one ambulance to be housed and staffed with a Paramedic (EMT-P) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The ESD provides two ambulances. Financially, they can’t do this much longer. So there are several options, 1. Reduce the number of ambulances to one, 2. use a less expensive EMS provider, 3. raise taxes, 4. stop providing EMS. I personally don’t believe the ESD wants to stop providing EMS to our community. What about having just one EMS unit? EMS calls have increased in this region due to population. Calls have increased to the point that frequently a third
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An arrest affidavit, presented by Detective Tricia Mirabelle, cited that the incident occurred in June 2010 and involved a female child that was four to five years old. that occurred. The child stated that on three separate occasions in June 2010, Alba had inappropriate sexual contact with her including trying to get her to perform oral sex on him which she claimed wasn’t successful. Alba also has a prior arrest on his record from
August 2008 in Llano County for indecency with a child, which was not prosecuted. The Hays County District Attorney’s Office also indicted Alba for an indecency with a child incident in February 2014. At this time, a trial date has not been announced.
Theft 11:33 a.m. - Mountain View Lodge - March 31 Assault/Family Violence 10:33 a.m. - Arbys - April 2 Assault/Family Violence 2:31 p.m. - Mimas Kitchen - April 2 Criminal Mischief 12:49 p.m. - XX Spalding Cir - April 2 Credit/Debit Card Abuse 3:40 p.m. - 7A Ranch - April 4 Fraud 11:48 a.m. - X Woodcreek Dr - April 4 Fraud 2:49 p.m. - 8XX High Mesa Dr - April 4 Fraud 8:54 p.m. - 7XX Wimberley Oaks Dr - April 4 Theft 4:27 p.m. - Wimberley Substation - April 4
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Tiger shooting team takes aim at goals BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch Editor
Away from the hustle and bustle of the U.S. 290 and Ranch Road 12 intersection is a place where Dripping Springs High firearm enthusiasts can put their skills to the test. The venue, known as the Rick Bangs Shooting Range on a property called Hog Heaven, was constructed in 2011 as the home range for the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America (FFA) Shooting team. For Rick Bangs and current head shooting coach Mark Burtch, the team gives many students a chance to fit into a sport that isn’t football, basketball or baseball. “When they come out here and shoot on the team … they actually have other kids come up to them and say, ‘it’s cool that you’re on the team,’” Bangs, the DSFFA shooting team coach, said. “Just that acknowledgement, it makes them feel important – that they fit in.” The road to starting a PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III shooting team began at the end of 2011 when Bangs’ Dripping Springs High FFA shooting team coach Mark Burtch (middle) observes a Smithson Valley High shooting team participant as she takes a shot from her 12-gauge shotgun during a round at a shooting tournament held at the Rick Bangs Shooting Range in Dripping Springs. son aspired to start a team in Dripping Springs. Previbuild the shooting range. “It was someone who The program began to members. ously, Bangs said Dripping All students who parThe range features ten clay wanted to do this,” Bangs grow thereafter. The shootPromotion of the proSprings High students were ticipate in the shooting target shooting stations said. “Through his gening team had 22 particigram, according to Burtch part of the team must erosity, we are able to do pants in its second year. In Ag Clays 381 take a wildlife and a pistol shooting this.” 2016, the team grew to 34 clay shootmanagement station. SHOOTING, 9 “When they ing program, class and be come out here a part of the which has a state shoot FFA program. and shoot on every year Dripping the team … that’s held by Springs’ first Texas Parks shooting e asters aniel they actually and Wildlife. team had have other kids four parnsurance gency nc But to start a team, ticipants. come up to Serving Hays County since 1983 Bangs had Bangs said to convince the group them and say, “Call us for all of your insurance needs” the Dripping practiced at a ‘it’s cool that Springs “makeshift” Angiel Dahl High School skeet range you’re on the sponsored by... Wimberley: 512-847-5549 or 512-847-9325 agriculture that first year. team. Just that teacher it But it Dripping Springs: 512-858-4608 was the acknowledge- wasn’t until right move he encounment, it makes tered two to make. Only after property them feel imagreeing to owners who portant – that coach the opted to team, and donate some they fit in.” saying that of their land students for a dedicat–Rick Bangs, the would take ed shooting DSFFA shooting team the necesrange. coach sary courses Over the did Bangs next few receive the green light to months, Bangs and many start the program. other parents pitched in to
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Sports
Tigers trample at Texas Relays
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A handful of Dripping Springs High track and field athletes descended upon Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin as they competed in the 2016 Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays March 31-April 2. Leading the way for Dripping Springs was the boys 3200 meter relay team. The team, consisting of Bryce Kalsu, Zack Kovar, Colton Hawkins and Trevor Heinz claimed third place in the boys 3200 meter Section 1 final with a time of 8:01.50. Above: Dripping Springs’ Colton Hawkins (839) runs around the bend during the third leg of the Boys 3200 meter run Section 1 event at the Texas Relays. Top inset: Dripping Springs Tiger sophomore Hannah Biggs races down the track and over a hurdle during the high school girls 100-meter hurdles event at the 2016 Texas Relays. (Photo by Cyndy Slovak Barton). Bottom inset: Dripping Springs Tiger senior Nathan Schmitzer soars through the air and over a hurdle during the high school boys 110-meter hurdles event during the 89th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on Friday. (Photo by Moses Leos III)
Tigers beat East View, look to Vandegrift
Lady Tigers to take on East View
Paige Leschber, who has a .444 batting average, delivers a pitch for the Lady Tigers in relief of Kiele Miller. In the circle for Dripping Springs, as a reliever and starter (6 games), Leschber (4-2) has pitched 44.1 innings, striking out 75 batters while walking 21. The Lady Tigers host Georgetown East View on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
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Johnny Hoyle pitched 6.0 innings against Georgetown East View giving up only 3 hits while striking out 10 batters and walking 2. Grant Gaspard came in to finish the game in the Tigers 6-1 win on April Fools Day. The Tigers’ next home game is Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. vs. Vandegrift.
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On April 2, the Dripping Springs High School Varsity Winter Guard took top honors at the TCGC (Texas Color Guard Circuit) State Championships in the Scholastic A division with a score of 91.025. The competition was held at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University. This was the third year in a row the Dripping Springs High Winter Guard placed among the top five teams in the state, including a runner-up finish in 2015. The Dripping Springs Winter Guard has received first-place honors in five of the six contests this season. Those TCGC contests were held at Leander, Austin Bowie, and Texas State and the WGI San Antonio Regional Contest. Next up for the group is the Winter Guard In-
ternational (WGI) World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, April 7-9. WGI is considered the world’s premier organization and the leading governing body for indoor color guard and percussion. This event attracted more than 12,000 participants last year. Dripping Springs will be one of 120 units from across the United States competing in the Scholastic A Division. The top 64 units in prelims advance to the semi-final round on Friday, with the top 24 guard units, based on the average of prelim and semi-final scores, advancing to Saturdays finals. This year’s show,”The Greatest Thing,” tells the story of a doll-maker and his dolls. Choreography and preparation for the show began in early January.
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takes the time to instill the love of learning in each of his students. He makes them feel like they are the most important people in the world and their ideas truly matter. There is no doubt how much he cares! Class Motto: clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose! Kryszak is a “Life Changer” and we are fortunate to have him in our district. Pictured left to right are Janie Scott with South Star Bank, DSEF board member Laurie Greer, Michael Kryszak Teacher of the Term recipient, and DSEF Executive Director Lindsay Fredenburg.
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Know your candidates
Wimberley City Council, Place 2 Craig Fore is running for place 2 against incumbent Cindy Anderson. We asked both candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Full questionnaires can be found online at www. HaysNewsDispatch.com
1. What prompted you to see election/re-election? 2. What road improvements will you focus on? 3. How will you handle the lawsuit that has been on the agenda since the previous mayor was in office?
4. How will you handle any potential deficits in the budget following the flooding impacts on the city? 5. What do you think are Wimberley’s biggest issues? How do you plan to address them?
Cindy Anderson 1) I’m seeking re-election because there is more work left for me to do! While the flood recovery is well on its way, there is still much more to be done to ensure that ANDERSON our community is back on track. I’ve also been focused on other projects such as pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on RR 12 which Council appointed me to represent the city in spearheading. I also support sidewalk development on Old Kyle Road, which is a project that was recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. Also high on my list of goals I’d like to see through, is continued work on ensuring adequate public restrooms near the square; reducing downtown traffic through proper way-finding signage; continuing initiatives on improving our local roads; and finally, getting the waste water treatment project “shovel-ready” early this coming fall - funded solely by those actually using the plant. 2) I recently voted to support funding the comprehensive repairs on Little Ranches Road, La Pais Drive, and we’re currently working closely with WISD to focus on road improvements that will alleviate traffic congestion and create connectivity behind the schools. 3) There has already been a ruling on the 4-year old lawsuit regarding Mill Race Lane. I am grateful for a resolution! 4) I don’t foresee any potential unanticipated deficits as a result of the flood that hasn’t already
been accounted for. However if we should see the unexpected, we have a very strong positive fund balance which has been increasing annually that should pay for any unplanned expenses. It also should be noted that the city has logged the hours of the many wonderful volunteers which will be used as in-kind contributions to satisfy flood related debt. 5) Our biggest issue facing Wimberley is the need to preserve and conserve our water! I support the downtown waste water treatment plant that is environmentally friendly, reliable, cost-effective, and paid for by only those using the system. We have to conserve our water by recycling the effluent from the waste water plant through irrigating the landscaping at the Blue Hole park ,and also utilizing the purple pipe downtown to further recycle. In addition, I will continue to advocate for rain water collection for all new construction and for an incentive for those wishing to switch out from well water to rain collection systems. 6) We will continue to work toward restoring the river bank through the reforestation process and proper soil management. Council should continue to shine a light on the services that are available to all those who are still recovering from the flood and who wish to seek additional services. I will continue to support the Hidden Valley bridge-crossing reconstruction project along with the River Road reconstruction that will be completed this fall. I will also continue to support the emergency management initiatives we already have underway, such as the installation of the floodand rain-gauges, with more are on the way. In
addition, I will continue to strongly support the installation of an “early warning siren system” along the flood plain and improving the reach of our reverse emergency phone system, with greater accessibility to those with or without landline telephones. 7) The state law is very clear about how the funds collected from the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) should be utilized, however, from my viewpoint, HOT should create more customers during offpeak times and seasons when our hoteliers and businesses could use more consistent customer flow. The funds should be spent though a variety of advertising means agreed upon between the established Board comprised of local merchants and hoteliers. This initiative will be closely monitored to ensure it has a net positive impact on business in general throughout Wimberley. 8) When any business is not in compliance it tends to hurt those who are compliant. To be fair, all short-term rentals should play by the same set of rules. Having said that, we should move forward and make it easy for those who, up until now, have not been compliant, and get them quickly on-track with our established rules so that the playing field is fair for all short-term rental businesses. 9) The latest memorable movie I have seen was “Something The Lord Made”, an HBO film about the first heart surgeon at Johns Hopkins University that mainly takes place in the 1930’s. I loved this movie. It’s a true story that teaches you something about the triumphant nature of the human spirit.
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1) Wimberley is my home. Beginning in 1953, my family vacationed at 7A ranch year after year when I was a boy, I was married FORE here in 1979, and, after I retired from the United States Navy in 1992, I made Wimberley my permanent home. As a long time resident of Wimberley, I follow city government and stay informed about the most important issues the city has faced such as the rebuilding of Ace Hardware after the fire, the approval of HEB to build a grocery store here, the proposed wastewater treatment plant, and the city’s decision to turn down the plans to rebuild 7A Ranch Resort after the Memorial Day flood in 2015. I am fairly well known within the city, so, I was not surprised when a friend encouraged me to run for city council. After discussing the possibility with my wife and with other community members, I decided to embrace the
opportunity to serve the community that I love. 2) Rebuild River Road, which was damaged by the Memorial day flood. 3) I would like to see this matter settled as quickly as possible. I side with the residents of Mill Race Lane whose desire it is to maintain their road as a private road. 4) Should a deficit occur, the city will need to tighten its belt on spending. Balancing a budget is a matter of priorities and choices – obligations must be met first (salaries, rent, roads, etc.) before wants are considered. I will weigh needs versus wants and make decisions accordingly. 5) Balancing the budget! An affordable plan to solve the Wastewater issue on the square without a tax. 6) In answer to your first question regarding flood recovery, I would encourage the city to expedite building permits. As for emergency management initiatives, once the city is operating on a balanced budget, we should create a
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Creative thinking gives City launches sewage plant local thrift store a boost BY PAIGE LAMBERT
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It takes a creative eye to rebrand and repurpose a career, let alone a business. Hill Country Senior Citizens’ Thrift Store manager Chris Kelley has accomplished that feat by revitalizing the business back to life. Kelley, a Dripping Springs resident, obtained a communication degree from St. Edward’s University and worked in corporate branding for 17 years. In 2011, Kelley decided to quit the work life since he had the flexibility to retire early. PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT “I help people still, but Chris Kelley stands in front of the many displays he created since taking on the Hill Country SeI don’t have to charge nior Citizens Thrift Store. The thrift store has helped keep senior center open and able to grow. them. It’s like I’m a free agent,” Kelley said. “But center, which was also “I was a brand guy, I you get bored real quick, example to my kids and experiencing changes, ac- know quality when I see because there’s only so I thought, what a better tivity center administrator it,” Kelley said. “For me I many ‘Days Of Our Lives’ way to give back to my Lorinda Presler said. don’t want to knock it out you can commu“We lost several fundof the park on anything watch in nity?” ing resources like our but I do want our just one day.” Kelley said. “I was a (Capital Area Rural Transdesserts.” After “When portation Service) van,” The store began to picking Tombrand guy, I Presler said. “So most of consistently hit its numup his my (the know quality our funding comes from bers and gained a regular kids from previous the thrift shop.” following on social media. school one manager) when I see it Presler said the center Kelley said people would day, Kelley left, there tell their friends to take noticed the was this big provides a meal for 50 ... For me, I to 100 senior citizens their donations to him thrift store’s void and instead of any other thrift gates were don’t want to need for a during the week. They recently hired another store. open. The manager.” knock it out cook to help maintain the “It has good flow, it’s store would Once kitchen. got good juju,” Kelley always be Kelley of the park on became According to the 2010 said. “Basically, it’s set up closed by U.S. Census, about 441 the way everyone wanted the time he manager, anything, but people over the age of 55 it to be back then, but returned he knew lived in the Wimberley couldn’t make it happen.” from work I do want our the store city limits. The senior center now in Austin, needed to just desserts.” undergo Kelley said he has double the revenue he said. rebranded the store coming in compared to He then some masimilar to when he before Kelley began mansought the jor chang– Chris Kelley, Hill managed accounts for aging, Presler said. chance to es. Racks Country Senior Citizens Stubb’s and Round Rock She said the center eashelp the of unorThrift Store manager Honey. ily meets all its operating thrift store ganized Volunteers departcosts and has added a van out. clothes that shuttles senior citiAt first, he volunteered filled the front of the store mentalized the store and priced items under Kelzens to doctor appointto move donations and items were stolen ley’s direction, he said. He ments around Dripping around the store. The frequently because there set a base price for similar Springs and Austin. then-manager quickly put was no inventory system, items and only charged a “We just stopped doing him to work organizing he said. fraction of what an item business as usual and and restructuring the The disheveled store’s thought outside the box,” store, he said. profits support the neigh- was actually worth, he said. Kelley said. “I wanted to be a good boring senior activity
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Coloring for Grownup Girls and Boys
The Wimberley Village Library will host Coloring for Grownup Girls and Boys on Monday, April 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Candidates debate
League of Women Voters-Hays County will host a candidates debate for the Wimberley Mayoral and City Council Election on Tuesday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. in the Blanco Room of the Wimberley Community Center. Call (512) 847-9850 for more information.
Master Gardeners Plant Sale
The Hays County Master Gardeners will host the annual spring plant sale on Wednesday, April 13 at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market (Hwy 290 and Ranch Road 12) from 3-7 p.m. Cash only. Come out for the best vegetables, herbs, xeriscaping, natives, annuals, perennials, butterfly and hummingbird plants.
Java Jive Music Fest
Don’t miss the 16th Annual Java Jive Music Fest & 3K Color Run Saturday, April 16, at Central Texas Speedway in Kyle. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a fun color run, followed by a silent auction and live music from Blue Water Highway Band, the Shelley King Band and George Devore. For more details, call 512-847-6867 or visit the website at www. kapsjavajive.com.
17th Annual Butterfly Festival
On Saturday, April 16, The EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens will host the annual butterfly festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend a day of fun with live butterfly releases every 30 minutes, butterfly art, a flight house featuring Texas native butterflies, nature activities and more. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
Old Settler’s Music Festival This annual event features Americana, acoustic jazz and blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves and other artists from around the world. Also enjoy arts and crafts, camping, food and libations. The event is held at
Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood April 1417. See more at www. oldsettlersmusicfest.org.
Hill Country Wildflower Festival
Celebrate wildflowers at this 5th annual festival at Dripping Springs Ranch Park April 15-16. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Browse arts and crafts, plants, herbs, apparel, handmade items and more. Visit www.TexasMarketGuide. com for more information.
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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 at (512) 773-9639 or preznik@braungresham. com, or Larry Dunlap at (512) 913-4804 or oneeyedlarry@gmail. com. To submit your event for inclusion in Lagniappe, send an email to christine@ haysfreepress.com.
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Dripping Springs ISD is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the Dripping Springs ISD HVAC and Roofing Replacement Project (CSP 15-016). Proposals shall be addressed to Michelle Lyons, Purchasing Specialist, Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer Street, P.O. Box 479, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, and must be received by 2:00 P.M. (CST) on April 21, 2016. There will be a preproposal meeting on April 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. (CST) in the Board Room at the Dripping Springs Administration Building located at 510 W. Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Immediately
following will be a site visit. Attendance is highly recommended. The CSP package may be obtained at the at the District’s website at www. dsisdtx.us. Dripping Springs Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities and irregularities in the proposals received, and will accept the response(s) determined to be in the best interests of the District.
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Helicopter: From tours to rescues Continued from pg. 1
flood, Varnell said he and many other pilots helped move search crews around the worst of the debris. “I took the fire marshal up and showed him how many people were already burning debris as well,” Varnell said. “That’s when people were told not to burn because there were people still lost.”
Varnell said he has notified emergency crews of potential fires, lost hunters and kids. His next goal is to get a training license to train his family and other pilots. He said he has notified emergency crews of potential fires, lost hunters and kids. His next goal is to get a training license to train his family and other
pilots. “The helicopter industry is going to get bigger and more prevalent,” Scott said. “That’s just the nature of where we are in 2016.”
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Dripping Springs High FFA shooting team member Lyndsey Gilbert fires a round from her 9 mm pistol during a shooting competition at the Rick Bangs Shooting Range at Hog Heaven in Dripping Springs.
Shooting: They are part of a team Continued from pg. 3
and Bangs, has spread gram derives from several primarily through word sources, including from of mouth. Last year the the Dripping Springs Ag program set up at Dripping boosters, which is set up to Springs Middle School help 4H and FFA groups. during orientation for new Parents and kids freshman. fundraise to support the Bangs said program, while the reputaalso gaining tion of the sponsors. “But like shooting addition, anything, like theInprogram, team has filtered down which operany good into elemenates as a 503c3 business tary school organization, and junior retains monmodel, it’s high. Burtch ey won by word of said many students at students shooting events mouth ... We look forinto an endowhaven’t had ward to the ment account, chance to to talk anyone which is drawn participate. down a certain into it.” The percentage popularity of each year. – Mark Burtch, shooting in While there current head the Dripping are misconcepshooting coach Springs area tions about the has also team, Bangs helped. said the program ensures “But like anything, like students adhere to state any good business model, law regarding firearms. it’s word of mouth,” Burtch The program does not said. “We haven’t had to allow firearms on campus. talk anyone into it.” Students under 16 years Funding for the proold also must not have
firearms in their vehicles, while those under 18 years old cannot own a handgun. But the program does teach students the ins and outs of firearm safety. That includes how to handle firearms and conduct themselves around them. “Most of them are more well educated than the adults are (on gun safety),” Bangs said. The sport is also a “great equalizer,” as both boys and girls participate in the program. “Girls compete on the highest level, and at times, give the boys a run for their money,” Bangs said. But the sport also teaches students the importance of discipline and commitment, Bangs said. It also helps build character and confidence in the students as well. “Every year we have kids that can’t hit a target at all. They eventually start doing it and get to the level they are now,” he said. “It helps them build character. It molds them.”
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At Dell Children’s Medical Center, we care for body, mind and spirit. It’s why our care plans include innovative programs like art therapy, music therapy, color therapy and pet therapy. We have videogames to keep kids entertained when it’s hot outside and a healing garden to play in when it cools off. Around here, every patient gets expert care and a healthy dose of playtime. Because that’s the human thing to do.
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Thursday, April 7, 2016 Visit Cuero’s Market on Main 4th Saturday in October, April, & July Vendors Biergarten Live Music Food Trucks Farmers Market 201 E. Main Street in Historic Downtown Cuero Event Hours: 11AM-7PM, Live Music: 5PM-7PM
Farmers Market opens at 9AM
For more information or to be a vendor, please call 361-485-8008 or visit our website at cueromainstreet.com
PHOTO BY WAYLAND D. CLARK, WFOTOS.COM
Old Settler’s Music Fest returns for 2016
The 29th Old Settler’s Music Festival, a four-day festival, featuring more than 30 of the finest talents on the American roots music scene, takes place Thursday through Sunday, April 14-17, 2016, at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood. A partial lineup of the performance schedule features Grammy winners Rodney Crowell, The Del McCoury Band and The Earls of Leicester, along with Hayes Carll, The Milk Carton Kids, The Band of Heathens, Dawes, Bob Schneider, The Jayhawks, Della Mae, Sarah Jarosz and many other legends and rising stars. Advance tickets, a complete lineup and more information can be found at www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.Above, the Del McCoury Band will play at this year’s Old Settler’s Music Festival.
Get your bird on in Galveston BY JERRY HALL
News-Dispatch Contributor
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ne of my favorite birding festivals will be held April 14-17 in Galveston. It’s called FeatherFest and this will be the 14th annual edition. Spring migration will be underway and more than 200 bird species are possible on trips to the beach, bay, Bolivar Flats, High Island and other area hotspots. Expect to see egrets and plovers, sandpipers and godwits, plus a wide assortment of warblers at Boy Scout Woods and ubiquitous laughing gulls everywhere.
A free Birds of Prey Raptor show and several photography workshops will be offered, along with more than 100 field trips and special events. Also, very important to me, there are some great places to eat. Stingaree Restaurant and Marina at Crystal Beach has great seafood platters and margaritas served in mugs (called Muggaritas). Olympia Grill at Pier 21 offers outstanding seafood and Greek favorites. And don’t forget that old standby, Gaido’s, just off the beach. They offer some of the best shrimp and red snapper in town. For information, visit GalvestonFeatherFest. com or call 832 459-5533.
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Laughing gulls are everywhere at Galveston’s FeatherFest.
The City of Dripping Springs has said multiple times they do not intend to discharge wastewater into Onion Creek, even though they are applying for a discharge permit. What’s the plan? Where is the guarantee? When will they make a legally binding commitment not to discharge? Once they have the permit, it will be too late.
Show us the Plan!
Join the Onion Creek Coalition
www.OnionCreekCoalition.com