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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Election set for county jail bond Changes

DRIPPING SPRINGS

coming to the Triangle

BY ANNA HEROD

News-Dispatch Reporter

A new jail might be in Hays County’s future.

After Hays County spent an estimated $500,000 to $1 million on outsourcing inmates last year, commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to pursue a November bond election to fund a

new jail, law enforcement center and communications facility.

As the standing jail’s infrastructure continues to age, the commissioners agreed that doing nothing about the time-weathered building is not a feasible option.

Hays County Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe said if a new jail is not funded soon, the county will continue to pour

money into fixing the old one and outsourcing inmates.

The county currently outsources inmates to Bastrop, Caldwell and Guadalupe counties.

“The jail facility is just really old and out of date and it’s becoming a huge liability for us,” said Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Conley. “Cell doors don’t lock and the place can catch on

fire from wiring that is 30 years old. We’d be in an endless cycle of funding a couple of million dollars for a while on an annual basis of duct taping that whole thing together.”

Commissioners voted for the county’s Law Enforcement Committee to recommend a program director who will be

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BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

The future could be wide open for the property known as “the Triangle” in Dripping Springs, as city leaders will look into how it could fit into the city’s comprehensive plan.

Discussion on what to do with the 3.71 acre property began after the Dripping Springs City Council directed staff last week to research cost estimates to demolish the VFW building, said city administrator Michelle Fischer.

“The building is unsafe and the inspector found a lot of issues,” Fischer said.

“And it is in the flood plain.”

The council also opted to create an advisory committee to discuss how the peculiarly shaped property fits into the city’s master plan, she said.

According to Fischer, council will appoint members within the next few weeks.

Committee members will consist of representatives from the VFW, parks and recreation department and the Dripping Springs famers market.

“It’s extremely important because of its visibility,” Fischer said. “It can reflect what we want to be known for.”

The committee will also look at how the area can be used in conjunction with Mercer Street, and events like Founders Day, effectively Fischer said committee members would use the comprehensive plan to craft recommendations.

Currently, the city is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan. According to survey results presented during a town hall meeting April 14 on the update, residents want to focus on improving access and creating more green space.

James Donohue, owner of Fitzhugh Creek L.L.C, said the Triangle has become a headache for those wishing to visit the farmers market

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Old legends at Old Settler’s

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Ron and Del McCoury of The Del McCoury Band belt out a tune during their performance on the Hill Country Stage at the Old Settler’s Music Festival held in Driftwood April 14-17. Scores of fans braved threatening weather conditions last weekend as they converged on the Salt Lick Pavillion and Camp Ben McCullough for the festival, which was first held in 1987 in Austin. Over 30 acts whose music ranged from bluegrass to Americana hit four stages. Browse and buy photos online at www.HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.

Affordable housing, Wastewater plan workforce needs top makes waves at Dripping Springs list Wimberley debate

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

What’s going to be the face of Dripping Springs? What will shape the city’s future comprehensive plan?

With residents gathering to discuss that survey Thursday after more than 1,600 people responded to the city’s comprehensive plan survey, the refined plan for the future of the city will be presented at a town hall meeting May 12.

“This has been a good turnout for a random weekday night,” Chris Holtkamp. Principal at Holtkamp Planning said.

“Clearly people are engaged and they want to be part of this process.”

Survey results showed the majority of residents want more retail business and medical offices in town. Further discussion at the meetings revealed residents want more boutique and “mom and pop” businesses, Holtkamp said.

However, survey results showed most people who live in Dripping Springs commute to Austin for their jobs, or they work at home.

“If 20 percent of your population is making less than $50,000, and the total percent of your homes is worth more than $100,000, there is a disconnect between what people earn and what you can afford,” Holtkamp said.

Initial results showed 52 percent of survey takers were against affordable housing in the city limits, with 46 percent

What do Dripping Springs residents want?

60 percent want a local police department

52 percent don’t want

workforce houing in city limits

48 percent want a public transit option

DRIPPING SPRINGS

BY THE NUMBERS:

$369,919 – Median home price in Dripping Springs $95,556 – Median income in Dripping Springs

$226,617 – Median home price in Hays County $62,775 – Median income in Hays County

not wanting it in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

Town hall attendees, however, discussed the topic further and opted to look into more affordable and modular housing options and sustainable developments.

They also expressed a desire for better infrastructure and walkability within the city. A bypass for Ranch Road 12 and U.S. 290 was mentioned several times, Holtkamp said.

Results showed traffic was considered a significant challenge to the quality of life. In

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BY PAIGE LAMBERT

News-Dispatch Reporter

Hints of frustration could be felt during an otherwise calm debate April 14 as the Hays County League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the Wimberley city council and mayoral candidates.

In the mayoral debate, which featured incumbent Steve Thurber and council member Mac McCullough, both men took jabs at their opponent’s stances, especially when it came to the wastewater treatment plant.

The Texas Water Development Board approved the city of Wimberley’s $5.4 million loan for a centralized wastewater plant April 11.

“The funding is revenue based and there will be no property tax on that,” Thurber said. “We’ve worked very hard to keep the rates at a certain level and not burden our businesses.”

While McCullough agreed with Thurber’s comments on funding, he said all options haven’t been vetted out enough and more community input is needed.

“I want to make one more pass and get everyone involved who wants to have input in it and build the best sewer we can build,” McCullough said.

“My concern is to get more buy-in from the community.”

McCullough said the council hasn’t looked at alternatives, such as using a vacuum system in the plant, for sewer

collection.

Thurber said the city council looked at a vacuum system numerous times. He said council voted almost unanimously for the current plan.

“To say we haven’t looked at vacuum systems is not accurate,” Thurber said.

“The system THURBER we have is an excellent system and fits our needs.”

Thurber went on to say vacuum systems are mainly used in coastal, sandy terrain and the system has MCCULLOUGH not been tried in an area like Wimberley.

The contentious feel extended to the debates involving the Place 2 and Place 4 city council races.

The Place 2 race features incumbent Cindy Anderson and candidate Craig Fore. The race for the Place 4 seat is between incumbent Pam Showalter and candidate Gary Barchfeld, who was not present at the debate because of a time conflict.

Both city council debates also focused on the wastewater treatment plant. Fore said the city shouldn’t accept the TWDB loan just yet.

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et’s talk fashion for a bit. I rarely see much in print dealing with what’s fashionable these days, so I figure I might toss in my opinion. I am not going to spend much time chatting about clothes that youngsters are wearing nowadays, but I must say I don’t understand why young ‘uns are wearing ripped up jeans or why holey pants cost more whole ones. I often have torn jeans, but they got that way being too close to barbed wire. I sure didn’t pay extra to look poor.

I would rather discuss what attire is appropriate for us men of distinction.

Now, for most of my 50+ years on planet Earth, I have had a female giving me fashion tips. As a youngster, my mother and sister would offer advice in men’s fashion, and in the past 35 years, I receive daily input from my wife. Oh, in the early days of dating and marriage, her comments would be subtle, like “Babe, that shirt doesn’t go well with those pants”, or “Let me pick out a shirt for you.” Once the honeymoon was over, she’d say, “You’re NOT going to wear THAT, are you?” And “When was the last time you wore that shirt? 1975?”

I must admit that for half a century, my clothing preference hasn’t changed much. I continue to wear jeans nearly every day until they are so threadbare that folks can see what color of drawers I’m wearing underneath.

Then I toss ‘em away and head down to Tractor Supply and buy a new pair. Maybe I should sell my old jeans to some kid who doesn’t care about showing off his underwear to the general public.

Over time, some fashions have been discontinued in my household, thanks to garage sales and sneaky daughters who have to be seen in public with their old man. My favorite

You’d never see a country fella wearing pants that require a crowbar and axle grease to get ‘em on and off.

What country boy has never had to drop trou quickly after discovering he’s been standing in a fire ant bed? If he had been wearing those skinny jeans, he’d have ant bites all the way to his dangly-bits.

From the Crow’s Nest

by Clint Younts

pearl-snap western shirts that were so stylish back in the ‘80s mysteriously disappeared from my closet in the ‘90s. My wife claims they were either destroyed in our washer or were lost at the dry cleaners. It was kind of strange that only my clothes were destroyed while being laundered.

Being an astute observer and good listener, as long as there’s not a football game on TV, I have picked up on what attire may be considered unstylish for mature men. Some ensembles have been seen on my lanky frame until I heard “You’re NOT going to wear THAT, are you?”, but I would never be caught dead wearing some of these outfits.

Skinny jeans. I don’t think dudes should wear them. You’d never see a country fella wearing pants that require a crowbar and axle grease to get ‘em on and off.

What country boy has never had to drop trou quickly after discovering he’s been standing in a fire ant bed? If he had been wearing those skinny jeans, he’d have ant bites all the way to

his dangly-bits.

I have been informed that men should never wear socks with sandals.

Although I agree this is a fashion faux pas, I might’ve done it a few times at home when I needed to step outside to “water the grass” on a cold night. It is also apparently inappropriate to wear cowboy boots with shorts. Again, if I feel an urgency to go water the grass or I hear some critter digging in the trashcan, I have been known to venture outdoors wearing an ensemble of Joe Boxers and Tony Lamas.

Older guys shouldn’t wear Spandex or muscle shirts for the same reason Spam is packaged in a tin can and not in clear plastic wrap. French jeans with button flies should only be worn by men with strong bladders, and tight leather pants can make slight flatulence sound like a tuba rehearsal.

Guys, my best advice of wearing proper attire are this: Let your wife pick out your clothes.

Bless Clint’s wife for keeping an eye on him before he heads to work.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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orth Hays County The ESD claims this Emergency Serincrease is necessary bevices District #1 cause its contractor, San wants to raise its tax rate Marcos Hays County by 133%.

EMS, has raisedt its fees.

ESD #1 provides However, in the same ambulance services independent report the to Driftwood, Henly ESD is using to justify and Dripping Springs, this request, the board including the Dripadmits it is “uncertain as ping Springs ETJ. The to what extent [its] role ESD can currently levy was in overseeing the property taxes at a rate contractor.” One board of three cents member went per $100 of a so far as to home’s propsay that “the BE INFORMED erty value. It board was not Visit Facebook. currently taxcertain about com/StopESDes below that what was and 1TaxHike to cap at 2.52 was not worklearn more. cents. The ing in the EMS Proposition system.” With would raise such a flathe cap to seven cents. grant lack of oversight, I Again, that’s more than ask: How can the board double the current max- be sure SMHCEMS is imum rate and greater fulfilling the terms of than 175% of the current its contract in a fiscally actual rate. responsible manner? If While everyone the ESD is not satisfied agrees that these serwith the fees it is being vices are and should charged, why has it not remain a priority, espeput out an RFP seeking cially as our commuother providers that nity continues to grow, can achieve acceptable there’s simply no reason service levels at lower for such a large increase. costs?

Property taxes are It seems to me that already a significant blindly paying more financial burden for money for the same many Texas families. For level of service and usunelected bureaucrats ing fear tactics to scare to seek such a large and voters into raising their unjustified increase is taxes is the easy way – simply irresponsible. not the right way.

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Fraud – 12:49 p.m. - 3XX Glosson Ranch Rd - April 12 Accident/Major – 2:25 a.m. - FM 150 at FM 1826 - April 14 Theft – 5:57 p.m. - 1XX Shelf Rock Rd - April 14 Criminal Trespass 7:19 p.m. - 102XX Signal Hill Rd - April 15 Fraud – 12:00 p.m. - 146XX Friendswood Ln - April 15

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Accident/Major 8:22 p.m. - Hwy 290 @ Trautwein Rd - April 12 Accident/Minor 5:04 p.m. - Sonic Of Dripping Springs - April 12 Accident/Minor 5:47 p.m. - RR 12 At Old Fitzhugh Rd - April 12 Assault/By Contact 11:01 a.m. - Dripping Springs High School - April 12 Theft – 10:31 a.m. - 15XX Bearkat Canyon Dr - April 14 Theft/Firearm 9:45 a.m. - Dripping Springs Substation - April 14 Accident/Major 8:26 a.m. - RR 12 at Mirela Ann Rd - April 15 Assault 6:18 p.m. - Dollar General of Dripping Springs - April 15 Assault – 10:32 p.m. - Camp Lucy - April 15 Criminal Mischief – 9:59 a.m. - 1XX Blackhawk Ct - April 15 Narcotics – 3:31 p.m. - 53XX Hwy 290 W - April 15 Theft – 7:37 a.m. - Kwik Kar - April 15 Accident/Major 9:32 p.m. - 3XX Blk Mcgregor Ln - April 16 Fraud – 12:09 p.m. - 1XX Barton Valley Cir - April 16 Accident/Major 5:29 p.m. - Mcgregor Ln .5 mi N of Hwy 290 - April 18 Accident/Major 8:25 p.m. - Sportsplex Dr at Parade Way - April 18 Burglary/Building 7:29 a.m. - 144XX Sawyer Ranch Rd - April 18 Theft/Identity – 5:27 p.m. - 3XX Saddletree Ln - April 18

WIMBERLEY

Accident/Major 10:17 p.m. - Fm 2325 At Mustang Valley Trl - April 12 Criminal Trespass 9:26 a.m. - Grady Barnett Builders - April 12 Criminal Trespass – 1:50 p.m. - The Narrows - April 12 Theft – 9:39 a.m. – XX Woodcreek Dr - April 12 Theft – 11:25 a.m. - 13XX Valley View Rd - April 12 Criminal Trespass 9:53 p.m. - Ho Ranch - April 14 Fraud – 11:16 p.m. - 127XX Rr 12 - April 14 Accident/Major – 1:45 p.m. – Fm 3237 At Flite Acres Rd - April 15 Burglary/Habitation – 10:36 p.m. - 1XX Dobie Dr - April 15 Assault – 8:50 a.m. - 7XX Circle Dr - April 16 Burglary/Building 5:11 a.m. - Dollar General Of Wimberley - April 17 Credit/Debit Card Abuse – 1:59 p.m. - 10XX Hilltop Dr - April 18

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Come out to Blue Hole Regional Park April 23-24 for this annual event.

This unique celebration of visual arts, theatre, music and dance, featuring local and nationally known artists and musicians. 80+ juried artists from 8 states will exhibit alongside continuous live music, food

trucks, beer and wine bar, and a vintage car show. On Sunday, sixteen new 6-foot painted boots will be celebrated with a butterfly release prior to installation in Wimberley.

Founders Day Festival Celebrate Dripping Springs at the annual Founders Day Festival weekend April 22-24,

2016. Have a fun-filled day of free live music and entertainment, cook-off competitions, a carnival, traditional fair food, as well as a maze of arts and crafts, non-profit organizations, and business vendor booths. This year’s festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 with a Grand Parade on Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Sports

PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Dripping Springs Tiger senior distance runner Trevor Heinz (837, center) joins a handful of other participants in getting a running start during a race in the 89th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Heinz was one of several Dripping Springs boys track and field athletes who led them to the 25-5A team district championship.

Running Tiger boys take district title STAFF REPORT By virtue of tallying 145 points over the course of two days, the Dripping Springs boys track and field team claimed the 25-5A district championship April 13-14.

The Tigers, who competed at the District Meet at Austin Vandegrift High, were led by the boys 1600-meter relay team, which took first place with a time of 3:27.94.

Senior distance runner Trevor Heinz

scored a district title in the boys 800-meter run with a time of 1:57.04.

Meanwhile, senior discus thrower Jacob Graner outclassed the field with a toss of 170 feet, which allowed him to take the district championship.

Also taking a district title was senior pole vaulter Blake Cavender, who cleared a height of 13 feet, 6 inches.

The Dripping Springs girls missed a podium finish as they exited the district meet in fourth place.

Leading the Lady Tigers was the 800-meter relay team, which took second place in the finals. Dripping Springs senior Hannah Moore came away with a second place finish in the girls 800-meter run and a third place finish

in the girls 1600-meter run.

Tiger junior Hailey Hodsden finished in second place in the girls 100-meter dash, while sophomore Hannah Biggs finished second in the girls 100-meter hurdles.

Lady Tigers best Vipers, Tigers strike claim 25-5A district crown Vipers, keep win streak

BY MOSES LEOS III

came in 2013, when the team, led by late head coach Keith Tuck, went 12-0 in 25-4A play.

But for Womack, rectifyA lengthy four year ing last season’s struggles drought came to an end was also a key factor. He Friday as the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers softball said the team focused on accomplishing the feat team earned an elusive in stages, starting with district championship. preseason play and ending Guided by a complete in the second half of the game, no-hit effort by district schedule. sophomore Paige Lesch“The girls worked hard ber, Dripping Springs and we never cruised past questioned the Vande“We’ve been their work grift Vipers ethic,” Womack 6-0 at Sportsworking said. plex Park. since last The path With the year and this toward clinchwin, Dripping Springs accomplishment ing the title was led by (24-5, 11-1) … it’s just Leschber, who clinched the amazing.” flummoxed the District 25-5A Viper lineup crown. during the For – Paige Leschber, course of seven Leschber and Tiger sophomore innings. Leschthe Tigers, ber tossed 13 rebounding strikeouts and allowed only from a difficult 2015 camtwo walks in the game. paign “meant a lot.”

Womack said he tabbed “Last year, we didn’t have Leschber to start the game, a good season and didn’t as he wanted to “get her make it to the playoffs,” Leschber said. “We’ve been some innings” prior to the working since last year and start of the postseason.

He lauded Leschber’s this accomplishment … it’s ability to keep Vandegrift just amazing.” batters off-balance. WomDripping Springs head ack also credited pitching coach Wade Womack said coach Paige Sandahl with Friday’s win was the culmination of the team’s goal helping Leschber attack Viper batter weaknesses. to “bring back the district Leschber said her rise championship.” Dripping ball, screwball and changeSprings last district title News-Dispatch Editor

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On Friday, both Dripping Springs A complete game, and Vandegrift were four hit shutout effort scoreless until the by pitcher Jonny Tigers broke the Hoyle led the Dripping stalemate in the fourth Springs Tigers to a 3-0 frame. win over the Vandegrift A two-run salvo Vipers Friday at highlighted by an RBI Vandegrift High. line drive by Reese With the win, Johnson, which scored Dripping Springs (11Justin Dunlap, gave the 10, 8-2 in Tigers a 25-5A play) 2-0 lead. extends its The win streak to score held eight straight The Tigers take on until the games, which the Georgetown top of the Eagles on Friday began with a seventh at 7 p.m. at 3-2 win over when Georgetown.

Marble Falls Dripping on March 22.

Springs Dripping added an Springs also insurance run to take a maintained its hold 3-0 lead. on second place in Tiger batters the district standings collected eight hits behind unbeaten and four walks off of Georgetown. Dripping Vandegrift pitcher Springs will get its shot Phillip Ahern, who went at Georgetown this the distance on Friday. week as part of its twoAhern gave up game series with the three runs, all of them Eagles. earned, and struck out The Tigers, who five Tigers. were scheduled to play Hoyle was dominant Georgetown Tuesday, on the mound as he will face the Eagles struck out eight Vipers Friday at Georgetown over the course of his High. seven innings of work.

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PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III

Dripping Springs Lady Tiger sophomore baserunner Annie Hudson (17) claps in celebration as she trots down the third base line toward home plate after a home run hit by freshman Ryann Campbell in Friday’s district game against the Vandegrift Vipers.

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Education

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DSISD announces 2016 Teachers of the Year SUBMITTED REPORT Dripping Springs ISD has announced the 2016 Campus Teachers of the Year. The five Teachers of the Year are: Sarah Burns (Walnut Springs Elementary, kindergarten), Ronna Cruz (Rooster Springs Elementary, third grade), Rachel Foreman (Dripping Springs High School, English Language Arts), Alexandra Karp (Dripping Springs Middle School, math/science) and Michael Kryszak (Dripping Springs Elementary, fifth grade). The winners were selected in a vote of their campus colleagues.

The campus winners are now eligible for the DSISD Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year, which will be announced at the Board of Trustees meeting May 23, 2016. Those two winners will represent Dripping Springs ISD in the state Teacher of the Year contest.

Below is a brief career summary on each of the five campus winners:

SARAH BURNS Sarah Burns has been teaching elementary school in Dripping Springs ISD for 11 years, and currently is at the kindergarten level.

Previously she taught in Uvalde CISD for 10 years.

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Burns earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Texas.

RONNA CRUZ Ronna Cruz is a 20-year teaching veteran. Currently a third-grade teacher at Rooster Springs, she is in her 10th year overall at Dripping Springs ISD after spending 10 years at Brownsville ISD. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

RACHEL FOREMAN Rachel Foreman is in her second year teaching English Language Arts at Dripping Springs High School. She also recently was selected as a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award. Foreman is certified in both ELA and Reading for Grades 7-12.

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KARP

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and her master’s degree from Baylor University, both in Communications Studies.

ALEXANDRA KARP Alexandra Karp is in her third year as a math teacher at Dripping Springs Middle School, and this year also started teaching science. Karp, who did her student teaching at Dripping Springs Elementary, graduated from Texas A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

MICHAEL KRYSZAK Michael Kryszak is in his third year at Dripping Springs Elementary, and teaches fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies. Previously he spent five years teach Previously he spent five years teaching in Scotland County (N.C.)

Karp, McGrath named Teachers of the Term SUBMITTED REPORT The Dripping Springs Education Foundation recognizes Dripping Springs Middle School teacher Alexandra Karp with the Teacher of the Term Award. At this campus, the students vote for the teachers to experience the democratic process in action. Students commenting on the ballot said, “Ms. Karp is always happy and has an uplifting attitude.” They also said she adds humor to her lessons and makes them fun to do.

Her students repeatedly said that she is an amazing teacher who helps them to understand math and science, putting 100% into her lessons. Our sixth graders are fortunate to have Karp as their teacher.

Karp has a passion for teaching this age group and is a “Life Changer” who inspires her students.

The Dripping Springs Education Foundation also recognizes Walnut Springs Elementary teacher Kaylie McGrath with the Teacher of the Term award for her innovative teaching style. Her positive outlook and energy to accomplish all that she sets out to do is astounding.

McGrath goes beyond the classroom to care for her students and looks for outside-the-box opportunities to advance student’s success. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students and work teammates. McGrath was voted Teacher of the Term by her fellow teachers, who also said, “…she is fun to be around and always has good ideas!” and “She is excited about teaching!”

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§ County of Hays

On this the 25th day of January, 2016, the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District convened in regular session, open to the public, with the following members: Present: Barbara Stroud, Shelly Reeves, Carrie Kroll, Shannon O’Connor, Mary Jane Hetrick, Jon Thompson, Ron Jones Absent: Constituting a quorum, and among other proceedings had by the Board of Trustees was the following: WHEREAS,

the terms of office of SHELLY REEVES and JON THOMPSON, members of the Board of Trustees of this school district, will expire on May 7, 2016, and

WHEREAS,

it is necessary for the Board to pass an order establishing the procedures for filing and for conducting said trustee election:

THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, by the Board of Trustees of Dripping Springs Independent School District: 1) That an ELECTION be held in said school district on MAY 7, 2016, for the purpose of electing two members to the Board of Trustees of said school district for the term of three years each.

2) That all requests by candidates to have their NAMES PLACED UPON THE BALLOT for the above mentioned election shall be in writing and signed by the candidate and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Trustees no earlier than (8 AM) eight o’clock a.m., January 20, 2016, and no later than (5 PM) five o’clock p.m., February 19, 2016.

3) That filing of applications shall be in accordance with the terms and provisions of this order and that the district shall otherwise comply with the terms and provisions of relevant sections of the election code.

4) EARLY VOTING by personal appearance shall be conducted on APRIL 25, 2016, and continuing through MAY 3, 2016, in the Dripping Springs ISD Administrative Building, 510 West Mercer Street.

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE Monday, April 25 Tuesday, April 26 through Friday, April 29 Saturday, April 30 Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5) NOTE: Application for EARLY VOTING BY MAIL should be mailed to Early Voting Clerk, 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045, San Marcos, TX 78666. Early voting by personal appearance shall be by Direct Recording Electronic machine, and by mail shall be by paper ballot, and both shall be canvassed at the polls by the presiding judge and clerks. DEADLINE for early voting clerk to receive application for a ballot by mail is APRIL 26, 2016. For application for early voting by mail please call Hays County Election Office at 512-393-7310.

6) Said ELECTION DAY shall be held at the following place, with polls to be open Saturday, MAY 7, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Dripping Springs ISD Admin. Building 510 West Mercer Street Dripping Springs, Texas Precincts: 333, 337, 440, 441, 449

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7) That the designated ELECTION OFFICERS are as follows: Early Voting Officers Appointed Clerks are Joyce Cowan, Virginia Flores, and Mary Salinas Appointed Alternative Clerks are Sheila Lamb, Jennifer Godwin, and Debbie Higgs Election Day for precincts 333, 337, 440, 441, 449 Election Judge Sybil Floyd Alternate Election Judge Richard Boltz

Election Day for precincts 236, 238, 308, 316, 442, 443, 444 Election Judge Pat Gibson Alternate Election Judge John Gibson

8) After closing of polls, votes shall be counted immediately, and thereafter, the election judge shall expedite delivery of returns to the office of the superintendent and as provided by the election code.

9) This Order and Notice shall be posted and publicized without delay according to the election code and posting provisions of this Board of Trustees.

Signed on the 25th day of January, 2016

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Early voting sites for May 7 election Early voting for the Dripping Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emergency Services District 1 tax rate increase, Mayor of Wimberley, Wimberley City Councilmember Places 2 and 4 and Wimberley Independent School District bond election will begin on Monday, April 25, and continue through the following Tuesday, May 3. Election day is May 7. For a rundown of election information and a sample ballot, visit www.HaysNewsDispatch.com

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Tuesday, April 26 to Friday, April 29 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HOURS:

Saturday, April 30 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 2 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, April 25 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 to Friday, April 29 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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“I don’t think we should accept that funding, because we have a year to decide if we want to take that loan,” Fore said. “We should go out for bids to make sure that is what we need.”

Showalter said the plant’s funding is in the best position in terms of the loan and interest rate.

She said loans for this kind of project are typically $8 million or more.

“The city itself has the money in place and budgeted to take care of all that,” Showalter said. “The Texas Water Development board is not going to give us a loan they don’t think we can pay back.”

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“I don’t think we should accept that funding, because we have a year to decide if we want to take that loan ...

We should go out for bids to make sure that is what we need.”

–Criag Fore, Wimberley City Council place 2 candidate

some of the spectators, agreed citizens should have more opportunities to weigh in on issues within the city.

Anderson and Showalter said they would push the improvement of the city’s website.

McCullough said he would reinstate former mayor Bob Flocke’s monthly newsletters.

“I had a little discomfort with the mayor doing that, because it lent itself to an almost biased response,” Thurber said. “I’ll try to counteract that when I have my town hall meetings.”

Wimberley residents will choose their candidates during the May 7 election. Early voting begins Monday April 25.

Notice is hereby given that North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 (the “District”) will hold an election within the District on May 7, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of increasing its maximum ad valorem tax rate to $0.07 cents per one hundred dollars valuation. (Por lo presente se avisa que el Distrito de Servicios de Emergencia Número 1 del Norte del Condado Hays (el “Distrito”) llevará a cabo una elección el 7 de mayo, 2016, entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. y 7:00 p.m. dentro del distrito con el propósito de aumentar la tasa máxima de impuestos ad valorem a $0.07 centavos por cada cien dólares de valuación).

The proposition will appear on the ballots in the following form:

FOR

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AGAINST

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PHOTO BY PAIGE LAMBERT

Residents at last week’s town hall meeting discuss what the city’s priorities should be when mapping out its future.

with them,” Holtkamp said. “It’s something to consider because it would mitigate the traffic on 290.”

The results showed people continue to move to Dripping Springs be-

cause of the location and school district.

The updated comprehensive plan will probably be presented to city council in late June or early August, Holtkamp said.

PROPOSITION Authorizing an increase in the maximum ad valorem tax rate that North Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 may impose on property within the District to a rate not to exceed seven cents ($0.07) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation.

La propuesta aparecerá en las boletas como sigue:

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addition, 60 percent of those surveyed wanted a local police department.

In addition to an overwhelming response for some kind of loop, 48 percent wanted some kind of transit option.

Holtkamp said a park and ride facility was deemed more favorable than an express bus or rideshare system.

He said there was some interest for informal carpooling, such as the slug lines in Washington D.C. “My dad would go to the movie house and you would see who was going your way and ride

Saturday, April 30 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 2 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A FAVOR

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EN CONTRA

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PROPUESTA Autorizar un aumento en la tasa máxima de impuestos ad valorem que el Distrito de Servicios de Emergencia Número 1 del Norte del Condado de Hays puede imponer en propiedades dentro del Distrito a una tasa que no exceda siete centavos ($0.07) en cada cien dólares ($100) de valuación.

LOCATION(S) OF POLLING PLACES (DIRECCIÓN(ES) DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES) Dripping Springs ISD Administration Office 510 West Mercer St. Dripping Springs Texas Precincts/Precintos: 333, 337, 440, 441, 449 Sunset Canyon Baptist Church 4000 Highway 290 West Dripping Springs, Texas Precincts/Precintos: 236, 238, 308, 316, 442, 443, 444 EARLY VOTING by personal appearance will begin on Monday, April 25, 2016 and continue through Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Dripping Springs ISD Administrative Building, 510 West Mercer St., Dripping Springs, Texas. (La votación adelantada en persona iniciará el lunes, 25 de abril, 2016 y continuará hasta el martes 3 de mayo, 2016. La votación adelantada en persona será en Dripping Springs ISD Administrative Building, 510 West Mercer St., Dripping Springs, Texas).

Early voting hours are as follows (Las horas de la votación adelantada son las siguientes): Monday, April 25 (Lunes, 25 de abril)

7:00 a.m. to/a 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26 through Friday, April 29 (Martes, 26 de abril a viernes, 29 de abril)

8:00 a.m. to/a 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 (Sábado, 30 de abril)

10:00 a.m. to/a 2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 2 (Lunes, 2 de mayo)

7:00 a.m. to/a 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 (Martes, 3 de mayo)

8:00 a.m. to/a 4:00 p.m.

The early voting clerk for the election shall be Joyce A. Cowan. Application for early voting ballot by mail shall be mailed to (La secretaria de la votación adelantada de esta elección será Joyce A. Cowan. Las solicitudes para boletas de la votación adelantada por correo deberán enviarse a): Joyce A. Cowan, Early Voting Clerk (Secretaria de la Votación Adelantada) 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1045 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Additionally, the Early Voting Clerk’s email address to which applications for ballots by mail may be sent is elections@co.hays.tx.us. The Early Voting Clerk’s regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Applications for early voting ballots by mail must be received the Early Voting Clerk by close of business, 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 (Además, la dirección electrónica/email de la Secretaria de la Votación Adelantada a cual las solicitudes para boletas por correo se podrían enviar es elections@co.hays. tx.us. Las horas regulares hábiles del despacho de la Secretaria de la Votación Adelantada son de lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las solicitudes para boletas de la votación adelantada por correo deberán ser recibidas por la Secretaria de la Votación Adelantada al final de las horas hábiles, 5:00 p.m. el martes, 26 de abril, 2016).

Marked early voting ballots by mail must returned in accordance with the instructions included in the balloting materials and received no later than 7:00 p.m. on May 7, 2016. Marked early voting ballots by mail, mailed outside the United States, must be received no later than May 12, 2016 (Las boletas de la votación adelantada votadas por correo deberán ser devueltas de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas en los materiales de las boletas y ser recibidas a no más tardar de las 7:00 p.m. el 7 de mayo, 2016. Las boletas de la votación adelantada votadas por correo, y enviadas desde el exterior de los Estados Unidos, deberán ser recibidas a no más tardar del 12 de mayo, 2016).

The election is being held pursuant to an order adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the District on February 17, 2016. (La elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con una orden adoptada por la Junta de Comisionados del Distrito el 17 de febrero, 2016).

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A place to rest their hooves Local non-profit gives retired racehorses a home

BY PAIGE LAMBERT

of the level of knowledge and investment required News-Dispatch Reporter to retrain them, said LOPE volunteer Margo s she trotted along Mellon. a corral fence, “They have a stereoSilver Spot, an type of having a lot of ex-racehorse, was no energy and being crazy, longer hindered by a but they aren’t like that,” race injury suffered Mellon said. “They’re during her prime. just horses.”

Silver Spot and many LOPE volunteers other ex-racehorses will train the horses for soon move on to a new trail riding, therapy home and career, thanks organizations or ranch to the Lonestar Outwork, Reardon said. The reach to Place Ex-Racers whole idea is to give the (LOPE) Program. ex-racehorses the skills Lynn Reardon created to find a new career and LOPE in 2003 when a purpose, she local horse said. track asked “If I can help Silver Spot’s her to start training has some of these shown that a network to place ex-race horses find she could be a horses. good beginvocations, The organiner’s horse zation mainthen they will and fit in a tains a facility of vonot be at risk variety in Wimberley cations. Beau, and operates again and a timid geldwith local ing, may excel always be horse farms. as a therapy LOPE cares valued.” horse, she for eight said. horses at a “He’s actu– Lynn Reardon, time and has ally good with founder of LOPE a waiting list at-risk youth of those that because he are too injured or old to mirrors their fear,” Rearrace, Reardon said. don said. “If I can help “Sometimes they some of these horses (the horses) just lose find vocations, then they interest,” Reardon said. will not be at risk again “There are some horses and always be valued.” that ran successfully LOPE’s next step is early on but then they to permanently adopt get bored with it.” some of the horses and Reardon cited an expand its educational example where one outreach side, she said. horse performed well Students from the during training, but Blanco River Academy in would just stand at the Wimberley visit LOPE for starting gate so she husbandry and biology didn’t have to race. lessons, she said.

Some horses, like “This is basic stuff, but Silver Spot, have when you get it out of received injuries that are your normal textbook, detrimental to a racing it’s a lot less compelling,” career.

Reardon said. “They say LOPE volunteers biology is really boring spend months helping a under a microscope, horse heal before setting but it gets interesting up the adoption process, when you look at horse she said. manure.”

“If we get to know it Blanco River Academy really well, we could tell board member Kristi you everything about it, Kimbell said the large from physical issues to crowds of students help how he was emotionally desensitize timid horses. to work with,” Reardon “Sometimes the kids said. “That’s why we will spread around the don’t have a lot of horses corral, and that can at one time.” be educational for the She said ex-racers horses,” Kimbell said. are treated better than “It’s neat to see them they used to be. Many (the horses) realize trainers, especially those people aren’t going to be in Texas, will actively dangerous for them.” look for a safe home LOPE plans to once their horse exits the continue giving exindustry. racehorses the therapy Reardon said many and skills needed to have trainers still believe a a second chance at life, pent up, highly sugared while showing owners horse will run faster. She that the animals are likened taking a horse off meant for more than just the track permanently racing, Reardon said. to asking an Olympic “They have all this runner to just walk all stuff to give,” Reardon the time. said. “When we see Most people don’t horses like Beau helping want to deal with at-risk youth, it’s more the high-strung satisfying to me than an thoroughbreds because Olympic medal.”

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On offense, Womack said the Tigers had been struggling at the plate during their last two district games. That included a loss to Vista Ridge on April 12, which ended an 18 game win streak.

Dripping Springs offense struggled to generate runs over the course of the first three innings.

But its offense found its groove in the fourth frame, as it tallied three runs, highlighed by a monstrous three-run home run by freshman Ryann Campbell.

Campbell said the pitch was inside, which is her “favorite pitch.”

“It felt really good coming off of the bat,” she said. “I’m happy I could do something for the team and help Paige out with more runs, so she didn’t have to worry about runners on base.”

Womack said the team’s

pitch selection changed, where they didn’t chase after pitches thrown by pitcher Brianna Hale.

He also said calling hit and run situations helped take “the thinking out.”

“We actually had more hit and runs than we’ve had in a while,” Womack said. “We were thinking a little too much.”

The Tigers used their new-found confidence on offense to tally an additional run in the fifth frame. Dripping Springs added two more insurance runs in the sixth inning.

Womack said the team will work on gearing up for the postseason during the final week of play.

“This last week we’re going to do our best to shore up some areas as we head into the playoffs,” Womack said.

Campbell and Leschber led the Tigers by going 2 for 3 at the plate. Campbell finished with two RBIs while Leschber had an RBI and a double.

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The consultants suggested the new jail have anywhere from 500 to 600 beds. Although this may be more than needed at this time, it puts a buffer in place, which is mandated by the Commission on Jail Standards.

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Dripping Springs Founders Day The 29th annual Founders Day Festival weekend will be this weekend, April 22-24. Come out for two full days of free live music and entertainment, cook-off competitions, a carnival, traditional fair food, as well as a maze of arts and crafts, non-profit organizations, and business vendor booths. Visit www.foundersdayfestival.com for more information.

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Givin’ Where I’m Livin’ Founders Day weekend Park & Ride

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The Dripping Springs Rotary Club Foundation and Dripping Springs High School Interact Club are joining together to provide parking and shuttle rides from the High School Parking Lot to the Founders Day Celebration taking place on Mercer Street.

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A

s Dripping Springs organizations gear up for Founders Day, one nonprofit is trying to help other organizations, while also seeing where it fits into the mold.

Givin’ Where I’m Livin’, a campaign started by the Dripping Springs Community Foundation, began in 2013 as a catalyst to fundraise for other nonprofits in Dripping Springs. Individuals can donate April 17 to April 24 online and at its Founder’s Day booth.

The idea began when the Foundation had an empty booth during the 2013 Founders Day event, said Dee Mayer, the Foundation’s vice president.

They put out a list of organizations people could give to and collected the donations, she said. The Foundation then matched the amount given.

“We raised $4,000 that year,” Mayer said. “It wasn’t a lot but it was enough to motivate us to see that people would be willing to help nonprofits.”

While the Foundation’s mission is to give grants to local nonprofits, no one would apply, Mayer said.

She said one of the biggest issues was nonprofits and the Foundation didn’t have an easy way to connect.

“It was like, we had the money, and the people out there had the need,” Meyer

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Givin’ Where I’m Livin’ volunteers take in the last set of donations at last year’s Founder’s Day festival. The campaign is used to raise money for other non profits in Dripping Springs.

“It was like, we had the money, and the people out there had the need ... And we were trying to find a way to connect the two.”

– Dee Mayer, Dripping Springs Community Foundation vice president

said. “And we were trying to find a way to connect the two.”

The campaign now represents about 20 nonprofits a year and raised $23,741 in 2015, Mayer said.

It has also expanded into a five-month resource season for local nonprofits. During that time, the city of Dripping Springs and the chamber host two Lunch n’ Learn meetings, she said.

The meetings invite speakers who touch on topics such as leadership and outreach, she said.

“The UT library director came out and talked about grants and how to talk with her and get grant money,” Mayer said. “There’s always interest in how to get more funds.”

The campaign has also served as an essential networking opportunity.

Jennifer Young, of RED Arena, met Friendship for Life at one of the meetings, Young said.

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The most beautiful birds in the world

BY JERRY HALL

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What are the 10 most beautiful birds in the world? Well, that’s up for argument, some folks swoon for a lovely black swan, others much prefer a majestic bald eagle. I happen to think the Andean cock-of-the-rock is awfully good looking.

But some experts list the most beautiful as follows: 10. Green wing macaw parrot; 9.

Stork-billed kingfisher; 8. Peafowl or peacock; 7.

Painted bunting; 6. Keelbilled toucan; 5. Rainbow lorikeet; 4. Northern oriole; 3. Flamingo; 2. Hyacinth macaw; 1.

Golden pheasant.

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because its local and they are trying to help nonprofits develop,” Young said.

“Keeping it going may mean using social media more. All nonprofits out here struggle with outreach.”

The Foundation has struggled with what the campaign’s future will be, even with the positive results, Foundation president Susan Santamaria said.

Santamaria said the amount raised from the community side hasn’t matched the time and effort needed to successfully run the campaign.

“We were really excited

but we haven’t gotten the support from businesses and community for matching dollars, quite frankly,” Santamaria said.

The small level of support may stem from the area’s rural nature, where it as always been difficult to outreach, Mayer said.

The Foundation’s committee will consider if the campaign needs to run another year or if it needs to take on another fundraising strategy, Mayer said.

“It really has helped and as we grow it seems even more important,” Mayer said. “It may just shift a little.”

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“It allowed us to partner with them for their adults to do volunteer work,” Young said. “And we are set up to do exactly that.”

The connection between the campaign and nonprofits has also opened doors to grants that require nonprofit partnerships, she said.

Young said she considers the campaign to be better than Amplify Austin, which charges nonprofits to join.

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