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Intimidation allegations fly at PEC board BY MOSES LEOS III
HEWA
OAKLEY
executive officer, said during a May 15 PEC board meeting he has “witnessed and personally been subject” to retaliation, which he claimed has also happened to employees and executives who spoke out against 2016 comments made by board director James Oakley. Hewa added that his service
Allegations of intimidation of Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees who spoke against racially insensitive comments made by a board director last year are being made by the company’s top leader. John Hewa, PEC chief
as CEO has “become almost impossible because of this situation” and he planned to provide the board with more detail. Alyssa Clemsen-Roberts, vice president of communications and business services at PEC, said Hewa has not resigned and remains as CEO of the company. However,
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Food truckin’ in Dripping Springs
Last week, Dripping Springs City Council approved Conditional Use Permits for three food trucks. The following businesses have had permits approved to operate a food truck:
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Pig Pen BBQ Food Court – Three food trucks at 1005 W Highway 290 Le Muse – One food truck at 1007 W Highway 290 Hudson’s on Mercer – One food truck at 381 W Mercer St. Red’s Porch – Deep Eddy Vodka – One food truck at 2250 E Highway 290 Twisted X – Three food trucks at 23455 W RR 150 Curbside Appetite – One food truck at 310 Old Fitzhugh Road Mercer Street Dance Hall – One food truck at 332 Mercer St.
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RED Arena Round Up
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PEC, 6
Austin man killed on U.S. 290 in Henly BY MOSES LEOS III An Austin man was killed May 14 after he attempted to prevent his motorcycle from striking a sedan that was turning onto Hwy 290 near Henly. Ryan Schaner, 48, of Austin, has been identified as the victim in the accident, according to a Department of Public Safety spokesperson. The collision took place around 12:08 a.m. May 14 along U.S. 290 at mile post 548 at Henly Loop.
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LAGNIAPPE Dripping Springs’ RED Arena will host its 7th annual inclusive rodeo playday and free family fun day on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Come cheer on local riders and enjoy BBQ, raffles, a huge silent auction, games, bounce houses, petting zoo and mini horse obstacle course. This annual event benefs the scholarships and programs at RED Arena. No charge to park or enter. See www.redarena. org/2017-round-up.html for more.
Clemsen-Roberts said PEC does not comment on personnel issues. In November 2016, Oakley, who is a Burnet County Judge and a PEC board director, posted on Facebook “Time for a tree and a rope,” following the arrest of a black man who
Questions arise on possible conflict of interest BY LESLY DE LEON
vision on Ranch Road 12. Martin said HDR started out with five recommendations and whittled it down to two. Option 1, which was the option that was approved, “showed connectivity,” and has
Despite concerns of a potential conflict of interest, a current Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) board member will be allowed to also serve on a local water supply board at the same time. Jimmy Skipton, whose term on the HTGCD board expires November 2018, was recently elected to serve on the board of the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation (DSWSC). Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA) representatives wrote a letter to Skipton, requesting he step down from the HTGCD. “While we understand [Skipton’s] desire to serve the public, we believe that serving on both boards gives rise to an appearance of a conflict of interest,” TESPA’s letter states. Linda Kaye Rogers, HTGCD board president, said the district’s attorney recommended the board take no action. “I consulted our attorney,” Rogers said.
CRASH GATE COMPROMISE, 2
WATER BOARD, 6
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Residents who lived in Hidden Springs Ranch, a subdivision near the extension, attended a public hearing in Dripping Springs May 16 to address concerns over the possible influx of traffic that could result from the new roadway.
Crash gate hoped to help safety concerns near Roger Hanks extension BY MOSES LEOS III Installation of a crash gate where two roads are to connect with the proposed Roger Hanks Extension was the compromise between Dripping Springs city leaders and concerned residents May 16. The Dripping Springs City Council approved, by a 4-0 vote, Phase 1 of the project, which would eventually create a loop connecting U.S. 290 to Ranch Road 12. “It was a win-win-win for everybody and it gives us the greatest flexibility,” James Rienstra, Hidden Springs Ranch resident, said. “It maintains the integrity of our neighborhood and it doesn’t impede the loop.” Jim Martin, a consultant working with the city of Dripping Springs, said engineering firm HDR in February began
Option 1, which was the option that was approved, “showed connectivity,” and has a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit around a curve near the football stadium. While the option would require acquisition of additional right-of-way (ROW) for the project, it could allow for two crash gates for emergency vehicles to have ingress and egress. exploring options for the city’s part of the RHP Extension. Dripping Springs ISD would construct the parkway from U.S. 290 to the Dripping Springs High football stadium. The city’s part involves construction from the football stadium to the Heritage subdi-
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Dripping Springs city leaders pave way for new food trucks BY MOSES LEOS III
A trio of conditional use permits (CUP) allowing for mobile food vendors to operate beyond what’s specified in current ordinance got the green light by Dripping Springs city leaders. One of those three permits allowed LeMuse Coffee Bar, operated by resident Juan Chan, to open on a parcel of land along Highway 290, ending a months-long saga involving his application with the city. In addition, city leaders gave the go-ahead for the operation of food trailers at Hudson’s on Mercer in downtown Dripping Springs, along with a trailer at Deep Eddy Vodka. Council acted on all three items after tabling them during the May 9 meeting, in order to allow city staff to refine the CUPs. According to the Dripping Springs code of ordinances, a CUP is required for any mobile food vendor that intends to operate for more than 10 days in the same location. The permit for LeMuse will allow the truck to operate on a parcel of
“I don’t want this to be turned around later because it’s got a concept plan for four (food trucks) and we knew there could be four.”
P&Z approved the amended request 5-0, and no one objected to the food truck, even after city officials posted a public notice to property owners within 300 feet. A site plan will be presented at a later date. Council member Bill Foulds, however, was concerned about the concept plan, which had the possibility of four food trucks on the site. City staff said the plan only calls for LeMuse to operate on the site. “I don’t want this to be turned around later because it’s got a concept plan for four (food trucks) and we knew there could be four,” Foulds said. Council member Wade King apologized to Chan for the delay after realizing he had been closed for three months.
“If there was any heartburn, I would like to apologize,” King said. Council also approved a CUP for Red’s Food Truck, which is to operate at Deep Eddy Vodka, on the premise that any possible problems about a large steel tank and erosion are rectified by July. According to city staff, a CUP was requested by the owners of Red’s to operate for more days than the ordinance allows. A CUP was also necessary as Deep Eddy is not in a zoning overlay that allows for mobile food vendors. Roger Mikeska, a nearby resident, said previous concerns about loud music were rectified, but he was wary about the tank on the property. To combat the issue, Dripping Springs city officials called for issuing a potential weekly fine if the issues aren’t addressed. Dripping Springs Mayor Todd Purcell said the property owners could have faced a fine for the tank, which was not originally platted on the site plan. “We can’t forsake the neighbors,” Purcell said. “They could have been fined for that (tank) until now, but I think it’s a good compromise. “
an unsafe neighborhood,” the resident said. Peter Dirkin, HSR resident who lives near the new football stadium, said safety is “critical,” as is the integrity of the neighborhood. But Dirkin said running “Ranch Road 12 traffic” through the neighborhood would put neighbors and wildlife in jeopardy. He added the installation of a crash gate is “fine,” but said there are three points of ingress and egress already for the HSR neighborhood. “I’m opposed to connectivity because it will disrupt our peace and quiet,” Dirkin said. “It’s not necessary to run this through an existing subdivision.” Several residents were concerned about the 20-foot wide roads in the HSR subdivision and how it could handle the additional traffic. John Kroll, Dripping Springs council member who recused himself from the discussion, but made a public comment on his own behalf, said the city’s strategic plans
and visioning over the last decade have stipulated connectivity between subdivisions. One resident welcomed the loop, as it was a way for guests and visitors, as well as those who attend Dripping Springs High events, to get around the area faster. Bill Foulds, Dripping Springs city council member, said if the city doesn’t have access between neighborhoods now as the parkway is being biuilt, “it’s not going to happen.” “At some point, when this town builds out … and the subdivisions start to build up more and we’re thinking more globally for connectivity, it’s going to be a necessary thing,” Foulds said. Despite concerns with the road, Dirkin and Rienstra both felt the crash gate was “what we were hoping for.” “I feel the loop is going to have a negative effect on property values, but I think we can hopefully mitigate some of that with this compromise,” Dirkin said.
– Bill Foulds, Dripping Springs City Council member, on the future of Le Muse coffee bar
land in the 1000 block of U.S. Highway 290. Chan originally presented his application to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March, in which he sought to place five food trailers at the location, along with the addition of a drive-thru for LeMuse. However, concerns over traffic safety at the location from city staff caused P&Z to deny his request in March. Chan reapplied and sought to only have his trailer open on the land, minus any food truck or any other food trucks on the site. According to staff, the truck would abide by current light and sign ordinances, and would have to pass inspection by the Emergency Service District 6 for space allowance for emergency vehicles.
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a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit around a curve near the football stadium, Martin said. While the option would require
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acquisition of additional right-of-way (ROW) for the project, it could allow for two crash gates for emergency vehicles to have ingress and egress. “It’s just a matter of a few thousand dollars for the city,” Martin said. Martin said the city’s transportation committee for safety preferred Option 1 over Option 2, which featured a 30 mileper-hour speed limit around that same curve. But residents who lived in Hidden Springs Ranch, a subdivision near the extension, voiced their concerns during the public hearing about the possible influx of traffic that could result from the new roadway. One resident felt the city was accommodating the school district by not taking more parking spaces from the lot near the stadium. Martin said Option 1 would eliminate 11 spaces from the lot. The resident also was concerned traffic would create “chaos in our neighborhood,” and teenagers wouldn’t abide by posted speed limits. “You’re going to create
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The spokesperson said the operator of a 2015 Honda Civic, identified as Catherine Coursen, 28, of Austin, was stopped at a stop sign at Henly Loop, but failed to “yield to the right-of-way” while turning left onto U.S. 290. A 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated
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by Schaner, was traveling westbound on 290 when it attempted to avoid striking the Honda. As a result, Schaner went into a right side skid and struck the Civic. Schaner was transported to St. David’s Medical Center South Austin, where he later died as a result of his injures.
Schaner was pronounced dead at 1:12 a.m., the spokesperson said. The accident is still under investigation and is not yet complete, the spokesperson said. Last week’s fatal collision marks the third to take place on U.S. 290 between Henly and Oak Hill in 2017.
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Area farms look to worldwide program for help BY SAMANTHA SMITH
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program meant to give people a chance to participate in organic farming is starting to gain traction in the United States as evidenced in Hays County as well. The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a program meant to provide people living in the cities an opportunity to participate in the organic farming movement. The program was originally established in the United Kingdom as Working Weekends on Organic Farms According to the WWOOF website, “Visitors or ‘WWOOFers,’” spend about a half day helping out on a host farm, learning about the organic movement and sustainable agriculture, and receive room and board during their visit. No money is exchanged between hosts and WWOOFers. The Blue Butterfly Farm, located in Dripping Springs, is just one of the four local host farms in Hays County that hosts volunteers through WWOOF and offers “free, hands-on, educational” farm tours for visitors, with options to donate funds back to the farm. Whitney Brandon, owner and farmer of Blue Butterfly Farm, said in an emailed response the farm is family owned and operated. Blue Butterfly uses organic
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Area students on a farm tour enjoy the Hill Country view after seeing the workings of the Blue Butterfly organic farm in Dripping Springs. In addition to field trips, the farm partners with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms to find workers.
farming methods for growing all produce and other farm goods, even raising their animals using organic methods. Brandon said visitors can learn about organic farming, as well as enjoy playtime with the pigs, collect eggs from the chickens and take a tour through the greenhouse and gardens. Visitors can also harvest their own organically grown, farm fresh produce. In keeping with that mission statement Brandon said farm tours and production from the farm are free of charge, with an option to donate
Obituary LEWIS Paul Wayne Lewis, 69, died peacefully at his home in Dripping Springs, Texas, on Saturday, May 13. He was born December 4th, 1947 in El Paso, Texas, to Harlan and Margarette Lewis. Growing up, Paul attended several different schools as the family followed his military father from base to base. He returned to central Texas to finish high school, and went on to attend the University of Houston where he earned a degree in business administration. A management position with Napko Paint brought him to the beautiful central Texas hill country in 1971. After spending the early part of his career with other companies, Paul secured a job as site superintendent for Stokes Construction where he worked for over twenty years. Paul retired in 2011 to work and play in his home shop, returning to his first love, carpentry.
Paul married Irma Crowley in 1969 in Pasadena, Texas. They were happily married for 48 years. Together they enjoyed spending time with their children and working on their ten acres. Other shared interests included fishing, discussing history and raising chickens. Paul is survived by his wife Irma of Dripping Springs, Texas; his son Joshua and wife Jennifer of Bee Caves, Texas; his daughter Lysha Ivy and husband Patrick of Lakewood, Colorado; sister Carolyn Anspach and husband Garry of Deer Park, Texas; brother Scott and wife Jennifer of Richmond, Texas; grandchildren Elise and Laney Ivy, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service was held at Harrell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to AccentCare Hospice/Texas Home Health Hospice Austin at www.Justgive.org by entering AccentCare, all one word, or tax id 260871391 into the search box.
Whitney Brandon, owner and farmer of Blue Butterfly Farm, said the future of organic farming in Hays County looks bright especially with the help of the WWOOF program. funds back to the farm in appreciation for its bounty. “We do not charge admission for farm tours, but rather rely on the generous donations of visitors to help keep the animals fed and the gardens growing,” Brandon said. Visitors also have the option to purchase bags
of produce, with proceeds going back to local organic farms. “We are passionate about sharing the blessings of the farm with everyone, so all visitors will receive a bag for farm goodies regardless of whether or not they make a donation,” Brandon said. Brandon said typically
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WWOOF members pay for a one-year membership that gives them access to the host farm directory, where they can go and volunteer on a host farm in exchange for room and board. “We have had WWOOFers volunteer/ stay anywhere from one day (we have several day
volunteers from the Austin area) to a few weeks, to several months,” Brandon said in her response. Brandon said currently the Blue Butterfly Farm is not certified organic with the USDA due to financial barriers to certification. They hope to be certified in the future. “We firmly believe Nature is the best farmer so we always employ organic and sustainable farming methods, and use certified organic (USDA, OMRI, etc) products to raise our plants and animals,” Brandon said. Brandon added membership in the WWOOF program has allowed for her family to “share the blessings of their farm with everyone.” “Through WWOOF, we are connected with people from all over the world and all walks of life, and each one adds a new layer of beauty to the wings of Blue Butterfly Farm,” Brandon said. Brandon said the future of organic farming in Hays County looks bright especially with the help of the WWOOF program. “I encourage other local farmers to get involved with WWOOF because it has been an amazing experience for us (Blue Butterfly Farm). Not only does hosting WWOOF volunteers help with the farm work, but each experience enriches the lives of all the people involved,” Brandon said.
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Look to the sky for the Mississippi kites BY JERRY HALL
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f you see formations of pointed-winged birds sailing overhead, they may well be Mississippi kites, heading for their summer home in the Texas Panhandle. This streamlined, falcon-shaped hawk has a wingspan of about three feet and is dark gray above and a paler gray below. It has a long black tail and a whitish head. Immature birds are heavily streaked and spotted. Mississippi kites sail along effortlessly on hot-air thermals, occasionally swooping to catch an insect on the wing. They will also eat small rodents. These birds nest across the southeastern United States including the Texas Panhandle and northern counties. I had my best sighting at a municipal park in Childress, where the kite sat atop a tall tree.
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The Mississippi kites are migrating to the Panhandle for summer.
Bulky and flat, kite nests are built of twigs and lined with leaves to hold the two or three whitish eggs a pair will produce. Young birds require about a month from hatching before being able to fly. But once they fly, these graceful birds are masters of the air, using their tail as a rudder as they drift with the wind on motionless wings. Keep an eye out and if you see a swirl of hawks overhead, not unlike a small tornado, you might be seeing a kettle of kites.
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Tigers outlast Chargers to hit regional semifinal BY MOSES LEOS III
Two large ice bags enveloped Dripping Springs Tiger pitcher Grant Gaspard’s arm after throwing 105 pitches in a 2-1 win over the Boerne Champion Chargers May 19. While movement was somewhat limited, Gaspard still smiled and high-fived teammates after securing the program’s first regional semifinal trip in many years. But the win also broke a “curse” of sorts for Dripping Springs, which closed a two-year streak of season-ending losses at Rattler Stadium in San Marcos. For Gaspard and the Tigers, winning in San Marcos was a “confidence booster” for the ball club. “We felt like the third time was the charm. We’ve worked our tails off for two years in a row and we’ve been on the other side of the coin,” said Chris Payne, Tiger head baseball coach. “It’s great to see these kids who have been with us all these years get past this place and get to the next round.” Dripping Springs’ success centered on Gaspard, who earned the win by going 6.2 innings and notching one strikeout. Gaspard’s command and control in his outing kept Charger batters off balance. He was aided by a Tiger defense that made key defensive plays, which further limited the Charger offense. Gaspard
Grant Gaspard had thrown105 pitches in 6.2 innings and the Tigers held a 2-1 lead when reliever Reese Johnson came in. With one pitch, Johnson induced a pop up which was caught by shortstop Johnny Hoyle ending Boerne’s season and sealing the victory for Dripping Springs. (photo by Wayland D. Clark, wfotos.com)
Regional Semifinal DRIPPING SPRINGS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI RAY
Game 1 Thursday at the Blossom ISD complex in San Antonio Game 2 Saturday, 5 p.m. at Jourdanton High Game 3 (if necessary) Saturday 30 minutes after the end of Game 2 at Jourdanton High
allowed five hits and only one run in the contest. No Charger batter reached third base in the game. “You always have to keep them off balance, mixing up your timing and giving them different looks,” Gaspard said. “I just pitched the best I could and did what I knew how.” Gaspard also had a penchant to pitch out of precarious situations as well. With runners on first and second in the fourth inning, Gaspard forced a 4-6-3 double play to end the threat. He faced his most pressing challenge with a runner on second base and one out in the sixth inning. Gaspard forced a groundball out and notched his only strikeout of the game. “He’s
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Lady Tigers move one step closer to state
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Dripping Springs Tiger pitcher Kiele Miller looks at her catcher prior to delivering a pitch in Game 2 of the team’s best-of-3 regional quarterfinal series with Angleton at La Grange High. Twenty-nine strikeouts over 14 innings, including a no-hit performance, was how Miller helped the Dripping Springs Tigers get one step closer to the state tournament by virtue of a twogame sweep of the Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers. Dripping Springs rolled to a 7-2 win in Game 1, with Miller going 2 for 3 at the plate with five RBIs, including two home runs. In Game 2, Dripping Springs shut out Carroll 5-0, as Miller, who notched 14 strikeouts in the circle, allowed no hits and only four walks in the game. Dripping Springs advances to play Richmond Foster in a best-of-3 regional final series. Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. Game 2, and a possible third game, are scheduled for Friday starting at 5 p.m. All games will be played at Weimar High.
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Goldsmith earns first singles state tennis title
Dripping Springs High head tennis coach Cary Jackson (left) and assistant tennis coach Brad Whittlesey (right) pose with Tiger senior Jayci Goldsmith after she claimed the Class 5A singles tennis championship in College Station May 19. History was made last week as Goldsmith, a Texas A&M commitment, became the first Tiger tennis player to win a UIL singles state tennis title. Goldsmith opened her run in the state tournament with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Nederland High Jayci Wong in the state quarterfinals, which was followed by a 6-0, 6-1 win over Colleyville Heritage’s Gretchen Pfeiffer May 18. Goldsmith outlasted Anna Zhang of McKinney North High in a 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 win.
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Education DSMS students achieve in Duke talent program SUBMITTED REPORT Of the 33 seventhgraders from Dripping Springs Middle School who took either the SAT or ACT exam as part of the annual Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) Seventh-Grade Talent Search, 15 were recognized for their high level of achievement. Academically talented students across the United States who have scored in the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test – such as the TAKS or STAAR assessments – are invited to participate in the Duke program. Ethaniel Diaz and Dominic Gearing were awarded “Grand” or national recognition, which means they scored equal or better than 90 percent of collegebound seniors who took the test. In addition, 13 seventhgraders received state
recognition, which means they earned scores equal to or better than half of the college-bound seniors who took the tests. They are: Ainsley Ballard, Karsten Bobb, Evelyn Bristol, Kalea Caldwell, Riley Dienna, Grayson Dunham, Alessandra Grijalva, Daniel Hearne, Ramsey Hutton, Kenneth Melton, James Mihic, Anton Miller-Thomas, and Arysta Visser. Eight of those students – Ballard, Caldwell, Diaz, Dienna, Dunham, Gearing, Melton, Mihic, and MillerThomas – scored among the top 15 percent of students who participated in the program, which qualified them for the Duke TIP Center for Summer Studies. Eight others – Bobb, Bristol, Jesus Gonzalez-Albejar, Grijalva, Hearne, Hutton, Madison Prather, and Visser– qualified for the Duke TIP Academy for Summer Studies.
Trustee eyes future challenges, opportunities for DS district SUBMITTED REPORT
Mary Jane Hetrick from Dripping Springs ISD was among a group of school board members gathering in McAllen April 19–22 to continue learning the latest on 21st century challenges to leadership and the implications of those trends for educators. Session theme for this, the fourth of five training sessions of Leadership TASB (LTASB), was “Where Leadership Happens at the Wall.” Trustees began activities Thursday with a visit to Hidalgo ISD, including a tour of the district’s Early College High School. The day concluded with a tour and dinner at the Museum of South Texas History. Friday’s session focused on campus tours at South Texas ISD, including South Texas High School for Health Professions and the district’s Business, Education, and Technology Academy. Featured speakers were Kori Hamilton, whose presentation was “Oh Gosh! Is My Privilege Showing?” and concluded with nationally known speaker Derek Greenfield. His presentation, “From Diversity to Inclusion,” highlighted
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Dripping Springs ISD board trustee Mary Jane Hetwick (center) poses for a photo with two other school board members who attended a Texas Association of School Boards community engagement program in McAllen in April. Photo courtesy of TASB.
techniques and strategies public schools can employ to better include all children and all families in the educational enterprise. Saturday activities focused on research team presentations from the six teams examining various parts of the new federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act. The LTASB class of 2017 represents Texas school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 160 to more than 160,000, and reflects the range of
property wealth. Participants who complete all required elements of the study will graduate in June with a unique designation recognized by TASB. Each session has a specific theme that builds on the previous session and features state and nationally recognized experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Teams also work on extended learning assignments between meetings throughout the year. Created in 1993, Leader-
ship TASB has almost 800 graduates to date. The 2017 LTASB participants will complete their year in June during the annual Summer Leadership Institute hosted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.3 million students.
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pretty much cool, calm and collected and he stays as smooth as possible,” Payne said. On offense, Dripping Springs tallied its only two runs via a two-out rally in the second inning. They did so against Charger left-handed ace Chris Weber, who fanned ten Tigers at the plate. Dripping Springs Brittan Howeth, who batted in the seventh spot in the order, blasted a two-run homerun over the left field fence.
Payne said Howeth has “been aggressive all year” at the plate and has been in almost every order in the lineup, except for the 8 and 9 spots. The Tiger coaching staff also tried its best during the week to prepare for Weber and the Chargers, which the Tigers had played twice in the regular season and in a district seeding game in March. “We got four guys that are lefties in our program and got them to come
This one pitch was all it took for reliever Reese Johnson to end Boerne’s baseball season and seal a 2-1 victory for the Tigers. Dripping Springs’ starter Grant Gaspard threw 105 pitches in 6.2 innings before Johnson came in. (photo by Wayland D. Clark, wfotos.com)
out and simulate the best Chris Weber we could,” Payne said. With the win, Dripping Springs advances to take on Corpus Christi Ray in a best-of- 3 regional semifinal. Payne lauded the team’s grit and “stick-toit-ness” in reaching the first regional semifinal he’s coached in. “They don’t want to go home and they don’t want to pack up,” Payne said. “It shows every time we’re on the field.”
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Know your personal home-buying options
D
ear Terese, I don’t have the best credit, and I’m not sure I could qualify to buy a house. Would you work with me to find a home? Poppy
Dear Terese by Terese Peabody
working with a reputable firm. A recent study from the US Public Interest Research Group has documented that a staggering 79% of all credit reports do not meet full legal compliance. This means most negatives can be removed from the credit report because of improper or inaccurate filing. Be proactive and meet with someone who has the ability to help you possibly delete different types of credit delinquencies: tax liens, judgments, repos, foreclosures, evictions, charge offs, medical bills, late pay-
Dear Poppy, Just because you have a less than perfect credit report does not mean you cannot purchase a home! There are several options you can consider. First, contact a local lender. They can work with you to review your credit report and determine if you can repair your credit and increase your FICO score. I would refer you to a local lender. If you decide to work with a credit repair company, be sure to check with the local Better Business Bureau to make sure you
ments, bankruptcies, or other items. Also, discuss with the lender if there are programs available for your situation. Some loan programs require high credit scores, others can work with lower credit scores – but expect to pay for the privilege in the way of higher interest rates or private mortgage insurance fees. Dear Terese, Is it a RESPA violation to indicate a title company in the MLS? Ray Dear Ray, Pricing in the MLS, along with a title company listed in the MLS, would be considered an offer to negotiate, not a required term of the contract. It would be a violation if the seller
conditioned the sale of the property on the buyer purchasing the title insurance from the title company indicated in the MLS. If the seller pays for both the owner policy and the lender policy of title insurance, then the seller can pick the title company without violation the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA). Dear Terese I’m trying to decide if I am ready to buy my first home. What are some costs of home ownership I should consider? Teri Dear Teri, It is a great idea to consider all costs when you changing from a renter to a home owner. Some of the onetime expenses are
items such as appliances. If you are buying a resale, is the HVAC or water heater old? Furniture – do you want to fill up your new home with furniture now or later? Remodeling – do you need to invest in remodeling so your new home fits your needs? Some of the ongoing expenses include the regular mortgage payment – principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI). The neighborhood may require HOA, or home owner association fees. Exterior maintenance is important over time – roofing, painting, windows, gutters, and septic are just a few of the items that may need attention. Interior maintenance once paid for by your landlord is now your responsibility – appliances, plumbing, electrical,
flooring, and other interior items are now your job! The cost of a home may be very different – especially if you are moving from a small apartment to a large home. Yard care and pest control are other items you’ll need.
Tip of the Day: “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed better than silver and gold.” – Proverbs 22:1 Terese Peabody Cozart, 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
Water Board: Questions arise about conflict of interest
Lagniappe
“There’s no breach of the legal ethics of our current rules, so there is no stand the board will take on this.” Section 36.051 of the Texas Water Code prohibits a groundwater conservation district board member from serving on the board of a water supply corporation. However, the section does not apply to groundwater districts with populations less than 50,000 because it is difficult to find individuals willing to serve on boards in smaller counties. The 2010 census estimated the population within HTGCD’s boundaries to be approximately 36,000, making it legal for Skipton to serve on both boards. TESPA’s letter states, however, the Texas State Demographic Center estimates the current population within HTGCD’s jurisdiction is approximately 85,000. “While technically, it may be legal for [Skipton] to serve on both the HTGCD
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board and the DSWSC board, doing so is not consistent with Section 36.051’s intent – to avoid conflicts of interests in areas where the population is large enough to support a variety of individuals to serve on public boards,” the letter states. Skipton had no comment about the issue, but four individuals spoke at the May 17 HTGCD meeting. While the letter of the law is not being violated, the intent of the law clearly is, said Wimberley resident Louie Bond. “It’s about ethics, and it’s about passion for what you do and serving the people,” Bond said, directly addressing Skipton. “I would expect, if you were on this board, you would care enough.” As Bond was finishing her statement, Skipton stood and left the room to take a phone call, as he had previously done a couple times throughout the meeting. In response, many
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individuals attending the meeting booed Skipton and applauded Bond for her comment. Vanessa Puig-Williams, TESPA executive director and general counsel, reiterated concerns expressed in the letter at the meeting. When Puig-Williams stood to speak, she asked Skipton if he would also leave the room while she was speaking. Skipton responded that he would if he received a phone call. Puig-Williams said TESPA urged Skipton to step down because while he may recuse himself from issues specifically relating to the DSWSC that come before the board, many issues could indirectly impact the water corporation. “Because the water corporation is the largest permit in the district and the second largest user of water in the district, there are a variety of issues that could come up which I think give rise to an appearance of a conflict
of interest,” Puig-Williams said. Skipton may not serve the public’s interest in those regards and be motivated to vote a certain way, PuigWilliams said. Mark Key, DSWSC board president, spoke in support of Skipton at the meeting. “Y’all may not like Jimmy [Skipton], you may hate him, but he’s one of the smartest individuals I know,” Key said, addressing those attending the meeting. Key said Skipton and DSWSC board members work hard to conserve water in the Hays Trinity groundwater district. Rogers said she would have appreciated Skipton notifying the HTGCD board and staff of his election to the water corporation board. “It would have at least been a courtesy to have let us know what was going on rather than it coming up the way that it has,” Rogers said. “Not doing so, it made it look more suspicious.”
May 15, PEC member Tom Mitchell said that for Pataki to “censor (Hewa) during the midst of his presentation is a travesty and outrageous.” Mitchell also referenced Oakley’s reprimand and said that his “behavior is unconstitutional” and the board “allowed it to continue.” “This board ought to be ashamed of itself,” Mitchell said. “Now I understand the rumors. I’ve heard the board of directors are lawyering up. I think you’d better.” Marian Boyd offered Oakley “training” she gives to peace officers “on how not to racially profile a
human,” during her public comment. “When you hurt another person, you hurt the entire community, but most of all, you hurt yourself,” Boyd said. “That being said, we’re going to do everything to help you. Look at this mess you created.” Amy Mohlberg was concerned the alleged actions “sounds like we’re going back to the PEC of the old days.” “I hope the word gets out that the board is not trying to go back to the old days of secret behavior and not caring what some members think,” Mohlber said.
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was suspected of killing an on-duty San Antonio police officer. In January, Oakley was issued a warning by PEC board members and was stripped of his vice president position as a result of the comments, but was not removed from the dais, according to a report in the Daily Tribune in Marble Falls. Earlier this month, a state judicial board publicly reprimanded Oakley for the comments and required him to complete a 30-hour education program, as well as sensitivity training. Hewa said May 15 those who spoke up to support
minority employees and object to the racially insensitive comments were “assured by this board, in resolution, that retaliation would not occur.” “Unfortunately, this has not been the case, as far as the board of directors is concerned,” Hewa said. But controversy swirled as Emily Pataki, PEC board president, interrupted Hewa’s comment May 15 and said the comments could put “the co-op in a liable condition.” The move drew consternation from those in attendance, who felt the move was to censure Hewa. During public comment
Kids and adults are invited to a fun, interactive and informative program at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 31, from 3-6 p.m. Kate Blankenship, Hays County Extension Agent, will offer activities designed to build individual/family resilience in health and economics. It’s fun! It’s smart! It’s MyPlate.gov! The MyPlate program is an eye-opening tool for individuals who want to learn/improve their daily nutrition intake. It is free and available to all. Kate has a Bachelors in Heath Science from A&M and is working on her Master’s in Public Health.
Celebrating Fatherhood Conference
Texas Home Visiting of Hays County, Head Start, and several other Central Texas agencies announce the second annual Celebrating Fatherhood Conference at the San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is free for fathers, fathers-to-be, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures. Through music, prizes, food, and “Amazing Dad Awards”, we hope to make this an event the fathers will not forget. Mothers and children are welcomed to join the dads at 11 a.m. to conclude the day as a family. Register today for Celebrating Fatherhood at www.celebratefatherhood.com and receive a free t-shirt. For details call David Bryant, Father Engagement Coordinator at 512-667-7620 ext 306, or dbryant@communityaction.com.
Wimberley Memorial Day Rodeo
It’s a weekend of fun for the whole family at the Wimberley VFW Arena, 401 Jacobs Well Road for this Open Pro Lester Meier Rodeo. This event includes great food and vendors and benefits the local Wimberley 4H Club. The event will be held Saturday & Sunday night from 7:30-10 p.m. See www.wimberleyrodeo. org for more information. Do you know of a free community event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to christine@haysfreepress.com.
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Congratulations, Wimberley graduates! Class of 2017
Emily Caroline Agee
Noah Thomas Dill
Davin Marshall Masur
Maia Star Ulloa
Morgan Jaye Alana
Lydia Nicole Dillen
Mariel Alexandra Mayhew
Samuel Ray Valadez
Zachery Thomas Medlock
Wesley David Varea
Cameron Paul Mendoza
Abigail Caeden Verleye
James Broderick Michael
Addison Noel Verleye
Brian Mitchell Drees
Miles Gregory Allan
Otho Kavanaugh Duboise, V
Graciela Alvarez Cortes Hunter William Anderlitch
Jessica Edythe Stacey Eck
Morgan Emily AndersonGamblin
Helen Kathryn England
Peyton Scott Anderson
Clayton Walker English Miguel Andres Escobar
Zack Joaquin Anderson
Cesar Ricardo Esquina
Carly Louise Bass
Skyla Kay Faber-Smith
Mallory Blair Behrhorst
Courtney Nicole Farquhar
Caroline Shea Biggers Esiquiel Pecos Boyd Bilger Curtis Barnette Bingle, III
Georgia Lauren Gardin
Taylor Nicole Blass
Coleman Bryce Garrison
Kayleigh Brooke Blundell
Benjamin Thurman Garza
Kelly Marie Brasseaux
Presley Nicole Gerdes
Trevor Michael Brooks
Yancey Marie Gilmore
Hannah Nichole Brown
Sarah Jessica Goff
John Riley Buchanan
Cheyenne Amanda Gold
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Allison Kathleen Hornback
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Kirsten Sienna Verleye Wyatt Kendall Verleye Claycee Ann Vickers Ramon Victoria Wade, Lauryn D'Laine Edward Easton Warner, Jr.
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Robert McCain Watson
Joaquin Nicola Olmedo Barraco
Victoria Christine Weigel
Walker Shane Overturf
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