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LIBERTY HILL PROUDLY CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS

WELCOME

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Welcome to Liberty Hill! here’s never been a better time to be in Liberty Hill.

lifestyle are forming a dynamic growing community. Small-town

With a new business climate, it’s a day of unparalleled

hospitality welcomes families looking for refuge from the hectic

growth in our small town. And while other communities

pace of big city life.

around us may also growing, what makes Liberty Hill different is

Liberty Hill is the place we proudly call home, and the Chamber

a deep-rooted appreciation of the past that has helped our town

of Commerce is working with city government and local businesses

emerge strong, vibrant and ready for families and businesses to

to make our town a better place to live, work and play.

call us home.

Built by the hard work and determination of forward-thinking

Liberty Hill is a small town that celebrates the Panthers and proudly turns itself purple and gold on game days. It’s a rural lifestyle that rewards and rejuvenates the commuters

visionaries, today’s Liberty Hill is a family-centered community in the midst of rapid change. The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce invites you to bring

sending them off to face the day with spectacular sunrises and

your dreams, and your family, to the Shin Oak Ridge. We’re ready

welcoming them home with breath-taking sunsets.

to help you imagine what you can do here, and partner with you to

It’s the place on the Shin Oak Ridge where the Longhorns dot the landscape, content to roam among the colors and welcome the passers by.

make a difference in our hometown. The Chamber invites you to learn more about how our growing organization can help your business. Find us online

It’s the place where education, business and the Hill Country

at www.libertyhillchamber.org or call (512) 548-6343.

LIBERTY HILL LIVING A Publication of the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce MANAGING EDITOR | Shelly Wilkison, The Liberty Hill Independent PUBLICATION DESIGN | Stacy Coale, Bluehaus Design Co. for The Liberty Hill Independent ADVERTISING DESIGN | Rachel Viator ADVERTISING SALES | Katie Amsler WRITERS N >“iĂƒ 7i>Ă€] Â…Ă€ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂˆÂ˜i ÂœÂ?>ÂšÂœĂƒ] ,ÂœĂƒi“>ÀÞ -Â“ÂˆĂŒÂ…] ->Ă€>Â… -ˆÂ?LiĂ€ĂƒĂŒiˆ˜] ˆŽi -VÂ…ÂœivviÂ?] ,iLiVV> >˜wiÂ?`] -Â…iÂ?Â?Ăž 7ˆÂ?ÂŽÂˆĂƒÂœÂ˜ PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS | Alex Rubio, James Wear, Melissa Kirk, Al Williams,The Liberty Hill Independent] ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â? - ] iĂœÂ?>˜` ÂœÂ“Â“Ă•Â˜ÂˆĂŒÂˆiĂƒ For advertising rates and information, V>Â?Â? ­xÂŁĂ“ÂŽ ÇÇn‡xxÇÇ ÂœĂ€ ĂœĂ€ÂˆĂŒi /Â…i ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â? ˜`iÂŤi˜`iÂ˜ĂŒ] *" ÂœĂ? ÂŁĂ“ĂŽx] ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â?] /8 ÇnĂˆ{ÓÆ ÂœĂ€ Ăƒi˜` i“>ˆÂ? ĂŒÂœ ˜iĂœĂƒJ ˜`iÂŤi˜`iÂ˜ĂŒ°Vœ“° ˆ˜` Liberty Hill Living online at www.LibertyHillLiving.com. /Â…i *Ă•LÂ?ÂˆĂƒÂ…iĂ€ >ÂŤÂŤĂ€iVˆ>ĂŒiĂƒ ĂŒÂ…i >VĂŒÂˆĂ›i ĂƒĂ•ÂŤÂŤÂœĂ€ĂŒ Âœv ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â? >Ă€i> LĂ•ĂƒÂˆÂ˜iĂƒĂƒiĂƒ >˜` Â?ÂœV>Â? }ÂœĂ›iĂ€Â˜Â“iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒ vÂœĂ€ ĂŒÂ…iÂˆĂ€ }i˜iĂ€ÂœĂ•Ăƒ VÂœÂ˜ĂŒĂ€ÂˆLĂ•ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ ĂŒÂœ ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â? ÂˆĂ›ÂˆÂ˜}° /Â…ÂˆĂƒ ÂŤĂ•LÂ?ˆV>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ ÂˆĂƒ ĂŒĂ€Ă•Â?Ăž > VÂœÂ?Â?>LÂœĂ€>ĂŒÂˆĂ›i ivvÂœĂ€ĂŒ Âœv > ÂŤĂ€ÂœviĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â? `iĂƒÂˆ}˜ ĂŒi>“] iĂ?ÂŤiĂ€Âˆi˜Vi` Â?ÂœĂ•Ă€Â˜>Â?ÂˆĂƒĂŒĂƒ] >`Ă›iĂ€ĂŒÂˆĂƒÂˆÂ˜} ĂƒÂŤiVˆ>Â?ÂˆĂƒĂŒĂƒ] VÂœÂ“Â“Ă•Â˜ÂˆĂŒĂž >VĂŒÂˆĂ›ÂˆĂƒĂŒĂƒ >˜` Â…ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€Âˆ>Â˜Ăƒ] >˜` “>Â˜Ăž ÂœĂŒÂ…iĂ€Ăƒ ÂŤ>ĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜>ĂŒi >LÂœĂ•ĂŒ ĂƒÂ…>Ă€ÂˆÂ˜} ĂŒÂ…i ĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€Ăž Âœv ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â?°

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John T. and Betty Baker are the FIRST account opened from within the Union State Bank Liberty Hill branch when it first opened back in 1997. We are proud to have such an entrepreneur and leader within the community as part of the Union State Bank Family. Community support and involvement is what sets Union State Bank apart from other banking facilities in the area. Community support is a common denominator between Union State Bank and the Bakers. Betty Baker built a career in educating the students of the Liberty Hill school district while John T. used his expertise in various business ventures. Throughout his life, he has held a number of leadership roles: Eagle Scout, Navy Pilot, President of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of America, and President of the Star of Texas Rodeo to name a few. The Bakers give back to the community by offering a unique summer camp where they teach children ages 9-17 the qualities of leadership and how they can take the experiences they are learning into the real world. Some of these are building self-esteem, self-confidence, extemporaneous public speaking, teamwork, respect, work ethic and manners. My favorite part of the interview, by far, was the answer I got back from my first question as we sat down to talk. “What is your most valued life accomplishment thus far?” John spoke without hesitation and said, “Marrying Betty!”

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LIBERTY HILL LIVING is a publication of The Liberty Hill Independent. (512) 778-5577 www.LHIndependent.com Produced for and distributed by the LIBERTY HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 586, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 548-6343 www.libertyhillchamber.org The information in this publication was compiled with great care to assure the correctness of editorial content, membership data and advertising copy. The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce and The Liberty Hill Independent assume no liability for the accuracy of the information herein, and the « à iÝ«ÀiÃÃi` ` Ì iViÃÃ>À Þ Àiy iVÌ their views. Copyright ©2016 Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means.

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Among the top reasons to choose a home in the acclaimed Liberty Hill ISD is a lifestyle that promotes Hill Country living with upscale amenities, such as the walking trails at Rancho Sienna. Located on Ronald Reagan Blvd. just south of State Highway 29, the subdivision will be home to the new Rancho Sienna Elementary School that opens to Liberty Hill ISD students in fall 2017. (Photo Courtesy Newland Communities)

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10 Incredible Reasons People Are Moving to Rancho Sienna

The Hill Country beauty is a given. But the feeling you get in Rancho Sienna—of being both right at home and free to roam—sets us apart from the rest. Mix in the 10 incredible reasons people are moving to Rancho Sienna—including our brand-new elementary school opening in 2017—and everything adds up to create

#2 New Elementary School Opens 2017

Austin’s best master-planned community.† Learn more about 10 Reasons to Move to Rancho Sienna on our blog: www.ranchosienna.com/blog. Austin Business Journal, 2016.

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#3 Over 100 Acres of Open Space, Trails, and Parks

#1 Leading Homebuilders Offer Variety

#4 The Sienna House

A new-home community east of Liberty Hill Priced from the $200,000s – $700,000s

CalAtlantic Homes • CastleRock Communities • Chesmar Homes • D.R. Horton Emerald Homes • Perry Homes • Sitterle Homes

RanchoSienna.com

#5 Unique Parks for Everyone

#8 Easy Access to...Everything

#6 Native Landscaping

#9 Hill Country Views & Sunsets

#7 The Stars at Night

#10 Fun & Festivals

Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned mixed-use communities in the United States. With our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we believe it is our responsibility to create communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www.newlandcommunities.com | www.nashcommunities.com will be built, or, if built, will be as depicted. NASH Rancho Hills, LLC (“Fee Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Rancho Sienna Community (“Community”). Certain homebuilders unaffiliated with the Fee Owner or its related entities (collectively, “Rancho Sienna”) are building homes in the Community (“Builder(s)”). Fee Owner has retained Newland Communities solely as the property manager for the Community. North America Sekisui House has an interest in one of the members in Owner. Newland Communities and North America Sekisui House are not co-developing, co-building or otherwise responsible for any of the obligations or representations of any of the Builders, and shall have no obligations to any buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Purchasers of homes from any of the Builders waive any claims against Newland Communities and/or North America Sekisui House arising out of their purchase transaction. • Actual development may vary from developer’s vision. No guarantee can be made that development will proceed as described. • Prices, specifications, details and availability of Builder’s homes are subject to change without notice. • 2016 © Rancho Sienna. All Rights Reserved. Rancho Sienna is a trademark of NASH Rancho Hills, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Progress Through

Partnership

As an organization “on the grow”, the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce is the focal point for business growth and development in the Liberty Hill community. Working together to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in our hometown is our shared mission and the Chamber is proud to be the leading advocate for area businesses.

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ith more than 195 active members, from individuals Ì Ã > LÕà iÃÃià > ` } «À w i V «> iÃ] the organization is a united voice for the business community and plays an important role in the decision-making process at the local level. The efforts of volunteers and paid staff keep the Chamber responsive to the needs of its members. The Liberty Hill Chamber hosts Lunch & Learns on the fourth Thursday of each month, and its Women in Business group meets the third Tuesday of each month. Members are encouraged to participate in these events to network with fellow business leaders and make new connections in the community. Additionally, the Chamber is using technology to connect with members. In 2016, the Chamber launched a new website that offers members the ability to make changes to their directory ÃÌ }à > ` LÕà iÃà «À w iÃ] > ` «À Û } «« ÀÌÕ Ì iÃ Ì reach more customers. The website also makes it easier for members to interact with Chamber staff through the addition of online event registration. Establishing Liberty Hill as a visitor destination is a goal we share with our partners at the City of Liberty Hill. We host and sponsor some special events each year that allow our members to Li iw Ì vÀ VÀi>Ãi` iÝ« ÃÕÀi Ì Ì i V Õ ÌÞ° " i v Ì Ãi à Light the Night, an evening of food, fellowship and caroling to ring in the Christmas season. In 2016, the Chamber also sponsored

Chamber of Commerce directors and members participated in various community events this year, including the Liberty Hill Fair held in conjunction with the rodeo in April. (Courtesy Photo)

the Liberty Hill Independence Day Spectacular on July 2, and Liberty Fit Health, Wellness & Safety Fair on Sept. 24. The Liberty Hill Chamber invites you to learn more about how this growing organization can help grow your business. Find us online at www.libertyhillchamber.org or call (512) 548-6343.

2016 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR | Steve Tatro, Upstream Investment Partners VICE CHAIR - 2017 PRESIDENT | Rick Hall, USHealth Advisors TREASURER | Debi Johnston, Dahlia Cafe SECRETARY | Janet Widmer, Cross Country Mortgage DIRECTOR | Shelly Wilkison, The Liberty Hill Independent Newspaper DIRECTOR | Janette Davis, RE/MAX Town & Country DIRECTOR | Josh Phillips, Cecil Motors DIRECTOR N <> i Õ`Ã ] ÀÃÌ /iÝ>Ã >

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AMBASSADORS CHAIR | Pastor Stephen Apt, Peace Lutheran Church WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHAIR | Sabrina Jordan, Mary Kay Cosmetics Debi Johnston, Dahlia Cafe Tami Spearman, Simply Home Decor & More

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A walk into the past

Longtime Liberty Hill residents share memories of historical downtown business district. BY JAMES WEAR

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One of the most fondly remembered grocery stores in Liberty Hill history Ü>Ã Ì >Ì v LiÀÌ À> º,Õ Ì» *ÕÀÃiÀ° Ƃ } Ì Ãi `i Ì w i` Ì Ã v> Þ picture, taken sometime before 1941, >Ài iÃÃi 7 ii iÀ ­>Ì ivÌ ÃÕ Ì® > ` behind the counter, from right, James >À º i» *ÕÀÃiÀ] ,Õ Ì *ÕÀÃiÀ > ` À> À`° "Ì iÀÃ « VÌÕÀi` >Ài Õ Ü ° ­ ÕÀÌiÃÞ * Ì ®

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- Ì > ` >ÌiÀ «iÀ>Ìi` LÞ À > ÞiÀÃ] L Ì v Ü >Ûi «>ÃÃi` ] > Ì>à > ÜiÀÃ Ü Li Ài i LiÀi` LÞ many as a central location in Liberty Hill v À Ì Ãi Ü ÜiÀi Ãii } >`Û Vi À ii` } > Ã Õ `iÀ Ì VÀÞ Ì À Õ} ÕÌ Ì i £ ä½Ã° iv Ài Ì >Ì] Ì Ü>à > à > à « Ì >Ì Ã ` Ü i ½Ã V Ì } Ì i £ nä½Ã «iÀ>Ìi` LÞ i i , iÞ° Ƃ ` Liv Ài Ì >Ì] Ì i £ Çä½Ã] 7> `> > i had a game room there for a while. ÕÌ Liv Ài > Þ v Ì Ãi LÕà iÃÃià V> i >L ÕÌ] Ì i Ì Þ LÕ ` } Ü>Ã Ì i à Ìi v i v Ì i ÃÌ L â>ÀÀi iÛi Ìà Liberty Hill history. >ÀÞ ÀiV> i` Ì >Ì Ü i à }À> ` v>Ì iÀ] i -« ÛiÞ] Ü>à ÃiÀÛ } >Ã Ì Ü V ÃÌ>L i] Ì i i `iÀ -« ÛiÞ Ü>Ã Ì i Ì Þ LÕ ` } « >Þ } ` iÃ Ü Ì friends when a fellow by the name of Þ Ƃ Û>Àiâ `À ««i` ° À° -« ÛiÞ i` >Ìi Þ ÀiV } âi` Ƃ Û>Àiâ > ` iÜ Ƃ Û>Àiâ >` > ÕÌÃÌ> ` } warrant. He commanded him to remain at the domino hall while he went to his ÕÃi Ì ÀiÌÀ iÛi à }Õ ] L>`}i > ` «>«iÀÜ À Ài >Ìi` Ì Ì i Ü>ÀÀ> Ì° º i Ü>à } } Ì Ì> i Ƃ Û>Àiâ Ì i À}iÌ Ü > ` Ü i Üi½Ài Ì ÃÕÀi v Ƃ Û>Àiâ Ü>à > } >Ì À> `«> À ÕÃÌ `ÀÕ ] i w Ài` vv > Ã Ì Ì >Ì Üi Ì Ì À Õ} Ì i Ü ` Ü > ` Ì i v Ì i ` « >ÞiÀÃ Ì i L>V ]» Ã> ` >ÀÞ° Ƃà >ÀÞ Ài >Ìi` Ì i ÃÌ ÀÞ] Ì i Ì iÀ ` « >ÞiÀà i` >Ìi Þ Õ «i` Õ«

> ` ÜÀiÃÌ i` Ì i à ÌiÀ Ì Ì i }À Õ ` Õ Ì ÃÌ>L i -« ÛiÞ V Õ ` ÃiVÕÀi > ` Ì i Üi Ì L>V Ì « >Þ } ` iÃ Ü i Ì i V ÃÌ>L i ÌÀ> ë ÀÌi` Ƃ Û>Àiâ Ì > À° -« Ûi޽à ¼xÇ À`° / i }Õ Ã Ì Û VÌ ] `i Ì w i` LÞ >ÀÞ >à ,ii` iÃ] ÃÕÀÛ Ûi` Ì i Ã Ì }° The town’s center for information *iÀ >«Ã Ì Ã Þ w ÌÌ } Ì >Ì Ì i LÕ ` } Ü Õ ` iÛi ÌÕ> Þ ­>vÌiÀ ÞiÀà Ûi` iÀ à « iÝÌ ` À Ì > LÕ ` } «iÀ >«Ã LiÃÌ Ài i LiÀi` >à Li } i Ì Ì i LiÀÌÞ >vi® LiV i i>`µÕ>ÀÌiÀà v À Ì i LiÀÌÞ v À >Ì i ÌiÀ] > i` LÞ ÃiÛiÀ> Þi>Àà LÞ /À Þ Ãi« ° Ãi« ] Ü «>ÃÃi` >Ü>Þ Ó䣣] > ` Ì iÀ `Ì iÀÃ] V Õ` } Ì i >Ìi Þ 7>ÌiÀÃÌ ] V Õ ` vÌi Li v Õ ` à `i ` ëi à } v À >Ì >L ÕÌ LiÀÌÞ > ` Ì i >Ài> Ì Û Ã Ì ÀÃ] À vviÀ } Ì i À Ì> i Ì i v ÀÌÕ ià v Ì i LiÀÌÞ *> Ì iÀà À Ì i >Ì > « Ì V> ÃVi i À > Þ Õ LiÀ v ÃÕL iVÌð The Liberty Hill Cafe, owned and «iÀ>Ìi` LÞ 7> `> > i] Ài > à > v>Û À Ìi i ÀÞ v À > Þ LiÀÌÞ V Ì âi ð > i À } > Þ «i i` > V>vi ÜÞ° Ó ] LÕÌ Ûi` iÀ LÕà iÃà ` Ü Ì Ü >vÌiÀ 7 i i à ½Ã £ Çx ÕÀÌ v Õ Þ « V V° i ` Ì i } >Ãà ` À] «>ÌÀ Ã Ü Õ ` Li} Ã Ü } Õ« >à i>À Þ >à x >° °] } v À > Ì

Right: Members of the town band pose in front of a couple of Liberty Hill businesses in this photo taken in the i>À Þ £ ää½Ã° / i -ÌÕLL iw i ` }À ViÀÞ] V>Ìi` >Ì Ì i V À iÀ v 7° ÞÀÌ i > i across from the VFW park, was operated LÞ 7°"° -ÌÕLL iw i `] à v -Ìi« i -ÌÕLL iw i ` Ü >` V ÃÌÀÕVÌi` Ü >Ì½Ã Ü Ì `>Þ >Ã Ì i -ÌÕLL iw i ` LÕ ` } >VÀ ÃÃ Ì i ÃÌÀiiÌ° / i LÕ ` } Ì i photo would later serve as the location v }> ½Ã ÀÕ} -Ì Ài Ü i Ì i i>Àà iÀV> Ì i ­>Ì À } Ì® Ü Õ ` >ÌiÀ Li i Ì Ì i >ÕÃÌ >vi° Below: 6iÌiÀ> à *>À in downtown Liberty Hill was abuzz with activity during the Liberty Hill InternaÌ > -VÕ «ÌÕÀi -Þ « Ã Õ £ ÇÈ° ­ ÕÀÌiÃÞ * Ì Ã®

VÕ« v V vvii > ` «iÀ >«Ã LÀi> v>ÃÌ° "ÕÌà `i] ÌÜ Ü `i Li V ià LÕ Ì LÞ LÀ Ì iÀà ÀÛ > ` > ià Ã] ` Ì iÀÃ Ü Õ ` }>Ì iÀ Ì Ã« Ì > ` Ü ÌÌ i > ` Ü>Ûi Ì Ì i «>Ãà } ÌÀ>vw V° Ƃ } 7> `>½Ã VÕÃÌ iÀà Ü>Ã Ì i >Ìi }ÀiÃà > > i * V i] Ü i` V> à to dine on her chicken fried steaks or LÕÀ}iÀð 7> `> «>ÃÃi` >Ü>Þ £ x Ü Ì Ài Ì > £]äää «i « i >ÌÌi ` } iÀ }À>Ûià `i ÃiÀÛ ViÃ] > ` Ü i Ì i V>vi Ài > i` «i v À > viÜ Ì Ã] Ì iÛi ÌÕ> Þ V Ãi` > ` >ÌiÀ Ì i LÕ ` } LiV> i i Ì > Li>ÕÌÞ Ã « >à Üi >à > V> iÜë>«iÀ° Ìà i>À iÀ Þi>ÀÃ] Ì i LÕ ` } >` ÕÃi` > L> ] i of three locally, and at one time was i Ì > Ü > ` > À «iÀ>Ì ° / i LÕ ` } à VÕÀÀi Ì Þ VVÕ« i` LÞ > barber.

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Above: John Munro built this home on Loop 332 in the late 1800s. Top Right: J.D. Spivey once operated a gas station back in the 1940’s at the location that is now home to Quick Service Garage. Right: When noted sculptor Mel Fowler acquired the StubL iw i ` LÕ ` } Ì i £ Çä½Ã] i Li gan removing the plaster that covered the original stone facade. The building was believed to have been erected in £nÇ£ LÞ -Ìi« i *° -ÌÕLL iw i `] Ü operated a mercantile out of it until Ì i i>À Þ £nnä½Ã° ­ ÕÀÌiÃÞ * Ì Ã®

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According to Mrs. Wallace, Logan’s Drug Store was also the bus stop in town, with at least two buses stopping daily--one in the morning and one in the evening. The bus company was based in Llano and made trips between there and Austin. Just south of Logan’s Drug Store was an eatery known as the Faust Cafe, and it was there that Wanda Lane would hone her skills as a cook before embarking on her own. Before Faust Cafe, it once served as the location of Mears Dry Goods and Groceries. The Casebolt building The building just south of Faust Cafe has served as vw Vià v À V> V À practor Jerry Casebolt since the late

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1970’s. Originally built by a man named Davis, the building at one time housed a bank and later a general store. According to Gary and Larry, the building at one time included a freight elevator that raised and lowered caskets from an upstairs storage area. At one time during the 1970’s a movie theatre was in the building and I recall seeing the original “Star Wars” there. Mrs. Wallace recalled Connell & Hickman’s Grocery Store was once located in the Casebolt building, and there was a bank in the back of the building. Next door to the Casebolt building is the Masonic Lodge, which was built by John Munro. Upon completion in 1883, Munro sold the top story to the local Masons, who constructed a wooden exterior stairway to gain access. Munro, meanwhile, operated a hardware store below. In 1945, the Maà à «ÕÀV >Ãi` Ì i L ÌÌ y À vÀ Munro’s heirs. Àð 7> >Vi ÀiV> i` Ì i w ÀÃÌ y À of the lodge was once a cafe. Munro, a native of Scotland, also built the building next to the Masonic Lodge that served as a feed store for many years under various owners. It is said the Masons originally considered purchasing that building for their meetings, but after learning it would not

support a second story decided against Ì i Ûi° Ì VÕÀÀi Ì Þ ÃiÀÛià >à > vw Vi for an attorney and an accountant. Next door is what many remember as the American Legion building, which Mrs. Wallace recalled once being used by her father as a dry goods store. Ms. Wallace said during her childhood the last building on that strip of structures was a grocery store operated by Sherman Powell. Across the loop was a garage that opened in 1927 by the Canady family and dubbed Quick Service Garage. East of that was a gazebo, according to Mrs. Wallace, and a hotel known as the Cates Hotel. Back up the road a piece, south of Ì i -ÌÕLL iw i ` LÕ ` } > ` >Ì Ì i intersection of Myrtle and Loop 332 where a strip of small businesses are located today, is Continued on Page 24

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the building originally built in the 1970s for about $7,500 by members of the Liberty Hill Volunteer Fire Department. /Â…i LĂ•ÂˆÂ?`ˆ˜} ĂƒiÀÛi` >Ăƒ > w Ă€i ĂƒĂŒ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ for many years until the department, in the late 1990’s, was given a couple of acres alongside Lions Foundation Park to build a new station. Paul Revelle purVÂ…>Ăƒi` ĂŒÂ…i ĂƒĂŒ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ vĂ€ÂœÂ“ ĂŒÂ…i w Ă€i `iÂŤ>Ă€ĂŒÂ‡ ment and converted it to its present use. 7Â…i˜ ĂŒÂ…i `ÂœĂœÂ˜ĂŒÂœĂœÂ˜ w Ă€i ĂƒĂŒ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ was built, it was an empty lot, but Gary recalled in previous years a building that was later torn down sat on the lot. It was a two-story building constructed by Arnett Perry. Ă•ĂƒĂŒ ĂƒÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ… Âœv ĂŒÂ…i ÂœÂ?` w Ă€i ĂƒĂŒ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜] where construction continues on the new City Administration Building, was a two-story building torn down earlier this year. The structure torn down once ĂƒiÀÛi` >Ăƒ ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â?½Ăƒ ÂŤÂœĂƒĂŒ Âœvw Vi œ˜ ĂŒÂ…i LÂœĂŒĂŒÂœÂ“ y ÂœÂœĂ€ ĂœÂ…ÂˆÂ?i > Ă€° ,ÂœĂƒĂƒ Â…>` Â…ÂˆĂƒ practice in the upstairs portion. In later years the building was converted to apartments. South of there, on the north side of the corner of Loop 332 and Hickman where in recent years John Van Camp

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based his stone carving business, once sat a lumberyard that burned back in ĂŒÂ…i i>Ă€Â?Ăž £™Çä½Ăƒ° Ć‚ w Â?“ Âœv ĂŒÂ…>ĂŒ w Ă€i >˜` ivvÂœĂ€ĂŒĂƒ LĂž Â?ÂœV>Â? w Ă€iw }Â…ĂŒiĂ€Ăƒ Ăœ>Ăƒ Ă€iVÂœĂ€`i` by James Vaughan on his movie camera that remains in existence today. In the Â?>ĂŒi £™™ä½Ăƒ] w Ă€i LĂ€ÂœÂŽi ÂœĂ•ĂŒ >}>ˆ˜ ˆ˜ ĂŒÂ…i same location and destroyed a local hairdresser’s shop. On the south side of Hickman and the Loop, some locals may recall a laundromat operated by Jim Burnett. Prior to Burnett’s arrival, Howard Wilson, who wrote a column about Liberty Hill for several years for the Williamson County Sun, ran the laundromat. Behind there a hearse was once parked, and in addition to the more somber duties it was tasked with, it also served as the perfect vehicle for Halloween pranks. Across the Loop, on the empty lot just south of the intersection of Loop 332 and Grange Street, there once was a tin shop, and a few yards down that street was the telephone building. The stories told by Gary and Larry, and others I’ve heard over the years from various Liberty Hill oldtimers, could i>ĂƒÂˆÂ?Ăž w Â?Â? > LœœŽ] >˜` ÂŤiÀ…>ÂŤĂƒ œ˜i `>Ăž one shall be written. And perhaps, one day things will fall in place and Liberty

Left: This familiar arch fronts an alley that oldtimers say was often used by folks to make their way to the back of Purser’s Grocery where they would w ˜` ĂƒÂœÂ“i Âœv ĂŒÂ…i w ˜iĂƒĂŒ ÂŤ>˜ L>Ă€LiVĂ•i >Ă€ÂœĂ•Â˜`° /Â…ÂˆĂƒ ÂŤÂ…ÂœĂŒÂœ Âœv >˜ Ă•Â˜ÂŽÂ˜ÂœĂœÂ˜ Â?ÂˆĂŒĂŒÂ?i }ÂˆĂ€Â? ÂŤiiĂ€ÂˆÂ˜} ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂœ ĂŒÂ…i >Â?Â?iĂž Ăœ>Ăƒ ĂŒ>ÂŽi˜ ĂŽä Ăži>Ă€Ăƒ >}Âœ LĂž ÂŤÂ…ÂœĂŒÂœ}Ă€>ÂŤÂ…iĂ€ >Ă•Ă€Âˆi Stone. Center: During the late 1980’s, ĂŒÂ…i ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ˆÂ?Â? ÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ Â?Ă•L ÂœvĂŒi˜ “iĂŒ œ˜ a deck built on the back of what once was known as McMahan’s Grocery. The original building burned in the late 1990’s and Parker’s Corner Market was rebuilt on the lot. Right: ˜ > ÂŤÂ…ÂœĂŒÂœ that may well date back to the 1930’s is Sherman Vaughan, at a soda fountain ĂŒÂ…>ĂŒ Ăœ>Ăƒ Â?ÂœV>ĂŒi` ˆ˜ i>ĂŒÂ…iĂ€ĂœÂœÂœ`½Ăƒ Drug Store, in a building located at ™Óx ÂœÂœÂŤ ĂŽĂŽĂ“ ĂŒÂ…>ĂŒ VÕÀÀiÂ˜ĂŒÂ?Ăž ĂƒiÀÛiĂƒ >Ăƒ ĂŒÂ…i Âœvw ViĂƒ vÂœĂ€ >˜ >ĂŒĂŒÂœĂ€Â˜iĂž >˜` LœœŽ‡ ÂŽiiÂŤÂˆÂ˜} ĂƒiĂ€Ă›ÂˆVi° Ć‚vĂŒiĂ€ i>ĂŒÂ…iĂ€ĂœÂœÂœ`½Ăƒ closed, in later years the building ĂœÂœĂ•Â?` ĂƒiÀÛi >Ăƒ > vii` ĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€i Ă•Â˜`iĂ€ ĂƒiĂ›iĂ€>Â? `ˆvviĂ€iÂ˜ĂŒ ÂœĂœÂ˜iĂ€Ăƒ° Ć‚VVÂœĂ€`ˆ˜} ĂŒÂœ Â?ÂœV>Â? Â…ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€Âˆ>˜ >ÀÞ -ÂŤÂˆĂ›iĂž] -Â…iÀ“>˜ Vaughan, like his son James, was quite > L>ĂƒiL>Â?Â? ÂŤÂ?>ĂžiĂ€ >˜` œ˜Vi ÂŤÂ?>Ăži` œ˜ > ĂŒi>“ VÂœ>VÂ…i` LĂž ` ˆVŽ“>˜° ˆVŽ‡ “>˜] ĂœÂ…Âœ >ĂŒĂŒi˜`i` ˆLiĂ€ĂŒĂž ÂœĂ€Â“>Â? >˜` Business College, would go to become

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home daily, and be proud of their community,” said The Lookout Group President Bill Hinckley. A lot of thoughtful planning has been put into the development site, which Hinckley said has been part of the group’s vision for about 20 years. The master-planned community developer purchased the bulk of ClearWater Ranch property from the Drennan Ranch Estate. Hinckley said that 250 acres once served as a bull pasture, and as the site for the headquarters and foreman’s home for the 2,000-acre Drennan Cattle Ranch operation. “We developed the 2,000-acre Sundance Ranch community on CR 200 starting about 18 years ago.

Left: Among the many amenities offered at Rancho Sienna are the extensive walking trails. Bottom this page: ClearWater Ranch features the homes of Giddens home builders in a wooded setting. (Courtesy Photos)

Over the years, we assembled more land to this original purchase to over 600 acres - going all the way from CR 200 to CR 201 to Bear Creek to the north,” Hinckley said. “We basically sat on it for nearly 20 years and ranched it, waiting for the perfect time to deliver an upscale, highly controlled acreage community.” Twenty percent of the one-acre-plus sites have frontage on either Lackey or Bear creeks. Homeowners can choose from three, established builders – Drees, Giddens and Sitterle – with a variety of designs to ÀiyiVÌ Ì i À «iÀÃ > viÃÌÞ i° Besides limiting sites to less than three acres to provide easier upkeep, there are also design rules intended to protect the integrity and property values of the community. Amongst other standards, The Lookout Group is known for its “creative solution” to unsightly fencing.

“The Texas Living Fence is our creative solution to the common, wooden plank privacy fence found in almost every community. Organic fences actually look better with age and add seasonal colors to the neighborhood, while still providing privacy and security,” Hinckley said. “Wooden fences lean, warp, fade, block views and create a boring, grid-like street scene. Our Living Fence gives homeowners a chance to be creative and give their backyard a personality; it turns a monotonous stretch of pure wood into a living, beautiful conversation piece with their neighbors.” The fence is made up of steel pickets with a landscaping component that not

ClearWater Ranch is a gorgeous, naturally wooded community with extensive creek frontage and awesome views.

only affords homeowners the privacy they desire, but also ranges in a variety of color for every season and upkeep standards with hundreds of beautiful, palette options to choose from. Living Fence selections cost an estimated $500 to $3,000 and, over time, minimize the cost of maintenance. The Lookout Group has “artfully” developed over 10,000 acres of successful, award-winning communities for the past 25 years, not only in Liberty Hill, but also in Leander and Boerne. “We approach every project from an artful and value perspective. What can we do to be different? What can we do to create long-term value?” Hinckley said. “We take a patient money approach to our craft and choose our builder partners carefully and protect our buyers with the most thoughtful and comprehensive covenants and restrictions in all of Central Texas. The end result is an acreage setting, with a polished street scene.” Why should homebuyers choose ClearWater Ranch? Hinckley said, “Best value in Austin area. Period. Great schools. Acreage lots. Tightly-controlled architectural standards.” The custom acreage homes range from $370,000 to over $600,000. The second phase is underway with 88 wooded lots. Three additional phases are planned over the next 10 years. ClearWater Ranch is on CR 200, just north of State Highway 29. www.clearwaterranch.net Larkspur setting sights on San Gabriel landscape MileStone Community Builders’ latest development in the Hill Country, Larkspur, à ÃiÌ Ì vÕ w iÜ i Ü iÀý `Ài> à of a unique home design set amidst the peaceful South San Gabriel River. Besides the natural amenities of the river, which serves as the south border of the property, Larkspur will also feature nature trails, walking trails and open spaces that take advantage of the property’s natural beauty. Marketing director Jared Glazar said the property was chosen “because it provides the opportunity to Continued on Page 34 LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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deliver homes to families of Central Texas in a beautiful setting featuring majestic oaks, unparalleled natural beauty on the frontage of the South San Gabriel, and breathtaking Hill Country landscapes. Combined with close proximity to exemplary schools, it is a project we are extremely excited about.” Larkspur will feature 50-, 60- and 70foot lots that range in price between the low $200s to the mid- $500s. An entry that will make Larkspur residents feel welcome, secure and proud to call this community home will also be constructed. The land was purchased from the

>Õ} wi ` v> Þ >L ÕÌ ÌÜ Þi>ÀÃ >} ] and is inside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Liberty Hill, southeast of the intersection of State Highway 29 and US Highway 183. The nearly 1500-homesite development will be built in several phases. The Grand Opening is slated for early 2017, but customers are encouraged to take advantage of current, pre-sale pricing by visiting the company’s on-site trailer. MileStone understands what Central Texans desire in a new home and works

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hard to deliver a thoughtful product that vÕ w Ã Ì i `Ài> à v Ìà VÕÃÌ iÀð “We believe strongly that the people of Austin want uniquely designed homes, built with quality in the most desirable neighborhoods in town,” Glazar said. “We LÕ ` > Û>À iÌÞ v « > à ëiV wV> Þ Ì> Ài` 7Ì wÌ Ì i viÃÌÞ i v ÕÀ VÕÃÌ iÀà > over the region. Our local knowledge and

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dedication to doing things the right way has allowed our vision to become reality.” MileStone is privately owned and was founded in Austin in 2009. Since its inception, the company has completed nearly 30 communities in Central Texas with many more exciting projects on the horizon. “Larkspur homes offer a combination of design, craftsmanship, and reasonable pricing that is unmatched by anything in the market. Considering the aforementioned amenities, we anticipate that Larkspur will be one of the most desirable new neighborhoods in all of Central Texas,” Glazar said. Hailed as Austin’s largest private builder and fourth overall, MileStone has been recognized by national and local publications for its growth and incredible homes. These include acknowledgement by Austin Business Journal as one of the Fast 50, which are the “fastest-growing companies in America’s strongest economy”; Inc Magazine’s Inc 5000 list, as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., for four consecutive years; and the Builder 100’s current list of the biggest 100 builders in the nation. www.mymilestone.com Wake up with the luxuries and simplicity of MorningStar Surrounded by the lush landscape and fresh air of the Texas Hill Country, MorningStar offers a natural balance between simple living and star-studded amenities. Residents can start their day with an early morning swim and end with an enjoyable, evening bike ride to roast marshmallows with friends. And MorningStar is just minutes from a host of modern conveniences — iÝVi i Ì Ã «« }] V>ÃÕ> À w i dining, and numerous entertainment venues in Georgetown. MorningStar has a host of amenities itself, including a robust trail system that connects residents, as they walk along impressive, open, green space to the community’s perfectly adorned amenity center. Inspired by Continued on Page 36

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the Texas Hill Country, this community gathering spot will feature a lap pool, «i > À «>Û ] wÀi « Ì > ` >} wcent children’s play area. Greenery is abundant at MorningStar, as parks, greenbelts and ponds were all thoughtfully placed or preserved on the grounds to enhance the area’s natural beauty. The site is being developed by Marlin Atlantis, a Dallas-based real iÃÌ>Ìi `iÛi « i Ì wÀ ° "Ì iÀ > inities will include an open-air, covered event pavilion with restrooms; large « >Þ}À Õ `Æ Õ } } >Ài> Ü Ì wÀi « Ì and seating; oversized swimming pool for all ages, with two lanes for laps; children’s splash pad; hiking and biking trails; and outdoor grilling area; as well as acres of open space and community parks. Meritage Homes currently has 11 y À « > Ã] À> } } vÀ £]x{ä Ì Ó]n{ä square feet. Prices start in the $230,000s. The 530-acre Master Planned Development will have more than 800 single-family and 200 multi-family homes when completed. Nationally, Meritage has built over 90,000 homes since 1985. In Austin, Meritage has built in numerous successful developments, including Avery Ranch, Steiner Ranch, and Garlic Creek, as well as Lakeway and Bee Cave. Meritage also built in Stonewall Ranch in Liberty Hill. “We believe in building homes the way they can, and should, be built. From helping renters become home Ü iÀÃ Ì w ` } «i « i Ì i À ÃiV ` or third homes, we craft stunning, i iÀ}Þ ivwV i Ì] £ää «iÀVi Ì , 9 -/Ƃ, ViÀÌ wi` iÃ Ì >Ì V> Ã>Ûi >à much as 50 percent on utility costs. Our new homes are quieter, cleaner, healthier, smarter and safer,” added sales manager Jennifer Wehmeyer. Meritage Homes was recently honored - for the fourth year in a row - with the EPA’s highest Energy Star award: Part iÀ v Ì i 9i>À q -ÕÃÌ> i` ÝVi i Vi° In 2015, throughout the Austin area, 334 homebuyers have chosen Meritage Homes, helping to save themselves money and energy.

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The Medina model home at MorningStar where Meritage is building the Hill Country dream home. (Courtesy Photos)

According to Energy Star, that’s the equivalent of $327,320 total savings in energy costs. It’s also the equivalent to eliminating emissions from 368 vehicles, saving an incredible 1,929,184 pounds of coal, and equivalent to planting 564 acres of trees. The company has won an array of >Ì > ƂÜ>À`Ã\ , 9 -/Ƃ, *>ÀÌ iÀ v Ì i 9i>À v À -ÕÃÌ> i` ÝVi i Vi] *Ƃ ­Óä£Î Óä£È®Æ , 9 -/Ƃ, i>`iÀship in Housing (2013-2016); 2015 Avid Diamond Award — Tucson Division; 2014 No. 2 Most Trusted Builder in America, Lifestory Research Most Trusted Builders in America Study; 2012 National Green Õ ` } ƂÜ>À`Ã] *À iVÌ v Ì i 9i>À p Single Family Production, NAHB; 2011 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA), NAHB; 2011 Peoples’ Choice Award, Ƃ Æ > ` Ó䣣 Õ `iÀ v Ì i 9i>À] Builder and Developer Magazine. MorningStar is in the northeast quadrant of State Highway 29 and Ronald Reagan Blvd. www.meritagehomes.com Rancho Sienna boasts ITGGP #WUVKP ǧCXQT KP Hill Country lifestyle Set amidst 100 acres of open space and greenery, Rancho Sienna has everything

At MorningStar, residents can start their day with an early morning swim and end with an enjoyable, evening bike ride to roast marshmallows with friends. a homeowner could ask for from country living. And it strives to conserve the land’s natural resources and beauty. The 550-acre community offers unique topography with rolling hills and plenty of tree cover, along with amazing Hill Country views. The homes themselves offer exceptional architecture inspired by the Hill Country, with Craftsman, Tudor, Spanish Colonial, Contemporary, and Traditional Õ ÌÀÞ yÕi Við Seven builders are now available to choose from and can help make any homeowner’s dream a reality. Homes range from the mid- $200,000s to $700,000. Rancho Sienna will have nearly 1,500 home sites Continued on Page 38

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developed over the next 10 years. The community has a lot to offer. Rancho Sienna not only has an unparalleled parks and trails system, which includes an outdoor dining room and dog park, but also offers an array of amenities. These include The Sienna House with pool complex, indoor and outdoor gathering area, playscapes, basketball courts, and a Ó{ ÕÀ wÌ iÃÃ Vi ÌiÀ° Rancho Sienna also has its own onsite HOA management to provide opportunities for community engagement and activities, and ensure that the amenities are maintained for continued beauty and property value. Families are drawn to the fact that the community not only lies within the exemplary Liberty Hill school district, but also that Rancho Sienna Elementary School will open in fall 2017. Unlike many other neighborhoods, Rancho Sienna also has its own native landscaping program that respects the natural Texas environment and preserves water. Tree preservation is a key element of the community design and so is water conservation. Besides The Sienna House community center’s nearly 10,000-gallon, galvanized metal cistern, which captures an estimated 80 percent of rainfall for

At Rancho Sienna, families can enjoy world-class amenities, including walking trails, pools and outdoor living areas. (Courtesy Photos)

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Rancho Sienna has its own native landscaping program that respects the natural Texas enviroment and preserves water. ÀÀ }>Ì ] À> Ü>ÌiÀ à wÀÃÌ V > i i` Ì > w ÌÀ>Ì }>À`i ] ºÜ iÀi >Ì Ûi « > Ìà > ` À V à >ÌÕÀ> Þ w ÌiÀ ÕÌ > Þ Ãi` ment,” according to the neighborhood website. Drip irrigation is also utilized, as it is ºÕ« Ì xä «iÀVi Ì Ài ivwV i Ì Ì > sprinklers, where much water is lost to evaporation and wind.” And the pump system used for The Sienna House’s main pool utilize “about 75 percent less energy than typical pumps.” As a result of these and other nationwide efforts, Newland Communities was > i` iÛi «iÀ v Ì i 9i>À v À Óä£È LÞ Green Home Builder magazine. Rancho Sienna was purchased by Newland Communities in 2013. Newland Communities has been in business for nearly 45 years, and is the nation’s largest, privately-owned developer, with over 40 active projects.

Rancho Sienna received three other major awards in 2016: Community of the 9i>À vÀ Ì i Austin Business Journal, Best Overall Community from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, and Best Overall Community over 20 Acres by the Texas Association of Builders. Rancho Sienna is the site of the Óä£x i iwÌ i] Ü V Ü>à LÕ Ì LÞ Chesmar Homes and supported by local LÕ ` } Ûi ` Àð *À wÌà vÀ Ì i Ã> i v the home supported Dell Children’s Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House, and the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. Rancho Sienna is on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, just south of SH 29. www.ranchosienna.com Santa Rita, a destination with a code for integrity Santa Rita Ranch is a multi-faceted community in Liberty Hill where country and resort-style living mesh to meet the home life and recreational needs of any age and background. The 3,100-acre development not only offers an array of stunning home designs, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Hill Country near the North San Gabriel River, but also provides unique amenities that range from a waterpark and splash pad to a large, Continued on Page 40

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outdoor community veranda. “This is a true, master planned community – a very thoughtful approach to creating a place to call home,” said Marketing Director Regina Spurlock. “Our goal is to enhance and change lives so we think about that in everything we do. And all of that goes back to the Ranch Code.” The Ranch Code is a list of values that is ingrained in visionary developers Elizabeth and Ed Horne, and Mariner Real Estate. These include: Learn from the land, enjoy family bonds, get to know your neighbors, take pride in your work, discover natural beauty, live active and healthy, blaze your own trail, be kind and respectful, use your manners, get inspired and have fun along the way. A main initiative for Santa Rita Ranch – that will include 6,500 home sites and is in its second year of an estimated 18-year buildout – is that for every home that is sold, $1,000 will be donated to some type of community fund. That would total over $6.5 million. Since the now 200home community lies within both Liberty Hill and Georgetown school districts, the districts received a cumulative total of

$20,000 in recent months. “That’s important because – whether or not you have kids in school – we all know that the performance of the school drives the value and the desirability of the neighborhood. And this way we can give back,” Spurlock said. In keeping with the learn from the land initiative, developers also have plans to create interactive parks that include the art, sculpture and history of the land as an educational tool for the community. As for enjoying family bonds and getting to know neighbors, the developers hired an amenity management company, which provides opportunities for community activities on a regular basis. “It’s kind of a resort-style living that is designed so people can get to know their neighbors. There’s always something going on for all ages,” Spurlock said. “And that’s at no cost to the residents; that’s just our way of creating community.”

For every Santa Rita Ranch home sold, $1,000 will be FQPCVGF VQ DGPGǩV our community. Once all home sites are sold this will total over $6.5 million. Santa Rita Ranch also features the spacious, community Ranch House that has more amenities than residents could ever hope for. Resort-style, outdoor facilities include three, junior Olympic-sized swimming pools for swimming laps, or playing on two-story, dual water slides, a water park or splash pad; a huge serenity deck and outside dining area; as well as a wÀi« >Vi > ` }À >Ài>° Because of the future size of the com Õ ÌÞ] >L ÕÌ wÛi Ì iÀ > i ÌÞ ÕÃià are planned and will have their own, unique design. “Each one will be designed for different types of events and activities,” Spurlock said. Three recreational areas are set to include basketball courts, baseball and à VViÀ wi `Ã] > ` Ì i i° The community has also set aside over 100 acres for green space that will include miles of trails, as well as parks; 70 acres for four future school sites; commercial tracts for shopping and restaurants, major employers and churches; and more. Santa Rita Ranch residents also have special privileges as one of only three, Suddenlink pilot program communities in the nation. Suddenlink created a wLiÀ «Ì V i Ì i V Õ ÌÞ Ì >Ì will deliver their fastest Internet speeds to Santa Rita Continued on Page 42

The Ranch House at Santa Rita North and the neighborhood’s elaborate water features are attracting families to Liberty Hill. (Courtesy Photos)

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Ranch well before they are released to customers across the nation. In October 2015, the residents were ĂŒÂ…i wĂ€ĂƒĂŒ ĂŒÂœ Ă€iViÂˆĂ›i ĂŒÂ…i v>ĂƒĂŒiĂƒĂŒ Â˜ĂŒiĂ€Â˜iĂŒ speed with one gigabit. All of these current and future amenities represent the aforementioned, remaining Ranch Code initiatives. Twelve fully-furnished models, Vœ“Lˆ˜i` ĂœÂˆĂŒÂ… Ă•Â˜ÂˆÂľĂ•i yÂœÂœĂ€ ÂŤÂ?>Â˜Ăƒ >˜` the help of eight premier builders, provide endless options for features >˜` wÂ˜ÂˆĂƒÂ…iĂƒ ĂŒÂœ ÂŤiĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â?ˆâi ĂŒÂ…i ->Â˜ĂŒ> Rita Ranch sanctuary. Home prices range from $205,000 to $700,000. Santa Rita Ranch is just north of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Blvd. and SH 29. www.santaritaranchaustin.com Corker Custom Homes offers oak solid tranquility Corker Custom Homes of Liberty Hill is tying a yellow ribbon on its new home sites for buyers who want to be surrounded by the beauty of oak trees and serenity of the country at The Reserve at Ancient Oaks. /Â…ÂˆĂƒ ÂˆĂƒ ĂŒÂ…i wĂ€ĂƒĂŒ `iĂ›iÂ?ÂœÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ ĂƒÂˆĂŒi VĂ€iated by long-time custom home builder and Corker Custom Homes owner Arthur Corker III and his wife Anastasia, who have built their business’ success on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and affordability. “We picked this particular parcel of land due to the natural beauty and large, old oak trees,â€? Mrs. Corker said. “As a ĂƒÂ“>Â?Â? …œ“i LĂ•ÂˆÂ?`iĂ€] ÂˆĂŒ ÂˆĂƒ ÂœvĂŒi˜ `ˆvwVĂ•Â?ĂŒ ĂŒÂœ w˜` Â?ÂœĂŒĂƒ vÂœĂ€ ÂœĂ•Ă€ VÂ?ˆiÂ˜ĂŒĂƒ vÂœĂ€ VĂ•ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ“ …œ“i builds. We have always wanted to develop our own land and, due to the lack of lots available, we decided that there was no better time than now.â€? Besides the picturesque setting, the developer was also drawn to the tranquility of the area. “The reason that we fell in love with Ancient Oaks and wanted to build in this area is the quiet, secluded neighborhood,â€? Corker said. “It’s set back in the country without the noise that is becoming common in some of the other

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The Reserve at Ancient Oaks features the artful designs of Corker Custom Homes. (Courtesy Photos)

areas of Liberty Hill. It is also a low light subdivision where the stars are still bright at night.� The owners said that The Reserve at Ancient Oaks also appears to be safe from commercial development because of its location, “tucked back in the subdivision.� “We believe that people will be able to build their dream homes without fears that one day there will be a gas station in their back yard. We feel the scenery is the real draw of the neighborhood,� Corker said. The 30-acre parcel of land was originally going to be used as the second phase of Ancient Oaks subdivision. The overall project is expected to reach completion by 2018. Pricing for the one- to threeacre homes starts in the $300,000s. Corker Custom Homes has been in business in the Austin area since 2008. They have built custom homes within subdivisions in the Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Liberty Hill areas. The small town home builder has a passion for building family homes and is known for adding a personal touch. Corker said, “We build your home like it was for our own family. Many of our customers have gone over details of their plans or initial contracts at our family

Ancient Oaks is set back in the country in a low light subdivision where the stars are still bright at night. kitchen table. And we like that intimate, close relationship as your builder.â€? Corker Custom Homes can handle any special request for homes – from solar panels, rain water collection systems >˜` Ă€>`ˆ>Â˜ĂŒ yÂœÂœĂ€ Â…i>ĂŒÂˆÂ˜} ĂŒÂœ ÂŤ>Â?Â?iĂŒ Ăœ>Â?Â?Ăƒ] built-in wine coolers, kegorators, central vacuums, dog wash stations, barn doors and more. The Reserve at Ancient Oaks is about wĂ›i Â“ÂˆÂ˜Ă•ĂŒiĂƒ vĂ€ÂœÂ“ -iĂœ>Ă€` Ă•Â˜VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ œ˜ 1- Hwy 183 north, just north of SH 29. The Reserve at Ancient Oaks is in the Liberty Hill ISD. “It is great acreage, in a quiet subdivision and has lots of natural beauty,â€? Mrs. Corker said. www.corkercustomhomes.com The Ridge at Cross Creek follows Beltorre success Clear Rock Homes is attracting the attention of homebuyers with custom built homes in the picturesque, Hill Country setting between Continued on Page 44

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Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Not far from the amenities of Georgetown, and inside the highly regarded Liberty Hill ISD, their latest development, The Ridge at Cross Creek, opened in August. The site is so popular that prior to completion of a model home, the company had already reserved 10 lots. “Most buyers want to get away from the city, and the site is loaded with oak trees and spectacular, Hill Country views,â€? sales associate Kay Nolting said. “And we’re a true, custom home builder, so they can do their own design with all of the amenities and features they desire – the sky’s the limit, really – from what amenities and appliances they want in their kitchen to pools, and outdoor ÂŽÂˆĂŒVÂ…iÂ˜Ăƒ >˜` wĂ€iÂŤÂ?>ViĂƒ° The three-phase community opened with 56, one-acre-plus lots, which will be followed by an estimated total of 140 lots within the next few years. Home prices start at $450,000. “We anticipate the styles of the homes to be pretty diverse – from a traditional, Hill County style to a more modern home in the community,â€? Nolting said. “We help buyers design their home

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Draped in oak and pecan trees, the setting provides a beautiful backdrop for designs by homeowners that range from Texas Tuscany to contemporary. Beltorre consists of minimum 1-acre lots and houses with anywhere from 2,500 to over 4,000 square feet, valued at a minimum of $400,000 to over $800,000. It includes its very own children’s park and is just east of Ronald Reagan Blvd off FM 3405. www.clearrockhomes.com 5VWDDNGÇŚGNF 2CTM #RCTVOGPVU %GPVTCN 2CTM EJCPIKPI landscape in old town A place where children can run free along big oak trees under the bright sun and clear blue skies while parents chat and watch over them. A place where someone can walk to their back porch, sit down with a cup of coffee and take in the scenery, even when home is an apartment. These are projects that Liberty Hill developer Chris Pezold envisions in Liberty Hill. “If you can make something that makes people smile it’s huge,â€? Pezold said. “It’s creating a quality of living environment that’s conducive to the environment.â€? Pezold’s main goal is to build something long-lasting and high impact that will bring the community a sense of pride and belonging. He has achieved this in central Texas before but believes Liberty Hill, a small town about to experience major growth, could really use new apartments, family friendly hang-outs and parks. All of his projects, such as the apartment complex on StubblewiÂ?`] ĂŒÂ…i iÂ˜ĂŒĂ€>Â? *>ÀŽ `iĂ›iÂ?ÂœÂŤÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒ and the Liberty Chill, a proposed ice cream shop, will help meet those needs and connect neighbors with each other. “For me it’s seeing people embrace downtown,â€? Continued on Page 46

Homes at The Ridge at Cross Creek feature spacious, comfortable living areas. (Courtesy Photo)

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Pezold said. “Where they move on foot and are more likely to run into their neighbor because they’ll have places where they can go and interact.� Pezold is responsible for the large water features at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and the Liz Carpenter Fountain at Butler Park as well as development in and around the W Hotel and the Austonian in downtown Austin. He is especially proud of the interactive splash pad because of the joy it brings children. Pezold has worked in development and construction for about 20 years. He sees downtown Liberty Hill as a jewel. “It’s something that I know at one time it was the center for the community,� Pezold said. “I have kind of a romantic idea to see that come back as the center of the community. Where people walk

on sidewalks and take strolls in the evening. That’s what we’re looking forward to.â€? The 54-unit apartment complex has two-bedroom, one-bath units with a utility room and a unique back porch. Massive trees adorn the complex and there is enough land available for a sizeable park for use by the apartment community. Pezold believes the half acre where Central Park is located is the best in all of Liberty Hill. The Central Park subdivision, which will include 18 single family homes, will be built on two acres. Pezold has dedicated 0.6 acres of the land for a park. Sidewalks will connect the downtown area where a resident >ĂŒ -ĂŒĂ•LLÂ?iw iÂ?` Ć‚ÂŤ>Ă€ĂŒÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒ V>˜ Ăœ>Â?ÂŽ ĂŒÂœ Central Park or Liberty Chill. The design will provide a balance

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won cash prizes and trophies. Ìà wÀÃÌ Þi>À] / i LiÀÌÞ Hill Independence Day Spectacular was presented by the newspaper, Peace Lutheran Church, the City of Liberty Hill and Liberty Parke. The event was free to the public, thanks to the support of additional sponsors. “We made history in Liberty Hill this summer, and set the bar high for future community festivals,” said Shelly Wilkison, owner and publisher of The Independent. “We had a vision of a small-town celebration, and worked together with our ë à ÀÃ Ì VÀi>Ìi > vÕ w i` evening that also provided Continued on Page 52

The Liberty Hill Independence Day Spectacular featured fun for the whole family from children’s games and activities to contests for the best apple pie and homemade ice cream. Also popular were the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and the Hot Dog Eating Contest. (Alex Rubio Photos)

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for the local food pantry.” Susan Baker, executive director of Operation Liberty Hill, said event-goers contributed 622 snacks for the Kids Summer Snack Program, 130 food pantry items, 11 box fans, cash contributions of more than $1,100. Additionally, the winner of a >«Ì « V «ÕÌiÀ À>vyi` LÞ the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce donated the item to Operation Liberty Hill. Those who donated items to Operation Liberty Hill ÀiVi Ûi` À>vyi Ì V iÌÃ > ` won prices throughout the evening. Liberty Fit Health, Wellness & Safety Fair, which was hosted by the school district’s Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) on Sept. 24, was an all-day event centered around the goal to encourage families to pursue healthy choices. The day started with a fun run at the old Panther Stadium. About 30 vendors were also on hand to offer products and information promoting

healthy lifestyles. A food court featured offerings from Liberty Hill school cafeterias and “better choice” items from local businesses. SHAC Chairman John Clark said the inspiration for the event came as a way to inform parents about what the Liberty Hill ISD is doing for children in terms of physical activities and dietary requirements. Liberty Hill welcomes the holiday season annually with the Liberty Hill Christmas Festival and Parade on the wÀÃÌ -Õ `>Þ v iVi LiÀ° Organized by volunteers with support from the Liberty Hill Ministerial Alliance and the City of Liberty Hill, the Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run/Walk leads a Christmas Parade through downtown. The parade ends at Lions Foundation Park where vendors, food and Santa Claus awaits. The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Liberty Hill start Christmas Festival weekend on the preceding Saturday with Light the Night. Residents enjoy hot

Downtown is home to the Liberty Hill Christmas Parade and new this year was the Rodeo Parade featuring horseback riders from the Liberty Hill Rodeo. The Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk (below left) leads the Christmas Parade. (Alex Rubio Photos)

chocolate, caroling and the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree in the park, and }iÌ > wÀÃÌ >Ì Ì i day-themed walking trail. In April, don’t miss the Liberty Hill Rodeo. The annual PRCAsanctioned rodeo attracts participants from across the country to the Harvest Ranch Arena at Williamson County Cowboy Church. In 2016, rodeo organizers worked with the school district to host educational programs for elementary-age children at the arena, which is located just outside Liberty Hill. A rodeo parade was a new addition to rodeo weekend in 2016. The parade ended at Lions Foundation Park where the Chamber of

Commerce hosted various activities for children. At press time for Liberty Hill Living, volunteers were organizing a 40th Celebration of the Liberty Hill Sculpture Garden — an event that commemorates the 1976 Liberty Hill International Sculpture Symposium. Planned for Oct. 15 at Lions Foundation Park, the event features an art auction, stone carvers, artisan and food vendors, live music and a car show. Event organizers say they want the 40th Celebration, Ü V Ã ÀiVi Û } w > V > support from the City of Liberty Hill and the Liberty Hill Development Foundation, to lay the groundwork for an annual art festival in Liberty Hill.

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t is no secret Williamson County is one of the fastest growing places in the country. Liberty Hill, in particular, is caught between its small town charm and its evolution into a sizable community, and is home to many commuters to Austin and other neighboring cities. As such, residents are growing tired of long commute hours, construction delays, and are demanding better transportation options. The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or Capital Metro, offers customers bus, para-transit services and a commuter rail system called Capital MetroRail. The rail system offers an alternative transportation option for people without having to drive in heavy Austin ÌÀ>vwV Ì i Ãi Ûið º7i Ãii > à } wV> Ì Õ LiÀ v «i ple go to Leander from Liberty Hill and Georgetown just because right now we don’t have service in those cities,” said Sam Sargent, J.D., community involvement coordinator for Capital Metro. “It’s about an 8-mile drive from Liberty Hill into Leander. The fastest way into downtown Austin is 32 miles.” Leander secured a station because the city has member jurisdiction. Leander, Manor and Austin became members of Capital Metro in 1985. “And so Leander, since the beginning, has had bus service into Austin,”

Sargent explained. “When the MetroRail service was added, that’s when we added the Park and Ride to the station.” So commuters had the option to take the train during one of its stops that spanned the morning hours from late into the 5 o’clock hour until late into the 8 o’clock hour. Then customers had the option to take afternoon and evening rides back into town. The last train from downtown Austin gets back into Leander around 7:30 p.m. “If you were to be needing to come to Austin in the middle of the day or the trains were full, we have three express bus lanes that operate out of Leander,” Sargent said. “So there’s a good number of options for folks looking to get into Austin. Some of the express buses are more direct and head straight into the UT or downtown areas. Others make it into northern Austin and Seton Hospital.” MetroRail has six morning departures from Leander Station into downtown Austin from 5:55-8:40 a.m. From the downtown station, there are six northbound departures to Leander Station between 3:45-6:30 p.m. On Friday nights,

MetroRail has shortened the commute to Austin, making Liberty Hill more attractive to families looking for small town life. (Courtesy Photo)

there are six more trips in each direction between 6:20 p.m. and 1:20 a.m. “This is a great service for residents wanting to enjoy downtown Austin nightlife,” Sargent said. “At the moment, there is not Saturday service into Austin from Leander Station.” Routes 983, 985 and 987 are Capital Metro Express bus service into downtown Austin. The red and silver buses, along with MetroRail vehicles, have free wireless Internet connection, as well as bicycle storage. Sargent is aware of the growth central Texas, and particularly Liberty Hill, has experienced. “Liberty Hill has grown enormously,” Sargent said. “I grew up in Austin. I remember when I was a kid we would take the Austin Steam Train. They operate on the tracks that go through Liberty Hill. Liberty Hill was very small back then.” He said that Continued on Page 56 LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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when member cities joined Capital Metro in 1985 they did so because they could picture their commuters utilizing the resource. Liberty Hill still felt too far from Austin at the time and had a small population. Sargent said this does not mean Capital Metro does not want to extend services out to other central Texas communities like Liberty Hill. He said cities ÃÕV >Ã *yÕ}iÀÛ i >Ûi V missioned a transit development plan from Capital Metro to look at options. Other cities that have done this include Hutto, Georgetown and Buda. “In the future what we could do with a city like Liberty Hill is our staff would work with city staff to develop a transit plan that everyone from our planners to the town’s city council to the city manager thinks would be a good idea,” Sargent said. i Ã> ` *yÕ}iÀÛ i > ` ÕÌÌ >Ài Ì i farthest along in their plans. But, he emphasized, the transit development plan is just that, a plan. “The city would need to come up with a funding source,” Sargent said. º Õ`>] ÕÌÌ > ` *yÕ}iÀÛ i] for instance, we’ll hold a series of open houses,” Sargent said. “If there’s funding we may bring outside consultants. We work with community members as well

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as local government to create a series of events where we lay out some maps and look at what are some areas that need service and what type of service. “Some communities may want a lot of sort of direct connections into downtown but others may need something more like a community shuttle,” Sargent added. “It’s a nice chance to access what the city needs. Maybe it’s a bus straight into downtown. Maybe it’s a station.” He believes as Liberty Hill continues to grow so will the number of commuters looking for alternative transportation options. “With people moving

to cities like Liberty Hill they already have kind of a familiarity with Capital Metro,” Sargent explained. “With ÌÀ>vwV £nÎ Li } à >ÜvÕ Metro Rail is the only way to get into downtown where you Ü ½Ì Li ÌÀ>vwV° À Ì `>޽à purposes, Leander is really the gateway to Liberty Hill residents for Capital Metro system.” Liberty Hill residents have CARTS and Rideshare service options to consider as well. “They can use an SUV or van service depending on the size of the group,” Sargent said. Rideshare is a carpool option for commuters, many of whom work in Austin. They share the vehicle, fuel and insurance costs. “It’s a really popular program. We see state workers from San Antonio and Killeen who use it,” Sargent said. “Even though gas is cheap it really does help save money. If you live in Liberty Hill, it also includes toll costs, so you could take 183A and save yourself time there.” He said the Rideshare service requires that participants have a destination that is within the city limits of Austin, Leander, Manor, Lago Vista or Jonestown. “Rideshare is a perfect option for Liberty Hill residents who are heading to Ì i Ã> i vwVi À }i iÀ> >Ài>]» ->À}i Ì said. Participating groups can range from 7-12 people. Cost of the vehicle is partially subsidized by Capital Metro, and includes insurance, maintenance, 24-hour roadside assistance and a fuel-purchasing program. The monthly cost is divided between the Rideshare group. For more information, see www.capmetro.org/ rideshare. In terms of CARTS service to Liberty Hill, Sargent said there are Green Route buses that operate between Marble Falls and downtown Austin, via Burnet, Bertram and Liberty Continued on Page 58

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Hill. The service runs on Tuesday and Thursday, departing from Liberty Hill at 8:05 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. Return trips drop passengers back off in Liberty Hill at 10:35 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Day passes are $4 and may be purchased on board. More information is available at www.ridecarts.com/services/interurban. On a larger scale, Capital Metro is working on its Project Connect study, to design and implement a high-capacity transit system for Central Texas. º/ >Ì Ü Õ ` V Õ`i w ` } Ü>ÞÃ Ì Ü À Ü Ì V Ì iÃ Ì >Ì >Ài not currently members of Capital Metro,” Sargent said. “The vision of Project Connect is to really link these communities and v VÕÃ Ì i ÀÌ ° 7i Ài> Þ Ü> Ì Ì w ` ivwV i Ì Ü>ÞÃ Ì V nect those communities and tie them into Metro Rail downtown.” He reiterated that Capital Metro wants to expand services from Leander Station in the coming years. “Capital Metro will be adding four MetroRail vehicles thanks to a Texas Department of Transportation grant in 2018 that will } Ûi ÕÃ Ì i yiÝ L ÌÞ Ì ÀÕ Ài vÀiµÕi Ì Þ > ` ÃiÀÛi i> `iÀ on Saturdays,” Sargent said. “The addition of managed toll > ià *>V > ` £nÎ Ü Li iwÌ ÕÀ Ý«ÀiÃà LÕà ÃiÀÛ Við Capital Metro is allowed to operate in these lanes for free and Üi iÝ«iVÌ Ì Ãii > à } wV> Ì `iVÀi>Ãi ÌÀ « Ì ià vÀ i> der to downtown Austin, the Capitol complex and the University of Texas.” Schedules are subject to change. For more information and current schedules please visit www.capmetro.org or contact the GO Line at (512) 474-1200.

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new to the school, criminal justice. These programs of study fall under the Public Services endorsement. “I started out my sophomore year because I just wanted to try it,” explained Cooper Phelan, who graduated in May and attained his pharmacy technician ViÀÌ wV>Ì ° º Ì >` à iÌ } Ì ` Ü Ì Ì i wi ` à Üi Ì Ì À Õ} Ì ­ i> Ì ÃV ence program of study) all three years.” He believes the health science V ÕÀÃià > ` à ViÀÌ wV>Ì Ü «ÕÌ > i>` v Ì i «>V Ü i Ì V ià to his medical studies. Phelan will study nursing at Texas State University in the fall, and will then move on to pursue medicine. “I really just want to help people,” he Ã> `° º Ü Ì iÀi½Ã > Ü>Þà > ii` v À doctors everywhere and there’s always going to be people in need.” World languages, English, history, dance, theatre, art and music, including band and choir, fall under the Arts and Humanities endorsement. Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement offers a college or career-bound program of study. This endorsement allows each student Ì « V > V ÕÀÃi Ü Ì Ì i VÕÀÀ VÕ Õ v each endorsement and earn credit in a variety of advanced courses. The goal is to complete the distinguished level of achievement if desired. Courtney Peterson graduated in >Þ Ü Ì > -iÀÛ->vi > >}iÀà iÀÌ wcation through the school’s culinary arts program. “I thought it would be good for jobs that I might want to get during college,” Peterson said. She will study biomedical science at Texas A&M University, but believes the ViÀÌ wV>Ì ] > ` VÕ >ÀÞ >ÀÌà «À }À> Ü Ìi>V iÀ à à à i V> >«« Þ Ì i V >ÃÃÀ > ` >Ì Ü À ° Bye explained that endorsements are universal at school districts across the state, but they differ in the pathways offered to students, which depends on the courses available. “Which is based on what students want to sign up for in combination with what our staff is good at teaching,” Bye said. “There are more endorsements, but

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those are the ones we have to offer.” Kristy Kercheville, special programs coordinator at Liberty Hill High School, explained that when the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 it set new graduation plans for Texas students, that }>Ûi Ì i Ài yiÝ L ÌÞ «ÕÀÃÕ } their interests. She said endorsements are based on student surveys and trends Ì i Ü À v ÀVi° “It goes beyond getting them ready for college, to getting them ready for real vi à à > ` > } ÃÕÀi Ì iÞ½Ài >VÌÕ> Þ } ` Ü À iÀà > ` «À `ÕVÌ Ûi V Ì âi Ã]»

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Kercheville said. She said Liberty Hill ISD is entering its third year of endorsements, and while Ì i ` ÃÌÀ VÌ >Ã i«Ì Ì i Ã> i i ` ÀÃiments, they have added more pathways. “Last year we actually added fashion design under the business umbrella, and health science,” she said. “This year we’re adding engineering.” Health science encompasses the ViÀÌ wi` ÕÀÃ } >ÃÃ ÃÌ> Ì «À }À> > ` the pharmacy technician program. One student earned a perfect score during their testing to attain the pharmacy

The combination of growth in enrollment and taxable value has placed the district in a position to offer teachers and staff higher pay, while adding programs to the curriculum and technology in the classrooms. BY SHELLY WILKISON The district was able to provide a 3 percent pay increase in this “The families we attract -wÃV> Þi>À] > ` Ài` Ài Ì > education is important to them,” 50 new employees at the start of said Superintendent Rob Hart. school, with some of those being “There’s been more involvenew teaching positions. i Ì vÀ v> iÃ] À}> â>“Teachers, librarians and nurses tions seem to be stronger. It’s Rob Hart are receiving a 3 percent general enabled us to do things we pay increase equal to a $1,500 couldn’t do before.” increase. Other pay groups, including With an average 8 percent growth administrative/professional, clerical/pararate in the past two years, the school disprofessional and auxiliary are receiving trict has become one of the fastest-growa 3 percent of pay range midpoint ing in central Texas. Hart predicted a VÀi>Ãi]» Ã> ` iv > V > "vwViÀ net gain of 250 students after the 2016 Jennifer Hanna. graduating class was removed, and he was right. It was the highest net gain Ƃ Ì iÀ wÀÃÌ Ì Ã ÃV Þi>À Ã Ì i ÛiÀ ÃÕ iÀ LÀi> ÃV ÃÌ ÀÞ° addition of several new programs to Hart, who is starting his ninth year as superintendent, said the 2016-2017 academic year will be a year v ºwÀÃÌû v À Ì i ` ÃÌÀ VÌ°

The Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees broke ground in September on the new Rancho Sienna Elementary School, which opens to students in fall 2017.

Technology in the classroom. Teachers spent time this summer training to use technology in more advanced ways in the classroom. (Courtesy Photo)

the curriculum. At the high school, new classes have been added in criminal justice, engineering, veterinary tech and choir. At Liberty Hill Junior High, new class offerings include agriculture, dance and choir. Hart said in future years, he would i Ì Ãii Ài V >ÃÃià vviÀi` Ì i w i >ÀÌð º ÛiÀÞ Þi>À] Üi ÃÌi« ÕÌ > ` > little more forward,” he said. In the area of instructional tech }Þ] LiÀÌÞ Ã Ü À } Ì ii« up with advances in technology. This year, students will have more access to

À iL Ã Ì >Ì } Ûi Ì i >VViÃà to the Internet. The district also made the migration to Google as the primary system for email communications and word processing functions. “This is a noticeable difference,” Hart said, referring to the increased use of technology in the classroom. “Continued technology improvements are not cheap, but we’re budgeting for them every year,” Hart said. º `ÕV>Ì >à V > }i` à } wV> Ì Þ Ü Ì Ì i >ÃÌ wÛi Þi>ÀÃ] > ` ½` i to see us eventually get to where textL à >Ài Ì ÕÃi` > Þ Ài]» i Ã> `] adding that some printed materials will always be needed at the elementary level. “But in the upper grades, there shouldn’t be a reason for it eventually. / >Ì½Ã Ì i Ài>à Üi ` ` ½Ì «ÕÌ V iÀÃ Ì i } ÃV ] LiV>ÕÃi Üi vi Ì i

in a couple years they would be useless. 7i½Ài Ü À } Ì Ü>À` Ì >Ì°» In fall 2017, the district will open the new Rancho Sienna Elementary School in the Rancho Sienna subdivision on , > ` ,i>}> Û`° Ƃ }À Õ ` LÀi> } ceremony was held Sept. 14. In May, voters approved a $35 L ` «>V >}i Ì V ÃÌÀÕVÌ Ì i new school and renovate the agriculture L>À >Ì Ì i Õ À } ] >à Üi >à > i security improvements at Liberty Hill Elementary School, and some improvements to science labs at Liberty Hill Intermediate School. Hart said about $1.6 million will be spent upgrading the agriculture barn. In the design phase now, he said the facility will get a concrete slab topped by movable animal pens. Other improvements include more lighting, plumbing upgrades, new paint, fans and electrical improvements, and installation of an electric gate at the entrance. i Ã> ` Ì Ü Ì> i >L ÕÌ fÓ to complete the security improvements at the elementary school, and that conÃÌÀÕVÌ Ü Ì> i « >Vi iÝÌ ÃÕ iÀ° Starting in early spring 2017, administrators will begin the process v `À>Ü } >ÌÌi `> Vi â ià v À Ì i elementary schools that will be effective next fall. At the same time, a process will begin to reassign teachers and administrators. Hart said that process has not Lii w > âi` ÞiÌ°

technician ViÀÌ wV>Ì ° Students do practicums throughout Ì i Þi>À° Ì i ViÀÌ wi` ÕÀà } >Ãà ÃÌ> Ì ÌÀi ] ÃÌÕ`i Ìà } Ì > `à iÝ«iÀ i Vi >Ì the nursing home in Bertram. Annette Coe, principal at Liberty Hill Junior High, said fashion design students >À iÌi` Ì i «À }À> Ì V `Ài >Ì iÀ campus. “Students came and had their clothing > ` Ì> i` >L ÕÌ Ì i À `ià } ] Ü Ì iÞ developed them and how they were } } Ì >À iÌ Ì]» i Ã> `° - i «À Õ` Þ >``i` Ì >Ì Ì i w i >ÀÌà program at the junior high is expanding. The school will now offer Dance I and Dance II. “So that students who feed into the program at the high school come already «Ài«>Ài`] Ü } L>à V `> Vi ÛiÃ]» she said. The junior high is also sharing a choir teacher with the high school and is now able to offer a choir program. There will > à Li «« ÀÌÕ Ì ià v À ÃÌÕ`i ÌÃ Ì Ì> i advanced art and advanced theatre. “We want to help the high school with some of the classes such as Principles of Business Management and Principles of ƂÕ` É6 ÃÕ> ] Ã Ì >Ì `à }iÌ ÃÌ>ÀÌi` the program a little earlier,” Coe said. New this fall is a veterinary science program at the high school headed by Jaycee Thompson. Thompson said “the new lab space will feature a dog washing station, examination tables, dog runs, and i i Ã] > ` Ü >VV «> Þ Ì i ÛiÌiÀ >ÀÞ medical applications class, which is in its second year.” Þi i « >à âi` Ì >Ì Ü i Ì iÀi à much progress, all the programs are in their infancy. “We want to continue to grow them,” he said, adding that, “there are still a lot of things we need to do.” Visit www.libertyhill.txed.net for school district information. LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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amilies looking to keep their children active have a number of resources outside the athletic programs of Liberty Hill schools. From baseball, football and soccer to gymnastics and martial arts, there is an activity for every interest. Liberty Hill Youth League The Liberty Hill Youth League was established in 1953 and offers baseball and softball to boys and girls ages four through 14. The vision of the LHYL, as put forth by President Donn Thompson, Ã Ì Àiiv `\ Ì «À Û `i Ì i LiÃÌ Ì Ã Ì i >Ài> ­ °i° wi `Ã] batting cages, etc.), coaches that care about their players, and a board of directors that embraces service. “The Liberty Hill Youth League seeks to instill in the youth of the community ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and reverence,” said Thompson. “That way they may Li w iÀ] ÃÌÀ }iÀ] >«« iÀ Þ ÕÌ Ã Ü Ã > }À Ü Ì Li } `] clean, healthy adults.” Thompson and the coaches in the LHYL seek to teach life applications to Liberty Hill young people. As Thompson put it, “it is important to have fun, and while we have fun, we need to grow and be comfortable out of our comfort zones. Sometimes we will achieve success, sometimes we will not. They are both okay, so long as attitude and effort are applied.” The schedule and registration dates for 2017 have yet to be w > âi`] LÕÌ Ã«À } }> ià Ì> i « >Vi vÀ >ÀV Ì À Õ} >Þ] all-star play will start in June, and fall ball will run from September through the end of October. To learn more about the LHYL, visit the league’s Facebook page and the website at www.lhyl.org.

Above: Liberty Hill Youth League baseball and softball teams from spring 2016. Below: Liberty Hill Youth Football players are learning the same system used by Liberty Hill school football teams.

Liberty Hill Youth Football & Cheer LiÀÌÞ 9 ÕÌ ÌL> E iiÀ à > «À wÌ À}> â>Ì founded in 2002 that offers tackle football and cheerleading programs for boys and girls from kindergarten through the sixth grade. The main goal of the league, according to President Gerald Lorance, is to teach kids responsibility, discipline, and teamwork, and to give them a sense of purpose in a team environment. “LHYFC provides local youth an opportunity to participate in a team sport that runs the same system as the junior high school,” said Lorance. “LHYFC will continue to compete against area teams that are in the same district of competition as the high school athletes.” Óä£È] Ì i 9 wi `i` Ì>V i v ÌL> Ìi> à wÛi ` vviÀi Ì age groups: K-2, 3rd grade, 4th grade, Continued on Page 66 LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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5th grade, and 6th grade. Lorance is expecting a turnout substantial enough to w i ` > à >À Õ LiÀ v Ìi> à Óä£Ç° Registration for the 2017 season opens on April 1 and will run through mid-June. Only kids who move to the Liberty Hill area late will be allowed to sign up after the cut-off point. The annual football and cheer camp will be held at the end of July and is open to any child who wants to participate in tackle football or cheerleading. Learn more about the LHYFC at www.lhyfc.com. Zero Gravity Gymnastics and Cheer Zero Gravity Gymnastics and Cheer, based in Leander, was founded in 2008 by former Olympic-level gymnast Cathy Zeolla. Zero Gravity offers recreational gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling, as well as competitive gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, and trampoline for boys and

girls ages two to 17. Zero Gravity is also a licensed child care center and is used for after-school activities, birthday parties, and open gym. It also offers a seven belay rock climbing wall. “Our goal is to encourage the development of basic motor skills, rhythm, V À` >Ì ] y iÝ L ÌÞ] L `Þ ÃÌÀi }Ì ] > ` Ãi v V w `i Vi > « Ã Ì Ûi] vÕ environment,” said Zeolla. “We take pride in knowing our experience of over 50 years and formal training is expressed through our love of the sport, as well as the passion to encourage young athletes in a positive atmosphere.” Zero Gravity is located at 2041 S. Highway 183 in Leander, and features 25 “handpicked coaches and athletes that Ì Þ i V ÕÀ>}i à ëiV w V VÕÀÀ V ulum, but a sense of family,” according to Zeolla. Visit more information about classes and how to register, visit www.zerogravitygymnasticsandcheer. com.

Liberty Hill Youth Soccer Association The Liberty Hill Youth Soccer Association à > «À w Ì À}> â>Ì Ì >Ì >à Lii offering soccer programs for boys and girls since 1997. The LHYSA is a member of CAYSA (Capitol Area Youth Soccer Association) and South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) and has both recreational and competitive leagues for residents of Liberty Hill and nearby locales ages three through 18 “Soccer is a wonderful developmental sport,” said league President Richard >Àà > ° º/ i 9-Ƃ iÝ ÃÌÃ Ì ÕÃi soccer to build well-rounded athletes who will grow to become the continuing strength of the community. We are blessed with wonderful parents, wonderful players, wonderful coaches, and a wonderful board who works hard to make each season happen.” The mission of LHYSA is the “physical, mental, and emotional growth and

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Liberty Hill Youth Soccer is helping to grow well-rounded athletes in a caring environment. (Courtesy Photo)

development of the youth of Liberty Hill and surrounding areas by offering an environment that makes soccer fun and instills a lifelong passion for the game in its players and their families.â€? The registration date for 2017 has yet ĂŒÂœ Li >Â˜Â˜ÂœĂ•Â˜Vi`° Ć‚VVÂœĂ€`ˆ˜} ĂŒÂœ >Ă€ĂƒÂ…>Â?Â?] registration fees are some of the lowest in Central Texas, yet the league will work with low-income families that may have issues paying the fee. “LHYSA wants all the players to play,â€? Ăƒ>ˆ` >Ă€ĂƒÂ…>Â?Â?° Âş7i Ăœ>Â˜ĂŒ ĂžÂœĂ• >˜` ĂžÂœĂ•Ă€

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A ministry of Caring, Service Liberty Hill has a history of rallying around and lifting up those in need among us. Operation Liberty Hill is caring for our community.

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iberty Hill takes caring a few steps further than most communities. At organizations like Operation Liberty Hill (OLH), people don’t stop at merely knowing everyone’s name. They also want to know how folks are doing, and when someone is hurting, OLH tries Ì w ` Ü>ÞÃ Ì > i Ì }à LiÌÌiÀ° OLH, a faith-based charitable organization, works with the Liberty Hill community to provide food, clothing, and resources to families living within the Liberty Hill school district. Currently, about 150 local families are under the care of OLH, and that number is growing rapidly. In the beginning, OLH’s resources were more expensive and harder to come by. However, with the expansion into a larger building in 2015, and the addition of a box truck in 2016, OLH not only has the means to pick up large quantities of donated food and clothing from companies, but they also have a means of storing those items right here in Liberty Hill. This access to extra donations has meant that OLH can help Liberty Hill families even more. “There are grocery stores that we can pick up mass quantities of food from, but we just didn’t have the capability to pick them up until now,” said OLH staff member Lisa Newton. Serving the Community Currently, OLH offers assistance with food for needy families through their food pantry. The pantry, OLH says, is successful because of the generosity of the Liberty Hill community. The pantry shelves, in addition to being supplied by donations from grocers, is stocked through food `À Ûià >Ì Ì i V> ÃV Ã] LÞ w > V > V ÌÀ LÕÌ Ã vÀ

The addition of a box truck this year, which was paid for with donations, allows Operation Liberty Hill to greatly expand its food pantry offerings. (Courtesy Photo)

churches and by individual donations as well. OLH also partners with Capital Area Food Bank and is able through that partnership to purchase some food items at greatly reduced prices. OLH says that each one of these groups or individuals is a necessary part of meeting the increased need of Liberty Hill’s rapidly growing community. In addition to food, OLH also supplies families with clothing. OLH’s new thrift store donates gently used clothing to needy area families. This donation, frees up money that families can then use to pay necessary bills. However, Newton also says that many people who do not qualify for assistance enjoy both donating items and also shopping at OLH, because they have found they can purchase clothes at very reasonable prices in the thrift store. " > à vviÀà Ìi` w > V > >Ãà ÃÌ> Vi Ì v> ià as well. Qualifying families can receive help with utility bills or gas vouchers. They can also receive counseling, spiritual guidance, and can be directed toward other organizations and services they may qualify for elsewhere. This way, even if OLH can’t meet a family’s need, they can pray with that family, and in some cases, can get them in touch with another organization that can help. Big Dreams Although OLH has already been successful in making an impact on the Liberty Hill Continued on Page 72 LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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community, Newton says that OLH Director Susan Baker is just getting started. “We are hoping to add additional gardens in the back. We have master gardeners who have come and spoken to us, and they have done a layout. We just need to get some funding and some donations to get the actual gardens established,” said Newton. Currently, when families come to OLH to pick up their food, they are given fresh produce which is donated from local farmers markets, Newton said. OLH, however, wants to have their own gardens, and then call in the master gardeners to give classes on growing, which would help residents to learn how to grow some of their own food as well as provide some extra produce. “I know Susan has big dreams of maybe having more classes next door. Cooking classes and parenting classes, even more resources for new moms, but her biggest goal is expanding the food pantry,” Newton said. An additional goal for OLH is also to get involved with Austin disaster relief and provide temporary shelter for locals during emergency situations. Newton said that since there are no hotels in Liberty Hill, having a temporary emergency shelter would be a good community resource. However, this idea is still in the planning phase. How to Help OLH says there are still several ways that folks can help needy families. OLH is always in need of non-perishable food items. Additionally, toiletries are also helpful, since toiletries cannot be purchased by families using the Lone Star Card. “We also love getting tax deductible monetary donations,” said Baker. “That way we can just buy some of the stuff we need for the food pantry ourselves.” Furthermore, OLH is always in need of extra volunteers. Yet, for those who

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The Liberty Hill Independence Day Spectacular July 2 raised money and food items for Operation Liberty Hill. OLH Executive Director Susan Baker (center) with event sponsors Pastor Stephen Apt of Peace Lutheran Church (left) and Owner/Publisher Shelly Wilkison of The Liberty Hill Independent newspaper. Liberty Parke subdivision and the City of Liberty Hill also sponsored the event.

An additional goal for OLH is to get involved with Austin disaster relief and provide temporary shelter for locals during emergency situations. like a good bargain, even shopping at the food pantry is helpful. Because proceeds from the store go directly toward stocking the pantry, shopping at OLH can be a great way to take part. Some families, such as the Booher family, help in several different ways. With nine children to clothe, Liberty Hill mom and OLH volunteer Lisa Booher, says that shopping for bargains at the thrift store is a way to help the pantry and help herself at the same time. She can drop off items that are too small for her children, and can purchase new items that are larger at the same time. Then, Booher and her older children can stick around and volunteer time as well. “Volunteering gives our children an opportunity to help out,” said Booher. “With the food bank they are learning math, they are counting, they are practicing their personal relationship skills,

and they are recognizing the needs out there in the community and are learning to lend a helping hand.” This year, OLH received an additional boost as a result of the Liberty Hill Independence Day Spectacular, a community event hosted by The Liberty Hill Independent newspaper. Event goers donated non-perishable food items to OLH, and in iÝV > }i ÜiÀi i ÌiÀi` Ì Û>À ÕÃ À>vyi drawings for prizes. During the event, 752 food items were donated in addition to box fans. The donation was a much-needed boost, since food donations to OLH tend to dwindle during the summer months. While non-perishable items and gently used clothing and household items are a great help, Baker says that currently OLH does not have any place to store mattresses or large furniture items. While she hopes that this might someday be an option, she asks the community not to drop off large items at the center without >Ã } wÀÃÌ° Currently, donations can be either dropped off at the OLH center located at 1401 Hwy. 183, or can be left in one of several donation bins throughout the community. Donation bins are also located at Liberty Hill Public Library, the Liberty * ÃÌ "vwVi] i ÜÃ « ÕÀV ] vi Springs Church, Liberty Hill United Methodist Church, Williamson County Cowboy Church, A Texas Girl’s Guns and at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. Visit www.operationlh.org for more information.

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The staff of the Liberty Hill Public Library include, from left Glenda Van Horn, April Hoffmann, Director Angela Palmer and Shanna Clark.

Even so, Palmer says the renovations will cost closer to $70,000. Because of this, estled up against Liberty Hill’s To meet the needs of the library plans to set up a Go Fund Me sculpture garden, and alongside a growing community, page in an attempt to cover some extra Ì i w Ài ÃÌ>Ì ] Ì i LiÀÌÞ Public Library is an absolute beehive of library expansion may expenses. The renovations would include things like new paint, new lighting, a new activity. Ever growing in its reach, the be on the horizon. Vi }] Ài Àià i Ì y À }] `ÀÞÜ> > ` library is reaching out to meet the needs new furniture. Currently, Palmer is workof the community and in the process the ing with a local designer to get ideas on how to maximize the facility is, quite literally, busting at the seams. With circulation library’s space, and hopefully make room for additional shelving, almost doubling last year, more and more people are using the among other things. The library, which hasn’t been renovated library every day. However, funds for a library expansion have not since its opening 11 years ago, needs to do everything it can to kept up with the public’s demand for services. maximize space while it is awaiting funds for an expansion. º7i ii` Ì iÝ«> `° 7i Ü> Ì Ì iÝ«> `° ̽à w ` } Ì i funds to expand, because it’s about $2-$3 million by the time we Lending a Hand get it done,” said Director Angela Palmer. Palmer also stated that although the greater need of a new Because Liberty Hill’s library is a special purpose district, not building is currently on hold, there are still many things the a municipal library, the library itself is funded through sales tax, community can do to assist the local library. One thing the Palmer explained. Currently, the library receives ¼ of 1% of sales library needs, according to Palmer, is a group of friends to assist tax revenue within the district, with the district being identical to in fund-raising efforts. Additionally, the library is also in need of the boundaries for Liberty Hill ISD. Yet, business growth in Libervolunteers as well. However, for patrons who are unable to help ty Hill has not kept up with the increasing population, a fact that with either of those, there are still many other ways to help. > ià LÀ>ÀÞ iÝ«> à ` vw VÕ Ì° ÜiÛiÀ] Ài Û>Ì Ã Ì Ì i The library currently has a wish list which can help patrons current building might just be in the works this year. Palmer statwho want to buy items the library is in need of such as Disney ed that the library applied for a $40,000 grant with the Hancher Movies or a new set of Little House on the Prairie books, for exFoundation, but she doesn’t want to make too many plans until ample. Patrons can also donate a book in Continued on Page 76 she knows for sure that the library will be getting those funds.

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someone’s honor. A memory plate would be placed inside the book’s cover with a short message in it. One patron donati` vÕ `à v À ÃiÛiÀ> wVÌ L Ã] honoring a loved-one who has passed on, but who had a great love for reading wVÌ ÌiÀ>ÌÕÀi] *> iÀ iÝ« > i`° Still, Palmer is quick to point out that a monetary donation can often go further than a new book donation because libraries get discounts on book purchases, which means that Palmer can buy the same book at a heavily discounted rate. Palmer also said the library would happily accept assistance with beautifying the lawn in front of the library or making a garden, stating that it might make a good project for a Boy Scout, Girl Scout or 4H program and would give the library some curb appeal. “Basically, if someone wants to help Ì i LÀ>ÀÞ] Üi Ü w ` > Ü>Þ v À Þ Õ Ì help,” she said. Yet, the reason the library is seeking help is to further their mission, which is to enrich lives through information, education, and recreation. “It’s their library. I just manage it, but it’s their library,” Palmer explained. “We try to be responsive to what people need.” Getting the Word Out Currently, the library has around 19,200 books, DVDs and audio books, in addition to their collection of over 6,000 ebooks and audiobooks downloads available through their membership with One Drive Consortium. Additionally, Palmer says that many areas of Liberty Hill still don’t have internet service available, which makes the library’s WIFI and computers a much needed resource for folks applying for jobs or doing other various types of online research. There are also many databases for people to use, as well. Palmer also said that library staff doesn’t mind teaching people how to use the databases and various resources available at the library. Yet Palmer says one of her favorite things to do at the library is answer questions, help with research or make suggestions to patrons looking for new

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The public library uses social media to engage with families about upcoming events, special programs and new arrivals to library collections. Follow them on Facebook.com/ LibertyHillPublicLibrary.

“A lot of people still think libraries are for smart people. Libraries are for everybody! You don’t have to read great works of literature.” things to read. “I’m always here for them to ask reference questions,” she said. “That’s my favorite part of my job. If someone says, ‘I like to read Vince Flynn, what’s another book I can read?’ or Susan Lou Phillips, or ‘What can I get my child to read, what are some ideas?’ We can provide all of that information.” However, Palmer said that she still has issues from time to time with people who avoid the library because they think you need to be smart to use it. “A lot of people still think libraries are for smart people. Libraries are for everybody! You don’t have to read great works of literature. I read romance novels.” Palmer also explains that everyone is smart in one way or another. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses, and regardless of what those strengths and weaknesses are, the library staff is there to help. In spite of the library’s increasing need, there is a silver lining to the library’s w > V > V Õ` LiV>ÕÃi Ì i> Ã Ì >Ì Ì i library is successful. One of the recent

successes the library is proud of is its summer reading program. This summer, children read for more than 311,000 minutes, which is a huge increase from previous years. According to Palmer, there were 797 children who participated in the summer reading program this year, and almost 15,000 visitors to the library over the course of summer vacation. “Those numbers are record breaking,” she said. “We did 144 programs during summer reading this year!” Palmer says none of these successes would have been possible without the excellence of her staff members and volunteers. “We have excellent customer service and we excel at making the library feel like a warm and welcoming place for everyone,” stated Palmer. “The staff is really dedicated to their work and it shows by how much they care and invest in the library.”want to make too many plans until she knows for sure that the library will be getting those funds. Even so, Palmer says the renovations will cost closer to $70,000. Because of this, the library plans to set up a Go Fund Me page in an attempt to cover some extra expenses. The renovations would include things like new paint, new light }] > iÜ Vi }] Ài Àià i Ì y À }] drywall and new furniture. Currently, Palmer is working with a local designer to get ideas on how to maximize the library’s space, and hopefully make room for additional shelving, among other things. The library, which hasn’t been renovated since its opening 11 years ago, needs to do everything it can to maximize space while it is awaiting funds for an expansion. For current news and happenings, visit the library on Facebook. Additional information is available from Director Palmer at (512) 778-6400 or at angela.palmer@lhpl.org

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or America’s seniors, staying active is vital. According to a report from the National Academy of Sciences, seniors who are socially isolated have a 26 percent higher death risk than seniors who are social. The study also suggested that when seniors are social, they are more likely to have someone who would notice a possible illness or worsening symptoms of a medical condition, all facts that make socialization among seniors crucial for longevity.

Liberty Hill area senior citizens meet for lunch, games and fellowship every Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

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Over the Hill Gang For 18 years, Liberty Hill seniors have been staying connected with the help of the Over the Hill Gang (OTHG). The group, which meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a potluck lunch and games and every Tuesday for games, gives seniors the opportunity to enjoy food, fellowship and fun each week at the County Annex building. “The idea is to get them out of the house and get them active, to get friends there, and just by reputation spreading the word to other friends, and it just kind of becomes a growing community,” stated OTHG President Dean Kline. º-i Àà xä > ` ÛiÀ >Ài «>ÀÌ VÕ >À Þ `i Ì wi` >à i L Õ `] meaning they are often at home and don’t have regular activities that they might go to, so having a local place in Liberty Hill where they can come is important.” The potluck, which costs $5, is a great way for seniors to fellowship, have fun, and celebrate what is great about vi Ì i wÀÃÌ « >Vi° “They tend to play canasta, bridge, and dominoes, but my favorite part is the food. I like the fried chicken and the meatloaf,” said Kline. “I go there for the meals and to chat with friends.” Socializing is critical to health and wellness, The group, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is kind of and many opportunities exist in Liberty Hill a jumping off place for seniors for seniors to stay connected. to meet and make friends. From there, Kline says, many have come up with other activities that they do together outside OTHG as well. It’s a great way to meet À> ` iÃ] LÞ `iw Ì Ã > }À Õ« v Ãi À >` ià vÀ À Ãà Tracks Church that like to get together, volunteer, and make a i `i` «i « i° i iÝ« > i`° ̽à > à > }Ài>Ì Ü>Þ Ì iÌÜ À difference in the community. and get recommendations on other programs and services available “It’s a group of people who love each other, but most of all to seniors in the area. they love Christ, and they want to do things for other people. Kline says newcomers are always welcome, and encourages They care and they want to show their love through action,” folks who are new to Liberty Hill to come on down, have a great stated Grandie Louine Noble. “That to me is the most rewarding meal, and meet some wonderful people in the area. For more thing in the world, to be able to help others.” details on OTHG, call (512) 778-5344. Some of the volunteer activities the Grandies participate in are The Grandies providing toiletries to needy school children, supplying snacks to In addition to Over the Hill Gang, there are other ways to get Operation Liberty Hill’s summer snack program, participating in a involved in Liberty Hill, one of them, being the Grandies. The card ministry, bringing occasional treats to Continued on Page 80

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emergency workers, and donating cookies to help out the Sonshine Friends preschool at their church. As a Grandie, Noble said that the card ministry was particularly rewarding. Each year, the Grandies send about 1,000 cards out to graduates, folks who have had a birthday, someone who is ill, or just some one who is having a rough time or might be hurting. Noble says the Grandies send cards to a few cancer patients regularly. These people, Noble explained, live for those encouraging words. “They tell us that they read the words over and over when things get rough,” Noble said. The Grandies also get together once a month to celebrate birthdays, have lunch and have a devotional as well. The group, she said, is devoted to helping others any way they can. Additionally, Noble said they can always use more volunteers and would love to see others get involved as well. “It touches us even more than it touch es them sometimes,” Noble said. “We just love doing it.” For more details, call Cross Tracks Church at (512) 515-0070. Liberty Hill Pickers For those looking for some entertainment on the weekend, Liberty Hill is home to some talented senior musicians. The mu sicians get together at several locations on Saturdays to reminisce, relax, and play the bluegrass and country western music they grew up listening to. The second Saturday of every month, the group can be found at the former VFW post from Ó È «° ° v À > > ÃiÃÃ ° / iÞ > Ã iiÌ *i>À Ì i wÀÃÌ ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ v iÛiÀÞ month at the old school building, and in Burnet on the third Saturday of every month at the community center. One does not need to play an instru ment or have a particularly good voice to take part. According to Billy Evans, the group’s coordinator, the event is free to anyone who wants to come down and listen. However, donations are accepted to cover the costs of snacks for the band and the guests alike.

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Geriatric yoga helps improve mobility for seniors. (Courtesy Photo)

“We’ve all played for pay before, but we are all at the age now where we no longer want to travel, but we just want to get together and play good music,” Evans said. “We could always use a couple more musicians and a half a dozen more people in the audience though.” And although the music may not be as perfect as a rehearsed, professional performance, for some people, that just doesn’t matter much. “The music is not polished, but it is } `] Üi « >Þi` Õà V] > ` Ì Ã Ì i music that I know,” explained Thomas Sandlin, a Liberty Hill resident who never misses a session. “They all have a good time, and I do, too.” Sandlin says that hearing Merle Hag gard, Ray Price, and Hank Williams songs brings back memories. Because a lot of younger musicians have different musical Ì>ÃÌiÃ] ̽à >À` Ì w ` «i « i Ì >Ì Ài i ber those songs elsewhere. Either way, Sandlin says it’s a great way to kick back and spend a Saturday afternoon. Geriatric Yoga À Ãi ÀÃ] }iÌÌ } wÌ V> Li ` vwVÕ Ì] particularly for those who aren’t accus tomed to exercise. Yet, for those consid ering getting into better shape, there are people in Liberty Hill just itching to help. Personal trainer Holly Jo Johnson special izes in working with seniors, and practices geriatric yoga with many of her clients. What is surprising to most of her senior clients, said Johnson, is just how much they are able to accomplish. Although some seniors believe that it is too late for

them to start exercising, Johnson states that couldn’t be further from the truth. She routinely works with seniors who have never exercised before, and a few who honestly believed they were too old to start an exercise regimen. Yet with a little bit of work and a little perseverance, those same clients are now more active than ever, explained Johnson. Some clients who start out with limited mobility w ` Ì >Ì >vÌiÀ iÝiÀV Ãi] Ì iÞ >Ài >L i Ì regain some of that strength, balance, > ` yiÝ L ÌÞ Ì iÞ Vi Li iÛi` Ü>à gone for good. º" i v Þ v>Û À Ìi Ì }à à w ` } ways to get people more mobile so they can live a more full life,” Johnson said. “From there we work on the other things, such as strength training or weight loss. If you’re not able to move, then that’s just going to lead to further dysfunction in the body.” Johnson, who has a studio attached to her home on CR 214 and who also travels to clients’ homes, offers private and small group instruction, which helps her senior clients get more specialized in ÃÌÀÕVÌ V>ÌiÀi` Ì Ì i À ëiV wV ii`ð It also helps remove some of the discom fort associated with trying something new in a public setting. Although Johnson does teach geriat ric yoga, she says that as a Christian she doesn’t practice the eastern philosophy that is associated with yoga, just the exer cise techniques. However, in addition to yoga, Johnson also works as a corrective exercise specialist, and a personal trainer as well. Continued on Page 82

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You’re never too old to take care of yourself, said Johnson. For details, call (808) 640-6477. Senior Living A new business located six miles from Liberty Hill in nearby Leander has seniors talking. Riva Ridge Assisted Living Facility, an upcoming part of Riva Ridge Memory Care Facility, is slated for completion iVi LiÀ° , Û> , `}i½Ã iÜ £È Li` facility offers seniors the option of receiv ing personalized care while still feeling at home. Residents are able to enjoy customized menus, choose fun activities, and even pick out the decor they like best while having staff on hand to take care of their medical needs. “Our facilities are designed to be an extension of your home, and our caregiv ers are an extension of your family,” said Riva Ridge Owner Ken Missler. “What

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makes us different is that it’s like home, because our assisted living facility is a à > £È Li` v>V ÌÞ Ì >Ì > Üà ÕÃ Ì «À Û `i «iÀà L>Ãi` V>Ài > «i>VivÕ country setting with a gorgeous view over the ridge.” Some of the activities residents at Riva Ridge enjoy are bingo, games, crafts, pet therapy, church services, nature walks and painting classes, to name a few. Because it’s a small facility, however, reservations >Ài iÝ«iVÌi` Ì w Õ« v>ÃÌ] à Ãà iÀ says interested persons should not wait too long to come by and check it out. For more information, visit www.rivaridgeassistedliving.com. Meals on Wheels For seniors who might need help main taining their independence, Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties offers a great option for assistance. The «À }À> vviÀà i `i ÛiÀi` i> à for those who have limited mobility. The

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Changes at LHPD reflect needs of growing community One of the most noticeable signs of change in a growing Liberty Hill is the increased presence of law enforcement and a changing role for the police department. BY SARAH SILBERSTEIN

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OTHER Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce (512) 548-6343 Liberty Hill Public Library (512) 778-6400 Over the Hill Gang (512) 778-5344 Social Security Administration (877) 531-4699 Texas Dept. of Public Safety www.dps.texas.gov The Liberty Hill Independent Newspaper (512) 778-5577 75 2QUV 1HÆ‚ EG (512) 515-6293

Veterans Memorial Park downtown was given to the City of Liberty Hill, and the City is now working on plans for additional landscaping and picnic areas with the focus remaining on the perpetual care of the monuments. (Photo by Al Williams) LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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Cross Tracks Church Where Everyone Is Special! Our name has changed, but our mission hasn’t! Join us on an amazing, spirit-filled journey. Discover God’s love, plus engaging, timely messages, opportunities to get connected and a warm welcome at Cross Tracks Church!

SUNDAYS

MINISTRIES

- Joyful worship - Traditional service 9 a.m. - Praise service 11 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. - Youth fellowship 5-7 p.m.

- Inspiring mission trips - Community service - Run/Walk club - Mothers’ Day Out - Grandies for the young-at-heart

www.crosstracks.church 512.515.0070 101 Church St. Right off 1869. Look for the giant cross at the RR crossing! 94

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“Where the Spirit of the Lord is…there is freedom!” II Cor. 3:17

Our ministry began in 2002 with a beautiful harvest of souls of the youth in Liberty Hill and has grown to a well-rounded fellowship for all ages; from nursery to senior citizens and all those in between. Our motto is “loving people where they are; helping them become all they can be for the glory of God.” If you haven’t found a home church to attend; Grace Alive! is a loving and supportive family of believers who would like to get to know you and minister Jesus’ healing and Grace to you.

Sunday Service 10 am

16030 W. Hwy 29, Liberty Hill (512) 778-6000 www.gracealivelibertyhill.org

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www.peacelutheranchurch.org

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Worship Gathering: 10:00 am Gathering at Liberty Hill Jr. High School Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church (LCMS) Rev. Paul Frerichs, Pastor 15725 W. Hwy 29, Unit 7 www.missionlibertyhill.org Photo by Al Williams

Preachin’ JESUS Cowboy Style! The mission of Williamson County Cowboy Church is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, to lead souls to the Lord Jesus Christ in salvation, and to disciple and teach them who they are in Christ Jesus, and how to live a victorious life in their covenant rights and privileges. The fulfillment of that mission takes place when those believers become rooted and grounded enough in God’s Word to reach out and teach others these same principles.

Pastor Corey Ross, wife Jaime & family

CHURCH SERVICE: 10:30 am Sundays BIBLE STUDY: 6:30 pm Tuesdays

Williamson County Cowboy Church Harvest Ranch, 8355 RR 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

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DIRECTORY

BUSINESS

ACCOUNTING

Jeanie’s Business Services 535 Rolling Block Dr Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.jeaniesbs.com (512) 262-8979 Liberty Hill Bookkeeping & Tax Services 925 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhbts.com (512) 548-6535 ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS Post Net 651 N US Hwy 183, Suite 335 Leander, TX 78641 www.tx202.postnet.com (512) 637-6080 The Liberty Hill Independent 14251 W. SH 29, Ste B Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhindependent.com (512) 778-5577 Q See our ad on Page 89

AIRPORT Liberty Hill Air Ranch, LLC 2519 CR 323 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillairranch.com (949) 338-9928 APARTMENTS San Gabriel Crossing Apartments 155 Hillcrest Lane Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.txhf.org (512) 548-6280 5VWDDNGĆ‚GNF 2CTM 4-Plex Community ĂŽä{ -ĂŒĂ•LLÂ?iwiÂ?` >˜i ›£ää Liberty Hill, TX 78642 ĂœĂœĂœ°ĂƒĂŒĂ•LLÂ?iwiÂ?`ÂŤ>ÀŽ°Vœ“

(512) 839-7407

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APPLIANCE REPAIR ACA Appliance & A/C 325 W State Hwy 29 Bertam, TX 78605 www.acaappliance.com (512) 219-0900 Q See our ad on Page 78

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN J. Bryant Boyd, Design Build 902 Forest Street Georgetown, TX 78626 www.jbryantboyd.com (512) 930 1686 ARTIST Studio Francoise 350 Glasscock Rd Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 913-7481 ASSISTED LIVING Riva Ridge Memory Care Center & Assisted Living 801 Riva Ridge Drive Leander, TX 78641 RivaRidgeMemoryCare.com (512) 259-1330 Q See our ad on Page 92

ATTORNEYS Arnold & Placek, P.C. 203 E Main St., Ste 201 Round Rock, TX 78664 www.arnoldplacek.com (512) 341-7044 .CY 1HĆ‚EG QH ,COKG 'V\MQTP PLLC 925 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.etzkornlaw.com (512) 800-6353 Q See our ad on Page 73

AUTOMOTIVE

Benny Boyd Liberty Hill 10620 Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.bennyboydlibertyhill.com (512) 778-6111 J & Z Auto Works LLC 15390 W. State Hwy 29, Ste 201 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.jandzautoworks.com (512) 778-4111 BANKS Classic Bank 12251 West SH 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.classicbank.com (512) 778-6305 Q See our ad on Page 92

First Texas Bank 721 US Hwy 183 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 ĂœĂœĂœ°wĂ€ĂƒĂŒĂŒiĂ?>ĂƒÂ‡}ĂŒĂœÂ˜°Vœ“ (512) 778-5757 Prosperity Bank 101 Bronco Blvd Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.prosperitybanktx.com (512) 778-5355 R Bank 360 TX 29 Bertram, TX 78605 www.rbanktexas.com (512) 355-2121 Union State Bank 13601 W. SH 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.USB-TX.com (512) 515-6300 Q See our ad on Pages 5, 107

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BEAUTY SALONS Liberty Style Station 55 County Rd 200 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertysstylestation.com (512) 778-4033 Salon 29 14547 W SH 29, Ste A Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.salon-29.com (512) 778-5155

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BREWERY/DISTILLERY WINERY San Gabriel River Brewery, Inc 500 Chaparral Drive Liberty Hill, TX 78642 sangabrielriverbrewery.com (512) 627-9384 Fire Oak Distillery www.FireOakDistillery.com (512) 515-6611 Q See our ad on Page 86

Thirsty Mule Winery PO Box 2389 Georgetown, TX 78627 www.thirstymule.com (512) 778-5990 CARPETS & INTERIORS Floor Depot 14370 W. State Hwy 29, Ste 10 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 ÜÜÜ°y À`i« ÌÌÝ°V (512) 515-5599 Q See our ad on Page 73

CHEER/ GYMNASTICS Courage Cheer & Dance United 134 Jonathan Drive Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.CourageCheer.com (512) 289-4616 Zero Gravity Gymnastics 2041 S. Hwy 183 Leander, TX 78641 www.zerogravitygymnasticsand cheer.com

(512) 986-5815

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CHILD CARE Happy Trails Learning Center 14865 W Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 happytrailslearningcenter.com (512) 515-0555 Q See our ad on Pages 77, 90

Hilltop Children’s Center 9415 W Highway 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 hilltopchildrenscenter.com (512) 944-1106 Q See our ad on Page 60

Liberty Hill Montessori Preschool £{ÎÇä 7 -Ì ÜÞ Ó ] £Ó Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillmontessori.com (512) 778-5555 CHURCHES Cross Tracks Church 101 Church Street Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.crosstracks.church (512) 515-0070 Q See our ad on Page 94

Fellowship Church 3600 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.fellowshiplh.org (512) 515-5579 Grace Alive 16030 TX-29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.gracealivelibertyhill.org (512) 778-6000 Q See our ad on Page 95

Life Springs Christian Church 15611 W. State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 lifespringschristianchurch.org (512) 515-5591 Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church 15725 Hwy 29 West, Suite 7 Liberty Hill, TX 78642

www.missionlibertyhill.org (512) 778-9310 Q See our ad on Page 96

Peace Lutheran Church 719 Highway 183 Suite 102 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.peacelutheranchurch.org (512) 213-5283 Q See our ad on Page 95

Williamson County Cowboy Church 8355 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.wccowboychurch.org (512) 778-5295 Q See our ad on Page 96

CLEANING Feather Dusters Cleaning (512) 569-7587 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Community Resource Center 155 Hillcrest Lane Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 548-5091 Hope Alliance Crisis Center 1011 Gattis School Rd.,Ste 106 Round Rock, TX 78664 www.hopealliancetx.org (512) 255-1212 Hope House Austin 1705 CR 285 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.hopehouseaustin.org (512) 515-6889 Liberty Hill All Sports Booster Club PO BOX 1054 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhallsports.org (512) 966-9192 Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce 488 Hillcrest, Ste A Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillchamber.org (512) 228-1656

Liberty Hill Public Library 335 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhpl.org (512) 778-6400 Q See our ad on Page 90

Operation Liberty Hill 1401 US Hwy 183 Leander, TX 78641 www.operationlh.org (512) 913-2256 Project Graduation 2017 PO Box 175 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhprojectgrad.org Spirit Reins 2055 CR 284 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.spiritreins.org (512) 515-0845 Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area 575 Round Rock West Dr, Bldg H, Suite 24 Round Rock, TX 78681 workforcesolutionsrca.com (512) 244-2207 Ext. 1049 United Way of Williamson County 4444 N. IH 35, Ste 22 Round Rock, TX 78664 www.unitedway-wc.org (512) 255-6799 Williamson Burnet County Meals on Wheels 351 North Bagdad Road Leander, TX 78641 www.wbco.net (512) 259-0288 COMPUTER SERVICE/SALES HK Computers, Inc. 1201 Loop 332, Ste 400 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.hkcomputers.com (512) 257-8008 Scott Solutions LLC ClearWater Ranch Liberty Hill, TX 78642

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www.scottsolutions.us (508) 451-8227 Q See our ad on Page 92

CONSULTANTS Adams Engineering & Development Consultants Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.adams-engineering.com (512) 218-4263 Full Potential Business Consulting Georgetown, TX 78628 FullPotentialBusinessConsulting.com (512) 850-7787 K.C. Engineering, Inc. 13750 Hwy 29 West, Suite 5 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.kcengineering.com (830) 693-5635 CONTRACTORS American Constructors Inc. 4330 Gaines Ranch Loop, Ste 230 Austin, TX 78735 www.acitexas.com (512) 328-2026 Liberty Hill Stonewall Partners 806 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 818-2244 Maynard Construction Services 500 E. League Street Burnet, TX 78611 www.maynardcs.com (512) 887-DEMO Q See our ad on Page 90

4KCVC 4QQƂPI 5GTXKEGU 101 Jonathan Dr., Suite 7 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.riataroof.com (512) 778-4075 COSMETICS Kim Glosson, Mary Kay PO Box 368 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.marykay.com/kimglosson (512) 569-7587

Sabrina Jordan, Mary Kay Consultant PO Box 565 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 marykay.com/sjordan30246 (512) 515-5114 COUNSELING Live Your Dream Counseling 150 S. West Street Bertram, TX 78605 (512) 569-1152 Q See our ad on Page 92

CUSTOM APPAREL Two Brand It 921 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.twobrandit.com (512) 548-5056 DENTAL Cedar Park Pediatric Dentistry 2051 Cypress Creek Rd Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.birthtobraces.com (512) 258-8888 Q See our ad on Page 84

Liberty Hill Dental, P.A. 14933 W. State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhilldental.com (512) 515-0171 Q See our ad on Page 12

Liberty Hill Pediatric Dentistry 9415 W. State Highway 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 www.LHKidsDentist.com (512) 930-4040 West Family Dentistry 101 Johnathon Dr Suite 1 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.westfamilydentistry.com (512) 778-9977 Q See our ad on Page 64

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT iCaught Incorporated 12701 W. State Hwy. 29, Ste 3 Liberty Hill, TX 78642

www.icaught.com (512) 453-2653

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EDUCATION Dental Genius Assisting School 14875 West State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.DentalGeniusTx.com (512) 484-4081 Fortis Academy 15611 TX-29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.fortisacademyums.com/ (512) 432-5152 Q See our ad on Page 23

ENTERTAINMENT Harvest Ranch 8355 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 harvestranchchuckwagon.com (512) 937-4553 EQUIPMENT RENTALS Cat Trax Rentals 12630 W Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.caltraxrentals.com (512) 515-5959 Mathis Rentals 10800 W. State Highway 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 mathisrentals.com (512) 778-6550 Q See our ad on Page 90

FARMERS MARKET Indian Mound Ranch 12805 S.H. 29 W Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.indianmoundranchtx.com (956) 312-9263 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES JMC Agency/John Clark Farmers Insurance 14875 W State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78628 www.jmclark.com

(512) 900-4422

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Union State Bank 13601 W. SH 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.USB-TX.com (512) 515-6300

Q See our ad on Pages 5, 107

Upstream Investment Partners Steve Tatro Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.upstreamip.com (512) 705-8375 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Michele Stratton Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (832) 689-8923 FITNESS Liberty Hill Run & Walk Club Lions Foundation Park Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 515-5557 Q See our ad on Page 67

Flying H Fitness 209 Bell Street Liberty Hill, TX 78642 ÜÜÜ°yÞ } wÌ iÃðV (512) 515-5557 Q See our ad on Page 92

Holly Johnson (Personal Trainer) Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (808) 640-6477

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EVENT FLORIST Gilded Petals / Robin Leddy PO Box 1821 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.gildedaffair.com (512) 905-8312 FOOD & BEVERAGE CATERING 5VKEM[ $WP\ Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.stickybunzlh.com (918) 399-0525

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FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Beck Funeral Home 170 County Road 214 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.BeckChapels.com (512) 778-5300 Q See our ad on Page 60

GOVERNMENT City of Liberty Hill 1120 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhilltx.gov (512) 778-5449 Q See our ad on Page 108

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) 1101 E. Old Settlers Blvd, Ste 200 Round Rock, TX 78664 www.dars.state.tx.us (512) 310-3070 GROCERY Parker’s Corner Market 1017 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 515-0770 Q See our ad on Page 83

GUNS A Texas Girl’s Guns 13740 W. Hwy 29, Suite 6 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.atexasgirlsguns.com (512) 778-6677 Q See our ad on Pages 13, 90

HARDWARE/GENERAL Tractor Supply 1919 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.tractorsupply.com (512) 778-9041 Winkley’s General Store 21 CR 200 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.winkleyslh.com (512) 515-7733

HEALTH & WELLNESS Mobile Cryo PO Box 416 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Facebook.com/MobileCryo (214) 783-8018 Q See our ad on Page 92

Mottern Institute 503 South Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626 www.motterninstitute.com (512) 913-0168 Q See our ad on Page 91

HOME BUILDERS Clear Rock Homes 201 Beltorre Drive Georgetown, TX 78633 www.clearrockhomes.com (512) 778-5696 Q See our ad on Page 43

Corker Custom Homes 113 Palo Duro Ln Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.corkercustomhomes.com (512) 709-1852

Scott Felder Homes 6414 River Place Blvd.,Ste 100 Austin, TX 78730 www.scottfelderhomes.com (512) 418-5400 Widmer Construction & Development 1201 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.widmerconstruction.com (512) 971-8219 Q See our ad on Page 37

GIFTS & HOME FURNISHINGS Clutch Across Texas 325 Hwy 29 Bertram, TX 78605 etsy.com/shop/clutchacrosstexas Q See our ad on Page 91

Simply Home Decor & More 15280 W. State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.simplyhomedecor.net (512) 778-5001 Q See our ad on Page 73

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HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Drees Homes 212 Bold Sundown Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.dreeshomes.com/ custom-homes/austin (512) 938-9934

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center 1401 Medical Parkway Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.CedarParkRegional.com (512) 528-7000

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MileStone Community Builders - Larkspur 9111 Jolleyville Rd, Suite 111 Austin, TX 78759 www.mymilestone.com/northaustin-cedar-park/larkspur/ (512) 686-4986

Liberty Hill Physician Assoc 14365 Hwy 29 West, Suite 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Cedarparkphysicians.com (512) 778-5160 Q See our ad on Page 19

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INSURANCE

Pacesetter Homes, LLC 14400 The Lakes Blvd, Bldg C, Suite 200 *yÕ}iÀÛ i] /8 ÇnÈÈä www.pacesetterhomes.com (512) 323-5252

Bluebonnet Pride Insurance Agency 101 Jonathan Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.bluebonnetpride.com (512) 515-0333 Q See our ad on Page 25

Duckworth Insurance Agency 13002 W State Highway 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.duckworthinsure.com (512) 720-4220 JMC Agency/John Clark Farmers Insurance 14875 W State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78628 www.jmclark.com (512) 900-4422 Q See our ad on Page 6

State Farm Insurance 950 W. University, Ste 209 Georgetown, TX 78626 stephaniefeatherstone.com (512) 868-8000 US Health Advisors/Rick Hall 715 Discovery Blvd, Suite 304 Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.ushagent.com/rickhall (512) 876-5072 Q See our ad on Page 83

INTERNET MARKETING Don’t Have Time to Write 117 Dawn Drive Liberty Hill, TX 78642 donthavetimetowrite.com (254) 793-2485 JEWELRY Pearl Snap & Barbwire 141 Peaceful Trail Liberty Hill, TX 78642 facebook.com/Pearl-SnapsBarbwire-926975020663332/ (512) 876-5071 LAND SURVEYING JPH Land Surveying, Inc. 680 CR 207 Ovalo, TX 79541 www.jphlandsurveying.com (512) 778-5688 Q See our ad on Page 48

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LANDSCAPING Nugreen Landscaping Contractors, LLC 15730 State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 736-7908 Wise Top Soil & Gravel 15730 W SH 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 914-0454 Q See our ad on Page 91

LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANING Liberty Hill Cleaners Pickup & Delivery cleanersfreedelivery.com (888) 735-9725

trustedguardmartialarts.com (512) 260-5425 Q See our ad on Page 90

MORTGAGE BANKING AmeriPro Home Loans 13563 Hwy 29 West, Ste 1 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 cnew.AmeriProHomeLoans.com (512) 548-6185 Q See our ad on Page 48

CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. 1201 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.janetwidmer.com (512) 619-9050 Q See our ad on Page 37

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NEIGHBORHOODS

LENDING

Liberty Parke 4807 Spicewood Springs Austin, TX 78759 www.libertyparketx.com (512) 914-7800

Lone Star Ag Credit 1930 Rawhide Dr, Suite 400 Round Rock, TX 78681 www.lonestaragcredit.com (512) 248-8486 LIQUOR JJ’s Liquor 13985 W Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 778-5599

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LODGING Liberty House Bed & Breakfast 102 Independence Dr. Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhousebandb.com (512) 635-9901 Q See our ad on Page 92

Rio Bonito Cabin & RV Park 1095 County Road 256 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.rbcabinresort.com (512) 922-1383 MARTIAL ARTS Trusted Guard Martial Arts 719 Hwy 183, Ste 138B Liberty Hill, TX 78642

Rancho Sienna 404 Via De Sienna Blvd. Georgetown, TX 78628 www.RanchoSienna.com (512) 410-1480 Q See our ad on Page 8

Santa Rita Ranch 175 Elizabeth Park Blvd. Liberty Hill, TX 78642 santaritaranchaustin.com (512) 655-9549

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NEWSPAPER The Liberty Hill Independent PO Box 1235 14251 W. SH 29, Suite B Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhindependent.com (512) 778-5577 Q See our ad on Page 89

The Liberty Hill Leader PO Box 1025 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.LHleadernews.com (512) 515-0985

ORTHODONTISTS Goldenberg Orthodontics 3622 Williams Drive, Bldg 4 Georgetown, TX 78628 www.georgetownbraces.com (512) 863-8580 Q See our ad on Page 74

Hill Country Braces Michael E. Dean, DDS 12701 W Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.hillcountrybraces.net/ (512) 778-9771 Liberty Hill Orthodontics 14365 Hwy 29 W, Suite 12 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhortho.com (512) 548-5040 Q See our ad on Page 53

PARTY RENTALS Austin Mini Golf Rentals 400 Rock Ridge Trail Liberty Hill, TX 78642 austinminigolfrentals.com (512) 337-2115 Q See our ad on Page 92

Bounce It Out 100 Milestone Rd Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Facebook.com/BounceItOut03 (512) 818-6965 PEST CONTROL Research Pest Control 801 N. Park Circle Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.researchpest.com (512) 258-5228 PET GROOMING Loving Touch Pet Spa Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 554-1434 PET SITTING Whiskers n’ Woofs Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.whiskersnwoofstx.com

(512) 387-1076

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PHARMACY Liberty Hill Pharmacy & Compounding Center 13740 W. Hwy 29, Ste 4 www.libertyhillpharmacy.com (512) 766-5479 Q See our ad on Page 21

PHYSICAL THERAPY Texas Physical Therapy Specialists 13740 W. SH 29, Ste 3 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.texpts.com (512) 778-6700 Q See our ad on Page 18

PLUMBING Brandenburg Plumbing 4023 E Hwy 29 Burnet, TX 78611 brandenburgplumbing.com (512) 260-0010 Liberty Hill Plumbing Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillplumbing.com (512) 699-0963 Q See our ad on Page 91

Ski’s Plumbing Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.skisplumbing.com (512) 778-9119 Q See our ad on Page 59

POLITICAL Williamson County Republican Party 706 Rock Street Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-8481 PORTABLE BUILDINGS Moore Liberty Buildings 10280 W State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillbuildings.net (512) 548-6474 Q See our ad on Pages 2, 57

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PROPANE P&R Propane 14251 W. State Highway 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.prpropane.com (512) 259-4710 Q See our ad on Page 81

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RE/MAX Town & Country Shane T. White 13561 Hwy 29 West Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.shanetwhiteteam.com (512) 515-5263 Q See our ad on Pages 3, 28

REAL ESTATE SERVICES 98th Meridian Real Estate & Marketing Group 106 West Willis Street, Suite B Leander, TX 78641 www.98thmeridian.com (512) 680-7834

Crystal Parker, Straight Realty Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.straightrealty.net (512) 584-6000 Q See our ad on Page 90

Dephanie Cates, REALTOR 9606 N. MoPac, Ste. 150 Austin, TX 78759 www.austintxhomesale.com (512) 970-2627 Dream Home Kelly Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.dreamhomekelly.com (512) 630-7069 Holly Renee Kristof Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.TexasRealtorHolly.com (512) 713-7112 Hughes & Company Real Estate Liberty Hill, TX 78642 hughes-and-company.com (512) 810-0185

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Amy Gandy/Realty Austin Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.realtyaustin.com/agents/ Amy-Gandy.php (512) 589-9005

Keller Williams Debbie Boatright Stewart Richard W. Cones Georgetown, TX 78628 www.debbieboatrightstewart. kwrealty.com (512) 864-4734

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Better Homes and Gardens 4GCN 'UVCVG ^ $TCFƂGNF Properties, Donna Bovee 5929 Balcones Dr., Suite 300 Austin, TX 78731 À>`wi `*À «iÀÌ iðV É DonnaBovee (512) 497-3643 Branigan Team, Straight Realty Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.braniganteam.com (512) 517-0956 Coldwell Banker United Bobby & Cheryl Arnold REALTORS Liberty Hill, TX 78642 TheATeamRealtyGroupTexas.com (512) 635-3574 Q See our ad on Page 32

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Keller Williams Kim Jackson Sanders 823 S. Austin Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 www.kimsanders.kw.com/ (512) 869-9699 Q See our ad on Page 48

Mallach & Co Realty Shelley Clawson 304 W. Willis St Leander, TX 78641 www.mallachandcompany.com (512) 632-9393 Q See our ad on Page 46

Meritage Homes @ MorningStar 117 Landry Street

Liberty Hill, TX 78628 www.meritagehomes.com (512) 909-3411 Q See our ad on Page 35

Randolph Todd Company 4807 Spicewood Springs Rd, Bldg 2, Suite 104 Austin, TX 70759 randolphtoddcompany.com (512) 750-0896 RE/MAX Town & Country Connie Fuller 13561 Hwy 29 West Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.connief.remaxtexas.com (512) 381-6863 Q See our ad on Page 28

RE/MAX Town & Country Debby Norman 13561 Hwy 29 West Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.debbynorman.com (512) 983-7143 Q See our ad on Page 28

RE/MAX Town & Country Shane T. White 13561 Hwy 29 West Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.shanetwhiteteam.com (512) 515-5263 Q See our ad on Pages 3, 28

San Gabriel Realty, a Team Realty of Texas Group 1201 Loop 332, Suite 100 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.san-gabriel-realty.com (512) 635-7529

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY Meridell Achievement Center 12550 West State Highway 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.meridell.com (512) 528-2100 RESTAURANTS $TCKP (TGG\G 2041 S. Highway 183 Leander, TX 78641 www.brainfreezeic.com (512) 986-5815 Q See our ad on Page 69

Chicken Express 13282 State Hwy. 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.chickene.com (512) 548-6390 Dahlia Cafe 2450 RR 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.dahliacafe.com (512) 515-7772 Q See our ad on Page 59

Dominos 10990-A SH 29 West Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.dominos.com (512) 630-8250 Jardin Corona 15395 TX-29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 jardincoronarestaurant.com (512) 778-6730

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Shin Oak Realty 2015 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.shinoakrealty.com (512) 515-6565

Liberty Hill Bakery & Cafe 1004 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillcafe.com (512) 548-6086

Star of Texas Realty Group 1002 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 StarOfTexasRealtyGroup.com (512) 525-0269

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Majors Burger Company 14011 West Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 majorsburgercompany.com (512) 548-6781

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS Liberty Septic Liberty Hill, TX 78642 libertysepticandexcavating.com (512) 778-9272 Q See our ad on Page 91

Windhawk Environmental Inc 390 Liberty Dr Liberty Hill, TX 78642 windhawkenvironmentalinc.com (512) 748-2101 SIGNS & BANNERS 183 Signs 126 Holmes Road, Suite 21 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.183signs.com (512) 548-5123 SKIN CARE Rodan and Fields/ Emma Richards Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.emmarichards.randf.com (512) 970-4749 Rodan and Fields/Michelle Van Natter Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.michellevn.myrandf.com (512) 818-5975

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Independence Title 101 Jonathan Drive, Suite 2 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.independencetitle.com (512) 515-0110

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STORAGE CubeSmart Self Storage 14774 West TX-29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.cubesmart.com (512) 456-8005 Moore Liberty Buildings 10280 W State Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillbuildings.net (512) 548-6474 Q See our ad on Pages 2, 57

Move It Self Storage 15725 Hwy 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.moveitstorage.com (512) 515-5430 Q See our ad on Page 58

SWIMMING POOLS Cool River Pools 390 Liberty Dr Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 778-5410 Q See our ad on Page 90

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TOWING Liberty Hill Towing 7260 Fm 3405 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhilltowing.com (512) 515-6780 Q See our ad on Page 91

TRANSPORTATION Capital Metro 209 West 9th Street Austin, TX 78701 www.capmetro.org (512) 474-1200 Q See our ad on Page 54

UTILITIES City of Liberty Hill 1120 Loop 332 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 778-5449 Q See our ad on Page 108

Pedernales Electric Cooperative 10625 SH 29 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.pec.coop (830) 868-4978 VETERINARIAN

WEBSITE DESIGN Sunrise SEO Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.sunrisesigns.com/seo (254) 793-2485 Sweet Bee Pixels Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.sweetbeepixels.com (512) 228-4552 WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE Costco Wholesale #1152 4601 183A Toll Rd Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.costco.com (512) 690-9507 YOUTH RECREATION Liberty Hill Youth Football & Cheer PO Box 112 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.lhyfc.com Q See our ad on Page 67

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Comanche Trail Veterinary Center 14370 W HWY 29, Ste. 9 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.comanchetrailvet.com (512) 548-5065

Liberty Hill Youth Soccer Association PO Box 220 Liberty Hill, TX 78642 www.libertyhillsoccer.org (512) 522-5506

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ADVERTISER INDEX 98th Meridian Boutique Real Estate . . . . . . . . .39 A Texas Girl’s Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 90 ACA Appliance & Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . .78 AmeriPro Home Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Amy Gandy - Realty Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Austin Mini Golf Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Beck Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Bluebonnet Pride Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Brain Freeze Ice Cream & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Capital Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Cedar Park Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Cedar Park Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . .19 City of Liberty Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Classic Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Clear Rock Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Clutch Across Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Comanche Trail Veterinary Center. . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Connie Fuller/Debby Norman - RE/MAX . . . . . . .28 Cool River Pools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Corker Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 CrossCountry Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cross Tracks Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Crystal Parker - Straight Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Dahlia Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Debbie Stewart/Richard Cones - Keller Williams . . 41 Drees Custom Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Fire Oak Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Floor Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Flying H Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Fortis Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Goldenberg Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Grace Alive Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Happy Trails Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 90 Hilltop Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Holly Johnson, Personal Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Hughes & Company Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 iCaught. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Independence Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Jardin Corona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 JJ’s Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 John M. Clark - Farmers Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 JPH Land Surveying, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Kim Jackson Sanders - Keller Williams . . . . . . . . .48 >Ăœ "vw Vi Âœv >“ˆi ĂŒâÂŽÂœĂ€Â˜ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Liberty Hill Bakery & Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Liberty Hill Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Liberty Hill Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Liberty Hill Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Liberty Hill Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Liberty Hill Physician Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Liberty Hill Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Liberty Hill Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Liberty Hill Run/Walk Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Liberty Hill Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Liberty Hill Youth Football & Cheer. . . . . . . . . . . .67 Liberty Hill Youth League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Liberty Hill Youth Soccer Association . . . . . . . . . .66 Liberty House Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Liberty Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Live Your Dream Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Lux Skin Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Mathis Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Maynard Construction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Meritage Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 MileStone Community Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . .96 Mobile Cryo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Moore Liberty Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 57 Mottern Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Move It Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 P & R Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Paradise Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Parker’s Corner Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Peace Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Rancho Sienna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rick Hall - USHealth Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Riva Ridge Memory Care Center & Assisted Living . . . 92 Salon 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 San Gabriel Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Santa Rita Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 106 Scott Solutions LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Shane White - RE/MAX Town & Country. . . . . 3, 28 Shelley Clawson - Mallach & Company . . . . . . . . .46 Simply Home Decor & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Ski’s Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 -ĂŒĂ•LLÂ?iw iÂ?` *>ÀŽ Ä?ÂŤ>Ă€ĂŒÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The A-Team Realty Group - Coldwell Banker United . . 32 The Liberty Hill Independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Trusted Guard Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Union State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 107 West Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Whiskers n’ Woofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Widmer Construction & Development . . . . . . . . .37 Williamson County Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . . . .96 Wise Top Soil & Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Zero Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 LIBERTY HILL LIVING 2016

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