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VOL. 16, NO. 32

KPD obtains video of reported assault

By TAMMY P ROUT Publisher

Surveillance video has been obtained by the Kerrville Police Department as part of an investigation into an alleged assault that took place early Saturday morning and left two local men injured. according to KPD Sgt. Chuck Bocock, officers were dispatched to a conviencience store located in the 3300 block of Memorial Blvd. for a report of a “physical disburbance in progress.” upon arrival, Bocock said, officers were advised that the suspects had already fled the scene and witness statements were taken.

“One witness advised officers that one of the suspects made a negative comment about a political hat a female was wearing and a male acquaintance (of the female) said something in return,” Bocock said. “a physical altercation ensued.” according to Bocock, the male reported then being attacked by multiple other parties. a second

HPMS hosts summer algebra class See aSSault, Page 11

Photo by Bonnie Arnold

TIFFANEE NAGY was one of two algebra teachers in “Jumpstart” classes at HPMS in July, acquainting Algebra I students with new concepts and with Nagy and fellow teacher Hillary Swanner.

By B ONNIE A RNOLD Staff Writer

a “jump-start program” for algebra I was offered at Hal Peterson Middle School in July, aimed at students who are signed up already to take that class for credit when school starts in august. assistant Principal Rick Sralla said the “Jumpstart” program precedes their regular class times this fall with the aim of acquainting the students with the algebra teachers.

Sralla said this time in the summer allows the students to begin to develop a relationship with the teachers; and more importantly gets them familiar with the terms and “language” in algebra. this will help their day-to-day understanding in class and in discussions with their teacher, Sralla said. this year the algebra I classes were planned as a blend of virtual and in-person classes, over three weeks, with Monday, Wednesday and Friday virtual learning at home; and tuesday and thursday in-person classes at HPMS. See alGEBRa, Page 10

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DAVID GUERRA, 12, was hailed as hero by members of the Thin Blue Line Motorcycle Club, who rode into town Sunday morning with hundreds of supporters from other clubs and citizens who support law enforcement, to honor TBLMC members killed in a July 18 Highway 16 South accident, which is believed have been caused by a drunk driver who crossed the center line and struck multiple riders. The accident occurred in front of the Guerra home, prompting David and his parents to come to the aid of the multiple casualties as the first on scene.

Joseph Paglia, retired officer with Chicago’s Niles City Police Dept.; Jerry Wayne Harbour, former Eastern Airline pilot; and Michael White, U.S. Army (retired) all died on the day of the accident, while Sgt. Joseph Lazo, of the Niles City Police Dept., succumbed to his injuries last week. At left, J.P. “Slide” Villareal, president of the Thin Blue LIne MC Houston Chapter, presents David with a club shirt in appreciation. Villareal was on the scene July 18 and witnessed Guerra’s bravery. At top right, only days after losing her fiance (Sgt. Lazo) Maria Salas prays at the memorial site. Center Point resident Navejas Ivan Robles, 28, faces multiple charges of intoxicated assault and manslaughter.

Pomp, circumstance and social distancing Su adopts strict safety measures to ensure graduation

By B ONNIE A RNOLD

Mayor urges common sense measures

Staff Writer

When Schreiner university shuttered its campus and switched to allvirtual learning March 17 due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Schreiner university President Dr. Charlie McCormick had one pressing question: “What are we going to do about commencement?”

“From the initial shutdown of campus, Dr. McCormick was adamant that we have to take care of this senior class any way we

New rules, same fun along the river See GRaDuatION, Page 16

Summer camps rounding out final sessions for year

By B ONNIE A RNOLD Staff Writer

the sounds of youngsters having summer camp fun again echoed along the Guadalupe River and its tributaries, despite the COVID-19 virus, though some opened later or had fewer sessions this year. and Camp Mystic for Girls proceeded with plans already under way to open a second location and welcome even more campers. the camp directors there called them “founding sisters,” as the first camper group to inaugurate the new camp.

Camp Mystic Camp Mystic, outside of Hunt, not only opened their original camp for two two-week sessions this summer, but also opened their new second camp, Camp Mystic at Cypress

Kerr County Commissioners held a “special” meeting aug. 3, with a short agenda that included only four agenda items, but one took up most of the nearly threehour meeting.

Citizens spoke to the court on the “Meadowbrook Retirement Community Manufactured Housing Rental Community” development plan. the property is south of State Highway 27 West about three miles west of Ingram, between the highway and Johnson Creek, near Hoot Owl Hollow Rd. No one attended this meeting from the developers’ group, while about 17 citizens signed up to speak. they were socially distanced in an upstairs courtroom, viewing a video screen, until called into the meeting. Several gave up their 3 minutes, to let a few make lengthier comments for all of them.

Other items on this agenda were the regular COVID-19 update from the Emergency Coordinator; repeat consideration of the county’s disaster proclamation; resetting a public hearing for aug.

17 on the District Clerk’s “record and archive plan;” and some information items.

Meadowbrook Retirement Community Commissioners first got legal ad-

Photo by Brandy McCoy

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY SPRING GRADUATES wore masks and were socially distanced while enjoying their long-awaited commencement ceremony held Saturday morning.

lake.

Owner/Director Dick Eastland said they built 13 cabins and a new dining hall on their property off State Highway 39, after getting state permission to dam Cypress Creek to form a small lake.

Eastland said they were making good progress on construction and finishing touches when nearly everything shut down in mid-March.

Eastland said the texas Governor’s announcement allowed them to open as early as June 1, but they shortened their summer season at the “old camp.” Sessions were planned to be two weeks long and start on July 1.

“Our meals had to be different, and we had to use all paper goods. and we were doing temperature checks with the girls every morning before breakfast,” Eastland said. “they were pretty cooperative about wearing their masks, too.”

Groups of girls were formed by grade levels, and were housed and did all their activities together.

See CaMPS, Page 9

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MAYOR BILL BLACKBURN led a joint COVID-19 update via Zoom last week.

By D ONNA P ROVENCHER Staff Writer

Photo by Bonnie Arnold

THE NEW CAMP MYSTIC for Girls at Cypress Lake held a traditional awards ceremony at the close of the first camp session at the new camp, and honored attendees were tribal leaders Taylor Kimball and Laura Lopez for the Kiowas and the Tonks. They arrived ceremoniously in canoes on Cypress Creek.

at a press conference held thursday morning, the City of Kerrville in partnership with Peterson Health reported updated COVID-19 numbers and reiterated the necessity of common-sense precautions to flatten the curve of coronavirus in Kerr County. “act like you have the virus,” said Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn in his opening remarks. “(then) we will use our masks and we will observe social distancing and take the other measures so that we are not infecting others.”

He said that for the sake of both public health and the economy, it’s See uPDatE, Page 11

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Tivy grad Bella King presented ‘Senior Award’

Tivy Class of 2020 Senior Bella King was recently recognized for an Exceptional Senior Award presented

by Representative Chip Roy. Rep. Chip Roy said he is honored to present Exceptional Senior Awards to outstanding members of the high school Class of 2020.

“Bella King is a breath of fresh air.

She is a positive, upbeat kid with a big heart that truly cares for everyone she meets," said Tivy High School Principal Shelby Balser. "Her voice in this world will make an impact and I look forward to watching her succeed.”

The Exceptional Senior Award is presented to stellar King seniors across Texas’ 21st Congressional District for the graduating Class of 2020.

ESA winners are students that have consistently displayed high levels of character, leadership, integrity, and diligence. These virtues were evident through their philanthropic activities, academic success, and reputations among peers and teachers.

The Congressman originally planned to present the ESAs to the winners in person. However, COVID19 created unusual circumstances for the Class of 2020 and put students through extraordinary difficulties. Instead, the ESA certificates were mailed to winners several weeks ago.

Roy visited with the seniors virtually and offered his congratulations. He encouraged them to choose optimism during this difficult time and remain proud of their achievement and said “With fine young people like these, Texans have reason to be optimistic about our great State’s future.”

Abbott extends early voting for nov. 3 election

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation last week extending the early voting period for the nov.

3 Election by nearly a week.

Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.

The proclamation also expands the period in which marked mail-in ballots may be delivered in person to the early voting clerk’s office, allowing such delivery prior to as well as on Election Day. "As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas is focused on strategies that preserve Texans’ ability to vote in a way that also mitigates the spread of the virus," said Governor Abbott. "By extending the early voting period and expanding the period in which mail-in ballots can be hand-delivered, Texans will have greater flexibility to cast their ballots, while at the same time protecting themselves and others from COVID-19."

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KPUB responds to wind, storm damage The Kerrville area experienced powerful thunderstorms that began around 6 p.m. this past Friday evening on July 31.

At the peak of the storm, 659 Kerrville Public Utility Board customers lost power due to 18 separate outages in the Comanche Trace, Kerrville South and Peterson Farm Road area.

The outage causes were brought on by the storm, and the majority of them were due to lightning strikes, except for a path between the Peterson Farm Road and Split Rock Road area, with reported strong winds that caused damages in the community.

On Peterson Farm Road, eight utility poles in a row were damaged or broken that required full pole replacements for power restoration efforts.

A KPUB customer witnessed the storm happening on Peterson Farm Road while he was out working in his barn.

“It sounded like a freight train was coming—the wind was blowing so hard,” said Tom Featherstone. “The horses started kicking, and the barn roof started vibrating

so strongly that I thought at one point, the entire thing was going to come down.”

Featherstone added that when he walked out the front of his barn after the worst of the storm had passed, he was shocked to see utility poles leaning that had been completely stripped of their power lines.

“I just cannot thank KPUB enough for what they did to get our lights back on. Those guys were working for more than 18 hours straight, and I could tell they were exhausted.”

KPUB restored power to 376 customers on Friday evening by 9:32 p.m. Restoration efforts continued throughout the night to repair the outage cause at Peterson Farm Road. Power was fully restored to the 283 remaining KPUB customers by Saturday at 1:05 p.m.

Other reported storm damages included a dugout roof being blown off at Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic School, which is located on Peterson Farm Road as well. The Kerrville Municipal Airport and Mooney International

Aircraft both experienced stormrelated damages.

“We lost a roof to one of our sheds with metal ending up in the runway area,” said Devan Burns, HR manager for Mooney Interna-

tional Aircraft. “We are repairing hangar doors, windows and signs from the storm damages. Mooney is grateful that the storm did not cause any more damages than what occurred.”

ager Mary Rohrer added her comments, also.

They provided a Power Point for council to view, saying as recently as FY2018, airport operations had a $38.3 million impact here with much of that income coming from Texas Department of Transportation.

Moser said operating revenue includes leases to others of airport properties and “fuel flow” sales.

As of Jan. 1, 2018, the airport was no longer getting financial help from the city and county, but now, he said, they are facing some delayed maintenance issues. “We are trying to rent out every bit of property we can, and we’ve done well; but now it’s all rented and we have a backlog of requests,” Moser said.

To that end, he and Rohrer said they were bringing council a balanced budget for the airport and asking for a “ramp grant match” of $50,000 from the city and county toward their improvement plans.”I don’t see COVID-19 as a risk; people and travel are still here,” Moser said.

Council voted 5-0 to approve the proposed budget.

KCAD budget Kerr Central Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Sharon Constantinides presented by telephone the KCAD’s FY21 budget for the city’s approval or disapproval.

She said the new budget was a little less than the previous year’s, as a bottom line; and that she moved money for mapping, a change until the 9-1-1 network

and county can rejoin the mapping project.

Council questioned her on percent of input from the taxing entities; and she said she based this budget on 2019 until those entities set their new FY20 tax rates.

• Artemiy I. Lugin, General delivery, Kerrville – Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

• Austin Chase McIntire, 200 block of Hamilton St., Kerrville – Two counts of possession of less than 1 gm. of a controlled substance, and possession of 1-4 gm. of a controlled substance.

• Chasity Lynn neugent, 800 block of Wheless St., Kerrville – Possession of less than 1 gm. of a controlled substance in a drug-free

zone.

• Daniel Wayne Pate, 800 block of FM 888, Mathis, Texas – Driving while intoxicated third offense or more.

• Croix Donovan Pettigrew, 3300 block of Junction Hwy., Ingram Driving while intoxicated third offense or more.

• Angela Dominique Ruiz, 700 block of Hill Country Dr., Kerrville - Driving while intoxicated with child less than 15 years of age.

Photo by Brandy McCoy

THE METAL ROOF on this Mooney Aircraft building was peeled back by the force of the strong winds that rolled into Kerrville with Friday night’s storm.

Council mulls allied budgets, street construction Airport Board presented budget, funding proposals

By B ONNIE A RNOLD Staff Writer

Kerrville City Council debated the airport and Kerr Central Appraisal District budgets; and considered street construction funding and rezoning requests, and purchase of a new chassis/cab for a fire department brush truck, on July 28.

Joint Airport Board budget Airport Board President Mark Moser spoke by phone to council to ask for approval of the airport’s FY21 budget; and Airport Man-

216th District Grand Jury

Members of the 216th Judicial District Grand Jury met recently and returned indictments including the following: • natasha nicole Barrera, 600 block of S Eagle St., Fredericksburg – Driving while intoxicated with child less than 15 years of age.

• Joey Walter Beadman, 300 block of Paladin Dr., Bandera – Evading arrest with a motor vehicle.

• Jeffrey Allen Chaney, 100 block of Beaver Rd., Ingram – Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and evading arrest with previous conviction.

• Joseph Zachary Diaz, 700 block of Beech St., Kerrville – Obstruction or retaliation.

• Ronald Edward Duckworth Jr., 1100 block of CR 183, Comfort – Driving while intoxicated third offense or more.

• Joe Elias Flores, 3300 block of Medina Hwy., Kerrville – Failure to comply with a sex offender's duty to register.

See COUnCIL, Page 10

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Kerr County Court at Law

• Alex Michael Barnett, 1300 Atlas St., Rapid City, S.D. – Possession of less than 2 oz. of marijuana, and bail jumping. $500 fine, 2 days in jail and court costs of $670.

• Terrance Donta Hayes, 300 block of FM 2972 W, Rusk – Assault causing bodily injury, and failure to identify with fugitive intent. $500 fine, 355 days in jail and court costs of $660.

• Eliseo nino, Jr., 100 block of Larkin Spur Rd., Harper – Driving with an invalid license with previous convictions, and bail jumping. $500 fine, 211 days in jail, and court costs of $808.

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Jeanne Easley launched her first novel into COVID

uthor Jeanne Kukanza Easley says her first novel, "Sweet Jane," was released in March. "actually, it was the first novel I got published," she corrects, without explaining further. "I had dozens of appearances planned, at bookstores, libraries and other venues. I got through three, at Medina Community library, the Center for Fitness, and the Book House in New Braunfels, before everything got shut down. So now I'm marketing it online."

Easley says her story is set in two time periods, Jane's "current" time being 1984, and her childhood in Odessa as "Janie" in 1957. Currently the protagonist is married, doing well in graduate school, and suc-

cessfully attending alcoholics anonymous. "Jane looks good on paper." But Jane's world crumbles when childhood catches up to her, as she returns to Odessa for her estranged mother's funeral.

"Six-year-old Janie knew 'vodka makes Mama mean'," Easley says, so the girl grows up avoiding her mother, running the Odessa prairie until a tragedy ends her only friendship. In 1967, at 16, she packs her few belongings and hits the highway for California. How Jane deals with Janie's past is the heart of the story.

"I've always been a part of writer's groups," Easley says. "I was in one in austin, and they had an exercise to write a 'prompt,' to start a story going. I had a vision of a young girl hitchhiking along a West texas highway, and she became Sweet Jane."

She says she was born and raised in Chicago, graduating from William J. Bogan High School in 1969. "I was in the National Honor Society, and I grew up in a good family. No, 'Sweet Jane' is not my

Alcohol Offenses • an arrest was made for public intoxication in the 400 block of W Water St. on July 28.

• an arrest was made for public intoxication in the 900 block of Myrta St. on July 28.

• an arrest was made for public intoxication in the 500 block of Sidney Baker on July 29.

• an arrest was made for public intoxication in the 3300 block of legion Dr. on aug. 2.

• an arrest was made for driving with an open container of alcohol in the 300 block of Junction Hwy. on aug. 2.

Drug Offenses • KPD is investigating possession of less than 2 oz. of marijuana, and possession of tobacco products by a minor in the 2100 block of Singing Wind Dr. on July 31.

• an arrest was made for possession of less than 28 gm. of a controlled sub-

stance in the 900 block of Junction Hwy. on aug. 1.

• an arrest was made for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 700 block of Main St. on aug. 2.

Assaults • KPD is investigating harassment in the 300 block of Junction Hwy. on July 27.

• KPD is investigating assault on a family member to impede breathing in the 300 block of la Casa Dr. on July 29.

• KPD is investigating assault on a family member with previous conviction in the 900 block of Paschal ave. on July 30.

• KPD is investigating family violence assault by contact, and interfering with an emergency call in the 2000 block of Junction Hwy. on aug. 1.

• an arrest was made for family violence assault causing bodily injury in the 100 block of Summer lp. on aug.

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• KPD is investigating aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in the 3300 block of Memorial Blvd. on aug. 2.

Burglaries • KPD is investigating burglary of motor vehicles in the 2100 block of Sidney Baker on July 31.

Thefts • KPD is investigating shoplifting between $750-$2,500 in the 600 block of loop 534 on July 28.

• KPD is investigating unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1800 block of Sidney Baker on July 29.

• theft was reported in the 2400 block of Memorial Blvd. on July 29.

• KPD is investigating unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 800 block of Earl Garrett on July 30.

• KPD is investigating theft of property between $100-$750 from a building in the 500 block of Peterson Dr. on

attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the u.S. attorney’s Offices for the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of texas, last week informed the public about several fraudulent schemes involving masks, personal protection equipment, and other COVID-19 related equipment. they urge everyone to exercise increased due diligence and caution when dealing with new suppliers or vendors, especially when using a third-party broker. as demand for PPE increases, scammers may advertise equipment they do not actually have in attempts to make a quick profit. these PPE

products may be counterfeit and mislabeled, and some may not exist at all.

Some fraudsters reach out directly to consumers and government entities through email or social media to push their products. Red flags that a seller may be engaging in a scam include: • unusual payment terms; • last-minute price changes; • last-minute excuses for delay in shipment; • unexplained source of a large quantity of material, and; • Evidence of re-packaging or mislabeling. there are ongoing federal and state prohibitions on charging exorbitant prices for PPE during this time of na-

tional emergency. texans who believe they have encountered scams or price gouging should call the Office of the attorney General’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 621-0508 or file a complaint online. For additional information on disaster scams, visit the disaster scams website.

If you have information about PPErelated fraud, or about hoarding or price gouging of critical supplies, you can report it, without leaving your home, to the National Center for Disaster Fraud by calling the National Hotline at (866) 720-5721 or by submitting the NCDF Web Complaint Form.

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story." She earned a bachelor of arts in education from Saint Xavier uni-

Police Department Reports See EaSlEy, Page 7

Paxton warns of PPE scams

Road closure announced by city officials

the City of Kerrville would like to make residents aware of a lane closure continuing to occur on Bluebell Road between Jackson Road and Redbud lane. the project was scheduled to begin aug. 3, 2020 and is estimated to last until approximately late September. the section of Bluebell Road between Jackson Road and Redbud lane will have alternating lane closures, due to street and waterline construction pursuant to the Bluebell Waterline Replacement project. lane closure and warning signs are present to direct traffic through the construction site.

Each lane closure will allow oneway traffic through Bluebell Road. an alternate route will be provided during this time and will be signed accordingly. the City of Kerrville would like to thank citizens in advance for their cooperation and attentiveness to lane closures and traffic restrictions during this time.

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“Authors today, particularly new ones, have to get involved in the marketing, not just wait for sales to roll in.

'Sweet Jane' is available on Amazon, but it's easy for a novel to get lost. I've asked everyone who has read it, who are Amazon Prime members, to submit a review. I'm up to 39 now, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. The goal is 50 reviews, when Amazon will kick in with better placement.”

– Jeanne Kukanza Easley

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AUTHOR JEANNE KUKANZA EASLEY poses with her first published novel, award-winning "Sweet Jane," released in March, just in time for all but three of her public appearances to be cancelled. She says, "This is the t-shirt I hope to be wearing soon, when authors can again schedule readings and signings at libraries, bookstores, and other venues."

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Warrants • a warrant arrest was made, with littering, in the 200 block of Clay St. on July 28.

• a warrant arrest was made in the 700 block of Junction Hwy. on aug. 1.

Accidents • KPD responded to a major accident in the 2400 block of Junction Hwy. on July 31.

• KPD responded to a major accident in the 2200 block of Bandera Hwy. on aug. 1.

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Keeping Up with Kerrville ...

City Fy21 budget ready for review

with Mark McDaniel

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

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ith a theme of “Com- local property tax appraisals. munity Strong,” the Given the current recession City of Kerrville’s Fis- brought about by the pandemic, cal year 2021 (Fy2021) Proposed offsetting increases in appraisals by proposing a lower tax Budget was officially rate is the responsible filed with the City Secthing to do for our citiretary on July 31. this zens and our economy. In austere proposal will addition, no water or initially be presented sewer rate increases are to City Council on recommended. aug. 11. the City’s total General the new budget reFund expenditures are flects many of the proposed at $697,827 challenges facing Kerless than the current year rville in light of the budget, largely due to oncurrent COVID-19 criMcDaniel going fiscal impacts of sis, while also lowering the property tax rate from COVID-19. With projected major $0.5400 per $100 of assessed declines in revenue, spending will value to $0.5116. the $0.5116 be significantly reduced while forate represents the “no-new-rev- cusing on providing basic essenenue-rate” formerly referred to as tial services. the proposal currently includes the elimination the “effective tax rate.” this lower rate addresses conSee MCDaNIEl, Page 5 cerns over significant increases in

Finding encouragement, hope in a crazy world

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by Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie ow do we find encourage- perseverance in these days. the other morning, I had somement in a crazy world filled with isolation, strife, finan- thing that took the wind out of my cial difficulties, stress, and uncer- sails. I looked to God and asked tainty? With the current pandemic, Him to strengthen and encourage I have found that the isolation has me. that day, I went to an outdoor highlighted our need for encourcafe to eat and write. as I agement and hope, and was writing, the waiter many need it. approached me to take 2 thessalonians 2:16 my order. after he (NIV) gives us good walked away, I felt God news. It says, “May our told me to tell this young lord Jesus Christ Himman how much he was self and God our Faloved by God, how God ther, who loved us and by had His hand on his life, His grace gave us eternal and saw his difficulties encouragement and good and wanted to heal his hope, encourage your heart. hearts and strengthen you MaxwellI was a little reluctant to in every good deed and Rambie say those things to a word.” stranger. However, when When we run to God in our difficulties and ask Him for en- he returned with my check, I shared couragement, He has an endless with the young man what I felt God supply. I love how this scripture re- said. tears began to fill his eyes as minds us of God’s love and encour- I spoke and I knew God was touchagement that is eternal; it never ing him. after I shared, I ask the runs out. He will encourage you man if I could pray a blessing over him and he eagerly agreed. I shared when you need it, so ask Him. 2 thessalonians 3:5 says, “May more things with him to encourage the lord direct your heart into him and he began to talk. I was so God’s love and Christ’s persever- glad I was obedient to the promptance.” We all need more of His love in our lives and certainly need See RaMBIE, Page 5

letters to the Editor ...

Responding in favor of trump

Dear Democrats, In answer to Mr. Coleman’s letter of last week, we will never stop supporting the most conservative president since Reagan. the litany of lies, misinformation and sleepy Joe Biden talking points do not sway us. We prefer to keep our Constitutional Republic and reject Democrat socialism. locking kids in cages occurred during the Obama administration. trump ended the practice.

Impeachment was a sham because corrupt Hillary didn’t win the election. Not one item of impeachment was proven true.

His “blatant corruption, racism and constant lying” are figments of your trump Derangement Syndrome.

Obama pardoned 1,927 felons during his eight years as president.

Not a peep from the left. trump has pardoned 25, some wrongly or illegally convicted by the Deep State witch hunt to destroy trump.

China is responsible for COVID-19, not trump. Federal response has been hampered by Deep State misinformation. One can only imagine the nightmare

we would be living in under incompetents Clinton or Biden. the federal agents guarding federal property in those cities being ruined by democrat rioters are neither anonymous nor mercenary.

Mr. Coleman is confusing the federal agents with the Marxist-financed groups aNtIFa and BlM who wear masks to hide their identity. the kind of government overreach that the Second amendment is designed to guard against is what Democrats will be voting for in November. as far as I, a veteran, am concerned, any veteran who votes Democrat is violating their oath and is guilty of treason.

Hillary still does not accept any responsibility for being a horrible, unlikable candidate or running an inept campaign. the liberal Deep State has been sabotaging a duly elected president for three years.

Democrats did not accept the results of the 2016 election and they will not accept the results of trump’s reelection.

– Stephen Lehman Kerrville

Crossword Puzzle Fun

ACROSS 1. "Check this out!"

5. Chowder morsel 9. Like a stuffed shirt 13. Diamond Head locale 14. LP player (hyphenated) 15. Put an edge on 17. Arab League member 18. Aardvark fare 19. Be bombastic 20. Entices (2 wds) 22. Small fruit-filled pastry 24. "The Three Faces of ___" 25. "It's no ___!"

26. "A jealous mistress": Emerson 27. "___ fallen ..." (contraction) 28. "Do the Right Thing" pizzeria owner 29. Causes oneself to move 31. Barbie's beau 32. Assignation 34. Feeling remorse for one's sins 36. Institution for parentless children 39. One who makes ready 42. Draconian 46. Call, as a game 47. Reach 50. "___ moment" 51. Santa's helper 52. Male sheep (British) 53. "... ___ he drove out of sight" 54. Caribbean, e.g.

55. Shore, esp. a resort area 57. Common deer of Europe and Asia (2 wds) 59. Ban 60. Cat's scratcher 62. Jerk 63. Acrylic fiber

64. Sky box?

65. On the safe side, at sea 66. Brings home 67. Lentil, e.g.

68. Ball material

DOWN 1. Having the least wealth 2. Russian urn 3. Having a pleasing figure 4. Correct pitch 5. Light, open horsedrawn carriage 6. Small Old World finch

7. Astern 8. Wrong 9. Myopic 10. "Beetle Bailey" creator Walker 11. Dissimilar 12. Square things (2 wds) 16. Hinged catch that prevents backward wheel movement 21. Deductions 23. "Gladiator" setting 30. In pieces 33. Absorb, with "up" 35. Oolong, for one 37. Pleased with oneself

38. Persistent naggings, esp. of husband 39. Fast 40. Brush up on 41. Capable of being expressed in words 43. Red skin rash 44. Villain, at times 45. Listen attentively 48. Freshen 49. Served aboard an aircraft or ship 56. Dirty coat 58. June 6, 1944 (hyphenated) 61. Deception (See ANSWERS, Page 9)

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Hill Country Community Journal

Ribbon-cutting held at revamped tennis complex

Two injured in three-car accident

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ON HAND for the ribbon-cutting are, from left, Parks Board Chairwoman Celeste Hamman, City Attorney Mike Hayes, Deputy City Manager E.A. Hoppe, City Manager Mark McDaniel, City Councilmember Delayne Sigerman, Mayor Bill Blackburn, Tennis Pro Daniel Rubio, EIC President Greg Richards, former EIC President Kenneth Early, and Parks and Recreation Director Ashlea Boyle.

the City of Kerrville held an official ribbon-cutting Friday morning to celebrate completion of year-long renovations at the Kerrville tennis Complex off Sidney Baker. Improvements include drainage upgrades, redesign of observation areas, resurfacing of existing courts, improved shaded seating, aDa / tDlR access for all paths-of-travel, creation of pathways between courts 5-8 and 9-10, parking lot upgrades, court fencing upgrades, and improvements to the pro shop. “the complex is beautiful, we are very pleased with the results of this project,” said ashlea Boyle, director

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of some vacant positions, no base salary increases, and delayed hirings for other vacant positions.

Still, priority initiatives proposed for Fy2021 are as follows: • additional funding for annual street repairs to perform even more lane miles of maintenance; • Capital projects to address some of the city’s highest priority drainage problems; • Capital projects for airport facility improvements; • Capital projects for complete renovation of some of our worst streets; • updates to our water and wastewater master plans; • Completion of the Olympic Drive expansion; • Grant-funded Kerrville Sports Complex improvements; • a new major water well; • Phase I of an advanced metering system for water utility customers; • Water tank rehabilitation/replacement; • Completion of new Subdivision Code; • Grant-funded Guadalupe River utility crossing; • Several large library repair proj-

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ing of the Holy Spirit and this young man said it was very helpful, right where he was in his life, and thanked me. I was blessed and encouraged. later that day, I received an email of thanks from someone that reads the newspaper articles and lives in leakey, texas. I was thankful and by 2:30 p.m. that afternoon, I had two things that strengthened and encouraged me.

God wants to use ordinary people like you and me to share His love and encouragement with others. I want to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and fear of man and be His voice of encouragement to those around you. you just might be the answer to someone’s prayer and what they need to persevere in life.

Everyone needs hope and someone to cheer them on in life. Here are some ways we can give to others: • Call a widow and check on them;

of Parks and Recreation. “this ribbon-cutting was different this year and held in an untraditional format for us due to COVID-19. We typically like to hold public celebrations, however, we are enthusiastic about the work getting accomplished and excited for our tennis community.” this $1,750,000 project was funded through the Economic Improvement Corporation, the city’s 4B sales tax corporation, and approved by the Kerrville City Council. the partnership with the EIC helped fund the enhancements to the facility, which will subsequently inects funded by memorial fund private contributions; • Ongoing funding for the City’s Neighborhood Enhancement team (NEt); • Replacement of three police patrol vehicles, one ambulance remount, two dump trucks, and various other essential equipment. the total Fy2021 Budget calls for $70.5 million in expenditures for all funds, and is balanced for the General Fund and Water Fund. the complete proposed budget can be found on the City’s website at www.kerrvilletx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36143/Fy2021-ProposedBudget-Book. Citizens are encouraged to review the proposed budget and provide input during a public hearing to be held aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. as we continue to work together to address the many obstacles and trials of 2020, we will also be prepared to address the challenges and opportunities open to us in the coming year.

I extend my sincere gratitude to Kerrville citizens, the City Council, and our dedicated employees for their resolve and compassion in service to each other.

We are “Community Strong.”

--Mark McDaniel is the city manager for the City of Kerrville.

• Write a note of encouragement to someone; • text and encourage a friend; • Pray with someone struggling; • Mail a small gift to someone just to bless them.

In turning our heart to the lord to encourage us and getting our focus on others, I have found, we find the very thing we ourselves need. If God can use me, I have no doubt He can use you. Be sensitive to Him, believe He wants to use you today. I am praying for our community to come together, to understand His great love and desire to use each one of us to play our part in history. ask God to encourage your heart when you need it and give you hope. and when He does, give it away to others.

--Kathleen is a Hill Country native, writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life.

You can contact her at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com and listen to her podcast at kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com.

crease tournament play, encourage tourism, enhance traffic to local businesses, and provide a quality of life amenity for local residents.

Photo by Brand McCoy

A LOCAL MOTORIST received a citation by the Kerrville Police Department for “Improper use of a turn lane” after attempting merge into traffic on Junction Highway and striking another vehicle. The collision caused the second vehicle to spin out of control, enter oncoming traffic and strike a third vehicle, according to KPD reports. Both occupants of the vehicle initially struck were transported to Peterson Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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tPWD seeks input on new catfishing regs

the texas Parks and Wildlife Department is requesting feedback from the public on a new suite of potential harvest regulation options for blue and channel catfish. the goal is to obtain input from anglers on these options before proposing any changes to the texas Parks and Wildlife Commission early next year. “a team of tPWD fisheries biologists have worked for the past two years to review our current catfish regulations, with the goals of continuing to provide good angling, meeting current angler needs, and reducing the number of regulations,” said Dave terre, tPWD’s Fish Management Chief. “Obtaining feedback and making sure any new regulation options are acceptable to anglers is an important step in these ongoing efforts.” these potential options were recently presented in webinars to a group of catfish anglers, fishing guides, and outdoor writers to discuss and get their input (see link to recording of webinar at end of the story). the first option would modify the current statewide regulations for blue and channel catfish of a 12inch minimum length limit and a 25-fish daily bag limit that combines both species. the potential new statewide regulation would remove the minimum length limit (fish of any length could be harvested) and retain the 25-fish daily bag. However, of the 25 blue or channel catfish that could be harvested per day, anglers would be limited to harvesting no more than 10 fish that measure 20 inches or longer.

Based on population data collected by biologists, this statewide regulation would apply to about 80 percent of reservoirs and rivers.

Catfish populations in these waters are generally characterized by average growth and abundance with some of these waters producing some large fish for anglers to catch.

“We know from our statewide catfish survey that most catfish anglers prefer catching a bunch of catfish to eat,” said Dave terre. “this regulation addresses what those anglers want and can be used on many of our state’s waters. It will also take advantage of what the catfish populations in those locations can provide based on fish growth rates and abundance.” terre added, “We recognize that limiting the number of catfish 20 inches or longer that could be harvested will be a new idea to many anglers. Impacts from that change will be low as we know from our angler harvest data that few anglers harvest more than 10 catfish over 20 inches on any given trip. We believe this new statewide regulation will be well-suited for many water bodies and provide the type of fishing that the majority of anglers want.” the next potential option focuses on catfish populations where reproduction and survival of fingerling catfish is low. Some of these populations also experience high angler harvest. the regulations being considered for these waters are a 14inch minimum length limit and a 15-fish daily bag that combines both species. “this is applicable to only a few reservoirs and rivers,” said John tibbs, tPWD Statewide Catfish Management Coordinator.

“Our biologists’ assessment is that there are about five percent of reservoirs where this might be needed.”

Next there are some large reservoirs where harvest of catfish by jugline and trotline fishing is popular.

For these reservoirs (about five percent of all reservoirs), the harvest regulations would be somewhat similar to the potential new statewide regulations. there would be no minimum length limit and anglers could harvest up to 25 catfish per day. Instead of being limited to harvesting no more than 10 fish 20 inches or longer per day, anglers would be limited to no more than five fish 30 inches or longer. “this regulation is designed to limit the number of large catfish that an angler can harvest, which is viewed as positive by most anglers.

It also may reduce the chance that large catfish will be overharvested, See aNGlERS, Page 7

Hill Country Community Journal

‘Kerrville Kindness Award’

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BETH PALMER, of Mustard Seed Ministry (left), was honored with the City of Kerrville’s inaugural “Kerrville Kindness Award” in July for her leadership, dedication and tireless work in setting up food pantries for area citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Palmer’s efforts, more than 9,000 people have been fed in recent months. Palmer is shown above with Kerrville City Councilmember Delayne Sigerman (right).

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Get crafty at home with the library

Selfless gift

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CARLEE WREN (left) hosted a health-care drive for her 14th birthday party, with the donations from guests to benefit the San Antonio Hope Center, an organization whose goal is to impact individuals and families in crisis by helping them identify the root causes of poverty and to help develop a plan to become sustainable. After the party, Wren delivered the donations to Elisa Martinez, (right) volunteer coordinator for San Antonio Hope Center.

Hill Country Arts Foundation Summer Art Camp

Photos by Brandy McCoy

ADDISON ASHCRAFT, Instructor Sharon Preston, Angus Black, Keegan Black and Rynlee Fiedler pose with their masterpieces following the completion of Art Camp at the Hill Country Arts Foundation last week (at left). At top right, Nick Wells, Hayden Edwards and Cameron Sucher display their creations made from recycled materials found during the 2019 UGRA River Cleanup event. At bottom right, Aveson Sralla chooses to draw her artwork.

Every Friday One-on-One with a Naturalist FR 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Jim Stanley, naturalist, author, and columnist will be available to meet one-onone to answer questions, discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about nature. Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 257-4837. www.riversidenaturecenter.org.

Every Saturday Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall SA 8 p.m. Rodeo, 9 p.m. dance and live music. Crider’s Rodeo and Dance Hall, 2310 Hwy 39, Hunt. 238-4441. www.cridersrandd.com.

Aug. 1-8 KACC Art Exhibits TU-SA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “16th Annual Hometown Crafts Teachers’ Show,” art educators of the Texas Hill Country, and “History Exhibit,” related to the Kerrville area with Joe Herring. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville. com.

Aug. 1-24 KACC Art Exhibits TU-SA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Quilt Show: The Dove’s Letter,” A quilt show featuring artistic interpretations in quilt form, “Visual Voices,” An exhibition featuring the members of “Between the Lines,” “Kerrville Art Club: Mini Show and Sale, ” an exhibition of small works by members of the Kerrville Art Club. Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville. com.

Aug. 7-Sept. 4 “Open Challenge” – HCAF Annual Juried Exhibit TU-FR 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Show featuring a wide variety of work by area artists. Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Rd., Ingram. 3675121. www.hcaf.com.

Aug. 7-Sept. 19 “Robert Pummill’s Texas:

august Events Calendar

The Land and the Legacy” TU-SA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An art exhibit featuring more than 60 of Pummill’s masterpieces, including his iconic Texas landscapes and Western historical works. Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy. 896-2553. www.museumofwesternart.com.

Aug. 8 Drive-Thru Back to School Bash SA 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free community event. Come enjoy some safe family fun without leaving your vehicle. Free food. Family prizes including 2 bikes. The Salvation Army Kroc Center, parking lot, 201 Holdsworth Dr. 315-5762. www.kerrvillekroc.org.

Aug. 8-9 Hill Country Gun Show SA 9 a.m.-5 p.m., SU 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale of guns, knives, coins,

cutting boards, ammo and more.

Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview. 315-3101. www. gunshowtrader.com.

Aug. 13-Sept. 12 KACC Art Exhibits TU-SA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Photoquest,” annual photography exhibition featuring the members of the Hill Country Camera Club, “James Partain Retrospective,” featuring the work of James Partain, “Happy Accidents,” exhibit featuring KACC members. Reception Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville. com.

Aug. 14-Sept. 18 “Point of View” Annual Juried Show TU-FR 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Portraits to landscapes that celebrates the artists’ imagina-

tion. Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Rd., Ingram. 367-5121. www.hcaf.com.

Aug. 29 Family Free Day at the Museum of Western Art SA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kerr County residents can tour the museum and take part in activities for free. Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy. 895-2553. www. museumofwesternart.com.

--Changes and cancellations do occur. Please contact the event coordinators or check websites for updates.

love doing arts and crafts? Get crafty and have fun at home with a “take & Make” kit from the ButtHoldsworth Memorial library. this month our featured craft is magnolia leaf book-print wreaths.

Craft supplies and instructions will be provided by the library. you will need to provide scissors, glue gun and glue sticks to assemble. this program is geared towards ages 18 and up. there is no cost to participate but registration is required as space is limited. Registration started Sunday, aug. 2 and may be made online through the library’s events calendar or by calling the reference desk at 258-1274. adults may start picking up craft kits Wednesday, aug. 5 at the reference desk.

For additional information, contact the reference desk at 258-1274 or visit the city’s website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

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Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Kroc to host ‘Back to School Bash’ Saturday

the Salvation army will host its annual “Back to School Bash” Saturday, aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Salvation army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located at 201 Holdsworth Drive, with modifications.

Within the community, the Back to School Bash is seen as an event to help families kick off the school year, and this year will not be any different. this year’s Bash will be a drive-through event where families can enjoy some safe family fun without leaving their vehicle. the Salvation army staff and volunteers will have several activity booths set up for families to participate in from the comfort of their car. Plus, local agencies and clubs will be on hand to speak with parents and kids about how to get involved with their organizations. at the end of the Drive-through Bash, every member of the family who stopped and participated in the activity at each booth will get an opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel. they will be giving away all kinds of great things, including two bicycles. the free event is open to all, and will be filled with fun activities, such as arts and crafts, games, free food and more. the Drive-throuugh Back to School Bash will be a fun event for all ages. local non-profit agencies interested in participating in the Drivethrough Back to School Bash can contact 315-5778.

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which could have a negative effect on the population,” added John tibbs. “We have a similar regulation on toledo Bend Reservoir, which is shared with louisiana. anglers there have supported this type of regulation.”

Finally, there is a group of reservoirs, which account for about 10 percent of all waters, that have excellent catfish populations with many large fish. Once again, the harvest regulations would be somewhat similar to the potential new statewide regulations. there would be no minimum length limit and anglers could harvest up to 25 catfish per day. Harvest of catfish 20 inches or longer would continue to be restricted. under this regulation, anglers would be limited to harvesting no more than five fish 20 inches or longer and only one of those fish could be 30 inches or longer.

“Since 2016, anglers at lake tawakoni have had similar limits on the number of catfish they can keep over certain, specified lengths,” said tibbs. “For tawakoni and other reservoirs where we have enacted similar regulations, anglers have expressed their support.”

“We currently have about a dozen reservoirs that would be suitable for this regulation, although additional research currently underway may slightly increase this number,” tibbs continued. “We have documented that there is a group of catfish anglers who like to fish for larger catfish and want to see the abundance of those fish increase. this regulation is designed to accomplish this by reducing harvest on catfish between 20 and 30 inches. In addition to increasing the abundance of large blue catfish and the opportunity to catch one, it will also maintain channel catfish populations at levels that should provide good angling.”

Catfish regulations not being considered for modification at this time include those for flathead catfish, community fishing lakes (small local ponds and lakes), waters shared with Oklahoma and louisiana (texoma, toledo Bend, and Caddo), and the regulation on lake tawakoni. the public can view the webinar on the tPWD youtube channel to learn more about these potential regulations. Questions or comments can be directed to John tibbs (John.tibbs@tpwd.texas.gov). Biologists will consider all public input and any additional information before proposing any changes to the tPW Commission at the Jan. 20, 2021 meeting.

For more information on catfish in texas, check out the tPWD Catfish Management Plan.

Hill Country Community Journal

‘Mega Food Pantry’

Photo by Brandy McCoy

LOCAL RESIDENTS were invited to participate in the “Mega Food Pantry” event hosted by Mustard Seed Ministries in conjuction with the San Antonio Food Bank last week. Hundreds of families were served at Light on the Hill.

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versity, then moved to Washington, D.C. for three years. She couldn't teach there, however, since D.C. made it difficult to become certified.

Easley says she returned to Chicago in 1981, and adopted two children. there she worked at several volunteer positions, and in 1984 chaired an event, "arts in Riverwood." From 1988 to 1991 she invested in a franchise, owning and operating three clothing stores, but she says it didn't work out, and she was lucky to survive financially.

Her ex-husband's job brought her to austin in 1994, but she returned north, to Boston, in 1997. She says, "all that time, since the 1970s, I had been trying to write, but life kept getting in the way. I returned to austin in 2000, determined I wouldn't leave texas again. I was going to raise children and write.

But I needed a career that would let me do that, so I diverted to nursing school at austin Community College, graduating number one in my class with an associate's degree in

nursing and surgical techniques."

She says she tested and became a registered nurse, working at the austin State Hospital, then in 2011 moving to the Hill Country to work in the Kerrville State Hospital, while developing her writing skills. In 2017 she retired from nursing, to finally become a fulltime writer. the result is "Sweet Jane."

Easley says she ran her book past different critique groups, like the Kerrville Writer's association, where other authors could help her hone the work. then she had beta readers give her their opinions.

When the novel was as ready as it would ever be, she spend a year fruitlessly searching for an agent. then she submitted to several small presses.

"I got interest from four," she says. "But I signed with Black Rose Writing, in Castroville, July 1, 2019." after selling books at her three in-person events, she says her online marketing is starting to pay off. "authors today, particularly new ones, have to get involved in the marketing, not just wait for sales to roll in. 'Sweet Jane' is available on amazon, but it's easy for a novel to get lost. I've asked

Thank you for your service

Photo by Tammy Prout

KERRVILLE MORNING ROTARY CLUB President Ray Buck (left) presents outgoing President Jon Tilley, with a plaque honoring him for serving during the 2019-20 Rotary year. The exchange was held at a recent club regular meeting.

everyone who has read it, who are amazon Prime members, to submit a review. I'm up to 39 now, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. the goal is 50 reviews, when amazon will kick in with better placement."

She says she also spends time on social media; Instagram, allauthor.com, Zoom events, and such.

"I have 1,306 followers on twitter right now. I've had to learn new computer skills, particularly making graphics to post online. I've also entered competitions, and 'Sweet Jane' is a finalist in both the 2019 William Faulkner-Wisdom Creative Writing Competition and the 2020 International Book awards."

But Easley says she hasn't let up on writing. "Kerrville Writers association took me through my second novel, 'Just One look,' which was accepted by Black Rose and is in deep line editing, due out the summer of 2021. Now the KWa authors are seeing the first chapters of 'I'll be Seeing you,' about the 1940s history of a character in 'Sweet Jane.' I started that book during National Novel Writing Month, where each November writers challenge themselves to write 50,000 words, about half of

one of my novels."

She says her non-fiction life revolves around her co-dependency with three rescue small terrier mixes, Hank, Harriet and Dixie, who total about 40 pounds. She also swims 1 1/4 miles at the Center for Fitness three times a week.

So she says, "Keep writing, and keep editing."

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uGRa River Clean up event ‘re-imagined’

Earlier this summer uGRa made the decision to cancel the one-day annual River Clean up event for the first time in 16 years. the decision was made in the interest of public safety and due to current guidelines for public gatherings.

Since there are many people in our community dedicated to keeping the watershed clean, uGRa still wants to honor that enthusiasm by offering a modified cleanup format. uGRa “reimagined” the oneday event to be done in small groups, at your own pace, and when you have time, between now and Nov. 1. the public is invited to participate in the 2020 River Clean up – Reimagined. uGRa will still support the cleanup by providing supplies and coordinating trash drop-off areas.

Volunteers will also receive an annual River Clean up t-shirt, other freebies provided by community partners, and be eligible for the prize drawing to be held in November. those interested in participating may identify an area in the Guadalupe River watershed that is in need of a cleanup or select a site identified by uGRa. Suitable sites can be anywhere in Kerr County including streets, roadways, ditches, dry creek beds, and waterways.

When it rains, trash from any of these locations has the potential to wash into the creeks and the Guadalupe River.

Register to conduct a cleanup at a time of your choice between now and Nov. 1. Volunteers can sign up for more than one cleanup day, too.

Beginning July 23, registered volunteers can pick up supplies at uGRa on thursdays or Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. after the cleanup, transport the trash to one of the identified drop off locations, return supplies to uGRa, and complete the reporting form.

Visit uGRa online at www.ugra. org/major-initiatives/river-clean-up for complete details and sign up today.

Farmers’ Market offers online orders, curbside pick up

area citizens who are fans of the “Kerrville Farmers’ Market Downtown” and visited it at the a.C. Schreiner house on Water Street on Friday afternoons will be glad to know it’s still available but in a different “format.”

Organizer Jeremy Walther and Farmers’ Market managers Kayte and Justin Graham have reconstructed it as online ordering and drive-through pick-up at the Pint & Plow on Clay and Jefferson Streets.

Here are the instructions. the first step is to visit the website www.kerrvillefarmersmarket. com and social media pages during the week Monday through thursday to see what’s available and the prices. then, between Friday morning and Sunday no later than 5 p.m., pre-order and pay for the purchase online. at Pint and Plow, Kayte Graham organizes the items that people preorder; and pre-packages each order. the following Wednesday between 2 and 5 p.m., each customer can drive through the restaurant parking lot or curbside where Walther has been putting up a canopy and table and the same banner that was displayed at the former market site.

Graham or other employees will be at the parking lot to speak to customers through their open car windows, identify them and what they ordered; and get the pre-packaged items for them.

Walther said they got about 50 orders the first week this was set up. and since then, they’ve gained new customers who like the convenience of online ordering and “curbside pick-up.” at its former site, local producers offered seasonal fresh and canned fruits and veggies, meats, farm eggs, honey, fresh baked goods, and flowers, plants and gifts.

Walther said they decided to postpone reopening the Farmers’ Market at the a. C. Schreiner House until September.

Hill Country Community Journal

Green honored by Morning Rotary Club the Kerrville Morning Rotary Club honored long-time Rotarian, and Morning Rotary charter member, Bob Green, with a tribute for being one of the original founding members of Morning Rotary. “this honor is long overdue. as a friend and as a mentor, his wisdom and sage counsel have proven invaluable, both to me and to others. He’s the backbone of our club,” said Ray Buck, Morning Rotary president.

Green shared with those in attendance and via Zoom that Morning Rotary was chartered in January 1988 under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Kerrville (Noon Rotary).

He noted that the original membership was comprised of educators, bankers and attorneys who found meeting in the morning more convenient than a noon

meeting.

Out of the founding group, Green is the only one who is still an active member of Morning Rotary.

Green’s spouse and Noon Rotarian, Diane Green, attended to honor Bob as well as Rotary Club of Kerrville (noon club) President tammy Prout.

Diane is a past-president of Noon Rotary and as the capstone of the celebration, she presented the Morning Rotary Charter Member pin to Bob. “time flies when you are participating in an organization that has provided great service to the community. Kerrville Morning Rotary has gone through a number of transitions through the years but has always retained its devotion to helping Kerrville be a better place for all of us,” said Bob Green.

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Marriages

Marriage licenses were issued recently to the following couples: • Justin Christopher Hankins and angelina Rose Isham, July 24.

• Mark alan Sanderson and Sharon Darlene Squire, July 29.

• Israel Zacarias torres and Julie Natividad Garza, July 29.

• Garrett alexander Hugo and Imelda Maricela alvarez alvarado, July 30.

• Noel Humberto San Miguel and Randi Danielle McKibban, July 30.

Divorces

Photo by Tammy Prout

BOB GREEN receives a Charter Member Pin from the Kerrville Morning Rotary Club from his wife, Diane, who is a member of the Rotary Club of Kerrville noon club.

Dietert News ... with Brenda Thompson

ue to COVID-19, the Di- fits our Dementia Care advocates etert Center will continue program which provides muchto be closed until further needed educational trainings for notice. We will still continue to those experiencing cognitive deservice our Meals on Wheels cline, along with their loved ones clients, Personal alert link units, and caregivers, and multiple supand our Medical lending pro- port groups. Our program director, gram.

Peggy Pilkenton, RN the Dietert Center fan provides the curriculum drive for our Meals on and facilitates the small Wheels clients was a group classes so that great success. thank anyone can have a better you to our wonderful understanding of what community members Dementia is. stepping up to help those So many lives are afin need. you are amazfected by a diagnosis of ing. We had more than alzheimer’s disease or 45 fans donated and other related dementias. even had a couple winThompson the more we learn, the dow units donated that better prepared we are to were very much needed to tackle this summer texas heat. cope personally or lend a hand thank you for helping us take and heart of support to another.

Caring for a loved one with decare of our seniors. after much discussion and mentia requires special support. thought, we have decided to con- living with the changes and chaltinue with plans for our “Round to lenges of cognitive impairment Remember” Golf tournament on and memory loss needs compasSept. 12 at River Hill Country sionate support for both you and Club. Golf activities have been your care partner. the Dietert Center is committed more successful than other activities in assuring social distancing to making sure that these classes and health safety, so that is why and support groups continue, eswe decided to move forward with pecially during this pandemic. It this event. this tournament bene- is needed now, more than ever.

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If you would like to support the tournament by sponsorship or contribution, there are many options available. If you would like to participate in the tournament as a player, we certainly welcome that opportunity. Please check out the event information on our website, www.dietertcenter.org, or give tara laMontia, our development/marketing director a call at 792-4044, ext. 240.

Help us keep these wonderful programs going strong so that we are able to continue supporting those in our community who are living in this difficult chapter of life. as I have said many times before, I wish I had had this detailed information and knowledge when I was caring for my Dad. I would have been so much better equipped to handle the struggles I was experiencing, and I would have learned lots of extra things about giving him the best care that he deserved.

Our Personal alert link program is staying busy making sure our seniors have the assistance they need in the event of an emergency. If you, or your loved ones, would like more information about making sure you have the

ability to alert others if you are in need, please give Rick Phipps a call. the Meals on Wheels program continues to provide a hot meal to 300 clients per day (Monday-Friday). If you, or someone you know needs these services, please call Bethanie Miller or linnette Shine, our MOW Coordinators at 896-8117 for more information.

Don’t forget about completing your 2020 Census. Programs such as our Dietert Center need this information completed in order to assure that funding is allocated to our community appropriately. We depend on some of those resources in order to operate our services.

Dorothy Beene, our Club Ed coordinator, is working hard on the new fall catalog. She has come up with some fun, new classes and activities that will meet any social distancing requirements that we might have at that time. also, our regular classes and activities will be highlighted, along with some travel opportunities. let’s all cross our fingers that we are able to participate safely in the fall.

Please call us at 792-4044 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Divorces were granted recently to the following: • tommy Joe llewellyn of Ingram and Juanita Marie llewellyn of Schertz, July 2.

• Dana Gauna Reeves of Kerrville and Christopher Eric Reeves of Kerrville, July 28.

• tabitha lea Keeney of Kerrville and Joshua thomas Kinsel of Kerrville, July 21.

• amie Nicole McNeill of Kerrville and William Kelly McNeill of Fayetteville, N.C., July 15.

• Ina P. Brown of Ingram and a.

Keith Everett of Socorro, N.M., July 30.

• Dana a. Passione of Kerrville and George D. Passione of Pace, Fla., July 29.

• Fatima Fernanda aguilar Mendiola of Center Point and Jesus armando Valadez of Comfort, July 29.

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Camps

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‘Friend of 4-H Award,’ donation

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Photo by Bonnie Arnold

'FOUNDING SISTERS,' the inaugural group of girls at the new Camp Mystic at Cypress Lake, paraded to their awards ceremony in the Creekside Chapel, dressed in white, singimg and led by their camp counselors.

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“We’ll be minimizing the times all the girls are all together,” he said in May. “We’re just thankful we can do it this way.”

He said they revised their traditional drop-off activity of vehicles driven by enthusiastic parents bringing in their excited daughters, yelling at alreadypresent friends gathered near the entry road. that usually created an outdoor party with lots of visiting and hugging. under the new rules, each family’s vehicle was invited in one at a time to leave their camper(s) and their luggage as quickly as possible, with parents staying in their vehicles, departing for home before the next car would come in. the same routine was followed when parents returned to pick up their girls; and campers were directed to pack their belongings and stack them outside cabins by the road. Parents were directed to drive in one at a time, stop on the road and stay in their vehicles while camp staff waved each girl off and loaded each girl’s trunk and duffel bag and waved goodbye to each girl; and then each family left the camp for home.

Eastland said they hired counselors based on the old schedule; and most were able to work the new schedule.

Overall, most could stay all summer, but there was one virus problem as counselors were arriving early for training.

“One of our counselors tested negative for the virus, as directed and came to training. and the next day she got a call from her mother saying she tested positive for the virus the day after her daughters came to camp. We isolated the girl here with her twin sis-

ter, and sent them home. One was positive and one was negative. and about 14 counselors were sent home,” Eastland said. “thankfully no kids were here yet.” they delayed opening that camp session by two days; shuffled counselor’s assignments; and called a mobile testing company to come give 71 tests at the camp. and they all were negative.

“So we went back to our opening plans. When the parents came, we had them line up outside the camp gate, and drive through one at a time to drop off their daughters,” Eastland said. “the parents used to attend the awards ceremony at the end and visit, but we couldn’t let them do that.”

While the girls were in camp, they were housed and scheduled for activities in groups – cohorts – and groups were mainly scheduled in activities 30 minutes apart to allow for sanitizing and reduced contact with others. “they used to eat in mixed age groups, eight to a table, to get to know different people. this summer, they ate with cabin-mates.” this year the Eastlands hosted 75 campers and 35 counselors at Camp Mystic at Cypress lake, when capacity at the new camp is about 200.

He said they had to screen campers before they came, asking them questions about symptoms, and checking temperatures frequently after arrival.

Sitting at the climactic awards ceremony, none of that was as important to the campers and counselors as their friendships, shared interests and whether they would take home an award, or could hug their friends when they won one. they were reminded frequently to wear their face masks, but social distancing wasn’t strictly enforced at the stone-terraced Creekside Chapel. they were all too excited for that. the Eastlands had a camp doctor;

and hired Martha Maynard of San antonio as “camp COVID-buster” to sanitize everything and everyone, using her large pressurized bottles of spray sanitizer. and among the camp staff members/family members are a registered nurse and their food service director. allison adams, a 16-year veteran as a camp counselor, called this year’s experience “crazy.” “the best thing was the girls’ attitudes. they were glad to be here. the worst thing was, we had to be very flexible, making changes all the time to keep them safe and having fun. We had to stay on our toes.”

Dick Eastland said, “at the new camp, all the cabins and James Hall, the dining hall with its vaulted ceiling and outside decks, are open air, not air-conditioned – but that’s a positive, isn’t it?”

Other area camps Jane Ragsdale, Heart of the Hills Camp for girls, said they set the dates of their terms this summer at two sessions for three weeks each, running June 19-July 9 and July 13-aug. 2. activities were continuing on the grounds there through last week.

Blake Smith at Camp la Junta for boys said he and his staff set their season to later dates and shorter sessions.

But the responses from parents were very positive, he said.

“We started two weeks later than last year; and shortened terms to three six-day sessions.”

Diane Hawkins said Sierra Vista Camp for girls and Rio Vista Camp for boys opened three weeks later than their former schedule.

Marsha Elmore at Camp Waldemar for girls said in light of the state’s lengthy guidelines, they opened two sessions to be held July 1-15 and July 17-31, and only for the oldest group of girls they usually host, the 16-yearolds.

Photo by Tammy Prout

JACKIE DUKE, (left) representing the Hill Country Chapter of Safari Club International, accepts the “Friend of 4-H Award” from Kerr County 4-H Council members, from left, Peter Lockwood, Emma Thompson and Nathanael Hall. In addition, the club celebrated at $2,000 donation from SCI to the local 4-H club.

Salvation army to distribute box fans to locals

texas summer is officially here, and many residents will be faced with how to stay cool and hydrated. the Salvation army of Kerrville Social Services Office, located at 855 Hays Street, will be distributing a free box fan to individuals with medical conditions, the elderly, or families with young children. Box fans will be distributed as items are available. as temperatures approach and exceed 100 degrees, the Salvation army of Kerrville reminds residents to stay cool and remain hydrated. the Salvation army Social Services Office is open Monday through thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information contact, 257-3620.

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HC Child Care Providers Conference planned Sept. 12

the texas a&M agrilife Extension Service, in partnership with the texas Department of Family & Protective Services, Child Care licensing will be presenting a virtual training, offering four clock hours for childcare providers. the training will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. utilizing the Microsoft teams platform. the keynote speaker this year is albert Wright, who is a Master trainer who has more than 20 years in the childcare industry.

He has had the privilege of being chosen as trainer of the year three times. Wright believes that it is important to be both informative and entertaining while training, because if people are entertained, they are more likely to retain the information. Wright seeks to train with the perfect balance of laughter and learning, which has turned Wright One training clients into true fans of his work.

His keynote is, “Battling Burnout - How to Win the Invisible War.” Burnout is a type of psychological stress that creates an invisible battle that doesn’t fight fair.

Battling burnout requires effort and self-realization, but can lead to exhaustion, lack of enthusiasm, feeling of ineffectiveness, and frustration. the goal of this training is to help every team reach their full potential by stabilizing employee morale.

Helping your employees recognize the signs of burnout and giving effective ways of making war against it can greatly increase overall efficacy. this training will give helpful tools that participants can take back and implement. the other speaker for the conference is Jodi Nerren, texas a&M agrilife Child Care Extension Specialist. Her topic will be on “It’s Not you, It’s Me,” which looks at the relationship between temperament and behavior and gives teachers the chance to reflect on why some children are easier for them to handle than others.

Registration cost is $18 if postmarked by aug. 25. the registration fee includes four clock hours training credit and workshop materials. to register for this event, contact the Kerr County Extension Office at 257-6568 or you can register online at http://bitly.ws/935e.

Blood drives, antibody tests offered in aug.

to thank donors for volunteering to give blood, the South texas Blood and tissue Center, based in San antonio, is providing free COVID-19 antibody testing for all blood donations this summer, through aug. 31. test results will be mailed to donors within 14 days of their donations, which are by appointment only.

Call (210) 731-5590 to make an appointment to make a donation at planned august blood drives.

Results will show if the donor has been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 by looking for the antibodies the immune system produces in response to the virus. the antibody test is not a diagnostic test and is not intended for people who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or believe they may be infected, since it does not test directly for the virus. anyone with symptoms is asked to remain home and to contact his or her physician.

For appointments, call South texas Blood and tissue Center in San antonio; or visit www.southtexasblood.org.

Hill Country Community Journal

HOH Tourney champs

Photo by Brandy McCoy

STEVE JONES and partner Dennis Terrell took first place in the championship group with a score of 252 for 4 rounds at the Heart of the Hills tournament.

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the last classes are to be held thursday, aug. 6. the in-person classes were 8-10 a.m.; 10:30-12:30 p.m.; and 1:303:30 p.m. two days a week. teachers for these two classes this summer were Hillary Swanner, and tiffanee Nagy. this summer, under the continuing threat of the COVID-19 virus and the accompanying restrictions, a little more than two dozen students were registered by their parents; and a series of transportation and check-in steps at the school were planned, for everyone’s safety and health, he said.

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Council voted 5-0 to approve this proposed budget.

Street reconstruction Street Department officials presented a construction agreement with allen Keller Company, llC, for a street reconstruction package, paid for by bond money, in the amount of $2,862,618.20. this was described as the first group and “high priority street,” a list they said has been reprioritized to include lemos, Guadalupe, Newton, Plaza, Water and Stephanie – about 4.7 “lane miles.” Package a got good bids, they said; and Package B will be the next group of streets, for almost seven lane miles. they said this also takes into account the reconstruction of lois Street after drainage work.

Council approved this project to be done in the fall of 2020, by a 50 vote.

Rezoning Guadalupe Street property Council passed 5-0 on second and final reading an ordinance rezoning property at 333 Guadalupe St. from “medium density residential” (R-2) to a multi-family residential zoning (R-3).

Mayor Bill Blackburn said he was originally concerned to be sure this change would be good for that neighborhood, but in recent years the city has also added improvements in that area, and he now sees this as a good addition. two area men with ties to the project phoned into the meeting to say their plans will be a positive addition; and changing this puts the zoning back to what it was when their project began.

Purchase, KFD brush truck Kerrville Fire Chief Dannie Smith asked council to approve purchase of a 2020 Ford F-550 4x4 truck cab and chassis, so he could remount on the new chassis the equipment to fight brush and wildfires.

Adult Soccer League champs

Photo by Tony Gallucci

THE CORONA COWBOYS team came out on top of the championship match played over the weekend for the City of Kerrville’s Adult Soccer League.

and accepted by some, but not all, the families.

Either way, students were expected to arrive a few minutes earlier than class time, wearing required masks in addition to having their textbooks, folders and/or notebooks; and then pass a temperature screening and health check-in with most of the usual questions being asked all over town.

Each student had to exit their family vehicle or the bus, and stop outside the HPMS cafeteria for the health check, before entering the cafeteria or going to the library. “those two places allowed us to split each class into two, and then socially distance the students in each section by six feet or more, at the tables in the two spaces,” Sralla said. as for other cleanliness and safety

He said they had to remove a 24year-old truck from service so they have no reserve vehicle now for those kinds of fires.

Council voted to approve his request, noting they realized it would be a critical piece of equipment, and they wanted a ride in it, when he gets it.

Bond refunding opportunity Council got a presentation from Colby Eckols of Hilltop Securities explaining how current low interest rates make their 2012 and 2013 bonds eligible for refinancing. He said, by telephone from austin, that interest rates have dropped to 1.5 to 2.75 percent, historical lows and continuing to improve.

Refinancing achieves debt service reduction, he said, and projected savings to the city of about $330,000-400,000. the true interest rate was estimated at 1.37 to 1.6 percent.

Eckols said if council wanted to proceed, they would be asked to pass a “parameters ordinance,” and then the transaction would happen about Sept. 22. Council voted 5-0 to pursue the funding opportunity.

COVID-19 preparedness, response Smith provided their virus update saying KFD tested 524 people and found 36 positive COVID cases; and as of July 26, Kerr County had a 6.9 percent infection rate.

On July 28, he said they’d confirmed 366 positive cases with 55 active and 307 recovered and four deaths, according to Department of State Health Services. He said he questioned the last statistic by calling DSHS but said he got no information by meeting time.

He announced more testing at the HCyEC on aug. 5. Smith said he and other emergency coordinators questioned state officials on

precautions, Sralla said the library tables and the cafeteria seating was both wiped down and fogged with sanitizer between classes, by the custodial staff. “they’re doing regular cleaning for everything,” Sralla said. “the logistics are daunting, and the custodians have been working around the clock.”

Some other “jump-start” sessions originally planned for this summer were canceled due to complications with the virus protection plans, he said.

He also said tivy High School held “credit recovery classes” earlier in the summer, for students who needed to get credits they did not achieve in last spring’s classes.

KISD administration staff also said tHS offered “original credit” classes in art and Physical Educa-

inconsistencies in the lag time in statistics; and got an agreement to have daily reports provided at 4 p.m.

He said he’s attended some meetings of the local Recovery Coalition and their recovery home residents are having the same challenges as everyone else with the added focus on maintaining sobriety; and keeping recovery meetings going online.

Presentations two presentations were made at this meeting, one to laura Bechtel as she leaves her post in Kerrville as library director at the ButtHoldsworth Memorial library.

She has left Kerrville for a new job at a branch library in a Montgomery County library system in Maryland, where she will be the assistant branch manager.

Blackburn presented her with a certificate of appreciation, saying she was in Kerrville since 2010 and grew the patron count at the library to record numbers as of 2019.

Past library Board member David lipscomb also sent a congratulatory letter. the other presentation was made virtually, and the new “Kerrville Kindness award” given to Beth Palmer of Mustard Seed Ministry, light on the Hill at Mount Wesley, for her campaign to help feed families in need.

Blackburn said more than 8,000 people have been helped at lOtH Mustard Seed Ministries since it began, starting with 30-40 families and growing to more than 150 families during the ongoing Coronavirus problems.

Council watched a brief video of Palmer, and thanked her for her work in the community.

Citizen questions two citizens phoned in, one asking when council meetings will re-

tion this summer for students to get ahead with some credits required for graduation. the central office said 41 students signed up for summer art classes, and 14 students had signed up for the PE classes.

Both subjects were a mix between virtual and in-person classes and assignments.

For more information on Hal Peterson plans for future classes, call Sylvia Flannery, interim principal at Hal Peterson at 257-2204; or for high school, Principal Shelby Balser or the assistant principals at tivy High School at 257-2212.

Parents also may check the Kerrville ISD website at www.kerrvilleisd.net for the district’s “Kerrville Commitment 2020” plan for re-opening, now scheduled on aug. 24.

open to public attendance, as speaking in person would be more impactful. another wanted council to reverse Kerrville Public utility Board’s recently announced “optout” provision on their bills, to have citizens “opt in if they choose,” instead. He also asked if the state’s Public utility Commission was consulted about this (nobody addressed that) and if this fundraising program is coming to council for a vote; and was told, probably not.

Councilwomen Judy Eychner and Delayne Sigerman reported on their Food Relief Program.

City attorney Mike Hayes was questioned on the “generations” of City Emergency Declarations; and said he’s drafted and revised three, each one superseded by the newer one, to get to the fourth one in effect now. He said, “Having one stands up emergency operations, and allows the city to seek aid if needed.” the same two citizens phoned again to say they appreciated the review, but it was requested by citizens months ago, and claimed inconsistent application as it says the public has the right to speak in person. and one said it’s prudent to put an expiration date in it.

Hayes said council must vote to ratify it, to continue; and they voted 5-0 to do so.

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Kothe named Families & literacy ED

the board of directors of Families & literacy, Inc. announced the hiring of new Executive Director Misty Kothe.

Kothe was born and raised in Kerrville. She graduated from tivy High School in 1999, then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and business from Southwestern uniKothe versity in G e o rg e t o w n , where she also played collegiate basketball.

In 2005, she graduated from texas a&M university with a master of science in sport management.

She began her career working for Spurs Sports & Entertainment in the Community Relations department as the Education Programs Manager. In an effort to return to her roots in the Hill County and begin her family, Kothe took the position of branch director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the texas Hill Country in 2011.

She has since been involved in several leadership roles at nonprofits in the Hill Country, while raising her children, Harper and Macy.

Outside of work, Mrs. Kothe enjoys being active in the community and has served as president of the Hill Country Charity Ball association, was a member of the Class of 2013 leadership Kerr County, has coached many teams for Kerr County yMCa, and volunteered in her children’s schools through the Parent teacher Organizations, as well as been a substitute teacher for Kerrville Independent School District.

Misty is excited about supporting literacy and continuing education efforts.

Education has always been an integral part of her life and she fully believes education for both children and adults is critical for the individual, families, and businesses to be productive and successful.

Her first order of work for Families & literacy will be to develop a method in which to continue education classes amid concerns due to COVID-19, as well as work to replace the Spring 2020 fundraiser, “Spellabration!,” that was postponed in april. those who would like more information regarding the programs offered, to volunteer for the organization, or would like to donate, please contact Kothe and her staff during office hours by phone or email.

Families & literacy, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization serving more than 1,100 individuals each year through adult education programs.

For information contact Kothe, Executive Director, Families & literacy, Inc. at 896-8787 or visit their website, www.familesandliteracy.org.

Wednesday, august 5, 2020

Kerrville Festival of the arts is now cancelled

Organizers for the Kerrville Festival of the arts have announced the cancellation of the 2020 event, which was rescheduled from the spring to Fall.

“It is with great regret that we announce cancellation of Kerrville Festival of the arts 2020. We had been holding on to hope that somehow it could go on and had rescheduled from Memorial Day to November. However, it is now clear that will not be possible,” announced luann anderson, executive director. “this would have been the seventh annual Festival and we are very disappointed to have to cancel. Not only has it been a popular event for locals, it has attracted thousands of out-of-area visitors and about 125 exceptional artisans and crafters.” anderson said they are continuing to feature many of these artists on the festival website, www.kvartfest.com, and hope people will continue to support these artists by contacting them directly.

BEC completes fiber upgrades network for area

Bandera Electric Cooperative recently improved its overall fiber network performance by adding a new dedicated internet access (DIa) path that allows for direct peering with servers belonging to powerhouses such as Netflix, youtube, amazon and Microsoft. the new DIa will provide redundancy if one access line fails making the network more reliable. It also provides increased speeds through bandwidth capacity essentially cutting down on third-party traffic across the internet making members’ experiences more enjoyable with less congestion. “the BEC Fiber network is set up as good, or better, than anyone else’s in the state of texas in terms of bandwidth availability for our members. We have strategically invested in the right places to ensure quality of service and a reliability our members expect,” said Shane Schmidt, manager of BEC Fiber.

Member demand for fiber broadband is steadily increasing. BEC Fiber recently reached 6,700 subscribers, well exceeding year-end expectations. as technology evolves and member demand rises, BEC continues future planning of additional DIa connections to ensure members receive the highest quality service.

BEC Fiber is currently available to 55 percent of members in portions of Bandera, Kendall and Kerr counties, and capital buildouts are planned over the next few years to offer the service to as many members as financially feasible. to find out if fiber service is available in your area, please visit BanderaElectric.com/FiberService.

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male witnessed what was occuring and intervened to aid the male being assaulted and was also injured.

Bocock said both injured males refused medical attention at the scene and did not want to press assalt charges against the suspects.

However, Bocock said, the KPD Criminal Investigations unit is investating the incident, which includes video evidence from the convenience store.

More details will be provided when made available.

Hill Country Community Journal

alumni ignite interest in ‘antler alley’ at arcadia live Many former tivy High School class members spent their weekends in the arcadia theatre and have fond (and funny) memories.

While some have come back home to retire, others built their lives here and they are all now enjoying each other’s company on a regular basis.

Brenda Jones Williams (’60) recalled lots of fun memories of their time at the theatre.

One classmate (‘59) shared the story of a group of unnamed boys who snuck an armadillo in a sack into the arcadia, sat in the back, and let it loose on the floor under the chairs. the armadillo started toward the stage and under the seats and before long the screams started, and people began standing up on their chairs. the boys left soon after that.

Girls wore full skirts with two or three heavily starched petticoats and could barely fit in the theatre seats.

While there are many reasons to support arcadia live – downtown revitalization, economic impact, community engagement, and culture history – it was the historic preservation that interested this group of alumni the most.

Inspired by ’77 tivy grad Chris Pieper, a focus group of several classes have come up with a competition between the classes to help raise $50,000 to name the beautiful new boardwalk beside the building the antler alley.

Once the goal is met, a plaque will be placed on the metal door accessible from Water Street. this group has kicked off the campaign with $6,000 already committed. alumni (and friends of past alumni) can donate on the website https://www.thearcadialive.org/ant leralley/. there will be 4 levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, ranging from $25 to $2,500. the top seven classes with the most money raised will be rewarded with recognition

on the alley wall – beside the arcadia’s iconic blade. In addition to the name, the antler alley will be a special gathering place during Homecoming week for generations of all ages to gather.

Arcadia history Opening in 1926 as a vaudeville theater, the theatre changed with the times and desires of the city’s residents, eventually becoming a showcase spot for movies in 1948. the theatre was closed in 1989, and for nearly 30 years sat abandoned. In late 2018 the theatre plans were started by a local 501 (c)3 nonprofit to reopen as a live performance venue.

In 2019, construction to renovate the theatre began with the JK Bernhard Construction company.

Now under the guidance of Executive Director Michael Kelliher, and a strong board of directors, the arcadia is almost ready to reopen as arcadia live - a thriving downtown arts venue.

Providing Kerrville with nearly a

century of cultural history, the theatre will offer a broad range of high-quality performing arts that are reflective of the diverse and vibrant community it serves. thousands of historic theatres around the country have been torn down in the last few decades – their history paved over, and their potential lost forever. the arcadia is ready for the next century, and it is now the mission of the arcadia live nonprofit group, with the help of members, partners, and the community at large, to sustain the historic theatre for future generations. a successful capital campaign with funds raised from the community will provide even more security for both the physical structure and long-term health of the theatre and as designed will dramatically improve the patron experience.

For more information, check out www.thearcadialive.org or call anne Overby at 315-5483.

State House Press, housed at the texas Center at Schreiner university, has released its first book since moving to Kerrville, “the Forty Eighters of Possum Creek: a texas Civil War Story.” Professor James Kearney of the university of texas translated and edited this work by texas-German journalist and politician, W. a. trenckmann. “the Forty-Eighters of Possum Creek: a texas Civil War Story” is a departure for State House Press. this remarkable work of vintage historical fiction focuses on the life of one young man, Kuno Sartorius, who grows up and comes of age in a community of educated German immigrants during the waning months of the Civil War. author William trenckmann originally serialized the novel in his newspaper, Das Bellville Wochen-

blatt [The Bellville Weekly]. His novel, published in its entirety as “Die lateiner am Possum Creek,” is one of the few works of fiction to treat the plight of the minority texas Germans during the war.

However, it is more than a German story, and provides vignettes of all aspects of life, and of all classes in texas, on both the home front and the trans-Mississippi theater. throughout are young men from all walks of life brought together by Confederate conscription and facing the same hardships of war.

Expertly translated and annotated

by James C. Kearney, this novel be-

comes a shadow memoir of the american Civil War. the educated German settlers of Millheim had fled their native land because of strife and revolution, choosing the bucolic life on the texas frontier over the sophisticated university towns of Germany. their children, though, faced uncertainties of their own as texas seceded and joined the Confederacy and depended on all military-aged men to do their part in a cause few Germans in the neighborhood cared for, and to perpetuate slavery, which most abhorred. Kearney’s notes help the reader navigate the story and reveal the “story be-

hind the story.” trenckmann, born to German-immigrant parents in 1859, grew up in the farming community of Millheim, tX. His career included serving as an educator, a newspaper editor, and as a legislator in the texas House of Representatives. He died in austin in 1937.

James C. Kearney, the author of multiple works on German texas history, is a Fellow of the texas Institute of letters among other scholarly awards and accolades. a combat veteran, Kearney earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, air Medal, and army Commendation Medal (with five oak leaf clusters) for heroism in Vietnam, as well as the Purple Heart. He is a lecturer in the Department of Germanic Studies at the university of texas in austin.

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necessary to flatten the curve so the county sees fewer active cases, and noted that the unemployment rate countywide is sitting at 6 percent.

Blackburn said that Kerrville ISD Superintendent Mark Foust and Schreiner university representatives were not in attendance, but would join him in upcoming press conferences.

Kerrville Fire Chief Dannie Smith reported that as of thursday, there have been 371 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county, and of those, 48 are active.

In Kerr County in the past week, 524 tests were performed, of which 36 were positive – a positivity rate of 6.9 percent for the week of July 19-26. this is trending downward from the previous week, which had a positivity rate of 8.1 percent, and the week before that, which had a positivity rate of 17.8 percent.

Smith cautioned that there may be a discrepancy in state reported numbers and local reported numbers, as state reporting is generally lagging behind. “the city of Kerrville, Kerr County and Peterson (Health) are working together in an attempt to provide the community the most consistent and timely information we can regarding our COVID cases in Kerr County,” Smith said.

He encouraged the general public to visit Peterson Health’s website, www.petersonhealth.com, for the most up-to-date numbers and information. those looking to be tested will have an opportunity aug. 5 at the Hill Country youth Event Center. “that testing will not require a preappointment,” Smith said. “(It will be a) walk-up testing site, and we will provide you with more specific information in the near future.”

Smith instructed the general public to follow CDC recommendations to slow or stop the spread of the virus: frequent hand-washing, sanitizing frequently touched services, maintaining six feet of social distancing, wearing a mask and – especially if elderly or immunocompromised – staying home when possible.

“I’d … like to wrap up my comments with reminding the community that COVID-19 is still a serious threat in our community,” he said. lisa Winters, Peterson Health director of marketing and community relations, commended Peterson Health employees’ persistence during the pandemic.

“We’ve been standing strong on the front line now for months and we’re working together every single second,” Winters said. “We may be tired, but we are stronger than ever.”

She noted that Peterson Health has seven patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, four on regular medical floors and three in the intensive care unit.

“Kerr County is reporting four deaths,” she said. “None have occurred at Peterson Regional Medical Center but our heart and prayers go out to families.”

Winters added that PRMC results are combined with the county’s results daily and posted publicly on the Peterson Health website around 4:30 p.m. each day. to slow the spread of COVID-19, a strict no-visitors policy remains in place at the hospital, she added, and PRMC will be extending its visitation restrictions for 60 more days – through Oct. 6.

“Making adjustments to our visitation policy is one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make,” Winters said. “We do know how hard it is, but please know we strive to ensure that our patients are loved and well cared for, and do not feel alone or lonely.”

Peterson Health Infection Prevention RN Pam Burton said COVID-19 screenings continue to be conducted at Peterson urgent Care, located at 1740 Junction Highway, and staff has been increased to meet the community’s needs. testing is by appointment only. those feeling symptomatic, or who have been in contact with a person who has tested positive, can call 258-7814 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. a COVID-19 hotline is also operational and can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling the main PRMC number, 896-4200, and selecting option 1.

Burton has fielded many questions regarding surge capacity, and said that PRMC is prepared for a surge of patients and will do everything possible to keep them cared for locally.

Peterson Health continues to be operational for surgeries and outpatient surgeries, and starting June 19, Peterson Health made it a requirement that all employees – including nonclinical staff – wear face masks (critical staff and direct patient care employees, had, of course, already been doing so).

Burton cautioned those reluctant to keep their regular appointments or visit the emergency room that the hospital is safe and sanitary.

“Not coming to the ER could be critical in many situations, (so) please come to the hospital,” she said, “Peterson Health wants to assure the public that the standards and the cleanliness and our practices and protocols here at the hospital remain the highest level at all

times.” this week, Peterson Health tested 552 employees for appropriate protective equipment to ensure that they have the right protective equipment and it fits them well.

“We are stopping at nothing to protect their safety,” Burton said. “there are troopers within the Peterson Health system.” lastly, she added that Peterson Health employees are also encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing in public.

“We believe strongly that masks

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BEC invites public to annual meeting

the 2020 Bandera Electric Cooperative annual Meeting of the Membership has been changed from an in-person meeting to a virtual meeting due to the Coronavirus outbreak. the meeting was to be held at the Hill Country youth Event Center on May 11. the Board of Directors unanimously voted in favor of a virtual meeting to ensure the health and safety of employees and members. the board elections will continue as usual by mail and email for directors from districts one, two and three.

Voting began July 20 and will close on august 14. this is an opportunity for all members to participate in the democratic cooperative process and in BEC’s board elections. to learn more about the board of directors, visit www.BanderaElectric.com/Directors. the virtual meeting will be held on Saturday, aug. 15 at 10 a.m., with minimal staff, board officers, and BEC’s general counsel in attendance. again, this will be online only for the membership. this meeting will be live-streamed from the BEC Headquarters in Bandera.

Members will receive a unique link via email to the billing email address on file. a full annual Report will be provided in advance of the meeting at BanderaElectric.com/annualMeeting, and a condensed version will be featured in the august edition of texas Coop Power magazine. the annual Meeting video will be made available at a later date on BEC’s website.

In addition, BEC will still draw for prizes. any member who votes in the election will be eligible for a prize. Winners will be chosen at random after the business of the meeting has concluded.

If you have any questions, please call (866) 226-3372.

can help stop and reduce the spread of COVID-19 and we want to set a good example as healthcare workers out in the community,” she said.

Blackburn concluded the meeting by noting that local community leaders are looking at the preponderance of scientific evidence about how to handle the virus, and are looking to examples set by other states and other countries. “that’s the spirit in which we come to you,” he said gently. “Just be safe out there.”

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Wednesday, august 5, 2020

NORREEN DIANE DUGLOSCH Norreen Diane Duglosch of Kerrville passed away on July 28, 2020 in Kerr County.

Private family graveside services will be held.

She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., to RC and Marie Payne on June 24, 1945. She married allen Duglosch on Oct. 7, 1967 in Kerrville.

She went to school at tivy High School and graduated in 1964.

Norreen is survived by her husband, allen Crage Duglosch; daughter, tina louise Duglosch; son, allen Crage Duglosch Jr.; grandson, andrew Wayne Duglosch; sisters, Charlene Newman, Donna Rambin, Suzanne Connine; and brother, David Payne.

Pallbearers will be Parker Nixon, travis Rambin and Robert Knowles. the family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to hospice, nurses, doctors and to MD anderson Cancer Center.

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LANCE ALAN KEUNE after a hard-fought battle with an

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vice from the County attorney’s Office that this development falls under a different government code than “mobile homes” (including those for rent) and also is not considered a “subdivision.” those two have separate regulations.

Commissioners first discussed the code sections on stormwater drainage flow, saying the regulations (adopted in 2000) say the developer must reduce the amount of water draining off the property to a “zero net change,” by first computing the natural lay of the land, then the drainage with buildings, and the drainage can’t be more. It has to be equal to the amount before construction. they noted discussion in 2000 was more about road widths than drainage issues. the county engineer (now Charlie Hastings) is the authorized representative. When he is presented with a development plan, he has 60 days to approve, reject or take no action. If he chooses no action, the developer’s plan takes effect as written. County Judge Robert Kelly said that’s why Hastings came to them about a variance on the Meadowbrook plans recently.

Commissioners approved that variance on drainage, a point of contention with the citizens who spoke later.

Moving to wastewater or “on-site septic facilities,” commissioners said the developer’s plans must come to Environmental Health with the same question, does this plan meet local and state rules?

On this property, developers plan four each tanks and drain fields; and by law they can’t be within 75 feet of Johnson Creek. On their plan, the closest one is 332 feet from the creek. Commissioners noted the wastewater is not expected to percolate up, or contaminate groundwater. “the county’s old regulations violate state law; and the variance was (presented) because our local code was not in compliance with state law,” Kelly said, adding they are in the process of updating those, but aren’t finished.

Public comment at 10 a.m., Kelly opened the public comment, saying the topic included stormwater drainage, wastewater or other Meadowbrook subjects, speakers’ choices. aubrey Henderson, a nearby landowner whose family has lived in that area since his great-grandfather’s time, spoke for himself and others, describing creek flood levels in the historic 1932 flood from Camp tecaboca downstream. “all this subdivision would have been under water, ‘mountain to mountain;’ and Hunt washed away.”

In 1987, there was a crop of hay on that property, he said, and it was underwater 34 feet. “I’d rather lose a crop of hay than people.”

He said the farmer had two fields divided by a channel for stormwater runoff, which the Meadow-

Hill Country Community Journal – Obituaries

aggressive cancer, lance alan Keune of Ingram, texas passed away peacefully at his home on aug. 2, 2020 at the age of 72. a private service will be held to commemorate his life and a Celebration of life will be held at a later date. lance was born on Feb. 26, 1948, in St. louis, Mo., to father Charles H. Keune and mother audrey E. Schindler Keune, who predeceased him. He grew up in Florissant, Mo., with his family including three younger sisters, later marrying and moving with his wife and daughters to Ingram. lance was a proud veteran, first serving his country by joining the army in 1966 and serving a oneyear tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. lance also served in the army National Guard from 1970 to 1996. lance worked for the Va Hospital in Kerrville as a plumber and electrician until his retirement in 1996. lance married Jill Price on Oct. 12, 2013 and resided in Ingram. He was a driven man with a strong passion for deer hunting, hog hunting, guiding hunting trips, fishing, mak-

brook developers have bulldozed into a different slope.

“If the water comes, we can’t get in to get those people out. Fire trucks can’t get in. Who’s going to get them out? there is a reason nobody built on that land. there are no dams except in Ingram. We are 12 years away from a 100-year flood. Can we gamble on that?”

Henderson said. “What if it’s another 52-inch rain? We can’t guess.

Mother Nature will dictate.”

Commissioner tom Moser said county regulations say no one can build in the floodplain. a discussion followed on what’s in the floodplain, and/or in relation to the 100-year floodplain.

Melanie Ellsworth said changes happen to the environment, manmade and natural; this manmade one will have an impact.

When she got 1.5 inches of rain last week, she donned water boots and took her camera to walk from her property (across Johnson Creek and slightly downstream) upstream past Meadowbrook’s site.

She photographed sand and silt washing down, including through at least two breaches in the developers’ construction barriers, runoff turning the creek’s blue water brown.

“If this is the plan they’re putting into place, we have a problem. the plan needs to change,” Ellsworth said. “Stick to the law, but do it right.”

Hastings said the plan needs to change to get to zero-percent runoff.

Glen Gilley, a nearby landowner, said the Meadowbrook project isn’t about trailer parks, but about health, drainage and water quality.

He quoted Commissioner Jonathan letz’ transcript comments from February 2003, and Kelly’s from September 2019.

Waterway unpredictability in the Hill Country is well-known, he said, and asked why the county feels it needs to allow this development and is it worth the risk?

Nick Dornak, a water expert connected to texas State university, said he was hired as a consultant to give input on water issues; and sent letters about potential impacts, proximity to the creek, and “impervious cover.”

He commented on “hungry water,” a name for what happens when water falls and has nowhere to soak into the ground. He noted Meadowbrook’s septic systems are planned right outside the floodplain, but sees potential changes to the floodplain, adding, “Development can cause flash floods.” letz said Meadowbrook isn’t in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, but in the county; and Kerr County has no authority to do what Dornak suggested.

Dornak then questioned the court, asking, “What about septic system plans? they meet specifications, but he’s putting them right on the edge of the limit, as close as possible to the stream.”

Glenna Haven, an 18-year resident nearby, said she’s a proponent of more affordable housing but not at this site. She is concerned about

ing custom knives and helping his wife Jill at their store. lance loved his family and dog (Maggie) with all of his heart. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow. His greatest joy above all others was being a Papa and enjoying time with his grandchildren. lance is survived by his wife Jill; four daughters, lacey Keune, amy Patrick, Jenny langfeld (Greg) and lily Duren (Randy); eight grandchildren, Grant langfeld, Riker and Ridge Patrick, Brennan, tucker and Koda Duren, Megan Higginbottom (Noland); great-grandchild, Oliver Higginbottom; as well as his sisters, Susan Zweifel (Rick), Mary Gramlich (Bob), Janice Robertson (Ben); and numerous nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation in lance’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, tN 38101-9908) or your local Hospice.

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MAXINE PAGE POWELL Maxine Page Powell, age 90 of Kerrville, texas, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. there will be no visitation.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.,

Saturday, aug. 8, 2020 at Grimes Funeral Chapels, officiated by trey Davis. Private family burial will follow in Nichols Cemetery.

Maxine, born Dec. 8, 1929, on Henderson Branch, just west of Ingram, was the daughter of J.E. (Bud) Page and Velma l. Ward Page. living here all of her life, she was the fourth generation of two Kerr County pioneer families, on both her mother’s and father’s side. after attending Ingram Elementary School, she graduated from tivy High School in 1948.

She worked at the Ingram telephone Exchange and later with the Kerrville telephone Company. She was employed from 1966-1985 by KISD as educational secretary of the old tivy Elementary School campus.

Her marriage to Harry a. Powell was in the Ingram First Baptist Church on June 20, 1947. He preceded her death on October 4, 2004 after 57 years of marriage.

Maxine loved life with her family and friends. She had been a member of First Baptist Church, Kerrville; Kerrville Genealogical Society;

ladies auxiliary of the Hill Country Cowboy Camp Meeting; and a member of the local, state and national bowling associations, all when health permitted.

Survivors include one son, Russell a. Powell (linda) of Burnet, texas; two daughters, Janet lee (timothy) Hale, Joy lynn Bunce, all of austin, texas; two daughters by choice, (nieces) linda ann Page of Harper and Glenda ann Rasmussen (Curtis) of Odessa, texas; also by her niece, Joann Furman Pfiester of Kerrville; grandsons, t.J. and Harley Hale, andrew Bunce and Clu Phillips; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Jeffrey Dean Bunce; a brother, W.E. (Billy) Page; and sister-in-law, alta Bridge.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution of your time and/or money to your church or do a kind deed for an elderly person, or the charity of your choice.

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CURTIS DEAN STOREY Curtis Dean Storey went home to the lord on July 30, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. a viewing will be hosted at Grimes Funeral Chapels from 5-7 p.m. on thursday, aug. 6, 2020. He will be

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laid to rest in a private ceremony.

Born on March 23, 1954, in uvalde, texas, to arnold and Julia Storey, Dean was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He and his wife Susan (Hall) enjoyed more than 42 years of marriage and had two sons and four grandchildren. a talented artist, Dean was a well known woodworker, filling homes across the country with pieces that will last for generations to come.

Dean volunteered for the Mountain Home Fire Department, the texas Mesquite association, and texas Furniture Makers show. His long hours in the shop earned him the loving title “Duke of Dust.”

Dean is survived by his wife, Susan (Hall); son Curt Storey and daughter-in-law Julie (Heinze) along with their children, Ellie and Hudson; son Chris Storey and daughterin-law Katie (Killeen) along with their children, Cason and Rylan; his brothers and sister; nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews.

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Photo by Bonnie Arnold

MEADOWBROOK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, a new project of manufactured housing rental units, is being built on this acreage off State Highway 27 West about three miles west of Ingram, and bordering Johnson Creek, just beyond the treeline, raising wastewater and flooding concerns among nearby residents.

Gordon said someone should go specifications for storm drainage, counts” adding, “My concern is and still consider it one tract.

Gordon said when the developers out there that day, and tell them to as she has witnessed “the raging that trailer park.”

Harris replied that as a commis- split it into four parts, “however it stop work until the county can repower of water in Johnson Creek sioner he “didn’t like the develop- was done,” they could then go to verse the present plan. Harris and the floodplain.”

She said the last 1.5-inch rain left ment, but the owner has property the county for septic permits, in- replied, “We’re sympathetic but a lake on the lower section of the rights, and I couldn’t stop it.” stead of texas Commission on En- our hands are tied.” the court then went into a closed field that was there, and develop- Kelly added, “We can’t tell people vironmental Quality for a single session at 11:40 a.m. that and take their property rights decision on large tracts. ers saw it.

“It unfathomable the amount of away. It’s against the law.”

Villarreal replied, “Have I wasted fill being brought in, and rightfully so. But it’s changed the grading, my time coming here?”

Commissioner tom Moser told and the water has no place to go except adjacent properties,” she him, “this development has met said, adding she saw the develop- the requirements according to state law as far as we can see.” ers’ electrical transformers blow.

Kelly told him, “We’re trying to She said the change in grade and runoff was different from May 28 enforce zero percent drainage off and flowing to the developers’ the property, and no pollution into planned route. that route had Johnson Creek.” the final speaker, a Mr. Gordon water running through one of her goat pens 300 yards away – “not a asked the court to strike a balance new path but a larger amount than between the public and developbefore. and it bent my steel fence ment, “and leave both a little unposts; and left visible new erosion happy.”

(District) Judge Pat Patillo’s in my beautiful pecan bottom. I’m concerned about pollution issues.” order to the court to void the variShe added, “I want new develop- ance is being challenged, Gordon ment done responsibly, no plan said, and he thinks the developer is rubber-stamped. you have a moral going beyond the plan, to change legal responsibility to enforce reg- the grade on the land.

When letz said the property isn’t ulations, to protect the public.”

Pedro Villarreal said he and his a subdivision, Gordon said it was wife retired to a ranch on SH 27 subdivided into four parcels; and with about .5 miles on Johnson under current regulations, the court isn’t following up.

Creek.

Gordon said he sees they can’t “If a septic system malfunctions and dumps into the creek, it’s dis- prevent this, but asked them not to astrous, to Ingram and down- rubber-stamp it.

Court members asked what he stream. I’m concerned with the air, land and water. Why did Commis- believes they “rubber-stamped,” sioner (Don) Harris vote for this?” and he said, drainage plans and then the sub-dividing. Kelly said he asked.

He claimed, “It’s the money that they never saw sub-dividing plans,

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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--------------------------One large professional suite with shared reception area. One Schreiner Center, $350/mo. Call 792-4111.

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--------------------------Office space for rent: 1500 sq. ft. retail or office, good parking, highway frontage. Call Ed at (830) 367-3229.

--------------------------Retail space for lease in Historic Depot Square, 425 Clay St., Approximately 700 sq. ft., $850 per month. Call 739-2100. depotsquarekerrville.com. Ask for Mark.

-------------------------Office space for lease in the Historic Peterson Place at 840 Earl Garrett St. Up to 2 available starting at $400. Call 739-2100. Ask for Mark.

--------------------------Office Space for Rent 1800+ sq. ft. $1,300 per month 951 Main St. 896-7500 -------------------------Attractive, newly constructed medical office lease space in the new Friendship Lane Center for Cancer Care. Available now. Ideally located at the corner of the newly-widened Friendship Lane and Hwy 87 on a handsome, wooded lot; 1,900 square feet of office space to include 4 exam rooms, doctor's office, conference room and spacious shared reception area. The developer also has additional pad sites available on-site should you prefer to build to suit. Please contact Alex Strenge at (512) 667-8506 for all inquiries. Email: astrenge@cccsurvivor. com.

--------------------------MASSAGE/ FACIAL ROOM FOR RENT. Nice size room with cabinets and sink. Call Sheila’s Total Body Care at 257-7500 and ask for Lynn or Sheila.

--------------------------Commercial property for lease. 412 Main Street. Please call 258-2065.

LOTS/ACREAGE FOR SALE Reduced: 5.88 Acres with beautiful view, 517 Horseshoe Ridge in Saddlewood, gated subdivision close to town. $105,000.

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MOBILE HOMES 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, 16x76, plus 8x16 covered front porch, to be moved, $8,500. (830) 3703093 --------------------------Spacious 1,560 sq. ft. double wide mobile home in park, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice sun room, huge RV garage, newly remodeled. $45,900. Wonderful location. Call (830) 2856080.

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--------------------------2006 Clayton Laredo Mobile Home 16 x 76, 3/2, $21,000 or best offer. Call 459-5344.

--------------------------Mobile Home in Senior Mobile Home Park, 332 Westway. Safe location, 2-bedroom, 2bath, living room, dining room. Appliances included. Heating energy-efficient, new roof, fenced yard, $22,900 or best offer. Call 2573394.

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--------------------------1996 Town & Country 16' x 76', 3/2, only $13,500. Singlewide located in San Antonio at Hidden Lake Mobile Home Park or can be moved. Call Kim at 377-1519.

--------------------------To help you move and first month's rent FREE. Convenient and quick location, shaded lots, on-site manager and maintanance. OG Estates MHP. Call 257-3668.

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Washer and dryer connection, air conditioning and more. Convenient location. Low down.

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--------------------------Mobile home for sale. 2bd/2ba, CH/A, attached carport w/ storage. Appliances included. Call 370-3365. $55,000.

--------------------------DW MFG House. 1,568 sq. ft. in a pristine retirement plus-55 community. 3b/2b, fireplace. Lots of trees. Call 367-7971. All reasonable offers considered. Will pay $1,000 for a referral that buys.

REAL ESTATE ------------------------REAL ESTAE FOR SALE FOR SALE --------------------------Turn-key Ranch by Owner, good fences, excellent water, livestock, tools, equipment remain. Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 porches, 28.87 acres. $395,000. Call (830) 928-6632.

-------------------------New Tiny Home, 12x32, stove, refrigerator, heat and air conditioning. Moveable, $34,000.

Call (830) 777-0652.

-------------------------House for Sale: 2 bedroom/1-1/2 bath, could be three bedrooms, new electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Located in Harper. Call 739-5707.

-------------------------Need to buy or sell your home? Call me!

(830) 777-7632, Realtor Erik Strickland with Home Buyers 2 at 924 Jefferson St. Suite 4 in Kerrville.

-------------------------Two bedroom, 2 bath condominium with loft in Horseshoe Bak, Must sell. Call (512) 5655751.

--------------------------One-owner home on beautiful corner lot.

2/2.5 with updated kitchen, large sunroom, and spacious lower level game room (convert to another bedroom and study?) Only 167,000. MLS 88132 Call Gloria at RE/MAX Kerrville 830-285-1037.

--------------------------Home For Sale By Owner: 3 bd/1-1/2ba.

Make appointment with Mardi. Call 257-8381.

--------------------------Home for Sale in Medina, Texas: 2 bedroom Park Model, 800 sq. ft. Rocky Point Resort senior community, leased lot, call (972) 8321430.

--------------------------This could be your showplace: Open “Great Room” split bedroom floor plan. 3/3, music room, office, shop, VIEW, $499,000. 2.78 acres. Call Bonnie Waller, agent, (830) 7393911.

-------------------------141 Axis Run: Motivated Seller! 4/3, 2,436 sq. ft., 5+ acres, beautiful waterpark. Key Hill Country Real Estate (830) 238-7539.

-------------------------1/2 ACRE VIEW LOT, HILLS OF GREENWOOD FOREST. $32,000. CALL 257-1252.

-------------------------House for sale or lease: Suitable for home business, four bedrooms, two living areas, appliances, central heat & air, small yard, majestic oak trees, very clean. Call Abel Hill Country Properties 739-0750.

-------------------------Near Schreiner Golf Course: Updated 2/2/2/Den/H. Tub, covered terrace, $189,000.

For for pics & floor plan, log on to www.bonniewaller.com. Agent 739-3911.

REC. VEHICLES RECREATIONAL FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1987 Winnebago "Minnie Winnie" $1,250.00.

Good first motorhome. Needs work. Call for details (541) 520-5516 -------------------------RONNIE BOCK’S KERRVILLE RV WINNEBAGO If you would like to sell your RV, WE PAY CASH! CALL US TODAY! (830) 792-3646

--------------------------2014 Winnebago Aspect 30J, Ford V-10, Class C, 3-slides, Full Body Paint, Leveling Jacks, 16K miles! Visit www.kerrvillerv.com --------------------------2015 Winnebago View 24J, Mercedes Diesel, Onan Gen, 25’, Low Profile Front Cap, Power Awning, Like New Condition! Visit www.kerrvillerv.com --------------------------3. 2015 Airstream Interstate Grand Tour, Mercedes Benz Diesel, Class B, Rear Lounge/Bed, Onan Gen, Cameras, Heated Seats, Navigation! Visit www.kerrvillerv.com --------------------------2015 Thor Vegas 24.1, Class A, Rear Twins, Ford V10, Awning, Onan Generator, 25’, AC, Reduced to $45,500.00!

Visit www.kerrvillerv.com --------------------------2014 Roadtrek Popular 190, NAV, Back Up Camera, CD/DVD, Rear AC w/Heat Pump, 2Burner Range, Stainless Sink, Tank Monitor System, TV, Pull Out Table, Rear Electric Flex Bed, Microwave, Surround Sound, Spare Tire, Power Awning, Financing Available! Trades Welcome! Call 1.888.412.5711 --------------------------2018 Winnebago View 24V, Mercedes Benz Diesel, Full Body Paint, Onan Diesel Gen, Twin Flex Bed, GPS, Heated Tanks, Cab AC Heat Pumps, Front Cab With Bed, One Owner! Trades Welcome! Financing Available!

Call 1.888.412.5711 --------------------------2005 SAFARI CHEETAH 38PQD, 4-Slides, 350HP CAT, Roadmaster Chassis, Onan 8KW Diesel Gen, 2 Year Old Tires, Dual Fuel Fills, 6 Speed Transmission, Air Bag Suspension, 50 AMP, 2-AC's Heat Pump, 2000 Watt Inverter, Power Awning, Power Cord Reel, Call 1.888.412.5711 --------------------------30-Ft. Rockwood travel trailer, 2011 Windjammer. $15,000 Firm. Call (501) 2533679.

--------------------------2013 Travel Trailer: Three slides, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer & dryer, TVs, loaded, too many options to list. Will deliver. $26,277 OBO, Call (830) 237-8513.

--------------------------Winegard Automatic carryout portable satellite antenna Model GM 1518. Like new. $375.

Call 739-5580.

--------------------------Motorhome for sale. $1,350. Call 864-5796.

--------------------------Trade-Cars/Trucks for travel Trailers, RV’s, backhoe, dozer etc. Sell same: Trucks & more.

3935 Hwy. 27. 830-928-0889.

AUTOS AUTOS FOR SALEFOR

SALE

2002 Ford F-150 pickup, manual transmission, V-6, new tires, runs great, 162 miles, $3,900. Call 353-0559.

--------------------------2016 Honda Fit, 58K Miles, good condition, drives straight, 40 MPG highway, $6,324, reduced for quick sale. Call (828) 329-5597.

--------------------------2002 Dodge Ram 1500, a/c, ps etc. Selling Price $3,995. Call (830) 995-4408.

--------------------------Toyota Scion DC 2006, 150K miles, sun/moon roof, excellent condition, black in color, fully loaded, going cheap at $2,800 or OBO. Call (830) 896-0335 or (210) 452-3550.

--------------------------Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006, red, 133K miles, fully loaded, excellent condition, needs brake work. $1,800. Call (830) 896-0335 or (210) 4523550.

--------------------------2007 Mitsubishi Raider pickup, black, V6, automatic, power windows and locks, cold AC, excellent condition, $6,400. Call (830) 3530559.

--------------------------1984 Chev Silverado, blue w/blue cloth int.

350 CI w/ A.T., A/C, P.S, P.W. & Door Locks.

Cruise. 8' box Truck is in "superb" cond. Been in same family for 33 yrs. $10,550.00 --------------------------2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ, 70K miles, 4DR, silver, sunroof. $12,000 Call (830) 377-7393.

--------------------------Super sharp 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. Tinted windows, satellite radio, bedliner/topper, power windows/locks. 3.7L V6, good power and gas mileage. Great truck for h.s./college student or for anyone's everyday driving. 830-739-5911.

--------------------------1992 Plymouth Acclaim, new tires, new alternator, needs work. Call 928-1790.

--------------------------2002 Chevy Silverado, extended cab. $9,500 or best offer. Call (717) 729-1624.

--------------------------2011 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection, Metallic brown, beige leather interior, sun roof, 29,000 miles, $30,000. Call (858) 790-1471.

--------------------------1962 SHORT BED FLEETSIDE CHEVY, project truck, body in good condition, all parts included. Asking $2,800 or trade. Call 3779498.

--------------------------A Beauty: Crossfire, black convertible, low mileage. Like new, inside and out. Call (830) 513-5797.

--------------------------2007 Dodge Caravan 101,000-plus miles, very clean, good condition. $8,400. 792-6655.

--------------------------Bank Repo: 2008 Ford Taurus X, SUV Style. $12,500, very clean. 81,000 miles. Call 7926655.

--------------------------2006 Dodge Dakota SLT, dual cab, V8, auto, low miles, silver tow package, electric brakes, new tires, $12,900. Call 257-2576.

--------------------------2003 Ford Explorer. Excellent condition.

Good first car. $6,500 OBO. Call 328-0144.

--------------------------2003 Eddie Bauer Expedition, 4WD, 100K miles, custom rims and tires, navigation, DVD, fully-loaded. $9,250, OBO. Excellent Condition. Call (830) 660-2701.

--------------------------Autos wanted. Top cash running or not. Cars

and trucks. $300 and up. Call (210) 367-4440.

--------------------------2007 Ford Fusion SC. 47K miles. Good condition. $12,000 OBO. 896-9232.

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE Honda Goldwing, blue, 1999, one-owner, 80K miles, reverse gear, cruise control, with trolley, only $4,000 OBO. Call (830) 896-0335 or (210) 452-3550.

--------------------------2001 Honda Goldwing with matching Bushtec trailer. Sold together for $8,000. Both in excellent condition. Call (830) 928-7180.

--------------------------2007 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic, excellent condition, lots of extras, low mileage. Call (830) 367-3996.

--------------------------2006 Harley Davidson Heritage, black, new battery and tires, 40K miles, lots of extras, $7,500 firm; Vance & Hinze 40K Miles Dual Exhaust. Call (906) 281-2996.

--------------------------2005 Yamaha Road Star, 1600 cc, like new, windshield, mustang seat, saddle bags, low miles, $5,500. Call 739-4099.

-------------------------2011 Harley-Davidson Street Bob. Excellent condition, low mileage, lots of extras. $9,500.

(830) 377-0201.

--------------------------2006 Honda 1100 Shadow, 27K miles, extras. Call (830) 496-0492.

--------------------------1998 Harley FLSTC Heritage Softail classic, red/black, lots of chrome, leather saddlebags, 39K miles, synthetic oil, extras, runs and looks like new. $7,900 OBO. Call 634-3250.

HELP WANTED St Peters School hiring part-time/full-time teacher aides for 2-4 year old students.

CDA/Degree. Experience with 2’s preferred.

Background check, FBI fingerprinted, drug testing. Contact Director at (830) 257-0257, leave message or e-mail stpeterskerrville@hotmail.com EOE. --------------------------VOLUNTEER Office Aide, Kerr Konnect Transportation Services (non-profit Kerrville organization) We're looking for Volunteer Office Aides to cover one or more shifts, M-F. Office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., shifts are 4 hours, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. Candidate should be a good multitasker, comfortable answering the phone and with the public, have basic computer skills and online know-how. Orientation and training provided, flexible schedule and lots of recognition!

Office Volunteers work in our 1-2 person office.

No face to face public contact, primary communication over the phone. Contact gitz@kerrkonnect.org or (830) 315-5377.

--------------------------NOW HIRING! Sales Associates, Floral Designer, Utility Person Apply in Person: Hometown Crafts 841 Junction Hwy., Kerrville Store Hours: 9-6 Mon-Sat Closed Sun. Must pass background & drug test.

--------------------------EXPERIENCED RV TECHNICIAN WANTED at Ronnie Bock’s Kerrville RV, performance bonuses. Must apply in person at 1600 Sidney Baker. (830) 792-3646.

--------------------------Kerrville ISD is Hiring Bus Drivers We Will Help You Get Your CDL, Full Benefits, $14.70/hr, Call (830) 257-1333 --------------------------St. Peter’s School is hiring a pre-school teacher, full-time, small class size, CDA and experience preferred. Background check and FBI finger printing required. Contact school director at (830) 257-0257 and leave a message or e-mail stpeterskerrville@hotmail.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

--------------------------Help Wanted: Evening dishwasher, Tues-Sat, starting at $10 per hour. apply in person 1705 Junction Hwy. --------------------------Weekend Busser, Friday-Saturday 5:30-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apply in person at 1705 Junction Hwy. --------------------------KISD seeking substitute nurses, RNs preferred or LVNs; apply on line www.kerrvilleisd.net or call (830) 257-2200 x1018 for more info.

--------------------------Need part time clerical help A.S.A.P. for property management company, Must know Excel, Word, Internet. Must have good job references. Flexible hours. Call Rachell (830) 377-3082.

--------------------------Tree trimmers needed. Pay based on experience, must have transportation to and from work. Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Please call (830) 792-4498.

--------------------------Exp. Framers & Carpenters needed. Call (281) 785-6573 --------------------------Warehouse/Driver Warehouse person who can also be a backup driver. Must have clean driving record, be in good physical condition, pass a drug test.

Apply in person at Moores Home Furnishings.

--------------------------Help Wanted: Handyman/carpenter/painter/lawn mowing and housekeeper. Call Shirley at 896-6446.

-------------------------Computer programmer, computer development company has permanent position for VB6 to Dot Net conversion programmer. This is not a trainee position. Veterans and handicapped will have first consideration. Apply 301 Junction Highway, Suite 321. Send Resume to 218 Quinlan St., Kerrville, Texas 78028.

--------------------------Sales Representative: Seeking an enthusiastic Sales Representative to help grow my insurance agency! Sales experience pre-

ferred. Computer skills are a must. Please email, Fax or drop off your resume. justin@hamiltonhillcountryinsurance.com, Fax (855) 385-9989, 1005 Sidney Baker, Kerrville.

--------------------------Now Hiring full time Detail Technician at Ronnie Bock's Kerrville RV. Experience Required. Must pass background check. Call Todd (830) 792-3646.

--------------------------Part-time maintenance technician wanted.

Experience in cleaning condensers, small electrical projects, cleaning restaurant equipment, power washing. Salary dependent on experience. Apply online at Talentreef. com/Culvers/Kerrville or call 257-7000.

--------------------------Texas Lions Camp is seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses to fill evening and overnight shifts at the Texas Lions Camp. Applications are available at www.lionscamp.com.

--------------------------Shuttle bus drivers needed ST/PT, no experience needed. Good job tenure. Clear criminal background/ driving record required. $11.50-$12 DOE. E-mail sunny.myers@ikjordon. com.

--------------------------Vocal soloist needed for Sunday church services two days a month, possibly full time. Basic knowledge of music theory necessary. Call 895-2581.

--------------------------CDL-Experienced Driver. Home Every Night. Call (830) 928-5055.

--------------------------Cultures Grill & Bar is hiring full-time and part-time servers. Great money! apply in person, 318 E. Main. St. Fredericksburg.

--------------------------Traveling cleaning company looking for two daytime employees. Must pass a bond. Leave a message at (830) 895-1543.

------------------------Chili’s Bar & Grill now hiring cooks. $11 per hour. Log on to brinkerjobs. com to apply.

--------------------------Child Care Workers: Work with traumatized children, who need patience and love. Singles or couples. Live-in or shift work. Training, certification, career letter and benefits. Two campuses near Kerrville or Leakey. Hill Country Youth Ranch (830) 367-6111 EOE. --------------------------Roofing and Construction: Salesman needed. We can train you. Full or part time.

Immediate openings for commissioned salesman. Call Rane Roofing at (830) 315-7635.

SITUATIONS/ITEMS WANTED/OFFERED Want to buy 10-15-inch metal lathe. Call Terry at (713) 703-3066.

--------------------------Attention Loan Sharks: need a loan to complete project. Will pay 20% return in 90 days.

Please call (830) 955-7703.

--------------------------Room for rent: Alan Mayfield (210) 772-7588 has a room for rent for $495, includes utilities.

Newly remodeled house, new bed, appliances, shared kitchen, bathroom, living room and dining.

--------------------------If anyone witnessed the accident at H-E-B on Sidney Baker St. S on 12/23/19 around 11:30am, please email me at dvosner@outlook.com --------------------------Housekeeping and caregiving. References.

Call Erica (575) 312-4531.

--------------------------Roommate wanted: Doublewide mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished. Share kitchen, living area. Non-smoking, out of city limits between Center Point and Comfort. $550 per month. Call (713) 201-4382.

--------------------------Show that someone you really care. Give a gift of membership to All Ladies Fitness, 84 Coronado.

--------------------------Wanted: A food processor. Call (254) 4209692.

--------------------------Housekeeping work wanted, best in town, resonable rates. Call (830) 955-3119.

--------------------------Need Housing: Mature Christian male needs room with roof over my head in exchange for work at your home, ranch etc. Anywhere in Texas. Licensed Building Contractor. Call (830) 353-2023.

--------------------------The Circle of the Sacrified Earth Church will meet Aug. 4 in Boerne, Texas at 11 a.m., 28691 IH-10 West. This is an animistic gathering. Call (830) 896-8190 for details.

--------------------------Local Rock Hound looking for rocks, slabs, minerals, equipment. No amount to large or small. Call David at 367-4082.

--------------------------Don’t move to HOLLYWOOD: Work in films from the Texas Hill Country. For more information, contact joan@ RHActing.com.

--------------------------Ladies! We saved a place for you at … The Place for Ladies Fitness, 84 Coronado, just off Hwy. 27. For better health in 2020.

--------------------------Private in-home caregiver available now to care for your loved one, 20 years experience.

Call (830) 285-3709 or (580) 585-8779.

--------------------------ATTENTION: Would the couple who helped me when I fell and broke my knee at H-E-B on Sidney Baker on May 7th please call me at (830) 895-0057.

--------------------------Wanted: Room to rent. (479) 320-0755.

--------------------------Want to buy twin stroller. Call Patti, (254) 4209692.

--------------------------Free: Father and son project, very, very, old golf cart type of off-road vehicle. Electric motor.

Call (830) 955-7281.

--------------------------Wanted: Tire rims for 60-ft trailer home. Call (8930) 992-1425.

--------------------------Need Jack Ruissell Terrier, male, to breed a female. Call 370-9064.

--------------------------Looking for Young Corgi or Corgi mix dog

that needs a good home. Call (830) 285-7111.

--------------------------Family seeking home on acreage in the country. Call (830) 388-1815.

--------------------------Kerr Purr Pet Sitting: Trusted, Reliable, Caring and Experienced. While you’re away, let us make sure your pets receive the care, love and attention they crave and deserve.

Call or text today for more information. (713) 855-1513.

--------------------------Looking for experienced work participants in your area? Contact Hope Ulrich for information at (830) 379-4244 or (830) 556-5894.

--------------------------TOPS weight loss support group every Tuesday in Kerrville. from 9:30-11 a.m. at Freedom Path Community Room 3602 Memorial Blvd.

--------------------------New Food Trailer for ice cream sales. Selfcontained. Cost $15K, sell for $7,500 OBO. Call 285-2623.

------------------------American Red Cross offices at 333 Earl Garrett St. in Kerrville. The cost for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non AARP members. To register, call Alan Cone at (830) 890-5815.

--------------------------Take the AARP Smart Driving Course at the Center for Fitness, 1407 Water Street in Kerrville on Thursday, January 28 from noon to 4 p.m. The class room course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Space is limited, so register now by calling Alan Cone at (830) 890-5815.

--------------------------Starving housekeeper needs to fill vacancies in July and August. Call (830) 928-1790.

--------------------------Want to trade running, working Craftsman riding mower for a running, working Kawasaki standard drive four-wheeler. Call (325) 2776373.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Deluxe Portable Shooting Bench Rest, soft foam camo top, padded shooter’s seat, adjustable gun rest, sturdy light-weight metal, wheel chair accessible, left/right shooting capability, $165. Call Duane 377-0992, if no answer please leave message --------------------------Vintage Honda portable generator Model 500 EM. Used little, good condition, may need carb kit. $35, Call Duane 377-0992. If no answer, please leave message.

--------------------------Vintage Home Light 14” chain saw, with 3 chains, oiler and carry case. May need carb kit. Used little, good condition. $35, Call Duane 377-0992. If no answer, please leave message.

--------------------------11ft 4 wheel stock trailer, $600; Mikita Chopsaw, $75; 6.5 ft. rolling Baker scaffolding, 2 in. increments, $125; Butcher Block, $150; 5-12 ft. expandable painter board, $125; 2 poly rain barrels, $30 each; 17 ft. Quapaw registered fiberglass canoe, $300. (210) 289-5483.

--------------------------Flex Steel couch, 84 inches long, brown shades of velour fabric. Clean and excellent condition. $500 or best offer. Call (830) 8953993.

--------------------------Office Desk Chair, wheels, black, adjustable seat, as new, $75; Call Duane at (830) 3770992. No answer, please leave a message.

--------------------------Auto Harp, portable with case, trade mark registered. $120 or best offer. Call 792-6419.

--------------------------Instant Pot (DUO60), 6 qt. programmable pressure cooker, model IP-DUO60V3. Still in box, never used. $60.

(830) 896-4727 lv. msg.

--------------------------Portable manual typewriter, “Hermes 3000”.

Like new. Collector. $75. Call (830) 896-0450.

--------------------------Sears Kenmore “Zig Zag” sewing machine.

Regular stitch or double needle or 15 Drop-in cams, metal head, in cabinet with sewing stool/storage. Recently serviced. See to appreciate. $475. Call (830) 896-0450.

--------------------------Argus CR-3 Camera with extra lens. Includes telephoto, tripod, original case. Like new. Used very little. Collector. $300. Call (830) 896-0450.

--------------------------Tall Glass curio cabinet with 5 glass shelves.

From Moore’s Furniture. Cost $200. Sell $100.

Call (830) 896-0450.

--------------------------Beef to be processed, 1/2 Wagyu, 1/2 Brings. Call 896-4600.

--------------------------FOR SALE: 5-year-old registered Black Angus bull. $1,500. Call (830) 895-1472. -------------------------FOR SALE at 1/2 original price: 48 oz. Bunn coffee maker; antique Hull vase; bird, deer, fox sculptures and Andrea; Metal detector; glider rocker; brass lamp; other misc. items. Located near movie theater. Call (830) 896-5188 for appointment.

--------------------------Roping saddle, bridle, other horse-training items. (830) 955-7281.

--------------------------La-Z-Boy loveseat, like new. Beautiful, multistriped Santa Fe colors. $175. Call (830) 8964947.

--------------------------Bowflex Classic home gim with leg extensions, $200. Treadmill Nordic Track C900PRO like new, $850. Call (830) 895-3079. _______________________ FREE tennis racket. Call (830) 257-4437. _______________________ 30-30 Winchester Rifle with scope, $850; Walker, $150, all new. Call (830) 955-5024. _______________________ Nutri Bullet blender, paid over $100, asking $50 or best offer. Call (830) 955-9085. _______________________ Levis 550 Jeans 1 pr white 38 x 34, $15; 1 pr dk blue 38 X 36, $15. (830) 895-7758 _______________________ Wrangler Jeans 8 pr assorted colors, 38 X 34, $7.50 ea or $50 for all. (830) 895-7758

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CLASSIFIEDS ______________________ For Sale: 1280 mineral acres in Andrews County, selling half interest; 10 mineral interests in Texas counties, 2 mineral interests in Oklahoma, $500,000. Call (830) 955-9085.

--------------------------Computer mouse, new, $10; Keybaord, slightly used, $15; New keyboard, $19. Call (830) 955-9085.

--------------------------Nikon, Monarch, 1-x42, All Terrain Binoculars. Water & Fog Proof, with leather carry case and strap. As new. $285. Call Duane at (830) 377-0922.

--------------------------Fox Pro, Model 416, Game Caller, w/15 different Critter calls. Battery Powered. As new. $275. Call Duane at (830) 377-0992.

--------------------------For Sale: Car dolly, new wheel straps, electric brakes, $1,200. Call (541) 520-5516, leave message.

--------------------------Costume: Red top, stripped pants, bloomers, red wirg, stripped socks and shoes, all new for $60. Call 792-4504.

--------------------------Refurbished furniture. Sofas, chests, tables, chairs and more. Reasonable prices. Great selection. New Store Now Open. Twice Is Nice. 3167 Junction Hwy. Mon-Sat 9-6, 3672215.

--------------------------1924 Model T truck, runs, great condition, $7,500. Also antique American 1800s furniture. Call (830) 279-9955.

--------------------------GS-2000 Greenstar: “The original heavy duty, twin gear, juice extractor.” Grinds nuts and grains, nut butters, makes baby food, sorbets, etc., $90, Call (830) 965-7280.

--------------------------Commercial Kitchen Appliances: Stainless Gas Griddle 3'x2' w/oven, missing dial, clean working condition, $950. 2 ea Stainless Gas Deep Fryers 14"x20", on metal stand, $450.

Stainless sandwich prep style cooler, 5'Lx3'T, 2 front doors, 1 top door, needs Freon, $850.

Residential gas 4 burner Kenmore w/oven, white very clean, $140. Call (830) 459-0628.

--------------------------200 Watt generator for camping, $400. Call (830) 895-7981.

--------------------------Three hand-made Walnut table top display cases: (1) 42x36, $225; (2) 24x36, $200 each.

Bottom is lined with felt-like material. Inside cases also has flourescent lighting. Contact Duane at (830) 377-0992.

--------------------------Yellow Quakers, Red Eyed, Parrots, bonded pair, DNA male and female, 2 years old, cage included. $500. Call (830) 928-6632.

--------------------------Panama Amazon, DNA male, Parrot, 2 years old, hand fed, very friendly, talks, cage included. $1,500. Call (830) 928-6632.

--------------------------Green Cheek Conure Parrot, DNA male, hand fed, 3 years old, friendly, cage included. $200. Call (830) 928-6632.

--------------------------Two wooden African statues, 15 inches tall.

Call (830) 955-9085 --------------------------BARGAINS - SELLING RANCH Piano (Whitney) $495, keyboard $85, Twin Size bed $150, Office desks $49, Entertainment center $85, Upright freezers $200, Refrigerator $150. Call (830) 995-4408.

--------------------------Utility Trailer (12’ one axle) $795. Call (830) 995-4408.

--------------------------Toshiba 14” TV set. $30. Call (830) 353-2134 or (830) 955-9085.

--------------------------Patio Swing, $125. Call 792-0728.

--------------------------Beautiful Jack Russell puppies, eight weeks, $200. 895-5377 or 370-9064.

--------------------------Fish tank and pond, large Aerator, $45. Call (830) 955-7281.

--------------------------Franciscan Wheat California Pottery complete set with serving bowls, $50. Call (830) 739-3337.

--------------------------Handyman painting, repair, lawn service.

Call (210) 769-8814.

--------------------------Mighty Midget crankshaft straightener for two and four cycle. was $310, now $180. Used once. Call (830) 377-8964.

--------------------------Bryer Toy Hose Collection: We have 18 of our remaining collection left. All are in excellent condition & not general play ground toys. If your daughter or son are just beginning to collect and enjoy them as have we, please call Duane at 377-0992. Perhaps we have what is missing from your collection. Serious calls only, please.

--------------------------John Deere 14” chain saw, not working; one lot of miscellaneous hand tools; three tile cutters; craftsman skill saw, $100 or best offer.

Call 896-2395.

--------------------------New canning jars (4 oz./8 oz.) at $4 per dozen; two-burner camp stove. $25. Call (830) 965-7280.

--------------------------Attractive Toshiba 13” television set with tape player. $22. Call (830) 955-9085.

--------------------------Four Queen Anne dining room chairs. $100. Call 792-3426.

--------------------------Moving: 1950s 2-piece curio cabinet, dark finish, good condition, $60. Call (830) 895-2673.

--------------------------13” TV/VCR Toshiba, $29. Call (830) 9559085.

--------------------------Craftsman lawn mower, leaf blower, dinette set, table with six chairs. Call (830) 955-9337 or (210) 921-6162.

--------------------------2012 V Nose 6 x 10 cargo trailer by Forest River, all aluminum, brakes, 15-inch radial tires, chrome wheels and more. $2,800. Call (906) 281-2996.

--------------------------Blue Broyhill sofa and love seat. Best Offer.

896-8983.

--------------------------Trailer for sale, Osteel, tandem 7 ft. x 20 ft. steel 8/d ramps, tires 35%. $2,000. Call (830)

257-9067.

--------------------------Used Business Desks for sale. Two metal, three wooden. Will sell together or separate.

For information, call (830) 257-8238.

--------------------------Siberian Husky & Shepherd mix, female, two-year-old. Very friendly and gets along with dogs and cats. Call (830) 370-0491.

--------------------------15 round bales of clean coastal-horse quality. $50/bale. Must pick up. Take all or partial. Call (830) 634-3250. Wharton Road area.

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SERVICES OFFERED

LOST: Man’s gold wedding ring, has carved holes on top. Large reward. Call Collect (818) 790-2433.

c/o Pamela Rae King Attorney at Law 327 Earl Garrett Ste. 110 Kerrville, TX 78028 Dated the 24th day of July, 2020

GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALE St. Vincent De Paul is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pamela Rae King Attorney for Patsy Ann Allen State Bar No.: 11459010 Telephone: (830) 896-7877 Facsimile: (830) 895-4292 E-mail: pamelaraeking@windsream.net

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Call Erika: Complete housecleaning, sparking windows, cooking, babysitting. Call (575) 3124531.

--------------------------Housekeeping and caregiving. References.

Call Erica (575) 312-4531.

--------------------------Fabulous Fairy Parties! Your daughter will have the magical fairy birthday party of her dreams. Call Elizabeth at (361) 332-1471 or email at fairyparties78028@ gmail.com --------------------------Private healthcare. CPR/AED/First Aid certified. Companion care, assist baths, meal preparation, errands, doctor appointments, light housekeeping. Christye Harris, (830) 3430465.

--------------------------NEW STORE NOW OPEN! Twice is Nice Refurbished Furniture at prices you’ll love.

Large selection. Unique pieces. 3167 Junction Hwy., Mon-Sat 9-6, 367-2215.

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If anyone witnessed the accident at H-E-B on Sidney Baker St. S on 12/23/19 around 11:30 a.m., please email me at dvosner@outlook.com.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elwyn Ray Allen, Deceased, were issued on or about July 6, 2020, in Cause No. P20-141, pending in the County Court of Kerr County, Texas, to: Patsy Ann Allen.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Christian William Barziza , Deceased, were issued on July 30, 2020, in Cause No. P20-22, pending in the County Court of Kerr County, Texas, to: Timothy Barziza.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Pamela Rae King Attorney at Law 327 Earl Garrett Ste. 110 Kerrville, TX 78028 Dated the 30th day of July, 2020 Pamela Rae King Attorney for Timothy Barziza State Bar No.: 11459010 Telephone: (830) 896-7877

Facsimile: (830) 895-4292 E-mail: pamelaraeking@windsream.net --------------------------ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DARLENE BELL, DECEASED, IN THE COUNTY COURT OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DARLENE BELL, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHIRLEY DARLENE BELL, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2020, in Cause No. P20-87 pending in the County Court of Kerr County, Texas, to: Donald C. Price.

The residence of such executor is Harris County, Texas.

ESTATE OF RICHARD VAN KLAVEREN, DECEASED, IN THE COUNTY COURT OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RICHARD VAN KLAVEREN, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD VAN KLAVEREN, Deceased, were issued on July 7, 2020, in Cause No. P20-135 pending in the County Court of Kerr County, Texas, to: Roxanne Van Klaveren Brown, Richard Lee Van Klaveren and Michael Scott Van Klaveren The residence of each executor is: Roxanne Van Klaveren Brown - Copperas Cove, Texas Richard Lee Van Klaveren - Kerrville, Texas Michael Scott Van Klaveren - Ingram, Texas

The mailing address is: The mailing address is: Donald C. Price P. O. Box 12954 Houston, TX 77217-2954 All persons having claims against this Estate which are currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Date: July 27, 2020 Lynn B. LeMeilleur Attorney at Law 956 Jefferson St. Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-1882 ---------------------------

c/o Lynn B. LeMeilleur Attorney at Law 956 Jefferson St. Kerrville, TX 78028 All persons having claims against this Estate which are currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Date: July 27, 2020 Lynn B. LeMeilleur Attorney at Law 956 Jefferson St. Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-1882

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Sheriff: Seeds from China reported, do not plant or throw away

Photos by Brandy McCoy

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY officials vowed to try to host a formal graduation ceremony for the Spring 2020 graduates and were able to safely do so Saturday morning. At top, former Mountaineer baseball players, from left, Camden Camacho, Jack Hakala, Andrew Castaneda and Josh Gilliam bond after the ceremony. At bottom left, Devin Sanchez removes her mask briefly for a celebratory photo. At bottom right, Rachel Cade stands with the rest of her classmates after receiving her diploma.

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can,” said toby appleton, Schreiner’s marketing and communications manager. "they deserved that moment to celebrate their accomplishment and we felt that was important.” and, as long as it could be done safely and responsibly, McCormick was determined to give the class of 2020 the socially distanced send-off it deserved.

“Graduating from high school, graduating from college, getting married, having your first baby, buying your first car or house – those are major life events,” appleton said. “you can never again experience that first life moment.”

Saturday morning, McCormick’s persistence paid off: 178 Schreiner university students walked the stage in an outdoor ceremony held outside the Cailloux Campus activity Center and received their diplomas – 162 bachelor’s degrees and 16 master’s degrees. among the undergraduates, 74 received academic honors. appleton said it’s amazing, looking back, how the plan came together.

Initially, Schreiner officials planned to cancel the class of 2020’s spring commencement and reschedule the ceremony for mid-august, in the hopes that the pandemic would die down by summer’s end.

But as the state of texas continues to contend with COVID-19, texas Governor Greg abbott issued a mandate in early July saying that groups of more than 10 people gathering together must receive approval from local authorities.

On July 9, McCormick met with Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn and Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly to present a proposal for hosting an inperson graduation ceremony. “(Our proposal) involved social distancing, everybody wearing masks, and a plan for checking everyone in safely through security,” appleton said. “It was an RSVP-only event, and everybody has to fill out a medical questionnaire prior to coming.” and, he said, all guests would be ushered to their seats, with each family group seated six feet away from any other family group.

“Dr. McCormick didn’t know what the outcome (of the meeting) would be,” appleton said. “But he showed (Blackburn and Kelly) all the safety and mitigation programs we had in place, and they both overwhelmingly approved it, saying it was one of the most comprehensive safety protocols they’d seen.” appleton said Blackburn and Kelly gave them a few suggestions for conducting more efficient contact tracing, but the plan for a commencement ceremony was on track to become reality – with only a month left to plan it.

Schreiner officials decided to move the ceremony up from mid-august to aug. 1 – before students arrived on campus for the fall semester – to ensure the safety of both students and commencement attendees. all staff and faculty who work on campus

were recently required to be tested for COVID-19, with only one employee testing positive and spending two weeks in self-isolation.

“While we wanted to celebrate the graduates, the safety of our students, our staff and this community was always uppermost in our mind,” appleton said. the annual photo of the graduating class, typically taken on the steps of Weir academic Building, was taken in the field outside the building via drone, as graduates safely distanced themselves six feet apart from one another.

When Saturday morning dawned, white chairs were neatly spaced six feet apart as benediction was proclaimed, the national anthem sung and McCormick himself delivered the commencement address. “author Rebecca Sullivan once wrote that inside the word ‘emergency’ is the word ‘emerge,’” McCormick said. “(She wrote,) ‘From an emergency … new things come forth. the old certainties are crumbling fast, but danger and possibilities are sisters.’”

He added that although the world is changing rapidly, Schreiner students have developed an “ability to think critically, to communicate effectively, to safeguard their moral compasses … and to be empathetic, curious and wildly excited about all they have left to learn,” lending them the skills and knowledge to successfully navigate uncertainty.

“Graduates, you head out into an uncertain world – a dangerous world, even,” McCormick said. “But … I believe we’ve collectively spent too much time talking about all the certainties we’ve lost … (and) I encourage you to begin looking forward toward the future that is being birthed right now.”

Dr. Diana Comuzzie, developer of the Health Professions program at Schreiner, spoke on behalf of Dr. Sam Dreeben, professor of psychology, who was unable to attend.

“If there’s a silver lining in these last few months, it may be that it has forced us all to develop perspective,” Comuzzie said, “perspective on the finite nature of life, the importance of other people and our place within creation.”

She added that the hope of Schreiner’s faculty, staff and administration was that the graduates would develop true wisdom grounded in humble compassion, a wisdom “filled with moments of gratitude, laughter and wonder at the great beauty of the world.” after the conferral of diplomas, Gianna Esparza, valedictorian of the class of 2020, took the stage.

She addressed the crowd, saying she was a “planner” at heart, but – with a laugh – noted that the challenges of 2020 had forced her to set that aside.

“If we’ve learned anything during this time, it’s that humankind is so adaptable, resilient and inherently good,” Esparza said.

She added that even in these hard times, she has hope.

“I am hopeful, because against all odds, we did it – we graduated,” she said. “I am hopeful because we are resilient and strong. We overcame … a lot in our senior year, (and) I am hoping that even though this experience taught me that nothing is guaranteed, I know there are some things … that remain.”

In closing, Esparza summed up the sentiments of the gathered faculty, staff, administration, graduates and families in a single sentence: “you cannot plan on everything, but I will always plan on the Schreiner community.”

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THESE UNSOLICITED PACKAGES of seeds were received from China by a Kerr County resident.

Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer issued a warning to citizens after receiving a report a package of seeds were sent to a local residence from an unknown source in China. “according to the united States Department of agriculture, residents are being asked not to throw the seeds away and not to plant them,” Hierholzer said. anyone receiving the mysterious package of seeds is urged to contact Carol Motloch at the uSDa via e-mail at carol.m.motloch@ usda.gov. last week, texas agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urged all

texans to take extreme precaution when receiving unsolicited seed packets from China. these packets have been mailed to multiple states, including texas, falsely labeled as jewelry. Residents are advised not to plant the seeds as they could contain harmful invasive species or be otherwise unsafe.

“I am urging folks to take this matter seriously,” Commissioner Miller said. “an invasive plant species might not sound threatening, but these small invaders could destroy texas agriculture. tDa has been working closely with uSDa to analyze these unknown seeds so we can protect texas res-

idents.” an invasive species is an organism that is not native to a particular region. the introduction of this “alien species” can cause economic or environmental harm. In agriculture, an invasive species can destroy native crops, introduce disease to native plants and may be dangerous for livestock.

If you receive a foreign package containing seeds, do not open it or plant the contents. Keep contents contained in their original sealed package.

Please report unsolicited seed packages to SItC.Mail@aphis. usda.gov.

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THANK YOU

The Hill Country Community Journal

August 5, 2020

To all Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel This very special section honors the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, Kerrville Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Kerrville Fire Department, Ingram Police Department, Kerr County Constables, Kerr County First Responders and all area Volunteer Fire Departments.

PERFECT PARTING GIFT Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer holds up a 30-year sobriety coin recently given to him by a man who credited the sheriff for turning his life around. (See story on Page 4.) Hierholzer said the gift was the perfect way to end his 40-year career.

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Validation, recollection of 40-year career

by Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer There is a saying that goes “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

As I look to the end of my 40year career in law enforcement, I’m not sure I would use the word “love,” but rather say “called to do.” Being a peace officer something I was meant to do.

Born the son of a DPS Trooper, I can honestly say I grew up every day of my life understanding the honor and sense of duty that comes with being a peace officer.

Today, with only four months left in my term as Kerr County Sheriff, I spend parts of my days looking back on my career … most often with pride and occasionally with doubts.

However my entire career was recently validated in one small gesture by a local citizen.

This citizen is someone I encountered early in my career, arresting him more than once on non-violent infractions.

While he was incarcerated we encouraged him to learn a

trade. He was released and we never heard from him again.

He called me recently, on July 2, and asked if he could visit with me. It had been decades since I spoke with him and I was not sure what he wanted, but I was happy to take the meeting.

He came to my office and presented me with a gold coin.

As I looked at it, he explained that he was presenting me with his 30-Year Sobriety Coin. He wanted me to have it because, in his opinion, he felt I somehow had a positive influence on the choices he made in his life after spending time in jail.

He told me I treated him with respect, although he didn’t feel he deserved it at the time. He said that he learned to respect himself and that he wanted a better life, so he stopped drinking, was able to get his life together, and today is a successful businessman.

I needed to hear that. I wanted to hear that. Because, as law enforcement officers, we do take our jobs seriously. We

don’t want to take away anyone’s freedom, but we do want to keep our citizens safe.

He understood that.

Ultimately, that’s what we all want … for anyone breaking the law to understand that we are just doing our jobs and we truly want all citizens to find success and happiness.

I will always cherish that coin and what it meant to him. Even after all of these years, I wished my father was here so I could show him.

My dad, Buddy, was not only a guiding force in my life, but also my career.

Dad was a Department of Public Safety State Trooper from the time I was born. He began as a highway patrol officer and later was named as one of the first DPS narcotics officers in Texas, working undercover most of the time.

My brothers, sister and I couldn’t tell anyone what my dad did for living, and that caused us some grief.

I remember my mom dyeing his hair in the bathroom.

Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer looks through the many scrapbooks in his office detailing the highlights of his 40-year career.

Sometimes he would have a long beard and other times he would be bald.

We actually got kicked out of the school carpool because neighbors grew concerned when they kept seeing all of these long-haired men, many of

them at our house at all hours of the night and day.

We moved to Kerr County in 1975. I was a junior in high school. My dad was working on the largest organized crime case See SHERIFF, Page 42

2019 Statistics

Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division Total Calls Dispatched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,320 Total Arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,307 Total Traffic Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,704 Total Citations Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532 Civil Papers Served . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,547 Criminal Investigation Division Total Cases Assigned to CID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .726 Average Caseload Per Investigator . . . . . . . . . .118

Sex Offenders Managed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Evidence Items Processed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,813 Kerr County Jail Total Bookings into Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,254 Average Daily Jail Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 Males . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Females . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Transports of Inmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415 Meals Served to Inmates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229,151

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William R. Hierholzer Sheriff

Trudy Allen Patrol Deputy

Clay Barton Chief Deputy

Carl Arredondo Investigator

Brad Behrens

Corrections Officer

Capt. Carol Twiss Criminal Investigations

Sgt. Lee Behrens Warrants Sergeant

Capt. Scott Prout Patrol Division

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Sylvia Foraker Jail Administrator

Tyler Behrens

Frank Bigler

Corrections Officer

Patrol Deputy

Andrew Blizzard

Asst. Jail Administrator

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Jon Cooley

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Justin Bragg

Jason Bruner

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

David Cordova

Jonathan Correa

Patrol Deputy

Daniel Cossu

Sgt. Will Callcott

Sgt. Belinda Cardona

Cpl. David Chupp

Patrol Sergeant

Corrections Sergeant

Corrections Corporal

Kelsey Cravey

Jessica Del Toro

Christopher DeLuca

Patrol Deputy

Corrections Officer

Kathryn Donoghue

Jonathan Edwards

Tracy Enderlin

Karen Espinosa

Matt Ewen

Zachary Fifer

Sandra Fornes

Investigator

Human Resources Clerk

Court Clerk

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Michael Burrer

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Patrol Deputy

Warrants Clerk

Dispatcher

Evidence Technician

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Miguel Gallegos

Sgt. Eli Garcia

Rosie Garcia

Bonique Garza

Corrections Officer

Training Sgt., PIO

Patrol Secretary

Dispatcher

Lonnel Hanks

Cpl. Robert Harmer

Magdalena Hernandez

Maricela Herrera

Receptionist

Patrol Corporal

Corrections Officer

Dispatcher

Eric Graham Patrol Deputy

Eddie Hill

Corrections Officer

Deborah Gross CID Secretary

Sonya Hooten

Administrative Assistant

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Sgt. Stuart Gross

Corrections Sergeant

Vince Isley Administrative Deputy

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Amanda Jemeyson

Cheyene Johnson

Cpl. Wayne Johnson

John Johnston

Paula Juplo

Sgt. Jared Little

Dispatch Supervisor

Corrections Officer

Corrections Corporal

Patrol Deputy

Corrections Officer

Corrections Sergeant

Greg Longenbaugh Investigator

Cpl. Robert Merritt

Cpl. Garen Mitchell

Albert Luebano

Amin Malek

Sgt. Clint Massingill

Jana McGee

Riley McGee

Courthouse Security

Investigator

Patrol Sergeant

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Cpl. Alex Monroe

Olivia Montanez

Jimmy Moore

Corey Mueck

Jail Secretary

Corrections Officer

Linda Motheral

Patrol Corporal

Medical Clerk

Patrol Deputy

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Katie Nichols

Cpl. Chris O'Keeffe

Cpl. Richard Perez

Eric Piper

Brenden Portan

Trevor Rainwater

Matthew Reusser

Corrections Officer

Patrol Corporal

Corrections Corporal

Warrants Officer

Patrol Deputy

Patrol Corporal

Juan Nava

Corrections Officer

Corrections Corporal

Brady Nichols

Patrol Deputy

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Michael Reyes Patrol Deputy

Jennifer Saul

Corrections Officer

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Loren Scarlett Dispatcher

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Taylor Robertson

Sgt. Brady Rosinbaum

Nicole Rosinbaum

Anna Russell

Training Sergeant

Dispatcher

Courthouse Security

Antonio San Miguel

Patrol Deputy

Vanesa Schmidt

Carroll Schultz

Zachary Scott

Mike Slaughter

Sgt. Casey Spence

Corrections Officer

Transport Deputy

Patrol Deputy

Investigator

Patrol Deputy

Patrol Sergeant

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Carolyn Spittler

Shelley Stagg

Kimberly Sullivan

Jail Clerk

Jail Clerk

Dispatcher

Loammie Tejeda

William “Dub” Thomas

Clifford Tibbetts

Patrol Deputy

EMC Coordinator

Travis Waite

Cpl. Charlie Witt

Corrections Office

Corrections Officer

Warrants Corporal

Photographs not available for: Luke Flores Investigator

Jeff Purvis Investigator

Cliff Hirl Investigator

LeAnn Talavera Dispatcher

Joshua Treibs

Corrections Officer

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Veronika Talavera

Pat Taylor

Shane Taylor

Jail Clerk

Civil Deputy

Dispatcher

Emilio Vasquez

Jimmy Vasquez

Sgt. Don Venable

Patrol Deputy

Warrants Officer

Corrections Sergeant

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Kerrville Police Department The heart of a public servant

by Tammy Prout Publisher The list of characteristics that define a successful police officer include dedication, commitment, bravery, sense of community and willingness to answer the call to serve and protect.

Kerrville Police Department Chief David Knight said he feels blessed to be at the helm of the local police force, filled with men and women who meet these criteria, many of whom first began careers in the military, which he considers an asset to the job.

“Nearly one-third of our department is made up of military veterans,” Knight said “It works really well for us, because whether called to serve their country or their community, these officers and communications specialists (dispatchers) each have spent their adult lives stepping up, not stepping down.

“This is not my department. It belongs to the community and my job is to fill it with people and policies that reinforce that belief.”

In speaking with several of KPD officers, it is clear that the call to serve is innate in each of them. While some followed family tradition by enlisting, most are the first to seek a career in law enforcement.

They each told a similar story of how they knew that service to their country was only a beginning, and how becoming a peace officer was a natural progression for them.

Rookie officer Colton Willoughby is a former U.S. Marine, who has been in service to KPD for little over a year.

Willoughby said he comes from a long line of military veterans and he enlisted shortly after graduating high school.

He served as a rifleman, and was assigned to guard the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, and eventually at Camp David, where he was on a Presidential protection detail.

He served for five years before being discharged.

“Both of my parents wanted me to go to college, but I had certain skill set that was more

Kerrville Police Department’s Cathrine Larson, Sgt. Jonathan Lamb, Lt. Jon Cline, Investigator Kristy Harris and Officer Colton Willoughby (from left)

conducive for law enforcement,” Willoughby said. “And for anyone to want to become a police officer in today’s environment, it’s something they truly want to do.”

For Willoughby, his call to serve was only enhanced by his time in the Marines, and while he could have done anything else after being discharged from the military, he never hesitated about his next step.

“I just thought … with everything that is going on right now, who is going to want to do this job? Someone has to step up to protect the community, and it was going to be me.”

Sgt. Jonathan Lamb was on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1986-1999, deployed during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

After a seven-year break, he enlisted in the U.S. Army

Reserve and followed as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, where he still serves.

Lamb said his father was a World War II fighter pilot, who retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1968, and military service was instilled in him at an early age.

However, one of four boys, See KPD, Page 20

2019 Statistics

Kerrville Police Department Patrol Division Total Calls For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,609 Citations Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,818 Arrest Reports Generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,568 Total Reports Generated (All Calls) . . . . . . . .4,035 Emergency Calls Responded To . . . . . . . . . .8,407 Average Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.38 Min. Criminal Investigation Division Criminal Investigations Completed . . . . . . . . . .502

Case Load Per Investigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.23 Number Of Evidence Items Stored . . . . . . . .4,588 Telecommunications/Dispatch Division Total Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,033 911 Calls Referred to Another Agency . . . .14.5% Records Division Number of Reports Processed . . . . . . . . . . .4,078 Subpoenas and Court Orders . . . . . . . . . . . .1,054

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Chief David Knight KPD Chief

Brandon Adair

Patrol Officer Trainee

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Curtis Thomason Assistant Chief

Elizabeth Adame

Administrative Assistant

Sgt. Will Allen Patrol Sergeant

Lt. Mary Krebs Support Services

Roy Alonzo Patrol Officer

Lt. Marty Morris Field Operations

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Lt. Jonathan Cline Criminal Investigations

Allison Baker

Jesse Baldwin

Records Supervisor

Patrol Officer

Austin Beal Patrol Officer

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Garrett Beam

Jason Beard Investigator

Administrative Assistant

Tyler Cottonware

Matthew Cotts

Sgt. Harold Degenhardt

Dispatch Center

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Candi Behrens

Patrol Sergeant

Sgt. Chuck Bocock

Ryan Butler

Juan Diaz

Sgt. Scott Gaige

Training Sergeant

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Traffic Sergeant

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Christina Cayce Dispatch Center

Francisco Galvan

Communications Mgr.

Sgt. Ryan Cockrell Patrol Sergeant

Blair Geisler

Dispatch Center

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Paul Gonzales III

School Resource Officer

Susan Hunter Dispatch Center

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School Resource Officer

Melanie Hutzell

Administrative Clerk

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R.L. Gonzalez

Travis Griffin

Sgt. Daniel Haas

Kristy Harris

Ed Holloway

Jaron Ince

Aaron Juarez

Johnathan Juarez-Cruz

Kristopher Keller

Michelle Kihiro

Investigator

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Patrol Sergeant

Patrol Officer

Investigator

Patrol Officer

Investigator

Dispatch Center

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Patrol Officer

Public Information Officer

Sgt. Jonathan Lamb

Tammy Landin

Paul Munro

Dylan Myers

Katelyn Pankratz

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Dispatch Center

Disptach Center

Mary Cathrine Larson

Benjamin Ledesma

James Machetta

Leslie Pickett

Travis Reser

Colby Roberts

Dispatch Center

Administrative Clerk

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Investigator

Patrol Officer

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Zachary Martin Patrol Officer

Jeffrey Robitaille

Patrol Officer Trainee

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Ruben Valencia Jr. Patrol Officer

KPD

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Austin Smith

Nelton Spittler

Gary Stephens

Darin Trahan

Jacob Trevino

Denise Vela

Daniel Virdell

Brad Wilcox

Colton Willoughby

Sgt. Jaiman Yarbrough

Patrol Officer

Administrative Clerk Records

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Patrol Officer

nation,” Harris said.

However, choosing the Coast Guard was a calculated deciCONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 sion.

Lamb was the only son to fol“My mother was one of the low in their father’s footsteps. first women to go active in the “It’s not for everyone,” Lamb Coast Guard,” Harris said. said. “It is definitely a calling.” “And I was thinking about the Lamb attended the police Army, but it was peacetime and academy in New Mexico and I realized that with the Coast was able to transfer his certifi- Guard, I would be saving lives cation to Texas. and helping citizens every day.”

“For the majority of law Harris said as she rose in the enforcement officers, we con- ranks, she always enjoyed the sider it an honor to serve. We physical act of saving stranded take our oath of office seriously boaters or coming to the rescue and just want to make our of citizens in need. respective communities safe,” Harris was discharged from Lamb said. the Coast Guard in 2002, after Investigator Kristy Harris serving four years, and a year went in service with the U.S. later attended the police acadeCoast Guard five days after my. graduating high school in North “It just seemed like the perfect Carolina. next step for me to continue my Harris said she always knew call to serve,” Harris said. she was going to enlist in the She was hired by KPD as her military service, as she came first law enforcement job, and from a long line of veterans. has been here ever since, begin“Every generation in my fam- ning as a patrol officer and ily served in the military, dating working her way up to criminal back to the civil war, so we investigations. were raised with the sense of Harris is currently attending honor and duty to serve our Baylor Graduate School, where

Evidence Officer

Patrol Officer

Investigator

she is seeking a degree in social work.

Lt. Jon Cline also enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after high school in Indiana, serving from 1999-2004. He was deployed to Afghanistan for one year.

Cline said while his father served in the U.S. Air Force briefly, neither military service nor law enforcement were a tradition in his family.

“I really enjoyed the Marine Corps,” Cline said. “It suited my personality well. Yet, as a kid, law enforcement always appealed to me as well.”

Cline said always selected a police officer uniform at Halloween, and still remembers some of the officers that he met as a child.

“They (officers) were always really good to me, and people that I considered role models,” Cline said.

Cline said he made his way to Texas by following his childhood sweetheart, now his wife, to San Antonio, where she was in graduate school.

“I applied for the police acad-

Patrol Officer

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Criminal Investigations

emy right after being discharged from the service,” Cline said. “While I was at the academy, instructors kept saying what a great department Kerrville was. After graduating, I filled out only one application, and that was KPD. I got the job and I’ve been here for 15 years.”

Cline began his career as a patrol officer and said interacting with citizens and being able to help someone who needs it is the reward.

“I just enjoy helping people,” Cline said. “I work to have a positive impact on the community, especially the kids, just like I had when I was young.”

Cathrine Larson is a telecommunication specialist for the KPD, answering the 9-1-1 emergency calls that come into the department.

While Larson has only served in her capacity for two years, she has spent most of her life involved in and around volunteer fire departments.

“My parents were volunteer firefighters in Bandera when I was growing up, so I was

always involved,” Larson said.

“After a while, they dropped out of the department, because I was getting older and more active, but I never lost interest.

“My experiences with the volunteer fire department have helped me be a better dispatcher,” Larson said. “I feel like I know what they are going through and I want to be the calm in their storm.”

While Larson began working in another field as an adult, it was her inner-calling that led her to be the voice of calm to emergency callers at KPD. At the end of the interviews, each person was asked the same question: “What do you want the public to know about the men and women who serve in the Kerrville Police Department?”

While asked separately, their answers were the same.

Collectively they said: “(I/we) want the community to know that we are here for them. This isn’t a just a job for us. We truly want to help. We want to serve.

We want to protect the citizens of Kerrville.”

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Texas Department of Public Safety — Salute to First Responders

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Department of Public Safety

Blessed to be in the Hill Country

by Sgt. Eric Morgan Texas Department of Public Safety I’ve been blessed to serve my entire career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in the Texas Hill Country.

My first duty station was in Llano. I was then transferred to Bandera and was lucky enough to be selected to replace retired DPS Sgt. Chris Lalonde in Kerrville last year.

Growing up as the son of a Department of Public Safety Trooper, I was certainly interested in law enforcement, which led me to obtain a degree in criminal justice from UT San Antonio. I was hired shortly after graduation to serve in the Northside ISD Police Department in San Antonio, where I worked my way up to the rank of sergeant.

In 2005, I applied to the Texas Department of Public Safety and was selected in 2006, attending the A-2006 DPS Recruit School.

I moved from Llano to Bandera in 2009, where I first joined the San Antonio District Crash Reconstruction Team. At that time, I’d been a Trooper for three years. This move got me much closer to my wife and kids, who continued to live in San Antonio.

In 2015, I was selected for the State Crash Reconstruction Team, which became my fulltime job until September 2019 when I transferred to Kerrville and rejoined the San Antonio specialized crash team.

The process of crash reconstruction requires a working knowledge of physics, algebra, geometry, crash data retrieval methods, as well as analysis, evidence preservation and collection, and other law enforcement investigation techniques. While individual pieces of evidence don’t tell the whole story of why a crash happened, the reconstruction puts all of these pieces together to tell the story.

Though I don’t particularly like working crash

DPS Sgt. Eric Morgan keeps the photo of his father, Retired DPS Sgt. David Linden Morgan, with him at each of his assigned duty stations. He recently was stationed in Kerrville.

scenes, making the complex scenes make sense is what has really drawn me to these crash reconstruction teams.

I also enjoy teaching, so in my role on the State Crash Reconstruction Team, I was able help coordinate training for all the Troopers as well, which I found rewarding.

My current position as sergeant in Kerrville requires me to oversee Kerr, Gillespie and Bandera counties and I am blessed to work with a talented

and experienced group of Troopers in this office.

The 12 troopers in my charge have been very busy with the Violent Crimes Task Force in San Antonio and with Civil Disturbance Management team deployments since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. They are really a great group of dedicated professionals.

A career in law enforcement is not always conSee MORGAN, Page 23

2019 Statistics

Texas Department of Public Safety

Warnings Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,661 Traffic Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .938 DWI Arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Traffic Crash Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . .263

Agency Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Criminal Arrests Felony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Misdemeanor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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DPS CVE Trooper

Morgan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

ducive to family life, but my wife of 24 years, Teri, and I are a great team. We split duties with our children and chores at home. But, there were many times that she had to be both parents because I was away at work.

We have been very involved in the Boy Scouts of America since my son was kindergarten. My son, who will be a junior this year, is working on his Eagle Scout and I am very

John W. Brown Cutstodial Staff

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proud and privileged to have been able to be an active participant in his Scout life. Our daughter just graduated from Bandera High School. She has been in Girl Scouts and two years ago joined the Venturing Group, an umbrella of the Boy Scouts, where she is currently serving as president.

My dad retired from DPS in 2003 after 32 years. His final duty station was in Del Rio, where he served for 17 years. While he may not have encouraged me to follow a career in law enforcement, I know he is proud of my decision. Having him

DPS Trooper

Anthony Ortiz DPS Trooper

Kimberly Phillips

Administrative Assistant

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Cpl. James Salaz DPS Trooper

there to see me promoted to sergeant was an important moment for me.

Both my children have expressed an interest in law enforcement in some capacity. I told them exactly what my dad said to me ‌ think long and hard about the choice and go where your heart tells you to go.

This is not necessarily a pleasant job. You have to be called to serve, and in the end the rewards are great.

Alan Stafford

Field Compliance Auditor

Frank Zamora DPS Trooper

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Kerrville Fire Department — Salute to First Responders

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Kerrville Fire Department Preparing for a pandemic

by Chief Dannie Smith Kerrville Fire Department By nature, the fire service is dedicated to being prepared for any distaster and we pride ourselves on having plans in place to combat any situation.

I spent the better part of my 38-year career in the Houston Fire Department, where we were responded to tropical storms, hurricanes, large structure fires and mass casualty situations regularly.

In these situations, an incident occurs, we respond appropriately and then we resume normal operations.

The approach to dealing COVID-19, from a public health standpoint, is much different in that the response time is not finite and it is an affliction affecting the entire world. As of today, we are still unsure of the impact COVID-19 is going to have on this community, the state and the nation.

The Kerrville Fire Department has action plans in place to respond to a pandemic, as we do with all emergency disaster situations. However, we believed very early on that this coronavirus was going to be unique.

What was key for us, both for the City of Kerrville and the Kerrville Fire Department, is our early recognition of the potential impact.

We were monitoring COVID-19

long before it arrived in the United States. The first American case was reported on Jan. 22.

For me, personally, something about this illness just seemed different, so two days later, on Jan. 24, we had assembled a team that was inclusive of officials from the City of Kerrville, Kerr County and Peterson Health.

We met regularly and worked together to stay informed and to keep the public apprised of how COVID-19 was progressing. This was truly an important step in our response, as we worked as one unit and were all working from the same playbook at all times.

We were able to communicate warnings and guidelines for precaution to the community in those early days, an effort that continues to this day.

From a KFD perspective, we had to take our action plan a step further and create methodology to protect our staff from COVID-19, as well as added contingency plans to keep our amulances and firetrucks manned KFD CHIEF DANNIE SMITH provided the first COVID-19 update on March 17 at should we lose personnel due to expo- a joint press conference, as the City of Kerrville declared a State of Emergency. sure to the virus, or if the response to Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly (left) and Peterson Health CEO Cory Edmondson the virus put a significant strain on our (right) looked on.

EMS stystem.

KFD is prepared to continue to the was early recognition and extensive the City of Kerrville. current level of service in each of planning. We are capable of operating these situations due to what I believe up to seven ambulances daily within See SMITH, Page 25

2019 Statistics

Kerrville Fire Department Fire Suppression Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .526

Smoke Alarm Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355

Medical First Responder Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,882

Emergency Management Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

EMS Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,732

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Smith CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24

On March 17, Mayor Bill Blackburn declared a State of Emergency and the city activated our Emergency Operations Command Center. Our early response team was expanded to include Kerrville ISD, Schreiner University and KPUB. A collabortive effort in communication and coordination has been key in a united effort to respond to COVID-19 in our community.

In addition, to these duties, the Kerrville Fire Department is working hand-in-hand with state and federal officials to respond to this public health emergency. We are tasked with keeping a detailed accounting of our efforts and expenses and will be able to file these reports for reimbursement.

As the chief of this department, my number 1 priority is the safety and security of my personnel at all times.

I have to do everything I can possibly do to ensure that each one of our firefighters and EMS crew returns home safely at the end of each shift.

This is a repsonsibilty that I take very seriously and is always in the

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Eric Maloney Deputy Fire Chief

Jason Lackey Division Chief - Fire Marshal

Jerremy Hughes Division Chief - Training/EMC

Mark Logue Battalion Chief - A shift

Les VanHoozer Battalion Chief - B shift

Steven Boyd Battalion Chief - C shift

forefront of my thought process.

With COVID-19, that meant that we had all of the proper policies in place, provided all the personal protective equipment that they needed and also provided the support they needed to deal with the stress of the situation.

In the early days of this pandemic no one knew much about what to expect or how to prepare. Today, we may not be able to anticipate when it will end, but we have the data and the knowledge to respond better and protect ourselves. The Centers of Disease Control put out some very good guidelines early on, and I encourge all of our citizens to wear face coverings, continue social distancing efforts, practice good hygiene and protect our high-risk, elderly population.

If we all work together, we can definitely stop the spread.

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Isaac Barboza Firefighter

Patrick Brunelli Firefighter

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Bart Bartlett Firefighter

David Bassett Firefighter

Justin Blue

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Micah Booth Driver

Tanner Brown

Twister Brown

Driver

Jess Connor

Bobby Cummings

Brandon Bruton

Joel Bryant

Blair Casey

Edward Collazo

Driver

Deputy Fire Marshal

Firefighter

EMS Crew

Firefighter

Firefighter

Firefighter

Driver

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Jorge De La Fuente Firefighter

Sam Flores Firefighter

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Danny Duckworth

Mark Dunning

Firefighter

Lieutenant

EMS Crew

Jaran Floyd

Edvardo Gonzales

Casey Goodman Driver

Lieutenant

Firefighter

Adam Edwards

Dan Feuge Driver

Myron Fiedler

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Daniel FitzSimon

Driver

Driver

Misty Gordon

Brian Hammer

Daniel Hannemann

EMS Billing Coordinator

Lieutenant

Driver

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Frank Hoover

Kolten Hughes

Sam Hughes

Firefighter

Firefighter

Driver

Firefighter

Stephen Langlinais II

Darrell Lehde

Jordan Lehman

Wesley Lewis

Chase Lindner

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Firefighter

Firefighter

Firefighter

Travis Huser

Firefighter

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Monty Johnson

Dwain Kutzer

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Masen Lindner

Bryce Martin

Firefighter

EMS Crew

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Leslie Martinez EMS Crew

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Levi Mauldin

Brandon McDonald

Guy McDonald

Ryan Michel

Lieutenant

Firefighter

EMS Crew

Shawn Pipkin

Lucas Potter

Patrick Prout

Phillip Randle

Firefighter

Firefighter

Driver

Firefighter

Josh Parramore

Daniel Patton

Firefighter

Driver

Firefighter

Ryan Moss

Firefighter

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Jeff Neal Driver

Mitch Ray Lieutenant

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A.J. Reed Firefighter

Jared Taylor Firefighter

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Lane Rhea Firefighter

Corbin Thompson Firefighter

Johnny Rodriguez Firefighter

Jerry Weaver Driver

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Troy Seewald

Mary Segovia

Arnie Segura

Daniel Subia

Lieutenant

Administrative Asst.

Driver

Firefighter

Samantha White

Billy Williams

Troy Williams

Zane Zenner

EMS Crew

Lieutenant

Firefighter

Lieutenant

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Ingram Police Department 2019 Statistics Ingram Police Department

Total Calls . . . . . . . . . .1,813 Total Arrests . . . . . . . . . .142 Chief Byron Griffin

Brian Blackburn Lieutenant

Bob Carey Patrol Officer

Emilio Ledesma Patrol Officer

Traffic Contacts . . . . . .1,175 DWI Arrests . . . . . . . . . . .12 Narcotic Arrests . . . . . . . .31 Assault Arrests . . . . . . . . . .8 Warrant Arrests . . . . . . . . .54 Burglary Arrests . . . . . . . . .2

Chris Lee

Mike McDonald

Laura Morris

Jose Salazar

Patrol Officer

Administrative Assistant

Ray Valero Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Jeff Wendling

Intelligence Lieutenant

John McGilvray Patrol Officer

Mike Mitchell Investigator

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Kerr County First Responders

Local volunteers serve medical needs outside of the city

Sammy Burney

Ken Chambers

Jimmy Dreiss

Stan Dreiss

Zelpha Dreiss

Roy Fausset

Tim Huchton

Jen Hughes

Phil Hughes Jr.

Alex Lapham

Jeff Lavender

Allison Moyer

Derek Rehfield

Bob Smith

Not pictured are: Kenneth Euler, Brandon Miller, Tony Lenard and Richard Schmitt

Kerrville Fire Department personnel who serve as volunteer First Responders • • • •

Justin Blue Micah Booth Patrick Brunelli Edward Collazo

• • • •

Bobby Cummings Misty Gordon Jerremy Hughes Mark Logue

• Eric Maloney • Les VanHoozer

Carryl Vasquez

The Kerr County First Responders program is a voluntary organization of state-certified EMTs and Paramedics.

These volunteers take personal time away from family and work to provide critical life-saving measures for 9-1-1 calls outside of the City of Kerrivlle. They are equipped with basic and advanced medical bags, AEDs and protable radios.

Their timely response can significantly improve the first medical contact time and are instrumental in providing on-scene medical care, relaying medical information to the responding ambulance and securing a landing zone for the air medical service.

Kerr County manages the First Responder program and the City of Kerrville administers the medical operations of the program.

If you are interested in joining the team and are a current DSHS EMT-Basic or Paramedic, please contact Deputy Fire Chief Eric Maloney at 257-8449.

The Kerr County First Responders are instrumental in responding to approximately 900 Priority 1 calls per year.

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Center Point Volunteer Fire Department 2019 Statistics

Center Point Volunteer Fire Department Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .8 Wildland Fires . . . . . . . . . .40 Motor Vehicle Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Gas Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Vehicle Fires . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Water Rescues . . . . . . . . . .1 Center Point Volunteer Fire Department members are, from left, Bob Walton, Adam Olson, Justin Blue, Katie Blue, Treasurer Susan Walker, Vice President Danny Smith, Asst. Chief Sammy Burney, Chief Charles Holt, Secretary Megan Holt, Capt. Jason Mulliner (President), Doke Nibblett, Jason Reed, Travis Cranford and Alan Parker.

Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fire Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Comfort Volunteer Fire Department 2018 Statistics Comfort Volunteer Fire Department

Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .7 Brush/Grass Fires . . . . . . .36 Motor Vehicle Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Vehicle Fires . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Medical Assistance . . . . . .42 Assist Disabled . . . . . . . . .21 Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 False Alarms . . . . . . . . . . .95 Comfort Volunteer Fire Department members are, from left, Chief Adam Eichholz, Captain Travis Lindemann, Brandi George, Joe Flores, Johnathan Vadnais, Stefan Ranney, Jerry Barnard, Captain Danny Morales, Jamie Morales, Jill Smith, Santos Munoz. Not shown, Assistant Chief Andy Touchtone, Captain Barry Smith, Robert Kane, Tony Lenard, Bruce McNabb, Dwain Kutzer, Max Maxwell, Jeremy Stokes, and Javier Alemon.

Landing Zone . . . . . . . . . . .6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Hunt Volunteer Fire Department

Members of the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department are, from left, Chaplain Paul Harris, Kenneth Eixman, Jerry Adams, Bill Thomas, Avory Adams, Jase Adams, Jesse "Bubba" Cook, Ethan Nichols, Bill Nichols, Kevin Barry, Al Wilson, Cheryl Bunyard, Carl Schupp, (Top) Chief Lee Pool, (Middle) Mike Carothers, (Bottom) Chuck Byrd, Assistant Chief Kirk Griffin, Buddy Fridell. Adam Comella, Bob Taylor, Ransom Hightower and Bobby Olmsted.

2019 Statistics Hunt Volunteer Fire Department

Wildland Fires . . . . . . . . . .14

Mechanical Equip. Fires . . .2

Medical Assists . . . . . . . . . .4

Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .6

Motor Vehicle Accidents/EMS . . . . . . . . . .6

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Electrical Fires . . . . . . . . . .3

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Ingram Volunteer Fire Department The Ingram Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1959. At present, the department has 29 active members and seven support staff members. Ingram VFD covers 60 square miles. They border the City of Kerrville to the East, Bumble Bee Bridge on Hwy. 30 to the West, Clarke Ranch on Junction Hwy. to the Northwest and I-10 from mile marker 504 to 499. In 2019, they answered 150 calls. In 2020 so far, they have answered 24 carlls.

Ingram VFD has 11 fire trucks: three Class A Pumpers; two 1800 gallon Tankers, four brush trucks, one booster pumper, one Mini-Pumper and one Class A Pumper in reserve.

Ingram Volunteer Fire Department members include, from left, (back row) Aaron Nelson; (middle row) Justin Conley, Adrian Conley, Lt. Dennis Schulze, Eder Alvarez, Deputy Chief Bart Baccus, Chief Ray Lynch, Capt. Tommy Eure, Bo McClure, Dan Sanders, Rosendo Carrasco, Capt. Tammy Gazaway, Danny Ryan and Chaplain Dan Thompson; (front row) Patrick Murphy, Lt. Eva Schulz, Lloyd Jenkins, Lt. Brandon Eure and Daniel Guevera.

2019 Statistics Ingram Volunteer Fire Department Structure Fires . . . . . . . . .15 Grass/Brush Fires . . . . . . .25 Motor Vehicle Accidents . .41 Vehicle Fires . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lightning Strike w/Fire . . . .1 Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Medivac Landing Zone . . .12 Tree on Powerline (storms) 4

Lift Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Burn Ban Violations . . . . . .3 Smoke/Fire Scare . . . . . . . .6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department

Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department members include, from left, Jacke Clake, Mackey Lange, Maura Lange, Jim Haynie, Jake Olive, Walley Crossley, Rex Brand, Keith Anderson, Keith Olive, Rick Zimmerly, Trey McMinn, Road Block, Dusty Block, Tim Horton, Chief Brien Alexander, and Greg Brand.

2019 Statistics Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .3 Grass/Brush Fires . . . . . . .18 Motor Vehicle Accidents . .37

Medical Calls . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fire Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Medivac Landing Zone . . .11

Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department

Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department members include, from left, Bill Penak, Tom Kutscher, Charlie Orr, Norm Wells, Steve Swing, Gale Heise, Ed Marker, Bud Kersten, Ron Drumheller, George Turner, Charles Hall, Ken McConnell, Bob Hayes, David Swonke, Greg Gibson, Bill Bartusek, Carolyn Migely, Ed Whitaker, Laura Emmons, and Ray Steelhammer. Back row from left, Bob Dockey, Heidi Hueniken, Teresa Rabalais, Rick Blair, Gerry Migely, and Jim Talbot.

2018 Statistics Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .3 Grass/Brush Fires . . . . . . .17 Motor Vehicle Accidents . . .5

Medical Calls . . . . . . . . . .18 Fire Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Medivac Landing Zone . . . .1

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Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department 2019 Statistics

Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department Wildland Fires . . . . . . . . . .11 Structure Fires . . . . . . . . . .4 Motor Vehicle Accidents/EMS . . . . . . . . . .2 Fire Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Members of the Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department are, from left, David Gibson, Jennifer Rauls, Jeff Bowman, Lt. Richard Taylor, Lyn Moore (President), Treasurer Ed Doyle, Lt. Scott Watson (Driver), Travis Waite, Lt. Eric Jepson (Driver), Rosendo Carrasco, Training Lt. Misty Gordon and Chief Wes Gordon.

Mutual Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Kerr County Constables

Tommy Rodrigues Precinct 1

Constables are elected officials, serving specific precincts within the county.

These peace officers are the first link in the county's chain of law enforcement.

Along with their deputies, constables

Kyle Schneider Precinct 2

Kenneth Wilke Precinct 3

have all the enforcement powers of • Act as bailiff; Texas peace officers. They are some• Execute judgments; and times referred to as the executive officer • Service of process. of the justice of the peace courts. Their In large metropolitan counties the conduties are to: stable may also assist the county and • Subpoena witnesses; district courts. In addition, they may

Gene Huffaker Precinct 4

perform patrol functions and make criminal investigations.

They are involved in the overall effort to reduce the effects of crime in their communities, including in some cases the operation of truancy programs.

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Kerrville Police Department Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association As citizen ambassadors to the Kerrville Police Department, the KCPAAA is committed to assisting the department with volunteer activities and special needs.

The KCPAAA also functions as a support group to, and a force multiplier of the department, as well as serving as the primary citizen liaison to the community for the department.

Members of the Association are dedicated to doing whatever they can to let the Kerrville Police Department know how much they and the residents of Kerrville appreciate everything officers do to keep our community safe and secure.

The Kerrville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Board of Directors includes, from left, (back row) Toni Caldwell, Amy McNatt, Gloria Valentine, Brenna Nidever and Rose Bradshaw. Front row: Wylie Wilkerson, Bill Burgin and Jeff Smith. The organization Members of the Kerrville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association participate in the is responsible for assisting in many KPD operations and activities, as well as organizing the National Police Memorial Ceremony held in front of the Kerrville Police Department. community “Blue Santa” program on behalf of the department.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife — Salute to First Responders

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Texas Parks & Wildlife

Service is more than most people know 2019 Statistics Texas Parks & Wildlife

TPWD Citations . . . . . 825 TPWD Warnings. . . . . 351 Felonies . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Transportation Code Violations . . . . . . . . . . 110 Health and Safety Code Violations . . . . . .115 Alcohol Violations . . . . 60

The job of a Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden is multi-faceted and is often misunderstood.

Your game wardens are sworn peace officers, who not only protect state parks and wildlife, but assist local and state agencies in emergency situations and investigations.

• Provide testimony in court and administrative hearings; • Execute and serve all criminal processes resulting from enforcement activities; • Provide public safety and emergency management functions including working in response to natural disasters and in homeland security operations; • Safeguard departmental equipment; • Prepare reports of activities and present programs concerning department activities to the public; Capt. Javier Fuentes • May conduct investigations of holders of permits and licenses issued by the department; • Maintain contact with landowners, resource users and the general public; • Assist other law enforcement agencies as needed.

Most recently in the Hill Country, local game wardens participated in search and rescue operations during extreme flooding situations.

They have also been recognized for efforts in backing up DPS Troopers and Kerr County Sheriff’s Office deputies when extra manpower was needed.

For more information on Texas Parks & Wildlife operations, log on to www.tpwd.texas.gov.

Brent Biggs Game Warden

Carson Wardlow Game Warden

Reserve Officers Not Pictured: Officer Bob Carey Officer Troy Collum Officer Christopher Lee Officer Mike McDonald Officer John McGilvray Training Lt. Brian Blackburn Intelligence Lt. Jeff Wendling

Theresa Crawford Administrative Assistant

Kathy Law

Administrative Assistant

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Taking to the sky to help patients

The Air Evac LifeTeam operates out of the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, with a dedicated local team. Members pictured above are, from left, Charles Robbins (program Director), R. Doss (Flight Paramedic), Kevin Trainor ( RN CFRN Flight Nurse) and Ben Perez (Base line Pilot).

The San Antonio Air Methods team operates locally. They have between 60-70 members of their unit rotating between five different base stations. Kerrville unit members pictured above are, from left, - Bruce Ritchie (RN EMT-P FP-C, San Antonio AirLife), Chris Walker ( EMT-O FP-C San Antonio AirLife) and Alan Latozke (Lead Pilot, San Antonio AirLife).

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in the state at that time. In my senior year, we were informed that his life was in danger and I remember sleeping on the couch in the living room with a shotgun in my lap.

Some might describe it as a difficult childhood, but we all understood and made it work.

You would think that having a man like my dad in your corner would make getting a job at the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office easy. Not for me.

After graduating from Tivy High School in 1977, I went to work at Furman’s True Value hardware and feed store and later went to work at Prison Canyon Ranch. The sheriff at the time, Paul Fields, asked if I would like to come to work for him as a deputy sheriff.

I told him I had to think about it first.

My mom was totally against it and dad told me not to do it. He said law enforcement had changed too much.

But I wanted to do it. I wanted to follow in his footsteps, so I told Paul I would take the job.

Hiring deputies was much different back then. Paul had to go before Kerr County Commissioners’ Court for approval. It was an all-day affair. They didn’t want to hire me because they said I was “too small.” I was about 130 pounds dripping wet, and was 5 ft. 6 inches tall.

They were right, I wasn’t very big at all, but Paul saw something in me and he finally told them he was hiring me and that was that.

It’s funny how things work out. I am sure those commissioners thought they were doing the right thing, but here I am now … 40 years later.

Back then, you were hired before you ever went to the Police Academy. You had a year to become certified. We had eight employees and didn’t even have 24-hour service. We worked in the jail, in court or anywhere we were needed.

I am not sure I remember my first arrest, but one of the first serious calls I went to was out at Schaeffer’s beer joint in Ingram. There was a report of a stabbing. When I got there, a victim was on the floor and another man was standing on top of the pool table yelling. At one point, another man raised up and said “You’re a little SOB. I’m going to kill

IN ONE OF HIS FIRST PHOTOS as a police officer (left), Kerr County Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer was 21 years old. At right, Hierholzer helps destroy marijuana plants discovered locally on one of his early calls.

you.” That was my initiaton into law enforcement, but they went to jail and I walked away, so it all worked out.

I was blessed, or cursed on some calls, to work alongside my dad. I was proud to be working side-by-side with the man I admired so much, but boy did he take advantage of the seniority. If we were on a call together, I was going to be assigned to the worst task.

There are so many good memories I will take with me. Unfortunately, there are many not-so-pleasant ones that will remain with me as well, but I wouldn’t change a single moment of my time with the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.

When I decided to retire, I remembered what my dad told me when I wanted to get into this business … “Things have changed too much.” I’ve been blessed to see this department grow. I’ve been blessed to have so many dedicated and capable people work for me and I am proud of the department we have created together.

But, it’s now time for another sheriff to lead and grow this department.

As is true of most career peace officers, my only regret is that I did not spend enough time with my children when they were little, because I thought I was going to “save the world.” This is the one thing I would change if I could, but they have grown up to be wonderful adults and parents and make me proud every day.

I would like to thank my lovely and patient wife, Jean, for the support I needed to get the job done. I look forward to

dedicating the time to her that she deserves.

I would say to all the officers: Be true to yourself. Be true to your profession.

Hold tight to the Code of Ethics. These hard times will pass, but you should

work every day to make your community proud.

It’s been my privelege and honor to serve the citizens of Kerr County, and I look forward to all the great things this department will do in the future.

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