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Blast fells historic bridge Credit cards, phone, Internet, ATM’s affected

Detonation goes awry, disrupting phones, traffic

BY JAMES WALKER HIGHLAND LAKES NEWSPAPERS

BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH HIGHLAND LAKES NEWSPAPERS Two cables severed by shrapnel in Sunday’s bridge implosion resulted in more than just lost phone service, as residents reported trouble with Internet, cable service and ATM transactions.

Verizon was not the only communications provider to have a fiber optic cable cut; a Northland Cable line was also severed during the demolition.

Many customers in Cottonwood, Horseshoe Bay, Blue Lake and Sunrise Beach lost Internet, phone and television service Sunday, Northland Cable Regional Director Larson Lloyd said.

“Mostly all customers were back on at 7 p.m. Sunday night,” he said. “Most people were back on prior to that.”

Lloyd said that the fiber optics were replaced Sunday and that he will seek restitution for the damages.

“I have visited with the contractors of TxDOT and everyone has been most helpful. Howard Lyons (TxDOT area engineer) has been very willing to get this thing taken care of.”

The Verizon and Northland Cable fiber optic wires cut by debris from US 281 bridge implosion meant that many stores in Marble Falls could not process credit and debit card transactions most of Sunday afternoon.

That created “a lot of PO’d people, especially spring breakers,” said Walgreen’s store manager Melissa Crumley. “It was terrible PR for Marble Falls.”

Many of the restaurants in town closed, Damages ... see Page 7A

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Archer Western work crews spent several hours Sunday trying to assess and repair telecommunication cables and a sewage line after the implosion of the old Marble Falls bridge damaged them. The mishap left many Burnet, Llano and Blanco county residents without consistent telephone and cell phone service until Sunday night.

Texas Department of Transportation officials deemed Sunday’s demolition of the venerable US 281 bridge an unqualified success, but local authorities, residents and business owners were left to deal with an aftermath that included a phone Editorial and internet communicaTxDOT’s St. Patrick’s tion outage, a ruptured sewage line and assorted private Day miracle, 6A property damage.

Employees of Omega Demolition, hired to bring down the 77-year-old bridge, fired off a series of approximately 30 explosive charges at 8:08 a.m., setting off a string of flashing lights, a thundering explosion and a cloud of black smoke and dust that drifted eastward away from hundreds of people who gathered for the event at Lakeside Pavilion.

The blast, directed by Engineered Explosive Services, collapsed most of the steel girders that remained of the old structure, but one section of the bridge remained looming above the water’s north bank and officials quickly determined that at least one charge attached to that area of the bridge failed to detonate.

An Omega Demolition employee later removed the unexpended explosive and a decision was made to dismantle the remaining girders with cutting torches rather than firing another charge.

TxDOT officials estimated a crowd of 3,000 showed up to watch the demolition, but Marble Falls City Manager Ralph Hendricks put the number at approximately 1,000.

“There were people in Lakeside Park up to the Pavilion, the Pavilion was full, on the other side of Backbone Creek the bank was full, Starbucks was full – there were a lot of people watching,” he said.

The spectators, who gathered at the pavilion area in the darkness more than an hour before the blast, bearing cell phone and more sophisticated cameras and video equipment, gasped and cheered as a party atmosphere pervaded in the aftermath of the explosion and the collapse of the bridge.

TxDOT senior officials who made the trip west from Austin Blast ... see Page 10A

Close Call

Bridge shrapnel strikes boater

STAFF PHOTO BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH

Masters students from the biology department of Texas State University help rescue a domesticated duck from the blast area prior to the implosion of the US 281 bridge Sunday morning. The students had volunteered to help relocate fish for the blast.

At least the fish are fine

BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH HIGHLAND LAKES NEWSPAPERS The implosion of the US 281 bridge that knocked out a

sewage line and two telecommunications lines hasn’t had any negative effect on wildlife, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

“We didn’t have any fish kills and nothing has been reported yet,” said TPWD Kills and Spills Biologist Alan Butler on Monday. “It went very well as far as the wildlife are

concerned. We minimized the impact.”

The relocation of over 300 fish from the blast area to a place a kilometer downstream took about 2.5 hours, Butler said.

Thecrewalsomadeaspecial trip to rescue and relocate a pair of domesticated white Wildlife ... see Page 7A

Burnet County resident Matt Fields didn’t expect to take home a souvenir of Sunday’s US 281 blast, but he did – a piece of shrapnel that hit his arm.

“I was videotaping it with my iPhone and three or four seconds after the blast, a three- inch by one-inch wide piece of metal landed on my arm,” Fields said. “It was pretty incredible. I didn’t expect anything to hit us from 1,000 feet away.”

Fields, his wife, parents, sister and brotherin-law and their three children were watching the detonation from a boat just inside the “safety zone” established by officials.

“Luckily, I was wearing a sweatshirt, because it stayed hot for five minutes after the explosion,” he said. Fields said the shrapnel is now “sitting on my table.”

It could have (injured someone), but that’s the risk you take by getting as close…as we were allowed... Accidents happen, but no one was hurt.”

-- Alexandria Randolph/ The Highlander

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Burnet County resident Matt Fields was hit on the arm by a hot piece of shrapnel while viewing the US 281 bridge explosion from the family boat Sunday. Neither he nor eight family members with him were injured.

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Marble Falls, Texas

Real Estate For the

Record Legend

Abstracts of Judgments show the parties in lawsuits often involving credit card or other types of debts. Plaintiff is listed first, followed by defendant, and the amount and recipient of the judgment.

Assumed Names show the name of the business that has been started, address and name of owner.

Deeds of Trust and Warranty Deeds show property transactions valued at more than $100,000 by the name of the buyer, legal description, dollar amount and the lender on the property Building Permits show the company or individual getting a permit, the square footage of the structure and a dollar amount for the project, if available.

Burnet County

Abstracts of Judgment • Thomas Petroleum LLC, Harry R. Gurno II and R&S Tile Co., Plaintiff: $7,799.65.

•NCEP, LLC, Larry M. Dobbs, Plaintiff: $2,090.67.

•Capital One Bank, Patrick J. Baugh, Plaintiff: $2,082.98.

•Conn Appliance Inc., Michael Richardson, Plaintiff: $6,795.77.

STAFF PHOTO BY ADAM TROXTELL

Work has begun on the old Patton’s On Main restaurant building as its new owners turn it into Forno’s On Main, which will serve Italian and mixed cuisine.

Patton’s old place to go Italian

BY ADAM TROXTELL HIGHLAND LAKES NEWSPAPERS After more than four years of vacancy, the site of the old Patton’s On Main restaurant is seeing some activity now that a Houston couple snapped it up.

Waleed Shubber and his wife, Jo, will bring Forno’s On Main, a mainly Italian cuisine restaurant, to 201 Main St. within the next few months. The Shubbers have just begun working on the Patton’s building, so an opening date hasn’t been set.

Jo Shubber said, they hope to welcome diners by early summer.

“It’s critical for what we want downtown,”

Christian Fletcher, Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, said about the location. “There’s a need to increase foot traffic all times of the day, and we expect more people in the afternoon for lunch. Evening opportunities will be enhanced with the foot traffic for dinner.”

The Shubbers own The Original Fornos of Italy on Westheimer Road in Houston, but they will relocate to oversee the daily operations of their Marble Falls restaurant.

“We’ve had the location in Houston for about 25 years,” Jo Shubber said. “My husband has always wanted to do a small-town restaurant in a place he might like to retire. We looked around,

found this location online and decided it would be a good one to go with.”

Forno’s will serve Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, but Jo Shubber said there will be a variety of foods available to customers. The facility will include the same Patton’s set-up for dining, including the covered outdoor area.

“We’ll also try to get

some live music out there,” Jo Shubber said.

Fletcher said he has been speaking to the Shubbers for months about bringing in Forno’s, which he is familiar with from a Houston visit.

“I was able to stop and eat at their Houston restaurant on my way back from a conference there,” he said. “The food there was very good.”

Escondido to host Rotary golf event FROM STAFF REPORTS The 30th edition of the annual Marble Falls Rotary Club Charity Golf Event

will be held at the private Escondido Golf and Lake Club next month.

On April 29, Escondido will open its doors to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike to help raise money for area charitable organizations, such as Burnet County Literacy Council, Children’s Advocacy Center, CASA for the Highland Lakes, Boys & Girls Club, and Project Graduation.

The Rotary Club will also use proceeds to fund college scholarships.

The Charity Golf Event, a four person scramble, starts at 11 a.m. with Escondido gates open at 9:30 a.m. An entry fee of $195 includes green fees, carts, practice balls and time on the putting green. For non-members, the price to play on Escondido is normally $250, and they are required to play with a member.

Cash prizes will be rewarded for closest to the pin, longest drive, and low gross and low net golf scores.

The Charity Golf scramble is one of many philanthropic events the 63 year old Rotary Club organizes.

Others include $10,000 Night, a Rotary Fish Fry, and a Christmas Fruit Sale.

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Pet of the Week

Ranger is a 1 1/2 year old Doberman Pinscher/German Shepherd mix with a striking look. If you like running with the big dogs, here’s your perfect partner! For more information, please contact Highland Lakes SPCA at 830.693.0569.

Assumed Names •Double O Enterprises, 3000 Cedar Trail Rd., Marble Falls, Darlene Oostermeyer, Thomas P. Oostermeyer.

•Absolute Media, PO Box 8672, Horseshoe Bay, Absolute Ceiling Products & service Inc, Carla M. Love.

•Junk Sisters, 201 S. Boundary, Burnet, Kim Thomas.

•High Chapparal, 3339 SH 29 E., PO Box 712, Burnet, Linda Turner, Carolyn Jean.

•Electronic Revival, 1514 Hwy 281, Marble Falls, Kevin Mottle, Connie Mottle.

•LBJ Donut, 3817 FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores, Tuk S. Han. •Texas Spa Covers, 1801 S. Water St., Burnet, Terrapin Spa Cover LLC, Timothy E. Wall.

Warranty Deeds •Susan F. Holdbrook, 30.01 acres of land, W.O. Jamison Survey No. 1353, A-1245 and J.K. Jamison Survey No. 1280, A-1179, Burnet, Jack Collinsworth and Barbara Floyd.

•Wexfield, LLC, Lot No. 16-B, The Ranches of Double Horn, Burnet, Elvis Madurai and Melinda Madurai.

•Thomas Shepperd, .268 acres of land, Luciano Cabasos Survey, Abstract No. 179, Burnet, Toppa Joppa Enterprises, LLC. •Britt Pierce, Lot No. one, Cassie Subivision, Block 10 Amended, Burnet, Roberto V. Pierce.

•Harland C. May and Rebecca G. May, 25 acres of land, William Rees Survey No. one, Abstract No. 749, Burnet, Toppa Joppa Jr. LLC. •Leroy M. Chandler and Clara Chandler, Lot No. 59, Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Section one, Burnet, Sandi Bousquet.

•Constance E. Jones, surface rights only, Lot Nos. 24, 25, 26 and 27, Kingswood Section, Sherwood Shores II, Granite Shoals, Sergio Perez and Lucia Perez.

•Charles H. Trammell and Nancy L. Trammell, surface rights only, Lot No. 782, Sherwood Shores, Castle Hills Section, Granite Shoals, Lloyd Booe.

•Juan Ramirez, Elm Creek Subdi-

vision, Blackbird Dr., Lot Nos. 187 and 188, Burnet, Silvestre Mata.

•Michael Remick, Lot No. four, Indian Creek Ranch, Burnet, Billy J. Fox and Vonnie Fox. •Timothy G. Robinson and Terri Robinson, Lot No. 41, Quail Valley, Burnet, David T. Ayer and Connie R. Ayer.

Deeds of Trust •Grayson V. Jaynes and Amanda J. Jaynes, 5901 CR 340, Burnet, $345,230, Navy Federal Credit Union.

•James Behrens and Hallie Behrens, 4.26 acres of land, J.H. Musquez Survey No. 409, Abstract No. 581, $259,250, Security State Bank & Trust.

•Juan A. De La Cruz and Marci A. De La Cruz, surface rights only, Lot No. 19, Unit No. Five, Burnet, $140,409, Southwest Funding L.P. •Frderick L. Goff Jr. and Sarah E. Goff, Lot No. 312, Meadowlakes Subdivision, Section two, Burnet, $178,900, Anne B. Little.

• Melvin B. Halfmann, 112 Oak Meadow Trl., Spicewood, $189,299, JP Morgan Chase Bank.

•Brett S. Ballard and Evi R. Ballard, 1505 Ocotilla Dr., Marble Falls, $187,400, Peoples Bank.

•Hauke Roeschmann and Claudia Roeschmann, 220 Apache Trl., Burnet, $158,447, JP Morgan Chase Bank.

•Russell L. Roy and Gail M. Roy, 348 Chimney Cove Dr., Marble Falls, $403,750, Amegy Mortgage Company LLC. •Brad T. Quinn and Nyla G. Quinn, 850 Twisted Oak Dr., Horseshoe Bay, $300,000, Hometrust Mortgage Company.

•Allan B. Polunsky, 601 Pheasant Meadow, Liberty Hill, $275,793, Ameripro Funding, Inc. •Ronald L. Stephens, surface rights only, 19.955 acres of land, Joseph Barahart Survey No. 35, Abstract No. 65, Burnet, $213,000, George C. Bernson and Patricia Bernson.

•Thomas L. Tidwell, Jeff S. Tidwell, and Mark A. Tidwell, 813 Council St., Burnet, $274,000, Ameripro Funding Inc. •Dominick Derasmo and Linda Derasmo, 203 Sunday Dr., Burnet, $194,000, American Internet Mortgage Inc. Marriages •James W. Craig Jr, Gail J. Cole, 02/22/13 •Jose M. Arroyo-Gonzalez, Adylene Solorzano, 02/23/13

Llano County

Assumed Names •Paradigm Properties, 103 Geronimo, Horseshoe Bay, Mel Alexander Inc. •Briant Irrigation, 311 Oak Dr., Kingsland, Brett Briant •Hoffmann Ranch Seventh, 14717 W. RR 152, Llano, Charlotte N. Hopson-Hanson •Nail and Hammer General Contracting and Property Care, 100 Windwood Dr., Apt. #2, Kingsland, Charles Malone.

Building Permits •McMillian, 3605 Douglas Dr., Horseshoe Bay, Remodel/pool/retaining wall •Pipkin, 101 Estate Dr., Horseshoe Bay, Retaining wall/pool foundation •Rickard, 109 Golden Eagle, Horseshoe Bay, Pool •Sands, 1005 Red Sails, Horseshoe Bay, Remodel •Hegwer, 87 Applehead Island Dr., Horseshoe Bay, Residential •Smith, 104 Southern Spur, Horseshoe Bay, Residential •Vinson, 113 Boot Hill, Horseshoe Bay, Garage •Viroslav, 107 Island Dr., Horseshoe Bay, Dock •Armstrong, 100 Bay Point Dr., #2, Horseshoe Bay, Re-roof •Thomas, 511 Horseshoe Bay N. Blvd., Horseshoe Bay, Remodel •Speights, 1300-4, The Cape, Horseshoe Bay, Deck •Wessell, 1212 High Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, Stucco •St. Paul Catholic Church, 116 Dalton Circle, Horseshoe Bay, Residential •Womak, 401 Western Bit, Horseshoe Bay, Fence •GOTEBO, 136 L Lucita, Horseshoe Bay, Residential •Cherne, 100 Anchor Point, Horseshoe Bay, Dock •Dailey, 119 Applehead Island Dr., Horseshoe Bay, Dock Deeds of Trust •Frank L. & Pamela Aelvoet, 302 Beach Dr., Sunrise Beach, Home Financing Unlimited Inc., $347,000 •Wallace Holdings LLC, Lots 28053, 28054, 28055, 28056, 28057, Horseshoe Bay, Grand Bank of Texas, $150,000 •John E. & Brenda G. Fleckenstein, 216 Bridgepoint Dr., Kingsland, Guadalupe National Bank, $417,000 •Lou & Lynne Earle, 307 Deer Dr., Sunrise Beach, LRS Financial Network Inc., $410,000 •Jo Ann McDougall Coston, Lots 5, 6 Barler Addition, Llano, Hugh Martin Coston Jr. $130,000 •Terry & Karen Wootan, numerous tracts, Llano County, Arrowhead Bank, $1,288,000 and $600,000 •David Breaux, 112 Timberlake

Dr., Kingsland, Security National Mortgage, $344,250 •William J. & Shellie Ann Hollis, 122 Lakeview, Sunrise Beach, JP Morgan Chase Bank, $173,461 Warranty Deeds •Kevin Joyner, Lots W19039A, W19039B, Horseshoe Bay West, DBD of Lehigh Acres LLC •Jerry L. & Gloria M. Thompson, Lot 10, Chaparral Estates, D.E. & Nadine A. Brumleve •Jerry L. & Gloria M. Thompson, Lot 11 Chaparral Estates, Erica M. Brumleve •Velma J. Gauny, part lot 209 Royal Oaks Estates, Jack A. Nash •Ethyllynn F. Sauls, 0.060 acre Granite Shoals Lake Estates, LlanoColorado River Associates •C. Peter & Mary E. Paul, Lot W4070-2, Horseshoe Bay West, Terence R. & Judith L. Moss •David Turrentine, interest lot 48, Horseshoe Bay Applehead Island, Nancy Cobb •Marilyn Lynn & Jason S. Foelsing, Lot 6 Kingsride, Charles Aden & Melba Jean White Dockall •Abel Soliz, Lots 43, 44, Blk F and Lots 43, 44, Blk G. Granite Shoals Cabin Sites, Roger A. Van Voorhees •Karen Jenkins Hogan, Sheryl Jenkins Glosser, and Sharon Kay Jenkins, Lot 31101 Lighthouse Townhomes, Horseshoe Bay, Vernelle B. Jenkins Estate and Jerry Gray Jenkins Family Trust •Beeman Investment Properties Inc., Lot 31101, Lighthouse Townhomes, Horseshoe Bay, Karen Jenkins Hogan, Sheryl Jenkins Glosser, and Sharon Kay Jenkins •Post Rail Builder, Lot 38 Escondido, John Shore •Hoyt W. Jr. & Kathleen H. Ehidbee, Lot 100 Blk, The Enclave, Enclave Horseshoe Bay Assoc. LTD •YLM Investments LLC, Lot W7036, Horseshoe Bay West, Acosta-Lozano LLC •ML&Y Investments LLC, Lot W22043, Horseshoe Bay West, Acosta-Lozano LLC •Edward Todd & Gina M. Brandt, Lot 27062, Horseshoe Bay, Estelle M. Jones Living Trust •Emil Dale Hoffman Living Trust, interest lot 62, Oak Ridge Estates, Curtis D. Hoffman •Dennis L. Morreale, Lot 51, Lula Haywood, Carol Floyd Morreale Estate •David Breaux, Lot 62, Timberlake, Bettye Bob Lacy •City of Horseshoe Bay, part 12.702 acres abstract 170, Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay POA Inc. •John Michael Dempsey and Patricia Diane Dreifuerst, Lot 49012C, Cape West Townhomes, Donald & Janice Dempsey

Marble Falls, Texas

The Highlander

Community Chamber to open new center

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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Engagement

By Alexandria Randolph Highland Lakes Newspapers

Staff Photo by Adam Troxtell

In a packed Oak Ridge Community Center, residents show their support for a potential bill that would give them and similar communities in Llano more power to determine deed restrictions.

Fraser bill to give Oak Ridge residents restriction power

By Adam Troxtell Highland Lakes Newspapers Residents of Oak Ridge find themselves in a difficult spot. They want the ability to make their own deed restrictions – statutes a property owner would have to agree to and abide by in order to live there.

Unfortunately, Llano County is too small and the city of Horseshoe Bay is too close.

The Texas Property Code allows subdivisions like Oak Ridge, in counties with less than 65,000, to develop a method to determine their own deed restrictions, but only if they reside outside of a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Since this is not the case for these residents, and others like them sur rounding Horseshoe Bay, State Sen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) is proposing a change.

“Title 11 is a good document; unfortunately, it doesn’t apply to you,” Peter Jones, Llano County Commissioner for Precinct 1, said about the section of the property code that applies to restriction amendments.

“Currently, you don’t have the ability to have a democratic community. If you think it’s a good thing, the only way is to make a change in the legislation to allow Llano County and all of its communities’ to qualify.”

Jones, along with Llano County Judge Wayne Brascom, led a public meeting on the potential legislative change at the Oak Ridge Com-

munity Center on Wednesday. They were there to see if the property owners were interested in the idea, and by a show of hands, more than 40 of the 55 or so at the meeting were in favor.

Currently, 100 percent of the Oak Ridge Property Owners Association have to agree on new deed restrictions But about 10 residents were wary of the idea and afraid that the bill might lead to a system the POA could use to force restrictions on property owners that do not want any more.

“It’s about preserving the rights of property owners,” Doug Stroud, an Oak Ridge property owner who spoke at the meeting. “This has nothing to do with having a democratic decision. Now, we’re saying let’s change now and see where the POA takes us later. I don’t like later. I like black and white.”

One problem that might arise from passing a bill on the issue is Oak Ridge property owners do not have to become part of the POA. Membership and membership dues are voluntary.

Brascom said, to his knowledge, he did not know if any bill from Fraser would change this, but he did try and assure residents that a bill alone would not change anything directly.

“I understand a change in deed restrictions may affect how property is treated,” Brascom said. “We’re not trying to make that decision today.

This would give you the right to make that change if you want to.”

The Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce will open the doors to its new visitors’ center on US 281 with a community celebration and ribbon cutting Sunday, March 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The center features more than 4,000 square feet of visitor travel resources and information.

The center is state of the art, and promotes economic development by promoting travel and tourism as well as meeting the needs of local businesses and residents.

“Staff at the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce strive to lead the travel industry in promoting Marble Falls as a premier destination for leisure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, a recognized and successful host city for meetings and conventions, and a prominent and respected venue for artists and an arts-related events,” said Alisha Workman, Director of Marketing and Tourism. “The Marble Falls Visitors Center is a place that showcases our mission while sharing part of our quality of life - all facets of business, leisure, recreational and cultural tourism.”

The chamber invites community members to tour the visitors’ center at the ribbon cutting, located at the intersection of 100 Avenue G and US 281.

The center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Gardening series scheduled in April The Texas A & M Agrilife Extension Ser vice will present a four session gardening series to help area gardeners hone their gardening skills. With the climate changes that are developing in the Highland Lakes, gardeners are finding old techniques are no longer working as well for them and we are all facing less water available for our current lifestyles.

The Highland Lakes Practical Gardening Series will give area gar deners new information and techniques needed to cope with current changes. Presentations will be held in Marble Falls at the Helping Center Garden at 1315 Broadway on Monday, April 8, Monday, April 15, Monday, April, 22 and Monday, April 29 from 6 to 8 p. m.

The series will include vegetable and herb gar dening, fruit and nut production, landscape horticulture, and water resources planning. The cost of the series will be $60 and will include all

four sessions plus refer ence manual. For individual programs in the series the cost will be $20 each.

For additional in-

formation, please contact the Burnet County Texas A & M Extension Service Office at bur net-tx@tamu.edu or 512.756.5463.

Ultimate Frisbee

Kemper - Taylor Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kemper are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Celeste B Kemper to Nathaniel Heyward Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Heyward Taylor ||| of Waco, Texas.

Celeste is the granddaughter of the late George A. Kemper Jr. and Betsy Kemper and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Sauer of Marble Falls. Nate is the grandson of the late Mr. And Mrs. Julius Heyward Taylor Jr. of Waco, and the late Mr. And Mrs. Frank A. Blankenbeckler Jr. of Waxahachie.

Celeste graduated from the University of Colorado in 2003, and holds a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She is currently the Director of Document Review Services for Epiq Systems Asia in Hong Kong.

Nate is a 2001 graduate of Southern Methodist University. He currently serves as Sales Manager for APAC in the Hong Kong office of Rackspace.

The couple have planned an April 6 wedding at Rocky Top Ranch in Marble Falls. Nate and Celeste will reside in Hong Kong.

Staff Photo by Adam Troxtell

Kids from across Marble Falls stay busy and active with some ultimate Frisbee in Johnson Park recently. Jason Jamar, recreation director for First Baptist Church of Marble Falls, helped the city’s Parks and Recreation Department run the event as part of their Spring Breakout week, which is held to give kids fun things to do during their week off from school.

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Obituaries

Barbara Jane Clarke

Nina Kate Fowler

Barbara Jane Clarke, 64, of Marble Falls, died Thursday, March 14, after a hard struggle with cancer and other health issues. She was born the second daughter of Rev. Billy and Mary Clarke on Feb. 27, 1949 in Cleburne, Texas. She graduated from Travis High in Austin and attended the University of Texas, receiving a BS in nursing with high honors in 1971.

After a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, she began her career in health-care education in Texas in 1972, working as a nurse epidemiologist at St. David’s Clarke Hospital in Austin. Her 36-year career included working at Medical Plaza Hospital in Fort Worth, Montgomery County Medical Center in Conroe, Methodist Hospital in Houston, South Austin Medical Center, Pharmaco in Austin, and she finished her career with the Seton Healthcare System. She pursued graduate education in public health and human resources management and taught briefly at the UT School of Nursing in San Antonio.

She was ordained a deacon at First Baptist Church of Austin, where she sang in the choir and Cantamos Women’s Chorale before moving on to other volunteer activity. Her family wishes to thank the church members for their concern and care as well as all her care providers and the kind staff of Senior Care at Onion Creek.

Ms. Clarke is survived by a sister, Rev. Carol Clarke, of San Marcos; and a brother, Jim Clarke, his wife Lynn, and two nephews, Justin Clarke of Austin and Tanner Clarke of Belton; as well as an aunt, Olene Tyler of Belton.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Austin or the charity of your choice in her memory.

Visitation was Monday, March 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the Edgar Funeral Home in Burnet. A graveside service for family will be held Tuesday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Austin at a later date.

Nina Kate Fowler, a longtime resident of Kingsland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14. Nina was born in Colorado City, Texas on Feb. 12, 1930 to John William Giles and Clara May Bishop Giles.

After her mom’s death, Nina went to live with her older sister, Louise and husband, J.B. Thompson in Kermit, Texas. There she attended high school, playing volleyball and later working as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Department.

She is survived by her two daughters, Robin Kaspar and husband Gerald of Kingsland and Gina Chittim and husband Tim of Buchanan Dam; nine grandchildren; Fowler sister Barbara Bailey and husband Warren of Clyde Texas; brother Charlie Thompson and wife Carolyn of Big Spring, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Fowler, and eight brothers and sisters.

Nina was an extraordinary person who loved the Lord and loved people. She was kind and loving to all people she met despite race, gender or social status. She greeted everyone with a big smile and her bright blue eyes. Her nicknames were “Sugar” or “Precious” because those were the titles she often gave to complete strangers upon first meeting them. Nina first moved to Kingsland in 1962 with her husband of 23 years, Gede Sindorf. Together they owned River Oaks Fishing Lodge. It was important that her girls be raised in the Christian faith and she was active in the Kingsland Community Church, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday school. Nina later worked at Highland Lakes National Bank and then Kingsland Insurance.

Despite working outside the home she always found time to help with her daughters’ school parties and attend sporting events. She and Gede divorced and Nina remarried Charles Fowler in 1979. They were retired and happily married almost 10 years before Charles passed away. She never remarried.

Nina loved deeply. She loved her family, her friends, and pets and gardening was her therapy. In her later years, Nina became more private. She did not go out much except to eat at Tamale King and maybe get ice cream, but she was an avid reader. Her mind was as sharp as ever.

Nina was never wealthy in the monetary sense, but rich in spirit, sharing the majority of what she had to live on with others in need. She is remembered fondly as a strong independent woman (hard-headed) with a gentle spirit, and a loving, positive attitude. She never stopped being a servant to those around her, caring for others even in her last days, and teaching her final lessons on how to be grateful and humble even in death. In the hospital as the nurses relentlessly poked and prodded her, she was always thankful and kind, speaking to each caregiver by name. Her strength was such that her family adopted the phrase W.W.N.D. (What Would Nina Do?) to help them in this trying time. It is obvious from the way she lived that Nina understood the teachings of Jesus and lived them out to the very end. “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Matthew 23:11. Nina was, and still is one of the greatest among us, now serving in Heaven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hill Country Youth Ranch, 3171 Junction Hwy, Ingram TX 78025 or to K.F.C. “Kids for Christ” at Packsaddle Fellowship Church, 508 RR 2900 Kingsland, Texas 78639.

The Celebration of Life Service for Nina was Monday, March 25, 11 a.m. at the Kingsland Community Church, RR 1431, Kingsland.

Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Condolences may be made at www.clementswilcoxburnet. com.

Feb. 27, 1949 ~ March 14, 2013

Amy Hallmark Bush Aug. 9, 1916 ~ March 14, 2013

Amy Hallmark Bush, 96, a lifetime resident of Llano, passed away Thursday, March 14. She was born Aug. 9, 1916 at Summit Switch in Burnet County to Cena Ora (Davis) Hallmark and Pierson Hallmark.

Amy married Clyde C. Bush on May 8, 1937 in Burnet.

He preceded her in death on March 11, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Clydell Bush in 1943, three sisters and two brothers. Amy was a member of the Valley Spring Home Demonstration Club and was an active member of the Llano Church of Bush Christ.

Survivors include her daughters, Janell Cowan and husband Calvin of Kingsland and Linda Swenson and husband Robert of Bluffton; son, Tom Bush and wife Louise of Duncanville, Texas; brother, Bill Hallmark and wife Adeliade of Llano; sister, Blanch Mihills and husband Leroy of Fort Worth; brother-in-laws, J.D. Wardlow of Rockdale, Texas and O.C. Cooper of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Saturday, March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Don Walker officiating. Burial followed at the Llano City Cemetery.

Pallbearers included her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cherokee Children’s Home, P.O. Box 295 Cherokee, Texas 76832, Bluffton Cemetery, P.O. Box 111 Bluffton, Texas 78607 or to the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association, 959 County Road 111, Llano, Texas 78643.

Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc. Llano. E-mail condolences may be sent to whhfuneral1@verizon.net or you may log onto our website, www. whhfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Feb. 12, 1930 ~ March 14, 2013.

Lorraine Palmer

Oct. 19, 1924 ~ March 16, 2013 Lorraine Horn Hall Palmer, age 88, passed away March 16 in Lakeway, Texas. She was born on Oct. 19, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas to Milton Horn and Helen (Fest) Horn.

She was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Thomas Edison High School. She and husband John Hall were long—time members of Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church. She worked for more than 25 years, and retired from USAA. After retirement, she and John moved to Lake Buchanan in Tow, Texas near Kingsland, where they Palmer were participants in the local DAV. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling; after John’s death, she and second husband Ed Palmer traveled extensively throughout the U.S., seeing the sights and visiting family. She was greatly loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband John E. Hall. She is survived by husband James Edward Palmer; sons Michael Hall and wife Joy, Randy Hall and wife Kathleen, Larry Hall and wife Darlene; grandchildren Christine Apolinar, Jason Hall and wife Hannah; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister Helen Gay Smith and husband George, niece Linda Burton Feary, and nephews William

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Burton and Steven Burton and their families, as well as stepchildren Edward, James, Sandra, Leslie, and David Palmer.

A visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. The service will be held at 10 a.m. at Harrell Funeral Home. The burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Lockehill Cemetery in San Antonio.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, Austin.

Willie Mae Oestreich July 6, 1914 ~ March 15, 2013

Willie Mae Oestreich was born July 6, 1914 to Max and Annie Bode. They lived on Max’s home place near Pontotoc. They were stock farmers and all the kids had to help with the work.

When she started school she had to walk to Pontotoc. At the age of 12 the family moved to Fredericksburg and she graduated from high school there. While her dad, Max was working on a ranch near Oxford, he died in a roping accident and the family moved to Llano.

At that time Willie Mae went to work as the telephone operator in Castell. While living there with her aunt Mollie, she walked to the Castell Methodist Church. At Church she met Leonard Oestreich and eloped with him Jan. 8, 1938.

They made their home at Leonard’s birthplace on the river. Her days were filled with ranch wife activities, the Castell Church, school activities of her daughter Linda and the families of relatives and friends living nearby.

Willie Mae was always ready to serve tea and cookies in the cow pen while the guys were working or on the front porch while visiting with friends and family. That was still true until a few months ago. On one occasion when she couldn’t make it to church, Cliff brought the church to her front yard. It turned into a great meeting when folks who were having a reunion at the river and some hunting guides who were in for a work weekend joined in. As always everybody was welcomed at “Aunt Mae’s” and most likely was offered a Little Debbie snack cake of some sort.

Willie Mae is survived by Linda, Scott and Jesse Black, Stacy, Mike, Kimberly, Nickolas and Brittany Bell; sisters, Alice Houston and Alibeth Dietz; and numerous cherished nieces and nephews and their families. She also leaves behind the special friends and family who helped her be independent: Stanley and Emmie Jo Miller, Jo Ann Costan, Jim and Charm Bode and Kenneth and Pat Brandenberger.

Waiting for her to join them are husband Leonard; her mom and dad, Annie and Max; sisters, Pauline Blount and Ralph, Nila Walker and Weldon, Vernell Weed and Levi; and brother Clay Bode and Lois, T G Houston and Charles Dietz, Hugo and Viola Oestreich and Dale Oestreich.

Visitation was held Monday, March 18 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Castell. Funeral services were held, Monday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Castell with Pastors Suzanne Brantley and Cliff Krcha officiating, burial followed at the Llano City Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Scott Black, Jim Bode, Kenneth Brandenberger, Donald Brandenberger, Ray Dietzman, and Stanley Miller.

Funeral arrangements made under the direction of WaldropeHatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc. Llano. E-mail condolences may be sent to whhfuneral1@verizon.net or you may log onto www.whhfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Herman Doyle Cupp Aug. 24, 1924 ~ March 16, 2013

Herman Doyle Cupp, 88, of Buchanan Dam died March 16, 2013. He was born to Willis Henry and Annie Josephine [Jackson] Cupp in McKinney, Texas on Aug. 24, 1924.

Herman served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He fought in Normandy and the battle of the Bulge. He was a P.O.W. of the German army but with several other soldiers escaped from the Germans.

After his discharge in October 1948 he began ranching and trucking in Texas. He was married to Helen J. Spence on Nov. 10, 1960 in Odessa, Texas. They continued in the trucking business after their marriage. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen J. Cupp of Buchanan Dam; children, Jimmy Doyle Cupp and Alma Cathleen Holder both of Taft, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandson; and two stepchildren, Phyllis Tibbetts of Lake Isabella, Calif. and Phillip Taylor of Texas.

At the request of Mr. Cupp, there will be no memorial service. An online guest register may be signed at www.PutnamCares.com Cremation arrangements were made by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639 [325] 388-0008.

Dr. Jack Jordan Dr. Jack Jordan, 92, died Saturday, March 16.

He was the beloved husband of the late Diane Haskell Jordan, and the loving father of Janet Jordan Jones, Valista Jones and Doris Alber. He was the son of the late Blanche Thomason Jordan and William Jordan, and brother of Mary Lou Barker and the late Pete Jordan.

He is survived by his daughters Janet Jordan Jones, Valista Jones and Doris Alber; sister Mary Lou Barker; grandchildren Jessica Sims, Jeremy Sims, Jackie Popham, Jennifer Jones and Sarah Alber; and great-grandchildren Hunter Talazac, Maitland Popham and Annabelle Popham.

Jordan Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service Wednesday, March 20, at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, La. at 1 p.m. Visitation begins Wednesday at 11 a.m. and continues until the service begins.

Please sign the online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Art & Entertainment Ongoing •Adult Tap- 10:15 to 11 a.m., Thu., Harmony School of Creative Arts.

830.693.1791.

•Duplicate Bridge & Canasta- 1 to 4 p.m., Thu., Kingsland Senior Center.

325.388.4653.

•Bridge- 12:30 to 4 p.m., Mon. and Tue., Kingsland Senior Center.

325.388.4653.

•DOM & Bridge- 12:30 to 4 p.m., Wed. and Fri., Kingsland Senior Center.

325.388.4653.

•Tap Dance Class- 5:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. classes, Tue., Old City Hall.

512.556.8405.

•Bridge11:30 a.m., Tue., Marble Falls Senior Activity Center.

830.693.5611.

•Simple Sounds Concert in the Cave- 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sat., Longhorn Cavern. 830.598.2283.

•Go Fishing with a Ranger- 6 to 7 p.m., Fri., Inks Lake State Park.

512.793.2223.

•Open Painting- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Mon., Buchanan Arts & Crafts Gallery.

512.793.2858.

•The Magic of Dusk Owl Prowl- 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fri., Inks Lake State Park.

512.793.2223.

•Fiber Folks – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Nan’s Needlework’s. 830.598.4560.

•Highland Lakes VFW Bingo – 6:15 p.m. Mon. & Fri., 5 p.m. Sat. 512.756.4942.

•Hill Country Community Band – No auditions, no age requirements.512.756.1637 or 830.693.0086.

•Marble Falls VFW Bingo – 2 p.m.

Sun., 5 p.m. Wed. 512.755.3208.

•Sit ‘n Stitch- 7 p.m., Wed., Nan’s Needlework’s. 830.598.4560.

March 21 •Oil Painting Demonstration- Highland Arts Gallery, 318 Main, Marble Falls.

Information: joanorear@yahoo.com.

March 23 •Lawnmower Races- 11 a.m., Sweet Berry Farms, 1801 FM 1080, Marble Falls. Information: www.sweetberryfarm.com.

•15th Annual Hill Country Lawn & Garden Show- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson, Burnet. Information: 512.588.0696 or www.yantislakesidegardens. com/mghome/show.

March 29 •2nd Annual Children’s Art Competition- 3:30 p.m., First State Bank of Burnet, 136 E. Washington St., Burnet.

Deadline for entry is March 22. Information: 830.613.0692.

March 30 •@Last Llano Art Studio Tour- A map of this year’s locations will be available at the Llano Visitors Center, 100 Train Station Dr., Llano. Information: 325.247.5354.

•Family Easter on the Vineyard- noon to 4 p.m., Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR. 222, Tow. Information: 325.379.5361.

Service Clubs For a full list of service clubs in the area, go to www.highlandernews. com and access the Community menu to the Civic Clubs heading.

Ongoing •Star Republican Women ClubThird Tue., 12:30 p.m. 830.598.4784 or chewitt@sci-group.com.

•Highland Lakes Aggie Moms’ Club Meeting - 5:30 p.m., Second Thu., River City Grille. 512.507.8310.

•Highland Lakes Service League – 11:30 a.m., Second Wed., Hidden Falls Golf Club. 830.798.9410 or sec. hlsl@yahoo.com.

•Llano Tea Party Monthly Meeting- 6 p.m., First Thu., Inman’s Kitchen. 325.247.4567.

•Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Social- 6 p.m., Third Tue. VFW 6974. 512.525.7077.

•Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting- 6 p.m., First Tue.,VFW 6974. 512.525.7077.

•Texas State University Small Business Advisor – by appointment only. 830.693.2815.

•Parents Helping Parents Support Group – 6 to 7 p.m., Wed., Lutie Watkins United Methodist Church.

325.247.4009.

Through March 19 •Master Gardener New Member Training- Tuesday’s 1 to 5 p.m., Hoppe Room Courthouse Annex, 101 E. Cypress, Johnson City. Information: 830.868.7167.

March 20 •Marble Falls Quilt Club Monthly Meeting- 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1101 Bluebonnet Dr., Marble Falls. Information: 830.693.3820 or marblefallsquiltclub. blogspot.com.

•Kingsland Community Center Board Meeting- 1 p.m., Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

March 21 •Burnet County Genealogical Society- 1 p.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

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March 26 •Llano County Democratic Club Meeting- 6 p.m., Oak Room at Quail Point Lodge, 1047 Twilight, Horseshoe Bay. Information: 830.598.2794 or mkg@ nctv.com.

March 29 •Lion’s Set-up- Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

Food & Fundraisers Ongoing •Carter Meal- 11:45 a.m., Tue. & Wed., Kingsland Senior Center.

325.388.4653.

•Pot Luck Lunch- Noon, Fri., Kingsland Senior Center. 325.388.4653.

•Community Kitchen- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mon. First Christian Church, Tue. Hill Country Tabernacle of Praise, Thu. Vanderveer Church of Christ, Fri. Hill Country Tabernacle of Praise.

512.234.5139.

•Abundant Love Lunch Ministry – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tue. & Thu., Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Church.

512.325.248.4162.

•”Bags of Love” Needs Your Help –Volunteers and donations needed.

830.598.8088.

•Hill Country Photo Note Cards/ Fundraiser – 8:30 a.m. to noon & 1 to 5:30 p.m., Lakeshore Library. 325.379.1174.

•Senior Activity Center Potluck Lunches – 11:30 a.m. on Mon. & Fri. 830.693.5611.

Through March 22 •Fish Fry- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Every Friday, St. John the Evangelist Parish Activity Center, 105 FM 1431, Marble Falls.

Information: 830.265.2505.

March 17 •Fajita Lunch- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Ford St., Llano. Information: 325.247.5354.

March 30 •Lion’s Pancake Breakfast- 7 to 11 a.m., Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

March 23 •Fish Fry Fundraiser- 5:30 p.m., Spicewood Community Center, 7901 CR. 404, Spicewood. Information: 512.636.2175.

Events & Meetings Ongoing •Jazzercise Classes- Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9 to 10 a.m., Mon., Tue. & Thu. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 512.355.2843 or melindanelson96@hotmail.com.

•ANAD Support Group- 7 p.m., Tue., First United Methodist Church.

830.613.1768.

•Kid zone- 3:30 to 7 p.m., Wed., First Baptist Church. 512.756.4481.

•Tiny Tots Movement (18 mo to 3 years)- 2:45 to 3:30 p.m., Thu., Harmony School of Creative Arts.

830.693.1791.

•Cheer II (6 to 11 years)- 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Fri., Harmony School of Creative Arts. 830.693.1791.

•Cheer (3 to 5 years)- 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Thu., Harmony School of Creative Arts. 830.693.1791.

•Children and Teen Drill Team/ Dance Team Techniques- 6:45 to 8 p.m., Thu., Harmony School of Creative Arts. 830.693.1791.

•Zumba Fitness- Mon., Wed. & Fri., Harmony School of Creative Arts.

830.693.1791.

•Exercise- 9 to 10:30 a.m., Mon., Wed. & Fri., Kingsland Senior Center.

325.388.4653.

•Computer Classes- Tue. & Thu. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 to 4 p.m., Johnson City Library. 830.868.4469.

•Alcoholics Anonymous – Various times and locations in the Highland Lakes, www.austinaa.org, 830.798.1801 (Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland areas) or 325.247.1600 (Llano area).

•Community GED and ESL – 9:30 a.m., Johnson City Library,. GED Prep class every Mon., Tue., and Wed. from 6 to 9 p.m. ESL Class every Tues. and Thu. from 6 to 9 p.m. 830.868.4469.

•Highland Lakes Bead Society – 6 p.m., First and Third Tue., Marble Falls Public Library. 512.755.3324.

•Literacy Highland Lakes ESL Classes – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thu., Herman Brown Free Library, 1 to 3 p.m.

Wed., Granite Shoals Fire Station, Evening ESL classes, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mon., Burnet CISD Professional Development Center; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tue., St. Charles Catholic Church. 512.756.7337 for Spanish 512.755.3398.

•Literacy Highland Lakes GED Classes – 1 to 3 p.m., Mon., Epiphany Episcopal Church, Evening GED classes, 6 to 8 p.m., Highland Lakes United

STAFF PHOTO BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH

Completing the Park The city of Cottonwood Shores hosted a ribbon-cutting recently to celebrate the completion of Community Park on Cottonwood Drive. Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, LCRA representative Roland Peña, members of the city council, Cottonwood Shores Volunteer Fire Department and community members attended. Special guests “Sock Monkey,” “Sparky the Dalmatian” - the Cottonwood Shores VFD mascot - and “Ella Font” were also present. The park features a play structure, squirt pad, pavilion and a merry-go-round.

Methodist Church; 6 to 8 p.m., Thu., Marble Falls High School. 512.756.7337 for Spanish 512.755.3398.

•Marble Falls Library Book Clubs – 10:30 a.m., Marble Falls Library Community Meeting Room. 830.693.3023.

•Marble Falls Senior Activity Center –Potluck lunches Mon. & Fri., 11 a.m., Bingo, Mon.; bridge, Tue. & Wed., 12:30 p.m. 830.693.5611.

•Narcotics Anonymous Meetings – Tue., 8 p.m., Fri. 9 p.m., Church of Christ Annex, www.ctana.org or 866.792.8262. Spanish 512.480.0007.

•Story Times – Kingsland Library, Wed., 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and toddlers; 4:30 p.m. for elementary students; Sat., 10:30 a.m. for all children.

512.388.3170.

netcgs@gmail.com for appointment, Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

•Gun Show Set-up- Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

Through March 26 •Non-Credit Basic Conversational French Class- 6 to 8 p.m., Lampasas County Higher Education Center(LCHEC), 208 E. Ave. B, Lampasas. Information: www.LCHEC.com or 512.556.8226.

March 23 •Spring City-Wide Clean Up- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Westfall and Cemetery Streets. Information: 512.715.3216 or jgoble@cityofburnet.com.

•BCISD Employee Scholarship Garage & Bake Sale- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Burnet Middle School, 1401 N. Main St., Burnet. Information: 512.756.2124.

•Gun Show- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

•Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic- Pet Pals, 2003 Hwy 1431, Marble Falls. Appointments and Information: 830.598.7729.

•15th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk- Auditorium Shores on the banks of Lady Bird Lake, Austin. To set Guinness World records. To register: www.servicedogs.org.

•Building Our Tomorrow- 5:30 p.m., Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber banquet, Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista, Marble Falls. Information: 830.693.4449.

Through Mar. 21 •Medical Administrative Assistant Training Class- 5:30 to 9 p.m., Lampasas County Higher Education Center (LCHEC), 208 E. Ave. B, Lampasas. Information: www.LCHEC.com or 512.556.8226.

March 24 •Gun Show- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

•Texas Indian Hobbyist Association Powwow- Galloway-Hammond

Through June 25 •EMT Basic Course- Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m., Burnet Airport, 2302 S. Water, Burnet. Information: 512.553.3491 or lraiford@cityofburnet. com.

Through March 28 •A Matter of Balance class- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., every Tuesday and Thursday in March, Woodlands Active Senior Living Community, 700 Janet St., Burnet. To Register and Information: 512.756.2145.

March 18 •Uniforms & Shoe Sale- 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seton Highland Lakes Frank Fickett Patient Care Pavilion, 3201 S. Water St., Burnet. Information: 512.756.4297.

•AARP Tax Aide- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

March 19 •Children’s Story Time- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

•Genealogy Research Assistance- 1 to 3 p.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet.

Information: 512.715.5228.

March 20 •JC Reads Meeting- 9:30 a.m., Johnson City Library, 209 Nugent St., Johnson City. Information: 830.868.4469.

March 21 •English as a Second Language10 to 11:30 a.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet.

Information: 512.715.5228.

March 22 •Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers Annual Golf Tournament- 10 p.m., Delaware Springs Golf Course, 600 Delaware Springs Blvd., Burnet. Information: 830.613.0467 or janieprew@ yahoo.com.

•Genealogy Research Assistance- 10 a.m. to noon, Email bur-

Easter Sunrise Service March 31 7:00 am

All invited The Amphitheater In Johnson Park

Sponsored By: Living Word Lutheran Church - Corner of Second St. and Ave. J • 693-3339

Recreation Center, 1601 S. Water St., Burnet. Information: 512.756.6180 or email tihasmokesignal@yahoo.com.

March 25 •AARP Tax Aide- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

March 26 •Children’s Story Time- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

•Genealogy Research Assistance10 a.m. to noon, Email burnetcgs@gmail. com for appointment, Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

March 26 to 27 •Seton Highland Lakes Volunteers Fabulous Fashion Sale- 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 26, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 27, Seton Highland Lakes Hospital Lobby, 3201 S. Water St., Burnet. Information: 512.756.4297.

March 27 •March Listen and Learn- Noon to 1

p.m., Johnson City Library, 209 Nugent St., Johnson City. Information: 830.868.4469.

•Rubber Ducky Sales- 4 to 6 p.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

March 28 •Ribbon Cutting Queen Bee at the Knot Hole- 4:30 p.m., 604 Water St., Burnet. Information: 512.756.4297.

•Genealogy Research Assistance10 a.m. to noon, Email burnetcgs@gmail. com for appointment, Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet. Information: 512.715.5228.

•English as a Second Language10 to 11:30 a.m., Herman Brown Free Library, 100 E. Washington St., Burnet.

Information: 512.715.5228.

•Brown Hearing Centers Free hearing Test- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

March 30 •E. Contreras, Quinceniera- 2 to midnight, Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland. Information: 325.388.3321.

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Opinion TxDOT’s St. Patrick’s Day miracle

We got lucky on St. Patrick’s Day. TxDOT orchestrated the explosion of nearly 30 charges on the graceful old US 281 bridge that carried us across Lake Marble Falls for three generations without blowing down any nearby habitations or killing anyone.

Such a calamity may have been about as likely as an eleven-ton meteor falling to ground – which is about how TxDOT brushed the picture when its people finally deigned to answer a few questions from those whose homes and businesses were next door to the fireworks.

But check with the Russians.

It turns out rocks sometimes do fall out of a clear sky and burrow into your backyard.

It also turns out that while nothing disastrous happened in Sunday’s adventure with TxDOT, this bunch of engineers and government bureaucrats known for their supreme command of arrogance aren’t fail-proof divinities.

Despite the buffoonish backslapping and hoo-hawing of TxDOT’s Executive Director Phil Wilson and a couple of wingmen he brought to the provinces for Sunday’s extravaganza, the show didn’t go exactly as planned.

• Most of the bridge fell, but not all. Now some guys will use cutting torches to finish the job because all the explosives didn’t fire, leaving one section of the old bridge standing on end in the river. Fortunately, the remaining charges didn’t explode belatedly.

• A major fiber optic line was severed by flying debris, briefly downing 911 service and crashing Verizon landline and cellular phones as well as internet, cable television, and some ATM and credit card terminals late into Sunday night in Burnet, Blanco and Llano counties.

Luckily, TxDOT was apparently right when it insisted that the new US 281 bridge itself could withstand the explosion along its western side with hardly a blemish.

• Shrapnel punctured a city sewer pipeline that also runs along the underside of the

Our Opinion new bridge. Fortunately, that was discovered before it leaked into the water below.

• These mishaps meant TxDOT couldn’t reopen the new span to north-south traffic for about an hour on a weekend with Spring Break traffic. Down the list of problems was that enough plastic barrels couldn’t be quickly rounded up to block half the lanes while workers tackled repairs. Luckily, they found them.

• With only one northbound and one southbound lane open, motorists in massive traffic jams had plenty of time to recall TxDOT’s prediction that the remaining bridge would be back in full service within 10 to 20 minutes of the blast. Fortunately, the remaining two lanes were finally cleared after about nine hours.

• Metal shards rained on the roof, side and deck of the River City Grille. Items were shaken from the walls at homes in Gateway Park. A pool cracked in Meadowlakes. Luckily again, there was only minor damage.

• Fortunately, after enduring choking clouds of concrete dust that sent him to the doctor with breaking problems as workers prepared for the blast, Bobby Butterfield could watch the huge black cloud of smoke and debris drift away from his little trailer home Sunday.

He was there because the state’s bureaucrats reneged on an earlier plan to offer hotel accommodations away from the blast to those living closest to it, apparently concluding that the explosion wouldn’t sufficiently increase their inconvenience.

• The true miracle of St. Patrick’s Day may belong to Matt Fields and his family. A three-inch chunk of hot steel fell into their boat anchored in the “safe zone” designated by authorities 1,000 feet from the bridges. Because it only brushed the thick sleeve of Matt’s sweat shirt, he and his companions may have

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been spared serious injury.

So what should we have expected from TxDOT – an agency that reputedly works for the Citizens of Texas? Perfection? Not the slightest error?

Nope.

But we would have liked some respect.

From the beginning, these government bullies have treated those whose lives, livelihoods and property neighbor this project as simpletons, basically ignoring them unless the agency thought they should be concerned by its disruptions. So there were no plans for public meetings until the neighbors and the city began to demand them a few weeks ago. To this day, you can count their personal talks with those in their way on this project on one hand.

The worries of mere individuals – who TxDOT clearly sees as God’s Lesser Creatures – have not been of the slightest interest to a culture that believes its flyers and glib blandishments should be trusted blindly and without question.

It would be nice to think that there was one more unintended consequence of Sunday’s event: Maybe the next time a couple of dozen TxDOT bureaucrats come to celebrate an explosion in the middle of a small town, the townspeople will celebrate with them because they’ve been treated like humans rather than dismissed as inconsequential inconveniences.

Nice dream, but here’s real life.

No one from TxDOT stopped by to ask Bobby Butterfield how he was when his house stopped shaking. No one canvassed the neighborhood to see how everyone fared. In fact, the smoke had barely cleared before the agency honchos hightailed it back to Austin, letting the minor havoc they commissioned disappear in their rearview mirrors. ~ Roy E. Bode President & Publisher

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Damages From Page 1A Crumley said.

“There was a huge line at Super Taco because many people had to make do with whatever cash they had on hand – plus, it was one of the few places open... It was a total disaster for our visitors,” she said.

Rita Robinson, an employee at the Shell gas station and convenience store on US 281 next to Super Taco said that the restaurant customers who usually used the ATM outside of the convenient store were not able to.

“The ATM machine, my cell phone and the store phone were all out,” she said.

“Super Taco doesn’t have an ATM and doesn’t take debit cards, so all of their customers come here to use our ATM.” Robinson said that more than20 people were left without the cash they needed, and several travelers came in confused about the lack of communication connection.

“A lot of people came in and asked to use the phone because they couldn’t make calls on their cell phones, but the land line wasn’t working either,” she said.

Unfortunately, the Shell wasn’t the only highly trafficked gas station with issues.

“Our ATM, cell phones and land line was out,” said Raymond Nelson, employee

at the Texaco at the intersection of US 281 and RR 1431.

Nelson said that about five people complained about the dysfunctional ATM. “Frustration is to be expected when you come to use the ATM and it doesn’t work,” he said.

Many motorists were unable to buy gasoline to get home after spending spring break in Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay, Crumley said, and some claimed they would not be returning to vacation in the area.

Jaymee Smith, front desk manager at the Hampton Inn, said that fortunately most of her guests were understanding about the issues with credit card billing.

“Because everything we use goes through Verizon, our whole front desk was shut down from the implosion,” Smith said, “so we couldn’t check anyone in or out or make any reservations.

Most people were pretty understanding. The people who were checking-out from over the weekend, we just emailed them the bill.”

In addition to causing problems for visitors and putting many businesses between a rock and a hard place, the implosion also caused some physical damages to the River City Grille.

“Our deck is fine, but we had a little more roof damage than we thought,” said owner Paul Brady. “Shrapnel blew up patio furniture.”

Brady said that Archer Western crews had protected

the windows on his building with wrapping and boards prior to the implosion.

“I don’t know how you can do a project that big and not expect damages,” he said. “I think they weren’t expecting as much shrapnel as we had.”

The implosion also caused an 80-minute traffic delay on US 281. At its worst, the backups went from Sonic in the 1400 block of north US 281 to Charlie’s Country Store and Café in the 1400 block of south US 281, officials said.

“We knew there was going to be a lot of people,” said Marble Falls resident Kay Zagst while walking to her vehicle parked at Century 21 on Second Street. “It’s kind of like the Fourth of July Fireworks crowd. It was well worth it.”

Unfortunately not all of the implosion viewers shared Zagst’s positive attitude. Alice Rudenstein from Horseshoe Bay and Linda Cash of Victoria were stuck in traffic for nearly an hour after the blast.

“There’s no other way to get home but Kingsland,” she said while sitting in her sedan. “We expected this many people, but it would be nice to have more information about what is going on.”

When lanes finally opened at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday morning, only the two lanes on the east side of the new bridge were opening, causing traffic to be congested until the open of the west side lanes at about 5 p.m.

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With cameras and phones rolling, a crowd of area residents catches the last moments of the US 281 bridge as it falls into Lake Marble Falls.

Wildlife From Page 1A ducks that had befriended the Archer Western crew over the course of the construction of the new bridge. After what might be appropriately termed a wild goose chase out on the lake, the ducks were caught and brought to safety out of the blasting area prior to the implosion.

“We made eight or nine trips and saved 17 species of

fish,” Butler said.

The relocation of the fish was done by Butler and a team of volunteers including several students and biology professor Tim Bonner from Texas State University. The process included the stunning of fish with the use of a generator hooked up to a power box that was in turn hooked up to steel cables that ran a low voltage of electricity.

The crew would lower the cables into the water and drive the boat around, stunning the fish under the surface.

“It causes the muscles in the fish to lock up and they float to the surface,” Butler said. “You have to have the correct voltage, otherwise it could kill the fish by causing them to jerk and snap their spine. We take a lot of quality measurements before doing this.”

Butler said that if a member of the public finds a wildlife carcass on the lake or banks over the days following the blast, they should alert TPWD through the 24 hour hotline at 512.389.4848.

Sweepstakes awards mark quality service From Staff Reports

Photo by Debbie Slangal

From left to right, Tiny Lima and Bill and Caroline Gipp are excited to review photos and videos of the impressive bridge demolition they took from a packed Lakeside Pavilion.

Alongside this year’s release of the Reader’s Choice Awards, a new category was created to specially recognize businesses for quality customer care and service.

Known as the Sweepstakes Awards, they are given to businesses that readers have chosen as the best at what they do by providing a service that is timely and consistently pleasing.

The Best New Restaurant Opened in 2012 award actually goes to a business that already has an established history in town. Houston’s Depot returned to Marble Falls last autumn when it was moved into the new location in Old Oak Square on Main Street, and customers have shown how happy they are.

“The new location has brought new customers,” Kim Oppenheim, co-owner of Houston’s Depot, said. “We’ve made new friends and seen old friends. It’s been good reconnecting with everybody. It’s been fun to have our original employees come back with their children.”

Another established company in town is Aladdin Home Store, which won Best Customer Service. Owner Tom Barker said he was happy to have his business chosen, since clientele are considered so important.

“Good customer service is the life of a business,” he said. “You can offer low prices or discounts to bring people in, but if

you don’t offer service, you will never have repeat business.”

One place around town accustomed to packing in customers is Blue Bonnet Cafe, the winner of this year’s Best Restaurant Service award. Owner John Kemper said the honor was all down to the work of his employees.

“It’s all about staff,” Kemper said. “Blue Bonnet is only as good as the people that work there. We have employees that have been here for over 30 years, and we average about eight or nine years of experience with each person. They’re used to being busy, so they know exactly how to take care of our customers.”

New to the game but already making a mark, Cutting Edge Floral was named Best New Business Opened in 2012.

“I would like to bring a new perspective of floral design to Marble Falls,” Kyle Robinson, owner of Cutting Edge Floral Art Design, said. “You tell me what you want and I’ll create it. I love the freedom of design I have by owning my own business – being able to do what I want and create what I want to see.”

Individual winners of Sweepstakes awards were Lisa Werner of H-E-B for Best & Most Helpful Employee; Best Receptionist went to Michelle Lindholm at Highland Lakes Vet Clinic; Best Waiter or Waitress went to Super Taco’s Wanda Nelson; and Tom Barker of Aladdin Home Store won Best Boss.

Photo by Jim Wreyford

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Photos by Debbie Slangal

After the implosion, crowd members including, from left to right, Pat Skowronski, Samia and John Joseph, and Frank Skowron react to the blast.

‘Awesome’ the word of the day

By Glynis Crawford Smith HLN Correspondent As the concussion of the implosion rolled up and down the Colorado River Basin and the cloud of debris cleared to reveal a bridge had all but vanished, one word carried over “Ooohs, Ahaaas and Wows” of the crowd: “Awesome.”

A few teens like Kelsey Bauers from Granite Shoals, recovered enough to say, “Pretty cool, but it scared me.”

But on the subject of a reaction, the comment was almost universal: “Awesome.”

Frank and Nancy Foley from Oatmeal were headed out of the park for church with their four daughters and a niece, all with “Awesome” on their lips.

Maybe it was their worshipful destination already in mind, Nancy said, “But it made you want to clap and shout. It was great. I have a feeling that Heaven is going to be like that: awesome.”

“History was made,” said Teri Winn of Dallas, who entertained Edmond, Okla. relatives at her Horseshoe Bay lake home for their first big Spring Break event.

Given a day to mull over the experience, Sara Bindseil of Meadowlakes called it, “The best pyrotechnic display I have ever seen. It was heart stopping, mesmerizing. I was thunderstruck.”

The crowd waiting at Lakeside Park had come from far and wide for the implosion that left them most near speechless at the end.

“We met a guy who came from Alaska, just for this,” said Megan Parkinson of Marble Falls.

“The monks (from the nearby Buddhist monastery) promised to send us their video,” added Jewel Early from Burnet.

Jeff and RaeJean Commerford came from Emporia, Kan. to stay with Irl and Jackie Unruh of Meadowlakes and grab early seats for viewing. Nearby, three generations of the Young family shared a breakfast picnic as they waited for the big event.

“We came from Kerrville yesterday to see this,” said Joshua as he held his year and a half old daughter, Abigail, alongside his wife Rachel and four more family members sharing a picnic breakfast.

It’s like something for your bucket list, said Phil Vardamen of Lago Vista. “You didn’t know about it before, but here it is.

“We heard that back in the 30s when the old bridge was demolished 30,000 people came to the town that just had 2,000 people then.

“I work in Marble Falls, so I go across the bridge every day,” said his wife, Susan. “I had to see it.”

“We remember when so many people died in that bridge collapse in Pennsylvania,” said Pat Cauble of Meadowlakes.

“They are saying this bridge is in that same category. We’re glad they’re replacing it.”

For quite a few in the throng, the bridge implosion was part of a long personal history with the Colorado River, its floods, bridges and a face that changed when Lake Marble Falls was impounded

by Max Starcke Dam in 1951.

“I was born in a little house right under that bridge,” said Mary Lou Hernandez Guerrero, standing with grandchildren on the deck of the Lakeside Pavilion.

“I live in San Antonio now, but this was my hometown and my father would bring me back. When I cross that bridge I feel like I am home…so many happy memories, right there.”

Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce members, from left to right, Mark Hodges, Gay Bergman, Cecelia and Robert DeLaGarza give thumbs up after the blast.

Down through the years, the bridge over Lake Marble Falls, which connects north to south, has provided some vivid memories for people who came into contact with it daily.

Mary Lou Hernandez Guerrero and Leon Bailey, 87, of Marble Falls remember Lakeside Pavilion, where they watched the bridge demolition Sunday, as being just about where people boarded the ferry when no bridge spanned the river.

“We lived nine miles down in Doublehorn,” he said.

“When the bridge washed out in 1935 my Dad said it was just quivering. After they started building the new bridge they had a little walkway. You couldn’t drive across so Daddy would walk across for groceries and then drive home.”

Wayne Wall of Spicewood, who was also there to see the bridge plunge into the lake, is another multigenerational descendant of the river communities.

“My dad, Adolph Wall, said that his grandfather, C.F. Wall was a county commissioner when the old bridge was dismantled.” He said his father brought home old-timers from the bridge to pull behind the tractor to do farm work.

“He (Adolph) knew a P38 reconnaissance pilot stationed up in Oklahoma during World War II who used the bridge to practice taking pictures and conduct mock attacks before he was posted to Southeast Asia.”

Nona Fox, former Marble Falls mayor and currently a real estate agent, said she recalls a customer of her father’s

old Chevrolet dealership, which used to sit at the corner of Second Street and 281.

“I was very young, and a lady pulled in one day frantically screaming that someone was going to commit suicide and jump off the bridge,” she said. “One of the employees there said ‘Oh, it’s just the Anderson boys; they do that all of the time.’”

“The bridge is just one year older than me,” said Elizabeth Schnelle of Marble Falls.

Schnelle’s son, Keith, who graduated from Marble Falls High in 1971, remembers plunging off the bridge as recreation in what was still a sleepy lakeside village.

“We had a rope swing under the girders before they made it illegal,” he said.

“We used to jump, too,” confessed his mother, Elizabeth. They watched the bridge do the plunging into the lake Sunday.

Burnet County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Ronny Hibler, 66, said he also jumped from the bridge.

“We rode bikes across it all the time, and even dove off of it. That was an ‘I dare you’ kind of thing. It was a long ways down. You’d ask ‘Why did I do that?’ and say ‘I’ll never do that again.’ But, you did it. Then, you’d go to school and you were able to say ‘Well, I jumped off of it, why can’t you?’”

The Roper family, one of the first in Marble Falls, has been dealing with the bridge since the first one was built.

“I have some pictures of the original bridge in 1935,” Russ Roper said. “My Dad was trying to get across the river when the bridge washed away in the 62-foot rise.”

Robin Richter’s father, Walter Richter, came from that same generation.

“We live south of the Max Starke Dam,” Robin said. “My father talked about seeing the big trees of the pecan grove washing away one by one.

They never grew back.”

Many residents used to walk the bridge to get to where they wanted to go.

“I remember walking across the bridge with Brother Max (Copeland) for an Easter Sunrise Service in the 60s,” said Fae Whisenant Brady, drawing from her favorite teenage recollections of the bridge about to implode.

Copeland, who moved to Marble Falls in 1958, remembers the bridge fondly.

“I’ve always thought it was an elegant structure,” he said.

“It’s kind of sad to see it go, but it’s going to be a nice new bridge. That bridge was here before my time. The kids used to jump off it and go swimming. I always liked the sidewalk so you could walk across it.”

In 1951, residents gathered on the bridge to watch another demolition when the old dam was destroyed.

“My uncle was the Sheriff of Blanco County at the time when they demolished the old dam. I sat on the old bridge in his patrol car and watched it.

How different it is now; they probably wouldn’t let us do that today.”

Fran Hefner McSpadden, secretary of the board of The Falls on the Colorado Museum, is yet another descendant of historic local families.

She was collecting stories to preserve in the local history archives of the museum.

“We hope people will send stories of memories or pictures to: The Falls On the Colorado Museum at P.O. Box 1333, Marble Falls, TX 78654 or email them to focmuseum@281.com.”

Workers use a blue boom to check part of the US 281 bridge that did not go down in Sunday implosion, while other workers in a boom check for damage along the side of the bridge.

Spectators at Sunday’s bridge blast check pictures they took.

This is how the new 281 bridge is expected to look from across the lake when construction crews finish the project in the fall of 2014.

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The charge to set off the explosives travels from from north to south all the way across the 281 bridge, before all but one section of the structure falls into Lake Marble Falls in pieces.

Different bridges, different eras require different designs

BY JIM GOODSON HIGHLANDER CORRESPONDENT The 77-year-old bridge over the Colorado River demolished Sunday was originally completed in 1937. It was the second bridge to be built over the river here.

The 1937 bridge held up well during its era, but was classified “functually obsolete” by the Texas Department of Transportation – mainly because of its width.

“The lack of shoulder lanes and the amount of traffic it carried put it on a list of bridges to be replaced,” TxDOT public relations officer Kelli Reyna said Monday. “The state inspects every bridge every two years. This bridge was on the list of bridges to eventually be replaced.

“But Burnet County officials were able to supply additional funding that made construction of a new bridge more financially feasible. So this project was moved up the list.”

The bridge demolished Sunday was constructed in 1936 and rehabilitated in 1975. It was a cantilever deck truss design and was part of a Works Progress Administration plan to build a northsouth highway from Mexico to Canada. The bridge was part of U.S.

281, built during the depths of the Depression from Brownsville to the International Peace Garden at the U.S.-Canadian border.

The feds would build the new bridge on the highway that now cuts right through the heart of Marble Falls.

There is no structural similarity to the 1937built bridge over the Colorado River and the 1964-built bridge over the Mississippi River that collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people in Minneapolis, Minn.

The Minneapolis bridge – part of Interstate 35 – was a steel truss arch bridge that carried 140,000 cars per day, often in subfreezing weather. At the time it collapsed, four lanes were closed due to repairs and 575,000 pounds of construction supplies and equipment were on the bridge, which federal inspectors said were at least partly to blame for its collapse.

The bridge demolished Sunday over the Colorado River was dedicated on the 50th anniversary of Marble Falls July 12, 1937.

It also played an important role on July 30, 1951, when several thousand on-lookers gathered on and near the bridge to watch the destruction of the old-

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but-effective dam built

by Marble Falls founder Gen. Adam Rankin Johnson in 1892. The little dam’s destruction allowed what’s now known as Lake Marble Falls to fill, which it did within two days thanks to the release of water from the upstream Wirtz Dam (at Lake LBJ) held in place by the downstream Max Starke Dam just east of Marble Falls.

The first bridge over the Colorado River here was built in 1897.

Prior to then, anyone wishing to cross the river had to take a ferry operated by Gen. Johnson and brothers W.H. and John Roper.

Johnson traded lots to contractors to get a toll bridge built. It was an iron bridge buttressed by four concrete stanchions.

It was also

controversial.

South Burnet County residents resented having to pay a toll to travel north to county seat Burnet to conduct their business.

“Do we not pay our taxes?” one petitioner asked. “Are we not entitled to a free pass to our county seat?”

Another petitioner didn’t care for the rickety nature of the iron bridge with its wooden slats.

“A bad road to jolt you up and get you good and not before you can get to that place where you can neither dodge nor jump till you have paid well for your troubles.

We can stand the road but the toll bridge we don’t need,” he wrote.

The county solved the problem by purchasing the bridge in December 1896 for $16,000

($413,663 today) and eliminated all tolls.

What became known as “the old iron bridge” lasted 41 years, when it was violently destroyed by the Flood of 1935, generally considered the most disastrous weather event in Marble Falls’ history.

April and May of 1935 were wet months. May was the wettest in 45 years. When it rained all night Thursday, June 13 a palpable dread hung over river towns up and down the Colorado. When word came down that the bridge in Llano had been swept away, people gathered near Marble Falls’ old iron bridge to see what would happen.

They saw a raging torrent of reddish, surging water whose crest was later measured at 62-feet. Huge trees and

whole houses, their roofs askew and turning to let you see each side, swept pass the on-lookers. It was apparent to all that the bridge was doomed.

In the middle of the afternoon, the bridge pulled apart. The half nearest town went under first, rolling over to reveal its underside before being swept away.

All the piled-up debris burst through the opening, relieving the pentup pressure in the river.

Within half-an-hour the south half of the bridge collapsed, too. It was the worst flood since 1899.

The bridge’s destruction was famously photographed by pharmacist E.G. Michel in a series republished in A Pictorial History of Marble Falls by The Highlander in 2006. The book is available at the Falls on the Colorado Museum.

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Blast From Page 1A – including Executive Director Phil Wilson, Deputy Executive Director John Barton, Chief Planning/Project Officer Russell Zapalac, and Chief Communications Officer Bob Kaufman – were quick to praise the efficiency and success of the operation, congratulating each other, posing for pictures with local officials and flashing big smiles.

The agency had been criticized by residents and business owners about the way they had been treated and for a lack of communication prior to the demolition of the bridge.

“This was true partnership with the city of Marble Falls that worked beautifully,” TxDOT executive director Wilson

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said after the blast.

“We are very pleased this demolition was a success and we look forward to providing the city of Marble Falls this much needed thoroughfare for traffic,” said Greg Malatek, TxDOT’s Austin District Engineer.

Some of the fun and festive atmosphere began to dissipate a few minutes after the blast, at least for the TxDOT, construction officials, local law enforcement and public safety officers, when reports of problems and damage began to reach them.

Fiber optic cables underneath the new US 281 bridge were severed. It disrupted Verizon service in Burnet, Llano and Blanco counties, knocking out telecasts and broadcasts of the event. Verizon is the phone service provider for the Marble Falls and Llano 911 systems and officials had

Photo by Debbie Slangal

Austin residents Michael Mitra, left, and Kirk Drummond came out to Marble Falls with their slow motion frame-by-frame camera to catch a unique shot of the explosives lighting up the 281 bridge.

to quickly implement a plan to transfer all emergency calls in the area to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher.

Phone, internet and cable service was also disrupted for Northland Communications customers in Cottonwood Shores, Horseshoe Bay, Blue Lake and Sunrise Beach.

Some of the phone service was restored later Sunday, but the Marble Falls and Llano 911 service remained out until midmorning Monday.

Bob Elek, a spokesman for Verizon based in Tampa, Fl., said an estimated 30 or 40 customers remained without service at 3 p.m. Monday.

Also, a city sewer pipe, like the fiber optic line attached to the bridge, was ruptured by the flying debris from the implosion, but city officials made quick adjustments to prevent sewage spilling into the water.

Perry Malkemus, public works department director, said the shrapnel hit the plastic casing surrounding the sewage pipe, which is designed for such accidents.

Workers inspecting the line after the blast noticed the holes, and quickly made repairs.

TxDOT Public Information Officer Kelli Reyna said she could not provide an answer as to why nothing was done to protect the telephone line and sewer pipe, because she had to hear from Omega officials who had not responded to questions yet.

When asked about the telephone line and sewer pipe over the phone Monday evening, Dan Delarosa, Omega demolition project superintendent, redirected questions to Reyna.

“As I’ve told you before, TxDOT has a public information officer that you have to go through,” Delarosa said, before promptly hanging up.

This, along with other inquiries, were submitted to Reyna, per general contractor Archer Western policy, between Sunday evening and Monday morning.

TxDOT had said to expect the bridge to be fully opera-

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Paul Brady, owner of the business closest to the west side of Sunday’s US 281 bridge implosion, shot this photo from the River City Grille’s dining room as the structure collapsed into Lake Marble Falls.

tional no more than 10 to 15 minutes after the implosion, but the problem with the unexpended explosive derailed that plan and motorists who had been waiting more than hour, were not allowed to resume crossing the new bridge until 9:07 a.m.

TxDOT officials originally reopened the bridge to traffic in only one lane in each direction while they attempted to work on the severed fiber optic line.

It was in the late afternoon. when all lanes of the new bridge were reopened for travelers.

“All lanes were open by 4:30 p.m.,” Reyna said. “While this was longer than anticipated, we took every precaution to ensure the bridge remained safe for the traveling public.

After the bridge was deemed safe, the lanes continued to remain closed so utility repairs could take place.”

As many as eight inspectors were on site to make sure no damage had been done to the bridge, Reyna said, with some walking the deck and others checking underneath the bridge.

Sunday afternoon and Monday, more reports of nearinjuries and damage to private property were reported.

Oscar Richter, whose home sits near the intersection of Gateway Parkway and Los Escondidos, said he has observed some cracks in the side of his home after it was shaken by the blast.

“The whole house shook, and it was very loud,” Richter said. “Pictures on the walls moved. It looks like we might have some extra cracks on the side.”

Mitzi Reneau, President of the Gateway Park Property Owners Association, said the shockwave toppled some items in her home, including a photograph that fell from a fireplace mantle and a picture that dropped from a wall.

She received similar reports from neighbors who told her that while none of their windows were broken by the blast, they shook and rattled.

Don Warren, who resides at 415 Los Escondidos, said the force of the blast knocked some items in his home to the floor.

“It knocked a clock off the wall, and knocked a lamp off of my wife’s desk,” he said. “It didn’t destroy them, though.

Nothing we’ve found so far is serious.”

Wilson, the TxDOT executive director, was non-committal about what the agency might do to help residents of a nearby RV park who fled their homes in the days before the blast because of the expected dust and noise from the work.

One resident said he had to seek medical treatment because of the dust.

“We’ll have to take a look at everything on a case-bycase basis,” Wilson said.

Elek, the Verizon spokesman, apologized to custom-

ers for the disruption to their service.

“It was an unfortunate accident and nothing that was anticipated,” Elek said.

“One of our lines that was 100 feet away from the blast was severed by what essentially was flying shrapnel.

We are sorry that folks were inconvenienced.”

Minor damage to the siding, roof and some deck furniture at the River City Grille was also reported and owner Paul Brady said fragments of the bridge were found on the restaurant’s lakeside deck before he opened as scheduled at 11 a.m.

Reyna said she was not sure if Archer Western workers or officials had gone to area homes and businesses, other than River City Grille, to assess any more damage.

TxDOT officials had not as of 5 p.m. Monday, so any other damage claims would have to be submitted by telephone.

Meadowlakes resident Sherry Hayes said a fountain that sits over a pond in her yard suffered a crack from the blast.

“I have a stone circle fountain that sits above and dumps water into a pond,” Hayes said. “Before the blast, the side of it was dry. When it happened, it shook windows and pots and pans. About a half-hour later, I went out and it was leaking. I had water trickling down the side of the pond. I’ve lost about two inches.”

RV park residents shaken, OK

By Jim Goodson Highlander Correspondent People living closest to the implosion emerged shakenbut-awed by the power of about 60 charges detonating north-to-south in less than one second in Sunday’s blast of the U.S. 281 bridge.

“My wife was peeking out the door and she was thrown backward,” River View RV Park guest Don Armstrong said. “It was a terrific blast.”

His son Sterling said, “It pushed me backward,” he said, staggering back to demonstrate the implosion’s impact.

The Sterlings were visiting Marble Falls; they live in San Antonio.

The quick, north-to-south movement would likely have been frightening to anyone watching outside their homes underneath the south end of the bridge. But no one was outside: Marble Falls police

officers patrolled the park to make sure all stayed inside.

“There was no way I was going outside,” Sandra Sedgwick said. “It shook my trailer and flames were coming off the bridge. Her children Carol, 11, and Justin, 13, tentatively emerged from their trailer and found everything to be OK. But their mom and another resident said things were not OK. “Debris hit my trailer but I’m more concerned about lead,” Sedgwick said. “I know there was lead paint on the old bridge and I’m concerned that it was shaken loose and drifted throughout the park.”

Resident Bobby Butterfield said a water line to the park was cut “in five places.”

Butterfield, whose trailer sits closest to the bridge, sought medical attention a week ago from dusty air caused by demolition of a deck underneath the old bridge. On Sunday, he said he “felt better” and decided to stay at home rather than evacuate for the implosion.

“It shook an emblem off my freezer and knocked some things down,” Butterfield said. I’m going to check for other damage later.”

“We’re used to noise from the boat races,” Patsy Greenlee said. “But this was quite a bit different. Still, it was exciting.”

Many – if not most – of the residents left the park last week and had not returned for the implosion.

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STAFF PHOTO BY MARK GOODSON

Sixty-eight bass boats filled the area at the LBJ Yacht Club and Marina Saturday morning on Lake LBJ. Everything went smoothly as the high school anglers and boat captains navigated the waters at the crack of dawn.

High school anglers pull in 180 fish at state Fish landed

Leander pair catches big ones

Texas High School Fishing Championship Results (68 teams, 52 caught fish)

Clay Nash displays the 7-pound, 7-ounce bass he caught from Lake LBJ on Saturday during the Texas High School Fishing Championship. Nash teamed with Wyatt Frankens to take third overall.

Nash and Frankens were the defending champions of the three-year-old tournament. Marble Falls will host the tournament next spring for the second time. In all 180 bass were caught with 180 returned live to the lake.

Team Fish Weight Colton Mitchell-Dallin Bishop, Rouse ..................................... 3 ............ 15-13 Knox Kronenberg-Richie Pusatri, Westlake ........................... 5 ............ 15-11 Wyatt Frankens-Clay Nash, Corrigan-Camden ...................... 5 ............ 15-11 Cole Van Brocklin-Tyler Rutherford, Marble Falls................... 5 ............ 15-03 Matthew Bowden-Justin Freeman, Texas SAF....................... 5 ............ 15-01 Devon Anderson-Branden Lavender, Jacksonville ................. 5 ............ 13-08 Jeremy Covington-Nathan Wright, Rouse .............................. 5 ............ 13-01 Colt Benedict-Zachary Lakey, Forney .................................... 5 ............ 12-15 Damon Machost-Cooper Adair, Royse City ............................ 5 ............ 12-09 Kyle Dragulski-Tyler Woods, Texas SAF ................................ 5 ............ 12-01 Joshua Perrin-Bo McGraw, Summer Creek ........................... 5 ............ 12-00 Jay Lawson-Kade Bentley, Corrigan Camden........................ 5 ............ 11-06 Jordan Breaux-Jordan Wright, Marble Falls ........................... 5 ............ 11-01 Shilo Nelson-Ben Stripling, Marble Falls ................................ 5 ............ 10-14 Jacob Laster-Blane Ansley, Jefferson .................................... 4 ............ 10-11 Dillon Harrell-Calvin Rash, New Caney.................................. 5 ............ 10-06 Tyler Wright-Kirk Willis, Hyde Park......................................... 5 ............ 10-03 Tyler Anderson-Clark Mannas, Lake Travis............................ 5 ............ 10-01 Lyle Schmidt-Lane Amidon, Marble Falls ............................... 5 .............. 9-11 Jacob Kendrick-Jaylon Stanley, Jefferson.............................. 4 .............. 9-10 Reed Neuberger-Coy Winder, A&M Consolidated.................. 4 .............. 9-08 Nikolas Courtney-Klayton Kaddatz, Millsap............................ 4 .............. 8-14 Clayton Amendson-Dacota Dennis, Forney ........................... 3 .............. 8-04 Justin Lobaugh-Cody Dodson, Rains ..................................... 5 .............. 7-14 Roy Dunavant-Jordan Childress, Marble Falls ....................... 4 .............. 7-12 Austin Ellis-Hunter McNeese, Marble Falls ........................... 5 .............. 7-11 Dillon Gossett-Hunter Dickens, Rains .................................... 5 .............. 7-10 Evan Coleman-Carson Bishop, Rouse................................... 5 .............. 7-09 Jacob Keith-Ryan Gibbons, Jefferson .................................... 5 .............. 7-07 Elizabeth Lawson-Brendan Reavis, Corrigan-Camden ......... 3 .............. 7-06 Hank Bostock-Calvin Burks, Corrigan-Camden ..................... 3 .............. 6-05 Hunter Goodrum-Trey Kinard, Splendora............................... 2 .............. 5-09 Branton Halcumb-Josseph Juarez, Bulldog Bass .................. 3 .............. 5-05 Thomas Richardson-Andrew Norman, Millsap ....................... 2 .............. 5-02 Travis Stanford-Max Haager, Hyde Park................................ 3 .............. 5-01 Chris Mata-Hunter Delz, Marble Falls .................................... 3 .............. 5-00 Randy Koenig-Christian Gomez ............................................. 3 .............. 4-08 Austin Free-Dillon Caldwell, Marble Falls............................... 2 .............. 4-08 Kyle Coker-Beau Harrell, Millsap............................................ 3 .............. 4-02 Sam Kohutek-Isaac Salas, Marble Falls................................. 2 .............. 3-14 Cadie Lawrence-Marinna Collins, Bulldog Bass..................... 2 .............. 3-12 Elliott Pipps-Timothy Sowell, Lumberton ................................ 2 .............. 3-08 Cody Box-Ty Guinn, Marble Falls........................................... 2 .............. 3-06 Blake Smith-Quinton Reed, Graford....................................... 2 .............. 3-05 Waymon Liles, Bryan Jacks, Bulldog Bass ............................ 1 .............. 2-06 Nick Buell-Travor Yaste, Bulldog Bass ................................... 1 .............. 1-13 Chris Waller-Arthur Alvarado, Hyde Park ............................... 1 .............. 1-13 Jackson Case-Chance Cobb, Rains....................................... 1 .............. 1-13 Dillan House-Nick Grell, Rains ............................................... 1 .............. 1-11 Dillon Williams-Zachary Plunkett, Jefferson ........................... 1 .............. 1-07 Stephen Davis-Gary Hardin, Spendora .................................. 1 .............. 1-04

the third tiebreaker of the first team to weigh in.

Frankens and Nash edged out Kronenberg and Pusateri by an ounce on the big bass with a catch of sevenpounds, seven ounces.

The tournament was the biggest in the three years of the event. The two previous tournaments had been held on Lake Lavon near Allen

erford, (13 th) Jordan Breaux-Jordan Wright, (14 th) Shilo Nelson-Ben Stripling and (19 th) L yle Schmidt-Lane Amidon.

“We caught all our fish at the second place we stopped,’’ Wright said after he and Breaux had to come in an half hour before weigh-in because they were running low on gasoline. “We hit that one spot and got them all.’’

BY MARK GOODSON HIGHLANDER SPORTS EDITOR Colton Mitchell and Dallin Bishop of Leander Rouse High School won the Texas High School State Fishing Championship on Lake LBJ Saturday catching three fish weighing in at 15-pounds, 13-ounces.

They also had the big bass at seven-pounds, 11-ounces. The anglers also earned their part of the $3,000 scholar ship purse from the tournament.

The pair edged out the Westlake fishing club by two ounces. Westlake’s Knox Kronenberg and Richie Pusateri caught the limit of five fish over the minimum length of 14 inches to take second with a total of 15pounds, 11-ounces.

“It was an awesome day, we had a blast,’’ said Kronenberg, a freshman at Westlake competing in his first tournament.

“We were just trying to catch limit. We didn’t really think we were going to do anything.’’

The team of Kronenberg and Pusateri caught three fish 20 minutes into the tournament and didn’t catch their fourth until four hours later…I caught the big one at 1:45 p.m.’’

Kronenberg and Pusateri earned $500 scholarships each for second place.

The defending champion Corrigan-Camden team of Wyatt Frankens and Clay Nash also caught five fish weighing in at 15-pounds, 11-ounces.

The tie was broken by

STAFF PHOTO BY MARK GOODSON

in North Texas.

Marble Falls High School had 28 anglers in the field matched in two-person teams.

The best finishers for the Marble Falls team were Cole Van Brocklin and Tyler Ruther ford, who are both students at Burnet High School. The duo logged five fish at 15-pounds, three-ounces.

In all there were 68

teams (136 anglers) entered in the oneday tournament that started at first light and ended near 5 p.m. with the conclusion of weigh-ins.

In all 22 teams caught their limit and 52 of the 68 teams caught fish.

Marble Falls had four teams in the top 20.

The top Marble Falls teams were (fourth) Van Brocklin-Ruth-

The 14-inch minimum was killer on some of the anglers.

“We had 13 at 13inches and never had a keeper,’’ said Matthew Manley who teamed with Marble Falls angler Wes Thornton.

Ten of Marble Falls 14 teams in the tournament caught fish.

Marble Falls will host the tournament again next year.

Marble Falls teams make most of hits for wins

BY MARK GOODSON HIGHLANDER SPORTS EDITOR Marble Falls senior pitcher Cole Ridgely had a huge week and will be depended on again for the Mustangs’ three-game set with the Rouse Raiders.

Marble Falls (10-3) took two games from Cedar Park last week to open district.

Ridgely had the decision in both the wins, picking up three wins in six days, including a stellar non-district outing against rival Burnet.

On Thursday, March 14, Ridgely

pitch the final two innings of a 32 win over the Cedar Park Timber wolves to get the pitching decision.

He allowed two hits, struck out four and walked one.

Garrett Winslett was the starting pitchers and went four and 2/3 innings, striking out six and allowed just two hits. Winslett walked one.

Stacy Heinatz went a third of an inning and got a key popup out.

Marble Falls has just four hits, but were efficient in plating the key runs.

Marble Falls took the lead for good in the top of the sixth inning.

Jimmy Damico tied the game with a single and the winning run scored on an errant throw by the Cedar Park shortstop.

Marble Falls is 2-1 in district play after taking the final two games against the Timberwolves.

Marble Falls plays Rouse at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marble Falls.

Marble Falls softball 3, Vista Ridge 2: Marble Falls softball team matched the same score as the baseball team in its one-game against Vista Ridge on Thursday.

The Lady Mustangs are at Rouse on Tuesday.

Against Vista Ridge, Marble Falls rallied with an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Vista Ridge tied the game on a solo homer by its freshman catcher in the top of the inning.

Makenzie Carpenter reached on an error and scored after a sacrifice and error. Hayley Fishbeck had the game-winning RBI. Marble Falls had four hits in the game..

Carpenter earned the victory pitching on a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts.

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4 Males/2 Females. $700/ each. Ready for good and caring homes only. April 4, 2013.

830-377-5877.

BERNHARDT ARMOIRES FOR SALE. Both are in excellent condition. $1,200.00 each.

(830)-385-9010.

Free Chesapeake Bay Mix. 4 yr./old. Female. Spayed, shots, house broken, loves water and car rides. Kennel included. 512-756-6369.

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Live-in Childcare Worker(s) Couples or singles to work with abused children on residential campuses near Kerrville or Leakey.

Training, certification, career ladder. Room and board. Benefits package.

Hill Country Youth Ranch.

830-367-6111. EOE.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Auction Sales Exotic Animal and Bird Auction. Starts at 9:30am on March 23rd. March 24th at 10:00am.

Kifaru Exotic Auction. 15 miles from Lampasas at 10831 Highway 183.

512-556-8251.

Evenings-512-768-3302.

Estate Sales Estate Sale: March 23rd to 24th.

Accumulation of over 60 years of stuff. Lots of odds and ends, ready to sell.

111 CR 107 North. Lampasas.

PUT THE CLASSIFIEDS TO WORK FOR YOU. CALL 830-693-4367

Mobility Scooter for sale: Golden Companion 3-wheel scooter for sale. Includes Bruno Power Lift. $1295.

Additional medical equipment and supplies available. Call John @ 512-736-3139 or call or text Bill 512-803-9638.

Feed, Supplies

Cement Vibrator Waco Unit. 14 Foot Tail. Works good. Retired, gone fishing! Call 928-8303973.

Musical Instruments Beautiful Lowrey Organ.

Six (6) years old. Small.

Easy to play. Has all 70 organ sounds. Call 325-388-6258.

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Marble Falls 2 Bedroom 1 Bath

New $99.00 Move-in Special 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms Available Call for details 325-388-4491 MARBLE FALLS: Lone Oak Luxury Apts; 1BR. + bonus room; covered parking; washer-dryer included; Upscale living in downtown Marble Falls; $725/mo; TJM Realty Group. 830-693-1100; tjmrealtygroup.com

Now Leasing $99 Move-In Special with 1st Month Free rent

Turtle Creek Townhomes 2, & 3 Bedrooms

Southwest Village

Coastal hay for sale: 4 x 51/2 round bales @ $80.00. Great for horses.

Will load.

C a l l To n y @ 5 1 2 - 7 1 5 2510.

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MARBLE FALLS: Creekside Apartments; 1BR. & 2BR. Units; near HEB and shopping; fast move-in; from $410/mo; TJM Realty Group; 830-693-1100; tjmrealtygroup.com

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Apartments Lake Buchanan waterfront.

1/1/ apt. $400 + elec. Lease.

NO PETS. Hwy. 261. 830385-3215.

Reduced rent and deposit on all 1 & 2 bedrooms

WINTER SPECIAL: FREE RENT DEAL. Granite Shoals CampgroundTrailers/Lots for rent. $85 weekly-and up. With utilities & WiFi included. Call 830598-6247.

*Income Restricted

Call today for availability and to schedule your tour! pstandly@txhf.org

(830)798-8171

Responsibilities: • Manage and operate servers, backups, email and database systems, file systems etc.

• Perform new server and/or desktop builds • Maintain/edit Website • Resolve issues in a timely fashion Skills & Qualifications: • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server & Desktop operating systems (e.g. Server 2003/2008, SBS 2011, Windows 7 & XP) • Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory & Share Point • Ability to handle server and network administration • Ability to clearly communicate and work with others • Ability to effectively organize workload • Motivated team player • Desire to continue developing IT skills • Must be able to lift 50lbs Note: Include desired salary range in body of email or resume.

Contact Aaron or Richard at ph 512-756-1678 Fax 512-756-8197 or email: admin@nst.com

Townhome, Condo Rentals 2/2 Single story condo in Horseshoe Bay next to Slick Rock. Available 4/1.

Appliances, washer/dryer furnished. Water, sewer & trash included for $825/mo. plus deposit. 1 Year lease.

No smokers/pets. 512-7563129 or 512-791-9534.

Duplexes for Rent Marble Falls Duplex 2-1, $585 rent/$450 dep. Senior discount available....CA/CH with washer/dryer connections. 512-789-8907.

KINGSLAND: 2BR./2BA duplexes; some with garage & fenced yard; water & sewer paid; from $550/mo; TJM Realty Group: 830693-1100; tjmrealtygroup.com

TJM Realty Group LOGO 2 Bedroom-2 bath Duplex, all electric-full size washer/dryer connections, ceramic tile thru out, large walk in closets.

Park like setting near historic downtown Burnet square. Fenced in back yard. $750 monthly. Call 512-755-5930. $875/month. 2007 Duplex for rent in Burnet. Tile floors, granite counter tops, all appliances included, vaulted ceilings with pine throughout, oak custom cabinets, double car garage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced back yard.

Extremely nice. Please call 512-588-0846. 1 Year lease, references and deposit required.

Horseshoe Bay Area.

Large 3BR./3BA. 1 Car garage. Fireplace. Call 512-567-0804.

Houses for Rent

$150 total move-in with 1st month rent free on all 3 bedrooms

Location: Burnet, Texas Compensation: DOE This is a full time job Paid vacation Medical and Dental benefits Great work environment

Granite Mesa Health Center

Granite Countertops Dishwashers • Microwaves Swimming Pool

1700 MUSTANG DR., MARBLE FALLS, TX

We are looking for a WebMaster/Systems Admin in the Highland Lakes area.

Candidates should have an intermediate knowledge of Windows operating systems and familiarity of Microsoft services in order to manage and troubleshoot systems as needed.

The ideal candidate lives in the area, should have a desire to learn new concepts and continue developing their IT skills.

Email resume to kalvis@granitemesahealth.com Fax resume to (830)693-2322.

Or visit our facility and fill out an application in person.

1, 2 & 3 bedrooms Income Restricted

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WebMaster/System Admin (Mid-level)

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VOTED THE BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY IN MARBLE FALLS

Apply in Person 3727 W. RR 1431 Call (325) 388-4538 or 325-247-6206 Fax resume to: 325-388-0465 Email resume to: annette.smith@pcitexas.net E.O.E.

This is your opportunity to join our professional and dedicated team!

If you are looking for a unique work environment that focuses on excellence,

in Llano

830-798-8259

Long term care experience preferred

• CNAs – Evening positions available!!

First Month Free Special only for 3 bedroom units!

1 Bedroom

Responsible for staff management and education.

LVN or RN required

• LVN or RN- Day shift Night shift – Two dollar differential

99 Move-In +

$

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Staff Development

A skilled nursing facility in Marble Falls, is seeking quality driven staff for the following positions:

ALL BILLS PAID! Daily-Weekly-Monthly.

Huge, fully furnished efficiencies, on Highway 29, near Inks Lake. Free Cablevision and WiFi. Call 512-793-2838.

Full Size Washer & Dryer Connections

Now Open

GRANITE MESA HEALTH CENTER

$575/mo. $575/dep 830-265-0696

(325) 247-5825

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Courtyard, Laundry Room, Water/Trash paid. No Pets.

Parkside Apartments

Miscellaneous Above Ground Pool Equipment-Hayward Power Flo Pump Sand Filter w/6 position control valve and pressure gauge. Wedding Cake Steps. Micro Mesh Winter Cover. (For 24’ Round)$495.

325-388-4707/Leave msg.

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MAKE ROOM FOR THAT NEW CAR. SELLL YOUR OLD AUTO IN THE CLASSIFIEDS CALL 830-693-4367

HORSESHOE BAY: Stunning 3BR./3.5BA hillside home; 3250 sq. ft; dramatic views of Lake LBJ; 3 car garage; must see; $1800/ mo; TJM Realty Group; 830-6931100; tjmrealtygroup.com

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Country house for rent, in Buchanan Dam. 4BR./3BA. Bonus room, CACH, FP, DW. No smokers or pets. $1200/month, 1st & last advanced + $500/dep.

References required.

Call 830-798-6726 or email:

MEADOWLAKES: 3BR./ 2BA. Homes; gated golf course community in the heart of Marble Falls; furnished & unfurnished; from $1,350/mo; TJM Realty Group: 830-693-1100; tjmrealtygroup.com

FSBO. Meadowlakes. Gated community. Unique 2033 sq/ft. home. Three blocks from lake. $185,000. Recreational amenities include parks, tennis, pool, golf, club house, and restaurant.

830-693-7221.

Village Homes for details.

Call 1-866-899-5394.

RBI-3223.

tion 1-800-825-8511, O/Oís welcome, www.deboertrans.com

Hablamos Espanol, Belinda 1-866-566-2071

huntermthomas@yahoo.com

3BR./2BA. House for rent.

632 Aspen, in Cottonwood Shores. $950/month, + 1/month deposit. Call 830-613-7782.

3 Bedrooms, Huge office, 2 full baths. In town with large yard. Almost 1 full acre. 1 Yr. lease minimum. $1200 month. Available soon! Call Kristy @ 210-862-9592.

VARIOUS: SMITHWICK HOUSE- 605 CR343A, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH FENCED YA R D , C A R P O R T, 2 BLOCKS FROM LAKE $825; COTTONWOOD SHORES HOUSES-657 CYPRESS, 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, FENCED YARD, WOODBURNING STOVE, TILE FLOOR $665 & 646 DRIFTWOOD, 1 BEDROOM, $475; SPICEWOOD MOBILE-3300 CR410, 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $650. ALL NONSMOKING. 830-7989723.

NOTICE All rental and real estate ads are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or family status or national origin.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law!

Beautiful home on 6 acres with lots of space.

3bed/3bath. 3000+ sqft. w/huge fenced back yard.

Office, 2 living areas.

Five minutes from new hospital. MarbleFallsRealEstate.com

830-613-0074 2BR./1BA. Washer/dryer connections. Stove, fridge, and carport. Just outside of Burnet. No pets. Rent $650/and $500/deposit.

512-755-1383.

Classifieds are Affordable Call 830-693-4367 to Place Your Ad

TJM Realty Group LOGO 3/2/2 White Rock House, on one acre. $1,000/month, +/deposit.

Marble Falls.

NO SMOKERS. Fenced in back yard. 512-755-1759.

MARBLE FALLS: 2BR./ 1BA. Homes; rural & city locations; enjoy the benefits of a home at apartment prices; from $600/mo; TJM Realty Group; 830-6931100 tjmrealtygroup.com

TJM Realty Group LOGO Mobile Homes for Rent Smithwick-10 miles out.

2BR./1BA., on 12 acres.

Pets allowed, with deposit. $500/month, $500/deposit.

830-693-2318.

2BR./2BA. Mobile home for rent. $600/month, $300 deposit. Buchanan Dam. Past rental history required!

Dogs welcome under 25lbs.

Call 512-793-2105.

Business Rentals

WAREHOUSES FOR LEASE 830-798-0000 Three Offices. Total of 800 sq. ft. $700 month.

Includes water. Shared bathroom. Off 281 in Marble Falls. Call 830-798-2420.

For Lease: 2829 sq. ft.

Commercial Building, on Hwy. 281 in Marble Falls.

Great location! Daycare ready. Available immediately.

512-755-1619.

Real Estate Houses for Sale

Cottonwood Shores. Newly remodeled 3BR./2BA. 1,100 s.f. Home on 2 lots. New granite, tile and loaded with extras. Quiet street at 742 Driftwood, $92,000. 512-755-0915.

Sunrise Beach-Lake LBJ. Waterfront Property, with small house. 217 Princess Terrace. $250,000.

210-663-6637.

For Sale By Owner.

Recently remodeled. 2BR./ 1BA. home. Storage shed and lots of trees. Great price. $65,000. Call 512-755-2154.

Granite Shoals Home.

Updated Granite Shoals Home 2BD, 2BA, 1,100 Sq. Ft. Granite countertops, tile floors, large decks, great views. Two car carport plus a 24x24 garage w/attached 10x12 room.

Asking $117,500 County appraisal $120,749. 830693-2712.

Townhomes, Condos Very nice Horseshoe Bay Condo-2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus bonus room.

Very quiet, end unit upstairs. Nice upgrades, granite countertops, stainless appliances, washer and dryer, refrigerator, carport.

1,248 aquare feet. 325-3884919. $89,900. highlandlakes.com/condosfor-sale/

Business For Sale-Burnet Glass and Mirror. All or part. Great local business. Some owner finance possible. Serious inquiries only.

512-756-2211.

Lake, River Property WATERFRONT-6 Acres.

750 FT. Llano River frontage. Homesites, 18 RV sites. Well, septic, and roads. Retire with income. $390,000. kingslandslabrvcamp.com

713-816-7211 Mobile Homes for Sale BEST HOMES, BEST PRICES, BEST FINANCING. VILLAGE HOMES SERVING TEXANS SINCE 1956. CALL 1-866-8995394 RBI-3223.

HOME of the Year, best of the best. 4/2. All the goodies. 2400 sq. ft.

Introductory pricing. Call

STATEWIDES ADOPTIONS LOVING, ACTIVE COUPLE hoping to adopt. Home full of love, laughter and security for your baby. Help with expenses. Call Brian and Barb, 1-877-370-2422.

DRIVERS $5,000 BONUS for Frac Sand O/Oís with complete rigs. Top CDL-A company drivers needed. Clean MVR, 14-days out, 2-years recent experience. Includes benefits. 1-817-926-3535 DEDICATED TEAM DRIVERS $2500 Sign-on bonus per driver. Excellent home time options. Exceptional earning potential and equipment. CDL-A required. Call 1-866-955-6957 or apply online at www.superservicellc.com DRIVER - DAILY or weekly pay. 1¢ increase per mile after 6-months and 12-months. 3¢ enhanced quarterly bonus. Requires 3- months OTR experience.

1-800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com DRIVER: TRAINEES NEEDED Now! Learn to drive for Werner Enterprises. Earn $800 per week! No experience needed. CDL and job ready in 15-days.

1-888-734-6710 DRIVER: CLASS A-CDL $2500 sign-on bonus or $5000 sign-on for complete teams. Dedicated, recession-proof freight.

Lease purchase program.

Requires 1-year driving experience. Contact Ty to learn more; 1-866-9049230. Hablamos Espanol, Belinda 1-866-566-2071 D R I V E R S - C O M PA N Y DRIVERS $1000 sign-on bonus. New, larger facility.

Home daily. 80% drop and hook loads. Family health and dental insurance. Paid vacation, 401k plan. L/P available. CDL-A with 1year tractor-trailer experience required. 1-888-7033889 or apply online at www.comtrak.com DRIVERS - HIRING Experienced/Inexperienced Tanker drivers, earn up to 51¢/mile. New fleet Volvo tractors! 1-year OTR experience required. Tanker training available. Call today: 1-877-882-6537 www.

OakleyTransport.com DRIVERS- OTR POSITIONS Earn 32¢ - 45¢ per mile. $1200 Sign-on bonus!

Assigned equipment, pet policy. deBoer Transporta-

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DRIVERS- STUDENTS 18-days from start to finish. Earn your CDL-A. No out-of-pocket tuition cost.

Step up to a new career with FFE. www.driveffe. com, 1-855-356-7122 EXPERIENCED FLATBED DRIVERS Regional opportunties now open with plenty of freight and great pay. 1-800-277-0212 or primeinc.com NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a career in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer ìBest-In-Classî training.

New academy classes weekly, no money down or credit check, certified mentors ready and available.

Paid (While Training With Mentor), regional and dedicated opportunities, great career path with excellent benefits package. Please call: 1-866-259-8142 OWNER OPERATORS CDL Class A., recession-proof, dedicated freight. Home every other night. Own your own truck? Ask about our Sign-on bonus. Want to own your own truck?

Ask about our lease purchase program with down payment assistance. Must have 1 year experience.

Call Tonya 1-866-242-4978.

OWNER OPERATORS CDL Class A. Dedicated, recession-proof freight. Lease purchase program. Must have 1-year experience within the past 3-years.

Call Tonyka: 1-866-4633299. Hablamos Espanol, Belinda: 1-866-566-2071; DriveForGreatwide.com O W N E R O P E R AT O R S $5,000 sign-on bonus. Paid FSC on loaded and empty miles. Daily hometime 24/7 dispatch. Great fuel and tire discounts. New, larger facility with free parking for O/Oís. Third party lease purchase program available. CDL-A with 1-year tractor trailer experience required. Call 1-888-7033889 or apply online at www.comtrak.com YOU GOT THE DRIVE, we have the direction. OTR drivers, APU Equipped, Pre-Pass, EZ-pass, passenger policy. Newer equipment. 100% NO touch.

1-800-528-7825 EDUCATION/TRAINING AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on aviation maintenance career.

FAA approved program.

Financial aid if qualified, housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 1-877-523-4531

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ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized.

Call 1-888-205-8920, www.

CenturaOnline.com

4hFlowBackServices. com

ACREAGE REPO with septic tank, pool, pier, ramp. Owner finance.

Granbury 1-210-4223013

month. (9.9 %, 20 years) or TX Vet financing. 18 6 6 - 2 8 6 - 0 1 9 9 . w w w. westerntexasland.com

MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES needed!

Train to become a medical office specialist at Ayers Career College.

Online training gets you a job ready ASAP. Job placement when program assistance completed. 1888-368-1638.

HELP WANTED JOIN OUR TEAM of shoppers. You can earn $8-$10+ for each completed assignment. Visit us and apply at www. second-to-none.com/ join WEST TEXAS SALESPERSON with established production oilfield customer base. If interested forward your resume to humanresou rces@4hflowback.com or call 1-888-731-9330.

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INTERNET HIGHSPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE by Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up.)Starting at $49.95/month, Call now and go fast! 1-888-6436102 MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $3997.00. Make and save money with your own bandmill.Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free information/DVD, www.

NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N REAL ESTATE A B S O L U T E LY T H E BEST VIEW Lake Medina/Bandera, 1/4 acre tract, central W/S/E, RV, M/H or house OK only $830 down, $235 month ( 1 2 . 9 1 % / 1 0 y r ) , G u a ranteed financing, more information call 1-830460-8354

AFFORDABLE RESORT LIVING on Lake Fork.

RV and manufactured housing OK! Guaranteed financing with 10% down. Lots starting as low as $6900, Call Josh, 1-903-878-7265

NEW HILL COUNTRY CABIN on 5 acres only $169,900. 3BR/2BA, 1800 sf. ready for your finishing touches. Pristine Hill Country setting, lowest financing in history. Call now 1-800-5112430, ext. 85

AMERICAĂ­S BEST BUY! 20 acres, $0 down, no credit checks. Money back guarantee. Owner finanacing, West Texas beautiful mountain views. Free color brochure, 1-800-755-8953; www.SunsetRanches.com

WEST TEXAS - mule deer, high desert south of Sanderson, Indian Wells Ranch #53, 173+ acres, $265/acre, low down, owner financed.

1-210-734-4009. www. westerntexasland.com

$106 MONTH BUYS land for RV, MH or cabin.

Gated entry, $690 down, ($6900/10.91%/7yr) 90days same as cash, Guaranteed financing, 1-936-377-3235

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C H I LT I P I N R A N C H , 14.47 acres, Duval Co., north of San Diego.

Paved county road frontage, electricity. South Texas brush, deer, hogs. $2,568 down, $468/

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WEEKEND GETAWAY available on Lake Fork, Lake Livingston or Lake Medina. Rooms fully furnished! Gated community with clubhouse, swimming pool and boat ramps. Call for more information: 1-903-8787265, 1-936-377-3235 or 1-830-460-8354

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Pink Lily

Photography

Specializing in Kids, Families, Senior Portraits… all Occasions!

Call to schedule your Portrait Session TODAY!

830.220.2361

www.pinklilystudio.com

Helping Christians to Grow In God’s Word to Become Mature Believers Eph 6:10-15 • II Tim 3:16-17

The Bible Church of the Lakes (830) 596-0100

24101 St Hwy 71 E Horseshoe Bay Located Hwy 71 East 1 Mile West of 2147

Sunday Service 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Wed Bible Study 6:30 pm

Fred L. Bates, Pastor

Dayton R. Warden, Jr., R.Ph., D.D.S. Ryan J. Robbins, D.D.S.

General Dentistry * Cosmetic * Implants

Monday-Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 7am-2pm

512-355-2115

Care Credit Financing

Fax: 512-355-2076 email: drwarden@austin.rr.com

1220 Hwy 29 W. P.O. Box 444 Bertram, Texas 78605

www.daytonwarden.com

Outsource

Call us for Quality Service

512-755-5399

Financial & Tax Accounting Personal & Business Management Real Estate Management Restaurant Consulting

830-637-0807

Bill Allen williamallencpa@gmail.com (830) 798-5386 Experienced / Confidential

Commercial • Residential Free Estimates Don Wilder - Owner All Types of Roofing

brust concrete Concrete Construction

Will Brust

www.DEWilderRoofing.com

D.E.

WILDER ROOFING

3rd Generation Roofing Company (Est. 1989)

Foundations - Decorative Concrete Stain & Seal - Epoxy Coatings PO Box 492 Marble Falls, TX 78654

830-265-8133 will@brustconcrete.com

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Congressional Art Competition here From Staff

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U.S. Congressman Roger Williams invites high school students in the 25th District of Texas to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition in April.

All high school students residing in Texas’ 25th district are eligible to enter.

The winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and the student will receive two round-trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C. in June to attend the unveiling of their artwork in the Capitol and attend a winners’ reception.

The deadline to submit an original

piece of art is Friday, April 19 and the winner will be chosen by April 29. Entries submitted must be original in concept, design and execution, must be twodimensional, weigh less than 15 pounds and must measure 28 inches by 28 inches by four inches including a frame. Only the winning entry will be framed.

Entries may include paintings, drawings, mixed-media, collages, prints, computer generated art or photography.

For additional information on contest guidelines, visit www.williams.house.gov/ services/art-competition or contact Robert Camacho in Congressman Williams’ Cleburne district office at 817.774.2575.

Anglers to speak at LBCC meeting Lorna and Bryan Ellis, founders of the Marble Falls High School Fishing Club, will be guest speakers at the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corps (LBCC) March 19 meeting at the Hill Country Hall, 15675 E. TX 29 in Buchanan Dam, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Ellis’sand their children, Kylee and Austin, moved to Kingsland in 2008. Austin won the Texas Bass Federation Junior State Championship in 2010 which sparked his parents to establish one of the first

Student Angler Federation High School fishing clubs in Texas: The Marble Falls Fishing Club.

Organized in 2011 with six charter members, the club has grown to 42 boys and girls from Burnet, Leander, Marble Falls, Faith Academy and the Tennis Academy in Spicewood.

A bid to host the 2013 and 2014 Texas State High School Championships was submitted by a group of parents and the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce. The group won the

bid and hosted the 2013 tournament March 1517. Bryan and Lorna will discuss the tournament and relate their experiences of the weekend at the LBCC meeting.

Several LBCC members will be assisting at the tournament and are looking forward to working with the club at their monthly tournaments, some of which will most likely be held on Lake Buchanan.

The meeting is open to the public. For additional information call Ron Abshier 325.379.1200.

Burnet County Jail Log The following persons have been booked into the Burnet County Jail on the dates indicated. Their inclusion in this list is not intended to be a judgment of guilt or innocence and should not be construed as one.

BCJ = Burnet County Jail BCSO = Burnet County Sheriff’s Office BLCO = Blanco County Sheriff’s Office BPD = Burnet Police Department BTPD = Bertram Police Department CTWD = Cottonwood Shores Police Dept.

DPS = Department of Public Safety GSPD = Granite Shoals Police Dept.

HSBPD = Horseshoe Bay Police Dept.

ICE = Immigration and Customs Enforcement LLSO = Llano County Sheriff’s Office MFPD = Marble Falls Police Dept.

OOC = Out of County SOU = Special Operations Unit BCSO TPW = Texas Parks & Wildlife RIU = Release Information Unknown CONST = Constable LPSO = Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office JC = Johnson County OTH = Other LCRA = Lower Colorado River Authority March 8 Jackson, Lisa Kay, 37, by MFPD, on charge of possession of marijuana <2 ounces; RIU Johnson, Christopher W., 36,

by MFPD, on charge of possession of marijuana <=2 ounces in a drug free zone; surety bond.

Limon, Amber, 24, by BPD, on charge of bond forfeiture for theft of property >=$500<$1,500; surety bond.

Lindsey, Lanny Leon, 57, by BPD, on charge of violating a protective order on bias or prejudice; surety bond.

McDonald, Jeremy Royce, 32, by MFPD, on charge of possession of marijuana <=2 ounces in a drug free zone; surety bond.

McGuffy Douglas Lynn, 26, by OOC, on charge of criminal trespass; RIU Taylor, Gary Lynn, 54, by BCSO, on charge of failure to maintain financial responsibility; surety bond.

Thibodaux, George Tolbert, 35, by BCSO, on charge of false statement for property >$20k<$100k (12 counts); RIU March 9 Burnam, Alyssa Raye, 21, by DPS, on charges of accident involving damage to a vehicle and driving while intoxicated; surety bond.

Culler, Melissa Marie, 31,

by BPD, on charge of fugitive from justice for theft of property >$1,000<$25,000; RIU Elidrissi Mahdi, Mohamed, 25, by BPD, on charges of possession of marijuana <=2 ounces in a drug free zone and prohibited substance in a correctional facility alcohol or drugs; RIU Fallis, Richard David, 27, by BPD, on charge of driving while intoxicated; surety bond.

Harper, Emily Shiree, 41, by BPD, on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carry-

ing a weapon; surety bond.

Summerlin, Deanne Marie, 37, by MFPD, on charge of organized retail theft >=$50<$500; surety bond.

Thompson, Aaron Colt, 21,

by DPS, on charge of possession of marijuana <2 ounces; surety bond.

Thornton, Christopher Sean,

by MFPD, on charge of organized retail theft >=$50<$500; surety bond.

March 10 Cain, Toby Lee, 51, MFPD, on charge of possession of a controlled substance <28 grams in a drug free zone; surety bond.

Estrada, Martin Rea, 44, by GSPD, on charge of public intoxication; surety bond.

Hudec, Jerry Lynn, 41, by BCSO, on charges of failure to appear and no driver’s license; surety bond.

Lopez, Pamela Allen, 44, by BPD, on charges of failure to pay fine for no valid inspection certificate and failure to pay fine for failure to maintain financial responsibility; RIU Williams, Devan Alexander, 21, by DPS, on charges of delivery of marijuana >1/4 ounce<=5 pounds, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia; surety bond.

March 11 Conely, Douglas, 46, by GSPD, on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and theft of material aluminum, bronze, or copper; RIU Hughes, Justin Caleb, 31, by BCSO, on charge of criminal mischief >=$50<$500; RIU McCall, Travis Brandon, 22,

by BCSO, on charge of robbery; RIU Mills, Amos Ruel, 49, by GSPD, on charges of theft of material aluminum, bronze, or copper and engaging in organized criminal activity; RIU Pike, Fina Mae, 52, by GSPD, on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and theft of material aluminum, bronze, or copper; surety bond.

March 12 Barker, Autumn Reanne, 18,

by GSPD, on charge of assault by threat; surety bond.

Conely, Douglas, 46, by GSPD, on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and theft of material aluminum, bronze, or copper; RIU Dickson, Jack Dilon, 20, by DPS, on charge of possession of marijuana <2 ounces; surety bond.

March 13 Dawson, Derek Wayne, 23,

by GSPD, on charge of public intoxication; surety bond.

Fannin, Karin, 46, by GSPD, on charge of possession of a controlled substance <1 gram; RIU Faris, Travis, 40, by BCSO, on charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility; personal recognize.

Gary-Seay, Calvin, 27, by BPD, on charge of assault on family member with priors; surety bond.

Joglar, Christopher Michael, 27, by LLSO, on charges of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility and theft of property >=$20<$500 by check; RIU Lane, Kristopher Curtis, III, 23, by BCSO, on charge of failure to appear for possession of a dangerous drug; RIU

Rivera, Rodrigo, 25, by GSPD, on charge of driving while license invalid; surety bond.

March 14 Barr, Jerry Maylan, Jr., 43, by DPS, on charge of possession of marijuana <2 ounces; RIU Cortez, Jose, Jr., 38, by DPS, on charges of failure to identify with fugitive intent, probation violation, and child support; RIU Ibarra, Andrew Adam, 31, by DPS, on charge of no proof of liability insurance, failure to appear, failure to appear for driving while license invalid, failure to pay fine for passenger not secured by seat belt, failure to pay fine for violating a promise to appear (2 counts); RIU Olivas, Destiny Marie, 24, by MFPD, on charges of possession of marijuana <2 ounces and failure to appear for hindering secured creditors; RIU Posey, Allen Ray, 49, by BCSO, on charge of failure to appear for theft of property >=$500<$1,500; surety bond.

Rhymes, Bobby Merl, 47,

by BCSO, on charges of driving while license invalid, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and no liability insurance; RIU Rhymes, Robert Chris, 28, by BPD, on charge of an adult driver not secured by seat belt; RIU Tubbs, Steven David Eugene, 24, by GSPD, on charges of display of expired license plates, failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license invalid (2 counts), no valid inspection certificate, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance >=200 grams<400 grams, fictitious or counterfeit inspection or insurance document, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to identify to a peace officer, and evading arrest or detention; RIU Wilson, George Wesley, Jr., 48, by BCSO, on charges of motion to revoke probation or parole for driving while intoxicated 3rd charge or more and driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension without financial responsibility; RIU

Staff photo by Alexandria Randolph

No Injury in Rollover

The driver of a white Toyota Camry was not injured after a rollover on RR 1431 100 yards east of Granite Shoals City limits at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Granite Shoals police said the driver, headed westbound, had reached down to pick up something in the cabin and lost control, rolling her car two or three times across the ditch, through a barbed wire fence and onto private property. The woman was wearing a seat belt.

Bluebonnet Festival will be celebrating 30 years of fun Join in celebrating 30 years of the Bluebonnet Festival, says the Burnet Chamber of Commerce.

It promises to be one of the busiest yet with activities and events that will interest every member of the family, according to the chamber.

From wiener dog races, doghouse races, 5 and 10K races, a pageant, and one of the biggest and best parades in Central Texas, there is something for everyone.

Entry forms for all events are available at the Burnet Chamber of

Commerce, 229 S. Pierce St. or online www.bluebonnetfestival.org.

You will also find a 2013 Bluebonnet Festival schedule with details on the events and entertainment that will be showcased all weekend.

A stellar lineup of local artists and performers coupled with a few well-known Texas musicians will be showcased, with Kyle Park and Jerry Martin headlining the Saturday night concert.

Visit the festival website or call 512.756.4297 for more information.

New reservation system gives LCRA park visitors more options The Lower Colorado River Authority’s parks reservation system is changing to allow visitors to reserve specific sites at some parks in 2013.

Visitors can now view online pictures before choosing the campsites and cabins they’d like to reserve. Cabins and campsites at six LCRA parks will be available for reservations through the new system: Black Rock Park, Oak Thicket Park, Park Prairie Park, Matagorda Bay Nature Park, and Lake Bastrop’s

North Shore and South Shore parks.

“This is an exciting change for our park visitors that gives them more control over their campsite or cabin reservation and their overall park experience,” said Carolyn Nelson, LCRA Parks manager. “This more robust reservation system will provide reservations online and by phone and will improve customer service. Certain cabins will even be designated as pet friendly, and callin customers will have decreased hold times.”

Ensuring a smooth transition for campers who already have reservations is a top priority.

Campers can make park reservations by calling 1.855.392.7638 or logging onto www. lcra.org/reserve.

Park fees vary, but the reservation transaction fees will be the same for each park -- $6 for online reservations; $7.50 for call center reservations; and $7.50 for online and call center cancellations, transfers or changes.

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The Highlander

Marble Falls, Texas

Sports

STAFF PHOTOS BY MARK GOODSON

Ben Stripling and Shilo Nelson display some of their early catches Saturday during the Texas High School Fishing Championship on Lake LBJ. Stripling and Nelson bagged their limit with five fish at 10 pounds, 11-ounces to finished 14th overall.

With the American fl ag waving in a yard near Kingsland, Marble Falls anglers Hunter McNeese and Austin Ellis cast toward the shore. McNeese and Ellis finished 26th in the event with five fish at 7-pounds, 11-ounces. The veterans of the lake were unable to land the big one among their fish.

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