$ 00 1 Since 1873 Burnet’s Hometown Newspaper 1873 - 2014- Serving Burnet County for 141 Years 50 cents Wednesday December 30, 2020 Wednesday Burnet Wednesday Vol. 148 • No. 7 Burnet August 19, 2015 1 section, 12 pages NovemberVol. 141, No. 48 4, 2015 ‘Thank a veteran or 1 Section, 16 PagesVol. 142 • No emergency first responder 1 section, 20 pages every day!’ 50 cents u Burnet, Texas Home of the Burnet Bulldogs lletin www.BurnetBulletin.com Burnet, Texas Hometown newspaper of Jennifer Ransier BurnetBulletin.com ulletin B Burnet, Texas B Hometown newspaper of Bobby Hawley www.BurnetBulletin.com COVID-19 dominates conversationTwo in Burnet2020 4-H youths honored as ‘Gold Star’ winners B C B Compiled by Connie Swinney File photos y hristi ertelson man, Texas. basketball and football when In order to be considered for Burnet Bulletin Staff Writer At the onset of The Gold Star Award is the not involved in horse compe- the award, 4-H members must Arsons, election, band meet certain requirements Burnet Bulletin the COVID-19 Two Burnet County 4-H highest county achievement titions or trainings. throughout their time in the The coronavirus pandemic pandemic, members – Jarrett Haydon award and is awarded only DeSplinter, daughter of program. exerted its influence on 2020 public officials bronze shareand Chloe DeSplinter spotlight – were once in a member’s 4‐H career Betty Newman of Bertram, is as hints of its descent on the including Burnet These include members Compiled by Lew K.among Cohn 28 youths honored Haydon, son of Russell and vice president of the Briggs country and local communi- County Health ties had their hands full with being at least 15 years of age, Managing Editorduring the Texas A&M AgriL- Kelly Haydon of Kingsland, 4-H Club and a sophomore ties began in February and Authority Dr. a string of suspected arsons having completed at least three Burnet Bulletinife Extension Service’s Dis- is a member of the Burnet Burnet High School who crescendoed with a series of Juliette Madrigal which has prompted them to years in 4-H, submitting an and Burnet Although the tricttint 7 of4-H Gold Star Banquet County 4-H Horse Club and plays softball when she isn’t public edicts prompted by lo- pool investigative resources awards program record book, County Judge COVID-19 permeatedheld Monday,the Oct. 26, at the is a junior at Faith Academy in busy with 4-H food compe- cal and state health disaster with local, regional and state James Oakley, bulk of most-read newsBill stories Franklin Center in Cole- Marble Falls, where he plays titions or livestock showing. Stars ... see Page 10 DeSplinter Haydon declarations. agencies to find the culprits. seen here in in the Burnet area, a number From state mandated re- The arson task force is in- the spring, of other prominent events and vestigating everything from a strictions and across-the-board took the lead in in professional figure compe- happenings provided insight COMING UP THIS WEEKEND event cancellations to forced disseminating historic church and antitions, auction said Gray’s friend and into the complexion of the schooling from home and health safety NObarn to unoccupied residencespublicist, Amy Lescoe-Hall. community. business closures, the pan- information. The and abandoned buildings,She saidoffi- Gray has “grown a Arson investigations cials said. Concert to benefit victims demic’s ramifications altered Texas National lot physically and mentally as Guard (center Burnet County authori- the landscape of everyday life. GraySpotlight … seean Page athlete 8 in the last few years. By Christi Bertelson left) hosted the tion environment for children. She’s been an inspiration to a Burnet Bulletin As the coronavirus scare first in a series loomed over every aspect of Taking a look at the top File photo lot of people.” of free virus A string of A benefit concert is planned by the Burnet Fire Department life, several other events also stories of 2020, ultimately, testing in April areas Gray said she had always could be summed up as a test suspectedenvisioned herself as a figure this Saturday, Nov. 7, to help raise funds for those involved in a garnered attention in 2020, at the Burnet incidents – 17 including a rash of arsons in of resilience and adaptation of fairgrounds. athlete, but going pro is a high recent automobile accident that claimed the life of fellow fire- the human spirit. Burnet athletereported from late fighter, Daniel Hampton, and significantly injured firefighter Burnet and northern Burnet In December, April to Decembergoal to achieve. As recently as - personnel with County, a record-breaking In February, health offi goes pro, gives– prompted the there were only male Tim Pierce and Donna Girard. presidential election turnout cials began introducing the Ascension Burnet Countyand female pros in Texas. The concert event start at 6 p.m. at the Haley Nelson Amphi- and eventually signs of an eco- threat of COVID-19 known as Seton Highland 100 percentSheriff’s Office“Not many people actually theater, located on Highway 29 west in Burnet, and feature Pete nomic recovery, re-opening the coronavirus to the public. Lakes in Burnet to launch makea task it to the pro level,” she Benz opening and Dysfunkshun Junkshun. (below left) Officials revealed the B A r force withsaid. state “It’s like when college of businesses, healthcare and were first in line y lexAndriA Andolph Hampton was driving the Burnet ambulance with Pierce as nursing facilities as well as a Burnet Bulletinand federalfootball players go pro.” COVID-19 … see Page 8 for the virus entities. return to a more normal educa- vaccination. The path to becoming a pro Concert... see Page 7 Burnet native Kristi Gray wasn’t easy, Gray admitted. is not a typical professional “You start at the Texas body builder shows and you have to place Citywide garage sale set For five years, Gray has in the top three to make na- B C B been training and compet- tionals. Then, once you’re in y hristi ertelson B B ing within the International nationals, you have to win first urnet ulletin Federation of Body Builders place to get a pro card,” she “One man’s trash becomes another man’s treasure” this Sat- (IFBB) as a figure athlete. Shesaid. “I did six shows national- urday, Nov. 7, when the Third Annual Burnet Citywide Garage received professional standing ly. In each show there are over Sale takes place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. last month. 900 competitors.” “We have 17 addresses around town that are participating When asked what it was - In the figure division, ath and 38 spaces on the square as well,” said Cindy Lamb, orga- like to be a 43-year-old ath- letes are judged on symmetry nizer of the event co-sponsored by the Burnet Association of lete competing with women and proportion. Athletes must Merchants (BAM) and the Burnet Chamber of Commerce. half her age, Gray said, “It’s be at a minimum percentage not that hard – I beat all the of fat so that all muscles Each year, BAM and the chamber co-host this event the first younger ones anyway!” can be seen by the judges. CONTRIBUTED Garage sale... see Page 10 For Gray, there’s no room File Byphoto far her favorite part Burnet native Kristi Gray has competed as a figure athlete Record turnout promptedfor compromise. Burnet County officialsabout to the add journey of becoming Burnet hospital administers vaccine more resources and re-organize voting sites. Also, residents for five years and achieved professional standing last “It’s a very tough market” Gray ... see Page 7 month. for the first time cast their ballots at any county voting center Season to open Saturday By Connie Swinney COVID-19.” on Election Day (Nov. 3), regardless of their county address. Staff Writer Burnet County Health Burnet Bulletin Authority Dr. Juliette Mad- Joining hundreds of local rigal was also among recip- Teacher lands on healthcare workers, person- ients of the vaccine. Shubert named new nel at the Burnet hospital and As part of a tiered distri- the Burnet County Health bution process, the Moderna national television Bulletin Authority received their vaccine will go to rural hos- publisher of COVID-19 inoculations Dec. pitals and clinics, free-stand- By Caleb Moseley 22 during the second week ing emergency rooms, EMS Bowie County Citizens Tribune Frank Shubert has been the Bandera Bulletin. For the of the vaccine rollout to help providers, pharmacies and Special to the Bulletin named editor and publisher of past 10 years, Shubert has reduce the spread. health departments. Music talent in East Tex- the Burnet Bulletin, as well as helped navigate his hometown Ascension Seton High- Key public healthcare as just continues to show The Llano County Journal and newspaper, the Boerne Star land Lakes administered the facility personnel includ- up, one artist after the other. The Highlander in a recent through a period of dynamic Moderna vaccines to front- ing nursing home staff are This artist happens to be just announcement by Highland growth and change in that line caregivers who come scheduled to start receiving a little different than the rest Lakes Publishing, LP, partner area. into contact with the most inoculations this week. though. Mark Henry. Shubert replaces “We are incredibly vulnerable and at-risk for Officials also stated that Victor Sanchez is a 2018 Henry in the position for the fortunate to have the contracting the coronavirus. health care officials “im- New Boston High School Highland Lakes newspaper opportunity to return to the The local hospital in Bur- plemented a comprehensive graduate and a new hire Highland Lakes community,” Contributed/ASHL group. net and the Marble Falls clin- vaccine administration plan at Burnet High School as Shubert was born and Shubert said. “My family ic received doses the same Denise Watson was the first to receive the Moderna COVID-19 that is consistent with feder- a Spanish teacher. He was raised in Boerne and attended has been invested in these day they began doling them vaccine at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes on Dec. 22 at the al and state guidance.” heavily involved in the high Texas A&M Kingsville, from communities for over 25 out to staff members. hospital. The vaccine went to frontline healthcare workers During the week of Dec. school band and was even before distribution to the public. which he earned a degree in years. Updating to permanent “We are encouraging our 7, facilities in larger cities part of the marching band resident status and renewing own associates to receive the able,” said Hospital Admin- ing to eliminate social and business management. first received batches of thethat placed eighth at state for old friendships has been a life- COVID-19 vaccine to help istrator and Chief Nursing economic barriers to ensure His community news- LISA TREIBER-WALTER/BURNET BULLETIN vaccine, primarily from Pfiz- New Boston High School in long goal.” ensure the continued safe- that they can receive the vac- Contributed paper career started at Officer Karen Litterer, in a er company which requires 2017. These days Victor is Hunters will converge on Burnet County this Saturday Victor Sanchez, a BHS The Highlander where Shubert met his wife of ty and well-being of them, statement. cine as a prioritized group,” specialized cold storage pro- making music in a different morning, Nov. 7, for the opening of what Texas Parks and Spanish teacher, performed he ultimately served as 32 years, Diane, at college their families and all those “We are taking extra she continued. “Vaccina- cedures. Officials said doses style as part of ‘Tengo Talen- Wildlife experts are predicting to be one of the best white- on Tengo Talento Mucho advertising director for four and the couple have a son, we are privileged to serve, steps to ensure these front- tion is one of the most ef- for the public at-large may to Much Talento’. tailed deer harvests in years. Early rains led to a good food Talento, a singing Mitch, 28, who recently and for the general public to line staff have access to the fective strategies to protect begin to start in the next cou- years before accepting his supply for the animals, which translates into heavy deer competition focused on do so once it becomes avail- vaccine, and we are work- ourselves and others from Television… see Page 3 first publisher’s post atmarried the his wife, Katie. The weights and larger than average sized antlers, but also more ple of months. Latino music. Frank Shubert, new publisher/editor of theBurnet Bulletin. Camer Herald and later at Publisher ... see Page 10 challenging hunts for deer not reliant on feeders. Burnet County saves $1 million with jail refinanceBurnet DeLancey pleads By Lew K. Cohn payments. just over $60,000 per approved the issuance of terest rate of 1.647 percent — active underwriters of US mu- Managing Editor “The first five years year in interest savings $11,375,000 in general obliga- nearly 2.5 percentage pointsRainfall nicipal bonds. Burnet Bulletin of the bond issue were for each of the next 15 tion refunding bonds that will lower than the original interest “I was very pleased with guilty, gets 55 years Burnet County got an ear- uncallable, but after years,” County Judge come mature at the same date rate of 4.098 percent. ThisWeek will endedthe outcome Nov. 1and: appreciate ly Christmas gift on Dec. 16 that window was over, James Oakley said. as the original issuance — generate a savings in interest the Commissioners Court, By AlexAndriA rAndolph Sentence to run concurrently with the refinance of the 2015we were able to take “This is a merry Christ- 4.20Duane inches Westerman (of SAM- March 1, 2036. of $1,078,727.50. The bonds Burnet Bulletin jail bond series — a move ex- advantage this year of mas for the taxpayers of With a fantastic Standard were underwritten byMonth Roy- toCO Date: Capital Markets), RBC, for multiple char pected to save the county more lower interest rates and Burnet County.” & Poor bond rating of AA, the al Bank of Canada’s Capital While several Central Tex- than $1 million in interest Oakley Jail as counties are struggling with that will come out to Commissioners county was able to get an in- Markets — one of the largest 11.05 inches … see Page 3 By AlexAndriA rAndolph child pornography charges the aftermath of heavy rainfall Burnet Bulletin and will face 55 years impris- YTD: 33.90 inches for two weekends in a row, a Former Marble Falls In- onment without parole. Week ended Dec. 28: Any weather conditions hazardous weather outlook dependent School District In district court, DeLanc- Burnet occurring after 8 a.m. Sunday has been issued once again for 0.02 inches (ISD) employee Deavon ey pled guilty to two counts will be reported the following the area. The National Weather Ser- Ashley DeLancey pled guilty of super aggravated sexual Rainfall Month to Date: week. vice (NWS) Austin/San Anto- Wednesday Oct. to assault of a child, three counts Source: Hugh McCoy of possession of child pornog- 0.42 inches Hamilton Creek Drive nio office has issued another 55 years without parole in a hazardous weather outlook on child sexual assault case that raphy with intent to promote YTD: 26.53 inches Monday morning, Nov. 2, for emerged in June 2014. and two counts of possession Llano, Burnet, Williamson, DeLancey a 32-year-old of child pornography Any weather conditions Blanco, Travis, and other near- Cottonwood Shores resident, District Judge Allan Gar- occurring after 8 a.m. Sunday by counties. former fire chief for Cotton- rett sentenced DeLancey to 55 will be reported the following Keeping bees in Local venues years, 20 years and 10 years week. Looking back on a unique 2020 “Several opportunities for wood Shores Volunteer Fire Source: LCRA Hydromet Oakalla named “best of ” rain and thunderstorms will CONTRIBUTED Department and former mem- per charge respectively, to be Burnet site 3014 for Bulldog sports See Pagebegin 10Wednesday night and A not-so-ferocious lion, Ryder Wilson, was ready to ber of the Marble Falls Area served concurrently. His in- See Page 5 See Page 2 devour some candy during trick-or-treating in Burnet on Volunteer Fire Department, carceration will begin imme- Weather ... see Page 7 Halloween Saturday, Oct. 31. pled guilty to child rape and DeLancey ... see Page 2

Page 2 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Burnet Bulletin Burnet, Texas News HLBWS to talk desert plants Special to The Highlander page, Texas Flora (Digital “Plants of the Chihuahuan Media Award – NPSOT 2016). Desert” will be the program A group Facebook page of topic at the next monthly the same name offers species Zoom meeting of members and identification, notification guests of the Highland Lakes of volunteer opportunities, Birding and Wildflower Societypresentations hosted by (HLBWS). Invited speaker NPSOT and like-minded Michael Eason will join the organizations, and general meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7,native plant information in a 2021 at 10:30 a.m. to discussdynamic format, co-sponsored the flora that he hasby been NSPOT. Eason has been researching and photographing on the board of NPSOT since for the past two years in far 2017 and volunteers with other west Texas. like-minded organizations Contributed photos His soon-to-be-published throughout the state. Eason is a botanist that has book “A Field Guide to the For more information about worked on projects with Plants of the Trans-Pecos” Contributed/TPWD HLBWS and it activities, the San Antonio Botanical is the fruition of this body Inks Lake State Park in Burnet won the Ride Texas Magazine award for best campgrounds. please go to https://www. Garden, the Royal Botanic of work. Eason will sharehlbws.com/ or follow the Gardens and Texas Parks information about the common, organization’s page on and Wildlife Department. uncommon and rare plants that Facebook. he encountered during this time. Some of these plants are botanical treasures, having been rarely or even never before photographed. Eason will weave in stories of pollinator biology, seed dispersal, unusual facts and trivia about the plants of the Trans-Pecos region. He will include some entertaining, if not humbling, stories from “in the field” while tracking down these unusual and hard- to-find plants. Eason is a freelance botanist who resides in Alpine, Texas. Through his consulting business, Texas Flora, he performs plant surveys for public and private land owners. Contributed Such surveys help to inventory Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum of Burnet won the award for best flora as well as support rare motorcycle museum. The Museum is closed in January but will open on the firstplant and general botanical Wednesday in February. field studies on public lands. He heads the rare plant research and conservation work at San Antonio Botanical Garden, Local venues win where, working in conjunction with the Center for Plant Conservation, he focuses on conserving the rare plants of South Texas. ‘bestFrom staff reports of’audience pickedawards Burnet Marble Falls for Best Brewery; In Alpine and surrounding Six area establishments County for several awards. • Inks Lake State Park for areas, he designs and installs captured accolades from Ride The awards went to: Best Campground; native plant gardens, often Texas Magazine’s “Best Of” • Blue Bonnet Café for Best • Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar- collecting seed of needed edition, including Marble No Frills Diner, Best Breakfast, B-Que of Llano for Best BBQ; species to include in the Falls’ Blue Bonnet Café which Best Chicken Fried Steak and and design. Eason is the author took home four different Best Pie; • Combat Veterans of “Wildflowers of Texas,” awards. • Hill County Motorheads Motorcycle Association, which a Timber Press field guide The magazine conducted Motorcyle Museum of Burnet has a Highland Lakes chapter released in Spring 2018 that a reader’s choice poll from for Best Motorcyle Museum; 23-19, for Best Riding Club/ won the Carroll Abott Memorial August to October, and its • Save The World Brewery of Association. Award from the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) in 2019. He is working on three more books at this time, with “A Field Guide to the Plants of LCRA offering grants for the Trans-Pecos” being closest to completion. Prior to entering the private community projects sector, Eason worked at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Special to the Bulletin individuals, for-profit entities, ranging from buying new Center where he managed The Lower Colorado River professional associations, equipment for first respondersseveral conservation projects. Authority is offering grants of social service to projects improving museums andThese included: the Millennium up to $50,000 for community or limited-use facilities.libraries to helping community Seed Bank Project – a global projects throughout LCRA’s Organizations in all or part centers build handicapped- plant conservation effort headed wholesale power, water and of the following counties are accessible restrooms. by the Royal Botanic Gardens, transmission service territory. eligible for CDPP grants: Through fall 2020, LCRA has Kew; Ferns of the Trans-Pecos Applications for the next round Aransas, Austin, Bandera, awarded 1,795 community – collection of arid land ferns of Community Development Bastrop, Blanco, Brown, grants totaling more than for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Partnership Program grants will Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, $46.5 million. WhenEdinburgh, Scotland; a review be available online in January Callahan, Cameron, Coke, combined with the nearly of aquatic plants in the nursery and must be submitted by Coleman, Colorado, Comal, $227 million in community-trade for TPWD; a survey of midnight on Jan. 31. Most grantsConcho, Coryell, Crane, raised matching funds, the total Big Bend National Park; and are for $25,000 or less, but each Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, investment in local projects numerous other projects. grant cycle includes awards of Dimmit, Eastland, Ector, surpasses $273 million. He continues to photograph several grants of up to $50,000. Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Applications and eligibility plants throughout the state Eligible organizations include Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, requirements are availableand beyond. Samples of his Hamilton, Harris, Hays, photography are available to volunteer fire departments, at lcra.org/cdpp or by calling Michael Eason will be the guest speaker for the Highland emergency responders, Hidalgo, Karnes, Kendall, the program administrator at view on his Flickr account. local governments, Kerr, schools,Kimble, Kinney, 800-776-5272, ext. 3140. In-depth species descriptionsLakes Birding and Wildflower Society on Jan. 7. He will talk libraries, civic Lampasas, groups, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, are provided on his Facebookabout his photographs and research of rare Texas flora. museums and otherMason, nonprofitMatagorda, Maverick, organizations. 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Burnet, Texas Burnet Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Page 3 News Broadband initiative maps statewide internet connectivity By Lew K. Cohn download and 10 Mbps up- local internet service. “We must continue to -im Texas — specifically identi- classifies high-speed internet Managing Editor load. In Burnet County, just CN Texas just published prove and refine the data onfying more accurately where speeds at 25 Mbps down- Burnet Bulletin 41.84 percent of all house- updated broadband coverage these broadband coverage households and even whole load/3 Mbps upload (listed Updated broadband cov- holds can receive that level of maps for all 254 counties in maps,” said Jennifer Harris, communities lack high-speed below as 25x3). Some key erage maps show 89.74 - perservice (leaving 9,602 under- the state, with the latest being state program director, CN internet access. findings from the new data cent of households in Burnet served households). the third update, which pro- Texas. “That way we can get “This information and include: County have the minimum This includes all of Gran- vided new observations and a more complete picture of the data can then help inform de- • Over 315,000 Texas requirements for high-speed ite Shoals, Highland Hav- insights. broadband landscape across cisions at both the state and households remain unserved internet available to them, en, Cottonwood Shores and community level, ensuring at 25x3 speeds. Connected Nation Texas (CN Kingsland and rural areas that more effective and intelli- • Twenty-eight counties Texas) reported this week. like Oakalla, Briggs, Hoover gent investments are made to have less than half of their Llano County is just be- Valley, Cassie, East Lake Bu- connect those areas with the households served by 25x3 hind Burnet County with chanan, Smithwick and parts greatest need.” broadband. 87.27 percent of householdsof Spicewood. CN Texas released the ini- “To close the Digital Di- receiving broadband service In Llano County, that tial maps in January of 2020 vide in Texas, we need ac- with speeds of at least 25 percentage falls to 30.2 per- and updated maps in late July. curate data on where Texans Megabytes per second down- cent (with 6,288 underserved Each new set of maps includes are connected and where load and three Mbps uploadhouseholds). This includes additional input from resi- they lack basic infrastructure — which is the minimum most of Horseshoe Bay and dents, businesses and com- to participate in the digital classification recognized byall of Kingsland, Sunrise munities, as well as new, more world,” said Ellen Ray, chair, the Federal Communications Beach, Sandy Harbor, Click granular data from internet Texas Rural Funders and ex- Commission (FCC). and Castell. service providers (ISPs). ecutive director, Still Water However, this still leaves The overall statewide av- “We will be providing, inFoundation. 1,694 homes in Burnet Coun- erage for 100x10 internet is total, five mapping updates “The future of Texas ed- ty and 1,147 homes in Llano 88.6 percent of households in for Texas, which is a robust ucation, healthcare, and eco- County without the minimum a service area, while the over- and aggressive approach to nomic development will de- recommended internet con- all rural area average is still tackling the issue of connec- pend on all Texans having the nection necessary to take part more than two-thirds at 68.9 tivity in the state,” said Ash- ability to access high-speed in the fast-changing digital percent of households. ley Hitt, Vice President, GIS internet. Texas Rural Funders landscape. Earlier this year, Bur- Services, Connected Nation. is proud to support Connect- And both amounts are still net and Llano counties were “Each iteration is im- ed Nation Texas in providing below the statewide rural and among the entities which proved by public feedback, critical broadband data for overall averages, which are joined forces with Connected working with providers to re- community planning and leg- 90.3 percent and 96.5 percent,Nation Texas, an independent, fine their data, and continued islative decision making.” respectively. public and private initiative field validation so that the data To learn more about CN Those numbers grow even working to ensure that all truly reflects what broadband Texas, email Jennifer Harris more stark when determining can experience the benefits Contributed coverage looks like across at jharris@connectednation. how many homes actually re- of broadband in the state, in A map from Connection Nation Texas shows the areas of Texas.” org or visit the CN Texas web- ceive broadband service with order to try to better leverage Burnet County that have access to internet speeds of at The Federal Communi- least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload (highlighted in site at connectednation.org/ speeds of at least 100 Mbps available resources to improve green). cations Commission (FCC) texas. of housing its own inmates. Jail The federal government pays Burnet, Llano counties improve scores from voting watchdog From Page 1 $64 per day per inmate to house ICE detainees and oth- By Lew K. Cohn In 2019, Llano County additional programs and re- ers and a link to the Texas Sec- and Norton, Rose Fulbright er federal offenders, while Managing Editor earned a score of 80 points sources to enable Texas coun- retary of State’s website. (bond counsel) for all their other counties pay $45 per Burnet Bulletin for “Very Good,” while Bur- ties to provide excellent voter The counties also were hard work in bringing this to day. The elections websites net County had only received information to better serve noted for their detailed contact fruition,” said County Audi- The Burnet County Jail for Burnet and Llano coun- 65 points for a ranking of their communities.” information for county elec- tor Karin Smith upon com- was built in 2007 through a ties earned improved marks “Good.” Both Burnet and Llano tion offices; dates, locations pletion of the refinancing. public facilities corporation in 2020 from a grassroots “I’m glad that they gavecounties were dinged by the and hours for early voting The Burnet County Jail at a cost of $35.5 million withnon-profit organization, - plac our web site a favorable LWV for not having a websiteand Election Day; voter reg- houses 587 offenders and is general obligation bonds; no ing both in the top third of grade,” said Burnet County with a government-verified istration applications and mail certified as a holding facili- taxpayer money was used to Texas’ 254 counties. Elections Administrator Doug Dot.Gov domain, or a website baillot applications online; ty for U.S. Immigrations and build the jail facility. Sever- Overall, the League of Ferguson. “Ultimately our that ends in “.gov.” They werepolling location information, Customs Enforcement (ICE) al private companies ran the Women Voters of Texas gave goal is to be helpful to the not alone, however, as only 15 online sample ballots, election and the U.S. Marshall’s officejail, but when it appeared the the Llano County website a voters and we listen to what of the websites surveyed by results; and election judge and in addition to being certifiedfacility would be shuttered in score of 100 points, which they are asking for and try to LWV have a government-ver- clerk or poll worker training by the Texas Commission on 2015, Burnet County stepped earns a ranking of “Outstand- accommodate them the best ified Dot.Gov domain.- Bur information. Jail Standards. in and bought the jail for ing,” while the Burnet County we can.” net County’s website ends in Burnet County also re- Contracting with other $14 million through its own site only received 85 points, “Voters look to their coun- “.org” while Llano County’s ceived points for informa- counties and with the federal certificates of obligation. which earns a ranking of ties to find accurate, accessi- ends in “.tx.us.” tion about volunteer deputy government usually gener- That price represented just “Very Good.” ble, and useful voter informa- However, Llano County registrars, precinct boundary ates enough funding for Bur- 39 cents on the dollar of the Only 56 counties, or tion 22 on safe and secure county did receive points for having changes (maps) and candidate net County to cover the cost original bond issue cost. percent, received a ranking of election websites,” said Grace a “secure” website by having filing information. Outstanding, which means the Chimene, president of the a lock, which indicates a dig- Llano County earned extra county accumulated 90 points League of Women Voters ital of encryption certificate for points for including the voting says, “I started watching theor more, while just 22, or nine all information transmitted to order; safe voting information show about three years ago Texas. Television percent, received a ranking of “This review was conduct- and from the website. Burnet for the pandemic; establish- From Page 1 or more. I was still in highVery Good, which means the ed to assess how each county County has no such digital en- ing voters with special needs/ school when I started watch- county received between 80 prepared to serve voters for cyption on its website. disabled and student or young Tengo Talento Mucho ing it. Growing up I loved to 89 points. The highest -pos - voters as special categories; Talento is a singing competi- Hispanic music and singing the November 2020 General LWV did praise both coun sible score for all items was ties for having websites that providing a link to the League tion that is aired on Estrella it, but being from New Bos- Election.” 120, according to the League Chimene said the League were mobile-friendly, easy to TV, Dish channel 852 and ton a lot of my friends did of Women Voters voters guide of Women Voters of Texas and making more information DirecTV channel 442, that of Women Voters of Texas is find, having a special category not listen to it. Nothing was website. currently working to “develop for military and overseas vot- is centered around Latino wrong with that; it was just accessible in Spanish. music. Those that know - Vicdifferent from the music they tor say it is no surprise that listened to. Once I got to col- how to audition, I decided flying out to Los Angeles to ment as well. This has been Commerce have been amaz- he is successful in the things lege, a lot of the friends that I that I was going to give it a audition for the show on TV. an amazing time for me and ing. They have told me that that he does. Former teach- ended up surrounding myself try. I had to send in a vid- They paid for everything to I look forward to moving for- they understand that this is a er, Dena May had this to say with did listen to that type eo of me singing a song for get me there and back home. ward in the competition.” once in a lifetime opportuni- about Victor, “He has got a of music, so I got to listenthe first part of the audition, I made it past the elimina- Victor has had plenty of ty and want me to be able to strong connection to family to it even more. Well, at theand then for a second part of tion round and have moved people behind him who have go for it. I am also a student and has always been a hard end of the last season of the it I had to do a Zoom meet- on to the quarter finals. Thesupported him along the way teacher at Mount Pleasant worker.” show they released instruc- ing with some people from competition will continue and he notes, “My family ISD as I am going to college Being on a national tele- tions on how to audition for the show. It started out withto go on until the winners and my friends have been to be a Spanish teacher and vised music competition has the show. I had never thought more than 1,500 people who have been chosen. In the there for me the entire time a coach as well. MPISD has to be pretty amazing, and about trying to audition for auditioned and got cut down past, there has only been one and are always doing all they been amazing as well. They for Victor it has been. Hethe show, but after seeing a tremendous amount for the winner, but this year there can to help. Without them have said the same thing that auditions that made it on TV. are going to be five winnersI could not be where I am. my professors have said, and A few weeks ago, I received a who will receive $20,000 and Also, my college and college they want to be able to help CRAZY GALS call telling me that I would be a deal with Sony Entertain- professors at Texas A&M - me and support me.” Quality COUNTRY COOKING

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Page 4 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Commentary Opinions and Letters to the Editor Theming your garden can be fun, useful exercise Start with a plan On a day when you are going to be For instance, place your vegetables of a zucchini flower and would like Before we have a plan for our Bill Luedecke & home, check the sunlight throughout and herbs that you would use to to have a small section around your garden, we need to gather some facts. the day. Choose a spot of the ground cook an Italian meal on one side of home where neighbors can enjoy the Answer some questions. where you are planning to plant. your garden. Or, as we mentioned blooming yellow as well. As you can The most important one has Each hour during the day go outside earlier you can place all of your salad see there is no set one way to organize already been answered. Should and check to see if your chosen spot ingredients in one spot. Or you can your garden. you plant a garden? Hopefully, the is still receiving sunlight. Remember use companion gardening? Now that you have your “theme” answer is a resounding yes. So, let’s to look up. If there is a dormant tree Companion gardening is when established for your garden, we get started. Martelle Luedecke nearby that has lost its leaves for the you place plants together that help have found it useful to draw out a First, we would like to mention winter, it could perhaps cast shadows each other out. The classic example is plan. Gentle reminder for when and that it is perfectly okay to have your grandchildren’s or children’s during the Spring and summer. Three Sisters companion gardening. where you are placing your fruits several different types of gardens favorites? (Side note: we have Next, you need to determine the Native Americans would plant beans, and vegetables in your garden, leave growing at once. For instance, one discovered that little and big helpers drainage of the soil. Dig several holes corn and squash together. Beans are wiggle room for the plants that of our favorites is to plant a salad are more inclined to help if it is their 6 inches deep in the garden area and great for putting nitrogen into the are runners. Last year we placed ingredient garden in a wheelbarrow. favorite food they are harvesting.) fill them with water. Step back and soil. The corn stalk provides a pole cantaloupe, melons, and yellow Utilizing a wheelbarrow for your Now that you have made a list watch. Is the ground soaking up the for the beans to grow up and on. squash at the corners of our gardens. garden plot gives you the versatility of the vegetables, herbs, and fruits water? Or is the water standing still? Squash shades the ground to regulate Til next time. Keep your souls to bring your garden to the door you would like to plant, how are you If the water is still sitting in the hole temperature and deter weeds. Another and soles in your garden! Remember closest to your kitchen. going to organize them? after 4 hours, you’ll need to adjust object of companion gardening is to the True Master Gardener: Jesus Ask yourself what you would like Organizing your garden for water drainage. Water drainage plant vegetables and herbs together said, “I am the vine; my Father is the to plant in your garden. Perhaps start FIRST test your soil!! Knowing is imperative to plants to avoid because one repels the insects that are Gardener.” John 15:1 Have questions with your grocery list and choose the nutrient base of your soil before negatives such as root rot. disastrous to another. or comments? Contact Martelle the vegetables and fruits you most you plant is imperative. Now that we have checked soil, A final suggestion is to have Luedecke (512) 769-3179 or email often purchase. Or would you like Second, what type of sunlight will sunlight and water how would you several patchwork gardens. Perhaps luedeckephotography@ or Bill (512) to grow the vegetables that you the plot you have chosen receive? Try like to organize your garden? One of your favorite herb prefers a shady 577-1463 or email bill@texasland. haven’t tried in a while? Or what are this exercise to gather your facts. your options is to organize by meal. spot. Or like us you enjoy the beauty net. Visit us online at Texans urged to roll up their sleeves burnetbulletin.com Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas “Preparations to safely conduct ments, an advocacy group contends. leaders are rolling up their sleeves to Capital Highlights business in the Texas House and Sen- After Congress passed the Coro- Call (512) 756-6136 get the COVID-19 vaccine and to en- ate are ongoing, and each chamber navirus Aid, Relief and Economic to subscribe courage the public to follow suit. will vote upon their respective rules Security, or CARES, Act in March, “I will never ask any Texan to do Chris and protocols at the start of the legis- Gov. Abbott said $1.85 billion of the something that I’m not willing to do lative session,” the officials said in a funding Texas received would go to- myself,” Abbott said before getting Cobler statement. ward supporting local governments. vaccinated at a televised event in The session opens at noon Jan. 12. However, advocacy group Texas Austin. Also last week, Austin and Travis Housers said its analysis shows the Serving Burnet County Since 1873 The next round of vaccines will Texas Press Association County officials, alarmed by a spike state has not delivered. 220 South Main go to people 65 and older and to those in cases, raised the community’s The local governments are sup- Burnet, TX 78611 who are at greatest risk of severe COVID-19 risk warning to its high- posed to apply through a reimburse- The Burnet Bulletin is published weekly by disease and death from COVID-19. able at dshs.texas.gov: est level since the pandemic began. ment process administered by the Highland Lakes Newspapers. Periodicals More than 70 percent of COVID-19 • People 65 years of age and older Under the Stage 5 risk warning, the Texas Division of Emergency Man- postage paid at Burnet, TX, 78611; USPS deaths in Texas have occurred in peo- • People 16 years of age and old- local officials are asking people notagement, according to a May 11 letter 080-000. ISSN 1084-5410. Combined ple 65 or older, Texas Department of er with at least one chronic medical to gather with anyone outside their from the governor. with the Marble Falls Messenger and State Health Services officials said in condition that puts them at increased household and to limit their trips out- “Since the letter, TDEM has Bertram Enterprise. Member of Texas announcing the updated priority list. risk for severe illness from the virus side homes to essential ones such as stymied local governments at ev- Press Association and South Texas Press Association. “The focus on people who are age that causes COVID-19, such as but going to the grocery store or work. ery turn,” Houser officials saidPOSTMASTER in 65 and older or who have comorbid- not limited to cancer, chronic kidney Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis a statement. “Although the process Send address changes to: ities will protect the most vulnerable disease, chronic obstructive pulmo- County interim health authority, said should have been a clean handoff of The Burnet Bulletin populations,” said Imelda Garcia, Ex- nary disease, heart conditions, such the Stage 5 warning was necessary resources specifically earmarked for P. O. Box 1000 pert Vaccine Allocation Panel chair- as heart failure, coronary artery dis- even though the hospital system in cities and counties, money has been Marble Falls, Texas 78654 woman. “This approach ensures that ease or cardiomyopathies; solid organ Austin remained stable. complicated for local governments to Texans at the most severe risk from transplantation, severe obesity, preg- “When you see smoke, are you access and has flowed slowly or not Corrections COVID-19 can be protected across nancy, sickle cell disease and type 2 fully alarmed and call the fire depart- at all.” The Bulletin will gladly correct any error races and ethnicities and regardless of diabetes. ment, or do you wait until the flames A Texas emergency management found in the newspaper. To request a where they work.” Capitol to reopen roll down the hallway?” he told KX- correction or clarification, please call official has said the largest barrier to 512-756-6136 and ask for the editor. 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Burnet, Texas Burnet Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Page 5 Burnet Neighbors Happy New Year from Bertram Again, on this holiday, bid=1993405. If you have any some businesses will be shut questions please contact Chad down for a couple of days, so Smith 512-413-4112. call before you set out to shop. 0DUFLH Library News The library will be closed Jan. Our Bertram Library has 1, and R Bank will close at 30DVWHUVRQ been unable to hold their cus- p.m. on Dec. 31 and re-open at tomary fundraisers. Hence, 9 a.m. on Jan. 2. they don’t have the money to Keep your fingers crossed provide all the new books and for some rain – maybe even 2XWDQG$ERXW other media that we common- snow this coming Wednes- LQ%HUWUDP ly receive. If you would like day night and Thursday. As to give back, take a look at the most of you know we are in library’s Amazon wish list. a drought, and any amount of be on Jan. 16 at the Bertram Go to Bertram Library on precipitation will be welcome. Library Meeting Room from Facebook, and click the orange If you’ve kept track of your 8 a.m. to noon. If you plan to Amazon picture to find the li- 2020 rainfall totals, please attend please wear a mask and brary’s wants and needs. Buy- email to the address at the end use social distancing. Only ing one or more of these items of this column. seven people can be in the is a great way to choose what Church News room at a time, so you may you would like to provide for As most of you know the be asked to wait outside until your library. And, as always, Mahomet Christian Church the crowd thins. The cost is money is gladly accepted by was destroyed by fire on Dec. $95 for 4U to 8U boys & girls mailing a check to the library 9. If you want to help rebuild and $110 for 10U & up boys at 170 N Gabriel, Bertram the church, you can send a & girls. TX 78605. The library sends check to the Christian Church Bertram Youth League many thanks to their wonder- at P.O. Box 464, Bertram TX, ful patrons and community. does offer a scholarship of 25 Contributed 78605. There seems to be a percent to 100 percent of reg-That’s all the local infor- bit of a mix-up about where istration to any family in need mation for this week. If you Pictured is the new Visitation Booth which was recently placed by Alzheimer’s TX at the to send your checks. The of financial help. For more in- have pictures or information Bertram Nursing Home. According to ALZ TX: “Many residents in care facilities have church specifically set up the formation please email us at for the Burnet Neighbors weakened immune systems due to the onset of aging. Add COVID-19 to this, and visitations above P.O. Box for receiving page, your deadline is always become more difficult, as there’s a fear of residents contracting COVID from someone bertramyouthleague@gmail. outside the facility.” The new Visitation Booth, built by students at Crockett Early College donations. com. You can also register Saturday. Email information Bertram Youth League to marcimasterson@gmail. High School, will allow friends and family to visit their residents at a safe distance outside online at https://tshq.bluesom- of the nursing home, thus reducing the worry that outsiders might bring contaminates into On-site registration will brero.com/Default.aspx?ta- com. the facility. Learn the fine details of beekeeping Coffee on the Bridge am amazed at just how much gratitude for the support they Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 is honey these small critters continue to receive follow- the day for the first coffee of are able to provide. Bees are ing the fire that destroyed the the new year. It’s also the day Fran hard-working, sociable be- church building. to remove the lights from the ings that have a very short A bank account has been Joppa Bridge. Coffee etc. is at Jones lifespan and can supply a set up to receive any monies 8 a.m. and light removal will phenomenal amount of hon- from donations. A post office start about 9:30 a.m. ey. In addition to honey, they box has been established— In the event of inclement do very important pollination Mahomet Christian Church, weather, coffee will be served Briggs/Oakalla work and supply beeswax for P. O. Box 464, Bertram, -Tex in the fellowship building. personal and industrial items. as 78605. Telephone calls For more information you News For more information can be made to 512-790- may call 512-489-2397. about the beekeepers session 4006, and a church website at Bee Keeping at Oakalla ing discussed will be how to at the library, you may call mahometchristian.net can be Library feed the bees and take care of (512) 525-3864. reached for information. Alaine of A&E Beekeep- them. Mahomet Christian If you have news or pho- Contributed ers will be at the Oakalla As I look at a jar of honey Church tos, please contact me at pa- Alaine of A&E Beekeepers will be at the Oakalla Library on Library on Saturday, Jan. 9 on my table and think about Members of the Mahomet [email protected] by Satur- Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. teaching attendees about caring for bees. at 11 a.m. Some things be- all the honey that’s available I Church wish to express their day, Jan. 2. Burnet Bulletin

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Page 8 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Burnet Bulletin Burnet, Texas Year-in-Review Spotlight From Page 1 The most recent blaze on Dec. 9 destroyed an historic church in Mahomet, located at 10451 FM 243 in northeast Burnet County. The incident became number 17 on the list of suspicious fires,- ac cording to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, and they ap- peared to have begun in late April and continued through File photo the present. The bulk of the BMS principal Jeremy structures were unoccupied LeJuene died on Dec. and in the north central part 6 from complications with COVID-19. Jennifer of the county. Stewart was named interim Election record turnout principal. Burnet County contrib- uted a high-volume of votes School, was named the inter- during the Nov. 3 election to im principal at Burnet Middle secure resounding wins in School, succeeding LeJeune. support of local and regional Esprit de Corps File photo Republican candidates. The Burnet High School Overall the county posted The Burnet High School Esprit de Corps finished third at the UIL State Championships held at the Alamo Dome in San Esprit de Corps took home the Antonio. The third-place finish is the best in school history. a 75.9 percent turnout of reg- bronze medal at the UIL Class istered voters, officials said, one of the 21 voting locations al Centers for Medicaid and as an interim chief for the de- net County city. 4A Marching Band Contest “which is tremendous for our on Election Day had someone Medicare Services. partment on Monday, Aug. 17. For the year, Bertram Monday, Dec. 14, at the Al- county.” come vote from another home Llano County officials He will serve until a perma- maintains the highest percent- amodome in San Antonio, Earlier this year, Burnet precinct — including our also contracted with Hamilton nent chief can be hired. age sales tax growth at 27.21 matching the school’s best-ev- County approved allowing most remote locations.” County to provide EMS ser- Sales tax grows percent, from $300,617.75 er finish at state competition. registered voters to cast their BSW divests from Llano vice within the county and to Sales tax allocations for through this point in 2019 to BHS (18 points total) fin- ballots at any county voting County establish multiple ambulance Burnet and Bertram each $382,419.34 this year. ished behind gold medalist center on Election Day (Nov. In April, Baylor Scott locations. grew by more than 15 percent LeJeune dies Argyle High School (eight 3), regardless of where in the & White announced to Lla- New clinic opens in December as both commu- Burnet Consolidated In- points) and silver medal- county the voters live. no County officials it would Baylor Scott & White nities closed out the year by dependent School District ist Melissa High School (14 Burnet County Election divest itself from the Llano Health on Monday, June 1, chalking up some record-set- students and faculty were in points) in the open class com- Administrator Doug Fergu- County hospital, leaving the opened its newest clinic, ting numbers. shock following the sudden petition. Rounding out the top son said the Nov. 3 election county scrambling to find aBaylor Scott & White Clinic Burnet had sales tax re- and unexpected passing of 10 were North Lamar, Canton, saw the largest turnout in new operator for the facility - Burnet. ceipts for December 2020 Burnet Middle School Prin- Wills Point, Bridge City, Cal- Burnet County history with or face its closure. The new full-service clin- go up 15.62 percent from cipal Jeremy LeJeune on lallen, Kennedale and China 24,925 voters casting ballots, The county then contract- ic, at 1300 E. Polk Street, $212,328.30 in December Sunday, Dec. 6, in an Austin Spring. up more than 4,400 from the ed with Mid Coast Health replaces the clinic in down- 2019 to $245,503.89 this hospital. Hoover dies previous record of 19,517 set Care (MCH), based in El town Burnet at 101 E. Jackson month. For the year, sales LeJeune, who was in his Burnet has lost one of in November 2016. Campo, to take over opera- Street. At about 8, 000 square tax revenue is up 14.87 per- second year at BMS, had long its most ardent supporters “On election day, just over tion of the facility after the feet, the clinic features 10 cent above last year, from battled a rare blood vessel with the passing of John W. one fourth of everyone who end of the year. Fortunately, exam rooms and a procedure $2,490,536.67 at this point in disorder that required hos- Hoover, who died Sunday, did vote, voted somewhere the hospital was able to obtain space. It also offers family 2019 to $2,861,094.68 through pital visits and admission. Dec. 20, at the age of 88. other than their home pre- renewal of its critical access medicine, diagnostic X-rays, this year — a positive increase After checking himself into Friends and colleagues re- cinct,” Ferguson said. “Every designation from the feder- on-site laboratory services of $370,558.01. the hospital for treatment, he membered Hoover as a cham- and urgent care. Bertram had a 28.04 per- tested positive for COVID-19. pion not only for the city but Mannix hiring protested cent increase overall in sales School officials announced for all of its residents through Former Cedar Park Police tax allocations, going from that it was believed that his relentless and untiring Chief Sean Mannix would $25,012.69 in December 2019 “the virus exacerbated his efforts to bring better hous- have started his new position to $32,027.78 this month — condition.” ing, health and educational as the chief of police in Burnet far and away the highest per- Jennifer Stewart, an assis- opportunities to his beloved on Monday, July 13, by fac- centage increase of any Bur- tant principal at Burnet High community. ing a protest by citizens con- cerned about his involvement in the wrongful conviction of former Cedar Park football standout Greg Kelley. Instead, city officials con- firmed Mannix withdrew his acceptance of the position just before he was to begin, turning the rally outside City Hall and the Burnet Police Department into an impromp- tu victory party for Kelley’s supporters and residents who were against Mannix’s hiring. Sid Fuller, who headed File photo up the Farmers Branch Police The Burnet community lost John W. Hoover on Dec. 20. Hoover was remembered by friends and colleagues as an Department in Dallas County File photo for 10 years before his 2016 influencer who brought new opportunities to the area and Protesters gathered at Burnet City Hall and the Burnet Police Department to express their its residents. retirement, was instead hired dissatisfaction with the potential hiring of former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix.

the Burnet Chamber of Com- positive tests is reduced to 20. COVID-19 merce canceled events includ- The state continued to From Page 1 ing the Bluebonnet Festival. re-extend the health disaster Other cancellations were declaration as a vehicle for coronavirus disease first -sur the Burnet Air Show. Fort funding, aid and restrictions, faced in 2019 and differs from Croghan Museum, the Her- throughout the year as many the previous strains common- man Brown Free Library and as 10 times in several week ly circulated among humans other venues shuttered their intervals. and cause mild illness, like doors. By the mid-to-late fall, the common cold, accord- Retail and restaurant ven- much of the school district ing to the Center for Disease ues closed and opted for curb- and businesses as well as pre- Control (CDC). An outbreak side and/or online purchasing viously closed venues such as of respiratory illnesses was options. Online video meet- bars, the Burnet Community first identified in Wuhan,- Hu ings among businesses, gov- Center and city and other gov- bei Province, China. ernment entities and nonprofit ernment offices had re-opened Cases of COVID-19 were groups became the mode of but at limited capacity with also being reported in a grow- communication to minimize “social distancing” guide- ing number of countries in- human contact. lines to reduce non-household ternationally, including the In March and April, member contact. United States, which resulted state-mandated “stay-at- The Burnet hospital and in a mass scare about a poten- home” orders took shape. clinics re-instated non-emer- tial pandemic among public The edicts defined “nonessen- gency procedures. health and school officials andtial,” those who should either File photo In the aftermath, the the national media. suspend work or do so from Towards the end of the year, restrictions started to relax, and the city of Burnet decided to impact of limitations and As concerns mounted in home, and “essential” work- proceed with Christmas on the Square, the annual holiday celebration. closures proved financial- the spring about the potential ers, which included people in ly devastating for a number spread of the coronavirus in the healthcare industry, in- ered large gatherings such voluntarily suspended in-per- den for an extended time with of businesses including the the United States, local health frastructure, childcare, food, as the Burnet Concert Series son worship services. cardiovascular disease as well largest retail outlet in Burnet, and school leaders took the transportation and construc- and Utopia Music Fest were In May, the state recom- as paralysis from a stroke. Bealls/Gordmans on Texas lead on prevention, informa- tion field. canceled. mended a 50 percent open- The State Department of 29. tion and reassurances for the Nursing homes and hos- The state closed Inks Lake ing of some businesses in the Health Service began an on- The business filed bank- public. pitals including Ascension State Park, and the Lower wake of Gov. Greg Abbott’s line reporting system of pos- ruptcy and closed for good. To mitigate the spread, Seton Highland Lakes in Bur- Colorado River Authority phased back-to-normal proc- itive cases, shared by Burnet On the flip-side business- community leaders began net and Baylor Scott & White closed its lakeside venues lamation. Federal and state County officials. es such as Hoover’s Supply, anticipating steps to limit ex- Hospital in Marble Falls pro- along the Colorado River, leaders began advocation and Deaths ranged from which sells construction posure, enhance sanitization hibited visitors. Burnet Con- however, public boat access distribution of Coronavirus nursing home patients with goods, the H-E-B grocery efforts and modify public solidated Independent School remained open provided by Aid, Relief, and Economic Se- pre-existing conditions to store, online sales and liquor behavior. District waved testing re- Burnet County and Llano curity (CARES) Act funding elderly residents, who suc- stores thrived in a COVID-19 In mid March, Governor quirement, opted for “remote County entities. for communities, providing cumbed to respiratory and environment. of the State of Texas, Greg learning,” which put students As the new school year everything from resources, other health complications. By mid December, the Abbott issued a proclamation onto school-issued laptops began in late October, BCISD equipment and aid to health- As of Dec. 29, the coun- Moderna vaccine, to help certifying that COVID-19 for their classroom studies at re-opened campuses for care facilities to supplemental ty reported 20 fatalities with guard against the coronavi- poses an “imminent threat of home. in-person learning with a re- funding to businesses to pay 1,702 positive tests; health- rus, made its way to Burnet disaster” in the state and de- All Burnet CISD ex- mote option for families. By workers. care workers had adminis- County. clared a state of disaster for tra-curricular activities and Halloween, the district re- In June, Burnet County tered 18,439 viral tests and The first recipients were all counties in Texas. A “run” training were suspended. ported that only 15 percent of reported its first COVID-191,049 antigen tests and 1,485 front-line workers in the on groceries led to limits on Public schools provided students were learning from fatality – A 57-year-old wom- total recoveries. healthcare industry, nursing goods at the Burnet and Mar- free curb-side pickup lunch home, while the rest came an who was a resident of Ber- Face covering and gath- home staff and first respond- ble Falls H-E-Bs. meals. The district canceled a back to school. tram Nursing Home & Re- ering restrictions as well as ers, who are in contact with What followed involved planned bond election as well. Churches were exempt habilitation Center. She had other state health-related the most vulnerable patients the city of Burnet limiting Through the summer, from the state order, howev- passed away Tuesday, May mandates are slated to remain and individuals at-risk for public access to facilities and a number of event consid- er, a number of local churches 26, after having been bedrid- in place until the number of contracting the virus.

Burnet, Texas Burnet Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Page 9 Community

Barbara JoAnn Myers Willis Orion Barnett January 4, 1943 – December 20, 2020 December 1, 1920 – December 24, 2020

Barbara JoAnn Myers was always there to listen towards all she met. In lieu of Willis Orion Barnett of of Burnet, TX passed away when someone needed to talk flowers, the family asks that Burnet, Texas, passed away December 20, 2020 in Round or vent, or needed a shoulder memorial donations be made peacefully in his sleep on Rock,TX at age 77. to cry on. She usually had to the Friends of the Herman Thursday, December 24, JoAnn was born on advice to offer, and she was Brown Free Library. 2020, at the age of 100. January 4, 1943 to Joseph NEVER afraid to offer her “What was the happiest Willis was a proud David Stewart, Jr., and opinion (in the most loving day of my life? That’s really WWII veteran. He served Dorothy Mae Stewart way possible, of course.) She hard to say…I’ve had many, his country for 22 years in (Daniels) in Harrison, AR. was a talented seamstress, and many happy days. How could the United States Army Air She attended Grapevine High she loved to make handmade one be labeled as the happiest? Corps and Air Force. School in Grapevine, TX, and clothing, blankets, etc., for My happy days started with He is preceded in death Draughn’s Business School in her kids and grandkids. meeting and going out with by his wife of 74 years Mona Dallas. She graduated from She was involved in many Airman Robert Myers.…then Clendennen Barnett. He is Grapevine High School in volunteer organizations in the day when he proposed survived by his 4 children May 1961. During school, and Burnet and surrounding marriage to me; when we got and their spouses Doyle after graduation, she worked counties, such as the Burnet married; when we drove to San and Terri Barnett, Rhonda great grandchildren and in the secretarial field. County Genealogical Society, Antonio for our honeymoon and Bruce Lee, Jan and one great, great grandchild. A few months after as “the Deer Camp.” JoAnn Friends of the Herman Brown and explored the riverwalk Mark Veteikis and Becky The family hopes to have a graduation, she married enjoyed life and lived it to the Free Library, Burnet County and Lone Star Brewery Belk. He was also blessed memorial service later in the (Bob) Robert Mack Myers, fullest. She was able to travel Historical Commission, grounds, and Breckenridge with 7 grandchildren, 14 spring. Sr., on November 23, 1961 in the world during her 16 years United Daughters of the Park. When we had our first, Fort Worth, TX. Bob’s Air in the Civil Service, from Confederacy, Daughters of second, and third children. Force career took the family which she retired as a GS-11. the American Revolution, Every event we discovered to many different locations She loved to tell stories about Crime Stoppers, and many together, every place we lived Janet Louise (Clark) Keele across the US- including Little her travels, and she collected more. She spent almost every and made another home, Rock, AR., Brown Mills, NJ., many knick-knacks from each Friday at the library doing every milestone our children September 18, 1950 – December 22, 2020 Rantoul, Il., San Antonio, place she went- and each of volunteer work for more than made through their lives TX., and across the world those knick-knacks had a story twenty years. were happy days when I look On December 22, 2020 short time and soon realized to Europe, where she and behind it. She thoroughly JoAnn is survived by her back on them. We had some our beloved wife, mother, and she was meant to be a mother. her family lived in Torrejon, enjoyed retirement- she loved husband of 59 years, Bob, sad and even bad days. But I Granna was called Home to She stayed at home until Todd Spain for three years. When spending time with her family of Burnet, TX; son Robert don’t even think about them. be with the Lord forever! She was in school and went to they returned from Spain, any chance she got. She loved Myers, Jr., of Henderson, NV., We got through those bad will always be remembered work as a PE Aide and then they moved to Mountain baking, and would make all daughter Karen Myers, of days and there’s no reason for her Love of Christ and her Campus Secretary for Burnet Home, ID., for two years, and kinds of delicious desserts Burnet, TX; daughter Diana to remember. I prefer to think love for her family, friends CISD. She would remain with then returning to San Antonio, when her kids and grandkids Cluck, of Lakehills, TX. She about all our adventures and and community. the district until her retirement where she and Bob lived until came to visit. also leaves behind grandsons concentrate on the happy Born September 18, 1950 in June of 2000. their retirement in March of She was known as “Nana” Tyler Cluck and Maximo times. Even in our retirement in Burnet, TX to J.T. and Her retirement would 1997. to her grandchildren, whom Myers. She touched many we have wonderfully routine, Mildred Clark at the Allen allow her to focus on two of In 1997, Bob and JoAnn she adored…and they adored lives, and will be remembered but happy days. Just being Clinic, she was welcomed her favorite things, grandkids moved to Burnet, TX., where her. JoAnn was an amazing for her warm smile, positive together. Forever.” home by her parents and older and travel. Her four grandkids they built their home known mother and grandmother; she outlook, and her kindness - JoAnn Myers brother Kenneth Clark. Jan were her biggest blessing. She was raised as a young lady loved to spoil them and was on Pierce Street in Burnet. their biggest fan, no matter the Neva Burch Clark Her father worked as a grocer event or contest. Her travels James Eslie “Jim” Shillingburg and her mother kept children were never frequent enough June 26, 1925 – December 23, 2020 in their home and was a 4H but she always loved to go! October 20, 1937 – December 23, 2020 leader. She was prepared for She and Kelvin had traveled raising boys on Pierce St as at to all 50 states and had Neva Burch Clark passed James Eslie “Jim one time, there were 17 or so already started on round two. away peacefully on December Shillingburg, 83, of Silver boys and just Jan and a couple Jan also enjoyed serving in 23, 2020, in Georgetown, Creek, Burnet County, went of other girls. the community and especially Texas. She was born on June to be with the Lord on Dec. Jan attended Burnet in service to her church. She 26, 1925, to Tom and Lola 23, 2020 while in the arms Schools her entire life and was known to all the little Burch in Mahomet, Texas. of his wife, Sally, and great enjoyed participating in 4H, ones as GrannaJan or Miss She lived almost 90 years grandson Shane. His heart rodeo, athletics, and keeping Jan and she loved to teach of her life in the little house had weakened from the the Bulldog mascot with Sunday school to any age, but on the prairie where she was cancer he suffered with for Vicki (Carrigan) Cox! BHS is especially the young ones. born. the past two years. where she met the love of her Jan is survived by her Neva was a beloved Jim was a good, godly life, Kelvin. These two were husband of 51 years Kelvin and devoted wife, mother, man, and a helper to all. a match made in heaven and L. Keele of Burnet, TX. Her grandmother, and great- Born Oct. 20, 1937 to Johnny were married June 20, 1969. son, Chad Keele and wife grandmother. She was Eslie and Lucy Shillingurg Kelvin and Jan moved Wendy and their two children preceded in death by in Erath County, Texas, Jim to Abilene shortly after as Kyler(20) and Kelsey(17), all her husband of 46 years, graduated from Kermit High her Aunt Pal. Though she Kelvin was playing football at of Burnet, TX. Her son, Todd loving wife, soulmate, best Morgan M. “Muggs” Clark; School in 1956. He attended was “Nene” to her four Abilene Christian University. Keele and wife Jami and their friend and “the love of his life” grandsons, Kevin Herring the University of Texas and older grandchildren, to her Jan began working on campus two children, Brooks(20) and Sally Taylor Shillingburg. and Colin Clark; and sons- played football under Coach youngest grandson, Colin, as a secretary. They enjoyed Paige(17), all of Sterling City, He is also survived by his in-law, Kenneth Herring and Darrell Royal. she was Pal. ACU and met many lifelong TX. Her older brother Kenneth brother and wife Thomas Mike Smith. She is survived He began coaching in Due to Covid-19, the friends. Their biggest blessing and wife Sandy of Leander, (Sue) Shillingburg, brother- by her children, Shannon Lubbock ISD, then taught family will have a private TX. She is also survived by in-law Don Lish; children: Herring of Briggs, Betty was the birth of their first in Big Spring ISD. He burial for Neva at the child, David Chad Keele, numerous cousins, nieces and Lance (Traci) Shillingburg, Smith of Albuquerque, New drove tanker trucks during Mahomet Cemetery and September 30, 1970. At the nephews. Jan was preceded in Scott (Jackie) Shillingburg; Mexico, and Bennie Burch summers. plan a celebration of Neva’s conclusion of their days death by her parents, J.T. and stepchildren: Amy Brannon Clark and wife, Susan, of In 1972, he began life at a later date. Named in Abilene they moved to Mildred Clark, of Burnet, TX. (Tom), Shelli Poncik Burnet. Also surviving working in Austin for the as honorary pallbearers are Copperas Cove, TX, where (Buddy), Patrick Taylor her are her grandchildren, In lieu of flowers please Texas Motor Transportation (Katy); grandchildren: Quentin Smith, Lance Smith, Kelvin started his teaching make donations in memory of Assn. lobbying at the State Diana Herring Holifield, andPaul Shell, Tom Burch, Stan career. The family grew some Jan at the following: Megan Greenwood, Nicholas husband, Richard, of Briggs, Capitol and in Washington, Burch, Ron Johnson, Allen more in Copperas Cove with Cherokee Home for (Nicole) Greenwood, Zachary Quentin Smith and wife, D.C. on legislature matters Clark, and Craig Clark. In the addition of their second Children Greenwood, Virginia Nelson Krista, and Lance Smith and concerning the truck lieu of flowers, the familyson, Jonathan Todd Keele, 13355 TX-16 (Lee), Jena (Clark) Barrineau, wife, Misty, of Albuquerque; industry. asks that donations be made to January 4, 1974. Cherokee, TX 76832 Reid Shillingburg, Mark great-grandchildren, Cody In 1986, he became Mahomet Christian Church, In June of 1978, Kelvin Camp Bandina-Waldrum Taylor, Anthony James McKeever, Callie Herring, executive vice president and Poncik, Toni Lynne Poncik, P. O. Box 464, Bertram, and Jan moved back to Burnet Session CEO of Texas Oil Marketers, Holden and Hayden Holifield,Texas, 78605, for rebuilding and Kelvin began to work c/o Vanderveer Street Brook Taylor, Ashley Taylor Rhett, Mac, Kalem, and a trade association of mom the countryside church that with his brothers in the family Church of Christ and Trey Eslie Shillingburg; Kohen Smith; and many and pop service stations, recently burned down. construction business. Jan 102 S. Vanderveer St. great grandchildren: Jacob nieces and nephews. again lobbying in both Texas and Taylor Robinson, Landon worked at Allen Clinic for a Burnet, TX 78611 and D.C. Neva was a lifetime Taylor, Carter Greenwood, member of Mahomet In 1995, he and Sally ACROSS 41 rare African bird at Ben Nelson, Laken Barrineau Christian Church. She 1 2 3 4 moved to Colorado and the Dallas Zoo: ____ 1 military NCO (var.) TEXAS and Shane Taylor whom Jim was a graduate of Briggs bustard bought a motel until health 5 drug addict 5 and Sally raised; and many 42 “null and ____” High School and Durham‘s 6 poet’s inspiration reasons brought them back 46 a big fuss CROSSWORD nieces, nephews, cousins and Business College of Austin. 7 TXism: “pure as 6 to Central Texas. They 47 sharp, twisting pinch the driven ____” by Charley & Guy Orbison friends. She was a homemaker and 49 TX Katherine 7 purchased a fishing lodge on 8 Houston’s Ben Copyright 2020 by Orbison Bros. Jim and Salley loved farmer. Neva was a talented Helmond “Soap” Lake Buchanan, retiring and ____ Hospital 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 travel. They visited all 50 role, Jessica living at the lake the past 22 and prolific seamstress. 10 “Monk’s” cable states and several countries network 50 former Gov. Richards 16 17 18 19 years. Countless people own and 51 TXism for “dice” H A P P Y N E W Y E A R but always enjoyed coming cherish handmade quilts, 13 Alamo commander, During retirement, he was Travis (init.) 20 21 22 23 24 home to the Hill Country. embroidered dish towels, or 20 TXism: “quit spittin’ an automobile dealer trade 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Their love for God, their cross stitched samplers that __ the handle” driver and became certified children and grandchildren she created with love and (get to work) 32 33 34 35 as a pilot escort driver for 21 TXism: “gone to F R O M and each other was the patience. ____” 36 37 38 39 oversize loads across Texas. ultimate love. Jim is predeceased by his As a child, Neva was (deteriorated) A memorial service will given the nickname “Pal” by 23 TX Johnny 40 41 42 parents and sister, Barbara Horton sang be held at the East Lake 43 44 45 her daddy. Her nickname “North to ______” T E X A S C R O S S W O R D Lish. Buchanan Fellowship Church He is survived by his stuck with her throughout 25 TX Johnny 46 47 48 49 at 11 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2021. her life, some even calling Rodriguez’s “______By (If You’re 50 51 P-1513 Only Passing 52 Rick Perry was __ Through)” (1973) Gov. when George 52 53 Can’t catch an Uber? 30 stroll, saunter W. was the 11 dir. from 31 TXism: “spoiled governor Abilene to Austin 54 55 53 popcorn seasoning 12 smoking gun? Well...schedule a ride with a ______” (brat) 56 32 Abilene Cooper 54 TX-born pro (3 wds.) Luxury car service, we provide wrestler, “Sweet UIL class 13 this Earp met 57 41 appropriate call Daddy” 33 TX Larry Hagman “Doc” Holliday letters for a rides for all occasions especially 56 evergreen film: “Getting ____ in Texas 57 album by TX Willie fictitious Emmitt airport runs. From __ All” 14 TXism: “____ I Smith radio station? and Merle: “Pancho (1971) ever wrapped a lip 42 go to the polls and ___ Lefty” (1983) Call Glenn 35 definately needed around” 26 Marlin H.S. class make a selection in TX houses and DOWN 15 Shelby County 27 first president of 44 Gov. O.M. Roberts cars (abbr.) has the annual Texas, Houston spent 35 _____ on TJ’s Elite Luxury Car Service, LLC 36 distinguished TX 1 math calculations “______28 seat of Kenedy campaign in 1879 poet, Wilson Baker 2 South Padre Island Fishing Bream County 45 TXism: “I ____ it 850-810-2882 (honorific + first acquisition (2 wds.) Tournament” 29 assembled so bad I could spit” name) 3 lather again 16 TXism: “tough 30 type of watch 48 ___-Mart 38 toppers for Astros 4 TXism for “short row to ___” (2 wds.) 51 seat of Callahan and Rangers adult” (3 wds.) 19 rank odor or taste 33 Levelland H.S. County Subscribe to the Bulletin today 39 what some Texans 9 TX Gary Morris hit: 22 Santa’s helper class 53 TXism: “____ and do in Taos, NM “Baby ______” 24 TX actress Chiles 34 row boat blades bones” (very thin) Visit burnetbulletin.com or call 40 the last NFL team (1984) of “Moonraker” 37 Merkel AM radio 55 TXism: “__ _ hog of this “Rocket” 10 prepare a bloody 25 26th governor: 39 TXism: “saddle had wings he’d be 512-756-6136 was the Cowboys steak “__” Ferguson strawberries” an eagle”

Page 10 Burnet Bulletin Sports Wednesday, December 30, 2020

All photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories Burnet sophomore diver Alexis Brooks stretches out during That feeling you get when they announce there will be a 2020 Burnet sophomore Hudson Bennett and junior Andy Urista her back-dive straight earning competitive points in her season! Pictured above head football coach Jerod Rye leaps took their cross country talents all the way to the state third dive of the evening. The Green Wave has dominated with joy after a big play versus Fredericksburg. The early their smaller swim meets this season and have the District meet in 2020. A big congratulations to both boys on their district win helped Burnet’s football team secure a playoff 17-5A meet to look forward to on Friday, Jan. 22 in Burnet. accomplishments this season. spot for the first time in years. 2020 in Bulldogs sports: A year like no other

As I reflect back on the At this point there were arenas were dark and many The Bulldog football team There was a parade, a bon- past 12 months for this year already teams pulling out of student athletes, especially se- played their first game on the fire, and a homecoming court. in review my thoughts are fo- events, like the Llano track niors, had their hearts broken. last Friday of August. The Kaitlyn Taras and Cooper cused on what the future may meet, but no one would have August gridiron excitement brought Stuteville were named Home- bring with hopes of a much imagined that entire seasons August brought on much fans from near and far. coming King and Queen be- better 2021. Wayne would soon be cancelled. excitement after a July rul- September fore the big game took center If you see a pack of toi- Burnet Little League got ing by the UIL allowing for The football team opened stage. let paper, hurry and snatch it Craig to have their opening ceremo- 4A and below sports to start their season on a high note Unfortunately, the Dawgs up, especially if it’s the good nies, and former Little League back up in the eighth month defeating the Jarrell Cougars, fell to 2-2 with a loss to stuff. Don’t forget your mask, President John Erskine was of the year. After the screech- 46-6. Brownwood. you’re essential, but you From the pictured throwing out the first ing halt March brought about, Volleyball was doing well Before the month ended are not, well at least not this pitch in the March 11 sports August was welcomed with earning many wins. Cross Bennett set a new person- month. The past 12 month’s Dawg House section. open arms even though many country got started with rac- al record with a 15:57 at the journey through life in a pan- Seven Regional quali- things looked different. Rules es in Florence and Hudson state qualifiers meet taking demic has been anything but February fying Bulldog powerlifters put in place to enforce social Bennett collected his first third overall while competing clear. In the early months of State qualifying divers were also recognized in these distancing were commonly gold medal of what would be a against the state’s best runners 2020 things were still normal, Zoe Nicholl and Tristan Smith pages. seen including seats marked great sophomore season. at all levels. but as the COVID-19 num- graced the Feb. 5 pages of the By March 18 the UIL had off and lots of green tape. In the second week of Sep- The football team end- bers rose so did panic in the Bulletin. The Feb. 12 edition suspended all athletic events; Even though it was an in- tember the annual sports tab ed the month with a win streets. recognized BHS superstar people were in shock over convenience Bulldogs and was released titled, “Made for over Robinson moving their January Blaine Burkhalter who was some of the decisions being their fans were eager to com- this.” pre-district record to 3-2. The January 2020 Bur- signing to play football in made, and the fear of COVID ply as long as it meant seasons The cover featured all of October net Bulletin pages showed a New Hampshire. Softball was 19 was quickly spreading. would not be cancelled again. Burnet’s Fall Sports athletes, October started out with a still normal everyday life; the underway and a photo of se- On March 25 a bold headline Two-a-days were soon just in a different way. Instead bang. Cross country collect- Bulldog swim team covered nior Stephanie Garcia swing- read: “All sports sidelined by looked on with joy; athletes of being photographed togeth- ed four medals at the district the sports pages along with ing the bat was one of several COVID 19.” couldn’t wait to take to the er they were each taken sepa- preview race. Swimming and a lead photo of Kam Ollison cover shots. 2020 began bringing courts and fields. It suddenly rately with just their groups to diving were getting their start. from basketball. The Tex Rob- Burnet track athletes soon heartache to many, whetherseemed like the hours of hard maintain social distancing. The Lady Bulldog volleyball ertson swim meet had drawn got their season started but it was through illness work or was the a gift they couldn’t Volleyball made waves team was 2-2 in early district in 475 competing swimmers, little did we know how soon widespread effects of it.get enough In a of. in Brownwood with a clean play. imagine the crowd on hand to the world would seem to stop panic people quickly beganThe headline of the first sweep over the Lady Lions. Burnet soon opened dis- watch them. spinning. By late February stocking food pantries, weekbut ofat August simply read: The Bulldog football team trict play with a huge win over By mid-January 2020 me there were reports of a heated a limited amount per The person. Bulldogs are back. moved to 2-0 after defeating the Battlin’ Billies. The tennis and the boys had survived a boys basketball game in Tay- As expected, Texas guns Unfortunately,sales some Gonzales, 29-21. Sub-varsity team earned some victories tornado in Caddo Lake, Tex- lor that had fans escorted from went up, but the sky thingsrocketing were different. Meet football was also undefeated over Taylor. The Lady Dawg as so we scheduled a fam- the gym as tempers were lost sales of toilet paper, whatthe Bulldogswere was cancelled, on the season. volleyball team did the same ily revisit on the one-year in the stands. The Burnet var- people thinking? ticket sales were very limited Midway through Septem- ending round one of district anniversary. sity boys remained cool-head- April, May, June, July and all online, fans were re- ber the varsity Bulldogs lost play, 3-2. Bulldog basketball player ed and collected the win that The sports world was qui- quired to wear masks and stay their first football game to Bo- The boy’s cross country Casey Davis was being recog- night 59-54. et in the middle months of the six feet apart. erne’s Greyhounds. team earned a team first place nized after scoring 14 points March year. All schools were closed. The Wednesday, Aug. 19 The Bullpup teams got finish in McGregor. in a four minute span. Davis The March 4 edition was The UIL shutdown all activ- edition was a welcomed one their season started. The Green Wave had a came off the bench and helped full of sports photos from a ities. Seven on seven didn’t to the eyes of many. It looked BHS volleyball teams strong performance in their lead his team to victory with Llano track meet, soccer pics start, and many other season like the sports section of old. were getting ready for district home opener. The Lady Dawg 20 points. versus Jarrell and basketball were suspended indefinitely. Football, volleyball and tennis play and Bennett had col- volleyball team clinched a By the end of the first versus Fredericksburg. For- The playoffs didn’t begin for graced the front page. lected three golds in as many playoff spot. Team tennis month spring sports were in mer basketball player Marissa some, while others had their Many spent the first month cross country races. got a district victory. Cross full swing, basketball, soccer, Escamilla was named student season stopped right in the back holding their breath, Homecoming happened at athlete of the month at Tar- powerlifting, baseball, soft- middle of state tournaments. wondering if and when it the end of the month bring- 2020… see Page 12 ball, tennis and swim. leton State University. It was a weird time. Sports would all be taken away. ing in a little more normalcy.

Where were you when the world stopped turning? The Llano track meets was one of the last 2020 wasn’t all bad, there were some new beginnings this year, like the Lady Dawgs playoff events before the pandemic all but shut our country down in March of 2020. Pictured above victory. It was the first for the volleyball program since 2011. Kayla Gillaspie hands the baton to Phebe Musasa with a big lead in Llano.

Burnet, Texas Burnet Bulletin Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Page 11 Devotional

ANGLICAN 830-598-6656 Trinity Anglican 19039 Adrian Way, Lake Travis OTHER 512-917-5330 Hope Fellowship 709 N. 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Page 12 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Burnet Bulletin Burnet, Texas Sports team fell to Boerne to end their 2020 playoff journey at Bi-District. From Page 12 Basketball began to hit the sports pages and Burnet’s var- country ran well in its final sity girls started 3-0. non-district race. The Bulldog By the end of the month football team fell to Lampas- people were taking notice of as in district play and learned the Lady Dawgs basketball that their game versus Taylor team. The front page of sports would be cancelled. had a photo of the varsity girls Before October end- holding up five fingers signify- ed, Bennett won the district ing a 5-0 start to the season. crown and the entire boys’ December team earned a spot at Region- The first edition of Decem- als. Lady Dawg runner Rose ber brought a congratulations Flores also earned a spot at to Bennett and Urista for their Regionals after a ninth place performances at state. Bennett individual finish at district. finished 20, Urista 97. The varsity volleyball The boys’ basketball team team finished third earnedin 19-4A a pair of solid victories after sweeping top ranked Sal- moving their record to 3-1 af- ado to end district play. The ter they defeated Little River tennis team defeated Jarrell, Academy and Canyon Lake. 18-0. Burnet freshman foot- The Lady Dawgs remained ball team moved to 8-0. Theundefeated despite playing annual Hoot-N-Holler had some good 5A and 6A schools. several members of the Green By mid-December the var- Wave posting personal records sity Dawg basketball team had and earning medals. to face challenges beyond any- November thing they had prepared for. In the first week of- No Burnet lost their top two scor- Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories vember it was reported that ers when seniors Kam Ollison One thing we’ve all learned from 2020 is how fast things can change. Make the most of every day. Enjoy the good times and the varsity football team lost and Luke Kiser went down to make lasting memories when you can because nobody knows what tomorrow could bring. BHS seniors Luke Kiser and Kam a tough battle versus LBJ. The injuries in the same week. Ollison get praise after outstanding efforts in a win over Academy. Dawgs fell to the Jags, 18- Burnet senior Strat Roy 10. LBJ went on to the state quickly stepped up and scored semi-finals. 30 points versus Stacey. The The Lady Bulldog volley- Dawgs eventually moved a ball team won their first play- pair of freshman up and ended off game since 2011 defeat- the calendar with hopes of bet- ing La Grange in a bi-district ter outcomes in 2021. match. Also, in November, Burnet senior football sophomore runner Hudson player Braeden Howell played Bennett took first place- atin theRe Blue-Grey All-Star gionals earning a ticket to state game in December. He record- for the second straight year. ed four sacks in the contest Fellow cross country runner and was named the game’s Andy Urista also earned a stateDefensive MVP. ticket with an inspired run at The varsity girls’ basket- regionals. ball team earned 11-straight After taking a 2-0 lead over wins before suffering their first Carthage in the Area playoff loss of the season. game Burnet’s volleyball team The swim team returned dropped three-straight sets to to the pool in December; and fall from post season play. The Esprit de Corps earned Burnet’s freshman football a bronze metal at State tying team ended their season 10-0 their best ever season. after they defeated Canyon The Bulldog football team Lake in their final game. was well represented on the The varsity football All-District list with 15 play- dropped the final homeers being honored.game to Canyon Lake but remained First team selections went So much can change in the course of a year: The day this photo was taken there was uncertainty on what the future held, playoff bound. to Jaxson Denton, Marcus the movement that has followed since has been an inspiration to watch. Keep fighting hard Travis Gilmore, Burnet loves you The swim team continued Escamilla, Braeden Howell, and is behind you every step of the way. Pictured above, Burnet’s senior baseball players 2020. After this photo on picture their dominant ways, and Bur- Jonathon Nandin and Landon day the boys never returned to the diamond. net’s volleyball team placed Christian. soon return after having their nine on the All-District list. The Bulldog programs seasons cut short in 2020. Kyli Davis was named the took the week of Christmas It was a different year no district’s Defensive MVP, and off, but all are eager to get doubt; one that won’t soon MaeSyn Gay was selected the back to it. Soccer will kick-off be forgotten. Bulldog fans are District’s Newcomer of the the season soon. Basketball ready for 2021 with hopes that Year, among other awards. and swimming will contin- the seasons will continue with- In mid-November the Es- ue their seasons in January. out interruptions. prit de Corps earned a ticket Baseball, softball, track, golf, Good-bye 2020; let’s see Your source for Bulldog sports! to Area. The Bulldog football tennis, and powerlifting will what the future holds. 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