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$ 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 addthe 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.