DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — The Burnet Bulldogs are now headed to the playoffs after a 59-35 district win over the Lampasas Badgers on Nov. 7.
The victory gives Burnet (8-2 overall) a 4-1 record in District 13-4A Division I, which ties them at the top with Waco La Vega. But with La Vega beating Burnet on Oct. 31, the Pirates will enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed with Burnet as the No. 2. Continue reading “Burnet wraps up regular season with win over Lampasas”
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COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Cottonwood Shores Volunteer Fire Department recently elected Travis Hockensmith as fire chief during a special meeting.
Former chief Heather Hyslop will remain a member of the department as a firefighter. She also remains a member of the Houston Fire Department. Hyslop was named as the department’s fire chief in January. Continue reading “Cottonwood Shores Volunteer Fire Department elects new chief”
A roundup of Veterans Day events Nov. 11 across the Highland Lakes.
If you believe the importance of Veterans Day has been forgotten, then you should check out two Highland Lakes celebrations in which elementary school children are giving veterans a big boost.
R.J. Richey Elementary and Bertram Elementary are hosting Veterans Day events, one at Bulldog Stadium and the other at the Bertram campus, on Nov. 11. And the stars of both events: veterans.
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Veterans Day draws its roots from “The Great War,” which World War I is often called. While the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Palace of Versailles on June 28, 1919, to officially end the war, fighting had stopped seven months prior when the Allied countries and Germany agreed upon an armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th month of the year: Nov. 11, 1918.
The following November, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as the first Armistice Day. Part of the idea included parades and celebrations but also a moment to pause and reflect at 11 a.m. on the day.
Initially, the day was set aside to honor World War I veterans, but after World War II and the Korean War, leaders decided the day should recognize all American veterans. So starting in November 1954, the day became Veterans Day.
The students and staff of both elementary schools are inviting the public and, especially, veterans to come out Nov. 11 and honor those who have served in the military for the United States.
R.J. Richey Elementary is hosting its event at 10 a.m. at Bulldog Field, 1000 The Green Mile in Burnet (behind Burnet High School.)
Along with the R.J. Richey students, the Burnet High School band and the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force will be participating in the event. It’s really a giant pep rally for veterans.
After the festivities, everybody is invited to R.J. Richey for an “All American Lunch.” The meal is complimentary for veterans. Non-veteran adult meals are $3.25, and children’s meals are $2.10.
In Bertram, Bertram Elementary School students and staff are holding a Veterans Day tribute at 10 a.m. The school is located at 315 Main St.
After the reception and celebration, veterans and the public alike are invited to join the students for lunch at 11 a.m. The meal is complimentary for veterans. Non-veteran adult meals are $3.25, and children’s meals are $2.10.
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Johnson Park
The Marble Falls Rotary Club is hosting a Veterans Day celebration at noon Nov. 11 at the Veterans’ Memorial in Johnson Park, 230 S. Avenue J.
Since Nov. 11, 2008, the local Rotarians have held the event to honor veterans. The ceremony includes recognition of veterans as well as patriotic music, a presentation of colors, special remarks and a flyover featuring a World War II-era fighter plane.
Herb Lewis, a Rotarian and retired U.S. Navy veteran, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Bill Worley, a U.S. Navy retiree and current Burnet County Veterans Service Officer, will be the featured speaker.
About noon, local pilot and Freedom Flyers member Cowden Ward Jr. is scheduled to make a flyover in his P-51D Mustang, “Pecos Bill.” Freedom Flyers is a nonprofit organization located in Burnet that provides numerous services, including special flights for World War II veterans as well as youth educational programs and medical flights.
Veterans Day is set aside to honor people who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The day began as Armistice Day, which marked the end of hostilities between Allied and German forces in World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
The public is encouraged to attend the Rotary ceremony.
Falls on the Colorado Museum
The Falls on the Colorado Museum and members of Marble Falls VFW Post 10376 are celebrating Veterans Day from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 11 at the museum, 2001 Broadway in Marble Falls.
The program features a presentation of flags and pledges, the singing of the National Anthem, a recognition of veterans, a program of patriotic songs by the Bluebonnet Chorale and desserts and coffee.
The event is free.
Call (830) 798-2157.
The Highland Lakes Republican Women and the Llano American Legion are hosting a Veterans Day event to recognize and honor those who donned the uniform in service of the United States.
The Veterans Appreciation Day is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the American Legion Building, 200 Legion Drive, and the nearby Llano River Park.
Officials will present five Quilts of Valor to veterans. There also will be a presentation of a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol to a special honor veteran. U.S. Army Major General Don Eckelbarger (retired) and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Al Kelln (retired) will give brief addresses.
The Llano Junior High Band will provide music, and there also will be a lunch.
All veterans are encouraged to come out and let the people of Llano show their appreciation.
Call (512) 734-1121 for more information.
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — As Bob Grant stepped off the ladder leading down from a North American P-51 Mustang, he was smiling like an 8-year-old boy who finds a model airplane tucked under the tree on Christmas morning.
For Grant, a World War II veteran who celebrated his 95th birthday Oct. 30, flying in a P-51 Mustang over the Highland Lakes was not just a great way to celebrate his birthday. Continue reading “95-year-old Meadowlakes veteran takes ultimate flight”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SPICEWOOD — Hmm, how do you get people to come out and support Marble Falls High School Project Graduation after all the bake sales, car washes and golf tournaments have already been done — over and over again?
“We were looking for something new, something that really hadn’t be done,” said Colleen Gregg, a 2015 Project Graduate organizer and mother of a high school senior. “We wanted to try something fun and different.” Continue reading “Walk, Run and Stroll Spicewood Vineyards on Nov. 9 to support Marble Falls Project Graduation”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Sam Pearce knows the filled shelves at The Helping Center of Marble Falls make it appear as if things are going really well for the food pantry. But sometimes, the image doesn’t reveal the reality.
“We need whatever we can get,” the center’s director recently told a group of 4-H members who were visiting the facility. “Food, money, volunteers — anything we can get.” Continue reading “Highland Lakes food pantries stock up for holidays as need grows”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — One of the great things about walking, and even running, is most people can do it. And it’s amazing that something as simple as placing one foot in front of the other can make such a difference in the lives of children who have lost a loved one such as a brother, sister or parent.
“When kids lose somebody close to them, it may seem like they’re doing OK, but beneath it, they are going through a lot of emotions,” said Galyn Woerner, the director of Camp Agape. “So we try to support them and their families as much as we can.” Continue reading “Run or walk to help Camp Agape bereavement facility for children”
BURNET — Inks Lake State Park has plenty of activities in November to burn off some calories before you pack on the pounds on Thanksgiving.
The park is located at 3630 Park Road 4. Entrance fees are $6 for ages 13 and older; $3 for Texas residents 65 and older; and free for ages 12 and younger. Continue reading “Burn off holiday calories at Inks Lake State Park in November”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Burnet High School football team faces a dangerous Lampasas squad Nov. 7.
Dangerous because the Badgers (5-4 overall, 1-3 district) have already been eliminated from the playoffs. Continue reading “Burnet football plays Lampasas with district title hopes still alive”
