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October 2011
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
Community Calendar of Recurring Events is on the Community Page this month.
• Sun, Oct 2, 5pm. St. Andrew Lutheran Church new weekly “Come As You
Are” worship service, Youth & Activity Center behind main church. All are
invited. 7420 FM 2673 (half mile east of Startzville Super S), 830-899-2273.
• Wed, Oct 5, 6-10pm. Harvestfest for the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill
Country. See Community pages for details. GVTC. 830-899-4542.
• Wed, Oct 5, Noon-1pm. CASA Voices Tour at the New Braunfels CASA Office. Lunch by Panhandler Pizza, so please RSVP to 830-626-2272.
• Fri/Sat, Oct 7 & 8. 32nd Wimberley Gospel Music Festival. Southern gospel,
country and bluegrass. Cowboys for Jesus Christian Fellowship, 8400 FM
32, Fischer. On Fri. 5-10pm & Sat.11-9pm. Rain /shine. FREE. 210-389-6235.
• Sat, Oct 8. Annual Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club Shrimpfest with Silent Auction at 11:30am, $10 meals. Rec Center. See Community pgs. 830-515-8868.
• Sat, Oct 8, 8:30-11am. Highway Clean-Up. All welcome. Meet at Fischer
Store School Community Center. Coffee & light breakfast, then highway
clean-up. 830-935-2328.
• Sun, Oct 9, 10:30am. Will the World End on December 21, 2012? Sermon series at Hill Country Bible Church, 20885 FM 306 @ Tamarack. 830-935-2945.
• Sun, Oct 9, 3pm. Tye Preston Memorial Library’s 1st anniversary in their new
bldg. Mid-Texas Symphony performs. 16311 S. Access Rd, 830-964-3744.
• Wed, Oct 12, Noon-1pm. CASA Voices Tour at the San Marcos CASA Office.
Lunch by Panhandler Pizza, so please RSVP to 830-626-2272.
• Thurs, Oct 13, 1pm. CRRC Senior Center, RSVP-SMP presents Medicare
Fraud - Learn about it and help prevent it. 125 Mabel Jones off S. Access Rd
• Sun, Oct 15th. Canyon Lake Golf Club Golf Tournament & Cookout. Benefit
event to raise funds & support for CASA, 830-626-2272.
• Mon, Oct 22, 10am-2pm. FREE Community Health Fair & Fall Festival.
Over 20 health care vendors, FREE screenings, medical information, FREE
food, games & more. Winter clothing for families in need. See Community
pages. CLPresbyterian Church, 230 Shepherd Hill, 830-964-2427.
• Sat, Oct 22. Bike Run. Organized motorcycle ride. All proceeds benefit
Wounded Warriors. Call Sylvia at 830-964-3700 or Sattler VFW for details.
• Sat, Oct 22, 7-11pm. Hope Hospice Foundation’s Masquerade Ball and fundraiser at the McKenna Center in New Braunfels. 830-935-3278.
• Sun, Oct 23, 4pm. Mid-Tex Symphony’s “Made in America” performance at
New Braunfels Civic Center with Sharon Kuster on Bassoon. 830-372-8089.
• Thurs, Oct 27, 1pm. CRRC Senior Center, Alz-Care presents Brain Health,
Avoiding Dementia. 125 Mabel Jones off South Access Rd next to Rec Ctr.
• Sat, Oct 29, 9am-4pm. Canyon Lake MARKETDAY at the CRRC Rec Center
below the dam. See Community pages for details.. FREE admission & parking. South Access Rd @ Mabel Jones, 830-964-3003 before 3pm.
Fall into the
Season of Giving
As we fall into the Season of Giving, a daily act of kindness is not a lot
to give. Treating others with compassion
and kindness is easy, yet in the hustle
and bustle of daily life, we overlook opportunities to show it. Denounce an injustice, see some good and say so, lend a
helping hand – offer to carry some groceries. The little things do count. Every person makes a difference
because collectively we make a huge difference – if compassion
and kindness become habit for us all, then we have won.
These principles were written in a journal by Rachel Scott,
shortly before she became the first victim of the Columbine High
rampage in 1999. The Dream Big event sponsored by the Community Coalition brought this message to schools and the community
in a presentation that many consider life-changing. See the good,
be the good, and say a kind word. Maureen Schein writes about it
in our expanded community pages this month.
With the surge of messages local businesses want you to know
about, The Canyon Lake Views has grown this month – jam-packed
with things you can do and Views You Can Use. With the surge
of community fundraisers scheduled every October, Canyon Lake,
as usual, demonstrates that Rachel’s ideals are firmly rooted here.
Events that recur monthly are on the community pages so the
Community Calendar list you see here are all special events. Read
through them and see if you see a caring community! Pitch in or
stop in, and have fun spending money you know goes for good and
stays around here.
Our Canyon Lake Community Profile this month is Norma Castilla Blackwell, Executive Director of CASA of Central Texas. As
the critical caretakers of abused and neglected kids that are lost in
our court system when they are removed from the only home they
know, as bad as that might be. Forty percent go through the process
alone. For a few days a month, these kids need individuals like you.
Make a difference. Extend a helping hand. Maybe you’ll start a
chain reaction that really never ends.
See our Community Pages 25-31 for more event details.
• Mon, Oct 31. HALLOWEENFEST, treats at downtown Sattler businesses.
• Mon, Oct 31. HALLOWEEN Spooktacular for kids, Canyon Lake Event Center
(across from Mountain Valley Middle School behind Kathy’s), 830-964-6400.
• Mon, Oct 31. 7th Annual Tomorrow’s Child Golf Tournament at Fair Oaks
Ranch Country Club to benefit New Life Children’s Center. Donations are
needed for the Silent Auction! 830-964-4390.
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Property Management: “We take it personally.”
Business Feature
Applicants are extensively screened, including ability to pay; a
Despite the national trend, real
estate in Texas and especially the Security Deposit is required. Lease forms by the Texas Association
Hill Country have fared much bet- of Realtors ensure maximum protection should there be a dispute.
ter. As a thriving tourist center Photos accompany Move In/Move Out Inspections. The Colemans
and stable retirement community, collect rent firmly but fairly and handle maintenance, emergency
Canyon Lake continues to grow as repairs, make ready and eviction if needed.
“We constantly drive by,” Betty adds, and always with a trash
more families arrive. Although slowed from the brisk pace before
bag in the car in case they spot any trash – in the yard or road on the
2008, sales continue, but market saturation means some don’t sell.
Betty Coleman, Broker/Owner and operator of Canyon Land way. “We love what we do. We treat your property like it was ours.”
Company says, “it means it’s time for a new approach. If it didn’t And that includes a healthy respect and extra care for property that
sell, then it’s time to rent – and we have the experience to get it belongs to someone else – as they would want theirs to be treated.
“We take care of it, so we get attached. That’s why we take it
filled.” As a full service real estate company, Betty provides expert
property management services in addition to traditional sales, both personal.”
conventional and creative, along with her son Marc, also an accom- Canyon Land Company is located at 1301 FM 2673 in Sattler. In
plished Realtor®.
addition to your Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance, they reIn business here for over thirty years, they know the rental value quire that you maintain an Owners, Landlord and Tenant Liability
the market will bear and they know the area like it’s their backyard. Policy. If you have a house you want to sell or rent or need one,
Betty continues, “handling rental property takes a lot of time and Betty and Marc can be reached at 830-964-3393, direct at 830energy – if it’s done right – we don’t know any other way. We take 907-2742, or toll-free at 800-866-0679.
care of everything.” To the relief of many property owners, they take
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In the eyes of the beholder
by Steve Salyer
Have you ever wondered what to do with that
thing? Should I plant flowers over it, cover it with
sod, mulch, or some other stuff? Can I build something to cover the ugly thing? The answers to these
questions are to apply common sense and a few
rules of thumb, and to look at your septic system
from the maintainer’s point of view.
There are a few rules I use to determine how to decorate your
septic system. First and most important, what is around your system winds up in your system. Everything around it will eventually
fall into it, be washed into it, or migrate into it through a port or
cleanout. Leaves, mulch, dirt, grass, roots, and any other thing will
be found in the spray tank clogging it up and shortening the life of
your water pump. Dirt, grass, ants, and bugs wind up in the air compressor, causing the diaphragms or vanes to deteriorate and cost you
money for a rebuild or replacement. Ouch!
The second rule is this. If the maintenance provider has to move
it or work around it, get rid of it. This is not the place for coverings,
large plants, or anything else that restricts movement and ease of
access to the different compartments of the system. There are some
exceptions: lightweight fake rocks work well for a cover. They’re
easy to move and they look real. I had one guy who planted a huge
prickly pear cactus right on top of the unit and wondered why I left
his place angry every time I went there.
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The law requires that the lid on the tank be at least
two inches above the ground, not buried three inches
in the lawn where it is almost impossible to remove,
and has to be dug out at every visit. Most installers
bury the lid of the trash tank requiring it to be dug up
in order to pump the unit out.
Just remember to use some common sense when
landscaping around your unit. Digging up a lid costs at least $50
extra every time it must be done. Around the tank, in the tank.
Steve is a Startzville resident and a licensed Aerobic Septic System
Maintenance Provider. He has six years of hands-on experience in
aerobic septic systems and 25 years in construction. He services
several hundred septic systems in five counties in the Texas Hill
Country. For more information, call him at 830-968-4202.
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N O R M A B L AC K W E L L
~ Making kindness count, one child at a time
Some horror stories are unfortunately true. Beyond the trivia
of Halloween pretense, there are kids who have suffered too much
injustice beyond their control and abuse too severe for words.
Those that thrive don’t normally prevail on their own; they stabilize
or flourish because they were helped by someone who cared. As
Executive Director of CASA of Central Texas, Norma Blackwell,
along with staff and volunteers, has extended that helping hand to
kids in need that count in the hundreds. Asked recently how many
children she had, straight from the heart, she said, “323” – and she
doesn’t apologize for the answer that she considers true.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, a person
designated by the Judge to accompany a child to court if a CASA is
available – almost 40% of children go alone. There are more cases
than there are CASA’s, but the search for more continues.
“When children can’t speak for themselves, CASA gives them a
voice,” Norma repeats, as their purpose is often stated.
Norma was well prepared for the position she now holds. She
has two degrees: one in Sociology and another in Psychology. She
recently returned to school for an alternative certification in Bilingual Education. She has won awards for her dedication and accomplishments but the percentage of children served in her eight years
at CASA has doubled.
Norma wasn’t born into a life of privilege; she was born in Mexico and has four brothers and three sisters. After going through the
court process, the family came to the United States legally as migrants when Norma was 13 – traveling to Minnesota regularly for
work. From then, she grew up mostly in South Texas. When she
was 17, she became a US citizen and moved to Texas full time.
Norma explained, “my parents always taught us that everything
is possible, and they encouraged us to get an education and better
ourselves. They were very proud – are very proud. They still have a
house in Mexico but live in South Texas now.”
Norma has 25 nieces and nephews and she is close to them all.
Without children of her own, many confide in her and would often
call her first if trouble cropped up. Memories of those troubles pale
when she learned her niece had been raped. More than ten years
later, her eyes well up with tears to mention it.
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It was her first experience with the court system. With papers
in hand and faulty guidance, Norma stumbled from office to office
knowing that someone somewhere had the answers she needed to
help her niece, but none did. She watched as her traumatized niece
struggled with no voice in the system But her niece had no Court
Appointed Special Advocate. She had no CASA.
Determined early on to help those in need, Norma worked for
several years with Community in Schools, a national nonprofit
designed to keep kids in schools and prevent dropout. Norma resigned to register for training in Leadership Classes.
Norma was hired to teach Leadership In Training skills that was
directed, at those schools, toward 6th, 7th and 8th graders with developing behavioral problems. She enjoyed teaching kids how to be
a better leader by being a better listener, to listen before you ask
questions, and to think before you speak. She taught them the life
skills that they don’t learn at home: ethics, values and principles, respect of others and how to give back to the community – much like
Rachel Scott and the Community Coalition promoted. Norma’s students became tutors for the elementary school nextdoor including
building lesson plans to teach from. They watched each other and
would speak out if they saw injustice. Kids often became the family
mediator at home. Norma basically taught them how to communicate in a positive way – something they didn’t learn at home because
their parents didn’t know it either.
She remembers students who would confide in teachers – some
secrets were more serious than others; some were handled different
ways. Then one day the child fails to show up at school and never
returns. Confidentiality would prevent the teacher from learning
simply if the child was okay. If the child had had a voice to speak
out, Norma knew things would have been different.
She volunteered to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate – to
make a difference for one child at a time; and she knows the impact she made. As an Advocate, you can help change the life of a
child – and therefore the lives that his or her life will touch too. But
you realize quite soon, as satisfaction sets in, that the life you have
changed is your own – to a life that you find is much richer with
rewards not measured in gold.
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A Court Appointed Special Advocate is often the only constant in the legal process among social workers, counselors, and
lawyers whose faces usually change. While a CASA may spend only a few days a month in time, the commitment to stay the
entire process is the key. Traditionally, removals from the home increase right before Christmas, attributed to holiday stress;
children may be placed with grandparents or distant cousins with limited funds. CASA’s Holiday Gift and Toy Drive and their
Adopt A Star Christmas program to assist these families and children without one start in October and end December 8th. If
you would like to donate toward the Gift Drive or if you would like to learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special
Advocate, please call CASA at 830-626-2272. Find more information about CASA of Central Texas on the community pages.
Attention: Canyon Lake service organizations! Contact CASA and schedule a Voices presentation to your group
soon and regularly thereafter. Every CASA counts – the voice that’s heard might be yours.
~ OCTOBER 2011 ~
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Play areas differ at top pet resorts
by Lynn Haegeland
Most people in the pet industry naturally describe themselves with clichés
like “we are different” or “we really love
pets.” Yet if you tour many of these “luxury boarding” or “premium” pet resorts,
all too often you find the same old thing: dogs trapped inside their sleeping quarters for days or even weeks. Even upscale resorts that advertise
“outdoor play yards,” often forget to mention that the size of their
play yards are too small to allow much playing – let alone running.
When designing the ultimate pet resort from a dog’s perspective, we need to remember that most dogs have lots of energy and
need a sizeable outlet for it. Known as “predatory energy,” most
dog owners know it all too well – if Fido doesn’t get his walk or
playtime when he expects it, he’ll let you know.
Outdoor play areas at many pet resorts have manmade so-called
“K9 grass” that’s basically a boring plastic carpet painted green to
resemble grass – your pet would not be fooled. Dogs don’t admire
the beauty of a bush or a tree – they sniff it to learn what other animals have been there before. Dogs love to play detective with their big noses, so it’s best
to provide multiple outdoor play yards with natural ground cover,
shady oak trees with local squirrels for lots of interesting places to
sniff and investigate every day and plenty of room to run. Ponds
and pools are great for cooling down on hot summer days. But some pet owners prefer their pets play inside instead. The
ultimate play area for these pets would be an indoor activity room
full of squeaky toys, comfy couches just like home, with a fireplace
and a large flat screen TV. All activities and play areas should be supervised by trained
staff at all times. Better Business Bureau reviews and YouTube videos are easily found on line with a Google search of the website –
or take an unannounced tour to see for yourself. A top pet resort will even allow you to schedule training sessions while you’re away, and should also cater to special needs pets
as well. For a real Christmas treat in your absence, give your furry
friend a pampered vacation at the spa. They’ll love you even more. Lynn and Frank Haegeland are owners of Pet Galaxy, a premium
pet vacation resort located on US 281N next to Rebecca Creek
Road (just south of FM306). They are accredited members of the
Better Business Bureau, the Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of
Commerce, and lifetime members of the Pet Care Services Association; Frank is a certified dog trainer and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. For more information, call 830-885-5335.
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Your home this holiday season
by April Saunders
As we look forward to cooler days, and the joy of welcoming much preparation, decorating, wrapping,
our families and friends into our homes for the holiday season, now and before you know it the leftovers are
is the time to order your new custom-made window coverings, so gone, and all the sweaters that didn’t fit
that they will be in place when your guests arrive. Like your favor- have been returned. The tree topper has
ite tree-topper, window coverings add the crowning touch to your been carefully wrapped and stored, and
decorating. But, unlike your ornament collection, your new window the holidays are now a collection of phocoverings will be something you can enjoy every day of the year.
tographs. Fine quality custom-made winWhat is your window covering style? Shutters add upscale el- dow coverings are a wonderful investment that will look great in
egance and enhance views. Cellular shades are great insulators, but this year’s family photos, and in many more photos in the years
almost disappear when opened. Wood blinds give rooms a feeling ahead.
of cozy warmth. Perhaps the exotic textures of beautifully made April Saunders is a Canyon Lake resident and the owner of Texas
woven-wood shades are for you. The sophisticated styling of a Ro- Hill Country Shutters, a full service window covering firm, offering
man shade in your choice of fabric creates pattern and interest in design consultation, custom solutions, and professional installation.
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covering to play. Is blocking heat or light important in this room?
Is privacy an issue? Is glare interfering with seeing the score of the
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The holidays seem to come and go too quickly every year. So
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Back-n-Shape & Canyon Lake Massage:
Canyon Lake’s newest mini-spa
One of your best choices for
massage therapy in the Texas Hill
Country is a cute little mini-spa
on the northside of Canyon Lake.
Theresa Castaneda, owner of www.
BacknShape.com and Amy Garland, owner of www.CanyonLakeMassage.com, both licensed massage therapists, have joined forces
in the Hancock Professional Suites
retail complex, a few steps from Silverleaf’s Hill Country Resort.
Together, they operate as two separate businesses, but share the office space, advertising ideas, clients and most importantly, the desire to provide top quality service at an affordable price to residents
and visitors alike. That is why they choose to reward their clients
with discounted fees and incentives to become repeat clients.
“We talked for months about massage therapy before we actually started working together and we discovered that we had a lot
in common,” says Theresa. “We knew we would develop a great
working relationship.”
“The advantage of sharing a space with another colleague goes
far beyond monetary,” Amy points out. “We’ve got each other’s
backs – literally at times!”
You can read more about them on their respective web sites.
The space can accommodate two clients simultaneously but
they ensure each individual client’s session is private. Whether
you’re married, dating, or just BFFs, you can spend time relaxing
– together. They have also done several collaborative projects, in-
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cluding spiritual retreats, bridal showers, and corporate chair massage events. Hiring more than one therapist for your event allows a
greater number of guests to receive the benefit of a massage, over a
shorter period of time. Hiring a team that works well together creates the perfect environment for total relaxation.
They know that one person can’t possibly please every body all
the time. As individual massage therapists, “different strokes for
different folks” means just what it says: different people like different techniques. “We encourage all of our clients to spend time getting to know both of our talents.” Amy says. And one or the other
can easily accommodate most any schedule. That means they have
your back covered too.
Theresa Castaneda, LMT #033592, owner of Back-n-Shape, and
Amy Garland, LMT #040163, owner of Canyon Lake Massage,
are Licensed Massage Therapists who share space in Hancock
Professional Suites, one block north of the main entrance to Silverleaf Resort. Visit backnshape.com and canyonlakemassage.
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Canyon Lake Event Center:
Bigger on the inside than it is outside
The biggest surprise at the
new Canyon Lake Event Center (CLEC) happens when you
walk up to the front door that
used to be Spuds Restaurant and
walk in. Memories of the small
crowded cafe forms expectations of what you’ll see. Surprise! With
renovations underway, the space has opened into big spaces for all
the activities the place has to offer. The front 20 x 40-foot room
sports a smooth tile floor with a crisp coat of fresh paint on the walls.
There’s a huge new 1,000sq.ft room ideal for anything – the rooms
were designed for multi purposes from fitness and self improvement
classes like yoga or tumbling to birthday parties, receptions and
weddings. They now have a dressing room for those who need to
change for class.
The room is perfect for the Zumba Fitness classes that co-owner,
Billie Kay Watts, holds regularly. The Latin-inspired dance-based
workout with easy-to-follow choreography has been referred to as
an exhilarating body sculpting workout. It’s guaranteed to boost your
energy level while burning as much as 1,000 calories per hour with
variations for beginners and active older adults,, one uses weights,
and another is for children 4-12. “Its sooooo much fun,” the participants always exclaim, “you hate for the class to be over.” Two other
instructors also teach Zumba there: Tami Moreau and Angie Martin.
The Event Center is also the perfect place to host your children’s birthday parties. They offer themed parties with indoor moon
bounces and video game consoles. Why waste the gas driving to
town? They have special events planned during the holidays.
Two large garage bays host The Canyon Lake College of Martial
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Arts (COMA). The three instructors – Shawn Sawyer, Chris Armstrong and Taylor Kresta – offer American Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Cardio Kickboxing. The Center is looking for
more partners and instructors for sponsored classes and events like
Pilates, Flirty Girl, and belly dance. A few classes designed for kids
who walk across the street from school. “The garage bays open up
to Mountain Valley Middle School. We want to offer kids classes
and activities to keep them busy and entertained,” Billie Kay said.
Scott has designed software for the Department of Defense from
his home office for the past 12 years. You might recognize himfrom
Chamber functions where he’s the official Chamber photographer
so that talent is now offered at theCenter if clients need the service.
Primarily a stay at home mom while her daughter was younger, Billie Kay became a Zumba instructor after taking a local class and
falling in love with it. Scott and Billie Kay met 17 years ago, so
this isn’t a partnership of unknowns. They’re excited about their
new adventure and know the family-style Event Center will soon be
an integral part of the Community. Drop by 1273 FM 2673 behind
Kathy’s and see their new space. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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To stretch or not to stretch
by Cheryl Roe
Everyone needs to stretch on a daily basis but which stretch to sional advice. Massage therapists know how
do, how to do it correctly and for how long depends on your spe- to avoid injury, but they can also target cercific situation. Lets do a simple test: stretch, reach down and touch tain muscle groups relevant to relieve your
problem or relevant to an upcoming sport or
your toes. Can you?
If you can, then you’re in good flexible shape – and you likely activity to get you better prepared.
If you need to be shown some stretches,
know it because it takes effort to maintain flexibility. If you can’t,
then you’re inflexible and need to stretch more. Which stretch call your massage therapist and set up a
stretching session to get a daily routine. If
should you do and for how long?
First walk around a few minutes while gently moving the rest you still feel sore after stretching or don’t feel you made any progof your body to warm up all your muscles a little. If you’re already ress, then schedule a massage that includes stretching to help reinjured or if you overstretch cold muscles too much too quickly, lieve your symptoms.
stretching can be harmful. If you’re already injured, don’t stretch The Canyon Lake Health Fair this year is held on October 22 at
the injury without professional advice.
Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church, 230 Shepherd’s Hill, off FM
Individual stretches take little time, for example, one particular 2673. Cheryl will be giving free Chair Massages; there will be a
stretch is held for 10-30 seconds in a set of three repetitions (or raffle for a one hour massage. Stop by to sign up and meet her.
reps), but a series of recommended stretches done well can take
time. Work slowly and with each stretch, you should see and feel a
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difference in how much farther you’re stretching between each rep.
Massage Therapy
Feeling some tension is expected, but you shouldn’t feel pain. Pain
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If you are already injured or want to learn more, seek profesCanyon Lake Views
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Annuities: A personal pension plan?
by Frank Hoey
Retirees and soon to be retirees face
a tremendous challenge – planning
for guaranteed income that will last
throughout their lifetime. Approximately half of all retirees will run out of
money in retirement!
This is reported by Professors David
F. Babble and Craig B. Merrill of the
prestigious Wharton Financial Institutions where they study how to
plan for retirement. They called the current financial momentum in
America a “perfect Storm” for retirees looking to invest their savings and not outlive it.
In a Wall Street Journal article on July 11, 2011 titled; “Retiring:
Retirees need less stock, more annuities,” the article quoted a report
published by Putman Investments’ new “Think Tank.” It said, “retirees should invest just 5% to 25% of their portfolios in stocks, or
at least that’s the case for those whose primary goal is to minimize
the risk of running out of money, and sustaining their withdrawals.”
When most people think “financial planning” they think “stock
market.” We are trained at early age to equate finances with stocks;
this could be a critical mistake. For retirement planning, it is important that we make a mental shift and think “long-term lifetime
income preservation” and not “short-term market gain.”
Why? In 1930, retirement lasted three to seven years, with people
dying at an average age of 60. Today, retirements last a quarter of a
century or more, company pensions are a dying breed, and people
are on their own to arrange for income to supplement social security.
Today, for a man age 65, there’s a 25% chance of living past 90,
and for a couple, there’s a 25% chance one spouse will live to 95!
We must plan well to guarantee our money will last as long as we do.
Annuities: the best choice for retirees? Professors Babble and
Merrill encourage retirees to examine annuities, where everyone’s
risk is pooled together. This provides insurance for an individual,
because pooled money will cover them if theirs runs out. The American Society of Actuaries indicates that it is more efficient to pool
the risk of outliving one’s assets than to self-insure. A recent report
by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) speaks very favorably about efforts to encourage Americans to better understand
and utilize the guaranteed lifetime income offered by annuities.
Professors Babble and Merrill say that “our research shows that
only lifetime income annuities can protect individuals from the risk
of outliving their assets and that this simply cannot be duplicated by
mutual funds, certificates of deposit, or any homegrown solutions.
We believe we’ve shown that income annuities clearly should be
more widely used.”
There are several designs of lifetime income annuities, each intended to match individual objectives.
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• Native Stone Retainer Walls
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• Stone & Paver Patios
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Frank Hoey, CLU, spent 17 years in San Antonio with an annuity and insurance company, eight years on the Board of Directors
and retired as Senior Vice President-Marketing. He was also on
the Board of the San Antonio Life Underwriters Association, and
Chairman of the Board at Humana Hospital. Now a resident of
Startsville for six years, he has been helping retirees and soon-tobe retirees simplify and evaluate annuities. If you would like find
out more about how certain annuities work, call 830-227-5811 or
email [email protected].
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Grass? What grass?
Mine is all dead.
by Keith Obeck
I know. This summer has been extremely harsh on all our yards, but in
reality your lawn has just gone to sleep. If and when we ever
get some rain, your lawn will wake up and start to grow and
turn green all over again. I’ll bet your lawn looks like it did last
winter right now. Well it didn’t die then, did it?
If I can give anyone out there some advice right now, it
would be to make sure that your yard is taken care of this winter andspring. I mean treat your yard with compost – a thin
layer about 1/4 to 1/2” thick spread evenly over the yard and
thoroughly watered in. This will return many of the much
needed nutrients back into the soil. Your yard has definitely
struggled to get any available nutrients from the ground this
past summer. Think of compost as Gatorade for your grass and
soil. An added measure that you can take to get maximum bang
for your efforts is to core aerate your lawn first before you top
dress your lawn with compost.
The September/October timeframe is the prime time to fertilize your lawn for its fall feeding. If you haven’t done it, get
to it. Try to use organic fertilizer as much as you can. It is better
for your lawn and you won’t burn up the lawn if you use a little
too much, unlike the synthetics.
Trees, trees, trees, they too have had a tough summer; so
give them some TLC also. Most people fertilize their lawn but
when I ask if they ever feed their trees, they look at me dumbstruck. I guess they think the trees and shrubs do fine with no
help at all. Not true. We’ve seen many trees already this fall
deteriorating due to lack of water and the nutrients it carries.
It’s my guess that you’ll see many of them fall or lose major
limbs this winter. Your trees should be watered really well at
least once every two weeks, and I mean a thorough soaking.
Pray for rain y’all.
Local Boys Lawn Care has grown and is in need of about
40 more regular clients who need lawn service on a regular
basis. Keith Obeck, owner, has completed his Master Gardeners courses and has been a Canyon Lake resident for over ten
years, Keith is active in the community and Chamber because
he believes in supporting our local businesses. For more information, call Keith on his business line at 210-380-7883.
Local Boys Lawn Care
and Pressure Washing
Keith Obeck, Owner
210-380-7883
Canyon Lake • [email protected]
Member Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
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by Kyle Brennan
With the scorching summer just coming to an end, it is hard to start thinking
about how well your heating unit works,
but your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning) components each
carry a manufacturer’s Limited Warranty and manufacturers recommend having a professional contractor perform a pre-season check-up, once in fall and once
in spring. Like automobiles and other large purchases, regular
maintenance of the system is the responsibility of the homeowner and is not covered by the warranty.
Below are a few of the most common homeowner questions.
• Question. What should the thermostat be set at during the
winter for energy savings? Answer. Set back to 55 degrees at
night. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-70º range,
you’ll save up to 5% on heating costs. Heat pumps should only
be set back two degrees from the desired at-home temp range to
reduce the use of the auxiliary heat strips.
• Question. How often should the filter be changed? Answer.
Filters should be inspected monthly and replaced as needed.
• Question. Is regular maintenance really necessary? Answer.
Absolutely! Regular maintenance inspections often spot small
problems before they become large and very expensive problems.
• Question. Should I have my ductwork inspected? Answer.
Yes. Your HVAC systems ductwork should be ispected periodically for air loss and sealed if necessary.
• Question. What is the life expectancy of a typical HVAC
system? Answer. Twelve to 16 years can be used as a general
guideline.
• Question. Is it normal for the outside coil of a heat pump to
have white frost or light ice on it in winter? Answer. Yes, light
ice or frost is normal. Heavy ice could mean there is a problem
with the defrost cycle.
As the cool winter months are just around the corner, remember to have your air conditoning system inspected by a licensed
heating and air conditioning contractor. A more efficient unit is
a cheaper unit to run.
Kyle Brennan owns and operates Country Comfort Heating
& Air Conditioning in Spring Branch (Lic.# TACLA28573E).
Country Comfort provides residential and commercial heating
and air conditioning services for Central Texas. For more information on service programs, repairs or install, contact Country
Comfort at (830) 237-0248 or email [email protected].
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Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call 830964-2223 or visit CanyonLakeChamber.com.
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Canyon Lake Rotary Club
Canyon Lake United Methodist Church
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Checkered Flag Automotive, Inc.
Creek Hollow Cabins & RV Park
Cross Lutheran Church & School
Cubbison, April & Lin
Eccleston, Donna & Bob
Glasshoppers Auto Glass
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Campgrounds & Nature Trails, LP
Habitat for Safe Seniors
Haecker, H. Ivan, Dentist
Home Focus Real Estate Guide
Las Barcas Tex-Mex Grill
McNab, Robert & Lynda
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October Events!
1 – Church in the Wildwood Yard Sale Event 8:00am- 3:00pm
5 – HarvestFest Heritage Museum of The Texas Hill Country, GVTC 6:00-9:00pm
6 – Gruene Music & Wine Fest
7 – Gruene Music & Wine Fest
7 – Wimberley Gospel Music Festival Cowboys for Jesus Evening
8 – Shrimpfest CL Noon Lions – CRRC S. Access Road 11:30-3:30pm
8 – Gruene Music & Wine Fest
9 – Wimberley Gospel Music Festival Cowboys for Jesus All Day
9 – Gruene Music & Wine Fest
15 – Chili & Bean Cook-off FOCM Mountain Breeze Camp
16 - Chili & Bean Cook-off FOCM Mountain Breeze Camp
21 – Spaghetti Dinner CL Methodist Church 5:30-7:30pm
22 – Blood Drive Canyon Lake Area Churches Ace Hardware/Sattler & Super S/Startzville
22 – Hope Hospice Foundation masquerade Ball - The McKenna Center 7-11pm
22 – Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church Community Health Fair 10:00am – 2:00pm
25 – Canyon Lake Chamber Mixer CRRC Sattler 5:30-7:30pm
29 – Market Days Indoor/Outdoor CRRC S. Access Road 9:00am – 4:00pm
31 – Halloweenfest Sattler Businesses 5:00-8:00pm
31 – Carnival at Mountain Valley School 5:00-8:00pm
Nov 2 – Pilot Club of Canyon Lake - Wineless Cheese Play GVTC Auditorium 2pm
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was shocked at how fast his athlete’s foot became a memory.
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Heartworm treatment is no
longer available!
by Ryan Bullock, DVM
It’s true! Merial, the company that makes
the heartworm treatment drug “Immiticide”,
no longer has a supplier for the active ingredient in Immiticide called melarsomine. Merial
says they are currently in the process of trying
to find another company who will manufacture the drug, but there is no current timetable
on when this might happen.
What does this mean to you? It means if your dog is not on a
monthly heartworm preventative and contracts heartworms, it will
be several months and more likely over a year before you will be
able to have your dog treated for the infection. So… maybe now is
a good time to review heartworm disease in dogs?
Allow me to start by saying that at my two clinics, we probably
see anywhere from one to three dogs test positive for heartworms
every week! Making sure your dog gets a monthly heartworm preventative could be the most important thing you can do for your pet!
Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes which become infective
when they take a blood meal from an infected dog. If that mosquito
then bites your pet, he or she is infected with the heartworm larvae.
It then takes a few months for the larvae to mature into an adult
heartworm and migrate into your dog’s heart and lungs. Worms in
the heart and lungs obviously causes a lot of problems and severely
shortens the life expectancy of your pet.
Fortunately, there are several really good and affordable heartworm preventatives available! If your pet is on a preventative and is
bitten by an infective mosquito, the preventative will kill the larval
heartworm before it can mature into an adult heartworm and cause
problems. As an added bonus, these preventatives also prevent several intestinal parasite infections such as roundworms, hookworms,
and whipworms.
And don’t forget – mosquitoes can bite your dog inside your
home just as easily as outside your home and are in the environment
all year round. Having an “inside only” dog or only using heartworm preventative in the spring and summer are no excuses for
not providing your pet with year round protection! If you have any
questions about heartworms, please contact your vet sooner rather
later, or you might be sorry!
Ryan Bullock, DVM and Keith Leakey, DVM are the owners of
Canyon Animal Clinic and Canyon City Animal Hospital; Julie
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October 2011
How Hot?
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by Terry Schroller
You all know by now that all kinds
of heat and drought records have been
recorded this summer. Man! We haven’t
seen stuff like this since way back in
2009. What? Yes, not all that long ago.
I’ve decided that we Texicans should warn other parts of
the nation what some of the Hot Signs are in case it happens to
them. Here we go...
You know it’s hot when you see a heat wave and you wave
back.
You need a spatula to remove your clothes.
The best parking spot is determined by shade not distance.
Hot water now comes out of both taps.
Your biggest bike wreck fear is, what if I get knocked out
and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death? Speaking
of cooking, all you have to do to for lunch is pull a potato out
of the ground, add stuff and eat.
You discover you can steer with two fingers, your seatbelt
makes a good branding iron and yes, you can get sunburned
through your car window. You also notice that asphalt is now
in a liquid state.
Well, Bugman, what has the heat and drought done to the
bugs you ask? It has not been pretty people. The centipedes
have caused shortages due to their panic buying in their quest
for sneakers so they don’t burn their 100 feet. Scorpions, on the
other hand, have bought all existing supplies of bottled water
and SPF 80 sunscreen. Unfortunately, they are having a devil
of a time getting past the safety caps to use either. Pity the
poor fly folks! The Med Clinics’ waiting rooms are full of them
every day. Why? They are all experiencing severe bruising of
the ovipositor area due to trying to deposit their eggs in animal
droppings and compost that’s turned to jerky. If you think that’s
bad, consider this. The hoppers are committing hara-kiri, yes,
that’s right, Hopper Hara-Kiri. They are jumping onto moving
windshields to feel the coolness just one last time.
Yes, it’s been hot. Could it be any worse? Who knows! Wait
a few minutes and remember your body weight is 60% water
and you are in Texas!
Terry and Valerie Schroller, owners of Alternative Pest Control,
have been in the pest control business since 1976. Their license
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Tire rotation is key
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by Bill Goetz
Keeping your vehicle’s tires rotated on
a regular basis is important to maximizing tread integrity, a comfortable ride, and
your safety.
What is tire rotation?
Tire rotation is the practice of switching
your front tires with the back tires at regular intervals. In most cases, this will prolong the life of your investment by minimizing tire
wear. The front tires of a vehicle perform several tasks. Aside from
providing traction on the road, they also carry 60% of the vehicle’s
weight, are responsible for 80% of the braking stress, and must respond to steering demands, which results in gradual loss of tread.
Front tires simply take more abuse than the rear tires. In most cases,
the front tires are simply swapped with the rear tires, keeping the
tires on the same side of the vehicle. There are some vehicles that
recommend rotating tires in a crossing pattern (ie, the right front tire
goes to the left rear, etc.)
How often should tires be rotated?
Much depends on how you drive and where you drive. Here in
Canyon Lake with all of the hills and sloped terrain, tires take a
more brutal beating and rotations may be needed on a more frequent
basis than in the “flat” land. Experts seem to agree that tire rotation
should be performed between 6,000 and 8,000 miles, or every other
oil change.
What about vehicles with differing sizes on front and back?
There are some models, some Infinity models for one, that actually have wider tires on the rear than on the front. These tires can
only be rotated between sides and not front to back. Make sure that
you know the tire size on your vehicle.
A few things to remember.
1) Many vehicles require different air pressure settings in the rear
and front tires. The tire pressure may need to be adjusted once the
tires are rotated.
2) Lug nuts may be removed and replaced with an impact wrench,
but many vehicles require that a torque wrench be used to manually
tighten the lugs so as not to over tighten.
3) The lug nuts need to be tightened in a star pattern when replaced. This pattern may be different for most vehicles. This ensures that the wheel is snug when replaced.
4) Make sure that your brakes are checked at the same time.
Bill and Jan Goetz are Canyon Lake residents and owners of Shell
Rapid Lube in Sattler, a full service auto maintenance facility that
specializes in all lube services, tire rotation, brake services, tuneups and new car warranty maintenance. Bill spent a 30-year career with Fortune 100 and start-up companies that specialized in
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October 2011
The dangers of the information age
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE
by Charles Sullivan
Everyone is aware of the recent advances in technology that have changed our
lives. Personally, I would be lost without
the access to legal information on electronic
formats. Cell phones have made communications with family members and business
associates so much easier. Additionally, the
safety that is afforded with constant contact with the outside world
has made it much less worrisome when traveling and we suffer a
breakdown, road rage, drunk drivers, and other situations where we
can contact authorities often before a situation gets out of control.
We are all aware that identity theft can create havoc for those
who have the misfortune of this terrible crime. There are horrifying
stories of atrocities perpetrated on innocent victims, often children,
as a result of the misuse of social platforms such as Facebook, and
MY Space.
I felt compelled to write an article on how to reduce the dangers
associated with the great information age. First and foremost do
not put anything out there by text, voice mail, social media, internet, email, or any other accessible media that you do not want your
mother, the police, the judge in your child custody case, or anyone
else for that matter to read or hear at some point.
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out of context. One last item. Folks when you send an email to a
bunch of friends, jokes and the like, utilize the bcc: option so that
no addresses are sent to the recipients. Otherwise when that friend
forwards, and does not delete the recipients, then all his friends get
the addresses [email protected]
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criminal and specializing in probates, wills, and trusts
as well. He never has and never will represent an insurance company. He has an office in Canyon Lake at 8115 FM 2673 and can be
reached locally at 830-899-3259 for more information.
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Liability means
responsibility
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(830) 899-2149
227 Charter Oak Drive
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
FM 2673 @ Oaks
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Email:
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or [email protected]
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
Children’s Church 11:15 am
Spanish Worship 4:00 pm
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
In the Word 7:00 pm
Youth Service 7:00 pm
Bible Quiz 7:00 pm
THURSDAY NIGHT
Royal Rangers 7:00 pm
Missionettes 7:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT
Spanish Bible Study 7:00 pm
Pastor John Massey
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Canyon Lake Views
Ok, so what does liability mean? I
was thinking about that recently and I
think the best one word answer would
be responsibility. I have folks come
by here all the time asking for liability
insurance of one kind or another, and I frequently ask “Do you know
what liability coverage means?” In many cases, they answer, “Not
really, I just know I need it.” That’s a true statement – they do need
it, but what does it do?
We know you need liability insurance for your vehicle. This
coverage is not only required by State law, but it’s necessary to
help you keep from losing all that you own in the event that you’re
“responsible” for an auto accident. There’s that word: “responsible”
which means it’s your fault. Had you not been there, the accident
would never have happened.
So, you purchase auto liability insurance. The sole purpose of
this coverage is to help protect your assets by providing the person
with whom you collided, money. Because it’s your fault, you’re
liable and now the insurance that you purchased will protect your
money – by spending theirs.
This same concept applies to your homeowners’ insurance policy.
The mortgage company requires you to have homeowners insurance.
Included in this policy is liability or “responsibility” insurance.
So what are you responsible for at home? The answer is everything. Loose boards on the porch, old rundown fences, rock piles,
tree limbs; the list goes on and on. Whether it’s outside or in, hazards
are everywhere and if someone is injured at your home, statistically
it’s your fault in the eyes of the law.
So, now you wonder how much liability insurance should I have
at my home? I recommend everyone carry at least $500,000 liability
coverage. Surprisingly I have found that adding $500,000 liability
coverage is very affordable. Many companies default to $25,000
for liability as part of a package deal. But what is peace of mind
worth? I would happily pay a few bucks more to make sure that if
someone is injured at my home, I will have enough insurance to get
them back on track without breaking my bank.
Chris and Tish Perry own and operate Texas Pride Insurance at Canyon Lake. They are an independent agency and can insure just about
anything. They offer Personal and Commercial coverage, including
but not limited to, Home, Auto, RV, Motorcycle, Boat, Life, Health,
Medicare Supplement Plans, Long-term Care, Worker’s Comp, General Liability, Liquor Liability, Special Events, Bonds, and much more.
They shop for better rates so you don’t have to. For more information,
call 830-226-5540.
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1642 FM 2673, #10 • Located in Sattler at the bottom of Dam Road
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Simplifying
Softeners
Carpenter Hardware
expert help for your home
since 1973
by Randy Lawrence
In recent months, we’ve discussed
many aspects of water softeners and other types of treatment equipment. We’ve
talked about the wide range of prices, and
the varying degrees of quality. As is typically the case when considering any household appliance, choosing the least expensive
option usually means you’ll be sacrificing quality of construction and, therefore, longevity. Applying this logic, it stands to
reason that the highest priced units will work best and last the
longest.
Don’t tell the big guys where you heard this, but most of what
you’re paying for is a name, and an awful lot of overhead. Many
companies will add decorative accessories, such as tank covers,
in order to justify higher pricing. Some will try to sell you additional equipment which may not be necessary. There’s a point at
which you’re no longer getting the added value for your dollar.
If you’ve ever sat through a sales presentation for a water treatment system, watching the endless array of slightly interesting
chemistry experiments, and listening to all of the reasons you
positively cannot live another minute without purchasing the
“Scale-Buster 4000”, then you’re well acquainted with the “what
did he say?!?” feeling which usually follows such encounters.
When it comes to the actual equipment, the simple truth is
that one component matters far more than the rest of the system.
The control valve mounted on top of the resin tank is the brains
of the system, and will dictate your overall experience with the
softener. It’s important to consider a softener which incorporates
recent technological advances, while maintaining ease of use for
the homeowner.
The goal is to get the most bang for your buck and to find
equipment which will provide clean worry-free water with the
least possible effort on your part. Sizing and placement of the
softener are also crucial and can asily be determined by a licensed and experienced professional. The Texas Commission
for Environmental Quality regulates the water treatment industry. It is simple to check the status of licensed individuals by
visiting the TCEQ website at www.tceq.state.tx.us.
Randy Lawrence is the owner of ProQuality Water Systems, a full
service water treatment company with 15 years experience. He
is one of only five Class III Certified Water Treatment Specialists in Hays County (LIC# WT0002693). For more information,
call Randy at 512-618-1334 or 830-822-3533, or email him at
[email protected].
“When you want quality, call a pro.”
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Systems
830-899-2112
7719 FM 2673 • Startzville • Canyon Lake
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Specializing in Cedar Since 1972
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& Hunting Cabins • Built On Site or
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Zach Shipman, Sr, Owner
Office 830-885-6114 • • Mobile 210-887-7195 • • [email protected]
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[email protected]
Lady Dye’s Salon
a full service hair salon for men, women & children
Tues thru Fri • 9am-5pm • Sat 9-1 • Evening Appts Available
Diana Wallace ~ 830.935.3444
Pedi’s, Mani’s & Shellac
Walk-Ins Welcome
Any Service
20% OFF
new clients only • offer expires
23410 N. Cranesmill Rd • Canyon Lake • Next to North Cranesmill Storage
We’re QuaLity,
and it shows!
Canyon Lake Resident since 1995
Cell: (210) 912-0728
New Cell: (210) 340-6000
Randy Lawrence
A full service water treatment company
specializing in customer service & integrity
Certified by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality
Class III License # WT0002693
springbranchtradingpost.com
512-618-1334
830-822-3533
Email: [email protected]
www.ProQualityWater.com
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It’s time to take back
your coffee table!
by Chuck Ferguson
After fighting with the heat all summer long, who wants to be wrestling
with the multiple remotes on your coffee
table? Watching someone play musical remotes trying to play a
DVD or watch TV can be comical.
The newer all-in-one remotes are easy to use and extremely versatile. Many people purchase equipment but don’t use it because
it’s too time consuming and troublesome. Now, by pressing one
button from one remote you can turn on your TV, turn on the satellite/cable box, and turn on your sound system.
Want to change from watching live TV to a DVD or Blu-ray?
No problem – just press Watch DVD and it will effortlessly switch
all the proper inputs for you because the one remote talks to all
your devices for you; it’s that simple. Many people leave cabinet
doors open because standard remotes can’t talk through the doors;
most all-in-one remotes avoid this.
Some upgraded remotes offer many convenient features besides
talking to your TV – they can even talk to your house. Would
you like to easily turn on or off your landscape lighting or outside
lights? No problem – it’s as simple as replacing a light switch. Now
you can access that light from the same remote on your coffee table
– all from the comfort of your Lazy Boy chair, but hey, that’s for
another column.
The point is, instead of having three, four or even five remotes,
you can do it all from one remote. Remote features and prices will
vary by manufacturer so make sure yours will suit all your needs
now and in the future.
Some dos and don’ts: 1) Do have this installed by a trained,
certified audio/video technician to avoid issues. 2) Do contact a
reliable local source to lead you in the right direction and offer
support for future upgrades and add-on devices. 3) Don’t be persuaded if your friend, cousin or brother wants to sell or install this
new device for you. From my experience, that situation rarely ends
up working the way it was meant to. 4) Don’t hesitate considering
an all-in-one remote; you’ll be glad you did and wonder why you
didn’t do it sooner!
As always, thanks for using your local businesses!
Chuck Ferguson is CEO of Mainstream Home Theater LLC. Chuck
has been in the residential and commercial audio video industry
for over 25 years. He holds certifications for sales, service, design
and installation of audio video systems and solar and wind power
systems. For more information, call Chuck at 964-6040 or email
him at [email protected].
Your Local Expert Since 2001
(830) 964-6040
1457 FM 2673 • Canyon Lake
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by Jim Dannehy
The benefits of laminate
With 30 years in the flooring business, I’ve heard about every
question. One customer who asked about Prego flooring was, of
course, asking about Pergo, which many people think is its own
type of flooring. Let me try to clear up this and many other myths
about laminate floors. Not all laminates are created equal. Armed
with some basic truths about them can ensure you make the right
choice.
This category of flooring came into the US market in the early
1990s. Because Pergo was the first company to cross the Atlantic,
people naturally think it’s a special floor. Pergo is simply one of
many companies currently manufacturing laminate. As with any
other type of flooring, consumers must wade through the mine field
of misinformation to make an informed buying decision.  
Regardless of brand or price, you need to understand the two
most critical components that make a quality laminate perform and
maintain a high appearance level for many years. The first component is the core or body of a laminate – it must be dimensionally
stable and have a low swell rate. This ensures the floor will remain
flat and have relatively little movement after it is installed. About
70% of the manufacturing cost is in the production of the core. 
Consequently, it is also the way manufacturers can lower their cost
by making the core to a lower standard. 
The second component critical to a high quality laminate is the
locking system; remember these floors float so this is the part that
holds it all together. I remember when the first laminates came into
our market – they required glue to hold the floor together and they
were certainly more difficult to install. Our industry now offers
locking systems that are literally milled to aircraft manufacturing standards. These locking systems are capable of lifting 1,000
pounds of weight for every lineal meter of
engagement. Simply put, that technical jargon
means the market is producing some tremendous laminates. 
Once you’ve found a brand that meets
these standards, you’re free to address the
look and texture of laminates. The vast majority of laminate mimics wood flooring but tile and stone looks are
also available. Hopefully this makes laminate easier to understand
and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision. If you have more questions, ask an experienced independent
who knows the good and bad about all flooring choices.
Jim and Joyce Dannehy are 25-year residents of Canyon Lake and
owners of Comal Floors & Interiors. With 30 years in the floor covering industry, Jim has represented major manufacturers during
the last ten years wholesaling their products to retail floor covering stores and providing the retail staff with product information.
With that background and experience, Comal Floors & Interiors
can help you make the correct flooring covering choices.
COMAL FLOORS & INTERIORS
Making your home beautiful ~ one floor at a time!
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
carpets, laminates, ceramic &
porcelain tiles, natural stones,
wood floors & more
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Store: 830-964-2407
Cell: 210-846-7538
a full service flooring store
Jim & Joyce Dannehy
1395 Sattler Rd, Suite 5 • Canyon Lake
Next to Mountain Valley Pharmacy
by Gary Poss
There are two methods for obtaining music online –
Rhapsody, Zune Marketplace, and Spotify are the
legally, highly recommended. One method is to purchase
most popular vendors. Rhapsody has 12 million titles to
individual tracks (songs) and pay anywhere from $.69choose from in their library. For $10-$15 per month, you
$1.29 each. If you buy an entire album, sometimes you
can choose different plans, allowing single or multiple
receive a discount, paying around $10-$12 per album.
gadgets to play your music. Streaming and download opThe most popular vendors are iTunes and Amazon MP3.
tions are available. Remember, if you lose your internet
When you purchase tracks by this method, you own the
connection, you can’t stream or hear the music.
music downloaded and can use it own any computer or
Review the different vendors music libraries and plans to degadget. It is yours to keep as long as you wish.
termine if the genre focus meets your music tastes and style of
The other very different method is to subscribe to a music serlistening. Rock On.
vice vendor, paying a monthly fee. In return, you can download or
stream all the music you want from their library. The caveat is that Gary Poss is the owner of Local Tech Service, providing PC and
you do not own the music. Each song is embedded with a special Macintosh hardware, software, and service support as well as web
code called Digital Rights Management (DRM) which allows you design services. For more information, call Gary at 830-708-9866
to play the music as long as your subscription is current. If you or visit www.LocalTechService.com
stop paying the subscription, then DRM locks the music files and
they can no longer be played. One is also limited on which gadgets
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owning it – similar to renting a movie DVD.
The per-track method appeals to persons who like to control
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try new artists and styles. If you do not like an artist, go on to the
next – no money wasted. You can play you favorites over and over
(830) 708-9866
or try new ones, as long as your subscription is current.
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by Villa Jean Tiller
Most of us know others of our family or our friends who are suffering from dementia or Alzheimers. I’m convinced that many of
the diseases prevalent in today’s society could possibly be delayed
or lessened by what we put, or don’t put, into our bodies.
To “slow senior mental decline,” Ronald Kotulak found in his
study that eating two or more servings of vegetables a day may
slow a person’s mental decline by about 40% compared with a person who consumes few vegetables – according to a six-year study
of nearly 4,000 Chicago residents age 65 or older. The slowdown
in the rate of cognitive decline experienced by people who ate 2.8
or more servings of vegetables a day is “equivalent to about five
years of younger age” compared with people who ate less than one
serving. (Scientific Journal of the American Academy of Neurology)
That study also suggested it may never be too late to reap the
benefits of vegetable consumption; older people who started eating
more than two servings a day still showed significant delay in mental decline. One serving of a vegetable is generally equal to a cup.
Two earlier studies by Rush Institute for Healthy Aging, indicated
that the foods people eat may significantly affect their mental agility. Earlier some studies indicated that eating foods high in vitamin
E appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and more recently, that eating fish had a similar effect.
Vegetables, especially those in the green leafy category, are
brimming with antioxidant compounds like vitamin E, flavonoids
and carotenoids that help snuff out cell-damaging free radicals. Research suggest strongly that green leafy vegetables like kale and
collard greens had the greatest benefit, followed by carrots, squash
and other yellow vegetables, then cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The results of these studies are encour-
aging. Remember: Cover half your plate with
vegetables or fruits. Also, go to www.vjsharesjuiceplus.com to learn more about a great and
easy way to increase your intake of fruits and
vegetables.
Research conducted in independent clinical studies and in leading hospitals and universities worldwide have demonstrated the health benefits of supplementing the fresh fruits and vegetables you routinely eat with
JuicePlus+. Healthy aging can be achieved and information is readily available. Contact a wellness center whose staff is knowledgeable about and specializes in the easy first steps you can take to
slow the mental and physical declines we associate with aging.
Tiffany Bordelon, an experienced personal trainer from the Houston area is offering her services at VJ’s. For information call 830964-5929 or 281-705-6457. Villa Jean Tiller, owner of VJ’s Fitness
Express Wellness Center, has a BS in Behavioral Science and a Masters of Divinity Degree. She will help you with a nutritional plan and
exercise program for a healthy, happy outlook. Call 830-964-6046.
!Visit us on Halloween!
VJ’s Fitness express Wellness Center
PACE Adjustable Hydraulic Resistant Equipment Circuit
Strength Training • Body Conditioning
Tai Chi • Silver Sneakers Classes for Seniors
Spa Capsule Aqua Massages • Yoga
www.VJFit.com
830-964-6046 • 1387 Sattler Rd, Ste. A • Next to Super S
Two FREE Aqua Massages per Month with Membership
Scary facts!
(and their solutions…) by Steve Sherman
In spite of the headline, this article is not
Feeling all goth-like and gloomy? Let the sun shine! Uncover
about the economy.
those windows during the day. Not only will it brighten your mood,
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s it will keep you from flipping the switch. In the colder months, the
a wonderful time for kids and adults alike to rays from the sun can help to heat your home, and the best part of
dress up and run around scaring the begeebers this tip: it’s absolutely free!
out of each other. Here are some facts that may
Your local hardware store can assist you with everything you
startle you a bit, too.
need to help take the scary out your utility bills. Stop in today, but
Did you know that a dripping faucet or leaking toilet can waste please… leave your mask at home!
up to 20 gallons of water a day? Repairing these leaks takes just a
little time, and a small investment for the parts needed. The pay- Steve Sherman is the Store Manager at Canyon Lake ACE Hardware.
Halloween is one of his favorite times of year – be warned. Your local
back – both in dollars and for the environment – is huge!
Your water heater can do a better job keeping the water in the Ace Hardware is routinely a knowledgeable source of information
tank hot if you buy it a jacket. Insulating jackets can be installed on on a wide variety of subjects that pertain to the products they offer.
most conventional water heaters and reduce the number of times For more information, call 830-964-2797.
a water heater “fires” during standby. In fact, 20% of your energy
cost to heat water is used up during standby!
Canyon Lake Ace
Wimberley Ace
Tankless water heaters are here to stay, and are a viable choice
Phone: 830-964-2797
Phone: 512-847-2356
when it comes to installing a new water heater in your home.
1150 FM 2673
14307 Ranch Road 12
Standby energy use is completely eliminated, and you will never
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Wimberley, TX 78676
run out of hot water from a properly-sized unit!
www.CanyonLakeAce.com
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Did you know that almost 25% of water used in the home is for
Unbeatable Customer Service,
showers, and each member of a family of four taking a five-minute
Selection, Competitive Prices,
shower can use up to 700 gallons a day? By installing low-flow
and Close to Home
shower heads, you can reduce that use by almost half, and with new
The helpful place.
technology, still feel a brisk force from the water.
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For Optimist info: 830-935-2578, occanyonlake.org
For Tye Preston Memorial Library info (right photos): 830-964-3744, tpml.org
We thank
First State Bank for Sponsoring
Our Just For Kids & The Community Page
Halloween Activities
• October 31 • Halloweenfest on FM 2673 in Downtown Sattler from 5pm-8pm.
Canyon Lake area businesses pass out candy to all the kids.
• October 31 • Mountain Valley Middle School Fall Festival in conjunction with
Halloweenfest. Stop by the school for fun and games.
• October 31 • Halloween Spooktacular for kids • Canyon Lake Event Center
Across from Mtn Valley (former location of Spuds), 830-964-6400
Optimist
International’s
Octagon Club
chartered at
CLHS
The Canyon Lake Optimist Club proudly announces the official
charter of Canyon Lake High School’s Octagon Club with 55 student members. Octagon youth clubs are part of the JOOI program
of Optimist International, a 96 year old civic organization whose
motto is “Bringing Out the Best in KIDS”. Octagon members have
already been involved in many great community service projects
including Optimist Flag Football, Float-a-Soldier, New Life, and
Adopt-a-Highway.
New officers are Caitlyn Valadez-President, Amber WestVP, Kelly Annestrand-VP, and Jordan Sills-Secretary/Treasurer.
Teacher Sponsor is Dr. Nancy Hartman, CLHS librarian and Optimist Club Senior Advisor is Glenn Erickson. The club is looking
forward to a fun year giving back to the community. For more
information, call Goin’ Postal at 830-935-2578.
VJ’s is working out for
St. Judes Children’s Hospital
so many great flavors
...
(no membership required to participate)
VJ’s will be working out for The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during October. You’re invited to help those searching for a
cure and those who help children who suffer from various forms
of cancer by adding $5 to your monthly membership fees in exchange for a 25 minute aqua massage. Non-members are invited
to participate and receive a massage also. For more information,
call 830-964-6046.
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from decadent flavors reminiscent
of your childhood to fruit-based
flavors for the health conscious
and oodles of toppings
160 Creekside Way, Suite 502
By Creekside Theater & Target
New Braunfels 78130
1667 Texas 46
By the new HEB
New Braunfels 78132
830-608-9526
830-629-9376
Hours: Sun-Thur, 11am-10pm & Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm
To report child abuse, call 1-800-252-5400.
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Columbine shares
message of kindness
Community Coalition
Community Coalition at the CRRC Rec Center learns Rachel’s Challenge
The message was that kindness can prevail, and live forever,
even when it seems apparent that evil has won. More than 500
people packed the CRRC Rec Center on September 13 and heard
the message from Rachel Scott, the first victim of the shooting at
Columbine High School. Rachel died that day but her thoughts
and dreams live on.
Joseph Manning, a childhood friend of Rachel’s, told the crowd
that Rachel had kept journals – much like her heroine, Anne
Frank. Because of those writings – both Anne’s and Rachel’s – the
world knows and will remember these two young girls.
Rachel believed that a person would never really know how effective an act of kindness could be. Her parents didn’t know how
many lives her kind acts had touched until after her death. She
wrote that a person could start a chain reaction by showing compassion to another – something she practiced. She would greet
and welcome each new student, each student with differences.
Last spring, Kate O’Reilly and Shari Tucker shared a dream
Saturday, October 29, 2011
9am to 4pm
by Maureen Schein
that Rachel’s Challenge could make a difference in Canyon Lake.
They combined efforts with the Community Resource and Recreation Center, drew Executive Director Darin Zumwalt into the
team, and the dream became the Canyon Lake Community Coalition with the theme, “Dream Big.” Funded by the United Way of
Comal County, the coalition worked to bring the Challenge presentation to each school in the Canyon Lake High feeder pattern.
“We couldn’t be happier with the reception the presentation
had at the schools. The kids were almost mesmerized by it. It was
amazingly quiet ...,” O’Reilly said. FOR (Friends of Rachel) Clubs
were organized at the schools, and students enthusiastically signed
on to a banner that said, “I accept Rachel’s Challenge.”
An essay Rachel wrote for her 5th period English class was
pulled from her journals; it encourages the reader to see if giving
trust and compassion a chance would have an effect on their world.
She concluded, “You just may start a chain reaction.”
The Coalition hopes the presentations will do just that. In each
of the schools, paper links will be made to symbolize each act of
kindness. Paper chains will be made with those links. Next spring,
the community will come together again, to assemble one, big, paper chain. FOR Clubs will continue encouraging students and the
community to create a chain reaction of kindness and remind them
that they accepted the challenge.
The five parts of the Challenge are: Look for the best in others;
Dream big; Choose positive influences; Speak with kindness; and,
Start your own chain reaction. And they have.
“We want a chain of kindness that will stretch all the way around
this lake,” Tucker said.
If you want to change the world, dream big, and start with
kindness, one link at a time.
"I have this theory
that if one person
can go out of
their way to show
compassion, then
it will start a chain
reaction of the
same."
Rachel Scott
Free Parking
Free Entry
VEndors WantEd
Call 830-964-3003 or [email protected]
or crrcofcanyonlake.org
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October 2011
Golf matters
by Lisa Rhodes
Men are protectors. Their natural instinct is to rescue the innocent and stop
whatever is standing in-between the helpless and whatever is threatening them.
But when it comes to awful news stories
of innocent children caught in the snare
of abusive parents, most men just don’t know how to effectively
channel those natural instincts to help the helpless. When it comes
to little girls suffering from abuse, sometimes men are at a loss for
how to help. They care deeply about abuse issues, but most men
just aren’t equipped to help young girls heal from severe abuse
and neglect.
We have an idea, a very effective and proven strategy for men
to plug in and make a huge difference in these little girls’s lives.
Play golf. Yes, we are serious, playing golf. Each year volunteers
and staff of New Life Children’s Center, a home which annually
cares for 150 precious little girls suffering from severe abuse and/
or neglect, hosts a golf tournament to raise money for the girls’
needs. This tournament was started by a group of men who believed they could offer the men in their area an avenue to make a
difference in these girls’ lives. And they have. This annual tournament has raised over $250,000 to meet the needs of little girls
recovering from unspeakable abuse.
Please consider playing in the 7th Annual Tomorrow’s Child
Golf Tournament this year. Save the date for Monday, October 31,
at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. To register, visit www.newlifechildrenscenter.org and click on the golf tournament link, or email
[email protected].
Individuals and businesses are also asked donate items for the
silent auction held following the golf tournament. Please go to
http://www.lsss.org/SanAntonio for forms and more information
on how you can contribute to the success of this tournament or
contact Kristy McKinney at [email protected]. Lori Rhodes is President of the New Life Children’s Center Advisory Board. For more information about New Life, or to join us for
the Hope Tour (an introductory tour of New Life the 4th Thursday
of every month from Noon to 1pm), contact Lisa Brown, director of
volunteers at 830-964-4390 or [email protected].
7th Annual Tomorrow’s
Child Golf Tournament
Monday, October 31
Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club
To register, visit www.newlifechildrenscenter.
org and click on the golf tournament link, or
email [email protected].
Hope Tour
Each month, the public is invited to visit and learn more about
New Life Children’s Center. Join us on the 4th Thursday of
every month from Noon to 1pm for a “Hope Tour” at New Life
Children’s Center, 650 Scarborough Road, below the dam.
Please RSVP to Lisa Brown, Director of Volunteer Services,
at 830-964-4390.
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34th Season, “America The Beautiful,”
a salute to America and its composers
“Made in America”
Music Director,
David Mairs
Sunday • October 23, 2011 • 4 pm
New Braunfels Civic Center
Sharon Kuster, Bassoon
Barber: Second Essay for Orchestra
Weber: Concerto in F major
Hanson: Symphony No. 2,
“Romantic”
Sharon Kuster,
Bassoon
Mid-Texas Symphony
email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 3216 TLU
Seguin, Texas 78155
830.372.8089
www.mtsymphony.org
Season Tickets ~ Reserved $125 • General Admission: Adult $100 • Senior (62+) / college
student / military $75 • Student (18 & under) $25 • Family Pass (2 adults & all children) $205
Single Tickets ~ Reserved $25 • General Admission: Adult $20 • Senior (62+) / college
student / military $15 • Student (18 and under) $5
Mid-Tex symphony
Children’s Concerts
Each October, the Mid-Texas Symphony performs four free
concerts for over 4,000 fourth and fifth graders from public and
private schools in Comal and Guadalupe counties. The Symphony provides related curriculum material and CDs to help schools
prepare for the concerts. Music Director David Mairs, an award
winning educator, and the orchestra treat the children to an educational, yet fun, experience that they will remember for a lifetime.
This year’s concerts will be held in New Braunfels on October
24th, at 9am and 10:30am in the Civic Center and in Seguin on
October 25th at 9am and 10:30am in Jackson Auditorium on the
campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information call
830-372-8089.
Mid-Tex
symphony to perform at
TPML Anniversary, October 9th
Tye Preston Memorial Library celebrates their first year anniversary at the new location on Sunday, October 9th at 3pm with an
event that is free and open to the public. The Mid-Texas Symphony
orchestra, will perform in concert at the Library with selections
from Beethoven, Mozart, Puccini and more filling the Library with
beautiful music in an equally beautiful setting! A treat for the the
ears, eyes ...and heart.
Tye Preston Memorial Library is located at 16311 South Access
Road (across from the CRRC sports fields). For more information,
call 830-964-3744.
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The CASA Voice
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
Harvestfest 2011 Announced
“When children can’t speak for themselves,
The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country is sponsoring
Harvestfest 2011, the annual fund raiser for the museum. This year
the dinner is being held at the GVTC Auditorium on Hwy 3159 on
Wednesday evening, October 5 at 6pm.
There is an impressive list of raffle prizes as well as a silent
auction. There will be a power point presentation of museum activities during this past year as well our local songwriter and performer, Rob Carter, bringing us his “Elvis” show. Dinner includes
home made stew, cornbread, dessert, and drink. Tickets remain
$10 for adults and $3.50 for children.
Quarterly meetings are held at the Tye Preston Memorial Library
in Canyon Lake. The public is always invited to attend. Show and
tells are encouraged. Check us out on our Facebook page as well
as our website theheritagemuseum.com. Tickets can be purchased
from members, at the Canyon Lake Chamber or at the museum.
For information, call 830-899-4542.
If you are interested in helping a child find a safe, permanent
home, please consider training to volunteer as a Court Appointed
Special Advocate(CASA) . Imagine the experience of children
who are removed from their parents because the people who
should have protected them cannot or will not do so. These children find themselves in a world filled with social workers, lawyers,
judges, and courtrooms where life-altering decisions are made on
their behalf, while they remain voiceless. A CASA volunteer is a
court appointed, trained and committed adult who stands by their
side, watches over their case and advocates for their best interest.
A CASA volunteer ensures that these children remain a priority
in an overburdened legal and social service system. You may be
the only guiding presence involved from beginning to end during a
child’s case. For these children, you will be the difference between
instability and permanence, insecurity and learning to trust, invisibility and being made a priority. And the rewards of success have
no dollar amount.
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To volunteer,visit www.CasaCentex.org
or call
512-392-3578 or 830-626-2272
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In 2003, CASA volunteers were provided to 23% of the children who were in state care – in 2010, 44% of the 581 children
were served who had suffered abuse and neglect so severe that
they were taken in to state custody. A great accomplishment, but
that left 323 children still without a CASA.
By matching one advocate to one case, the best guardian ad
litem services possible can be provided to each child but only
when there are enough trained, available advocates. Consider attending one of the upcoming training courses and becoming an
advocate; spread the word about the need for more volunteers to
your friends, family and coworkers. There are many who would
make great volunteers, but they don’t know the opportunity to help
a child is available through CASA.
CASA of Central Texas will continue to work toward the goal
of serving 100% of the abused and neglected children in state
care. How can you help CASA reach this goal?
Please join the family of volunteers, everyday people, who are
committed to improving abused children’s lives. It is easier than
you think.
CASA Voice Tours
Learn about CASA and the work the advocates are doing in
the community. Join them on the first and second Wednesdays of
each month for a one-hour “virtual” tour of the CASA mission.
CASA can also bring their tour to your organization or business at
another time, just give them a call! Open to everyone, bring your
friends, family and colleagues and lunch will be provided. CASA Voices Tours are held the from noon to 1pm on first
Wednesday at New Braunfels CASA office in Gruene and the second Wednesday at their San Marcos office.
1st Wednesday - Noon - New Braunfels CASA office
2nd Wednesday - Noon - San Marcos CASA office
Lunch will be provided by Panhandler Pizza, so please RSVP
to Ali Wilkinson at [email protected] or 830-626-2272.
To learn more about becomming a CASA volunteer, visit www.casacentex.org or call 830-626-2272. CASA can bring their tour to
your organization or business, just call!
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October 2011
Hope Hospice Fundraiser Planned
Masquerade Ball, October 22, 7-11pm
On October 22, 7-11pm, Hope Hospice Foundation will hold
a Masquerade Ball and fundraiser at the McKenna Center in New
Braunfels. The Foundation's goal is to raise funds for the care of
uninsured patients and other Hope Hospice programs, such as the
Children's Grief Program. The event promises to be filled with fun
and excitement, with a beautifully decorated ballroom and outstanding food, drink, and entertainment. The event will be black
tie optional (modern or period), with a progressive dinner, complimentary wine and beer, plus custom mask competition featuring
local artists, live and silent auctions, and live music by the incredible Nightfire band (see www.nightfiresite.com). Raffle tickets for
a diamond pendant, valued at $2,500, are available now and at the
event for $20. Purchase $75 tickets online at www.hopehospice.
net or call Glenn at 830-935-3278. Donations and sponsorships
are welcome.
Hope Hospice, the oldest operating not-for-profit hospice in the
Central Texas area, offers patients the opportunity to take control
over their care when facing the last months of a life-limiting illness. Patients and families are provided a full team of medical
support. Families are educated about common situations to give
them the confidence and skills to keep their loved ones at home.
For information about Hope Hospice, visit www.hopehospice.net
or call Glenn at 830-935-3278 for information about the Ball.
Senior Center October Events
Senior Center meet every Thursday, 11-3pm for a pot luck
lunch, dominos, board games, Wii bowling, chat with friends at
125 Mabel Jones Drive.
• Thurs, Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:30am, CRRC Senior Center, A
Matter of Balance class presented by AACOG
• Thurs, Oct 13, 1pm, CRRC Senior Center, RSVP-SMP presents Medicare Fraud - Learn about it and help prevent it
• Thurs, Oct 27, 1pm, CRRC Senior Center, Alz-Care presents
Brain Health, Avoiding Dementia
Hill Country Kids
& catering
cooking classes
20% OFF
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secured during October. Call for details.
Classes are hands-on OR
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won’t forget ~ your place or ours
Tina & Ed Carle
Canyon Lake, Texas
Catering
small
parties,
weddings
& get
togethers
up to 100
For reservations, call 210-488-4268 • www.CookingItUpWithTheCarles.com
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THRIFT SHOP
NOW OPEN
Thur, Fri & Sat
2174 Old Sattler Road • Canyon Lake
(next to the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter)
(830) 899-2208 or 210-347-8207
All proceeds directly benefit ourSenior
Citizens of Canyon Lake and Comal County
Smithson Valley Family Medicine
Smithson Valley Family Medicine
Annual Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club
Shrimpfest & Silent Auction
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th
Cheryl Collins, FNP-BC
Cheryl Collins, FNP-BC
On Saturday, October 8, the Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club
will hold its 16th annual Shrimpfest, one of the largest annual
charitable events in the area. The big “rain or shine” event will
be held in the beautiful Canyon Lake community at the air condi13201 FM 306
tioned CRRC Recreation Center below the Canyon Lake Dam on
13201Health
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great shrimp dinners. Plates of cold boiled gulf shrimp with red
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Minor
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Chronic Illness
11:30am. and 3:30pm. Also available for a small extra charge will
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be delicious desserts prepared by Lions and their spouses. Park46
ing and admission are free. Tickets for the meals are available in
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advance from any Noon Lions member or from the Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce for $10 or at the door.
Canyon Lake Office: (830)964-5575
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Lake Office:
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formation, call Bob at 830-885-7187. For information about the
Club and Lions International, visit www.clnoonlions.com.
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Public is invited to all listed. All entries subject to change. Call to confirm.
• Every 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:33pm. Optimist Club meets at TPMLibrary. 830-935-2578.
FREE Community Health Fair
• Every 1st Mon, 10:30am. Pilot Club meets at TPMLibrary. 830-832-0340.
• Every 4th Mon, 6pm. St.Thomas Cancer Support Group, Ed. Bldg. 210-382-5889.
• Every 3rd Tues, 7pm. Native Plant Society of Texas, Lindheimer Chapter meets at
GVTC Auditorium., 36101 FM 3159, Smithson Valley. 830-935-4699.
• Every Wed, 10am. Storytime & Baby Lap Sit! TPMLibrary, 830-964-3744.
• Every 3rd Wed, 10am. CL Republican Women meet at TPMLibrary. 839-899-7555.
• Every Thurs, Noon-1pm. CLRotary hosts speakers on local to international subjects
at TPMLibrary. Public welcome. Lunch included ($12). 830-935-2728.
• Every Thurs, 7-11pm. Great Steak Night (karaoke), Midnight Express. 830-964-3700.
• Every Thurs, 11-3pm, CRRC Senior Center potluck lunch. Come see! 125 Mabel Jones.
• Every Thurs, 7:30pm. Bingo at VFW Post 8800. 830-899-7774 after 2 PM.
• Every 1st & 3rd Thurs, Noon. CLNoon Lions Club at CLGolf Club, 830-899-4406.
• Every 3rd Thurs, 10am. “Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library”. 830-899-4015.
• Every 3rd Thurs, 7pm. Lindheimer Chapter Texas Master Naturalists meets. Agri-Life
Bldg, 325 Resource behind Moe Schwab Recycle Center. 830-620-3440.
• Every last Thurs, Noon-1pm. Public is invited to visit and learn more about New Life
Children’s Center. RSVP to Lisa at 830-964-4390 or [email protected].
• Every 1st Fri, 6-9pm. Parents Night Out at Cranes Mill Baptist Church. Dinner served.
Preregister before that night. 830-899-7936.
• Every 2nd Fri, 11:30am. Democratic Women of Comal County meet for a potluck
luncheon, alternately at TPMLibrary and in Bulverde/Spring Branch. 830-832-4957.
• Every 1st Sat, 10am. Blue Star Mothers meet at St Andrews Lutheran Church in
Startzville. Membership open to all. 512-213-8166.
• Every 2nd & 4th Sat, 2pm.TPMLibrary presents “Books With Bailey,” the Australian
Shepherd who enjoys being read to by kids. See tpml.org for details. 830-964-3744.
Will the World End on
December 21, 2012?
What about the Mayan Calendar?
• Learn the real reason for the fevered interest
in the Mayan prediction.
• Hear what the Christian Scriptures say on
the subject.
Sunday, October 9
10:30 AM
Hill Country Bible Church
20885 FM 306 at Tamarack Drive
Canyon Lake
830-935-2945
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On October 22, Canyon Lake's Free Community Health Fair
and Fall Festival from 10am to 2pm is hosted by Canyon Lake
Presbyterian Church. Over 20 health care vendors will provide
free screenings and information regarding diabetes, heart health,
cancer, alzheimers, prescription drugs, and more. There will
be free food, games, music, bake sale, and a winter clothing
giveaway for families who need winter clothing. Everybody is
welcome! Located at Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church, 230
Shepherd Hill Dr., 830-964-2427.
CRRC Marketday on October 29
On Saturday, October 29 from 9am to 4pm, Canyon Lake
MARKETDAY is underway at the CRRC Rec Center below the
dam. Vendor booths are outside and fill the inside of the Rec Center for this annual Rain or Shine event that raises funds for Rec
Center activities. Get your Christmas shopping started early or
pick up a treat for yourself. FREE admission and free parking.
South Access Rd @ Mabel Jones. For more information, call the
Rec Center at 830-964-3003 before 3pm or email Kristi at [email protected].
Blue Star Mothers support troops
Blue Star Mothers (& more) support our troops. Meetings
are 10am on the first Saturday of each month at St. Andrews
Lutheran Church 7420 FM 2673 in Startzville. We are a support
group for families whose loved ones are currently serving in all
branches of the military. We send care packages to our troops and
work in the community to promote troop awareness, support our
vets, and promote patriotism of our country.
Please join in! Everyone is welcome to attend including
moms, dads, spouses, family & friends! Membership is open to
all. See www.canyonlakeareabluestarmothers.shutterfly.com or
call 512-213-8166.
Float-A-Soldier floats possible
through October weekends
Calling on all restaurants!
At press time, Sylvia and Tony Pena, along with Riversports
Tubes, were planning to continue the weekend Float-A-Soldier
tube floats (that were moved to the lake due to low river levels)
through the month of October – weather permitting! Picnics for
these Wounded Warriors and their families may continue on land.
If you would like to volunteer, provide a boat or jet-ski, food support (especially restaurants) or give a tax deductible donation, call
Sylvia at Midnight Express at 830-964-3700.
Wounded Warrior Ride
October 22
The Sattler VFW is organizing a motorcycle ride for October
22nd to benefit the Wounded Warriors. For more information, call
the VFW at Sylvia at 830-964-3700.
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October 2011
Wimberley Valley Art League
launches a new brand: the ArtBeat of Texas™. The City of Wimberley, a
well-known art destination, and WVAL celebrates art with one huge event:
Fall into Art featuring a show and sale, studio tour, and gallery show.
Show & Sale: The 18th Annual Show & Sale exhibition features over 100 artists. A
wide array of original art is on display and available for sale. This event highlights the art
league’s finest talent, including painters, sculptors, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelry artists, photographers, and potters. Show & Sale also features daily artist demonstrations.
Gallery Hours: Friday, Oct 14, 10am to 8pm
Saturday, Oct 15, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, Oct 16, 10am to 4pm
Reception: Friday, Oct 14, 5pm to 8pm with refreshments, live music, and artists in attendance
Studio Tour: Over 30 of Wimberley’s artists open their studios to the public, offering the visitor a rare opportunity to visit creativity where it begins and to dialog with the
artists. For your convenience, tickets, studio maps and artist profiles are available at
Johnson Hall in the Wimberley Community Center and the Wimberley Visitor’s Center.
Studio Tour Hours: Saturday, Oct 15, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, Oct 16, 10am to 4pm
Gallery Show: WVAL hosts six juried art shows a year in the Wimberley Community Center gallery. The current show opens September 21 and ends November 15.
Fall into Art is one of the Texas Hill Country’s top shows, offering art collectors,
interior designers, and art enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to add to their collections.
“It is no accident that creative artists of all kinds converge here, including visual artists,
writers, and musicians,” says Joe Nick Patoski, Texas author and Wimberley resident.
Wimberley is a rare place that actually earns its reputation as the ArtBeat of Texas.”
About WVAL: The Wimberley Valley Art League is a 501C non-profit organization supporting artists working in the visual arts, locally and regionally. Over 220 artists
belong to WVAL, making it one of the largest art leagues in Texas, with members from
Austin and Houston, as well as Canyon Lake and all around the Hill Country.
Wimberley Merchants Association
presents
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Pumpkin Patch (supply dependent on crop)
• Saturday, October 8, 10am-4pm
CHILdren’s PuMPkIn PatCH aCtIvIty day
Pumpkin Painting, Game Booths, Face Painting, Food & Fun
110 Old kyle road off the square ~ 512.847.2113
• Saturday, October 15, 10am
COstuMed Pet Parade ~ On tHe square ~
starts at Ozona Bank ~ ends at the Pumpkin Patch on kyle road
~ Benefits WAG (Wimberley Adoption Group) & Rescue ~
~ Call 512.847.1818 to sign up ~
M a r k e t d ay w e e k e n d s
Late Night Shopping
Sept 31st & Oct 1st • ‘til 8pm or later
(Friday before & 1st Saturdays thru Dec)
On The Square
Downtown
• Saturday, October 22
PInk Fest BeneFIt COnCert & fundraiser for breast
cancer awareness on the Outdoor stage at Cypress Creek Cafe
• Monday, October 31, 4:30-7pm
saFe trICk O’ treatInG on the square downtown
• Saturday, December 10, 5pm-10pm
wInter's eve, A Christmas Celebration
www.wimberleymerchants.com
hippie by mason-photography.com
Canyon Lake Views
Wimberley Merchants Association is a 501(c)3 organization. Robin McCullough, Treasurer 512-847-3333
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