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Go with the flow
FIT (Fluid Interval Training) Circuit
Never look back unless you are planning to
go that way. Henry David Thoreau
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Sometimes I’m in charge of my schedule and
sometimes it just controls me. It would drive
a bean counter’s brain to sheer madness – and
there’s probably a few that it has.
But I’m blessed with an artist’s mind. I take flexibility in stride
and roll with the punches. When I stumble, and I know that I will,
I land on my feet (usually) and I watch for the lesson that I know
is attached. The rare times I have to just go with the flow, I notice
that not everyone does.
As the Serenity Prayer suggests, I change what I can and accept
what I can’t – and also know that it won’t be enough. I live in the
same imperfect world as you – I think it’s just all part of life.
When the ‘rain bomb’ on Halloween dumped 15 inches of rain
in four hours, I watched flood waters from the river outside my
front door rise faster than I’ve ever seen. Water that was pouring
down from uphill filled my yard four inches deep, long before the
river ultimately came in. If that rain had shifted slightly upstream,
the whole house (and maybe me) could have been taken away.
When I considered year end changes, this is not the changes that I
had in mind. Thank God, it could have been so much worse.
If anyone emailed me and got no response, please email me
again. A span of emails covering almost three weeks was ‘accidentally’ deleted by my server when they performed unannounced
maintenance that improved nothing again. Thank God no hardware crashed. Thank God I don’t have the million customers that
those poor repair guys could have.
Our Canyon Lake Community Profile for this month of change
is Charles Slater who is in the middle of transition as well. He
was President of the Canyon Lake Hawks Youth Football group
until medical treatment demanded most his time. Charles has been
through considerable hardship and always maintains a great smile;
I ‘use’ it to put my petty complaints in proper perspective. I, for
one, will be glad when this tumultuous year gets beyond us and
into the past. And I know I’m not alone on that. Have a great new
year! I am looking forward to it!
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It was all new ... there was so much he
didn’t know. Was he up for it? “What if I
can’t?” he said, remembering the stress of
second thoughts. “All I could do was give it my best.” It was the
first day Charles Slater volunteered as Head Coach. Welcome to kid
sports, dads.
Youth sports organizations introduce students to different sports
in phases at different ages to help them develop basic skills. Parents
who get involved – and they need many to do so, also learn.
“I’d already coached soccer when Ethan was four or five years
old, but soccer was easy. I played high school football (Right
Guard) and I played well, but there’s so much about the game to
know,” Charles said. His initial insecurities were quickly overshadowed by what the kids needed; and a coaching clinic set up by
(former) Coach Monzingo helped! Two of his six years with the
Canyon Lake Hawks Youth Football (CLHYF ) program were as
President, while he was coaching as well.
CLHYF, the kids and his kids, the league’s needs, and the rules
and the games were almost all he talked about. I wondered if he
was born “there” with no life before or since, and, because his family was beside him the years he was there. In many ways, I was
right. It was their life; and it’s the years Charles made a difference.
Charles met his wife Jamie when both were playing community
softball. Sports is an interest they share. When sports are on TV, she
enjoys watching them too.
When the Slaters moved to Canyon Lake about ten years ago,
Charles’ mother was known locally for her community service
and her job at the Chamber as well, so at first, Charles was known
around town as “MJ Slater’s son.” When his son started school
soon after, he was known as “Ethan’s Dad.” Charles is proud of
both and accepts either designation.
Excited to be parents, Charles and Jamie chose a house a few
blocks away from Smithson Valley High and were soon regular
fans in the Smithson Valley stands cheering the football team to
win, even though their son, Ethan, was still an infant. Daughter
Emma completed the family five years later.
Charles was also our insurance columnist when he first opened
his Farmers Insurance office in Startzville.
As the world turns, although the Slaters have’t moved, they now
live about as far from the high school as they possibly could – since
the new Canyon Lake High opened on the other side of the lake. A
little disappointed initially, the location is irrelevant now; Charles
meant to highlight the irony of preplanning gone awry. “Of course,
we love Canyon Lake High and everything that goes with it – oh,
what we would have missed without it ...” as his hands spread, he
stops – at a lost for words to explain the depth of all they found
there. “We’re like family,” Charles continued.
It was just over two years ago, and a month before Christmas
that Charles and Jamie were sitting in a form of shock outside the
smoldering ruins after their house burned down. The staff of coaches and wives, already close friends, surprised them at their new
temporary home with a tree, lots of gifts, and a holiday meal.
“We made a great team,” he said. The staff of Assistant Coaches, the same set of dads, “were with me from Day One when we
started,” he said (a couple trickled in the next season) – the same
group of kids and parents and fans as they phased through the various sports that their age group allowed too. They bonded as family.
The team of kids and adults with historically zero wins – leaguewide – won the first game on record and won all the way to the
playoffs! They didn’t win the “Super Bowl” but they were winners
to make the playoffs and they started the winning trend of today.
Charles said that the title of President of the Canyon Lake Youth
Hawk Program meant you volunteered for everything: mowing,
meetings, fitting for and ordering uniforms, concessions, etc. The
board accomplished more. The field was a pasture with goal posts
back then. He secured funding and the slab for the equipment room
from the County and the coaches pitched in and assembled the
building. About 30 helped sod the field; there’s a scoreboard, and
the new board installed big stands. Importantly, his board separated
their league into a smaller association of teams their size.
Charles was nominated by Lisa Peters for Coach of The Year in
the myplate.com contest. He made it to the 2nd round in the statewide competition–hoping to snag the $25,000 prize for CLHYF&C.
Optimist President Glenn Erickson described Charles as a “shining example of someone who has experienced a major difficultyand
came back even stronger with a more positive attitude.” Back on
the practice field, coaching late in the last season in 100º temps, he
is returning to habits of giving back. He is proud the Hawk Youths
teams have continued their climbing successes.
There are times when givers must learn to receive; but it’s a
pairing that won’t last long. Relearning physical balance after his
surgery isn’t enough. Depending on others, graciously receiving,
expressing gratitude, and contributing too – all are part of finding
the right balance of the give and take of life. The key to happiness,
they say, is a shifting balance of all parts. The smile on his face
shows he is getting it right.
The coach staff Charles describes consisted of Mark Robinson, Bill Rowe, Jimmy Allen, Dennis Williams, Matt Hertzog and Mike
Crownover. The Canyon Lake Hawks Youth Football & Cheer Organization provides a positive environment to teach, play, and learn the
fundamentals of flag and tackle football and cheerleading in a competitive, yet non-select team format; they are committed to develop character, athleticism, sportsmanship and teamwork. They can be contacted at 855-429-5725 (855-HAWKS-CL) or at [email protected]. Email
Charles at [email protected]. (Congratulations to Coach Verette’s freshman team for completing a 7-0 season!)
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We’ve enjoyed some cool weather and some
downright cold spells. Before that, we were
blessed with twelve inches of rain in some areas. Today, as I write,
it’s 80 degrees. Good ole South Central Texas, ya gotta love it! We
don’t know whether to break out a blanket or a beach towel.
I wanted to tell you guys that only bats, birds, and butterflies
fly south for the winter. Everything else – ants, roaches, spiders,
scorpions, centipedes, fleas and ticks – all stay put. Granted, some
of them don’t move too well in the winter (I can relate to that), but
they are still around. Rest assured, they like a warm spot as much
as you do. So therefore, you definitely need to continue your pest
control service. We always get calls through the holidays for attic
thingies like silverfish for example, because once a year we dig
out all the crappie Christmas decorations and such that we swore
to get rid of last year. You find something has been residing in the
boxes for quite some time. Somebody should invent holiday decorations that melt away into the atmosphere after 30 days. Of course
it would have to be bio-degradable.
Yes, I wanted to tell you guys that only bats, birds, and butterflies fly south for the winter but I cannot! Why oh why, you ask?
Ya’ll remember way back when I told you there is no normal to the
seasons anymore? Seems as though Mother Nature is slowly proving my prediction. Our beloved Mexican free tail bats have been
hesitant to migrate and some species of birds are hanging around
much longer than before.
I hope the climate change doesn’t affect my favorite migrators,
“The greater North American Snow Bird.” The price of fuel is
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and then find out that you can only get a loan for $250,000.
Getting preapproved is pretty easy. It’s just a matter of calling a few lenders and giving them about 20 minutes worth of personal and financial information, then following up with supporting
documentation and waiting for a decision from an underwriter. To
streamline the process, gather the following data before you call.
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage.
In order to get pre-approved for a mortgage, you will need to
provide information for everyone who will be a borrower on the
loan (for example, both you and your spouse):
• Zip code: This tells the bank where you plan to purchase.
• Down payment: This is the amount you’re putting down. The
minimum percentage lenders require depends on the type of loan.
• Social Security number: The bank will use your SSN to do a
credit check during the application process; this can be done instantly while you’re on the phone.
• Income: Know your base annual or monthly income before
taxes if you work for someone else, after taxes if self-employed,
anticipated for the current year and actual for the previous year.
• Insurance: You should research and bring estimates for homeowner’s insurance. • Net worth: Add up how much money you have in all your accounts (one by one): retirement, savings, checking brokerage, etc.
The loan officer will let you know what purchase price you can
afford; this is commonly referred to as a pre-qualification. At the
pre-qualification stage, lenders will usually give you a preliminary
good faith estimate listing the loan amount you might qualify for,
interest rate you might qualify for and what your closing costs
might be. These numbers are all estimates.
The most important thing in choosing a lender is not choosing
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source: Amy Fontinelle, Investopedia.com
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I have quoted Brian Wansink, author of
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reminded of him when I came across one of his
articles torn from an AARP Magazine. It talks
about eating smart and easy ways to eat better.
We remember as children being told to “clean
our plate, not to be wasteful” or “remember the
starving children in Africa.” That doesn’t serve
us well anymore; we need to rethink this and plan better.
Brian brings it home to us when he asked, “Have you ever eaten
dessert after a massive entrée, even though you were stuffed? Ever
helped yourself to the last bit of room-temperature casserole, just
because you didn’t want to throw it out or put in fridge? As a result, many of us eat too much salt, too much fat, and not enough
fruits and vegetables. He says the typical American diet is largely
responsible for rising rates of hypertension, heart disease and type 2
diabetes among 50-plus Americans. And the older we get, the more
important it is to eat well in order to stay healthier.
We think we are the master and commander of what goes in
our mouths, but we aren’t. External cues and our environment have
influenced us without our even realizing it. By changing our environment and some of our habits, we can trick ourselves into eating
better. Where do you keep your snacks? Brian found that “those
who kept the candy dishes on their desk ate more than twice as
many candies as those who had to walk six feet to access the candy.
Here are a few tricks to try.
1) Keep unhealthy snacks in small single-serving food storage
bags – you’ll eat up to 20% less!
2) Dedicate the middle shelf of the fridge to fruits and vegetables
– if already cut up and in small bags, they’ll be visible and handy.
3) Always have a filled fruit bowl on your counte; move the ice
cream to the freezer in the garage – it won’t be so convenient.
4) Use smaller plates – it looks like you have more food.
5) Here’s the tough one: Eat only in the kitchen or dining room,
where there is no TV.
6) Eat an afternoon snack only if you first eat fresh fruit first.
Brian recommends that people who want to eat better make three
small changes—and try to stick with those three for a month. We can do it! May you have good luck and good health in the
coming new year.
Villa Jean Tiller has a BS in Behavioral Science and a Masters of
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Puppies are cute. Puppies give us an urge to
nurture and love a creature that looks to us for
comfort. It’s very hard to resist the temptation to
cuddle and baby the puppy all day long. But we’re
not going to talk about cute puppies. Instead, I’d like to call your
attention to the fact that all living things must eventually grow.
The first six months of dog’s life are the most important ones.
Most people don’t realize this. There are a couple of priorities to
keep in mind when raising a puppy: socialization and discipline.
Because puppyhood is a short period of time in a dog’s life,
I have seen many dogs develop behavior problems as a result
of poor socialization in this stage. A puppy that is exposed to as
many different people (age, height, weight, race, odd clothing) in a
healthy and happy way is less likely to develop people aggression
than a dog that has not. Myths about dogs being racist are nothing
more than a lack of socialization to a particular race in the puppy
stage. And the phrase “If my dog doesn’t trust you, neither will I,”
is overused and more often than not, poor socialization.
A puppy should also get socialized to as many different types of
friendly animals as is convenient for you to arrange. If you want to
reduce the likelihood of your dog becoming a cat killer, socialize
your puppy to a friendly cat. By the way, just because you have
more than one dog, it doesn’t mean your puppy is getting socialized. Your puppy sees your dogs as members of the family.
Discipline is important mostly for the owners. Teaching the
puppy that “the world is his” will only create behavior problems
and confusion when you finally decide “he’s too big for that.” Limits need to be set to provide a clear picture for the puppy as to his
boundaries from now till adulthood. Picturing your pup as an adult
will help you decide: Which actions will be unacceptable? Which
actions are you willing to live with? This is a good blueprint as to
how you should raise your puppy.
Will Garrido is a Canine Training and Behavior Specialist with
experience in the US and Afghanistan, ranging from pet dogs to
police and military dog work. As a dog lover himself, he tailors the
training method to each individual dog to achieve communication
through a clear and respectful approach. Will is now affilliated
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Is it humane
to declaw my cat?
l o c a l ly
since
by Keith Leakey, DVM
Google “cat declawing” and you’ll soon see
that this can be a touchy subject. That’s because
there’s several horror stories out there of “declaws gone wrong.” Although considered elective, the procedure
can seem mandatory for many cat owners. Cats can destroy very
valuable furniture, carpeting, etc with their front claws and, in
some cases, it’s either declaw them or find them a new home.
Different procedures have been used over the last 30-40 years
in order to find a faster and easier alternative for both the vet and
the patient; some led to a decline in results. The method that’s considered the gold standard is called an onychectomy. In this method,
the entire last digit, including the bone that the nails are attached
to, is removed from the paw at the joint. This is much less painful
than some of the older methods that involved cutting the nail away
from the paw through the bone known as the “guillotine method.”
There’s also much less chance for complications – such as bone
infection and nail regrowth – using the onychetomy method.
The recent development of radiowave cautery and CO2 lasers
in veterinary medicine has made a huge improvement in declaw
surgeries by using the cautery and laser units instead of a scalpel
blade to excise the nail from the paw. This allows for cauterization
of nerves and vessels; because they’re cut, there’s less pain and
faster healing times. As a veterinarian who has performed several
declaws using a scalpel, radiowave cautery, and CO2 laser, I can
personally attest how much better my patients do using this new
technology compared to a scalpel blade. At least 90% of the time,
the patient is walking around, sticking their paws out of the cage
to play on either the same day of the surgery or the next day. All
of our patients are comfortable and not limping after their surgery
and can usually resume normal activities 10-14 days after surgery.
Now, when my clients ask me if I think declawing is an ethical
and humane procedure, my answer depends upon how the procedure is to be performed. If it’s done using older methods, I think
it’s questionable, but if these newer technologies are used with the
onychetomy method then I believe it is absolutely ethical and humane. If you are considering having your cat declawed, set up a
time with your veterinarian to discuss the pros and cons in your
specific circumstances.
Ryan Bullock, DVM and Keith Leakey, DVM, are the owners of
Canyon Animal Clinic and Canyon City Animal Hospital, full
service primary care veterinary hospitals. Jeff Quinn, DVM, and
Stephanie Horstmann, DVM, complete the veterinarian staff. For
information, call 830-964-3696 at 1834 FM 2673 in Sattler, 830964-3551 at 13755 FM 306 in Canyon City or visit www.CanyonVet.com.
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The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas will come
alive on Friday, January 17th, at the Tye Preston
Memorial Library for “Lake Vegas.” Everyone in the community
is invited to play Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, Texas Hold’em Poker,
Craps, and more! Standard Las Vegas casino rules apply at all the
Casino game tables. Some rules actually differ from one casino to
another, so we have selected the rules which statistically offer the
player a greater chance of winning.
Tickets for “Lake Vegas” are sold prior to the event for $30 per
person. Once again, you do not have to be a member of the Chamber to attend, everyone is invited. There will be a cash bar, food,
great prizes and plenty of fun. All proceeds will go to the Canyon
Lake Area Chamber to help our community.
Each guest, upon arrival, receives $20,000 in chips and a Vegas
style commemorative casino cup. The Casino is open at 5:30pm on
January 17 for two to three hours. At the end of the evening, guests
are given an opportunity to cash in their Casino winnings for raffle
tickets. You will get one raffle ticket for each 5,000 in winnings
and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for the raffle.
Prizes this year will be a 40” Flat Screen TV, a Sound Bar with
wireless receiving and an iDea7 tablet with voice control/conversation technology pre-installed!
All the dealers are accustomed to dealing with both experienced
and inexperienced players and are eager to teach the games to everyone. What better way to learn to play these games than in an
un-intimidating environment in which you have nothing to lose?
Tickets are now on sale at the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce at 3934 FM 2673. With all of the great prizes and food,
this event promises to be lots of fun. Come by or call now.
Richard Ferrell is the Executive Director of the Canyon Lake Area
Chamber located inside the Visitors Center at 3934 FM 2673. For
more information or to volunteer, call 830-964-2223 or toll free
800-528-2104 or visit CanyonLakeChamber.com
“Las Vegas” Casino Night • Friday, January 17th
May you find
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Knowing what’s important
by Mark Hannah
As we look to the New Year, let’s remember
the important things in life that can’t be purchased. Too often we focus on trying to buy
great memories for our loved ones.
Make a promise to make great memories
next year. Instead of getting wrapped up trying to make everything perfect for family gatherings – that can’t
be perfect if you wear yourself down – and work on making those
get-togethers memorable instead.
As I grow older, I realize the importance of spending quality
time with those I love, both people and pets. Sometimes spending
time with loved ones is overlooked until it’s too late. As a handyman, I write something every month which I hope
serves as a reminder to you to not to let little things become big
issues. Keep on top of your home repairs while they are small so
they don’t have a chance to grow and weigh on you – or your
loved one. Remember some things that seem insignificant to you
can bother them a lot.
The internet has made it easier than ever to look up how to complete simple repairs yourself and some are really fun for couples
or families to tackle together. Some happy couples have learned
to never tackle a project together again and spend time together in
other ways; they joke that a call to their trusty handyman saved the
marriage more than once. Getting a stale ‘honey do’ off a pester list
can be a great treat for both when the task is finally changed from
‘Honey, please...’ to a ‘Honey, it’s done!” … aaahhh…
When you don’t have the time or don’t see it as fun to try and
tackle yourself, it’s better to call a handyman to get it done and
check it off your list. As you pause to make your resolutions this
year, I hope you take stock in who and what you love and focus on
it – don’t let the little things be a big issue.
Have a great new year!
Mark “Hank” Hannah, a Canyon Lake area resident for over
12 years, is the owner/operator of Handy Hank, a professional
handyman service who is on time and offers a straight price – your
satisfaction is his main concern. Services include pressure washing, painting, general home maintenance and repairs, and more.
Call 830-899-5199 to schedule an appointment.
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Handyman Services
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What Goes Around Comes Around
The hard facts about
water softeners
mostly new
by Randy Lawrence
For decades, many have tried to come up
with a method of treating hard water without
the use of salt. These alternatives have included the use of electricity, magnetic fields, and catalytic “stabilizer” units. The latest “salt free” technology is Template Assisted
Crystallization, which uses a specially designed media to join calcium ions into an organized crystal structure which won’t stick to
downstream surfaces. In some parts of the country, these alternative technologies have met with some success. This is mostly due
to lower levels of calcium in the water to begin with.
Most wells in central Texas have hardness levels that fall into
the “extremely hard” category, exceeding 14 grains per gallon as
described by the Water Quality Association. It is common in our
area to see well water that exceeds 100 grains. Typically, these alternative technologies are not designed for extreme hardness. The
information regarding the maximum starting hardness appears to
vary wildly depending on whose information you are viewing.
Claims that the alternative technologies will soften your water are
untrue.
The only way to “soften” water is to physically remove the
hard minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron), and replace them with
a softer mineral such as sodium or potassium. Traditional salt
based water conditioning is the only method which accomplishes
this task. All other methods are attempting to change the characteristics of the water in an effort to reduce scaling downstream.
The Texas Water Code states that individuals who work with
water treatment equipment, or who analyze water in order to recommend treatment, must hold a valid Water Treatment Specialist
license issued by the TCEQ. There’s a public database containing
information about all licensed individuals available at www.tceq.
state.tx.us.
The person you choose to do business with should be able to
explain the differences in treatment methods in terms you can easily understand. Be wary of “one size fits all” claims. The best thing
you can do as a consumer is to be vigilant in your search for the
right equipment to solve your particular water problems. It’s wise
to check references and best to be careful about who you trust to
handle the most important thing in your home – your water.
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Locally Owned/Operated• [email protected]
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The good news
by Dr. Franklin D. Watts
What exactly is the Christian community celebrating at Christmastime? Is it the advent of a
great and wise teacher or a supreme role model
for human behavior? A social revolutionary, a community organizer? All of the above and much more! According to the original
Christian message, Christmas is the celebration of the unique incarnation, the “infleshment” of the high and nightly Lord of the
Universe in the flesh and bone and muscle and sinew of a particular man known as Jesus of Nazareth.
This radical assertion cuts across the grain of many philosophies: gnosticism, Kantian dualism, Enlightenment rationalism,
post-modern relativism and many more. If it is not true, then it is
a vicious fraud and Christian churches should be closed and padlocked. But if it is true, that Jesus Christ is God, then it is the best
news that fallen, broken humanity could ever receive. Jesus is the
ultimate Christmas gift!
The trilema in relation to Jesus’ repeated claims to deity is: liar,
lunatic or Lord. I have found no compelling reason to believe He
was a liar or a lunatic and there are sufficient marks of transcendence associated with Him as to make a warranted case for His
deity.
He is the divine, loving Lord who came to our world that He
might take us to His world. He made the way by means of His
vicarious redemptive death and by His factually-attested empirical
resurrection. Thus His kingship has been purchased with blood and
His kingdom on earth will surely come.
The good news is that we can be citizens of that kingdom now
by receiving and embracing Him as Divine Lord and Sin-Bearer.
We welcome you, believer and non-believer alike, to
experience Him with us!? To begin your new year,
join us for our Sermon Series on Sundays. Learn about
God’s answers to vital issues facing the
Christian belief in today’s world.
December 29: New Year, New Life
Sunday School 9:30am • Worship Service 10:30am
Children’s Church during 10:30 service
Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00pm
H E AT I N G &
AIR CONDITIONING
residential • commercial
830-237-0248
Dr. Franklin Watts, Pastor, is also a social work consultant for
nine nursing homes. Call him at the church office at 830-935-2945
or 210-415-2365 (cell) or stop by 20885 FM306 @ Tamarack
Drive (across from the former Windmill Restaurant/Papa Gallos).
Kyle Brennan, Owner
Lic.# TACLA28573E
Iverson FencIng
Specializing in:
RESIdEnTIAl &
• Farm & Ranch Fencing
coMMERcIAl
• Privacy
Serving the
• Wood & Chain Link
Tri-County area
• Pipe Fences
Since 1997
• Wrought Iron
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830-899-4164
• Welding
Locally owned &
Cell 830-743-5442
• Hole Digging
operated
[email protected]
• Repairs
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Hill Country Bible Church
Sunday School 9:30 am – Worship 10:30 am
Hwy 306 @ Tamarack Shores
across from Papa Gallo’s formerly Old Windmill Restaurant
20885 FM 306 at TaMarack Drive
canyon Lake
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The favor of a lifetime
by Charles Sullivan
An Independent Executor is named in a stances, I’ve served as the Executor because the decedent knew
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divided
or
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sold.
Cell:
210-863-6340
Canyon Lake
to Sullivan & Associates,
with a Will, the simplicity of the setup, any
As the year begins, do your family the favor of a lifetime (yours)
PLLC as they celebrate
their 6th anniversary!
complications that arise, and the extent of and get your affairs in order – whether you have many assets or
the assets determines whether probate continues for months or, in not. Dying intestate (without a Will) could make your bank account
some cases, years. Therefore, it is a very good idea to have your af- inaccessible to your family who is suddenly without your income
fairs in order for the Executor. as well. A Will is not written in stone, and often should be changed
A recent example was a situation where the estate was large and or updated as circumstances demand. The main thing is to get it
[email protected]
included many items, but the decedent had already done the inven- done; it will help your family handle the transition better in a grief
www.csullivanassociates.com
tory for the Executor. Essentially if you have a good lawyer, that’s stricken time.
[email protected]
all the Executor really has to do, as your Probate Attorney will take Charles Sullivan is the founder of Sullivan & Associates, PLLC.
care of the formalities of notices, postings, and all the other required His practice is primarily in business, personal injury, real estate
Court documents.
litigation, family, criminal and specializing in probates, wills, and
Selection of an Executor is more than honorary and a position of trusts. For more information, he can be reached at 830-899-3259.
trust; it imposes a Fiduciary Duty on the Executor, who must swear
Sullivan
Associates, PLLC
an oath to follow the decedent’s wishes. The responsibility on larger
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estates can demand considerable time and effort in addition to organizational skills. It’s also essential to have good mediating skills
Ofc: 830-899-3259
8115 FM 2673
if family dynamics cause disruptions. If no family member fits the
Cell: 210-863-6340
ERNIE FAX
Canyon Lake
bill, the Executor can be a professional associate, a bank officer, or a
964-4300
trusted friend that is compensated from the estate; the compensation
[email protected]
is limited to 5% of non-cash equivalents of the estate, unless there’s
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A Sample of Tomorrow’s Leaders: CLHS Optimist Octagon Club Officers
As we were counting our blessings, the agents and staff of Limestone Country Properties, under the direction of Marty Chrisman,
Broker/Owner, were decorating a Christmas tree they donated to
the Child Advocacy Center of Comal County (CACCC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supported by the local community.
CACCC provides a child-friendly, non-institutional forensic interview for children that allege abuse. Child Advocacy Centers help
coordinate all local agencies that take a role in the investigation,
prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. For more information about the Center, visit www.comalcac.org.
Optimist Scholarships
Students under the age of 19 who haven’t graduated but are
interested in competing in the Essay and Oratorical contests for
Optimist Scholarships should contact your school counselor or call
the Optimist Club. Deadline for the Essay generally falls in mid
February, just weeks away. There is no minimum age. For more
information, please contact Suzanne at [email protected] or
find her at Goin’ Postal at 830-935-2578.
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Fun Fish set for February 23
Since 1941®
Fun Fish, WORD’s 18th annual FREE kids fishing event for
all kids ages 3-16 is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, at Camp
Huaco Springs on River Road. Timed to coincide with Texas Park
& Wildlife’s trout stocking does improve the odds for success.
Loaner poles, and there are many, used to be provided for all the
kids but are now loaned on a first come first served basis while they
last; attendees now outnumber the poles, a side effect that signals
the event’s popularity and explosive growth. Turnover may free up
some but, if you can, bringing your own is far better. Read more
about Fun Fish next month. 830-907-2300 or www.wordcc.com.
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Appetizers, Salads & More
Full Dessert Menu
Open Late
Most Home Football
Games & Special Events
CLOSED TUESDAYS
CASA of Central Texas needs Advocates!
Next to the new
Mtn Valley Elementary
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Welcome Winter Texans!
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CASA needs you...
CASA of Central Texas advocates for abused and neglected
children in the court system by recruiting, training and supporting
community volunteers from all walks of life in all shapes and sizes. More advocates are needed. There are still children who have
no one while the Court removes them from their home, and every
child deserves a voice – a CASA. Short training sessions are held
throughout the year; support systems are available while assigned.
If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child in your
community, please contact the CASA office at 830-626-2272.
Got blankets, old towels?
Poppy Thompson, Owner
Breakfast Tacos, Kolaches,
Croissants, Lunch & More
HOURS: TuesDAY–FriDAY 7Am–2pm • sATurDAY & sunDAY 8am–2pm • CLOSED MONDAYS
Bill “Bear” Middleton
Guitar Lessons
Now that cold weather has arrived in full force, it’s really time
to donate old blankets, bathroom rugs and towels. Call CLASS at
830-899-2527. The shelter is located behind Lowes in Startzville.
15th Annual
Make a Difference Gala
Beginner to Advanced
All Ages accepted
A benefit for abused and neglected girls
“You're never too old to learn”
281-831-8042
Canyon Lake
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30 years experience including the
Grand Ole Opry
A Romantic Dinner & Dance, Silent & Live Auction Benefit
February 15 • Brazos Hall • Downtown Austin
New Life Children’s Center
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Seniors are encouraged to stop by the Community Building
(next to the Rec Center) during Thursdays Potluck Lunch
organized by the Dam Seniors • 830-964-2937
People in Our Area
An ‘I Remember When’ Story
by Bobby Beddoe, M.S.
Every seat was taken in the small meeting
room as The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill
Country members got together, as they do every
now and then, to discuss numerous topics of concern and interest.
This never fails to be interesting as regular attendees get accustomed to various topics up for discussion. For example, once everybody settled around the conference room table, someone asked,
“Anybody have an ‘I remember when’ story to tell?”
A fellow we all know, Mr. Charles Meckel, getting the attention of everyone, got things started right off the bat: “I remember
when…”, and commenced to tell about growing up in the 1940s
and early ‘50s, where the Canyon Lake Dam now exists on the
Guadalupe River.
Nobody said a word; they just listened soundlessly because right
away, it was quite clear that Charles was the real article, born right
there in the exact same spot that the dam spillway now occupies.
For several years, six days a week, Charles, in addition to an assortment of construction equipment, mostly operated a dragline laying rock for the dam. The first large rock removed at the start of
construction, he saved – and said he plans to donate the rock to the
museum – that is , if he can find it.
In a very short space of time, the panoramic view where
Charles grew up has changed. The old cotton fields that his parents farmed, year after-year are just a memory now, recalling that
as a kid he picked cotton. Well, at least he gave it his best shot.
Anyway, Charles still lives in the neighborhood – he has no plans
to stay away from his old stomping ground anytime soon.
So on account of a word-space limit here, I’ll close with this
little annotation: The Heritage Museum has, on display, original
photos showing the sequence of construction stage of the dam
along with a few artifacts, e.g., the first gallon of water, a core
sample, drill bit, and three thick volumes of Canyon Lake documents including maps and articles of the construction.
Speaking of thick volumes, it has occurred to me, and perhaps
also to some of our members, that after listening to Charles Meckel, he no doubt could pen his own thick volume on the building of
The Canyon Lake Dam.
Bobby Beddoe is a retired school teacher and longtime Canyon
Lake resident, a 7th Generation Texan, and a docent at the Heritage Museum that offers much more than dinosaur tracks. He is a
lifelong Collector of Native/Indigenous Artifacts, a skilled Arrowhead Collector and donor of the extensive Native Artifacts Collection that now resides at the museum. For more information, call
830-899-4542.
Heritage MuseuM of tHe texas Hill Country
Gardens & Fossils, Artifacts & Tracks ... & More ...
• Guided Tours
• Educational
Presentations
Refreshments available
• Exhibits
Open 7 Days a Week
Winter Hours (August 16 – May 31): 1 pm - 5 pm Daily
Only Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day & Easter Sunday
830-899-4542 4831 FM 2673 • www.theheritagemuseum.com
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If this house could talk,
it would dare you to compare
its blazing Internet speeds to your own.
You’d hear words like “killer online gaming”
and “ultimate business tool.” It would brag about
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So, what would your house say?
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Church in the W ildwood
Assembly of God
Called, Committed, Caring
Service Times
SUNDAY
Come Grow
With Us
(830) 899-2149
227 Charter Oak Drive
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
FM 2673 @ Oaks
subdivision entrance
Email:
[email protected]
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
http://wildwoodAG.org • http://web.mac.com/wildwoodag
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Liquor
on the River
at the Lake
has moved!
Startzville
830-899-5626
Justin King, Owner
Next to Daisy Duke’s
in Sattler
830-964-2673
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carpets, laminates, ceramic &
porcelain tiles, natural stones,
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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
“Cedar Removal Specialists”
FULLY INSURED
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS
FREE ESTIMATES
Gary Poss, owner of Creative Consulting, provides PC and
Macintosh hardware, software, and service support. For
more information, call Gary at 830-708-9866 or email him at
[email protected].
Certified Arborist
CREATIVE CONSULTING
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Low-Impact Land Clearing
Full Landscape Services • Oak Wilt Treatment
Cedar Fencing • Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
512-694-6607
PC & MAC Consulting & Repair
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Canyon Lake Views
by Gary Poss
Here are a few do-it-yourself calibration tips that will make
your monitor’s colors better and will make looking at your
computer screen more comfortable.
Both Windows and OS X have built-in monitor calibration
tools. Before you start, find the settings button on your monitor
(one of the physical buttons along the front or bottom of
the display). Use the menu to restore the settings to factory
defaults. In Windows, go to the Control Panel and search
“Calibrate Display.” This will bring up the Color Management
tool (in XP, select the Color Management icon). Click “Change
yourchoose
home beautiful
~ one Display.”
floor at a time!
System Defaults” Making
and then
“Calibrate
You
can change gamma,
contrast, brightness,
and color settings.
COMMERCIAL
& RESIDENTIAL
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830-964-2407
Search the Internet for definitions and
examples.
a full
flooring
Cell: 210-846-7538
Onservice
a Mac,
go tostore
the Apple menu
and select System
Preferences.
Choose
then
the
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tab. Choose
carpets,
laminates,
ceramicDisplay,
&
Jim & Joyce
Dannehy
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adjust.
porcelain
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your screen resolution
it matches
the native
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& more
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Mountain
Valley Pharmacy
resolution of your monitor. In Windows, go to Start>>Control
Panel>>Adjust resolution. Move the resolution slider up
and hit Apply. The ideal resolution for most monitors is the
highest setting available. Adjust the slider for a look that
is better for your eyes. For the Mac, go to Apple>>System
Preferences>>Displays. Select a new resolution to see how
it looks.
Now that your resolution is correct, let’s change the
text size. In Windows, go to Control Panel>>Appearance
and Personalization>>Personalization>>Adjust Font Size.
For Macs, go to Apple>>System Preferences>>Universal
Preferences>>Seeing.
A more comfortable font size will reduce eyestrain.
However, if you have to increase the text size a lot, it might
be a problem with the way your monitor is physically placed
(or consider a larger monitor).
To reduce eyestrain, your monitor should be about an
arm’s length away from you. Adjust the monitor so that the
top of the screen is at or just below your eye level. Make sure
you position the monitor away from any glare that could be
reflecting off of it.
The ideal position for your monitor is directly in front of
you. You want to be able to see any part of your screen without
moving your head or neck too much.
COMAL FLOORS & INTERIORS
April Saunders, Owner
& Window Specialist
~ Canyon Lake ~
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Improve the performance
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monitor
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Please confirm current information.
Community
All entries subject to change.
CRRC Rec Center & Community Center, 125 Mabel Jones off S Access Rd, across from TPML •••••Tye Preston Memorial Library (TPML), 16311 S. Access Road, across from CRRC Rec Center & sports fields
Calendar
Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited Troutfest
Evergreen Calendar
• Every Sun, 10:30am. Sunday Sermon Series at Hill Country Bible Church, 830-935-2945.
• Every 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:33pm. Optimist Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-935-2578.
• Every Mon, 10am. CRRC crafts, jewelry. 830-964-2937.
• Every 1st Mon, 10:30am. Pilot Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-832-0340.
• Every 1st Mon, 1pm. BINGO CRRC Adult program, 830-964-2937 or [email protected].
• Every 3rd MON, 1PM. Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library meet. 830-899-4015.
• Every 4th Mon, 6pm. St.Thomas Cancer Support Group, Ed. Bldg. 210-382-5889.
• Every 1st Tues, 6:30 dinner, 7:30 meeting. CL Order of the Eastern Star No.1103 meets at
the Masonic Lodge 1425 at 187 Madrona. 830-708-7095.
• Every 1st & 3rd Tue, 4:30-6:30pm. CLArea Writers Group meets at TPML. 830-964-3744.
• Every 3rd Tues, 7pm. Native Plant Society, Lindheimer Chap meets. GVTC. 935-4699.
• Every 3rd Tues, 7:30-10pm, doors 6pm. NB KofC Comal Country Music Show, 111 Landa St.,
NB. Classic country music. No smoke/alcohol. Refreshments. 830-625-5563 / 830-609-2958.
• Every 3rd & 4th Tues, 7pm. Wii Bowling, VFW Post 8800, Startzville. 830-899-7774 after 2.
• Every Tues & Wed, Noon to 1pm. Solutions Group of AA at First Bapt.Church, 830-388-6084.
• Every Wed, 7:30pm. Dart Tournament, Sattler’s VFW 8573. Public welcome. 964-3334.
• Every 1st Wed, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s NB office. Lunch incl. 830-626-2272.
• Every 2nd Wed, Noon-1pm, Voices Tour, CASA’s SMarcos office w/lunch. 512-392-3578.
• Every 3rd Wed, 10am. CL Republican Women meet at TPMLibrary. 830-899-7555.
• Every Thur, 7-9pm. Celebrate Recovery; pizza at 6:30. Cowboys for Jesus 830-832-8302.
• Every Thur, Noon-1pm. CLRotary meets at TPML. Lunch included ($12). 830-935-2728.
• Every Thur, 7-11pm. Steak Night, Midnight Express. 830-964-3700. (Karaoke Friday)
• Every Thur, 7:30pm. BINGO, VFW Post/Startzville. Kitchen opens 6pm. 830-899-7774.
• Every Thur,11-3. Dam Seniors pot luck lunch, games. Everyone’s welcome! 830-964-2937.
• Every 1st & 3rd Thur, Noon. CLNoon Lions Club at Lakeside Golf Club, 830-899-4406.
• Every 3rd Thur, 7pm. Texas Master Naturalists/Lindheimer meets. Agri-Life Bldg, 325 Resource
behind Moe Schwab Recycle Center. 830-620-3440.
• Every last Thur, Noon-1pm. Learn about New Life Children’s Center. RSVP 964-4390.
• Every Fri, 5pm-830pm. Burger Night at VFW Post 8800/Startzville. 830-899-7774.
• Every 2nd Fri, 10am. Democratic Women of Comal County meet at TPML. 830-832-4957.
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• Every Sat, 9-5. Jackson Market, open air pavilion RR 32 (1+mile E of CLHS) 830-935-2781.
• Every 4th Fri, Moonlite Dance Club dance to recorded music to practice skills. Per person
fee at door. Canyon Lake Event Center near Kathy’s, 1273 FM 2673. 830-964-6400.
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• February 21-23
Troutfest, one of the largest outdoor fly fishing events in Texas is held at Rio Raft Resort February 2123. Friday’s Fly-Fishing Banquet kicks off the event. Demonstrations, lectures and talented fly-tyers vary
instruction from basic to master level. Saturday night, the widely popular International Fly Fishing Festival is shown at Rio Raft Resort. The family friendly event generates funds used by GRTU to conserve and
restore the cold tailwater fishery below the Canyon Dam. Visit www.grtutroutfest.org for more information
W.O.R.D.’s 18th Annual Fun Fish Event
Sunday, February 23 for 3-16 year olds
FREE Kids fishing event is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Camp Huaco Springs on
River Road. Timed with TP&W trout restocking release into the Guadalupe River for lots of catches.
Registration 11:30am and fishing starts at noon. 830-907-2300.
Reverse 911 Emergency Notification
There is a tri-county system now in place to alert you of local emergency situations and possibly vital
information by sending a message to any “standard voice or text communication device” (phone, cell,
email, etc) that you register.“In the event there is a man-made or natural disaster in the area, local officials
have the ability to send emergency messages [through a] ‘Reverse 911’ emergency call-out system. It's a
quick and easy process that takes only minutes to complete.
To begin receiving alerts, you must register by going to http://www.co.comal.tx.us/Tri_County_Reverse_911.htm and click on the link that says ‘Register Here with the Regional Emergency Notification
Service.’ Don't forget to log in to your email used during the registration process to activate your account.”*
There’s a live link for sign up at WORDcc.com that’s much easier than typing all that. While you’re on
WORD’s site, check out the alternate routes into the area that avoid holiday traffic that may serve you in
reverse, if an evacuation notice were issued for emergency reasons.
courtesy of WORD at www.wordcc.com
6th Annual Romantic Rendevouz • Sat, February 15th
Canyon Lake Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Romantic Rendevouz will treat your sweetheart to an elegant
evening for Valentines Day and raise funds for scholarships, little readers & more. Music by Almost Patsy
Cline. Earliest reservations get the best seating. Doors open at 5:30 with dinner served at 6pm. All inclusive tickets (except for Open Bar) for $50 per person are by reservation only and are available through a
Rotarian, the Chamber at 830-964-2223, by email at [email protected].
Friday, JANUARY 17, 5:30-until? Public is invited! Pre-Sold Tickets Only!
Chamber’s Lake Vegas” Casino Night
The public is invited to the Chamber’s “Lake Vegas” Casino Night at TPMLibrary (see page 12). Presold tickets only. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, great raffle prizes & tons of fun. Open Bar. 830-964-2223.
AARP free Tax preparation and e-filing
AARP free Tax preparation and e-filing. Bulverde Spring Branch Library Fridays and every 2nd Saturday 11am-3pm by appointment only. Contact 830-885-2247.
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• Wed, Jan 15,Ofc:
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• Fri, Jan 17, 5:30-until? The public is invited to the Chamber’s “Lake Vegas” Casino Night at
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Dinner & Dance. 830-964-2223, by email at [email protected].
• Sat, Feb 15. New Life Children’s Center ‘s Make A Difference Gala at Brazos Inn, Downtown Austin.
[email protected]
830-964-4390
• Sun, Feb 16, 4pm. MidTexas Symphony performance, We’ve Got Your Bach, is held at Canyon
High School Performing Arts [email protected]
Center, 1510 IH-35 North in New Braunfels. 830-372-8089 or at www.
mtsymphony.org. www.csullivanassociates.com
• Fri-Sun, Feb 21-23. GRTU’s Troutfest 2014 held at RioRaft. Sat/Sun expo includes vendors, fly tyers, lecturers, authors, fly fishing instructors for all levels,
• Sun, Feb 23, noon-4pm. 18th Annual FunFish hosted by WORD will be held at Camp Huaco
Springs on River Rd. 830-907-2300 or visit www.wordcc.com.
Veterans are encouraged to stop by!
Veterans are encouraged to stop by!
Bar Open to the Public
Darts Tournament 7:30pm Wednesdays
SAVE THE DATE!
Memorial Day Flagpole Ceremony on May 27
VFW Post 8573
Bar Open to the Public
~ S AT T L E R ~
NooN to midNight daily
darts tournament 7:30pm Wednesdays
memorial day Flagpole CeremoNy oN may 27
veteraNs’ day CeremoNy 11am, November 11
ACTively SupporTing veTerAn projeCTS,
loCAl ChAriTieS, C.l.A.S.S. & SCholArShip FunDS
Actively supporting veterAn projects
locAl chArities,
c.l.A.s.s.
& scholArship
Funds
830-964-3334
• 14625
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Fat Tuesday is March 1st this year
• Flags & Flag Poles
• Patriotic Gifts
• Knives & Cutlery
Sat, MARCH 1st, 6pm to Midnight. FAT TUESDAY at Pioneer Town on Wayside Drive @
River Rd in Wimberley. music, food, drinks, parade, King & Queen, costume contest, gumbo
cook-off, lots of fun. 21 and older. Call 512-788-1143 or visit mynkwimberley.org
Have a Heart for a Child
Thur, Feb 13, 11:30am-2:30. You’rre invited to the Have a Heart for a Child to benefit children in need presented by The Episcopal Church Women of St. Francis by the Lake invite you
to a special Valentine event to benefit of children in need. Start making a list of all you’ll invite
to the beautiful & festive homemade tea-style luncheon & boutique shopping with booths of
hand-crafted treasures. Tickets available now at St. Francis 830-964-3820 and The Crossing in
NB 830-625-9639.
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Handcrafted Wares from Local Artisans
handmade soaps, art glass, handmade purses,
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Getting into hot water...
by Steve Sherman
Here in Central Texas, we expect the extended
periods of low temps – if any – in February. This
year, the weather got colder, sooner, and for longer than we generally have, so our D-I-Y customers began asking winter questions earlier too. Most have two issues: lack of hot water and fixing leaking or broken pipes. Here are
some common cold weather questions and concerns.
I’m not getting enough hot water from my water heater. The
thermostat may be set too low; otherwise an element is probably
not heating correctly and should be replaced.
Water is leaking from my water heater. What’s the cause? The
pressure relief valve could be leaking. Try operating the valve to
see if it will stop. It also might need tightening. A gasket around
the heating element may need to be replaced, or the tank could be
rusted out, which requires a new hot water heater.
What’s the purpose of a pressure relief valve on a water heater?
This safety device will open in case of high pressure or temperature.
What’s the difference between PVC and CPVC plastic pipe?
CPVC can be used on hot and cold lines, while PVC is for cold
water only. PVC is usually used as a drainpipe.
How should I cut plastic pipe? Any fine-tooth saw will work.
Be sure you remove any burrs.
Is 1/2” CPVC and 1/2” PVC the same size? No. CPVC is measured by O.D., similar to hard copper, PVC by I.D., like iron pipe.
Why do you recommend plastic pipe cleaners and primers?
These are applied to a pipe and fitting before applying the solvent
weld glue to ensure a strong bond. Their use is always a good idea,
especially if it’s for a water supply line.
What is plumber’s putty? It is a sealing putty used for sealing
basket strainers, garbage disposal rims and tub drains, etc.
Which is better for sealing - Teflon™tape or thread joint compound? Both do the same job. Teflon™tape is easier to work with
and makes a cleaner joint.
Got more questions? See the folks at your local hardware store.
Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!
Steve Sherman is a Store Manager at Canyon Lake ACE Hardware.
For more information, call 830-964-2797.
Wimberley Ace
Canyon Lake Ace
Phone: 830-964-2797
1150 FM 2673
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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•
•
News for the New Year •
•
As we leave a year bombarded with instant news of every twist on national conflicts and every nuance
of world strife, reminders of hope and deeds of good folks are refreshing. While we were busy counting our
blessings – a worthy but admittedly a self-serving task, others were busy helping neighbors in need throughout this wide-spread community – crossing invisible city borders like our magazine does. Although our
monthly format is not conducive to prompt coverage that ‘news’ normally requires, sharing the good news
of giving has a timeless appeal; it never gets old.
Compassion for those who are less fortunate is a requirement for a humane world. While there are some
who prefer to pass judgements instead, the presence of caring folks is good news for the new year ahead.
Happy New Year!
Pearl Gala Honors World War II Veterans
Hope Hospice honored eight local World War II heroes at
its 30th anniversary Pearl Gala on December 7 at the McKenna
Events Center in New Braunfels. Amidst a candlelight décor reminiscent of a 1940s Officers Club Christmas Ball, nearly 300 guests
listened intently as Hope Hospice Foundation Board Member Jay
Brewer read the military biographies of veterans Wallace Johnson, Bill Kolodzie, Victor Campos, Gerald Lutz, Josephine Reaves,
Robert Talbot, Jack Thomson and Wib Amacher.
Following the tribute, members of the New Braunfels High
School Marine Corps Junior ROTC saluted each of the veterans
personally and presented engraved wooden gift boxes from the
Hope Hospice Foundation. Dinner guests danced to the Big Band
sound of Johnny P. and the Wiseguys and enjoyed an elegant steak
dinner prepared by Fred Valdez of Adobe Catering. Texas State
University students assisted with a raffle of flat screen TVs.
A live auction led by Comal County Sheriff Bob Holder and
local auctioneer Gary Rogers of the NB Auction Co. spurred lively
competition among guests. Over 100 items were donated by local
businesses and individuals for a silent auction that included autographed copies of the book “The Greatest Generation” by former
news anchor Tom Brokaw.
Funds raised help support Hope’s Children’s Grief Therapy Programs and to assist uninsured patients, most of whom are workingage professionals whose illnesses caused them to lose their jobs
and, therefore, their insurance. For information, call 830-358-5217.
Fisher House Benefit Exceeds Expectations
On Sunday, November 24th, Max Bordelon and Max’s Roadhouse held their 1st Annual BAMC Fisher House Benefit at Max's
new entertainment venue in Spring Branch. All proceeds from the
200 tickets sold were donated directly to the BAMC Fisher House.
Live and silent auctions were held throughout the evening. Proceeds from both auctions were donated to Santa’s Rolling Reindeer.
The community came together and raised a whopping $49,575
during the event with ticket and donations totaling $21,060 and
$28,515 from auctions. Max donated use of his facility for the
event, his employees donated their time, the five bands who entertained also donated their services including country star Randy
Rogers. This was a spectacular event benefiting two very worthy
causes. The 2nd Annual Benefit is tentatively scheduled for November 23, 2014.
Santa’s Rolling Reindeer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that began in 2001 to deliver toys to less fortunate children in
Comal, Bexar & Kendall counties and typically reach 400 to 600
Canyon Lake Views
We want to know about
Acts of Kindness
(big or small) you have
seen or know about.
Please email brief
details & phone
contacts promptly for
follow up to
[email protected]
Don’t forget!
children every year. Appropriately dressed, Santa and his reindeer
deliver toys on their motorcycles to St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch,
New Braunfels Children’s Shelter, Heartland, Children’s Inn, San
Antonio Children’s Shelter and the BAMC Fisher House, and also
the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department that officers deliver.
BAMC Fisher House is a “home away from home” for the families of soldiers receiving medical care at the Brooke Army Medical
Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio; 95% of funds donated
to the Fisher House goes to programs to assist military families.
For more information about Fischer House, visit www.fisherhouse.
org. For info about the event, call Max at 830-885-6481.
New Braunfels Holiday Cheer
Reaches Canyon Lake family and more
Countless individuals, businesses and organizations have made
gifts of all sizes to the Hope Hospice Foundation this season.
Funds raised are used to support Hope’s programs and services,
primarily the Children’s Grief Program and the Community Assistance Program that assists uninsured patients, most of whom lost
their insurance when their illnesses caused them to lose their jobs.
One Canyon Lake man is likely facing his last months of life
and all he wanted for Christmas was to spend time with his family. Mr. Myers’ children and grandchildren were planning to come
home for Christmas, and he and his wife wanted this Christmas to
be a very special one for the whole family. Carol Irwin, owner of Buttermilk Café, and Mark Segovia, one
of their lead chefs, made sure of it. The restaurant donated all the
food. The Chef volunteered his time on Christmas Day to prepare
and deliver Christmas dinner for all twenty-one of them. This Act
of Kindness allowed the family to spend more time visiting with
their husband, father and grandfather.
Adobe Café and Sysco foods donated food and labor to the Hope
Hospice Foundation, To ensure more funds raised go straight to
patient care, Adobe Café and Sysco foods donated food and labor
to the Hope Hospice Pearl Anniversary Gala.
Home Instead, as they do annually, facilitated the adoption of a
dozen Hope Hospice patients so those without friends and family
nearby would get a Christmas gift.
Hope Hospice extends their gratitude on behalf of families like
the Myers, the Board, Staff and Volunteers.
Hope Hospice is a community-owned, not-for-profit hospice care
provider in New Braunfels that has been in service for over 30
years, assisting families and individuals in Canyon Lake as well.
For more information, call 830-358-5217.
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