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It was snowing in Dallas and it was where I
was called to be, a day I would not have missed
– a day with love in the air and a storybook tale
made for Valentine’s Day. My forever-loving
son Dalton proposed to his sweetheart on Christmas Day. Alex is from Dallas and her family is
there as she was that day, waiting for Dalton to
arrive. She is a lovely and loving choice who has her head and her
heart in a positive space.
A romantic at heart and firmly focused on family, Dalton quietly
gathered his family and hers to surprise her at the big tree downtown,
cordially decorated by the City of Dallas. He had planted at its base
an oversized and splendidly wrapped box that had the smaller, more
revealing ring box tucked away inside. As the families came out of
hiding, he kneeled on one knee to deliver his eloquent proposal to a
beautifully beaming grin.
The snow slowed life down a bit, emptying streets and muffling
sounds, while adding the magic of romance found in fairytales. One
pair of cold feet in flip flops, surprisingly not more, sealed the setting with true Texas charm. Oversized snowflakes that christened the
ground made the icing that topped off a p-e-r-f-e-c-t and beautiful day.
There were no jets flying above, no bells and whistles but thoughtful
plans that make all the difference in the world.
But Valentines isn’t all about romance; it’s about love. A simple
act of kindness that the Seniors had planned, exploded with a flood
of love for a group of veterans who gave much and expect little and
whose numbers were no longer small and made a gang of folks feel
good. It began quite small and grew quite big in very little time from
just a handful of souls. And they never left the building... well, barely.
The Dam Seniors were floored first, then thrilled, and grateful they
had the goods to give. The common thread that runs through this love
story is CRRC. For our February profile, we feature both.
On February 8th at CASA Flambeau, CASA honors three citizens
who have been instrumental in CASA’s formation: Judge Boyer, his
wife Toya Ohlrich Boyer, and Karen Sleighter. While Assistant DA in
1985, the judge was involved in the organization that preceded CASA
as advocates for abused kids. Toya founded the Wings auxiliary helping volunteers and CASA to achieve numerous goals. Both remain involved. Karen began as a Court Advocate and is now Board President.
These contributors gave of themselves, but it’s the hundreds of faces
they have impacted that tells a great story of love.
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5th Annual Romantic Rendezvous: An expression of love
Saturday, February 16
Where can you treat your Valentine, help children love to read,
feed neighbors and support needy students in higher education?
At the 5th Annual Romantic Rendezvous! There’s no better way
to celebrate and honor your loved one. You get reserved seating,
dinner with dessert, great dance music, complimentary premium
wine, beer and soft drinks, and – on top of all that – some is tax
deductible.
The Canyon Lake Rotary Club has created the perfect event
to declare your Valentine message for this year. For just $100 per
couple, you will enjoy all of the above details. And, you’ll be supporting some impressive community support projects.
The club was one of 52 clubs (out of 34,000 worldwide) honored
last year by Rotary International – with the “Significant Achievement” award – for its literacy program that helped first graders in
Canyon Lake elementary schools learn to and love to read. Handmade bookcases, adopted by many Romantic Rendezvous attendees last year, were awarded to students achieving their grade level
in reading.
The club continues to focus on education, providing worthy students in need with scholarship funding during each of their college
semesters for four years. This helps students know they will have
regular money to rely upon, instead of struggling, taking out more
loans, or dropping out of school due to expenses.
The club supports the CRRC Food Pantry with turkeys at
Thanksgiving, and by serving in volunteer positions at the annual
North Pole Village community event. Members also help with fundraising for the Salvation Army each December, and donate time
to assist Operation Float a Soldier in hosting
wounded warriors at a fun day on the lake.
As The Almost Patsy Cline Band provides the dance music for
the setting, you may find some fun, delightful or personal gifts at
terrific prices in the silent auction.
The Romantic Rendezvous is the annual fundraiser for Canyon
Lake Rotary, and while you are enjoying the setting and a sweet
evening with someone you love, you are also supporting all of our
community projects. Thank you.
With overwhelming community support, the Romantic Rendezvous has grown into a major event locally so call soon for tickets.
And while you are enjoying the sweet evening with your love, you
are also supporting all Rotary community projects. Thank you.
Tickets are available through a Rotarian, at 830-964-4744
or by email at [email protected].
Doors open at 5:30 with dinner at 6:30.
Visit canyonlakerotary.org for more details.
The attire is Western Formal or black tie/cocktails.
Maureen Schein arrived in Canyon Lake in 2006. She and husband, Ken, spent 26 years in the Rocky Mountains of northern New
Mexico, but opted for the warmth of Canyon Lake and family in
Texas upon retirement. Maureen spent her career in communications and ran her own Public Relations company. She has been a
Rotarian for nine years and is the immediate Past President of the
Canyon Lake Rotary Club.
Canyon Lake Rotary is a 501(c)3 organization.
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February 2013
Canyon Lake Community
PROFILE
~ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 3 ~
crrc ’ s d a m s e n i o rs &
the COMMUNITY RESOURCE
& R E C R EAT IO N C E N T E R
~ enriching life at Canyon Lake
Countdown to Christmas: 5 Days & a List
Supporting the Community. With Your Support
by Maureen Schein, edited
The CRRC Dam Seniors wanted to do something for the vets
Although individual donations were down about $6,000 in 2012,
for Christmas this year. We started planning in October. Our first
CRRC fed a record number of people with more than 6,000
thought was ten baskets, home-baked goodies, perhaps to one cenaccessing the CRRC Food Pantry last year. Besides individual
ter for the Intrepid; alas, this was not allowed. Our next thought
donors, they also received funding from the United Way of Comal
was giving our baskets to local vets who did not have families
County and the McKenna Foundation [however the Thrift Shop
in the area -- strike two. For one reason or another we could not
provides the bulk of funds. Churches and individuals provide
connect our baskets to veterans. We were already collecting caps,
special items like toiletries that the churches collect and deliver
socks, toothpaste, and a lot of seniors with cookie pans ready to
weekly. Most importantly, volunteers provide precious donations
go. We made more phone calls trying to locate area recipients, and
of time every day, week, or month, to help CRRC keep the whole
probably were on strike seventeen when we found just the right
program running smoothly.*
person, a lady named Michelle who works for the V.A.
She was very excited to learn of our project, and told us about
Seniors Need You to Share Your Talents
a residential center for veterans in San Antonio. This wonderful
There are many wonderful and talented people in Canyon Lake.
center not only houses disabled vets, it also takes in homeless
The Coordinator at CRRC’s Senior Center would like to ask you
veterans and gives them temporary living quarters while helping to help make their programs special this year. They need people
them through everything from writing a resume to landing a job. who have a talent or skill that they would be willing to share:
Six years ago this center was an old abandoned warehouse; now digital photography, beading/jewelry class, understanding our
it is a 120 bed facility, comfortably furnished and complete with
electronics, travelogues of your exciting vacation, any interesttwo kitchens, outdoor sitting areas, and two lovely cats!
ing stories you could share; are all wonderful gifts that you could
I talked with the director of this non-profit facility and exshare with our seniors.
pressedmy concern that we only had ten baskets for so many resiSomeone has offered to teach computer classes. Does anyone
dents, and he assured me that anything, even one single basket,
have older, working computers that they would like to donate?
would be greatly appreciated. He said he would be happy to pick
How about one day a month that you would be willing to help do
up the baskets at the Senior Center, but also said if we would like
yard work? This community is full of seniors. Many are active
to come there, he would give us a grand tour. I happily accepted
in the community. Many are alone. Please join us in reaching and
his invitation. Ah, but I was in a panic! How could we bring such
enriching the life of each. You can e-mail us at [email protected]
a meager offering to so many residents? We only had five days
or call 830-964-2937.
before we were scheduled to arrive at the center! I sent an email to
Kristi Broadway who runs the CRRC Recreation Center, and she
CRRC’s Senior Programs for February
sent emails to her special list of people (real life angels, I believe),
• Every Mon, 10am - Market Day Crafts
and in four days we had a virtual flood of blankets, socks, towels,
11am - Games (Wii, scrabble, Pinochle, etc)
games, on and on and on, the generous bounty kept pouring in,
• Mon, Feb 4, 1pm - Bingo
enough to melt the heart of the Grinch.
• Mon, Feb 11, 10am - Writing Your Memoir Workshop
On Friday, December 21, six of us from the CRRC Senior
1pm - Party Planners
Program loaded two cars full of gifts, and drove to the veterans’
• Mon, Feb 18, 10am - Writing Your Memoir Workshop
residential center. The folks at the residential center were so very
1pm - Monday Matinee - Red Dog
thankful and gracious. They will remember the kindness and gen• Mon. Feb 25, 1pm - Trip Planners, plan day trips
erosity of the Canyon Lake CRRC community and what a differ• Every Thurs, 11-3pm, CRRC Senior Center, pot luck lunch, games.
ence that all of you have made to the vets this Christmas
To everyone who made the veterans’ Christmas a little nicer:
At the Community Bldg ~ 125 Mabel Jones (off S. Access)
Thank you for coming through. I am so proud and humble at the
830-964-2937 • [email protected]
same time to be part of this community.
Attention all seniors! Every senior should attend this new activity
Susan Logue
scheduled for two Mondays in February: Writing Your Memoir Workshop
~ an invaluable record your heirs
Volunteer Senior Program Coordinator
CRRC Food Pantry ~ where a $1 donation is turned into $13 worth of food for struggling families
The Community Resource & Recreation Center, just named as Nonprofit of the Year 2012 by the Chamber, has their main office located in Sattler at
1917 FM 2673, Canyon Lake 78133; they can be reached at 830-964-2324. The Thrift Store is located at 1944 FM 2673, 830-964-2364; the Rec Center at 125 Mabel Jones Drive below Canyon Dam off South Access Road, 830-964-3003; the Senior Center is in the Community Building next to Rec
Center, 830-964-2937 *Source: CRRC e-newsletter, January issue - to get one monthly, email Maureen at [email protected]
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summary of real estate related provisions in the bill.
• Mortgage cancellation relief is extended for one year to January 1, 2014.
• Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums for filers making
below $110,000 is extended through 2013 and made retroactive
to cover 2012.
• 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements on commercial properties is extended through 2013
and made retroactive to cover 2012.
• 10% tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy improvements to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.
Permanent repeal of Pease Limitations for 99% of taxpayers.
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most taxpayers but will be reinstituted for high income filers. These limitations will only apply to individuals earning more than
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income above the threshold is multiplied by 3%. That amount is
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top rate of $400,000 (individual) and $450,000 (joint) return. After that, any gains above those amounts will be taxed at 20%. The
$250,000/$500,000 exclusion for sale of principal residence remains in place.
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Self storage: Know the terminology to understand the amenities
by Randall Watts
One of the fastest growing industries
Interior/exterior units: Interior units are located inside a buildin the US is the self-storage industry. As it ing. This doesn’t necessarily mean climate controlled, but it does
adapts to the needs of its customers, new and mean that doors and hallways will have to be navigated when loadold, the terminology used to describe various ing/unloading. An exterior or pull-up unit is located with the door
assets and amenities is changing so the same facing the driveway so the tenant can conveniently pull right up to
terms can have different meanings. That can the door to load or unload.
be quite confusing to someone unfamiliar with those changes.
We have a lot of good storage facilities in the Canyon Lake area
On-site manager. Some managers visit the property occasionally with a variety of amenities as well as prices. Depending on your
or when necessary to perform a move-in or routine maintenance but needs and your budget, shop around and find one that’s right for
reside elsewhere leaving the facility unattended 90% of the time. you. Remember all facilities are not created equal. Calling first can
Other managers are on the property during office hours but reside narrow your top choices as long as you know what the price really
elsewhere, leaving the facility unattended 50% of the time. A true includes.
onsite manager lives onsite and is the cornerstone for security and Randall Watts is the Resident Manager for Great Value Storage loconvenience as that manager is available 95% of the time.
cated at 13825 FM 306 in Canyon City. For more information or to
Secure facility. The range that a facility considers secure is broad inquire about their current specials, call Randall at 830-964-3797.
and the term is rather ambiguous. A couple of things to consider is Regular hours are 8am-8pm but feel free to call as needed to schedthe fence and lighting. Is the fence topped with barbed/razor wire? ule an after hours appointment if it’s more convenient for you.
Does the gate close securely, or can it be manually pushed open
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by Katherine Long You hair is your “crowning glory.” Whether
you have no hair or a lot of hair, crowning glory
refers to the uppermost part of your physical
appearance. Your hairstyle should compliment your head and
face shapes as well as your lifestyle or it can make you look off
balance and awkward. The decision to make is how you want to
look based on your hair type and characteristics.
It’s very stylish these days for men to shave thinning hair
and wear a bald head. This style can be better than a combover, a big forehead with a receding hairline or a bald crown
and we see more shaved and bald heads these days. They can
be very attractive but there are several things to consider before
you get out your razors. Start first with a hairdresser’s opinion
about the shape of your head, (as well as the appearance of
your ears). You or your hairdresser should also check for scars
and bumps that you may not want to show. Finally, the maintenance to keep this look should be considered before you get
started. Trust me; you don’t want to look like an alien so get a
professional opinion.
Choose your hairstyle so that it’s in balance with your head
and face shape, your lifestyle and the type of hair you have.
Whether it’s curly, straight, thick or thin, all have to be considered when creating the perfect style for your hair and body.
Stylist tricks that add fullness are underlayers and blunt cuts.
Highlights add depth and thickness to the hair shaft. Gentle
blowdrying techniques can add fullness. Recent inaugural coverage showed what bangs can do; but thick to whispy bangs, if
not none, must be considered. Certain hair products add fullness while others promising to do the same weigh it down. A
different approach is required for hair that’s too thick.
Your lifestyle also comes into play. Do you have time to
maintain this style? Will you blow-dry, curl, straighten or gel
your hair to maintain this look? Even walk and wear styles often require more effort than it may appear. A hairstylist has to
consider all these factors before cutting or shaping your hair.
It’s most important to communicate with your hairstylist about
each variable so that your style is custom-designed for you –
with you, your hair and your lifestyle in mind.
For nine of her 26+years experience in the hair industry,
Katherine Long has owned and operated Katherine’s Salon,
located in Startzville behind Dairy Queen. For an appointment or free consultation, call 830-905-4247 or email [email protected]
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Last month’s column discussed the platelet
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I have another very exciting arthritis treatment
option called laser therapy, aka “cold laser” or
“Class IV laser.” After three years of personal research in these lasers, I’m very excited that we have just purchased
one for use at both of our clinics! This extremely safe and effective
treatment reminds me of the magic wand Dr. McCoy from Star Trek
used to treat his patients. It works by sending various wavelengths
of light to penetrate deep into injured or inflamed tissues to reduce
swelling, decrease pain, increase circulation and promote healing of
joints, ligaments and wounds.
Light waves work by resetting the positive and negative charge
gradients that healthy cells need to function properly. In traumatized
tissues, these charges are decreased and cells cannot produce energy
and dispose of waste efficiently, which are crucial steps in healing.
The light waves also decrease pain by “resetting” nerve cells so that
a larger stimulus is needed to cause nerves to fire painful messages
to the brain. These results have been proven in hundreds of scientific
studies over the past decade.
Depending on the size of the area to be treated, treatment times
vary from three to seven minutes. There’s no pain associated with
the treatment, and your pet will feel at most a soothing, warming
sensation on their skin. No sedation is needed to perform the treatments; in most cases you can sit with your pet during their treatment.
The treatment is extremely safe as all that is being used are light
waves at specific therapeutic frequencies. It’s considered by many
as a much safer, all-natural, and holistic treatment than many current
arthritis treatments that use drugs to relieve pain and inflammation.
The treatments are cumulative and normally your pet will need
more than one to gain any positive results. Protocols vary depending upon the condition, but for most chronic conditions such as an
arthritic hip or knee, a pet would receive three treatments in the first
week, two in the second week, one in the third week, then monthly
maintenance treatments. Cost of treatments usually vary from $20
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DVM and Jeff Quinn, DVM complete the veterinarian staff at Canyon Animal Clinic, a full service primary care veterinary hospitals.
For more information, call 830-964-3696 in Sattler, 830-964-3551
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Exercise less and lose more
by VJ Tiller
How do you feel about that? Sounds good
but it is difficult for us to accept. We want to feel
that high that comes after an intense, longer cardio workout. There’s equipment called a PACE
adjustable, hydraulic resistance workout machines and recovery stations that combine short duration exercise,
rest, and progression – doing a little bit more each time. “PACE”
stands for Progressively Accelerating Cardiopulmonary Exertion.
Throughout your 30 to 40 minute workout, you have tiny increments of exertion and then recovery or rest time. Each week you
build off of it and exert yourself a little more.
Dr. Al Sears stands behind much research which demonstrates
that short bursts of high intensity activity is better. It builds your
metabolism up and strengthens your heart and lungs. That’s a huge
difference from what happens when you do cardiovascular endurance exercise such as long distance running or any type of long distance intense exercise. When you train for endurance, your capacity shrinks. Your lungs shrink. Your heart’s ability to pump blood
shrinks. Your muscles shrink, too, because your body is downsizing. One gym member who worked out intensely for longer periods
of time couldn’t understand why her lean mass was shrinking. The
creator of PACE circuit machines told her she was working too intensely for too long a time! Unlike cardio, PACE makes your heart the most important part
of your body – stronger by growing its reserve capacity. That means
it boosts your heart’s pumping power. The same thing happens for
your lungs.* A 30-minute brisk walk, a few minutes on an elliptical machine or swimming a few laps are examples of good cardio
workouts. The best part is that when you finish your PACE Circuit
Workout session, your body continues to burn fat for up to 24 hours
– while you get on with your life!
Your fitness and wellness center can help you determine what
workout is best for your needs. (Why consider fitness without wellness? They are not one in the same.)
*Source; Dr. Al Sears, The 12-minute Fitness Revolution
7pm-8:30pm on Tuesday evenings, a wellness and weight management group facilitated by Mary Ann Ybarra RN, MHA CLC will
meet at VJ’S. Mary Ann is a registered nurse with a Masters in
Health Management, a Life Coach, Reiki Master and Qigong Practitioner with 40 years experience in health care, wellness education
and group therapies. Cost is $5 per class or $50 for three months.
Villa Jean Tiller has a BS in Behavioral Science and a Masters of
Divinity Degree. She practices whole body health daily combining
socialization, exercise, good nutrition, environment, and spirituality
and will help you with a suitable exercise program, good nutrition
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High quality door handles operate
smoothly, last a long time, and can make a
stunning impression on guests. In short, they are worth the
investment. This is one area where quality really matters and
you get what you pay for. Whether you want to change the
look of your home or are finding it harder to still gracefully
turn the knob, you may want to consider replacing your door
knobs with high quality lever handles.
A few years ago, we expanded our home and required additional interior and exterior door knobs. It seemed like a good
idea to send my wife to select and purchase the knobs since
she was going for a certain “look.” To my surprise, while she
was out, she decided we needed levers instead of knobs. Not
only had she purchased levers for the new doors, she had decided to replace all of our existing knobs! I wondered what I
had gotten myself into. Looking at the boxes of levers I decided to just accept it and start installing them. I’ll admit I wasn’t thrilled with her reasoning at the time,
but now I agree that it was a great decision. After a short while,
I understood why she selected the levers. First of all, the new
levers really pulled everything together. They’re heavy, high
quality levers that operate flawlessly. And she was right, they
are easier to use than knobs. Levers don’t have to be gripped with your hand so people
with strength issues or arthritis usually find them easier to
use. I keep an eye toward things like this because we aren’t
getting any younger. I especially appreciate them when my
hands are full, because it’s easy to push the lever with my
elbow or the box I’m carrying without having to set things
down.
If you decide to use levers be sure to get a good heavy
duty brand. There are many levels of quality so do your research. When you’re ready to pull the trigger, schedule a time
to have them installed and enjoy your new levers!
Mark “Hank” Hannah, a local resident for over 12 years, is
the owner/operator of Handy Hank, a professional handyman
service located in Canyon Lake. He gives a straight price and
arrives on time – your satisfaction is his main concern. Services include painting, pressure washing, installation, doors,
door and cabinet knobs, faucets, toilets, minor plumbing repairs, drywall patches, and more. Please call 830-899-5199 to
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Carpet warranties and consumer expectations
by Jim Dannehy
Flooring warranties are part of the marketing package for all
flooring products. All warranties come with exclusions and most
are never fully read or even seen until there is a problem. Then, the
customer is left to interpret them alone, only to find that the warranty rarely covers what they thought it did.
Consider carpet wear warranties, for example. Warranties will
state that the carpet has a ten-year wear warranty. The consumer
thinks that wear means appearance retention or any change to the
carpet due to use, such as traffic lanes appearing or carpet that is in
disarray in front of a favorite chair. When the carpet doesn’t look
the same in these areas, the consumer thinks it’s wearing prematurely. When they read the wear warranty, they find it states “the
carpet will not lose 10% of its fiber during the warranty period,”
but mentions nothing about appearance. Carpets “ugly out” way
before they wear out.
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“the carpet offers improved resistance to stains when the carpet is
properly maintained in its original location. This makes the phrase
“properly maintained” very important. But, the warranties very
rarely state what “properly maintained” means.
No mat or crush warranties are equally as confusing. Carpeting is a vertically-oriented textile floor covering. When it’s walked
on repeatedly in concentrated areas, it does mat and crush. This is
the law of physics at work. The
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Warranties are marketing tools which are
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help sell products.
For every customer, there is an appropriate
product. The right product in the right place will
perform, reward and beautify your home for years to come. Qualified floor covering professionals can help you assess your lifestyle,
expectations and budget to select the proper floor covering. A simple rule to follow is “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Jim and Joyce Dannehy are 25 year Canyon Lake residents and
owners of Comal Floors & Interiors. For ten of 30 years in the floor
covering industry, Jim wholesaled products of major manufacturers
to retail floor covering stores, providing the retail staff with product
information. With that extensive background, Comal Floors & Interiors has wide-ranging experience to help you with flooring covering choices. For expert advice in floor products and installation and
and answers you can trust, call Jim at 830-964-2407.
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that is an experience that’s worth putting on a special pair
Most TVs you buy today that are mid-level quality on
of glasses to watch TV!
up have a bunch of really cool features like smart apps
Right now, most of my customers that get a 3D TV
such as Netflix, Hulu and Facebook built in. Another
from us seems to end up buying one 3D movie; they watch
feature that comes with these higher-end TVs besides,
it once, and the glasses are put away to collect dust. It’s
of course, better picture quality is 3D TV. The way 3D
not clear if this new technology can be adapted to current
works is it overlays two pictures on top of one screen,
TVs or if it will only be available on the next generation
the two screens are slightly off center from each other
of Ultra HD 3D TVs.
and looks very fuzzy until you put glasses on. Then the
I stay on top of new technology and advances but manufacturers
movie is transformed into an amazing experience that comes right
often can’t say, or won’t say, much about plans for availability.
off your TV screen.
The way glasses work is by shifting one screen to one eye and Chuck Ferguson is CEO of Mainstream Home Theater LLC. Chuck
the other screen to the other eye. Glasses without batteries do this has been in the residential and commercial audio video industry
by having one lens that sees horizontal lines and one lens that sees for over 25 years. He holds certifications for sales, service, design
vertical lines. Glasses with batteries do this by blinking lenses or and installation of audio video systems and solar and wind power
a shutter-like effect so that one eye is on while the other is off and systems. For more information, call Chuck at 964-6040 or email
vice versa.
him at [email protected].
Now they’re developing a technology that takes this one step
further. To begin with, it adds small headphones or earbuds (in-ear
headphones) at the ear of a pair of glasses. This technology allows
you to put on a pair marked “A” and your wife puts on another pair
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Albert Einstein, the noted physicist, stated
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the universe,” however most people just apply
that statement to money. For our purposes, we
will apply those very principles to growing our businesses. I can
give you a suggestion to implement right away that can potentially
increase your sales by 15–30%.
Let’s start with traffic, people coming through your doors, your
internet site, etc. What if you could just increase your traffic by
15%? Say you have 400 people coming through your door per day,
week, whatever, and 15% actually buy something. A 15% increase
in traffic is only 60 more visitors. The Small Business Administration (SBA) states that only 15% of your customers on average will
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Now this is where most small business really mess it up. They
never follow up by capturing the customer name and contact information. These lists of clients, who have already purchased something
from you, are more prone to buy from you again provided they had
a pleasant experience.
With careful nurturing such as postcard, email, birthday cards,
special “client only” sales, greeting them by name, etc., what is the
likelihood of them returning 15% more often? How about some
free education for your clients? A shoe store could send out a little
blurb on what to look for in a quality shoe. A dress shop could send
out a flyer talking about different fabrics and how they wear while
incorporating news about some newly arrived styles. You have now
increased your results another “compounded” 15 % with very little
additional expense thus increasing your margins for those additional
sales as well.
Your list is invaluable – or worthless – depending on how you
handle it. If you don’t have one, regardless of whether you’re a
pizza shop, restaurant, hair dresser, clothing store, or manufacturer,
you must create and maintain that list. Then you need to treat those
clients like royalty (or royaltie$) which they certainly are. I found
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are in your favor – for now. If you’re married, then you do deserve some credit. Statistically, depending on the source, almost
half of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. It gets
significantly worse with each successive marriage thereafter.
Divorce law in Texas has been mostly codified in the Texas
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Family Code. Most of that code is devoted to marriage and disince 1973
vorce. Separations are not legally recognized in Texas, except in
determining the day triggering some future orders of the Court
may apply. You’re either still married or the divorce decree has
been signed. It’s also important to note, there’s a 60-day waiting period after the Petitioner has served the Respondent. Many
times the decision is mutual, but basically the Petitioner is the
party that filed for divorce. After the divorce, there are the two
really big issues: kids and money. By the way, a big part of the
kid’s issue involves money.
Most divorces with children wind up with both parents being
Joint Managing Conservators, with one parent designating the
primary residency and the other having visitation the first, third
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Well water storage systems
by Randy Lawrence
During times of drought, there is a great
deal of concern with the possibility of wells
going dry in the area. Many people are forced
to take action when they no longer have a constant supply of water to their home. Some have to replace well
pumps, only to find that the old pump failed due to low water conditions. Others must drill new wells in order to access a larger supply of water. In most cases, these repairs are unexpected, and timeconsuming. During severe drought, many well service companies
are overwhelmed with calls, causing some families to endure days
without a supply of fresh water. A water storage tank would be
helpful to many of these homeowners.
The benefits of a properly installed storage tank are numerous.
These tanks are normally installed near the well, so that the well
pump sends the water directly into the storage tank. This removes
much of the back pressure from your well pump, so that the workload on the pump is greatly reduced. The water can be sprayed into
the top of the storage tank, eliminating odors which may be present. The water is then re-pressurized by an external pump which
can maintain higher pressure, and is much less costly to repair
or replace than a submersible pump. Protection systems are also
available for both pumps to ensure longevity.
Even on existing storage tanks, an early warning system, such
as a light or alarm, can be installed to activate when the water in
the tank drops to a certain level, indicating the need to check your
well for problems. This buys you the time you need to contact a
professional. Should you happen to run out of water before the
well is operational, there are water delivery services which can
bring you a supply of water to replenish your storage tank, thereby
maintaining your day to day routine while you await repairs. For
homes in remote areas, stored water is also a valuable asset for
firefighters.
Now is an ideal time to consider adding a storage tank to your
well. Then you’ll be prepared before another Texas summer takes
it’s toll on your well.
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 randy@
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Getting into hot water
by Steve Sherman
In the hardware arena, two things come to
mind in February. Nope, sending Valentines is
not one of them. Most of our customers have
two issues: lack of hot water and fixing leaking or broken pipes. Here are some common
questions:
I am 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.
There is water 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 is the purpose of a pressure relief valve on a water heater? This is a safety device that will open in case of high pressure
or temperature.
What is 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 meaCanyon Lake Views
sured by O.D., which makes its sizing similar to hard copper. PVC
is measured by I.D., which makes its sizing similar to 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(TM) tape or thread joint
compound? They do the same job, but Teflon(TM) tape is easier to
work with and makes a cleaner joint.
Got more questions? See the folks at your local hardware
Steve is the store manager at Canyon Lake ACE Hardware. For
more information, call 830-964-2797.
Canyon Lake Ace
Phone: 830-964-2797
1150 FM 2673
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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Feb 15, 16 & 17 •
TROUTFEST • Sat 2-5 & Sun 9-4
On February 15, 16 & 17, Troutfest’s Fly-Fishing Banquet &
Exposition – “the largest outdoor event of its kind in Texas” – will
be held at Rio Raft Resort. Fly fishing experts and youth fly fishing
guru Tyler Befus will be holding clinics and leading discussions.
National vendors will display and demonstrate their latest equipment with 10,000 sq.ft as vendor and exhibitor tent space. After the
frequently sold-out banquet opens the event on Friday night, the
Free Expo is held 2-5pm Saturday and 9am-4pm Sunday. Activities
possible include talented fly tiers, a kid fish pond, casting games,
fly fishing instruction, vendors, lecturers, authors, artists and more.
On Saturday evening, February 16, doors open at 6pm for the
International Fly Fishing Film Festival at Rio Raft. The show from
7 to 9pm combines the latest independent fly fishing films from all
over the world; this year’s features Rio Raft Resort! Bring chairs
and blankets for open lawn seating on the river bank. There will be
food vendors. Advance tickets (held at Will Call) are $15 adults/$12
child or $18 adults/$15 child at the door (includes parking). Net
proceeds provide funds to conserve, protect and restore the Guadalupe River’s tailwater fishery below the dam. Visit grtutroutfest.org.
Noon-4pm • FunFish
• Sun, February 24
Sunday, February 24, noon until 4pm, WORD and the FunFish Foundation host FunFish for kids 16 and under at Camp Hueco Springs at
Rockin R Camp on River Road. It’s a popular and fun event that’s
scheduled to follow the annual trout restocking program. Registered
participants get loaner poles and gear, food, T-shirt, a medal and a
chance to win cash and trophies. Call WORD for details at 830-9072300 or visit their website at www.wordcc.com.
Optimists offer College Scholarships
Again this year, the Optimist Club of Canyon Lake is giving students the opportunity to earn money for college by participating in
the Essay and Oratorical contests. Many teachers are already using
saturday ~ February 9
this as a class project to encourage their students to participate.
Both contests are open to all students under the age of 19 that
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PARENT’s NIGHT OUT
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CASA Party & Fundraiser • February 8, 6:30pm
The community is invited to “Laissez le bon temps rouler” (let
the good times roll) at CASA Flambeaux on February 8 at 6:30pm
at Dick’s Classic Garage in San Marcos. CASA will honor community members who have helped shape the volunteer organization:
District Judge Bruce Boyer and his wife Toya Ohlrich Boyer, both
long-time supporters of CASA, and Karen Sleighter, the President
of CASA’s Board of Directors.
Judge Bruce Boyer has been speaking up for children in Central
Texas since 1985. Judge Bruce Boyer was Comal County Assistant District Attorney and New Braunfels Mayor while helping train
CASA volunteers; he has provided guidance to the organization
since then, and served on the first Board of Comal County Child Advocates, an organization that later became CASA of Central Texas.
His wife, Toya Ohlrich Boyer, is a Founding Life Member of The
Wing Society, an auxiliary board created to support CASA volunteers. She was also instrumental in achieving goals set in CASA’s
strategic plan as in the process to secure its own office building.
Karen Sleighter began as a volunteer advocate and is the current
Board President, serving with an outgoing leadership style with
wide-ranging experience conducive to all CASA has accomplished.
Enjoy beautiful cars, live music by “Louisiana’s Rockin’ Fidler”
Waylon Thibodeaux, and a live and silent auction. Tickets online or at
the door are $75/person. Table sponsorships are also available.
CASA advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system by recruiting, training and supporting community volunteers;
they served over 350 kids regionally in 2012. If you would like to
make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child in your
community who didn’t have the voice of a CASA, call 830-626-2272.
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Comal County Courthouse rededicated
The Historic Comal County Courthouse was rededicated on
January 22, 114 years since its first dedication on January 22, 1899.
Elected Officials and citizens from Comal County, State and local
area were on hand to witness the ceremony which also marked the
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February 2013
Big WOOP
by Terry Schroller
That’s right people. You’re reading an
article written by one the few outsiders
invited to The World Organization Of
Pests (or WOOP ) annual conference.
I was invited to represent the opposing forces because
they think I speak their dialect. To be honest, all I heard was
a bunch of buzzing, chirping, whistling, clicking noises but I
played along nodding occasionally and it seemed to work because I didn’t get stung once. It was an intense affair I gathered as pheromones were being released all over the place
causing quite a frenzy among the participants. I couldn’t tell
whether this was a sign of approval, but my respiratory system has not recovered yet. There were also many displays of
“I’m bigger and badder than you” going on. The wasps were
twitching their wings rapidly while the tarantulas where
standing on their back legs and the ants were scurrying all
over the place as the bees and hornets gathered in swarms.
The coalition of beautiful bugs were there too, displaying all
the latest rage in colorful wings and things.
All very impressive but the best was yet to come. I was
invited to sit at the head table with the Big WOOPer himself
for dinner. Kind of weird cuisine though because bugs will
eat anything including each other. There was some road kill
for flies, grain stuff for weevils, sweets for ants, flowers for
bees and butterflies and on and on. The spiders provided a
clean-up service for all that passed away that day (bugs don’t
live very long you know) by encasing them to serve at dinner
later. Fortunately for me there was a nice selection of veggies for grasshoppers and other vegans. I just kept nodding,
explaining I was on a diet after the holidays and a few leaves
would be all I needed.
From what I could ascertain they didn’t give a flip about
Republicans, Democrats, Lindsey Lohan or a fiscal cliff.
What did surprise me was their lack of interest in global
warming. They know what’s going to happen before we do
and they adjust accordingly. They were more interested in
areas that had banned pesticides and their locations. Gee, I
wonder why!
That’s the latest on WOOP. Stay tuned for further updates.
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lake enjoys the reputation as one of the clearest, deepest lakes in Texas.
There are at least eight well known primary dive areas at the lake
and a few other areas that are not as well known. There is active
diving from most of the area’s State parks and boat ramps along the
shoreline of Canyon Lake. Boat diving in the lake affords divers
with ease of access and the flexibility of diving multiple dive sites
in a day. Choose the depth you wish to dive in.
Shore diving is a quick and easy way to get wet, try out new gear,
take a training course or just have fun that’s free! There are several
groups of divers who hit the lake and/or river weekly.
Each site has its own topography features. For example, Comal
Park has some great erosion caves – a great opportunity to train in
overhead environments. Overlook Park off shore has a lot of forty
to fifty foot trees covered when the lake was flooded in the early
1960s. Shore diving at Overlook offers a pretty nice wall dive in
around 40 feet of water.
The Comal River, one of the shortest rivers in the United States,
is clear spring-fed water loaded with marine life and grasses with
the water temp consistently in the 70s year round. Typically shallow,
the river is a great place to play and have fun in the water. Whatever
your preference, local diving is great in the Canyon Lake area. Local dive maps are available free at your neighborhood dive shop.
If you prefer exploring waters away from local shores, ask about
discounted group trips that dive shops commonly plan to very uncommon locations. The seasoned divers at your local dive shop are
a great resource of experience and will ensure your trip is a success.
Paul and Jennifer Hensley, owner/operators of Canyon Lake Divers, operated the number one PADI dive center in the Mayan Riviera
for over 18 years – a reputation earned with many years of success.
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Community Calendar
February
All entries subject to change. Call the number shown for updates.
• Fri, Feb 8, 6:30pm. CASA Flambeaux will be held at Dick’s Classic Garage in San Marco
with the lively music of “Louisiana’s Rockin’ Fidler” Waylon Thibodeaux. Tickets $75/
person. 512-392-3578 or 830-626-2272
• M-F, Feb. 11–16. TPML joins the Canyon Lake Community Coalition to celebrate
Random Acts of Kindness Week with adult & children’s programming, 830-964-3744.
• FAT TUESDAY, Feb 12. Silver Sage Grill celebrates Mardi Gras. 512-762-3095
• Thurs, FEB 14. VALENTINES DAY. Treat your sweetie to a special dinner at the Italian
Garden Cafe or Silver Sage Grill.
• Fri, Feb 15, 5:30-7:30pm. United Methodist Church hosts its Annual Chili Supper, 206
Flintstone, 830-899-7104.
• Fri, Feb 15. Deadline for Optimist’s Essay Contest entries for scholarships. 830-935-2578.
• Sat, Feb 16 & 17. GRTU & TP&W present TROUTFEST 2013 with Fly-Fishing Banquet
& Free Expo. Banquet opens event on Friday (15th) then FREE Expo is held Saturday
afternoon 2-5pm & all day Sunday 9am-4pm at Rio Raft Resort with talented fly tiers, kid
fish pond, casting games, educational classes, vendors, lecturers, authors, artists, fly fishing instruction & more. Net proceeds provide funds to conserve, protect and restore The
Guadalupe River’s tailwater fishery immediately below Canyon Dam. www.grtutroutfest.org
• Sat, Feb 16, Doors 6pm, Show 7-9pm. International Fly Fishing Film Festival at Rio Raft
after free Expo combines the latest independent fly fishing films from all over the world
creating the fishing entertainment event of the year – this year’s shows Rio Raft Resort.
Open lawn seating on the banks of The Guadalupe; bring chairs & blankets. Food vendors. Advance Tickets (held at Will Call) $15 adults/$12 Child, At the door $18 adults/$15
Child (includes parking). Arrive early for best seating. More info at www.grtutroutfest.org
• Sat, Feb 16, Doors at 6, Movie at 7pm. Olde Tyme Movie Night with popcorn, hot dogs,
sodas, & Olde Tyme prices at Fischer Store School Community Center. Doors open at
6pm; movie starts at 7pm sharp. 830-935-2328.
• Sat, Feb 16. VFW Post #8800 in Startzville holds a Valentine’s Day Dance with Tim Perry
Band. Public is invited. 7755 FM 2673, 830-899-7774.
• Sat, Feb 16, Dinner 6pm. Doors open at 5:30 for the Rotary Club’s 5th Annual Romantic
Rendevouz at the New Braunfels Convention Center. Celebrate Valentines Day with your
sweetheart and raise funds for scholarships, little readers & more. Get tickets at 830964-4744, [email protected], from a Rotarian or visit canyonlakerotary.org.
• Sun, Feb 17, 2-5pm. Fischer Store School Community Center Social Group enjoys a field
trip to the Heritage Museum. $7 with reservations. 830-935-2568.
• Sun, Feb 24, noon-4pm. 17th Annual FunFish for kids 5-17, is hosted by WORD and the
FunFish Foundation at Camp Huaco Springs at Rockin R Camp on River Rd. Call WORD
for new info at 830-907-2300 (ofc hour 8:30am-4:30pm M-F) or visit www.wordcc.com
• Thur, Feb 28, 10am-1pm. Chamber hosts the Winter Texan Reception for visiting snowbirds
at CRRC’s Rec Center off South Access Road. Call the Chamber to volunteer, purchase a
vendor table, or to donate a treasure or two as auction items. 830-964-2223.
See CRRC Senior Activities on page 5
March Dates to Save
• Mar 2, 4-7pm. United Methodist Men’s 5th Annual Chicken BBQ at North Shore United
Methodist Church, 23880 N Cranes Mill Rd. Call the Chamber for info at 830-964-2223.
• Sun, Mar 3, 4pm. Mid-Texas Symphony at Jackson Auditorium, TLU, Seguin. 830-372-8089.
• Sat, Mar 9. Canyon Lake’s annual Crop Walk at the Dam starts early. In 2012, over $20,000
was pledged to walkers to fight hunger throughout the world; 25% stays locally with food
pantries at CRRC, Smithson Valley and Bulverde. 830-964-2324.
• Thur, Mar 14, 11:30am. Rock ’N Roll at the Pilot Club’s annual Style Show & Luncheon.
$15/person lunch & fashions. Funds kid programs & local groups. GVTC, 830-906-2006.
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All entries subject to change.
• Thru Apr. 13 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide FREE Tax Help for low-to-moderate income
taxpayers, especially for over 60. Fri & Sat 10:30am–1:30pm at TPML. No appt
necessary. (Bulverde Library on Fri by appt.) 830-885-2247.
• Every Sun, 10:30am. Sunday Sermon Series at Hill Country Bible Church, 20885 FM
306 at Tamarack Drive. 830-935-2945.
• Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2pm. Contagious Conversation, a spiritually-based support
group for women of all ages now meets earlier. Sometimes we need a place to go to
unwind. Call Carole Kennedy 830-865-3866.
• Every 1st Sun. Canyon Lake Trade Day at The Canyon Lake Event Center. 1273 FM
2673 next to Kathi’s, Sattler. 830-964-6400.
• Every Mon-Thur, 6pm and Every Tue & Fri at 9am. Official Zumba classes at Canyon
Lake Event Center, 1273 FM 2673. Sattler, 830-964-6400.
• Every 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:33pm. Optimist Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-935-2578.
• Every 1st Mon, 10:30am. Pilot Club meets. TPMLibrary. 830-832-0340.
• Every 4th Mon, 6pm. St.Thomas Cancer Support Group, Ed. Bldg. 210-382-5889.
• Every 1st & 3rd Tue, 4:30-6:30pm. CLArea Writers Group (CLAW) meets at TPML.
[email protected]. 830-964-3744.
• Every 3rd Tues, 7pm. Native Plant Society, Lindheimer Chap meets. GVTC. 935-4699.
• Every 3rd & 4th Tues, 7pm. Wii Bowling, Post 8800, Startzville. 830-899-7774 after 2pm.
• Every Tues & Wed, Noon to 1pm. The Solutions Group of AA meets at the First Baptist
Church of Canyon Lake, 13085 FM 306, For info, call Stan at 830-388-6084.
• Every Wed, 7:30pm. Dart Tournament, Sattler’s VFW 8573. Public welcome. 964-3334.
• Every Wed, 6-8pm. Family Dinner Night w/different specials weekly. $5/plate + Karaoke
at VFW Post 8800/Startzville. 7755 FM 2673, 830-899-7774 after 2pm.
• Every Wed, 10am. Storytime & Baby Lap Sit! TPMLibrary, 830-964-3744.
• 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 except Apr & June
vary this year. 830-899-7555.
• Every Thu, 7-9pm. Celebrate Recovery (ALL Hurts, Habits, and Hangups). Pizza at 6:30.
Cowboys for Jesus Christian Fellowship, 8400 FM 32, Fischer. 830-832-8302.
• Every Thu, Noon-1pm. CLRotary meets at speakers on local to international subjects.
TPMLibrary. Public welcome. Lunch included ($12). 830-935-2728.
• Every Thu, 7-11pm. Steak Night, Midnight Express. 830-964-3700. (Karaoke Fri)
• Every Thu, 7:30pm. BINGO, VFW Post/Startzville. Kitchen opens 6pm. 830-899-7774.
• Every Thu, 11-3. “Dam Seniors” meet for pot luck lunch, games, and visiting. CRRC
Seniors Programs at the Community Bldg. next to Rec Center. 830-964-2937.
• Every 1st & 3rd Thu, Noon. CLNoon Lions Club at CLGolf Club, 830-899-4406.
• Every 3rd Thu, 10am. Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library meet. 830-899-4015.
• Every 3rd Thu, 7pm. Texas Master Naturalists/Lindheimer meets. Agri-Life Bldg, 325
Resource behind Moe Schwab Recycle Center. 830-620-3440.
• Every last Thu, 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 alternately at TPMLibrary & in Bulverde/Spring Branch. Lunch off site after meeting optional. 830-832-4957.
Mardi Gras Festivities
On Friday, February 8th at 6:30pm, CASA Flambeau, benefitting
CASA of Central Texas begins area Mardi Gras festivities at Dick’s
Garage, a classic car museum in San Marcos. Saturday, February 9th
CEWR Rate Updates Online
is Wimberley’s 2nd Annual Mardi Gras celebration and Gumbo CooRatepayers interested in the status of the rate case should visit www. koff at the historic Pioneer Town on Wayside Drive – at the FM 1492
cewr.net for updates or call 830-542-WATR (9287). To write to pro- intersection of River Road. Proceeds benefit My Neighbor’s Keeper
vide feedback or get answers, email [email protected]. TCEQ de- (MyNK), a 501(c)3 organization (mynkwimberley.org or madonna@
cision expected in March with new requests anticipated. Concerned suncountrypublication.com). Silver Sage Grill on FM 306 wraps up
with Fat Tuesday specials on February 12... Let the good times roll...
residents who can contribute time or skills are encouraged to call.
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