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Canyon Lake Views Page � April 2007

The Canyon Lake Views is a community magazine mailed free to all 7,700+ addresses in the 78133 zip code and distributed at key locations throughout the Canyon Lake area. Please recycle your duplicates. Deadline for the events calendar is the 1st of

the month prior to publication. If you would like to promote your business or event, call 512-644-2093 or send an email to [email protected]. Entire contents copyright©2007 by The Canyon Lake Views, 13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 103, Wimberley,

Texas 78676. The Canyon Lake Views is not responsible for the products, services or views contained in this publication.

Cover photo by Dustin New

Sue Sweat, Publisher

• Every 4th Tues, 6-8pm - The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer is hosted by a Chamber member. Location varies. Networking, refreshments, and door prizes. Call Bonnie at 964-2223 for information.

• Every Thur, Noon-1pm - Canyon Lake Rotary includes outstanding speakers on local to international subjects. The group meets at Anchors Landing on Startz Rd in Startzville. Public is welcome. Lunch is included ($10). For more information, call 899-3205.

• Every Thurs, 1-1:30pm - “Looking at The Lake” KGNB 1420AM Radio Show, sponsored by the Chamber, focuses on local issues, news, membership, announce-ments and events for the upcoming week. It reaches 65,000 listeners throughout Comal, Hays and Guadalupe counties. Members interested in sponsoring shows should call Jaynellen at 964-2223.

• Every 1st Saturday, 12-3pm - Vaccination clinic at the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter, located at 2170 Old Sattler Road, behind the Dollar General in Startzville. Call 905-PETS (7387) for information.

• Every Sat, 10am - Book study group reviews Dave Ramsey’s Total Financial Makeover at VJ’s Fitness Express, 1387 Sattler Rd in Sattler with free workout before or after the meeting for both members and non-members! For information, call Candace at 830-660-5359.

• Fri-Sun, Mar 23-25 - Mascot School is held at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park on FM306. For information, call 830-899-5876 or 228-343-6009.

• Sat, Mar 24, 8pm - The Fraternal Order of Canyon Men hosts the Scholarship Dance at Fischer Hall. For information, call 830-964-2223.

• Sat, Mar 31, Noon-9pm - Rio Raft & Resort on River Road hosts the 3rd Annual Rio Guadalupe Music Fest. For information, call 877-746-7238.

•Sat, Apr 14, 9am-4pm - Canyon Lake Indoor Outdoor Market Days at CRRC. See page 9, visit www.CRRCofCanyonLake.org or call 830-964-3003.

• Tue, Apr 17 - The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets in the GVTC Auditorium, 3601 FM 3159, New Braunfels. Bill Linderman, former president of the statewide NPSOT organization, will speak on “Wildflowers of Texas.” Open and free to public. For information, call 830-629-3661.

• Sat, Apr 21, 8am-6pm - Blood Drive at Super S Food Startzville and Canyon Lake Ace Hardware in Sattler. All donors must present photo ID. Sponsored by Canyon Lake Area Churches. For more information, call 830-899-2173.

• Sun, Apr 22, Noon-5pm - Texas Dinosaur Day at The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country on Hwy 2673 between Sattler & Startzville. Hourly programs and tours. Bring your rocks and fossils for identification. For more information, see page 14 or call 830-899-4542.

• Sat, Apr 28, 10-9pm - The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off at Rio Raft & Resort on River Road with food service from 11am-7pm. Children’s games, pony & hay rides, silent & live auction, arts & crafts, and entertainment. For information, see page 4 or call 830-964-2223.

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Reflections On the Lake

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If you have spectacular photos of our area, submit them to [email protected].

The skies finally broke open, the heavy rains washed the dust away, and the landscape suddenly appeared greener. With the land and springs replenished by recent rains, the spring season is off to a strong start.

The cover this month reflects one of many activities we enjoy year round on the water. This picture has a special meaning to me that goes beyond its captivating beauty. The photogra-pher, Dustin New, has been a close friend of my son, Dalton, for longer than anyone can remember and is considered part of the family. The fisherman pictured is Dalton’s roommate, Matt Seliga. All are succeeding in their aspirations of higher education but find time to enjoy the Hill Country they know so well.

In this area, we have many choices for our free time, and many ideas can be found in this issue. Learn about kayaks and how to enjoy the water safely and responsibly.

The Rio Guadalupe Music Festival is your chance to experience great music on the riverbanks with family and friends. Take the kids out on Dinosaur Day to the Heritage Museum for an educational adventure with dinosaur tracks from the past. And you don’t want to miss CRRC’s 5th An-nual Spring Marketdays or the 9th Annual Chamber BBQ Cook-Off.

Our Community Profile this month is artist Rowena Lem-ing. Ms. Leming has lived in the lake area for over �5 years and spent much of that time painting reflections of the sur-rounding landscape.

There is still much to learn here – information on tax credits, starting a business, your health, your home, retire-ment, and more. I hope you enjoy.


by Jaynellen Ladd

We’re firing up the grills and you’re invited. Mark your calendars for a day filled with festive family fun, some Texas prize-winning bar-becue brisket, ribs, sausage on a stick

and all the fixings. Kid’s games and some of the best local enter-tainment are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Last year we had over 40 Cook-Off teams compete and we gave out some wonder-ful trophies. We also had our very own specially-designed 2006 BBQ Cook-Off T-shirts. Look for the 2007 Cook-Off T-shirt this year.

A new feature this year is the “Best Pit” Award. All teams are required to cook with wood only along with a set of rules. Stop by and have some lunch with us and check out the arts and crafts ven-dors, silent and live auction items and some of the best looking bar-becue team set ups in Texas! Ad-mission is just $1. This is one of the biggest events in our area and we welcome you and your family to attend.

In addition, we need your sup-port. This is the Chamber’s only annual fundraiser and we are look-

– 9TH ANNUAL CHAMBER BBQ

–APRIL 28, 2007 –

The Comal and Guadalupe Rivers have been making big headlines lately with the New Braunfels City Council voting to further regulate the amount of alcohol consumption on the rivers by setting strict size limits on coolers permitted on the rivers. The new ordinance regarding coolers allows for a person to carry an individual cooler no larger than the dimensions of 8x6x7 inches on the Comal River and 11x8x7 inches on the Guadalupe River within the New Braunfels city limits. The decision has made waves both in the local community as well as for Texas tourists who visit the area year after year.

While the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce understands and respects all the laws and ordinances put into place to encourage safety on the rivers, we’d also like to remind our tourists that there are 10.71 miles of the upper Guadalupe River and 17.75 miles of the lower Guadalupe River, spanning from above Canyon Lake to the Gruene Bridge that are unaffected by the new ordinance. However, while the new laws do not affect the Guadalupe River outside the city limits of New Braunfels, there are still rules in place. While on the Guadalupe, we encourage you to recreate responsibly and watch your consumption, always stash your trash, don’t overestimate your swimming abilities, wear shoes, keep pets on a leash, keep floating;

ing for sponsors, volunteers, auction items and home made desserts. The Canyon Lake Chamber of Com-merce plans to grow and develop along with your community, how-ever, we need community support. If you are interested, please call me or visit CanyonLakeChamber.com for more information.

Photos of 2006 Chamber BBQby Gary Poss

Canyon Lake’s 9th Annual Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off Saturday • April 28 • 10am to 9pm

(Food Service 11am-7pm)

Rio Raft & Resort on River Road

830-964-2223 • www.CanyonLakeChamber.com

don’t trespass and, of course, obey local laws. As always, there is no glass, styrofoam or polystyrene permitted on any river.

The Canyon Lake and Guadalupe River area has 36 businesses offering tubing or rafting, 38 campgrounds and 72 different hotels, lodges, cabins and bed and breakfast facilities.

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce encourages you to further educate yourself on the new ordinance by visiting our website at www.CanyonLakeChamber.com, calling the Visitors Center at 830-964-2223, or by calling your favorite river outfitter! See you this summer!

Open Waters: Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River

Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County

For a list of river rules, visit the the WORD (Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County) website at www.WordCC.com or for more information, call 830-907-2300.

Reprinted courtesy of the Chamber

Jaynellen Ladd is the Executive Di-rector of the Canyon Lake Chamber. For more information on the BBQ and other local activities, visit Can-yonLakeChamber.com or call 830-964-2223 or 800-528-2104.

Howdy, Canyon Lake area residents!Texas Music by the River

MJ Fuller, Volunteer


Negotiationsby Jerry McHugh

Jerry McHugh and his wife, Marcy, own Lakeside Realty in Han-cock where Jerry is the Broker. They have been in real estate local-ly for six years, previously with J.Myane Properties and purchased the Canyon Lake office in May 2005. They also own and operate JM Property Management and are a full service real estate office in both sales and rentals. Call them at 830-935-2911.

830-935-2911

18200 FM306, Suite 120 • Hancock Plazawww.LakesideRealtyTexas.com • [email protected]

Jerry McHugh, Owner/Broker Marcy McHugh, Owner/Realtor

When most people hear the word nego-tiation, they possibly think of labor unions and management, player’s agents and sports team owners, or government treaties. In oth-er words, they think of people whose profes-sion is negotiating contracts or agreements. And of course they are right. If you think of negotiating as a series of behaviors such

as stating expectations, persuading, asking questions and making proposals then you could say that most of us negotiate to some extent almost every day, albeit on a less glamorous stage. And in real estate there are various opportunities for negotiating. For ex-ample, between seller and listing agent, between the buyer and buyer’s agent, between buyer and seller (through the agents). Also between buyer and lenders, and even between agent and broker.

A good working definition for negotiations is this: “Two or more parties with vested interests, making proposals for the exchange of currencies for the purpose of reaching a mutual agreement. The term currencies is normally associated with money, but it can be much more, and we will explore this at a later time.

Obviously, when parties negotiate, they have a vested inter-est and want to get the best deal possible. Many times, they are so caught up with their own needs, they fail to recognize that the other party has needs, also. And it’s not uncommon for a little ego to be involved. After all, we all like to brag about the deal we got through our negotiating prowess, right? Both sides should take a step back and put themselves in the other party’s position, try to anticipate their needs, and look for ways for both sides to get what they want – a “win-win” situation. Remember, in negotiating there is no right or wrong answer. It’s whatever the parties agree to. The more positive the parties can keep the process, the more likely that a settlement can be reached. And the most successful negotiators are those who are in tune with the other party, through questioning, seeking common ground, and disclosing information.

There are not many hard and fast rules when it comes to negoti-ating, but two rules do hold up pretty consistently across the board. Rule #1: People who ask for more, get more, but they deadlock more often, also. Rule #2: In most cases, no deal is better than a bad deal.

The Community Resource and Recreation Center is planning their 5th Annual Spring Marketdays. The event, held on April 14 from 9am until 4pm, features arts and crafts, attic treasures, books, food, jewelry, candles and many unique and one-of-a-kind items. There will be free entertainment by the Solid Gold Dancers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robert Maxwell Case and Brenda Varne’. Admission and parking are also free!

You won’t want to miss this fun filled day so mark your calendars. It is not too late for vendors to join the activities but call soon as only a few indoor spaces are still available. CRRC Spring Marketdays will be held rain or shine and is located just below the Canyon Lake Dam. For more information, call Kristi Fletcher at 830-964-3003.

CRCC SPRING MARKETDAYS– APRIl 14, 2007 –

1711 FM2673 at River Road • Sattler1711 FM2673 at River Road • Sattler

Ernest Pavlock, Owner

964-3010

Spring Soil Sale

1711 FM2673 at River Road • Sattler1711 FM2673 at River Road • Sattler

Ernest Pavlock, Owner

964-3010

Spring Soil Sale

(limited supply)

Mark Woolsey GARbAGE SERvICE & HAul Off

$20 per MonthWeekly Residential Garbage Service • Commercial Rates Available

830-481-4093 • Canyon Lake, TX8-5 • Monday through Friday

Canyon Lake Views Page 14 April 2007

Fishing, Boating, Rafting, WildlifeCamping, Hiking, Biking & Golf

Lodging, Shopping, Dining& Spectacular Sunsets

February 8 • 10am-NooNWinter Texan receptionCrrC • below the Dam

Food, entertainment, Door Prizes

February 10blood Drive • Lake area Churches

February 16 • 6PmSeniors’ Prom

CrCC below the DamCatered Dinner, Prom Photos, awards

Formal Dress optional

PubLiC WeLCome – CaNyoN Lake FrieNDLy“Water recreation Capital of Texas”

Stop by our tourist center for a free map or visit

CanyonLakeChamber.com800-528-2104 • 830-964-2223

The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country, located at 4831 FM2673 between Sattler and Startsville, is presenting its 7th Annual Dinosaur Day on Sunday, April 22. The event is scheduled to start at noon and will end at 4pm with a presentation every hour. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages five to 12. Food and drinks will be available.

Once again, the Museum proudly brings “Dinosaur George” Blasing who will give educational and entertaining presentations about the dinosaurs that roamed this area of Texas about 100 million years ago.

Everett Deschner will conduct tours of the tracks demonstrating what you can learn from Dinosaur tracks. Fossils and pioneer artifacts will be displayed at the Museum. Learn about the history of Canyon Lake Dam and Canyon Gorge that formed during the flood of 2002. As a special attraction, you may bring rocks and fossils for identification. For additional information, call 830-899-4542 or visit www.heritage-museum.info.

– APriL 22, 2007 –

7th Annual Dinosaur Day

Saturday • April14 • 9am-4pmCAnyon LAke Indoor outdoor MArket dAyS at CrrC

Free Parking & Admission • Vendors & Shoppers Wanted!Free entertainment • over 100 Vendors!

Visit www.CrrCofCanyonLake.org or call 830-964-3003.

Saturday • April 21 • BLood drIVe • 8am-6pm Locations: Super S Food Startzville and Canyon Lake Ace Hardware in Sattler

All donors must present photo Id and will receive a Free t-Shirt!Sponsored by Canyon Lake Area Churches • Call 830-899-2173

Sunday • April 22 • texAS dInoSAur dAy • noon to 5pmHeritage Museum of the texas Hill Country on Hwy 2673

Between Sattler & StartzvilleHourly programs with dinosaur George plus tours

$3 Adults and $2 Ages 5-12Bring your rocks and fossils for identification

Food & drinks will be available • Call 830-899-4542

Saturday • April 28 • 10-9pmCAnyon LAke’S 9tH AnnuAL BBQ Cook-oFF

Food Service 11am-7pm • $1 Admissionrio raft & resort on river road

BBQ dinners with desserts, Sausage on a Stick, drinksBest texas Brisket or ribs & Beans

Children’s Games – Pony & Hay rides, Face Painting and moreSilent & Live Auction • Arts & Crafts • Full Schedule of Live entertainment

A dAy FILLed WItH FeStIVe FAMILy Fun!Sponsored by Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce























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