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“I grew up in a small city outside of Tokyo,” artist Yoshie Green

explained. She dreamed of moving to America after listening to Elvis Presley records over and over. She and her husband of 47 years live

in San Antonio now. While visiting the Lone Star Gourd Festival in Fredericksburg one year,

Yoshie chose how to spend her retirement years. Inspired by her

mentor Judy Richie to strive for the fine art stage of gourd craft, Yoshie

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cinched numerous 1st place awards since then, including competitions in Kerrville and Arizona. Yoshie incorporates different mediums,

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A wonderful byproduct of Canyon Lake—above and beyond the purpose of a water supply and flood control—has been the recreation and tourism industries that thrive in our community. While not an original purpose for the construc-tion of the Lake, our local economy has come to rely on the recreational use of Canyon Lake.

My family and I can attest to the wonderful memories made on our beautiful Canyon Lake…as can many of you.

Early this year, the US Corps of Engineers set out to update the Master Plan for Canyon Lake. Many wonderful ideas were sub-mitted for consideration during the community input stage. As the Corps considers that vast input from the community, we hope that recreation and tourism will be officially added to the core mission of Canyon Lake. That additional support can ensure our economy, and those around us, will continue to thrive in the next 50 years as we continue to enjoy this beautiful treasure that’s part of the pack-age we all call ‘home.’

Jen Crownover, guest columnist Comal County Commissioner, Precinct 4Visions for Canyon Lake

It’s not often that we face such huge milestones in our commu-nity, but we have passed several markers recently.

In November, we witnessed the birth of a new city in our Coun-ty by an election of residents—welcome, Spring Branch! The No-vember election also passed a $76 million jail bond, which will be the largest capital project that Comal County has ever taken on. More to come on that at a later date...

In May, we celebrated the ‘birthday’ of our beloved Canyon Lake as she saved us from flooding in torrential rains that could have been much worse. As I reflect on all she provides us and pay tribute to this milestone birthday, I’d say we owe her a lot of thanks.

The vision for Canyon Lake began in the late 1920’s, as new‘settlers’ kept coming to Texas and the need for a water source became more clear. By the 1950’s, specific preparations were un-derway for a lake in our region to serve as a water source and flood control in our very flood prone region. In 1960, at the direction of Congress, specifically under the direct supervision of the United States Corps of Engineers, construction began. In 1964, the gates were closed and Canyon Lake began to fill. In 1966, the Lake was dedicated so she did indeed reach her 50th birthday!

Canyon Lake has served us well. Along with her magnificent beauty, we have a pristine water supply for our region, and count-less millions of dollars have been saved by the disasters her flood capacity prevented. Despite devastation suffered by communities downstream, much more would have happened, if not for the place-ment, strength, and integrity of Canyon Dam.

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The Texas Gourd Society asked last year to buy the cover space as advertising––a standard prac-tice in the industry these days. I declined money for it then and this year too. The cover should earn its spot based on merit, and their’s did.

But their cover photo didn’t run last year. As my home office and the tools of my trade were

swept down river with my living room, mementos, records and dreams––so was my focus. Past, present and future were gone.

Looking back on the year that passed Memorial Weekend, I’m not so sure I was there or all there––I call it the Year of the Blur.

The blur is not uncommon, I’m told, nor is the crawl of recovery. Other survivors in a similar slow boat reminded me again––I’m not alone. The reality of restabilizing takes work and takes time––so I can look back and call myself ‘normal’ or at least, not abnormal.

But life changes arrive in different packages, at different times––all with a different punch for different folks.

As the remarkable cover photo lands in mailboxes, another pre-flood plan can be neatly packed away. The awesome Koi fish design that dresses the cover this month has finally made its overdue debut. Carved from four gourds by artist Michael Ford, it won the Peoples Choice award, among others, at the 2014 Lone Star Gourd Festival.

Michael Munter is the Artist of the Year for the Festival scheduled for August 19-21. Both Michaels faced life changes at retirement; each discovered their new passion for gourd art. Both paths required considerable effort––‘overnight’ success takes time, following work.

Life changes are underway for Kristi Broadway, former Director of the Rec Center and our Canyon Lake Community profile for this issue. It’s the first time in our ten year history that the Canyon Lake Views has profiled anyone twice––and no one is more deserving than Canyon Lake’s perpetual happy face. With all sincerity, Kristi mas-tered the Art of Happiness when she made a decision as a distressed child. She walks the talk and it shows. A smile that’s shared spreads.

Happiness is key to contentment with life and our featured busi-ness this month provides the tie that binds it all together for mine. The website, eBabyPool.com, brings the timeless tradition of guess-ing baby weights online. Babies are major life changers and my babe has been a great source of happiness and contentment––for almost 30 years––success that didn’t happen overnight.

I’m proud my son, Dalton, is a happy, successful and whole personality who awakes everyday with a smile. For me, happiness is remembering to remember what counts, and having faith that whatever path you are on, with all its ups and downs, is teaching what you need to learn, leading you to wherever you should be.

Epic events do put life’s priorities in perspective. Thanks for all the caring responses that everyone sent my way and thanks for listening. Listening is a wonderful skill to learn that never stops teaching.

The Art of Life

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Relatively new to gourd art, Mike is a retired TxDOT Graph-ics Artist from Austin. He exploded into gourd art in 2013 taking ribbons for all seven gourds entered including a Best of Divi-sion and Best of Show. In 2014, he jumped over the Advanced Division, went straight to the Masters Division and again won multiple ribbons, taking the People’s Choice Award for his Koi fish. Mike says, “You never know what you can do until you try.” visit TexasGourdSociety.org for information. Mike is an award-winning Ben Hur Srekoj Shrine Clown, past Board Member & past Potentate (2011 Pres.) of Ben Hur Shriners.

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The Art of Spreading Happiness...

Her eyes light up and she grins as she greets whoever is heading her way. Kristi Broadway is known all around the lake for her perky, can-do personality––generously doling out encouraging words to everyone she meets. In the fitness industry all of her life, Kristi is fit and energetic. But it’s her attitude that shines.

Refreshingly genuine, the smile she carries with her everywhere sincerely reflects her state of mind. She knows she’s as imperfect as we are. But she walks the talk daily, smiling and cheering, sharing her happiness along the way. Happiness shared, spreads.

Kristi has joined her husband of five years, Larry Broadway, at InStyle Accessories, the upscale comfort shoe store he opened on the Wimberley Square 14 years ago. He’s earned some days off.

Kristi recently resigned from her position as Director of the CRRC Rec Center, a job she competely adored. She loves giving back; she loves the fitness programs, the adults she worked with and worked out with and the kids she coached. Pickleball ranks too. But Kristi will be happy wherever she is. Kristi is happy by design.

At 15, she decided to be happy each and every day. Kristi said it wasn’t hard or even gradual. It’s possible she trained her brain, but she doesn’t remember using mental notes to stay on track, learning good habits, or thinking things through. She doesn’t have to ‘try.’ A positive outlook comes natural. It’s who she is and happy, she is.

Kristi’s childhood was unique. She recalled her mother getting an official letter from the state saying that she could not marry again in Texas. You can marry in Texas only eight times. Unabashed, Kristi laughs and earnestly says, “but I have a lot of dads! There are three that I’ve stayed really close to.” Although some might frown judge-mentally, Kristi saw the upside that is obviously true––maintaining a closeness to three dads is a positive outcome––and no secret to hide.

But tragedy struck. Kristi’s brother was gay––in the 70’s––and raised around macho sports fans and ex-military who didn’t under-stand. After he took his life at 21, she read his journal. It revealed the torment and humiliation he endured, in detail, for being different, a difference beyond his control that he did not choose. She and her sister did not see––or perceive––his misery.

Kristi made a commitment to his memory that she would wake up happy every day and go to sleep happy and it is a commitment she lives by today. His death changed her life and her changed life where ‘positive’ rules has helped improve the lives of others. There were no warning signs or threats. Teasers and bullies should listen: Needling, picking and teasing must stop. It’s not innocent fun, it’s mean and it hurts. If one unintentional perpetrator listens and hears, maybe some young person will gain a few moments of peace.

Kristy remolded the tragedy of losing her brother to create a life-

time of personal happiness: That’s a pow-erful transformation.

As a happy person by choice, Kristi is baffled why anyone chooses otherwise. She asks dismayed, “Why would anyone

choose to be sad?” Confident that happiness is a choice, she’s the proof.As New Age thinkers debate the evasive quality of and require-

ments for happiness, self-help books declare they have discovered happiness is a state of mind that you choose––a decision to change how you think and react, to appreciate all that you have. They should have asked Kristi Broadway; she figured it out so long ago.

There are positive effects in her life today. Goals Kristi achieved with the CRRC team in her 15-year span are a great source of pride: the Rec Center a/c, updated flooring, adding the community building, the garden site and outdoor pavilion. Usually booked solid daily, the Rec Center is now self-sustaining with fees for use nominal or noth-ing. After-hours Kristi volunteered time to the Chamber (at events and formerly, the Board), the CRRC events, hospice and more––more than once, wheelchairing aging friends in declining health around.”

Yet she still found time to find a fella online and fall in love. A match made in heaven? A man who owns a store full of beauti-

ful shoes––well designed with support––meets a woman who owns a whole closet dedicated to her shoe collection and her 18 pairs of eclec-tic boots and who knows her dancing feet require healthy support. Their love of good shoes formed a common bond; they enjoy going to market together where Kristi tries on shoes to ‘test drive ’em all.

Larry’s elderly mom and the store both needed more time. For sev-en years, Kristi enjoyed taking her on outings every other afternoon––and common bonds deepened. When his mother passed as the couple was moving into their new Canyon Lake home, it was hard on both.

They feel blessed that the store stayed dry during two record floods last year––October’s water came close––but dry businesses suffered too. Misleading news coverage that made the village sound closed slowed out of town shoppers to almost none. The local economy dove to an all time low and has peaked since; but recovery varies.

Overworked since the flood, Larry asked if she could help––her de-cision was made. Leaving her CRRC family was hard, but deciding wasn’t. Completion of major projects onsite created a rare lull––CRRC needed her less. She jumped in with both hands and her willing feet.

The Wimberley View newspaper (General Manager & Editor Dal-ton Sweat) has a special annual section called the “Best Of...” InStyle Accessories was chosen by voters in June as Best Shoe & Boot Store in town––and the Kristi effect begins to show!

It’s hard to imagine that Kristi’s energy could be tamed to retire. But wherever her path leads, she’ll be enjoying life, helping others ––listening to Old Timers’ tales from the push end of the wheelchair––feet dancing to the beat. And she’ll be sharing her great smile with those around her––who will in turn share their’s with someone else...

Share happiness ...and watch it spread.

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~ JULY 2016 ~

by Sue SweatSome people grow up to be doctors or lawyers. Kristi

chose well. She chose to grow up to be happy. At 15, she made a decision that changed every day of the rest of her life.

It was the day her brother died.

Kristi Broadway treats everyone who walks into her line of sight, as the special human spirit that we

forget we each are and she has touched many lives. Thank her for teaching

us that it’s easier than we think to master the

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Now in Canyon Lake!

1175 FM 2673, Canyon Lake across from Ace

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by Jennifer Horton

Water is necessary for life. Water is the best way to stay hydrated, focused, and aware. We need it to operate smoothly, fa-cilitate digestion, lubricate joints, push out toxins, prevent fatigue from dehydration and give us energy. Alkaline water helps raise the pH of your body so it can hydrate and flush more efficiently and function as it should.

The human body is alkaline by design but it’s functions create acidic by-products. The pH levels in your blood and in the water you drink impacts your health, but maintaining alkalinity––that pH levels measure––is a challenge in today's world.

A low pH indicates an acidic body––an environment that allows disease to flourish––although many believe it is the root cause of all disease. Foods you can eat to maintain your alkalinity are raw vegetables and certain fish, but overall, almost all food the average American eats is acidic.

Added to that, tap water, well water, and water from bottled sources and water-filling facilities contain different levels of con-taminants, tastes and odors, and are mostly acidic. EPA reports that common water contaminants found in municipal water supplies include microorganisms, disinfectants, inorganic chemicals (like arsenic, fluoride, lead and mercury) and organic chemicals.

Dehydration slows your metabolism that can lead to weight gain and impaired mental abilities, and leave you feeling exhausted, hungry and grumpy. As the average American consumes the Stan-dard American Diet, sugary sodas, caffeine drinks and alcohol, the body's balance easily becomes acidic, indicating toxic buildup. Proper hydration detoxes the body of acidic waste overload that the body’s normal elimination functions leave behind.

When specially-designed filters are added to a water purifica-tion system like reverse osmosis, the micro-clustered water mol-ecules produced deliver nutrients to the cells more efficiently and hydrate you faster for optimal results. Antioxidants in mineral rich water fight free radicals that can cause damage to the body on a cellular level.

Filtering of bottled water, if any, varies greatly and most remove both the good and the bad. Distilling systems produce water with a lower pH—basically dead, acidic water––absent the essential min-erals of water found in nature. A natural ceramic conversion pro-cess now transforms water into a living alkaline state while adding essential minerals and antioxidants for optimal hydration power.

You need good water on your path to good health. Be empow-ered. Take charge of your health today.Jennifer Horton is the Owner/Operator of Water Tree of Canyon Lake. She can be reached at 830-719-4372.

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any questions I may have with clarity.”

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by Angela LujanEnergy efficient protection for our homes

Without energy-efficient window treat-ments, as much as 50% of a home’s heating and cooling can be lost through its windows! In addition to looking great, one of the ben-efits of proper window coverings is the protec-tion they provide. Here are some of the ways:

Just as sunscreen protects our skin from damaging ultraviolet rays, window treatments protect the interior of our homes and add to the lifespan of our possessions. A good prod-uct will give 75% to 99% protection when fully closed.

Heat is drawn to cold. In winter, indoor heat escapes through win-dows. In summer outside heat flows in. A good insulating product will greatly reduce this undesirable cycle of loss.

The warmth the sun brings, while nice in the winter, can make a room uncomfortable in the summer. An energy-efficient product will reduce solar heat coming through our windows, protect our interior and lower utility bills..

Daylighting is when we light a room with natural light rather than artificial. You can control how much natural light comes in with a window fashion. Fabrics diffuse light and draw it deeper into the room. You can direct the natural light where it’s needed mostly by titling the vanes on your product. You are in control. Window fashions are available in a range of opacities from sheer to opaque that allows degrees of privacy and light control. A sheer of fabric on a shade will allow light to enter your room yet reduce glare. It maintains a soft view of the beauty outdoors. A middle-rated fabric filters light and diminishes the view of the outdoors, offering more privacy. Opacity blocks virtually all light and allows

complete privacy and light control. There are many in between op-tions to suit your needs.

Sound absorption improves your acoustics. If the sound is com-ing from outside, window coverings will reduce the intensity of it. If the sound is within the room, it helps you control it.

All these benefits and more make proper energy-efficient win-dow treatments well worth the investment. They offer your home increased protection against the sun’s heat during summer and mini-mize heat loss in cold winter months––while saving on utility bills! This will, no doubt, make you smile.

Angela has a Master’s Certification in Drapery Design with many years experience in the window fashion industry; she will help you select what’s right for your room. Angela is the owner of Window Gallery, located at 1867 FM 2673 in Sattler. Ask about current promotions and rebates. Stop by to see a selection of options or call Angela at 830-964-3343 for your free in-home consultation. Window Gallery is in association with WCAA and an IDS Partner.


We are blessed that the Hill Country is plenti-ful and diverse. We have a wide variety of most everything, it seems: the terrain, native plants, the bugs, the birds, the wildlife, as well as the popu-

lace who reside here. Different water sources serving homeowners here offer a wide variety of water problems and solutions as well.

Many homeowners deal with problems ranging from high lev-els of calcium, iron, and other hardness minerals to foul smelling hydrogen sulfide odor. Just as fly-by-night roofers converge on an area following a hail storm, our region attracts those who seek to take advantage of residents hoping for a long term solution to their water issues. Sorting through multiple options and different opin-ions and promises of companies you don’t know is daunting.

For average homeowners, technologies used in water treatment are often completely mysterious. Glossy brochures and earnest salespeople promising just what you want to hear but know little about leads to misinformed decisions. Unscrupulous water treat-ment dealers can use confusion to dupe unsuspecting consumers.

The Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) reg-ulates and licenses industries which impact our air, soil, or water quality. Most homeowners are unaware that, by state law, an indi-vidual must hold a Water Treatment Specialist (WTS) license sim-ply to test a water sample for the purpose of recommending treat-ment. The state mandate applies to cities and unincorporated areas.

For a water treatment company to legally operate, all technicians must be licensed by TCEQ and overseen by an individual with a WTS Class III, the highest level of certification in our field. Cou-pled with the required Continuing Education to stay up to date, the regular recertification is comforting when you’re deciding who to trust with your family’s sole water supply––but is it reliable?

Regretfully, TCEQ struggles with funding to enforce these laws; the sad truth is that a large percentage of water treatment companies operate completely unlicensed––it’s wise to confirm if they are.

A properly trained and licensed technician can de-mystify the techniques and narrow your options for a focused solution to your specific needs. They can design a system to efficiently and effec-tively solve the issues you are experiencing. Recent advances in technology are enabling us to achieve much better water quality with less equipment or maintenance for the homeowner.

Ensure the water treatment company you call is legal and li-censed to work in Texas. The water you drink is too important.

Texas Plumbing ServicesResidential & Commercial Plumbing Repair

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Randy Lawrence, one of only five Class III Certified Water Treatment Specialists in Hays County (LIC# WT0002693), is the owner of Pro-Quality Water Systems, a full service water treatment company with 20 years experience. For more information, contact Randy at 512-618-1334 or 830-822-3533, or email [email protected].

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Summer has arrived!by Kim Corolla

Canyon Lake • 830-964-2265

Proud Chamber Members and Sponsors Chamber View

Summer is here! School is out; kids are en-joying their downtime and the rest of us are busy enjoying tourist season.

Don’t forget to invite all your relatives to Canyon Lake so they can swim, float and en-joy our playground that we call home. Some

call us lucky to live here; I say we’re smart.If you lack space in your place… give them a list (courtesy of

the Canyon Lake Chamber) of all our B&B’s, campgrounds, cab-ins, cottages and all other types of lodging available in this lake community surrounded by beautiful hills; we have information on member businesses and things to do, too. You are able to entertain family while helping economic development in our community!

What is at the heart of Canyon Lake that validates us as a vi-brant community? According to the dictionary, ‘vibrant’ means en-ergetic, exciting, alive! When I looked up the word ‘community,’ I found my answer in its entirety.

A community is the sum total of ‘the people,’ society and our neighborhood. Without a doubt, we live in a great community with vibrant people from all walks of life who are energetic, exciting and alive!

Although the community of Canyon Lake is relatively young, it was exciting from the beginning. The Corp of Engineers began building the dam in the early 1960’s. They knew this water source would be needed some day to supply the many communities that were springing up in South Central Texas.

I’ve heard stories from people whose grandparents had prop-erty in Hancock and Canyon City before the dam was built. The state bought properties that they knew the new lake would eventu-ally cover, but some folks would not budge from their homes or farmland until the last possible moment. I’ve been told there are a few houses, buildings, tractors and cars in the deepest parts of Canyon Lake––some near the dam itself.

Scuba divers love nosing around the various areas of the lake. Many students in diving classes complete their final certification here. Our lake and the Gorge are just two of many reasons people come here to study and enjoy. Many have come to study the dino-saur tracks at The Heritage Museum of The Texas Hill Country, too. They shop, play and stay in our community.

Canyon Lake is a one of a kind community. We at the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to reaching out to our tourists, visitors, current residents and those considering a move to this beautiful community full of vibrant hearts. Let us all give thanks for having the opportunity to live in this vibrant com-munity and enjoy LIFE in the best country in the world.

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Kim Corolla is the Executive Director for the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, located in the Visitors Center. For more information, Kim can be reached at 830-964-2223 or 1-800-528-2104 tollfree or visit CanyonLakeChamber.com.

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Erica Colston competed at the Regional level in the Optimist Oratorical contest, proudly represent-

ing the Optimist Club of Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake High School and the entire Canyon Lake Community. Following Maddi Morris’s win last year, this is CLHS’s second straight year mentoring a Dis-trict Oratorical Winner. Back to back winners from the same Opti-mist Club is rare!

After winning the girl’s portion of the Optimists’ Oratorical Con-test and a $2,500 College Scholarship, Erica also won the overall and traveled with her mom in June to the World Oratorical Contest in St. Louis to continue the competition. Over 50 youths competed for one of nine $5,000 Regional scholarships with their unique per-sonal presentation of “How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others.” While Erica wasn’t awarded Regional placement, students compet-ing at this prestigious level are all winners before they arrive.

CLHS teacher Cynthia Pike was bestowed an Honorary Mem-bership in the Optimist Club of Canyon Lake for her contribution as an Optimist team member who has been instrumental in the success of the Essay and Oratorical Contests.

Ms. Pike extended congratulations to the competing students “for sharing their positive outlooks on leadership and life, not just in their speeches, but in their daily lives as Hawk Scholars at Can-yon Lake High School.” Well said. Because actions speak so loudly, it is daily actions we value most.

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Operation Shoe Drop is a project spearheaded locally by 12-year-old Dusti Butler that continues through mid-August. Dusti partnered with Communities in Schools of South Central Texas to bring Operation Shoe Drop to Canyon Lake. Communities in School works to provide sneakers, as well as school supplies, to kids who need them during the school year, but funds and supplies are limited. Last year, Dusti collected new sneaker-style shoes for boys and girls at Startzville, Mountain valley and Rebecca Creek elementaries and she’s at it again.

All sneakers must be new and are needed for both girls and boys in all sizes for ages ranging from 4 to 11 years old. Help kids of Canyon Lake by helping Dusti’s efforts succeed. Kudos to Dusti for her dedica-tion at such an early age to serve her community.

Contact Community in Schools for more information. Communities in Schools of South Central Texas is located at 161 S. Castell Ave., N. Call Community in Schools at 830-620-4247.

Operation Shoe Drop

Erica Colston, Local Optimist Winner Competes at Regional


Serving Canyon Lake for 40 years

VISIT OUR 3rd LOCATION, too!

canyonANImAL CLINIC

Sattler830.964.3696

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Canyon City830.964.3551

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Serving Canyon Lake for nearly 40 years

New Braunfels

www.CanyonVet.com

Ryan Bullock, DVM, and Keith Leakey, DVM, are the owners of Can-yon Animal Clinic (830-964-3696) and Canyon City Animal Hospital (830-964-3551) in Canyon Lake and Hunter’s Canyon Animal Hospi-tal (830-632-6075) in New Braunfels––all full service primary care veterinary hospitals. Jeff Quinn, DVM, Stephanie Horstmann, DVM, and Kirstin Hossalla, DVM, complete the Canyon Lake veterinarian staff. Dr. Bullock works fulltime in the New Braunfels clinic, 1/2 mile west of the new HEB. Visit www.CanyonVet.com for information on all three.

by Ryan Bullock, DVM

Plants that can poison your pets

Did you know that some of the plants you may have planted in your garden are poisonous to your pets if eaten? Here is a list of some plants commonly used in landscaping that are toxic to cats and dogs.

Sago Palms: This has become a very popular plant for land-scaping in this area because they are low maintenance and the deer don’t seem to eat them. Unfortunately, they are extremely poison-ous to dogs and cats. The seeds or “nuts” contain the highest con-centration of the toxin and ingestion of just one or two seeds can have serious effects. vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and liver failure are likely outcomes to ingestion of these seeds. I have seen three dogs poisoned by this plant over the past three months. One seems to be doing OK, but unfortunately the other two have died of liver failure. If you have pets, I highly recommend you remove Sago Palms from your landscaping.

Lilies: Members of the Lilium and Hemerocallis species are con-sidered highly toxic to cats. Ingestion of just one leaf can result in severe kidney damage and death in cats. If you have cats, don’t have lilies! It’s just too risky––your curious cat may try a leaf or two.

Oleander: All parts of this plant are considered toxic for pets. Results of ingestion are GI irritation, abnormal heart function, hy-pothermia, and death.

Castor Bean: These beans are commonly made into necklaces. The poisonous component here is Ricin. Chewing on these neck-laces can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, seizures, coma and death.

Some other plants that are toxic to pets include Tulips, Azaleas, Cyclamen, Kalanchoe, Yew, Chrysanthemum, Amaryllis, English Ivy, Autumn crocus, Pothos, and Schefflera. There isn’t enough space here to list every toxic plant, but more information is avail-able from the Animal Poison Control Center at: www.napcc.aspca.org or 1-888-4-ANI-HELP.

Please be especially careful if you are or plan to be the proud new owner of a puppy or kitten as these youngsters will literally eat anything and have a higher risk of getting into trouble. Take a list of toxic plants for pets with you next time you spruce up your landscaping.

photo: SrDog.com

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog

Older dogs are also great therapy for

older folks.

ANIMAL SHELTER SOCIETYCANYON LAKE

830-899-2527 2170 Old Sattler Rd (Startzville) • Canyon Lake 78133

www.canyonlakeanimalshelter.com or find them on facebook

On an average day, Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society

has dogs, older dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption. Adopt a pet in Canyon Lake.

The No. 1 Reason to Adopt

an Older Dog is the

Wisdom and Depth You Can See In Their Eyes

1. Older dogs are house trained. You won’t have to go through the difficult stage(s) of teaching a puppy house manners and mopping up after accidents.

2. Older dogs are not teething puppies and won’t chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.

3. Older dogs can focus well because they’ve mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.

4. Older dogs have learned what “no” means. If they didn’t learn it, they wouldn’t have gotten to be “older” dogs.

5. Older dogs settle in easily, because they’ve learned what it takes to get along with the others and become part of a pack.

6. Older dogs are good at giving love, once they get into their new, loving home. They’re grateful for the second chance you gave them.

7. What You See is What You Get. Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from what they seemed at first.

8. Older dogs are instant companions––ready for hiking, car trips, and other things you like to do or just to lay nearby. They just like being with you.

9. Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don’t make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.

10. Older dogs let you get a good night’s sleep because they’re accustomed to human schedules and don’t generally need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.

Source: www.SRDogs.com

To learn more about the pleasure of older dog adoption, visit the Senior Dogs Project site at www.SRDogs.com.

To adopt, visit Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society at 2170 Old Sattler Rd (Startzville), Canyon Lake 78133, call them at 830-899-2527, visit them online at www.canyonlakeanimalshelter.com or find them on

facebook. Donations, of course, are welcome.


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CRRC’s Community Program hosts day trips, movie day, con-gregate meals, and the opportunity to work in the Community Garden. They are always open to new ideas and new activities. One section of their Community Program is the Senior Program, which meets every Monday and Thursday from 11am to 3pm at the Community Building, next to the CRRC’s Rec Center. Drop by Thursdays around noon and snack on a potluck lunch, meet new folks and learn all that is planned. For more information, call 830-964-2937 or email [email protected] to learn activities planned.

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Healing Hearts Bereavement Group provides emotional support and valuable information to anyone who is grieving the death of someone close. You’ll find people who understand how you feel and understand the pain of your loss that can help you through this difficult time. Healing Hearts meets on Wednesdays at 6pm in the CLPC church library. 830-964-2427 or [email protected].

Walkless Gorge Tour: Canyon Land Presbyterian Church also recently partnered with the Canyon Lake Gorge to host a Walk-less Tour at the church, tailored to those who are unable to take the three hour, rugged hike into the Gorge. Expert Guide George Wil-kes led the ‘tour,’ by narrating an informative slideshow. Canned goods were accepted for the CRRC Food Pantry that collected and donated forty pounds of food. The Church is considering future tours. For information about guided tours of the awesome Gorge on foot, visit CanyonGorge.org. For additional information, call 830-964-2427 or email [email protected], 230 Shepherd Hill.

Healing Hearts Bereavement Group held at CL Presbyterian Church

The Lindheimer Chapter (Comal County) of the Native Plant So-ciety of Texas holds their monthly meeting on July 19 at the GvTC Auditorium. The doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. The speaker will be Dr. William Welch, Professor of Horti-culture at Texas A&M University and very sought after Plantsman.

Dr. Welch will speak on “Native vs Introduced Plants: Old vs New Concepts.” The meeting is free and the public is welcome. For more information call Martha Guethle, 830-438-5996.

LINDHEIMERS CHAPTERof The Native Plant Society of Texas INvITES You!

July 19 Renowned Plantsman &Speaker, Dr. William Welch

Nationally recognized expert & speaker

Lindheimer Morning Glory is a long blooming, peren-nial vine of Central and West Texas. It is related to the commonly cultivated morning glories, generally cultivars of I. tricolor, a species found in tropical regions of the Americas and grown as an annual. Our native species is more cold hardy and grows as a deciduous, perennial vine locally. It likes full sun, and although it is generally tolerant of dry conditions, it appreciates some supplemental water during droughts.

Lindheimer Morning Glory has 2” to 3” sky blue flowers from April through October. Like other morning glories, they are open morning to mid-day. In its native habitat, it’s found in rocky soils in draws or ravines. Because deer will eat the foliage, it will be found growing up and in other protective plants if deer are present. Lind-heimer Morning Glory is not readily found in nurseries, but is worth seeking out. The seed can also be hard to find commercially. It is, how-ever, readily grown from seed, generally blooming the 2nd season.

The year 2016 marks the 215th anniversary of Ferdinand Lind-heimer’s birth in 1801. Lindheimer, an early resident of New Braunfels, is known as the ‘Father of Texas Botany.’ He collected many specimen of previously unknown plants in Central Texas, and today over 40 plants bear his name.

Lindheimer Morning Glory:native species • colorful April-October • needs little water • plant out of reach of deer by John Siemssen

For more information, visit the Lindheimer Chapter website: http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/

Summer Reading is Underway forCanyon Lake Reads 2017

Canyon Lake reads now for Canyon Lake Reads 2017. Summer Reading is underway to prepare for the very popular 2017 Canyon Lake Reads program at TPMLibrary. The event is held every other year now. If you miss this one, you’ll have to wait awhile for the next.

The project culminates in March 2017 with a week of related entertaining events, many that sell out early. Call TPML to learn the book selected about Texas History as part of the melting pot in American history.

Be a part of the community that reads together. 830-964-3744.

Open AA meetingCanyon Lake Step Workers

Mondays, 6pm. Saint Andrew Lutheran Church Library.7420 FM 2673 (Startzville), Canyon Lake

Park and enter on the west side.


SundaySunday School 9:30 am

Worship Service 10:30 amChildren’s Church 11:15 am

WedneSday nightin the Word 7:00 pm

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If this house could talkit would boast the fiber optic technology running through it and mock others that “stop at the curb.” It would go on about its neck-breaking speeds and more-real-than-real clarity. It would tell you it’s one of thousands of fiber optic homes in the Hill Country—all powered by GVTC.

So, what would your house say?

by Charles SullivanAn increasing number of clients are inquiring about subroga-

tion claims, penalties, and waiting periods imposed on the elderly by Medicaid. Call it what you want, it’s just another tax. The addi-tional outlay affects essential Estate Planning and affects your life.

Planning for transfers was changed considerably for transfers made after February 8, 2006. Congress established a new look-back period of ineligibility for Medicaid for those who transferred assets less than five years before applying for Medicaid.

It’s essential folks know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. For transfers made prior to February 8, 2006, state Medicaid officials would look only at transfers made within three years prior to the application. But for transfers made after Febru-ary 2006, the look-back for all transfers is five years.

The look-back period determines whether a transfer will be pe-nalized. The length of the penalty period depends on the amount transferred. Transfers should be made only with an understanding of all the consequences. Folks who make transfers must be care-ful not to apply for Medicaid before the look-back period elapses without first consulting with an elder law attorney. This is because the penalty could ultimately extend even longer than five years, depending on the size of the transfer.

The law is complicated as we all imagine it would be since it involves our government. Never attempt to pre-date transfers in order to avoid the look-back as there are serious legal consequenc-es for doing so. Also it is not a good idea to transfer assets for Medicaid planning, unless you keep enough funds in your name to

pay for care during the resulting waiting period for Medicaid to ensure you have sufficient re-sources to maintain your present lifestyle.

Future columns will cover the differences in Medicare and Medicaid, as well as supplemental insurance poli-cies you can purchase to protect your hard earned assets from gov-ernment penalties and seizures. The law is complex and conse-quences are significant. Get good advice.Charles Sullivan, Attorney at Law, and attorney Gina Jones have joined forces and formed Jones & Sullivan, PLLC to share resources and offer expert legal services in Criminal cases–Gina’s specialty–along with expertise in Civil, Family, Business and Probate litigation–Sullivan & Associates’ specialty. The valuable perspective of attorney Ryan Vickers, a former Comal County Asst District Attorney rounds out the team. Gina offices at 200 N. Seguin in New Braunfels with Charles in Canyon Lake and Ryan at both.

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From the Front SeatGracie lives with her son. I have never been up to her house

because Gracie always meets me at the top of the driveway pulling her little red wagon with a great big smile on her face.

Gracie is one of the most thankful individuals I have ever met. The first words out of her mouth is “God Bless You.” She is so full of heartfelt thanks, I am truly blessed to take her the Meals on Wheels.

When people come into your life for a season, it is because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you some-thing you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy and peace.

This is what Gracie has done for me during our weekly meet-ings with Meals on Wheels.

I am so blessed that Gracie has come through my life. My joy for meeting her can never be measured in any way, except as a blessing from God. ~ A MOW Driver~

The CRRC Resource Center coordinates the delivery of Meals on Wheels to homebound residents of Canyon Lake. Every Tues-day and Thursday, teams of drivers meet at the CRRC office and spread out with smiles and insulated containers full of food items.

Drivers return with stories––some of them happy, others with concern, but always straight from the heart.

You might meet the minimum requirements for being a CRRC volunteer: a walking, talking human being with a pulse––that proves you have a kind, caring and compassionate heart. But may-be you don’t like to drive that much. That’s okay!

They may find a place for you helping in the Thrift Store or somewhere else. There are so many different things to do at CRRC that you’ll never be bored. It’s a bustling place, full of active folks.

Maybe the Food Pantry might be your cup of tea. They would love to talk with you about the difference you can make.

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For more information or to donate, visit crrcofcanyonlake.org. You may specify your donation for a certain project if you prefer. The Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC of Canyon Lake). 1917 FM 2673 (Sattler), Canyon Lake 78133. 830-964-2324.

Crisis Food Pantry • Meals On Wheels • Thrift Store • Senior Programs

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Resources for Residents of Canyon Lake

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Gardens & Fossils, Artifacts & Tracks ... & More ...

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Bobby Beddoe holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin and a Master’s Degree from The University of Houston. He is also a Bronze Heritage Museum Member and contributor to the museum’s Native American displays. Call 830-899-4542 for more information.

Whence came the Apaches, Part v: The ancestral homeby Bobby Beddoe, MS

In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Executive Order

that formally established a Mescalero Reservation. The Mescalero Apaches were made up of local groups and bands of Indians that had loosely joined together. Their name is derived from their de-pendence on the Mescal Agave plant as a food source.

Using Grant’s executive decree, the decision was made to be-gin moving survivors to a remote and undesirable territory located in southeastern New Mexico, near Ruidosa. The acreage, like the population density, has varied since the original order.

After years of trying to rid themselves of the Indian business, between 1906 and 1918, the government finally decided to give them their own land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, established to act in the best interest of the Indians, allotted 160 acres of land for each head of family, and 80 acres for each single person over eighteen years of age. The government then turned them loose to manage their own affairs, forcing the formerly nomadic people to learn agriculture and succeed or fail by their own ability.

After the Mescaleros had their own plot of land, one problem became apparent. The territory of mostly rugged hill and forest country made the land unsuitable for the unskilled and untrained American natives to make a living in the ‘new’ American way.

They appeared hopeless of any future. Once relocated though, with no skills in farming or raising livestock, they began leasing their land out to local ranchers. This didn’t work out well, however, as few Indians could manage their leasing arrangements; they soon began drifting back to their old aboriginal ways.

A few pursued raising cattle with success and some began tilling

There were two main objectives: (1) The removal of the last remnant of the Mescalero Apache from existing Indian reservations; and,

(2) relocating them by the government, military and civilian officials to some other place.

Sometime around 1000 AD, the Apaches evolved from Apa-chean People in Alaska. The origins of these relics of the past that migrated southward over the next 500 years or so, have yet to be precisely determined by sociologists, anthropologists, archaeolo-gists, historians or scholarly buffs like myself. But it is known that by the 1800’s, thousands of the Apache Indians in many loosely organized bands occupied the contiguous regions of north and Central Texas, and as far west as new Mexico and Arizona.

Unfortunately, thanks to Hollywood, TV flicks, pulp magazines, Western paperbacks and so forth, the Apache became stereotyped as ‘savages.’ As victims of exaggeration, they’ve suffered a fate their culture has never really overcome, not even entirely in cur-rent folklore.

Like many today, early journalists embellished. They told their tales––mostly myths––in a way to get the sensational excitement effect that their reader's expected, and perhaps demanded.

A biased appearance of the Apaches was ‘painted’ by those and other non-scientific disciplines who were far from any studies of anthropologists. This misrepresentation of the Native American tribesmen not only applied to the Apache, it also included other American Indian cultures as well. It is true however that biased accounts exist from all perspectives.

I can remember sitting as close to the silver screen as pos-

sible in my hometown theater during the 50's and 60’s watching, in Technicolor, Western movies as the US Cavalry, along with Anglo settlers, fought against the Apaches, who tried to hold on to their endless parched desert wastelands, inhospitable burning deserts, and wooded hill and mountain regions, too.

Seems like, more often than not, Apache Chief Cochise, the main antagonist in many of those old classics, always came up short, as the motion picture industries' screenwriters, directors, and actors back then cultivated and encouraged their damaging prejudice, thereby wreaking the very fabric of Native Americans onwards, that is, up to more recent times.

From the beginning of cinema to the present day Westerns, the Native American stereotyping has undergone significant changes: Gradual elimination of the stereotypes in our current big budget movies is quite noticeable. The old Western genre appear extinct; a new image of the Native American Indian has appeared on screen.

Hollywood screen directors today cast more Native actors to play the Indian roles and often glean from them the actual Native perspective based on real, unbiased ancestral stories passed down through the ages. They generally however reveal just the tip of the complex culture of the Native American peoples who first consid-ered this land their ancestral home.

their soil. Their farm crops soon became quite productive in the years that followed.

By the early 1920’s, the results of their efforts was at first gener-ally disappointing. They had made small but significant advances in their standard of living. They could function independently and gradually began closing out all leases to non-Indians.

The Mescalero Reservation is today referred to as the Mescalero Apache Tribe. It is the official home that the Mescalero share with their fellow Native Americans, mostly the Lipan Apaches––a tribe that suffered heavily in Texas––and the Chiricahua. Today they are in control over their own destiny without government intervention.

Whence came the Apaches, Part vI: A better way of lifeby Bobby Beddoe, MS

Be some of the 1st human eyes to see the new dinosaur tracks!

––attacking as a means of defense and brutal nonetheless


Myth or Reality? Part 3: Jesus Christ With Us Even Now

In two previous articles, we discussed the Good News of the Gospel—Jesus “with us”—given the historical reality of Jesus of Nazareth (the man) in Part 1, and in Part 2, Jesus as The Christ (Savior), who died to fully pay for the sins of the world so that believers are reconciled to eternal, Holy God.

But the Good News doesn’t end there! When Jesus Christ died, He didn’t stay dead! God resurrected Him; Jesus Christ in His glorified body was seen by hundreds of people before He arose and ascended to God the Father.

And the Good News didn’t end with His resurrection! Jesus Christ didn’t leave believers alone to face the temptations and evil of this world. He left His ‘Helper’––“Counselor,” known as The Holy Spirit, who (1) convicts us of our sins, (2) convinces us of the reality that our belief in Jesus Christ alone saves us and reconciles us to heavenly, eternal God, and (3) converts us—changes and transforms our hearts, minds and spirits to become increasingly “Christ-like”—with His attributes of love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentle-ness, self-control. What a power and blessing for believers!

Does that mean that Christians never sin? No! Since God gave all (Christian and non-believers alike) free will, Christians are fully human and fallible, open to the temptations and actions of sin. But, when Christians fail, Christianity suffers.

Christian rock group DC Talk stated it poignantly on their Jesus Freak CD:

“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians . . . who

acknowledge Him with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyles.

That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”

Thank God that the Christian walk doesn’t have to be that way! Christians can acknowledge/confess and repent of their sins, then get back on track under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Does that mean that all Christians have a life of ease, comfort, even wealth? No! Christians (too) ‘suffer’ in this world, some-times extremely so, because the Satan never gives up trying to defeat Christians to annihilate Christianity. What better way?

But the 24/7 power of the Holy Spirit enables Christians to triumph over a world system “rocked to sleep in the arms of the Wicked One” (the literal Greek translation of I John 5:15)––transforming lives from drug abuse, alcoholism, mental illness, crime, murder, sexual perversions, man’s inhumanity to fellow mankind, etc. into healed, productive and victorious lives.

This power and faith enables our fellow Christians in the Middle East to be beheaded rather than deny Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

This power and faith commands Christians to love and serve

The following column was written by Sharon Miley, a former professor at Texas State University, San Marcos. She is also a two time Oxford Round Table presenter, University of Oxford, England.

We are proud to have her as a member of Hill Country Bible Church. ~ Dr. Franklin D. Watts

Hill Country Bible Church20885 FM 306 at TaMarack Drive

canyon Lake

God’s Answers for Today’s Issues

830-935-2945

Sundays at 10:30 AM

Vital Issues & Christian Belief

SUNDAY SermoN SerIeS

Believers, seekers, doubters, and questioners,

all are welcome to experience God's love with us as

we apply the timeless truth of His Word to current concerns

in philosophy, politics, and science

others, and to pray that all (even “beheaders”) come to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. All are made in the image of God and are precious to Him.

Yes, Jesus Christ is With Us, Even Now! Hallelujah and Amen!

In closing, I have so enjoyed my time with you through these few columns. I pray for God’s Truth, His Word and His

Presence in your lives today through eternity! If you are looking for a church home, we’d love

to see you at Hill Country Bible Church! ~ Sharon Miley

Dr. Franklin Watt is Pastor at Hill Country Bible Church and also a social work consultant for nine nursing homes. For more information, call him at the church office at 830-935-2945 or 210-415-2365 (cell). Please stop by.

Sunday School classes are held for all ages at 9:30am with Worship and Children’s Church at 10:30am.

Join in Wednesday evenings at 5:45 and enjoy a meal (free of charge)

and stay for prayer and Bible Study at 7pm.

Dr. Franklin D. Watts


• Every Sun, 10:30am. Sunday Sermon Series at Hill Country Bible Church, 830-935-2945.• Every Mon, 6pm. Open AA Meeting, Canyon Lake Step Workers, Saint Andrew Lutheran

Church Library, 7420 FM 2673 (Startzville). Park and enter on the west side.• Every 1st and 3rd Thur, Noon. CLNoon Lions, noon lunch/meeting, TPML 830-832-0340.• Every Mon, 10am. CRRC crafts, jewelry. Community Bldg next to Rec Center. 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 3rd Mon, 6:33pm. Optimists’ general monthly meeting at TPMLibrary features a guest

speaker monthly, club events and participation of Optimist Youth Clubs. Hotline: 830-935-3139. • 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 Madrone. 830-708-7095.• Every 1st & 3rd Tue, 4:30-6:30pm. CLArea Writers Group meets at TPML. 830-964-3744. • Every 2nd Tue, 6:00pm refreshments, 6:30 program and/or meeting. Democrats of Comal

County meet at Democratic Party headquarters, 1592 W. San Antonio St., NB. 830-620-5739.• Every 3rd Tues, 6:30pm. Native Plant Society, Lindheimer Chap meets. GVTC Auditorium, 36101

FM 3159, NB. Visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ 830-935-4699.• 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 Tues & Wed, Noon to 1pm. Solutions Group of AA at First Bapt.Church, 830-388-6084.• Every Wed. Healing Hearts Bereavement Group provides emotional support and recovery info

if you are grieving the death of someone close. CLPresbyterian Church library, 830-964-2427 or [email protected].

• Every Wed, 6pm. Pickers & Songwriters meet at TPML. All levels welcome. 830-964-3744.• Every Wed, Noon. Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Andrews Church Library (Upper Level

Parking lot near office), Startzville. Bob 630-664-9111 or Sharon 830-899-5810.• Every Wed, 7:30pm. Dart Tournament, VFW 8573 (Sattler). Public welcome. 830-964-3334.• 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 2nd Wed, Noon. Canyon Lake Art Guild at TPML (Sept thru May). 830-708-6501. • Every 3rd Wed, 10am. CL Republican Women meet at TPML. 830-899-7555.• Every Thur, 7-9pm. Celebrate Recovery; pizza at 6:30. Cowboys for Jesus 830-832-8302.• Every 1st/2nd/3rd Thur, Noon-1pm. CLRotary meets at TPML includes lunch ($10). 935-2728.• 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 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 in Startzville. 830-899-7774. • Every 2nd Fri, 10:30am. Democratic Women of Comal County meet at TPML. 830-935-4504. • Every Sat, 2pm. Shuffleboard Tournament at VFW Post 8573 in Sattler. Open to the Public.

Beginners welcome. 830-964-4568.• Every 3rd Sat, 10am. Aglow meets at 1191 Skyline Dr. 830-643-9995.

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CRRC Rec Center & Community Bldg., 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

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FAT TUEDAY ~ Every 2nd Tuesday Cajun Cuisine All Day! Shrimp Etoufee after 5. Preorder Crawfish Pies.

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• Sat, July 16, 4pm. Fischer Store School Community Center (FSSCC) elects new officers. Catch up on FSSCC news and elect officers for the coming year. Meal provided by board, $8 per person.All are welcome. Fischer Store School Community Center, 12400 FM 32.

• Tues, July 19, 6:30pm doors, 7pm meeting. Sought after Plantsman, Dr. William Welch, A&M Professor of Horticulture speaks on “Native vs Introduced Plants: Old vs New Concepts” at the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society monthly meeting. The meeting is free and the public is welcome. They meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the GVTC auditorium. The public is welcome to attend any month! For information, call 830-438-5996.

• Tues, July 26, 5:30-7:30pm. Chamber’s Serve & Protect Mixer at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards benefiting Comal County Constables. One of the Chamber’s most well attended and popular mixers––Nonmember guests are welcome with RSVP to Chamber; bring business cards for networking. Cash donations and auction items for spirited and wildly fun Auction welcome––An auction item/s is a great opportunity for businesses to get your name seen and announced, while donating to a great cause. Show them you appreciate their service and the protection they provide to the community. 830-964-2223.

The Canyon Lake Art Guild is honoring the 50th anniversary of the building of Canyon Lake Dam with a special art show in their gallery at the library.

This special show will run until July 29 so Canyon Lake resi-dents and visitors alike have plenty of time to view the paintings and photographs that highlight the beauty of the Canyon Lake area. There is no charge to view the gallery. Don’t miss this op-portunity!

All of the pieces of art are for sale. Tye Preston partners with the Canyon Lake Art Guild on a regular basis all year long to dis-play beautiful pieces of art for everyone to enjoy. For more information, call TPMLibrary at 830-964-3744.

Art Gallery Show On Display at TPML Until July 29th

New Beginning for WidowsA new group is forming at TPMLibrary for widows. For informa-

tion, call Sandy at 830-964-3744 or email her at [email protected].

source: Library entries courtesy of TPML enewsletter

You can tell your child that if they tease you, it means they like you––it makes the child feel better even if it’s hogwash.

The truth is that the teaser makes himself or herself feel superior by making you feel inferior; it’s abusive and it’s cruel.

The real irony is that anyone watching sees it for what it is. The one in the scenario that’s fooled is the jerk doing the teasing

who those watching know is the inferior fool.

For the Attention of Teasers


All Rentals IncludeAffordable pricing with discounted weekly rates

Fully loaded kitchen with breakfast set up including organic coffee, teas, half & half and sweeteners, farm eggs, fresh bread and more

Wifi access, a laptop friendly writing desk, and a flat screen TV with DVD player & collection

Ample private and common outdoor areas, including a walking path along York Creek (a dry creek bed / wet weather tributary to Onion Creek)

Abundant bird populations and wildlife protection

Eco-Friendly cleaners and body products and the option to recycle and/or compost

Private washer and dryer

Saving Grace Getaway

Three homes, ten wooded acres, one great Hill Country destination.

501 YORK CREEK RD.DRIFTWOOD, TX, 78619

OWNERS / MANAGERS: JILL JONES : 512.757.3366

AMANDA JONES : [email protected]

For current rates and availability please visit us online:

WWW.SAVINGGRACEGETAWAY.COM

ELEVATING YOUR VACATION RENTAL EXPERIENCE

Important NotesNo pets allowed on the property2 night minimum We do not host children at this time.Occupancy limits are observed - no hosting additional overnight guests, parties, or excessive alcohol consumption. Daytime visitors may be cleared in advance. Quiet hours 10:00pm - 8:00am. For individuals with balance and walking difficulty, please be aware that all houses have split level areas that are divided by single steps.

About UsSaving Grace Getaway is owned by Jill and Amanda

Jones (owners of By The Bridge Antiques in downtown Wimberley 2000-2015). We are a mother-daughter team who come from five generations of Texans and have lived at our property for 35 years. We have a private residence on the property and are just a moment away to answer

questions and help improve your stay in any way we can. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the homes and countryside that have brought us so much serenity

and joy over the years - we hope that the same saving grace that has been ours for so long, can also be yours.

Saving Grace Getaway is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Wimberley, Driftwood, Kyle, and Dripping Springs area - a perfect base camp for attending special events in the area and exploring

local eateries, shopping, wineries, live music, swimming holes and parks.

Rent just one house for a private getaway, or book in advance to rent all three houses for larger groups.

Our property offers a great balance of proximity and privacy between houses that works especially

well for reunions and retreats.

Find more details online at WWW.SAVINGGRACEGETAWAY.COM

Pictured Left to Right: Cardinal House, Coyote Cabin, Cliffside Cottage

† Let the peaceful country quiet ¢carry you to sleep at night, and the bird

songs wake you in the morning.

Rent one house for a private getaway, or book in advance to rent all three houses for larger groups.

www.SavingGraceGetaway.com

Saving Grace Getaway is owned by Jill and Amanda Jones (owners of

By The Bridge Antiques in downtown Wimberley 2000-2015).

~ A mother-daughter team from five generations of Texans and 35 years on this property;

son and brother Aaron helps when he can.

Quiet hours 10pm-8amNo excessive alcohol consumption

L to R: Cardinal House, Coyote Cabin, Cliffside Cottage

• Fully loaded kitchen; breakfast set up: organic coffee, teas, half & half and sweeteners, farm eggs, fresh bread and more

• Linens & towels

• WIFI access, desk, flat screen TV, DVD player and collection

• Ample private and common outdoor areas, walking path along York Creek (dry creek bed / wet weather tributary to Onion Creek)

• Abundant bird populations and wildlife protection

• Eco-Friendly cleaners and body products

• Private washer and dryer

A balance of proximity and privacy between houses that is perfect for wedding parties and retreats

Sharing our peace of saving grace

We have a private residence on the property and are just a moment

away if you need assistance.

Within 15 minutes of Wimberley, Kyle and Dripping Springs

Rio Bonito ResortRebounds

New Phone: 512.897.8070

www.rioBonitoresort.complete, it will mostly be a wedding venue in a class of its own with its rich history––with rustic stone of the rebuilt exteriors and all new interiors like the Reception Hall rebuilt at the old Rec Room structure. The ranch-style log home will be the bridal suite with the groom’s quarters in a cabin nearby on the acreage of manicured lawns.

The first two weddings have been booked. If a rental or wedding is in your future plans, be sure to call Rio Bonito for details.

13401 ranch rd 12 Wimberley

Just North of the Ranch Rd 3237 traffic light

Steve and Cindy Meeks lost their home and business, Rio Bo-nito Resort, in “one of the most devastating floods ever,” Steve said. The property has been in the family of 5th generation Texans since “Camp Wimberley” opened in 1932. Rio Bonito Resort is known for generational family reunions––the kids have grown to have kids and grandkids of their own and the family reunions have always been held there. Cindy, now in her 60’s, has never lived anywhere else.

On Memorial Weekend 2015, the Resort was full for the holiday with 110 guests. All guests and their possessions were safely evacu-ated during the hours of warning time Blanco River properties have if floodwaters threaten. The county has installed a new siren warning system as a safety measure beyond automated emergency calls.

Previous floods that generations of family had experienced had only reached as close as five feet below the house and cabin––once. This flood was different, taking everyone by surprise. Water levels of epic proportions were far worse than any before in recorded history.

Due to the historical family’s contributions and the resort’s anchor presence over the years, dedicated fund raisers and teams of volun-teers continue aid. Although in recovery, the Resort has re-opened! Their home has been rebuilt and one cabin is open for rental; more are scheduled to open this month. Over 70 cypress trees were lost––but many remain. As Cindy says, “It’s...different [but] it’s still beautiful.”

And beautiful, it is, indeed. Although the river has plenty of clear water, the deepest swim-

ming hole at Rio Bonito had a steady supply of fresh springfed water even during the long drought. The dependable spring provided water for the Old Timers before Wimberley had piped-in water.

Rio Bonito is back and will soon be back in full swing. When com-

by Sue Sweat


Thank you, Canyon Lake and Abundance Retreat guests for your support of Wimberley during last year’s floods. Wimberley and Abundance Retreat are open for business and gratefully welcome you and your fur family back!

Come rock, stroll, wine, dine and kayak with us.

Longfellow Photography provided Sundance and Moondance interior images • Kim Comer provided the Rocking Chair image.

Sundance LodgeAn ABUNDANTLY Magnificent 2800 sq.ft. Log Home

Moondance LodgeAn ABUNDANTLY Romantic 800 sq.ft. Log Cabin

For more information and our video, visit www.AbundanceRetreat.com

Redecorating just completed!

Just a few steps to the Wimberley Square and Cypress Creek


Socialization Training Obedience Training Behavior Modification We work with even the most

difficult cases

Call us today for a free consultation with an expert dog trainer, or to customize your pet’s daycare schedule or perfect dream vacation!

13060 US Highway 281 N, Spring Branch TX 78070, Phone: 830-885-5335

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Large Grooming Department

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Pets need (and deserve) vacations too — Whether it’s for daycare, or for a longer stay! Below are some samples of what our guests have been up to lately. Follow the fun through our daily updates on Facebook:

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