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• Every 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:03pm - Optimist Club meets at different locations. Call 830-935-2578. • Every Mon & Fri, 1pm - Play Bingo at 1pm, Habitat for Safe Seniors Center, 2174 Old Sattler Road (Startzville), next to Canyon Lake Animal Shelter. 830-899-2256. • Every 4th Mon, 6pm - St. Thomas Cancer Support Group meets at 180 St. Thomas Drive (next to the dam) in the education building. Open to anyone receiving cancer therapy or family members of a cancer patient. Survivors are prevalent and share good stories. 210-382-5889. • Every 2nd Tues, 7:30pm - CL Bicycle Club meets at Lucky Sailors. 830-935-4588. • Every 3rd Tues, 7pm - Native Plant Society of Texas, Lindheimer Chapter meets. GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159 in Smithson Valley. Public is invited. 830-935-4699. • Every Thur, Noon-1pm - CL Rotary hosts speakers on local to international subjects. Anchors Landing on Startz Rd. Public welcome. Lunch included ($12). 830-899-3205. • Every Thur, 7-11pm - Steak Night (karaoke alternates) at Midnight Express. 830-964-3700. • Every 1st & 3rd Thurs at Noon - Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club meets at Canyon Lake Golf Club. Visitors are welcome. 830-899-4406. • Every 3rd Thur, 10am - “Friends of Tye Preston Memorial Library” meet at the library. 830-899-4015. • Every 3rd Thurs, 7pm - Lindheimer Chapter Texas Master Naturalists meets at the Agri-Life Bldg, 325 Resource Drive, behind the recycle center. 830-620-3440. • Every 4th Thur, 10am - The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country meets at TPMLibrary. Join in celebrating our local heritage. Show & tells encouraged. 830-899-4542. • Every 1st Fri, 6-9pm - Parents Night Out at Cranes Mill Baptist Church. Dinner served. Preregister before that night. 830-899-7936. • Every 3rd Fri, 1pm - Habitat for Safe Seniors at 2174 Old Sattler Road (Startzville) hosts Birthday Bingo celebrating birthdays for that month. 830-899-2256. • Every Sat, 2pm - Shuffleboard Tournament at VFW Post 8573 in Sattler. Open to the Public. Beginners welcome. 830-964-4568. • Fri, Sat & Mon, June 25, 26, & 28 - Friends of the Library holds a book sale at 1321 FM 2673 in Sattler from 1-5 on Friday June 25, from 9-5 on Saturday June 26, and from 9-12 on Monday, June 28th. Small bags of books (your choice) are $2 and large bags of books are $5. 830-964-3744. • Sat, Jul 3, 11am until ... - 20th Annual Independence Day Parade on FM 2673 in Startzville. • Sat, Jul 3, 8:30pm-1am - Double Dip Dance benefits CRRC programs. Two bands, double dancing at the renovated & air conditioned Rec Center, $15/pp. Sponsored by VFW 8573 Men’s Auxilary. Tickets 830-387-1724. • Sun, 4TH of JULY - Enjoy friends and LIVE MUSIC all around the lake. See details inside. • Wed, July 7, 10am - Grand Finale Closing Day of TMPL’s Summer Reading Program announcing winners of ten bicycles and two Razor scooters. Hot dogs, chips, drinks & more. 830-964-3744. • Fri & Sat, July 16 & 17 - VFW Post 8800’s 4th Annual Cook Off’s new weather date in Startzville at the VFW Post lot at 7755 FM 2673 across from Dollar General. Call 830-899-7774 after 2pm. • Fri, July 16th - TPMLibrary closes for move and anticipates reopening Aug 14 at the new location at 16311 South Access Rd, across from the Rec Center. 3-week checkouts offered. 830-964-3744. • Sat & Sun, July 31 & Aug 1 - 7th Annual Barbecue & Chili Cook-Off at Weezie’s (Dam Red Barn) on South Access Rd. Karaoke Fri & Live Music Sat. Benefits Junior Livestock Assoc, CASI Scholarship Fund & the S.Texas Chapter of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Call 830-899-7150 or 830-832-3219.
“There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.” Helen Keller As everyone gets ready for Post 8800’s 20th Annual Independence Parade, the holiday celebrations and family fun, it’s important to remember those downstream who were flooded so badly this month. Oma Gruene’s Secret Garden (two doors east of Gruene Hall) has held benefits already and plans more. Call them at 830-625-1045 for more details and get out and help your neighbors while you relax and have a good time. Enjoy dancing July 3rd at Post 8573’s fundraiser to benefit CRRC’s critical programs. Become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for an abused or neglected kid by calling CASA. Habitat for Safe Seniors is expecting budget cuts while the number of hungry seniors has grown extensively. Visit their Thrift Shop Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 4 and spend a little to get a lot. You can help. You can make a difference. And you can enjoy it. Always remember to stop and count your blessings – every morning and every day, and as often as you can. They are there if you look long enough. Our Canyon Lake Community Profile this month is Bubba Dove. Like others, he has lent a lot of time helping out here and there – but he doesn’t seem to count much of it, because he enjoys it. But everyone agrees he’s a really good guy and he’s been here long enough for ‘everyone’ to know. So during this month that we celebrate our independence, it is also important to remember and appreciate our interdependence on those around us – and vice versa. You too can have a helping heart. “Life’s all about making happy memories.” ~ Millie Meister ~
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– BUBBA DOVE– by Sue Sweat Bubba Dove grew up with three sisters and a brother – south of San Antonio in Sommerset where his parents, Butch and Carolyn Dove, still live. When Bubba was only four or five years old, he would hide in the back seat of his dad’s car – so he could go “to work” with Dad. His dad would hear him laughing and have to turn around and bring him home. But many times, especially during summers, he did get to go. “At least I thought I was working,” Bubba explains, “when they’d let me pull parts – small parts – at the salvage yard. By then, I was probably about ten.” Bubba already knew Deanna then – when they were just kids. Their parents were close friends, so Bubba’s mother-in-law now laughs that she changed his diapers when he was an infant. The families moved apart but stayed close. Deanna’s parents, Waunita and JR Faulkner, now live in Canyon Lake. Bubba was three years older than Deanna so he remembered her “as just a kid. There was an age difference – until we got to high school.” Then one summer several families went camping together as they often did, sometimes to Canyon Lake. “I hadn’t been in a few years,” Bubba continued, “but at 18, I didn’t have to go.” When Bubba saw Deanna this time, “she wasn’t a kid anymore.” He smiles as he thinks back; his heart is still in love. They dated through summer; October 7th, they were married – she was 5 and he was 18. They will celebrate their 32nd anniversary this fall. Within a few years his children were born, Robert was first, then Ashlee. The Dove family moved to Canyon Lake in the late 80’s “before there were red lights,” Bubba said, “now there are too many.” For recreation, the Doves “fish when it’s too hot to hunt – freshwater and saltwater.” Hunting and fishing was a family affair. “Sometimes it would be just one or two and sometimes all four of us would go.” A photo on Bubba’s office wall, along with those of Robert, shows off Ashlee with an eight-point buck she shot. She and husband, Cory Wiedner, hunt together now. Bubba’s other pastime, it appears, is cooking briskets – plural. He doesn’t cook one – he cooks six or eight at a time. “I’ll cook brisket, sometimes for a benefit or fundraiser, sometimes at the house, and people show up. I enjoy cooking and they enjoy eating.” Benefits include those held by the Fraternal Order of Canyon Men and others. Bubba joined “because they do good things for local people,” he continued. Bubba opened Dove’s Tire in 1 7; Deanna helps with the books. Both were from automotive backgrounds. Bubba’s father-inlaw owned a tire shop in Kingsland. He worked with his brother-in-
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law, Gary Chappell, who owned a tire shop here. But Bubba wanted Canyon Lake Views to be his own boss. After 13 years in business, most customers are repeat customers – or referrals, as one gentleman explained when he walked in. Bubba clarifies, “they used to be customers; now they’re friends.” At Dove’s Tire, Bubba can match big box store prices within a few dollars but isn’t tied to any one brand of tires as they may be. He recommends the tires with the best reputation and steers customers away from those with repeated problems. “Mom-and-Pop businesses have to depend on reputations in a small town,” Bubba says as he explains his philosophy. “It’s tough for newcomers to survive without that long-term confidence. But if you take care of your customers, they take care of you.” That sentiment must have come full circle. Most don’t know but Bubba Dove’s real name is Robert. Everyone knows that the name Robert Dove belongs to Bubba and Deanna’s son who passed to the other side on March 18th – after a three year illness. But special friends also called Robert “Dough Boy” or “Little Dough” sometimes. Robert’s sister, Ashlee, was the donor for his stem cell transplant. A benefit was held at the Wiedner Ranch to help Robert with medical expenses. It drew 1,500 people – but expenses were huge. The community responded again, Bubba explained, “at the Dam Red Barn and then at CRRC.” Robert would have been 2 next month; he and his wife, Kim, didn’t reach their first anniversary. It’s very important to Bubba “to thank the community for all their support over the last three years – the support of our family – and Robert. There’s no better place to live than a small town like this – and have the support of the community in hard times.” Robert worked with his dad at Dove’s Tire after school until he got sick. When Robert got sick, his high school friend, Luke Courreges returned to Dove’s Tire to help as he could. As Robert’s care required more time, Luke has been on board to manage the shop during Bubba’s absence. He takes over when Bubba and Deanna head to the coast – to see friends they have made there and take the chance to relax a bit. But Bubba explains, “we’re the resident babysitters now” for Ashlee and Cory. His eyes light up when he talks about his new granddaughter, Avah Marie, now four months old. “We kept her last Saturday night. It was her first overnight away,” he sighs, “it was great – she’s an angel.” She is firmly in his heart. I had to ask him, ‘what will she call her grandpa?” His answer? “The first thing she can say.... “ Canyon Lake Views
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Countries and states have fought commercially over oil throughout history. Is Pennsylvania oil better than Texas oil or California oil? Ever since the oil boom started right here in good ‘ol Texas in 1 01 at Spindletop, the argument continues. At that time, oil discoveries were important for producing kerosene for lighting, and Spindletop produced more barrels per day than all of the rest of the oil fields in the world combined at that time. Unfortunately, it was not very good oil and unsuitable for kerosene. However, it was excellent for fuel, thus forever changing the game. Only after that discovery did the automobile become relevant in the world. In 1 00, there were only 8,000 automobiles in the US; by 1 21, there were 10.5 million. Horses and gas station operators loved it. OK ... we now have the automobile en masse, and the oil wars have devolved into oil discussions, like “what do all of the numbers mean and which numbers are best for a particular vehicle?” We can also throw in a “why is it best” at this point. Let’s start with the numbers. The numbers are a rating of oil’s ability to flow, as in through the engine’s lubrication system, at a range of temperatures. This is called the viscosity. The lower the number, the easier it flows (thinner). Tests to determine viscosity are run at 32 degrees and 2 2 degrees to a determine grade rating. Since the viscosity of oil changes with temperature, the oil must flow more freely for start-up protection when the engine is cold. Therefore, lower viscosity (thinner) oil is required. When the engine is hot, the higher rating provides for better oil pressure, film strength and protection at high temperatures. It was not long ago that vehicle manufacturers recommended single weight (viscosity) oils for all cars – one weight for winter and another for summer. You may have put 0 weight oil in the winter and 40 weight oil in summer to ensure engine protection. Multi-grade oils changed the world again. Next month: What is a“multi-grade oil? What does that pesky “W” mean? And, can we not worry so much about it and concentrate on world peace instead? Bill and Jan Goetz are residents of Canyon Lake and the owners of Shell Rapid Lube in Sattler, a full service auto maintenance facility. Shell Rapid Lube specializes in all lube services, tire rotation, brake services, tune-ups and “new car warranty” maintenance. Bill spent a 30-year career with Fortune 100 and start-up companies that specialized in developing technologies that streamlined retail operations of large oil companies and retailers. For more information, call 964-5373.
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Myths about chiropractic
by Justin Dudycha, DC Chiropractic care is safe, comfortable, and benefits everyone but people often have questions about chiropractic before seeking needed care. Perhaps you were advised to see a chiropractor, but you were nervous because you were unsure exactly what a chiropractor is. Chiropractors are doctors who practice the art of healing by adjusting or manipulating the spinal column. A healthy, well-aligned spinal column moving with full range of motion allows the nervous system to perform properly, which is vital because the nervous system controls every function of your body. Do physicians recommend chiropractic care? Most do, and many physicians are being treated by chiropractors themselves. Does it hurt to get your spine adjusted? Not at all. Chiropractic adjustments are comfortable and safe for the whole family – from infants to pregnant women and the elderly. For hundreds of thousands of Canadians, visiting a chiropractor is as routine as regular dental check ups. Routine? If you see a chiropractor, should you expect to keep going? That’s entirely up to you. Those who want treatment for a specific pain or illness may discontinue visits as soon as symptoms disappear. Others continue chiropractic care to fully correct underlying causes of symptoms or to maintain feeling really well. Like a car, your body has constant stress and wear, and it benefits from a regular “tune-up”. You choose your treatment approach. Does it cost a fortune? No. Many of the painkillers and drugs you buy to treat pain and illness cost more than chiropractic care. Chiropractic care treats more than symptoms of poor health, it treats the underlying cause to restore and maintain good health without using any drugs. It costs a fraction of what it takes to maintain a car.
Although chiropractic shares much with other health professions, its emphasis and application of philosophy distinguishes it from modern medicine. Chiropractic philosophy gravitates toward a holistic, total person approach to healing which combines elements of the mind, body, and spirit. Chiropractic maintains that health depends on obedience to natural laws, and that deviation from such laws can result in illness. Chiropractic philosophy blends an effective combination of conviction, critical thinking, open-mindedness, and the appreciation of natural order, focusing on the relationship between patients and their environment that is most conducive to functional well being. Justin Dudycha, DC, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with five years experience and owner of Dudycha Chiropractic located on South Access Road near FM 2673. The facility accepts most major medical insurance plans, Medicare, and treats Personal Injury accidents also. For more information, call 907-3811.
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by Charles Sullivan It has always been my advice to all my clients to invoke their right to silence and an attorney at the very moment a law enforcement officer begins to talk to you as though he suspects you of a crime. You should not wait until being read your Miranda rights after you have been arrested. A recent Supreme Court case ruling has some very troubling ramifications which require even more. As pretty much everyone is aware law enforcement is required to tell you of your rights before interrogating you after an arrest. What a lot of people do not realize is that you always have the right to an attorney and silence. This ruling will allow law enforcement to continue their interrogation after a person has invoked their rights. In Berghuis v. Thompkins, 08-1470, a 5-4 majority has ruled that a person who asserts his or her rights, then later talks, has waived the rights he formerly invoked. Essentially this ruling requires a suspect to continue to invoke his right of silence. So you have to break your silence you previously invoked again and again. While I understand the need for law enforcement to gather evidence, our country is based on certain fundamental liberties – and a separation of powers. What we have here is the judiciary, not Congress, making new laws that have an enormous likelihood of abuse. “This decision means that police can keep shooting questions at a suspect who refuses to talk as long as they want in hopes that the person will crack and give them some information� A T TFriedman, ORN E Y Sof Michigan AT L AProfessor W said Richard a University Law in a June Associated Press article. 0GD '. This is more momentum for police powers to be abused under $FMM the guise of safety. Since /11 we have seen a very disturbing trend $BOZPO -BLF in that direction. This is not about politics. It is about fundamental freedoms that are being routinely discarded by a judiciary that is not relying on established law. It is about overzealous politicians playing to a frightened public. DTVMMJWBO!MBXDTVMMJWBO DPN We all should consider carefully what a very wise man once XXX DTVMMJWBOBTTPDJBUFT DPN said. “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.� ~ Benjamin Franklin ~ 1/8 smallest in 2010 Visitor & Relocatin Guide @ $130 Charles Sullivan is the founder of Sullivan & Associates, PLLC. His practice is primarily in business, personal injury, and real estate litigation, as well as family, criminal and wills and trusts. He never has and never will represent an insurance company. He has offices in Canyon Lake at 8115 FM 2673, 1/12 Georgetown, and Austin, and can be for CLViews Column April10 reached locally at 830-899-3259 for more information.
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With the lazy days of summer upon us who wants to be wrestling with the multiple remotes on your coffee table? Watching someone play musical remotes trying to play a DVD or watch TV can be comical. The newer all-in-one remotes are easy to use and extremely versatile. Many people purchase equipment but don’t use it because it’s too time consuming and troublesome. Now, by pressing one button from one remote you can turn on your TV, turn on the satellite/cable box, and turn on your sound system. Want to change from watching live TV to a DVD or Blu-ray? No problem – just press Watch DVD and it will effortlessly switch all the proper inputs for you because the one remote talks to all your devices for you; it’s that simple. Many people leave cabinet doors open because standard remotes can’t talk through the doors; most all-in-one remotes avoid this. Some upgraded remotes offer many convenient features besides talking to your TV – they can even talk to your house. Would you like to easily turn on or off your landscape lighting or outside lights? No problem – it’s as simple as replacing a light switch. Now you can access that light from the same remote on your coffee table – all from the comfort of your Lazy Boy chair, but hey, that’s for another column. The point is, instead of having three, four or even five remotes, you can do it all from one remote. Remote features and prices will vary by manufacturer so make sure yours will suit all your needs now and in the future. Some dos and don’ts: 1) Do have this installed by a trained, certified audio/video technician to avoid issues. 2) Do contact a reliable local source to lead you in the right direction and offer support for future upgrades and add-on devices. 3) Don’t be persuaded if your friend, cousin or brother wants to sell or install this new device for you. From my experience, that situation rarely ends up working the way it was meant to. 4) Don’t hesitate considering an all-in-one remote; you’ll be glad you did and wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! As always, thanks for using your local businesses!
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Taking care of you by Pierre DesChesnes You’re a parent, school volunteer, Little League coach, and trusted assistant to your boss. You rose at 6am, made breakfast, packed lunches, cleaned the house, chauffeured the neighborhood kids, helped with homework, read bedtime stories, and finished extra work from the office. It’s 11:30. You’re exhausted. And, in about six-and-a-half hours you’ll begin the whole 24-hour cycle...again. If you find yourself saying “Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off!” you’re not alone. Most of us – especially women – have at some time found yourselves at the bottom of the heap when it comes to taking care of your needs. The problem with that is that if we don’t take care of ourselves, sooner or later we won’t be of much use to anyone else – or to ourselves. Just as the airline attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask in an emergency before helping a child with theirs, you must take care of your own basic needs before you can attend to the needs of others. What’s more, being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive with meaningful activity. (Do the workaholics you know really accomplish that much more in proportion to the time they invest?) If putting yourself first (a common admonition) sounds too selfish or too hard, try something simpler: Put yourself on an equal footing with those you love and tend to. Do you insist that
they get enough sleep? Start making that a priority for yourself, too. Do you give them time for fun and socializing with friends? Then you do the same! Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Human beings must meet their basic needs before they can move on to higher-level goals. Your life should be like a checking account, balancing out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits -- taking care of yourself with a tenminute walk or a nutritious meal -- you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap. Pierre DesChesnes is the owner of Pro Active Health Club and Canyon Lake Nutrition. PAHC offers free classes, free personal trainer and free body analysis. Stop by the Smoothie Bar at Canyon Lake Nutrition. For information, visit ProActiveHealthClub.net and CanyonLakeNutrition.com or call them. For more information please visit www.pahc30dayschallenge.com to read about our local wellness initiative.
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What is all this talk about gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease? by John Anderson
Celiac disease is an immune system If you have been working on your health for a while and are disorder caused by gluten sensitivity. not seeing the success that you are desiring, visit a wellness center Gluten is a protein found in grains and or a pharmacy specifically trained to help people spot undetected people with celiac disease have a geor silent celiac disease as well as the traditional forms. netic pre-disposition for their immune Ela and John Anderson, R.Ph., CCN, are the owners of Wimbersystem to react to it. Celiac disease can ley Pharmacy. The pharmacy focuses on wellness and nutritional cause many different types of immune compounds, an overall healthy lifestyle and you as an individual. disorders although it is most commonly Personalized consultations are available with a certified nutrithought of as an intestinal disorder caustion. John is excited to announce the opening, in late to early ing severe digestive symptoms such as irritable bowel, colitis, August, of their new B&J pharmacy on Hunter Road in San diverticulitis or gas and bloating. Marcos – a brand new amazing wellness center, state of the art New research has shown that up to 8% (24 million) of the compounding lab and all the same friendly service. For more population has this sensitivity but that only 1% are ever diaginformation, call 512-847-2288 or stop in and say “hi.” nosed with it. Although celiac disease is most commonly associated with GI symptoms (this is the 1%), there are several silent forms of celiac diseasethat can cause the immune system to react to almost any tissue in the body, brain, heart, skin, you Where Service Makes The Difference name it. “Bringing the science of nutrition to the science of medicine” Celiac disease is the only auto immune disease with a known John S. Anderson, RPh, CCN cause – gluten intolerance – that is genetically determined and also permanent. The cure is easy though: eat a gluten free diet. 512-847-2288 Gluten sensitivity is the great masquerader. There are many a -RH :LPEHUOH\ %OYG a $FURVV IURP WKH 3RVW 2I¿FH a 120 Joe Wimberley Blvd off Ranch Rd 12 • Across from the Wimberley Post Office different auto immune disorders as well as brain, heart and liver Order on-line at www.hillcountryrx.com problems that can be completely controlled by a gluten free diet. Canyon Lake Views Page 10 July 2010
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by Max El Tawil, CFP®, ChFC Whether you are doing an estate plan for the first time or revising and updating an old will, one of most important decisions that go into the process is the selection of your fiduciaries (executors and trustees). When I ask a client about whom they are thinking about naming for these roles, I get two typical answers: the closest family member, or the most financially savvy person I know. Let’s examine the matter in a bit more detail. Definitions: An executor is the person(s) who is named to carry out the instructions in a deceased person’s last will. The job starts upon the testator’s death and ends when the estate is settled. That is typically a 6- months process. A trustee is the person appointed to manage the assets set aside for the benefit of an inheritor, usually until they die or reach adulthood. That is a much longer time span and it involves greater financial responsibilities. The selection process: Very often, a will maker will name his/her closest friend or relative without asking if they would be willing to serve. It is extremely important that you explain to this potential fiduciary what the job entails. It is not necessary for the person appointed to have a lot of legal or financial experience. What is important is the will or trust document authorizes your fiduciaries to hire the necessary experts (accountants, lawyers and financial advisors) to assist in carrying out the fiduciary duties and responsibilities. When choosing among several adult children, sometimes the obvious answer is to name the eldest. However, the eldest may not necessarily be the most willing or capable. You may want to consider naming multiple “co-executors” or “co-trustees.” Professional trustees, such as a law firm or a bank trust departments, can play an important role as a co-trustee with a family member. Compensation: Most state statutes define the amount of executor and trustee fees to be paid as a percentage of the estate or trust assets. In most cases, it is not advisable to compensate a fiduciary who is a beneficiary of the estate, simply because the compensation received is considered taxable income. The same amount, when received as an inheritance, is income-tax free. Cambridge does not offer tax or legal advice. Please seek counsel for your individual circumstances from a legal or tax professional.
Max El Tawil, CFP®, ChFC, is a Fee-Based Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner. Max is a resident of Canyon Lake and a Member of the Canyon Lake Rotary Club. He authored many articles on Estate Planning in Physician’s Money Digest. Max invites your questions and comments at 830-935-3496 or maxeltawil@gvtc.com. Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. A Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor.
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by Steve Sherman A few years ago, I was at Lake LBJ near Marble Falls enjoying a pleasant Fourth of July with some friends. My friend’s house is on the water a couple lots down from a marina fuel station. There was a man with kids refueling his boat. While refueling, the man tossed his cigarette towards the lake. BOOM! Everyone was thrown out of the boat by the explosion and the boat was a mass of flames. The guy at the refueling station cut the boat loose and folks were scrambling to get the kids and the man out of the water. The burning boat drifted toward the shore. The flames were high enough and the wind just strong enough that trees along the shore were catching on fire. My friend and I were busy stretching hoses trying to keep the fire from reaching his house. The fire on the boat eventually burned itself out once it hit the waterline. We were able to keep the fire from reaching the house. The man and the kids were in ambulances on their way to a hospital with severe burns. It was an unforgettable July 4th. Summer is a great time at the lake. Some of us get into enjoying our lake activities so much that we forget to be safe while we are having fun. If you’re going to be on the water, be sure to pack enough Personal Floatation Devices (lifejackets) for everyone on the boat. Be sure to have some that will fit any children aboard your boat, too. A child can slip right through an adult-sized PDF. Safety signals are important on the water. Do you have a compressed air horn or a loud whistle to signal for help if your battery dies? How many hoses do you have attached to the hose bibs on your house? Can they reach far enough to hold off an approaching grass fire? The greater the diameter of the hose, the more water will move through it. Your local area hardware store can help you enjoy the season more by providing you with the tools you need for a safe summer. Steve Sherman is the Store Manager for Canyon Lake ACE Hardware. In addition to being good community citizens, they offer excellent customer service, a great selection, reasonable prices and they are close to home. If you have questions, stop by or call 964-2797.
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by Tish Perry We have been in Hurricane season for a month now, but it’s not too late to check your homeowner’s coverage and see if you are covered properly. The two things that we want to look at are your deductible and your flood coverage. You want to be sure that you are covered before a hurricane is in the Gulf of Mexico, otherwise it will be too late to purchase the insurance. I know most of you are aware that there is a deductible on your homeowner’s policy, but did you know that there are actually two different deductibles? One is specifically for windstorm, hail & hurricane; the other is for everything else. To make your annual premium cost less, some insurance companies will put a higher deductible on the windstorm, hail & hurricane which means you will be paying more out of pocket if you have to file a claim. You’ll want to check this and make sure that you can come up with your deductible if you need to. If you can’t come up with it you should lower your deductible now and just pay a little more each month. Flood coverage is the other thing you need look into. A flood is defined as rising water or runoff water; this is not the same as when a pipe in your home bursts. This coverage will not be automatically included in your homeowner’s policy, it is only offered as a separate policy. Everyone is subject to a flood claim, not just those that live in low lying areas. Even if you live on the slightest slope, your home can be damaged by runoff water especially with the amount of rain that a hurricane can produce. Flash floods are exactly what they sound like, flooding in a hurry. So it is important to remember that even those who live out in West Texas are not immune from flooding. Our thoughts go to our neighbors down River Road after the recent flood event. It can happen to anyone, and just FYI, the Guadalupe Valley is also referred to by some as flash flood alley. So go right now and read your policy, a hurricane could be on its way! Tish Perry is the owner of Texas Pride Insurance along with her husband Chris. They are an Independent Insurance Agency and can insure just about anything, including Home, Auto, Motorcycle, ATV, any watercraft, RV, Mobile Home, Life, Health, Farm & Ranch. For businesses: General Liability, Commercial Auto, Worker’s Comp, Professional Liability, Liquor Liability, Special Events, Directors & Officers, Inland Marine (equipment) plus surplus and specialty insurance for those who don’t qualify for a preferred company. For more information, call 830-226-5540.
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Do you need to reach those who need your services? Advertising is a key component of a successful business. People first need to know what you have to offer and then they need to know how to reach you when they need you. Joining your local Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start the introduction. The Chamber helps announce you to the community and provides a place to connect prospective clients to your business information. The Chamber has built a website that draws folks to your information with the Business Directory page being the third most visited page on the site. We’re directing traffic from our phones, computers and visitor center right to our website, where they can find you! Have you made yourself stand out from the rest? Did you evaluate the cost of website advertising with the Chamber versus print advertising? The most expensive ad on the Chamber website’s most popular page – the Home Page – averages only $31.25 per month. Those who click on it go directly to your website, and the traffic is counted by us! Other ad space within the site varies from monthly averages of $4. 7 to $20.83; $50 to $250 per year. We charge annual rates, but monthly costs are only a fraction of print advertising. Plus, we have graphics design services available for building that perfect ad for your business. Also available to members is print advertising. The monthly newsletter is just one more way to reach all Chamber members, and non-members on our mailing list. Hardcopies are mailed to those without an email address – about 50 recipients – and a link is emailed to about 1,200 recipients. Additionally, the link to the Newsletter is available from our home page for all visitors to see. Various sizes of ads are available. The Chamber offers wall space in the Visitor Center for members’ business cards and brochures. Members’ business information is also included in any one of our custom brochures – made for easy hand-out. Monthly mixers provide the perfect opportunity to meet area residents as well as business owners and staff. Getting involved by being on a committee or through volunteering at an event or at the Visitor Center reminds people who you are and what you do. Is it time to remind Canyon Lake who you are? For more information about membership, contact Mandy Stewart at president@CanyonLakeChamber.com. She is President of the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization. The Visitor Center is located between Sattler and Startzville at 3934 FM 2673 and is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays. Mandy and The Visitor Center can be reached at 830-964-2223 or 800-528-2104.
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by Randy Lawrence During last year’s drought, there was a great deal of concern with the possibility of wells going dry in the area. Many people were forced to take action when they no longer had a constant supply of water to their home. Some had to replace well pumps, only to find that the old pump failed due to low water conditions. Others had to drill new wells in order to access a larger supply of water. In any case, these repairs were unexpected, and often time-consuming. Many well service companies were overwhelmed with calls, causing some to endure days without a water supply. A water storage tank would have been 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. 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 who 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 a valuable asset for firefighters. The best time to consider adding a storage tank to your well is now. 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. He is one of only six Class III Certified Water Treatment Specialists in Hays County (LIC# WT0002693). He has over 14 years of experience, and has been serving Wimberley and the surrounding areas for over a decade. For more information, call Randy at 512-618-1334 or 830-8223533, or email to randy@ProQualityWater.com. “When you want quality, call a pro.”
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Quality components make a quality home by Mike Jones
You probably haven’t given it much thought, but I’m constantly reminded that it takes thousands of parts and pieces to build a house, and that it isn’t until the house is almost finished that the power and water is turned on. That’s when you find out how good you are. Or maybe I should say, how good the subs are. Aside from having great subs, we normally recommend high quality materials that have the capability of saving energy, therefore lowering your electric, propane and water bills. Whether your home is 1500 square feet or a more spacious 5000 square feet, we all want efficient systems that will provide comfort without being wasteful. For instance, we use DuPont’s Tyvek Homewrap® on all the exterior walls before the siding or masonry go up. Tyvek® reduces the movement of air into your home and also helps keep water (from driving rain for example) out of your walls. Yet, it’s breathable. This product has been in use for about fifteen years and is an accepted building component for high efficiency homes. We like to use Carrier® heat pumps and air conditioning units. Carrier® invented Puron®, the new refrigerant, and were the first to use it in home cooling systems. Mr. Willis Carrier actually invented what we now know as “air conditioning” in 1 02. They have been on the leading edge of the industry ever since. Plumbing fixtures have the capability to save money, save water, and beautify your home. There are many that are reasonably priced and offer sophisticated looks, but one that has a lifetime guarantee is Moen®. They offer matching suites for your bathroom vanity sink and tub/shower, and come in several finishes to complete the look you’re after. Improvements in aeration have made the low flow requirements more comfortable to use. I’ve mentioned three products that can sufficiently reduce energy needs, look great and can save you money now. Are you ready to build?
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Many people live with dogs that have a phobia of storms, fireworks, or other loud noises. During a noisy event, dogs may pace, pant, salivate, hide, follow you closely, vocalize, and urinate/ defecate. It is vital to address noise phobias early not only for humane concerns, but because if left untreated, they can generalize (i.e., a dog afraid of gunshots may become afraid of storms). Treatment involves the 3 M’s: . Management. Control the stimulus – the noise causing your dog to react – by preventing overwhelming exposure. a) Provide a “safe place” to minimize exposure, like an interior room without windows. Add blankets for soundproofing. b) Let your dog choose its safe place and allow them to go there. 2. Behavior modification. Desensitization and counterconditioning. Expose your dog to gradually increasing intensities of the stimulus paired with something positive. a) Desensitization. Use a Sounds Scary CD, which plays noises like thunder. Always play the CD at a level below your dog’s threshold and increase intensity slowly. b) Counterconditioning. Throw a storm party. Play fetch, give tasty treats – anything to put your dog in play mode. c) Do not comfort your dog, which reinforces fearful behavior. Instead, reward confidence and relaxation. d) Do not force your dog to “confront his fears” by exposing him to a high level of stimulus. This is called flooding, and not only is it inhumane, but can cause, injury to both you and your pet. 3. Medication. Indicated for a severe response or frequent/ unpredictable exposure. a) Talk with your vet. Medication is only one component of therapy, and you, as an owner, must put in the work with management and behavior modification. b) DAP is a pheromone that may calm. Clearly, noise phobias are complex, and it is recommended to make an appointment with your vet to tailor treatment for your dog.
830-968-4202 •• Canyon Lake
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Julie Liu, DVM, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2009 and joined the Canyon Animal Clinic team in June. Jeff Quinn, DVM, has been a veterinarian for 37 years with 34 of those in Canyon Lake. Canyon Animal Clinic is a full service primary care veterinary hospital, located at 1834 FM 2673. For more information, call 964-3696.
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Healing from the inside out by Carol Vander Stoep Charles Warlick, DDS introduces an experienced hygienist/author to the Wimberley area. Carol Vander Stoep, RDH, BSDH recently released the startling new book, “Mouth Matters: How Your Mouth Ages Your Body and What YOU Can Do About It.� Join us over the next several months as she introduces how your mouth influences and reflects your overall health and simple steps YOU can take to impact the health of both. Visit www.mouthmattersbook.com for more information. You are the master of your own health! Health is an active state of wellness. Do you take medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or bone loss? These medications help you manage symptoms of heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis, but do not address root causes. Passively managing disease states is not wellness! Most of the diseases that age us stem from a state of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s major system designed to help us heal after an injury, but when it goes into permanent, destructive overdrive, as often happens in today’s world, our own defenses bombard us with friendly fire. We age quickly and our quality of life deteriorates as damage and scarring override repair and healing. Dramatically stated: inflammation silently destroys us from the inside out. Too few of us know that biofilms – like the sticky white plaques that form under the gums around teeth – influence chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Biofilms thrive in this vulner-
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able, yet hidden interface between your mouth and body. It is through this interface that the mouth and body share health or disease. If you routinely ignore this area, you likely suffer some degree of gum disease, though you would be in good company. Seventyfive to ninety percent of American adults have it. But degeneration of your teeth’s support system is just the beginning. These germs and their toxins enter your blood stream where, as they circulate through fragile organ tissues, they cause constant low level infections to begin in the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and stomach, as well as the highway of blood vessels that transport them. These infections threaten your vitality and natural lifespan as they ramp up inflammation and cause permanent damage. Next month: Oral inflammation and heart disease. Dr. Warlick has been practicing dentistry in Wimberley since 1979 providing full service biological dentristry for adults and children. Family Dental Center is located at 14305 N. Ranch Road 12 at the Y of Ranch Road 2325 For more information, call 512-847-3556.
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by Gary Poss Recently, I’ve been asked by quite a few readers to provide a list of interesting and practical websites. Here are a number of websites in random categories. Music – Find free classical sheet music and mp3 files at www.musopen.com. Here is a site featuring free, legal, downloadable files with some streaming only at www.epitonic.com. Wolfgang’s Vault is where Live Music Concerts Live at www.wolfgangsvault.com. Love that song but don’t know the name or artist? Try Lyric Rat at www.lyricrat.com. Ham Radio – Visit the American Radio Relay League at www.arrl. org. Learn about ham radio at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio. There’s a lot of information at www.eham.net. Can’t remember the name of a ham? Put the call letters here at www.qrz.com. Interested in amateur radio emergency and disaster communications? Check out www.ares.org. Texas – Try the official website for the State of Texas at www. texas.gov. Virtually everything you want to know about traveling in Texas can be found at www.traveltex.com. A variety of information is available at www.texas.com. Looking for job related information? Go to www.twc.state.tx.us. Learn about the rich 200-year heritage of The Texas Rangers at www.texasranger.org. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has an excellent website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us. Maps – One of the best places for maps is at maps.google.com. I also like and use www.mapquest.com, maps.yahoo.com, and www. bing.com/maps. One of the best sources for Texas maps is at the University of Texas Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at www. lib.utexas.edu/maps. For topographic maps, visit www.nationalmap. gov. One of the most interesting interactive websites is Google Earth at earth.google.com. Hobbies – Bored with life? Take a good look at this website at www.notsoboringlife.com. One of my favorite websites is radio control at www.towerhobbies.com. Look at photography on www. photography.com. Discover your genealogy and ancestors at www. ancestry.com. Around Canyon Lake, water is big, so checkout www. wordcc.com and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority at www.gbra. org. Also discover boating at www.discoverboating.com. Local information – Learn more about Canyon Lake at en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Canyon_Lake,_Texas. The Canyon Lake Gorge was created from the intense flood in 2002; more can be learned about it at www. canyongorge.org. Enter your zip code at www.weather.com for your latest radar images; WORD.com has local recreation information – both are very useful during bad weather. I encourage you to use www. dogpile.com and www.google.com to surf the World Wide Web. Gary Poss is the owner of Local Tech Service, providing PC and Macintosh hardware, software, and service support as well as web design services. For more information, call Gary at 830-708-9866 or visit www.LocalTechService.com
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by Terry Schroller
Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!
No, it’s more like Spiders, biters and skeeters, #@!*#@#!##@!%**#!X!! It’s spring time. So you go outdoors to survey your Kingdom and say, “Geez!” (not what I say), because you’ve walked into some sort of spider web or is it? You shake that off, look around, move in another direction and say, “Shoot!” (also, not what I say), because some Gosh Dog Buzz Bug is searching all over your face for something. You try and smack it, making a complete fool of yourself because you are under attack. You are now doing what I call the Texas Tornado. You’re screaming (cussin’), flailing your arms like grackles on LSD while at the same time trying to twist out of whatever it is you think you’re into, and stomping your feet as if you’re on fire. Your neighbor is staring at you because you’ve just confirmed what he’s thought about you all along. Don’t fret, he’s next. So take heed my friend as these creatures are bi-partisan. They don’t care who you voted for. Neither does anything else that bites, sucks, stings, or slimes you and your house. They just like you because you are who you are – the big, sweaty, oozing, hot, sweet and sticky blob that you are. Oh yeah. You are in a symbiotic relationship that you didn’t even know about. Do not tell your spousal unit. That’s right – to some creatures you’re a walking buffet. Best not fall down and take a little nap on the ground because – and you can take pride in this – you are yummy.
So what’s after you and why? Because of rainfall when we needed it, every creature is enjoying a dramatic resurgence. From flowering plants to furry critters, it is party time! What to do: Stay sharp, watch your back, keep your head on a swivel and above all else, stock up on bug repellent and keep your ‘Bug Man’s’ number handy. P.S. Run those stupid mosquito misters before you’re guests arrive instead of during their visit. It makes your drinks taste funny.
Terry and Valerie Schroller own Alternative Pest Control at Canyon Lake. They have been in the Pest Control business since 1976 and specialize in scorpion control programs. Their licenses include General Pests, Termites, Weeds and Lawn and Ornamentals. For more information, call 830-899-5400 or email apc1@gvtc. com. This information is for you.
830-899-5400 Email your questions and concerns to APC1@gvtc.com. This information is for you.
July yard tips by Keith Obeck
Lawn and ground covers. Water your grass early in the morning so there will be less evaporation. Set your mower at its highest setting to let your grass be its own insulation. Prevent and treat brown patch with corn meal. Check your sprinkler system – let your whole system run through each station and make sure that you aren’t wasting water by spraying the driveway instead of the grass and that you don’t have a geyser forming from a broken head. If you have an area where the grass has never done well, think about converting this area to a ground cover such as Asiatic jasmine – there’s less water needed and no mowing. Lawns this time of year are really growing well and with the recent rain, they are really kicking into high gear. The best lawns are those that are mowed frequently because it allows the clippings to fall on the lawn and decompose quickly. This is nature’s recycling process. Check your mowers and make sure the blades are sharp and giving the grass a good cutting and not ripping the grass blades. This causes stress and is not healthy for the grass. A good sharp blade will do wonders to keep your grass looking healthy. If you see dead areas in the St. Augustine, check for grubs and chinch bugs. To check for grubs, dig a hole a foot square and about 5 to 6 inches deep. If you find more than three grubs in the soil, apply an approved insecticide. Chinch bugs like the hottest part of the yard – like beside driveways and sidewalks. Cut the bottom out of a large coffee can and push it down into the soil about two inches then fill it with water. If little bugs float Canyon Lake Views
up, they are usually chinch bugs. Again apply an approved insecticide. Applying mulch to your beds at this time of year will help retain moisture, control weeds and keep the soil temperature cooler. Remember to drink lots of water on our hot summer days and use sunscreen when out in your yard. Keith Obeck is the owner of Local Boys Lawn Care at Canyon Lake. Keith completed the Master Gardeners course and has been a Canyon Lake resident for eleven years. Active in the community and Chamber, he believes in supporting our local businesses. For more information, call Keith at 830-964-5684 or email KObeck@ satx.rr.com.
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Local Boys Lawn Care and Pressure Washing Keith Obeck, Owner
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Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Children’s Church 11:15 am Spanish Worship 4:00 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT
In the Word 7:00 pm Youth Service 7:00 pm Bible Quiz 7:00 pm THURSDAY NIGHT
Royal Rangers 7:00 pm Missionettes 7:00 pm
With the opening only a few weeks away, the vision for Canyon Lake having a new library is coming true. Without any weather or other delays, the library will close on July 6th and anticipates reopening August 14th at the new location (16311 S. Access Road, across from the Rec Center). During this time, patrons will be allowed a three week checkout period, so no one will be without books and movies during the closure. Watch for Grand Opening plans to be announced soon. The new library cards should arrive in June. They will exchange your old card for a cool, new one at no cost. Along with the regular size card, you will also receive a key fob of your library card. This should make it easy to keep up with, and save you the costs of replacement cards. For more information, call 830-964-3744.
GVTC Foundation Gives $76,000 in Scholarships to 89 Graduating Seniors The GVTC Foundation this spring awarded $76,000 in scholarships to 8 graduating high school seniors — and it covered 20 schools in the Hill Country and South Central Texas – including, of course, Canyon Lake High, Smithson Valley, New Braunfels High School and many more. This year’s total scholarship donation was one of the largest made by the foundation — GVTC Communications’ philanthropic arm. For more information on the Foundation, call 830-885-8297.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
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Summer Reading Program Party
wrapping up July 7 before Library closes for move!
LATE Entries OK for 20th Annual
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
On July 7 at 10am, TPML will give away ten bicycles and two Razor scooters. Each summer, the children select which item they want to try to win, then keep track of the amount of time they spend reading by filling out reading logs. The top reader for each bicycle and scooter will take it home – thanks to the generosity of the Pilot Club of Canyon Lake, Dollar General, Sam’s Club, Canyon Lake Noon Lions, and others. Readers who simply turned in one reading log (four hours) received a free pass to the Landa Park Train, Ringling Brothers Circus in San Antonio and a certificate of participation in the Summer Reading Program. The first 250 children who signed up received a free custom printed t-shirt, and everyone attending the final program will enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks along with some coupons from McDonalds and Dairy Queen. Many parents stop by the library and express amazement at the amount of time their children have spent reading this summer. What an amazing program! For more information, call 830-964-3744.
The Startz Memorial VFW Post 8800 and its Ladies Auxiliary are accepting late applications for their 20th Annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, Sa July 3, that starts at 11am on FM 2673 in Canyon Lake’s Startzville community. Participants and spectators are encouraged to join the community in the celebration. There is no fee to enter, so spruce up that vintage car or truck or decorate the family vehicle and join in or park along the parade route and enjoy those that did. The Post is also serving a BBQ lunch with award presentations and raffle drawing following the parade. Applications are available at the Post Canteen or call Paul or Susan Nees at (830) 227-5814 for more information.
Landa Park & Panther Canyon Damage
Call 830-899-7774 after 2pm for details.
The Lindheimer Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists has become a part of the flood clean up in New Braunfels. LMN volunteer, Yvette Vollbrecht, said that due to destruction in Landa Park and Panther Canyon, two of the chapter’s projects, she was volunteering her time toward the clean-up effort. She also urged others in the area to do the same. The Lindheimer Chapter urges all members to come out to the headquarters in Landa Park to do what they can to help our neighbors. For information, call 830-885-2070.
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VFW Post 8800 4th Annual Chili Cook Off has been rescheduled for July 16 & 17 Tolbert-Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off & more! Startz Memorial VFW Post • Across from Dollar General • 7755 FM 2673 Biker Friendly, Family Friendly & Canyon Lake Friendly! KARAOKE FRIDAY
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Saturday & Sunday, July 31 and Aug 1 BBQ sandwiches & Chili on Sat ~ Chili at Noon Sun Benefits Junior Livestock Assoc, CASI Scholarship Fund & the S.Texas Chapter of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Call Billy Bob or Reva at 830-899-7150 or 830-832-3219.
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